Chapter 494: Another Xianxia
The front stop of the Hong Kong Island Film Awards, the Asian Film Awards at the Hong Kong Island International Film Festival, has come to an end.
Although the Best Film Award was given to Lou Ye's "The Mystery of the Floating City", it also caused a lot of trouble.
The festival is held on Hong Kong Island, and most of the guests in the audience are mainlanders, and most of the booth fees are made from mainland money.
But even so, the whole live broadcast of the award ceremony did not have Chinese subtitles.
All the staff and hosts of the Hong Kong Island organizers all speak English, and they can't even read or hear half a word of Chinese.
To put it mildly, in the audience below, more than eighty percent of the mainland guests don't know much English, which is estimated to be the same as listening to heavenly books, not to mention those netizens who watch the live broadcast.
This made a lot of mainland filmmakers, including a large number of mainland netizens, angry.
This is no longer a question of whether you can understand or not, it is a question of thinking and attitude.
"As one of the three major film festivals in Asia, the Tokyo International Film Festival definitely has Japanese, and the Busan Film Festival will definitely have Korean.
The first is to make sure that the people of the country can understand it, and the second is to show the charm of the language and culture of their country, otherwise they will be scolded to death by the whole country, either 'seppuku', or kneel down to apologize. ”
"But it's the turn of the Hong Kong Island International Film Festival, and at the awards ceremony held in our own country, there is no Chinese? What is this trying to do? Is it a shame to speak Chinese and add Chinese subtitles? ”
Public opinion was suddenly pushed to the forefront.
Although the mainland is full of righteous indignation, the media and netizens on Hong Kong Island are still sarcastic:
"It is very important to learn English well, more than ninety percent of actors and filmmakers in the mainland are exposed when they open their mouths, communication is a problem, and they can't go on the big stage, they will only pick thorns in such small things......
In this way, the circles on both sides come and go, and they quarrel fiercely.
However, the Hong Kong Island International Film Festival did not make any targeted response.
They just said lightly: "Next year's Asian Film Awards, the Hong Kong Island International Film Festival will no longer be held exclusively, and will be jointly organized by the three major film festivals in Asia." ”
The gesture of answering the question is really arrogant and unseemly!
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"Look, this year, others don't even pretend, and they don't bother to take care of the emotions of mainland filmmakers.
Lin Nan Pictures can receive invitations every year, but they have never been to Hong Kong Island. As it turned out, it was right not to go.
Lin Nan complained about the news outside, and looked at the invitation to the reception that Hua Yi sent to the circle.
Two days ago, it was rumored in the media that Gu Changwei squeezed out Vice President Chen Guo and would serve as the director of Huayi Film.
Whether this statement is true or not, it seems that this is exactly what it turned out to be.
Chen Guo's deputy contract expired, Huayi issued a document not to renew the contract, and the invitation to Gu Changwei to hold a welcome reception has been sent all over the film and television industry.
Lin Nan remembered the company's cooperation with Chen Guo's vice president "The Wind", which has been more than 4 years.
"When it comes to being a producer, I still think Assistant Director Chen Guo may be more powerful."
Guo Wan interjected on the side.
Lin Nan did not answer, but looked at the finished film of "Time and Space Traveler" on the computer screen, which was about to end.
"Yes, the movie can be sent for review."
Lin Nan gave his own opinion, and he couldn't find the slightest flaw in this later stage.
"Okay, I'll have someone send it to the film bureau in the afternoon."
"Time and Space Love Traveler" was finally completed, Guo Wan also breathed a sigh of relief, and then waited for the release of the finalized file.
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The box office performance of "The Cook's Drama and the Ruffian" performed very well.
It broke 20 million in one day, nearly 50 million in two days, and 80 million in three days.
In just three days, the light not only returned to its original cost, but also doubled its earnings, and there is no production company in the industry that is not hot.
Everyone knows that this movie will enter April strongly, fighting with the movie in the first half of the month.
There are a lot of movies scheduled for April, and at the beginning of the month, it was Huayi's "Loyal Yang Family General".
However, the most concerned are the few domestic films that went to the May Day holiday at the end of the month, "To Youth", "One Man's Martial Arts" and so on!
Lin Nan suddenly found that the competition in April and May this year seems to be very fierce, and there are many domestic and imported films that can be named!
In the afternoon, the entire film and television industry was attracted by a movie information.
"After 4 years, after countless cuts and remakes, directed by director Ning Hao, the reality crime film "No Man's Land" was officially finalized today, and the film will be released in early December this year......
This movie, which was once very concerned and regretted by the industry, has finally been finalized, but it is estimated that it has changed beyond recognition.
Many people in the circle have sent congratulatory messages or Weibo to Ning Hao.
Lin Nan also made a phone call, "Is it really set for the Chinese New Year?" ”
"You think I'm drinking too much, talking about fun? Not only do I want to put it in the Chinese New Year file, but I also want to go to the film festival to play! ”
Ning Hao looked full of energy, and sounded in a good mood.
"One more thing, I'm preparing a new movie, you can support and support me when the time comes, and by the way, just give me a name, producer or something."
Lin Nan is happy, good guy, is this attitude of begging for someone? Ask for this attitude?
"Okay, what kind of movie is this time?"
Lin Nan asked with a smile. Investment and naming are trivial matters, and he is still very relieved of the strength of Ning Hao's family.
"Of course, it's preparing for a commercial film. Even Xu Zheng has become the director of the 1 billion box office club, if I don't chase after it, won't I fall too far behind? I won't be able to eat at the same table with you anymore! ”
Ning Hao said and joked, looking very confident.
"Well, commercial films are good. When the script is ready, let me know. ”
"No problem, you just have the funds and the name in advance, haha......"
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There is an interesting thing in the circle.
Since Lin Nan quit the Film Association, he has not joined any association, and those who are invited will decline politely, so there is no him in the Directors Association.
In the past two days, the Directors Guild has held its annual commendation meeting.
Director Chen's "Search" was only nominated for Picture of the Year, but not for Director of the Year, which was the result of all directors' voting.
In the nomination of Director of the Year, Chen Kaige lost to Feng Xiaogang's "1942" and Xu Zheng's "Thai Embarrassment", the former relied on word-of-mouth, and the latter relied on the box office.
Perhaps self-aware, when Chen Dadao was interviewed by the media, he did not have a sense of yin and yang for "1942", but chose Xu Zheng's "Thai Embarrassment".
"Box office isn't everything. Although some movies have a high box office, they are non-nutritious commodities and fast food; And some movies are art, which is worth pondering and thinking about and enduring. ”
Well, you understand, "Search" is an art worth pondering and pondering.
Not surprisingly, Director Chen's speech was considered by many people in the circle to be his complaint about losing to Xu Zheng in the nomination of director of the year.
What is said on the Internet is even more naked.
"The Directors Guild is different from the Film Association, the members of the former are all professional film and television directors in the industry, and there are many veteran directors who can compete with Director Chen, so there is no need to give him too much face."
"Maybe being nominated for the film of the year is already a face-saving thing. The word-of-mouth is not as good as "1942", and the box office is not as good as "Thai Embarrassment", why is he crooked? ”
"High box office, that's the audience's choice, is he belittling the audience? Well, when "Wu Ji" was in the beginning, I scolded the audience, saying that we don't know how to appreciate art! ”
"It's a pity, Director Lin is not in the Directors Guild ......"
"Director Chen is too, word-of-mouth and box office can't run ahead, and now only qualifications and preaching are left."
Xu Zheng didn't respond, and Lin Nan didn't bother to pay attention.
How do you say about Chen Dadao sometimes?
I feel that his style of acting is inconsistent with his age from time to time, a little domineering and unstable, and he has a small belly......
When the time came to April 1, Lin Nan went to the Poly Grand Theater by appointment.
A drama of more than 7 hours, Lin Nan will definitely not be able to finish it, he is only ready to wait for half of the show.
After arriving, I found that there were really a lot of people in the drama circle who came to cheer, such as Yuan Quan, Qin Hailu, etc.
"In a few days, our "Green Snake" will also be performed, and Director Lin can come to cheer on it."
Lin Nan smiled and nodded at Yuan Quan and Qin Hailu, "Try your best, I have to accompany Yifei on a long trip later." ”
In the drama "Green Snake", Yuan Quan's appearance in a pure white knitted embroidered tights is very amazing.
When he first came in, Lin Nan had already seen the promotional posters outside, and there were many onlookers taking pictures.
At the beginning of the drama "A Dream Like a Dream", as director Lai Shengchuan's masterpiece, Hu Ge's No. 5 patient performed very well, and it can be seen that he has definitely worked hard.
And Xu Qing is worthy of being a big flower in the Beijing circle, wearing a cheongsam on stage, looking extremely charming, bewitching and bright.
Lin Nan also wondered, this one is in his early forties, but he doesn't look old at all. In all aspects, she is better than many actresses in her thirties!
At halftime, Lin Nan went backstage to say hello to the crowd.
"Acting well, the Golden Lion Award for Drama may be a bit vain, but Magnolia's Best Actor Award for Drama can still be thought of." Lin Nan joked to Hu Ge.
"Then you have to borrow Lin Daoji's words and set a ten-year goal?" Hugo laughed too.
After chatting with Lai Shengchuan and Xu Qing for a few words, Lin Nan left the theater.
Huayi's "Loyal Yang Family General" was released.
Zheng Shaoqiu, Xu Xi, Zheng Yijian, Yu Bo...... and other nine leading actors, all of whom are well-known actors and stars.
Even with this kind of lineup, the box office on the first day after the end of the first day still makes the industry feel embarrassed, it's too low!
On the first day, the box office was only 10 million, and the next day it simply dropped to 7 million, and you can see it at a glance.
"Drug War", which was released on the same day, maintained a daily box office of more than 10 million.
Huayi's investment of 170 million yuan, if you don't get it right, you may not even be able to get back a fraction. The film producers of April, there is nothing unhappy.
"The Cook's Drama and the Ruffian" maintained a daily box office of nearly 20 million, temporarily dominating the crowd among domestic films.
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“…… That's the case. ”
After Yue Jun finished speaking, he waited for Lin Nan to reply.
Chen Kexin is an alternative among Hong Kong Island directors, the kind that falls with the wind.
The original position was to suck the blood of the mainland and feed the people of Hong Kong Island.
After that, he and Wen Jun sang and harmonized at the Academy Awards, said something that shouldn't be said, and was warned.
For the sake of his future and money, he chose to give in.
Last time, "Chinese Partner" was a vote for China Film, a pure mainland lineup, and this movie is the same.
"Director Huang Jianxin's company participated in the investment in this film, asked Zhang Yi's schedule, played a supporting role and partnered with Huang Bo." Yue Jun continued to add.
Lin Nan and Huang Jianxin are also quite familiar, because Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin have a good relationship, and they are classmates, and he will get acquainted with each other after coming and going.
To be honest, Lin Nan and Chen Kexin have never dealt with each other, but he really can't get used to the faces of the other party.
"What did Director Huang say?"
"Director Huang said that this theme is a real case adaptation, which is very suitable for domestic film festivals."
Lin Nan nodded, what he said was right, is it the subject of abduction.
Speaking of which, he remembered Li Yang's "Blind Mountain" again, what a good movie. As a result, at that time, Li Yangwan rejected the suggestion given by others to let him sign up for the film festival, which is really a pity.
"Who are the main actors?"
"Zhao Yanzi, Huang Bo......"
"Stop."
"The heroine has already decided on Zhao Yanzi?"
"Yes, Chen Kexin and Zhao Yanzi have a very good relationship." Yue Jun nodded.
"Forget it, there is no shortage of this drama. Thank you Director Huang, let's just say that the schedule can't be staggered. ”
Lin Nan looked at Yue Jun and said in an affirmative tone.
"yes, okay."
A director who falls with the wind, a heroine who wears a flag and pretends to scare netizens, forget it.
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When Lin Nan went back, it happened that Liu Yifei's mother and daughter also came back.
"You came back early and didn't even tell me?"
Liu Yifei followed her mother and went back to her hometown, but the original five days were only three days.
"Everything is fine, I'll be back early, and by the way, I'll surprise check on you!" Liu Yifei said provocatively.
"Raid me? What are the results of the test? ”
"It's pretty honest."
As she spoke, Liu Yifei came up and hugged Lin Nan's arm, laughing non-stop.
"Next time, come back with us next time."
Miss Liu's voice suddenly became very small and soft, but Lin Nan still heard it clearly.
"Yes, you can."
The same decibel voice came into Liu Yifei's ears, and she nodded with satisfaction, with an indescribable smile on her face.
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The news of a TV series has attracted the attention of the entire film and television industry, and almost all young actors are staring at it.
Speaking of Xianxia dramas, what do the actors in the circle think of?
The game adaptation of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" made Hu Ge directly popular, and Liu Yifei's Zhao Linger is a good memory that cannot be erased.
"The Legend of Sword and Fairy III" made Hu Ge go to the next level, made Yang Mi among the first-line little flowers for the first time, made Tang Yan's popularity skyrocket, and made Liu Shishi emerge......
"Xuanyuan Sword" is also, how many people rushed to Hu Ge, although Jiang Jinfu was praised in the end......
These examples all prove that this kind of drama is very popular!
Now, another game adaptation of the Xianxia drama has been established, and the scale of investment far exceeds the original Tang Dynasty's "Fairy Sword" series and "Xuanyuan Sword"!
No actor is not moved, and netizens and celebrity fans are even more excited, hoping that their favorite actors can participate.
But how stupid this idea is. No matter which film and television company it is, it must give priority to its own artists.
Unless you need to borrow a coffee seat or name from an outside actor to bring popularity.
"Memories are always good. You see, how many people are still shouting about your Zhao Ling'er. ”
Lin Nan pointed to the post on Weibo and said to Liu Yifei.
Although the ideas of these netizens are very unrealistic, this is indeed an affirmation, an affirmation of Liu Yifei and Zhao Linger.
Miss Liu just smiled and didn't speak.
Her thoughts also returned to the time when she was filming "Sword and Fairy", Lin Nan often came to her from the crew of "Baolian Lantern" next door, and took a group photo in the artificial peach blossom forest.
"With an investment of more than 100 million, such a big battle, it is estimated that the casting will cause a lot of actors to throb." Liu Yifei said lightly.
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Huayi, Tangren, Orange Sky, Shibi Culture...... Any company that has an actor brokerage business is not in the driver's seat.
At this stage, everyone has a consensus that Xianxia dramas seem to be really popular!
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"Mimi, I helped you get the female number one, we have to talk about it......"
Although Zeng Jia admitted that it was a bit of a drop for Yang Mi, the heroine with a box office of 500 million, to come back to act in a TV series again, but for the sake of the studio, it was worth it!
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(End of chapter)