Chapter 477: Five Hundred Million Difficult
Beijing News
"Inception retains North American box office crown, surpassing Jolie's new film."

"Except in mainland China, where it lost to the newly released "TS Earthquake" this week, it retained the weekly championship in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Australia and other places because of the participation of big names such as Chinese actress Liu Yifei and Leonardo DiCaprio."

"There is even a Chinese movie-watching craze in Europe and the United States."

"The North American summer movie season is fiercely contested. This week's new movie, Salt, starring Angelina Jolie, failed to top the box office charts in its first weekend due to its mediocre reputation."

"The suspenseful science fiction film "Inception" starring Leonardo DiCaprio retained the championship with $4850 million."

Wang Zhongjun was always feeling uneasy, always feeling that something was going to happen.

Although "Earthquake" outperformed "Inception" in China, the global total box office of "Inception" has exceeded 3 million US dollars.

This is simply a silent critical strike.

Even the two Wang brothers are reluctant to brag about their own movie "Earthquake" in front of the media!
Feng Xiaogang is not restrained, and the result of freedom of speech is that both sides are fighting to the death with open and covert attacks.

But Li Chen remained silent, which was very abnormal.

After Sina’s exclusive interview, there was no response.

"Brother, maybe you are worrying too much!"

In Wang Zhonglei's view, Li Chen and Feng Xiaogang are both big names in the circle.

It is impossible for them to fight for several rounds like Yu Zheng and Cai Yinong did before, with each fighting back and forth like a shrew.

"A biting dog never barks! Do you think he is a good person?"

"What he said about the Oscars only recognizing brands is indeed true. The damage is not great, but the insult is great, otherwise Xiaogang would not have been so angry and acted impulsively!"

Compared with his younger brother and Feng Xiaogang, Wang Zhongjun is more stable.

Wang Zhongjun thought that the sarcastic remarks on Feng Xiaogang's Weibo were obviously inferior.

Li Chen's failure to respond made Feng Xiaogang even more embarrassed.

He didn't believe that Li Chen was a good man, otherwise Huayi would not be overwhelmed by the unlisted Rongchen Pictures.

The media's support did not help Huayi's stock rise, and it even fell slightly.

The source of all this is that Rongchen Pictures is like Mount Buzhou, blocking Huayi's road to success.

"The Great Earthquake" broke 200 million in five days and 300 million in seven days.

Just when Feng Xiaogang's tail was about to reach the sky.

Starting from the eighth day, the box office of "Earthquake", which had surpassed "Inception", suddenly dropped sharply.

There were 4100 million the day before, but today there were only 3050 million!
However, Inception reversed the decline and rose! It closed at 3155 million, surpassing Earthquake, which had been suppressing it.
As the deputy director and the leader of "The Great Earthquake", Zhang Hongsen got first-hand information on the box office data at the first time.

“Is the statistic correct?”

"Director Zhang, it's absolutely true."

"How could there be over 10 million missing all of a sudden? This is too abnormal. Go! Check what's going on!"

Zhang Hongsen couldn't understand why "Earthquake" suddenly lost more than 10 million yuan.

Don’t say that Zhang Hongsen couldn’t figure it out.

Even the big and small kings were confused at this moment.

"Brother, you are right! But I can't understand how he did it." Wang Zhonglei looked ugly.

"Earthquake" had more than 10 million less, but "Inception" had nearly 10 million more.

Even a fool knows where the stolen 10 million went.

"Call TS and ask." Wang Zhongjun had a clear mind and thought of Hebei Province at the first moment.

The screening rate of "Inception" increased, and among several film producers, Wang Changtian was the first to know about it.

The film network he founded has staff stationed in every ticketing base.

Soon, many people noticed that the screening rate of "Inception" had increased.

It can even surpass "Earthquake" in the few I-MAX theaters in the country!
Someone on Weibo broke the news that it was Li Chen who gave Wanda and Dadi an ultimatum. There were even various versions of the story, with "Li Chen said" everywhere!
"If you don't want to stage Inception, we can take back the copy!"

“If cinemas don’t follow market rules, then I can choose to broadcast online!”

"If you don't want to make money, you don't have to schedule Rongchen Pictures' films."

There was an uproar both online and offline.

The speed of netizens’ comments directly paralyzed Weibo again.

"That sounds like something Leo would say, so domineering! But what does online streaming mean? Could it be Youku?"

"Awesome! Leo contributes over 1 billion yuan to the box office every year. Which cinema chain dares to offend him?"

"Only Leo has the right to say that!"

"Feng Kuzi is going to break his promise. Five hundred million is hard to come by."

Han Sanping also learned belatedly about the showdown between Li Chen and the two cinema chains, Wanda and Dadi!

I called Li Chen immediately.

"You are such a cruel boy! Have you ever thought about what the consequences would be if the bureau found out?" Han Sanping was really surprised.

He asked himself if he could achieve such immediate results.

Only an unruly self-proclaimed king like Li Chen could play against the rules like this.

He didn't even ask whether the news on the Internet was true.

"What consequences can there be, Mr. Han? Could the bureau ban me?" Li Chen said nonchalantly.

"Besides, this is a conversation between me and the theater. If the bureau intervenes, wouldn't that be overreaching?"

"Also, Mr. Han, you must take a correct attitude on this matter. I will also pass this message to Mr. Ren intact!"

"It would be so disheartening if the two of you were to take sides!"

Han Sanping got angry when he heard this: "You really don't know what's good for you!"

After saying that, Han Saping didn't say any more to Li Chen and just hung up the phone.

"This bastard is really a hedgehog. He will prick anyone he catches if he doesn't like it!"

"Who are you talking about, old man?" Han Jianu asked knowingly.

"Who are you talking about! I'm talking about that brat Li Chen!" Han Saping was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

Han Jianu shrugged and sent a message to Liu Yifei with her mobile phone: Xixi, Director Li made my old man very angry!
When Liu Yifei received the text message, she put her phone in front of Li Chen and said with a smile: "Ms. Jia said that you made Mr. Han very angry!"

Li Chen laughed: "Being angry appropriately is good for relieving stress and blood circulation. I'm doing this for Old Han's own good."

Regardless of whether Li Chen's trick is true or not, most people in the circle have already believed it.

Especially the upper class people in the circle.

Fan Qiaoqiao sighed endlessly.

“Qiaoqiao, did Director Li really say that?” Mu Xiaoguang found it hard to believe.

Fan Qiaoqiao said leisurely: "Based on my understanding of Brother Chen, it is very likely!"

"But, only Brother Chen is qualified to say this."

“If anyone were to replace him, even the two from Huayi, they would probably face a strong backlash from the theaters.”

At Hesong Media, another Qiao Qiao also expressed his deep emotion.

"Cod, how did Director Li and CEO Wang get to this point today?"

Li Yu saw it clearly: "Sister, sooner or later, no one wants to be inferior to others."

"However, I'm afraid no one expected that Rongchen Pictures would suddenly emerge and firmly trample Huayi and Chengtian under its feet."

(End of this chapter)