At the end of December, approaching New Year's Day, the fierce competition in the film market at this time was slowly reflected.

The producers of the upcoming movies have done everything they can to promote it.

And netizens also named this New Year's Day file with the name of the death schedule.

In the past, such a situation basically only appeared in the Spring Festival stalls.

On the contrary, New Year's Day is generally some movies that are not confident in competing for the Spring Festival file, and they will choose the release time when they retreat to the next choice.

This year is different, and the lineup is definitely luxurious.

makes many viewers who plan to watch the movie feel like they are picky.

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First of all, it is naturally two blockbusters imported from abroad.

Both are American Hollywood standard assembly line commercial blockbusters.

The investment is far higher than that of domestic first-line commercial films.

A secret agent-type, a teenage adventure, full of popcorn attributes.

Of course, although it may be routine, many viewers actually eat this set.

The cast is luxurious, needless to say that the special effects are explosive, the key is that both are sequels and have a very good audience fan base.

According to the previous example, although not every time a domestic film is beaten, most of the time it is definitely the biggest competitor of domestic films in the same period.

On weekdays, one is enough for major movie producers to drink a pot, but this time two came at once.

Of course, in addition, domestic films are not weak at all.

Tianwu and smallpox are the two big three in the entertainment industry, one on each side.

Although the investment is not as good as the two commercial blockbusters in the United States, it is definitely a proper masterpiece.

First of all, on the side of Tianwu, the costume fantasy theme, is called "Phoenix Mountain in White".

In terms of casting, the male protagonist is the first-line top-notch Shu Jiong, and his acting skills are not much explosive, but his appearance can be beaten, he has many fans, and he has a lot of box office appeal.

In addition, the heroine is Mai Yingnan, and this movie is her debut after moving to the big screen.

Although there is only a trailer for the time being, I can't see anything yet.

But Mai Yingnan's role will definitely not be less, and there may even be more than Shu Jiong.

With a total investment of nearly 300 million, it is not the only one among domestic films, but it can be properly called a big production.

As for smallpox, although there is no blessing from the actor and actress, there are more than 20 first-line actors who participated in the cameo appearance.

And it is also the only urban fantasy film with comedy elements in this New Year's Day file.

Although there are no special effects, such a luxurious lineup is still not a small attraction.

The only pity is that I don't know if it's for the sake of the newcomer, this movie called "Wanbao Merchant" starring Yan Xixiang, a second-tier newcomer actor who has just debuted not long after his debut.

It can also be seen that smallpox is really spending money to support this Yan Xixiang, and let so many first-line actors help to make green leaves, in fact, there are some old-timers in the entertainment industry.

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Of course, in addition to these four movies, the biggest variable is actually the sudden announcement of "Infernal Affairs".

The name Xu Ji has been enough to make everyone vigilant since the word-of-mouth box office double harvest of the last release of "Wushuang".

What's more, on the cast of Xu Ji's "Infernal Affairs" this time, the two major international actors in Hong Kong City were directly found.

Although the media is indeed exaggerating, it is still very possible for Xu Ji's new movie to win the box office championship on New Year's Day.

In addition, there were originally quite a few small-budget movies that were planned to be released on New Year's Day, but now most of them have announced that they have jumped tickets.

After all, on such an occasion of immortal fighting, they will definitely suffer in the end.

Originally, New Year's Day was a very good schedule choice for these low-cost films.

But I didn't expect that this New Year's Day would become a death schedule that was even more exaggerated than the Spring Festival.

In desperation, they could only skip the tickets one after another.

I'm going to wait for a year to be released.

Of course, there are also some small-budget movies that still have no schedule change for various reasons.

Thinking about being small and broad, maybe there will be a chance to pick up something.

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There is less than a week left before New Year's Day, and at this time, Xu Ji has no other work except for planning the roadshow itinerary after the release of the next movie.

Compared to the previous time, it is relatively relaxed.

The publicity and distribution of "Infernal Affairs" was unexpectedly smooth, because someone secretly "helped", and with the current popularity, there is no need to pay special attention to publicity before the release.

But it was at this time that You Man found him and said that this year's Spring Festival Gala program team sent an invitation in advance.

At the same time, it was not only him who received the invitation, but also Sha Yetong.

"Is the director of this year's Spring Festival Gala still Duan Suxin?"

The directors of the previous two sessions were Duan Suxin.

Duan Suxin is the daughter of Duan Lao, although she is old enough to be Xu Ji to call the other party's aunt, but the relationship between the two is still good because of the previous cooperation.

"Probably not."

"I watched this Spring Festival Gala this time, it seems that I am looking for director Xiang Zhenghui."

You Man spoke.

It's no longer the time when she just took over Tongji Entertainment, and she basically has a way to find out about all kinds of news in the entertainment industry.

Xiang Zhenghui's name Xu Ji has a little impression.

is a relatively well-known party director.

Although he is a first-line director, he is only relying on directing a gala or something, and it is relatively rare to be able to become a first-line director.

Although it can't be said that he is the only one, he can be regarded as a small part of the entertainment industry.

Xu Ji actually didn't have a lot of interest in participating in the Spring Festival Gala or anything.

But the other party sent an invitation, and Xu Ji still planned to give face.

After all, for most artists, the Spring Festival Gala is definitely the stage they want to be on the most.

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In addition, Xu Ji also took the time to meet Xu Yixin.

The other party told Xu Ji that about the music variety show, it was almost ready.

You can start recording at any time.

That is, Xu Yixin said it, and Xu Ji remembered that there was still this matter.

But obviously now is not the time to record variety shows, it is estimated that after the release of "Infernal Affairs", we will finish the roadshow process.

Otherwise, there is obviously not enough time.

After all, I have to find time to go to the capital these days to participate in the primary election of the Spring Festival Gala.

He and Sha Yetong both didn't have time.

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At the same time, the capital.

Every year's Spring Festival Gala is a big project, and being able to become the director of the Spring Festival Gala is obviously a big honor for Xiang Zhenghui, who specializes in directing the gala.

Although there are indeed many and troublesome things in the Spring Festival Gala, on the other hand, it is simply cool that the director of the Spring Festival Gala can decide the right to the program.

The artists who couldn't invite their grandfather and grandmother before now came by themselves.

Even the well-informed Xiang Zhenghui was inevitably a little fluttery for a while.

He was in charge of the Spring Festival Gala of some local stations before, but compared with the official Spring Festival Gala, it is completely different.

"Guide, Xu Ji and Sha Yetong replied."

"I promised to participate in the preliminary selection of the Spring Festival Gala in the future."

At this time, hearing his assistant's words, Xiang Zhenghui couldn't help but smile on his face.

"How clear it is to say this, I have invited him so many times before, and I have not even changed my refusal."

"I said that the invitation to the Spring Festival Gala was also going to decline."

"If that's the case, I'd still admire him."

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Xiang Zhenghui was in charge of some of the parties before, and naturally there were invitations to Xu Ji and Sha Yetong.

But Xu Ji never agreed, even if it was Sha Yetong, in fact, the success rate was not high.

This also makes Xiang Zhenghui haunted all along.

There have been rumors outside that Xu Xi doesn't like to participate in variety shows, and at the same time, he doesn't accept endorsements or anything.

Tongji Entertainment is a clear stream in the entertainment industry.

Xiang Zhenghui has been rejected because he has been rejected, so he has no good impression of Xu Ji and the entire Tongji Entertainment.

I feel that the other party is a little too pretending.

Originally, he didn't plan to invite Xu Ji, but after thinking about it, he still invited.

It is best to eliminate Xu Ji in person and vent the dissatisfaction in your heart.

Xu Ji is not a god either, as if the Spring Festival Gala would not have been able to do without him.

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"The primary election for the Spring Festival Gala will start soon, and there is nothing wrong with the arrangement, right?"

Phoenix Entertainment, Li Bokai sat in his office, and the department manager standing in front of him stood respectfully in front of each other.

The current Phoenix Entertainment, although the chairman on the surface is Li Borui, in fact, everyone knows that the actual person in charge is actually Li Bokai, the big brother.

"Dong Li, it's been arranged."

"Xiang Zhenghui came to us a long time ago and said that he wanted to join Phoenix Entertainment."

"This time he became the director of the Spring Festival Gala, I have already hinted at him, he should know what to do."

After Li Bokai heard this, he nodded with satisfaction.

Phoenix Entertainment is now that the old artists are gone, and the main task is to support the newcomers.

And the Spring Festival Gala is obviously the most suitable stage for newcomers.

After all, it is not uncommon for an example to become popular overnight in the Spring Festival Gala.

As long as the arrangement is done properly, with the ability of Phoenix Entertainment, there should be no difficulty.

Of course, the most important thing is to let Phoenix Entertainment's artists be able to appear on the Spring Festival Gala.

And just now this time God gave them a chance, and the director of the Spring Festival Gala was Xiang Zhenghui, who expressed his desire to join several times.

"Didn't leave any traces, did you?"

"If the official side finds out that something is wrong, check it out......"

Although Li Bokai's words were not finished, the meaning was obvious.

Although there are arrangements, after all, the Spring Festival Gala is the official party, and if you want to make small moves, you naturally have to be cautious.

Otherwise, if it is discovered by the official, it will not only be a little troublesome.

"Don't worry, Li Dong."

"I made an appointment to meet Xiang Zhenghui offline, and it didn't take more than ten minutes, so no one will pay attention."

"And I'm just hinting, not directly proclaiming."

"Even if Xiang Zhenghui is recorded, it is actually not any evidence."

"Of course, the only thing I'm afraid of now is that Xiang Zhenghui doesn't understand what I mean."

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Li Bokai finally smiled with satisfaction after hearing this.

"Xiang Zhenghui, that old guy has been in the entertainment industry for so long, it's impossible not to hear our intentions."

"We'll find out when the results of the primaries come out."

The department manager also nodded at this time.

He met the other party in person, and according to Xiang Zhenghui's expression at that time, he should have understood.

Otherwise, it won't be the same as himself, and he has been hiding it when he speaks, without making it clear, obviously on purpose.

"By the way, Li Dong, it seems that Xu Ji and Sha Yetong also went to participate in the Spring Festival Gala primary."

Li Bokai asked him to pay attention to the movements of Xu Ji and Sha Yetong, and he did not forget it.

Li Bokai was not very surprised by this.

If Xu Ji and Sha Yetong were not invited to the Spring Festival Gala, it would make people feel strange.

After all, if Xu Ji can participate, he can basically ensure that there is at least one original song of good quality in the Spring Festival Gala.

If he is the director of the Spring Festival Gala, other programs will not be considered for the time being, and Xu Ji must be invited first.

Maybe you can prostitute a few more original new songs.

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"Xiao Xuzi, is this Spring Festival Gala still directed by Sister Xin?"

At this time in Rongcheng, Xu Ji and Sha Yetong were preparing to pack up their things and go to the capital to participate in the primary election of the Spring Festival Gala.

"No, it's a change."

"But the venue of the Spring Festival Gala should not change."

Xu Ji replied.

If it was Duan Suxin, Xu Ji felt that neither of them would have to participate in the primary election.

It should have been directly rehearsed later.

As a director, you have such a privilege, of course, you have to obey the public.

Xu Ji's words, it is estimated that no one will gossip.

In fact, he also received a message from Mo Jianwen the day before yesterday.

said that the Spring Festival Gala planned to invite facelings to participate.

Even Facelings are allowed to wear masks to participate in the Spring Festival Gala, which is a proper special treatment.

This is indeed something Xu Ji didn't expect, is the Faceling's popularity and popularity already so great now?

However, Xu Ji still asked Mo Jianwen to help him refuse.

After all, he himself has already received an invitation, and if he goes as a faceling again, he will not be able to solve the problem with the clone technique.

And the Spring Festival Gala needs so many rehearsals, and there are many people, unlike when "The Masked Singer", there was a program team dedicated to helping hide their identities.

It is also possible that someone's true identity will be discovered at that time.

Obviously, Mo Jianwen didn't want this to happen, so he was a little nervous inside and outside his words, afraid that Xu Ji would really go to the Spring Festival Gala as a faceless person.

Finally, after hearing that Xu Ji asked him to help refuse, he finally put his mind at ease.

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Beijing, the primary election site of the Spring Festival Gala.

The number of artists and stars gathered here is definitely rare on weekdays.

Pei Yi, as a little obvious who has just debuted not long ago, can't even get into the second-tier list, at this time, it looks like Grandma Liu has entered the Grand View Garden, and she can't wait to find someone everywhere to take a group photo.

", Xu Ji and Sha Yetong?"

Pei Yi suddenly shouted, and the surrounding artists and stars cast strange eyes.

The agent quickly motioned for him to shut up.

"Sister He, can I go up and ask for an autograph?"

Pei Yi asked with a pleading expression.

But the agent refused mercilessly.

"Don't be ashamed!"

"You are an artist of Phoenix Entertainment now, can you have some backbone?"

Pei Yi knew that what the agent said was very reasonable.

But that's Xu Ji and Sha Yetong!

"Adjust your condition, the primaries will begin!"

"It's a rare opportunity, you have to take it."

However, the agent had no intention of discussing with her, and then asked.

"Oh~"

Pei Yi replied with some reluctance.

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