Chapter 1019 At the same time, the official announcement of the Lunar New Year period, LeTV was thunderous
Starting from 12 o'clock noon, a sea of people gathered outside the Hengshan Cinema. At a glance, they were all fans cheering, and The organized kind.
Real movie fans, tourists, onlookers and other groups will not come so early, and the same goes for the media circle.
Speaking of South Korea’s fandom culture, it can be said that it has completely taken root in the mainland’s film and television entertainment industry in the past two years.
The rapid speed and momentum of its development in the mainland are far better than the original South Korean entertainment industry.
The reason is that the country's huge population base and the prosperity of the Internet have played a decisive role in fueling the flames.
Not only that, the savvy film and television entertainment industry and Internet capital have long seen the "essence" through the appearance:
Fan circle culture can also be a business, belonging exclusively to the film and television entertainment industry additional business; and in China, it can be a big business or even an industrial chain!
When Lin Nan returned to the hotel in the afternoon, Liu Yifei, who was wearing various curlers but not yet wearing makeup, couldn't help but have lunch.
She was a little hungry. After this meal, she had to wait until after 10 o'clock in the evening.
"Your colorful curlers, at first glance, I thought it was a garland-type headdress."
Lin Nan sat next to Miss Liu and joked with a smile. In front of me is a small bowl of rice and three side dishes, which look quite delicious.
"Doesn't it look good? Hehe... Brother Changchang and Xun just said the same thing.
By the way, they should have started putting on makeup by now; the two of them didn't even have lunch. I’m going to eat, but I’ll just bring a few toffee with me.”
As she spoke, Liu Yifei took a mouthful of rice and put it to Lin Nan’s mouth. There was a “pitiful” look on her face. Expression: "You can't eat so much, so don't waste it."
At this moment, Director Lin Da realized, "Are you waiting for me to come back to deal with the leftovers?"
"Nonsense, I just took two bites. I was waiting for you to join me, not the leftovers." ! The day before yesterday, I saw Tangtang stuffing half-eaten bird's nests to Luo Jin..."
"Oh, Luo Jin is already married, and he and I are not, well, half for each; the key is me. I’m not very hungry at the moment. I just drank two cups of tea at Director Han’s place.
How about I bring you some snacks in the evening?”
Lin Nan took the initiative. While taking the chopsticks, he looked at Liu Yifei's beautiful face and asked the last question.
It is absolutely possible to decorate a suit worth hundreds of thousands of dollars with chocolate candies and melon seeds. Director Lin Da has experience in this regard.
"Okay, let's have some wine-filled chocolate, they both like this one too."
"Okay."
Half an hour later, we had lunch. 's team of makeup artists and stylists are back.
Miss Liu, who had just finished rinsing her mouth, continued to apply her makeup. Director Lin Da ordered his assistant to "stock up" for the evening.
At the same time, the movie information of "Ip Man 4" coincidentally made it into the film and television entertainment headlines at this time.
It took advantage of the opportunity and grabbed a wave of popularity from the Magic City International Film Festival; at the film festival, everyone was basically busy putting on makeup and preparing for the red carpet in the evening.
"Co-produced by Yinghuang and Lin Nan Pictures, starring Zhao Wenzhuo, Wu Yue, Scott Adkins, Zheng Zeshi, Chen Guokun and others, "Ip Man 4", the final chapter of the "Ip Man" series, The filming was completed successfully in Bangkok's Chinatown at 1 pm local time. "
" Fok Wenxi was interviewed by the media at the filming site and said that Yinghuang has no plans to enter the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival period where blockbusters are gathering. I intend to schedule it for May Day next year or during the summer vacation.”
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The afternoon passed quickly, and at four o'clock, the large troops began to set off one after another.
As for the venue, the hundreds of meters of red carpet outside the Hengshan Cinema has been laid out.
The first half is in an open-air environment, and there are areas on both sides of the fence reserved for fans, moviegoers and tourists, with a large number of security guards.
The second half of the red carpet is completely inside a tent that is 60 to 70 meters long and five meters high;
Including a large number of media reporters, hosts, etc. Everyone, including the staff, is in this section, clearly distinguishable from the sea of fans in front of them.
In the hotel, Lin Nan and others were all ready.
Zhou Xun wore a beige waist-cinching long dress, with her long hair parted to the side. Although she was wearing women's clothing, the temperament of the name "Mr. Zhou" was fully revealed, and her aura was breathtaking.
Shu Chang's frame is also small, and coupled with the age limit, she is not suitable for heavy makeup. She still has a fresh style;
But paired with expensive jade bracelets and earrings, she looks pretty. Adding a hint of poise and restrained charm, with bright eyes and white teeth, he is still the same little fox.
The last one is Liu Yifei, her makeup is the most eye-catching. The pink but not glamorous haute couture long skirt with exposed arms is eye-catching but not dazzling, gentle and tranquil.
On her left wrist is a platinum and diamond bracelet, and on her right hand is a petal ring of the same style. Her long, slightly wavy hair is draped diagonally over her left shoulder and rests on her chest. A palm-length headdress of precious flower branches adorns the black hair on the right side...
"I can finally see that the red carpet is naturally prepared for women. Just talking about clothes and accessories, we gentlemen also have six-digit clothes and seven-digit brooches, but compared with these ladies Get up, you can’t handle it at all! Damn it, are you wearing clothes sponsored by the brand?” Ning Hao teased and saw Lin Nan putting it in his pocket. It contained chocolate and melon seeds, which was a surprise.
Looking back at Director Ning, who was wearing a black haute couture suit, Lin Nan nodded first, then shook his head.
“The clothes were sent by the brand, but they were not sponsored. The brooch was also given as a gift.”
"What do you mean?" Xing Aina, who was dressed in women's casual clothes, asked in confusion, and looked at each other with Ning Hao.
“It’s a ‘gift’!”
Zhou Xun emphasized with a smile. Liu Yifei and Shu Chang covered their mouths and smiled, not speaking.
“It’s a gift from Yifei’s brand.”
Director Lin shrugged helplessly. He had been prostituted for nothing for so many years, and it was an advantage for them to give him something like this!
Okay, now Ning Hao and his wife understood: "Good guy, it's time to give it away! It's long, long before the contract expires. Are you crying and asking you to renew the contract, Yifei?"
"Hmm, hehe..." Unable to hold back her laughter, Ms. Liu nodded her head.
“Spend twice the endorsement fee and earn at least 5 times the income. The key point is that Director Lin never accepts commercial endorsements. Just think about how much the brand side earns?!” Zhou Xun smash it He pursed his lips and said enviously.
"Okay, get ready to go." Lin Nan interrupted Zhou Xun with a smile, and the assistant was already standing at the door urging him.
"Then let's go, everyone. Today we are on the red carpet together. This team, this lineup, tsk tsk tsk..."
Ning Hao turned around first, took Xing Aina's hand and walked out.
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At six o'clock in the evening, the area within one kilometer of the Hengshan Cinema was bustling with people. A large number of uniformed traffic police and civilian police gathered here.
I have to say that this year’s Magic City International Film Festival Organizing Committee and the city government held the closing award ceremony here, which is really hard to fault and is of great significance.
This "Hengshan Cinema", nominated by Marshal Chen himself, not only witnessed the cultural development of the magic city after the founding of the People's Republic of China, but also played a decisive role in the history of Chinese films.
In the waiting area, there is a huge crowd of people in the industry, and the crew of "The Great Wall" is particularly conspicuous, all because of the great director Zhang Yimou;
There is no doubt that at this moment, he is one of the top three actors on the scene. One of the directors! "The Great Wall" is his first English-language film, a Sino-US co-production.
“This is the closing ceremony. Is it true that not one of LeTV’s top executives will come?”
“Director Zhang, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Jia have some work that they really can’t get rid of. This is the closing ceremony. I really can’t come,” a middle-level manager from LeTV said with a smile.
After Zhang Yimou heard this answer, he didn't ask any more questions.
Jing Tian, Liu Dehua and others beside them did not care about whether there were senior executives from LeTV from the beginning to the end.
They continued to chat about themselves, and from time to time they joked with the people around them who came to say hello. Many people were congratulating Jing Tian for starring in "Pacific Rim 2".
Although the situation was calm on the surface, Zhang Yimou was actually a little "uneasy" in his heart.
This feeling of heart palpitations is very familiar to him. It is very similar to when he broke up with the new picture and Zhang Weiping had problems.
People, sometimes their intuition is really mysterious and magical.
...
Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand, and the latter stepped out of the car holding her skirt, silver crystal high heels, and the whiteness of her ankles fleeting.
Subsequently, Ning Hao, Xing Aina, Zhou Xun and Shu Chang also got out of the other two cars.
The super luxurious lineup of six people attracted the shouts of countless onlookers, which instantly increased by several decibels.
Waving to the surroundings, several people followed the etiquette lady to the waiting area.
In the distance, the red carpet has also begun, and there is another "huge" crew of "Legend of the Gods".
Wang Changtian walked over to him. Although there was a smile on his face, his eyes were anxious.
"Sissi, you guys chat with the others first, we are the last group in order, there is no rush."
Lin Nan immediately bit his ears with Liu Yifei, who frowned She frowned slightly and nodded silently, guessing that something was wrong.
Wang Changtian pulled Lin Nan's sleeve and hurriedly walked to the corner. People in the circle automatically avoided him further.
"What's the matter, Director Wang? The red carpet is about to start and it's still very mysterious."
Ignoring Lin Nan's teasing, Wang Changtian put a hand on Lin Nan's shoulder, lowered his head, and His voice was pressed to the extreme, with undisguised surprise and fear in his tone!
"Lin Nan, something really happened over at LeTV, a big deal!"
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When the sky turned completely misty under the lights, my fingers were clasped together Lin Nan and Liu Yifei just walked through the red carpet and entered the awards ceremony.
Theater No. 1, with front and back seats, is a standard auditorium-style theater with nearly a thousand seats.
Zhou Xun was guided by the on-site staff to the third row on the left;
The five people Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Ning Hao and Xing Ai were led directly to Went to the middle two columns, the second row.
The venue was crowded and lively.
“This way, this way.”
Lin Nan guaranteed with his head that Han Jianu must have received "special care" if she could sit in the third row!
No one except Ren Zhonglun is so free. Han Sanping was absolutely embarrassed to ask for a seat, and he didn't care about it. After all, his daughter's resume was "slightly".
"Lin Nan, Yifei."
"Director Lin, producer Liu."
"Brother Lin, sister Yifei."
Three voices sounded almost at the same time. Shu Chang was like a little transparent, only smiled and nodded.
A one-meter-wide walkway separated the five people. Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were on the left, and Shu Chang, Xing Aina, and Ning Hao were on the right.
Nothing to say, Director Lin took the initiative to sit on the edge of the aisle, leaving his left hand position for Liu Yifei, and further to the left were Zhang Yimou, Jing Tian and Liu Dehua.
As for what is directly behind Liu Yifei, haha, it is Han Jianu.
"Director Zhang, Brother Hua, Tiantian, I didn't expect us to sit together." Lin Nan greeted with a smile, and Miss Liu was also smiling.
"Yes, it seems to be the first time."
Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded, and then Lin Nan stopped talking; when he saw Zhang Yimou, he was really speechless.
The front row is full of leaders, from the General Administration to the Film Bureau, from the Magic City officials to major state-owned enterprises and institutions...
Since it is the Magic City Film Festival, it is natural to bring in local private individuals. Damn it – let’s play.
Dance, opera, vocal music, and talent shows are almost half performed by performers, and the rest are other professional performers. The warm-up performance and leadership speech alone lasted until nine o'clock in the evening.
When the awards ceremony really started, there were quite a few hungry people.
"Senior Brother Lin?"
Han Jianu shouted softly as her left shoulder was lightly tapped, with a miserable expression on her face.
"What's wrong?" Lin Nan turned around.
"Sissi said you have something to eat."
Good guy, Lin Nan glanced at the smiling Liu Yifei, and then took out a small box from his pocket.
“Please be quiet and ask Director Zhang if they want it. It’s not much, there are only 6 in a box. I’ve tried it, the taste of the wine is relatively weak, so try not to spread it.”
"Yeah, I'll put it in my mouth." Miss Liu nodded with a smile on her face.
Not long after, a box of wine-filled chocolates was distributed, and Zhang Yimou and the other two refused to refuse.
Lin Nan took out another box from another pocket and handed it to Ning Hao across the aisle. This guy's eyes were bright and he was winking just now.
Best Animation Award, Best Documentary Award...
From low to high, 5 awards in a row were settled, and the best actress was taken away by people from the island country.
"The winner of the Best Actor Award, Liu Ye, "The Murderer", congratulations!"
There was a round of applause. This is the first award in China. It was also Liu Ye who won the grand prize again after 12 years.
To be honest, in "The Murderer", Zhang Yi's role may leave a deeper impression on the audience, but this is because the setting of the second male lead is more brilliant, not the protagonist!
Liu Ye, with a flushed face, stood on the stage, holding the trophy and kissing him; he was obviously a little out of control and excited. After all, he had not won an award in 12 years.
“Thank you, thank you to Director Cao Baoping and Director Lin Nan, thank you to Zhang Yi, Ziwen...”
Lin Nan’s name appeared on the microphone for the first time tonight, attracting the audience. Hundreds of people were paying attention and saying hello...it was so high-profile.
For two consecutive years, two films have won four Best Actors at the Magic City International Film Festival, and Cao Baoping has completely become famous.
Although this is an average-A movie star, and he also has the advantage of home field advantage, is average-A also a category A?
"Lin Nan, congratulations."
Suddenly, Zhang Yimou turned his head and congratulated; everyone in the industry knew that "The Chaser" was produced by Lin Nan Pictures.
Winning an award at the Magic City International Film Festival, it is basically impossible to sell it to Europe and the United States, but if you want to sell some copyrights in Asia, you can still look forward to it.
“Thank you, Director Zhang.”
Lin Nan looked at Zhang Yimou across Liu Yifei and responded with a smile.
As far as Lin Nan knows, when LeTV acquired LeTV Pictures at the end of March, the market value of Zhang Yimou's shares in LeTV Pictures was 141 million;
Later, after he learned about LeTV's internal After the massive increase in option prices, based on the current "stock price" of LeTV, the value of his shares has definitely nearly quadrupled!
500 million is a lot more! But, it’s a pity...
Everyone loves money. At that time, no one can persuade me!
At early 10 o'clock in the evening, as soon as the closing ceremony and award ceremony ended, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei returned to the hotel; go to bed early and get up early, because they have to catch a flight tomorrow morning.
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The next morning, the awards results of the Magic City International Film Festival dominated the entertainment headlines and hot searches on the entire Internet, but the focus of the industry naturally shifted to five days later Huabiao Award.
The sky is clear and cloudless.
Outside Hongqiao Airport, there was another "confrontation" between countless entertainment paparazzi and actors and stars; just like this, many people in the industry had already left the magic city at midnight last night.
On the screen, Ren Zhonglun tapped his fingers on the desk, thinking about something. The secretary stood aside, waiting.
After a long time, a question rang out: "Lin Nan returned to the capital?"
"It seems to be a flight after nine o'clock, it should have been less than half an hour after boarding. Director Ren?"
"Notify Jackie Chan that an announcement can be made." Ren Zhonglun gritted his teeth and said in a serious tone, as if he had made a very difficult decision.
“Okay, I’ll do it now.”
Ren Zhonglun was the only one left in the office. He frowned slightly and continued to ponder the news he had just learned.
Because Shanghai Film was going through the listing process, he was more concerned about the news from the China Securities Regulatory Commission;
It was such concern that he found out a big thing, which was being kept secret. in things.
"Sent a working group to settle in LeTV... What does it mean? It seems... it has disappeared for a while?"
Ren Zhonglun knows very well that an A-share listed Internet company , something may be going wrong, a big problem.
Half an hour later, a phone call came directly to Ren Zhonglun's office, waking him up from his distraction.
"Yue Jun? Lin Nan probably hasn't gotten off the plane yet. Did you call me?" Ren Zhonglun answered the phone and asked doubtfully.
"Director Ren, Director Lin is indeed not back yet. But according to the previous arrangement, after the film festival, I will inform various investors about the schedule of "Operation Mekong"."
In an instant, Ren Zhonglun narrowed his eyes.
“When? Lin Nan decided?”
"No, Director Lin originally wanted to put it in the National Day section. But Jindun conveyed the ministry's intention to put it in the Lunar New Year section. Now it's time to make it public..."
Yue Jun Ren Zhonglun didn't listen to a word of what happened next. His mind was filled with the words "Lunar New Year".
Although he had been mentally prepared early in the morning, when he heard these three words and bumped into the schedule, he still had some palpitations.
"Okay, I will ask someone to send out a joint announcement. Have China Film and Yinghuang notified them?"
"Yes, we are notifying them one by one."
...
At early 11 o'clock in the morning, two consecutive blockbusters were officially announced to enter the Lunar New Year season at the same time.
From the perspective of the entire film industry, this year’s Lunar New Year festival has really turned into a meat grinder and a colosseum?
There is no doubt that the level of bloodiness is the most brutal since the millennium; so many great directors and so many blockbusters have all gone to those two months!
"Co-produced by Shanghai Film Group Corporation and Sparkle Films, starring Jackie Chan, starring Huang Zitao, Wang Kai, Xu Huan, Wang Dalu and others, with Liu Dehua as a guest star, the main theme action comedy film "Railway Tigers" The Lunar New Year release is officially scheduled for December 23, and will compete with a number of blockbusters such as "The Great Wall" and "The Ferryman" at the same time..."
"In the morning, seven film and television industry giants including Lin Nan Pictures, Golden Shield, Enlight, Wanda, Yinghuang, China Film, and Shanghai Film released a joint announcement:
Written and directed by director Lin Nan and produced by Liu Yifei , director Ning Hao serves as the chief photographer, starring Zhang Hanyu, Zhu Yawen, Li Bingbing, Chen Baoguo, Reba and others;
The main theme commercial blockbuster "Operation Mekong" is scheduled to be released on November 28, and it will start this year The first shot of the Lunar New Year stall, kicking off the Lunar New Year stall! "
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After getting rid of the entertainment reporters at the airport, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang and Han Jia'v Got directly into the car at Hongxingwu.
But Lin Nan did not go back with them. Instead, he took a detour and got off the car in front of the Guangguang Building.
Before the red carpet yesterday, Wang Changtian had no time to elaborate. After the award ceremony, he rushed back to the capital overnight, so Lin Nan had no chance to ask for details.
How to describe the feeling in Lin Nan's heart? It's like watching TV and seeing the climax suddenly interrupted by an advertisement, or reading a novel and seeing the climax suddenly cut off, making me unable to sit still and wanting to curse.
"Okay, you go back first. If you are hungry, you can order food first and don't worry about me."
"Then why are you coming back?"
The door of the business car was wide open, Liu Yifei wearing sunglasses asked.
"Let Director Wang send his special car to take me back. I heard that I bought a new Bentley, so I'll give it a try."
Hearing Lin Nan's joke, Liu Yifei felt relieved. Then he told the driver of Hongxingwu that he could leave.
Light, 12th floor.
Wang Changtian kept tutting his tongue, looking like he was just watching the fun and not taking it too seriously, and he was even looking forward to getting a piece of the pie.
"So, Mr. Wang, how did you find out about this?" Lin Nan asked as he picked up the tea cup.
Old Wang loves to drink tea, and the ones he buys are all top quality. Even Lin Nan, a person who has not studied tea ceremony, can drink it. Water is good, tea is better.
“After all, I came from the system, and I still know a few people at the China Securities Regulatory Commission;
Furthermore, they are all in the circle of listed groups, and Internet listed companies like LeTV. But he is rooted in the film and television industry!"
Wang Changtian rolled his eyes and boasted without humility.
"Well, you are awesome. But I remember that Director Wang was envious of LeTV before." Lin Nan couldn't help but joke.
Wang Changtian ignored Lin Nan’s teasing, but continued to complain:
“Let me just say, they are all listed on the GEM, how come LeTV can make profits every year? , The stock price remains high? Tudou and Youku have been pouring money into it.
At first, I thought it was because LeTV’s market share was deep enough. The reason!
It took me a long time. They have been selling and buying by themselves for so many years, and they have done their own accounting! ”
"Director Wang, please be patient. The working group has just entered and has not yet reached a conclusion."
Lin Nanfeng smiled lightly, as if to remind Wang Changtian;
Inspecting a large listed company is a time-consuming and labor-intensive matter. Even if everyone knows the results, it is best to keep a low profile and not make any noise until the official announcement is made.
"I'm just telling you, but we're inseparable."
"Will it spread outside?" Lin Nan looked at Wang Changtian.
"No, without certain official connections and background, it is impossible to know too much. Just like the star shareholders of LeTV, each one is just a leek. It will not be until the final cut off that the specific reasons will be known. That’s when it will be officially announced!”
Wang Changtian affirmed with great confidence.
Seeing Lin Nan in a daze, Wang Changtian couldn't help but remind him:
"I'll just tell you these things, but don't go out and spread them randomly, especially Tell people like Huang Xiaoming and Zhang Yimou;
Although you have a good relationship with them, especially Huang Xiaoming, you must not ask for trouble. ”
Lin Nan shook his head and replied seriously: "The water is too deep. I am just a director and a capital in the film and television industry. I cannot afford to get involved."
Wang Changtian's answer to Lin Nan He was obviously very satisfied, and then he echoed with emotion:
"It's quite deep, and it seems to be what I meant above. Let's think about it, LeTV has been working for so many years, why is it just now that the thunder is happening? "
"Huh?"
"Although we don't know the details, the 'wisdom' of our ancestors for thousands of years tells us that it is probably a mountain that has fallen."
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(End of this chapter)