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Chapter 82 Joint Statement (Please Subscribe)

As a renowned director, Tian Xiaole's initiative to speak out, whether representing himself or the directing industry, is a statement of principle.

Wang Zhonglei was the quickest to react, and he publicly stated:

"All casting for Huayi's projects is done through formal auditions, and we have never collaborated with Zhang Yu."

Huayi is preparing for its IPO, and Zhang Dahuzi has signed a cooperation agreement with Huayi. Yu Min is also Zhang Dahuzi's man, so naturally, they need to sever ties as soon as possible to avoid public opinion risks.

Another important reason is that "A World Without Thieves" is currently showing in theaters, and no scandal can be allowed to affect its box office performance.

Furthermore, the fact that Wang Zhonglei dared to stand up shows that he had indeed never cooperated with Zhang Yu.

Immediately afterwards, Grandma Liu spoke up:

"Which industry doesn't have this kind of thing? It all depends on personal choice."

Jia Zhangke called for the establishment of an industry sanctions mechanism to regulate casting.

Actress Yuan Li: "She is a brave woman for daring to stand up."

The post was deleted shortly after it was published.

The impact of the incident was so great that it was beyond the reach of a nobody like her.

Zhang Dahuzi was getting anxious, because Yu Min was his right-hand man.

On the set of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," he gave a media interview and launched into a tirade of profanities:

"She's a fraud, trying to climb the social ladder this way. People like her should be boycotted."

In a campervan not far away, Liu Xiaoli was scrolling through online news when she said to Liu Yifei with concern:
"Sissi, let me hire a bodyguard for you. Even when I'm not on set, I can still ensure your safety."

"No need, Mom. The crew is very nice." Liu Yifei shook her head and put down the script in her hand.

If you really need to carry bodyguards with you at all times, how can you stay on set? Isn't that clearly showing you don't trust the director?
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Zhang Yu gave another interview, making a startling statement:
“I have videos of more than 20 directors. They will do everything they can to get the actresses they want to sleep with into bed.”

The interview was published, accompanied by rumors.

Zhang Yu once served as Zhang Yimou's driver for three days.

I took a bath with singer Han Lei at a hotel.

She accompanied Fu Disheng and his wife to the supermarket, and she was in charge of carrying their bags.

The rumors, such as buying late-night snacks for Sun Yue, seem outrageous.

Public opinion was uproar.

Is this the tragedy of low-level actors? In order to get the few performance opportunities they can get, they have to be humble, subservient, and ingratiating.

The outcry from netizens and media reports further escalated the situation.

The impact on the entertainment industry is no less than that of a small earthquake.

At this time, Hong Kong media outlets jump out to disgust people.

"The unspoken rules of casting in mainland China: Zhang Yu and thirty directors' 'documentary' revealed!"

On the set of "The Thief," Tian Xiaole scrolled through online comments about the incident. He was very dissatisfied with the vague statements from only a few people in the industry.

He posted again:
"Xiao Le Pictures is willing to take the lead in resisting unethical practices against directors or actors and rejecting all forms of cooperation."

Less than ten minutes after the post was published, Tian Xiaole's phone rang. It was an elder from the Film Association.

"Xiao Le, you shouldn't comment on this anymore. It's not advisable to escalate the situation further."

"What does the association say about this kind of scum?" Tian Xiaole asked curiously.

"They're all on our side, so we can just let it go."

They hoped the matter could be handled discreetly, because the association and the director were essentially one entity.

Whether it's Huang Jianzhong or other directors, they all represent the rights of directors in the industry.

Protecting Huang Jianzhong means protecting your own rights. "Ha, you call yourself an artist, yet you're only doing things with your lower body..."

Tian Xiaole made a couple of sarcastic remarks and then hung up the phone, removing the battery to avoid seeing it.

"Senior Brother Xiao Le is really brave to do this!"

Lu Yang overheard the call and called Tian Xiaole, who is the vice chairman of the Film Association.

"Yes, if you changed directors, you would definitely be targeted, but with him, there's no need to worry about that."

Ning Hao smiled and shook his head.

Background is a complex thing; some people are born in Rome, while most are born like cattle or horses.

As public opinion continued to escalate, official media outlets also began reporting on the issue.

The film and television industry has always attached great importance to its culture, and the exposure of scandals involving unspoken rules has undoubtedly dampened the spirits of the industry.

Neither the official authorities nor film and television companies in the industry want to see this.

The Directors Guild continues to play dead, but the influence of public opinion has led film and television companies in the industry to no longer choose to turn a blind eye.

Twelve film and television companies, including Hairun, Orange Sky, and Huayi, responded to Tian Xiaole's call.

They jointly signed a "Declaration on Maintaining the Healthy Development of the Industry".

They condemned Huang Jianzhong, Yu Min, and others for abusing their power within the production crew and engaging in illicit activities against actors, and stated they would never cooperate with them.

They also boycotted Zhang Yu's use of unethical means to obtain the role and jointly suppressed him.

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Aside from her family background, Tian Xiaole's influence in the entertainment industry is growing.

Every time he speaks out, he receives a large following of netizens.

Leyu.com leveraged this event to attract a wave of user registrations, with over a hundred celebrities from various fields joining the platform.
Film and television companies in the entertainment industry have all opened official accounts on it.

Leyu.com has also rapidly developed from a small website into an internet company.

With millions of daily active users, it has attracted the attention of many brands, and has begun to receive advertising offers and cooperation proposals, as well as some movie promotion opportunities.

The website gradually became profitable, and Tian Xiaole no longer needed to provide continuous financial support.

Internet companies like NetEase, Sohu, and Xinlang didn't sit idly by either. As soon as one company updated its new content gameplay, these companies quickly followed suit with similar versions.

After the website was updated several times, users knew where the fun was and were attracted to it, so a novel reading section was added.

The promotional headline was even more eye-catching: Make big money writing novels, earning millions a year is not a dream!
The sudden rise of Leyu.com has also caught the attention of some people.

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The film crew of "The Thief" is filming normally here.

The Zhang Yu incident came and went quickly; the authorities clearly wouldn't allow such a mess to occupy major news headlines for long.

Today we're filming a scene. In the original version, Fan Binbin seduces his "prey," but he unexpectedly encounters a "rabbit," leaving Wang Baoqiang to sacrifice himself. The two share a rather cringe-worthy passionate kiss.

This scene is very similar to Jackie Chan's "City Hunter," so Tian Xiaole made changes to it.

In the version being filmed, the "prey" is a lesbian. Wang Baoqiang tries to seduce her but fails, so Fan Binbin has to sacrifice herself.

For the sake of cinematic art, Fan Binbin was ultimately forcibly kissed by a lesbian, and in a very brutal way.

Tian Xiaole looked at the monitor, wondering if she should do another take.

To be honest, two beautiful women kissing is much more interesting than men kissing men or men kissing women; they even create a kissing sensation.

"Ka, this one passed."

In the end, Tian Xiaole decided not to waste the film, as it was very expensive.

Jun Ji-hyun's action scenes were designed with a set of movements specifically for her by the martial arts director.

Not only should the play be decisive and efficient, but it should also be aesthetically pleasing.

(End of this chapter)