Chapter 274 Taking over the job of special effects
As expected, the media’s pens dare to write anything.
Early the next morning, the news about the opening ceremony came out.
“Director Lin Nan boasted that “The Thief” will set a new box office record for domestic films.”
“Facing the four great directors Zhang, Chen, Feng, and Jiang, Director Lin did not hesitate at all. Don’t be afraid, be confident.”
"On the red carpet of the opening ceremony, Director Lin Nan claimed that he would not consider films such as "The Hawthorn Tree", "Let the Bullets Fly" and "The Orphan of Zhao"..."
"Director Lin's "One vs. Four" ..."
"Hong Kong Island movies are not within the sight of Director Lin Nan..."
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Lin Nan was really convinced by these reporters. Watching the excitement was not a big deal.
What does it mean not to pay attention to the films of other great directors? What do you mean by Hong Kong movies that are even more out of sight?
“You are trying to attract hatred for me!”
Back at the hotel, Lin Nan complained to Liu Yifei.
“Who makes you so powerful?”
Miss Liu was quite open-minded and had full confidence in Lin Nan.
"By the way, how was your discussion with them?" Liu Yifei asked about business.
"We have made a verbal agreement, and we will have to discuss it in detail when the time comes."
Lin Nan met with Sony, CJ and other companies.
They are very interested in "Painted Skin 2" and "Thieves", especially "Painted Skin 2".
"Painted Skin 1" sold very well before, and Sony is determined to win the second one.
They have made an appointment with Lin Nan. When the completion of "Painted Skin 2" is completed, they will come over to watch the film and decide on a cooperation method.
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Due to discussing cooperation with several Sony companies, Lin Nan did not attend the "Film Industry Summit-Domestic Film and Hollywood Cooperation XJ Domain Forum" in the morning.
While having dinner with Liu Yifei at noon, I heard Miss Liu talk about something going on at the meeting.
Feng Xiaogang deserves to be called a "little steel cannon".
In front of a group of Hollywood film companies, Harvey Weinstein, who left the show early to catch a plane, scolded him from beginning to end.
To be honest, the scolding was very good.
Because the latter often offers high prices to seize the North American distribution rights of Chinese-language films from a number of Hollywood colleagues, but only gives a small deposit. After the film is completed, he will say that he will not buy it or will be too aggressive. Low price.
It’s too late now to sell it to someone else, and in the end it can only be taken away by Weinstein Pictures at a very low price...
The words Feng Xiaogang kept saying from beginning to end were: "liar" and "scammer"...
The president of IMAX had no choice but to stand up and said that Harvey's reputation in Hollywood was also very bad. Protect the reputation of other filmmakers.
Feng Xiaogang scolded him on a whim, but Hua Yi was in misery.
The latter's blockbuster "The Spy", cooperating with Weinstein Pictures, will be released soon, starring Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li.
If you scold your partners now, something will happen.
Sure enough, what are you afraid of?
Even though Huayi issued several emergency announcements, claiming that Feng Xiaogang’s remarks only represented individuals and had nothing to do with the company.
But this still couldn't stop Huayi's stock price. It fell by more than a point in the morning, and it is still falling...
After listening to Liu Yifei's story, Lin Nan Don't even know what to say.
He originally wanted to support Feng Xiaogang, but the price was too high. The latter was happy to scold him, but the stock in Lin Nan's hand was depreciated by more than five million.
"Sissi, you know, his scolding cost me more than five million yuan."
Lin Nan said with a speechless expression.
After hearing this, Liu Yifei realized it was like this.
"Then what should we do?"
What can we do? Feng Xiaogang's intestines may be filled with regret at this moment.
Lin Nan thought for a while, "We went out to buy things in the afternoon, just think that I spent the money myself..."
"Haha, are you confused?" Liu Yifei said with a smile.
"I originally thought you should add some new jewelry, but it turns out I'm dizzy, forget it..."
Before Lin Nan finished speaking, a tender hand struck her Covered his mouth.
“You are not dizzy!”
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In the afternoon, Guo Fan and others worked hard at the film festival, attending meetings and promoting movies.
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei took their two assistants and started shopping.
Wearing the same style of T-shirts, jeans, sneakers, and sunglasses, the two of them were captured by many reporters.
"During the film festival, Director Lin and Liu Yifei went shopping..."
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When we returned to the hotel in the afternoon, we had achieved great results.
Of course, Miss Liu is very independent.
Liu Yifei pays for Lin Nan’s things; Lin Nan pays for Liu Yifei’s things.
But in comparison, girls can buy more things than boys.
The most expensive items were undoubtedly several pieces of jewelry and the watch Liu Yifei bought for Lin Nan.
"You are so thoughtful. My mother has not worn the jade necklace a few times last time, so I bought it again this time."
Liu Yifei was complaining, but she was smiling. Very brilliant.
“Honor your mother-in-law...”
“Fuck you, don’t be ashamed. Go out, I’m going to call mom.”
Lin Nan was a little speechless, turned merciless, and kept whispering, but no one would listen.
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I was planning to go find Guo Fan and others, but unexpectedly I met Jiang Wen on the way.
"Hey, isn't this Director Lin who punched Zhang Yimou and kicked Chen Kaige? Haha..."
Lin Nan's face darkened instantly. The reporters' articles really caused trouble for him. Son.
"Your joke is not funny."
Jiang Wen also promoted "Let the Bullets Fly" at the Shanghai Film Festival. "That's what it said in the news. I just polished it up."
"Then you should have said less." Lin Nan said with ill intentions.
“Forget it, let’s not talk about it.”
Jiang Wen shook his head, not intending to draw the flames of war onto himself.
The two of them walked towards the movie promotion area together.
From what Jiang Wen said, at noon, Feng Xiaogang had already left the film festival and gone back.
Obviously he also knew that his big mouth had caused trouble.
“Director Lin, it’s time for me to go back.”
When Xu Zheng saw Lin Nan coming, he stepped forward and spoke directly.
"On the Road" is about to be released, and he has to go back to cooperate with the lighting and appear on a few more shows.
"Well, then you go back first, we will go back in the next two days."
The purpose of coming to the film festival this time has been achieved, Lin Nan is not going to stay longer, the closing ceremony is also It has nothing to do with him.
That night, Xu Zheng took the opportunity to return to the capital.
The next day, Lin Nan asked Yue Jun to arrange for employees to stay at the film festival and continue the film promotion work until the closing ceremony.
The others returned to Beijing together.
When we came, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were together, and when we returned, there was a large group of people.
Among the people returning, Xue Xiaolu was not included. I heard that her "Ocean Paradise" was shortlisted for a small award.
After landing at the Capital Airport, everyone went back to their homes.
Lin Nan's suitcase was handed over to Liu Yifei to take back with him. He had to go to the company.
“You should come back early.”
“Yes.”
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“What time are you planning to come?”
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"Half past eleven."
Lin Nan looked at the time, there was still more than an hour left.
Lu Zheng called suddenly last night and said he wanted to discuss business with Lin Nan.
Lu Zheng didn’t say anything about the specific business on the phone, only the interview.
Lin Nan couldn't refuse directly, so she could only make an appointment today.
He wanted to see what kind of business Lu Zheng could get. Anyway, making a movie is probably not possible.
When it was past eleven o'clock, Yue Jun came over and told Lin Nan that Lu Zheng had arrived.
In the reception room on the third floor, Lin Nan met Lu Zheng and his party.
"Director Lin, less than half of the movie information in the past two days is your speech on the red carpet, haha."
Lin Nan knew the sarcastic meaning of Lu Zheng's words, But it sounds harsh.
"Mr. Lu, if you don't stay on the set, what do you have to do with me?"
When it came to business, Lu Zheng immediately stopped smiling.
"It's like this. Didn't I want to ask Director Lin to direct "Warring States" before, but we didn't have enough luck to work together..."
Lin Nan nodded, thinking that it was impossible to do it. If you change the director, come to him again, right? Then you must still refuse.
“Well, that’s it.”
"This time I came to Director Lin to talk about the special effects business of "Warring States"."
Lu Zheng's words were like a basin of cold water pouring down from Lin Nan's head.
Good guy, this, this is not easy to do!
“We would like to ask Tiangong Color to undertake the special effects production of "Warring States".
In the domestic film and television industry, Tiangong Color is the top special effects company..."
The special effects of "Warring States"...
Lin Nan felt a little speechless at the moment, but it was better than asking him to be the director.
"Mr. Lu, what if I say I am too busy?"
"Huh? If I am too busy, I will have to go to South Korea to do it."
Mr. Lu said with a smile. He could tell that Lin Nan's tone this time was not as decisive as last time.
"South Korea?"
"Warring States" is undoubtedly a bad movie, but according to the scale of this movie, the cost of special effects must be in the eight figures, tens of millions.
When thinking about letting Bangzi earn this money, Lin Nan always felt uncomfortable.
"After all, I didn't avoid this movie. Fortunately, it's just special effects." Lin Nan muttered in his heart.
He looked at Lu Zheng.
"After the film is completed, Tiangong Color will send people to consider the size and quality requirements of the project.
Finally, several different grades will be made for you to choose from. Of course, the prices will be different. Mr. Lu can choose..."
Lin Nan thought for a while and decided to take the job.
Tiangong Color needs projects and big projects to support, and Lu Zheng happens to be not short of money...
"Haha, okay, then just do what Director Lin said. After the movie is finished, I’ll have someone come and connect with Tiangong Colors.”
Lu Zheng laughed loudly, as if I was not short of money.
Stuck at noon to talk about things, Lin Nan had to stay with Lu Zheng for a meal.
While eating, the other party invited Lin Nan to visit the crew.
Ning Hao said that he went there last time. He just watched it all morning and left without making any comments. He looked very anxious...
Lin Nan quickly refused, saying that recently The movie is coming out and it’s so busy.
He wanted to laugh a little in his heart. Ning Hao didn't raise his opinion. He couldn't raise it. If he did raise it, it would be a total denial and a remake...
After finishing the meal, Lin Nan sent him away. Lu Zheng.
The film "Warring States" is hopeless, but when it comes to special effects, Lin Nan is not prepared to trick others.
Use money to do things! Maybe when the movie is released, the special effects will be the only thing that won't be complained about.
"I wish you good luck, that's all I can do."
(End of this chapter)