Chapter 1062

"In the morning, the 17th Huabiao Awards announced its list of nominations:

A total of 19 films, including *The Founding of an Army*, *Operation Red Sea*, *Wolf Warrior 2*, *Xuanzang*, *The Great Wall*, and *Legend of the Demon Cat*, were all nominated for the Outstanding Feature Film Award.

Wu Jing will compete for the Huabiao Best Actor award for the first time with *Wolf Warrior 2*, while directors Guo Fan and Lu Yang will also rely on *Operation Red Sea* to jointly vie for the Outstanding Director Award..."

"Jointly produced by Lin Nan Film Industry, Shanghai Film Group, Western Film Group, Enlight Media, and Wanda Pictures, the mainstream commercial film *The Captain*, adapted from the Sichuan Airlines emergency landing incident, officially began filming in Chengdu this morning.

This film also unveiled its main cast to the outside world for the first time: directed by Li Yang, and starring Liu Ye, Luo Jin, Zhang Ruoyun, Yuan Quan, Tang Yan, Reba, Li Qin, Zhang Ruonan, and others, the film has a total investment of 300 million RMB..."

In just one morning, the internet was once again filled with a chorus of mockery and sarcasm.

The reason for this was none other than the commotion caused by *The Founding of an Army* receiving another Huabiao Award nomination following the Hundred Flowers Awards.

It was precisely because of this piece of information that countless netizens scoffed at it; the vast majority of movie fans and audiences felt they were being treated like monkeys, and played for fools time and time again.

When the results of the Hundred Flowers Awards were released last month, countless netizens had sarcastically remarked that *The Founding of an Army* would definitely be nominated for the Huabiao Awards at the end of this month, and that it would certainly win...

Now it seems that the "prophecy" made by everyone in a state of resignation and anger at the situation was indeed incredibly accurate.

It is just that some films, no matter how poorly made they are, even if they are recognized as trash, still have to win awards, and will definitely win; simply because the nature of their subject matter is what it is, because their name is well-chosen, and even more so because they were "born" well.

And the feedback from the grassroots audience? Heh, it's not important, not important at all!

For countless netizens and the general movie-going public, this incident was tantamount to being nakedly disdained; and in everyone's heart, a sense of resistance and disgust arose from having their intelligence and dignity repeatedly insulted.

For a moment, everyone seemed to understand the deep meaning behind the nominations:

Did you really think this film was made for you to evaluate? Since you've watched it, then remember to applaud. What are your film reviews? They are just boring nonsense!

"Netizens nowadays are truly becoming more and more irritable, just speaking the hard truths online. They say this is the reason why awards are becoming less and less credible, and that mainland film and television awards have never had any real value, only 'water content'."

"Good grief, look at this sentence, it's even more direct. It says that although the Golden Horse Awards have killed themselves off this year, it feels like mainland film awards will likely accompany them to the grave and sink together. Hahaha..."

After the morning's scenes were finished, Han Jia and her group began watching the excitement online.

They sat around in the rest area, chattering incessantly and mocking the situation with great interest. Look, Liu Yifei was also cracking melon seeds, listening with great relish.

As for Lin Nan, he stayed far away, finding a quiet place to take a call from Xue Xiaolu.

"When I sent the finished film to the Film Bureau this morning, they specifically gave a reminder. They said that all films submitted in November and December will be held back first, and the review won't start until after New Year's Day..."

"I seem to have an impression... is it a new regulation?" Lin Nan muttered, glancing back at Han Jia in the distance. It seemed like Han Jia had mentioned it once on set?

"Yes. They said that starting from January, the enforcement will be stricter and tighter. I'm a bit worried now whether *The Whistleblower* might have bad luck and be caught in a 'better to kill by mistake than to let go' situation."

"Sister Xue, you're being a bit too anxious, aren't you? There aren't that many cases of bad luck.

Anyway, it's already been submitted, we'll just wait for the results." Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh, offering a word of comfort.

"Sigh, that's all we can do. Also, my thought is that if the film passes the review in time, we'll put it into the summer slot to see..."

Hearing this release window, Lin Nan couldn't help but want to laugh; he was speechless.

Because the planned release windows for both *She Kills* and *The Father* were also the summer slot, it's just that the final dates hadn't been set yet, and hadn't been officially announced.

Just as Lin Nan hung up the phone and turned around, he heard Han Jia asking from afar: "Brother Lin, are you still choosing to be absent from the Huabiao Awards?"

"If you want to go back, then book a flight with Guo Dao. Counting the days, there are only 11 days left until the Huabiao Awards ceremony." Lin Nan returned to the rest area.

"I was just asking, I don't want to endure the exhaustion of travel; rushing on the road is also very tiring."

"Then it's just Guo Dao, I wish him a full return this time." Liu Yifei looked at Guo Fan and wished him well. The group around them also chimed in one after another.

"I'll take everyone's kind words, I hope so too, haha." After laughing, Guo Fan took advantage of the last few minutes before lunch to report the shooting preparations for the afternoon to Lin Nan:

"The soldiers from the army will arrive around two o'clock in the afternoon, and the warhorses as well as all the armored cavalry equipment are already on the way; the time they reach the set will be almost back-to-back..."

"Human armor and horse armor, fully covered in armor, that's so cool!" Liu Yifei laughed, eager to try.

"You have to take a set of photos for me this afternoon." Zou Zhaolong couldn't help but have the idea, signaling Andy On to join in.

"We'll strive to start filming at 5 o'clock, and before the sunset completely fades, complete the filming of the armored heavy cavalry charge and the slaughter scenes." Lin Nan nodded, reminding them.

"So that means finishing before 7 o'clock."

"Think about this image: under the afterglow of the setting sun, the reddish-gold sunlight reflects on the cold heavy armor, accompanied by the heavy sound of hooves, the heavy cavalry army dives down to slaughter to their heart's content... bright red blood constantly splashes and sprays, passing across the camera lens. It's truly a visual feast, enjoy..."

Everyone subconsciously looked at Han Jia. Good grief, the way she described it was quite convincing. But with that overly excited and enjoying expression of yours, is there something wrong with your mental state?

On the morning of the 28th, *Crazy Alien* held a high-profile premiere in Beijing.

As the first sci-fi comedy film directed by Ning Hao and jointly produced by Dirty Monkey, Lin Nan Film Industry, Red Star Dock, and Huanxi, the entire film and television circle gave it plenty of face.

Not only did every guest attend without exception, but there were even quite a few artists who hadn't received invitations who took the initiative to come forward, their intentions very obvious.

"It's really interesting to say this out loud, there are quite a few more premiere guests, but half of the producers are absent." Watching Ning Hao pointing out the country and talking freely on stage, Chairman La, sitting in the audience, couldn't help but tease.

"Whether Lin Nan and Yifei come or not doesn't affect the premiere; after all, this film bears Ning Hao's personal label; his style is equally unique, with no substitutes."

"And as the first major commercial blockbuster released after he won the Silver Lion for Best Director, its heat and gimmick are absolutely sufficient, not lacking."

Ren Zhonglun added a sentence. He was even still unsatisfied, and continued to "provoke" in a mocking tone:

"It's also a sci-fi theme, you all must take a good look at this *Crazy Alien* today, and see if *Shanghai Fortress* can compete with this film."

"It can be considered a reference, after all, in two months you will be going head-to-head with Lin Nan's *The Wandering Earth*."

"As the saying goes, don't fear a strong opponent, fear being blind yourself. Going to find an opponent above your level without self-awareness is a terrifying thing, if things go wrong... hahaha."

Chairman Ren laughed happily, while Chairman La didn't have a good look on his face. Looking to the side, many people were playing dead to avoid being targeted by the cold-faced leader.

On the big screen, Lin Nan appeared on camera sitting in the director's chair, with the vast grassland behind him, and the sky was very blue.

The more than five hundred guests at the scene immediately focused their attention, staring intently at the screen.

Just because this was the first time the *Mulan* crew had appeared in public, and it appeared in everyone's field of vision in this way.

"Old Han, Old Han, that's your Jia! Good grief, she really is a tomboy, haha..." Wang Yong hurriedly greeted Han Sanping.

I saw that in a corner of the big screen, which was on the grass about ten meters behind Lin Nan, Han Jia was wearing armored gear and riding an armored warhorse, wandering around there. Hmm, she wasn't wearing a helmet, and was still shouting towards Lin Nan's side, it seemed like she was calling Liu Yifei.

Well, Third Master Han supported his forehead with his hand, and the expression on his face was rarely a bit embarrassed.

And on the screen, when Director Lin was smiling and wishing *Crazy Alien* to aim for 3 billion in box office, he heard the sound of clip-clop clip-clop faintly coming from his side;

A tall, reddish-brown horse slowly entered the frame, carrying Liu Yifei, who was wearing red linen clothes covered with leather armor, walking vigorously towards Han Jia's direction.

Everyone at the scene could only see Liu Yifei's back and that high ponytail that was tied up casually and swaying gently through the lens.

One of Mulan's simple looks also appeared in the outside world's field of vision for the first time, appearing before the media.

"Hurry up and let your Mulan go further away, are you deliberately stealing my spotlight?" Ning Hao laughed helplessly, and the premiere scene also burst into laughter.

Lin Nan turned around and shouted twice from afar, and then saw two horses carrying two ladies running out of the frame in a puff of smoke.

In one afternoon, the 3 billion box office expectation for *Crazy Alien* and the stunning appearance of the *Mulan* crew's location shoot at the former's premiere undoubtedly became the two most focused topics on the entire internet; the two complemented each other, and the heat soared to the sky.

Especially the photo of Liu Yifei's back, seemingly with makeup and costume, was the material that was forwarded and spread most rapidly online...

And on the trending search list, the entertainment news ranked after the two films and "Liu Mulan Yifei" was truly not good news, and certainly not something glorious.

Look, classmate Jiang Jinfu has been caught in Japan!

A large number of media outlets over there were reporting this news, and the headlines were simple, easy to understand, concise, and clear. Namely: Chinese idol male actor commits domestic violence against Japanese girlfriend, blood everywhere in the room!

I have to say, it's really an exaggerated news headline.

But at the same time, it also meant one thing, and that is that Jiang Jinfu is completely finished, and there is no way to end this well.

And sometimes, life is just that interesting.

Cai Yinong definitely hated this "disloyal" artist who rebelled against her, and wished he would be finished sooner; but her top star had the exact opposite attitude, and was very caring towards Jiang Jinfu.

Even at a time when everyone was staying far away from Jiang Jinfu, fearing that their own reputation would be affected, he actually stood up resolutely, standing up alone to help speak good words...

Look, late on the night of the 28th, taking advantage of the alcohol, Hu Ge posted a Weibo post of several hundred words.

He wrote about the whole process of first meeting Jiang Jinfu and becoming friends, sighing that the other party was just a big boy with a sunny heart, and his nature was really not bad; he swore that the other party could reach this point today was definitely not intentional, and said that the things inside were definitely not what outsiders saw. He hoped that everyone could give Jiang Jinfu a chance, a chance to correct himself and start over...

Then, then starting from the second half of the night, Hu Ge himself was scolded crazy by the whole internet; it can be called being besieged by more than half of the netizens on the whole internet, the situation intensified, and there were definitely internet armies and press releases bought by competitors!

This wave of his operation was indeed difficult to evaluate in the eyes of others, and it was truly confusing.

And for the whole day of the 29th, time just passed quietly in the gossip wave of the whole internet criticizing Hu Ge.

Until the morning of the 30th, the Movie Channel issued an announcement: the new selection for the mainland's Four Dan Actresses officially began.

Immediately, the public opinion and topics on the internet were all focused here; countless fans began to compete to vote, and film and television entertainment companies and capital in the industry also began to exert their strength.

In all fairness, Hu Ge really should thank the Movie Channel. Because it was Princess Six who saved him and helped him divert the firepower.

"What, canvassing for votes?" At Lin Nan Film Industry, Yue Jun didn't hear clearly, and asked again to confirm.

"Yes, Director Yue. The Movie Channel sent an invitation, and our company is also one of the voting units for this selection.

The industry voting weight accounts for 80%, and online voting only accounts for 20%. This time it is hosted by the Movie Channel, and its gold content can be ranked in the top three in history."

"Bring it over, let me see who are the young actresses and female students nominated for this selection?" Yue Jun shook his head with a smile, calling the secretary.

Those who can be candidates for the Four Dan Actresses are just female students who are currently in high school or undergraduate studies.

After taking the list from the assistant, Yue Jun just glanced at it and laughed speechlessly, self-deprecatingly: "I'm just like a blind man, I have no impression of more than 90% of the names here, I don't know them, I haven't seen them."

"Then choose the ones you know? After all, we have cooperated with a few of them, they are all the best young actresses in this age group, and they are all potential stocks with the potential to become powerful actors."

Hearing this, Yue Jun also nodded, very much agreeing with the assistant's suggestion.

Then he looked again, and this time the goal was very clear.

Because the people on the list were not sorted by the first letter of their names, but were ranked very realistically according to their fame, work resume, and achievements.

He locked onto the small group at the very front at a glance, Zhang Zifeng, Zhao Jinmai...

"Good grief, isn't this Wen Qi from Taiwan stable? After all, she is the winner of the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress, and there is no other young actress in this age group with such high achievements!"

Yue Jun muttered jokingly. This girl belonged to a child he had never dealt with, but rarely knew.

"Then what do you mean?"

"Alright, let's just vote for Zhang Zifeng and Zhao Jinmai. I only know these two, I don't know the others, I don't know them."

"Okay, we can be considered to have only voted for half, logically speaking, we can vote for four people." The assistant responded with a smile.

And looking at Yue Jun at this moment, he seemed not to have heard the assistant's words, muttering to himself, asking: "Zhang Zifeng and Zhao Jinmai, one is 17 and one is 16, right?"

"Director Yue, one of these two young actresses is from the end of September, and one is from the end of August, they just had their 17th and 16th birthdays two or three months ago."

"Then they are both suitable!" Hearing the assistant's answer, Yue Jun nodded again.

"What do you mean?"

"Go ask the screenwriting department how the final draft of the *Sheep Without a Shepherd* script is coming along. Also, go report to Director Jiang, let's choose the eldest daughter's role from the two of them."

"Okay."