Chapter 827 Share, squeezing, connections
“Well, I’m very grateful to Director Lin and Producer Liu for inviting Yinghuang to participate in the main theme film project.”
Yang Shoucheng is just right. He took over Lin Nan's words and smiled at everyone, especially La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun.
The latter two said nothing more, but straightened their backs with indifferent expressions.
At this time, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were already seated, and the assistant followed in with several documents in his arms.
"Director Lin, can we start?"
The director of Jindun asked. Several others are group bosses or senior executives and have free time, but he does not.
Jin Dun has a lot of things to do but not many manpower. He will have to rush back soon.
"Well, okay."
Lin Nan motioned to his assistant to send the information to the other six producers.
"This is the detailed budget report of "Operation Mekong". It's 200 million. You can take it home.
Originally, I was still hesitant about whether to be the director myself. After all, I was also busy with the wedding during this time.
But in the end, after much thought, I decided to direct it myself, but I have to wait until after the wedding.”
When several people heard Lin Nan’s words, their hearts suddenly felt heavy. It’s landed, and it’s extremely practical!
"You are the most suitable director. After all, you are synonymous with commercial films with the main theme."
Ren Zhonglun smiled and complimented him, but these words sounded very harsh to La Peikang's ears.
Because when we were filming "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom", there was nothing going on with Shanghai Film Studio.
“I am still the producer of this movie.
From the preparation of the project to the official launch, as Lin Nan said, there will indeed be a gap of several months, which is a bit long. . Everyone is mentally prepared.”
Liu Yifei’s voice is crisp and slightly magnetic.
"It's a long time apart, it doesn't matter.
You two are busy with the wedding first, and then you can spend your honeymoon before becoming a couple. It's the same as "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom"."
Chairman Ren Da He nodded, the smile on his face never breaking.
La Peikang couldn't stand it any longer, so he kept talking about "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom". This movie has nothing to do with you! What, give me eye drops?
Although he noticed the slightest smell of gunpowder between Shang Ying and Zhong Ying, Lin Nan just smiled and ignored it.
He looked at Jin Dun: "Director Zhang, I know that Jin Dun has strict requirements on accounts, fund control, etc.
This budget is the most detailed one our company has ever made. Please take it. You can file it directly after you return.”
“Well, it’s really detailed. Thank you very much, it saved us a lot of trouble.”
Director Zhang is very happy. He said with approval, then asked for another copy and put it in his briefcase.
“Now let’s talk about the share.”
As Lin Nan's words fell to the ground, several people present suddenly became energetic.
However, if you compare it, you will find that Enlight, Wanda and Golden Shield are much more relaxed than China Film, Shanghai Film and Yinghuang Film.
"Director Zhang, as agreed before, Jindun will keep 10%, and Lin Nan Pictures will send the project's exclusive fund account to Jindun."
"Okay, no problem. .”
The conversation between Lin Nan and Director Jindun Zhang made La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun’s hearts skip a beat:
"The share was decided in advance?! Without notice..."
The two glanced at everyone present calmly... Wang Changtian and Ye Ning were not surprised, but Yang Shoucheng seemed to be looking forward to it?
This situation made the two of them feel anxious and worried earlier, and instantly became more serious - were their families being "ostracized"?
"Director Wang, I told you about Guangguang's share at the Shanghai International Film Festival."
"Well, 15%."
Wang Changtian's smiling face became even more dazzling in La Peikang's eyes. The distribution of shares actually started a month ago?
Ren Zhonglun also looked at Wang Changtian, beating a drum in his heart: More than golden shields?
"Wanda is the same as the light."
"Well, Director Wang has said hello to me."
Ye Ning also smiled and nodded at Lin Nan .
By now, three companies had taken away 40%. There are four companies left, 60% left!
La Peikang, Ren Zhonglun, and Yang Shoucheng all murmured in their hearts:
Lin Nan Pictures must take the big part, or the remaining half? What about the other three? 30%?
"Director Yang, thank you very much for Yifei's naturalization. Yinghuang's share is 10%."
The moment they heard this, Yang Shoucheng and Huo Wenxi's faces overflowed. A smile from the heart, 10% is enough, just like a golden shield.
"Director Lin is too polite. We are all our own people."
Hearing this conversation, La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun immediately understood why Yinghuang could join the "Operation Mekong" project.
But at the same time, they also felt a little aggrieved and unwilling, especially La Peikang.
Only 50% is left. If Lin Nan keeps 30%, won’t China Film and Shanghai Film have to share 20% equally? Less than 15% of "Detective Chinatown"!
The four companies that had already obtained their shares all looked at Lin Nan and the two chairmen of China Film and Shanghai Film, intentionally or unintentionally.
Lin Nan Pictures must be the main controller, and its share must be more than 15% of Enlight and Wanda. At the same time, it cannot be 20%, which is too small.
What about China Film and Shanghai Film?
It’s really interesting, even a little exciting!
Even Liu Yifei couldn't help but look away and didn't look at the expressions of several people, because she knew her director Lin's plan.
I saw Lin Nan with a smile on his face and said very casually: "Lin Nan Pictures will keep 40% this time."
There was a dead silence in the large conference room, and you could hear a needle drop.
Wang Changtian and Ye Ning have already had suspicions in this regard, but they still can't bear to look at it.
Yang Shoucheng and Huo Wenxi were even more shocked. How could they have imagined such a situation? They were obviously a little "scared".
As for Director Zhang of Golden Shield, he squinted his eyes and looked like he was smiling.
The atmosphere was suddenly depressing to the extreme.
Ren Zhonglun frowned and tried to open his mouth several times, but failed.
Shangying has just returned to this ship, and is not qualified to be "too little" at all, but it is really too little, almost "insulting"!
He looked at La Peikang, whose expression was completely undisguised and gloomy.
Suddenly, La Peikang spoke, his voice low and hoarse: "5%? Lin Nan, is it so cruel?"
"La Dong, as a state-owned enterprise, interests are never the first priority. Just participate, right? ”
Lin Nan's high-sounding words immediately stopped La Peikang.
Without waiting for the other party’s reaction, he continued to add:
“Lin Nan Pictures must be the only controlling party to ensure my absolute control over “Operation Mekong”.
< br>If you think the share is small, you can discuss with the other five companies to see if you can share some of the profit from them to China Film.”
La Peikang was speechless for a while. In his sight, Lin Nan was smiling, but extremely distant.
As for the other people, they all had “rejection” smiles.
In the large conference room, it became dead silent again.
Director Zhang, who was still Jin Dun, stood up with a smile and broke the awkward situation:
"Director Lin, I will leave first. Jin Dun still has a lot of work. Contract matters. Son?”
“Sign together in two days”
"Okay."
The departure of one person also announced the end of today's "meeting".
La Peikang didn't say much more, but just glanced at Lin Nan before leaving.
Ren Zhonglun sighed and patted Lin Nan on the shoulder: "5% is 5%, Shanghai Film Academy can accept it."
When the two left, Yang Shoucheng also stood Get up, "Thank you, Director Lin, this time. Wen Xi and I will go back to the capital branch first."
"Yes."
Only Wang Changtian and Ye Ning were left in the conference room.
"Will you cut it too hard this time?"
"Maybe. But the film and television industry is becoming more and more market-oriented... The cooperation with China Film and Television consumes a lot of money. It’s all the same feelings from the past.”
Lin Nan meant something, so be it.
"Marketization? Yes, the industry is no longer what it was five years ago. China Film's status and role will become smaller and smaller, almost non-existent. When the love is exhausted, it will..."
Downstairs.
Before Ren Zhonglun got on the bus, he couldn't help but "make up for it" at La Peikang. He was in a bad mood, so he had to get it back from China Film:
"To be honest, Shanghai Film was China Film Group has been implicated. Mr. La Dong, what kind of thing are you doing? A piece of shit..."
"I..."
La Peikang was on the verge of an "explosion". When he heard this, he was about to explode, but when he turned around, Ren Zhonglun had already gotten into the car.
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At noon, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei returned home.
On the Internet, I heard that "Gardenia Blooms" had just been released for half a day, and it was competing with "Tiny Times 4".
To be precise, it was a fight between fans of both sides. After all, they were two youth movies with the same theme and the same time period.
The reason is that a large number of movie fans went to the theater for the names and feelings of He Jiong, "Gardenia Blooms" and Li Yifeng, but they were all disgusted.
Immediately afterwards, there were many negative reviews on the Internet, such as "a bad movie", "a piece of shit", and "you peed the whole time".
There are even many movie reviews that are "far worse than "Tiny Times 4", and fans of "Tiny Times 4" are indeed adding fuel to the flames and pushing back.
In this way, the "brainless fans" on both sides started "communicating" on Weibo, and the content was simply unsightly.
Afternoon time.
Lin Nan leaned on the swing, still recalling the morning's share allocation in his mind, and felt quite sad for a moment. The reason why he and China Film Group reached this point was because of a golden rooster, or maybe it was because they were too close before. .
"Sissi, the nominations for the Golden Rooster should be out soon, right?"
"Huh? The Golden Rooster? The nomination should be next month. Why are you asking this? We are not going. "
"It's nothing, I just remembered it suddenly...I won't go, but I just don't know how disgusting it will be..."
Lin Nan's voice trailed off, and then he turned his head and looked away. Liu Yifei on the side was holding her tablet and looking at Weibo, as if she was leaving a message or something. "Who?"
"The "Westward Journey 3 Finale" was launched this afternoon. Tang Yan and Wu Gan both posted on Weibo. I give them a thumbs up."
"Okay. Well, another bad movie is about to be released."
"You just said this when others started filming?" Liu Yifei said in anger.
“Listen to what Liu Zhenwei said in an interview: All movie fans’ understanding of “Westward Journey” is wrong. He wants to use this movie to tell the audience what “Westward Journey” is!
If you listen and say this to him, this movie is definitely a bad movie. The reason why "Westward Journey" became a classic is because the fans found their own points of empathy in Zhou Xingchi's version, but he said that the fans understood it wrong?
The reason why he was able to make the third film is because the first two were too classic and formed a top IP effect; if he goes against the fans and attempts to overthrow the first two, wouldn't it be to overturn the " "Westward Journey", will this big IP be cut?
It’s like building a building. While building the third floor, you say that the first and second floors were built incorrectly, and then start demolishing it! Do you think that if a director does this, the audience and movie fans will buy it? "
"It seems like that's the truth! ”
Liu Yifei fluttered her eyes and blinked her thick eyelashes, which was really beautiful.
"This series is ruined."
Just when Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were "sympathizing" with Wu Gan and Tang Yan, Han Sanping also welcomed a guest - La Peikang.
In the study, after Han Jianu made tea, she was "driven" out by Han Sanping.
But Xiao Han did not go back to his study. Instead, he was outside Lao Han's study door, his ear pressed against the door, eavesdropping.
"La Dong, I have retired. You should not come to me for these matters, and I can't help you much."
"In the final analysis, the relationship between Director Han and Lin Nan is far beyond what I can compare with. At least the relationship between Jia Nu and the two of them is very good, right?"
"China Film is China Film, I am me, Jia Nu She is a beautiful woman and cannot be generalized."
Han Sanping held the tea cup and declined smoothly.
At this moment, in La Peikang's view, the word "mountain eagle" can only describe the former Han Sanping;
How can the Han Sanping in front of him be the domineering "mountain eagle"? He is already an old fox that has become a spirit!
"For the first commercial film with the main theme, China Film Group has 30%, but for the second one, only 5%! Director Han, don't you think it's funny? And this time, the Ministry of Public Security nodded and Jin Dun participated..."
" 5%..."
Han Sanping muttered for a while but still shook his head.
"What he said is right, the participation of state-owned enterprises is important. If he hadn't forced me to play the role of 'Mountain Eagle', I wouldn't have asked for 30%."
< br>"This time it is from 30% to 5%, what about next time? From 5% to 0%?"
La Peikang also picked up the tea cup, his tone was a little bleak and lonely.
Although China Film Group is the leader, in terms of film production...it is now a big wave of marketization, and good directors are getting closer to capital or playing on their own.
"So what if it's 0%? Aren't your "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" and "The Great Wall" both achievements?"
Han Sanping smiled and complimented, Still didn't let go.
"Director Han, you are really stable. All your favors and connections are reserved for beautiful women."
Seeing that it was impossible to move the mountain... Han Sanping, La Peikang sighed and got up and gave up.
"Director Han, I will leave first. Come back and have a look when you are free. After all, you are a contracted director of China Film and a consultant to the General Administration..."
"Well, I Send you off.”
A few minutes later, Han Sanping and Han Jianyu watched an Audi drive away in the yard.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, my senior brother Lin is so ruthless, he cut it down to 5%? All I can say is - well done!”
Hearing this, Han Sanping rolled his eyes at his daughter angrily, but he echoed:
"It's cruel enough, but he has the confidence.
And now it seems , the farther we go, the less influence China Film will have on the industry. This is a big policy and a big trend!”
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The time has come to the 11th.
"The Return of the Great Sage" and "Xiu Chun Dao 2" ranked third and fourth on yesterday's box office list with box office results of 68.82 million and 38.14 million respectively.
"Tiny Times 4" and "Gardenia Blooms" relied on their advantages of "youth film" and "fan film" to occupy the first and second places with box office of 91.2 million and 8206. .
However, the industry knows very well that these two youth films are "hot" at the box office for three to five days and cannot survive more than a week!
As for "The Taoist Comes Down the Mountain" directed by Chen Da? The daily box office of 12.44 million announced that this movie was on a serious decline and that it was about to end.
Even whether its total box office can reach 300 million is still unknown, because there are two domestic "blockbusters" waiting in the third week, "Monster Hunt" and "Pancake Man".
However, compared with these movie information, what the film and television entertainment industry is most concerned about is the second trial lawsuit between Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping.
For the first time in official documents, the industry clearly and nakedly saw how Zhang Dapao exploited a top director!
Zhang Yimou said that Zhang Dapao was in arrears with tens of millions in salary and dividends, but Zhang Dapao said that he had already paid 12.53 million to Zhang Yimou's wife at the end of 2011, and the two had long since owed each other no more.
In this regard, Director Zhang Da’s answer shocked the entire film and television industry:
That 12.53 million is for "Hero", "House of Flying Daggers" and other "Three Guns" from 2001 to 2009 "Before", the remuneration and dividends of all the films he directed in the past 10 years; and from "Three Guns" to the end of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins", the remuneration and dividends of all films in between were a penny. Not given!
In order to prove that he was not telling lies, Director Zhang Da's lawyer even produced the investigation records of the Family Planning Commission.
New Picture’s lawyer in court was also the agent who participated in the transcripts of New Picture when the Family Planning Commission came to New Picture to investigate Zhang Yimou’s income.
The transcript clearly states that since the turn of the millennium, New Picture has been helping Director Zhang Da handle taxes. The tens of millions are Director Zhang Da’s income in the past 10 years starting from 2001. All after-tax rewards!
Hey guys, the new picture suddenly contradicts itself.
Zhang Dapao was so flustered that he even changed his story in court, saying that his agent did not know the specific situation at the time and that the Family Planning Commission's transcripts could not be true.
Then his words were directly rejected by the presiding judge in court: "Since he does not understand the situation, why did he accept the investigation and questioning of the Family Planning Commission as an agent?"
At this point, the final trial is over. Zhang Dapao needs to pay tens of millions in back wages!
The film and television industry is not surprised by this final result, because Zhang Yimou's character is definitely more trustworthy than Zhang Weiping.
What shocks everyone is that a top international director only received a salary of just over 10 million in 10 years, and he was owed it for 10 years.
This is simply unimaginable, Zhang Dapao is really crazy!
You must know that Feng Xiaogang earned tens of millions with his movie "A World Without Thieves". Comparing the two, the national master was really cheated!
Lin Nan also saw the news of the final verdict of the lawsuit between the two Zhangs, and can only say that Zhang Dapao is quite evil!
This makes it completely understandable why Zhang Yimou joined LeTV and took over "The Great Wall".
The reason is very simple - it’s all about money, lack of money!
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"A Thousand Bones of Flowers" still firmly occupies the first place in the TV drama ratings rankings, and its popularity remains high.
But at the same time, another fantasy drama of the Republic of China also suddenly emerged and became popular.
That is the online drama "Wuxin Master" jointly produced by Tang Dynasty and Sohu.
In Yue Jun’s words, Cai Yinong really found a good “treasure”.
This "treasure" does not refer to Han Dongjun and Jin Chen who are the leading actors under Tang Dynasty, nor does it refer to the second-generation star Zhang Ruoyun who was "recruited from outside", but to the supporting actor: Chen Yao!
"Level 13 of the Nortel Department of Acting, from an ordinary family. It's a pity."
"As soon as you open your mouth, you give someone else's fate?"
Lin Nan signed the document while Making fun of Yue Jun.
The “ordinary family” mentioned by the latter refers to a family without any connections or background in the film and television industry.
But the family's economic conditions are definitely not too bad, otherwise it would be impossible to take the Nortel exam; but this kind of family is indeed an "ordinary family" in the industry.
"You are very spiritual, but you chose the wrong company. If you join the Tang Dynasty, you will be walking into the tiger's mouth. Cai Yinong has been blind in the past few years. Instead of praising what should be praised, he only holds vases!"
Yue After Jun finished complaining with a smile, he looked at Lin Nan and got down to business:
"Director Lin, why don't we go get the filming permit? Director Zhang personally called."< br>
“Hmm? When?”
“This morning.”
Lin Nan pushed aside the documents in front of him:
"Then pick it up in three days, and by the way, do the movie registration for "Operation Mekong".
By then, within the circle and online That’s why the review department slapped me in the face.”
“Okay, let’s go on the 14th.”
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Lin Nan left the company near 11 noon.
At the same time, another piece of officially announced movie information on the Internet caught the attention of the entire film and television entertainment industry - a super big cake!
“Co-produced by Warner Pictures and Legendary Pictures, with an investment of US$185 million, the fantasy blockbuster “King Kong: Skull Island” has been officially launched, and casting has begun globally.”
“According to Legend The film industry announced that Chinese actress Jing Tian, who had just participated in the Sino-US co-production "The Great Wall", has been confirmed to star in "King Kong: Skull Island"..."
"Starlight announced, confirming receipt Invited to the crew of the Hollywood fantasy blockbuster "King Kong: Skull Island"
"Actor Jing Tian updated Weibo: Thank you Warner Pictures and Legendary Pictures..."
...
Quietly, it is another Hollywood S-level production. Countless young actresses in the industry have an unreal feeling of "sadness".
Which actresses have made the most “moves” in terms of film resources in recent years?
There is no doubt that the former one is Liu Yifei and the latter one is Jing Tian!
These two people and other actresses born in the 1980s are really not on the same resource level. They are all in top Hollywood blockbusters!
“Kong: Skull Island?”
At the dinner table, Liu Yifei was eating her rice and muttering at the news.
"This is what Tom said about Warner's movie projects when we were filming "Detective Chinatown" in Bangkok last time, fantasy, action, adventure, and monster blockbusters."
Lin Nan laughed I was reminded, but I didn’t decide on the title last time.
"Oh, I refused."
Hearing this, Liu Yifei nodded with a smile, but then asked again: "I just don't know whether she got the first female lead or the second female lead?"
"Tian... If Jing Tian gets the female lead, it might be a bit uncertain."
...
At this time, the stars were shining brightly.
Seeing Jing Tian who looked happy, Lu Zheng was also quite happy, but there was still a bit of sadness between his brows.
"Uncle Lu, what's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing. One "The Great Wall" and one "King Kong: Skull Island". I hope you can stand firm with these two blockbusters. Heel, the road ahead will be smoother."
"Uncle Lu, you?" Jing Tian heard something behind the words.
"Tiantian, it has been 10 years since 2005. I will take care of you for one more year, at most one year, and then I will retire. I have also given instructions to you at home."
Lu Zheng mentioned this topic to Jing Tian for the first time, and the latter was caught off guard for a moment.
“But, I, Uncle Lu...”
“Don’t worry, there’s still a year left. We’ve built a lot of connections over the years, so you’ll have to take care of them later. That’s fine. Just like Director Lin, Director Ning, Director Zhang... they are all great directors.”
In Lu Zheng’s opinion, Jing Tian’s connections are enough, and with her simple temperament, Certain connections will be very strong.
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(End of this chapter)