Chapter 88: Your Boyfriend Makes Me Envious
The next day, Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony was widely discussed by the media.
At the ceremony, Liu's Mother announced on behalf of her daughter.
In the future, her daughter would shift her focus to the big screen.
She would temporarily stop taking on TV dramas.
From the live photos released on portal websites, it was clear that the event was star-studded.
Not only were there former Star Girls like Zhang Min, but also popular young actors like Huang Xiaoming and Jimmy Lin.
In addition, many renowned film producers, media professionals, and heads of film and television companies also appeared at Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony.
For example, Wang Zhonglei of Huayi Brothers, Wu Kebao of Orange Sky Entertainment, and Cai Yinong of Tangren Media.
Among them, The Golden Palm director Li Chen was the most prominent.
The media discussed whether several film and television companies would once again compete for Liu Yifei, following Yang Mi.
Netizens also speculated whether Director Li's appearance at Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony meant Liu Yifei would become Rongchen Film and Television's third signed artist.
Otherwise, the usually low-key Director Li wouldn't need to bring the company's artists to support Liu Yifei.
“If Rongchen Film and Television signs Liu Yifei, then Huayi Brothers is truly miserable.”
“First, the casting of Wang Zhaojun failed, then signing Yang Mi was thwarted, and then Wang Jinghua pulled the rug out from under them.”
“Now Director Li is adding insult to injury by signing Liu Yifei.”
“From now on, the road is long, goodbye Huayi Brothers.”
No matter how miserable Huayi Brothers was, the original fans of those years were highly enthusiastic.
On Tianya, there was even a ranking of actresses voted by original fans to play Shen Jiayi.
Liu Yifei, Cecilia Cheung, and Huang Shengyi ranked in the top three.
Huang Shengyi's film 'Paradise' with Song Gou had its Premiere in Shanghai the other day.
Originally, no one paid attention, but with Huang Shengyi, it was different.
At the Premiere, the production company even put up a banner saying “Competing for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film,” which was jaw-dropping!
How strong a heart must one have to be so crazy!
Meanwhile, Li Chen was already preparing to leave for Hollywood.
Miss Liu insisted on seeing him off, and Li Chen couldn't refuse her.
On the way to the airport, Li Chen smiled, “Xixi, don't get out of the car later. Go back and prepare. Call me tomorrow when you arrive in Thailand.”
Miss Liu leaned against Li Chen and softly hummed, “Remember to call me when you get to Hollywood, and don't keep winking at people!”
Li Chen laughed, “I never wink. Even if others wink at me, I always ignore them.”
Miss Liu smiled, “That's more like it.”
“These past two days, people from Huayi Brothers have been frequently coming to my mother, wanting to sign me. I feel like my mother is tempted.”
“What do you think if I sign with Huayi Brothers?”
Li Chen chuckled, “Not good.”
“Tell Auntie later not to be fooled by the big promises Huayi Brothers is making.”
“They are simply interested in your current popularity.”
“Once they trick a silly girl like you into signing, you still won't be Huayi Brothers' top actress.”
Miss Liu nodded, “Okay, I'll listen to you.”
Li Chen smiled, “I've already instructed Yang Siwei. He will announce the casting of those years in the next two days.”
“Let's take our time. Sooner or later, you will become an international star with film fees comparable to Gong Li, I promise!”
Miss Liu was happy, “I believe you.”
As the two were in a sweet moment, Han Sanping's call came in.
Han Sanping had called him yesterday.
Not only Han Sanping, but Ren Zhonglun and Wang Changtian also called him.
All of them were asking if they could invest in the approved film 'those years'.
Li Chen politely declined all of them. The investment budget for 'those years' was not large to begin with.
These gentlemen also understood.
They actually didn't have high hopes for this type of film.
The cost is low, and the box office ceiling is limited.
It wouldn't matter if they lost money; it wouldn't be a major blow. The most important thing was to get on Li Chen's bandwagon.
This was similar to the situation when Jiubadao made this movie.
At that time, no one was optimistic about or willing to invest in Jiubadao's youth romance film of this type.
After all, even 'Love Winner,' starring popular stars like Jimmy Lin and Liu Yifei, had flopped spectacularly.
In the end, Jiubadao had no choice but to sell 'apple combat T-shirts' for a week to raise the most crucial investment.
Later, he found Chai Zhiping, the 'mother of idol dramas' in Taiwan at the time, and the project was complete.
Unexpectedly, upon its release, it directly became the box office champion in Taiwan that year.
It also broke the box office record for Taiwan films in mainland China.
Even more impressive, it broke the box office record of 'Kung Fu' in Hong Kong.
When the call connected, it turned out that Han Sanping wanted to take shoplifters to this year's Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.
Starting this year, although the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival is still held annually.
However, the two awards ceremonies will be separate entities from now on. This year is the Golden Rooster Awards.
Coincidentally, it clashed with the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan this year.
The fame of the Golden Horse Awards is naturally incomparable to that of the Golden Rooster Awards.
The one that would be snubbed would certainly not be the Golden Horse Awards.
The Golden Horse Awards organizing committee also called Li Chen, hoping that shoplifters could participate in the Golden Horse Awards.
Li Chen had already rejected the Golden Horse Awards, so how could he go to the Golden Rooster Awards?
The subject matter of shoplifters already had many criticisms.
If these old guys used shoplifters as a stepping stone to promote others.
Li Chen would probably vomit three liters of blood.
“Han Dong, I'm telling you clearly, I will not participate in the Golden Rooster Awards.”
“Nor will I allow shoplifters to go.”
“You must understand the reasons without me explaining them.”
Although Li Chen and Han Sanping were both producers of shoplifters, each holding half the share.
But if Han Sanping insisted on taking shoplifters to the Golden Rooster Awards.
Then Li Chen wouldn't mind changing his future partner from China Film Group Corporation to Shanghai Film Group.
Even if China Film Group Corporation targeted him in terms of release dates later, he would not hesitate.
“Listen to me, Li Chen...” Han Sanping wanted to explain a few things.
After all, Yang Dong had specifically given instructions.
“You listen to me, Han Dong! You know better than I do what the Golden Rooster Awards are like.”
“We've already won the Golden Palm, so winning or not winning the Golden Rooster Awards doesn't matter.”
“The fear is going and not winning the Golden Rooster Awards, which would make us a laughingstock.” Li Chen directly interrupted Han Sanping.
Han Sanping sighed; he also knew that Li Chen was speaking the truth.
He himself couldn't guarantee that shoplifters would win an award if it went.
“Alright, you're a big boy now, and I have to listen to your 'arrangements'.”
“If we don't go, then we don't go. At most, Yang Dong will complain a bit.”
“No, Han Dong, please don't say that.”
“We are partners; there's no such thing as one manipulating the other.” Li Chen reiterated his stance.
“If you really can't explain yourself, just sell me out. Tell Yang Dong that Li Chen is being stubborn.”
“Claiming that if shoplifters goes to the Golden Rooster Awards, he will choose Shanghai Film Group for future collaborations.” Li Chen said with a smile.
“Nonsense! What kind of person do you take me, Han Sanping, for?”
“It's a small matter; do I need to use you as a shield?” Han Sanping said angrily.
Li Chen laughed, “Aren't I thinking for you? Besides, Ren Dong did contact me these past two days.”
“What I said is also true.”
Han Sanping was stunned, “Old Ren contacted you? You didn't agree to anything, did you?”
“How could I agree? I didn't agree to China Film Group Corporation, so how could I agree to Shanghai Film Group?” Li Chen said.
After hanging up Han Sanping's call, Miss Liu smiled, “If you talk to Han Dong like that, be careful he doesn't make things difficult for you.”
Li Chen chuckled, “No fear, my feet are big, I can burst his small shoes too.”
In Li Chen's view, to avoid being controlled by China Film Group Corporation.
The quality and reputation of the films he produced must be guaranteed.
At that time, even if China Film Group Corporation held import rights, its impact on Li Chen would be minimized.
Han Sanping is a good person, but sometimes in the system, one person's opinion cannot dictate the overall situation.
Li Chen had to plan ahead.
At the airport, before getting out of the car, Li Chen couldn't help but kiss Miss Liu's moist lips.
A long, French kiss made Li Chen somewhat reluctant to board the plane.
“Sweet and delicious. We'll continue when I get back.” Li Chen smacked his lips and smiled.
“Send me a message after you land.” Miss Liu said, her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling.
As Li Chen boarded the plane.
Rongchen Film and Television swiftly announced the casting and director information for 'those years'.
Director: Xue Xiaolu
Ko Ching-teng: Li Chen
Shen Jiayi: Liu Yifei
Shen Jiayi's best friend: Tang Yan
Xie Minghe: Qiao Shan
Xu Bochun: Shen Teng
Cao Guosheng: Hu Kun
After Sina first released this news.
Major portal websites and media outlets successively released this explosive news.
What Huayi Brothers' aftershock, Wang Jinghua's job hopping, and the Star Girl's accusations were all mercilessly suppressed!
For a time, the headlines of all websites and media entertainment sections were the eye-popping casting of 'those years'.
The reason was none other than the original author, The Golden Palm director Li Chen, who would star as the male lead in 'those years'.
This was Li Chen's big screen debut.
The female lead was also the highly popular star Liu Yifei, who was the crowd's favorite.
The internet immediately erupted.
“Holy cow, I knew Director Li would go to Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony; I was right!”
“That guy, Li, has been plotting for a long time to sexually harass my Fairy Sister! Shameless!”
“Poor Yang Mi was only fresh for a few days before being cast aside.”
“Big directors sure know how to play; with three people, one of us is bound to get wet.”
“I guessed the female lead, but I would have never guessed the male lead was Director Li, that grandson.”
The internet was in an uproar, and many actresses in the industry hadn't even reacted before the casting was already over.
They didn't even get a chance to audition.
A careful netizen dug up photos of Li Chen visiting the sets of 'Chinese Paladin' and 'Return of the Condor Heroes'.
They also analyzed that since his debut, Li Chen had only appeared at one film festival and two Premieres.
He had only attended Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony.
The analysis was detailed and convincing, implying only one thing.
Li Chen and Liu Yifei had been together for a long time.
Yang Mi and Tang Yan were both smokescreens.
Combined with Li Chen's unexpected contribution of his big screen debut to Liu Yifei, who had just announced her move to the big screen.
The gossipers and industry insiders all seemed to believe it.
The phones at Red Star House and Rongchen Film and Television were ringing off the hook.
Paparazzi all wanted to confirm this shocking rumor.
They all staked out Red Star House and Rongchen Film and Television's buildings.
However, the reply from Rongchen Film and Television was that Director Li had already flown to Hollywood.
The role of Shen Jiayi was indeed set for Liu Yifei when he visited the set of 'Chinese Paladin' last year.
Director Li and Liu Yifei were not only schoolmates but also good friends.
At the same time, Liu Xiaoli also responded on behalf of her daughter.
The answer was similar to what Rongchen Film and Television said.
The paparazzi were greatly disappointed, but since the two did not admit it, and they had no evidence, they couldn't do anything to Li Chen.
Liu Yifei called Yang Siwei and said with a smile, “Is it okay for us to respond to reporters like this?”
Yang Siwei laughed, “Of course, it's fine. This is bound to happen sooner or later.”
“As long as they don't have solid evidence, don't worry about them.”
“The boss isn't a rumored boyfriend for the first time.”
“By the way, did the boss tell you about going to Thailand tomorrow?”
“He did. He said he wanted me to make a cameo appearance as a 'ladyboy'...”
Liu Yifei said, a little depressed. She actually wanted to make a cameo as the 'goddess'.
However, her age really didn't fit. When Fan Bingbing made a cameo in 'lost in thailand', she was already thirty-two.
She had just turned eighteen.
Moreover, Xu Zheng invited Liu Jialing to make a cameo as the goddess.
Even Li Chen admired Xu Zheng's eloquence.
How did he manage to trick Liu Jialing into coming?
The Forbes China Celebrity List released in March this year.
Among the top ten, although Liu Jialing was at the bottom, her income was second only to Li Chen and Yao Ming, who played in the NBA.
Yang Siwei laughed, “I've read the script for 'lost in thailand'. Although the fake ladyboy only has one shot in the elevator and one line, it's very eye-catching.”
...
After hanging up the phone, Shu Chang, who had come to visit her best friend, sat on the bed and clicked her tongue, “Xixi, your boyfriend really makes me envious. Even one birthday gift made me depressed...”
“Envious? I'm giving you a chance to say that again!” Liu Yifei, with an unkind expression, pushed Shu Chang down onto the bed.
“Haha, I said it wrong, I said it wrong. What I'm envious of is the gift, not your boyfriend.”
Shu Chang quickly corrected herself. She was no match for Xixi.
In 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils', although Tianshan Tonglao loved Wu Yazi, Wu Yazi's eyes were always only on Fairy Sister.
Now, in reality, the situation doesn't seem to have changed.
Shu Chang thought wildly to herself.
Only then did Liu Yifei release her best friend, “That's more like it...”
...
The rumors about Li Chen and Liu Yifei were not taken seriously by Han Sanping and others, nor did they quite believe them.
The big shots were more concerned about Li Chen's trip to Hollywood this time.
Qiao Shan and Shen Teng never dreamed that they would be noticed by Rongchen Film and Television.
When they received the call from Rongchen Film and Television, they were both a little incredulous.
Especially Qiao Shan, whose appearance was not popular to begin with.
He was one of the most inconspicuous ones when he entered the Central Academy of Drama.
So when people from Rongchen Film and Television asked him if he needed to discuss it with the school before replying to them.
Qiao Shan agreed without thinking.
Even if it meant following in the footsteps of her senior, Mei Ting, who dropped out of school, she would do it.
This was an invitation from Rongchen Film and Television; if he missed it, he feared he would regret it for the rest of his life!
Shen Teng, who had only graduated from the PLA Academy of Art two years prior, was also relatively unknown.
He had only appeared in one television series.
However, he and Rongchen Film and Television actually had some history.
Happy Twist had acquired the stage play adaptation rights for crazy stone from Rongchen Film and Television in March of this year.
And he was both the director and an actor in the stage play “Happy Twist 2005 · crazy stone,” produced by the Happy Twist team.
Therefore, he was even more eager to accept the invitation from Rongchen Film and Television.
However, Qiao Shan and Shen Teng never expected that the lead actor they would be working with was The Golden Palm director Li Chen himself.
The female lead was also the currently popular Liu Yifei.
As the saying goes, where there’s popularity, there’s controversy.
Many people jumped out again to bring up Miss Liu’s nationality.
Saying things like, after all that searching, they chose a foreigner.
Even Song Gou joined in the fun, barking a few times, seemingly roaring at the overshadowing of Heaven’s popularity.
Yang Siwei, of course, would not allow such a thing to happen.
Yifei might become his boss’s wife in the future, equivalent to half a boss.
How could she not work hard?
Regarding these rumors, Yang Siwei directly retaliated on her blog.
“Rongchen Film and Television is committed to building a benchmark for Chinese-language films, without narrow-minded nationalistic prejudices.”
“As long as they are patriotic Chinese, they are all chosen by Rongchen Film and Television.”
“The previous Yang Gongru was, and the current Liu Yifei is too.”
“There are so many overseas Chinese all over the world, and the country is talking about Chinese people at home and abroad being one family.”
“It’s just you vermin barking incessantly online all day, bringing up nationality.”
“If you hate America so much, have the guts not to drink Coca-Cola, have the guts not to watch NBA and Hollywood blockbusters, have the guts not to use their Windows!”
As soon as the post was published, celebrity artists who were on good terms with her left comments.
“Siwei, well done, keep it up!”
“This little sister’s temper is just like mine.”
“Shared!”
Li Chen got off the plane, and Tim picked him up.
“Oh, dearest Li, my boss, welcome back to Hollywood.”
Tim smiled and stepped forward to give Li Chen a big hug.
“Tim, seeing you so pleased with yourself, I’m even more looking forward to the finished cut of lurking,” Li Chen said with a smile.
The two got into the car, and Tim said excitedly, “Boss, it’s no exaggeration to say that our lurking will definitely not lose to saw.”
“Thanks to your reputation and connections, Boss, film distributors from England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Hong Kong have all come.”
“Now we’re just waiting for you, Boss, to arrive, and the screening can begin.”
Li Chen nodded, said nothing more, and then called Miss Liu.
Miss Liu happily said, “Siwei is a good person. Do you want to consider giving her a raise?”
“What do you mean?” Li Chen wondered, wasn’t it just recently that he added a zero to her bonus?
“Go read Siwei’s blog yourself.”
Li Chen hung up the phone, Tim drove Li Chen to the hotel, and Li Chen opened his computer and took a look.
Well, Yang Siwei, this girl did a great job.
Li Chen, without a word, also reposted it.
“Huh? Am I seeing this right? Director Li’s first blog post after opening his blog is actually to support Liu Yifei.”
“Well, it has to be Liu Yifei. Director Li’s first time, after all, didn’t escape the Fairy Sister’s grasp.”
Liu Yifei looked at the comments on Li Chen’s blog, a smile overflowing on her face.
Han Sanping, Wang Changtian, and many other big names in the industry never expected Li Chen to star in this youth romance film.
Completely unconventional.
Young people are just willful; when the box office is terrible, where will his The Golden Palm director’s face go?
Another The Golden Palm director, Chen Kaige, was also affected.
“Disgraceful, grandstanding!” Chen Kaige fumed.
Chen Hong was somewhat helpless; ever since Li Chen won The Golden Palm.
Her husband seemed to have become somewhat obsessed; any news involving Li Chen would always stimulate him.
“A dignified The Golden Palm director, going to act in such a vulgar and clichéd youth romance film.”
“He’s not just losing his own face!” Chen Kaige continued to chatter.
Chen Hong could only gently comfort him.
Wang Zhonglei sighed that ever since Li Chen appeared, Huayi Brothers had been at a disadvantage everywhere.
Liu Xiaoli refused to budge on Huayi Brothers’ desire to sign Liu Yifei.
A typical case of not showing your hand until you see results.
But now, Huayi Brothers really couldn’t come up with good resources for Liu Yifei for the time being.
Instead, Rongchen Film and Television’s move was a killer blow.
Not only did Li Chen, The Golden Palm director, personally step in to act as a couple with Liu Yifei.
It was said that on Liu Yifei’s coming-of-age ceremony, Li Chen’s gesture was also quite grand.
Even those persistent online trolls who had been slandering Liu Yifei seemed to be no match for the might of Rongchen Film and Television, and they all quieted down.
Li Chen even directly supported Liu Yifei on his blog.
It truly could be said he spared no effort!
Li Chen temporarily put the domestic situation out of his mind.
Now, the top priority was the lurking screening.
In a conference room at Chiyou Films in Hollywood.
There were no fewer than twenty people seated.
Most of them were familiar faces who had previously introduced shoplifters and new world.
Among them were many Asian faces, CJ from South Korea, Toho from Japan, and the Xiang family from Hong Kong.
This time he didn’t contact Emperor Entertainment Group, which was a small warning for their previous tricks.
He believed Yang Shoucheng would certainly understand.
Li Chen sat at the front and center of the square conference table, with Tim and Wen Ziren on either side.
“Let’s begin, Tim,” Li Chen said.
Tim nodded and turned off the lights in the conference room.
The conference room immediately resembled a small cinema, with the edited lurking playing on the screen.
Wen Ziren used wide-angle lenses, making lurking more documentary-like and immersive.
The atmosphere was intense throughout, making it impossible to stop watching.
For those with weak stomachs, the less than one hundred-minute film would likely scare them out of their wits.
But this was precisely the effect horror films needed to achieve.
When the film ended and the lights came on, the distributors nodded repeatedly, clearly very satisfied with lurking.
Li Chen felt confident; this lurking might just create a box office miracle.
In its previous life, lurking was only introduced in Hong Kong and Malaysia, and its total global box office reached nearly 100 million US dollars.
Now, there were no fewer than ten distributors present.
He couldn’t accurately estimate how high the box office would reach.
Li Chen left the negotiations with the distributors to Tim.
Li Chen, meanwhile, went to his office with Wen Ziren.
The finance department gave Li Chen the detailed statement for lurking.
Wen Ziren smiled and said, “Li, you really don’t seem like a Hollywood newcomer.”
Li Chen smiled and said, “What do you mean by that?”
“Few newcomers in Hollywood bother to look at the detailed statements,” Wen Ziren said.
Li Chen burst into laughter: “So, they often get ripped off and lose everything!”
“I don’t want to be a sucker.”
After a while, Tim knocked and entered; the finance staff and Wen Ziren had already left.
“Boss, they all want to buy out, but they’re unwilling to pay a high price.”
“I think it’s more cost-effective to license it.”
Li Chen pondered for a moment before saying, “Sell out Hong Kong directly; for other regions, do as you said.”
This type of B-grade horror film, lurking, is a cash cow.
Licensing for box office revenue sharing is the most cost-effective option.
However, the market in Hong Kong is too small and has been declining in recent years.
The box office for lurking when it was released in Hong Kong was only 490,000 US dollars, and even lower in Taiwan.
The horror film market primarily relies on America, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
“Okay, Boss.”
“Richard from Warner and Shaye from New Line want to meet you. New Line has also prepared a reception for you.”
“Will you attend?”
Li Chen smiled and said, “Offering courtesies without reason, tell me what’s going on?”
Tim also smiled and said, “Boss, I’ve been working hard to learn Chinese recently.”
“Your phrase ‘offering courtesies without reason’ is very apt.”
Seeing that Li Chen didn’t respond, Tim gave an awkward smile and got straight to the point.
“Boss, New Line has probably taken a liking to the conjuring in the script library.”
“They probably want to buy it, as for Richard, he didn’t explicitly say.”
“However, both of them have already seen lurking and are very satisfied with the boss’s script.”
The two foreigners were quite sharp-eyed, immediately taking a liking to the conjuring.
the conjuring 2 seemed to have been made by New Line.
However, Li Chen was well aware of their little scheme.
New Line was the distributor of lurking.
Since they had seen the finished cut of lurking, they must have an expectation for lurking’s box office.
If they could buy the conjuring series before lurking was released, they would certainly save a lot of money.
But Li Chen wasn’t stupid; how could he not understand?
“Reject them for me. Tell them that I have no intention of selling any of my scripts.”
Tim smiled and said, “I agree with you, Boss.”
“Our Chiyou Films isn’t short of money; we can completely produce it ourselves and just have them distribute it.”
Li Chen smiled and said, “Stop flattering me, go get it done.”
“Oh, and there’s still a week until the release. Hold another small screening, inviting some ‘film critics’ and young people to watch.”
“Haha, Boss, no wonder James said you don’t seem like a Hollywood newcomer. Even if you didn’t say it, I would have organized such a small screening.”
“This is the most common distribution method in Hollywood.”
Shaye, a senior executive at New Line who had been rejected, was not giving up.
He sought help from Richard: “Richard, don’t you have connections in China?”
“Can you think of a way?”
Richard smiled and said, “Shaye, leave it to me. Wait for my good news tomorrow.”
Shaye smiled contentedly.
That evening, Richard first called Li Chen.
He was willing to pay 3 million US dollars for the conjuring script, but Li Chen rejected him without hesitation.
Richard was a bit disappointed, having expected it to go as smoothly as buying new world.
He didn’t expect the other party to refuse outright.
Richard, unwilling to give up, called Han Sanping.
Receiving Richard’s international call surprised Han Sanping a bit.
He heard that Richard wanted to buy one of Li Chen’s scripts for 3 million.
He agreed to help him ask around but didn’t make any firm promises.
Han Sanping then called Li Chen.
Li Chen had already anticipated that Richard would contact Han Sanping.
He just didn’t expect it to be so soon.
“Han Dong, you and I are both Chinese; you can’t be biased towards outsiders,” Li Chen said jokingly.
“Li Chen, what script is it that you won’t sell for 3 million US dollars?” Han Sanping asked suspiciously.
“Han Dong, foreigners aren’t stupid. If they want to snag a bargain from me for 3 million, they’ve got the wrong person,” Li Chen didn’t explicitly say.
Han Sanping understood: “Alright, I know. I’ll reject them.”
Hanging up the phone, Li Chen sneered. They still wanted to use Han Sanping to pressure him; well, that wouldn’t work.
Li Chen picked up the phone and called Tim.
On the other side, Richard didn’t expect Han Sanping to reject him.
This foreigner even played the emotional card with Han Sanping, saying some nonsense about being partners and such.
In fact, their joint venture company, China Film Group Corporation Warner Hengdian, was more like a handout from Hollywood.
China Film Group Corporation understood this, and Han Sanping was even more keenly aware.
To describe Warner in one sentence, it’s like wanting to be both a prostitute and a virtuous woman.
The total number of employees in that company was only about twenty, and Richard had barely visited it.
The next day, two pieces of news about Chiyou Films were widely reported by Hollywood media.
At the same time, the news also reached China.
It was featured as the top headline on Sina’s audio-visual section.
“It is reported that ‘lurking,’ produced by Chiyou Films and distributed by New Line Cinema, has been confirmed for release in eleven countries and regions.”
“And will simultaneously launch in major cinemas across North America and Europe on August 26th.”
“As the distributor of lurking, New Line Cinema also took an interest in The Golden Palm director Li Chen’s other script.”
“And was willing to pay 3 million US dollars to acquire it, but unfortunately, it was rejected by Director Li Chen.”
“At the same time, Tim Smith, the head of Chiyou Films, responded to reporters that Director Li Chen will not sell any of his scripts in the Guild’s script library.”
“Chiyou Films has ample funding and a professional team, fully capable of producing films independently.”
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