Chapter 377: Allies
Remember the Golden Rooster Award in 05.
That time, Ma Liwen defeated Lin Nan's "Hidden in the Dust" with "The Two of Us".
defeated Ning Hao's "Stone", as well as films such as "Zhang Side" and "On the Taihang Mountain", and won the Best Director Award.
This female director is also actively transforming into a commercial film.
After she got tens of millions of investment from LeTV, she filmed the recently released "Huge Deal".
However, it is not easy for a director to transform, and as expected, the box office failed.
Huayi's "Happy Magic" had 1.1 million on the first day, while "Huge Deal" released on the same day was only 420,000.
This means that this "Huge Deal" will be forced to be drawn by theaters at any time, and there is no room for negotiation. It's better to schedule films for other movies than to waste them on "Huge Deal".
"Director Lin, Mr. Jia of LeTV, invited directors and producers in the industry to participate in their investment party."
"What investment party?"
Lin Nan asked with interest, this is a "master"!
"For the film and television industry, I want to attract a group of directors or producers, and find some partners......"
"We don't mix." Lin Nan shook his head directly and said.
What does LeTV want, except for those who are short of money on Hong Kong Island, or these directors in the mainland who want to transform, who will pay attention to them?
The key is that Boss Jia, Lin Nan is really a little jealous.
However, he heard that relying on Gan Wei, LeTV has attracted many stars in the entertainment industry......
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The premiere of "Thirteen Hairpins" ten days in advance has become a joke in the film and television industry.
Most of the film and television companies went to the deputy or middle level, and a few did not go directly.
The production companies were able to be present to give Zhang Yimou face.
went to the deputy, the middle level, and even didn't go, because of Zhang Weiping's villain behavior last time.
There are bold media who directly asked if the last "Me and Bell Acting in a Bed Scene" was written by Ni Yi.
As soon as this question was asked, Zhang Yimou blackened his face and denied it sharply, and his words were full of anger:
"The actor also knew about it afterwards, it was a despicable behavior of some people without a bottom line, and it has been resolved......"
How sensitive is the nose of the media, how can it not smell gunpowder.
The person who can do this kind of thing and dare to do this kind of thing that ignores Zhang Yimou's opinion can only be Zhang Weiping.
"This is an employee who thinks about the company doing it privately, although he is also for the company and for the movie, but the approach is really wrong, I have already criticized and educated ......," Zhang Weiping said matter-of-factly.
After a premiere, the production company didn't stay long and left directly.
The media discovered one thing, that is, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping had almost no communication in the audience, and so did several actors.
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"Director Zhang Yimou is suspected of having a conflict with his old partner Zhang Weiping, and there is no communication with a cold face throughout the premiere......"
"According to people familiar with the matter, director Zhang Yimou intends to end his cooperation with New Pictures, and his attitude is resolute."
"Zhang Weiping has met with lawyers many times......"
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When Lin Nan saw these reports, he was also shocked. The news is coming out?
But immediately after, Zhang Weiping hurriedly scolded on Weibo:
"I will investigate the legal responsibility of those who maliciously slander and spread rumors. I have worked with Yimou for more than ten years, and there has never been a conflict......"
Those who mix in the film and television industry, especially those who start a company, are not fools.
Everyone understands the truth that there is no wind and no waves. All kinds of signs tell everyone that it is better to believe it than not to believe it.
After thinking about this, a group of film company bosses instantly flashed green light, it was Zhang Yimou! Which one is not greedy?
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"So fast?"
Lin Nan sorted out the thick stack of sketches and asked Yue Jun.
"That's right, Huayi takes the lead, Guangguang, Orange Sky, Bona, Xingmei, LeTV...... More than a dozen companies are contacting Zhang Yimou, and they are coming openly. ”
Hearing this, Lin Nan could imagine how ugly Zhang Weiping's face was. It's definitely the same as a dead father!
"What about Director Zhang?"
"There are so many families, and they haven't given a reply, it seems that at least after the end of "Thirteen Hairpins"."
Lin Nan smiled and nodded:
It is estimated that Director Zhang means this, at least he has to ensure that there will be no big news before the release of "Thirteen Hairpins". The movie with an investment of 600 million is the last link between them. ”
"By the way, leave for Hong Kong Island as soon as possible, and the layout of the shooting location must be done in advance."
"No problem, you can go the day after tomorrow."
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New picture.
"Are you sure that Zhang Yimou and the new picture can be cut perfectly?"
Zhang Weiping looked at the lawyer opposite and asked in a cold voice.
"That's right, Mr. Zhang. The cooperation agreement was terminated after the release of "Thirteen Hairpins". There is no new contract binding, and Director Zhang can leave at any time.
As for Ni Yi, Dou Xiao and other artists, the brokerage contract is completely on the side of the new picture, and Director Zhang's studio has no right to appeal. ”
After the lawyer left, Zhang Weiping's face became even more gloomy.
"Want to part ways easily? Hehe, how could it be ......"
Zhang Weiping muttered softly, with a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes, "Since I can't keep you, then let you be ruined......"
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Although "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" has a bad reputation, and the daily income has dropped all the way, it still got a box office of 100 million a week after its release.
But on the eighth day of its release, it had already dropped to a daily box office of 8 million, which explains everything. The decline of this movie can't be stopped.
After the release of "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Dragon Gate Flying Armor", the data of "Hongmen Banquet" will definitely be more ugly, and it is even very likely to be directly withdrawn.
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Lin Nan received a call from Wang Wei.
Thanks to the good foundation of "Potato" in the early stage and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it is possible to stick to the basic plate at this time.
"Mr. Wang, how's it going?"
"Director Lin, it should be possible to completely solve the problem by the end of this month. But the potatoes have lost their best chance and I regret it......"
"Still thinking about the NASDAQ?"
Lin Nan was blunt, and these words made Wang Wei's heart tremble, and he was even more uncomfortable.
"The opportunity has been lost. Shareholders, especially several financial institutions, are not optimistic and want to get out of the ......"
"Exit?" Lin Nan muttered in his heart.
This is the case with financial institutions, when the potatoes were in the dust, they entered the market one after another. Now that I can't see any hope and run away, it is really in line with the style of the institution......
"I should be filming on Hong Kong Island at that time, and if Mr. Wang solves the problem, he can come over to visit the class. What do you think? ”
The phone was quiet for a while, and Lin Nan's voice came.
"Visiting the class?"
Wang Wei didn't understand a little, although Tudou is a video website, but he doesn't mix in the film and television industry, what class is he visiting?
"Director Lin, ......what do you mean?"
"I have never understood why the potato business has to go to the NASDAQ when it is obviously in China?
Just like Bona, is it so unoptimistic about the domestic market? American knives, it's not that easy to earn! ”
Listening to Lin Nan's words, Wang Wei was thoughtful, he knew Lin Nan's achievements in the film industry.
"Does Director Lin have any suggestions for me? What potatoes need now is money and direction. ”
"It's going to happen."
Lin Nan only replied with four words, and he couldn't hear any tone.
"Okay, I'll go to Director Lin's crew at the end of the month to visit the class, and I'll see you on Hong Kong Island." Wang Wei said decisively.
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The market value of potatoes was not high before, especially in the current situation, and it has shrunk a lot.
Lin Nan has the strength and can take out the money to take over the shares in the hands of those institutions, but he can't do it alone.
If a video website and a platform want to go far, it needs resources, all kinds of other resources.
Therefore, Lin Nan needs allies, allies with strength and resources.
Unfortunately, he really has such an ally!
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"Thirteen Hairpins" and "Dragon Gate Flying Armor" are only more than a week away from release.
The smell of gunpowder in the film market is getting stronger and stronger.
At this time, China Film released the first promotional video of "Pacific Rim" to the outside world.
Zhang Yi and Jing Tian, dressed in crimson combat uniforms with a Chinese style, walked to the huge mecha and entered the war room......
In the vista, several mecha giants stood tall in the sky, their eyes suddenly lit up, and they walked out of the cabin door of the giant ship step by step.
Outside, the sky is stormy and cloudy, and the sea is deep and terrorist.
A roar echoed, and the sea level suddenly rose in several places, and the sea water surged in all directions, and the hideous beast nearly 100 meters high broke through the sea surface......
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"Pacific Rim" is scheduled for January 1, and will land in major theaters in 2D, 3D, and IMAX3D versions, so stay tuned!"
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The two-minute promotional trailer really attracted the attention of a large number of viewers.
Especially the conspicuous Chinese wind mecha giant inside, which made many people excited.
"I'll just say, why are it gringos who save the world, let's do it too!"
"Aiming at the mecha giants and awesome special effects of this national style, I must buy IMAX3D tickets, I must be shocked......"
"I'm afraid IMAX3D is hard to buy, right? The ticket price is estimated to be more than a hundred, nearly two hundred? ”
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The discussion about "Pacific Rim" on the Internet quickly overtook "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Dragon Gate Flying Armor".
The visual impact can always leave the deepest impression on the audience.
Lin Nan said hello to Wanda and will set aside some tickets for the IMAX3D giant screen theater.
These tickets are all from acquaintances in the circle who ask him for favors.
After all, there are still too few IMAX3D giant screens in China, which are far from meeting the market demand.
In this area, Wanda is a well-deserved first cinema chain in China, and more than sixty percent of the giant screens are in their hands.
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"On New Year's Day, we watched "Pacific Rim" on Hong Kong Island."
Liu Yifei nodded, already arranging her and Lin Nan's New Year's Day plan.
"You're going to go shopping with me, there's a nice cake shop over there......"
"Remember, the last time you promoted "The King of Kung Fu", you were secretly filmed by the reporter over there for half an hour. Good guy, I didn't stop talking the whole time, and I kept eating ......"
Lin Nan complained with a smile, and suddenly felt that the air was a little solemn.
I saw Liu Yifei staring at him "murderously", giving Lin Nan and the others the feeling that if he dared to say a word again, he would kill him.
"Hehe, just kidding, just kidding, I'll ...... with you when I get there"
"Shhh...... Don't keep your mouth shut! ”
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(End of chapter)