Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 548 Defending

Fighting in the eye of the storm will naturally attract a lot of criticism.

Painted Skin has been hit with negative news.

In fact, this was expected by many media professionals, but no one expected that Wu Yushen would be the first to speak out, since there was no conflict of interest between "Red Cliff" and "Painted Skin".

But then I thought about it.

Everyone felt that it was only natural for the other side to stand up and criticize.

Both the opening day box office record and the fastest record to break 100 million yuan have been surpassed. In addition, "Blood Brothers," which he personally protected, was sunk by Li Luo. Now it's like settling old scores with both new ones.

They're targeting box office revenue.

This was also expected.

Inflated box office figures are an open secret in the industry. When a film is released, producers and distributors like to report more results to make the numbers look better on paper.

The primary benefit is the honor, and secondly, it can attract more viewers to the cinema.

Red Cliff grossed 27 million on its opening day.

"Painted Skin" costs 2,900.

The former broke 100 million in four days, while the latter broke 100 million in three days.

The popularity of the film is obvious to everyone, and it's believed that Painted Skin's box office performance will be good. However, this data seems to have come at a more opportune time, as if it's climbing up on the shoulders of Red Cliff.

Add a few million more to snatch the opening day box office record, and add another 20 or 30 million to make the movie break 100 million in three days.

Not only did they receive honors.

It also makes the publicity more dazzling.

No production company or distributor would miss out on such a good opportunity.

Experienced industry professionals are well aware of this, and Wu Yushen, the renowned director, is no exception. So, after being provoked by reporters, he didn't hold back in seizing the most crucial point.

Even though I know why the other person did it.

Everyone was still astonished.

Although they also believe that the success of "Painted Skin" was somewhat inflated, the reason why this kind of thing is an unspoken secret is simply that everyone is happy with it.

No one expected it.

Wu Yushen actually stood up to question the inflated box office figures of "Painted Skin".

Given the influence of the other party's internationally renowned director, it is highly likely that the current popularity of "Painted Skin" will be disrupted.

Even at the worst point.

The impact on box office revenue will amount to hundreds of millions.

It is said that cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents; the two sides are likely to completely break off relations.

this time.

News about it is circulating widely online.

Various arguments, insults, and jokes stirred up a chaotic mess.

Given this level of popularity.

Everyone thought that "Painted Skin" would remain silent like other production companies that have been questioned about inflated box office figures, waiting for the situation to pass. However, the constant ringing of phone calls completely stirred up the controversy and pushed it to a new level.

In the sweltering heat of summer.

Cars from all directions roared toward the 798 Art Zone, and reporters from various news media showed their credentials to pass through security checkpoints, and then parked their cars directly in the square in front of the building under the guidance of staff.

Carrying long guns and short cannons, they rushed into the Red Mansion in a hurry.

In just over ten minutes.

The conference room was already packed with dozens of reporters, with cameras set up one after another, all kinds of lenses pointed at the makeshift press conference table in front.

What do you want to release?

"who knows."

"We're in a dilemma now; not saying anything would be tantamount to acquiescing."

"Which movie release doesn't report more box office figures? Wu Yushen is just making trouble out of nothing. I don't believe that the box office figures for Red Cliff were that clean."

"Yes."

“Wu Yushen and Xu Ke have a good relationship, right? They even worked together on ‘A Better Tomorrow’ back then. Why is he causing trouble for Chen Jiashang’s movie now? He should at least show some respect for Chen Jiashang.”

"What kind of outdated information is that? Those two went their separate ways after filming 'The Killer'!"

"Who knows if it's good or bad?"

"That's right, it's been almost twenty years since we last worked together!"

"Li Luo, could it be that Director Wu is an internationally renowned director who just made 'Red Cliff' with China Film Group? He's not someone you can easily offend."

"Brother, this is real gold and silver!"

"Do you think Li Luo, with his personality, would be afraid of causing trouble? Besides, his relationship with China Film Group isn't bad."

Various hushed discussions continued to rise.

The meeting room buzzed as if swarming with flies.

"Cough~~~"

A heavy cough.

Let the chaotic discussion recede like a receding tide.

"Everyone."

Wu Lin nodded to dozens of reporters, briefly explained the details of the press conference, and then asked those around him to make way.

The cameras moved in unison, all focusing on the doorway.

A figure flashed by.

The shutter clicked furiously.

Facing the overwhelming light, Li Luo took the lead and walked into the conference room, stood firmly in the middle of the podium, and looked around at the numerous cameras in front of him.

Once everyone else had arrived at their seats, they greeted each other and sat down.

"Hello everyone."

"I am Li Luo, the representative of the production company of Painted Skin."

"Good afternoon, everyone. I am Wang Changtian, the representative of the distributor of the movie Painted Skin."

"Hello."

"I am Chen Jiashang, the director of Painted Skin."

"Good afternoon, friends from the press. I am Sun Jiang, representing the cinema chain."

Every self-introduction on stage made the reporters below the stage look more serious; the setup in front of them was anything but simple.

Not only is the reaction incredibly fast.

A press conference was held immediately.

Furthermore, the fact that the production company, distributor, director, and theater owners all attended together speaks volumes about their attitude.

"Hello everyone."

After glancing at the prepared statement from the PR staff, Li Luo spoke earnestly into the microphone: "I am very sorry to have troubled you reporters to make this trip under the scorching sun. Thank you all!"

"The main purpose of this press conference is to clarify some doubts."

"As for what the doubts are."

Li Luo shook his head with a smile and tapped the table lightly: "I think everyone is clear about this, so I won't go into too much detail here. Xinghuo Films originally had no intention of taking up too much public resources."

"However, since a senior figure in the film industry has publicly raised questions, it is not appropriate for us juniors not to respond."

"It's not just for us."

"It's also for the audience who care about and support the movie Painted Skin."

"Being a person and doing things."

"We all have to be open and honest, right?"

A few casual words made the reporters' expressions turn extremely strange.

A shiver ran through me.

This guy is just like always!
Unfazed by the reputation of an internationally renowned director, he immediately accused the other party of bullying the weak, placing himself in a position of being bullied, and finally adding a sarcastic remark.

What does "open and honest" correspond to? Everyone who makes a living by writing knows that it's a life full of worries.

The little man's hat.

He then reversed his grip and slammed it onto the other person's head.

Nothing was explicitly stated, yet it was still incredibly annoying!
smiled.

Li Luo did not pursue the matter further.

The reason for choosing to stop short of the point was not because of Han Sanping's earlier reconciliation, but because one must change one's behavior and actions according to one's status and position, and can no longer act like a hothead who curses without thinking.

When you're barefoot, it doesn't matter how you step.

Put on a tie.

One must be mindful of the proper measure when doing things.

Whether it's a business partner, a brand ambassador, or a potential future collaborator, nobody likes dealing with a rash and impulsive person. You can be assertive in your actions, but you can't be undignified.

"These."

After receiving a thick stack of documents from the theater representative, Li Luo looked around at the audience and said, "The data I have here contains all the box office data for the opening weekend of the movie 'Painted Skin'."

"Every single box office revenue collected from all the major cinema chains."

"They're all in my hands now!"

"I believe everyone here is well aware that this information is a trade secret for any company."

"However, 'Painted Skin' underwent an emergency internal consultation."

"We have decided to make it public."

"We are not afraid of being seen or talked about; we directly confront public scrutiny with numbers."

"Snapped."

Li Luo casually tossed the document onto the table, fearlessly meeting the excited gazes of the reporters: "I've already had my staff print out dozens of copies; you can all pick one up and take it home later."

"You can publish it in the newspaper or on your website."

"We welcome supervision from all sectors of society."

"Thank you!"

Looking at the thick document, the reporters swallowed hard.

A series of shocked exclamations arose in my mind.

In the film sector.

Bragging is tax-free.

Inflating box office figures has become a common tactic in film promotion. It has long been an industry practice for companies to exaggerate box office numbers and inflate each other's data. Films such as "House of Flying Daggers" and "Initial D" have been exposed for inflating box office figures.

Large investment.

The pressure to break even is high.

Inflating box office figures has even become a normal promotional tactic for distributors, used to attract audiences to watch movies.

That's why Wu Yushen seized on this point without even thinking.

As per normal conditions.

They can definitely strike at the heart of the problem.

But Li Luo actually released the box office data directly, catching everyone off guard. This move proved that the other party was very confident and that the previously released box office results were not exaggerated at all.

The sound of the documents hitting the table was clearly the sound of slapping Wu Yushen's face.

Just throw it away.

Completely invincible!

Seeing the bewildered expressions on the reporters' faces, Li Luo chuckled to himself.

Before doing it instead.

He would never dare to pull that trick.

Whether it's "Crazy Stone" or "Raging Fire," the box office figures reported at the time were inflated to varying degrees. He's not stupid; everyone else is hyping it up, so why shouldn't he?

Every extra penny is a dime more.

Anything earned and put in your pocket is money.

However, he didn't boast about the movie "Painted Skin" at all. First of all, the results were already outstanding enough, and there was no need to brag about it further.

Secondly, box office performance is related to a bet that is very important to him.

If those two wanted to, they could probably call the film special fund office with a single phone call to find out the real data. The so-called internal data confidentiality regulations wouldn't apply to them.

Boasting wildly.

This could affect the betting agreement.

Therefore, Li Luo instructed Wang Changtian to report the sales figures.

He didn't even expect it.

It unexpectedly helped me out.

"Openness, transparency, and healthy competition are what we insist on doing. Guangxian Media will continue to focus on distribution and hopes to report better news to the public in the future. We are not afraid of any doubts." We are confident.

Wang Changtian was naturally in high spirits.

"Countless people have poured their hearts and souls into the film 'Painted Skin,' and I am delighted that it has been well-received by audiences. At the same time, I hope that similar unfounded slanders and accusations will not occur again."

"This is very unfair to all of our staff."

"That's also extremely unethical!"

Even big-name directors in Hong Kong.

For Chen Jiashang, a box office hit like "Painted Skin" is a rare and precious opportunity.

Every day now.

His career-high box office records are constantly being broken.

The director's involvement is already a done deal, with a budget of 200 million.

The title of "director with 300 million" is even within reach, not to mention the substantial sum of money he'd make.

There are some things Li Luo can't say because of his image.

Chen Jiashang didn't care.

Seeing that both fame and fortune were about to be damaged, the chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards went all out.

He was practically slamming his fist on the table right in front of the camera!
"The results of the film 'Painted Skin' are real and valid, and can withstand any scrutiny. We also welcome supervision from all sectors of society. Next, major cinemas will increase the number of screenings to meet the enthusiastic viewing demand of the audience."

The cinema chain representative made the final decision.

No matter how you put it, nobody does anything that doesn't make money.

The number of screenings was already high.

If this continues, it means that "Painted Skin" will occupy more than half of the screens nationwide. If it weren't making a fortune, why would cinemas voluntarily increase the number of screenings? This indicator is extremely valuable.

After answering some questions about box office performance, the brief press conference ended amidst the commotion.

He gulped down his coffee.

Li Qingya angrily put down her cup.

She gripped the keyboard tightly, ready to continue her intense online battle with the haters. Luo Ge had accompanied her from campus to the workplace, bringing her countless wonderful memories; he was a part of her youth.

We must defend it.

What angered her was that no matter what she argued with others about, she would always be unreasonable.

I always feel uncomfortable after being choked by a single sentence.

"Even internationally renowned directors have said that the box office of Painted Skin is suspected of being inflated and fabricated. What excuse do you have? Do you think you know more about the inside story than those directors who have been in the industry for decades?"

authoritative.

This was perfectly exemplified at that moment.

The haters, waving the flag of an internationally renowned director, are virtually invincible. No matter how much you explain or how many photos of people queuing to enter the theater are shown, nothing is as powerful as what they say.

"Drip drip."

Just as I was about to open the relevant forum or online community, the communication software at the bottom of my computer desktop started flashing wildly.

With a hint of confusion.

Li Qingya moved the mouse and clicked on it.

"President, President, quickly go and see the latest news released by Xinlang Entertainment."

"Qingya, Brother Luo is holding a press conference!"

"Brother Luo has unleashed his ultimate move!"

@Everyone!

The messages in the group chat were scrolling like a screen, which made Li Qingya suddenly shudder. She quickly opened the portal website with her eyes wide open.

Facing skepticism head-on, Painted Skin releases all opening weekend box office data!!!

The producers of the film "Painted Skin" released detailed box office data for recent days. Li Luo publicly stated that he is open and aboveboard, welcomes supervision from all sectors of society, and is unafraid of criticism or controversy.

Wang Changtian, head of the distributor of "Painted Skin," stated: "We hope for healthy competition in the market and that accusations should not be made without basis. We will focus on doing our job well going forward."

Hong Kong Film Awards Chairman Gordon Chan: The baseless slander and accusations against "Painted Skin" are extremely unethical!

The cinema representatives stated that the box office results for "Painted Skin" are genuine and valid, and that they will continue to increase screenings. They also expressed hope that "Painted Skin" will reach 300 million yuan in box office revenue, making the National Day holiday a popular period for the domestic film market.

Wu Yushen's interview was published online for just over an hour when "Painted Skin" responded with a direct confrontation.

Its speed was incredible, and its momentum was overwhelming.

jaw-dropping.

These responses showed no fear of the internationally renowned director; each one was more forceful than the last.

But the strongest force is not words.

Even the harshest insults sometimes boil down to each side having their own version of events, and no one can really do anything about it. Ultimately, you can't prove whether what someone says is true or not.

No one expected that Li Luo would be so ruthless as to release the box office details.

On the webpage.

Only some of the photos taken on short notice have been released.

Those photos were filled with lists of box office revenues, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands to millions, with each revenue figure precisely marked down to the decimal point.

Let alone people outside the industry.

Even industry insiders were in an uproar.

From the south to the north, film and television crews shooting at Hengdian, Chedun, Zhuozhou, Xiangshan, Zhenbeibao and other film and television bases are all in a frenzy, either shouting and scrolling through their phones or marveling at their laptops.

As the most talked-about movie right now, who isn't curious about the box office performance of Painted Skin?

The more industry insiders there are.

The more curious they become, the more their hearts itch with desire.

But which company doesn't keep its box office revenue data tightly under wraps?

And now.

Xinghuo Films has surprisingly dropped a bombshell.

According to the statistics on the webpage, the opening day box office of "Painted Skin" was not only not inflated, but was actually underreported by several hundred thousand. In fact, announcing an opening day box office of 30 million would not have been wrong at all.

Shout less.

That's already giving them face.

Saturday's box office revenue was even more staggering, with so many zeros on the screen that it was impossible to count them all, soaring directly to over 35 million.

Sunday.

The total comes to over 37 million.

Those numbers, those strings of zeros, made everyone dizzy.

Breathing became rapid.

It's not my own money, but it's still incredibly satisfying to look at.

"Fuck me!"

The cigarette in Jiang Wen's mouth fell to the ground.

"Gudu!"

Huang Xiaoming swallowed hard.

"Tsk~"

Chen Kun scratched his cheek, unsure of what to say for a moment.

"Brilliant."

Feng Xiaogang chuckled and said to the person next to him, "Look at that bastard Li Luo, he's really something else! I'm totally impressed, I'm truly impressed too! He's practically slapping someone in the face like that!!!"

The saying goes, "Don't flaunt your wealth."

In the film and television industry, sometimes these practices are implemented quite well, but other times they are completely absent.

Remuneration.

It's basically completely covered up.

box office.

That's like they wanted to blow it all the way to the sky.

Despite this, the box office revenue details released by Xinghuo Films still left countless people dumbfounded. Knowing that you made over 100 million yuan sounds impressive, but it didn't really have any impact.

The bills that have now been presented give everyone a very direct sense of the horror.

The impact of tens or hundreds of thousands of continuous surges.

Extremely strong!

Extremely powerful and shocking!!!
The flags on the city walls changed color rapidly in response to related reports. Now, anyone who dares to question the box office performance of "Painted Skin" is also being accused of manipulating the box office data of the relevant cinemas.

Fans cheered instantly and went on a rampage, taking screenshots with them everywhere.

Didn't you say you didn't know the inside story?
These data.

Is this enough for internal use?
Reporters, eager for gossip, quickly dialed the phone numbers of Wu Yushen's studio and his assistant. At first, there was no response, then the calls were hung up, and finally, the line went dead.

Enter stealth mode immediately.

Everyone knows that this feud is now irreconcilable!
But at this moment...
Wang Changtian didn't care, Chen Jiashang didn't care, and Li Luo cared even less.

With so much criticism, the box office is sure to be a disaster.

It received continuous praise.

It's not necessarily a good thing.

Wu Yushen's sudden appearance has fueled the continued attacks from his stubborn haters, who claim that Painted Skin is just a fabricated romance film, further compounded by negative news about body doubles not being able to be credited.

Instead, it helped Painted Skin become a huge hit.

A movie-watching frenzy.

It continues to surge forward.

With the National Day holiday officially approaching, Painted Skin has once again attracted a large influx of moviegoers.

October 5th.

Guangxian Media issued another battle report.

As of October 4th, the film "Painted Skin" has successfully surpassed 200 million yuan in total box office revenue in just nine days. It will continue its upward momentum toward the goal of 300 million yuan, hoping to break the box office record for domestic blockbusters.

Whether it can break through 300 million is no longer in doubt; the only question is when!
Painted Skin.

It has become a hot topic of discussion across the internet.

Those who haven't seen this movie always feel out of place, sometimes not even knowing what others are talking about.

The actors in the play.

This also made it extremely popular at that time.

The number of fans on their blogs and online forums skyrocketed, and various commercial performances and film offers poured in like snowflakes. Among them, Fan Bingbing and Gao Yuanyuan benefited the most, and both rose to the ranks of first-tier actors.

Whether things can stabilize is another matter, but at least their current popularity is undeniable.

The taste of fire.

This was the first time Ding Haifeng had tasted it.

The screaming fans who rushed towards him while he was waiting at the traffic light startled him so much that he broke out in a cold sweat, but at the same time he was so excited that his face turned red and his fingers trembled as he quickly left one autograph after another.

Female sorcerer Yang Mi and lizard spirit Jia Nailiang also quickly emerged along with this trend.

The brokerage firm kept calling.

Invitations kept coming in.

Maid Zhao Ke, soldier Wan Siwei, Xu Ning, and others also wrote a significant entry in their resumes.

Liu Yan only made a cameo appearance in one scene in the play.

It can be achieved through erotic scenes.

She has an amazing figure.

Liu Yan has also successfully entered the public eye, becoming a topic of conversation among countless men.

As for the male lead in the play.

About him.

The media doesn't even bother to say much; this guy is already incredibly famous.

However, his industry peers, especially the heads of major brokerage companies, looked at Wang Sheng's stills with eyes practically glowing green, as if they wanted to devour him alive.

Through a TV series, a movie.

It propelled Huang Shengyi, Fan Bingbing, and Gao Yuanyuan to the forefront of the industry, and also boosted the popularity of a number of mainland actors to varying degrees.

Li Luo now.

It was practically glowing red; anything you touched would turn on fire or turn red.

Thinking about the upcoming drama "Empresses in the Palace," a palace drama with an investment of 150 million yuan, anyone would feel their head buzzing and their mouth watering.

In the blink of an eye.

October 6th has arrived.

The joyful cast and crew of "Painted Skin" gathered again to celebrate the film's box office success in surpassing 200 million yuan.
(End of this chapter)