Chapter 992 Wang Changtian’s Sigh; Movie
China Film.
La Peikang's expectations for "The Great Wall" have always been very high.
Otherwise, he would not let people communicate and fight to the maximum extent in order to synchronize the global release time of the film, at least in North America and China.
But now it seems that his wish cannot be realized;
This is because Universal Pictures clearly opposes setting the release date of "The Great Wall" in North America in December, which is the Lunar New Year period for the Chinese-language film market.
"What's their reason?" La Peikang asked the secretary with a not very pretty face.
"Universal said that there are already several blockbusters in the North American market for Thanksgiving at the end of November:
Including the spin-off movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" from "Harry Potter" ", the comedy "Bad Christmas 2", Disney's "Moana"...
The most important thing is that November to January is the awards season in North America, and a large number of movies will be released together. "The Great Wall" is scheduled for December, which will be very unfavorable."
Seeing the big boss's silent and indifferent expression, the secretary gritted his teeth and continued to add:
"And Universal also specially reminded: North America is different from China, the movie does not have a release date. It is said that it can be released all the time, and the battle line will be very long;
So they decided to set the schedule of "The Great Wall" in North America in mid-February to avoid the impact of the awards season... But this time , the domestic Spring Festival Golden Week has ended."
La Peikang frowned and said nothing. Although this result made him very unhappy, he had to admit that Universal's considerations were reasonable and correct.
“Then let’s inform LeTV that the domestic and North American schedules of “The Great Wall” will be staggered; then go and communicate with Zhang Yimou’s studio... and start formulating a promotion plan for the movie.
The domestic release time is scheduled to be during the Lunar New Year period; in addition, it is necessary to ensure that there is at least a month's gap between it and "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons". "
After thinking for a moment, La Peikang gave decisive instructions.
"Journey to the West: Conquering the Monsters" will be released on January 28 during the Spring Festival. Like "The Great Wall", China Film Group is the main control
But to be honest, La Peikang values "The Great Wall" more because it is a co-production and will be released globally.
"Okay, La. Dong, I'll go right away. "La Peikang waved his hand and watched the secretary leave the office.
He predicts that the competition for the Lunar New Year stall this year will be extremely fierce, far better than in previous years, and even higher than the Spring Festival stall at the end of January next year.
After all, the movies "Operation Mekong" will most likely be released during the Lunar New Year, right?
However, he is still full of absolute confidence in "The Great Wall" and "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", as well as "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" on November 11.
Three blockbusters and the appeal of four top directors, it is difficult for other film and television companies or capital in the industry to have such a lineup. And China Film Group is here!
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Another two or three days passed.
It wasn’t until the morning of the 11th that the paparazzi journalists who were squatting outside Lin Nan Pictures, Guangguang, and Wanda walked away one after another and gave up completely.
Because of the news about the casting of "Pacific Rim 2", they didn't get any information about it, and they didn't even get the shadow of a star in the industry.
A week of hard work was in vain.
However, the attention and popularity of "Pacific Rim 2" on the Internet and in the industry has not diminished at all;
Just because this movie has been the top film resource in China in the past two years; and no one can guarantee that the next global A-class production of the same level will wait until in which year!
"What Warner means is that at the end of this month or the beginning of next month, all Chinese staff, including engineers, can leave for Hollywood. Project preparations have officially begun."
< br>"How many people are there in total?" Lin Nan looked up at Yue Jun and asked.
"Our company, plus Guangguang and Xiying, has a total of 150 people. Wanda will not participate."
Lin Nan nodded when he heard this, saying that Wanda would not send people to join the film production team. He had anticipated this a long time ago.
After all, Wanda Pictures is indeed small in scale. Film and television production is not the group's key business, and they have no plans to make great efforts to cultivate behind-the-scenes personnel.
"Let's charter a flight for these 150 people at the end of the month."
Lin Nan asked Yue Jun while signing the last document.
He glanced at the watch on his wrist. It was around 10:20 in the morning. He had been busy at the company for more than an hour and wanted to leave work early.
Just as Lin Nan stood up, Yue Jun understood, and both of them were about to leave the office, the call came.
"Huh? Are you going to let me get off work?" Lin Nan looked at the caller and smiled helplessly.
"Director Lin?" Yue Jun asked tentatively.
“It’s Happy Mahua’s place!”
While walking out, Lin Nan answered the phone with a smile: “Director Yan? Mahua’s place is not busy with performances recently?”
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"Director Lin, every time I hear you call me 'Director Yan', I always feel ashamed! Haha... It's almost noon, would you like to treat Director Lin to lunch? By the way, I'll report the twists to you. Plans for new film projects ”
After waving to Yue Jun, Lin Nan entered the elevator and responded: "Okay, give me the location. By the way, I have to report it to our producer."
"That's okay, Director Lin. Bring Producer Liu with you, I will apply to Mr. Zhang right away to raise the dinner standard to the highest level, double the budget, and I will ask them all to come and sit with you! Haha..." Yan Fei took over the conversation and started laughing.
"Huh? It seems that I am not worthy to go alone?"
Lin Nan asked with a smile. As for bringing Liu Yifei along? She is too lazy to go together. She will choose to invite Han Jianu, Zhou Xun, and Xie Nan to go out for dinner!
On the Happy Twist side, Yan Fei laughed and denied it three times in a row, and then he was busy making arrangements.
He looked at Song Yang and the others and said jokingly: "I've made an appointment. You guys, get ready and get together at noon. Song Yang, this is your first play, aren't you very excited?"
"Of course I am excited when you say this. Not only excited, but also excited! Allen, Ma Li, what do you two say?"
"Ah, Director Song, Please take care of me." Ma Li smiled and cupped her hands.
“Please support me, Director Song.”
"Oh, it's easy to talk about, haha..."
The purpose of Happy Mahua is always to give every signed artist a chance to succeed; and whether they can seize the opportunity depends on each person's own 'fate' , whether it’s starring or directing!
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Light.
Some of the supporting roles in "Pacific Rim 2" were thrown to Wang Changtian by Lin Nan, with the original intention of "taking care of" the mainland film and television industry; in other words, they were used for exchange or favor exchanges.
A supporting role with a lot of scenes has been taken away by Jiang Yuerou. Wang Changtian naturally "cherishes" the rest and acts very low-key and confidentially.
But at this moment, when he looked at the head of the group's brokerage department, he had a rare "sad expression", and then sighed helplessly:
"Don't think about it, it's impossible to guarantee the package in the first place. Bei'er's, not to mention what happened at the end of last month. Lin Nan is very disgusted with him..."
Hearing this, not only the person in charge of the brokerage department felt a little sorry, but also Lin Nan. The same is true for Li Xiaoping, the vice president in charge of the production department.
This kind of A-level science fiction masterpiece co-produced by China and the United States clearly has investment shares, but can’t fill in the people. It is really frustrating to the extreme.
"Then forget it, Director Wang, he deserves it."
A few minutes later, everyone left Wang Changtian's office.
On the 5th floor, the person in charge of the brokerage department shook his head at Bao Bei'er who was waiting here:
"Don't think about it... Let me remind you again, if you hang around in this circle, you won't be flattered. There is nothing wrong with being superior and suppressing inferiors, but it is really taboo to bully the weak and fear the strong, especially bullying one's own people!"
In one sentence, including the result and the reason, Bao Beier's face turned pale, "Thank you, boss. President’s memory.”
On the other side, Lin Nan drove to the place, and there were only four people in the box, Yan Fei, Song Yang, Allen, and Ma Li.
"Director Lin, didn't you agree to bring Producer Liu with you?"
Yan Fei took the initiative to help Lin Nan pull out his chair, and the other three people stood up and laughed with him.
“She had a dinner date with Zhou Xun, and she originally wanted to invite Han Jianu, but for some reason, a person who is usually such a good-natured and lazy person actually refused today, saying she was busy?”
Lin Nan laughed and complained about Han Jianu, and then sat down.
When a table full of dazzling dishes was served, Yan Fei began to talk about business. Song Yang next to him looked eager to try.
"The third movie, "The Shameful Iron Fist"?"
"Yes, Director Lin. According to the plan, this movie will be directed by Song Yanglai, with Ma Li and Allen Will serve as the female lead and the male lead, Shen Teng will appear as a supporting role;
We will try our best to ensure that the main original cast of "Charlotte Trouble" will star... Song Yang is currently adapting it based on the script The movie script will probably be completed in the second half of the year, and filming will start at the end of the year at the latest..."
As soon as Yan Fei finished speaking, Song Yang next to him nodded immediately, patting his chest as a guarantee: "Director Lin, don't worry about this project. I am fully confident that the play will be directed by me.”
Looking at Song Yang's face, Lin Nan subconsciously flashed the classic scene in "Charlotte's Trouble" in his mind:
"I've thought about it, from now on, we can discuss our own affairs. Yes, I call you brother, you call me dad...what are you looking for, dad?"
Just like another classic line in "Charlotte's Trouble": It doesn’t matter if a man is old or ugly, what matters is that he is talented! Of course, Song Yang is not old or ugly, he is just far from handsome!
Lin Nan nodded to Song Yang in approval, and the latter was very happy.
“So, this time it’s you two who make up for the ‘fate but not fate’ in ‘Charlotte’s Troubles’.” Lin Nan looked at Ma Li and Allen again and joked.
To be honest, Lin Nan admired Ma Li very much. After all, she graduated from a junior college class in the Chinese Opera Department and her acting skills were very good.
"It's the two of us. When the time comes, I'll ask Director Lin to come back and make corrections."
Ma Li spoke first and invited Lin Nan with a smile. Several people present already agreed that Lin Nan would support this project. .
“No problem, if I have time at that time.”
Of course Lin Nan supports Happy Twist’s movie project. Their biggest advantage is the story of each movie script. They are all mature and have been tested by stage plays.
While changing glasses, we talked about the budget of the film project.
"When you have a budget later, call me, or go directly to Yue Jun. Do you have a rough number now?"
"Director Lin, there's nothing you can do about it. Roughly speaking, but we can guarantee that it will not exceed 100 million!" Yan Fei replied.
Sure enough, even though Happy Twist's comedy became a hit after "Charlotte Trouble" and everyone's salary has skyrocketed, it is still far less "black-hearted" than Zhou Xingchi!
Lin Nan nodded with satisfaction and commented: "It's better if it's less than 100 million. Try to make a reasonable budget. Your comedy movie style is suitable for small things to make big things..."
"It's natural. Break a penny into two halves and spend it. This is our fine tradition of Mahua, haha..."
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(End of this chapter)