Chapter 200: sparrow Sparks Heated Discussion
Li Chen’s outspoken personality made those who liked him like him even more.
And those who disliked him disliked him even more.
During the film festival, Li Chen and Liu Yifei once again appeared together at Gucci’s grand signing ceremony for Liu Yifei at the Grand Hyatt.
Hundreds of Chinese and foreign media outlets were present.
At the ceremony, Gucci executives revealed to the media that:
Gucci’s connection with Liu Yifei began at a Hollywood store.
But what ultimately led Gucci to sign Liu Yifei was her excellent physical appearance and temperament.
As well as her unparalleled popularity in China and Asia.
As soon as the news hit the internet, it once again sparked heated discussion.
Fans of the Four Dan actresses and Double Bing naturally disagreed.
Liu Yifei only had one big-screen work, “those years,” that could be considered presentable. Even fans of Zhou Xun, one of the Four Dan actresses and part of Rongchen Film and Television, joined the fray.
This made Zhou Xun quite awkward, as explaining or not explaining would both be inappropriate.
Fans already had opinions when the news was first leaked.
They believed that Zhou Xun’s signing with Chanel was well-deserved.
Why Liu Yifei? It was nothing more than finding a good boyfriend, with Xiao Li Zi fully supporting her from behind.
Without Xiao Li Zi’s “those years” as a foundation,
Relying only on a few TV dramas, she merely had some popularity in this small corner of the country.
The online controversy did not affect Miss Liu.
As soon as the signing ceremony was over, the mother and daughter returned to the “kung fu king” film crew.
On the way to the airport to see the mother and daughter off,
Liu's Mother and Li Chen sat on either side of Miss Liu.
Miss Liu linked her arms with Li Chen, looked up at him with her small face, “Netizens all say I rely on you! Then please let me rely on you firmly.”
“What do you say? The man behind Liu Yifei?”
Liu's Mother couldn't help but turn her head to the side.
Her daughter was not to be trifled with; she had been arguing with Li Chen for a long Time.
Since her debut, Li Chen had only helped her with the female lead role in “those years.”
What did the rest have to do with him?
Even “kung fu king” was something she fought for herself.
Li Chen’s scalp tingled, and the soft flesh on his waist was twisted into a Marvel by Miss Liu.
If Liu's Mother hadn't been there, Li Chen would have made her pay for it.
“Aren’t your fans already speaking up for you? Their fierceness is such that anyone who comes would retreat three paces.”
“What a celestial being, not even twenty yet. Compared to you old sisters, the Four Dan actresses and Double Bing, she really can’t be compared.”
“Xiao Li Zi, who can’t be found in a crowd, if it weren’t for his ancestral grave emitting green smoke, he probably wouldn’t have even reached the celestial being before being blasted to smithereens by Auntie.”
Liu Yifei couldn't help but chuckle and tapped Li Chen’s forehead.
“It’s good that you know!”
After seeing off Miss Liu and her mother, Li Chen didn't waste any Time in Shanghai.
He just needed to come for the closing ceremony to present an award.
Sharon Stone was not an easy person. She learned about Li Chen’s remarks at the opening ceremony.
In front of the media, she accused Li Chen of being arrogant and rude, rambling on and on.
In summary, she meant that when Li Chen's mother was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress, he was still playing in the mud somewhere.
Li Chen didn't bother with her either.
Countless netizens instantly annihilated her on Li Chen’s behalf.
“Well said, but Xiao Li Zi has already won the Golden Palm, while you, old sister, still only have one nomination.”
“You're almost fifty, don't take it off anymore!”
“It’s saggy! It’s wrinkled! It’s an eyesore!”
During the Shanghai Film Festival, Maggie Cheung revealed in an interview that
She would co-star with Zhou Xun in “the message,” making up for the regret of five years ago.
As soon as the news broke, Rongchen Film and Television, in conjunction with China Film Group Corporation, also held a press conference for “the message.”
They announced the main cast of “the message,” an adaptation of Megga’s novel of the same name, with an investment of 90 million, and that filming would begin in September.
Gu Xiaomeng: Zhou Xun
Li Ningyu: Maggie Cheung
Wu Zhiguo: Chen Baoguo
Takeda: Zhu Yawen
Bai Xiaonian: Su Youpeng
Wang Tianxiang: Wang Zhiven
Jin Shenghuo: Ying Da
The media couldn't help but question whether such a large cast for a mainstream spy film could recoup such a high cost.
With this investment, the domestic box office would need to reach at least 250 million to break even.
Moreover, this type of film was unlikely to be favored by many European and American film distributors.
Japan would definitely not show it, which meant one important box office market was lost in Asia.
Han Sanping, as the top leader, didn't care about these things.
The profits brought by Rongchen Film and Television’s films in the past two years gave him the confidence to splurge.
In April, he invested in eight domestic films in a row, not for profit, but as a new official's three-pronged approach, a necessary display of attitude.
Sina Entertainment News
“Yesterday, Venice Film Festival Chairman Marco Müller confirmed a piece of news: Chinese director Zhang Yimou will serve as the president of this year's Venice jury.”
“At the same Time, it was also confirmed that Li An’s “lust, caution,” Li Chen’s “pieta,” and Jiang Wen’s “the sun also rises,” which faltered at Cannes, have all been submitted to this year’s Venice Film Festival.”
“Reporters contacted Li Chen and Li An themselves, and surprisingly, neither of them seemed particularly concerned about the Golden Lion.”
“Li Chen responded to reporters that awards are not the most important thing to him, and the original intention of making “pieta” was to hope that a Chinese person could win a European Triple Crown Best Actress award.”
“If Maggie Cheung could win the Silver Lion, he would be even happier than if he won the Golden Lion.”
“Li An responded to reporters that he had long since become indifferent to awards and hoped that the actors could gain something.”
Netizens discussed animatedly, saying that the two Li's had increasingly high standards.
The Golden Lion had become a mere trifle in their eyes.
Jiang Wen, however, was not giving up. After not winning an award at Cannes, he was now heading to Venice.
However, netizens were also worried about Xiao Li Zi, as Li Chen, Zhang Yimou, and Zhang Weiping were at odds, especially Zhang Weiping.
This Time, Zhang Yimou served as the jury president, so Li An already had a half-step advantage.
At Jinxiu Mingzun, in Li Chen’s office.
Yang Siwei and Wu Bin were both worried that Zhang Weiping would interfere or that Zhang Yimou would play dirty.
Li Chen, however, laughed and said, “I’m not worried at all. He’s the one in a tight spot now, not me.”
“As long as he gives this award to Li An, no matter how he explains it, netizens will not easily forgive him.”
“After all, this thing called stance cannot be ambiguous, unless there is a Hu Ge gap between “pieta” and “lust, caution.”
“Otherwise, Zhang Yimou would not dare to casually interfere with the jury’s choice.”
Yang Siwei and Wu Bin thought the same.
This was the internet age, not the Time of closed-off news like the era of “Raise the Red Lantern.”
The first-week box office for “painted skin 2” was released: 91.5 million.
Although the reputation was not as good as the first film, Yang Mi and Zeng Li unexpectedly became hot topics.
“Is Yang Mi a sparrow or a phoenix after all? Her styling is quite pleasing to the eye.”
“Zeng Li’s military uniform is so cool! The aura of a great actress is both cold and sharp.”
“I like all the protagonists, but Yang Mi is such an eyesore. I think I could act better than Yang Mi.”
“That scene where she died in Hu Ge’s arms, I actually thought of the nonsensical scene in “King of Comedy” where Stephen Chow taught Cecilia Cheung how to cry!”
“Yang Mi is pretty good! She played a bird!”
Seeing the overwhelming comments online, Yang Mi wanted to escape to a monastery.
Now, recalling her senior's words from back then, they truly were honest but unpalatable advice.
She never dreamed that she would gain a bit of fame in such a way!