Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

Ringing the bell for listing is actually a symbolic ceremony that originated from the New York Stock Exchange in Country M. It was first used to indicate the beginning and end of trading.

Ringing the bell was generally the responsibility of the exchange manager, and by 1995, the NYSE began regularly inviting guests to preside over the ringing of the bell. So far, ringing the bell has gradually become a commemorative ceremony.

However, Tudou did not arrange a big bell at the bell-ringing site. This was the result of discussions between several Chuhe Film and Television Group and Tudou's senior executives.

The terms "ringing the bell" and "sending the bell" are not good words in China. Besides, the boss of Chuhe Film and Television is named Zhong Lifeng. Everyone thinks it is unlucky to have a bell on site.

No matter what they do, Chinese people always care about seeking a good omen, and Shanhe also agrees with the IPO team.

Although we are in New York, we still have to act according to Chinese rules.

As a result, the entire bell-ringing scene was decorated with red lanterns, red Chinese knots, gold ingots and other auspicious decorations all over the place.

What makes Shanhe happiest is the portrait of the God of Wealth on the background wall. This is probably the God of Wealth’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange. He must show off his strength no matter what!

Many Chinese reporters who followed were amused by Chuhe Film and Television's ingenuity and at the same time couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

In the global financial center, it’s time for Chinese people to have some traditions of their own!

As the button symbolizing the opening of trading was pressed by several people, countless colorful pieces of paper and streamers fell down in the entire hall with a bang.

The music that followed made the Chinese people at the scene even more happy:

Good luck to you, good luck to you!

Good luck brings joy and love!

Good luck, good luck to us!

Welcome good luck and prosper to the world!

…

Shanhe applauded and laughed,

“This is a wonderful song choice, it’s a good sign!”

"Haha... This was Yang Liu's idea. As soon as she proposed it, everyone thought it was so suitable!"

"No, we will definitely have good luck today!"

…

"Good Luck Comes" indeed brings good luck to potatoes,

As soon as Tudou appeared on the list of listed companies, its opening price soared 120%, reaching US$52.8.

And it’s still climbing upwards.

As soon as the green numbers appeared on the big screen of the stock exchange, the entire IPO team and several shareholders of Chuhe Film and Television cheered, and everyone hugged each other to celebrate.

So far, the listing of Tudou.com can be declared a great success.

Shanhe hugged and shook hands with everyone one by one to celebrate, and the scene was filled with joy!

However, several old comrades from Chuhe Film and Television did not stay at the scene for long. Zhong Lifeng, Kang Zhixuan and the IPO team were left sitting at the New York Stock Exchange, and the group returned to the hotel cafe.

Shanhe watched the happy scene of several people teasing each other about their own families, and his heart felt so smooth.

We have been together for more than ten years, and although there have been no major ups and downs along the way, it can be regarded as walking together. He naturally hopes that everyone can get rich and succeed.

Ning Hao on the side smiled and said:

"Thanks to the mountains and rivers, we are all billionaires this time. It seems like it's time to add some diamonds to my big gold chain!"

Huang Bo even exclaimed exaggeratedly:

"I just did the math, and it's doubled twenty times. Why do I feel so unreal!"

Yang Liu responded with a smile:

"It should continue to rise. Tudou's opening price is nearly double that of Youku, and the closing price is estimated to be double that. Tudou's market value is likely to exceed 6 billion US dollars!"

"I'll go, there are so many, boss, congratulations!"

"Shanhe, this time you can truly become the richest man in the country!"

…

Shanhe smiled and waved his hands to several people, and replied rather arrogantly:

"Making money is easy for me, it's not something to be proud of!"

"You're awesome!"

“The boss is awesome!”

…

After a burst of joyful teasing, Shanhe asked Ning Hao:

"Lao Ning, how far is "Bring Your Eyes" in progress? When will filming start?"

"I guess it will take some time. I'm not as talented as you!"

Ning Hao shook his head, smiled, and answered:

The renderings of the "Sunset 6" geocentric spaceship were just finalized at the beginning of the year, and the film's special effects background production still needs polishing! It would be great to start filming at the end of this year! "

"It's normal for 3D production to be slower!"

Shanhe nodded in response, "I like your design of the Geocentric 6 spacecraft. It is a very innovative movie. There are almost no science fiction movies about the exploration of the center of the earth. I am very optimistic about the box office performance of the movie!"

"You said that, and I put aside most of my worries. The preparations for the movie are too difficult, and the pressure of making a big production is too great!"

Ning Hao couldn't help but sigh and said,

"It's so irritating to see you preparing for "The Life of Yi" while also making other movies one after another. I'm so envious!"

"You can try it too! 3D special effects production takes too long, so you can use it both ways!"

"I'm not as talented as you!"

…

After Tudou successfully rang the bell and opened the market, Shanhe didn't stay in New York much longer. He rushed back to Los Angeles that afternoon. "Joker" started shooting two days later. He had a lot of work as a director!

While the mountains and rivers were still tens of thousands of meters high, Tudou ushered in the first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Tudou was listed at an issue price of US$24. It opened at US$52.8 on the first day and closed at US$74.48, an increase of 221.45% compared to the issue price. It became the stock with the highest IPO gain on the first day of the M stock market in eight years and became a "demon stock". The name!

Tudou's market value also skyrocketed, from its unissued valuation of US$2.7 billion to more than three times in one day, reaching US$7.486 billion.

Among domestic Internet listed companies, it ranks only behind Tencent Holdings with 49.797 billion, Baidu with 42.053 billion, and Alibaba with 7.968 billion.

It has surpassed established Internet giants such as Ctrip, Sina, NetEase, and Sohu, ranking fourth in the country.

Youku, which went public last year, was left far behind by Tudou.

The Tudou IPO team on the New York Stock Exchange was once again in jubilation.

At this time, the whole country was a sensation.

Various news about the listing of Tudou.com have been widely reported by many domestic media. Almost everyone on the Internet is curious about Tudou.com's stock price and market value.

The moment Tudou's opening price of US$52.4 reached China, it aroused the admiration of the entire Internet.

Gouri's original stock of 20 RMB was only over 2 US dollars, and it soared more than 20 times as soon as the market opened. No matter how hard you grab, you can't get so much!

As Tudou's stock price continues to rise, everyone's amazement is also escalating.

"Let me go, it has already reached 60 US dollars per share. Tudou's market value has exceeded 6 billion US dollars, directly surpassing Sina. What an exaggeration!"

"Still rising, it has exceeded 70. Tudou's market value has exceeded 7 billion US dollars. It is officially announced that another Chinese Internet giant has been born!"

"It's almost seventy-five US dollars. Youku is really crying this time. The market value is less than half of Tudou. Tudou, which was still dying at the beginning of last year, was not only saved by Chuhe Film and Television, but also soared into the sky!"

"Nah, how many rich people have been born in Chuhe Film and Television today? It's an authentic feast of wealth!"

…

At this time, the Chuhe Film and Television Group was already boiling. In one day, the market value of their stocks increased more than thirty times, and all the old employees who held shares became at least millionaires.

Being a millionaire in 2011 was still very valuable, and there was no problem buying an apartment in the capital.

The key is that the money came too fast. Watching the stock price soar step by step, the excitement in my heart cannot be compared to when I received salary and bonus!

In the following week, the listing of Tudou.com and the wealth feast it brought became the biggest focus of the domestic media.

All Chinese government agencies and media have published articles and comments:

The successful listing of Tudou.com and its popularity among overseas investors represents global investors’ optimism about China’s prospects and investment environment, as well as the determination of Chinese enterprises to go global…

The financial media is analyzing the reasons for Tudou's success and the impact of its success on China Internet.

The mass media was even more lively, detailing the property and net worth of celebrities in Chuhe Film and Television, and gossiping about the branches of Chuhe Film and Television Group. The huge body of Chuhe Film and Television Group could not help but once again aroused the public and entertainment circles' concerns. Marvel.

As soon as Zhong Lifeng and the Tudou IPO team returned to China, they immediately became the focus of interviews and reports by various media.

Several senior executives from Chuhe Film and Television and Tudou became the focus of China that week.

Tudou once again aroused the curious attention of the public, thus reaping a burst of traffic dividends. Coupled with the recruitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in funds, Tudou entered a period of rapid expansion.

The news of Tudou's successful listing was also widely reported by the media overseas.

However, foreign media reports focused on Shanhe and Chuhe Film and Television Group.

"The Instant Universe" just created a box office miracle, and Shanhe immediately created another wealth miracle, which can't help but attract people's attention and curiosity.

On September 11th, the tenth anniversary of the "911" incident in China, the movie "Joker" started shooting in Los Angeles.

At the press conference that day, Shanhe became the target of siege by reporters.

"Qiu, what does Tudou.com's successful listing in the United States mean to you? As a writer, director or rich man, which one do you value most?"

"Qiu, the Forbes website has listed you and Annie in the top fifty richest people. You have successfully surpassed your peer Mark Zuckerberg and ranked first in the world's young richest people. What do you think of this ranking? What do you think?"

"Qiu, what is the secret to miraculous success in so many fields? Can you give a little advice to young people?"

…

Shan He looked at the reporters in the audience and couldn't laugh or cry.

In country M, the most attractive thing is money and wealth. I don’t have much experience in making money. I was reborn, so making money doesn’t take any effort at all!

"I would like to remind everyone that this is the opening of the "Joker" movie. Your questions are off topic. Tudou.com and Rich List have nothing to say. I am not good at doing business, nor am I interested!"

The mountains and rivers of Versailles directly caused the reporters in the audience to boo and then burst into laughter.

You have become the number one young rich man in the world. Mark Zuckerberg, a typical example of the "M country dream", has been stepped on by you. How can you say that you are not interested or good at it?

All the actors and crew members on the stage were also laughing constantly. Even Heath Ledger, who was originally looking melancholy, was amused by Shanhe's serious pretense!

The press conference was unexpectedly filled with laughter.

Shanhe looked at Heath Ledger who was laughing next to him, and touched his forehead amidst the laughter of the audience. I tell you the truth, you don't believe me, you have to force me to brag!

"If you don't have any other questions, I'm leaving!"

Under Shanhe's joking threats, the press conference got on track.

"Haha...Qiu, the story of "Joker" originated from your friendship with Heath Ledger. Is this true? Can you tell me more specifically?"

"Heath, how do you feel about playing the role of the Joker again? What's the difference between the two clowns to you?"

"Qiu, what's your estimate for the box office of "Joker"? Is it still a billion dollars?"

…

After dealing with the reporters' questions, the entire crew left Los Angeles and headed to Newark, New Jersey, where the main location of "Joker" was shot.

The background of "Joker" is Gotham City in 1980. When selecting the location, Shanhe adopted the opinions of photographer Lawrence Sher.

The filming location of the movie was set in Newark, a city on the edge of New York. It really has an urban feel of the 1980s.

Old and messy but not lacking in prosperity!

During the half-month preparation for the film, Shanhe got along well with cinematographer Lawrence Schell.

He was the cinematographer for the movie "The Hangover", and Shanhe had just broken the comedy movie box office record for "The Hangover" with "The Instant Universe".

And "Joker" is an R-rated film. After its release, I'm afraid it will continue to break the box office record of "The Hangover" for R-rated films.

Now the handheld camera operator of the movie happens to be the photographer of "The Hangover". I have to say that the world is really not a big place sometimes!

After discussions and communication between Shanhe and the photography team, "Joker" will be shot mainly on ordinary 35mm film and ARRI 65mm film, with some digital photography clips in between.

This places higher demands on photographers.

Shanhe once again reiterated his thoughts to Lawrence Schell next to him on the plane.

“Lawrence, I have three requirements for you and the photography team: first, I don’t want the picture to be too sharp, I want the feeling of old glass; second, I want to shoot in low lighting conditions, so some exposure may be needed "A faster lens; and thirdly, I needed a lens that could focus very close up, because we were going to get close-ups of Heath, and I wanted the camera to be very close to him."

"We did a walk test with Heath!"

Lawrence nodded in response,

“I know that the center of this movie is Heath Ledger, the Joker, and we will try to let Heath guide our shooting, try to visually present his state, and connect with the emotions of the character through the lens or lighting. "

"OK! Our next job is to serve the protagonist Arthur, Lawrence, I need your talent!"

Shanhe is not an ordinary director. He is a real big shot in Hollywood. His solemn trust and trust made Lawrence very useful.

"Qiu, I will do my best! I have a feeling this movie will win me the Oscar!"

"I believe that "Joker" will make us all come away with a full meal!"

Shanhe nodded and smiled, and did not continue the topic. Instead, he asked Lawrence about his feelings about Newark.

"Lawrence, you are from New Jersey. How do you feel about New York and Newark?"

Lawrence Schell grew up in nearby New Jersey and took the bus into both cities more than once as a teenager.

The reason why Lawrence recommended Newark to Shanhe as a filming location for the film is inseparable from his experiences in his youth.

For many New Jerseyans, New York and Newark in the 1980s were too similar to the dark and alienated Gotham!

"Qiu, let me tell you about a personal experience of mine!"

Shanhe turned to look at Lawrence and motioned for him to continue.

Lawrence continued:

"In 1983, when I was only thirteen years old, my brother, I, and a few friends went to Newark to buy fake ID cards in order to drive. We were robbed on the street, and the police even witnessed it. The whole process,

At that time, a group of people surrounded us and asked us if we wanted a fake ID card. We asked how much it would cost. They say how much money do you have in your pocket?

Then, they took all our money and left in a big way. We didn't even react, thinking well at least we had fake IDs, and a few minutes later we realized, oh no, we were being robbed! We immediately went to the police who were about ten meters away. Qiu, do you know how the police answered us? "

"Shall you go to the police station to report the crime?"

"NO! They told us there was a bus stop there. Go back to your hometown in Jersey!"

"Ha ha…"

Shanhe was amused by Lawrence's story.

"Qiu, don't believe it. This is true, and it often happens in New York now. So when I first saw the script of "Joker", I was moved. I am honored to participate as a photographer. Come to the movie, this movie will definitely cause huge repercussions in Country M!"

"Yeah?"

"I'm sure!"

Lawrence nodded and replied,

"This is not my opinion alone. We have all discussed it privately. As Heath Ledger said, the script of "Joker" is unparalleled. It saved him and will also touch countless people!"

…

While Shanhe and the crew were busy shooting the first scene, Warner's promotional activities began.

For this movie, Warner and DC Comics attach great importance to it, not much worse than the "Harry Potter" series.

They have placed most of their hopes of restoring the DC Comics universe on Shanhe and this "Joker".

Once "Joker" is successful, more than half of the shadow of "Green Lantern" will disappear, which will be directly related to the subsequent restart time and various preparations for "Superman".

In terms of promotion, Warner put in a lot of effort from the beginning, and the reports about "Joker" and Shanhe were somewhat overwhelming in online and offline media.

Shanhe's Versailles-style showmanship at the launch conference was widely publicized by media reporters.

Shanhe didn't care and gave a serious answer, which aroused laughter from the people in Country M and also touched the excitement of the young people in Country M.

“I’m not good at or interested in doing X!” became a popular phrase on Facebook.

Many young people imitated Shanhe's answers and pretended to be cool on their social accounts.

They all posted their strengths and achievements on their social accounts, followed by Shanhe's answers.

“I’m not good at or interested in math!”

"I'm not good at games, nor am I interested!"

“I’m not good at or interested in staying in shape!”

…

This trend of pretentiousness spread happily on the Internet, and soon many celebrities also joined in.

The first one is Taylor Swift. She posted a photo of herself with four Grammy Awards last year on her Facebook account. The narration is:

"I'm not good at singing, nor am I interested!"

Her move attracted a lot of attention and likes from young people.

Then Phelps also showed off the eight gold medals he won at the Beijing Olympics. The postscript was still:

"I'm not good at swimming, nor am I interested!"

The fun-loving O'Neal also posted his palms covered with championship rings on his social account,

"I'm not good at playing basketball, nor am I interested!"

The fate of the three people completely started this trend.

Nowadays, many sports and entertainment stars have begun to show off on social platforms!

Finally, even Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg joined the show-off ranks,

"I agree with Hua Xiaqiu's answer. We are indeed not good at doing business, nor are we interested!"

This trend of "not good at it and not interested in it!" was extremely joyful on the Internet and spread to the global network within a few days.

As soon as the news spread to China, the domestic public was instantly amused. Shanhe had pretended to be a fake and went abroad!

By the way, he seems to often act like this in China!

A fan collected all of Shanhe's past pretentious interviews and made a short video, which instantly went viral on Tudou and amused the entire Internet!

“I don’t care much about sales!”

"A good box office means nothing!"

"I'm not in charge!"

"I'm not good at or interested in doing business!"

Together, Shanhe's answers in the video are indeed full of inexplicable joy.

Even Hathaway, who was taking care of her children at home, was very amused. Recalling Shanhe's past achievements, Hathaway laughed endlessly.

My love is so much fun! You can always come up with some inexplicable laughs!

Shanhe, who was involved in the show-off trend, had no time to pay attention to these disturbances at this time. The filming of "Joker" inevitably began the running-in period of the crew.

The entire crew is composed of capable personnel from Warner, Disney and Chuhe Film and Television. There is certainly no shortage of abilities and qualities, but coordination and communication need to be improved.

As soon as the filming started, Shanhe chose to use the two most classic scenes in the movie to speed up the team's running-in period.

At the same time, I also hope that Heath Ledger can find the Joker's character emotions faster.

There is a long and narrow staircase with gray buildings on both sides on 167th Street in the Bronx, New York.

The "Joker" crew was here, filming the exhaustion and depression of Arthur walking up the stairs while being kind.

There is also a scene here in the shooting plan, where the clown completely awakens and dances down the stairs with crazy and unbridled dance steps to the music he imagined in his head.

Repressed when rising, vented when falling, this is not unique to clowns, most people are like this.

This is one of the two core scenes of the movie. For Heath Ledger and the entire crew, it was the first difficulty that they had to overcome!