Chapter 442: Playing Rogue Openly

Tim called Li Chen and asked if "Inception" could be released simultaneously in China and the United States.

The North American release date has been set for July 16, and the finished film of "Inception" has been submitted to the General Administration for Review.

Because it is a co-production, there is no such thing as circumventing the domestic film protection month.

And the protection month is also from June 10th to July 10th.

This year, colleges and universities will start their summer vacation from July 10th.

Of course the benefits would be maximized if they could be released simultaneously.

But "Passengers" has to be postponed.

Li Chen called Han Saping, and Han Saping naturally didn't say anything.

He just said in an official tone: "Passengers is also a domestic film, and it is also the domestic film with the highest investment in China."

"No one can say anything bad about the domestic film protection month."

Look, these are the two mouths of the word "official".

After hanging up the phone, Li Chen secretly sighed why he couldn't find such a plausible reason.

"What? Passengers has been moved up to June 10th?"

When Wang Zhonglei heard the news, he immediately smiled with joy.

Although Li Chen did not say it explicitly before, it is an unspoken fact that "Passengers" has made it into the summer season.

Now I suddenly heard that "Passengers" took the initiative to give way to Huayi's "Earthquake" which was to be released nationwide on July 7.

Wang Zhonglei was so happy that he really wanted to hug Li Chen and give him a kiss.

But soon, Wang Zhonglei's expression changed.

Sina Entertainment News

"Recently, netizens broke the news on Sina Weibo that the new film "Inception" written by Li Chen, directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Liu Yifei, Marion Gloria, Wang Zhiwen, and Deng Chao has passed the review of the General Administration and will be released worldwide on July 16."

"Sina Entertainment immediately sought confirmation from Rongchen Pictures, and Yu Miao, publicity director of Rongchen Pictures, confirmed that Inception had indeed been submitted for review."

"The release date will be confirmed only after the General Administration has reviewed it."

Wang Zhonglei was dumbfounded. He wanted to kiss Li Chen just two days ago, but today he started cursing Li Chen.

"He's being a hooligan!" The only person who could make Wang Zhonglei lose his composure and scold someone with distorted features was probably Li Chen.

"Inception is wearing the pants of a co-production, but it is actually an imported blockbuster!"

"Li Chen is such a bastard and doesn't follow the rules!"

Wang Zhonglei was so angry that he almost lost control.

When competing with Passengers, Earthquake was already at a disadvantage in terms of cost and production.

Then came the father of "Passengers", the $1.6 million "Inception"!
Both Wang Zhongjun and Feng Xiaogang had gloomy faces.

Wang Zhongjun is considering whether to postpone or advance the release date.

Feng Xiaogang, however, was thinking that Zhang Weiping was such a fucking idiot.

Who is the mountain eagle?
Li Chen is a mountain eagle.

"Zhonglei, Zhongjun, I am confident that Earthquake can fight anyone it encounters."

"Xiaogang is right. Li Chen must have forgotten that this is in China!"

"Zhonglei, call our 'partners' and inform them of this matter." Wang Zhongjun smiled like an old fox.

Before Feng Xiaogang could react, Wang Zhonglei already understood what his brother meant.

Suddenly his eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his face.

"That's a good idea, big brother!" The two brothers raised their lips at the same time, and Feng Xiaogang also smiled belatedly.

This requires administrative action.
As the General Administration approved the review of "Inception".

Chiyou and China Film also released the poster and trailer for "Inception".

"Inception releases Chinese poster, the interweaving of reality and illusion is terrifying."

"In the poster, the main actors in the film are standing in a staggered manner on the twisting street, foreshadowing that this "contemporary science fiction film that takes place within the structure of consciousness" is about to make people experience a surprising dream that seems like reality.

The poster and trailer of Inception immediately became a hot topic on Weibo. "Wang Zhiwen plays the role of a gangster perfectly, Guo Xiaopeng is online"

"Liu Yifei has finally gotten rid of her fairy-like temperament and looks a bit like a college student."

"Deng Chao's slicked-back hair is quite handsome, except for his face which is not as good as Leon's, everything else is equally good, hahaha."

"Are they being released simultaneously? I don't want to watch a pirated version."

China Film Group has been slow to announce the release date, making netizens impatient.

Li Chen was surprised when Ren Zhonglun came to visit the set.

Yu Miao has already reported to him that the release schedule for Inception is a bit troublesome.

Han Saping also didn't explain things clearly to him on the phone, only saying that Ren Zhonglun would talk to him in person.

"Mr. Ren, what's going on? Is it because of 'The Great Earthquake'?"

Li Chen was very clear-headed. Is there anything that cannot be scheduled with the help of China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group?

What's more, the release date of a movie is determined by the producer independently.

Ren Zhonglun's face turned red. It was obvious that Li Chen brought China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group to make this movie "Inception" so that they could make money together and fly together.

In the end, he and Han Saping failed to accomplish this little thing.

"Li Chen, since you are not in the system, it is difficult for you to understand the difficulties that I and Sanping are facing."

"TS TV invested 6000 million in this drama."

Ren Zhonglun didn't finish his words.

He believed that Li Chen must understand the meaning of this sentence.

Li Chen naturally understood that the producers of "Earthquake" included Huayi, China Film Group and TS TV.

China Film Group invested only 600 million yuan, less than one tenth of that.

The largest investor is TS TV station with 6000 million. It goes without saying who is behind TS TV station.

Now it dawned on him.

No wonder, although both are earthquake movies, "As You Like It" has ridiculously low box office.

The box office of "Earthquake" was incredibly high.

He hadn't seen the movie back then, but he was still curious about it all these years later.

Even with Feng Xiaogang's reputation, a domestic disaster film could have grossed 6.7 million yuan at the box office?

Why did Feng Xiaogang so confidently shout out the slogan of 500 million box office?

That's it
Li Chen said sarcastically: "Did you find Zheng Fu to back you up?"

"Damn it, you're being a hooligan even to the point of playing tricks on me?"

Li Chen couldn't help but swear.

"Sanping was afraid that you couldn't figure it out, so he called me and asked me to do your job."

Li Chen suppressed his anger and calmed himself down. He couldn't blame Han Saping or Ren Zhonglun in front of him.

"So what do you say now?" Li Chen regained his composure, which made Ren Zhonglun secretly cheer in his heart.

He was impressed by the fact that young people knew how to control their anger and compromise. No wonder Li Chen had such a good career at such a young age.

But this time Ren Zhonglun was overthinking it. Li Chen really knew how to control his anger.

But compromise? That's a lifetime ago.
“It can be released after August 8th,” Ren Zhonglun said concisely.

Li Chen cursed in his heart that this was shameless. He was simply trying to monopolize the golden period of the summer vacation.

"I understand. I feel really bad for bothering Director Ren to make this trip in person." Li Chen laughed.

"It's my duty. I feel bad for Saping."

"So, what date is the schedule set for?"

"I'll think about it, Director Ren, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible."

After sending Ren Zhonglun away, Li Chen considered how to counterattack the obvious cards of the big and small kings.

(End of this chapter)