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Chapter 147 A Sword of Damocles (Please subscribe!)
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"Green Grass, invested by director Chen Dong and filmed by director Ning Hao, suffered a setback both in terms of awards and box office. It was hastily canceled by theaters after only half a month of release, with a total box office of less than 3 million."

"Liu Yifei's new album "Gift" sold 100 million copies within days of its release, becoming the first golden song record to sell over one million copies this year."

"After the failure of director Feng Xiaogang's transformation through "The Night Banquet", he did not return to the familiar comedy track. Instead, he filmed the war movie "Assembly Number" in a 'low-key' manner. It is reported that Ge You was not in the movie."

"The crew of "The King of Kung Fu" has released the final makeup photos of the main actors, including Big Brother Long, Kung Fu Emperor Jet Li, Li Binbin... and newcomer actor Jing Tian!"

"Xiuchundao" controlled by Dongcheng Pictures will launch a series, and the script of the second part has been reviewed. It is rumored that director Chen Dong will not direct "Xiuchundao 2" personally, but will hand over the script to the director. It will be shot by director Lu Yang."

"Reprinted from the Hollywood Free Press: Mr. Zhao Benshan, a famous Chinese comedian, performed as a defendant in the United States."

"The cartoon "The Seven Heroes of Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit" was suspended after parents reported it."

“Cross talk actor Gangzi’s endorsement of fake medicines overturned and was exposed by the central government’s mother!”

"Gangzi used cross talk to criticize the official media and asked his apprentices to drive away reporters..."

In March, the news online was exciting.

Especially Guo Mougang's sexy moves are really jaw-dropping.

Affected by him, the entertainment industry started an anti-counterfeiting storm.

It has made many celebrities and actors feel in danger.

The artist economics department of Dongcheng Pictures was previously managed by Zhong Lifang, and Chen Dong rarely interfered.

Although this fire has not burned the heads of our own artists at present, if we do not pay enough attention, it is possible that we will not be able to guarantee the quality in the future.

So Chen Dong plans to use this fire to set rules for Dongcheng's artists, which can also be regarded as a wake-up call.

"Sister Jia, what happened? Why did the company call me back urgently?"

In fact, from receiving the notice to rushing back to the company, Yang Mi had asked this question more than ten times.

"Mimi, I know you are in a hurry, but please don't be anxious yet." Zeng Jia was also confused and said: "Because I don't know what the situation is. Anyway, it was Manager Zhong's secretary who informed me."

Since Yang Mi was promoted to the second tier, she has been saddled with a lot of endorsements. Considering the recent anti-counterfeiting controversy on the Internet, she couldn't help but worry: "Is there something wrong with my endorsements?"

"Bah, bah, bah, don't curse yourself." Zeng Jia took Yang Mi to the conference room and analyzed: "If there is really a problem with the endorsement, there is no way I won't receive any news. Besides, it's not just Mimi. You were called back alone, and Tang Yan and Zhang Songwen are also back."

Hearing what Zeng Jia said, Yang Mi breathed a sigh of relief.

She was really afraid that there was something wrong with the endorsement, after all, she still owed the company three million.

Artist economics department, in the conference room.

Yang Mi was the last one to come back. After following Zeng Jia into the conference room, she said hello to everyone, then found her seat and sat down.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit serious, she didn't dare to speak, so like everyone else, she also focused her eyes on Zhong Lifang in front of her.

"I know you are all curious at this time as to why the company is so anxious to call you all back."

Zhong Lifang met everyone's puzzled looks and said bluntly, "This is Director Chen's intention."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Dong's figure appeared at the door.

The next second, all eyes in the conference room shifted.

"Yes, it was indeed me who asked Manager Zhong to notify everyone to come back."

Unlike Zhong Lifang, who is serious when facing her subordinates, Chen Dong usually plays a red-faced role in the company.

Now seeing him standing on the stage with a smile on his face, although everyone's doubts have not diminished, the pressure has been reduced invisibly.

The more bold ones asked directly:
  "Director Chen, you rarely come to our Artist Economics Department. Are you calling us together this time to hold a meeting for us?"

"Haha, it's either a meeting or two announcements. It won't take much time."

Seeing Chen Dong suppress the smile on his face, everyone sat upright and did not dare to laugh anymore.

"Everyone has paid attention to the recent news on the Internet about endorsements and anti-counterfeiting, right?" "Yes..."

Chen Dong's eyes mainly glanced at Yang Mi, Tang Yan and Zhang Songwen, and saw that they all nodded in unison.

He continued: "I know that in the past, the company was relatively... free in accepting endorsements, commercial performances and other activities."

"However, this kind of freedom does not mean that it is entirely a good thing, because if the company lets it go, it will easily allow scammers to take advantage of the loopholes, just like the case of Guo Degang's endorsement of counterfeit drugs."

"Therefore, the company will set up a legal department next. In the future, all endorsements, advertisements, magazines, commercial performances, and even all commercial contracts we receive will need to be reviewed by the legal department."

Chen Dong saw that everyone had no objections, so he continued: "Actually, doing this, both for the company and for you, can greatly reduce the possibility of encountering contract fraud."

Then, the second thing he talked about was tax payment.

Celebrity salaries are very high and will only get higher in the future.

If managers and artists engage in small tricks outside, such as yin and yang contracts, they can take advantage of legal loopholes and achieve 'reasonable' evasion.

However, Chen Dong's attitude towards escaping sui is not very friendly.

He said bluntly: "Whether it is a yin and yang contract or other escaping behavior, as long as the company discovers it, some of the artist's business activities will be stopped, and the police will not be ruled out."

"The third point is that we will not cooperate with any projects that require drinking, sleeping, or even bribery."

"Finally, it's best not to get involved with pornography, gambling, and beetles. Oh, it's best not to get involved with any of them. If you really want to get involved, the consequences will be the same as those of fugitives. You can decide for yourself."

With this fire, Chen Dong taught his own artists a lesson.

At the same time, his lesson is not only effective for existing artists.

For artists signed by the company in the future, there will also be a Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads.

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"Director Chen, I heard that you gave a class to the Artist Economic Department this morning?"

When he went to work in the afternoon, Chen Dong looked at Lu Yang, who was smiling and seemed to be gloating about his misfortune, and said angrily, "Yeah, I just missed you."

Lu Yang suddenly felt embarrassed and quickly changed the topic.

"Director Chen, this is the project book for "Xiu Chun Dao 2", please take a look at it."

Chen Dong reached out to take it and roughly turned it over.

"The investment budget is 60 million?"

Lu Yang swallowed his saliva and said with some confidence, "Fifty million is barely enough."

"Since you said 50 million is reluctant, let's settle on 60 million first."

Chen Dong estimated in his mind that if he were to shoot this movie, the investment cost would be even higher, so he didn't say anything more.

"Okay, I will help you get the investment within a week, and you can get the crew up as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Director Chen... for that."

"If you still have any difficulties, don't worry about it, just tell me directly."

"Ahem, Director Chen, can you lend me your crew?"

"..."

Chen Dong was amused by the other party's shamelessness.

Well, this is the 'quality' of being a great director.

"Take it and take it."

"Okay, thank you again Director Chen."

(End of this chapter)