Chen Chen yawned and stood up. "Okay, I'll head back now. Call me if anything comes up."

Watching Chen Chen and Fu Ming stagger away, Yang Huajin shook his head. "Xiao Yang, when are you going to Xihu City? We'll see who we need to send with you. I'll make some preparations here in advance, so we won't be caught off guard and unable to prepare in time."

Fang Yang thought for a moment and said, "Let's go on the 4th. We don't need many people. Just Uncle Chen from the technical department and two others will be fine. The computer room there has already started renovations. Let's see what other requirements the technical department has. If there's nothing else, they'll start assembling the computer room equipment after the New Year. So, the technical department needs to send two people over after the New Year to assist the manufacturer with the equipment installation."

Yang Huajin thought for a moment, then said, "I'll go check it out too. There's nothing important going on these days, I can be back in two or three days, and Ma Wenhua can handle things back home."

"Go if you want to. We can take a car and it only takes a little over two hours. It's not far."

"Hmm." Yang Huajin was packing his things to leave when he suddenly remembered something. "By the way, I just received a few calls. Several big clients want to sign endorsement contracts with Zheng Xiuli. Guess how they got here?"

Fang Yang noticed a smile on Yang Huajin's lips and felt strange. It turned out that Yang Huajin rarely talked to him about endorsements, so the sudden mention of it now, which he had to guess, could only be related to the cancellation of an endorsement deal by an artist under Yuehai Media.

"If you hadn't said you wanted to guess, I wouldn't have had any idea, but now that you've said it, I feel there's something wrong, and it's not just one company. So, only the endorsers who terminated their contracts with Yuehai Media could possibly be the ones coming as a group, right, Uncle Yang?"

Yang Huajin gave a thumbs up, "It has to be you. Last night, more than a dozen companies announced the termination of their contracts with Yuehai Media and Qingcheng Film and Television. These companies are in urgent need of finding new spokespeople. Zheng Xiuli shone brightly in the War of Gods last month, and that's how she caught the attention of these companies. They called early this morning to inquire about their cooperation intentions. I'll compile a list and submit it to the artist department for review. Whether or not to sign a contract depends on their intentions."

Fang Yang thought for a moment, "Zheng Xiuli will most likely be entering the top tier next month. If there isn't an endorsement that matches her value, we should postpone it for now. Signing a contract now is not an ideal time."

Yang Huajin laughed and said, "That's what I was thinking too, so I haven't agreed yet. These merchants are cunning as they are, trying to take advantage of us at this time and making a fool of us."

After a night of fermentation, the incident last night had become a hot topic. At 10:00 AM, an announcement from above defined the nature of the matter: Yuehai Media's qualification to import overseas films and television dramas was revoked, its online army was immediately disbanded, and it was prohibited from organizing online armies in the future. If discovered, it would be severely punished. Yuehai Media would be subject to rectification for three months, during which time no film or television works would be allowed to enter the market. Qingcheng Film and Television would also be punished.

This announcement may seem insignificant, but the first step—canceling Yuehai Media's qualification to import overseas films and television dramas—is a major event. It should be noted that film and television companies generally do not have the qualification to import overseas films and television dramas; all films and television dramas are imported through China Film Distribution and Exhibition Corporation (CFIEC), and their distribution and screening in China are also arranged by CFIEC.

I don't know how Yuehai Media obtained the qualification to import overseas films and television dramas. No wonder Yuehai Media was able to freely import children's dramas that were harmful to children and broadcast them on television in the past. You should know that if it were approved by China Film Development Corporation, these films and television dramas would definitely not be allowed to enter the domestic market.

Fang Yang guessed that the higher-ups had long wanted to revoke Yuehai Media's qualification to import overseas films and television dramas, but had not been able to find an excuse. This time, they finally got their wish and stopped it immediately.

As for online trolls, if they are developed secretly, they are difficult to detect without thorough investigation. Yuehai Media's online trolls probably existed for too long, so they were caught by Liufeng Film and Television as soon as they were investigated, and all the evidence was also collected.

As for the three-month rectification period, it will indeed have some impact. You know, the Spring Festival film season is just around the corner. Yuehai Media invested hundreds of millions of yuan in a big production that had long been aiming for the Spring Festival season. Now it's all gone. The next best release date will be postponed to the summer season. But you know, for a film that has invested hundreds of millions of yuan, every month of extension will result in astronomical interest losses. If it is really extended to that time, it is not certain whether it will be profitable.

Qingcheng Films suffered an undeserved disaster. Originally, it was just to cater to Yuehai Media and try to sell Qingcheng Films for a good price. However, it ended up losing everything and even suffering heavy losses. It is unknown when it will recover, or it may even go bankrupt before it recovers.

After Yuewen Cinema removed "Wrong Love" from its platform, other cinemas, under pressure from online reviews, also removed "Wrong Love" from their platforms. The film's box office performance was already poor in its first showing, and now that Yuewen Cinema has set a good example, other cinemas are probably hoping to find something else to show, as they can earn more revenue.

After a busy day, following its impressive opening day gross of 118 million yuan, "Alien" continued its strong performance on the second day, earning 135 million yuan, which made China Film Development Corporation (CFDC) very happy. This New Year's Day holiday was a very profitable one for CFDC.

The second-ranked film, "Bonnie and Clyde," was also imported through China Film Distribution and grossed 215 million yuan in two days. Although seven films were released simultaneously during the New Year's Day holiday, the 468 million yuan box office of the two films imported by China Film Distribution showed the recovery of the film market, which is something that all film companies, including cinemas, are happy to see. The film market is showing signs of a potential explosion!

After the incident on the first night, "The Rich and Powerful" experienced a surge in popularity due to repeated mentions. Not only was it unaffected, but it also attracted a large amount of attention. Not only did fans go to the cinema to watch it, but casual viewers also couldn't resist buying tickets. Although the reviews were mixed, it did not affect the box office boom at all. It garnered 168 million yuan in box office revenue in two days. This wave is not only secure, but there is also a great possibility that it will make a lot of money!

Zhou Haiqing was grinning from ear to ear. He never expected that a simple self-defense counterattack would push his own film into the spotlight. This time, he made a fortune. However, his own top-tier celebrity's acting skills were a bit lacking, and the ratings were always low. It seems that he still needs to strengthen training. They also have countless fans. Look at the box office of those movie stars. As long as they are there, money flows into their pockets. Moreover, they did not save much on the production costs.

It seems that relying on viewership ratings isn't a cash cow in the film industry, and it's not as effective as it is in variety shows. Once on camera, the film's flaws are magnified.