"Mr. Shen, what brings you here? What a show of respect!" Wang Zhongjun greeted Shen Fang with his large group of Chinese-Americans.
Shen Fang smiled and said, "I've sent out invitations to many people. It's an investment by President Han, and I just happened to have nothing else to do, so I came to take a look."
"They're showing off to an extreme degree. It's only right that Director Zhang is holding the premiere here. He's here too, tsk tsk."
Shen Fang smiled slightly and didn't say much. The Wang brothers and Director Chen didn't actually get along very well. To be precise, a big reason why the development of Chinese American films in the new millennium was so slow was that Director Chen's film "Qin Song" almost bankrupted the Chinese American film industry.
However, the Wang brothers couldn't say anything. Investing in movies always involves both gains and losses, which is normal. This kind of thing, how should I put it, is a kind of gambling.
They can't blame anyone for losing money; it's just that the Wang brothers never expected Director Chen to be so treacherous.
"Oh, Mr. Shen, Mr. Wang is here too."
Fatty Yu was accompanied by his mistress Yuan Li, followed by Huang Yi, Yuan Quan, Li Feier, Lan Zhenglong, and others.
Bona is different from traditional media organizations; its main business is publicity and distribution. Investing in films is a relatively recent development, stemming from the improved film market in the last two years.
The talent agency business is also small, with only two or three agencies and not many artists.
Then Wang Changtian from Guangming also came over.
Enlight Media has partnerships with television stations. Although it is a private company, it has good relationships with Shanghai TV and Jiangsu TV. It has a wide range of businesses, with its main business being TV dramas.
Later, with the arrival of Deng Xiaoping and that bald-headed Bao Beier who pretended to be stupid, they produced a lot of bad movies. The domestic movie model of exploiting fans was first introduced by Enlight Media, which led many people astray.
Later, the heads of many media organizations such as Rongxingda, Zhouyi, and Huanrui arrived, along with countless artists, totaling more than 400 people, and more than 90 media outlets, making it a very grand event.
"Uncle Han, you've put on such a grand show. It seems you have a lot of confidence in Wuji."
Han Sanping's expression changed upon hearing this, and he looked at Shen Fang with great difficulty: "I made such a big show of it because I lacked confidence."
Fatty Yu, standing nearby, asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Han Sanping's face was bitter: "When we reviewed the film internally, the results were indescribable. The theater distributors only gave us 12% of the screening slots because of me. This time, it looks like we're in trouble."
Shen Fang laughed: "It's alright, there's still the outer canal."
"It makes me angry just thinking about this. I don't know what Chen XX was thinking. His sect offered $2,000 to buy out the distribution rights, but he actually refused, saying that he had been tricked last time and couldn't let the Americans make money."
Wow, that's amazing! 666, that's incredible!
"Um... well, calm down. What can we do now that it's already happened?"
"Xiao Fang, I've given up hope on Wuji. Does Longteng have any good projects this year that I could get involved in? What about Longteng North America..."
Shen Fang looked at Han Sanping helplessly: "Uncle Han, you can't just rely on me to make money. The Kung Fu Dream project can bring you both fame and fortune."
Han Sanping chuckled and said, "It's because you're capable, so please help your uncle. I won't let you help me for nothing; I definitely won't let you do anything for nothing."
"Well, there aren't many projects this year. Ning Hao has two projects: 'Lost in Thailand' and 'Crazy Stone.' My senior is fully preparing for the Olympic opening ceremony this year, and I promised him that, so he's basically taking a break this year. As for DragonMotion in North America, there's 'Superbody,' 'Ghostly Live,' and 'The Hangover,' all of which have partners. Globally, there's also MGM, so the funding is basically enough."
"Give me one, don't give me any more. Your uncle has it tough too, we're at a critical stage."
"Alright, here's the deal, Superbody, I'll give you 10% of the share. But don't do it again next time, Uncle."
Han Sanping nodded: "Next time, I'll give you a heads-up."
Sinking Square.......
Almost everyone has arrived, and it's almost time, so the host goes on stage.
Bai Yansong said, "Before inviting the creative team to the stage, Director Chen specially prepared a song and dance performance for everyone. Please enjoy it."
After that, a group of scantily clad women in ancient costumes began to sway their hips and dance gracefully to the music.
Shen Fang was completely stunned. Good heavens, there was this twist.
The male audience members present thought, "Hmm, it's pretty good, I like watching it."
The dance ended 3 minutes later.
Director Chen held Chen Hong's hand, with Zhang Baizhi, Jang Dong-gun, Xie Biwang, Liu Ye, and young Guan Xiaotong standing beside them.
The interview session has begun.
A Sina reporter asked first: "Director Chen, you've held such a grand premiere ceremony this time. You must have very high expectations for the film 'The Promise'."
Director Chen nodded: "The Promise took eight months to film. It's like my child, a very outstanding child. Of course, I have very high expectations for a child like this. The Promise will be a milestone for Chinese fantasy films on the world stage!!!"
Penguin reporter: "Director Chen, a while ago, when the host Liu Yan interviewed you, you threw things on the spot. Do you have anything to say about this?"
Director Chen looked displeased: "What I want to say is, next time you interview me, remember to find a more professional host! What kind of questions are you asking?!"
The whole thing is actually pretty simple. Director Chen did go a bit too far, and Liu Yan's question was, well, not very good.
It was originally a movie promotion, and Liu Yan asked Director Chen what would happen if the movie didn't do well.
There's nothing wrong with what she said, but at the time, Director Chen was just doing it for publicity, so Liu Yan was a bit naive.
However, Director Chen really lacked manners, throwing his cup on the spot, which terrified Liu Yan. She even apologized to Director Chen on her blog, but Director Chen ignored her.
Wang Changtian of Enlight Media looked annoyed. Liu Yan was their host, and their main host.
If you don't want to answer this, just don't answer it. Was it really necessary to throw the cup like that? Whose face are you slapping? And now you're still not letting it go.
NetEase reporter: "Director Chen, you're being a bit disrespectful to us reporters by making me cry."
Director Chen sneered: "Think what you want, next question!!!"
Beijing Daily: "Excuse me, Jang Dong-gun, you've come to China to film a movie. What are your impressions of this trip?"
Jang Dong-gun began praising Director Chen in very broken Mandarin, clearly enjoying the praise.
"Dong Jian is an excellent actor, and we will work together again in the future."
Southern Daily: "Ms. Zhang Baizhi, did you and Xie Biwang spark any romance this time? Some media outlets photographed you and Xie Biwang being very affectionate together, and even staying at the same hotel."
Cecilia Cheung smiled and said, "There are definitely sparks between us. In fact, we've already started dating and our relationship is very good. We're planning to get married in August."
This statement caused an uproar. Marriage?! What about Faye Wong?! Are you getting married, Xie Biao Wang?!
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