"I guess only the trailer is somewhat good; it's the highlight of the whole movie. The rest is just laughable."
"I don't expect much from these kinds of movies. They require too much money for the plot and special effects."
"These moviemakers spend most of their money on hiring stars, how much is left for special effects?"
Besides those who were looking forward to "The Night Is Coming," nearly half of the netizens online were sarcastic and cynical about the film.
They were very skeptical about Ye Chen's newly established film company's first film, especially since it was a science fiction film with extremely high difficulty and requirements.
Ye Chen looked at these comments but did not refute them.
Once the film is released tomorrow, the audience will have a chance to see the plot and special effects.
Reality will answer these netizens' questions.
As Ye Chen envisioned, "The Night Is Coming" would first be released domestically, and then gradually expand to the international market, being released in other parts of the world.
Since it was his first movie, Ye Chen didn't set his sights too high.
After driving for another twenty minutes, Ye Chen arrived at his film and television company.
When Ye Chen arrived at the film company's general manager's office, he found General Manager Zheng Lanli arguing with a middle-aged man wearing glasses.
"Chairman, you've arrived?"
Upon noticing Ye Chen's arrival, Zheng Lanli stood up and greeted him politely.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Chen asked Zheng Lanli.
Today is the last day before the release of "The Night Is Coming," and we absolutely cannot afford any problems.
"Chairman, this Manager Fan is the person in charge of Qianda Pictures in Shanghai."
Zheng Lanli explained.
"Our movie 'The Night Is Coming' was originally scheduled to be released tomorrow during prime time at various Qianda Cinemas in Shanghai, but this Manager Fan has some other opinions and wants to change the release time at the last minute, moving it to the late night..."
To put it bluntly, this Manager Fan is here to ask for favors and try to extort money from us.
Manager Fan thought they were a newly established company, and this was their first movie, so they were easy to bully.
To be honest, Manager Fan didn't actually want to change the release date; he just wanted to ask Zheng Lanli for some benefits.
Manager Fan glanced at Ye Chen but didn't say anything; he didn't recognize Ye Chen.
Ye Chen was very busy. Qianda Pictures was just a small business, so after acquiring it, Ye Chen had never been there. No one in Qianda Pictures knew what Ye Chen looked like.
"Such a thing is true?"
Ye Chen frowned.
Although he hasn't completely taken over the Qianda Group yet, nor is he the chairman of Qianda Pictures, he is still the largest shareholder of the Qianda Group, making him a semi-behind-the-scenes boss.
As a result, his own superiors actually tried to extort money from his own film company.
hehe.
Even if the film company behind "The Dark Night Is Coming" wasn't his own business, Ye Chen wouldn't allow Manager Fan to take advantage of other companies.
This will have a very serious impact on the reputation of Qianda Pictures.
"So you're the chairman here? Well then, let me tell you, our Qianda Pictures is facing a tight schedule. If you want to release films during prime time, you'll need to come up with some funds."
"Not too much, one million will do."
Manager Fan didn't dare to ask for too much; he just asked for one million.
Manager Fan had carefully studied the exact number, neither too much nor too little.
Today is the last day before the movie's release, and I doubt this new company would risk offending me for a mere million dollars, thus affecting the release.
Manager Fan has already used this method to extort money from many small film and television companies in private.
"One million is indeed not a lot."
Ye Chen smiled kindly, then asked:
"Do you know that besides being the chairman of this film and television company, I have another identity?"
"oh?"
"Another identity? What other identity?!"
Manager Fan gave a dismissive reply.
Who this guy is has nothing to do with me.
He's here today just to collect his money. As soon as the million arrives, he'll pack up and leave.
"What is my status? I recently acquired a portion of Qianda Pictures' shares and am currently the largest shareholder of Qianda Pictures."
Ye Chen spoke slowly.
In an instant, Manager Fan, who had been smug, froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
He could hardly believe what he was hearing: that the young man in front of him was the largest shareholder of their company.
"You...you are Ye Chen...President Ye..."
Manager Fan asked tremblingly.
Not long ago, he only heard that their largest shareholder had changed from Qianda Group to a mysterious tycoon named Ye Chen. He knew nothing else about him and had never seen what this Mr. Ye looked like.
Let alone this regional manager of Qianda Pictures, even the top executives at headquarters probably don't know what this General Manager Ye looks like.
This mysterious CEO Ye has never shown his face in the company since acquiring their shares in Qianda Pictures.
Who would have thought that, by sheer coincidence, he would run into the legendary CEO Ye today?
"Looks like you know me."
Ye Chen spoke coldly.
"Mr. Ye, I... um..."
Manager Fan still wanted to explain himself.
"No need to say more, the company's legal department will contact you tonight."
Ye Chen waved his hand.
This Manager Fan looks like a veteran; I bet he's done countless bad things under the guise of their Qianda Cinema.
Ye Chen naturally couldn't keep an employee like that.
He's just waiting to be prosecuted and then spend a few years in jail.
"Mr. Ye, please stop..."
At that moment, Manager Fan realized he regretted it.
"Guards, throw him out!"
Ye Chen called out.
Soon, the film company's security guards rushed over and kicked Manager Fan out.
With Manager Fan's problem resolved, Ye Chen and Zheng Lanli discussed the matter together to ensure that there would be no issues with the release of "The Dark Night Is Coming" tomorrow.
Ye Chen stayed until evening before leaving.
Time passed slowly, and at 7 PM the next day, the movie "Night Is Coming" officially premiered nationwide!
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