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Chapter 81 You're off the screen! I'm in theaters! (9k)

Public opinion explodes!

The storm is coming!

It started with Sohu Entertainment, on the front page, in bold red text.

[Shen Shandeng slams "The Sinner" at premiere! The story of martyr Zheng Pingru deeply moves the audience!]

Sina and NetEase, among other portal websites, successively published special reports and quick reviews.

The only difference is the direction of the reporting.

Sina Entertainment.

[The premiere of "The Eunuch" sparks controversy! Shen Shandeng criticizes "The Creation" again]

NetEase.

[Shen Shandeng's "Open Scheme" and the Predicament of "Creating Sins"!]

By 2007, portal websites had already dominated online public opinion, and competition among them was fierce.

Even if there are people with different stances within the company, it must still be reported.

Traffic is the lifeblood of portal websites, and you can't miss out on the traffic frenzy!

Portal websites are just the beginning.

The raging rhetoric, carrying the chill of late autumn, swept across every node of the internet, surging, colliding, and exploding!
Forums such as Tianya, Mop, and Baidu Tieba were abuzz with excitement!
Shen Shandeng's "praise" at the premiere of "The Eunuch" instantly tore away the veil of warmth that the media had previously tried to cover up the criticism of "The Creation".

"That was satisfying! Director Shen has exposed the emperor's new clothes!"

"Shen Dapao is awesome!"

"I've suddenly become interested in that 'upright and honest' eunuch in 'The Eunuch'."

"Using the blood of martyrs to embellish and whitewash their deeds is despicable! They deserve to die!"

"That's a real man! He dares to speak his mind!"

"What kind of film is 'The Sin'? It insults our martyrs!"

"I support 'The Grand Eunuch,' I must see it!"

"Reality has once again proven Shen Shandeng's words! Some people use so-called 'artistic breakthroughs' and 'explorations of human nature' as a shield! What art? It's nothing but an appendage of power! What world-renowned directors? Aren't they all the same? Using explicit sexual content and ambiguous historical perspectives to attract attention!"

Shen Shandeng gave too much lead time!

The previous article, "Returning to America from Venice," became a vicious boomerang.

Young netizens, military enthusiasts, and history buffs all applauded it.

Many ordinary viewers were deeply moved by Zheng Pingru's story!
Many people genuinely don't know this!
Just like magic, big moves are used to cover up small moves.

When Shen Shandeng made a bigger move and exposed the small tricks, everyone suddenly realized that the small tricks in "The Sinful Creation" were really not small!

"I checked, and the cenotaphs of Zheng Pingru's brother and fiancé, Zheng Haicheng and Wang Hanxun are all in the Nanjing Aviation Martyrs Cemetery. These are the real historical heroes! 'The Sin' has gone too far in its adaptation!"

"Director Shen is right! Without a strong film industry, what kind of art can we talk about! Is this art?!"

Even some artsy young people and film critics can't get excited right now.

Previously, one could argue that Shen Shandeng was engaging in moral blackmail, that artistic creation has freedom, and that Zheng Pingru was a hero. However, a film is a film; using youthful indignation to attack a competitor is inappropriate.
I can't say right now!

How do you explain the "all-American lineup" at the Venice Film Festival?

What can be used to refute the statement "Venice belongs to America" ​​and "The three major European powers must also serve Hollywood"?
One is loyalty, the other is filial piety; they were stuck on the spot!
The premiere is over.

back home.

Da Mimi stared at Shen Shandeng, making him feel confused and a little guilty.

"you did it!"

Da Mimi exclaimed excitedly, "You did exactly what you said, 'slap him across the face'!"

Shen Shandeng said casually, "Of course, we can't compromise on matters of principle. Actually, it would be outrageous to let it be released."

The media storm surrounding the premiere continues to escalate.

The publicity team of "The Supervisor" guided public opinion and provided support.

Ma Youde said he couldn't control the offline matches, but the online matches should at least be evenly matched.

"Keep a close eye on them. There are some accounts you don't need to argue with; they're not good at debating. Just bury their posts and mock them."

He already has extensive experience in online combat.

There are multiple forces at play on the internet.

The sources of their forces are different, and their methods of combat are also different, but they have one thing in common: they all try to provoke the mentality of netizens.

There are all sorts of rumors, some of which are clearly insulting to people's intelligence and are only meant to cause arguments.

The accounts are probably not run by people, but by software or something similar, designed to target and psychologically disrupt the lives of real people.

However, at the premiere of "The Eunuch," the psychological blow came not from one side, but from the other.

A hotel in Shanghai.

James Schamus, one of the producers of "The Creation," learned about the premiere of "The Overseer" immediately.

He understood the movie better than both the director, Paperclip, and Jiang Zhiqiang.

Based on Shen Shandeng's past statements, this person deserves close attention.

As it turned out, his intuition was correct.

But he would rather it be wrong.

People are stupid.

The film's underlying malice could no longer be concealed by its glamorous artistic concepts, and it spread nakedly to the public.

James Shams was stunned at first, then filled with boundless rage.

"fxxk!"

My initial elation at having "The Crime" screened here has been completely shattered.

There is also an unspeakable fear.

For the first time, cracks appeared on that face that usually carried the calmness of a scholar and the shrewdness of a producer.

The fake human face was shattered, completely devoid of any human emotion.

The knuckles of my fingers have turned white from exertion.

"Oh!"

He slammed the coffee cup against the wall, shattering it instantly, the brown liquid spreading across the white wall in a mess.

"It's not a big problem, it's not a big problem."

James Shams' chest heaved as he muttered to himself, as if trying to hypnotize himself.

A few seconds later.

He took a deep breath, forced out his usual scholarly smile, and casually picked up the documents at hand again.

"That's quite impressive. It points out Hollywood marketing tactics, the use of lust to deconstruct history, the deeds of martyrs and heroes, and the vested interests within the Hollywood circle."

"Under the guise of praise, the hidden deconstruction loop was opened, pushing 'The Creation' to the stand of value judgment, and drawing a line between friend and foe. It particularly emphasized that it was a Hollywood team production, downplaying its co-production status, and cleverly separated the director from the 'team' behind him. It was a carefully designed counterattack."

"That's impressive. They replaced doubts with praise, ensuring their own safety in terms of dissemination, and then took a big step by bringing out the deconstruction of history, especially the authentic historical materials about Zheng Pingru."

James Shams not only knew what Shen Shandeng was up to, but he also understood every meaning of "The Creation".

"fxxk!"

It didn't last long before James Shams's human side shattered again, and a suppressed growl squeezed out of his throat, like the sound of a wild beast.

Can you play what I play?
James Schamus's subconscious contempt, based on racial prejudice, was unacceptable to him!

His cognitive shaping and paradigm shift, his proud grammatical construction and aesthetic domestication, were nakedly dissected and ridiculed by a young Chinese director in a way that he could understand and was even good at, and threatened with the most tangible benefits.

The "Creating a Sin" team was squeezed into a cultural crack, no, not a cultural crack, but a market crack.

James Schamus felt like he was being executed!
"Jiang Zhiqiang! Immediately! Contact all our PR resources here! They all need to come out! If we get caught, it's like being caught cheating at a casino!"

After being reminded, James bought a plane ticket without hesitation and flew to Hong Kong Island.

We can't stay here any longer; we'll wait until the situation becomes clearer before making any decisions.

the other side.

One person also broke through the defenses.

"Ahhh!"

Chalperrick was also roaring in anger, his meticulously planned cultural extravaganza was about to turn into a cultural disaster.

He was yelling and screaming at his assistant.

"Contact all media outlets we can reach! We must fight back! We must downplay this! We must steer the conversation back to the art of film itself!"

“International media also need to get involved. Film critics need to get to work and launch a fierce attack on Shen Shandeng personally. He doesn’t understand art, he’s a nationalist, he’s a populist—go all out and call for a ban on him!”

"Then, from an international perspective, we need to reassess the current situation here, which is characterized by extremism, irrationality, conservatism, and regression. We need to encourage film critics and directors here to speak out and acknowledge that the industry has broken the rules."

Chalperic was truly desperate.

They've tried everything.

"Commissioner, Shen Shandeng is now aligned with the film development strategy here. Should we target the film industry?"

The assistant hesitated, then could only offer a tactful suggestion.

The best course of action in the current situation is not to escalate further, but rather to find a way to stop while things are going well.

The chosen subject matter is the history of national humiliation and suffering, which aims to distort the more fundamental and basic concepts of good and evil, right and wrong, and national sentiment.

Since it's been put on the table, it means failure.

The film "The Creation" portrays the group divisions too clearly, making it difficult to find local support outside of their direct connections.

Fortunately, the box office numbers were good. The combination of a major historical theme and explicit content, replicating the success of "The Hidden Dragon and the Hidden Tiger," and then packaging it as a shortcut to the Oscars, will surely attract followers.

Moreover, the psychological attack was also achieved, and Zhang Yimou's connection with this film can continue.

If you stop now, you can still make a profit.

Chalperrick roared, "Have you paid off your student loans yet?"

Assistant Smith hardened his fist!
Does he love his country, or does his country love him?

The day after the premiere.

Media coverage was overwhelming.

The Beijing Times.

The entertainment section featured this as a headline story.

[Shocking Remarks Emerge at the Premiere of "The Eunuch": Shen Shandeng Details the Deeds of Martyr Zheng Pingru, the Real-Life Inspiration for the Film "The Sinner"!]

Southern Metropolis Daily.

In-depth report.

[A premeditated conspiracy? The logic behind the media war behind Shen Shandeng's premiere speech]

Traditional media are relatively more cautious, but their stances differ.

Generally speaking, explanations of the martyrs' deeds are considered supportive.

Using in-depth reporting as a pretext to discuss marketing strategies, subtly hinting at riding the wave of popularity while downplaying the deeds of martyrs, is something we should oppose.

Film-related media outlets, on the other hand, focus on the industry impact.

Movie View magazine.

The official website has been updated with a news flash.

The marketing myth of "The Sinner" has been shattered, and "The Eunuch" is ushering in a new era of marketing!

China Film Report urgently produced a special feature.

[Historical Truth and Artistic Creation: Reflections from "The Sinner" to "The Eunuch"]

Although the platform's nature prevents it from being too sharp, the title of the feature is quite meaningful.

The program extensively quoted clips from "The Eunuch" shown at the premiere, especially the sharp lines emphasizing "loyalty to the emperor and patriotism," contrasting scholar-officials with eunuchs, and Chen Daoming's interpretation of the historical background, subtly creating a contrast with the values ​​of "The Evil".

The article also interviewed several serious historians to discuss the responsibilities that literary works should uphold when adapting historical figures.

"Director Shen, aren't you afraid?"

Wu Jing couldn't help but ask, his eyes filled with admiration and worry.

Today, public opinion is escalating from all sides, and the pressure is overwhelming.

In this circle, patriotism comes at a price.

My private phone number was leaked without my knowledge.

Shen Shandeng, at the center of the storm, has turned off his mobile phone, cutting off the barrage of media attention and the calls of "plea for leniency" and "threats".

Shen Shandeng took a sip of tea, his smile relaxed, as if he wasn't the one who had stirred up such a huge wave yesterday.

"What are you afraid of? What did I say? I praised Hollywood's marketing prowess, praised the director of Paperclip for his professionalism, recounted a true historical event, and analyzed Hollywood's industry rules. Which sentence wasn't true? Which sentence violated anything?"

Shen Shandeng was not afraid at all.

He's praising me!

He praised someone, and anyone who interprets his praise as an insult is an extremist, a conspiracy theorist, a radical, or a pseudo-scientist.

"They chose this path themselves. I just widened it a little so that everyone could see it more clearly. As for whether others take it or how they take it, that's their business."

Some people can't handle this kind of praise, and that's when the relevant parties need to reflect on their own actions.

What did you do that I can't even praise?
Shen Shandeng was not only unafraid, he was actually enjoying it!

They're going to use "The Sin" to climb to the top!
He had no consideration for the enemy; he just killed them!
We developed a publicity and distribution strategy with the main creators.

Shen Shandeng proactively requested that the lead actors remain silent on the matter, and that they could distance themselves appropriately if necessary.

Fan Bingbing cornered Shen Shandeng in his hotel room and took the opportunity to show her concern for him.

She is very caring towards her younger brother.

“You’ve really turned the world upside down. I’m feeling tremendous pressure. Some brands are asking me to cut ties with you.”

Shen Shandeng raised an eyebrow: "Aren't you going to distance yourself from me yet?"

Fan Bingbing said frankly, "A director like you who can produce top-notch resources, and who is so tough. I mean tough in character, I will definitely hold onto you tightly."

Shen Shandeng told her not to touch him, but he was quite satisfied with her for being so sensible. She wasn't as foolish as she would be later and knew to wait.

"They always think we don't understand, but they're the clowns themselves."

The producers of "The Sinful Creation" were indeed in a bit of a mess.

"What should I do?"

As a newcomer, Tang Wei directly felt the pressure, and there was already controversy surrounding her.

When she woke up one morning, her agent told her that some events had been canceled.

She was willing to go to any lengths to become famous, even breaking up with her boyfriend.

Jiang Zhiqiang promised, "Don't worry, I've arranged a way out for you. We will definitely protect you."

James was in a hurry and fled overnight, but Jiang Zhiqiang didn't care.

Moreover, he was in charge of coordinating the distribution of "The Creation" with China Film Group, and the other party had no right to interfere.

As an experienced producer, Jiang Zhiqiang is very familiar with the Chinese-language market, especially the mainland.

The box office of "The Creation" is soaring. This film is sure to break the box office record for art films. According to the current trend, it may reach 80 or 90 million.

The current film market can only accommodate one film like this. No matter how much marketing "The Eunuch" does, it cannot break the objective laws of the industry.

As for criticism, there has been criticism before, but has it been effective?

It can only be said that James understands the rules of international art very well, but he doesn't understand the situation here.

No matter what they say below, as long as they don't have a problem with their relationship with those above, it won't affect their movies.

The successful release of "The Sin" was already a success for him.

Next, even if the authorities want to stop it, the theaters will resist.

But we still have to put on a show.

You have to give them some face; there are some things you can do but can't say.

"James means that we should deal with it with all our might, and I think so too. We need to adjust our strategy."

Jiang Zhiqiang joked, "People here are very sensitive. Don't publicly refute the real-life events, or it will only confirm your guilty conscience."

"We must remain restrained and not add fuel to the fire at this time. However, we must also fight for our due interests. The theater distributors are certainly willing to make money, and we also have support in all aspects."

Jiang Zhiqiang encouraged the somewhat confused director.

"At this moment, we need to show disappointment, helplessness, and even anger, and we need to feel a little wronged. This time, we need all parties to speak up."

The production company of "The Creation" quickly responded.

“As an artist, to have such a strong intervention in my carefully crafted work challenges the integrity of my art. But I am well aware of the power of reality, and I fully accept it.”

Paperclip maintains its consistent elegance, restraint, and wisdom.

"I respect China's decision. The cuts were made so that the film could be shown to a wider audience. The integrity of the film was not compromised; it remains a complete movie."

"The core of the film is the complexity of humanity, love, and betrayal, rather than political or historical judgment."

Paperclip wants to bring the discussion back to the level of art.

They continue to adhere to the mainland propaganda strategy, completely avoiding sensitive topics and only talking about "love and sacrifice".

This strategy was very successful.

Previously, the film had already gained respect among people of different stances. Jiang Zhiqiang also came out to appeal, emphasizing the need to understand and respect the existence of dissent.

"We are prepared for the worst, and we will accept any outcome."

"I think that no matter what the outcome, 'The Creation' has changed the way art films are promoted and distributed."

The producers of "The Creation" are playing the art card and the pathos card, using these two main tactics to suggest the complexity and risks of the Chinese film creation environment.

however.

The strategy that had always worked perfectly failed this time.

Soon, Jiang Zhiqiang realized that this attempt to play the victim card had backfired spectacularly.

The criticism not only failed to subside, but actually intensified.

"That's right, Shen Shandeng was right again!"

"I was a little skeptical at first, but the production company still defended it with 'eroticism' and 'artistic necessity.' Is that the controversy? No. It's the distortion of historical heroes and the distortion of values! But this actually proves that your team is indeed very shrewd, no wonder it's a Hollywood team!"

It wasn't until Jiang Zhiqiang discovered that the phone, which had previously been working perfectly, could no longer be reached that he realized the seriousness of the problem.

broken!

"fxxk!"

James Schamus, who was observing the wind direction on Hong Kong Island, felt like the sky had fallen when he learned about Jiang Zhiqiang's actions!

Call now!
Do you know what we're doing?

Brother, we're at war! Do you really think this is just a movie?

James Shams's biggest impression of this place used to be that they were naive and had no idea what they were doing. He never expected that his partner would be the same.

Shen Shandeng has blocked all the roads as much as possible.

Praise the theory of learning to shut up others.

Instead of directly criticizing "The Sinner" from beginning to end, they "sincerely" expressed their desire to learn from Hollywood's advanced marketing experience.

This makes the "Creation of Evil" team's attempt to fight back with artistic freedom and the suppression of dissent seem pale and powerless.

They're "learning" from you!
If you jump out to oppose it, wouldn't that be admitting that your marketing tactics are despicable and that you have a guilty conscience?
The team separation theory blocks the path of shifting blame.

Shen Shandeng repeatedly emphasized "trusting the director of Paperclip," blaming the problem on the production team and Hollywood's interest groups.

The producers of "The Creation" became the target of public criticism, while Paperclip was "protected".

They might even garner sympathy from those unaware of the truth.

It has become extremely difficult for the production company to attribute the issue to differences in personal or artistic philosophy with director Shen Shandeng, because Shen Shandeng also has a "profit-driven theory," which may be interpreted as confirming the profit-driven theory.

The function of the paperclip has been blocked, and there is no way to find a starting point to expand the argument by dragging the paperclip into the water to refute it.

Historically, it was a decisive victory.

It was also using the calmest words to deliver the most serious accusation.

The historical fact that Zheng Pingru and her family died heroically for their country is an indisputable fact.

Any attempt to defend the film's values ​​appears frivolous and cold-blooded in the face of ironclad history and national sentiment.

This means that the "human depth" and "artistic adaptation" rhetoric carefully prepared by the "Creating a Sin" team instantly became a joke.

Arguing that interests are impossible is even more malicious.

Shen Shandeng's final analysis—that Hollywood directors wouldn't dare destroy their own base and that "The Creation" must be a team project, and that he himself wasn't that stupid—was practically a vicious attack on his conscience!
The article directly positions the "Creating a Sin" team as someone who would stop at nothing for profit, implying that the producer, not the director, is the mastermind behind the distortion of history.

Moreover, James Shams even sensed that this suggestion was a setup, after all, he had already cut out the paperclip, and he smelled a conspiracy.

Shen Shandeng took the initiative to separate the "team" from the "director," elevating the issue to the level of Hollywood's interest circles and marketing models.

A way out has been offered, but as things develop, will the paperclip be cut for personal gain?
Once the paperclip is cut, it will further confirm Shen Shandeng's statement.

What's most terrifying is their reaction. If Paperclip chooses to cut, they'll have no more reservations, and they could face annihilation at any moment.

Not only that, James Schamus discovered in despair that even if the paperclip was removed, the outcome would still be bad.

This will further validate Shen Shandeng's artistic views, such as "Return to Beauty in Venice" and "Weak countries have no art."

At that time, the character design and image will be entirely in Shen Shandeng's hands.

From artistic justification and film public relations to the future, all avenues have been blocked!

These are all things they enjoy doing!
Being caught in the middle, unable to express one's suffering!
How did it become someone else's word now!
After listening to James's analysis, Jiang Zhiqiang was astonished!

He hadn't expected that James, this foreigner, knew more than he did.

He had only just begun studying Shen Shandeng when James had already completely mastered it.

"F*** it! Billy, didn't I warn you? Any response could make things worse. You have to deal with this head-on. What are you doing?"

James Shams roared into the phone.

He studied it all night and just found a way to break the deadlock, and then the situation collapsed!

Jiang Zhiqiang was also furious: "Fxxk you, James, the distribution of 'The Sin' here is none of your business!"

“You can announce the withdrawal right now, and we still have time.” James suppressed his anger, but he also knew that with the growth of the mainland market, even Jiang Zhiqiang had benefited from it, so he had the right to speak like this.

After considering it all night, James decided to withdraw the film!
They voluntarily pulled "The Sinner" from theaters!
In this way, a tragic image is created by showing actual losses.

Of course, because of Jiang Zhiqiang's disastrous public relations, the chain has broken down a bit. If the film is pulled from the schedule now, it will give the impression that it is due to public pressure, rather than official pressure.

If this problem hadn't arisen, one could say that Shen Shandeng represented China Film Group, but it's not too late now.

It can change perception!

Less than 24 hours after the premiere of "The Eunuch," Shen Shandeng, representing China Film Group, launched a scathing attack on the film, causing it to be pulled from theaters in a tragic manner.

This way, the situation can still be salvaged to some extent, and we won't have to rely on others for our lives.

"Fuck you! You piece of shit!"

Jiang Zhiqiang cursed!
How did James Schamus come up with such a rational and brilliant solution?

Because it doesn't harm his interests!
This plan is indeed good, but it will greatly harm Jiang Zhiqiang's interests.

"I am the distributor of 'The Creation' in mainland China!"

Upon hearing this, James became even angrier.

Although his Focus Features has already made money in the European and American markets, can't you, Jiang Zhiqiang, think about the bigger picture?

Jiang Zhiqiang also has his own methods.

She cried, and took the director to the relevant departments to plead her case.

"Cry, even crying counts as time!"

November 5th, early in the morning.

Shen Shandeng taught the wicked woman a lesson after she implied in an interview that their collaboration was merely a work project.

You're no longer intimidated after just being praised?

Fan Bingbing said.

"I was wrong, I was wrong. Who told you to be so powerful? I am a weak woman."

"Ok?"

"I'm a bad woman!"

Shen Shandeng then nodded.

It wasn't that Fan Bingbing lacked courage, but rather that she couldn't withstand this kind of storm.

"The film 'The Creation' has been attacked by everyone. Should you stop? I heard, haha, just heard, that if you stop, the Golden Horse Awards and the Hong Kong Film Awards will consider giving you the Best New Performer award next year. Other awards are also negotiable."

We can talk about it.

"Golden Horse? Just a wild horse!"

Shen Shandeng dismissed it with disdain, but he keenly realized that the wicked woman definitely wanted to act as a middleman and make a profit, so he immediately grabbed her by the throat and tortured her severely.

"Waaaaah, I was wrong, I was really wrong. You bad woman, you were really wrong."

Fan Bingbing was breathing heavily.

It feels like it's going to rot.

After the physical correction, Shen Shandeng was also thinking about what to do next.

Is it a matter of giving up in order to gain capital to enter the industry?

Or should I floor the gas pedal, reach 180 km/h, and run them all to their deaths?
"Xiao Shen, let me tell you, we absolutely cannot keep focusing on 'The Sin'! If we keep targeting it, the Film Bureau will take more initiative, and the producers of 'The Sin' will suffer even more."

Han Sanping called to "advise" you: "There was a meeting this morning, and the leaders who support 'The Creation of Evil' severely criticized you for being so conservative at such a young age! If you do anything more, what will happen to those who support 'The Creation of Evil'? Won't you have to take responsibility? Stop it!"

"Factory manager, you're right, I'm tired too!" Shen Shandeng seized the opportunity to back down.

Han Sanping sighed, "Fine, but if I were you at your age, I definitely couldn't stand it. Of course, I'm not saying you're not even as good as the eunuch who's the lead in your own movie."

"."

Shen Shandeng's fists hardened!

Of course, Shen Shandeng had no intention of letting "The Sin" go either.

It is better to chase the poor bandits with courage, not to be a famous scholar!
When dealing with an enemy, don't have any sympathy for them; just slap them across the face.

noon.

Shen Shandeng didn't do anything; he just "coincidentally" ran into the reporter.

"Director Shen, what do you think of the producers of 'The Sin' emphasizing that they 'made the worst-case scenario'?" a reporter asked.

Shen Shandeng said enviously, "I want to learn, I want to learn!"

"What to study?"

"That ability to get a good deal and then act innocent—that's some serious marketing skill!"

The reporter then asked, "What is your opinion on the director of Paperclip emphasizing a return to art?"

“Even directors can be controlled by capital. Sigh, capital!” Shen Shandeng sighed first, then said, “Oh right, I want to learn that too. This kind of thing.”

Shen Shandeng's first words were always "yes, yes, yes," and he was always praising.

He made no mention of historical facts, nor did he utter a single criticism.

However, his personal involvement only fueled the already heated public opinion.

Those involved in the production of "The Sin" are feeling incredibly aggrieved!

Shen Shandeng is too cunning!

Shen Shandeng's polite remarks made it impossible for them to label him as "populist" or "extremist."

Shen Shandeng's every sentence is praise: praising Hollywood, respecting directors, recounting historical facts, and discussing the industry.

A dumb person eating coptis root!
Even the biggest shields—artistic freedom and theories of human nature—are useless now.

"Is this the end?"

Charperic slammed his fist on the table in anger, then stomped his foot in pain.

Shen Shandeng is truly developing a system, so there are cards everywhere.

The main plot and subplots, arranged arbitrarily, are both a way of promoting the film "The Sinner" and upholding its values, and also a way of promoting the movie and enhancing the personal image.
win!
They all won!

11 month 6 day.

"It's over!"

Jiang Zhiqiang also flew to Hong Kong Island.

Do not ask.

The answer is that I miss home.

Jiang Zhiqiang knew it was all over, everything was over.

James cautioned, "No official opinion has been released yet."

“They won’t issue any official opinions; they’ll only communicate verbally,” Jiang Zhiqiang said.

James said, "That's what I mean. We can announce the withdrawal now."

"That won't work, what about our supporters?"

Jiang Zhiqiang was unwilling to give up: "Even if it's taken off the screens, it will start again tomorrow, and there will be a process that will last for two weeks or even a month, so I can still make money."

This will be an "adjustment" rather than a complete withdrawal from theaters, and not all cinemas or cities will stop screening simultaneously.

Cinemas in some cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, were first notified and asked to "adjust" their screening schedules.

Some cinemas have reduced the number of screenings or even suspended screenings, resulting in a significant reduction in screenings during prime time.

Some cinemas in second- and third-tier cities or those with relatively relaxed regulations can continue to screen films, but the "adjustment" in major box office cities will involve a sharp cooling-down.

Once it's completely taken off the shelves, "The Sin" should have grossed tens of millions at the box office.

James told him not to have any illusions: "You've made a fortune in Hong Kong, you've broken records. And don't worry about others, just protect yourself first."

"You think you have too much money?" Jiang Zhiqiang retorted. "If it's not your money or your connections, you don't care about them, right?!"

James put it bluntly: "You should think about whether you have a future."

Jiang Zhiqiang became uneasy.

James said, "In this situation, pulling the film from theaters is also a response to the industry and the public's reaction, understand? All our defenses—international narrative, director's support, and artistic pursuits—have been destroyed."

"The director will also be separated from the production company. If it is the most serious case, all of us production companies will be blacklisted and suffer a devastating blow."

Jiang Zhiqiang wanted to refute, but he realized that his understanding of the land beneath his feet was not as good as that of James, the foreigner.

“We are, in other words, engaging in commercial activities.” Jiang Zhiqiang’s face suddenly turned ashen.

James looked at him: "Really?"

11 month 7 day.

in the afternoon.

The producers of the film "The Sin" held a press conference.

"We did something wrong."

Jiang Zhiqiang's reaction was the most dramatic.

The producer, who has weathered many storms, choked up and shed tears at the press conference.

Jiang Zhiqiang stood in front of the camera, his voice trembling with deliberate suppression, his eyes reddening.

He paused for a moment, as if gathering his courage, and finally announced with difficulty: "Therefore, we have decided that 'The Creation' will be voluntarily pulled from theaters starting today."

"He didn't know he was wrong, he knew he was going to die."

Shen Shandeng stared at the television broadcast and offered a nonchalant comment.

Zhou Qifeng reported: "The theaters have reported that pre-sales for 'The Eunuch' have skyrocketed, and they suggest that we release it earlier!"

Shen Shandeng deeply experienced the thrill of taking control of the narrative; he thoroughly enjoyed it.

Public opinion wins, reality wins.

Won Ma.

Although he knew very well that this was just a trial card, and given the overall disadvantage, it would be overshadowed once it was gone.

"Then come on!"

However, this moment of splendor is still important.

The night was deeper.

Shen Shandeng looked out the window at the neon lights flashing by. The Olympics were getting closer and closer, and construction was entering its final sprint.

The entire city is like a finely tuned machine, filled with a sense of urgency and excitement.

Nine p.m.

The producers of "The Eunuch" have officially announced that the film will be released on November 8th at 9:00 AM nationwide.

It was 9:30 p.m. that night.

A brief statement signed by Shen Shandeng, like a drop of water thrown into a boiling oil pan, instantly ignited the entire media circle.

The statement consisted of only two definitive sentences.

"On behalf of Chinese filmmakers and the new generation of young Chinese directors, I hereby take over the release schedule!"

"The film 'The Sinner' is finished showing, and 'The Eunuch' is being shown!"

Some media outlets were shocked, some were excited, and some were horrified.

Some even broke down on the spot!
Do you think everyone doesn't know you're imitating the commands given during the Hong Kong handover ceremony? Who are you commanding? What are you implying? Do you think everyone doesn't understand your dog whistle?
This statement might not bother people, but it would upset a dog.

Shen Shandeng looked out the window, wondering where he was in his past life, as if he was also rushing to meet a deadline.

The phone screen was lit up by countless missed calls and text message notifications.

A cold smile curled at the corner of Shen Shandeng's lips.

"A lone hero in a bygone era?"

Shen Shandeng muttered to himself, "Then let this solitary courage come even more fiercely."

The real fun is just beginning!
Even if it's just a trial card, he still wants to have some fun.

He knew that ultimately, a director must let the film speak for itself.

The box office performance of "The Eunuch" will determine how high Shen Shandeng can fly and how far his narrative can go.

Tomorrow, when the sun rises again, this colossal wave he personally stirred up will leave an indelible mark on the history of Chinese cinema, proving that he was here.

11 month 8 day.

Thursday morning at 9:00 AM.

"The Eunuch" takes over the release schedule of "The Sinner" and will be released nationwide one day earlier!
(End of this chapter)