Chapter 166 Film Festival, good at accompanying drinks
Zhang Yimou’s status in the international film world is beyond doubt.
Even though he was busy with the Olympics, Venice still chose to invite him as the chairman of the competition unit.
This is a position that can determine the final winner of the Golden Lion Award.
Looking at all domestic directors, Lin Nan estimates that only Zhang Yimou has this status.
On the other side, the Shanghai International Film Festival is about to open.
Since he agreed to be a guest at Shanghai Film Academy, Lin Nan also notified Yue Jun to produce promotional materials for "Painted Skin".
Such a good publicity opportunity was inspired by Lin Nan when Feng Xiaogang went to promote "The Night Banquet".
"Spider-Man 3" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" divided up the domestic market in May.
I didn’t expect that at the beginning of June, there would be another “Soul Chariot”.
As soon as Lin Nan got off the plane, she heard the news that several production companies had complained to the General Administration.
However, during this period, most students were in the middle school and college entrance examination stages, which is the main viewing group of "Soul Chariot".
But even at such an unfavorable time, its first weekend box office still reached 10 million.
"It's "Pirates of the Caribbean" again in the middle of the month!"
Lin Nan understands the mood of those production companies more and more, this is obviously a dead end.
Back at Nortel, it’s graduation season again.
Many graduates wearing bachelor's uniforms glanced at Lin Nan.
“Should we ask Senior Lin Nan if we can sign with his company?”
Not only some graduates who are waiting for a price think so, but many juniors and sophomores also have this idea.
“I guess it won’t work. The big director prefers the one from the Chinese Theater Company. We...”
I don't know who said something, and suddenly became the target of public criticism.
Lin Nan returned to school mainly to meet Cao Baoping.
"Li Mi's Conjecture" needs to be promoted. Isn't there a Shanghai Film Festival right in front of us?
Cao Baoping teaches the film and television screenwriting course, which is a big course.
As soon as he came out of the classroom, he saw Lin Nan and was a little surprised, "Why are you free to come to school today?"
The students who came out one after another were from more than one major. Lin Nan saw Jiao Junyan and Zhang Xiaofei. These were the art exams he had signed up to take.
"Hello, Director Lin."
......
Lin Nan nodded in response.
"Teacher Cao, the Shanghai Film Festival is about to open. Do you want to take "Li Mi's Conjecture" to promote it?"
"Oops!"
Cao Baoping patted his head, "I just said that I seemed to have forgotten something important. I was still thinking about it during class."
"Go, I must go. Although The later stage is not finished yet, but it doesn’t stop us from promoting it first, haha.”
The two of them went to the office area while talking.
“People in your company have recently transferred to digital, animation, sound, and art schools over and over again, and are they recruiting people again?”
A school leader saw Lin Nan and asked with a smile.
“If you have this idea, let’s take a look first.”
Lin Nan replied.
Yue Jun is not only visiting Nortel, but also visiting some engineering schools.
After deciding on the publicity matters with Cao Bao, Lin Nan went to the directing department.
This year is a blockbuster year.
From "Lust, Caution", which has received an invitation from Venice, to "Red Cliff", which is constantly in turmoil, to "The King of Kung Fu" which is currently being filmed, and Lin Nan's "Painted Skin" which has just been completed, it can be said that it is Famous directors gathered.
“Lin Nan, you are so low-key this time, you didn’t even let a reporter into the crew.”
I don’t know when Lao Jiang started to be inseparable from the thermos cup. , saw Lin Nan and joked.
“It’s better to keep a low profile and leave the news to “Red Cliff”.”
"Haha, if your words get out, it will be a big accident."
"If you are looking for Director Tian, I'm afraid you will have to wait. I am receiving guests." Lao Jiang added.
"Who is it?"
As soon as Lin Nan asked, Lao Jiang smiled, "Your uncle."
This made Lin Nan even more curious. .
After chatting with Lao Jiang for a while, the door to Tian Zhuangzhuang's office opened.
At this moment, Lin Nan realized that he was really Tian Zangzang’s cousin.
"Teacher, Teacher Li."
"Director Lin Nan."
The person in front of me is a very kind old actor, Li Xuejian.
He was also the supporting actor in the film Tian Zhuangzang was shortlisted for the Magic City International Film Festival.
Li Xuejian laughed for a while and left.
"Teacher, congratulations on your "Wu Qingyuan" being shortlisted. How can I say that this is also an international Category A film festival."
"Yes, the last time you were shortlisted for a film festival award was fifteen years ago Before..."
Tian Zhuangzhuang's words gave Lin Nan a sad feeling, and Lao Jiang fell silent for an instant.
All I can say is that the "ban on directing" is too destructive to directors.
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"The King of Kung Fu" has been a hit from the beginning. But so far, the looks of the main actors have not been leaked.
With much anticipation, "The King of Kung Fu" held its first press conference in Hengdian.
Lin Nan watched the live broadcast on the portal.
Liu Yifei is like an exquisite little fairy.
When Jackie Chan was interviewed, he praised him.
“Her boxing and kicking skills are quite tough, and are much more ‘real’ than the fancy fists and embroidered legs of the ‘Little Dragon Girl Style’.
During the filming, the director asked her to dance and she would jump, and he would just get on the horse. Get on the horse, regardless of the danger or not..."
Director Rob Minkoff also gave his affirmation. This surprised Li Bingbing, who was also present. These words between Jackie Chan and the director were not in what was agreed in advance.
But remembering what Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei said to her, she understood in an instant.
Behind her is Hua Yi. This little girl also has Lin Nan, and the people at Lions Gate have a better relationship with Lin Nan.
After thinking about this, Li Bingbing smiled instantly and talked about Liu Yifei's hard work and excellence during the filming...
Tang Ren's call came to Lin Nan.
They wanted to hold a large-scale media meeting for Hugo in the capital, which would be a formal meeting with the public after the car accident.
Lin Nan is the director of "Painted Skin", and Cai Yinong wants to invite him to the scene.
“I originally said it didn’t have to be like this, but Mr. Cai and the others thought it was necessary.”
Hu Ge also called Lin Nan specifically to explain.
It seems that for this media conference, the just-restarted "The Condor" has been suspended again.
"When?" Lin Nan asked, if it's appropriate to show up, it's not impossible.
"On the 22nd, but I thought you would definitely not be able to come, haha."
Hu Ge did his homework, and Lin Nan really couldn't come at this time, because it was the Magic City During the two days of the film festival awards.
"You said that you are from Modu, and Tangren is also from a company in Modu, but you came to the capital to hold a meeting?" Lin Nan said angrily.
"Soul Chariot" was released for twelve days, the box office reached 25 million, and it was finally killed.
But many domestic films are even more like the funeral of a concubine.
Because "Soul Chariot" was trampled under its feet by another imported blockbuster: "Pirates of the Caribbean 3".
Many film companies have begun to get cold feet and apply to postpone the release of their films, at least until September.
In their opinion, there is still a little bit of competition with domestic films, but when it comes to imported blockbusters, there will be no one left.
The day before the opening of the film festival, Lin Nan arrived in Shanghai.
A very harsh news spread.
The lawsuit between Li Baotian and Times Spring was settled.
Li Baotian did not win, but was dubbed a "drama tyrant".
Although the industry supports Li Baotian, once his reputation becomes known, many film and television companies will hesitate when they want to use him in the future.
There is a high probability that I will not consider it directly to avoid trouble.
When things develop to this point, Li Baotian should be hurt the most. The word "drama tyrant" is still mostly derogatory at this time.
Lin Nan can only think that when he has a suitable role in the future, he will find Li Baotian to cooperate.
When filming "Into the Dust", the other party left a deep impression on him.
The next morning, there was a giant poster of "Painted Skin" in the film exhibition area.
Mainly gray and cold tones. This was specially taken by the crew at that time, just to use it for publicity later.
Zhou Xun, dressed in Han-style clothes, is in the middle, and next to him is Huang Xiaoming, who is wearing iron armor.
The two people on the left and right are Jiao Enjun, Mei Ting, Shu Chang and Hu Ge...
""Painted Skin"?"
A large number of media gathered around. You must know that Lin During the filming of "Painted Skin", Nan refused all media visits.
In less than an hour, the news that the "Painted Skin" drama was lighting up the Xiangmodu Film Festival spread throughout the major portals.
and quickly made headlines.
This is the first time I have seen a vixen with elegant makeup and a cold temperament.
The chilling background, coupled with the cool stills of the actors wearing makeup, immediately attracted the attention of most people at the scene.
At this time, Lin Nan was chatting with Zhou Xun in the hotel lobby.
He didn’t expect Zhou Xun to come either.
"The promotional posters for "Painted Skin" and "Li Mi's Conjecture" are all hanging outside. Don't be surrounded by reporters when you go out."
"You and Director Cao didn't tell me, otherwise I would You can still prepare and take the initiative to promote it."
Zhou Xun rolled his eyes.
Lin Nan noticed that a large number of artists came to Huayi, including the crew of Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly Number".
Think about it, Feng Xiaogang is a veteran, how could he miss such a good opportunity to promote the movie.
"Director Lin."
Lin Nan and Zhou Xun were talking when they saw Wang Zhonglei saying hello with a smile from a distance, with a girl beside him.
He noticed that Zhou Xun was impatient for a moment, and he probably hated that woman.
“Mr. Wang.”
“Director Lin, let me introduce to you, this is Huo Yi’s artist, Huo Siyan.”
As he said this, Wang Zhonglei moved the woman in front of him.
"Hello, Director Lin, I am Huo Siyan. Your filming of "Buried Alive" was really wonderful..."
Huo Siyan's attentive smile made Lin Nan Some are not used to it.
"Director Lin, do you want to walk alone on the red carpet? Do you want Si Yan to be your female companion?"
Wang Zhonglei said confidently. He had seen the red carpet arrangement, Lin Nan is just one person.
"Haha, what a coincidence, Mr. Wang. I just invited Sister Xun, and she agreed. We just happen to represent the crew of "Painted Skin."
Lin Nan said and looked at Zhou Xun.
“Yes, I just agreed to Director Lin.”
“That’s a pity, but it’s better this way. After all, you are a crew and it is convenient for publicity, haha... ”
Wang Zhonglei led Huo Siyan away.
Lin Nan then asked: "It seems that Sister Xun hates that Huo Siyan very much?"
Zhou Xun sneered and said: "We are not from the same place, others are best at accompanying people with drinks, haha."
“I understand.”
Lin Nan understood instantly.
(End of this chapter)