Chapter 213 Compliance with public opinion
Sina Entertainment News

"The 10th Golden Rooster Awards, which will be held in Suzhou on October 23, announced the nomination list yesterday."

"Director Yin Li's "The Legend of Zu" won eight nominations, including Best Picture, becoming the biggest winner."

"Feng Xiaogang's The Banquet only received two nominations: Best Supporting Actress and Best Recording."

"Zhang Yimou's Curse of the Golden Flower was tragically shaved bald."

"The secretary general of the Film Association said in an interview with the media yesterday: Almost all the commercial blockbusters have signed up, but we were not selected. It's that simple."

However, netizens are not buying it.

"Among the six films nominated for Best Picture, five are mainstream films!"

"Golden Rooster is still Golden Rooster. I'm not surprised that "Big Boobs" and "The Banquet" were not nominated!"

"'Still Life' and 'Tuya's Wedding' were not nominated either! OK, if the Golden Rooster doesn't stand on one leg, is it still called the Golden Rooster?"

"This wording is so sophisticated that 'basically' all commercial films have signed up."

"Without Rongchen Pictures' participation, how can you call it all?"

"Leo is the one who has the foresight to not hold the golden rooster's claws!"

Huayi General Manager's Office.

"I told you not to bother with those people who eat and do nothing! Even if they change CCTV, it will be the same old story. You have to come up and slap them in the face!"

Little Cannon kept cursing and swearing, but he pretended not to see Wang Zhonglei's ugly expression.

Wang Zhonglei was also very angry.

In view of the disastrous reputation of Baihua last year, even old man Chen resigned.

This year's Golden Rooster Awards is led by CCTV.

He and Zhang Weiping are both old hands, so how could they not give face to CCTV?

Unexpectedly, "The Banquet" and "Curse of the Golden Flower" still served as background for the main theme.

Instead, Li Chen once again became the center of attention.

Although Feng Xiaogang cursed a lot, he was clear-headed and he didn't have the courage to challenge CCTV openly.

It’s okay to curse those old stubborn people in the Film Association.

When he meets CCTV, he has to act like a quail.

Southern Weekend report
"Recently, the online best-selling novel "Ghost Blowing the Light" has been favored by many investors."

"Well-known Hong Kong and Taiwan directors Du Qifeng and Xu Ke have shown great interest in "Ghost Blows Out the Light."

"But according to a Singaporean investor, the film and television adaptation rights of Ghost Blows Out the Light were acquired by Rongchen Pictures as early as early 06."

"The reporter called Rongchen Pictures and confirmed the news."

The news reported by Southern Weekend made many fans of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" very excited.

"The copyright is in the hands of Leo, so please don't ruin Ghost Blows Out the Light by making some 50-cent special effects for a short video."

"I'll be satisfied if the special effects can rival those of Painted Skin. Please don't ruin it in China!"

"When will the filming begin? Leo didn't even say a word! If you don't have money, we'll crowdfund for you!"

"Leo is so damn poor that all he has left is money."

"I don't care who Hu Bayi chooses. If Shirley Yang chooses the wrong person, I will send you razor blades!"

The heated discussions among netizens and book fans soon made it to the front pages of the entertainment section of the portal website.

Now, not only Hong Kong Island, but several film and television companies in mainland China have also paid attention to "Ghost Blows Out the Light"!
Wang Zhonglei was exhausted. Ever since he established Rongchen Pictures, his Huayi had been suppressed in every way.

"Is this novel really that popular?" Wang Zhonglei asked weakly.

There were only him and his deputy Xu Li in the office.

"Mr. Wang, it's really popular, the click rate is frighteningly high."

"The most important thing is that it's not just the mainland that's on fire."

"There are also many fans of the original novel among the Chinese in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Europe and the United States."

"I heard that not only Du Qifeng and Xu Ke are interested."

"The Singaporean investor originally wanted Jia Zhangke to shoot the film."

“But when we asked about the copyright, it was already owned by Rongchen Films.”

Wang Zhonglei held his forehead with his hand: "So, they all gave up?" Xu Li nodded and said carefully: "I heard that this is the case."

I added to myself: After all, Rongchen Pictures is not short of money, nor is it short of people.

Wang Zhonglei let out a long sigh: "It is better to resolve a feud than to create one. Go contact Yang Siwei."

"If Rongchen Pictures wants to shoot the film itself, you can tell them that Huayi is willing to pay three times the premium for a 20% share."

Xu Li heaved a sigh of relief: "Boss Wang, this is a great idea. This kind of project is very beneficial to us Huayi!"

Not only Hua Yi was moved, but Bernard's Yu Dong was also moved.

His relationship with Li Chen has always been cold.

There wasn't much interaction at the premiere of "The Sun".

The only way is to use the boss Han Sanping to build a bridge.

Not only the film and television companies in the circle, but also the artists in the circle privately inquire about each other through various channels.

One reason is that the amount of discussion the novel has aroused is indeed astonishing.

The second reason is that even well-known directors like Du Qifeng and Xu Ke have taken notice of it.

If these actors remain indifferent, they deserve to not become popular.

The busiest person is Yang Siwei, the CEO of Yi Xin Media.

Since Li Chen could not be contacted, Yang Siwei and Yu Miao naturally became the targets of inquiries from all sides.

Even Liu Yifei was not spared.

"Yifei, what do you think of my role as Hu Bayi?"

Liu Yifei swore that she had heard this sentence at least dozens of times in the past two days.

Huang Xiaoming, Hu Ge, Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin, these people didn't go to ask Li Chen, but came to her to get information.

Even Murong Fu, who had previously coached her acting in "Tian Long", called her.

"You're good at any role, Brother Xiaoming!"

Liu Yifei was about to show her teeth.

Huang Xiaoming seemed to hear something different.

Huang Xiaoming laughed: "In that case, if Director Li really wants to shoot it."

"Send me a message when the time comes, and I'll recommend myself."

Liu Yifei said patiently: "It's okay, Brother Xiaoming."

Artists under Rongchen Pictures are also discussing the matter.

"I read the original novel and I think Shirley Yang and I are a good match."

"Not only do they both have the surname Yang, but their personalities and figures seem to be tailor-made for me."

"Come on, Mimi, I remember you said the same thing when you were playing the role of Zheng Wei."

"Whatever is very similar to your personality, tailor-made for you."

"What's the result? But I think Hu Bayi and I are quite similar!"

"Shut up! Piggy!" Yang Mi blushed in the QQ group.

Zheng Wei is the eternal pain in her heart.

Just as the online discussion was getting heated, netizens and fans of the original novel were strongly demanding that Rongchen Pictures come out and respond to the issues that netizens were concerned about.

Rongchen Pictures’ official website announced a piece of news.

"I originally planned to postpone the release of Ghost Blows Out the Light for a few more years, but now netizens are strongly demanding it."

"Ghost Blows Out the Light has been included in Rongchen Pictures' 08 film list."

"As for the male and female protagonists that netizens are concerned about, Rongchen Films will try its best to find suitable actors based on the characteristics of the original characters."

"At the same time, Rongchen Pictures will adapt Ghost Blows Out the Light to the foreign IP model."

“Make “Ghost Blows Out the Light” the first domestic IP adapted from a best-selling novel.”

As soon as the news came out, netizens and fans of the original novel cheered.

People actually started discussing spontaneously on forums about who are the suitable candidates for Hu Bayi, Shirley Yang, and Fatty Wang.

(End of this chapter)