Chapter 378 The Lunar New Year period begins, passing the review
The first shot of the Lunar New Year period starts with "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet"!
Many stars in the industry are cheering for this movie.
As Yang Mi’s first big-budget heroine movie, she even posted ten Weibo posts in one day to help promote the movie.
"Hongmen Banquet" has attracted much attention since the project was established, and the cast is even more powerful. The first day of its release is the time to witness the results.
Lin Nan took note of the treatment the film received.
The theater chain gave the first blockbuster in the Lunar New Year period enough honor, with a 28.5% film scheduling rate, which is really high!
As for the box office on the first day, it depends on the data on the second day.
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“Director Lin, the invitation to the premiere of the new picture and Bona is sent to you by name.”
Yue Jun took the two posts and walked into Lin Nan's office, where the latter was still drawing up the shots.
“Don’t tell me this time, their premiere is also on the same day?”
Lin Nan asked jokingly, about "Painted Wall" and "The Legend of White Snake" , it’s still a joke to this day.
"That's not a big deal. There's a day in between. Do you want to go?"
Lin Nan frowned. Logically speaking, for the sake of Zhang Yimou and Xu Ke, he should go. of.
But Zhang Weiping and Yu Dong were so disgusting that he didn't want to meet them.
After a moment, Lin Nan shook his head at Yue Jun:
"I'm not going, you make arrangements. As for if they ask, just say..."
"Director Lin is busy with "Genius Gunner", I understand." Yue Jun nodded and replied with a smile.
“Haha, okay, let’s just say this. It’s up to them to believe it or not.”
Lin Nan was too lazy to find other excuses. He sent people there to give the two directors face, not because of those two idiots.
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In the afternoon, Lin Nan went to China Film Academy as scheduled.
Unlike the last time at the Film Bureau, there was a tense atmosphere between a large number of production companies and theaters.
The atmosphere today is much better.
On one side were Lin Nan Pictures and China Film Group, and on the other side were representatives of more than a dozen theater chains.
"Warner and Lionsgate don't have to work hard, they just make money." Han Sanping joked in a low voice.
If it is an imported film, the box office share ratio that the producer can get is much lower than that of domestic films, only 13%. But co-productions are different. They enjoy the same treatment as domestic films.
If the negotiations for "Pacific Rim" turn out well, then Warner and Lionsgate will indeed make money.
Lin Nan smiled and said, "You have to know that we rely on these two for global distribution. We don't have the strength, so we can all benefit together."
"Okay, okay, it's just a few points. It sounds like I'm being picky." Han Sanping waved his hand angrily.
Ye Ning was very embarrassed at this moment. Everyone in the theater chain knew that Wanda was one of the investors in "Pacific Rim", and he had been regarded as a mole by default.
Of course, for Wanda, the revenue sharing ratio of "Pacific Rim" has been increased, making it even more profitable!
"Can you represent all theater chains?" Lin Nan asked.
“Yes.”
People from the New Film Alliance and Dadi Cinemas nodded at the same time. Representatives from other theaters also nodded in agreement.
"Then I won't talk nonsense."
"Director Lin, please tell me."
"Since "Thirteen Hairpins" has received the ladder split, then I I think "Pacific Rim" should be more qualified, including my other commercial films, do you agree? "
"Of course "Pacific Rim" is, after all, it is a science fiction blockbuster with an investment of 160 million U.S. dollars. As for Director Lin's next How about we talk about the movie then?”
People from the Magic City United Theater directly did Tai Chi.
Lin Nan nodded, "Okay, let's talk about "Pacific Rim" first. I think it should get better treatment than "Thirteen Hairpins"."
Hearing this, the faces of the group of people on the opposite side turned bad.
Ye Ning played with the Rolex on her wrist, seemingly not listening, but with a playful expression on her face.
As for Han Sanping, the old god seemed to be there, as if he was wandering in the sky.
Lin Nan glanced at the two of them, one more beautiful than the other!
“There is no such comparison method. We can sit down and discuss the split ratio because we believe in the quality of the film, but this is not the support for Director Lin’s unrealistic ideas.”
"Yes, 45% for the part below 500 million, and 41% for the part above 500 million, the same as "Thirteen Hairpins"." Someone from the New Film Alliance said.
Lin Nan wanted to laugh, "That's because Zhang Weiping is too cowardly. He had previously promised a domestic goal of 1 billion, but it can be seen from this account sharing rule that he has no confidence."
"A box office of 1 billion means 43% of the normal revenue. If "Pacific Rim" exceeds 1 billion, wouldn't it mean that we have lost money? Then what is the point of me sitting here today?"
Lin Nan said in a sharp tone, and people from Dadi Cinema laughed, "Does Director Lin think that "Pacific Rim" can be as high as "Avatar", worth over one billion?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Sanping He and Ye Ning sat up straight in an instant, with bright eyes.
Everyone looked at Lin Nan, waiting for his answer.
Lin Nan did not give a direct answer, but put forward his own plan: "How about you listen to my idea?"
"Director Lin, please speak."
"In another step-by-step method, if the total box office is less than 800 million, the film studio will share 43% of the divisible box office. If the total box office exceeds 800 million but is less than 1.2 billion, the film studio will share 44.5% of the divisible box office. As for more than 1.2 billion ..."
Everyone in the cinema had strange expressions on their faces. They all felt that Lin Nan was speaking too loudly.
“For more than 1.2 billion, the film studio will share 46% of the divisible box office!”
Now everyone is not calm, more than 1.2 billion? Do you really think "Pacific Rim" is the second "Avatar"?
Lin Nan's plan is different from the one in "Thirteen Hairpins". Zhang Weiping tends to guarantee the bottom line, while Lin Nan is taking a gamble.
If the box office of "Pacific Rim" is less than 800 million, it will be a normal division of accounts and there will be no change.
Only when the box office is higher, the film studio will make more money. Of course, the theater chain will also make more money. This is a win-win situation.
"Let's, let's discuss it."
"Okay."
Lin Nan and Han Sanping left the conference room.
"Wait for another year, and there will probably be some movement next year."
Han Sanping's sudden words made Lin Nan a little confused.
"About dividing accounts?"
"Yes, we are discussing this matter, please keep it confidential."
"No problem."
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"Director Lin, we agree to your plan!"
Lin Nan knew that the probability of success was relatively high, because his plan was comparable to Zhang Weiping's "win-win" plan Much.
In addition, he also gave the film crew room for their expectations, such as less than 800 million, without changing the account sharing ratio.
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The bill-sharing agreement for "Pacific Rim" will be signed by China Film on behalf of the film studio and the theater chain, and Lin Nan will no longer interfere.
In just one afternoon, word spread in the industry about Lin Nan's bet with the theater chain.
"He is so loud. If it is really less than 800 million, wouldn't it be in vain?"
"We haven't seen the finished film of "Pacific Rim", so it's hard to download it. Conclusion!”
“It would be incredible if he did it!”
...new picture.
Zhang Weiping also received the news.
On the one hand, he felt that Lin Nan was a bit too arrogant and confident.
On the other hand, he felt that Lin Nan stood on his shoulders and had the opportunity and qualifications to negotiate with the theaters face to face to share the accounts...
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"Are you really so confident?"
Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan, wanting to see the answer in the latter's eyes.
"Don't look, there is no answer in my eyes, only a 'hum hum', hahaha..."
"Humph, if you dare to scold me, I will bite you to death."< br>
"Hey, don't be violent, I was wrong, wrong..."
After some fussing, Lin Nan answered Liu Yifei's question.
“I have already seen the trailer, it is absolutely shocking.”
“Where? Why didn’t I see it.”
“The disc sent by Warner , only ten minutes, in my study, let’s go check it out later?”
"..."
Lin Nan didn't lie, this is only 2D. After it is released, the 3D screen, or even the IMAX 3D giant screen, the viewing effect will definitely increase exponentially!
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The first-day box office of "Hongmen Banquet" is out.
"The historical blockbuster "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" made a good start with a box office of 20.4 million on the first day of the Lunar New Year!"
"With a box office of 20.4 million on the first day, "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" is expected to have a box office of 20.4 million on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Climbing.”
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Unlike the media’s positive outlook on the box office, the online reviews are a bit bad.
“I admit that from "The Dragon Takes Off His Armor" to "The Golden Guard" and then to "The Banquet at Hongmen", Director Li Renggang has made progress, but the extent of progress is too small..."
"Feng Shaofeng's style is good. Is this the only highlight?"
"Since he is wearing the skin of a historical blockbuster, can the costume props be more professional? That hat is so embarrassing and too dramatic. . Is this the costumed prop from "Seeing the Dragon Disarming"? "
"It's a hodgepodge of stories and plots, all in one pot. This is not a serious historical film, but an imaginary history..."
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Lin Nan knew that the most criticized points were still those.
Hong Kong directors never get it right when it comes to historical themes and costumes and props.
A big-scale war scene can never be played like a gang fight.
Once you touch the script, the plot will definitely suck.
The plot of "Hongmen Banquet" is unfinished. In the second half, both Xiang Yu and Liu Bang became marginal characters...
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Yang Mi quickly browsed the comments on "Hongmen Banquet", her expression getting increasingly ugly.
"Mimi, don't worry, it's only the first day, and the box office is pretty good. Are these bad reviews all caused by competitors trying to smear it?"
Zeng Jia After thinking for a long time, he couldn't help but comfort him.
Yang Mi is an actor. Maybe she was a fan of the authorities when she was filming, but now she is looking at the reviews online.
The more she read, the more she felt that what these people said was correct!
"Oh, I don't want to think about it anymore. Let's wait for the box office results the next day." Yang Mi had a headache and simply stopped thinking about it.
Lin Nan is on the phone with Luo Jin.
"What? Even you are making fun of me? I am just acting opposite her.
Although I like her in the play, I really have no idea about her in person. I was not familiar with her before. .”
Listening to Luo Jin's words, Lin Nan couldn't help but joked:
"That's a pity. I think Tang Yan is pretty good. He's tall and has long legs. He's pretty good too. He matches you very well!"
"Can I convey your evaluation to Yifei?" Luo Jin said with a smile.
"Well...just pretend I didn't say anything.
However, I hope what you just said is true. You have no idea or unfamiliarity. Don't wait for a few years. A reversal would be a slap in the face, hahaha.”
"How is that possible? It definitely won't be. I promise.
Let's get down to business. Director Lin, are you sure you want me to play the second male lead in "The Genius"?"
"Of course. , I can't really find a few high school students or current students to act. How many are capable? The newcomers need to spend time to train them, so hurry up while you and Zhu Yawen are still young. . ”
“Well, if Director Lin gives me a chance, how can I not go? If this gets out, I will be scolded to death, saying there is something wrong with my brain, haha.”
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After taking care of all the leading actors, Lin Nan felt relieved.
"Now we are just waiting for the script. Tong Bureau, please don't make any mistakes and trick me!"
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"Who can tell me what the hell this script is? How did it pass the review?"
An old man with bags under his eyes shouted angrily from the film bureau's review office.
Several old men in their early sixties were also waiting for the answer with serious faces.
"You guys, please don't bother, the Children's Bureau will handle it personally!"
A man who looked younger, probably in his forties or fifty, said this unexpectedly. .
"Tong Bureau?"
After hearing this, everyone still didn't understand that Lin Nan sent the script directly to Tong Gang, something that was done beyond the level!
"I remember that you have a good relationship with Tian Zhuangzang, right?"
"Haha, you are overthinking it."
The middle-aged man in his forties smiled helplessly.
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The media soon discovered that a familiar name appeared on the script review list on the film bureau's official website.
"The script of "The Genius Gunman" directed by Lin Nan has successfully passed the review after revision."
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"Hurry up and get the movie registration done as soon as possible. Get permission to shoot.”
As soon as Lin Nan got the news, he ordered Yue Jun to act quickly.
"Director Lin, I'll go right away!"
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(End of this chapter)