Chapter 178 I Have a Script
Last year, Liu Yifei rejected Sony’s proposal to study abroad.
In the past two days, she discussed with Lin Nan and Liu Xiaoli and started going to Nortel to attend classes.
The school welcomes this very much.
“I’m just going to attend lectures in my spare time, and I’m not going back to school, so why should I be so formal?”
Liu Yifei smiled proudly.
"You are also a brand name of the school, why don't we focus on taking care of you?"
"Then when will you come back this time?"
Thinking of business, Liu Yifei Lin Nan suddenly asked.
“I don’t know, I might wait until the special effects of “Painted Skin” are over.”
"Well, okay, remember to call me."
"Okay."
Lin Nan drove away from Nortel and headed for the airport.
Liu Yifei walked alone towards the graduate school.
"Mimi, is that Liu Yifei? She is indeed beautiful..."
"It's cute!"
"I'm a girl and I'm surprised to see it..."
A few junior girls were arguing, but Yang Mi was the only one staring at the figure in the distance, indifferent.
"It's just good luck. I can do it if you change me."
"Mimi, what did you say?"
“I didn’t say anything. Aren’t you guys clamoring to go to the audition? Hurry up and leave.”
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When Lin Nan was on the plane, she heard the news about Chengtian’s investment in Jiahe news.
The latter has a very complicated shareholder structure, including Li Bancheng.
This is an old giant ship. Coupled with the sluggish Hong Kong film market, it is now hanging on the foundation of the past.
It is estimated that Chengtian has been in contact with Jiahe for a long time, which can be seen from Tang Yan and others' presence in Hong Kong.
Tom has been waiting at the Los Angeles Airport.
"Lin, I heard that the movie you invested in lost money?"
"Some movies, even if they know they will lose money, still need someone to shoot them."
< br>Lin Nan replied nonchalantly.
Tom started the car and got on the road.
Lin Nan saw a huge billboard on the roadside, advertising "The Bourne Supremacy" on it. Matt Damon looked very manly.
“This movie hasn’t been finished yet?”
“It’s coming soon, its box office in North America has exceeded 200 million US dollars, and a celebration reception will be held soon.
< br>It seems it will be released in your country in a few days? ”
Lin Nan nodded. When he set off, "The Bourne Supremacy 3" was about to be released in the country.
All the way back to Crystal Pictures.
Tom quickly went in first, "Lin, come and take a look, I have managed the company in an orderly manner."
Tom suddenly spoke Chinese, attracting the attention of many employees .
I saw Lin Nan walking in.
The eleven people sent from China were a little excited for a moment.
They have learned a lot during this time, and the most shocking thing is that the boss of this company is Lin Nan.
But these are also in the confidentiality agreement and cannot be passed on randomly.
Soon all the employees looked away and continued the work at hand.
"Are you still getting used to it?" Lin Nan asked proactively.
"Fortunately, we are working hard to learn, but it is a bit slow. I feel that what is taught in domestic schools is too outdated..."
Someone stood up and replied.
"Take your time, you are the first batch of advance troops."
Lin Nan encouraged him, and went with Tom to the office that the latter had prepared for him.
“Lionsgate has done everything it can. “Twilight” has put a lot of money into posters and short videos. Let’s see the results now.
Those on the crew all hope to shoot the second episode. ”
“We’ll talk about this later after seeing the first weekend data. ”
Lin Nan began to check the progress of the special effects of the two movies.
The special effects shots of "Painted Skin" are much less.
The last part has been completed. It is expected that It can be completed within a month
There are too many parts to render in "The Martian", and some of them are long sequences.
From last year to now, I have been working on it for a whole year, and about three-quarters of it is completed.
Based on the progress of New Line and Crystal Pictures, there is absolutely no problem in completing the project in the first half of next year.
The next day, Wen Ziren’s call came.
""Twilight" is about to start filming, and I knew you would definitely come."
"So sure?" Lin Nan asked back.
"Haha, you are underestimating yourself. You are also a famous Oriental director in Hollywood, with two Silver Bear trophies. It was the paparazzi who caught you."
That's what Lin Nan said It makes sense.
"Aren't you busy with "Insidious 2"? You still have free time to chat with me here?"
Lin Nan made a joke.
"Lin, maybe what you said is right."
For a long time, Wen Ziren said slowly. This time the tone was much lower than before.
“What did I say?”
“If you want to make "Insidious 2" into a large-scale production with a cost of 20 million US dollars, you have to fill it with plot.
But the original story is already very reasonable, and expanding it will only have the opposite effect..."
Lin Nan clearly understood. Wen Zairen, who was used to low-cost productions, was a little at a loss when faced with a horror film costing 20 million. His previous knowledge and experience seemed out of place.
“I can’t help you with this, I wish you good luck.”
At this moment, Lin Nan realized that the real intention of Wen Ziren’s call was to find him, the screenwriter, to seek help. for help and advice.
What advice can he give? Just kidding, not even a dime matters.
Seeing that he could not get any advice or help, Wen Tsairen gave up, "Forget it, I will continue filming according to the expanded script..."
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
"Twilight" is officially released.
Lin Nan received an invitation to a party.
""Shutter Island"?"
"I heard it's a press conference for the movie project. You'll know when you go there." "Okay, I'll go look around."
The last movie "The Departed" featured Martin Lao and DiCaprio, and this movie features the same two people. It seems that they have a tacit understanding of cooperation.
Hollywood sounds like a very high-end place, but it is really not a big place.
Departing from Crystal Pictures, we arrived in less than half an hour.
The combination of Lin Nan and Tom is very eye-catching. One is a Chinese Silver Bear director, and the other is purely about his body shape.
"Lin, here."
Looking back, Lin Nan realized it was Paul from Lions Gate.
“Long time no see, James is not here?”
“He is still on the set and can’t leave.”
While talking, I met the protagonists of today’s reception came out.
Martin Scorsese, DiCaprio and others, as well as people from Paramount, the producer.
This movie is scheduled to be shot early next year.
The reception started, and many people came over to say hello to Lin Nan. The market response to "Buried Alive" was very good, and Ryan Reynolds was doing better than before.
This made many second- and third-tier actors notice Lin Nan, the Silver Bear director.
While chatting with Paul in the corner, Lin Nan also saw many familiar faces.
Kate Winslet, whom Leonardo DiCaprio collaborated with again after ten years.
Matt Damon, the box office hit, Christopher Nolan, the director of "Batman"...
Paul whispered some gossip about the guests at the scene from time to time.
"Nolan..."
"Lin, what are you talking about?"
"Ah, I didn't say anything. By the way, have you finished filming "The Dark Knight"?"
"It seems to be finishing, and it should be completed, otherwise Nolan would not be able to attend the reception."< br>
"Well, okay. Paul, let me go there for a walk first."
"The reception is a place for socializing, so you go."
Lin Nan glanced After walking around, I saw Tom chatting up a young actress in the distance. Not to mention, this guy had a way of making the other person laugh all the time.
Through the crowd, Lin Nan found his target.
"Director Christopher, hello, I am Lin Nan."
This is a world-famous commercial film director, and Lin Nan has to be more serious.
"Hello, I know you, that movie "Buried Alive" is very good. Excuse me, what can I do?"
"I like the movie "The Prestige" very much, can you Want to talk to you? ”
When Lin Nan saw the other person's eyes, they suddenly brightened up a lot.
"Of course, let's go to the garden outside and say it, it's quiet there."
There are some reasons for filming that you may not believe when you tell them, and that is to realize the beautiful fantasy of childhood.
This is how the movie "The Prestige" was made. It had no ambition and no consideration for box office gains and losses, just to fulfill the interest I loved as a child.
But this is a magnificent fantasy movie, and the script was co-created by the Nolan brothers.
"In my opinion, making a movie is to create a world. I can add anything I want to it, fantastic ideas that cannot be realized in reality..."
Talking about "The Prestige", this The great director seemed to have opened up his chat box.
Even though this movie, which cost 40 million US dollars, did not recover its cost, it seems that Nolan still loves it.
"Director Christopher, like you, I am both a director and a screenwriter.
I have a script in my hand, and I think you will like it very much..."
Lin Nan mentioned the script coldly, which made Nolan a little unresponsive.
“You said you have a script you want to recommend to me?”
“That’s what you mean, it was written a few months ago.” Lin Nan smiled.
Nolan began to look squarely at the Eastern director in front of him. He originally thought that the other person simply wanted to talk to him about "The Prestige".
“But I may not be free.”
Nolan smiled and declined politely.
"Take a look at my script. It shouldn't take up much of your time..."
Lin Nan extended the invitation.
"Well, let's take a look..."
Nolan nodded and agreed, mainly because he has to concentrate on the production of "Batman: The Dark Knight" in the next six months. I don't have time to think about other movies.
.........
Tom was a little confused. They came out to attend the cocktail party together. Why did Lin Nan leave alone without saying anything to him?
Crystal Pictures, many employees saw their boss coming back with someone and went to the office.
"Who is that?"
"It seems to be the director of "Batman"..."
Nolan was flipping through the script in his hand.
The eyes are getting brighter and brighter.
With an excited smile on his face, he even breathed a little quickly.
At this moment, it seems that I have met a soulmate.
“Perfect creativity!
I had this similar idea before, but never had the time to develop and perfect it.
Lin, your script is simply great, very exciting..."
Looking at Nolan's excited look, Lin Nan smiled and did not answer.
"Lin, let me think about it seriously for two days. I have too much to do, but I don't want to give up on this script..."
Nolan looked at Lin Nan and said sincerely. < br>
"Okay, I'll wait for you. If it doesn't work, then I'll take the photo myself."
The moment Lin Nan said this, Nolan's eyelids trembled, and the expression on his face was a little... Unnatural.
The hand holding the script tightened.
Some directors are very pure.
The way Nolan looked at the script just now was like Lin Nan looking at Liu Yifei.
This is the result he wants.
......
Tom returned to the company and saw Lin Nan sending someone out of the door.
The two of them were chatting and laughing, like old friends.
"Lin, he...is he?"
"Christopher Nolan."
(End of Chapter)