Chapter 1047: Taboo Subject, Sensitive Subject, Involvement

The next day, morning.

"My company currently has no stock left. The only one clearly confirmed to be released next year is *The Captain*. As for *A Writer's Odyssey*, its post-production and special effects are too time-consuming; it's highly unlikely to be completed next year.

So, regarding the scheduling issues for *The Father* and *She Kills*, you can completely let go and choose a prime slot; you don't need to worry about scheduling conflicts, mutual destruction, or anything like that."

"Since you've said so, then I'll set it for the summer slot." In the video conference, Ning Hao immediately made a choice.

"Although *She Kills* is not a purely commercial film, I certainly hope to have a good box office performance. So, I'll set it for the summer slot too." Cao Baoping confirmed with a smile.

"Then you two can negotiate privately, see how to arrange the specific release dates for the two films, and then set the date on a chosen day." Lin Nan responded with a yawn.

"By the way, Director Tian has already decided on the new film, do you know?"

"I only heard a word before, but I really don't know the specific situation." Facing Cao Baoping's complicated inquiry, Lin Nan shook his head.

At this time, Ning Hao also became curious, after all, it was Tian Zhuangzhuang returning to the director's chair after 10 years. Of course, that *Lady of the Dynasty* by Ma Zhen doesn't count.

"Director Tian chose the novel *The Tree King* for adaptation. He started the formal creation of the script immediately after returning from Venice."

"*The Tree King*?" Ning Hao suddenly muttered, his tone a bit off.

"Ning Hao knows this novel?" Cao Baoping's smile was playful. Obviously, Ning Hao knew, but Lin Nan didn't.

"What's wrong with this novel?" Lin Nan asked suspiciously.

"Let me put it this way, the background of this novel is the 1960s and 1970s." Ning Hao reminded rather seriously, stopping at the point.

"Yeah, the 60s and 70s. Director Tian has quite a few previous records." Cao Baoping smiled helplessly.

"That 10 years?" At this moment, Lin Nan finally reacted. Tian Zhuangzhuang was touching "taboo" subjects again, walking on the edge of the censorship knife.

"My teacher is the kind of person who is stubborn. He has never changed his mind once he has made a decision. I can only wish him good luck."

Lin Nan sighed speechlessly; if something really went wrong, he would be powerless.

"Alright, let's not talk about this. Lin Nan, I also have a plan for the next film, and I will start script creation recently, and then..." Cao Baoping changed the subject at the right time.

"Okay, you can come to me anytime then." Lin Nan naturally understood what Cao Baoping meant and decisively agreed.

"Director Cao, is it necessary to be so hardworking? Shouldn't you lie flat for a year or two before starting a new film?" Ning Hao couldn't help but tease.

"I can't compare with you, you won the Silver Lion for Best Director, hahaha..."

On the other side of the living room, Liu Yifei was also contacting Shu Chang, asking the latter to come back on the 24th of the end of the month.

Whether looking for Han Jia or Li Yang, or even asking Ning Hao and Xue Xiaolu; in short, these people would help her arrange the role.

Of course, Liu also notified Jing Tian of the same words. It's just that Reba, who was originally planned, had to give up because there was no suitable role.

"Understood, I'll just say hello to Brother Chao later. Also, when I come back, I shouldn't be able to see you two, right?"

"Well, Lin Nan and I should already be in the *Mulan* crew by then."

"Okay then, I'll visit the set then, and make a guest appearance."

*My People, My Country* is undoubtedly a big cake, making countless actors in the industry eager to move, either starting from the director or finding connections with the producers, in short, aiming to get a share.

It has to be admitted that the big director alliance of Happy Mahua showed incomparable advantages at this moment. 3 out of the 7 directors were their people, so Dong Ping was busy.

Happy Mahua, Chairman's Office.

Dong Ping, who hung up the phone, looked at Xu Zheng with a smile: "Since the official project of the tribute film was announced yesterday morning, my phone hasn't stopped ringing.

There are calls from talent agencies, from the actors themselves, and from some film and television capital in the industry, as well as famous producers and directors. These people, without exception, are all here to get close and stuff people in."

"I advise you to pick and choose carefully, don't accept everyone, especially those without acting skills, just refuse them all. Don't make it like *The Founding of an Army*, it will ruin things!" Xu Zheng calculated rather seriously.

"You can rest assured about this, only a fool would only value immediate interests and ruin long-term reputation." Dong Ping laughed with certainty, "Hey, by the way, how is the script for *Lost in Russia*?"

"Soon, it won't exceed the original planned time. Before the middle of next month, we can definitely start casting."

"That's good. In addition, Director Zhang's new film script can be completed before the end of the year. Now the group's projects can be considered piled up." Dong Ping smiled strangely when he said this, and emphasized to Xu Zheng:

"*Lost in Russia* is a big IP. Before the public project casting next month, there will be an operation."

Hearing this, Xu Zheng's eyes instantly lit up, "That's natural. Before Director Zhang's film is publicly established, we can also do this."

"Of course, but speaking of which, I don't know what subject he is preparing? Forget it, it's not too late to wait until Director Zhang finishes the script. After all, with his influence, whatever he shoots will attract the attention of the entire industry and the whole internet, and the heat will never be small."

"That's true, as long as you don't touch sensitive subjects, haha..."

At the same time, Zhang Yimou's studio.

Old Zhang was flipping through the first draft of the script, nodding from time to time, and making suggestions: "Very good, just write down according to this rhythm.

And you can go deeper and more delicate, so that whether it is the plot, the atmosphere, or the characters, they can be more profound and full, and also more realistic. After all, this is a realistic subject."

"Director Zhang, I have to remind you that although writing like this can indeed write a better script, it is also very easy to be killed by censorship, because it is indeed very sensitive..."

"This is not a problem that a director should consider. As a director, what I have to consider is whether the script in my hand is the best and to my liking, and whether my film is shot well.

As for the problems you are worried about, don't we still have to submit the script for censorship? If they say the script is not good, we will change it. But the final draft of the script you give me must be the most perfect."

Hearing Zhang Yimou say this, the person sitting opposite the office nodded decisively, "Okay, with your words, Director Zhang, I will open up the scale, ensuring the realism of the realistic subject."

On the 14th, Jia Zhangke's *Ash Is Purest White* and Enlight's *Cry Me a Sad River* saw their popularity rise sharply.

Just because these two films would be released in a week on the 21st, and their premieres were also on the same day, the 18th.

Lin Nan clearly replied to Wang Changtian that he and Liu Yifei would not go to the premiere scene, and Yue Jun would go on their behalf by then.

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Regarding this, Old Wang was also quite dissatisfied, saying that he had originally prepared to introduce the batch of newcomers signed by the company to the big director, to get familiar... Now it made him break his promise.

"Lin Nan, Director Xue's call."

While washing a plate of fruit in the kitchen, Liu urged him anxiously. When Lin Nan returned to the living room, Liu Yifei was already chatting and had turned on the speakerphone.

"Sister Xue, has *The Whistleblower* wrapped up?"

"Well, it just wrapped up today, preparing to hold a wrap-up banquet tonight, and the flight tomorrow will return to China from Australia.

It's not that I'm afraid you and Yifei will enter the crew and we won't be able to meet, so I thought about calling back to greet you in advance. After I go back, I will start post-production, and I should be able to submit the finished film for censorship before the end of the year, and then I will visit your set..."

While Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were chatting and laughing with Xue Xiaolu, the roar of a Ferrari got closer and closer, and finally stopped in the manor. No need to guess, Han Jia had come.

"The tax matter seems to have a result, my dad was called to attend a big meeting again, it seems really serious, involvement..." Not long after, little Han ran in in a hurry, out of breath.

Since noon, the circle had indeed suddenly had an earthquake.

According to the latest gossip, a certain person's matter had been investigated, but it could not be announced to the public immediately.

Because it had to be announced officially around National Day together with the penalty notice from the tax authorities.

It was mainly because this was the first time such a large amount of tax evasion had appeared in the film and television industry, and there was no precedent to follow on how to punish it, so a big meeting had to be held to negotiate and discuss.

In addition, it was also the most serious point, that is, the relevant units where the person's companies and studios were registered would have a large number of staff and main leaders held accountable and dealt with according to regulations and discipline...

Undoubtedly, this part of the problem was the big problem.

Because it had to be announced to the public together with the above matters, it finally caused the situation where it could not be announced to the public immediately.

"Did you find out? What is the attitude of handling it?"

"Strictly, heavily, kill the chicken to warn the monkey. The key is that the fine may be collected at 3 or 4 times."

After Wang the Second answered, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva. Because he had made a rough estimate, if it was really handled like this, it would be a huge sum of money, a huge sum of money in the true sense!

"She should have received the notification, right?"

"It should be that she has already been greeted."

"There are no tricks, right?"

"Don't worry, she didn't have any extra words. Just one meaning: accept all penalties, no objections."

"That's good. Cut it off completely, and there will be no more dealings in the future."

As soon as the voice fell, there was a knock on the door in the office.

"Come in."

"Chairman Wang, President Wang, Teacher Zhang Guoli has brought people over."

"Good fellow, raised the money so quickly?" The person sitting behind the desk said with a smile to the Second.

The latter also laughed immediately and joked: "So, don't underestimate him, he still has quite a market."

"How to say?"

"I heard that he has received a lot of announcements during this period, and even some variety show contracts and film and television contracts have been received 5 years later.

Think about it, after all, he has been active in the mainland film and television entertainment industry for so many years, has always been firmly in the first line, not only has a huge audience, but also has real talent and learning. As long as he is willing to come out and work, and doesn't think about retirement, he naturally won't starve to death!"

"Hahaha, that makes sense. Let's go, go and welcome our God of Wealth."

On the morning of the 15th, Guo Fan led the team and flew directly to Xinjiang.

Many media moved upon hearing the news and prepared to rush there; because everyone guessed that *Mulan* was about to start filming.

Although the confidentiality measures required by the big director Lin were very strict, with such a large crew, how could you block the lens?

And their location shooting accounted for almost 80% or 90% of the whole film, which made it even more impossible to cover it tightly.

"The script for *The Captain* will be approved in these few days. I have already greeted Brother Li Yang and left a role. Yue Jun will also cooperate with him to cast, giving priority to arranging our own people."

Lin Nan was talking to Liu Yifei while counting the personal items he wanted to bring into the crew.

"Then how to decide on the matter of Luo Jin and Tang Yan mentioned before? Their wedding is on the 28th of next month." Liu sat cross-legged on the carpet nearby, asking while gnawing on an apple.

"Let's see the situation of the crew by then. If we can adjust two days of rest, then we will fly over. If we can't avoid the time, then let others help bring the 'invitation' over.

After all, for such a large crew, the basic consumption every day is hundreds of thousands or millions. It is impossible to stop work and rest specifically to attend their wedding." Lin Nan said decisively.

"Well, that's also a good idea." Hearing this, Liu Yifei nodded immediately.

"The production team, martial arts team, coordination department, outreach department, cultural consultant group, logistics... these parts will arrive one after another in these two days, and Disney people will also be stationed in the crew.

According to the plan, there will be no opening ceremony, and it will start filming directly. You should be mentally prepared." Lin Nan reminded again.

"Don't worry, I'm just waiting for this day. Hey, by the way, Brother Jackie Chan and the others should be starting, right? His lead role is all in the front." Liu Yifei tilted her head and muttered.

"Yes." Lin Nan nodded.

The *Mulan* crew will use a large number of extras. Especially the soldier roles in the army, there must be enough extras, after all, they have to shoot long shots, and there are many big scene shots.

In addition, because they want to strive for realism and full spirit for such extras, the extras playing soldiers this time are not traditional extras, but from the army, they are real soldiers!

This is a film to be released globally, so what is shown to foreigners is naturally the side of our ancient army's tiger and wolf division. After all, when it comes to ancient times, the Eastern power has always been at the pinnacle of the world.

By the way, the Northern and Southern Dynasties period was the golden period for the development of heavy cavalry with armor, and Lin Nan would use a few shots to show it.

(End of this chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1048 =====