Chapter 428: Chess, Agreement
The remarks made by Lin Nan and Liu Yifei on the show soon spread throughout the film industry.
Unfortunately, Zhang Weiping was the first to propose changing the account sharing ratio, but in the end the negotiation was not successful. They could only take a step back and reach an agreement with the gambling account sharing model in decreasing stages.
Subsequently, no one expected that Lin Nan not only changed the betting rules and proposed a splitting model in which the higher the box office, the higher the share, but he also successfully won the bet!
Now I am even more addicted to playing, and "Genius Gunslinger" is ready to do the same!
Everyone couldn't help but laugh at Zhang Weiping, as if he was setting the stage for Lin Nan.
"Director Lin, don't say you are serious?"
Ye Ning's phone call came quickly.
Just because Lin Nan Pictures is very clean and tidy, after Liu Yifei publicly said those words, he immediately issued a betting invitation to all theaters.
The major theater companies are a little hesitant, but in fact they are eager to give it a try.
"Pacific Rim" has proven that this is a win-win model.
However, the major theater chains are not united. If they do not agree to the bet, Lin Nan will be able to defeat each theater chain more easily than Zhang Weiping.
Offending a top commercial film director and a high-grossing production company is not the result the theaters want to see.
What's more important is that this time "The Genius" is a domestic film, Lin Nan may not be able to get the highest ratio...
"Yifei has said it publicly, I'm sure Seriously.”
Lin Nan said with a smile, leaving no room for doubt.
On the other end of the phone, Ye Ning paused for a few seconds, "Director Lin, can you tell me how much "The Genius" sold at the Cannes Film Festival?"
Lin Nan just said I know, the theater chain will definitely inquire about this news.
At the beginning, film producers in various regions did not know each other's base prices. On his own side, Lin Nan even issued a hush-hush order very early, just to guard against this trick.
“Can’t.”
After hearing this answer, Ye Ning understood.
"It seems that Director Lin made a lot of money from the sale. Let's have an interview then."
"Okay."
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Nortel’s official website publishes the graduation list of all graduate students.
Guo Fan and Zhao Yanzi were at the forefront. They were both outstanding graduates in their respective majors and had the highest thesis defense scores.
This announcement is a little late. Lin Nan heard from Han Jianu that the graduate department of the directing department is waiting for Zhao Yanzi's film, "To Our Dying Youth."
However, the film submitted by Zhao Yanzi is not a finished product, just a rough cut.
Such a youth-themed movie can actually get the highest score. To be honest, this result is a bit unexpected, but if you think about it carefully, it seems to be reasonable.
A large number of people in the industry, familiar and unfamiliar, all sent congratulations to Weibo, except for these two.
Those graduates who are not famous are basically ignored.
Online, many people are watching the fun.
Many Hong Kong and Taiwan artists who quit Weibo because of the "Zhao Zhen Controversy" seem to have made an appointment to return to Weibo to promote public welfare through the charity activities of "World Environment Day".
In the final analysis, I still can’t let go of the large number of fans. To be more precise, I can’t let go of the benefits.
Feng Xiaogang was very excited and took the initiative to post on Weibo to welcome Shu Qi back. Many celebrities from the Huayi Circle followed closely and expressed their welcome.
Netizens were sarcastic, saying they had agreed to quit, but they quit within less than 3 months?
Director Feng, who is determined to be the messenger who protects flowers, will inevitably start spraying again.
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It was only one week, and "囧囧" jumped into the queue.
The latest batch of approved lists by the Film Bureau are full of films with considerable backgrounds.
Jackie Chan's "Zodiac", Feng Xiaogang's "1942", Xu Zheng's "囧"...
Before, Hua Yi only said that the movie would be released during the Lunar New Year period, but now it has been reviewed. The specific release date was announced as soon as possible.
"After careful discussion and coordination by the company, the film "1942" directed by Feng Xiaogang is scheduled to be released on November 29;
The film "Twelve Zodiac Signs" written, directed and starred by Jackie Chan , scheduled to be released on December 12th..."
As soon as the news was announced, the entire film industry was not calm.
Are you really treating the Lunar New Year stalls like a bus, stuffing all the blockbusters in there?
Especially since "1942" and "The King's Feast" were released on the same day, many media went to interview the two directors.
Both sides are still tough, and Feng Xiaogang is confident:
""1942" is the movie I have made with the most care in these years, far better than "The Great Earthquake". The box office is only high but not low. Director Lu Chuan has no advantage in commercial films..."
On the other hand, Lu Chuan quickly responded, "When we meet on a narrow road, no one can be sure that he will win. Why can't it be "The King"? "The Feast" is better than "1942" as long as the venue is not reserved..."
Good guy, Lu Chuan is nakedly exposing his old background, and he is not saving any face for Feng Xiaogang.
Lin Nan Pictures.
"Director Lin, do you really want to change your mind? The key is that so many blockbusters have entered the Lunar New Year schedule..."
Jiang Yuerou asked worriedly, while Xu Zheng wanted to refute, but stopped. He opened his mouth, then held it back.
After all, he is just the director and actor of this movie and is not qualified to make decisions.
Lin Nan smiled and said, "What is the Lunar New Year stall?"
Jiang Yanrou and Xu Zheng didn't react for a while and were stunned.
"Everyone has been busy for a year, and most people just want to go to the theater to relax. How to relax? Comedy is the best choice!"
Lin Nan finished her words. , the two people in front of them understood.
"So the theme of "囧囧" is the most suitable for the situation?"
"Indeed." Xu Zheng also nodded.
"Go ahead and announce it, add some spice." Lin Nan ordered.
Jiang Yuerou nodded and left the office.
"Director Lin, when we finished filming "On the Road", we talked about a sequel. Now?" Xu Zheng couldn't help but speak.
“It’s too early. Let’s wait until the movie is released.”
Lin Nan looked up at Xu Zheng and said casually.
"Okay, I'll go back first."
"Yeah."
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An hour later, Lin Nan The film industry’s Weibo has been updated.
"Produced by the company, directed by Xu Zheng and written by director Lin Nan, "囧" will be released on December 1st. I would like to compete head-on with films such as "The King's Feast" to see if there are any bad movies! ”
Hey guys, three famous commercial films have set specific release times in one day.
Lin Nan Pictures is even more ruthless, naming "The King's Feast" directly. What is this going to do?
Pressing chess?
Provocation, insult!
Too naked?
As soon as Lin Nan Pictures’ Weibo post came out, the media in the industry became very excited. Everyone knows that in the circle, there was a conflict between Lin Nan and Lu Chuan, just like Jiang Wen and Lu Chuan.
In the past, there was always someone mediating, making peace, and suppressing the situation. After all, both of them are well-known directors from Nortel and their faces.
But this time, Lin Nan obviously did not intend to keep a low profile. "囧囧" directly named "The King's Feast". The intention was very obvious, to do it head-on, talk about the movie's box office, and slap him in the face.
People who never take it too seriously when watching the excitement are always the first to make noises, just like Jiang Wen, who quickly posted a Weibo post:
“Today I have to pick a bottle of good wine and prepare to order good food. , please have a good meal, Director Lin. Now I just want to say one thing, great job!”
Similarly naked, without any concealment!
On Huayi's side, Feng Xiaogang, Wang Zhonglei and others were also confused. Although they were also opponents, they did not take "囧" seriously at all.
“The first one has a box office of more than 90 million yuan, and the sequel should be like that, with a maximum of more than 100 million yuan. It will have no impact on us. Let them bite it.”
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Lu Chuan's face was gloomy and he had been scolding him for a while. Qin Lan was collecting broken glass beside him.
Lu Chuan knows how to play Go. The scheduled times are adjacent and his name is added. This is a piece of chess!
When has he ever received such an insult, especially since "囧囧" was not directed by Lin Nan himself, the latter was just a screenwriter.
“Arrogant and arrogant people will only shoot themselves in the foot. Let’s wait and see.”
Lu Chuan's Weibo was posted, and in the eyes of the media and the industry, he accepted the challenge.
Taking sides, many people in the industry chose to take sides.
First of all, Zhang Yi and other own artists, and then a large number of actors and artists such as Zhou Xun, Huang Xiaoming, Jing Tian, Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, etc. all liked Lin Nan Pictures' Weibo.
Guo Fan, Lu Yang, Jiang Wen, Ning Hao, Xu Zheng and others are also not absent.
This circle is a vanity fair. As long as you are not blind, you should know which one to choose between Lin Nan and Lu Chuan.
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"Teacher Tian asked you not to pay attention to those people, saying that when you were young and unassuming, you will regret it when you get older, haha..."
Liu Yifei took Lin Nan's Cell phone, reading the text messages on it, holding my belly and laughing non-stop.
"The teacher is right." Lin Nan said with a smile while adjusting her clothes in the mirror.
“A lot of intercepted calls and text messages?”
"They're all from the peacemakers, don't worry about them. Pay attention to your cell phone, maybe I'll ask you to convey it to me."
As soon as Lin Nan finished speaking, Liu Yifei's cell phone rang.
"Hello, Teacher Zhou? Lin Nan? He has gone out to discuss work with the theater company. Please stop delivering messages to others, um, that's it..."
Lin Nan glanced at Miss Liu who was smiling heartlessly and gave a thumbs up, "I'm leaving."
"Well, come back soon."
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Lin Nan took Jiang Yanrou and some of the company's professionals to meet with representatives from the theater chain at Wanda's place.
In the conference room, a group of theater people saw Lin Nan and his entourage coming in. Everyone was smiling, like a gathering of friends.
There was no sense of tension between the two parties when they first met at the film bureau.
This is because "Pacific Rim" made everyone money.
"Director Lin, is it okay for you to do this? It's been almost half a year since the bet was made. In your case, Zhang Weiping is not included. In the past six months, other companies and movies have not even mentioned this matter. Son."
The vice president of Dadi Cinemas first joked.
"That's because they don't have confidence in themselves, and they are afraid of being pushed down even lower by you. In terms of courage, they are not as good as Zhang Weiping."
Lin Nan said with a smile, while motioning to Jiang Yanrou and others. People sit down.
It’s almost time. The people from the New Film Alliance got straight to the point:
"What kind of bet does Director Lin want to make for this "Genius Gunner" bet?"
Ye Ning was drinking tea with his head down, not saying a word, as if he didn't care about what was going on. thing.
"It doesn't need to be so troublesome. Just take out the last contract and sign it again. It will be done early."
"When I was leaving, Liu Yifei told me to go back early."
In the eyes of the theaters, Lin Nan’s two sentences were more out of tune than the last.
"The gambling agreement for "Pacific Rim"?"
"Yes."
"Director Lin is not joking? Even for "Pacific Rim", it only exceeded 1.2 billion because of the extension of the key , got 46%..."
"I didn't say it must break through 1.2 billion, isn't 44.5% not bad? Doesn't my domestic film qualify?"
Lin Nan interrupted the other party's words and asked jokingly with a smile on his face.
No one would say that Lin Nan is not qualified. Now that he gets the original "Thieves", he can still enjoy a 44.5% share ratio.
On the field, there was silence for a moment. The cinema staff looked at me and I looked at you, but no one spoke first.
Finally, Ye Ning made the decision. Wanda is the largest theater chain in the country.
"Let's go with "Pacific Rim". Director Lin is currently the most qualified director in China."
"Then sign it?"
"Wanda agrees, so let's sign it."
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Not long after, representatives from all theaters reached an agreement that the gambling agreement for "Genius Gunslinger" will be based on the "Environment" Pacific" is coming.
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More than two hours later, all contracts were signed and notarized.
At this time, a theater company couldn't help but ask:
"Director Lin, can you tell us the amount of the copyright transaction for "The Genius" in Cannes?"
" 83.65 million US dollars!”
“Hiss...”
After Lin Nan finished speaking, all the representatives of the theater companies couldn’t help but take a breath and exclaimed.
"Awesome!"
"This should scare a lot of film companies to death..."
"No wonder Director Lin is so confident!"
"Congratulations, Director Lin! ”
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"It's okay, it's okay. I don't have much money, hehehe..."
Lin Nan replied with a smile on his face.
Everyone in the theater chain smiled reluctantly, and they were obviously complaining about Lin Nan in their hearts. He was so cool!
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(End of this chapter)