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The movie "Let the Bullets Fly" has been released.

The team achieved a score of 3070 million on the first day, a result that no one had anticipated.

Isn't Jiang Wen box office poison?
How did he turn into a macho man?

As the distribution company, China Film Group was relatively conservative in its approach to film distribution, considering the huge box office losses of "The Sun Also Rises".

With the box office booming, copies were printed overnight and sent across the country. It is foreseeable that the film's box office will explode.

At the same time, various witty and concise lines began to spread online, and there was a trend of word-of-mouth transmission.

"No rush, let the bullets fly a little longer..."

"The advisor is clever, the county magistrate is tough, and Master Huang is both clever and tough!"

"Gun in hand, come with me..."

The audience's reviews were overwhelmingly positive:

"Applying for UNESCO World Heritage status, films must be applied for UNESCO World Heritage status..."

"..."

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With "Let the Bullets Fly," Jiang Wen has entered the ranks of directors who have achieved success in both art and commerce.

The film and television news these past two days has mostly been about "Let the Bullets Fly".

But the media's attention was diverted when the Berlin Film Festival announced its main competition nominees.

Among the first batch of films on the list is "The Departures," directed by Lao Tian.

"Written by Tian Xiaole and directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang, 'Departures' has been nominated for the 61st Berlin International Film Festival. Following Director Tian Xiaole's Golden Bear win last year, Professor Tian's nomination is truly a remarkable achievement..."

This has caused an uproar in the film industry!

Or rather, the circle of fifth-generation directors was completely blown up!
Tian Zhuangzhuang was banned from directing for 10 years in his early years. Originally, the ban was only for 2 years, but he was stubborn and insisted on not touching movies for 10 years.

He lost his passion for filmmaking and spent the rest of his life teaching at the Beijing Film Academy.

Who would have thought that Tian Xiaole's fame would bring Old Tian some good fortune as well?

With the script provided by Tian Xiaole, they won the Golden Lion at Venice, and this time, Tian Xiaole again provided the script, which was shortlisted for Berlin.

He truly rose to prominence through his son!
Suddenly, many directors from the fifth and sixth generations started racking their brains, wanting Tian Xiaole to write scripts for them.

These two generations are incredibly aloof, always talking about art, and they highly praise foreign awards, especially the three major European awards.

If they were allowed to go for a spin, they'd probably die without regrets.

These unreasonable demands were all dismissed by Lao Tian with perfunctory replies, and the blame couldn't be placed on Tian Xiaole.

On the other side, Director Chen closed the news webpage, smoked a cigarette, and squinted.

My mood is very unsettled.

Among the five generations of directors, Tian Zhuangzhuang is undoubtedly the leading figure, both in terms of family background and achievements in film art.

He was later banned from directing, but after winning the Palme d'Or, he finally took the position of the leading figure.

Now that he's won the Golden Lion and been nominated for the Berlin Film Festival, he might just reclaim his position as the leading director of the fifth generation.

Looking at the melancholy Director Chen, Chen Hong, having been married to him for so many years, naturally understood his thoughts.

She stood behind Director Chen and massaged his shoulders: "Xiao Le's achievements in screenwriting are even more impressive than his directing. Why don't we ask him to write a script?"

"No need. I'm the screenwriter myself, why would I go to him?" Director Chen proudly refused.

"OK then."

Chen Hong sighed.

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The crew of "Whiplash" is currently filming their final scenes.

Lin Xi secured the lead drummer position through fierce competition within the band.

On his way to a crucial competition, his car suddenly broke down, forcing him to take a taxi to the venue. However, a car accident occurred, and despite his head injury, he resolutely rushed to the scene.

Li Jianguo was about to bring on a substitute when he saw Lin Xi's resolute eyes, as if she wanted to devour him.

With a wave of his hand, he decided to let him play.

In the end, Lin Xi gritted her teeth and persevered, and won first place, proving herself.

"Card!"

Everyone in the crew looked at Tian Xiaole, knowing what it meant.

"This one is approved."

I hereby announce that filming for "Whiplash" has wrapped.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone applauded, especially Jay Chou.

He's not only a musical genius, but also has such strong acting versatility, which has revealed another side of him.

Jay Chou's eyes were a little red, not from being moved, but from having had enough of the torment and being exhausted both physically and mentally.

Being verbally abused and pointed at every day is something no one could withstand.

The Grand Hotel Beiping.

The film crew held their wrap party here.

Amid the lively atmosphere, some people egged Jay Chou on to sing.

Amidst the enthusiastic applause, he sang two songs from his new album.

Afterwards, everyone was still eager for more. Jay Chou, holding the microphone, looked at Tian Xiaole:
"Would you all like to hear the director sing?"

"Think~"

The crowd booed.

"Director, sing a song! Director, sing a song!"

Helpless, Tian Xiaole glared at Jay Chou, who had dragged him into this mess, took the microphone handed to him, and sang "Hometown Clouds"!
"horizon……"

As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone realized the seriousness of the problem.

The hoarse voice and the heartfelt lyrics were a real strain on the ears of everyone present.

"Come back~ Come back~"

When she sang the high notes, Tian Xiaole closed her eyes and became completely absorbed in the music.

Some people covered their ears to avoid being attacked by the piercing sound.

Most of them are shaking their heads and pretending to be immersed in the singing. If they don't perform now, when will they ever improve?
After finishing the song, Tian Xiaole was still eager to sing two more, but Jay Chou firmly stopped her.

"Brother Le, let's stop singing and give the others a chance."

"Okay then, I'm just starting to get the hang of it."

Tian Xiaole thought he had done well, believing that his heartfelt performance would surely gain him another group of fans.

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The fact that filming has wrapped up is something that can't be kept secret from the media.

The news had already spread to the outside world when the production team held their wrap party.

"Directed by Tian Xiaole and starring Feng Yuanzheng, Zhou Jielun, and Liu Shishi, the film 'Whiplash' has wrapped up filming today!"

"At the wrap party, Tian Xiaole showed off his singing talent. Others sing for money, but he sings for life!"

"Heaven is fair; it gave Tian Xiaole unparalleled talent as a director, but sealed the window to singing!"

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The following day, Tian Xiaole was furious when she saw the media reports.

I can't help but lament how morals have declined.

Too many people in the industry are jealous.

Many people were clearly captivated by his singing last night, so why is he said to be deadly?

Tian Xiaole checked Weibo and saw that his singing video had topped the trending searches.

Netizens' comments were even more hurtful, all advising him to focus on making movies and not to force his way into a field that doesn't belong to him.

He also received many private messages from actors and celebrities in the industry, all saying they would teach him to sing lip-to-lip, and that they would guarantee he would learn it.

Tian Xiaole harshly criticized these female celebrities who harbored ulterior motives.

To be honest, the quality of female singers from mainland China is simply appalling.

Zhang Liangying, with her average looks, is actually in the top tier.

All the others who are somewhat famous are tomboys.

A distorted aesthetic!

"Senior Brother Tian, ​​I can teach you to sing, tuition-free!" "Forget it, your sweet, childish voice is so weak you can't even sing properly yourself, what can you teach me? I'm afraid you have ulterior motives!"

"Hmph, they don't appreciate kindness."

While relaxing at home, Liu Yifei angrily threw her phone aside and picked up the script for "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen" to read.

I flipped through two pages, then tossed it aside.

Compared to Tian Xiaole's plays, these scripts are utter nonsense.

She could refuse, but there were no better scripts available for her.

Compared to Fan Binbin, who runs her own studio, Fan Binbin is much more adept at social interactions and handling all kinds of social situations.

Red Starwood is essentially abandoned; it doesn't even have a professional agent, and all its resources come to it on its own.

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Tian Xiaole, who was planning to take a nap, received a complaining phone call from Tang Yan.

Filming for "The Heist" had already wrapped up, but Tian Xiaole gave the script for "Museum 3" to Fox, so Tang Yan joined the cast again.

"Brother Le, I missed you." Tang Yan's voice was muffled, she said coquettishly, and didn't forget to add:

"And Xin Xin, I miss you two."

"Xin Xin was talking about you yesterday. After you finish filming, let's travel the world together."

Tian Xiaole thought about it and realized that although he had compensated Tang Yan in terms of her career, he had wronged her too much in terms of their relationship.

"Really? Can you and Xin Xin visit me on set?"

Tang Yan tentatively said, knowing what this meant.

"I might not be able to visit the set, but let's go to Venice together when it's nominated for a film festival."

"Alright then, I'll remember that."

As Tian Xiaole listened to Tang Yan's rambling and her stories about the fun during filming, he soon heard her snoring.

Thinking of her restless sleeping posture, Tian Xiaole couldn't help but smile indulgently.

The next moment, he thought of Liu Shishi again. A week had passed, and Cai Yinong hadn't come to confront him, which meant she hadn't revealed her true colors.

Just as Tian Xiaole had predicted, after Liu Shishi returned to Shanghai, her carefully prepared explanations gradually faded when she met Cai Yinong to discuss business.

In addition, Cai Yinong treated her well, planning to cultivate her into the top female star of Sugar Man even in her early stages, and giving her priority in accessing high-quality resources.

Thinking about all this, Liu Shishi couldn't speak for a moment.

"Shishi, how is Director Tian to you? Is he strict during filming?"

Upon returning to Shanghai, the first thing Cai Yinong did was to gossip about Tian Xiaole with Liu Shishi.

I'm especially curious about what happened between the two of them on set.

"Director Tian is a really nice person, he's very patient with the actors..."

Remembering something, Liu Shishi smiled and immediately began to praise.

"Is it just for you, or for everyone?"

"He knows everyone, but he has absolutely no airs of a big director..."

Upon hearing this, Cai Yinong abandoned her illusions and still considered giving Liu Shishi special treatment.

Liu Shishi stopped the conversation, realizing she had said too much. She opened her mouth to mention terminating the contract, but couldn't bring herself to say it.

That's just her personality; she's easygoing and easygoing, and she remembers everyone who treats her well.

After thinking about it, I decided not to mention terminating the contract; it's fine this way.

At least this way, I don't have to face Tang Yan.

After all, she was a latecomer.

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In the afternoon, Tian Xiaole strolled into the company, and Lu Yang immediately came looking for her.

His film "Brotherhood of Blades" has been rescheduled several times, finally being moved to the Spring Festival period.

This release period put him under immense pressure. Although the competition wasn't as fierce as during the Lunar New Year season, there were still a lot of big-budget films vying for attention.

"Don't be so anxious. The other movies released during the Spring Festival won't pose a threat to 'Brotherhood of Blades'."

Whether it's the star-studded "Shaolin," Jay Chou's "The Green Peak Hero," or rehashed films like "My Own Swordsman," "The Incredible Couple," "All's Well, Ends Well," and "What Women Want"...

Unlike "Brotherhood of Blades," it has a different subject matter and is of much higher quality than these Hong Kong films.

"I'm relieved to hear that," Lu Yang grinned, showing his big teeth.

Guo Fan's second film has finished post-production. If he messes up, he won't dare to speak loudly or be assertive in the future.

Tian Xiaole understood Lu Yang's pressure and said to him, "How about we promote the movie a month before its release?"

"Thank you, senior brother. You are truly farsighted, far beyond our reach."

Despite Lu Yang's tall and thin stature, he can flatter anyone with ease, so skillfully that it's almost numbing.

"Alright, go and contact the publicity department."

Just as Tian Xiaole had sent the person away, Chen Zhixi arrived.

"Boss, the special effects for the 'Painted Skin' movie by Light and Shadow are complete."

"Notify them to come and inspect the goods."

Tian Xiaole thought for a moment and said, "Go to China Film Group later and submit 'The Witch' for review, and also set the release date."

"Which release date?"

"Summer vacation is a good time; the subject matter is appealing to young people and also has educational value."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."

Chen Zhixi was busy with work in a flurry. Tian Xiaole was very pleased to have such a talented person and turned on her computer to check the film market.

The news is mostly about "Let the Bullets Fly," highlighting the film's high popularity and impressive box office figures.

It took 4 days to reach 1 million and 8 days to reach 3 million.

Despite the release of "If You Are the One 2" and the impact of piracy, the film's box office remained stable.

Based on the daily box office trend, 5 million is a sure thing, and it could even reach higher figures.

Well, Tian Xiaole's prediction has been proven true once again.

The film's high box office returns have made production companies in the industry envious.

Especially for Xiaole Pictures!

Among the producers of "Let the Bullets Fly," Yinghuang Pictures holds the largest share, followed by Xiaole Pictures.

The film's profits were basically split between the two companies.

Some people have started to calculate the profits of films produced or invested in by Xiaole Pictures over the past 10 years.

Shoplifters, Ip Man 4, Nanjing Photo Studio, West Wind, Love is Not Blind, plus Let the Bullets Fly!
The combined box office of these films accounted for one-fifth of the total box office revenue of domestic films throughout the year.

Now everyone realized that Xiaole Pictures had taken all the money from the film market.

No wonder they're so wealthy and powerful; they act so arrogantly at the company's annual meeting.

Photos from the event were uploaded online, drawing envious chorus of voices from within the industry.

Many people are clamoring to switch jobs.

Upon seeing the statistics compiled by netizens, Tian Xiaole frowned, expressing great dissatisfaction: "What about Hollywood too?"

Just as he was about to give a good critique of this competitive atmosphere, his phone, which was on the table, rang.

It was a long-distance call from James.

"Boss, Human: Revenge of the Fallen is releasing on Christmas Day. The two lead actors should come and participate in the promotion."

"Why choose this time of year? Wasn't it always Halloween before?" Tian Xiaole asked curiously.

"We changed the date because it was Halloween before and it got boring."

James continued, "[Fast & Furious 3] is in post-production and is scheduled for release next summer."

Regarding the development of Pangu Pictures, Tian Xiaole has always acted as a hands-off manager, allowing James to fully develop his talents.

After several years of collaboration, we have become professional filmmakers, and it is time to make changes to the shareholding structure to ensure that talent is not lost.

"James, it seems we need to renegotiate the contract and convert your status from a professional manager to a shareholder."

"Boss, I'd go through fire and water for you!"

"Haha... Helping me manage the company well is more important than anything else." (End of Chapter)