Core Viewpoint - The Chinese film industry is experiencing a significant downturn, with total box office revenue dropping from 64.1 billion in 2019 to 42.5 billion last year, leading to widespread losses among film companies while executives continue to receive high salaries [1] Salary Discrepancies - Wanda's Chen Zhixi has a salary of 10.17 million, attributed to her successful project management despite the company's overall losses of 940 million last year [3][6] - In contrast, Huayi Brothers' Wang Zhonglei earns 2.2 million, a significant reduction of 45.92% from the previous year, reflecting the company's ongoing financial struggles [9][10] - Light Media's Wang Changtian receives 1.02 million, which is considered low given his role and the company's successful projects [12][14] - China Film's Fu Ruoqing earns 833,300, which is surprisingly low for a top producer, despite overseeing numerous successful projects [16] - Bona's Yu Dong has a salary of 806,400, which has decreased by 24.05% due to the company's declining performance [18][19] - Jin Yi's Li Xiaowen earns 374,300, which is low compared to industry standards, reflecting the company's focus on film distribution rather than production [21] Industry Challenges - The overall film industry is facing a "cold winter," with many films failing to turn a profit and executives' high salaries raising questions about fairness [1][6] - The disparity in salaries among executives within the same company highlights the challenges and inconsistencies in the industry [8]