Chapter 323 May, Cannes
This is the second time Lin Nan has seen Zhao Liying since she signed a contract with Shanhai Media.
The latter seemed a little excited. The company had just arranged an assistant for her two days ago, a girl of the same age.
"If you join the crew of "Four Famous Catchers", there will be a one-month training period, and the filming will officially start at the end of next month."
Lin Nan paused and smiled:
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"Although this is a bit realistic, I still have to say it.
There should be no actors or staff there who would deliberately target you, but once this happens, don't tolerate it!"
The reason Lin Nan said this is because the crew of "Four Famous Catchers" has many Hong Kong actors and actresses.
Of course Chen Jiashang won't, but failing to protect the people below will be a stumbling block.
After all, he heard that Chen Jiashang had promised the female lead, but was rejected abruptly.
Hong Kong Island is a small place. Even when filming in the Mainland, actors and crew are accustomed to clumsiness and disagreements. There are even cases of discrimination and exclusion of Mainland actors...
Zhao Liying's face became a little serious, please be serious. nod.
"Director Lin, I will not embarrass the company."
"Director Lin is just reminding you that this kind of thing may not happen, haha..."
< br>Yue Jun couldn't help but speak and said with a smile.
After hearing this, Zhao Liying's frown relaxed.
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The movie market has been dead since late February.
I finally looked forward to two blockbusters in April, and one is worse than the other.
May has not yet started, but the number of domestic films to be released is already like a funeral.
China Film Company calculated very well at that time, and with the help of "Warring States" and "Guan Yunchang", it will be released in early to mid-May or even late May, competing with a batch of imported films to grab the market, and bringing other domestic films with it.
But who knew that the two films were seriously competing with each other and would not threaten the imported films in May at all.
A total of six major Hollywood productions, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides", "Kung Fu Panda 2", "Fast and Furious 5", "Thor"...
There are many in May The producers who want to list the movie are all numb.
The May schedule hasn’t even started yet, but the ending is already decided!
At this moment, China Film Group wanted to temporarily arrange a movie to support the venue, but it was already too late.
The whole month of May is almost destined to be dominated by imported films.
The "Favorite" directed by Gu Changwei and starring Aaron Kwok and Zhang Ziyi will definitely not be able to make waves.
"Lin Nan, when will your movie "Star Luck" be finalized?"
As soon as Han Sanping opened his mouth, Lin Nan knew what he was planning.
"Director Han, don't think about this. I won't go to the rescue..."
Lin Nan knows very well that with the box office influence of him and Liu Yifei, the results of "Star" will not be Difference.
But he would never agree to postpone it to May in such a hasty manner...
Han Sanping did not expect Lin Nan to react so quickly. Before he could say anything, the other party blocked him. Way back.
"Okay, I'm just asking, I don't really want to let you go in May."
"Keep cheating..." Lin Nan complained in his heart.
"Then when are you going to decide?"
"I will decide after I come back from Cannes."
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"The crew of "Four Famous Catchers" has arrived at Xiangshan Film and Television City today. They will conduct a month-long training before starting filming..."
"It is reported that Zhao Liying, an artist from Shanhai Media, was originally an actress under Huayi. Before her contract expired, she was..."
"The female lead in "Four Famous Catchers" is suspected of being appointed nearly two months in advance. It's been decided..."
Lin Nan didn't know what to say about Wang Zhonglei.
This little bit of eye drops, "reportedly" and "suspected", besides adding some gossip, what else can it do? No pain or itching...
Then Jiang Yuerou’s Weibo came out.
"Zhao Liying had previously filmed Zhou Yi's "Big Inside", which gave me a very good feeling.
But she stayed at Huayi for five years and did not have many good resources. Therefore, I think that after the artist contract expires, , if you have the chance, you should go higher..."
Jiang Yuerou acted as the spokesperson of the company and spoke directly to the outside world.
There are many companies in the circle watching the excitement, and they are all very interested, waiting to see the two big companies fight.
But who would have thought that as soon as Jiang Yuerou’s Weibo post was posted, no one would take the call, which made everyone very depressed!
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"'Dialogue with Famous Chinese and Foreign Directors' summit?"
"It was organized by the Capital International Film Festival."
Now Lin Nan was even more confused. , when will the Capital International Film Season be held? He was also invited to participate in the conversation!
Yue Jun saw Lin Nan's doubts.
"This year's first session, the highest award is: the Temple of Heaven Award.
Directors Feng Xiaogang and Wu Yusen have already agreed to participate."
Hearing this, Lin Nan felt a little embarrassed,< br>
Domestic films have not seen any breakthroughs, but film festivals have been established one after another, all with too much money to spend.
"As usual, just say no. Besides, this time I have to arrive several days before the opening ceremony of Cannes, so I don’t have time."
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"Guan Yunchang" is about the same as "Warring States", but it has the bright spot of Jiang Wen.
At this moment, the box office is still increasing slowly, about two million every day.
For a movie with an investment of 150 million, it is now a dead horse and a live doctor, so it would be better to lose less.
The time has entered May.
As a rare good period in the first half of the year, even if the release period of other films is about to end, the box office will rebound a little during this long holiday.
But "Guan Yunchang" is not the case. This movie is completely like a dead pig that is not afraid of boiling water. On May Day, the daily box office dropped directly below one million, with a revenue of 820,000.
Everything has been planned, "Guan Yunchang" has only been released for twelve days. Looking at it, it is indeed the end.
Three days in a row, the Labor Day holiday is over.
The daily box office of "Guan Yunchang" fell below 100,000, so major theater chains completely deleted it from the film schedule, even though the previous film schedule rate was less than 1 point.
With a half-month release cycle, this is the last bit of kindness and leeway left by the theater chain to the film studio.
At this moment, the media immediately began to report the data of "Guan Yunchang".
"Following "Warring States", "Guan Yunchang" was also released for half a month and was abandoned by the market..."
"With an investment of 150 million, "Guan Yunchang" starring Donnie Yen, the total The box office revenue was 140 million, but it was regretted to be released.”
"After "Ip Man", Donnie Yen suffered huge losses in two consecutive movies, which has already affected his net worth..."
This industry is realistic. Whether an actor is a hit or not determines your value.
At this moment, Zhen Zidan was very anxious.
“I will make an announcement for you and say that I will not take on any roles in the next six months. I will study hard for a period of time, think about the connotation of actors, and carefully select new scripts...”
The agent gave Zhen Zidan an idea.
There have been too many negative comments directed at Donnie Yen recently. The attack on Jiang Wen also caused some backlash, so it would be better to keep a low profile for a while.
"Then..."
"Your worth and status have been greatly affected, but it is still acceptable. We will find ways to make up for it later."
When Zhen Zishan opened his mouth, his manager knew what he meant.
“Okay, let’s do it.”
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Liu Yifei’s trip to Cannes is ready and waiting to go.
Lin Nan sat on the sofa and called Zhu Yawen.
"Hey, Director Lin, why are you thinking of calling me?"
This glib tone is indeed suitable for playing a bitch-like character.
"Cannes."
Lin Nan only said two words, and only heard a "shhh" on the other end of the phone, which should have silenced the people around him.
"Are you sure I can go? Do I need to go?"
Zhu Yawen's question stopped Lin Nan.
Although Zhu Yawen is a supporting actor, she still has a chance to win the Actor Award, although the chance is very slim.
"What do you think?"
"I think I won't go. The hope is too small. If I go, I will still be a light bulb."
Before Lin Nan could say anything, Zhu Yawen said again He added anxiously:
"But if something happens to my ancestral grave, you know. You have to help me receive the award, and by the way, introduce me well..."
< br>"You are so promising, you have even thought about ancestral graves, haha...
Okay, I won’t take you with me then. If it’s your family, no, if you really win, I will introduce you well. "
Liu Yifei pressed her forehead against Lin Nan's arm and laughed non-stop. Zhu Yawen said that her "ancestral grave" was so funny.
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Yue Jun took four employees and rushed to Cannes early to prepare.
A deputy director of China Film Group headed to Cannes together with people from Wanda Pictures.
In addition to the matter of "Painted Skin 2", the former is also responsible for purchasing the copyrights of foreign language films during the film festival.
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The crew of "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" began to gather a group of actors.
"Mimi, get ready to join the team. I have already reported to Director Jiang."
Yang Mi didn't respond for a while, why is it Director Jiang this time?
"Isn't Director Yue here?" she asked subconsciously.
"The call didn't get through. I heard that I went to Cannes."
Zeng Jia answered with a yearning look on her face.
Although she is just an agent, she also yearns for that place. If her artists can go there, then she...
Thinking about it, Zeng Jia glanced at Yang Mi, and then Discarded this unrealistic idea.
When Yang Mi heard the news, she also thought of Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's "The Star".
Cannes is about to open!
She is also someone with artistic pursuits, and her envy of Liu Yifei right now is indescribable.
“Join the group.”
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There is some enmity between the two in "Hongmen Banquet" and "The King's Feast".
Lu Chuan invested in the movie "The King's Feast" because he was kicked out of the project by the former's producer.
It has been two months since the filming of the latter started. Now that "Hongmen Banquet" has started shooting, the media is paying special attention to it.
“The epic blockbuster "Hongmen Banquet" with an investment of 150 million officially started shooting today!"
"After "Gong Lock Heart Jade", Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi in "Hongmen Banquet", Playing the couple Xiang Yu and Yu Ji again! ”
"The winner between "Hongmen Banquet" and "The King's Feast" is worth looking forward to..."
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Every time he travels far away, Liu Yifei always has a lot of luggage. box.
It will take a little longer to attend the Cannes Film Festival this time, and I seem to have brought more things with me...
(End of this chapter)