Chapter 697: A Chinese Wedding, "The Great Wall" Officially Projected
In the afternoon, the film industry paid attention to the document announcement issued by Anle Pictures.
They canceled the large-scale media meeting for "Monster Hunting" originally scheduled to be held in Shanghai on October 9th, that is, the opening ceremony of the Monster World National Tour!
If you sink too deep, this is the result. Under the "Killing Order", you can only kill at the slightest sign.
The industry has already reached a consensus and is waiting for Anle Pictures’ announcement of withdrawal.
During the Spring Festival in four months' time, the film market will definitely be missing a big-budget film and lose a strong competitor.
This is undoubtedly a great thing for everyone!
Lin Nan even heard more accurate news from Ye Ning:
Wanda proposed to Anle Pictures to terminate the contract on the grounds that it had "violated the contract" and caused them huge losses. Requirements for a Film Distribution Partnership Agreement.
And a written notice has been sent to Anle to recover liquidated damages and the prepaid publicity costs. If not, then go through the judicial process.
Although Jiang Zhiqiang is a major producer and film and television company owner in Hong Kong, with extensive connections and strong capital, Wanda is the largest theater chain in the country!
The final result is obvious: Anle will definitely not offend Wanda, and Jiang Zhiqiang will definitely take responsibility honestly - pay for it!
Lin Nan stayed at home, feeling a little confused. Those old guys actually fell silent after being criticized by me?
There was no public announcement, nor was there anyone to deliver the message. He remembered that it was not like this before!
Could it be that this time, just seeing him being invited to be the final judge by the Oscars, you just can’t stand it? Looking for trouble or scolding? It's not so "cheap", right?
"Forget it, I don't want to anymore. You can't afford to offend a group of people who are buried up to their necks in loess. Jiang Wen is right. It would be terrible if one of them is angry to death!"
Sitting on the steps of the practice room Lin Nan was holding the tablet in his hand and continued to work on his own affairs.
From time to time, he looked at Liu Yifei, who was sitting on the treadmill about seven or eight meters away with a thin forehead covered with sweat and a flawless rosy face, and smiled and received a small expression.
This complementary atmosphere is very harmonious, tranquil and beautiful.
……
This year's Golden Horse Awards can be said to be a paradise for literary and artistic films. The films and actors nominated for the awards are basically all from literary films.
Although Zhu Yawen was not nominated for Best Supporting Actor, he will still go to Taiwan with the crew of "Golden Age", which has been nominated for multiple awards.
But when it comes to box office, this movie is a bit rubbish.
The highest daily box office was over 7 million on the day of the National Day release, and then it plummeted.
It has been three years, and no one has been able to break the box office record of 488 million Chinese-language films and literary films held by "The Fault in Our Stars"!
Therefore, with the announcement of the nomination list of the Golden Horse Awards in the past two days, a large number of literary and artistic films have been shortlisted.
Countless netizens and movie fans spontaneously talked about Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's "The Fault in Our Stars", which can be called a classic of literary romance films!
“It’s such a pity that his movie didn’t go to those Chinese film festivals after it came back from Cannes.” La Peikang said with emotion.
“I heard that over there at Golden Rooster, they seem to be worried about Director Lin Nan.” The secretary added with a smile.
Of course La Peikang understands what this means. It was too tense before, why don't you worry now?
"Let them worry first. There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. We are not in a hurry. By the way, he has not traveled abroad recently, has he?"
"La Dong, I haven't heard of this. But from Hollywood Awards season is coming, I bet Director Qi Lin will go there early, after all, this time it’s the Golden Globes and the Oscars together."
Hearing this, La Peikang nodded with satisfaction: "I hope he can go one step further this time. , so I can get some credit, haha...
Pay attention to his schedule, I have to ask him to come over these days..."
"Okay, La Dong. ”
.........
The morning sun was still glowing red, and two cars from Hongxingwu were parked outside the villa.
Two bodyguards stood guard outside the gate, while three assistants carried Liu Yifei's suitcases out one by one.
Because this movie promotion trip took nearly a month and traveled to more than a dozen international metropolises in Europe and the United States, Ms. Liu naturally had more luggage.
"After putting your luggage in the trunk, you can leave for the airport. Wait there for a while, Sissi and I will be there soon."
Lin Nan held a small bowl of eight-treasure porridge in his hand and gave instructions on the side. Liu Yifei had just gotten up not long ago and was putting on makeup.
“Okay, Director Lin, shall we leave first?”
After several suitcases were loaded into the trunk, the female assistant who was nearest asked Lin Nan for help. opinions.
"Well, drive slowly on the road."
Not long after, the two SUVs drove out of the villa area and headed towards the airport.
Lin Nan also finished the porridge in two or three gulps and returned to the villa.
In front of the dressing table, Liu Xiaoli said something to her daughter, and Liu Yifei responded from time to time.
Producer Liu was dressed casually today, wearing sneakers, jeans, short sleeves and a thin shirt, and light makeup.
But even this kind of dress could not bring down even a trace of her appearance. On the contrary, her face lifted her clothes up. She was so bright and beautiful, so beautiful!
"Lin Nan, when you take her to the airport later, drive slower."
"Mom, I will. Are you okay, Princess Sissi?"
Liu Yifei blinked at Lin Nan, "Okay, let's go. Here, help me carry my bag."
"You girl, it's only two steps away..."
Liu Xiaoli followed and scolded with a smile.
At early ten o'clock, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had sex with the big black G.
Miss Liu waved to her mother through the open car window: "Mom, I'm leaving. When I get to Paris, call you."
"Well, don't run around outside of work."
"I know, I'm not a child."
"Yes, yes, you are getting married. But in my eyes, you are still a child! Lin Nan, go ahead, don't Missed the flight..."
Liu Xiaoli smiled and scolded her daughter, then ordered her son-in-law.
When the big black G disappeared from Liu Xiaoli's sight, a motorcade also slowly arrived outside the gate of China Film Group Corporation.
The media reporters who had been squatting outside the hotel all night and followed here were even more excited now. It was indeed a "big fish"!
“They drove in, what should we do?”
“Wait outside, or find a way to sneak in?”
……
In the small conference hall, La Peikang took several senior executives and business staff to meet with people from Legend and Global.
Communication is not a problem. Legend and Universal’s teams have Chinese speakers, and people in China Film’s external department are proficient in several languages.
The complete script of "The Great Wall" was sent to La Peikang and others for the first time.
"Magic, action, adventure...great director, international superstar...IMAX-3D shooting..."
Browsing the script and movie plan, La Peikang's eyes were shining .
At this moment, he was simply possessed by Han Sanping, and the "advantages" of pursuing blockbusters and big productions were also revealed in La Peikang.
“La Dong, the choice of director was given to the Chinese side, but we hope it will be a truly influential director, because this film will be distributed globally.
In addition, in terms of casting, we also I hope that both of us can reach a consensus that neither Chinese actors nor Hollywood actors can be unknowns..."
China Film and Television each performed their duties, and La Peikang nodded while continuing to turn over the script. . This is indeed a blockbuster film with "Chinese elements" that incorporates Hollywood style!
As for more specific comments and opinions, it depends on the director and the marketing team. He is not a professional after all!
.........
Outside the airport, Liu Yifei curled her lips and opened her arms.
Three assistants and two bodyguards stood in the distance, smiling and turning their heads.
Lin Nan stepped forward instantly and held her in his arms, which was soft and fragrant.
“You really provide materials to reporters, they are filming excitedly.”
Lin Nan joked as he held Miss Liu's waist and kissed her gently on the lips.
"Hmph, anyway, I'll be on the plane soon, and I can't see the gossip."
Biting her ear, Liu Yifei said playfully.
"By the way, I have decided, and I can tell you now."
Hearing this, Lin Nan was a little confused and didn't know what the person in his arms was talking about.
"What has been decided?"
"Humph, it's a wedding. Are you going to make me mad? Don't take it to heart!"
Wrinkling her nose, Liu Yifei said viciously, somewhat angry.
“Haha, looking at you, I can’t think of anything else!”
Lin Nan argued, and then Miss Liu changed her smile.
"Tell me, which one to choose?" Lin Nan looked into Liu Yifei's eyes, waiting for her answer.
I saw her blinking slightly, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and her tone was firm:
"I want a Chinese wedding. Although the Western style is quite romantic, the Chinese style is more solemn.
Three Books The six engagements are accepting, asking for names, accepting gifts, accepting invitations, asking for dates, and welcoming in person. Among them, the letter of appointment, the letter of ceremony, and the letter of welcome are all indispensable.
The witness of heaven and earth, the clear matchmaker, and the eight great gifts. Sedan...hahaha..."
As she talked, Liu Yifei even made herself laugh.
Lin Nan listened carefully, nodded and joked to himself: "After all, I have only completed the appointment letter?"
"Well, yes."
< br>Liu Yifei said with a smile that she had been thinking about this matter at home for the past two days and officially made the decision today.
"Well, time is running out! Then we can only have someone come to your home to collect data and customize the Fengguanxiapei for you after you come back from the promotion of your movie. Add more money and hurry up!"
"Yeah, yeah, I know, wait until I come back."
A satisfied Liu Yifei raised her head and kissed Lin Nan, then turned back three times with some reluctance and walked towards the departure hall.
The paparazzi outside the airport were full of dog food. After Liu Yifei entered, they swarmed around Lin Nan.
For the sake of them giving more face and not disturbing himself and Miss Liu, Lin Nan accepted the interview.
……
"Produced by Warner Bros., directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, Liu Yifei, Jessica Chastain and others, the science fiction masterpiece "Interstellar" with a production cost of up to 170 million U.S. dollars is about to begin worldwide Promotional activities..."
"This morning, Liu Yifei showed up at the airport with her assistant and other staff, and departed for Hollywood. She will travel to Europe and the United States with the crew of "Interstellar" for nearly a month of film promotion. "
“Director Lin personally saw off the plane and kissed Liu Yifei intimately outside the airport, they were like glue...”
“Director Lin Nan revealed that the crew of "Interstellar" will arrive in China in November , held a large-scale media meeting and domestic premiere..."
As noon approached, a series of news appeared online and on Weibo.
That "top cake" was dazzled in front of countless actresses in the film and television industry again, making everyone feel uncomfortable.
Although Liu Yifei had already eaten it, everyone could not help but be envious and looked forward to other top resources that they could compete with!
…………
After leaving the airport, Lin Nan did not go home, but went to the company.
"Beautiful Heart" has made 430 million in four days of release. The box office trend is "both stable and ruthless"!
Lin Nan discovered that under the hot search terms for him and Liu Yifei, there was a hot topic about Ning Hao aiming at the 1 billion box office director club.
At this moment, I am afraid that many people in the industry are muttering in their hearts that Ning Hao is really going to become a director with a box office of 1 billion!
"What is China Film doing, such a big battle?"
Lin Nan was sitting in the office and saw the news outside.
It is said that a large number of entertainment media reporters followed the convoys of Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures and squatted outside China Film Studio all morning. This is really a lot of perseverance.
Just when Lin Nan was curious, there was a knock on the door. "Director Lin, Shiyue Culture is here with the semi-finished product of "The Return of the Great Sage". Do you want to take a look? Director Yue and Director Jiang are already on the third floor."
"Huh? Semi-finished product? Then go and have a look."
There is a difference between the so-called semi-finished products of animated movies and the semi-finished products of live-action movies.
The latter may be a semi-finished film, but the former must have a complete plot. Semi-finished animated films refer to production effects that have not yet been optimized to the best quality.
When Lin Nan watched the semi-finished animated film "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", the internal discussions within China Film Group were already at a fever pitch.
"The production cost must be more than 150 million US dollars. The specific amount will be detailed later..."
"This movie is distributed globally! All relevant actors must It requires several months of professional training, including but not limited to: action, martial arts, English lines, script reading, body shape..."
"Has the Chinese side decided on the director? Can you tell me? ”
“Is it the director who has the final say in the recruitment and audition of actors, or the production team? ”
...
China Film, Legend and Universal have differences on many "minutical details".
The most prominent question is the "director-centered system" or the "producer-centered system", which one should I choose?
Hollywood actually has examples of "director-centered system", but those are international directors, such as Nolan, Cameron and others.
But even so, these directors only have the greatest say, not the absolute power of China's "director-centered system"!
Therefore, Legend and Universal firmly “recommend” the “producer-centered system”!
After lunch and rest, the two sides continued to "pull and pull".
Finally, at around three o'clock in the afternoon, China Film, Legend and Universal finalized all cooperation regulations.
Next, people from the two major Hollywood studios will be stationed in the mainland to follow up on the "Great Wall" project.
La Peikang sat in the office and let out a long sigh of relief. He finally had the big framework figured out, and only the selection of people was left, which was the most critical link.
"La Dong, everyone from Legend and Universal has left, but the group of media reporters outside are still waiting. I want to know what happened today."
Hearing this, La Peikang couldn't help but smile. .
He looked at his secretary and said in a pleasant tone: "Go and inform them, and contact other media by the way.
A press conference will be held at China Film Group tomorrow morning. It is also time to let the circle know about "The Great Wall" "This is a Sino-US co-production! A rare big production in recent years!"
The secretary only responded for a second, and then nodded, "La Dong, I'll do it right away."
< br>
As La Peikang's secretary, how could he not understand his boss's thoughts? He was going to follow the path of Director Han, pretending... to show off... to show off in front of others!
......
A piece of movie information suddenly came from the Hong Kong circle, catching the entire circle off guard.
"Journey to the West: Monkey King and the White Bone Demon" has been launched. It is the sequel to the previous bad movie "Journey to the West: Havoc in Heaven".
The investment cost this time is still not low, the figure announced by the film crew is 450 million.
In the previous film, Aaron Kwok, the Bull Demon King, played the role of Sun Wukong; while Lady Bones was performed by "Emperor Gong" himself.
At first glance, this lineup looks awesome, and it sounds more reliable than the first one!
Gong Li plays the villain, which is really eye-catching. Anyway, Lin Nan is definitely optimistic about her. It is estimated that the producers definitely spent a lot of money to hire Gong Li!
Just the addition of Feng Shaofeng and Xiao Shen Yang made it a bit downgraded.
But these are not trivial matters. The biggest joke is Donnie Yen.
Sure enough, the star position determines the resources. "Zhen Kung Fu" and "Universe Dan" were kicked out of the Journey to the West theme movie series!
Many people in the industry are sighing. If they had known what would happen today, why bother?
It seems that since being kicked out of the "Ip Man" series by Yinghuang and Lin Nan Pictures, this guy has really gone downhill, and he is the kind of person who can't stop himself.
......
In the evening, after receiving a call from Liu Yifei across the ocean, Lin Nan fell asleep with peace of mind.
Not to mention, sleeping alone in a big bed is becoming more and more unaccustomed to me.
Lin Nan almost wanted to laugh, why did he become like this? Haha...
The next morning.
The entire film and television industry’s attention was attracted by China Film.
Because if there is no big deal, it is absolutely impossible to hold any press conference there.
What's more, media and online live broadcast reports show that the press conference held by China Film Group was also attended by two major Hollywood giants, Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures!
Sure enough, the speculation in the industry was correct. China Film had done something big and caused a sensation in the entire domestic film industry.
When the complete news appeared on Weibo, countless production companies in the film and television industry were red-eyed and envious.
All the actors have green eyes, they are all like wolves, salivating!
“This morning, China Film, Legend Pictures and Universal Pictures held a press conference in Beijing...”
"Co-produced by China Film, Legendary Pictures, and Universal Pictures, the Sino-US co-production giant, the movie "The Great Wall" is officially released..."
"It is reported that the initial investment amount for the movie "The Great Wall" is US$150 million; The film is a large-scale production of fantasy, action, and adventure. "
"The film "The Great Wall" is planned to be directed by a top international director, with Chinese and Hollywood stars participating in the performance, and will be released globally and shot in IMAX-3D. Production..."
...
"China Film Chairman La Peikang said that unlike previous Sino-US co-production blockbusters, "The Great Wall" is by far the most expensive large-scale co-production film. We do not rule out the possibility of additional investment
As the name of the movie indicates, the background of the film is completely set in China, most of the leading actors and supporting actors will be selected domestically, and the film director will also be selected from among the great Chinese directors..."
...
The film and television industry is in a state of complete excitement. When was the last time I saw such a big cake?
I remember!
The last similar big cake seemed to have just flown away yesterday. Hollywood's Liu Yifei got it - "Interstellar" with an investment of US$170 million, top-notch crew and top-notch production!
What about this time? She shouldn't have any part in it, right?
I haven’t heard that Lin Nan has any connections with Legend and Universal? Unless...
Many people have already thought of what La Peikang said: The director of "The Great Wall" will be born among the great Chinese directors.
Unless Lin Nan becomes the director of "The Great Wall", Liu Yifei will have to "play fair"!
To be honest, no actress can control so much anymore.
In their hearts, even if Lin Nan becomes the director of this movie, everyone will still compete for it!
All the actors from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan looked over.
Gong Li has already joined the cast of "Three Strikes of White Bone Demons" and was automatically excluded.
Dahua starts with Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, Zhou Xun, Zhao Yanzi, Yu Nan... are all taking action to find out the news.
The young actresses are also ready to make a move, and there is no one who is not fantasizing, including Yang Mi, Yang Ying, Ni Nai...Liu Shishi...
The same is true for first-line actors, Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Chen Kun, Nicholas Tse, Tong Dawei...
Many people on the crew also have expectations.
Because everyone knows that the time between the project establishment and the launch of a big-budget film will never be short, and you can wait!
The actors and artists were all in a state of envy. Those with backgrounds and companies all ran away. Companies such as Huayi and Yinghuang are running for their own families.
If you don’t have a company, you can only find your own connections! But as a front-line person, how could he not have some connections?
When Lin Nan saw the news on the Internet, he was completely confused!
China Film God has been doing this secretly for a long time, what did he think he was doing? The result is The Great Wall!
Lin Nan’s Weibo has been flooded with messages asking him whether he knew about this in advance and whether he would compete to be the director of "The Great Wall"?
Many people are advocating for Lin Nan to give it a try, and even recommend their own idols, big actresses and A-list stars to him.
Lin Nan saw that Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing and others all liked him. Of course, he also liked several other great directors, such as Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Jiang Wen...
"Brother, are you going to be the director of "The Great Wall"? Does Sissi know? Why don't you give it a try? Bring Sissi and me in by the way?"
Shu advocated this idea , It’s really worth it!
"Are you really good at thinking about it?" Lin Nan said angrily.
"Hey, since you are thinking about it, you must think better."
"Listen to my brother, take a nap in a while, you will have everything in your dreams."
>
"What, you..."
Lin Nan hung up before Shu Chang could say anything more. It is estimated that this damn girl will definitely go to Liu Yifei to "complain".
"You asked me to try to be the director of "The Great Wall"? How can it be so easy to pick up an external film? Co-productions are the most difficult, as most Chinese and Western cultures are in conflict!
Also Just like "Pacific Rim", it can rely on mechas and monsters to integrate the aesthetics and focus of both parties! The more culturally relevant something is, the harder it is to make a co-production!"
Lin Nan muttered nonchalantly.
At the same time, the mobile phone was not idle either, with messages constantly pouring in.
They are all acquaintances and friends in the industry. They are optimistic about Lin Nan becoming a director, asking for information from China Film Group, and asking if he knows the content of the script...
Good guys, feelings Lin Nan has a relatively close relationship with China Film Group, so in the eyes of this group of people, has he become their "resource" that comes first served?
After rejecting calls from Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, etc., Lin Nan finally answered Zhou Xun's call.
“Why, do you even care about this?”
"I'm just so-so. The agent asked me to ask, so just ask. What if there is a surprise, right? Haha..."
"Don't think about it, I'm here Nothing." Lin Nan said bluntly.
"I really think you are suitable. When it comes to commercial films, you are better than Director Yimou, Director Kai Ge, and Director Jiang Wen. For such a big production, you are the number one director in the minds of many actors. . If you accept it, you will definitely..."
"What did you say?"
"If you accept it?"
"The previous sentence."
"Are you the number one candidate for director in the minds of many actors?"
Hearing this sentence, Lin Nan was stunned. Zhou Xun won't lie, they all think so, what about Pai Kang?
“Why don’t you speak anymore?” Zhou Xun shouted on the other end of the phone.
At this time, another call came in, prompting at the top of the mobile phone screen.
"You crow's mouth!"
"What's wrong with me? Isn't it okay to praise you?" Zhou Xun retorted.
"China Film, there's a call!" Lin Nan said speechlessly, it's really troublesome!
“Huh? Is that so?”
“It’s almost the same!”
"This is a good thing. Why do you feel that you are a little unhappy? I won't disturb you anymore and hurry up. If you are really asked to be a director, remember to take care of me. If there is a suitable role. I am not ready right now. Such a big production..."
Before Zhou Xun could finish speaking, Lin Nan died again.
"What's all this?
Hey, La Dong, what's the matter? I'm going to China Film Academy tomorrow? I'm a little busy lately..."
...... ……
(End of this chapter)