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Chapter 1399 - 1160: Kung Fu

Chapter 1399: Chapter 1160: Kung Fu

And when the rankings were released, various parties quickly responded.

Zhong Continent.

"As expected, most of the top spots are occupied by our directors and screenwriters. After all, the headquarters of Blue Star’s five major film industries are located in Zhong Continent."

"The tail end of the rankings is just a bunch of second-rate outsiders fighting amongst themselves."

"I hardly know many directors and screenwriters from other continents, but a few who made it into the top thirty might be worth checking out in the future."

...

Qi Continent.

Film Hall!

"Although we’re known as the Film Hall, it’s still clear that we’re significantly behind Zhong Continent."

"It’s not bad though."

"Our continent has three big names in the top ten, far surpassing the other continents apart from Zhong Continent."

...

Indeed.

The top of the rankings is dominated by individuals from Zhong Continent and Qi Continent. Directors and screenwriters from Qin, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei continents mostly rank lower, but each continent remains optimistic.

"It’s okay!"

"The initial rankings are just temporary!"

"Look at Chu Kuang—he was ranked thirteenth half a year ago, and now he’s climbed to eleventh. Maybe he’ll break into the top ten someday!"

...

Qin Continent.

Many frown in concern.

"It seems the situation isn’t looking too good. Out of the top hundred names, only six are from Qin Continent. Is our film industry really that underdeveloped?"

"It’s not just us in Qin Continent."

"Other continents are also facing challenges."

"Most of the top hundred are from Zhong Continent and Qi Continent."

"Eh?"

"Fish Papa is ranked fifty-fifth on the overall list!"

"Fish Papa may be fifty-fifth overall, but he’s ranked third in our Qin Continent film circle!"

"That high?"

"I think many of us underestimated Fish Papa’s films; I thought he’d be ranked around eighty at best."

"Because Fish Papa is so successful in music, people tend to forget he’s also a core screenwriter."

"Being in the top three in Qin Continent’s film circle makes him one of the most influential talents here!"

"By the way, hasn’t Fish Papa not released a new film in quite a while?"

"True."

"Looks like it’s coming soon. All the continents must have ambitions about their rankings. The Blue Star film market is bound to get lively, maybe even see a clash of titans!"

...

Discussion continued into the night.

The next morning.

Lin Yuan arrived at Starlight.

Ol’ Zhou came to his office first thing.

"The rankings are out. Judging by the reactions to this list, you’re now one of the three giants in Qin Continent’s film industry!"

"Hmm."

Lin Yuan hadn’t expected to rank fifty-fifth overall and still make it into Qin Continent’s top three, which showed just how lacking Qin Continent’s film scene was.

Ol’ Zhou chuckled:

"Let’s talk business. The movie ’Kung Fu’ is complete, and the company plans to arrange its release soon. What do you think about a launch next month? I’ll need to discuss exact timings with the major cinemas first."

"Fine."

Lin Yuan smiled.

He had come to the office today for this matter.

In truth, he had finished ’Kung Fu’ long ago, but the ever-changing market and various reasons had delayed its release. Now that the film rankings are out, he can take advantage of an already-prepared film to climb the charts.

Ol’ Zhou grinned:

"With this ranking out, the film market is about to get very competitive. Most people are dissatisfied with their positions and will push hard to aim for higher rankings now."

...

Ol’ Zhou was spot on.

The film industry would indeed heat up.

In fact, by the very next morning—the day after the film rankings were released—many movie companies across continents announced plans for their upcoming films.

Clearly.

These announcements were planned in advance.

And among the many official statements.

Starlight Entertainment chose that same morning to make a big reveal: Xian Yu’s new movie, ’Kung Fu,’ was set for release!

Immediately.

Qin Continent was electrified!

Though many Qin Continent filmmakers had announced new projects.

Xian Yu was undoubtedly the most distinguished among them!

"More than two years!"

"It’s been over two years since his last film, ’Resident Evil.’ As a fan of Fish Papa, I was starting to wonder if he’d forgotten he’s still a screenwriter!"

"Is this an effort to climb the rankings?"

"As one of Qin Continent’s top three filmmakers, Fish Papa’s movie is a must-watch. Let’s push him into the top fifty!"

"Is this an action film?"

"Marketing describes it as a comedy-action movie, directed by Yi Chenggong and starring He Sheng, who rose to fame with ’Flirting Scholar!’"

"Classical commercial film."

"You’re missing a key point: the screenwriter is Fish Papa, the director is Yi Chenggong, and the lead is He Sheng. Plus, with action elements, this lineup is practically the original team from ’Flirting Scholar!’"

"No way!"

"It seems like the new movie is likely to be the same absurdly comedic style as ’Flirting Scholar!’"

Picturing this.

Qin Continent audiences were thrilled!

Xian Yu’s breakout success was with ’Flirting Scholar,’ and its absurdly comedic style had widespread appeal. Fans had been looking forward to another film in the same vein.

But unfortunately.

Xian Yu’s styles varied greatly, and he hadn’t created another similar comedy after ’Flirting Scholar,’ leaving audiences disappointed.

Now.

Seeing the new film’s cast and promotional materials hinted strongly at a return to the ’Flirting Scholar’ style, instantly raising expectations.

However.

Since ’Flirting Scholar’ was released many years ago, back when Qi Continent had just merged into the overarching structure, viewers from other continents didn’t harbor the same nostalgia.