Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 81: One Superpower, Many Powers
Wu Bin’s joining has given Li Chen’s Rongchen Pictures even greater strength.

Ying Huang was very efficient and announced the cast list of "A Father's Love Is Like a Mountain".

Li Weijie: Zhang Jiahui

Wife Ayu: Guan Yonghe
La Wen: Deng Cuiwen
Dupont: Philip Keung
Li Ping: Tang Yan

Yinghuang also informed Li Chen in advance, and Li Chen thought there was no problem.

Although many of these actors are from Yinghuang or are friends with Yinghuang.

But the acting is good and there is no shoddy work.

Yang Siwei also returned from Hong Kong Island.

June 14th, the day before the premiere of Shoplifters.

Ip Man’s filing information was posted on the General Administration’s official website.

On the same day, Rongchen Pictures, China Film Group and Yinghuang Pictures made the announcement at the same time.

They will jointly invest in and produce the large-scale biographical action film Ip Man.

For a time, artists from Hong Kong and mainland entertainment circles, especially kung fu stars, were all jealous.

If nothing unexpected happens, this film will most likely be released overseas.

This is an opportunity to step onto the international stage.

No one is not jealous.

The phones of Yinghuang, China Film, and Rongchen Films were all flooded with calls from acquaintances.

But the answer we got in the end was that all the roles except the female lead were open to the public for casting.

Other male roles will be by invitation only.

Moreover, the casting decision is solely made by Rongchen Pictures.

The female artists are naturally eager to try their best, while the male stars are showing off their talents.

See whose relationship is stronger.

Li Chen asked Yang Siwei to announce the conditions for the open casting of the female lead Zhang Yongcheng.

The actresses are required to be good-looking and between 25 and 35 years old.

Please send your information along with a full-body photo in a cheongsam to the Rongchen Films email address before the 20th of this month.

Wang Changtian called him, although he was also very envious.

But he was tactful enough not to mention the investment and just spoke in a joking tone.

"Brother, please leave the promotion of Father's Love is Like a Mountain and Ip Man to Guangguang."

Of course there is no problem with this, as Li Chen had originally planned to hand over the publicity and promotion to Guangguang.

It's impossible to go find Bernard.

As soon as the news was announced, no less than fifty resumes flooded into the company's mailbox within less than an hour.

Li Chen opened it and took a look.

Li Qiaoqiao, Mei Ting, Yan Danchen, Zeng Li, Cai Shaofen, She Shiman.
Or charming, or heroic, or queen, or.
Li Chen was dazzled by the options. He checked a few and then turned off the computer.

Just as I turned off the computer, Yang Siwei knocked on the door and came in.

Seeing the boss rubbing his eyes, he asked with a smile: "Boss, what's wrong? Are you so confused by the flowers?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "That's right. If you don't know, you might think I'm participating in a beauty pageant."

"Boss, every time the company holds a casting call, I am the one who suffers the most."

"My phone has been completely drained of battery because of calls. People I know and don't know have been trying to get close to me."

"Fan Qiaoqiao just called me. Do you know what he said?"

"What?" Li Chen gave face.

"She smiled and said: Siwei, I'm going to tell you the truth."

"In fact, I changed my age on my ID card. I was actually born in 80."

“It’s already 25 this year.”

Yang Siwei imitated Fan Qiaoqiao's gentle tone, speaking very lifelike.

"Haha, I'm dying of laughter," Yang Siwei laughed in an unladylike manner.

Li Chen didn't say anything, but looked at Yang Siwei steadily, with a smile on his face.

"Boss, why are you looking at me like that?"

Yang Siwei couldn't laugh anymore because of the stare.

I was a little embarrassed and had nothing to say.

"Siwei, you finally have some ideas, but it's a pity that you used them on the wrong target." Li Chen said unhappily.

"Boss, look at what you said. I am also thinking about the company."

Yang Siwei saw that his little thoughts were seen through by the boss, so he no longer hid them and made an explanation with a smile.

"Tell me what you think about the company."

"Boss, how did you know that?" Yang Siwei answered the question irrelevantly.

"Your blog always interacts with Fan Qiaoqiao whenever you have time. Do you think I'm blind?"

"Ah? Is it very frequent? I feel like I get treated equally." Yang Siwei said shamelessly.

Mainly because of Yang Siwei since the last public relations incident.

It has become famous in the industry and has been a professional lesson in crisis public relations for brokers.

Plus the support from Rongchen Pictures’ publicity director.

And Yang Siwei himself is a person who is particularly good at marketing himself.

He frequently interacts and leaves messages with celebrities on his blog.

The number of people following her is no less than those first- and second-tier stars.

"Stop talking nonsense and get to the point." Li Chen ignored Yang Siwei's boasting.

"Boss, this is what I think."

"I am the company's publicity director, and I have to use my subjective initiative."

"You can't let the boss worry about everything."

"You're right, boss."

Yang Siwei flattered him.

"Stop talking nonsense and get to the point!" Li Chen cursed with a smile.

Yang Siwei chuckled.

"During the six months I was at Huayi, I got to know all of the artists there, especially Fan Qiaoqiao."

"In my opinion, Fan Qiaoqiao and Huayi will go their separate ways sooner or later."

"After all, we are two people, and the palms and backs of our hands are made of flesh."

"But there are differences in closeness and distance. Sister Qiaoqiao and Sister Yu's positions in Huayi are as stable as Mount Tai, and no one can shake them."

"As time goes by, given Fan Qiaoqiao's personality, he will definitely find another way out."

"I think Fan Qiaoqiao's potential is no less than Tangtang's."

"With our company's resources, even if we have a few more people, we won't end up in the same situation as Huayi!"

"Besides, there is no such thing as a "Yijie" in our company. If there is one, it must be Yifei, right?"

Yang Siwei smiled flatteringly.

"So, you two are hooking up?" Li Chen couldn't help but laugh.

"Boss, what do you mean by hooking up? That's too ugly!"

"It's a love story between a man and a woman. You have feelings for me and I have feelings for you. It's consensual."

"It's just that no one has pointed it out!"

"But I believe that Fan Qiaoqiao must have the same idea in mind."

Yang Siwei said firmly.

Li Chen nodded with satisfaction, having grown over the past two years.

Yang Siwei has finally transformed into Yang Tianzhen. I don't know if it's good taste or bad fate that he chose Sister Bayi.

"Boss, do you think so too? Then I'll send a message to Fan Qiaoqiao and ask her to come for the audition then?"

Yang Siwei climbed up the pole.

"Director Yang has already made such big promises. How can I refuse to honor you?" Li Chen said with a smile.

"Let her come to the audition, but I can't guarantee that she will pass."

"Boss, this is the rule. She must be aware of it." Yang Siwei said with a smile.

"In addition to these female artists, there are also many men!" Yang Siwei changed the subject and laughed.

"What are Zhen Zidan, Zhao Wenzhuo, Zhou Zhaolong, and Fan Shaohuang?"

“These people’s agents have contacted me.”

"I replied to them. The male lead has been confirmed, and other roles can be considered."

As the two were talking about this, Li Chen's phone rang.

Yang Siwei was about to go out, but Li Chen raised his hand to signal him not to.

Because it was a call from Miss Liu.

"What's wrong? I'm at the company."

"Okay, I've got your help, so ask her to contact Yang Siwei."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Siwei had already understood the general idea.

Gossiping: "Boss, who found Yifeina?"

Li Chen did not give a direct answer.

"You just came to plead for Fan Qiaoqiao, who is not old enough."

"It's not even warm yet, but Xixi is speaking up for an over-age Xu Qing again. It's really interesting."

Yang Siwei frowned and said, "Xu Qing, how could he have anything to do with Yifei?"

"Could it be Zhang Jizhong?"

Seeing that the boss didn't respond, Yang Siwei tactfully went downstairs.

Yang Siwei guessed correctly, it was indeed Zhang Jizhong who found Liu Xiaoli.

Li Chen was confused.

Even if Miss Liu didn't say it explicitly, he knew the general idea.

Big Beard owns 10% of Red Star House’s shares.

Human nature.
The circle is very excited and there is also a lot of discussion on the Internet.

"It's the fourth one. I've asked Director Li to remember this. Please note that this is the fourth one."

"It's still the first half of the year! At this rate, Director Li will have completed 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' by the end of the year!"

"This used to be a battle between many heroes, but now it's just one superpower and many strong ones."

"How strong is that? Compared to the strongest Huayi and Rongchen Pictures, how is it stronger?"

"Is it because he has so many artists? There is strength in numbers? It's so funny!"

“There will be fewer artists left!”

Li Chen felt really heartbroken when he saw these comments online.

I feel heartbroken for both the big and small kings.

Especially the last sentence, there will be not many artists left, it is really heartbreaking.

And most of them are people within Huayi who are familiar with the inside story.

It's been almost two weeks since Qing Hong was released, and the box office has not yet exceeded 200 million. It's so appalling.

Li Chen didn't find it strange.

In its previous life, Qing Hong won a jury consolation prize, and the final box office was only four million.

This time there was no profit, but now the box office is normal.

The next day, the premiere of Shoplifters was held in the CPPCC Auditorium.

Compared with Qinghong's minor affair, Han Sanping's was a grand affair.

I wish everyone in the world knew about it.

After all, in addition to Rongchen Pictures, the other producer is China Film.

Mr. Yang and Han Sanping from China Film Group Corporation appeared together. Who would dare not give them face?

Many people from various associations also came.

Almost all five generations of directors led by Zhang Yimou are present.

Jiang Wen, Lu Chuan and others from the sixth generation are all included.

Mainland's top artists, led by Zhang Ziyi, dare not be absent.

In Hong Kong Island, two movie kings, Andy Lau and Tony Leung, take the lead.

Han Sanping didn't hire anyone below the first line.

Li Chen’s principal and teacher Tian Zhuangzhuang also came to support the event.

Yang Shoucheng, Chenglong and Zhou Xingchi were also among the invited guests.

Both sides of the red carpet were already surrounded by fans.

This scene is like a grand festival for Chinese filmmakers.

Li Chen knew that most people were curious about how Li Chen's film Shoplifters won the Palme d'Or.

Starting from three o'clock in the afternoon, artists walked onto the red carpet one after another.

The screams from fans on both sides never stopped.

Li Chen and the crew of Shoplifters also arrived early.

Even Li Chen himself felt that only Han Sanping could create such a scene.

The media finally caught Li Chen.

Each one is like a downpour after a long drought.

"Director Li, as the youngest Palme d'Or director in China, what do you want to say at this moment?"

"I want to ask, can you let me in first?"

The media burst into laughter and naturally could not let him go.

"Director Li, I heard that Shoplifters was a big hit in Cannes. Can you tell me the exact amount?"

"Okay, I'll let you know after the premiere."

"Director Li, I heard that after you won the Palme d'Or, the Olympic Committee invited you to participate in the election for the Olympic chief director in September."

How to answer this? People from the Olympic Committee did contact Li Chen.

But how could Li Chen agree to this? There were more than 100 candidates, and only 13 were left in the end.

Although Li Chen was treated as the 14th candidate.

But Li Chen knows his own limitations.

Each of these thirteen people has a team behind them, and they started preparing at the end of last year.

Even if he tried to get the role at the last minute, he would just be playing a supporting role to Zhang Yimou, so he declined the offer at that time.

What's more, if a 22-year-old college student wins out among a group of well-known Chinese and foreign directors.

No matter how you look at it, it seems like a fantasy.

……

At the critical moment, Yang Siwei's body as big as a mountain stepped forward and took on everything alone.

"Dear media friends, if you have any questions, I will answer them for you."

"Director Li is the host today, let Director Li go in first."

"After the premiere, we will give the media time to ask questions. Thank you."

(End of this chapter)