Chapter 380 Allies
I still remember the Golden Rooster Award in 2005.
That time Ma Liwen defeated Lin Nan's "Into the Dust" with "The Two of Us".
Defeating Ning Hao's "Stone", as well as films such as "Zhang Side" and "Taihang Mountain", he won the Best Director Award.
This female director is also actively transforming into commercial films.
After receiving tens of millions of investments from LeTV, she filmed the recently released "Big Deal".
However, it is not easy for a director to transform. As expected, the film failed at the box office.
Hua Yi's "Happy Magic" still had 1.1 million on its first day, while "Big Deal" released on the same day only had 420,000.
This means that this "Big Deal" will be forced to be canceled by the theaters at any time, and there is no room for negotiation. It would be better to give the film schedule to other movies than waste it on "Big Deal".
“Director Lin, Mr. Jia of LeTV, invited directors and producers in the industry to attend their investment party.”
"What investment party?"
Lin Nan asked with interest, this is the "master"!
"For the film and television industry, I want to attract a group of directors or producers, and find some partners..."
"We will not get involved." Lin Nan shook his head and said.
It doesn’t matter what LeTV wants. Except those in Hong Kong who are short of money, or directors in the Mainland who want to transform, who will care about them?
The key is that Boss Jia, Lin Nan is really a little afraid of him.
However, he heard that thanks to Gan Wei, LeTV has attracted many celebrities in the entertainment industry...
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"Thirteen Hairpins" is ten years ahead of schedule Today's premiere has become a joke in the film and television industry.
In most film and television companies, only deputy or middle-level people go there, and a few don’t go there at all.
The production companies were present to give Zhang Yimou face.
I went to the deputy and middle level, or even didn’t go, because I was disgusted with Zhang Weiping’s villainous behavior last time.
Some bold media directly asked if the last "Bell and I Played Sex" was written by Ni Nai.
As soon as this question came out of his mouth, Zhang Yimou denied it sternly with a dark face, and his words were filled with anger:
“The actor also knew about this afterward. That’s because some people have no idea. The bottomless despicable behavior has been resolved..."
The media’s noses are so sensitive, how could they not smell the smell of gunpowder?
The only person who can do such a thing, dare to do such a thing and ignore Zhang Yimou's opinion, is Zhang Weiping.
"This was done privately by an employee who was thinking about the company. Although he was also doing it for the company and the movie, his approach was indeed wrong. I have already criticized and educated him..." Zhang Weiping said matter-of-factly.
After the premiere, the production company didn’t stay any longer and left directly.
The media discovered one thing, that is, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping had almost no communication throughout the show, and so did several actors.
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“Director Zhang Yimou is suspected of having a conflict with his old partner Zhang Weiping. There was no communication during the premiere...”
“According to people familiar with the matter, Director Zhang Yimou intends to end his relationship with Zhang Weiping. "Zhang Weiping met with lawyers many times..."
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Lin Nan was also shocked when he saw these reports. Is the news coming out now?
But immediately afterwards, Zhang Weiping shouted angrily on Weibo:
“I will hold those who maliciously slander and spread rumors their legal responsibilities. I have cooperated with Yimou for more than ten years. There has never been a conflict..."
Those who work in the film and television industry, especially those who run companies, are not fools.
Everyone knows the truth that there is no smoke without fire. Various signs tell everyone that it is better to believe that this is true than to believe that it is not true.
After figuring this out, a group of film company bosses suddenly had green eyes. That was Zhang Yimou! Which one is not greedy?
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"So fast?"
Lin Nan asked Yue Jun as he sorted out a thick stack of shot drawings.
“Yes, Huayi, Guangguang, Chengtian, Bona, Xingmei, LeTV... more than a dozen companies are contacting Zhang Yimou, and they are doing so openly.”
Hearing this, Lin Nan could imagine how ugly Zhang Weiping's face looked. It’s absolutely no different than having a dead biological father!
“Where is Director Zhang?”
“There are so many people, but no reply. It seems that we have to wait until at least the end of "Thirteen Hairpins"."
Lin Nan smiled and nodded:
"I guess Director Zhang means this, at least to ensure that "Thirteen Hairpins" does not make big news before it is released. The 600 million investment movie is between them The last bond.”
"By the way, leave for Hong Kong Island as soon as possible. The shooting location must be arranged in advance."
"No problem, we can leave the day after tomorrow."
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New screen.
“Are you sure that Zhang Yimou and the new picture can be perfectly cut off?”
Zhang Weiping looked at the lawyer opposite and asked in a cold voice.
"That's right, Mr. Zhang. The cooperation agreement will be terminated after "Thirteen Hairpins" is released. Without a new contract, Director Zhang can leave at any time.
As for Ni Nai , Dou Xiao and other artists, the management appointment is completely with New Picture, and Director Zhang’s studio has no right to appeal.”
After the lawyer left, Zhang Weiping’s face became even more gloomy.
“You want to part ways easily? Haha, how is that possible...”
Zhang Weiping murmured softly, with a hint of cruelty in his eyes, "Since I can't keep you, let me ruin your reputation..."
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Although "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" has a very good reputation It sucked, and the daily revenue dropped all the way, but it still took in 100 million at the box office one week after its release.
But on the eighth day of its release, the daily box office dropped to 8 million, which explains everything. The decline of this movie is unstoppable.
After "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" are released, the data of "Hongmen Banquet" will definitely be even more ugly, and it is even very likely that it will be withdrawn directly.
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Lin Nan received a call from Wang Wei. It's all thanks to "Tudou"'s good foundation in the early stage and popular support, so now it can insist on holding on to the basic market.
"Mr. Wang, how's it going?"
"Director Lin, the problem should be completely solved by the end of this month. But Tudou has lost the best opportunity. I I regret it..."
"Are you still thinking about Nasdaq?"
Lin Nan spoke bluntly, and Wang Wei's heart trembled and made him feel even more uncomfortable.
"The opportunity has been lost. Shareholders, especially several financial institutions, are not optimistic about it. They want to exit..."
"Exit?" Lin Nan muttered in his heart.
This is the case with financial institutions. When Tudou was so popular, they all entered the market one after another. The current situation, with no hope and running away, is indeed in line with the organization's style...
"I should be filming in Hong Kong Island at that time. If Mr. Wang solves the problem, he can come and visit the team. What do you think?"
The phone was quiet for a while, and Lin Nan's voice came.
"Visiting the class?"
Wang Wei didn't understand. Although Tudou is a video website, he doesn't work in the film and television industry, so why should he visit?
"Director Lin, what do you mean..."
"I have never understood. Tudou's business is obviously in China, why does it have to go to Nasdaq?
Just like Bona, are you so unfavorable to the domestic market? Meidao, that's not that good. Earn it!”
Listening to Lin Nan’s words, Wang Wei was thoughtful. He knew Lin Nan’s record in the film industry.
"Do you have any suggestions for me, Director Lin? What Tudou needs now is money and direction."
"They will all be available."
Lin Nan only answered four words, and no tone could be heard.
"Okay, I will visit Director Lin's crew at the end of the month. See you in Hong Kong." Wang Wei said decisively.
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Potato’s previous market value was not very high, especially under the current situation, it has shrunk a lot.
Lin Nan is capable and can spend money to take over the shares held by those institutions, but he cannot do it alone.
If a video website or a platform wants to go far, it needs resources, including various other resources.
So, Lin Nan needs allies, allies with strength and resources.
Unfortunately, he does have such an ally!
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There is only more than a week left for the release of "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".
The smell of gunpowder in the film market is getting stronger.
At this time, China Film released the first promotional video of "Pacific Rim" to the outside world.
Zhang Yi and Jing Tian, wearing red combat uniforms with a Chinese style, walked towards the huge mecha and entered the war room...
In the distant view, several figures stood tall and tall. The mecha giant's eyes suddenly lit up, and he walked out of the giant ship's cabin step by step.
Outside is a stormy sky, a sky covered with dark clouds, and a sea that is deep, silent, and full of terror.
Waves of roars echoed, and the sea level suddenly rose in several places. The sea water surged in all directions, and a ferocious beast nearly a hundred meters high broke through the sea surface...
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""Pacific Rim" is scheduled to be released on January 1, and will be available in 2D, 3D, and IMAX3D versions in major theaters, so stay tuned!"
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The two-minute promotional trailer really attracted the attention of a large number of viewers.
Especially the prominent Chinese-style mecha giant inside, which made many people excited.
“I’m just saying, why are the foreigners saving the world, we can do it too!”
“With this Chinese-style mecha giant and awesome special effects, I You must buy a ticket for IMAX3D, it will be shocking..."
"Isn't it difficult to buy IMAX3D? The ticket price is estimated to be more than one hundred, nearly two hundred?"
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Online discussions about "Pacific Rim" quickly overshadowed "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".
Visual impact can always leave the deepest impression on the audience.
Lin Nan told Wanda that he would reserve some tickets for the IMAX 3D giant screen theater.
These tickets were all obtained from acquaintances in the circle who asked him for favors.
After all, there are still too few IMAX3D giant screens in China, which are far from meeting market demand.
In this area, Wanda is undoubtedly the number one theater chain in China, with more than 60% of the giant screens in their hands.
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“We will watch “Pacific Rim” on Hong Kong Island during New Year’s Day.”
Liu Yifei nodded and was already making arrangements for her and Lin Nan's New Year's Day plans.
"You still want to go shopping with me. There is a very good cake shop over there..."
"Remember, the last time you promoted "The King of Kung Fu", you were secretly photographed by reporters over there. It's only half an hour. My dear, I kept talking the whole time and kept eating..."
Lin Nan complained with a smile, and suddenly felt that the air was a little chilly.
I saw Liu Yifei staring at him with "murderous intent", giving Lin Nan the feeling that if he dared to say another word, he would be killed.
"Haha, just kidding, just kidding, I will accompany you when we get there..."
"Hiss... don't talk!"
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(End of this chapter)