Chapter 227 The Stuttering Mountain Eagle
Sina Entertainment News

"The TV series Red Sorghum, produced by Rongchen Pictures, directed by Kong Sheng, and starring Zhou Xun, Zhu Yawen and others, will be broadcast on the four major satellite TV stations in Beijing, Shandong, Shanghai and Zhejiang tonight."

"It is reported that the TV version retains classic scenes such as the wedding sedan chair shaking and being kidnapped and having sex outdoors."

"Regarding the most important wild sex scene in Red Sorghum, director Kong Sheng admitted that the process was wonderful and the result was wonderful."

"Zhu Yawen said: After the filming, the whole person was almost exhausted."

Artists from Rongchen Pictures, including Liu Yifei, all advertised Red Sorghum on their blogs.

That wasn’t enough, several girls in the QQ group also teased Zhu Yawen.

"Xiao Zhu, are you a man? You are exhausted when acting with Brother Xun, and you are also exhausted when acting with Sister Manyu."

"If you can't do it, go see an old Chinese doctor. You're in your early twenties, the sooner you see him the better!"

"Yes, little pig, you don't have kidney deficiency, you need to replenish it as soon as possible."

"You are a bunch of heartless women. You don't even know how to encourage others. I am challenging Jiang Wen tonight. I am so nervous."

"Come on, Xiao Zhu, Brother Chao supports you!"

"Brother Chao is still kind and righteous!"

"Righteousness, right? It's not shameful to lose to Jiang Wen."

"Hahaha"

This is in contrast to the popularity of Rongchen Pictures.

Yang Zi and Huang Shengyi have been hiding from entertainment reporters lately.

In the past, when we stopped them, we would keep asking them if they were in a relationship.

I won’t ask now, I’ll just jump to: “When did you two get married?”

"Do you have any children?"

"Is Huang Shengyi the third party?"

After this incident, Huang Shengyi's image of a pure and innocent girl fell to the bottom.

Especially the passionate kissing photo of her and Song Zude is an indelible black stain.

The vote count for their on-screen partnership also plummeted.

Although Yang Zi and Huang Shengyi kept explaining to the public that they were just partners, no one believed them.

Huang Shengyi cried again when she was a guest at Sina.

Netizens left messages one after another.

"Even if you cry like a tearful person, I won't fucking believe it."

"They are really good at acting. On one hand, they deny their relationship, but on the other hand, they show their affection together from time to time. They are really a perfect match!"

Yang Zi was in the office looking at the messages from netizens online, her face turning pale and blue.

The deputy knocked on the door and came in, nervously mustering up the courage to say, "Boss Yang, there's a call from over there, tell me."

Yang Zi yelled irritably: "Whatever you say, just fart!"

"They said that the sponsor Mengniu had said that they didn't want the brand image to be damaged, so, that on-screen partner couldn't help either."

Yang Zi threw the folder on the table at the deputy who usually only knew how to flatter and fawn on him: "Get out! You are all good-for-nothings!"

Yang Zi was the only one left in the office, and he could guess what was going on with his toes.

The ones that were hacked this time were either Star Shine or Rongchen Pictures.

But Yang Zi couldn't figure out how they knew about his secret marriage with Huang Shengyi.

New Line Cinema Headquarters Hollywood
The new line went public in 1986.

In the early 90s, it began to develop into a mini-large studio, and its business expanded to home videos, television broadcast rights sales, overseas distribution, etc.

In order to expand the company, Robert Shea sold New Line to CNN owner Turner for $1993 million in 5.5, and he himself made a profit of $1 million.

But the smart Robert Shea did not sell all his shares. He still held a major stake in New Line and enjoyed the right to operate the company independently.

But after its peak, New Line has finally fallen, and it is ultimately unable to escape the rules of Hollywood.

Now that the stock price has plummeted, the estate trusteeship of Tolkien, the author of "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy", has joined forces with the publishing company of the original novel.

A lawyer's letter has been sent to New Line Cinema, accusing the company of failing to pay dividends from the revenue of "The Lord of the Rings" series of films.

As for the project of "The Golden Compass", New Line gave up the international copyright in order to raise funds, which was like adding insult to injury.

Old Xie is even older, and he only hopes that Li Chen can keep the jobs of the old employees of the new line and not lay off any employees.

Li Chen promised old Shay that not only would he not reduce the number of more than 600 employees of the new line, but he would also maintain the independent status of the new line.

But the top executives of New Line should go to Warner to retire. Most importantly, Old Shay was deserted by everyone, and even the parent company Warner stood on Li Chen's side.

At the negotiation table, 68-year-old Shay kept his head down, looking pitiful and ready to be bullied.

The "Golden Compass" betting agreement he signed with Li Chen took effect immediately.

It is no longer his turn to decide the fate of the new line.

Survival of the fittest, this is the law of the market, this is Hollywood.

Li Chen and Parsons from Warner walked out of the New Line building.

Before parting, the two shook hands and said goodbye.

"Li, from now on, the new line depends on you."

Parsons smiled brightly.

Although Li Chen took over New Line, Warner also invested in Chiyou.

In the future, it will not matter whether Chiyou produces and New Line distributes, or New Line produces and distributes it itself.

Warner is the major shareholder of both companies, so it won't suffer any loss.

Li Chen also smiled gently: "We still need Warner's strong support in all aspects."

Li Chen was also happy in his heart, as he had finally taken the most important step.

With New Line's production and distribution capabilities, he will also be able to handle big productions.

Moreover, talent training programs that have not been implemented before can also be implemented.

It can be considered a win-win situation. I will be stronger in the future.

It is entirely possible to shift the focus to the domestic market.

The two men said goodbye to each other and got into their own cars, escorted by bodyguards.

The reporters who squeezed in couldn't get close to him at all.

The photo of Li Chen and Parsons shaking hands downstairs of the New Line was quickly posted online.

Beijing Daily News

Reprinted from Los Angeles Times

"Chiyou Pictures President Tim Smith, China Rongchen Pictures President Li Chen, and Time Warner President Richard Parsons gathered at New Line Cinema headquarters."

"Compared to the recent troubles New Line has been in, the three of them were chatting and laughing, and the reason for gathering at New Line headquarters is currently unknown."

"The reporter interviewed Chiyou and Warner by phone, but received no answer."

As soon as this news came out, it immediately made the headlines of the three major domestic portals.

Everyone in the circle knew that Li Chen went to Hollywood.

Even when Liu Yifei was boycotted by netizens, Li Chen did not stand up and say a word.

This is very different from Li Chen's usual style.

Everyone was curious about what Li Chen was busy with in Hollywood.

What is this big project that is widely rumored in the circle?
Is there a collaboration with New Line?
But since we have a collaboration with New Line, how come even the president of Warner Bros. showed up?

All the senior executives of Warner Bros. Movies are redundant.

Li Chen's phone kept ringing.

The first one to break in was Han Sanping.

"What are you doing, kid?"

Han Sanping's mind was full of questions. Even the General Administration called to ask if he knew about Li Chen's situation.

When China Film Warner Hengdian Film and Television Company was first established.

The most senior executive from Warner was Richard Fox, the vice president of Warner Bros. Pictures.

How did you get to Li Chen?

Richard is still Richard, but Fox has been replaced by Parsons.

Li Chen didn't keep Han Saping in suspense any longer, as this matter couldn't be kept secret for long.

"Director Han, the new line will be named Hua from now on, and our fixed training plan can also be launched."

"Surname, surname Hua?" Han Saping was a little bit unbelievable, and a huge wave of emotions rose in his heart!
"You mean, you, you acquired New Line?"

Li Chen laughed out loud. It was rare to hear Han Saping stuttering: "It's not an acquisition, it's a controlling stake!"

(End of this chapter)