June's first imported blockbuster, "Edge of Tomorrow", was officially released.

Immediately after that, it will be the Hollywood sci-fi monster movie "Godzilla" a week later.

This month will undoubtedly be the most tragic month in the mainland film market in the first half of the year, comparable to a large meat grinder.

Because from the beginning of the month to the end of the month, there will be several Hollywood productions such as "Maleficent" and "Transformers 4" one after another, sharpening their knives and menacing.

The domestic film industry has lost much confidence in "Ip Man 3" and "Breakup Master".

Many people even believe that these two films may become Lin Nan Pictures' first Waterloo in commercial film investment.

"Director Lin, the ticket has been booked, in the morning of the day after tomorrow."

"yes, I see."

During the trip to the Magic Capital Film Festival, the official hoped that Lin Nan would attend the industry exchange conference, because he was one of the representatives of the domestic film and television industry.

But in Lin Nan's own heart, he was all about having fun, shopping, shopping.

"Huh? Do you want to go to Disney with Sissi? She liked these more. Anyway, it's all fun, and the most important thing is to have fun. ”

muttering in his heart, Lin Nan was about to send a message to Liu Yifei. Miss Liu still has an announcement arrangement today, which is a brand side event.

There was a sudden knock on the door, "Come in".

"Director Lin, the budget for "Looking for the Dragon" has been made."

Hearing this, Lin Nan raised his head and asked, "How much?" ”

"Between 150 million and 180 million, it mainly involves a lot of location special effects and virtual shots, and the budget can't be more precise."

Lin Nan nodded, this budget range is already very reasonable.

After all, in "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", those magnificent and magical scenes and things have to be made with real money, and they must be made as perfect as possible.

"Give me a written budget report."

As soon as Lin Nan's voice landed, his own employees understood in seconds, with a budget of 180 million, and the written budget report was given to China Film.

"No problem, Director Lin. I'll go back and get ready, and I'll be ready by noon. ”

"Well, go ahead, get it to me as soon as possible."

After the others left, Lin Nan picked up the phone again.

Originally, his arrangement for the afternoon was just to go to the light side and meet with the entire "Running Man" team.

But at this time, it seems that you can also ask a few other companies to come out by the way, and deal with the matter of the investment share of "Looking for the Dragon".

……

The day before the opening of the Magic City International Film Festival, it was the Magnolia Awards Gala.

To this day, the circle and the Internet are still feeling sorry for the national son-in-law, and they are also sorry for Gao Yuanyuan.

If it weren't for the incident more than 20 days ago, he would have almost won the trophy with the nomination of "Let's Get Married".

But now, it is absolutely impossible to have another chance.

Even Gao Yuanyuan was more or less affected, and the probability of winning the after-the-eye dropped greatly.

You must know that this "Let's Get Married" is the most popular TV series so far last year, and it is produced by CCTV and Mango Channel.

To have a background, to be influential, and to be praised by the ministry. It can only be said that everything is fate, but it's a pity!

"Hell, so ugly?"

"It's outrageous, it's still intersex?!"

"At that time, I was definitely unconscious, otherwise how could it be, normal people wouldn't be able to get down to that!"

After so much time, more and more insider stories have been exposed, and netizens can be regarded as eye-opening. More and more people firmly believe that he was cheated.

At about two o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Nan arrived at the light.

In the huge conference room, in addition to the seven resident guests of "Running Man", there is also a project team composed of Lin Nan Pictures, Light and the South Korean team.

As the only girl among the members of "Running Man", and also a member of Lin Nan Pictures, Reba was treated differently by the stars.

Deng Chao, Wang Baoqiang, Chen He, Zhang Jin, Sha Yi and Zheng Kai are all extremely enthusiastic and have a laughing attitude.

"Director Lin, thank you for giving me the opportunity."

Zhang Jin was the last to be decided, and he was the first to rush up and thank him.

"You're welcome, you can invite your 'queen' to be a flying guest in the future. Of course, there is also the 'mother' of Captain Deng's family. ”

Lin Nan joked with interest, causing everyone to laugh.

"Good idea, I agreed for her." Deng Chaole said happily.

"I think it's okay, she's always there's time."

"Brother Chao is at home, you have the final say?"

"This question, I patted my chest and promised to ......"

……

A group of people chatted and chatted.

Wang Changtian raised his hand, and everyone immediately fell silent.

"Everyone knows that "Running Man" is very popular, and "Running Man" has a market dozens of times that of it, you should understand what this means."

Everyone nodded their heads, all with smiles on their faces, a hint of excitement.

"Whether it is the previous "Where Are You Going, Dad" or the recent "Flowers and Boys", they are all ready-made examples, and they are popular!

Our "Running Man" doesn't have their limitations, and its potential is countless times greater.

So everyone should understand that this will be a popular variety show without a full stop, a golden job that can be held forever......"

Lin Nan also nodded on the side. Wang Changtian is right, one after another examples are in front of him, reality shows are the outlet of the film and television entertainment industry!

"On the 25th of this month, the first season of "Running Man" officially began recording...... The first phase is scheduled to premiere in October......"

Nearly an hour later, a group of people in the conference room were chatting and getting acquainted, making an appointment for dinner in the evening, and Lin Nan and Wang Changtian had already set off for Zhongying.

……

"At present, the investment promotion is progressing smoothly, and it has exceeded 100 million. But the TV station got stuck. ”

Lin Nan knew about this matter, and several TV stations wanted to bid after watching the first issue.

"It doesn't matter, this is the first season after all, and the request to bid after seeing the finished product is very reasonable. If it's still like this after that, then change it. Lin Nan said decisively.

"That's what I thought too."

The two chatted and chatted, and they arrived at Zhongying.

As the real helmsman of the domestic film and television industry, there are many insiders who enter and leave China Film every day.

After Lin Nan and Wang Changtian got out of the car, they saw a lot of "old" faces.

"Yo, there are a lot of people!"

"Isn't it? It's been so many years, and it's still these people who are begging for support money.

After filming for a lifetime, I can't make a name for myself, I just occupy a position and don't move my buttocks, for that money. Lin Nan complained.

Young directors, especially those from the grassroots, have the drive and ideas, but they don't have the financial backing.

The reason for this is that the older generation occupies the quota for applying for support funds.

The film and television industry is also a place to talk about qualifications, relationships and connections.

I want to find funds from state-owned enterprises, but there is no way, and I have already been cleaned.

If you want to attract investment from private film and television companies, you have to have achievements, but where do newcomers get their achievements?

The result of this situation is that a large number of talented people are buried, and when they are lucky, they accumulate for a few years and have a chance to get ahead, but more often they are reduced to dust and disappear.

Those who are engaged in this industry will inevitably gradually tend to be the second and third generations, and the apprentices and grandchildren with backgrounds......

"Let's go, this kind of problem, Han Dong and La Dong can't solve it, let's not worry about it."

Wang Changtian urged Lin Nan, this is a fundamental problem that is difficult to solve.

……

Many "old thieves" in the circle of China Film saw Lin Nan and Wang Changtian, but ignored them, because everyone is not on the same road.

"You two are finally here."

Ye Ning stood at the door of the pantry from afar and beckoned.

"How long has Mr. Ye arrived?" Lin Nan asked with a smile.

"Forty minutes. Oh, in Ladong's office, it's lively right now. Ye Ning smiled meaningfully.

"Who's in there?" Wang Changtian came to be interested.

"I think it's a representative of the group of people outside, right?" Lin Nan guessed.

"I heard that this year's special support funds for films have tripled."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was stunned. No wonder so many people came today, the feelings are all old cats who smell fishy.

In less than ten minutes, La's secretary ran over and asked the three of them to go to the chairman's office.

Lin Nan saw five or six old men standing outside La's office from a long distance. Well? There is also a young one, Lu Chuan!

"What a rarity!"

Although Lu Chuan still has several awards at international film festivals, it is true that he has not been able to attract investment. Who would dare to vote for him? Xingmei has been pitted by him! Ye Ning sneered quietly.

A group of people over there also saw Lin Nan and the others, and after glancing at them, they turned their heads indifferently.

Lin Nan dared to pack the ticket, he saw Lu Chuan's father. Taken by a parent? Taro, it's okay!

He looked a little tired in his office.

"Sit down, I've been annoyed for a long time. I really admire Han Dong sometimes, hehe......"

Several people understood this, and they couldn't help but laugh.

Han Sanping dealt with these old guys at the beginning, so he wouldn't have had a fight with them.

When a fund is down, he first cuts off thirty percent, and if he is disobedient, he will cut it in half.

In the end, you may not even give a dime, and use it all to invest in movies for newcomers, and it is better to lose than to give these people.

But this kind of thing, Han Sanping dared to do it, after all, it was a violation.

"What do I think Lu Chuan is also here, he won't also worry about those special funds, right?" Wang Changtian quipped.

"Not only that, but it was brought over by screenwriter Lu, who wanted 10 million to shoot any realistic theme."

La's tone was a little displeased, and it seemed that he didn't give approval.

"Forget it, let's get down to business. Lin Nan? ”

was named by La, Lin Nan took out the budget he brought, and several people immediately surrounded him.

"180 million?"

"Is it enough?" Ye Ning asked.

"It's a budget, it's not enough."

"Then let's just get together 200 million, and I will also learn from Han Dong." La's smile smiled.

Good guy, that's right, this is indeed Han Sanping's previous style!

In the next half hour, after Lin Nan took the lead in taking out 50% of the share, China Film, Wanda and Guangguang began a tug-of-war.

Lin Nan had said before that he would take more this time, and the three of them had no opinion.

But they don't give in to each other, because this is a recognized money-making project - "Ghost Blows the Lantern"!

The final result was not what Lin Nan expected, but China Film took advantage.

"Lin Nan Pictures, 50%, responsible for production."

"China Film accounts for 20% and is responsible for distribution."

"The light accounts for 15% and is responsible for the promotion business."

"Wanda accounts for 15%, well, it can guarantee the film scheduling rate."

After the four of them reached an agreement, today's business was done.

"The approximate start time is around late July or early August, and Yue Jun will be the producer."

Lin Nan gave the approximate shooting time, and he didn't care about the rest of the matter.

In the second half of the year, he still has real business. Relatives and friends on both sides should sit together and have a meal.

…………

The business ability of domestic media is getting stronger and stronger.

The next morning, a piece of movie information from across the ocean made headlines on the front page of entertainment news, and quickly became the focus of heated discussions in the entire film and television industry.

Reprinted from Hollywood Movie Daily:

Produced by Crystal Pictures, directed by Lin Nan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon and others.

The feature film "Manchester by the Sea" will be screened for a week in Hollywood three days later......"

"It is reported that "Manchester by the Sea" will only be screened on a small scale, and there is no official release plan!"

"Following "The Invisible Guest", director Lin Nan will most likely bring his new work "Manchester by the Sea" for a second trip to the Olympics!"

"The imported blockbuster "Edge of Tomorrow" was released on Friday, and the box office on the first day earned 41.2 million, and the audience received rave reviews."

……

The film and television industry is indeed a sensation, because anyone who understands the Oscar registration mechanism can understand it.

Catch up with the screening before July, and there is no release plan in the short term, this is rushing to sign up for the Oscars!

The most terrifying thing is that Lin Nan has been rushing to the Olympics for two consecutive years, and he is suddenly in a mess.

Most of them are lively on the Internet, but the industry is really eye-catching, and there are many discussions.

"Director Lin Nan, this is infected by Xiao Lizi?"

"I have to say, Director Lin is awesome! I hope he can go one step further this time and win the Best Director Award! ”

"Director Lin is the only one in the mainland film industry! is not only the first Golden Man winner in the mainland, but also the first big director to win the Olympics for two consecutive years. ”

"Sit back and wait for him to win the award, go back and ask him to ask me to make a movie, I can consider forgiving the matter of "Looking for the Dragon". Zhou Xun's message was a bit arrogant, which made many people gossip.

"Why don't you go directly to Atlin and ask him if it's true?"

"Well, from what I know about him, it's absolutely true!"

"Brother Lin Nan, come on!"

……

Just when a group of acquaintances in the industry used Weibo as a chat group, Liu Yifei jumped out.

"Ask him? Then you have to wait, Lin Nan is helping me feed the cat, or I'll talk about it.

That's right, "Manchester by the Sea" was indeed screened for the Oscars. Well, that's all. ”

Behind the Weibo posted by Liu Yifei, an emoji sticking out her tongue in the blink of an eye was added, indicating that she was in a good mood.

Many people instantly surrounded her, and they all loved her.

"The director's wife has spoken, then there is no doubt. Again, Director Lin is awesome! ”

"Yifei, what do you mean by 'just saying this'? Is there anything else that hasn't been said? ”

"Hahaha, you can't just sign up for the Oscars, right? Belch...... No way? ”

……

After Lin Nan divided the whole bag of cat food, he saw Liu Yifei holding his mobile phone, and he didn't know who to talk to.

It was only when he got closer that he heard clearly.

"Your Lin Nan is too livestock, isn't it good to stop? If this continues, it seems that our other directors are a little unenterprising. ”

"Director Ning, are you embarrassed to say that? Does Sister Aina know? Haha......"

Liu Yifei was smiling, and the light next to her suddenly dimmed.

She looked up, then happily handed the phone to Lin Nan, blinked her eyes, and teased in a low voice: "Director Ning's skin is getting thicker and thicker." ”

"Hey, who's cheeky? How can I say that I'm also your senior, okay with some face? ”

On the phone, Ning Hao's voice of protest came.

"I think our producer Liu is right, Director Ning is getting more and more out of character now."

Lin Nan also made up for it, and then laughed.

"Say, why did you call me suddenly, it is definitely impossible for me to screen a movie."

"Jinma is going to sign up next month, and I'm being invited over there, what do you think?" Ning Hao got down to business.

"Ask me? They didn't ask me to be a judge, and I can't help you. Besides, I don't know the chairman and the jury members well this year. Lin Nan said speechlessly.

"Isn't that your experience? Let me ask you, should I go to Jinma or Baihua? Anyway, we and the golden rooster must be in conflict. ”

"If you want me to say, you just want the prize so much. Draw lots, and the moment you open the note, you'll know what you want. ”

Lin Nan gave an old-fashioned suggestion, saving him from missing and being crooked in the end.

"Is this going to work? Okay, okay, I'll try. ”

After Ning Hao hung up the phone, Lin Nan shook his head at Liu Yifei:

"No Man's Land hangs. The taste of horses is not at all. As for the flowers? Over the years, the Hundred Flowers Award, this kind of depressing movie has never won an award! ”

"Isn't he going to be hit again? When I came back from Berlin, I said that I regretted not listening to you, and I should take the original version with me and fight for the Golden Bear, even if I was banned, it was worth it. ”

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan and said with a sigh.

"If you are hit, you will be hit, and you will make commercial films well in the future."

Lin Nan didn't care, and remembered the matter of the magic capital again, "By the way, my ticket for the morning after tomorrow has been booked at the hotel." ”

"Well, I still have activities during the day, and I will leave in the evening, and you will pick me up at the airport at night."

Liu Yifei grabbed Lin Nan's hand and shook it gently, with a deep affection in her eyes and a sweet smile.

"No problem, we'll have a few days of fun."

Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand and added the last sentence: "Then prepare for the engagement ceremony in the second half of the year." ”

When Miss Liu heard this, her face instantly flushed, pink and tender, very attractive.

She nodded lightly and smiled like a fool: "Well, when the time comes, the engagement ......"

As for the most important thing, Lin Nan has to plan well...... How to propose.

To be honest, thinking about this, he was still a little nervous? After all, it's the first time you've gotten married!

…………

Happy Twist's external casting of "Charlotte's Troubles" has been going on for half a month, and this half month is really "full of white eyes".

Because of a little fame, the more popular actors can't look down on their own crew.

These people, one is more proud than the other, either they dislike the Happy Twist Company for having no film production experience, or they dislike the low coffee position of the main actors such as Shen Teng and Ma Li, and they are unwilling to match.

Even if they played Lin Nan's banner, the other party just had a very good attitude, but they still refused the movie invitation.

"The boss and I talked so much that we invited Director Lin to watch the audition. He was going to the Magic City Film Festival tomorrow and had planned to rest at home for a day. ”

Yan Fei admonished Shen Teng, Ma Li and the others. In order to make the audition effect more intuitive, these two people had to play directly with the audition actors.

At nine o'clock in the morning, the audition for Happy Twist officially began.

All the actors who came to audition had nothing to do with the word "popular", but there were also many professional actors.

Lin Nan couldn't resist Zhang Chen's invitation and drove to Happy Twist.

As soon as he was taken upstairs, he was confronted by an old acquaintance.

"Oh, I really haven't seen you in a long time, Senior Brother Tian."

"Haha, it's been seven or eight years. Director Lin is busy, and I also talk about the theater, my home and the crew all day, and I don't go out much. ”

The person in front of Lin Nan was Tian Yu.

Since the release of "Time and Space Cruise", the two have not seen each other much, and the last time they met seemed to be the casting of "Lust and Caution".

Lin Nan clearly remembered that Tian Yu was very decadent at that time and asked him a question: Is fame really that important?

At that time, Lin Nan did not answer positively, because for most actresses, the female number one in Li An's movie is really a chance to reach the sky in one step!

Since then, the two have only chatted a few times via text and online.

"Senior Brother Tian is coming to audition?"

"Yes, I'm going to audition for a big supporting role, it's the role of a teacher, and I've already tried it out."

"That must be a success, after all, you have been acting in dramas all year round." Lin Nan said with a smile.

"Director Lin praised it, but I didn't give the result, I'll go back and wait first." Tian Yu smiled.

"I think it's going to be fine."

"To borrow Director Lin's auspicious words, you came to see the audition, right? I'm not going to delay you. ”

"Okay, Senior Brother Tian walks slowly."

Standing by the window and looking at Tian Yu's distant figure, Lin Nan was a little emotional.

In today's film and television industry, how many people still remember that Tang Wei, who is now popular, used to be his girlfriend? And it's the kind that I've been talking about for years.

The person who followed the happy twist just walked to the door of the conference room for the audition, and heard a roar inside:

"Nope! No! It's too difficult for me to do! Won't do! ”

Lin Nan was taken aback, and was a little stunned for a while, "You audition, are you still doing questions?" ”

"Director Lin, this should be a line."

Hearing this answer, Lin Nan reacted, he was distracted just now, and he was still thinking about Tian Yu's affairs.

At this moment, the door to the conference room opened, and an actor walked out.

The moment he saw Lin Nan, he was stunned for a moment, and then immediately bowed and said hello: "Director Lin, I'm Yin Zheng, I'm coming to audition for Yuan Hua in "Charlotte's Troubles", ......"

"Hmm."

Nodding, Lin Nan entered the conference room.

I don't know why, but a lyric suddenly came to mind in his mind: "Snowflakes are fluttering, the north wind is ......"

Inside, Shen Teng was arguing with Yan Fei about something, "I think Wang Ning is more suitable for Yuan Hua." ”

"But I think the Yin certificate just now is better."

"I think that's good, too."

Although Lin Nan's voice was small, it made everyone present suddenly quiet.

"Then, let's prove it. Director Lin sat here. ”

Zhang Chen made the final decision, and Yan Fei and Shen Teng were no longer arguing.

"I just saw Tian Yu, how is he?"

"Huh? Do you know Director Lin? Oh yes, remembered. He has acted in "Time and Space Cruise"! ”

Yan Fei patted his head, "No problem, he acted very well, and he will be notified to fix the angle when he turns around." ”

……

Wang Zhi's audition made the eyes of everyone who were happy twist shine.

Her figure and appearance are very good, and it is more than enough to play a school girl, Yan Fei and others unanimously think that there is no problem.

Lin Nan glanced at the information, but he didn't say anything.

The one who promised not to intervene before was just pushing the boat with the flow.

At this time, he can't just say that because someone else is from Zhao Yanzi's studio, he can't say anything about it. At present, Zhao Yanzi is closely following Ali's pace, and he can be regarded as a figure in the circle.

"What does Director Lin think?"

"It's okay, good figure, pretty innocent looks. Haven't you all decided to use her? ”

Lin Nan said with a smile and gave a pertinent evaluation.

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(End of chapter)