Chapter 122 Blockbuster, make it yourself
“Lin, this is what Hollywood is like, and it should be similar over there. The arrogance of the Eighth National Congress has been around for a long time. This is also the reason why the independent film industry was born and grew...”
While driving, Tom talked about the past history of the eight major Hollywood companies, which were arrogant, monopolistic, domineering, and unreasonable.
The booming development of the independent film industry has made this situation much less common, but it still exists.
"Tom, needless to say, help me buy a ticket." Lin Nan said with a cold face.
"Okay then."
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After the cast list of "The Deer and the Cauldron" was officially announced, it became the target of verbal criticism from many actors. These people were all taken advantage of by Zhang Jizhong's "audition" Famous.
Even actor Du Chun held a press conference, saying that Zhang Jizhong's talent show was just a scam, a hype, and a delay, so that colleagues should not be fooled in the future.
Hua Yi hurriedly issued a statement before suppressing it. The main reason is that Huang Xiaoming's popularity has been accepted by the public. "The Condor" is so popular that it has already entered the Hong Kong Island TV station.
"Twentieth Century Fox revealed that Lin Nan, a young Chinese director, rejected their invitation to cooperate. The remuneration included 1.2 million screenwriting fees and 2% of the box office share..."
"One of the eight major Hollywood directors, two Tenth Century Fox expressed its deep regret. "
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In July, the already lively entertainment industry in China received a breaking news.
"Sissi, didn't Lin Nan say he was going to South Korea?" Mother Liu asked.
Liu Yifei looked confused. Lin Nan had never told her. Just now, Zhu Yawen also called her to ask about this matter.
“I don’t know, he didn’t tell me about it.”
Lin Nan’s new company was surrounded by reporters.
Yue Jun came forward to be interviewed.
"I'm sorry, Director Lin hasn't come back yet, and we don't know the specific situation. Let's wait until he comes back."
"Yawen?
Wang Jinghua looked at Zhu Yawen in front of her, waiting for his reply.
She wanted to know very much what kind of project could make Lin Nan reject the second proposal? A company like Tenth Century Fox.
Chengtian just hinted at her.
Everyone in the company knew that it was Zhu Yawen. br>
Zhu Yawen shook her head, "I have no idea at all. I only saw in the news that he went to South Korea."
Everyone who inquires about information at this time is very utilitarian.
"He hasn't come back yet?" Wang Zhongjun asked.
“The Internet is not as fast as a plane. Even if we rush back non-stop, we would still be flying in the sky right now.”
Wang Zhonglei smiled.
"I rejected the invitation from 20th Century Fox. What are you thinking about?" Wang Zhongjun couldn't wait to switch with Lin Nan.
China Film, Shanghai Film, Guangwang, and Wanda, several old collaborators, are all paying attention to Lin Nan's news, but their mobile phones are always turned off, and they can't contact anyone at all, and they don't know his return journey. flight.
At the exit of the airport, Lin Nan looked confused. A group of media surrounded him like they were arresting a criminal.
“Go to the side and don’t block the road.” Lin Nan urged.
"Director Lin, Fox said that you rejected their invitation to cooperate. Is it true?"
Lin Nan understood now, "Yes, we haven't reached an agreement."
"Can I ask Director Lin, what kind of project is it? The eight major Hollywood companies offered 1.2 million and a 2% box office share. The price.”
A reporter took the opportunity to talk.
“What did you say?” Lin Nan was even more confused. Wasn’t it 800,000?
Listening to the same quotation from several media outlets, Lin Nan felt even more angry at this moment. He was so ruthless that he preemptively changed the numbers. In the end, he didn't know how to praise!
"Let..."
Lin Nan squeezed out of the crowd and got in the car.
“When did this news come out?”
The employee who was driving noticed that Lin Nan’s tone was a bit cold and said carefully, “In the early morning, it appeared on the portal website and was published by an overseas reporter. ”
At this time, the phone that was just turned on was vibrating and text messages were also prompting.
Lin Nan was older than the other, and he had realized that he might have been tricked by the two foreigners.
As for why the quotation given to myself is different from what was told to the media, it is no longer important.
After answering the phone, Lin Nan rubbed his eyes and said, "Go to China Film and Television."
"Okay, Director Lin."
Han Sanping is in a good mood recently, "Time and Space" "Cruise", "Journey to the Center of the Earth", and other invested movies are also being finalized and finalized. He wants to have performance and political achievements.
He knew about the news about Lin Nan and 20th Century Fox in the early morning, when they were still having a fierce fight at the bar.
The most successful thing in the past two years is poaching Lin Nan from Shanghai Film Group. So what if the first film was invested by Shanghai Film Group? Now we are not close to China Film Group.
"I have been thinking about you since early morning."
Han Sanping smiled when he saw Lin Nan coming in.
“What’s there to worry about? I’ve been humiliated this time.”
Lin Nan pulled a face and slumped down on the sofa, showing a sense of decadence.
Seeing that Lin Nan seemed to have something on his mind, Han Sanping also stopped smiling.
"What's the matter? Isn't it a good thing to be invited to cooperate with the eight major Hollywood companies? Why did you reject it and feel humiliated?"
"New Line is also owned by Time Warner, and I didn't meet it at the beginning. Arrogant and arrogant, Mr. Han doesn’t know the faces of those two people from Twentieth Century Fox..."
Lin Nan recounted the scene intermittently, especially the other party’s arrogant mockery of the domestic film industry, filming Without special effects blockbusters, this kind of large-scale technological production would be impossible.
Although there may be some truth to it, it is disgusting to be ridiculed outright.
The more Han Sanping listened, the darker his face became, almost freezing with frost. "These dogs, rotten things..."
Han Sanping slapped the table and cursed.
"What you negotiated with me is one price, and what you tell the media is another story. Even if I go to explain to the media now, it will be useless. I have preconceptions..."
Lin Nan felt a little bitter, he would definitely suffer the consequences of being a mute.
"What script is it?"
Han Sanping suddenly asked. Lin Nan had a bad feeling. Mr. Han might have committed one of his old habits.
“A space science fiction film, a script about going to Mars to rescue astronauts, the special effects are very difficult to do, the cost is too high...”
Lin Nan’s voice became quieter as he spoke, because he I noticed that Han Sanping's eyes were getting brighter and brighter, like a wolf.
"Fuck his uncle's 20th Century Fox, let's do it ourselves!"
Lin Nan guessed that this would be the case, and the more he talked about spending money, the more interested he became.
"Mr. Han, this project is too big." Lin Nan poured cold water on it.
"Don't worry about this for now, just tell me where the most difficult part is."
"Big special effects, realistic outer space, alien planet special effects, aircraft, space suits, etc. A series of problems will definitely require a large number of CG shots, or real shots of special landforms..."
Lin Nan couldn't speak any more, and Han Sanping's eyes made him feel a little embarrassed.
"Do you have a budget?"
Lin Nan shook his head. He had never thought about doing this. He had no idea about the budget. He couldn't come up with a budget for a while.
"I haven't thought about the budget, but if I want to do it, I'm afraid it will cost several hundred million."
Lin Nan said something, and as soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it. The person in front of him was Han Sanping, who loves this kind of production the most, is almost obsessed with it.
"Is it really impossible for China to handle the later stage?"
Lin Nan did not answer this question, because Han Sanping himself was shaking his head, and what the two people at 20th Century Fox said did make sense.
"Should we do it in Hollywood? New Line? Or Lionsgate?"
Han Sanping asked again, thinking about the filming and post-production difficulties that Lin Nan mentioned for a while, and then again for a while. That sentence: I'm afraid it must be several hundred million.
“It should be possible, if you take it over there and do it.”
Lin Nan regretted coming to China Film Academy, but he still told the truth.
"Then do it. You are also preparing for the next part anyway. Didn't they say we can't make it? Then let's do it..."
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< br>After returning to the villa exhausted, Lin Nan went to bed. He didn't want to worry about it in advance. It was important to get some sleep.
Lin Nan did not deliberately hide the fact that he stayed at China Film for more than two hours.
In the evening, Lin Nan, who was sleeping soundly, was woken up. A pure white cat squatted on his chest, and beside him was Liu Yifei with a smirk on his face.
“Are you awake?”
“Well, I was forcefully woken up by you.”
“Get up, you have a lot of news today.”< br>
Lin Nan hugged the cat, sat up, and said with a smile: "I'm the only one wearing clothes. If I were naked, if you came in like this, you wouldn't even think about going out."
"Hehe, then I will definitely sneak away quietly and not wake you up."
With the evening breeze blowing, Lin Nan listened to Liu Yifei talk about the past two days, and Shu Chang turned on the phone Yes, the heroine of "Lust, Caution" has also been decided, and she is Tian Yu's girlfriend.
Miss Liu’s album has been confirmed to be released throughout Asia.
“There has never been a record for a new singer to have his first album released throughout Asia. Congratulations, Sissi.”
“Thank you, I will always keep the same pace as you. ”
The girl said sweetly.
"Then you have to work hard, I still have a Silver Bear trophy."
"Humph, I really can't speak."
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< br>The domestic box office of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" has reached 100 million, which is more than the original time of more than 70 million. The global box office has also exceeded the original time of just over 200 million US dollars, reaching 250 million.
This news was pinned to the top of Huayi’s official website, and Wang Zhonglei held a press conference specifically for this purpose.
“In the future, Huayi will insist on going global with movies, cooperating with Hollywood, and going international. It will not only participate in movies, but also participate in production and Sino-US co-productions...”
Wanda got the sweet spot. , the theater construction plan and efficiency have doubled, and the iMax giant screen plan has also been put forward.
Only China Film and Shanghai Film were a little dull and only posted a congratulatory message on their official website. On the contrary, internal meetings and reports were much more lively.
Lin Nan was rewriting the script. Han Sanping was right. He was so young. How could he do it if he didn’t work hard? It was just a big production. It was done.
Unlike the previous scripts, this time there was a lot to prepare in the early stage, and it was not just about raising enough funds.
Many things need to be explained scientifically and require help from a professional team and personnel. Once these are sorted out in the early stage, it will be easier after the computer is turned on.
For this reason, Lin Nan has asked Han Sanping to contact the relevant departments, hoping to get their support.
At least help yourself solve the difficulties with props. Of course, it would be better if you can provide more help.
This film has a very good intention. On the one hand, it shows the country's booming aerospace power, and on the other hand, it also reflects the mind and integrity of a big country, the sentiment of never abandoning or giving up, and the three views are extremely upright.
In Lin Nan's opinion, the green light for this movie from beginning to end should have been given by the higher-ups.
(End of this chapter)