Chapter 106 "Insidious", Shu Chang's lawsuit
Lionsgate has had a lot of success in the low-budget horror film industry.
"This should be your first widely distributed movie, I remember?"
Wen Zairen asked curiously.
“Yes, we have to take this step.”
"Don't worry too much. "Dead Silence" and the Berlin Film Festival have already promoted it for you. It will be relatively easy for Lionsgate to distribute it. There is no guarantee of the opening number, but it will definitely not be the kind of treatment that no one cares about."
Lin Nan nodded to express understanding.
He didn't expect to make much money outside. With the cost of "Time Cruiser", it was impossible to lose money, but venturing out would be good for future movie releases, wouldn't it?
"Well, let's talk about "Latent". What are you going to do this time?" Lin Nan changed the subject.
Hearing this, Wen Ziren was obviously excited.
"It is similar to the cost estimate given by You. The company's team set the budget at around 1.5 million dollars, with a maximum of no more than 1.8 million dollars.
The shooting period is expected to be about one month, which is similar to "Dead Silence" "Absolutely the same, even shorter."
Listening to the information reported by Wen Ziren, Lin Nan had to admire Lionsgate's assembly line operation model, which can be regarded as a low-cost horror film.
"James, I want to ask you a question?" Lin Nan suddenly said.
“What’s the problem?”
"Are you going to make any external films?"
Wen Ziren laughed after hearing this.
“Although I have been working for Lions Gate, I am free. The contract between me and Lions Gate does not stipulate that I cannot make external films. Of course, the same cannot be said for competitors. The minimum principle is I still have it.”
“Oh, I understand.”
Lin Nan didn’t say any more, that’s enough.
He came here mainly to finalize the issue, and other ideas will be implemented later.
The news of Lin Nan's appearance in Hollywood appeared in the domestic media seven or eight hours later, especially the scene of a dinner party with Lionsgate's popular fried chicken Wen Ziren.
“Tsk, tsk, they are all young great directors.”
With the box office success of “Chainsaw 1” and “Dead Silence”, Wen Tsai-ren is also regarded as the most popular director of Lionsgate movies. Directors who make money.
“It is understood that director Wen Tsai-ren still will not direct "Chainsaw 3", but will devote himself to the production of "Insidious 1", which will be shot soon..."
"According to the contract for the new movie "Insidious 1", Nortel director Lin Nan still has 20% of the box office share and DVD revenue share..."
"You don't know if you don't read the news. He went abroad again. It's a pity. , we can’t do things like horror movies.”
Han Sanping was a little regretful. He also knew that this kind of film was very profitable, but it was a pity that it was not allowed in the country.
......
Lin Nan visited New Line's post-production center for the first time. Ninety-nine percent of all the big-budget movies in the world are inseparable from the Hollywood team.
Even if South Korea is catching up in special effects production, it is still far behind Hollywood.
"Lin, with hundreds of special effects artists and technicians, we can ensure that it will be released in the middle of the year."
Lin Nan was a little sour at the moment, and these people who caught his eye were all the best in the country. There is a lack of film and television technical talents, as well as these equipment.
"The 2D version should be fine, right?" Lin Nan asked.
“Of course, I worked hard during the filming. The 2D version has been completed a few days ago. If you want to see it, you can definitely do it.”
After thinking about it, Lin Nan still refused, "Forget it, I'll save my expectations until it's released and go to the theater."
New Line's man was stunned for a moment and showed a smile of praise, " Yes, stay in the theater, you must watch the 3D version, there don’t seem to be many such theaters over there..."
The last sentence made Lin Nan very uncomfortable.
"Although there are not many now, the increase will be very fast. Before long, we will be the largest film market in the world..."
"Oh, we are all looking forward to it... ”
When leaving the New Line Post-production Center, Lin Nan was still a little reluctant to leave. This post-production special effects team is really eye-catching.
After staying for two days, Lin Nan still had to leave. Tom patted his chest full of fat and muttered.
"Lin, don't worry, leave the company's affairs to me. I will definitely find the most suitable company in the first half of the year, haha..."
Tom seems a little obsessed with this matter. Stunned, Lin Nan didn't say anything, just take it seriously.
Always cooperating with others in movies, once or twice is okay. The water in Hollywood is too deep. He is afraid that if he keeps cooperating with others, he will be tricked sooner or later. He might as well do it himself and find others for distribution.
"Tom, if you have any news, send me an email at any time."
"Okay, Lin."
Lin Nan came in a hurry and replied in a hurry, just because Liu Yifei was urging her. He didn't elaborate on what it was about, but it sounded urgent.
……
Suffering jet lag on a plane is the easiest thing to do.
After landing at the airport in the morning, Lin Nan took over the employee's car and went straight to Liu Yifei's side.
Fortunately, it’s not Liu Yifei’s problem.
Shu Chang lay pitifully on the sofa, with Liu Yifei next to her comforting her like a big sister.
"What's going on?"
Lin Nan was a little angry. Just at the airport, he heard his employee mention it, as if Shu Chang was accused.
"If you want to go to school, go to school. If you want to film, then film. It's better for you. Here you say you're in school, and there you go and act in three movies, but you still signed a contract and can't do it."
"Ugh... I never thought about it..."
Shu Chang cried as soon as he said it.
"Let's see what she does about this matter first. My mother has already gone to help consult a lawyer." Liu Yifei said.
After all, it was not long after his eighteenth birthday. Shu Chang was stunned when he heard that he was accused.
Lin Nan sat aside and asked, "Tell me, what exactly happened?" Shu Chang began to elaborate. The contract signed last year was not checked by a serious agent. After listening to the layman's words, his family helped to sign it. I got 20% of the salary, and then I started to act in dramas and participate in endorsement activities a month after joining the group. I asked for leave for various reasons, and finally disappeared...
The dramas are still there Quite a few, "Three Drops of Blood", "Legendary Fantasy Yin Shang"...
"Come on, you are a pig brain? Don't know the spirit of the contract? Do you believe what others say? It doesn't matter. "
I couldn't help but cry after being scolded by Lin Nan.
"Okay, okay, don't cry." Lin Nan's voice was a little louder, and Shu Chang couldn't hold it back.
At this time, Liu Xiaoli came back.
"Mom, how are you?" Liu Yifei asked first.
Liu Xiaoli shook her head, "No way, we will lose, someone else has the contract.
Lin Nan is back."
"Auntie."
Shu Chang's eyes were red, "Then what should I do now?"
"Reconciliation and compensation." Lin Nan said.
As soon as these words came out, a few people reacted. At first, they were really concerned about it, and it was just a matter of money!
“But the subpoenas are here, we don’t need to find a lawyer or something?”
The three women are all clueless in this area.
"After solving the plaintiff, everything will be fine."
Lin Nan said with certainty, which made the three of them feel a little more at ease.
"If this is the case, it will be easier to handle. I will ask someone to contact the crew over there. Let's keep it private then." Liu Xiaoli said.
“That needs to happen as soon as possible.”
...
Liu Xiaoli turned around and went out to make a phone call.
Looking at Shu Chang, Lin Nan sorted out her thoughts.
"Don't contact the person who gives you advice and acts as a temporary manager in the future. He will only trick you into making money for her.
If any crew comes to you, just take it. Come to Sissi or find me, don’t act like a stick.”
Lin Nan's words were a bit harsh, but he was completely concerned about Shu Chang. The more popular actors these days are, the more they are involved in acting. Liu Tianwang is the same, but it is disgusting to give Shu Chang advice and disappear.
Liu Yifei also said, "Just listen to Lin Nan. You don't have a company or a serious agent now, so it's easy to be cheated."
Shu Chang wanted to cry but held it back. Nodding, "I, I will."
Not long after, Liu Xiaoli came in, "I asked someone to contact them. Lin Nan is right. It's nothing more than compensation. It's Advocate's responsibility. , just take the initiative to compensate, and don’t let this happen again.”
……
In the evening, a letter came in, and the amount of the lawsuit was 1.5 million.
"Being able to reply to the letter means that you are willing to reconcile. If the lawsuit drags on for a long time, it will not be good for Changchang after all."
"I will apologize."
After a while During the ideological education in the afternoon, Shu Chang became much more sensible now. This kind of thing will always make people grow if they learn from it.
This figure not only returns the 20% of the salary, but also gives a lot of discounts, but if it is really judged, it will probably be judged by this figure.
The next morning, it was Lin Nan who accompanied Shu Changshuang.
Shu Chang, who debuted as a child star, has also saved a lot of money over the years.
Witnessed by lawyers, both parties handed over the compensation and signed a settlement agreement.
"She was not yet an adult at that time and was led astray by outsiders. Please bear with me."
We have come to this point and there is nothing that cannot be said. Lin Nan can only try to help Shu Advocate to restore some goodwill.
"Director Lin is too polite. There will be no follow-up to this matter. It is a complete misunderstanding..."
"Thank you very much."
...
"Be more careful in the future. Let's go."
Lin Nan warned on the way back.
"Thank you, Lin Nan."
"Huh?"
"Thank you, brother."
"It's not a loss for you." Lin Nan smiled.
The Directing Department of the Film School is very efficient this time, and the results of the graduate student interviews have come out, including six candidates with Master of Arts.
Zhao Yanzi became a student of another professor. She had previously revealed to the media that she applied for Tianzhuangzhuang. Regarding this result, she accepted another interview.
“The quota for Director Tian is already full, and it just so happens that my teacher is willing to support me, so I am very lucky to get the quota for Master of Arts. Thank you to my tutor, my school, and everyone for your support. Care..."
Another reason, Zhao Yanzi heard about it, was that Tian Zhuangzhuang felt that it was enough to bring Lin Nan, a famous director, and it would not be appropriate to bring a second star, so he With her operation of changing tutors.
Huang Xiaoming also successfully obtained the Master of Arts degree in the Department of Acting, and even celebrated with Zhao Yanzi.
The reason why Zhao Yanzi changed tutors was explained to Huang Xiaoming.
"That's right. Among the people in the directing department, only Director Lin is as famous as you, and he is a well-known director. If Director Tian accepts you again, he will look too overbearing, and other instructors will not look good. "
Zhao Yanzi glanced at Huang Xiaoming playfully. She actually didn't believe this reason. The questions asked by a group of tutors were all quite satisfactory. So she went to Lin Nan and changed the topic of "The Promise". I feel strange.
"It's all the same, so I won't say any more. By the way, the leave granted to you by the crew is almost over, right? Didn't "New Shanghai Beach" rush you?"
"No, this Aren't you just free? Let me chat with you. I'll go back in two days..."
(End of this chapter)