Chapter 997: As a man, there is always a time when you are on top; 1 billion ambitions!
"In the afternoon, Huace Pictures released the casting list for the large-scale costume, palace, and political drama "Lonely Love":
The popular first-line actor Zhong Hanliang will play the role of his partner Yang Ying The male protagonist, Gan Tingting, Sun Yizhou, Yu Bo and other well-known actors are supporting and starring. "
"It is reported that Zhong Hanliang and Yu Bo have successfully completed the filming of "Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom" from Hongxingwu. "Don't Reward" is scheduled to be officially launched in early May. "
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It was obviously Zhou Xun who came to ask for the role, but in the end it was reversed for some reason, and she took the initiative in terms of momentum;
She took advantage of a lunch and got the role, but in the end it was okay. I walked away with a bottle of red wine and even took Liu Yifei out for shopping!
Faced with such weekly news, Lin Nan was really speechless and had no choice.
Simply, he also went out with the two women at around two o'clock in the afternoon, but he was going to the company.
“…Rumors have spread that the leader gave up his favor and sent Angelababy to the crew to raise a baby…with a sky-high salary to raise a baby?!”
As soon as he entered the company, Lin Nan heard gossip among a group of employees.
"Keep your voice down, it can be heard outside the company. If you are caught by the paparazzi, just wait for your bonus to be deducted."
Lin Nan scolded four or five young men and women. In an instant, he shrank his head and turned into a quail, smiling sheepishly at Lin Nan.
"What's going on over there with Huang Xiaoming? Are you such a loser?" When passing by Yue Jun's office, Lin Nan couldn't help but inquire; as for things in the circle, the former had more information than he did Well-informed.
“It’s really funny to say that I was about to join the cast and Yang Ying was pregnant. Huang Xiaoming originally wanted to turn down the IP drama, but his wife didn’t want to let go and wanted it all.< br>
No, Huang Xiaoming, the wife-loving maniac, went online, and went to talk to Huace at the expense of favors and face, and then used some 'technical' means to complete the shooting of some scenes;
Not only that, Huang Xiaoming has even hired a nanny team, and he will join the team directly with Yang Ying! Just this morning, the news spread directly to a small area in the circle, and the news is probably being suppressed at this time. "
Yue Jun put down the documents at hand and explained with a smile, and then couldn't help but joke about Master Huang:
"Speaking of which, he is really the boss. For Yang Ying, he even lost like this. He can do anything about his character, which is completely contrary to his usual professional ethics.
Huace's side is indeed selling Huang Xiaoming's face, and the top-level films are paid a penny, a full 80 million! If it's our company's drama, I'll kick her out decisively, no matter who she is. ”
After listening to the summary, Lin Nan had nothing to say. He could only mourn for Huang Xiaoming. Once something happened, he would be scolded;
But Lin Nan thought again: Men, there is always someone above them. time; and Leader Huang chose the woman, Yang Ying.
"Forget it, let's just watch Huang Xiaoming's excitement. I guess after this incident came out, the number of actresses in the circle who envied Yang Ying will increase several times?!" Lin Nan said speechlessly He shook his head and then got down to business:
"Inform the filming department that "Marriage Story" will start filming by the end of next month at the latest, so that they can prepare according to the plan. This time it will be a continuous process. After the filming is completed, Next up is "Second Generation Fairy". "Okay, Director Lin, Hui Yinghong has already signed the contract and can join the cast at any time without any hesitation." >
For actors in Hong Kong, our movies, especially Director Lin's movies, are the top resources. "Yue Jun added without any humility.
"Yes, I understand. "
Lin Nan nodded and walked directly to his office.
China Film.
After nearly two months of screening and selection, Han Sanping finally got his share of "director" The "list" was finalized. After streamlining and deliberation several times, there were only 22 people left.
Without exception, these people are either older generation film studio directors who have directed films with traditional themes, commercial directors who have made blockbusters, or well-known directors who have won multiple international awards;
Of course, the biggest film directors in the Chinese film industry are all on the list!
But one thing is very interesting. This is why La Peikang couldn't help but frown a little when he saw Han Sanping's list.
“Why are there only so many great directors in Hong Kong and Taiwan?”
“In my opinion, just these few are already the result of me being a short man. Bian always fights on a small scale, but this time with the cooperation, assistance and even intervention of the Navy, there is a high probability that they can make up for the shortcomings of being "petty and petty", but there are only a few who are barely suitable and can be on the stage. "
Han Sanping was holding tea and said in a casual but affirmative tone that there was no Wu Yusen anyway.
The list drawn up by La Peikang himself was nearly double the number of people in Han Sanping. He glanced at Han Sanping and said with a hint: "You added Lin Nan to the list again? "
"Yes, I added him. In my opinion, he is the most suitable! Whether it is the awards, the experience of the main theme commercial film, and the market appeal, he is undoubtedly the first choice."
< br>Han Sanping said bluntly, this is what he thinks in his heart. Lin Nan's priority is higher than Zhang Yimou.
Hearing this, La Peikang smiled with a complicated expression:
"This is a project proposed by the Navy and led by the Maritime Administration. You should understand how the film will be treated after it is released. I am referring to domestic awards.
As long as the quality of the film is good enough , and various awards will be offered. As for Lin Nan, he is not very cooperative.
So, when a certain award comes up and wants Hai Zheng to sign up, Hai Zheng will definitely do it first. Yes, but at that time, if the director was Lin Nan, was he going to slap himself in the face, or was he going to refute Hai Zheng’s face?”
Sure enough, after hearing these words? , Han Sanping’s expression was also wrong.
Last year’s Golden Rooster Awards matter, he only thought about it for a long time before he thought of a way to choose him out. He could deal with the China Film Group without offending Lin Nan, and even the father and daughter even Both sides made money; but, after all, La Peikang was still hated because the favors were all his, Han Sanping's...
"Let's talk about this. Now I only regard it as completing the errands entrusted by the Maritime Administration and the Bureau. As for how to decide the person in the end, that is the matter of the Maritime Administration. If it comes to that, if Lin Nan is really chosen, then No matter how you talk about it, it’s still a matter of maritime affairs, and I won’t get involved.”
Han Sanping said expressionlessly, but to be fair, he was indeed a little entangled and worried at the moment.
After a moment of silence, La Peikang nodded, "Okay, I will hand it in together tomorrow."
"How far is the project over there?"
< br> "If the maritime administration wants to write the script by itself, the scale will be much larger. I heard that active warships and soldiers can be provided, so the work will be very detailed... I guess the script will take a while."
La Peikang said without hesitation that this is definitely the highest-level commercial blockbuster with the main theme at this stage, and it is much more formal than the one in the Air Force.
Well, at least in selecting a director, Hai Zheng took the initiative to seek help from the Film Bureau. He knew that professional matters should be left to professionals, and he only needed to provide maximum cooperation!
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One night passed, Lin Nan Pictures, Xue Xiaolu and others began to make final preparations for tomorrow's premiere of "Love in Seattle 2".
In the morning, another big news shocked the entire circle, that is, the Peking Opera master Mei Baojiu was gone, and he was the only son to inherit Mei Lanfang's mantle;
At the same time, when Chen Kaige was filming "Farewell My Concubine" and "Mei Lanfang", the Mei family was the most supportive of Mr. Chen and Chen Kaige!
Sure enough, after hearing the news, Director Chen Da immediately dropped the matter of "The Legend of the Demon Cat" and ran back directly from the Tangcheng Film and Television Base in Xiangyang.
Chen Hong even publicly stated that Director Chen Da will not return to the Tangcheng Film and Television Base before the funeral of Master Mei, and the work on "The Legend of the Demon Cat" will also be put on hold for a while following the funeral.
Lin Nan was called over by Xing Aina because the first draft of "A Good Show" she made for Huang Bo had been completed and she wanted to take a look at it together.
When he arrived, he heard Ning Hao and others chatting there:
"Sure enough, the Peking Opera master is far beyond the comparison of other folk art masters! The mourning hall was actually placed directly at the Peking Opera Theater in the capital... The Ministry of Culture and the Propaganda Department... all went there."
"It seems that Director Chen "The Legend of the Demon Cat" will take a lot of time?"
"After all, when filming "Mei Lanfang", this master can say that Director Chen did a very good job after Director Chen. I will not authorize anyone else to take pictures, at least not for 50 years!" Lin Nan sat there and recalled what happened in September 2008.
That year, after the disastrous failure of "The Promise", Chen Kaige returned to the field of biographical films after several years of silence. The limelight was unparalleled. At that time, Master Mei personally worked on the film "Plum Plum" directed by Chen Da. Lan Fang" took the stage!
"The first draft of the script is here, let me take a look." Lin Nan urged again without waiting for Ning Hao and Huang Bo to react.
"Here, this is really the first draft. I just wrote it yesterday afternoon."
Xing Aina took another copy and handed it to Lin Nan, which was printed in advance.
"Director Huang, when are you going to start planning?" Lin Nan asked Huang Bo with a smile while turning the first page.
"It will definitely not work in the first half of the year. "Extreme Challenge" has been filming and recording; and a few days ago, I just signed a contract for the next episode."
Huang Bo waved his hand and said calmly.
It can be seen that he has made a lot of money from "Extreme Challenge", and the number of advertising notices has also increased dramatically, which is very exciting!
"He plans to start preparations, project approval, and casting in the second half of the year. By then the script will be almost refined and polished to perfection, and it will start filming at the end of the year or after the Lunar New Year." Xing Aina added with a smile. .
I saw Huang Bo raised his head and smiled maliciously at Lin Nan:
"Director Lin, I already have some ideas about casting. I will find someone with good connections. People are here to support me. In addition, Director Ning just agreed to make a cameo. Are you sure?"
"Haha, I will only participate in the project." Lin Nan immediately gave up Huang Bo's "dream". .
"Look, let me tell you, he is very stubborn. You still don't believe it, but you still want to make a bet?" Ning Hao said in a strange way, and there were still traces of provocation.
"Well, there is nothing wrong with what Director Ning said." Lin Nan just didn't take the bait.
"Yes, you two have worked in vain. Lin Nan doesn't want to do this." Xing Aina also joined in the fun.
“Oh, don’t force it, let’s talk about the budget. This is a comedy, and it doesn’t require any big production. In addition to the actors’ salary, the production cost will not be too much. So the budget is estimated After that, it will probably be around 50 million..."
Xing Aina is not only a screenwriter, but also temporarily acts as a producer. It can be said that those who can do more work.
While Lin Nan was browsing the script, he also heard about the budget. When he goes back today, he will have to give instructions to the company to prepare the investment amount for Huang Bo's movie.
Towards the morning, Alibaba Pictures made a very solemn announcement, and a "blockbuster" was once again plunged into chaos. "It is controlled and invested by Alibaba Pictures, co-produced by Zedong Pictures, produced by director Wang Jiawei, directed by Zhang Jiajia, starring Liang Chaowei, Jin Chengwu, Chen Yixun, Yang Ying, Zhang Rongrong, Du Juan and others;
Investment 4 The RMB 100 million romance and comedy film "The Ferryman" took 10 months to shoot and was officially completed this morning."
"Alibaba Pictures President Zhang Qiang, Director Wang Jiawei, and Liang Chaowei. The others gathered at the closing ceremony. The former announced at the scene in front of many media reporters:
"The Ferryman", Alibaba Pictures' first main-invested film, is scheduled to be released on December 23 for the Lunar New Year; it has absolute confidence and certainty to compete with Zhang Yimou's "The Great Wall" and other blockbusters..."< br>
From the perspective of the film industry, this year is already destined to be a bloody Lunar New Year festival, and it is now even more "cruel";
Wang Jiawei has been working on the film for 10 months, and of course he is confident Compared with Zhang Yimou, other movies are in danger
Thinking about it again, it seems that in November and December, there are already four great directors, namely Li An, Feng Xiaogang, Wang Jiawei, and Zhang Yimou. !
As for yesterday's "The Sword of the Third Young Master" which was just scheduled for December 3rd? Er Dongsheng is not a great director, or in other words, he is just a great director recognized by the Hong Kong Film Awards! < br>
"Is it bloody? Is it cruel? It's not over yet!"
Lin Nan muttered with a smile while watching the news. After all, he didn't bother with Ning Hao because Liu Yifei was still waiting at home.
"Director Jiang called me today. She said that the filming progress of "Three Lives, Three Worlds and Ten Miles of Peach Blossom" is already over halfway, and it is expected to be completed in mid-June"
"Also It takes 4 months to film a drama. This is already a very good efficiency for this large-scale costume myth drama."
Lin Nan nodded and affirmed. Later, when the rights to broadcast the first, second, third and fourth rounds were sold to the TV station, Jiang Yuerou had to continue to negotiate. After all, Hongxingwu had no experience.
Speaking of this, Lin Nan suddenly thought of something. He hugged Liu Yifei's white legs in his arms:
"After "Marriage Story" starts shooting next month, there is no guarantee that it will be screened at the Magic City International Film Festival. The filming will be completed before the opening. If it cannot be completed, we will be prepared to delay it for many days;
Because just a few days after the Magic City International Film Festival, the Huabiao Awards will be held again! You need to come with me! Attendance, after all, I am the director of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom," and you are the producer. Shu Chang, Guo Fan, and Lu Yang also have works."
Hearing this. Liu Yifei nodded knowingly, "By the way, the nomination should be in early June, right?"
"Well, it's early June. If I win the film award, will you, the producer, accept it?"
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"Eh? Okay!"
Hearing Lin Nan's words, Liu Yifei immediately nodded with a smile. She has not received an award as a producer yet!
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On the 26th, as the most promising domestic film on May 1st, the premiere of "Love in Seattle 2" has attracted much attention in the industry.
After all, this is the second film in a series with the box office success of the previous film and the support of the audience and fan base!
Yang Mi started doing makeup at around six o'clock in the morning, and successfully met up with Xue Xiaolu and other creative staff at eight o'clock on time.
She values this movie more than all other actors because this movie is very likely to become her first 1 billion box office movie.
Of course, Xue Xiaolu herself is also full of expectations, and she is eager to achieve a breakthrough. Since it's difficult for her to be like Cao Baoping in terms of awards, then she should choose to gain something at the box office.
“Everyone is ready to go, Wanda Cinema!”
Looking at the time, Xue Xiaolu ordered. Immediately, a group of people set off from the hotel and a motorcade went straight to the premiere location.
Lin Nan's side was also very lively.
Tang Yan is promoting "The Bounty Hunter", Zhu Yawen is busy working on "Lu Yao Zhi Ma Li", and Luo Jin will attend the last road show of "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" in the afternoon.
What a coincidence, everyone is in the capital. Yes, the group hit it off immediately and came to Lin Nan's place to gather in the morning.
"You can go. Zhu Yawen let go of my cat."
Liu Yifei yelled at the top of her lungs. Zhu Yawen actually wanted to put the little cat in his pocket and take it with him. Walk.
"Okay, okay, let me go now. How stingy. This cat is very cute and well-behaved. I just want to take it back to accompany my daughter..."
"If you want, just go to the pet store and buy these. They are all raised by me and Yifei."
Lin Nan grabbed Zhu Yawen angrily. This guy is just lazy and just wants to pick up the ready-made ones.
When it was approaching nine o'clock, three extended commercial vehicles slowly drove away from the villa.
The scale of the premiere of "Love in Seattle 2" was obviously not as large as that of "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" three days ago, but there were still many big names in the industry who came to support it.
Because this movie is produced by Lin Nan Pictures, and the director is Xue Xiaolu, a professor from Nortel; there is no shortage of contacts on both sides, including front-line and top filmmakers in the industry.
No, even Cao Baoping had free time today and came to the premiere.
When Lin Nan and Liu Yifei arrived, Huang Xiaoming had just stepped onto the red carpet.
It was obvious that he did not want to stay in front of the media cameras for too long, probably because he was afraid of being asked about Yang Ying.
However, some reporters were still asking loudly whether Yang Ying was really pregnant. Fortunately, I didn't ask about joining the group to raise a baby. It seems that the public relations job is really good!
The five of them strode onto the red carpet, and after dealing with the media and fans around them, they quickly entered the cinema. Today, the venue is reserved for most of the day!
Tang Yan and Yang Mi, who can be regarded as "enemies", met. They did not say hello, but avoided each other from a distance;
"Director Lin, Yifei."< br>
Yang Mi came over and greeted her, and Lin Nan and Liu Yifei nodded at the same time. Zeng Jia was watching from a distance and did not get closer.
"A bet worth 300 million yuan is nothing to a popular first-line actress or star in China like you. Why do you have to work so hard?" Lin Nan couldn't help but asked.
You must know that Yang Ying's salary is 80 million yuan per movie. Under the same conditions, Yang Mi is definitely much more, and she has more commercial value than Yang Ying!
So, a three-year bet with a profit of RMB 300 million is nothing to her.
"Director Lin, I am really confident that I am betting against myself; but after all, the company wants to go public. Even if it goes to the New OTC Market, the extra money the company makes can also raise its valuation, right?"
Yang Mi said swornly, and Lin Nan could tell that what she said was not a lie.
Sure enough, today is different from what it used to be, and the ambition is not small;
Jiaxing, or rather Yang Mi, what she wanted from the beginning was not to complete the bet, but to want more based on the right bet. Zeng Jia, this is so worry-free!
"Then I wish you success. Go and socialize, there are indeed a lot of people here today."
"Thank you, Director Lin, thank you Yifei. I will go over first."< br>
Lin Nan completely behaved like a former boss and senior, and never targeted Yang Mi, an artist who broke up peacefully. He has the mind and attitude.
"Lin Nan, her face..."
Liu Yifei held Director Lin's arm and whispered softly, almost biting her ears.
“Fine-tuning.”
“Fine-tuning? But...”
“Does your skin feel more refined and plump?”
“ Huh? "
"Tweak it a little bit at a time...
You don't see her much, and you don't usually pay attention to her hot searches, so meeting her at such a close distance today will feel a bit abrupt."< br>
Hearing what Lin Nan said, Liu Yifei couldn't help but look back. At this moment, Yang Mi was already joking with Cao Baoping. To be precise, she was taking the initiative to say hello and communicate.
"I'm looking forward to your Cao Cao."
"Don't worry, Director Lin, I also think my Cao Cao is very good. When it starts airing, you can correct me..."
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The lights went out, the big screen came on, and "Love in Seattle 2" began.
As the plot of the movie slowly deepened, almost everyone on the scene watched it seriously, including Liu Yifei.
Lin Nan has to admit that Xue Xiaolu is worthy of being a professor in the literature department. The script is very delicate and can capture the emotional points of men and women. She understands the romance film market and the psychology of women.
As a female director, her movie plots are more delicate. Undoubtedly, this is a great love commercial film, far better than the first one in terms of completion and excitement!
Two hours later, the movie ends.
With a confident smile, Xue Xiaolu led all the main creatives including Yang Mi, Yu Hewei and others to appear on the big screen and on stage.
Box office, box office, after congratulations, the first question of the media is always the box office, who made this the second part of the series.
Everyone looked at Xue Xiaolu. She took the microphone and spoke without any humility or low-key:
"It seems that there is no one with a box office of 1 billion in China." Female director? I want to be the first!”
Good guy, Xue Xiaolu's words directly ignited the emotions of all the media reporters present. Today’s material, no, the headline is here!
"Why, don't you have confidence in me? The producer should have one, right?"
With the excitement of the reporters, Xue Xiaolu joked again. Yang Mi and others were all excited.
The camera was focused on Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, he smiled and nodded:
"I naturally have confidence in Sister Xue, I believe in Sister Xue. It seems that there will be a few more movies on the 6th Other movies, including "Captain America 3", are not on the same track at all. We can withstand it."
"Look, even Lin Nan said this, I have to have more confidence in myself, right? Just 1 billion! Yifei, after waiting for 1 billion, remember to urge Lin Nan to give me a bonus..."
"It's the box office share, Teacher Xue."
Liu Yifei shouted with a smile, her voice was soft and crisp, very pleasant to the ear.
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(End of this chapter)