Chapter 590 Are you coming back alone?
Guo Degang’s incident once again taught the industry a truth: trouble comes from the mouth.
No, just because he posted Double Happiness, wrote limericks, and made a fuss, he had already passed the final review of the Spring Festival Gala language program, and he was just waiting to perform on stage on New Year's Eve.
But at this critical moment, the most feared accident happened.
His program was temporarily canceled, and the reason given above was also very general: inappropriate.
Even Feng Xiaogang, the Spring Festival Gala director who has always supported Guo Degang, could not save him.
Everyone in the industry knows that this is not to say that the program submitted by Guo Degang is not suitable, but that he is not suitable this year.
Lin Nan tapped his fingers on the desktop and looked at the news on the Internet.
"Macau" officially kicked off many movie premieres during the Spring Festival.
Bona and China Star sent an invitation to Lin Nan Pictures, but he threw it to Yue Jun.
Judging from the live broadcast reports online, the guest lineup at the scene can be said to be very strong.
Liu Dehua, Jet Li...Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, most of the first-line stars in Hong Kong and mainland China have gone there.
Yu Dong and Xiang Yanqiang’s family also made a high-profile appearance at the premiere. Especially the latter, he even talked about it with great fanfare:
"The mainland's film market is becoming more and more prosperous, far surpassing Hong Kong Island and catching up with Hollywood.
Director Wang Jing is a well-known Chinese film director. We believe that this movie will be the fourth commercial film in the history of Chinese-language films to have a box office of over 1 billion...
In the future, China Star will make every effort to enter the mainland film market and look forward to cooperation with major film and television companies, major directors, actors and artists..."
I have to say that Xiang Yiqiang's tone is indeed quite loud.< br>
The meaning of "not short of money" is revealed both inside and outside the words, giving people the feeling that he is willing to spend a lot of money to buy horse bones.
But sometimes, no matter how much money you have, it may not be enough. It’s a matter of course.
The Hong Kong industry is xenophobic, so why not the mainland film industry? How could you be allowed to come in and compete with the big guys?
Ying Huang, who stepped in with half a foot, was already troubled enough. It was absolutely impossible for a second Hong Kong company to come in.
From the perspective of the mainland film industry, times have changed, and the Hong Kong community is honestly spending money to buy ferry tickets.
Don’t think too much about other “unrealistic” ideas, it’s useless!
Close the news page, Lin Nan stood up and left the office.
In the company, there is already an atmosphere of the Spring Festival holiday, which is more lively and casual than before.
After seeing Lin Nan, many employees picked up the snacks and fruit plates on the table and asked him if he wanted some? It’s really “not seeing the outside world”.
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The actors who have been promoted to capital are also constantly broadening their business scope and trying other fields.
For example, one of the headlines in the industry today is that the hot pot restaurant jointly invested by Huang Xiaoming, Li Bingbing and Ren Quan is about to officially open.
I heard that this is the first store of the hot pot restaurant chain they founded.
Many first-line actors, celebrities or big names in the industry received "dining" invitations from these three people, which took place just after evening.
Lin Nan also heard Liu Yifei talk about it when he returned home at noon. Because the invitation letter was sent to Miss Liu.
Looking at the four words "Hot No. 1" fluttering on the invitation, Lin Nan couldn't help but smile:
"It's a big step, it's a bit far! Do you want to build a catering brand, or are you planning to engage in capital operations?”
After muttering, Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei: “Sissy, do you want to join in the fun?”
Miss Liu shook her head decisively: "No, if you think about it, you will know that there will be a lot of people in the circle. It will definitely not be good to eat, and in the end it will become a social event."
"Absolutely, we are inseparable. Well. Then send a polite text message to the leader or Li Bingbing..."
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The premiere of "Journey to the West: Havoc in Heaven" and "The Story of the Ex". , was held on the same day.
When it comes to scale and battle, the former is definitely more grand. After all, the investment cost for external publicity of this movie is 500 million yuan!
Zhou Runfa has become the focus of this Spring Festival.
Because he starred in the two blockbusters released on New Year's Day, "Macau Storm" and "Havoc in Heaven".
The media has even concluded in advance, bluntly stating that during the Spring Festival, Zhou Yunfa will be the actor with the biggest box office performance.
The time comes on the 25th.
After "Painted Skin", Lin Nan once again chose the CPPCC Auditorium as the venue for a movie premiere.
As a commercial blockbuster with the main theme, "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" is qualified to hold its premiere ceremony here.
This invitation letter was jointly issued to the industry by four film and television giants, Lin Nan Pictures, China Film, Wanda, and Enlight. Leaders of Bayi Film Studio and the Film Bureau will also attend.
Since the project was established, "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" has attracted much attention in the industry because its director is Director Lin, and among the actors is Han Sanping, who was the chairman of China Film Group at the time!
At about ten o'clock in the morning, a red carpet was laid out outside the CPPCC Auditorium, and people from the four producers were watching here.
In the film and television industry, whether they are production companies, actors, stars, directors, or producers, basically everyone comes here except those who really can’t spare the time.
Everyone has been curious about the concept of "main theme commercial film" for more than half a year! Especially directors in the industry are very interested.
Because "main theme commercial film", as the name suggests, doesn't it take into account the dual attributes of an award-winning film and a commercial film?
So, Chen Kaige who is preparing to start filming "The Taoist Comes Down the Mountain", Zhang Yimou who has just paid the fine, Jiang Wen who is in the post-production of "One Step Away"... Ning Hao, Gu Changwei, Lou Ye, Jia Zhangke, Feng Xiaogang, Xue Xiaolu...
As long as there are famous mainland directors, almost all of them have fallen.
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In the morning, almost 11 o'clock.
The main creative staff, including Lin Nan, Han Sanping, Liu Yifei, Guo Fan, Han Jianu, Zhang Hanyu, Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, Luo Jin, have finally arrived.
"This is my first time walking on the red carpet as a leading actor in a movie."
Han Sanping whispered, feeling very emotional.
In the past, when he walked on the red carpet, he was mostly the chairman, producer and chief producer of China Film.
"It's easy. If there are any 'villain' characters in my movies that look fierce, have been in high positions for a long time, or are bosses behind the scenes, I will leave them all to you. What do you think?"
Lin Nan joked , causing everyone else around him to laugh.
"Yes, I agreed on behalf of my father, and the remuneration must not be less."
Before Han Sanping could react, Han Jianu happily made the decision for her father.
Now, everyone has to hold back and not laugh out loud.
Because the expression on Han Sanping's face at this moment is really "complex" and a bit "distorted".
It was a helpless emotion of wanting to curse someone but trying hard to hold it back, wanting to hit someone but being unable to do so, so one could only sigh and swallow, suppressing internal injuries!
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Amidst the noise of reporters, a group of people walked into the CPPCC auditorium.
The huge crowd inside the venue seemed very lively.
Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Qin Hong, Wang Zhonglei and other giants in the film and television industry gathered around Tong Gang.
Beside La Peikang and the deputy director of Bayi Factory, there are also many filmmakers and directors.
It was an eye-opener for the actors and stars in the industry present today.
In the past, how could it be possible to see these industry leaders smiling and fawning? Saw it today.
Several major supporting actors in "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom", such as Hu Ge, Xie Ba and others, did not follow Lin Nan and the others, but entered the venue in advance and waited.
Because they are all actors in this movie, their seats are also near the front.
"Director Lin, Director Han..."
"Director Lin..."
...
The creatives dispersed in a tacit understanding, Including Liu Yifei and Han Jianu also went to the side.
Lin Nan and Han Sanping walked towards Tong Gang.
"Tong Bureau, I didn't expect you to come in person today?"
"It couldn't be me? After all, you are the first major director in China to shoot the main theme."
While talking, Tong Gang also patted Lin Nan on the shoulder, very warmly.
"Old Han, I have to take a good look at your mountain sculpture in a while, haha..." Tong Gang and Han Sanping joked.
"If nothing else, I think my acting skills can still torture these young people!"
Han Sanping also got into the mood and said with a smile.
The premiere has not officially started yet and everyone is busy socializing.
People of different status levels have different circles, and the hierarchy is strict.
But the most indispensable thing in the entertainment industry is people who have ambitions and desires and want to climb from one circle to a higher circle.
Even if it means looking down on one's face, throwing down one's dignity, trying to flatter and flatter him, he will not hesitate to do so.
In just a moment, Liu Yifei was surrounded by many people from the industry, including actors and producers.
The leading actors also have their own circles.
Some second- and third-tier actors who are "floating around" seem very busy, with smiles on their faces all the time.
A little after 11 o'clock, the premiere officially started.
The leaders, bosses and directors in the first two rows sat upright and concentrated, wanting to know what a "main theme commercial film" was.
The appearance of Hu Ge stunned many guests present. Why is it modern?
But everyone reacted instantly, it was just a flashback or memory shooting technique.
On the big screen, the vast snowfield appeared, and the story slowly unfolded...
Ten minutes, twenty minutes, an hour... There were constant sighs of emotion from the guest seats on the field.
"The story with the main theme, purely commercial approach!"
"Can it really be done like this?"
"It's not boring at all! The plot is tense, the rhythm is tight, and it is very eye-catching... This Eight King Kong Is he one of us?"
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As the comments on the field became more and more loud, Lin Nan, Han Sanping, La Peikang, Wang Changtian and Ye Ning Several people smiled.
"This movie is done! It depends on the market and the audience." Jiang Wen shouted towards Lin Nan.
“Not bad, let’s wait for the box office to come out and see the market feedback. In the future, we can do this too!”
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With the three “End of the Play” The words appeared on the big screen, and Lin Nan also took to the stage with a group of main creatives.
The next step is the most important interview session with the crew members, which is also the presentation session.
"Director Lin, you were very casual about the box office expectations of "Taking Tiger Mountain" before. Now can you give a specific box office target?"
Hearing this question, the people below, especially They were from the first two rows, and they were even more excited than Lin Nan.
He smiled and glanced at Wang Zhonglei in the first row.
"Previously, Mr. Wang of Huayi told me that he wanted to release "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" with a guarantee of 800 million. I offered 1.2 billion, but he didn't agree. So today, I will first set a box office of 1.2 billion. Target."
Lin Nan said it calmly on the stage, but it became lively below.
After hearing the number 1.2 billion, most of the guests cheered and applauded.
In the first row, La Peikang glanced at Wang Zhonglei intentionally or unintentionally. The latter smiled a little reluctantly, and he was probably scolding his mother in his heart.
"Yifei's "Frozen" and "Taking Tiger Mountain" are only a few days apart, and we have to face several other movies. Will there be any pressure on the box office? This is for you This is my first time working with Disney." Liu Yifei smiled sweetly, glanced at Lin Nan, and then replied: "There will be no pressure. Don't always think about me competing with him.
From another perspective, can it be understood as: Lin Nan and I join forces to 'dominate' the Spring Festival stalls? ”
"Well said!"
"Producer Liu is easy to understand!"
"Amazing, husband and wife team!"
......
The following is Cheers, even Tong Gang, La Peikang and others were applauding.
"Director Han..."
"Teacher Zhang Hanyu..."
...
After half an hour of continuous interviews, all the main creators went through it and returned to Lin Nan here.
“Last question, everyone is hungry, let’s start the party quickly.”
Lin Nan said jokingly.
The reporters agreed, but this last question was a bit difficult!
"Director Lin, when you first invited Director Han to star in 'The Eagle of the Mountain', Director Han really did what he said: not angry, not refusing, proactive, and willing to contribute to the film industry. "
My dear, this is not a question for Lin Nan, this is killing me!
More than half of the guests present had their mouths slightly open, their expressions were joking, and their eyes had two words written on them: "Gossip"!
In the first row, Tong Gang, La Peikang, Wang Changtian, and Ye Ning all suppressed their laughter, while the others looked curious.
On the stage, Liu Yifei leaned closer to Lin Nan, grabbed his hand, turned her head, and hid half of her body behind Lin Nan, trying hard to hold back her laughter.
Lin Nan could feel Liu Yifei's arms and hands shaking, as if she could hardly hold back her laughter.
Han Jianu lowered her head, as if trying to hypnotize herself.
The other leading actors looked confused, but Han Sanping smiled helplessly. He knew that he might not be able to escape.
"Director Han, can you tell me?"
"I'm asking you, not me. It's up to you!" Han Sanping also let go and said with a smile.
"Okay, then I will tell the truth."
As soon as the words fell, the whole place was silent, to the point where you could hear a pin drop.
“Actually, Director Han’s job is not easy. The first time I went there, he told me to get lost. The second time I went, he directly called the security department...Yifei had the foresight to let me go wearing sneakers. , said when being beaten, run fast..."
As Lin Nan explained the process of inviting Han Sanping in a joke-like tone, the audience burst into huge and lasting laughter.
"Then how did it succeed in the end?"
Hearing this question, Lin Nan stepped out of the queue and walked to Han Jia'er's side. Her face was so red that she was almost bleeding.
“Don’t hide.”
Lin Nan said this and received Han Jia Nu’s “angry look”.
"Fortunately, my assistant director was determined to kill his relatives and made two or three more trips before he captured Director Han!
Here, by the way, I would like to introduce to everyone: Han Jia'v, my junior sister, Nortel I am a graduate student in the directing department and will graduate this year. Please take care of me in the future.”
The applause is warm again.
The smile on Han Sanping's face also completely bloomed.
At this point, the premiere ceremony is over and the banquet time begins.
...
The media is excited.
Major portals, Weibo, and social platforms are all about "asking Han Sanping to star in 'Mountain Eagle'" that Lin Nan shared at the premiere.
“Hahaha, I was laughing so hard. The first time Director Lin went there, he was sent away with the word ‘get out’!”
“The second time I went, he actually went directly Call the security department!”
"Director Lin is a real filmmaker. In order to find the 'most suitable role', he was almost expelled from China Film Group Corporation! We must support "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom"."
"Am I the only one who thinks Director Lin is ruthless enough? ? He actually thought of asking his daughter to do ideological work for his old father! What is this? The filial piety of a father and a daughter in the new era? "
"That's a wind-strewn cotton jacket!"
"Liu Yifei is still smart, she actually thought of letting Director Lin wear sneakers, so smart, haha..."
""Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" + "Frozen" = the box office dominance during the Spring Festival.—— Liu Yifei!”
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At a premiere, "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" became the headline, and by the way, the topic of "Frozen" skyrocketed.
Now, just waiting for the first day of the Lunar New Year, four domestic movies will begin their melee!
In the twelfth lunar month, the sky should be dark at eight o'clock in the evening.
But against the bright lights of the city, it only looks a little dark.
The night view of the city is beautiful, and even the snowflakes falling in the sky have a bit of a "feasting" meaning.
Lin Nan and Huang Bo were sitting in the restaurant, eating midnight snacks while looking at the night and snow outside the window.
"In other words, the negotiation has collapsed?"
Lin Nan turned over the barbecue on the table and asked casually.
Huang Bo invited guests again today, and he knew immediately that it was the same thing as last time.
"The talks collapsed."
Huang Bo picked up the beer and drank it in one gulp.
"I thought it would be difficult to negotiate, but I didn't expect that he would refuse so decisively. There was no need to discuss it at all. He didn't even want to increase his salary!"
Huang Boyue said that the mood was getting worse. Excited, after all, he has two movies with a box office of 1 billion.
"What do you say?" Lin Nan picked up a piece of beef and threw it into his mouth.
"Xu Zheng said that the "囧" series has already built a reputation and has its own box office appeal. The third "囧" can be made without anyone, including his director..."
Lin Nan paused Putting down the chopsticks in his hand:
"That's true, there is really no way out. Although I didn't reject you explicitly, the subtext is already in place. Even he can be replaced, let alone the other leading actors. ?”
Huang Bo nodded, then shook his head:
“It’s not just about refusing me to invest in movies with my salary, it also means that “囧” doesn’t need me. meaning.”
"No need for you? Why?"
Lin Nan asked in shock.
"My salary is too high..." Huang Bo said in a low voice, and added:
"I guess Baoqiang will not give up...after all, Baoqiang But I have acted in two movies, "The Journey" and "囧囧""
After speaking, Huang Bo looked at Lin Nan, "You don't know, I think Xu Zheng is a bit strange. .”
Lin Nan didn't know how to answer this.
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This year's New Year's Eve, Shu Initiative will be held here by Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei.
A child who is alone without a father and a mother, even if he returns to his relatives' home, he probably will not feel comfortable and warm with Liu Xiaoli.
Three people just keep each other company and can have New Year's Eve dinner together, which will make it more lively.
Lin Nan packed his suitcase the day after the premiere and set off today.
Liu Yifei and Shu Chang both wore down jackets and parked their cars at the entrance of the villa early.
The former sat in the driver's seat and the latter sat in the back seat, leaving Lin Nan the co-pilot's seat.
"I finally made the decision to come here to celebrate the New Year with you on New Year's Eve this year, but you are not here!"
After getting in the car, Shu Chang kept talking non-stop.
"Unfortunately, my schedule was decided half a month ago."
Lin Nan glanced back at Shu Chang and said with a smile.
"He will be back in a few days." Liu Yifei, who was driving, added with a smile.
The three of them chatted in the car until they drove to the airport.
Lin Nan took out the suitcase, then took Liu Yifei into his arms, feeling each other's breathing, both of them felt warm in their hearts.
After a while, he let go.
"You two are so stupid and don't pay attention to the impact."
Lin Nan hit Shu Chang on the head, but her knitted hat blocked 99% of the force.
"You guys go back, it's quite cold outside."
"Well, you go in first, and then we'll leave." Liu Yifei said reluctantly.
"Okay."
Plugging the suitcase, Lin Nan walked towards the waiting hall.
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In just over an hour, the plane landed at its destination.
Lin Nan put on a mask, put on the hood of her down jacket, and got into the taxi.
It was another hour before he returned home.
New Year's Eve is only two days away, and there are many fewer pedestrians on the road.
The huge facade has a lot of "福" characters posted on it, as well as new couplets.
“You have listened to me and closed the business early for the holidays.” Lin Nan muttered with a smile on his face.
He pulled the copper ring in the mouth of the animal head on the door and knocked on the heavy door.
After a long time, I heard Old Lintou's voice, "Come on, come on, don't knock..."
With a creak, the door of his restaurant opened.
Old Lintou and Lin Nan looked at each other with joy in their eyes.
But the next moment, Old Lintou suddenly crossed the threshold with great agility and walked out.
He looked left and right, his expression suddenly changed.
Then he looked at Lin Nan and asked with an unhappy look:
"Are you coming back alone?"
"Yes."
Lin Nan pointedly pointed nod.
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(End of this chapter)