Chapter 721: Fengguan Xiamei, Golden Globe Nomination
“The production cost was close to 500 million, and the first half of the epic masterpiece "The Wheel" suffered a waterloo on the first day of its release, with both box office and reputation plummeting."< br>
“The first-day box office of “The Wheel of Peace (Part 1)” was 24.06 million, which was far from expected. With the negative reviews, the daily box office may continue to decline.”
“Happy New Year There is fierce competition in the Spring Festival and Spring Festival slots. As the highest-invested film in China, the movie "Peace Wheel" is under great pressure to make a return on investment, and there is little hope..."
Early in the morning, the Internet was full of "Peace Wheel" and Wu Yusen's Negative press.
The public relations releases from several producers have basically fallen into disgrace without making a single ripple.
The possibility of increasing publicity and marketing costs again is almost negligible.
After only one day of release, "The Wheel"'s reputation across the entire network was like an avalanche, collapsing across the board.
Faced with this situation, what can the five producers do? I was really completely caught off guard, unable to cope with it, and destined to be helpless!
In the morning, Lin Nan called Wang Wei at the company.
He asked the latter to send someone to contact Xiao Ma again, because yesterday afternoon, Xiao Ma's chairman relented.
They wanted to make a comeback through "Tai Ping Wheel" and "The Year in a Hurry", and they have already gone to seven, seven or eight.
After all, the box office and copyright income of a big-budget film like "The Wheel" are the important factors for Pony's comeback.
But this reliance collapsed on the first day of release!
“After this movie, it’s time for Wu Yusen to recognize the reality, right? He can’t handle big productions and epics. And there are these gangs of swindlers from the Mainland!”
Lin Nan glanced at the increasing number of "bad" movie reviews on the Internet and couldn't help but complain.
Sure enough, black and red are also red, and there are always viewers who want to see how bad this movie is?
Compared with films such as "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains", "The Promise", "The Banquet", and "Little Times", which one wins?
Just after signing the year-end bonus form for the management, Lin Nan saw the familiar call note.
"Oh, I have been waiting for you for a whole day, Director Han. Haha..."
Smiling and murmuring, Lin Nan answered the phone. The two sides actually had a tacit understanding and were both quiet, waiting for the other to speak.
"Director Han?"
In the end, it was Director Lin who spoke out first. After all, the third master wanted to "face", but at this moment, he had really lost face and needed to "comfort"!
"Lin Nan, I really regret it."
This dull voice clearly shows that Han Sanping's current mood is definitely extremely bad.
"Hmm... Let's take a look again. Maybe the second half of "The Wheel" will be able to take over the box office?"
Lin Nan subconsciously said "comforting words" and was stunned after finishing. I thought it was ridiculous.
"Impossible. I am now the laughing stock in the industry, the chief producer and main investor of epic bad movies!
The biggest stain on China Film in recent years is that " "Taiping Wheel". I don’t know what La Peikang is thinking about me at the moment, haha."
Okay, I can’t accept this. La Dong had indeed suffered an unreasonable disaster, and he was most likely cursing.
"You are going too far. Who dares to laugh at you? When I see you, why don't you call me 'Director Han' with a smile?"
"You have always laughed at me behind my back. Right? I'm definitely thinking: Look, Wanjie is no longer guaranteed. If you didn't listen to the advice in the first place, you deserve it now, right?"
Han Sanping's words left Lin Nan speechless.
Well, he admitted that he seemed to have really thought about it and wanted to see how Mr. Han would end up. Sin, sin!
“No, absolutely not. I told Yifei yesterday that you worked hard and devoted yourself to the domestic film industry...”
When Han Sanping and Lin Nan were talking on the phone, Huayi, LeTV, and Youzu were almost all scolding each other.
We are all professionals. Can a movie make back its money, will it lose money, and can it be saved? It's all on the surface, obvious.
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The avalanche of word-of-mouth reputation of "The Taiping Wheel" is, in the eyes of other film producers, a great thing that they are happy to see happen.
Especially Jiang Wen's "One Step Away" has been regarded as the last look forward to among the big-budget Lunar New Year movies.
It is said that due to the former's success, the pre-sales box office of "One Step Away" directly exceeded 100 million, and audiences and movie fans have high hopes.
Director Jiang is so confident that he even said boldly in front of reporters:
"One Step Away" will be the best Chinese-language film in the past 20 years. Even Hollywood can’t make a movie like this!”
Leaving the company early at noon, on the way home, Lin Nan couldn’t help but joke with Jiang Wen while listening to the report on the radio:
"The bullet flew for so long that Director Jiang already regarded it as a cruise missile."
...
The clothes will be measured in the afternoon, and Liu Yifei has been looking forward to it since last night.
After returning home, as Lin Nan expected, Shu Chang was also there.
As for what she came here to do today? It goes without saying – join in the fun!
Well, let’s have another meal by the way.
"Sissi, it should be very expensive, right?"
"I don't know."
Liu Yifei said playfully with a proud look on her face.
“Showing off again.”
The two of them were bickering and discussing what kind of meal they wanted the restaurant to deliver, but Liu Xiaoli had been in her hometown recently.
Lin Nan answered the phone at the door. The stock matter had been taken care of in the morning.
"Director Lin, all two million shares were sold. Huayi's current size and daily circulation are very large, and it has almost no impact. It even rose by 26 cents today. ”
Well, okay. Thank you.
"You're welcome, we also get commissions."
By the time Lin Nan hung up the phone, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang had already made a lunch reservation.
"Today's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" started airing. Sissi, Xiao Ming, and other actors were discussed again. The Internet was very lively."
Shu Chang said to the people who came over. Lin Nan said, Liu Yifei slid the news on the tablet with interest.
“When I got this role, many people said it would ruin the classic, but I didn’t take it lightly.”
When Ms. Liu said this, there was a smile on her face. With a smile, his tone was full of pride and confidence.
"Zhang Jizhong aimed to surpass the previous work, but Yu Zheng did not have this intention. It can be seen from the casting of Xiao Longnu, isn't it, Miss Long?"
Lin Nan flattered her at the right time and got a nice wink.
"Huh, I'm not your puppy. I refuse to eat dog food."
Shu Chang complained dissatisfiedly with an expression of disgust.
“You’ve been eating for so many years, why don’t you just have this one more meal?”
Lin Nan caught Shu Chang off guard, and the latter became angry, “Sissi, just take care of yourself. He is so bullying!”
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It’s past two o’clock in the afternoon, almost three o’clock.
The two cars drove into the villa area and stopped in front of the gate of Lin Nan's villa.
An old man who looked to be in his sixties, with silver hair and a Chinese tunic suit, and five adults, three women and two men, were led into the villa by Lin Nan.
"I told you, you don't have to come here in person." Lin Nan said politely.
The person in front of me can be regarded as half an insider, because he often provides guidance on ancient costumes and makeup for some large production crews.
"Director Lin is so polite. It's rare for someone to order a complete set of Fengguan Xiali. Of course I have to come and see it in person. In addition, I can't let Director Tian say that I'm perfunctory, haha..."
Liu Yifei had already changed out of her home clothes and was waiting in the living room. Shu Chang beside her also had a look of deep interest in her eyes.
"Well, she is more than ten times prettier than in the camera, and her temperament is even more outstanding. Yifei should really wear a phoenix crown and harem, so as not to insult her appearance."
The old man looked at Miss Liu. , commented with a smile.
"Thank you for the compliment."
"Shall we start now?" Lin Nan asked.
"Okay."
The three women the old man brought were the ones who measured clothes for Liu Yifei.
A half-square-meter, two-finger-thick cowhide book was taken over by Shu Chang at the same time. It contained complete actual painted pictures of each component of Fengguan Xiale and descriptions of the materials used.
"Sissi, I'd like to accompany you to measure clothes. Let's go to the study room first."
"Yes, okay." Liu Yifei smiled sweetly and nodded.
“Yeah, I’m with Sissy, she looks so good.”
Lin Nan also needs to have his clothes measured, but his clothes are relatively simpler than Liu Yifei’s, so it’s okay Will do it later.
There are four people in the study room.
Lin Nan and the old man sat face to face. The latter explained as if he was telling his treasures:
"The phoenix crown and harem do not constitute a complete dress. Apart from the wedding dress, it is just a piece of clothing." A highly decorative accessory, it is a symbol of 'property'
The phoenix crown is a set of accessories, including the phoenix crown itself, the phoenix hairpin and the gold hairpin...Xiapei, on the other hand, consists of the phoenix crown itself, the pendant and the gold hairpin. The fishing circle is composed of these.
What we generally call Feng Guan Xia Pei includes the wedding dress..."
The old man became more and more energetic as he talked about it. Feng Guan, Feng hairpin and gold hairpin were definitely there. It is handmade and woven by craftsmen, using gold, jewelry, jade...
Xialei and wedding dresses are more labor-intensive and require the cooperation of many embroiderers. Gold thread made of gold is the main consumable, and natural gems, pearls and other embellishments are still used.
"Of course, those accessories on the phoenix crown that are on the protection list cannot be used. You can use substitutes of the same level, haha..."
At the end, the old man still said It was a joke.
Lin Nan couldn't help but smile, this is indeed what the top Fengguan Xiapei looks like! Tortoiseshell, ivory, rhinoceros horn...
After the Ming Dynasty, the Fengguan Xiapei used by ordinary people was the "beggar's version".
We had a good chat in the study. Lin Nan and the old man also gained some knowledge and benefited a lot.
“Those high-end gowns and clothes abroad that cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars are all childish.
Look at the large-scale public performances of our dignitaries and royal family members in ancient times. Clothing worn on occasions, that is the real luxury dress, and it often takes hundreds of people to spend several years on one piece..."
After nearly an hour, the old man finally stopped, because Liu Yifei's side it's over.
Lin Nan was a little emotional. The old man in front of him was really energetic. It seemed that he really loved these things!
Back in the living room, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were already sitting on the sofa, looking at the cowhide book.
"Lin Nan, it's your turn." Miss Liu blinked.
“Yeah.”
Sometimes, the difference between men and women is so big.
Liu Yifei spent an hour because the Fengguan Xiale, including the wedding dress, had too many outfits.
Measuring Lin Nan's clothes can be done in twenty minutes.
At this point, the only thing left is money.
"Director Lin, will you go back to the study again?"
"Yes."
Watching Lin Nan and the others go up to the second floor, Liu Yifei's eyes flashed with excitement. "Changchang, follow me and listen, come back and tell me."
"Yeah."
Shu Chang's eyes suddenly widened, he was a little excited, and he ran upstairs cunningly.
"Director Lin, since you require it to be completed within half a year, we have to increase the number of embroiderers to about 40, and what about the raw materials?"
"All of them must be of the highest quality."
Lin Nan said with certainty. I just made a lot of money today, so I'm not short of money.
"The approximate budget for Yifei's set is around 24 million. You can give us 28 million. We will pay 7 million in advance and we will report the progress every month..."
Outside the study door, Shu Chang eavesdropped. With her mouth slightly open and a shocked expression on her face: "28 million!"
She turned around and ran downstairs, standing in front of Liu Yifei.
“How much?” Miss Liu asked pretending to be calm with her eyes shining.
"Sissi, your Lin Nan is really willing to give up."
Hearing Shu Chang's sour words, Liu Yifei felt sweet in her heart, "Tell me how much it is." "The cost of your set plus labor is 24 million. Including Lin Nan's, the total is 28 million! Lin Nan, a big dog, No, you two are big dogs..."
Liu Yifei had automatically ignored Shu Chang's last words. She kept laughing naively, feeling as if she had eaten honey.
"Changchang, from now on, I will prepare to get married. Hehe..."
Miss Liu looked at Shuchang like this, with a heartfelt expression on her face. Joyful smile, very sweet, very happy.
"Sissi, your smile is hopeless."
After Shu Chang finished speaking, he curled his lips again, "I want to be your bridesmaid!"
"Well, okay. ! ”
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Due to the face of China Film, Huayi, LeTV, Youzu and other giants.
When the reputation of "The Taiping Wheel (Part 1)" collapsed across the board, theaters did not reduce the number of films scheduled or adjust the screening time.
Therefore, when the daily box office of this movie was reported on the second day of its release, everyone in the film and television circles knew: This movie is completely hopeless!
"Directed by Wu Yusen, the epic masterpiece "The Wheel of Fortune (Part 1)" grossed 16.68 million at the box office the day after it was released. Under the same film schedule, the daily box office dropped by 30%!"
" Director Wu Yusen said that "The Taiping Wheel" is divided into two parts. Only after watching the film in its entirety can one appreciate the richness of the times in the film and the true connotation of the film. "
""The Most Coquettish Woman". "Good Luck" was released for 6 days and grossed 120 million at the box office..."
...
"On the first day of broadcast, the certified version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was abuzz with abuse... The lines were outrageous, the plot of Mary Sue, "The Legend of Li Mochou", Li Mochou's wet tongue kiss... All the female characters are more beautiful than Xiao Longnu..."
"Yu Zheng refuted Qiong Yao in court, saying that both sides' scripts borrowed from "Dream of Red Mansions" instead of plagiarizing each other..."
" Galloping Horse announced: All the group's existing film and television copyrights will be transferred to Tudou in the form of a package sale..."
...
Huayi, Chairman's Office.
Wang Zhongjun kept tapping his knuckles on his desk, listening to Wang Zhonglei's report.
"In other words, the selling on his side is completely over?"
"Yes, there has been no movement since yesterday morning, and the number is exactly two million shares."
Looking at the "Details of Dividends to Original Shareholders of Huayi Group" placed on the desk in front of Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei felt a little uncomfortable.
Even though he knew that Lin Nan was clearing his position, he still had to pay dividends and distribute additional shares.
"Then announce it on the official website.
In addition, you contact him and ask him if he is willing to transfer the stock at one time, at 50 yuan per share. This is also 3 "One hundred million."
Wang Zhonglei smacked his lips and thought: Lin Nan is not crazy, so how could he be willing? Especially since Huayi will hold its annual meeting soon, which involves dividends.
"He..."
"Try, what if he agrees? There are risks in the stock market, so it's better to be safe. Dividends can be given to him in advance and at this price." Wang Zhongjun said with a joking smile.
"Okay."
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At this time, Lin Nan, who had been squeezed by Liu Yifei all night, was sitting in the office drinking tea in a daze.
Strong tea, refreshing!
Lu Yang was sitting opposite, looking at Lin Nan with a malicious smile on his face.
"The film directed by Chen Kaige has been submitted for review. Should I also send "Xiu Chun Dao 2 Shura Battlefield" to the film bureau now?"
Lin Nan nodded, very disappointed. Spirit: "Anything is fine. Even if you send it over next month, there is a high chance that it will pass the trial before "The Taoist Comes Down the Mountain"."
"Huh? Why is this?" Lu Yang did not react.
"Prince Long is one of the leading actors. Director Chen, I don't want to delete his part." Lin Nan clicked.
Lu Yang opened his mouth, but no words came out. His expression was speechless and aggrieved.
A few seconds later, he cursed out; "Haha, what a Japanese dog."
"So, it will be up to you then, use the box office to crush him." Lin Nan smiled and raised his tea cup.
"When it comes to martial arts, I have this confidence. However, is the Palme d'Or really so 'superior' to break through the barrier? There are red-headed documents on it!"
"Although I don’t want to admit it, but that’s the truth. Director Chen Da comes from a ‘rich family’. In his eyes, Director Zhang is a jerk!”
Lin Nan said bluntly.
There are so many great directors in the industry, and among those close to him, only Chen Kaige, whose background is worthy of Tian Zangzang, is even stronger.
So when Lin Nan was still in school, Tian Zhuangzhuang could easily relieve him of a lot of troubles.
It’s just that his teacher has a stronger personality than Chen Kaige.
Otherwise, I would not have taken the risk of being banned from directing and competing in Tokyo. As a result, I was actually banned from directing for 10 years.
But fortunately, Tabata also won the best film award at the Tokyo International Film Festival-the Golden Kirin Award!
“Oh, Director Lin, you have to work harder so that you can be our thigh!”
Lu Yang stopped worrying about Chen Kaige’s “special treatment” and turned to It was a joke.
"How can this be achieved by one's own efforts? I can only do my best and obey fate." Lin Nan smiled, he thought too.
Suddenly, a call came in from the mobile phone on the table.
"Hey, Wang Zhonglei?"
Lin Nan answered the phone directly in front of Lu Yang.
"Mr. Wang, what's the matter?"
"Director Lin, if you have nothing to do, please go to the Three Treasures Hall. We are all acquaintances, so I won't beat around the bush.
You How about you transfer the 6 million shares of Huayi stock to me as well as the additional shares? You are also liquidating your position anyway.”
Although there was no voiceover, Lu Yang still clearly heard the words "6 million shares of Huayi stock".
He muttered in his heart, good guy, more than 300 million!
"Of course. What price is Mr. Wang going to offer? Let me hear it."
"How about 50 yuan per share and a one-time settlement?"
Lin Nan was so happy that he really dared to speak. Does he look like a fool?
"I took a quick look in the morning, and today Huayi's stock price seems to be close to 56 yuan, right?" He answered with a question.
"There are no stocks that keep rising. The stock market is high risk..."
"This is the first time I have heard someone talk about his own stock like this. Mr. Wang, I don't ask Huayi either. How many more shares are you planning to allocate to me? I'd better sell them slowly.
I believe that Huayi's stock price and market value can continue to rise, and they are still far from the upper limit. Didn't Chairman Wang say that? If we want to turn Huayi into a 100-billion-dollar group, aren’t we still short of tens of billions?”
“Does Director Lin really no longer think about it?”
"No, thank you Mr. Wang for your kindness. I'm busy, so I won't talk more."
Seeing Lin Nan hang up the phone, Lu Yang couldn't help but sigh: "Director Lin, compared with you, I So poor.”
“I’m poor too, haha...”
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Guo Fan plans to start casting after finishing the storyboards. , the approximate time is estimated to be around the end of this month.
For this reason, Lin Nan also asked Liu Yifei to tell Shu Chang, so that the girl would not have to make a few last-minute announcements and delay the main business.
But what he didn’t expect was that in the afternoon, he suddenly became the headline in the circle.
After looking at Weibo, Lin Nan realized it later.
His selling of stocks this time was not reported by the media in the financial circle, but Hua Yi exposed it.
"Announcement on the official website of Huayi Group: Director Lin Nan, one of the original shareholders of the group, once again reduced his holdings of two million shares of Huayi's original shares, cashing out a total of about 120 million... The current shareholder ranking has fallen out of the top ten... ”
Lin Nan didn't know what to say, she was really looking for trouble for him.
No, the circle has become lively again, everyone is making fun of him and Liu Yifei.
"I understand, Director Lin wants to improve his life again."
"Not necessarily, it may be that Yifei wants to change cars? Haha..."
" It’s just a wild guess. Director Lin is getting married next year and has a lot to spend on. It’s not easy to marry a wife now, let alone Yifei!”
"Huang Bo's guess is the most reliable, I'll support it!"
"Don't you understand yet? Huang Bo is guiding everyone for Lin, and all the money has been prepared in advance!"
“What a flatterer!”
“Yifei, your Lin Nan has cashed out again, have you reported it to you? My sister teaches you, you must keep an eye on it...”
"Brother Xun, just pretend. You have only been married for a long time, and you still teach others? Haha."
...
Facts have proved that the more than 20 million Fengguan Xiapei is really worth it!
How valuable is it? Well, Liu Yifei didn't treat Lin Nan as a human being these days.
Director Lin Da’s cow is not used like this, it’s so exhausting!
Tired and happy days will of course pass quickly!
In the movie market, "A Coquettish Woman Has the Best Life" has a stable box office and is definitely profitable.
And "Taiping Wheel (Part 1)" is really interesting.
With its "black and red" characteristics, the daily box office is around 10 million, and it is estimated that several producers will cry to death.
The domestic film with the sharpest box office performance is undoubtedly the youth film "The Year in a Hurry".
59.86 million on the first day, 80.48 million on the second day, and 65.96 million on the third day.
It grossed 206 million in the first three days of the weekend, fully demonstrating the advantages of youth films.
But everyone in the industry knows that there are only three limits to youth films. If you can't jump beyond the upper limit, Xiaoma will collapse even if it should!
As expected, one week after its release, the total box office of "The Year in a Hurry" exceeded 400 million, and the daily box office dropped sharply.
The industry estimates that the final total box office will definitely not be as high as Zhao Yanzi's "Youth", around 600 million!
Time flies and it's on the 12th. "Interstellar" starring Liu Yifei was officially released in China.
Warner applied for an extension, but was rejected outright.
Because "Planet: Part 1" was so bad, "Interstellar" has a tendency to rise again.
The Film Bureau will not allow an imported blockbuster to be postponed during the Lunar New Year, as that would have a huge impact on domestic films.
"Produced by Warner with an investment of US$170 million, directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey, Liu Yifei, Jessica Chastain and others:
Imported science fiction blockbusters "Interstellar" has been released in China for a month and was officially released yesterday, with a total box office revenue of 1.282 billion! "
"It is reported that as of yesterday, the global box office of "Interstellar" has exceeded 780 million US dollars. Warner said that it is only a matter of time before the global box office reaches 800 million US dollars."
"With "Interstellar", Liu Yifei became The first domestic heroine in a movie with a global box office of 700 million US dollars..."
...
Lin Nan looked at Ms. Liu sitting on the sofa holding a tablet and giggling, not to mention, again It's another kind of beauty.
"Sissi, after "Interstellar", it will be difficult for you to make future movies."
Hearing Lin Nan's words, Liu Yifei instantly looked up at him and said seriously: "I don't think so.
When I accept a movie, I will not require that the next one must have higher production costs and actors than the last one. A stronger cast would be very tiring. There are so many good things in the world. And this is not what a qualified actor should pursue.
As long as the director is good, the script and the actors are good. , it would be better if the drama is challenging or you can try a new role, I can accept it, hehe..."
Hearing what Miss Liu said, Lin Nan couldn't help but nod, it's the Liu Yifei, right, after so many years It hasn't changed.
She never regarded herself as a big star, but held herself to the standards of an actor!
"Well said, actor Liu Yifei!"
"Yeah, thank you Director Lin for the compliment, I will rely on you to protect my little girl from now on. Haha..."
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The next morning.
A piece of Hollywood movie information was transmitted back to China from the other side of the ocean, instantly making the mainland film industry excited.
All eyes in the industry were focused on Lin Nan, and the Internet was in an uproar.
In just half an hour, the headlines and Weibo hot searches on major portal websites were all refreshed, and the number of topics and popularity exploded!
At this moment, Director Lin is still sleeping in, together with Producer Liu.
“Reprinted from Hollywood Movie Daily:
The 72nd Film and Television Golden Globe Awards announced the list of nominees yesterday:
Chinese Golden Lion director Lin Nan, with his film "Manchester by the Sea", was strongly nominated for the best drama film..."
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(End of this chapter)