Chapter 203: Changes Are Brewing
transformers was not only a box office hit, but it also set a record for the number of cinemas participating in a midnight Premiere.
In Beijing alone, twenty cinemas participated in the midnight Premiere of transformers.
Not only that, transformers broke the record for the fastest film to gross over 100 million, previously held by painted skin.
In its first four days of release, the box office exceeded 98 million.
It was expected to cross the 100 million mark by Monday.
painted skin 2’s box office ultimately stopped at 215 million.
This figure was nothing for Rongchen Film and Television.
But it had already made the vast majority of film and television companies and directors take notice.
In July, besides the box office monster transformers, which attracted attention.
Rongchen Film and Television remained the brightest star.
Li Chen held a high-level meeting for Rongchen Film and Television.
He publicly announced the decision to establish an artist management company.
Immediately, the news was released to the public through the media and Rongchen Film and Television’s official website.
The new company was named Yixin Media and would be managed by Yang Siwei, the former publicity director of Rongchen Film and Television, as its general manager.
She would be fully responsible for the operation and management of the new company, with its office located in SOHO Modern City.
As soon as the news was released, the industry and the internet were abuzz.
Wan Renmi had just terminated her contract with Orange Sky Entertainment, and Orange Sky Entertainment immediately established Shijiu Culture.
Shijiu, Shiba.
The implication was self-evident: it was to suppress Wang Jinghua’s Shiba Culture.
Rumors had already spread in the industry that Wang Jinghua was greatly dissatisfied and intended to repeat the drama of her departure from Huayi Brothers in 2005, emptying Orange Sky Entertainment.
Although Orange Sky Entertainment’s senior management came forward to clarify.
Shijiu’s main business direction was to promote new artists.
But in reality, the predecessor of Orange Sky Shijiu was Beijing Xingweidao Performing Arts Agency, founded by Wong Jing from Hong Kong.
Among the artists signed by the company, besides the “Golden Horse Awards Best Actress” and veteran Hong Kong beauty Li Lizhen.
The other five were new artists.
Although Shijiu’s daily operations were nominally managed by Wang Jinghua.
It was impossible to manage two artist management companies with the same business at the same Time.
Wang Jinghua proposed a motion to merge the two artist management companies.
Of course, Orange Sky Entertainment disagreed.
Wang Jinghua simply ignored Shijiu and focused on managing Shiba.
While Shiba and Shijiu were embroiled in endless disputes.
Fan Bingbing also established her own Fan Bingbing Studio.
At this critical juncture, the behemoth Rongchen Film and Television also stepped in.
It even actively supported Yang Siwei, a young person, in establishing Yixin Media!
If this matter had happened to an ordinary person, it probably wouldn’t have attracted any attention.
But for Rongchen Film and Television and Xiao Li Zi, it was like a muffled thunderclap in the entertainment industry.
It was completely out of the blue, and everyone was stunned.
From the moment the news was released, Li Chen and Yang Siwei’s phones were ringing off the hook.
“Siwei, congratulations!” Wang Jinghua’s voice contained complex emotions.
There was both envy and emotion.
“Thank you, Sister Hua. My boss is pushing me forward. Actually, I really wanted to be a publicity director at the company.”
“After all, it’s easier to work under a big tree. Once you leave, it won’t be as easy as working under the boss. I’ll need your help in the future, Sister Hua.”
Wang Jinghua smiled and said, “With Director Li’s care, why would you need anyone else to meddle? Work hard, I’m rooting for you.”
While Yang Siwei was connecting with Wang Jinghua.
Li Chen was also exchanging information with Han Sanping.
“You, kid, always launch satellites without a sound. With you entering the market, Huayi Brothers and Orange Sky Entertainment should be nervous.”
Li Chen laughed, “Their nervousness has nothing to do with me.”
“I only do what I believe is right. Yang Siwei has this ability.”
“When I recruited her, I told her.”
“Don’t be a second Wang Jinghua, only be the unique Yang Siwei. It’s been almost five years now, and I’m fulfilling that promise.”
Han Sanping snorted twice, “Not only Huayi Brothers and Orange Sky Entertainment are uncomfortable, but others are too.”
Li Chen asked curiously, “Who else?”
Han Sanping smiled and said, “You’re not an outsider, so there’s no harm in telling you.”
“I’m brokering a deal for Yu Dong and Old Yang to team up with Jackie Chan to establish an artist management company?”
Li Chen’s heart stirred, and he already understood.
It seemed that Bona Film Group was also about to be launched.
Yang Siwei’s blog was filled with playful comments from artists.
“From now on, we can’t call her Siwei, we have to call her General Manager Yang!”
“I’m used to calling her Siwei, what should I do? General Manager Yang will have more confidence when she calls me Xiao Fan from now on!”
“General Manager Yang, what do you think of my conditions? Signing me will definitely not be a loss.”
“Old Luo, just forget it. What’s wrong? Director Li doesn’t want you, so you’re secretly going to General Manager Yang, playing a different path to the same destination?”
Sina Entertainment reported:
“The establishment of Yixin Media will break the two-horse race between Huayi Brothers and Orange Sky Entertainment, creating a sudden change. The era of the Three Kingdoms’ struggle is coming.”
Netizens discussed heatedly.
“What Three Kingdoms’ struggle? It will eventually be Xiao Li Zi’s sole dominance.”
“What does an artist management company compete on? First and foremost, resources. With Rongchen Film and Television as a backing, and the recent high-profile signing of Zhou Xun with a big budget, who can compete with Rongchen Film and Television?”
“Orange Sky Entertainment brought in Wang Jinghua these past two years, but in the end, they still had to rely on Rongchen Film and Television for their meals. Even a big production like red cliff struggled and almost collapsed midway!”
“Orange Sky Entertainment has no content; they can’t even compete with Huayi Brothers, let alone challenge Rongchen Film and Television? That’s like lighting a lamp in a toilet!”
“The two brothers at Huayi Brothers are also suffocated by Xiao Li Zi, and even the combination of Zhang Dapao and Zhang Yimou can’t withstand Xiao Li Zi’s Tyrant Fist!”
Huayi Brothers Headquarters.
“Big Brother, this bastard really wants to take everything, leaving no room for others!”
Wang Zhongjun wasn’t angry: “Who told him he’s rich! If we put ourselves in his shoes, haven’t you and I, brothers, been the same from the beginning of our venture until now?”
“I just didn’t expect him to be quite generous, letting go and supporting Yang Siwei to establish her own business.”
“Big Brother, we need to accelerate our listing plan.”
Yang Siwei instantly became the object of everyone’s pursuit, not just artists.
“Boss, many artists are even asking me if they can invest?”
Li Chen smiled and said, “I don’t care about these things. You make your own decisions about the shares I gave you.”
Yang Siwei also smiled and said, “I’m not that foolish!”
The QQ group of Rongchen Film and Television artists was also discussing this matter.
“Are we ultimately people from Yixin Media or Rongchen Film and Television?”
“Why worry so much? We’re all Director Li’s people!”
“Don’t overthink it, your agency contracts are still with Rongchen Film and Television, but I’m still managing them.” Yang Siwei jumped in and said.
“But Deng Chao will be Yixin Media’s first signed artist.”
The establishment of Yixin Media made many artists interested.
Especially since Rongchen Film and Television publicly promised not to interfere with Yang Siwei’s management.
It would only provide financial and resource support.
Then this company was no different from an independent company.
Wasn’t this the result Wang Jinghua most desired?
Netizens’ comments were heartbreaking.
“Some people have been dreaming of something for many years, but others get it without effort.”
“I wonder who will be the first artist signed under Yixin Media.”
Jay Chou’s Secret and Donnie Yen’s flash point also began intensive publicity.
Premiere invitations were sent to Rongchen Film and Television.
Li Chen told Yang Siwei to go by herself; he wouldn’t be attending.
Zhou Xun’s single was about to be released.
Recently, she had been busy cooperating with Warner for the single release conference.
Many people were paying attention to the debut of Rongchen Film and Television’s leading artist, Zhou Xun, returning to the music scene after four years.
Many people were also waiting to see Li Chen make a fool of himself.
Not content with dominating the film and television industry, he also had to dabble in the music scene now and then.
If it weren’t for the fact that she was signed to Warner, those mainland musicians would have already started complaining.
Warner’s efficiency was very high; Zhou Xun’s single went from recording to release in just half a month.