Chapter 371: Reappearance of Infernal Affairs
The atmosphere at Emperor Entertainment Group today was extremely depressing. Employees had to tiptoe when walking around, fearing that they might offend the boss.

When you hit the wall, you have to turn back. Jiang Zhiqiang has a business mind. Since the Sixth Princess is so unethical, it would be a loss for him to continue to cheer for Tang Wei.

Although I thought so in my heart, I said: "Don't be discouraged, it's only three years, it will pass quickly."

"We can't sit idle in these three years. We can't do it domestically, we can also do it abroad!"

Tang Wei said softly: "Abroad."

Reprinted from The New York Times

"The sequel to the hit vampire blockbuster Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, produced by Chiyou Pictures, has officially started filming recently."

"Currently, the crew is filming at a high school in Vancouver, Canada. In the latest set of photos released, lead actor Robert Pattinson, lead actress Kristen Stewart and others appeared on the set."

"After its release in the fall and winter of 2008, Twilight achieved amazing box office results. With an investment of only US$3500 million, this youth vampire film earned nearly US$ million at the domestic box office."

"Under the pressure of such hot benefits, Chiyou Pictures immediately put the film's sequel, New Moon, on the shooting schedule, intending to strike while the iron is hot. It is reported that the film will be officially released in November this year."

Variety reports

"The horror film The Conjuring 2, produced by Chiyou Pictures, has officially started filming. The film's director Wen Ziren also immediately shared photos of the set work on his social media."

"Director Wen Ziren was named "Horror Film Professional!"

When the news spread back to China, netizens felt a sense of honor.

"Leo is still awesome. While others are still racking their brains to make RMB, Leo has already started to make US dollars, going abroad and planting his flag in Hollywood. Leo is awesome!"

"It's been rumored that Leo lost billions in the financial crisis, but Liu Yifei was willing to marry him without even a frown. It's true that the goddess doesn't care about worldly matters."

"There's Chiyou, there's New Line, there's Rongchen Pictures and Yixin Media in China, I forgot there's Youku, a few billion is nothing to Leo!"

Although we cannot believe all the gossips from netizens, it does make our colleagues very upset.

Especially the two brothers Wang and Wang Xiaowang.

They both knew that this listing was a life-and-death struggle, and if they won, they would soar to fame.

They have the funds and strength to compete with Rongchen Pictures.

If you lose, the worst that can happen is you just keep pretending to be a grandson!

Liu Dehua was led into Li Chen's office by his assistant.

After coming in, Liu Dehua saw Li Chen on the phone and wanted to go out and wait.

Li Chen indicated that it didn't matter and let him sit down first.

Although Liu Dehua didn't want to listen, he still overheard it inadvertently.

What? Universal is also competing with Barbie? Li Chen ordered the other party to contact Warner and let Warner solve the problem. The copyright of Barbie must be obtained.

After hanging up the phone, Liu Dehua said with a smile: "Let me make it clear first, I'm not eavesdropping on you on purpose. So, are you going to cross over to the toy business?"

Li Chen laughed and said, "I guess so."

The two talked about "Wushuang", and Li Chen meant that it would be released during the Lunar New Year holiday this year.

Liu Dehua's Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame will start filming in August, so time is very tight.

In fact, before Liu Dehua came, he had decided to listen more and talk less. Perhaps he is more professional in acting than Li Chen.

But he should save his time on production and casting, otherwise the Hong Kong media will keep reporting that he is bankrupt.

Therefore, the communication efficiency between the two was very high. I heard that Li Chen found Liu Weiqiang and Liang Chaowei.

Liu Dehua smiled in surprise and said, "This is pretty good. If you don't know, you might think it's a remake of Infernal Affairs."

Liang Chaowei's salary at that time was 1500 million, which was much more affordable than Chow Yun-fat's 4000 million.

Even Liu Dehua's pay at that time was only 1200 million.

As for the role of Zhang Jingchu, Li Chen preferred his aunt Deng Jiajia to play the role, as "Wushuang" was originally a drama with two male protagonists.

Let Deng Jiajia go and show off her face, or at least raise some eyebrows.

Liu Dehua naturally understood what Li Chen meant.

The remaining minor roles will be decided by Liu Weiqiang himself.

At the end of February, Liu Weiqiang and Liu Dehua's "Dragon and Phoenix" had just been released and eventually took in 9000 million at the box office.

When Deng Jiajia knew that she would be partnering with Andy Lau and Tony Leung, her mouth opened so wide that an egg could fit in it.

After he realized what was happening, he immediately smiled and started flattering Yang Siwei.

"Senior sister is taking too good care of me. I'm so nervous." Deng Jiajia rubbed her face to calm herself down.

At this moment, she felt that Rongchen Pictures was indeed the leader in the industry.

It's just a supporting role, and he plays a supporting role to the superstar and the movie emperor.

Deng Jiajia suddenly remembered a classic line from Journey to the West: The king sent me to patrol the mountains.
Deng Jiajia cursed inwardly, shook off all distracting thoughts, and quickly assured her senior that she would not bring shame to Media China's brand and Yixin Media.

Liang Chaowei is from the group Splendid Diamonds who came with Liu Jialing.

Liang Chaowei originally wanted to ask his agent to sign the contract, but Liu Jialing suggested that they visit Li Chen together.

Firstly, it was a sign of respect, and secondly, it was the first time that Liang Chaowei worked with Li Chen. The two of them appearing together in Splendid Diamonds was actually a kind of promotion for "Wushuang".

Reporters have naturally been keeping a close eye on things recently, keeping an eye on the developments of Rongchen Pictures.

After all, several dramas have not yet opened their castings, and the actors are eagerly waiting, wondering who will be able to attract top resources.

"It's Wei Zai and Jia Ling!"

Someone exclaimed, and the paparazzi immediately surrounded the two of them, chattering and asking them questions.

Phoenix News
"Yesterday, Wei Zai and his wife appeared at the Golden Diamond. It is reported that Wei Zai and Andy Lau will once again join hands with Liu Weiqiang to shoot the crime film "Wushuang" written by Li Chen after "Infernal Affairs"!"

"Rongchen Pictures has also confirmed the news, and it is expected that the film 'Wushuang' will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday this year."

Sina Entertainment News

"The female lead of 'Wushuang' will be played by mainland newcomer Deng Jiajia, who is the junior sister of One Heart Media CEO Yang Siwei. Netizens jokingly called this Yang Siwei abusing his power to take care of his junior sister."

Netizens are full of expectations.

"Seven years later, Infernal Affairs is being staged again. I am looking forward to it!"

"Leung Chiu-wai is still a good man. When Lust, Caution won the Best Actor and Best Newcomer awards at the Golden Horse Awards, Leung Chiu-wai didn't go, but Tang Wei did. If the bureau doesn't ban you, who will it ban?"

"Look how well he handles things. Even though he is an award-winning actor, he still has a proper attitude and brings his wife to visit Leo."

Han Saping felt a little depressed and felt that he had made a mistake.

He chose "Low IQ Crime" and "Ip Man" among the four films of Rongchen Pictures. Now seeing the Infernal Affairs cast of "Wushuang", Han Saping's heart began to beat.

I can only comfort myself that Hong Kong films have declined, and even with those two people, it won’t help.

Andy Lau is box office poison again, so your choice must be the right one!
Mr. Wang from Guangxian invited Li Chen to attend a strategic conference to be held by Guangxian in June.

By the way, welcome Chen Jiashang to join us.

Lao Wang was talking with great enthusiasm, showing the ambition to achieve great things.

Eight movies are going to be shown in one go.

Including Li Chen’s well-known "The Four" and "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", which is the later "Painted Skin"!
Li Chen couldn't help laughing: "Jin Yong has Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and you have Guang Guang Ba Bu, which is just as powerful as others."

Wang Changtian was very happy: "Compared with my brother, I still know what's going on."

"You must come to support us when the time comes. I have only been eating meat with you these past few years."

"Now you can start your own business. If you have new people you want to bring in, just let me know." Li Chen said with a smile, "Brother, you want to take me flying."

Wang Changtian laughed out loud.

After hanging up the phone with Wang Changtian, Gu Yongkeng called again.

The two chatted for a while, and Gu Yongkeng revealed a piece of news that Tu Dou might have to go first.

As a result, Li Chen didn't react at all, but instead gave him a shot of cardiotonic.

"No matter how many steps Tudou takes first, you will follow your steps. Don't worry about the funding. Wanda and I will still spare no effort to support you!"

"Haha, Director Li, you have too much confidence in me." Gu Yongkeng also laughed, always feeling that Li Chen's support for him was too blind.

Everyone in the company was inevitably discouraged when they learned that Tudou would first list on NASDAQ.

As a result, shareholder Li Chen acted as if nothing had happened, and seemed to be more confident in his words and deeds.

Li Chen naturally wouldn't say, I know potatoes are just futile, that man's wife will cut off the source of trouble at the critical moment, you can just eat melons with peace of mind!
After hanging up the phone with Gu Yongkeng, Li Chen thought of Cao Guowei again.

When Sina's stock price plunged in February, he asked Zhang Qin to help him buy Sina's shares in the name of Rongchen Film Company.

Up to now, the shares held by himself, the company and Cao Guowei on his behalf have exceeded 10%!

Cao Guowei must have known it very well, but he didn't say a word.

Now that he is about to MBO, he still keeps silent about it.

It was just a reminder to Li Chen to quickly redeem the loan funds that had been promised to him.

This guy is the one who can do great things.

Although Cao's wave of capital increase and share expansion only controlled 9.4% of Sina's shares.

However, the proportion of voting rights held increased from about 11.1% to about 55.5%, thus completely grasping the decision-making power in their hands.

He knew that his goal was not to control Sina, so the more shares he held, the better it would be for him.

On May Day, "Charlotte" and "Wushuang" started filming one after another.

"Low IQ Crime" has also begun casting.

Tian Zhuangzhuang just waits for the school to start summer vacation and then starts filming.

These days, thanks to his apprentice, Tian Zhuangzhuang has felt a sense of happy worry.

Not only the school leaders and the head of the Performance Department would often taunt him: Lao Tian, ​​you are from the Beijing Film Academy, don't join forces with Chen Kaige and Li Chenxue!

Even students in school are talking about it.

"Do you think Professor Tian will follow the old path of the director of Beijing Film Academy and use students from other schools?"

"No way. Professor Tian is the head of the directing department. If he does this, how can the school save its reputation?"

The old face, with gullies all over it, was filled with a bitter smile.

This play is almost a group portrait drama. Objectively speaking, the quality of students at the Central Academy of Drama is indeed slightly higher.

This can be seen from the school management.

The Central Academy of Drama does not allow students to take outside acting jobs before their sophomore year, but it is different at the Beijing Film Academy.

Popular stars like Liu Yifei and Yang Mi have basically never gone to school for a few days.

Tian Zhuangzhuang was in a dilemma, and Li Chen was also feeling anxious at the moment.

During the day, he trained his fiancée on acting skills on the set, and at night, he taught her manners in bed!
The classroom scene was transformed from a factory building in the suburbs of Beijing.

Peng Damao of Mahua and Yan Fei act as assistant directors for Li Chen.

They both knew that this "Charlotte" was excessive.

In the future, it will depend on them whether Mahua’s stage plays can be brought to the big screen.

“There are many differences between stage and film in terms of the forms and effects of time and space. I can choose any space and regard it as a stage.”

Li Chen took time to teach by example while advancing the filming progress.

"Click!" Li Chen shouted to stop again.

Everyone seems to have gotten used to it, especially those who have acted in movies, such as Shen Teng, Liu Yifei, Zheng Kai and others.

"take a break."

Liu Yifei walked up to Li Chen with a stern look on her face. Except for Shen Teng who dared to make eyes at Liu Yifei, the others automatically pretended not to see anything.

Li Chen unscrewed a bottle of water for Liu Yifei and said with a smile: "Drink some water first!"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at him, and the two of them sat down before Li Chen said, "To act in a comedy, you must humble yourself."

"You have to be down to earth. You are so ethereal. Everyone is like wow, you are so beautiful."

"I want people to grin, not compliment you on your beauty."

"Just use the same strength you have at home and don't be so tense!"

Liu Yifei breathed a sigh of relief and said impatiently, "I know, Director Li!"

Li Chen laughed, but why did the name "Director Li" sound a bit cold?

"In fact, Director Nolan also talked about my problem!"

Li Chen smiled and said, "What did he say?"

Liu Yifei glared at Li Chen and said, "He said that my acting skills are superficial and not naturally radiating from the inside out."

"Anyway, the meaning is almost the same as yours!"

Li Chen nodded: "It's okay, it's not your fault. I've said before that the roles you've been involved in are too narrow, and trying comedy this time is also a breakthrough."

"The student look now is still a true performance, but the scheming girl and strong woman in the back are just a small test."

Not far away, Zheng Kai, Allen and others surrounded Shen Teng.

"Tell the truth, kid, did you kiss me just now?"

Shen was so scared that he quickly raised his finger: "Shh!"

"Keep your voice down! How dare I? It's out of place! Director Li is right in front of the camera! I don't want to live anymore!"

Mary nodded and said seriously, "Oh! I understand!"

"What do you understand?" Shen Teng asked nervously.

"You mean if the director wasn't Director Li, you would be taking advantage of him!"

Shen Teng was so scared by these words that he immediately covered Mary's mouth!

"I don't mean that. Don't hurt me!"

Thinking of the scene just now, Shen Teng's heart beat faster, even though he didn't kiss her.

But the pleasant smell of Liu Yifei still made him a little distracted.

I don’t know whether Director Li called for a stop because of Liu Yifei or because he noticed that I was distracted.

It's not my fault. It's a natural reaction. The person in front of me is Liu Yifei.

That face, that skin, so delicate and delicate.

Even a normal person would lose control! Shen Pain found excuses for himself while secretly reminding himself not to get confused!

This is not a stage play, it's a movie, but it has to pass before Director Li's eyes frame by frame!
(End of this chapter)