Chapter 696 Judges, Counterattack, The Arrival of Legend and Universal
Sitting in the study, Lin Nan turned on the computer and saw the email in the mailbox, which was from the Oscar Academy Board of Directors.
In addition to a very formal email inviting him to become a member of the academy, it also came with a form that needed to be filled in and supplemented.
The information to be entered is mainly personal information and receiving address, because the Oscar "ballot" needs to be mailed to the judges themselves.
After filling in the movies and main creators you support, mail the "ballot" back to the Academy.
Of course, you can also bring it in person and submit it on-site. This is considered as completing the Oscar voting.
“Well, let’s write Lin Nan Pictures as the address.
In other words, if you send me both the nomination and final election votes at once, I have to mail or mail them separately one month apart. Bring it over? This is a bit troublesome!"
Lin Nan muttered with a smile. Then he shook his head and started replying to the email.
At the same time, more and more actors, artists and practitioners in the industry have paid attention to this news, and they have attracted attention from Linnan and Liu Yifei.
"Congratulations to Director Lin! I'm so happy. Now I will have someone with me every year when I go to Hollywood to attend the Oscars."
"Yifei, your Director Lin is not authentic. There is no news about competing for the Golden Globe! Next time I film a foreign language film, let him take me with him!”
“Brother Xun, please calm down, there are so many people.”
“Hey, it’s true, it stole the limelight of my movie! Help me promote it more, and "Love in the Heart" exceeded 100 million on the first day!"
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"Can't you win the Golden Globe, win the Oscar, and herd Hollywood? Director Lin, I'm optimistic about you!"
"Damn it, I'm convinced by Huang Bo's flattery!"
"It's a pity that the higher-ups didn't approve it. Otherwise, brother, I would have tried for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film this year, and you just happened to vote for me and canvass for votes!"
"Congratulations to Director Lin..."
“Congratulations to Director Lin.”
"Sissi, there are a lot of red carpets at the beginning of next year!"
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It took nearly an hour, until early ten o'clock in the morning, before Lin Nan finished the email and sent it out.
The reason why it took a lot of time was mainly because he also wrote a letter of thanks in a well-chosen sentence.
This is a matter of etiquette. We can’t embarrass Chinese filmmakers!
Going next door, Liu Yifei was holding a tablet with a smile on her face. She didn't know who she was chatting with, but she thought it was definitely about Lin Nan.
"Come and sit next to me, they are all 'arranging' things."
Miss Liu stretched out her hand, patted the place next to her, and said to Lin Nan with a smile.
“Well, let’s take a look, what are they saying about me?”
“Say that you have completely abandoned the domestic film festival and taken root in Hollywood, and there are still old men from Golden Rooster here. Gritting my teeth...haha..."
"I will not bear these scapegoats."
Lin Nan squeezed next to Liu Yifei, rested his head on her shoulder, and looked at the comments and messages on the screen.
The light fragrance comes from the neck, face, and hair, lingering on the tip of the nose, very comfortable. Miss Liu's collarbone was right in front of her, and further down was the small hill in the short-sleeved collar...
"Hey, don't look around."
I rolled my eyes at Lin Nan without any pain. , Liu Yifei even leaned closer to her. Did she ask him to be her pillow?
"My flight has been booked, it will be on the morning of the 4th."
"Okay, I will drive you that day."
"Yes."
Two people Just cuddling together like this, there was a sudden feeling of parting and reluctance. It was amazing. Maybe it was because of the recent engagement.
The phone calls always come in at inappropriate times, and I have to answer them because they are most likely for business.
"Hello?"
"Director Lin, "囧" will be launched in Shanghai in two days..."
Listening to the phone, Lin Nan nodded and responded from time to time.
Xu Zheng’s intention was obvious, that is, he wanted to invite him to attend the opening ceremony.
Lin Nan hesitated for a moment, "I won't go. Director Wang can just go there. Yifei is going on a business trip these two days, and I just happened to help her pack her things."
"Uh, that's okay. I wish Yifei a smooth business trip, and by the way, I wish Director Lin the Golden Globe Award, and congratulations on becoming an Oscar judge."
"Thank you."
After hanging up the phone , Lin Nan curled his lips and sighed with emotion, Xu Zheng is really a good person.
Lin Nan also learned something a few days ago.
Xu Zheng used "囧 in Hong Kong" to connect all the connections and capital he had access to. He replaced a previously confirmed actor and invited Zhao Yanzi to play a small but very important role. Important supporting role. Zhao Yanzi, isn’t it just capital?
"You didn't go to the opening ceremony because you wanted to accompany me for these two days?"
Liu Yifei raised her head and smiled brightly.
“Hey, you’re smart, right?” Lin Nan complained, smiling.
"Yeah, hee hee..."
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Affected by the "Banning Order", the promotional activities of these two movies, "The Sun" in the Lunar New Year period and "Monster Hunt" in the Spring Festival period, have obviously stopped.
Although the film studio has not issued any announcements or notices, everyone in the industry can guess that the producer and distributor must be struggling, hesitating, and feeling pain at the moment!
Think about it, a lot of publicity expenses and resources have been spent, and now we have to face this situation. Who can be willing to do it? No one is willing to do so!
At the end of the day, time has crossed September and officially entered the National Day holiday.
The film market has been completely stimulated by "The Road to Flowers".
"Directed by director Ning Hao and supervised by director Lin Nan, the road-themed comedy film "Love on the Road" once again grossed 122 million at the box office on the second day after its release, making it an unparalleled success!"
"Like Director Lin Nan As said, "Heart Blossom Road" is expected to help director Ning Hao make a leap and be promoted to a director in the 1 billion box office club! "
""Golden Age", "Ruffian Hero 2", "Quiba 3" and other 6 films! The movie will be released simultaneously today, competing for the National Day slot. "
"Pocahontas" is a costume drama produced by Tang Dynasty, starring Liu Shishi, Peng Yuyan, and Hu Ge, and is adapted from "The Ballad of the Desert". It will be broadcast grandly on Mango TV tonight."
"The 51st Golden Horse Awards announced the nomination list today. Many mainland films were shortlisted, and Gong Li's "Return" is highly anticipated..."
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“In response to Director Lin Nan’s invitation to become an Oscar judge, many industry seniors and senior filmmakers from the association expressed different opinions.”
“Said: Already has outstanding achievements and huge achievements Lin Nan, who is famous, should not evade the responsibilities and obligations that he should bear as a major director in the Chinese film industry for many years.
He should not blindly stay away from important film award events in the mainland and only focus on foreign film festivals and 'favoring foreigners'. , deliberately despising and ignoring important Chinese film activities and events such as Golden Rooster, Hundred Flowers, and Huabiao...
Lin Nan should play a leading role in the industry and not forget his roots..."
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It’s really the National Day holiday, and the entertainment industry is also “celebrating the holiday”!
A piece of news about old men and women "calling out" Lin Nan has ignited the entire film and television industry.
Is this eye medicine? No one in the circle dared to say anything! Because others said it very righteously!
Lin Nan only found out about this after she and Liu Yifei came back from the pet hospital and received many calls and messages.
He laughed angrily while sitting in the yard. These people are so shameless!
"This is a slap in the face, kidnapping me from the moral high ground? You don't know, you thought I was the villain from the beginning?
I just want to be an Oscar judge, how about As for the thousand people, although there are very few Asians, does this irritate them?"
Lin Nan spread his hands and looked at Liu Yifei sitting cross-legged on the lawn, surrounded by several kittens and puppies. Turning in circles.
"Oh, did they really get it right? Are you gritting your teeth?
But it’s understandable. Do you think any major domestic director is like you, who has been separated from Jin Ji for so many years? Haha..."
Miss Liu tilted her head and smiled playfully, then grabbed the fat orange next to her and hugged her into her arms.
"You still have to say a few words in reply, you can't say anything. Needless to say, these 'seniors' who had half of their bodies buried in the ground were allowed to push even further. "
Lin Nan muttered and took the tablet on the blanket.
"To be honest, I seem to have done a lot of things over the years. Breaking box office records again and again. He was the first to make a science fiction blockbuster, the first to make a fantasy blockbuster, the first to make a commercial blockbuster with the main theme... As the relevant people said, he failed to fulfill the responsibilities and duties that a great Chinese director should fulfill. Obligation?
In addition, I do not underestimate Baihua, I even went to win an award once; I do not ignore Huabiao, I will go to the next one; I have also been to the Golden Horse several times. As for the Golden Rooster, there are too many masters, but I am not worthy!
How about we stay safe and ignore each other? Why do you want to come to me for trouble? Just because you are older, you can’t ‘preach’ others at will, right? My teacher didn’t say anything about me!
Also, I recommend you to watch more of my Golden Lion movie "The Hunt". Don't stand in the sun all day talking to others, because you can't see your faces clearly. The sun is too glaring! ”
A few minutes later, Lin Nan’s Weibo was updated. The accompanying picture was taken right away, showing the Paw Paw Team next to him!
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were sitting on their lawn, showing off When the sun shines, the circle becomes lively.
"Director Lin's Weibo doesn't contain a single curse word, but every word is a retort and every sentence is a slap in the face. He has done more than 99% of the people in the association!"
" The last sentence is awesome, don’t stand in the sun...the sun is too dazzling! In other words: don’t rely on your old age and stand on the moral high ground!”
“I learned it, I’m going to review it! Hunting"! From now on, I will use Director Lin's words to confront those who kidnap me morally!"
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"I told you not to provoke him, didn't you listen?" After so many years, when did that kid ever give in? The relationship between Tian Zhuangzang and us has been so tense for so long!”
"I just want to hammer it out... The key is how to do next year's Golden Rooster Film Festival? "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" is very difficult to do now. This is a task..."
"It's difficult to do it, but it can't be done like this. ? Did you mess it up? You were humiliated without using any curse words! "
"After all, that little brat is rebellious and has no rules... His qualifications are up, Mao Lu! All right, I will naturally give him a prize..."
"Is it useful to say this? Is he going to take it easy? How to deal with this mess now? "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" was named above... ..."
... There were many people in the circle watching the excitement. No one expected that Lin Nan, who had withdrawn from the association for 5 years, could still be troubled and have "conflicts" there.
It can only be said that these old people and talkative people who are used to being held in high esteem are really incessant and cannot understand the situation!
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The first day of the National Day season ended, although the film scheduling rate was cut by 10 points, reaching 36%.
But "Beautiful Heart" is still hanging on, as are all other films, including the six newly released films.
On the third day of release, the daily box office grossed another 110 million, and the box office trend continues to advance rapidly, which is enviable.
The industry still remembers what Ning Hao said when he led the team to promote this movie. Lin Nan’s investment accounted for as much as 50%.
This also means that Lin Nan Pictures will have another damn good year this year, and there will be not a few envious peers, but too many!
On the morning of the 2nd, news about two movies that have attracted much attention from the industry came out at the same time.
"Co-produced by Zhenledao, Guangguang, and Lin Nan Pictures, and directed by Xu Zhanjiang, the third part of the "囧" series, "囧", officially started shooting in Shanghai!"
"Director Xu Zheng said bluntly that although it was a pity that he could not gather the original cast, he believed that Bao Bei'er would never disappoint the audience."
"Enlight Pictures actor Bao Bei'er is very confident and said that he He has a professional background and is not inferior to Wang Baoqiang at all..."
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"Co-produced by Xinghui, China Film, Shanghai Film, and Lin Nan Pictures, directed by Director Zhou Xingchi, Deng Chao, Lin Starring Yun Yun, Zhang Yuqi and others, the sci-fi romance blockbuster "Mermaid" was grandly launched this morning in Pengcheng. "
"Kept secret for a long time, the leading actor of "Mermaid" Deng Chao made his debut and joked: 'Star boy. 'The joy finally no longer needs to be held in! ”
"At the launch conference, Zhang Yuqi avoided talking about Wang Quan'an throughout the whole process..."
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In "Mermaid", it was Han Jianu who called Lin Nan. Just like what he told Xu Zheng before, he also refused to participate.
In the two days before Liu Yifei's departure, Lin Nan stayed at home with Miss Liu.
On this trip, she will first go to Hollywood to meet the crew.
The accompanying personnel include three assistants and two bodyguards. After all, the trip is not short, so you have to be well prepared.
If you need anything during the process, Crystal Pictures will also provide support at any time.
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Facts have proved that after a dozen cuts, major changes and re-dubbing, a drama will really become extremely bad. Tangren has proved this point.
Cai Yinong is really perfunctory with the audience. The reputation of "Pocahontas" is simply unbearable, and there is a lot of criticism on the Internet.
After just four episodes, this drama has already become the most failed TV drama of Tang Dynasty in so many years, and it is a bad drama that involves the first brother and the "first sister" at the same time!
Reluctant to spend money on reshoots is just like this. The plot has been edited to be completely unsound and jumpy to the point of being impossible to watch; and both the lighting and photography are extremely rough, completely incomparable with the Tang Dynasty movies back then.
I mouthed the names of historical figures such as "Huo Qubing", but the dubbing used other names. You can imagine how embarrassing it was!
"Pocahontas" can be regarded as a naked display of the current situation and shortcomings of the Tang Dynasty to the film and television industry!
Thinking back to those days, a Zhou Yi and a Tang Dynasty were both top companies in the field of TV dramas, but what about now?
Although the former is gone, it has been fully integrated into Lin Nan Pictures.
The filming team used to only shoot TV series, but now they shoot both movies and TV shows. Isn't this a blessing in disguise?
On the other hand, Tang Ren, although it has made it to the present, is already riddled with holes and has become a second- or third-rate film and television company.
To put it more absolutely, they are more like a brokerage company, all supported by Hu Ge and Liu Shishi!
On the morning of the 3rd, a flight from Hollywood landed at the Capital Airport.
The two giants Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures, with a team of 20 people in total, attracted the attention of a large number of media reporters.
The China Film Group team responsible for picking up the guests at the airport couldn’t stop the media’s cameras.
"Is there any big move in this battle?"
"We found it. The two foreigners in the lead are global business executives and one of the vice presidents of Legendary and Universal! "
" Damn it! So China Film has a cooperation project with them? "
"I'm just curious now, what kind of project can attract so many people from two major Hollywood studios?"
A group of reporters were discussing and analyzing, and the cameras in their hands never stopped shooting.
They know very well that this will most likely be big news in the film and television entertainment industry today and even within the next ten days and a half!
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China Film.
La Peikang sat in the office, looking at the caller ID on his mobile phone with a joking expression.
When the secretary walked in, he saw that La Peikang had no intention of answering the phone, and immediately reported:
"La Dong, the people from Legend and Universal have already gone to the hotel where they are staying. Our people I also told them that if you have time to meet tomorrow morning, they can come to China Film Studio.”
“Well, I understand, let’s make arrangements for tomorrow morning.
Hehe, I’m still calling. , are you well informed?”
La Peikang waved his hand, and the secretary understood instantly, turned around and walked out, taking him to the door.
"Hey, what could possibly cause Director Ren to call me three or four times in a row? I didn't answer and kept calling, haha..."
The phone has the external voice on. , but the other side paused and was very quiet.
Two seconds later, Ren Zhonglun's voice sounded, echoing in the huge office.
“La Dong, can China Film Group take on such a big project?”
"What project, why don't I know about it? What is Director Ren talking about?"
La Peikang joked calmly. He knew that Ren Zhonglun already knew, but he still acted carelessly.
“In terms of power, Shanghai Film is not as good as China Film, but in terms of information channels, Shanghai Film is not inferior to China Film. How long does Director La want to keep the co-production project with Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures a secret? "
"Oh, I didn't want to hide this matter. Didn't Mr. Ren know about it? Isn't it because of this? Haha..."
Although La Peikang said the words with a smile, the indifference in his tone was not hidden at all.
"La Dong, let's make a condition. How can Shanghai Film Group enter the game and get a share of the pie?"
Ren Zhonglun's words sounded like a joke to La Peikang, extremely ridiculous.
"Director Ren, what are you thinking about? Is there anything about Shanghai Film and Television that I should be concerned about? It seems, not really?
You are very rich. Ning Ying and the others are big killers, but that’s just it for China Film Group. We both have both, what do you think?”
Ren Zhonglun couldn’t refute this.
Looking at the domestic film and television industry, Shanghai Film and Television has always been unfavorable, but it will always be inferior to China Film and Television.
Because money is not as important as power, and what the two families want most is political achievements, there is a natural competition and conflict!
In terms of "political achievement projects", China Film is far ahead of Shanghai Film.
Before calling this time, Ren Zhonglun had made great determination and was even prepared for heavy bleeding. However, he did not expect that La Peikang would be so insecure.
“Shanghai Film Group Corporation can purchase investment shares at a premium of 50%.”
"Director Ren, my point is very clear, money is the least valuable thing, haha..."
La Peikang still said decisively, laughing endlessly.
In his opinion, it is reasonable to give Lin Nan a share. After all, Lin Nan is expected to make movies.
Can I film it? Why? How much money is missing from China Film Group? joke!
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The film and television industry is already in an uproar, with people from China Film Group picking up the Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures teams at the airport.
People in the industry are speculating that there may be some movie projects to discuss.
Lin Nan didn't pay much attention to this. He was currently answering Wu Ershan's call.
After nearly three months of filming, "The Secret of the Dragon" with an investment of 200 million has finally reached its final stage.
Just this morning, the crew officially opened the media tour to the public. I guess there will be news online in the afternoon.
"If it's almost the same, let the Tiangong people come back first. The closing banquet will be held in the capital. By the way, when do you estimate it will be completed?"
"Director Lin, I estimate it will be on the 10th. The shooting is about to be completed, and all the special effects shots have been shot.
Some minor details and off-camera shots will be completed. The Tiangong color team will pack up in the afternoon and leave for Beijing tomorrow.” >
Hearing this, Lin Nan nodded subconsciously:
"That's good, with the IP blessing of this movie, your resume performance will take a big step forward. Well, just Let's do this, I'll hang up first..."
Before Wu Ershan could react, Lin Nan had already ended the call because Liu Yifei was calling him to go next door for lunch.
The crew of "The Secret of the Dragon".
Looking at the hung up phone in his hand, Wu Ershan was a little helpless.
He originally wanted to test Lin Nan's tone. If he planned to shoot the series he wanted in the future, could he ask Lin Nan Pictures for investment?
“Did I think too far? There is no shadow at all, haha...”
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At the dinner table, Liu Xiaoli served dishes to Liu Yifei and Lin Nan respectively.
"If you two have time, go and see him before the wedding next year. Don't wait until the wedding and just have a quick meeting... Even if he comes back, he can't stay too long."
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, both of them knew exactly who Liu Xiaoli was talking about.
"This time the "Interstellar" promotion trip includes Paris, and I will go to see my father." Miss Liu looked at her mother and said softly.
Lin Nan also thought about it and came up with an idea:
"When Sissi and I attend the Berlin International Film Festival, we can take the time to go to Paris together. The distance between the two cities is actually not far, and it is just right. It’s also on the eve of the Lunar New Year.”
Hearing Lin Nan’s words, Liu Xiaoli suddenly smiled, “Okay, okay. Let’s go there together at that time.”
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(End of this chapter)