Chapter 181: Mainly anti-customer, orthodox "Ip Man"
Both Leonardo and Nolan are serious about movies.
This project will not be leaked at will.
The latter expressed to Lin Nan that he hopes to introduce his old club Warner.
Although this was a request, Lin Nan accepted it without thinking.
The relationship between Nolan and Warner Bros. is equivalent to that of James Wan and Lionsgate.
Besides, this movie also needs to be distributed globally.
Lin Nan told Nolan that after he identified several more investors, they would discuss the specific division together.
The time is set for next spring.
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The special effects part of "Painted Skin" has been packaged.
Lin Nan asked Yue Jun to arrange for someone to pick it up directly. He was not very confident about the mailing method.
"Director Lin, Director Yue asked me to report to you that the casting process for the TV series directed by Kang Honglei has begun."
"I understand. Go back with the things and send them to China Film. "Painted Skin" later project team"
Lin Nan gave special instructions.
The last time I went to Golden Horse was in 2003. Lin Nan won the Best Newcomer Award and Best Original Screenplay.
I didn’t expect that this year, while I was in Hollywood, I would receive an invitation.
Lin Nan is not going to go.
"Ip Man" has been filming on and off for more than half a year, and it is almost finished now.
Lin Nan had to go and take a look, Yinghuang had urged him several times.
Tom felt a little regretful when he learned that Lin Nan was about to leave Hollywood.
“The awards season is about to begin, and you will miss a lot of parties and receptions.
At least, with your status, it is difficult to refuse those young and beautiful girls, which is a pity. ”
As soon as he opened his mouth, Tom’s wretched temperament was fully exposed.
"Be more restrained and try to flirt with less women. I'm afraid you will be killed sooner or later."
"What do you mean?"
"Either you died suddenly on the bed, or the woman was crushed to death on the bed, haha..."
"Lin, your words are so hurtful. I'm already here I'm trying to lose weight."
"Okay, I'm going to leave. Keep an eye on the post-production of "The Martian" and the preparations of the "New Moon" crew
Waiting for the next time. Come here to talk about big projects.”
Tom knew what Lin Nan was talking about and nodded, "Don't worry, I know the priorities."
Watched Lin Nan get in the car and was taken to the airport.
Tom slapped his head suddenly, "It's time to check out the stocks..."
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"Twilight" was released in China.
Although the film had only one week of box office potential in North America, it grossed $70 million.
China Film believes that it can be tried in the country.
Anyway, there is still some money left to buy movies this year, so why not use it as soon as possible.
“The first day’s data is out?”
“It’s out, less than two million. Maybe we didn’t publicize it enough?” the secretary answered carefully.
"What's the feedback like?"
"Young people think it's okay, but they all say the story is too old-fashioned. And there are too many pirated copies..."
"Piracy?"
< br>Han Sanping also has a headache with this problem. In the WTO, this issue has been complained about countless times domestically.
“That’s it, try to arrange as many movies as possible. Anyway, there won’t be any blockbuster movies in these ten days.”
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Hong Kong Island International Airport.
At the beginning of the year, Lin Nan also flew over from Hollywood.
"As the artist director of Yinghuang Group, is Ms. Huo always so free?"
It was Huo Wenxi again who came to pick her up.
"Coming to pick up Director Lin is also part of my job."
Looking at Huo Wenxi with a smile on her face, Lin Nan admired her a little, her EQ and IQ were so high.
After getting in the car, the driver drove towards the Yinghuang headquarters.
"I haven't congratulated Director Lin yet. The movie "Twilight" I invested in was a box office hit again. I wonder if you will continue to participate in the sequel?"
"Yes, I don't Lack of funds." Lin Nan could hear what the other party meant.
The smile on Huo Wenxi's face did not change at all.
"Director Yang is waiting at the group. This time Director Lin comes over. I have to let the artists of the group recognize you and make you familiar. Let's see which one of them is lucky enough to get Director Lin's job." Movie..."
Many artists in the UK and Huang know that Sister Mani has gone to pick her up at the airport.
The other party is the youngest director from the Mainland.
“I seem to be here to watch “Ip Man”, which is the only film the group has collaborated with him on.”
"Then let's come over?"
"Seize the opportunity."
......
Lin Nan followed Huo Wenxi into the Yinghuang Building. As soon as he entered, he felt like... The feeling of being in the wrong place.
Many young artists are here.
"Director Huo, are you holding an annual meeting?"
"No, this is arranged by Director Yang. I will meet Director Lin tonight."
"Hello, Director Lin, I am... …”
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Regardless of whether they knew each other or not, everyone came up to say hello, but why were they all women? "Director Lin, Gillian and Asa, you should remember that they are a group. I took them to meet you at the premiere of "Myth".
Gillian is very Good luck, I just finished filming "Mei Lanfang" directed by Chen Kaige, playing the young Fu Zhifang..."
Lin Nan looked at the two girls in front of him who were smiling and half bowed their heads. Son, nodded, feeling a little surprised.
Yinghuang really worked hard, and actually stuffed people into Chen Kaige's crew, and he didn't know what benefits he was promised.
"It's a pity that Tingfeng and the others are not here today, otherwise I would have come over to meet Director Lin. They are the male artists that the group's film and television industry strongly supports."
When he said this, Huo Wenxi looked sad.
"They...them?"
Lin Nan roughly guessed who Huo Wenxi was referring to, and said bluntly: "No, Mandarin is too poor."
Huo Wenxi A little embarrassed, Lin Nan's words didn't leave any room.
"Oh, that's right. Director Lin, a fellow countryman, is now confirmed to star in "A Dream of Red Mansions", playing the role of Xue Baochai."
Lin Nan found it a bit funny, "I've only met him once, so I'm not familiar with him. Director Huo is thinking too much. "
When Yang Shoucheng's office arrived, Huo Wenxi knocked on the door and pushed it open after hearing the reply.
"Director Lin Nan, sit down quickly, I thought you would be here soon."
Yang Shoucheng still looks elegant and polite, but this is Lin Nan, and it would be better if someone else rushes into the street. When the director came over, it didn’t look like this.
"Director Yang, is "Ip Man" finished?"
"It's already finished. I'm just waiting for you to come over and hold a wrapping banquet."
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That night, at Lin Nan's request, no Yingying Yanyan appeared at the dinner table.
Yang Shoucheng smiled a little strangely, "I heard from Mani that Director Lin thinks a certain Yinghuang artist is very suitable for ancient costumes?
Do you want to be friends? I can guarantee this. I guess there is no girl who doesn’t admire you..."
Lin Nan was shocked. Why are you so naked?
"Yang Dong is kidding, I am not Jackie Chan. "
Lin Nan's answer made Yang Shoucheng a little nervous. Is this rejection?
"We are all young people, love is a normal need..."
Yang Shoucheng is not done yet.
"Director Yang, I have someone I like."
Lin Nan raised his voice.
This answer is really refreshing and refined. For so many years, Yang Shoucheng has never seen anyone refuse, and they used this reason.
“Director Yang, just tell me what’s going on, there’s no need to go around so much.”
Lin Nan made it clear directly that this old guy obviously had other things on his mind.
"Okay, then listen to Director Lin.
"Painted Skin" has only set a release date and distribution company in the mainland. What about other regions?"
Lin Nan asked why Yang Shoucheng made all these fancy things when he came up. Sure enough, he wanted to make money from him.
"I am preparing to decide on this matter in a few days. Hong Kong Island can be left to Ying Huang, because besides Director Yang, I have no other choice."
Yang Shoucheng was a little satisfied, "What about Southeast Asia?"
"There is a high probability that China Film is responsible, except for a few areas."
Although he had guessed in advance, he heard from Lin Nan This result still made Yang Shoucheng a little unwilling.
“Let’s focus on "Ip Man". If the results of this movie are okay, Ying Huang and I can continue to cooperate on the sequel.
If the market feedback is not good , then you have to be careful in the future.”
Yang Shoucheng cheered up for a moment.
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The next day, Ying Huang held a final press conference for "Ip Man".
Lin Nan, as one of the producers, went to the scene.
There were many reporters, and many of them mentioned the Ye Wen-themed movie being prepared by Wang Jiawei.
Lin Nan and Yang Shoucheng were prepared for this.
"This question, you might as well ask the descendants of Master Ye Wen, Mr. Ye, he is here today."
The scene was very embarrassing at one time. Reporters should not speak in front of direct descendants. They told me that you shouldn’t make this film because director Wang Jiawei had been preparing it for a long time.
“I am the consultant of this movie. When this movie was made, I was asked for my opinion. I read the script and agreed before making it.
In order to ensure the quality, Director Yang of Yinghuang also specially invited me to be a consultant for this film
As for other movies, no one has said hello to me..."
It's mainly anti-customer, beautiful!
Lin Nan praised it in his heart.
After today, "Ip Man" "It is a movie that has been approved by the Ye family. The rest are not orthodox enough.
The paparazzi in Hong Kong turned around and went to find Wang Jiawei.
As for whether there will be any gains, I don’t know.
The Golden Horse on the other side of the island has also come to fruition. Li An, a native of his hometown, swept seven awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor with "Lust, Caution" , can be called terrifying.
Lin Nan did not stay longer on Hong Kong Island and took a flight directly back to the capital.
The company has already sent invitations to Sony, CJ, and Showbox to watch the film.
The release of "Painted Skin" in South Korea and island countries, two important ticket markets, should also be confirmed.
Han Sanping has been in a bad mood these past two days.
Twilight, which I spent three million US dollars to buy, did not make much waves in the domestic film market.
Just like it in North America, the box office potential is extremely short, but the data is very different.
Less than ten days after its release, it failed to perform well, and the box office finally stopped at 11 million.
Even if China Film Company distributes it itself and has theater chains, the amount that can be distributed is estimated to be only 7 million.
But it cost 21 million to buy this movie.
It is equivalent to losing two-thirds directly.
“He really got it right, he’s not acclimatized!”
On the plane, Lin Nan saw the domestic box office news of “Twilight”.
“Oh, Director Han, Director Han, just think of it as making up for the money you spent on Buried Alive.”
Lin Nan smiled and muttered, feeling very good.
(End of this chapter)