Chapter 257 "Hawthorn Tree", the second batch of equipment
Two days ago, Hu Ge's "Myth" was launched on CCTV.
It only took 6 episodes to reach the top spot in the country in TV drama ratings during the same period.
Another hit drama. The position of the first-line niche is very stable.
The domestic film market is still dominated by "Avatar", and not a single domestic film survives.
In the entire industry chain, only theater chains are smiling and making huge profits.
"Three Guns" has been released for a while. This movie has had the same impact on Zhang Yimou as "The Promise" had on Chen Kaige.
The latter chose to return to biographical films and made "Mei Lanfang".
Similarly, Zhang Yimou's team announced with a high profile that they would restart the previously prepared script, "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree".
Compared to Chen Kaige, netizens seem to be more friendly to Zhang Yimou, with many posts of support.
For a top director to return to the field of literary films where he is best at, this is simply a huge temptation for actors in the industry.
The news spread, and the circle was excited.
There is no problem that Zhang Yimou’s literary film will be shortlisted for film festivals.
Liu Yifei also has some ideas.
“Can you help me ask?”
"I'm not very familiar with Director Zhang," Lin Nan said with a smile.
"You are more familiar with her than me, so just ask."
Lin Nan was 80% sure that Liu Yifei would be rejected by Zhang Yimou, but he still agreed.
"Okay, I'll help you ask if it's suitable. But if you get hit, don't blame me."
"Well, I don't blame you, I'll wait for good news. muma.”
After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan went to pay attention to the matter of "Hawthorn Tree".
Zhang Yimou is incredibly energetic.
I just said that I would restart this project, and now I have started to prepare for casting.
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When everyone is paying attention to "Hawthorn Tree".
Huayi announced the breakup with Zhou Xun.
The mainland’s first three-time Best Actress, Huayi’s contract has expired and will not be renewed.
The key is that this is a first-line movie star who holds the original shares of Huayi.
When Wang Zhonglei was interviewed, he spoke softly and said that there was no such thing as a contradiction and that it was purely a personal choice.
“If I hadn’t listened to you and bought the one million shares, I might have been in trouble now.”
Zhou Xun now has no contract, so he invites Lin Nan and Huang Xiaoming to dinner.
It was Lin Nan and Huang Xiaoming who convinced her to buy stocks and make a huge profit.
"It's okay, Mr. Wang is also a man of face, so he shouldn't be like that..."
Huang Xiaoming, who had just returned from the filming of "Four Talents", habitually smoothed things over.
Zhou Xun glanced at Huang Xiaoming and remembered something.
"Your contract will expire in the middle of the year, right? I remember it's a three-year contract?"
Huang Xiaoming nodded.
“Want to renew the contract?” Zhou Xun asked.
"To be honest, I want to open a studio..."
Huang Xiaoming did not hide it, and continued: "This way it will be convenient for me to invest and be a producer, and I can promote myself. , you can also sign actors, haha..."
Zhou Xun smiled, looked at Lin Nan, and joked: "Director Lin, if you have any work in the future, call me directly. There will be no middlemen anymore."
"Is there a discount?" Lin Nan said with a smile. .
“If you want to fight, just give me the heroine.”
“Haha, I am the same, I can break bones...”
After one meal, there will be more online There were a lot of rumors.
"Zhou Xun hosted a banquet for director Lin Nan, who is suspected of signing a contract with Lin Nan Pictures!"
"Director Lin Nan, Huang Xiaoming, and Zhou Xun had a dinner together, and the project of "Painted Skin 2" was approved..."
Good guy, Lin Nan admired these secretly photographed reporters and arranged a job for him!
The next day, Zhou Xun posted on Weibo and announced the establishment of his own studio.
Not only did the rumor collapse, it also caused the company that originally wanted to pursue Zhou Xun to give up its idea in an instant.
......
Lin Nan met Zhang Yimou.
“If it were another movie, I would really be able to give you this face and let Yifei come and audition.
But I won’t hide it from you in this movie. I want a pure newcomer and I haven’t acted. The kind of amateur who has never been in a drama, has never been in love, and has no emotional experience."
Zhang Yimou said with a smile, meaning something.
Lin Nan understood what the other party meant. This reason was really helpless.
"Haha, there are gains and losses. Director Zhang is planning to audition in all art schools?"
"Well, it will be done within two months..."
Zhang Yimou has sent out several assistant directors to select talents from famous domestic art schools.
Lin Nan didn't bother him much, and after chatting for a while, he left.
He could see that only in this kind of literary and artistic film could Zhang Yimou be free from Zhang Weiping's interference.
Because in the profit model, copyright is the main factor and quality is the key...
Liu Yifei was a little frustrated after hearing the casting conditions relayed by Lin Nan.
She doesn’t even meet the most basic requirements!
“If it’s not suitable, then it’s not suitable. I’ll wait until I can build a crew myself one day.”
"You have ideals and I support you. By the way, how is the filming of "Xiu Chun Knife" going?"
"It will be finished soon. In two days, I will be able to go back to you."
Liu Yifei’s voice suddenly became lighter.
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Lin Nan stayed at Tiangong Color, staring at the post-editing.
A few special effects are also in production.
Yang Shoucheng’s phone call came in unexpectedly. "Director Lin, the finished film of "Ip Man 2" has been produced, and we need to make arrangements to schedule it." Has it been half a year?”
“Director Lin, please choose a specific time.”
In Lin Nan's plan, the company's four movies can be released as early as the summer season in June and spread throughout the second half of the year.
Then it would be best to watch "Ip Man 2" on May Day.
"Let it be released at the end of April, so it will be released on May Day." Lin Nan said.
“Then listen to Director Lin.”
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From the outside world, the box office of "Avatar" has exceeded 700 million, and it is about to reach 800 million.
Cameron personally brought the creators to the capital.
In addition to doing another round of publicity, I just hope that China Film Group can introduce more movies.
Lin Nan could feel the mood of the mainland filmmakers at the scene through the screen, and they were definitely cursing in their hearts.
However, this great director who once worked as a truck driver did show a superb level when talking about the application of 3D, CG, motion capture and other technologies in movies.
Many domestic directors and producers present were as confused as if they were listening to a book from heaven, and were extremely embarrassed from beginning to end.
"Director Lin, is it really so different?"
For Tiangong Color, Guo Fan asked blankly.
“It’s just that much different!
The technologies and equipment he mentioned are rarely available in China. You can take a look when the second batch of equipment arrives in a few days. .”
After Lin Nan finished speaking, many people looked over.
"Well, another group of people will come back, and there will be more and more manpower."
Those employees who came back from Crystal Pictures understood it instantly.
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When several trucks transporting machinery and equipment drove all the way to Lin Nan Pictures.
The media immediately thought of Tiangong Color’s first batch of imported equipment at this time last year.
This is the attitude of being determined to be a special effects company! He really did what he said.
"Tiangong Color, the second batch of imported special effects equipment has been delivered..."
"The estimated value of this equipment is more than the first batch."
"Machines, employees, and natural colors make it the largest and most top-notch special effects company in the country."
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Big customers have preferential treatment as big customers.
Along with the equipment, there are more than 20 engineers who are responsible for the installation, debugging and necessary guidance of the machine.
Lin Nan did not expect that the commotion would be so big this time.
Han Sanping, Tong Ju and others came to watch the fun.
Counting the first batch of equipment, the first floor was finally occupied this time.
“How much did you spend on this?”
“Even if you know it, what’s the use? It’s impossible for China Film to approve this kind of project.”
Lin Nan If so, Han Sanping really couldn't refute it.
As a state-owned enterprise, China Film Group must be involved in and support all types of movies. It is indeed impossible to spend money exclusively to become a special effects company.
After Han Sanping, Tong Gang and other big guys left, many film production companies came to visit one after another.
Lin Nan refused to refuse anyone who came and asked people to introduce them one by one.
Not to mention, in two days, I received a lot of commissioned work.
The influence of "Avatar" has greatly increased the outside world's attention to Lin Nan's special effects company.
The most indispensable thing for a blockbuster movie is special effects.
"He really wants to do something practical!"
"Brother, we have sufficient funds now, should we also start our own special effects company?" Wang Zhonglei asked.
At the premiere of "The Martian", Lin Nan said that he wanted to open a special effects company, and everyone in the industry was watching the excitement.
This time it seems that it is really done, at least the equipment and talents are available.
Think about a movie like "Avatar", it really needs its own special effects company...
"Are you stupid? Why should we do this kind of project that requires spending money for a long time and we don't know when it will be profitable?
It's better to invest in anything else than to be a special effects company..."
......
Lin Nan is like a signboard, advertising Tiangong colors all the time.
Many production companies come to us with jobs, which feels very good...
Xue Xiaolu, with the mentality of working slowly and carefully, filmed "Thirty-three Days of Love" for more than two months, and finally completed it.
"Sister Xue, you really don't want to take it to me for post-production?"
"No, I'll take it back to school for editing, and it won't take up your resources..."< br>
Xue Xiaolu said so, and Lin Nan no longer forced it.
“Then if you need any help then, please call me directly.”
Nortel's equipment is too old-fashioned, so "Love Is Not Blind" is a low-budget urban-themed movie.
If it were replaced by "Xiu Chun Dao" or "Thief", Lin Nan would never agree to take it to the school for post-production.
……
The entertainment industry is more cruel and realistic than other places.
Lin Nan remembered that half a year ago, there were still rumors that Deng Wendi would film "Snowflake and the Secret Fan" together with Zhang Ziyi.
Afterwards, the international chapter was dumped, and the matter fell into disuse.
Now that Huayi is listed on the market, this project has been taken up by Deng Wendi again, and will be produced together with Shanghai Film and Huayi.
It’s just that the heroine has been changed.
Became Hua Yi’s first sister, Li Bingbing.
Lin Nan doesn’t know much about the movie, but it probably won’t be a good movie.
(End of this chapter)