He couldn't believe that his company's top-tier director was preparing to retire.
He was not the first to know such news.
Instead, it was sent back from an outside company.
It's really a bit ironic.
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Zang Sheng’s importance to Phoenix Entertainment is self-evident.
But if the other party really wants to retire, then the company really has nothing to do with him.
Even if we really break up with Zang Sheng, it won't be of much benefit to Phoenix Entertainment.
As soon as Li Bokai learned about this, he directly contacted Zang Sheng.
He learned about Zang Sheng's retirement from Liu Sanlang, also known as Tianhua Entertainment.
And this is what makes him the most angry.
In Li Bokai's view, Zang Sheng is a director under Phoenix Entertainment. No matter what, even if the other party really wants to retire, he should discuss it with the company as soon as possible.
Rather than telling other people first after the decision has been made, the company will know about it last.
"Hello?"
When the call was connected, Li Bokai, who was so angry that he smashed many things in his office, suddenly softened his tone.
"Director Zang, how come I heard there are rumors outside that you are going to retire?"
Although Zang Sheng on the other end of the phone was a little surprised by Li Bokai's sudden call.
But he still answered very calmly: "That's not a rumor, I am indeed ready to retire."
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"Zang Sheng has retired?"
Xu Ji looked a little surprised when he saw the news.
Mainly because in his opinion, Zang Sheng is far from old enough to make movies.
When we first met, I saw that the other person’s body was quite strong.
It can be seen that there is no lack of exercise on weekdays.
It doesn't make sense to say that he has exhausted his talents.
Although the box office of the National Day gift film directed by the other party is not ideal this time, it can definitely recover the cost and even make a small profit.
What's more, during the Spring Festival at the beginning of the year, Zang Shengke had just won the box office championship.
The film has also entered the top five in Chinese film history. This achievement is definitely the top level among domestic directors.
"I heard that it seems to be because of Director Xu."
At this time, Ji Yiyang next to him suddenly spoke.
"Where did you hear that?"
Xu Ji looked curious.
Youman and Pang Er also looked at Ji Yiyang.
At present, few people still don’t know the relationship between Ji Yiyang and Tian Wu.
Ji Yiyang also quickly explained: "I also heard the gossip accidentally, and it may not be accurate."
"But it seems that it was because of Director Xu's "Operation Red Sea" that Director Zang Sheng was hit hard, and he suddenly thought about it and decided to retire."
Xu Ji naturally didn't take Ji Yiyang's news seriously, thinking it was a bit ridiculous.
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"Is it true that I will never take pictures again?"
At this time in Beijing, in a one-bedroom apartment in an old neighborhood.
Zang Sheng nodded.
"Suddenly I feel a little tired. It's time to take a good rest."
Sitting in front of Zang Sheng is a man with gray hair, but he looks about the same age.
"Because of the traces?"
Zang Sheng first shook his head in denial, then nodded again.
"It's not because of him, but it is indeed because of this opportunity."
"People have to obey the old age."
Hearing Zang Sheng's sigh, the man also fell silent.
"Lao Guan, when will you retire? It just so happens that we can make an appointment to go fishing or something together."
The person Zang Sheng came to the capital to meet this time was Guan Zishan, who had always been pressuring him.
Since the official release of the list of top-tier directors, he has always been the number one director.
He has won the Best Director eight times in the three major domestic film awards. Even abroad, he is still an internationally renowned director.
Perhaps no one would have thought that people like Guan Zishan would still live in the same old house that they had lived in decades ago. The furnishings in their home were very simple, even some old wooden furniture.
"You know, I can't help myself."
"I don't mean to retire just because I can."
Guan Zishan sighed helplessly, and then replied.
Zang Sheng thought of the other party's current identity, so he didn't say anything more.
Guan Zishan did not sign a contract with any of the three major companies, but instead opened his own company.
For this company, Guan Zishan was called the desperate Saburo when he was young.
At most, five movies can be made in a year.
Such a frighteningly high output will definitely bring some negative effects, that is, it is easy to produce a lot of bad movies.
But even so, Guanzishan still has countless classic works.
Unfortunately, due to blind expansion and fierce competition in the market, the company slowly declined.
It was a domestic capital that helped solve the funding problem, but it also took away most of the company's shares.
He also signed a contract with Guan Zishan, which completely bound him to the company.
It's not like a cooperative relationship between Zang Sheng and Phoenix Entertainment.
Guan Zishan wants to retire, but if the company doesn't let him, there is really nothing he can do.
Fortunately, as Guan Zishan gets older, he also knows how to cherish his own feathers.
The frequency of making movies has gradually decreased. In recent years, the frequency of making movies has been one every two years.
In addition to this reason, there is also the need for him to help run and manage the company.
Then bring in new directors, actors, etc.
"The feeling Xu Ji gives me is the same as when you were young."
"Especially that arrogance."
Zang Sheng said half-jokingly.
After hearing this, Guan Zishan shook his head without hesitation.
"Come on, I couldn't compare to him when I was young."
"Tongji Entertainment is now almost able to arm-wrestle with the three major players."
When Guan Zishan was young, he was unwilling to sign with a brokerage company, and later he simply started his own business.
But it is precisely because of this that he knows very well how terrifying the Big Three are.
His company has competed with the three major companies countless times.
Of course, most of them still lose more than they win.
Unexpectedly, what he couldn't do at first was now realized little by little by Xu Ji, a young man.
Zang Sheng was also a little surprised. He didn't expect Guan Zishan to speak so highly of Xu Ji.
"Forget it, this has nothing to do with me from now on."
"Anyway, when I retire, I won't be among the old guys competing with Xu Ji."
Zang Sheng said with a relaxed smile.
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On Weibo, Zang Sheng’s studio and Phoenix Entertainment’s official account both released announcements at the same time.
It was announced that Zang Sheng, who ranks third among top-tier directors, will make this National Day tribute film the last work of his director's career.
I will officially retire from making movies from now on.
This news quickly reached the top of the hot search list, triggering discussions among a large number of netizens.
"Real or false? Why did Director Zang Sheng retire?",
"Ah? I really like his style, why don't you make a movie?"
"Zang Dao seems to be in good health, but I didn't expect to retire."
"Alas, although I am very reluctant to part with you, I still have to respect and bless you."
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Zang Sheng is quite famous, and even many of his masterpieces are the memories of many young people when they were young.
The news of his retirement came very suddenly, which actually made some of his fans feel at a loss.
Some fans who were still criticizing Zang Sheng for not making this gift film suddenly discovered that this was Zang Sheng's last film.
When such news came out, the box office of Zang Sheng's gift film, which was being released this time, suddenly increased a lot.
It once reached the level of a single-day box office champion.
Of course, apart from Zang Sheng’s fans being sad this time, everyone knows very well that Phoenix Entertainment has suffered the biggest loss.
For a top-tier director like Zang Sheng, the average revenue each movie brings to the company is basically at least one billion.
Moreover, Phoenix Entertainment is the director of the show.
Retiring now is certainly not good news for the company.
The only thing I can be thankful for is that Zang Sheng was not poached, but retired, so there will be no backstabbing at rival companies.
Of course, Li Bokai tried his best to retain him, but it was all in vain. It was obvious that Zang Sheng had made up his mind.
Originally, Li Bokai thought of some coercion and inducement methods to get the other party to stay.
Even when he was angry, he decided to break up with Zang Sheng directly.
But Li Bokai still controlled himself later.
He realized from the other party's tone how determined his attitude was.
Since you can't change, there's no need to do things that are asking for trouble.
It’s a good time to get together and have a good time out, and I want to hold a larger retirement party for Zang Sheng.
Although Zang Sheng has left, there are still people from his studio and some fixed crew members.
Phoenix Entertainment still needs to try its best to retain people like photography.
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What is surprising is that Zang Shengcai announced his retirement, but he actually lived a retired life the next day.
I posted a photo of myself fishing in the wild on Weibo.
He looks extraordinarily laid-back, and he doesn’t dress like a big director, but more like an ordinary fishing enthusiast.
"I'm envious!"
Xu Ji looked at Wei Te and couldn't help but speak.
I have to say that, looking at Zang Sheng's life, he has begun to look forward to it.
Although he is only in his twenties and early thirties, who would think that he would retire too early?
This kind of life is actually what Xu Ji imagined from the beginning.
It just got out of hand later.
"When we retire, how about we go back to our hometown and buy a piece of land for farming?"
"When the time comes, I will dig a pond for you to fish in. If other old men have it, you should have it too."
Sha Yetong, who was sitting next to Xu Ji, suddenly spoke.
Xu Ji also imitated the tone of the elderly and couldn't help but laugh.
"It's too late. How about we retire at thirty?"
"When the time comes, let's go travel around the world first."
Sha Yetong smiled and nodded after hearing this suggestion.
"It's a beautiful thought."
“I just don’t know if it can be realized.”
She didn't think Xu Ji was serious when he said this.
I thought the other person was just joking.
After all, it has been more than four years since they graduated, and they are both in their twenties now.
Thirty years old is actually the time when many people’s careers are just beginning.
In a situation like these two, Tongji Entertainment is now so large that it is impossible to miss Xu Ji.
Retiring at the age of thirty is easy to say, but it is probably another matter to realize it.
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Zang Sheng's retirement is being discussed in China, but here in the United States, something else has caused an uproar on the Internet.
Some time ago, A-list actor Kali Bueller, who became popular thanks to a web series, broke up with his old employer Lina Pictures.
Although Lina Pictures is one of the eight major film companies, this situation is actually not uncommon.
After all, as actors become more and more famous, even in the eight major film studios, actors who are dissatisfied with their treatment will decisively change companies.
Of course, this is not the key. The key is that this time Carley Bueller and Lina Pictures have been arguing for a long time, and they have all kinds of mutual insults.
Buhler even directly exposed some shady things happening within Lina, which greatly affected Lina's reputation.
The two sides are about to go to court, and it has almost become a fight to the death.
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"What the hell is that guy Martin doing?"
"Why do you still like to cause trouble for us!"
Martin's brother, Caiden Mason, was currently complaining in his father Wesker's office.
Wesker actually frowned.
He knew that this matter was actually a conflict between Lina Pictures and a first-line actor.
This kind of thing is actually quite common in the entertainment industry here in the United States.
The only problem is that the actor named Buhler turns out to be the male lead in Martin's new movie project.
Moreover, Bühler also directly signed a contract with the Chinese company where Martin works, which is a bit troublesome.
Because the relationship between Martin and Paige is not a secret, Lina thinks that they are playing tricks on Paige secretly.
"Martin should not have known about the fact that Buller would expose Lina's dirty information before."
"But that Chinese company signed this Bühler, it must be responsible, and that's right."
Wesker has investigated it privately, and it indeed has nothing to do with Martin.
The other party only asked Buhler because they were looking for a male lead.
Kaiden heard his father's words at this time and couldn't help but speak again:
"Father, don't be deceived by that guy!"
"I feel like he did it on purpose. Offending Lina is really a troublesome thing!"
Wesker couldn't help but frown at this time. He was not very satisfied with what his eldest son Kaiden just said.
"I have my own judgment on this kind of thing."
"And what about Lina Pictures? Are you saying that we, Paige, are afraid of them?"
"I don't think you're worried about the company, you just don't like your younger brother, right?"
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After Caiden Mason heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then started to panic.
"How could it be father, I'm really just worried about the company. Recently I received..."
In fact, he came to see Wesker because he was a little angry.
After all, during this period, he heard news about his brother Martin almost every day.
It turns out that the other party is just a prodigal son, and no matter who mentions it, he will always ridicule and ridicule him.
But now it has suddenly changed.
Martin suddenly became the person in charge of a large project worth more than 100 million US dollars.
This news reached his ears almost a hundred times in various forms.
He couldn't accept such a change.
After all, compared with Martin, he is so obedient and eager to learn, even starting from the most basic job in Paige.
Even now, I am still not qualified to be responsible for a film project with such a large investment.