Chapter 998, May, Filing
As a well-known female film director, screenwriter, and Nortel professor in the Chinese film industry; The bold words of "director" spread throughout the industry and the entire Internet immediately.
The popularity, discussion, and topic volume of "Love in Seattle 2" have therefore experienced a qualitative leap and surge in one morning, and the publicity effect has been explosive.
After all, Xue Xiaolu’s resume and titles are very “credible” in the eyes of countless ordinary viewers, movie fans and netizens;
Coupled with the good reputation and box office endorsement of the previous film "Love in Seattle", the second part of the series now has even more expectations and aura.
It seems that 1 billion box office is really not a difficult task!
After the premiere, it was lunch time;
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were serious hosts, so they participated in the whole process and did not leave early.
It was not until after two o'clock in the afternoon that the banquet officially ended. Everyone waved and got into the car while talking and laughing, and everyone went back to their homes.
At this point, "Love in Seattle 2" will only wait until the 29th, which is the day after tomorrow, to see the box office and market decisions after several movies are released at the same time.
Back home, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, who originally thought they had nothing to do, had not waited for a few minutes to rest, when a troublesome question came to them again.
""The Phoenix" and "Captain America 3"? I just can't figure it out. Are the producers and producers of "The Phoenix" really out of their minds? ?
Not only does it not change the schedule, but it also wants to commit to "Captain America 3", and now it even has to coincide with the premiere! Is this because it's not fast enough or straightforward enough? "
Lin Nan almost laughed out loud. What kind of idiotic operation is this? !
Yes, both Hongxingwu and Lin Nan Films have received invitations to the premieres of two movies, and they are both scheduled for the 3rd of next month.
You must know that "Captain America 3" has been made clear, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, etc., At least seven or eight superhero actors will arrive in Beijing to attend the premiere.
Just ask, what does "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix" compare to others?
You don’t need to think about it to know that most of the first- and second-tier stars in the domestic film and television entertainment industry will definitely choose the premiere of "Captain America 3" to support it!
“This is indeed a bit unfocused.”
Liu Yifei looked at the two invitations sent by Hongxingwu and couldn't help but frown. She turned her gaze to Lin Nan and asked, "Then, how do we choose?"
Which side should we not go to? That's definitely not possible.
Because one side is Disney and Marvel, and the other side is the legacy of a leading fourth-generation director who has supported many fifth-generation directors and the former director of West Film Studio, at least Lin Nan has to go to " A hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix" this way.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Nan made a decision; he faced Liu Yifei's dark eyes, smiled, and arranged:
"Sissi, when the time comes, you will participate in "Captain America 3" The premiere of "A Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix" was absolutely lively and star-studded there; let me go to the premiere of "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix"
As a sixth-generation academic director, no matter what, I should not be absent here, and I still have the honor of Xiying. ”
Lin Nan estimated that he should meet a large number of fifth-generation directors such as Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhang Yimou;
All the older generation directors and filmmakers who came out of Xiying, as long as they Whenever my health permits and I can spare the time, I will probably go to the premiere of "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix";
After all, this is the last trace of incense left, and several other state-owned enterprises and film studios should also go There will be people there, right?
"Well, then, I listen to you. ”
Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan's shoulder and nodded seriously; she knew that Lin Nan arranged this for her own good.
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More and more people from the film and television entertainment industry have appeared at the Beijing Opera Theater in the capital.
Even from Hong Kong Island, many big names flew over, among which Li Ming was the most eye-catching.
Because he really studied drama with Master Mei when he was filming "Mei Lanfang".
Early the next morning, the news that Chen Kaige, leading many of the original cast members of "Farewell My Concubine" and "Mei Lanfang", appeared at the mourning hall was also reported online in real time.
I have to say that from the perspective of the entire film and television industry, this is really touching. The Internet is full of memories.
The former is a Palme d'Or film, and the latter was shortlisted for the Berlin International Film Festival's main competition. Both are Peking Opera-related films, and both are works that Master Mei has strongly supported.
Lin Nan hesitated again and again, and finally, along with Tian Zhuangzhuang, Zhang Yimou and others, asked someone to send an elegiac couplet; in the film and television literary and art circles, do you have to respect your predecessors, especially the true masters?
"Director Lin, according to the role requirements, all the supporting roles for "Marriage Story", including the young actors needed for the movie, have been found."
"Well, then go according to plan. We will file the movie at the beginning of next month and start shooting in the middle of the month."
Lin Nan replied to Yue Jun without raising his head. Suddenly, he remembered another thing.
"What are Guo Ban and Lu Yang doing recently?"
"Hey, these two people can enjoy themselves. They take the whole family on vacation and travel. Yesterday I saw Guo Ban "My circle of friends." Yue Jun joked with a smile.
“Remind them that they have to attend the Huabiao Awards. You can also go to the Magic City International Film Festival.”
Originally, he wanted to ask one of them to come back and be his assistant director, but after thinking about it, Lin Nan still didn't say that he didn't want an assistant director this time.
"I just told them this morning that they have both signed up for their movies, and the probability of being nominated is not small..."
While Lin Nan was chatting with Yue Jun When it came to the launch and the Huabiao Awards, the film bureau was also talking about the Huabiao Awards.
“This year’s Huabiao Award is quite special. In the past 10 years, it was held every two years, but this time it was three years apart;
China Propaganda has already sent a reply letter. , the nomination list has basically been finalized and will be announced on June 3..."
On the rostrum, Zhang Hongsen, as the director, was speaking.
Huabiao, the official film commendation conference, according to the above regulations, although it is funded by the government and sponsored by the Film Bureau, for the sake of fairness, the organizer has always been China Propaganda;
I have to say, The principle of separating the organizer and the organizer is indeed very "scientific"!
Because even the Film Bureau, as the organizer, has no way to intervene in the evaluation and attribution of film awards; who told China Propaganda, as the organizer, to ignore the Film Bureau at all!
The only intersection between the two departments was that Central Propaganda asked the Film Bureau for money and the special funds approved by the above for the Huabiao Award.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, China Propaganda is different from the association. As long as it is a good movie, there will be awards, especially "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom", which is the first commercial blockbuster with the main theme;
It is far from the last one Three years have passed, and the movie during this period is the most eye-catching, most correct, and most representative. It is impossible not to give Lin Nan the award!"
Ren Zhonglun muttered intentionally or unintentionally! , next to him is La Peikang;
In a few days, at most a week or so, the two film companies, Shanghai Film and China Film Co., Ltd., will officially start their IPO journey. Let the state-owned enterprise group, It is linked to the financial market in a disguised way;
In other words, the two companies are also competing and competing. After all, it is the same business, IPO at the same time, listed at the same time, and the same destination - Shanghai Stock Exchange!
"If you have nothing to say, then stop talking. By the way, when will Shanghai Film Studio's movie be released publicly? Will it hit "The Great Wall"?"
La Peikang looked forward, The tone was cold.
Hearing the words, Ren Zhonglun was silent for a few seconds, "Soon... I will!"
After the words fell, the two of them were speechless for a while.
“Xiying and Ningying had a great time chatting today, didn’t they?”
"They all have big projects."
Ren Zhonglun glanced at Wang Yong and said it was impossible not to be "an eyesore". Those two were really an eyesore, weren't they "Pacific Rim 2" and a movie? "Asura"? Near noon, the film bureau meeting ended.
In Tong Gang's office, Ren Zhonglun heard about the Air Force theme film project for the first time. Unfortunately, it had nothing to do with the movie.
"Okay, Hai Zheng has already got the list. We don't have to worry about it anymore until the official appointment is made. Everyone is busy with their own things, the listing, and "Jianjun" "Great cause"..."
The last five days of April seem to fly by very quickly. On the 27th and 28th, Lin Nan stayed at home for two days in a row.
On the morning of the 29th, the domestic film market, which had been silent for a month, finally experienced another "excitement".
"Exclusively produced by Lin Nan Pictures, written and directed by director Xue Xiaolu, starring Yang Mi, Yu Hewei, Qin Pei, Hui Yinghong, Zu Feng, Lu Yi, Wang Zhiwen and others;
The romantic comedy movie "Love in Seattle 2" was officially released early this morning. The film's first-day screening rate was as high as 33.7%, and it was unanimously optimistic and expected by major theaters. "
" Hosted by China Film Group! Produced by Control, starring Huang Xiaoming, Xu Zheng, Luo Jin, Pu Bajia and others, the Sino-Indian friendship film "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" was released on the first day of its release. The film scheduling rate was only 11%, and the market appeal was insufficient..."
"Directed by South Korean director Zhang Taiwei, starring Yao Chen, Tang Yan, Hao Lei, Aaron Kwok, Li Chen and others, the youth inspirational film "Dream Partner" has 21% of its schedule today..."
...
Within one day, 5 Chinese-language movies were released simultaneously; the May Day festival officially kicked off!
After a few days, some of the characters in "Marriage Story" that Lin Nan had deliberately left behind were all arranged by him.
At this point, all preparations for the movie are in place.
"Not to mention, not only will there be blockbusters in the movie market next month, but the promotion in the TV series market will also be very fancy.
"Fairy Sword and Cloud" by Tang Dynasty, "Dear Translator" by LeTV, Huace and Jiaxing "Official"... "Mr. Good"..."
Lin Nan couldn't help but joked while looking at the film and television information.
He remembered what Yue Jun said again, that the Tang people came to Tiangong Color to talk about special effects production;
Cai Yinong was "scared" away by the quotation, but the price was obviously You get what you pay for!
"After the camera was turned on, the actors entered the scene one after another?"
Liu Yifei took a shower and wiped her long hair while going downstairs.
Liu Xiaoli's villa has a very complete training room and sports facilities, which were specially opened for Liu Yifei a long time ago, so Miss Liu exercises here every time.
"Well, yes. On the day of the start-up, everyone does not have to be present, we will start shooting in a low-key manner."
While Lin Nan was talking, he had already picked up the hair dryer on the table. Liu Yifei sat in front of him naturally, and the white and delicate back of her neck came into view, like mutton-fat jade.
"Marriage Story" is about to start filming, and Liu Yifei has been adjusting her biological clock while practicing normally during this period;
At least after joining the group, she can no longer sleep in, and has to change back to her professional self as soon as possible The accomplished actor Liu Yifei!
......
"How is the attendance, Jiajia?"
Yang Mi, who had just finished the "Dear Translator" promotional event, returned to the dressing room backstage Immediately, he asked Zeng Jia about the attendance of Zeng Jia’s movie.
"Very high, really high, Mimi! As expected, I still want to be in a movie by a great director, haha..."
Hearing this, Zeng Jia immediately put down the phone in her hand and said with excitement.
Yang Mi took her mobile phone and quickly looked up the movie information on the Internet. The film schedule rate was 33.7%, the attendance rate was 89%...
"The box office on the first day should be able to pass. Billions!”
At this moment, Yang Mi’s eyes were filled with excitement. There were many people praising her online, but...these words of praise were not very pleasant
What are they: "It shouldn't be a movie made from an actor", "She showed off her last bit of acting skills", "She didn't dare to act in a film directed by Lin Nan Pictures and Xue Xiaolu"...
"Okay, Jiajia, let's get ready to go back."
Yang Mi calmed down her emotions a little and said. Now she just wants to wait and wait for the final box office results.
“Okay, let’s go.”
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Just as Xue Xiaolu, Yang Mi and others expected, "Love in Seattle 2" started on May 1st and was the best.
On the first day of its release on the 29th, it earned a box office of 110 million; on the second day of its release on the 30th, it grossed a strong 122 million.
Time has just entered May. On the first day of the long holiday, "Love in Seattle 2" even scored 130 million at the box office.
At this point, after three days of release in the first weekend, "Seattle 2" alone has captured more than 60% of the film market, with a revenue of 362 million!
As a commercial film focusing on love, this is a very rare and good result.
And those other movies are really terrible. "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" was released for three days, with only 17 million; "Dream Partner" scored 40 million.
But the rest of the market share supports nearly ten movies...all are leftovers.
On the morning of the 2nd, Lin Nan Pictures.
Yue Jun handed a piece of information to his assistant and ordered: "Go to the film bureau now and file it."
The assistant looked at the very "rudimentary" information on the information. But the extremely "powerful" creative lineup made me a little confused for a while.
"Okay, okay, Director Yue."
After coming back to his senses, the assistant hurriedly responded and went out.
"Director Yue, Teacher Liu is here." An administrator knocked on the door of Yue Jun's office and reported.
"Please go to the third floor first...or the screenwriting department, I'll be right over."
Yue Jun looked up and responded immediately.
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(End of this chapter)