Chapter 292 Acting Together
Enter September.
Although "Thieves" did not deliberately promote it, there was an endless stream of news in the media and on the Internet.
China Film, in particular, reported the film export as a political achievement.
""Thieves" has been confirmed to be exported and launched in the South Korean market."
"A small number of Southeast Asian countries have reached an intention to introduce it..."
"Director Lin's "The Thief" still only has one poster, without any stills or outtakes!"
... ...
There has been no movement in "The Thief".
Many people are asking about this matter, and some media and netizens even went to Liu Yifei’s Weibo to inquire about the news.
"The promotion starts on the 15th, and everyone's appetite should be whetted by then."
Lin Nan had someone notify China Film Group, which was responsible for the promotion of "The Thief".
He noticed that the film "White Deer Plain" that had been in preparation for many years was about to be started.
This movie is directed by Golden Bear director Wang Quan'an. The number one female actress who has attracted much attention in the industry is Zhang Yuqi.
But the gossip also came out.
Another actress who was popular with Zhou Xingchi went to court and demanded to terminate her contract.
This reminds everyone of Huang Shengyi a few years ago.
No matter what, one after another left through lawsuits, and Zhou Xingchi’s reputation was hard to say.
"Hua Yi's film is back in despair. The crew just left the Capital Airport this morning."
Yue Jun's words reminded Lin Nan that "The Empire of Heaven" is The only Chinese-language film shortlisted for the Golden Lion Award.
"Isn't it time for the closing ceremony yet?"
After Lin Nan asked this question, he reacted.
The release time of Xu Ke's film coincides with the Golden Lion Award presentation time.
Returning to China early now means that they are not included in the "hidden rules" and the focus must be returned to the release of the movie.
Earlier, I was confidently aiming for the Golden Lion, but now I am eliminated early, which is a bit of a joke.
Sure enough, the media quickly reported on this matter, stating that "Tongtian Empire" probably did not receive a special invitation.
Hua Yi, Xuke and others did not respond to this.
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Nortel’s new students seem to be in military training recently.
Lu Yang was invited back by the school to give a speech, and was dragged into chatting for several hours afterwards.
No need to guess, Lin Nan knew what he would say.
That day, even Zhang Yimou was understood and moved by the school leaders for a long time.
In the end, Lao Mouzi nodded and agreed that future films would use more students and actors from his alma mater.
This is also the reason why Zhou Dongyu applied for Nortel.
“Director Lin, I estimate that I will invite you back soon.”
After Lu Yang returned to the company, he said to Lin Nan with a smile.
"It won't take long, I just received a call."
Lin Nan was a little speechless.
This year’s school leaders are a bit eager for quick success and even shouted the slogan that half of Nortel’s people should be in the film and television industry.
Listening to these words, it gives people a floating feeling, and it no longer has the atmosphere that an art school should have.
It is conceivable that the quality of students in the future will definitely be worse.
“Then what did you say?”
“I don’t have time, but they also told me the specific meaning on the phone.
To be honest , those words made my ears tingle when I heard them for several years in school."
Lin Nan complained speechlessly.
Lu Yang gave a thumbs up.
“It’s amazing, only great directors like you can refuse like this.”
Lin Nan shook his head and ignored Lu Yang’s joke.
In the new generation, there will be fewer and fewer actors, and they will all be stars.
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For movies in the first half of the month, seize every day to grab the box office.
Because everyone knows that starting from the middle of the month, it is the position of major directors.
Lin Nan was immersed in writing the script, and Liu Yifei would come over from time to time to accompany her, or ask him to have dinner with her...
Major theaters were busy arranging films.
"The Hawthorn Tree" and "The Empire of Heaven" were released on the same day.
In terms of momentum, a literary film is comparable to a costume blockbuster. One can imagine how influential Zhang Yimou is.
Stills and behind-the-scenes footage of "The Thief" appeared online.
A large number of netizens and viewers turned their attention.
"Fan Bingbing has a great figure..."
"Liu Tianwang is actually a villain?"
"Zhang Hanyu is the big villain!"
"Looking at the name of the movie, there won't be any good guys, right?"
......
The news of "The Thief" was suddenly revealed Most of the media's focus was stolen from "Hawthorn Tree" and "Bongtian Empire".
Two movies will be released simultaneously on the 15th.
"I have to post on Weibo."
Liu Yifei liked "The Hawthorn Tree" very much and helped advertise it for free.
This move attracted the attention of many fans and the effect was good.
The next day, Lin Nan put down what he was doing and paid attention to the data of the next two movies.
Lao Mouzi's literary film took in a box office of 10.46 million on the first day, breaking the first-day box office record for domestically produced literary films.
From the looks of it, Singer Chen Kai should be able to win the total box office record for domestic literary films.
Hua Yi's "The Empire of Heaven" grossed 18.3 million on its first day, which is the best result for a Xuke film so far.
"Lin Nan, is "The Thief" going to premiere?"
Liu Yifei handed Lin Nan a cup of freshly ground coffee and asked by the way.
“Even if I say not to do it, Director Han and the others will not agree.”
Lin Nan took a sip and replied. ...
Zhang Weiping shouted the slogan of the 200 million target, and Hua Yi shouted that he would guarantee a minimum of 300 million and sprint for 400 million. It was very lively for a while.
Andy Lau and Tony Leung Ka-fai in "The Empire" are also the starring roles in "The Thief".
Invisibly, it will also bring blessings to "Thieves".
The two movies almost became the top two in the third week of September.
"Fist of Fury" is gearing up, with drafts coming one after another, just waiting to be "taken all".
"After more than half a month, I finally got it done..."
Lin Nan stretched out and felt relaxed.
Because Lin Nan had made a publicity plan with China Film Group before, Lin Nan was so relieved to stay at home and write the script.
...
"How are the box office of those two movies going?"
Back at the company, Lin Nan called Yue Jun over.
“Director Zhang’s films have a very good reputation, almost overwhelmingly, with a box office of 45 million in five days;
The box office of “The Empire of Heaven” also reached 75 million...”
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Lin Nan nodded, looking strong for the time being.
"That movie "Fist of Fury" will be released today, right?"
"Yes."
Lin Nan immediately became interested when he heard the affirmative answer. .
At that time, the bullshit was very loud, and he wanted to see how much box office this movie could make.
Lin Nan began to contact China Film Group. At this time, "The Thief" was only 9 days away from release.
The next day.
When the media announced the first-day box office of "Fist of Fury", almost all mainland filmmakers laughed.
A movie that vowed to take in 500 million at the box office only reported 10.32 million on the first day.
It's not as good as "The Hawthorn Tree", a literary film that was not "taken seriously" by the creators!
This face is going to be smashed!
The industry unanimously believes that the final total box office of this movie is definitely lower than the investment cost, and it is much lower.
After all, there is Lin Nan’s "Thieves Alliance" behind it!
The Internet was ridiculed.
“Donnie Yen’s Chen Zhen’s IQ and EQ are too low. His literary drama was crushed by Huang Bo, and his martial arts only knows how to be cool...”
"The script is too rubbish, the plot is blunt, repetitive, procrastinating, and boring..."
"I seriously doubt that "Ip Man" can be a hit, all because of Director Lin's script. It can be just as successful if Zhao Wenzhuo plays "Ip Man" !"
"Let Zhao Wenzhuo do "Ip Man 3""
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Lin Nan has read a lot of posts, those people in Hong Kong are really good. I'm filming "Fist of Fury" using the template of "superhero" filming.
The battlefield of World War I was filled with bullets and bullets, and the protagonist shuttled through it. He was stunned that nothing happened... Isn't he a superhero?
After "Ip Man 2", the ambitious Donnie Yen's first film suffered a heavy blow in terms of reputation.
There is no need to think about the box office, blood loss is inevitable.
China Film will be responsible for the premiere of "The Thief", so Lin Nan just needs to cooperate and be there.
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"The results of this period are all here, pick one."
Liu Yifei looked at the three scripts in front of her with a smile like a flower.
"Then let me take it back and read it again."
As she spoke, Miss Liu grabbed the three scripts and held them in her arms, turned around and left Lin Nan's villa .
“You really only have eyes for the script and you don’t care about me?”
Looking at the figure walking away, Lin Nan felt like he was looking at someone who had betrayed his heart.
The three books all have different emphases.
Lin Nan estimated that Ms. Liu would most likely choose the script about disease, love, cancer and death.
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"Fist of Fury" was completely disappointing. The box office dropped to 8 million the next day. The local box office in Hong Kong Island was even lower, around 1 million.
How can a movie with an investment of 120 million be used?
Wu Yusen's "Sword Rain" has learned from experience and does not have the problem of bragging like the crew of "Fist of Fury".
“Our movie will be released globally.
The domestic martial arts film market is declining day by day, and we don’t have too many expectations at the box office. We only hope to catch up with Lin Nan Pictures’ “Xiu Chun” "Knife" is enough."
This rhetoric is indeed very sophisticated.
China Film Group has set a time for the premiere of "The Thief".
"It will be released on the 30th. We will schedule the premiere on the 29th. You don't need to worry about the rest. I will take care of it."
Han Sanping looked like he had everything covered.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Lin Nan definitely has no objection. Han Sanping took action. The scale can be imagined, only Yamato is bigger.
The leading actors of "Thieves" sent messages one by one, promising to attend the premiere on time.
In their opinion, this movie is most likely Lin Nan's work to regain the box office record.
Moreover, as the main creative actor of the film directed by Golden Lion, how could he be absent from the premiere?
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Film and television news, extremely lively.
You will soon see several great directors competing on the same stage.
Zhang Yimou, Xu Ke, Wu Yusen and...Lin Nan!
“I choose this one!”
Miss Liu is so amazing, she spent two days reading through all three scripts.
“Are you sure you want to select it and not change it?”
Lin Nan asked jokingly.
He saw at a glance that it was the one he had guessed.
Stories about love, disease, life and death...
I saw Miss Liu looking serious and shaking her head.
“I will choose it and won’t change it.”
"You have to act with me, you must do it together!"
Liu Yifei gritted her silver teeth, looked directly at Lin Nan, and said without any doubt.
"Okay, let's go together."
(End of this chapter)