Chapter 256 Eye Drops
The average box office growth of "Avatar" is more than 100 million in two days, which not only makes the domestic film and television industry restless, but also the officialdom.
At this rate, those twenty or thirty domestic films are completely gone. It is not an exaggeration to describe them as losing all their money.
When Lin Nan returned to the capital, he heard that in major 3D theaters, tickets for "Avatar" were hard to get, and scalpers were making huge profits.
There are even cases where theater insiders are involved in reselling.
This shows how popular "Avatar" is.
The crew of "Thirty-day Love" also filmed in the capital.
This is the first time Lin Nan has come here since the movie started filming.
As a female director, Xue Xiaolu’s filming is very delicate, but her timing is definitely slow.
Don’t mention it, Zhu Yawen is indeed quite a girl when she plays a sissy.
"Lin Nan, I thought you had forgotten that you invested in this movie."
Xue Xiaolu joked after finishing the filming.
"What I said is that I believe in Sister Xue's strength. Don't worry, that's why I didn't come."
Zhu Yawen and Wang Luodan came around with smiles.
"Maybe he is too busy. After all, the producer of "Xiu Chun Knife" is Yifei, haha..."
Lao Zhu joked with a wicked smile.
Lin Nan stared at Zhu Yawen with his eyes widened, and instantly got goosebumps all over his body.
Just because of the tone of the other person's words, the upturned orchid fingers, and the enchanting posture...
"I said, if you are asked to play a character of unknown orientation, don't really take it seriously. My orientation is unclear!
If that’s the case, I’ll have to stay away from you in the future.”
The people around him also started laughing.
"What are you talking about? I am a real man!"
Thumping his chest, Zhu Yawen instantly switched back from the role.
Most of the people in this crew are from Nortel, so the atmosphere is very good.
Wang Luodan, Jiang Yiyan, Zhang Jiayi...
Lin Nan didn't stay long during the visit, because the only people he could chat with were Xue Xiaolu, Zhu Yawen and Wang Luodan.
Others are either unfamiliar or cautious, and at most they can barely say hello.
......
The General Administration has mobilized its troops this time.
A tiger entered the sheep pen and there was no way to deal with it. We could only let it eat and drink before sending it out.
In the morning, a large number of vehicles gathered outside the headquarters.
Major film companies, producers, directors, etc. arrived on time.
Huayi is in the spotlight now, Wang Zhonglei is full of style, and he is surrounded by people, all with smiling faces.
Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Xiying, Ningying, Changying...
Wanda, Guangguang, Chengtian, Xiaoma...
With dark circles under his eyes, Ning Hao quickly caught up with Lin Nan.
“Are you a thief at night?”
“You just became a thief, staying up late thinking about the script.
I often think about "No Man's Land" unconsciously, and I disappear in an instant. I'm in a good mood..."
Lin Nan stopped talking about such sad things.
I heard that Ning Hao now holds several different versions from time to time to review those people.
As soon as one side responded, the other side resubmitted. Anyway, it was a good deal.
While talking, I saw Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, and a few Hong Kong directors also coming.
“I’m really looking forward to Zhang Weiping coming along, haha.” Ning Hao said with a smile.
"Then you are overthinking. He has no friends. He even fired map cannons in front of him, and no one wanted to see him when he came."
The venue was packed with seats.
Lin Nan and Ning Hao were placed in the second row, along with Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang and others.
Huayi and Guangguang, several large private companies, are also in this row.
Companies such as Xiaoma are relatively far behind.
The above began to speak.
"...According to current market analysis, the domestic box office of "Avatar" will most likely exceed 1 billion."
Tong Ju said one sentence, and the scene fell silent for an instant.
Half a month ago, if someone had said that the mainland market could produce a blockbuster with a box office of one billion, they would have been scolded as crazy.
But at this moment, everyone has nothing to say, and there is only the word "bitter" in their hearts.
Many of the film companies here have films that are being released, are losing money, and are losing money every moment...
"According to last year's mainland film industry data, "Avatar" accounted for nearly one-fifth..."
...
The theme of this meeting is very clear. It requires all companies, Filmmakers are catching up.
Whether it is a state-owned enterprise or a private enterprise, you cannot count on policy "tilt" and "protection" every time you make a movie.
“Encourage film and television companies to actively go public if they have the corresponding qualifications...”
"Comprehensively liberalize the financial industry, enter the film and television production industry, and provide sources of funds."
"Encourage and support film companies to create high-quality blockbusters and improve competitiveness."
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The group of people below, including Lin Nan, could tell that this was about to truly enter the fast lane.
The financial industry!
It means money!
The policy used to be restrictive, but now if it is fully liberalized, there will be a steady stream of money.
Everyone has their own thoughts in an instant, especially the film company.
Lin Nan knew that the first major salary increase in the industry was coming.
The policies given above have good intentions, but it is difficult to say how the people below will use them.
...
A meeting ended in the afternoon, and the last few people were left for a while.
"Lin Nan, what are the box office expectations for your "Thieves"?"
This question is really straightforward.
“We haven’t finished the post-production yet, the special effects have just started, so we can’t predict it.” Han Sanping, Feng Xiaogang and others watched Lin Nan and Tong Ju making jokes.
"You still need to have some confidence. The record of domestic films is in your hands, haha."
Ning Hao wanted to tell Tong Ju about "No Man's Land", but in the end he He held back and didn't speak.
On the contrary, before leaving, Zhang Yimou called out to Lin Nan and Ning Hao.
"You are young directors, give me some honest opinions. In your opinion, where did "Three Guns" fail?"
When some people around saw this scene, they walked away quickly without any intention of gossiping.
Ning Hao opened his mouth and said tactfully: "Maybe there is something wrong with the casting and the script..."
Lin Nan looked at Zhang Yimou's questioning eyes, a little helpless, this kind of No need to ask the question, right?
"Director Zhang, to be honest, if this movie had been made by someone else, it would actually be okay. Of course it wouldn't have the box office."
Zhang Yimou was not unhappy, but nodded, " Go on.”
"A movie should not have two narrators. And the most important narrator is obviously not you, Director Zhang..."
As soon as Lin Nan finished speaking, he saw Zhang Yimou turned around and walked towards The vehicle that picked him up from a distance.
The usually steady steps were a little heavy this time, "Well, thank you."
Ning Hao looked like he had seen a ghost and approached Lin Nan.
“Are you crazy, giving Zhang Weiping eye drops here? They have been cooperating for more than ten years!”
"There are only three people, who can spread the word? You or Director Zhang?"
Ning Hao shook his head.
"Besides, he wants to hear the truth, and what I said is true.
The couple still has a seven-year itch, let alone just partners."
< br>Lin Nan glanced in Zhang Yimou's direction and said nonchalantly.
In his opinion, "Three Guns" should have caused a huge rift between the two people.
I guess Zhang Weiping didn't notice this at all, or he was only thinking about money and didn't think about Zhang Yimou's thoughts and feelings at all.
"One more time at most, and it's time to break up..."
"What are you muttering about?" Ning Hao asked, looking at Lin Nan who was mumbling.
"Nothing? What would happen if Director Zhang and Zhang Weiping broke up?"
"Then I guess Zhang Weiping will be miserable. He has offended a lot of people in the industry over the years, haha..."
Lin Nan thinks so. Without Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping would have a hard time in this industry. .
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The policies mentioned at the meeting were spread within a few days.
The leading companies are the first to take action.
A high-quality film company is the first choice in the financial industry.
Huayi was successfully listed and had a lot of cash in hand, so I didn’t really care.
After all, the Wang brothers don’t want to profit from the stocks they hold.
Many small and medium-sized companies that are in recession are eager to receive financial support.
However, those who need money more are ignored.
In just two days, many strangers came to visit Lin Nan's company.
The answer I got was affirmative, Lin Nan Pictures does not need investment.
This makes many peer companies both envious and helpless.
Ning Hao's bad monkey is also the target of special care. The couple are equally determined not to accept investment.
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News about the successful financing of film and television companies began to appear on the Internet.
A large number of movies and TV series have begun to focus on project approval, and it is obvious that they have attracted investment.
The film and television industry seems to have become lively in an instant.
Xu Zheng took the initiative to come to the company to find Lin Nan.
“Director Lin, it’s almost time, I’m ready to officially start the machine.”
Of the four movies, now only "The Man on the Road" is left.
"Ready?"
"Well, the crew has made preparations before, and these days are the right time."
"Let's start."< br>
Lin Nan asked Jiang Yuerou to follow up on this matter. He had to watch the editing of "The Thief" in Tiangong Color.
"Lin Nan Pictures, "People on the Road" officially launched today, with Xu Zheng as the director, starring: Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang..."
...
Hua Yi has been filming for more than two months It was successfully listed before, but I heard that this year’s annual meeting was not grand and grand.
As a shareholder, Lin Nan also received a gift.
This annual meeting was widely reported by the media.
The reason isn't how much it cost, or how much it paid out in dividends.
It is the future development direction proposed by brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei at the annual meeting.
“Huayi will prepare many blockbusters in the next few years and prepare for diversified development...
Once the time is right, we will use the film and television business as the basis to expand into other peripheral industries ..."
Lin Nan also watched the news specifically.
This plan now seems to be in line with the money-oriented economic situation.
But it is completely opposite to the above idea of hoping that Huayi will "deeply develop" the film industry.
Moreover, this development plan is very easy to go astray...
The profits from "Eclipse" were replaced by more expensive special effects equipment.
This time is much more valuable than the first batch.
"Lin, this batch of machines has been shipped by sea, and the equipment manufacturer's engineers will arrive on time.
And the employees have already arranged their departure time..."
"Well , I understand.”
Hang up the phone, Lin Nan calmed down, it’s hundreds of millions again, it’s fake not to feel distressed.
Thinking about the three floors of Tiangong Color, I don’t know when they will be filled.
(End of this chapter)