Chapter 973 The impoverished Xiying and the domineering China Film Capital’s Shangying; showdown!
On the 25th day after its release, the daily box office of "Mermaid" has finally dropped visibly to the naked eye;
It was still 20 million two days ago, but yesterday it dropped 1,500 million, with a closing price of 14.64 million.
Although the "decline" is fully evident, it is destined to waste the key to movie postponement in that month;
But this does not affect the dazzling box office performance of "Mermaid" of 3.238 billion, as well as other Domestic film box office dominance.
From the perspective of the entire production industry:
Although Lin Nan has lost his identity and status as the "box office leader" of domestic films that he has maintained for many years, this "Mermaid" has indeed made him money. Every bowl is full.
With box office and advertising placement, Lin Nan Pictures’ share will never be less than 400 million! And the same goes for "Detective Chinatown."
In the two months since the beginning of the new year, two movies have generated revenue of 800 million yuan. Which other company in the industry has such terrifying profits? No, absolutely unique!
That is to say, listed companies such as Huayi can create the illusion of "profit" in the eyes of ordinary people through stock price fluctuations, but that is an illusion after all, not real profit.
In the morning, when Lin Nan was still sleeping in, Liu Yifei called back to play a prank and wake him up.
She herself and Shu advocated getting up early and happily went to watch the Disney animated movie "Zootopia" which was just released today;
But she just didn't want Lin to Great director sleep well. When she comes back, Lin Nan will definitely "retaliate" against her, um, just press her down on the bed and spank her.
"Okay, okay, I will pick you up on time tomorrow morning. Good Sissy, let me sleep a little longer."
"Hey, lazy pig, go to sleep. Well, we’re going to the theater, hehe.”
"Ha, you are making a crow joke... No, you are laughing at the fifty steps."
Lin Nan muttered with his eyes closed, and quickly changed his words when he was "scared" by a cold snort;
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Miss Liu, who is well-educated and sensible to the outside world, will only show off her temper in front of her family and close friends, but she is always cute and irresistible.
Squinting his eyes hard, Director Lin turned on airplane mode, threw his cell phone aside, covered his head with the quilt and went to sleep.
It was all infected by Liu Qianqian, this problem of sleeping in... After a while, the sound of weak and rhythmic breathing started to sound.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
"We were still on a call just now, and now it's turned off? What's going on?"
Shanghai Film, in the chairman's office.
Ren Zhonglun thought about it all night. As soon as he arrived at the group this morning, he couldn't wait to call Lin Nan; but he couldn't get through there, and he was really on the phone.
A few seconds later, Ren Zhonglun couldn't sit still when he heard the busy tone "The number you dialed has been turned off" clearly coming from his phone again.
"Turn off your phone?!
Come in..."
The secretary heard the sound and hurriedly entered the office: "Director Ren?"
"Go and book a flight. I want it in the morning. , flying to the capital.”
“Okay, Director Ren. Is that a meeting?”
Although Ren Zhonglun had an "anxious" face, the secretary still asked under pressure; because the purpose of going to the capital was different, he had to bring different entourage with him.
"Movie project."
"Understood, I will arrange it right away."
The secretary hurried out of the office, and Ren Zhonglun couldn't help but muttered:
""Pacific Rim 2"! Xiying, this time is really awesome, silent...Lin Nan's side is also silent. Huh? No, what about China Film?"
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Suddenly, Ren Zhonglun frowned, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong; logically speaking, with China Film's "overbearing" style, it was impossible to remain silent!
“No way?”
A thought flashed through his mind, and Ren Zhonglun was stunned.
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China Film, La Peikang is meeting with Liu Weiqiang and other behind-the-scenes creative team who have been appointed for "The Founding of an Army".
La Peikang attaches great importance to this gift film, which is jointly produced by China Film Group Corporation and Bayi Film Studio and many units and companies in Mainland and Hong Kong;
Even though he is a little absent-minded at the moment, he is still serious Having a meeting.
"La Dong, based on Dong Han's planning book, although all actors' auditions and castings follow the zero-pay principle, the production cost is still as high as 200 million..."
"Why Is it so high?" La Peikang asked in surprise.
In his eyes, the most perfect gift film is "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", which Han Sanping personally served as the chief director;
With a cost of 30 million, it has created a box office of more than 400 million. Honors, reputation, and political achievements, without exception, have all been obtained!
“La Dong, this is the great cause of building an army. The production of war scenes is very costly. Actors are naturally willing to pay zero, but other links cannot be saved.
These "Not only are actors' salaries rising, but the costs of all other production links are also rising, but not as morbidly as the former," Liu Weiqiang explained.
La Peikang pondered for a moment, then nodded in acquiescence: "Two hundred million, just two hundred million, we can start in the next two days."
"Yes, okay."
Half an hour later, the secretary sent Liu Weiqiang and other people from Hong Kong out of China Film.
What is the difference between "The Founding of an Army" and "The Founding of a Country" and "The Founding of a Party"?
The difference is not only that the director is no longer Han Sanping, but also that the current chairman of China Film Group is La Peikang!
And these changes are reflected in the film. In comparison, the difference is obvious.
That is to say, the production side of "The Founding of an Army" has added capital from the Hong Kong circle.
Undoubtedly, this was decided by La Peikang.
The reason why he "divides the cake" in this way must be due to the Hong Kong director, but more importantly, he takes into account the issues of "political performance" and "unity"!
"La Dong, Director Liu and the others have left."
"Lin Nan still can't be reached?" La Peikang asked expressionlessly.
After he came back from Han Sanping yesterday afternoon, he thought about it again and again, and finally felt that it would be better to "talk" with Lin Nan. As for other methods, they were too extreme.
"Still can't get through, still powered off."
"Call Lin Nan Pictures, contact Yue Jun, I want to see Lin Nan."
"Okay, La Dong."< br>
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At around ten o’clock in the morning, Director Lin fell asleep and woke up naturally.
After he turned on the phone, he saw the text message from Liu Yifei:
"Xie Nan called me. The budget for "Wolf Warrior 2" has been made. I made an appointment with her to wait for me to come back tomorrow morning. After that, everyone was eating and talking..."
Just after Lin Nan read the text message, Lao Wang's call came.
"Dr. Wang, you don't want to tell me about "Wolf Warrior 2", do you? Yifei has already told me."
"Huh? Just tell me, Wu He told me this morning that he couldn’t get through to you. He turned off his phone for no reason. That’s it. See you at dinner tomorrow.”
"Okay, by the way, I am just a foil. The investor is our producer Liu."
"Then let Yifei come alone?"
"Then let me accompany you. . ”
Lin Nan hung up the phone with a smile... Well, not wanting to stop, Director Lin answered Yue Jun’s call again.
"Director Lin, there is a call from China Film Group Corporation, saying that Mr. Dong wants to see you.
In addition, I also received a call from Shanghai Film Studio in the morning. Director Ren should be able to get off the plane around noon. They will come to the company and want to meet you. "
Hearing what Yue Jun said, the expression on Lin Nan's face became more serious and she was silent for a moment.
"Want to see me? Then let's make an appointment until about three o'clock in the afternoon...come to the company if you want to see me. "
"Huh? "
"You heard that right. Director Ren made a special trip to see me, and I must give him priority. If China Film Group wants to see me, let them come to our company and I will meet them together. Just reply to China Film and Television with your exact words! "Lin Nan's tone was very certain.
"Okay, I'll reply right away."
Lin Nan sighed, thinking of Han Jia's phone call yesterday evening to "tip off the news."
“Hey, over the past two years or so, the friendship we have accumulated and stayed with China Film Group because of Director Han has actually been exhausted.
La Dong, don’t you think Can’t you really see that? Cooperation is inherently mutual, no one owes anyone, you are just consuming the predecessors...
The same goes for Director Ren, he must have gotten the information from somewhere. , it’s coming when you smell it.”
Muttering, Lin Nan walked out of the room and started to wash up. He admitted that Han Sanping had helped him a lot, but La Peikang... cooperation had always been unequal.
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Disney’s “Zootopia” seems to be of very good quality.
It’s not even noon yet, and there are many positive movie reviews online.
It’s just that today’s film schedule is a bit poor. I guess the theaters will definitely make adjustments.
Lin Nan, who was eating breakfast near lunch time, saw the news about Feng Xiaogang's movie.
"It took two months to shoot. It was jointly produced by Huayi Films, Toyo Mira Pictures, and Yaolai Pictures. It was directed by Feng Xiaogang and written by Liu Zhenyun;
Fan Bingbing, Guo Tao, Dong Chengpeng, Starring Yu Hewei, Zhang Jiayi and others, the realistic drama film "I am not Pan Jinlian" was officially completed this morning. "
"At the finalization ceremony of the movie "I am not Pan Jinlian", director Feng Xiaogang. Drinking boldly with Fan Bingbing; Director Feng Xiaogang said that the post-production of the film will be completed within one month;
The film will be submitted to compete for this year's international film festival awards and is scheduled to be released at the end of the year...With this At the same time, he himself will also make preliminary preparations for the next movie..."
"According to analysis by industry insiders, the main reason for Director Feng Xiaogang's fast-paced filming plan comes from the five-year gambling agreement he signed with Huayi Group three and a half months ago..."
Browsing the news, Lin Nan He complained quite emotionally:
“Bet, bet, bet, under pressure, neither director nor actor will produce good works.”
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< br>At noon, two Volkswagen business cars drove away from the airport. The person sitting in the car in front of him was not Ren Zhonglun, the chairman of SIPG, but another chairman.
"Director Wang, fortunately I didn't go back yesterday, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to pick you up today."
"You have made great contributions to the group. I will give you two more days off." Why don’t you just spend two more days in the capital as a public trip? Why are you so anxious to go back? Haha..."
Wang Yong, who was sitting in the back seat, laughed and teased Director Zhang in the co-pilot. When he came out, the chairman of Xiying was really in a good mood.
Director Zhang smiled with him: "Travel? What you said is as if we don't have as many scenic spots as here. Even the big things in the National Museum are borrowed from us." 'He's here."
Wang Yong smiled and nodded, and then spoke after a moment: "I came here early today, firstly because the film bureau has a meeting at the back, and secondly to 'cry poverty' to the top;< br>
The last and most important thing is to meet our fellow countryman, Director Lin! "Pacific Rim 2" is a huge project for us, so we have to thank you for that. "
"Then when are you going to see Director Lin? I'll make an appointment in advance? ”
“It’s better to choose a different day than to hit it. How about today?” "Wang Yong thought for a while and said immediately.
"Director Wang, after we arrive at the hotel, I will call Director Lin or Director Lin's company first and ask if it is convenient today. "
"Well, okay. ”
...Bad Monkey.
Ning Hao asked Lin Nan to come and have some food. Of course Director Lin would not refuse. He was not very hungry after having breakfast an hour ago.
But just a few minutes after he sat down and was chewing on the ribs made by Xing Aina, the call came.
"Convenient? It must be convenient. I will go to the company in the afternoon, um, around three o'clock..."
Putting down the phone, Lin Nan couldn't help but joke: "I really don't know what to say, there are already enough people to play mahjong!"
"What's wrong?" Ning Hao had ribs in his left hand and beer in his right hand. asked curiously.
"Director Wang from Xiying is here and wants to thank me in person. I arranged for them to be together, hehe." Lin Nan smiled very cunningly, but also felt helpless.
"Good guys, China Film, Shanghai Film, West Film, Shura Field? Haha..."
Ning Hao looked eager to try.
He and Xing Aina had just heard Lin Nan talk about "Pacific Rim 2". In this situation, how could they not be excited.
To put it mildly, it feels like the excitement of meeting your ex (China Film), current actor (Western Film), and first love (Shanghai Film) together!
“If you ask me, it’s better to meet each other. The fight for rice promotion is obviously a project organized by Lin Nan himself. Who should be given or not given is Lin Nan’s own business. China Film Group does not know Anyway, it’s really inappropriate to have a finished meal.”
Xing Aina served another dish of braised fish and expressed his thoughts by the way.
Lin Nan and Ning Hao both smiled and nodded. Director Ning Da took the initiative to answer:
"Director La doesn't have the boldness and hard work of Director Han, but if he wants to achieve the results of Director Han, shouldn't he 'tie' Director Lin?
But at the same time, he is very clear about his stance. In his eyes, he is the chairman of China Film Group Corporation, and Lin Nan is just a director of a private enterprise... This results in the relationship between the two parties being far less close than Lin Nan and Director Han were at the beginning. As time goes by, the problem will naturally be exposed!
But this is also Lin Nan's fault. He and Director Han were so close at the beginning that La Dong thought it was Lin Nan and China Film Group who were close. But the two are really different and cannot be confused! "
Good guy, once Ning Hao analyzed it, Lin Nan couldn't help but give him a thumbs up. He really hit the nail on the head!
While eating, the three of them chatted about the script outline of Huang Bo's directorial debut film, and the time soon reached one o'clock in the afternoon.
Director Lin calculated the time and prepared to leave early to rush to the company. Ning Hao even teased him with schadenfreude: "You are destined to offend Dong today, wish you good luck." Jun followed directly into the office.
“The Happy Twist said that the film "Donkey Gets Water" will be completed in about ten days; the post-production period will only take a month at most, and they want to release it this year."
< br>“Don’t go to the big time slots for that kind of movie, just stay close to the big time slots, otherwise it will die miserably.”
Lin Nan gave his opinion without thinking, sat on the chair and stretched.
"Director Lin, is it okay for these three families to meet together?" Yue Jun asked worriedly while nodding.
"What's the problem? If there were only China Film and Shanghai Film, I might still have some troubles, but since Wang Dong from Xiying is also coming, what should I be afraid of? He can fight against two people by himself. Absolutely no problem.
You still don’t know much about the style of Xiying people. They are poor and poor, and the poorer they are, the more they become poorer. What’s more, this is the former leader of Xiying! After the decline, the status of China Film and Shanghai Film was established. One was powerful and the other was rich!
But in terms of confidence, Xiying was the stronger one, because other film studios had done a lot of damage to Xiying back then. Talents were sent out, including directors Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige...the staff were transferred to other factories.”
"Director Lin, Director Yue, people from Xiying are here."
Suddenly, the assistant stood at the door and reminded.
Lin Nan looked at Yue Jun and the latter understood: "Shall I go to meet Director Lin's office?"
"Yes."
After speaking, the two of them Out of the office. It's just that Yue Jun got off the elevator and Lin Nan stood at the door of the office. That was enough.
After a few minutes, the elevator doors opened.
Wang Yong is in the front, Director Zhang of the West Film Production Department is half a body behind, followed by two West Film employees, and Yue Jun is at the front. The three of them are talking and laughing as they exit the elevator. walked out.
"Director Lin, the last time we met was at the film bureau's meeting on January 16th. Because of you, the policy on extension keys has been changed, haha..."
" Mr. Wang has a good memory, please come in." Lin Nan smiled and made an invitation gesture.
A moment later, with four cups of steaming tea, Wang Yong spoke:
"I really want to thank Director Lin this time. Thinking back, Xiying has not had a big project for many years. Especially this kind of A-level masterpiece that is co-produced by China and the United States and released globally, Xiying has never had the extravagant hope."
The other party's smile and tone were a little sad. Lin Nan didn't know how to answer the conversation for a while. Let's just get down to business.
"Director Wang, you should know that when "Pacific Rim 1" was produced, China Film Group was the domestic producer."
"Well, I know, so I am very grateful to Director Lin for this time. Gave Xiying a spot." Wang Yong looked at Lin Nan and said sincerely.
“This is not simply adding Xiying, but replacing China Film with Xiying. No, to be more precise, China Film was crossed out first, and then the rest happened. .”
Listening to Lin Nan's words, Wang Yong was still smiling, but silent.
“Aren’t you curious, Mr. Wang, why I didn’t invite Shanghai Film when I crossed out China Film? You must know that these two are the state-owned enterprises that have cooperated with Lin Nan Pictures the most.”
When these words were asked, Yue Jun and Director Zhang both looked more serious, while Wang Yong shook his head:
"I can roughly guess a little. La Peikang may be a qualified person." Chairman of China Film Group Corporation, but by no means a qualified partner. The more time passes, the more obvious it becomes. It can be seen from last year’s Golden Rooster Awards, as well as the extension keys from the past few months..."
Sure enough, these State-owned enterprises are well-informed! Lin Nan sighed inwardly.
"Let's talk about Shanghai Film Academy. Ren Zhonglun is indeed second only to Director Han. He is very capable, but his only shortcoming is also fatal, that is, he is too 'slick', and can even be so slick that he violates policies...
< br>In addition, the original "Painted Skin 2" was a bit 'short-sighted'... A global project like "Pacific Rim 2" will naturally not fall into the hands of Shangying. Am I right, Director Lin? "
Lin Nan glanced at Yue Jun cryptically, Xiying actually knew about "Railway Tigers"? That’s right, how could you not know!
“One more thing, that is, since the China Film Group has been eliminated, the Shanghai Film Industry Group Co., Ltd. can be a companion. This can be regarded as the last dignity, for China Film Group Corporation.”
Lin Nan looked directly at Wang Yong. At this moment, the latter also understood the profound meaning of Lin Nan's words today.
"I can make it clear to Director Lin here."
"Yes, Director Wang please."
"The cooperation between Xiying and Lin Nan Pictures is based on absolute equality, absolute trust, and absolute Mutual respect makes it easy to get together or to break up. Of course, we don’t want to break up.
We will never point fingers at the projects that Director Lin is controlling, including external troubles, including the bureaucracy. , we can let Xiying take the lead to ensure that everything is handled cleanly.
We will not be as self-righteous and domineering as China Film, nor will we be as 'capital' as Shanghai Film... Xiying and Xiying. We still want the face and dignity that the factory has gained over the years!”
Good guy, Lin Nan felt a generous and tragic feeling inexplicably. What's going on?
“The more shameless a company is, the harder it is to mess around with.” Lin Nan said jokingly, which was considered a response, but it was also a compliment.
"Haha, so Xiying is really in a miserable situation now. After Wang Quan'an committed the crime, we were too stubborn not to protect him, and Ren Zhonglun was still testing Jackie Chan's son."
< br>Wang Yong joked to himself and was also affirming himself.
The office became quiet. There was the sound of drinking tea and the sound of cups hitting the table.
"I hope that I will have a pleasant cooperation with Xiying in the future."
Lin Nan's voice spread, and Wang Yong, Director Zhang, and Yue Jun immediately raised their heads to look at him. The meaning of this sentence... It's obvious.
"Okay, I hope you will have a pleasant cooperation with Director Lin in the future. Not only the original "Painted Skin" series and the current "Pacific Rim 2"..."
Wang Yong raised his hand with a joyful expression. Tea cup, toast.
While Lin Nan and the others started to toast and talk and laugh, the atmosphere downstairs in the company was not very good.
Ren Zhonglun and La Peikang really arrived together and bumped into each other.
On one side is the Mercedes-Benz business car, and on the other side is the Hongqi sedan.
The two people were looking at each other with their subordinates, their expressions were completely different.
La Peikang didn't have a good face. In his opinion, Ren Zhonglun was just a troublemaker. He would come to China Film's place to "pinch the corner" whenever there was something wrong.
But Ren Zhonglun was smiling at this moment: "La Dong, what a coincidence, you are also here to see Lin Nan?
I heard from the gossip that "Pacific Rim 2" seems to be a low-key project. Our goals are not the same, right?
I remember that China Film was one of the investors in the first film. After the success of "Pacific Rim", Lao Han's mountain eagle was praised a lot, and it was even more praised at the General Administration meeting. Special talk..."
"Yes, China Film Group also participated in the first part, with a 20% share. However, Shanghai Film Academy cannot produce such a resume. It seems that no co-production film has ever been successful, right? By the way, the same goes for the main theme and the tribute piece. "
La Peikang replied lukewarmly, which immediately made Ren Zhonglun a little embarrassed, but his expression was stiff for a few seconds, not annoyed:
"No rush, Isn't this also "Operation Mekong", with a 5% share, the same as China Film;
Moreover, for Shanghai Film and Television, it went from 0 to 5%, while for China Film and Television, it was a bit miserable. Remember when "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" was released, it was 30%, right? Isn’t that right, La Dong? "
La Peikang didn't say anything, and led people directly to the gate of Lin Nan Pictures.
"This Qi-nurturing Kung Fu, well, is a little better than Han Sanping. But it wasn't that Old Han was poor at cultivating his energy, but that he didn't get angry at all. If it were him, he would have scolded me directly, and there was a high probability that he would win. Haha..."
Ren Zhonglun laughed in a low voice, shook his head, then waved to the people next to him, and followed the footsteps of China Film. It felt good to bully the latecomers, and he understood more and more the past Han Sanping feels so good! That mountain eagle is really not a good thing!
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Suddenly there were two more state-owned enterprise bosses in the office, and the atmosphere instantly became uncomfortable.
The three of them seemed to be standing on a tripod. Only Lin Nan behind the desk was smiling and the old god was there.
"Lin Nan, let me get straight to the point. Can I ask why China Film Group was excluded this time without even saying hello?"
La Peikang went straight to the point, Be the first to speak. Ren Zhonglun and Wang Yong both looked at Lin Nan, one with a serious face and the other with an indifferent expression.
"Excluded? La Dong, where do you start talking about this? The project copyright is not originally owned by China Film, nor does it belong to China Film. Is it inappropriate to use the word 'crowding'?"
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Since the Golden Rooster registration in March last year, Lin Nan has cut China Film's share twice in a row for "Detective Chinatown" and "Operation Mekong" until it was completely reduced to zero this time.
Today is also the first time we face each other, and we discuss this issue. And Lin Nan also gave an answer. There is no need to say it explicitly, the meaning is in the words.
Sure enough, La Peikang was speechless.
Who was the last person to reject the chairman of China Film Group Corporation through prevarication? It was Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei from Huayi, and they stabbed Han Sanping in the back.
Lin Nan thinks that he does things more authentically than Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei, without backstabbing, and is extremely benevolent. He hopes they can get together and part ways easily.
"Lin Nan, your relationship with China Film should not have reached this level." La Peikang said seriously.
"La Director, China Film's duty is to protect domestic films and be the helmsman of the industry... Our company no longer needs support, and I am very grateful to Director Han for his help... China Film has funds, la Dong can give more support to those weak film companies, small and medium-budget films, and pure filmmakers. Isn’t this what China Film should do?
To be honest, this time the "Pacific Rim 2" project, Lin Nan Pictures did not participate in the investment, but was invested by Crystal Pictures. The three domestic producers are Enlight, Wanda and Xiying; Xiying is also a state-owned enterprise, and Xiying is far less powerful and wealthy than China Film and Shanghai Film. , Xiying needs "Pacific Rim 2" more..."
"Yes, we Xiying need big projects to develop;
Xiying has always known one truth: both parties are equal. , don’t owe each other, respect each other, let alone have the subconscious mind to win over each other. Xiying will not act like a state-owned enterprise. Of course, Xiying is not qualified to act...
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To put it bluntly, La Dong may feel a little aggrieved that he has lost a share of such a large-scale production and high-achievement project, and may even become angry from embarrassment.
But you should also think about why you lost your share and even your partners when you were in charge! Why? What's the reason?
In my opinion, the partnership is unequal, the status is unequal, there is no mutual respect, and the director insists on his own identity and wants to take advantage of others..."
Wang Yong reads La Peikang, who had a frosty look on his face, smiled again:
“No one owes China Film, not even Lin Nan Pictures. But judging from La Dong's behavior, it seems that he has decided to direct Lin Nan? ”
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(End of this chapter)