"Hey, Rain Fountains." Liu Ye looked at Lin Yuquan who beckoned to him with a smile, and walked over with his agent assistant in stride, today he was wearing a black leather jacket, which was a thick gown with a white bear printed on his chest, and the whole looked very simple.

But this kind of dress is too normal for Sundance at the moment, Park City in late January is in winter, and the weather in this famous ski resort is naturally unusually cold, so even if the current Sundance is star-studded, but one by one is wrapped thick, and because it is an independent film festival, there is no red carpet show or anything, and the stars are dressed more casually, no different from ordinary fans who come to the film festival.

"Here, let me introduce you, this person next to me is Chris Summit, the president of Summit Entertainment. Anderson, who is the head of the production department of Pinnacle Entertainment Kevin. Durant, Chris, Kevin, he is the Liu Ye I mentioned to you earlier. Lin Yuquan said with a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Anderson!"

"Hello, Mr. Durant!"

Liu Ye hurriedly shook hands with the two respectfully, and said in fluent English, although Summit Entertainment is not one of the six major film companies like Fox and Paramount, but in the end it is a Hollywood film company with a big name, in the face of the executives of such a film company, how can he not be respectful, let alone that he is not a superstar, even if it is (Li Lianjie and Cheng Long, they will be polite and not slack off at all).

"You're welcome, we're a family now." Chris. Anderson laughed.

"That's right, don't go outside. Just call me Kevin. We've heard a lot about you from the boss. Get to know a Chinese Leonardo. DiCaprio is wonderful. Kevin. Durant said heroically.

"Brother Ye, since they all said so, you don't have to be polite to them." Lin Yuquan followed.

"Okay." Liu Ye nodded.

While chatting and laughing, the group walked towards the hotel restaurant, because the restaurant had been prepared in advance, so everyone didn't wait long, and the waiter served the exquisite dishes to the table.

"You scared me when you called me, I didn't expect you to come to Sundance too." Liu Ye used a knife and fork to cut the steak. Bian said with a sigh.

"Really? I didn't know you were here before, but after I came to Sundance, I met a reporter from Sohu Entertainment, and then I learned that you and Meryl. Streep's "Dark Matter" was selected for the Sundance Film Festival and will be screened in the U.S. Kaleidoscope Section. Speaking of which, Sohu Entertainment values you enough this time, and actually sent someone to the United States to participate in the whole process of the film festival, hey, if "Dark Matter" didn't win the award. Then you can't stand the hard work of others and let people run for nothing. Lin Yuquan joked while drinking mushroom soup. Of course, he usually doesn't deliberately know the itinerary of the Yuquan family artists, if he hadn't met a Sohu Entertainment reporter, he probably wouldn't know about Liu Ye's arrival until "Dark Matter" was released.

"Please, I'm just an actor, even if the movie doesn't win an award, it has nothing to do with me!" Liu Ye said innocently, but then expressed full of confidence: "Of course, I don't think they will go home empty-handed." ”

"Yo, so confident, it seems that it is not possible not to watch "Dark Matter", Chris, let's go watch "Dark Matter" tomorrow afternoon!" Lin Yuquan to Chris next to him. Anderson said with a wink.

"Of course, didn't we say it beforehand?" Chris. Anderson didn't buy Lin Yuquan's account, shrugged his shoulders, and Kevin. Durant immediately burst out laughing.

"I said Chris, can't you just cooperate with me?" Lin Yuquan sighed, and then smiled: "Okay, Brother Ye, we do plan to watch "Dark Matter", Meryl. Streep starred in the movie, how can you not watch it, although the type of film is not what I like, but just to Meryl. The name Streep is enough. ”

"I thought you went to see the rain fountain because of me, but it turned out to be because of Meryl. Streep, it's so sad. Liu Ye pretended to sigh miserably.

"Hehe, of course you are also one of the reasons, although not the main one, and I am doing this to protect you, otherwise others will definitely say that that guy is actually better than Meryl. Streep Okay, what a joke, isn't it? Lin Yuquan had a smile in his eyes.

"It's rare, you originally thought about this, I think you want to see Meryl in addition to watching movies. Streep, though, you're going to be disappointed, due to travel reasons, Meryl. Streep won't be coming to Sundance tomorrow. ”

"Oh, what a pity."

"Haha."

After dinner, everyone went all the way to watch the premiere of "Hound Dog", because of the sensitive content involving the rape of young children, this film has been in the center of the storm since it was completed, and it has been controversial, and one of the focuses of the film is the famous American child star Dakota who has played roles in films such as "War of the Worlds" and "Rage Rescue". Fanning plays a little girl who is raped in the film.

Maybe it's a shortage of funds, maybe it's a rush of time, the whole film is quite rough editing, coupled with unpleasant sensitive subjects, in the process of watching the movie, many viewers either leave the venue impolitely halfway, or leave quietly after the end, and there is almost no applause in the audience.

Although Lin Yuquan and his entourage left the venue after the screening, everyone had disappointment on their faces.

"It's going to be hard to find a distributor for this film." Chris. Anderson sighed.

"This is an independent film, the director just wants to make his own film, but the movie may not have a market, and it is actually normal for no one to care, but it's a pity that the film itself is not weak." Lin Yuquan was quite emotional.

"Yes, this is an independent film, and some films may not have a market, but someone needs to make them." Kevin. Durant Road.

Lin Yuquan nodded, which is why Sundance attracts 50,000 fans to participate in the film festival every year, and there are always people who are willing to see movies with sensitive themes.

After separating from Liu Ye and his assistant, Lin Yuquan and the three of them went back to the hotel, but they did not rest immediately. Because the list of Oscar nominees will be announced in the early hours of the morning. A group of producers, directors, and stars in the hotel opened a pie. Get ready to watch the Oscar nominations live together.

"Hey, Lin, where did you go at night and didn't see you?" When Lin Yuquan and the three of them walked into the hall, Harvey, who happened to be chatting with people at the door of the hall. Weinstein said with a smile.

"I'm going to see 'The Hound', hello, Mr. Banderas, it's a pleasure to meet you." Lin Yuquan vs. Harvey. Weinstein smiled. Then he smiled at Antonio beside him. Banderas greeted.

"Hello, Kung Fu Lin, I like your movies very much." Antonio. Banderas shook hands with Lin Yuquan with a bright smile.

"Me too, I've seen both your "Outlaw" and "The Last Assassin", and it's quite exciting." Lin Yuquan said with a smile.

""Hound Dog", that movie is too controversial, basically it is impossible to create a box office profit, there is really no need to watch it." Harvey. Weinstein shook his head.

"Yes, but I'm not like you're in the United States, so I know the movie better. I was curious to see the movie when I learned that it was in the spotlight. Lin Yuquan said calmly.

"Lin. You're finally back. A voice tinged with surprise came.

"Hey Jeff, I haven't seen you much in the past few days, it seems that you have a lot of trades." Lin Yuquan smiled at Jeff who walked over quickly. Ayres greets.

"I do have a few to talk about, but when it comes to many, Harvey should be the most active person at Sundance this time." Jeff. Ayres glanced at Harvey. Weinstein.

Harvey. Weinstein shrugged his shoulders and smiled nonchalantly.

"Well, I'm afraid there's no one in Sundance's studios who doesn't know that Harvey spent $4 million to buy the distribution rights to "Happiness Is Gone" and teamed up with you to buy "The Same Moon", and presumably this is just the beginning." Lin Yuquan also looked at Harvey. Weinstein laughed.

"Yes, Harvey is very ambitious this time, and by the way, I listen to Michael. Lloyf said, you made an offer to "Hostess". "Jeff. Ailes said with concern in his eyes.

"Well, I think this film is good, since you asked me so, it seems that you also fancy this film, and then made an offer." Lin Yuquan had a smile in his eyes.

"Yes, I like this kind of movie more, but I didn't expect to compete with you this time, how much is your highest offer, if it's higher than $5 million, I won't compete with you." Jeff. Ayers said generously.

"I don't know, I let Chris talk about it." Lin Yuquan looked at Chris. Anderson.

Chris. Anderson understood, smiled and said, "As long as the price is not higher than $6 million, we will fight for it." ”

"Oh, Lin, you really have a lot of money, but the price is too high, it's not worth the price at all." Jeff. Ayres shook his head and said with a smile that his price cap was actually only $4 million, and spending an extra $2 million would mean taking an extra $2 million risk, and while he also thought the movie was not bad, a low-budget comedy with only $2.5 million investment was not worth the price.

He is bold, but the $2.5 million investment in "Hostess" is far from the $8 million investment in "Little Sunshine Beauty".

"That is, you don't fight with me!" Lin Yuquan said with a smile.

"Hey, then you have to really bid more than 5 million, don't you want me to take the initiative to quit." Jeff. Ailes smiled treacherously.

"Hey, when I met you, I really couldn't pick up a bargain." Lin Yuquan spread his hands.

In the midst of small talk, the time quickly reached the moment when the Oscar nominations were announced, and for a moment, the hall of Pine fell silent, and everyone looked at the large screen in the center of the hall.

The Oscar nomination announcement ceremony was held at Beverly Hills as usual, and the announcement was made by Sid Brown, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Garnis and actress Salma. Hayek.

Time passed minute by minute, and I have to say that Harvey. Weinstein's prediction is quite accurate, no wonder he is the first person to bid for the Olympic Games, and he has an extremely accurate grasp of the voting psychology of the academy judges, and finally "Dream Girl" became the most nominated film with 8 nominations, but the biggest winner is not it, but "Babel", which won the best drama film at the Golden Globes a few days ago, received a total of 7 nominations, although the nominations are one less than "Dream Girl", but there are nominations for Best Picture and Best Director.

In terms of other films, "The Queen" and "Pan's Labyrinth" were nominated for 6 nominations, and "Infernal Affairs" was nominated for 5 nominations. Other nominees for four are "Little Sunshine Beauty", which was nominated for Best Picture, "Chronicle of Scandal", which was nominated for the heroine, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Gathering Souls", which swept four technical awards, and "Painted Skin" by Lin Yuquan.

The finalist of "Painted Skin" can be said to live up to expectations. Although it was not nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. But the four nominations for Best Song, Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, and Best Sound Effects were all big wins anyway.

And Zhang Yi also entered the Oscar again, like Lin Yuquan, his "City Full of Golden Armor" was not shortlisted for the best foreign language film, but was shortlisted for the best costume design, and will compete with "The Queen Wears Pudara", "Dream Girl" and "Queen" together with "Painted Skin" for the final golden man.

"Lin, congratulations, 4 Oscar nominations, it's not easy." Jeff. Ayres said happily.

"Thank you, Jeff. "Painted Skin" can achieve such results, but it is inseparable from your help. Lin Yuquan smiled.

"Hey, Lin, congratulations, it looks like you're going to win another Oscar." Harvey. Weinstein said with a smile.

"Haha, with your words, I'm relieved, and I finally don't have to go home empty-handed." Lin Yuquan smiled heartily, his previous results in the Golden Horse Awards and Golden Globe Awards were not satisfactory.

"Okay, it's so late. I can't hold this old bone anymore, so I'm going back to rest. Lin, what movie are you going to watch tomorrow? "Jeff. Ailes asked as he walked out of the hall with Lin Yuquan and the others.

"There is "dark matter" in the final, and the rest depends on the situation." Lin Yuquan said casually.

"Oh, Meryl. The film about the school shooting incident starring Streep, which is said to be based on real events, is also worth watching, okay, let's be together then. ”

"Dark Matter? We're all in this together. ”

While the news of the Oscar nominations is sweeping the world, Lin Yuquan is enjoying his Sundance journey, where in addition to the high-profile film awards, the film dealings at the festival also have a strong influence.

Harvey. Weinstein was indeed active, following on from the first two deals, partnering with First Look to buy Gasteen for $4 million. Theoks' film "Devotion", produced by Celine Brown. Rattley, Daniella. Ta Pulin. Ljungberg and Ghat. Niederhoff is also the producer of Happiness Is Gone. Then he teamed up with Lionsgate to produce UTA and write director Michelle. Litsintensteen's "Teeth". The total transaction value of the four transactions exceeded $10 million.

And Fox Searchlight, after facing competition in "Hospitality", quickly made a move and bought UTA's production and director George for $4 million. Joshua, a complex psychological thriller directed by Latif.

First Look bought Michael for $3 million. The film "King of California" starring Douglas.

The largest single deal at this year's Sundance Film Festival came from Paramount Advantage, which paid more than $7 million to get William. Although the British film "Son of Rambo", produced by Maurice Independent, is not as good as the selling price of "Little Sunshine Beauty" last year, this price is enough to squeeze into the top three at previous Sundance Film Festivals.

Lin Yuquan has also seen this film, to be honest, there is nothing outstanding about it, and I don't know if Paramount has a lot of money and has nowhere to spend it, spending so much money to buy such a movie, not just him, Chris. Anderson, Harvey. Weinstein, Jeff. Ayers and the others thought it was incredible, thinking that the Paramount advantage deal must have been lost enough in the end.

Of course, these have nothing to do with Lin Yuquan, Summit Entertainment finally obtained all the copyrights of "Hostess" including distribution rights and DVD rights for $5 million, which is also the only deal that Summit Entertainment made at the Sundance Film Festival.

In this regard, Lin Yuquan has no regrets, the reality of independent film festivals is like this, low-cost investment is destined to most films can only be reduced to shoddy production, gold may be there, but once Sundance is traded, only one or two films can win a good response in society.

Lin Yuquan originally had the idea of panning for gold, but after arriving at Sundance, this kind of thinking completely faded, of course, this is also a practical reason, talking about gold panning, but except for special examples like "Little Sunshine Beauty", there is not much to benefit from after a transaction, and even if it is profitable, it is actually only one or two million US dollars, which is really minimal, so it is unrealistic to expect Sundance to buy films and make money, especially to make a lot of money.

For film companies, this kind of speculation cannot bring real development after all, and real development can only rely on their own good filmmaking.

So in the end, he just used Sundance as a place to relax and relax, like a pure movie fan, in it, looking for his favorite films, and this way also brought him a lot of long-lost happiness.

And the time finally came to the end of Sundance, without any regrets, Lin Yuquan squinted at the snow-capped peaks in the distance, his whole body was indescribably relaxed, and he had unspeakable strength.

"Haha, keep busy with my movie!"

The phone rang for a while, Lin Yuquan looked down, smiled, and then picked up the phone: "Brother Ye, congratulations on your "Dark Matter" winning Alfred. Sloan Prize, ok, won, you want to invite me to dinner, of course there is time, where is the place? Okay, okay. (To be continued......)

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