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Chapter 100 A Grand Premiere
Tian Xiaole visited Leyu.com to inquire about the live broadcast of the press conference.

How was the live text and image broadcast?

"Boss, at its peak, there were a million people participating in the discussion, and the server almost crashed because it couldn't handle it."

"That means the event was organized on the right track. Go rent some more servers, just in case," Tian Xiaole instructed.

Unlike offline talent shows like "Super Girl," online talent shows involve a high level of participation from netizens who are more willing to post comments and opinions.

They voted on promising ordinary people and eventually turned them into big stars.

In modern terms, it's like playing a 'raising' game.

Watching someone you like advance step by step brings immense satisfaction.

"Boss, your phone keeps getting calls," the assistant reminded him.

Tian Xiaole glanced at the messages; they were all from school teachers, along with various text messages.

Clearly, as news of "LeYu Search Stars" spread, people kept contacting them.

Everyone wanted to ask him how to set up a website as a mentor, since they really wanted to select actors this way.

These old fogies genuinely believe that online talent shows will impact traditional universities, so they're quite anxious.

"Just turn it off," Tian Xiaole told her assistant.

His work phone has always been handled by his assistant, who summarizes the information each day, compiles it into a report, and sends it to him for review.

Tian Xiaole glanced at the registration page. In less than a day, 10,000 people had already registered, and the number was still increasing.

This is still an offline advertisement, before it has even been launched.

He had a feeling that this event would definitely surpass the registration numbers of those established websites.

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In the film market...

Ning Hao and the main cast of "Stone" are busy promoting the film across the country.

Thanks to Tian Xiaole's recent collaboration with Lionsgate and the reputation of the supermarket, this promotion has been very effective.

If it weren't for the fear of affecting unity, Tian Xiaole would have liked to raise the banner of supporting mainland films.

The movie will be released on May Day, and the premiere will be held on the 30th.

China Film Group has already sent out invitations to prominent film and television companies, talent agencies, independent filmmakers, film critics, and media reporters in the industry.

Tian Xiaole wasn't idle either; he invited a bunch of people he knew, since he had invested in the movie, and the bigger the buzz, the better.

All the companies or individuals who received the invitations replied that they would attend.

Whether it's giving face to China Film Group or Tian Xiaole, it has to be done, and the media attention is considerable.

As the premiere approached, [Stone] edited a three-minute short film and promoted it on portal websites such as Xinlang, Sohu, and NetEase.

Its dark humor and constantly surprising jokes are refreshing.

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Tian Xiaole was reading an email from Lionsgate.

The post-production of "Dead Silence" was completed very quickly. The day Tian Xiaole left Hollywood, the film had not yet finished shooting, but now post-production is already complete.

That makes sense, though. Lionsgate excels at B-movies, and horror movies don't have many special effects in post-production. After editing and adding background music, that's basically it.

Conversely, The Shore was slower; the special effects for the great white shark were only half completed.

"Boss, China Film Group has sent a notification. The premiere of 'Stone' will be held at the CPPCC Auditorium," the assistant said, knocking on the door as he entered.

"Okay, I got it. By the way, have you sent the invitations to the Beijing Film Academy?"

Ning Hao is a graduate of the school, so no matter what, he should be invited to the premiere. The invitation was sent out by Xiaole Pictures in Ning Hao's name.

As for the key figures, such as the principal, the director, and Lao Tian, ​​Tian Xiaole had to personally handle them.

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Before we know it, the premiere will be here.

Ning Hao, who had been traveling all the time, returned home looking travel-worn.

As the director of "Stone", he was responsible for receiving guests that day, so he had to be familiar with the process and know a thing or two about the important guests.

Tian Xiaole has it much easier; she just needs to show up on time.

Take a look at Leyu.com and see how the event is going.

Huang Jixin immediately stepped forward, saying in a boastful manner:

"Boss, this girl is very popular, and her votes are far ahead of everyone else."

"Has the possibility of vote rigging been ruled out?"

Tian Xiaole asked a question while looking at the girl performing in the video. She had a round face, big eyes, and looked very young.

“There was absolutely no vote rigging; we investigate this very strictly.”

Huang Jixin had certainly considered this issue; when his votes far exceeded those of others, he checked the results in the background.

“We’ll extract her performance video and promote it across all platforms as a model.”

Who else could this girl with the round face be but Zhao Liying?

She was able to reach the position of a top-tier actress not only because of her talent and luck, but also because of the help of benefactors.

Tian Xiaole was also willing to be her benefactor.

It's basically impossible to become a big star just by relying on acting skills. There are plenty of people with great acting skills, but you don't see many of them at the top level.

No one supports or promotes him; he's relegated to playing supporting roles for others.

How far Zhao Liying can go this time depends on her luck and talent.

Compared to Yahoo! Search Star, where she won first place, Leyu Search Star had more applicants, including many performing arts students.

The allure of being able to sign a contract directly is very attractive.

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The 30th was the premiere of "Stone".

The CPPCC Auditorium was already bustling with activity, as entertainment stars from the mainland were all heading there.

China Film Group's setup was also eye-catching, with movie posters and flags displayed all around the venue.

In the list of screenwriters, Tian Xiaole's name is both bold and dark, and the sequel to "Supermarket" is also quite conspicuous.

The red carpet stretched out from the inner hall and extended all the way to the vicinity of the main road outside.

Simple protective railings have been set up on both sides, and reporters are already staking out the area.

By noon, the venue was already packed with people.

A large number of spectators, fans, and moviegoers also came to the outdoor area, hoping to see their favorite stars appear.

This premiere was the biggest event in the mainland entertainment industry in the first half of this year.

Everyone in the industry who's well-known came. Many artists who didn't receive invitations wanted to come, but were turned down because they weren't considered high-profile enough.

Huayi Brothers, Enlight Media, Orange Sky Entertainment, Pony Media, Huanrui Century...

Several major film and television companies from the mainland brought their artists with them, and the number of them was quite large.

There are even more directors, including Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, Gu Changwei, Jia Zhangke...

Even Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, who were preparing the opening ceremony plan, came.

As Chen Kaige and Chen Hong walked the red carpet, they didn't forget to promote their new film, "The Promise," which will be released during the Lunar New Year season.

There are even more actors and celebrities, including the two Binbins, Zhou Xun, Xu Jinglei, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, Zhao Yanzi...

The Beijing Film Academy also had a strong showing, with President Zhang Huijun leading the way, followed by Lao Tian, ​​Xie Fei… encompassing the directing, acting, and cinematography departments. Tang Yan and Wang Luodan walked the red carpet, exclaiming in admiration:
"There are so many people here today, probably three or four hundred."

"There should be more."

They are very proud that the company has such influence.

When Tian Xiaole arrived, he happened to run into Han Sanping.

Although Chairman Yang has not officially retired yet, he is in charge of making all the decisions, big and small, for China Film Group.

"Let's go together."

"Alright, then I'll take advantage of your success and be the grand finale."

Tian Xiaole quickened her pace to catch up with Han Sanping.

Inside the venue, Ning Hao was greeting the guests who had arrived today. He couldn't say a word to many of the big shots and could only smile politely.

However, once the movie is released, this situation will likely change, and people will be begging to invest in his film.

Han Sanping and Tian Xiaole entered the venue, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"Chairman Han."

"Chairman Han, Director Tian."

A group of guests rushed to greet him, with many trying to curry favor with Han Sanping.

Who can blame them when they have power?

A group of film and television company bosses instantly surrounded Han Sanping, placing him in the center.

Tian Xiaole's side was equally impressive; the actresses surrounded her, and the air instantly filled with the scent of perfume.

The topics of inquiry inevitably revolved around Lionsgate and Hollywood movies.

They all have an ambitious heart and want to become international female stars.

Even though there's still some time before the movie, Tian Xiaole is already enjoying herself.

She was eating grapes that someone had fed her, and they were even peeled, when suddenly someone appeared in her arms.

"Don't you have a boyfriend? Why are you sitting on my lap?"

Tian Xiaole looked at Zhang Ziyi in her arms. Because of her actions, the people surrounding her dispersed.

Even in public, people have to maintain their dignity; they're not as uninhibited as she is.

Tang Yan, who was not far away, saw this scene and muttered to herself, "Shameless."

“Yes, I agree.” Wang Luodan nodded as well.

Fan Binbin narrowed her eyes slightly; she still couldn't bring herself to do it.

"There were so many people just now, I don't know who pushed me."

Zhang Ziyi spoke casually, without showing any embarrassment.

Tian Xiaole rubbed against her, thinking it would be a miracle if she believed her, and said reproachfully:

"You're just going to sit like this?"

"I was abrupt."

Zhang Ziyi quickly got up and straightened her disheveled dress.

After being treated like this, Tian Xiaole lost her appetite and found a corner to eat something to fill her empty stomach.

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In the afternoon, the premiere began.

The guests found their seats according to their names and waited for the movie to start.

The film uses multiple narrative threads, which gradually merge into a single story and unfold slowly.

The characters played by Guo Tao, Huang Bo, Xu Zheng, and others appeared one after another.

A story revolves around a priceless jadeite, with three forces vying for dominance.

Each character is distinctive and memorable.

There were no scenes to highlight the bad guys, nor were there any sudden emotional moments for the good guys.

Bad people do bad things and receive the punishment they deserve.

Xu Zheng and his manager committed numerous evil deeds and both met their deaths.

Good people who do good deeds can also have a happy ending.

Guo Tao mistook real jade for fake jade and gave it to his girlfriend.

The dark comedy style was refreshing, and the directors sitting in the audience began to take Ning Hao seriously.

This kind of director with a strong style is something that has never been seen before in mainland China.

Ning Hao was very nervous from the start of the film, and he only relaxed when laughter kept coming from the set.

Judging from the reaction at the scene, the movie seems to be a success; the box office performance is now up to fate.

The happiest person was Han Sanping. Regardless of the film's box office performance, Ning Hao is a person worth cultivating.

Directors with their own style are unlikely to have a bad future.

The movie ended, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

When Ning Hao and the main cast went on stage for an interview, the first person the reporter asked was Tian Xiaole.

"Director Tian, ​​how did you choose Ning Hao to direct the sequel to [Supermarket]?"

"It's suitable, and you've seen the results, which proves I made the right choice."

Tian Xiaole sat in the audience, shrugged, and his confident gesture drew laughter from the crowd.

"I am grateful to Director Tian for his appreciation, which gave me the opportunity to direct this film. I was quite shocked when he approached me. He actually let me direct such a good script. I hope the film will live up to his investment when it is released."

Ning Hao answered the reporter's questions.

Then, the question arose about the casting: why was Zhu Yawen chosen to play the role of the thief from Hong Kong?

Tian Xiaole answered proactively:

"The main reason for casting Zhu was to highlight a sense of contrast."

Everyone knows that Tin Siu-lok's films never use actors from Hong Kong, and the reporters tacitly refrained from asking further questions.

In the subsequent interview, questions were asked to each of the lead actors in turn.

Guo Tao and Liu Hua thanked Tian Xiaole for choosing them to star in the film.

Xu Zheng was practically begging on his knees; three of his films in a row were directed or invested in by Tian Xiaole.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he was the one signed with Xiaole Pictures.

There's not much to say about Huang Bo and Luo Jin; it's their own film, so they just need to take it seriously.

The interview has ended, and it's time for the banquet.

Ning Hao, who was previously ignored, has become a hot commodity. Several film company bosses are optimistic about the release of "Crazy Stone" and will probably invest in it once it performs well.

On Tian Xiaole's side, there were still many female celebrities, a large group of beauties.

(End of this chapter)