Some foreign film experts even presented their analysis and research and used whatever means they could to expose and criticize the film. They had their doubts about Tangning, but Tangning did not provide a response.
Meanwhile, the post production studio that Tangning led during 'The Ant Queen', ended up forming a post production company under the name of...'Glory'.
Glory and Superstar Media then joined forces and both worked as subsidiaries under Hai Rui.
Ever since the identity of the post production crew was revealed, the entire team at Glory had been approached by many film and television agencies. In fact, some even offered huge amounts of money for them to work on their films. However, they rejected every single one of them.
Firstly, they initially agreed to work with Tangning because they could feel the determination and drive that she and Qiao Sen had towards creating a high-quality sci-fi film.
Secondly, their skills exclusively belonged to 'The Ant Queen', so they weren't working on anything other than 'The Ant Queen' series.
Thirdly, for their post production quality to improve, they needed time to practice and master their skills. So, they didn't want to waste energy on other films. At least, for now, they had to focus it all on 'The Ant Queen'.
More importantly, no one was more comfortable to work with than Tangning.
After all, Tangning was already providing them with the best benefits, best treatment and...best glory!
But, just when it was time to take advantage of 'The Ant Queen' while it was at its peak, Tangning once again disappeared from the public eye. It was time for her to prepare for 'The Ant Queen 2'.
And, Tangning knew better than anyone, how difficult 'The Ant Queen 2' was going to be without Qiao Sen...
A little while later, news started spreading that 'The Ant Queen' had received various international awards. However, President Mo always sent a representative to receive them. This wasn't because Tangning was being arrogant, but because Chinese sci-fi films had been bowing down to the foreigners for too many years.
Now that they could finally stand tall, she had to do something to gain the domestic film markets faith!
She couldn't be too cold towards the international awards, but she couldn't be too excited either.
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"I would like to ask Senior Long to take part in 'The Ant Queen 2' by adding in some martial arts elements. As something that's symbolic to our culture, I would love to add it to my film."
"The first film focused on a father and daughter, so I'm thinking, maybe the sequel will focus on a teacher and student. What do you think, Ting?"
Seeing that his wife was getting the hang of film production, Mo Ting smiled as he sat by her side, "It appears, you have a lot of resources at hand this time, so you don't need me."
"You must be joking," Tangning put down the pen and paper in her hands and turned to look at Mo Ting, "Did you really think I'd be able to write a complete script on my own?"
Mo Ting thought for a moment and nodded his head, "Now that I think about it, I guess I still have some use!"
"The storyline is the most important element to a film," Tangning said in seriousness. "No matter how good the post production is, the only thing that can keep an audience interested, is the storyline."
"You can always learn how to write one..."
"If you're asking me to read a script, I can do it with ease. But, if you're asking me to come up with something so complex, it's honestly a very difficult thing for me to do," Tangning revealed her flaw honestly. "I'm not you, I'm not capable of everything."
President Mo was dazed by all the flattering, allowing his wife to easily lead him by the nose...
Meanwhile, Tangning still had to consider the director for her film. Although she wanted to ask An Zihao for help again, she knew he still needed to manage Xingyan and wasn't guaranteed to agree.
"The public is currently waiting for you to recruit for your new film. Apart from Senior Long, do you have anyone else in mind?"
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