Chapter 103 "New World"
"Okay, I also want to get to know this senior who is an actor." Lin Nan said politely.
"It's okay to get to know each other, as long as you don't follow his tricks." Han Sanping reminded.
On the other side, Zhou Yun was helping Jiang Wen tidy up his clothes.
He fell in love at first sight and decided to divorce and get married. He still feels that it was the right decision.
"When I meet Director Yang this time, I really need to ask him to be more patient." Zhou Yun said.
Jiang Wen also knew about this, and he was confused again. He had to turn a literary film into a commercial blockbuster, and he didn't know when it would end.
Yinghuang kept increasing the production fee, which made Jiang Wen feel a little embarrassed.
"Yes, I have to drink two more drinks with him."
Jiang Wen said as he stretched out his hand and stroked Zhou Yun's belly.
"Don't move, I just got pregnant." Zhou Yun stopped him and said.
"Haha, if you don't touch me, I think he must be a son."
"You are so beautiful, you can be a son if you want to be a son?"
Although the mouth Although he said this, Zhou Yun also thought that he was carrying a son, even though he and Jiang Wen had already received the certificate. After all, when she and Jiang Wen were together, the latter had not yet divorced.
This way of ascending to the top will always be criticized by others. Even now, it is still a hurdle in Zhou Yun’s heart...
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Lin Nan was sitting in Han Sanping's car, which had a dedicated driver.
“The distributor of “The Promise” in North America gave up halfway. “Geisha” has been released for almost a month, and it has suffered huge losses at the box office, and even one-third of the cost has not been recovered..."
Han Sanping told Lin Nan his troubles.
“I have given up my choice, which company?”
Lin Nan asked curiously. He knew that "Geisha" was a garbage box office.
“The Weinstein Film Company.” Han Sanping replied.
Hearing the name, Lin Nan said nothing, but just thought of its founder.
I followed Han Sanping to enjoy the treatment of a big boss and finally arrived.
Hong Kong Island’s film and television industry, despite its small size, has become a mixed bag after so many years of glory.
But they are generally divided into two groups: those who adapt to the times and embrace the mainland, and those who are obsessed with the past and are conservative and xenophobic. The latter are always jealous of the former's achievements, but they always have an aggressive, contemptuous face.
Following Han Sanping into the door, he saw Yang Shoucheng standing up with a smile to greet him.
"Director Han, Director Lin, I've been waiting for a long time, haha."
"Director Han."
Lin Nan saw Jiang Wen and the woman beside him .
"Director Jiang."
"Director Lin."
This counts as acquaintance.
After eating and drinking for nearly an hour, we got down to business.
The release of "Time Cruise" was naturally given to Ying Huang, but Yang Dong still missed several opportunities to invest in Lin Nan's movies.
"There is plenty of time, and there will be opportunities in the future." Lin Nan said with a smile.
Jiang Wen drank a lot today and toasted Yang Shoucheng several times in a row, which was a bit too much.
"Lin Nan, brother, I can direct and act. If you have any good jobs in the future, you can come to me. You are better than that loser Lu Chuan, and I am optimistic about you."
Jiang Wen After saying that, he looked at Zhou Yun with a smile, who was a little unhappy.
“Ask the waiter to get him some hangover soup, he’s talking nonsense again.”
Han Sanping laughed and scolded, but said nothing more.
Lin Nan couldn't answer Lu Chuan's words by calling him a loser, so he could only smile.
Zhou Yun is good at adjusting the atmosphere. He asked Lin Nan if he had a girlfriend. She could introduce him to girls who are in dramas.
I was rejected by Lin Nan jokingly, "career is the most important thing..."
Yang Shoucheng talked about the actors in Hong Kong during the dinner, Jackie Chan is getting older, and Jet Li left the Chinese film industry. It has been a long time since the Hong Kong film industry has focused on Zhenzi's single life, hoping that he can take over the responsibilities of those two.
"Last year's "Slaying the Wolf" and this year's "Dragon Tiger Gate", they are unanimously optimistic that he can become the next Jackie or Jet Li."
Yang Shoucheng talked about it, these two movies, it seems There are all actors from the UK and Huang participating in it.
Lin Nan doesn’t think he can reach the level of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, at least without the blessing of the mainland, Donnie Yen cannot reach that level.
In the evening, Lin Nan was driven back to school by the staff of China Film Group in his car. Although he only drank two glasses of red wine, he cherished his life and would not make such a joke.
“Thank you.”
"Director Lin, you're welcome."
He helped Lin Nan park the car, and the other party left.
On the school bulletin board, there is a new notice. In another week, the professional examination for the Master of Arts will be held.
There is a list of those who passed the first round. Zhao Yanzi and Huang Xiaoming are among them.
"I heard that "New Shanghai Beach" is about to start filming, and Master Huang is going very smoothly."
...
Liu Yifei was in a very bad mood. Her previous film "Love in May" was selected into the "Best Youth Movies of the Decade".
"To be honest, I've never seen your movie."
Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei's delicate and sad face and said confusedly.
“I was still a newcomer when I made this movie.” Liu Yifei argued dissatisfiedly.
"The script is indeed terrible. The media only gave it a four-word evaluation: cliche."
"Then go tell my mother that they helped me choose it." Liu Yifei said slyly.
"Haha, I won't go."
......
Originally Liu Yifei wanted to ask Lin Nan to go to the drama.
Because during that time, Zeng Li and the others said that to hone their acting skills, they could try a drama or watch more dramas. As a result, Lin Nan was called away again after a phone call.
"Well, let me think about it, you can ask Changchang to accompany you. I gave the copyright of "Stone" to a company at a low price before, and they turned it into a drama. , stage plays, I heard they are good, you can go and see their works..."
Lin Nan said to Liu Yifei, the latter will soon cooperate with the promotion of "The Condor", as well as the album matter After returning from Sanya, I have been resting, except for some advertising and other activities.
“Okay then, I’ll call Changchang and come with me.”
Lin Nan has already taken Han Sanping, and the past two days are not over yet.
Two cars drove out from the airport, and inside were people from CJ.
“ShowBox has clearly obtained the distribution rights, what else can we do?”
“Business is not negotiated at one time, and relationships are not established in a day. You all know, who said this is for distribution rights and not for film cooperation? Although ShowBox is a step ahead, it may not win. "
"The group has other tasks for you?" the thin man asked.
"Yeah," said the other.
When Lin Nan said that Xijie would come, he just thought Han Sanping was joking, but he actually came.
ShowBox has gone back. I think there has been news there, but CJ is still here. This is very strange.
"Mr. Han, your call is really not at the right time."
"What's wrong, are you interrupting your date? Haha."
Lin Nan really wanted to say something: You really disturbed my date.
"I didn't expect that they would come again. What can they do when they come? We have signed a contract with ShowBox."
Han Sanping explained, and then said, "But we have to meet again. You see, we have worked together before."
"Okay, I'll be there later." Lin Nan hung up.
The Lunar New Year is approaching, and the news of the Spring Festival Gala is heating up rapidly. It has firmly overshadowed Super Girl Zhou’s contract termination incident. Uncle Zhao’s sketch has been leaked, "Telling Things".
Only one day later, Lin Nan met another film company in South Korea.
I didn’t talk about "Time Cruise", but I talked about the copyright of Lin Nan's "Return to Youth" that I bought before. I heard that it is already being adapted.
"I came here this time to reach a cooperation with Director Lin."
As soon as these words came out, Lin Nan cheered up, and Han Sanping's expression became a little tight again.
“But we have already signed a contract with ShowBox.” Lin Nan said.
"No, no, we actually want to collaborate with Director Lin on a movie, the one you just registered for not long ago."
The person in charge of CJ this time is a middle-aged man with a Chinese character. He speaks very tamely and his Mandarin is very standard.
"Not long ago?" Lin Nan thought about what he thought of.
He had previously jokingly thought about cooperating with one for distribution and the other for a film, but it turned out that he just thought about it.
“Are you talking about "New World"?"
Lin Nan asked playfully, this is very interesting.
"Yes." There was no emotion in the other party's eyes at this moment.
Han Sanping relaxed a little, as long as he didn't come to ask for ferry tickets, but he also started to listen carefully.
When Lin Nan first copied this script, he really thought the country South Korea was funny.
The economy is controlled by major financial groups, but the film and television industry can criticize the financial groups unscrupulously and satirize the dark side of society. Perhaps this is the only place left for ordinary people to vent, in film and television dramas.
The script of "New World" is about how a white person uses black management methods in a black environment, and is completely dyed black step by step.
This book cannot be photographed in the country, so it is suitable for South Korea.
"How do you want to cooperate?"
Hearing Lin Nan loosen his words, the other party's group had smiles on their faces. If we can cooperate head-on once, there will be a second time in the future. Taking a boat is not It's impossible, this script is indeed very good.
“How about a one-time buyout?”
Lin Nan smiled, "When Lionsgate offered me one million dollars to buy two horror movies, I refused. Now, it's not that time..."
"One million dollars Knife, including using Director Lin’s reputation and resume?”
Lin Nan knew that he was talking about his cooperation with Lionsgate and New Line, as well as his awards.
At this moment, Lin Nan didn't know whether the other party was coming for him or the script.
“This book can wait a little longer...”
"Why?" a thin man blurted out.
Got it!
"If Director Lin has any objections to the price, you can tell me what you think."
The leader took a deep breath and glanced at the man behind him.
“Add another 10% of the box office share, well, at least, this is how Shimen and I cooperate.”
Lin Nan felt confident now.
Han Sanping looked at Lin Nan and felt something was wrong.
"Okay."
At this moment, Lin Nan knew that the bet was right. Maybe they meant to come after themselves, but the real thing was this script.
……
CJ's people left.
Lin Nan borrowed the China Film Group's team to help him complete the contract. This script was originally for sale.
“I’m so tired.” Lin Nan collapsed on the sofa.
"Tired? I wish I was as tired as you every day." Han Sanping said sarcastically.
But I remembered something, "Are you sure they came mainly for this script?"
"More than 70%, you will know if you take the time to read this script. It was filmed in South Korea. It is perfect and suitable. The underlying resonance must be very strong."
"Perhaps, CJ Are you the first one to contact me about this script?"
Lin Nan added.
"Then I'll wait and see."
(End of this chapter)