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"Boss, the brokerage company registration is complete. This is the proposal submitted by Director Yang."

Tian Xiaole took the document and started flipping through it.

The 08 financial crisis led to a contraction in investment channels in the real economy, and a large amount of hot money flowed into the film industry, resulting in a slight increase in actors' salaries.

As internet video platforms expand into the film and television industry, the competition for top roles has led to a surge in actor salaries.

Tian Xiaole separated artist management to make it easier to manage.

Yang Tianzhen's plan was very comprehensive and detailed, demonstrating a keen sense for such matters.

Backed by Xiaole Pictures, it has no shortage of resources and has Weibo for marketing, so it is basically in a closed loop.

"Let's go with her plan."

Tian Xiaole handed the documents back and asked about the progress of the girl group training.

This was something he decided to do on a whim, and he entrusted it to Chen Zhixi to carry out.

"By the way, has the girl group training been finalized?"

"I approached Hunan TV and Jiangsu TV, which have experience in talent shows. The former had 'Super Boy' in preparation, so I declined."

The latter is willing to lend their team, and with the cooperation of Weibo, it can start anytime.

Chen Zhixi is quite concerned about this matter. Does her boss really want to hold a talent show, or is he just selecting concubines?

She had to make sure everything was satisfactory and keep a close eye on the progress.

“I looked into how South Korean girl groups are trained. They usually form groups of 6 to 9 members and it takes several years of training for them to debut successfully.”

"Let's proceed according to plan; we have plenty of time."

"Okay, boss."

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Lotte Entertainment, which spun off from Lotte Pictures, quickly gained media attention and was reported on.

"Xiao Le Pictures will fully enter the talent agency business, and the industry is about to undergo a major reshuffle..."

Many film and television companies and talent agencies are paying close attention to this.

For film and television companies, there will be more opportunities for mutual benefit in the future.

For talent agencies, this is a devastating blow; with Xiaole Pictures backing them up, they will become the top choice for switching agencies.

After all, Tian Xiaole is a big director, and he has Guo Fan, Lu Yang, and Gao Qunshu under his wing, all of whom are making film projects.

Many actors and celebrities in the industry have expressed a desire to switch to Lotte Entertainment.

However, they all have contracts and know their own limitations; they are not entitled to have Lotte Entertainment help them pay the termination fee.

There was one exception among these people.

While on set of "Scarlet Heart," Liu Shishi was browsing online discussions about the matter, and everyone agreed that Lotte Entertainment would be signing a large number of people.

Will he cover my breach of contract penalty?

Thinking back to the several times she had made requests before, which Tian Xiaole had always fulfilled, she couldn't help but have this thought in her mind.

"Shishi, why are you hiding here? I've been looking for you for ages."

"Is there a problem?"

Liu Shishi frowned slightly as she watched Wu Qilong walk by.

The former was a senior in the industry and much older than her, and he took good care of her on set.

If I hadn't met Tian Xiaole, I might have found her very considerate. As for now...

It will only feel like a hassle.

Cai Yinong had accepted Liu Shishi's invitations a few times and no longer treated her as an ordinary signed artist.

I won't force actors to play roles they don't want to.

They were afraid she would switch jobs and be poached by Tian Xiaole.

"This scene is quite complicated, and I'd like to go over it with you a few times."

Upon hearing this request, Liu Shishi could only nod in agreement, after all, it was for the good of the drama.

"Let's find another place."

As he spoke, he walked towards the area where there were many people from the film crew, having just looked for a quiet place to browse the news.

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"Brother Le, are you planning to sign another new artist?"

Tang Yan noticed the newly established agency and transferred her agency contract to it.

"This is in preparation for forming a girl group; all future management contracts will be signed here."

Lotte Entertainment was established to differentiate its film production and talent agency businesses.

"Huh, what girl group?"

Tang Yan asked curiously.

"Just like in South Korea, they cultivate girl group singers through talent shows..."

Tian Xiaole gave her a brief explanation.

The mainland Chinese music scene has been ravaged by the Korean wave, and the main fans are middle school students and young people.
This is a time when we need to influence their aesthetics and values, and we must also master this kind of cultural weapon.

Once the "Korean Wave ban" is implemented, they can then launch domestic girl groups to seize mature markets and reap the rewards.

Tang Yan nodded as if she understood, but it wasn't a good thing for her.

She brewed a cup of green tea and handed it to Tian Xiaole: "Brother Le, I received a notification from Fox that 'The Heist 2' is about to start filming, and I have to head to Hollywood."

"Okay, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on Xiaotian Xin."

"I'm worried about you. Don't bring any women home while I'm away."

Tian Xiaole, who was drinking tea, almost choked. Looking up, she saw Tang Yan pouting and said irritably:

"Is this the kind of person I am in your mind?"

"No, that's not it." Tang Yan shook her head. "I'm just worried."

"You don't trust me, but you don't trust the old lady?"

Tian Xiaole jokingly said, "Go ahead and film, the position of the eldest son's wife will always be yours."

"Ah, Brother Le, this feudal dross is unacceptable."

Tang Yan clung to Tian Xiaole's arm and acted coquettishly.

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In the film market, the "Photo Studio" still holds a dominant position.

By the 20th, the film's box office had reached 8.3 million yuan.

Without extending the key for 30 days, it is possible to achieve a box office of 10 billion by the end of the month.

Because the daily box office is still over ten million.

Countless filmmakers and production companies are anxiously watching the data of the photo studio.

They can't pull off special effects blockbusters like "Pacific Rim," but they can definitely replicate historical war themes like this.

With effective marketing, box office revenue will be high.

In their eyes, [Nanjing Photo Studio] is a prime example of Tian Xiaole's successful marketing.

While everyone was focused on the box office, Fox announced the preparation progress of "Now You See Me" and gathered the actors to prepare for filming.

At the same time, Pangu Pictures announced the start of the "Speed ​​Chase 3" project, with Chinese-American actor Fan Binbin joining the cast.

The news swept through the film and television industry like a whirlwind, and everyone was quite curious about Fan Binbin's acquisition of Hollywood resources from Xiaole Pictures.

Meanwhile, reporters photographed Tang Yan and Fan Binbin departing for Hollywood at the airport.

The two happened to choose the same flight.

"Tang Yan wore sunglasses, showing off her beautiful legs, and exuded a sweet and refreshing aura."

"When Fan Binbin puts on a velvet gown, she turns the airport into a fashion show..."

In first class, the two happened to be sitting next to each other.

Tang Yan adopted the air of an international female star, ignoring Fan Binbin.

Of course, the latter wouldn't pretend not to see it. If it were any other female celebrity, Fan Binbin wouldn't have gone after her.

"Tangtang, I didn't expect to meet you. You're more familiar with Hollywood, so let's go there together sometime."

Tang Yan's expression softened after Fan Binbin's overtures.

As the first non-company artist to receive resources in Hollywood, this served as a wake-up call for her.

In addition, her foxy face was her number one enemy on her little notebook.

"Let's talk about it then."

Tang Yan said coldly, pulled down her eye mask and fell asleep. She had been sparring with Tian Xiaole until late last night and was severely sleep-deprived.

Fan Binbin, feeling snubbed, lost all interest in socializing.

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After a 12-hour flight, the plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport.

The two walked out one after the other.

"Tang, welcome back to Los Angeles." "James, thank you for picking me up."

Tang Yan shook hands with James, who came to pick her up at the airport, and the Pangu Pictures employees she brought with her began to help carry her luggage.

"It's what I should do. The boss specifically instructed me to ensure your safety."

Fan Binbin, who was not far away, saw this scene and initially thought it was Tang Yan's friend, until he saw James's face clearly.

As the apparent owner of Pangu Pictures and a well-known independent filmmaker in Hollywood, the fact that he personally came to pick up Tang Yan was somewhat of a shock to her.

When did Chinese actresses achieve such a high status in Hollywood?
Feeling the gaze directed at her, Tang Yan turned to look at Fan Binbin and gave him a strange smile.

···
As the end of the month approaches, the box office of "The Photo Studio" is steadily nearing the 10 billion mark.

9.4 million.

9.5 million.

9.7 million.

"..."

"..."

10.01 million.

In the history of Chinese-language films, another Chinese film has grossed over 10 billion yuan at the box office.

Hong Kong Island received HK$1740 million.

Taiwan's revenue was NT$1.57 million.

Because of the subject matter, box office figures had not been released previously.

The box office has exceeded 10 billion yuan, and China Film Group has issued a public announcement.

"【Nanjing Photo Studio】After 30 days of release, the box office has exceeded 10 billion yuan, with 4730 million viewers, making it the domestic film with the most viewers."

Investors including Xiaole Pictures, Enlight Media, Wanda, Huayi Brothers, and Yinghuang also forwarded the announcement.

The daily box office for the movie has fallen below 500,000, and the extended dates are far from over.

The industry hadn't even had time to celebrate before "Wind Blast" was released.

There was no premiere; the director and actors promoted the film entirely through roadshows.

Meanwhile, the movie "Love is Not Blind," scheduled for release on November 11, has entered its promotional period.

The two films were released 11 days apart.

When they get really ruthless, they'll even pit their own company's movies against each other.

Considering their different subject matter and lack of competition, they were released one after the other.

Other film production companies, on the other hand, are suffering greatly.

There's a sense of dread about being controlled by Xiaole Pictures.

Movies scheduled for release in November are all on high alert.

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"Let's skip the celebration party; this movie isn't suitable."

"That's what I said too. Other investors have been asking, so I'm just listening to your opinion."

Believe it or not.

Old Han is very wicked.

Tian Xiaole had no reason to suspect that Han Sanping wanted to hold a celebration banquet and had just found a lame excuse to ask.

Having been rejected, Han Sanping didn't bring it up again, and changed the subject:
"Xiao Le, look how good the market is right now. We need blockbusters to attract audiences to the theaters. Shouldn't you be preparing a new film?"

"I've only had a few days of rest, and they're already starting to pressure me?"

"It's not that I'm pushing you, it's that the audience, it's that this era needs you..."

Han Sanping understands the value of things, and he spoke so movingly, as if Chinese-language films couldn't do without Tian Xiaole.

The latter's words brought him to an abrupt halt:

"Uncle Han, I'm planning to make an art film for my next project."

"Why would you be so foolish as to go and film..." The next moment, Han Sanping realized, "Are you planning to go to Venice?"

"Yes, aiming for Europe's third gold medal."

"Alright, let's do it your way."

Compared to directors who have won the three major Chinese film awards, commercial films can take a backseat.

In Han Sanping's mind, this was fame and international reputation, something that high box office numbers couldn't compare to.

After hanging up with Han Sanping, I found Zhou Jielun's number and called him.

beep...

After ringing for a while, the call was finally answered, and Da Ni's voice came through: "Director Tian, ​​please wait a moment. I'll let Brother Jie Lun take the call."

"Ok."

At the Hong Kong Island Yinghuang meeting room, Da Ni directly opened the door, and everyone inside turned to look at her.

Ignoring the disapproving looks from others, she walked directly to Jay Chou and whispered:

"Director Tian's phone."

Jay Chou looked at Wenxi Huo and Chao Xian Lin and said, "Excuse me, I need to take this call."

"Please."

They all heard it; it was Tian Xiaole calling.

"Is that guy looking for Jay Chou trying to steal one of our people?"

"If it's true, we definitely can't beat them!" Huo Wenxi said with a wry smile.

Yinghuang values ​​Jay Chou's popularity and is preparing to invest HK$2 million to film a gunfight action movie; they are just waiting for the contract to be signed.

At this point, Jay Chou found a quiet place before answering the phone:

"Brother Le, congratulations on making a very meaningful movie."

"Let's not talk about that anymore. My new film, anyone interested in trying it out?"

In the film "Whiplash," the protagonist, Lin Xi, possesses perfect pitch and, under the torment of a devilish teacher, squeezes out his musical talent.

When it comes to perfect pitch, Tian Xiaole thinks of Jay Chou.

When he brought up this topic while he was a mentor on "The Voice of China," the other three mentors looked skeptical.

He guessed all the notes correctly while the pianist played casually on stage.

"I've been waiting for this invitation from you for so long! You finally called me."

"So, you've agreed."

"Of course, your movie has a lot of people eyeing it."

Jay Chou has put his collaboration with Yinghuang out of his mind; the two sides are only in the contact stage.

He asked curiously, "What kind of subject matter do you shoot?"

"Art films, the kind of music you're good at."

"Ah~ an art film! Am I good at it?"

Jay Chou seems a bit insecure. It's no surprise that Tian Xiaole's art film is being used to boost his career.

He is aware of his own acting skills and is afraid of dragging others down.

Sensing Jay Chou's concerns, Tian Xiaole smiled and said:

"You don't believe in your acting skills, but you don't believe in me either?"

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The conference room door was pushed open again, and Zhou Jielun walked in. Huo Wenxi and Lin Chao looked at him with curious eyes.

"I'm sorry, Director Huo, Director Lin, we'll have to work together another time."

“Weren’t we having a great chat just now? I designed a character for you that’s full of justice, and I even got Nicholas Tse to play a supporting role for you.”

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I might not be available for the next few months." Jay Chou smiled apologetically.

"Is it Director Tian's side? Does he have a new project?"

Huo Wenxi's eyes lit up as he realized the crux of the problem.

"I'm sorry, I can't disclose that."

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After Jay Chou left, Huo Wenxi immediately informed Boss Yang of his speculation.

Yinghuang made a fortune from Tian Xiaole's project, but it couldn't withstand the continuous losses.

[Informant] [King of Guns] [Ex-girlfriend] [CJ7 Loves the Earth] [Lotus Emerging from Water]...

They all lost a fortune and went to their maternal grandparents' house.

"Let's wait for news. Director Tian won't keep all the profits from commercial films to himself. If it's an art film, maybe..." (End of Chapter)