Chapter 1071: Old Wang's Temptation; Drink!

"The last time Director Zhang was shortlisted for the Berlin International Film Festival was 16 years ago. That year was also the first year after domestic commercial blockbusters officially kicked off, 'Hero'!"

"If nothing goes wrong, Director Zhang's movie will definitely win an award this time; even if it's just looking at personal favors, he will definitely have gains, because he is the direct descendant of the Berlin Film Festival:"

"Directing a movie for the first time, he won the Jin Xiong Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, which is also China's first of the three major awards; he is also the first Chinese chairman to preside over the main competition unit of the three major film festivals. That year was also in Berlin."

"It seems that is indeed the case?! As long as Director Zhang Yimou's movie goes to Berlin, it has never returned empty-handed. His worst time was using 'Hero', a purely commercial film that didn't match the preferences of the Berlin Film Festival at all, to win the Alfred Bauer Silver Bear Award!"

"This new 'Mou Girl' is indeed lucky. Zhang Ziyi only became a 'Mou Girl' after her second movie, and only then was she shortlisted for the Berlin main competition unit. It's just a pity that this new 'Mou Girl's' family has eaten human blood buns."

"Just because of this person surnamed Liu, a group of friends around me won't support this 'One Second'."

"Director Wang is capable. Can't mix in the country, so he can directly represent Outer Mongolia to compete? As expected of a Jin Xiong director, he can film anywhere!"

"Speaking of Director Wang, I am still curious to this day, how did he manage to 'play' for three consecutive nights at the age of 50? And even one-on-two on the second night? Not weak at all?"

"I'm also curious. I have a friend who still wants to know what Director Wang's usual recipe is? Or health prescriptions, medicinal diets, etc.? I heard his current girlfriend is even younger. How exactly is this body maintained?"

"I also have a friend..."

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From noon, news and topics about the Chinese films shortlisted for the Berlin International Film Festival were discussed lively online.

Leaving aside those topics about male health that have nothing to do with the film festival, the most popular and most fiercely argued ones are definitely Zhang Yimou and the new "Mou Girl."

Especially the latter, after all, since the day she was made public, the gossip and boycotts online have never stopped;

Today is not only the same, but the scolding has suddenly become more surging, just because she has the qualification to compete for the Silver Bear Best Actress award.

After all, from the mentality and perception of ordinary people, everyone does not want the villain to have good luck, and does not want to see the villain succeed;

Even if she is not the villain herself, and was just a little girl at the time, no one can deny the fact that she is a beneficiary of the villain's actions.

Lin Nan Film Industry

In the small conference room on the third floor.

Zhang Zifeng, with a nervous face, was sitting in her seat with her agent, waiting honestly for Jiang Xuerou. Compared to Zhang Zifeng, the agent was obviously much more relaxed, with smiles in her eyes.

"At the beginning, we cooperated with Lin Dao's company first. You participated in Lin Dao's 'Detective Chinatown 1', but in the end, Zhao Jinmai ran to the front instead."

"She not only has the resume of 'Detective Chinatown 2' with a total box office of 3.312 billion, but also 'The Wandering Earth' which will be released on the Spring Festival on the 5th of next month; especially this movie, it is Lin Dao's first purely domestic sci-fi blockbuster."

"But it's okay, we finally caught up today. It's just that I don't know what theme and what role the second movie you got is?" The agent said in a relaxed tone, muttering to Zhang Zifeng.

"Sister, 'The Wandering Earth' is a sci-fi blockbuster!" Zhang Zifeng looked up, the little girl's competitive spirit made her unable to help reminding the key issue.

"This..." The smile on the agent's face suddenly froze.

The sudden knock on the office door attracted their attention. They saw the door being pulled open, and Jiang Xuerou walked in with a smile.

"Director Jiang." The agent and Zhang Zifeng stood up immediately and greeted with a smile.

"It's all a New Year atmosphere recently. Letting you come over today, didn't it delay any of your announcements?" Jiang Xuerou signaled them to sit down and asked with a smile.

"Zifeng really doesn't have any activity announcements during the New Year period. Even if there are invitations, we try to decline them. After all, she is in high school, and she hasn't thought about taking these announcements, at least not for now. After she is completely an adult in the second half of the year, we might consider relaxing a bit," the agent answered quite carefully.

"Also, this idea is quite good. Hey, by the way, she will have her 18th birthday in the second half of the year. Is Zifeng taking the art exam this year or?" Jiang Xuerou asked curiously while flipping through the documents in her hand.

"I started school half a year late, so I have to take the art exam next year," Zhang Zifeng took the initiative to answer with a smile.

"Next year? Then next year it is. I think you will definitely have no problem. After all, Lin Dao has publicly praised you."

Jiang Xuerou smiled and pushed the two documents to the two people opposite, "Okay, I think you have been waiting quite urgently, take a look."

Hearing this, Zhang Zifeng and the agent both flipped through the actor contract in front of them.

At the same time, Jiang Xuerou leaned against the back of the chair and introduced to Zhang Zifeng: "'Sheep Without a Shepherd', adapted movie, realistic crime suspense film."

"Producer Liu named you, thinking that the faint melancholy literary temperament on you is suitable for one of the leads."

"Lin Dao also agrees, so now the company invites you to play the role of the eldest daughter in the play. The movie will publicly announce the project and casting in the middle of next month, and officially start filming in early April."

"I have no problem, I can sign it now." It was really seamless to connect with Jiang Xuerou's words, Zhang Zifeng nodded seriously.

Jiang Xuerou nodded and looked at the other party's agent. The latter also nodded busily and joked: "Director Jiang, then let's sign it now. Zifeng and I can also feel at ease, haha."

"Then sign it." Speaking of this, Jiang Xuerou couldn't help but say another word, "Put some heart into it, this film was designed as a series project when it was established."

Sure enough, the eyes of the two people, one big and one small, lit up instantly.

"Director Jiang, I heard that Lin Dao's 'The Wandering Earth' in the Spring Festival slot was also established as a series?" The agent asked as if chatting.

"Hmm, 'The Wandering Earth' is indeed a sci-fi series blockbuster." How could Jiang Xuerou not see through the other party's thoughts.

She couldn't help laughing in her heart. As expected of the film and television industry, two minors are competing, comparing, and not admitting defeat...

It's just that the next part of "The Wandering Earth" won't have Zhao Jinmai, because the story's background timeline doesn't allow it; and Zhao Jinmai doesn't know about this yet. When they wrapped up the first part, she and Zhang Ruoyun were both excitedly looking forward to the second part.

"Mulan" crew, Lin Dao is on the phone with Wang Changtian, very disgusted.

"Because the 5th of next month is the Spring Festival, so you chose to ring the bell and list on the New Year's Eve the day before? This kind of tossing time, is it another date set by a master?"

"That's right, listing on the Hong Kong stock market, naturally we have to find a few masters to calculate an auspicious day. The conclusion they gave is that New Year's Eve is the best, most suitable for Maoyan to list. You arrange it yourself later, see who to send to go with you."

"Fine, then let Yue Jun go. I guess he has already arranged how to spend New Year's Eve with his family, but was called by a group of masters to participate in the listing ceremony," Lin Nan said speechlessly.

"He can fly back directly after participating in the listing ceremony, it won't be delayed. Besides, this is a big event for listing!"

"Got it, got it, no need to emphasize it again, at most it's just over 10 billion."

Hearing Lin Nan's impatient "tycoon" tone, Wang Changtian was speechless, and only replied after a while:

"You're awesome, I can't say that. Okay, let's talk about the scheduling rate of 'The Wandering Earth'."

"Speak."

"Although the competition in this year's Spring Festival slot is extremely fierce, undoubtedly a hell mode, your and 'The Wandering Earth's' appeal is what cinema chains are flocking to, and it is recognized by the entire industry; so there is no need to worry about the scheduling rate, at least it will be above 40%."

"Many cinema chains are joking when chatting with me, saying they hope for another 5 billion+ blockbuster, and even hope..."

"That this movie of yours can reach that number of 'Wolf Warrior 2'..."

"I think what they said makes sense. You have been sitting in the position of the champion of the Chinese film box office for so many years... After 'Mulan' ends, you will stop filming temporarily. So why not strive to do a big wave before stopping? Then leave with full style, hiding your merit and fame."

At this moment, Lin Nan was stunned. What did he hear? Do these people have such confidence in him? It's like they are almost pressing him to give him a shot of chicken blood?

"Chairman Wang, do you know what you are talking about? I don't believe you don't know the main reason why 'Wolf Warrior 2' could have that kind of box office."

"The harsh external environment has prompted a surge in internal patriotic feelings, which led to the retaliatory consumption of 'Wolf Warrior 2's' box office. What do you want me to use to reach that 5.7 billion of 'Wolf Warrior 2'? My life?"

"Don't get excited yet. Just tell me if you have confidence in the quality of 'The Wandering Earth'."

"Nonsense, this is the movie with the highest production cost I've had so far, and it cost me a lot of favors. I pulled Leonardo and Matt Damon to cameo, you say I have confidence in the quality of the movie?"

"Nonsense, this is the film with the highest production budget I've had to date, and it cost me quite a few favors, too. I even pulled in Leonardo and Matt Damon for cameos. Do you think I have any lack of confidence in the film's quality?"

Wang Changtian said it so lightly, Lin Nan wanted to vomit blood - I achieve your grandfather!

"You hurry up and rest, your words make me feel like I'm going to have internal injuries."

"Fine, fine, fine, then let's talk about the premiere. There has never been a movie in the country, especially a big production blockbuster, where the director and producer were absent from the premiere."

"Then Yifei and I will be the first. You can just use it as a promotional gimmick, right? At worst, Yifei and I will open a remote video with you at the premiere, haha."

Lin Nan was a little embarrassed, but it was really because "Mulan" had to rush for time. If he went back to attend the premiere, not to mention the time spent going back and forth, the key was that it was too energy-consuming.

Therefore, the best way was to use his and Liu's absence as a promotional gimmick. And the media would naturally "debate" for it, because his and Liu's status in the industry was completely enough!

Now it was Old Wang's turn to be speechless. After throwing down a few words in disgust, he hung up the phone decisively. Only Lin Dao was left looking at the phone screen, unable to help complaining:

"Actually asked me to consider it carefully? Do you know how hard it is from 4.2 billion to 5.7 billion? It's not like you're the director, pointing fingers here every day. If that kind of slogan is shouted out, but it can't be done, wouldn't my signboard be smashed? Still guarantee 50 and sprint to 60..."

Suddenly, Lin Nan's voice stopped abruptly. He realized one thing, Wang Changtian just pulled out a whole set of theoretical basis and operation plan so lightly?

"These people... didn't they just do a 'act first, report later' on me?!"

The 5th, 6th, 7th...

"Crazy Alien" is still working hard toward a total box office of 3 billion, one step at a time, unhurriedly. As of the morning of the 8th, the total box office was 2.83 billion, with 16 million+ on the 7th.

And "White Snake: Origin" is relatively much inferior. Of course, its goal is not as far-reaching as the former. As long as the total box office can reach 1 billion, it is a huge success!

"Exclusively produced by Huanxi, directed by Xu Zheng, starring Xu Zheng, Huang Meiying, Yuan Quan, Jia Bing, Guo Jingfei, with cameos by Huang Bo, Shen Teng, Song Xiaobao, etc., the fourth movie of the 'Lost' series 'Lost in Russia', officially started filming in Russia this morning..."

"It is reported that although the movie 'Lost in Russia' is exclusively produced by Huanxi Film Industry, according to the earlier copyright transfer contract, Lin Nan Film Industry still enjoys the total box office (distributable box office) share of the film, but the specific sharing ratio is unknown."

"Starring Wang Qianyuan, Bao Bei'er, Wang Xun, Wang Yanhui, Qu Jingjing, etc., the domestic crime-themed film 'The Big Shot', adapted from the South Korean action crime suspense film 'Veteran', held a high-profile premiere ceremony in Beijing today. The film will be released the day after tomorrow, the 10th, competing in the New Year's slot..."

"Reprinted from Hollywood Film Daily, the Oscar Academy released the nomination list for the 91st Academy Awards at noon local time on the 7th, which is 3 o'clock this morning domestic time; it is regrettable that Director Jiang Wen's film 'Hidden Man' failed to be nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Award as hoped..."

"According to many overseas betting companies, the Oscar atmosphere has hopelessly slid toward political correctness, so 'Green Book' is undoubtedly the biggest favorite for this year's Academy Awards... Political correctness has also caused this year's Academy Awards to become the second time without a host since the 61st Academy Awards in 1989. But the specific reasons are completely different..."

On the "Mulan" crew side, no one felt sorry for Jiang Wen's continued failure. Of course, they didn't follow those netizens online to mock him.

Because everyone was mentally prepared for the result that Director Jiang would not be nominated, after all, that movie was really not that good.

"Is the public opinion environment over there already so powerful?" Han Jia asked in astonishment after Lin Nan hung up Tom's phone.

"Their distorted social ecology, has it developed too fast? It's indeed a bit terrifying!" Guo Fan also knew the trend in Europe and America, but this barbaric development momentum and speed still made him feel creepy and scared.

"Across the ocean, we just need to take care of ourselves. And over there? According to this trend, it will accelerate to rot, changing every day, until it is hopeless." Lin Nan nodded, also sighing with emotion.

Speaking of the Oscar awards ceremony not setting a host, it has indeed happened before, but very, very rarely.

The 61st Academy Awards ceremony did not set a host, because the Oscar producer at that time wanted to use multiple guests to replace the host role, which was a bold attempt.

But this year's Oscar awards ceremony has no host, that is because of "evil ways."

Originally, the Oscars invited a host this year, but the host was cyberbullied to the point of having to resign, so no one dared to take over... Isn't this just having no host, and the position had to be canceled;

And the reason why the host was cyberbullied is also very direct, just because he was dug out for publicly expressing anti-L/G/B/T group remarks a few years ago, believing that it is anti-human and anti-natural.

Good guy, opposing that group is more serious than simply opposing black people! Because the host who was cyberbullied to resign is black. Poor black people who have always stood on the side of political correctness met a group of perverts who are more politically correct than them this time!

"I'm quite looking forward to seeing what Hollywood will be influenced into when the abnormal atmosphere over there develops to the extreme?" Zou Zhaolong joked with a smile.

"It should be worse than now! Now the tone of the Oscars is that as long as you film black-themed movies, you are guaranteed to win awards. If it gets worse... forget it, I can't imagine what it will be like if it gets worse, haha..." Guo Fan shook his head uncontrollably.

"Anyway, the momentum over there in Hollywood is completely wrong. Isn't it said to be freedom of speech? But someone, a comedian, just had freedom of speech once, and ended up being cyberbullied to the point of having to resign! Tsk tsk tsk, isn't it ironic?" Lin Nan finally couldn't help but join the group mockery of Han Jia and the others.

At this time, Liu Yifei carried Lin Nan's thermos cup and walked over from afar, "Here, I've filled it with hot water for you. Also, Sister Gong Li called, she has finished her announcement and can return to the crew around 7 o'clock this evening."

"Thank you, Producer Liu." Lin Nan smiled and took the cup, then shifted his butt to make some room for Liu Yifei.

But when he subconsciously unscrewed the lid, it almost scared him to death, and he immediately screwed it back on with lightning speed.

"Lin Dao, what's wrong with you?" Everyone noticed.

"Nothing, it's just that the water is too hot, I'll drink it later."

Lin Nan opened his mouth to lie, then naturally placed the thermos cup at his feet.

Taking advantage of the time when everyone continued to chat, he pulled Liu Yifei to the side and whispered:

"Liu Yifei, do you want my life? You added so much!"

"Hehe, it's not much, I just grabbed a handful. Hmm, a big handful." Liu whispered, her tone light and smiling, winking at her big director.

"You are like this every day, who can hold on?"

"Oh, you complain so much, just drink yours!"

... ===== CHAPTER 1072 =====

"Oh, you really do complain a lot. Just focus on your drinking!"