Chapter 1074: Time Flies; Keep the Child, Leave the Father!

"This morning, the mainstream commercial film 'The Captain', adapted from the Sichuan Airlines emergency landing incident, successfully wrapped up in Rongcheng, and a media press conference was held publicly locally."

"Producer Yue Jun and Director Li Yang, along with a group of main creators, accepted media interviews at the wrap-up press conference and high-profile announced the release date:"

"To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and welcome the 70th birthday of the motherland, the mainstream film 'The Captain' decided to be released in the National Day slot on September 30th;"

"At that time, 'The Captain' will join hands with two other mainstream films, 'My People, My Country' and 'The Climbers', to offer gifts and witness the prosperous era of the motherland's seventy years..."

"It is reported that 'The Captain' is co-starred by Liu Ye, Luo Jin, Zhang Ruoyun, Yuan Quan, Tang Yan, Reba, Li Qin, Zhang Ruonan, etc.;"

"The total investment of the film is 300 million RMB, which is lower than the 400 million cost of the Shanghai Film Group's gift film 'The Climbers'."

"At the same time, the production budget of the China Film Group's gift film 'My People, My Country' is far lower than 'The Captain' and 'The Climbers', only 120 million."

"China Film Group announced the preparation details and production cost explanation of 'My People, My Country'. The film can be said to have assembled an unprecedentedly powerful cast in the Chinese film industry:"

"There are 7 big directors in total, 54 main actors, over 100 guest stars in the industry, and plans to recruit more than 3,000 extras, which is the most among all previous gift films."

"In addition, except for extras and behind-the-scenes staff, all directors and actors in the film and television industry participated with zero salary, so the cost could be compressed to 120 million RMB..."

On the morning of the 20th, the movie information about mainstream and gift films completely brushed the screen online.

On Weibo, wherever you look, there are jokes about mainstream films making dumplings in the National Day slot. Of course, there are also a large number of yin-yang strange articles about "The Captain":

"Those who don't know would think it's a mainstream film made by some state-owned enterprise. The slogans are too flattering."

"Earning box office is earning box office, no need to shout such a high tone, right? It's a bit too pretentious."

"The purpose of rushing to grab the copyright and rushing to film 'The Captain' at the beginning was just to use mainstream films to make money, not to offer gifts;"

"Shouting this kind of propaganda slogan now seems too hypocritical. You want this, you want that, and you still want that?!"

"Look, I said that according to this set of rhetoric in the bureau, we might attract a lot of 'boos' online," Li Yang smiled helplessly.

"The tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. I can be 100% sure that there must be peers leading the rhythm," Jiang Xuerou said confidently.

"The company is too strong and has eaten too much market share, so it is bound to be disliked by others; but they have no way in the open, so they can only use some ghostly tricks?"

"Either they are yin-yang strange in the back, or they are fanning the flames online, but they can only disgust people, still a bunch of clowns..."

After landing at the Capital Airport at noon, the main creators of the crew waved goodbye one after another. Everyone agreed to rush to the booked hotel on time in the evening to hold a wrap-up celebration banquet.

And Lin Nan Film Industry's own people naturally took the same business car: Yue Jun, Jiang Xuerou, Li Yang, Reba.

Consequently, the first three couldn't help but mutter in the car, complaining constantly, just because the yin-yang sounds online were really not small.

And looking at Reba, she was like a little shrimp, sitting quietly in her seat, only listening and not participating.

"Forget it, no need to pay attention to these people. Director Li, please hurry up and do the post-production editing later. We have already set the release date."

"Then during this Spring Festival, I have to go all out to work overtime. After all, I have to join the crew of 'My People, My Country' in two months," Li Yang nodded with a smile.

"Reba, how are your announcements arranged for the next few months?" After a few people changed the topic, Jiang Xuerou asked about Reba's work.

"There are no acting appointments for the time being, but there are new variety show announcements. Didn't Tencent Entertainment and Tudou make a 'Produce 101' last year? It's a girl group talent show. This year they made another 'CHUANG 2019', which is a boy group talent show. I'm going to record this, just to make up the numbers..." Reba joked about herself lightly.

"Is it another mode where a large group of entertainment companies stuff artists and pretend to be amateurs? To be honest, this kind of program can only harvest short-term traffic."

"The two shows at the beginning of last year were definitely the most glorious moments for this type of program. After that, the same type will only get worse and worse. The artists stuffed in will probably all be forgotten in the end, 18th line..." Yue Jun took over the conversation and concluded mercilessly.

"Our company doesn't participate in this kind of traffic star-making thing, let them be," Jiang Xuerou smiled lightly.

"Hmm, hmm, hmm, I just accepted an announcement. After seeing those so-called amateur trainees, it's hard to say whether I'll remember them or not. I think it's highly likely that I won't remember any of them, hahaha," Reba followed Jiang Xuerou and agreed with a smile.

"Mulan" crew.

Taking advantage of the crew's rest time after a large section of filming was completed, Lin Nan returned the missed call from Ren Zhonglun. He was busy an hour ago and didn't have time to answer.

Originally thought that Chairman Ren called, it would be something important, but it turned out to be a sesame-sized matter of the Shanghai Film Festival.

As the winner of the Best Film Golden Goblet Award last year, Lin Nan is a must-have guest, and even invited by the Shanghai Film Festival as an award presenter...

And these two days, it is exactly when the Shanghai Film Festival needs to confirm these lists.

The organizing committee staff couldn't contact Lin Nan, so they could only contact him through Ren Zhonglun.

"Chairman Ren, at most I will go around the red carpet. Don't ask me to go on stage to present awards, okay?"

"Do me a favor and come to be an award presenter. This is also the last time I will ask you to do me a favor regarding the Shanghai Film Festival." When Ren Zhonglun said this, his tone was low, and he looked listless.

Lin Nan naturally noticed something wrong and asked curiously: "Chairman Ren, what's wrong with you? Why are you listless and sentimental? Were you scolded by Han Dong, or did some investment project lose money again?"

The other end of the phone suddenly became quiet, and there was no sound. Seeing this situation, Lin Nan was even more convinced of the bad premonition in his heart, "Speak, Chairman Ren?"

On the side, Liu Yifei, who was resting on the director's chair, was also woken up by Lin Nan's suddenly raised voice, and asked confusedly: "Lin Nan, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, you continue to sleep, squint for a while," Lin Nan ordered in a low voice.

"Oh."

A moment later, the low sigh of Chairman Ren finally came from the other end of the phone: "Old Wang has been handing over work and power these past few days, and will slowly retreat to the background. When the middle of the year arrives, he will retire immediately..."

"What does Chairman Wang's retirement have to do with you?" Lin Nan asked puzzledly.

"Lin Nan, I will be 65 in the first half of next year. This year is the last Shanghai Film Festival I am responsible for in the nearly 20 years I have been in charge of the Shanghai Film Group. Come and be an award presenter?"

It was really a shock for a moment, Lin Nan was completely stunned, his brain buzzing non-stop. He didn't react at all, Chairman Ren is already 65 years old? Going to retire?

How to say, at this moment, he suddenly had an inexplicable sense of loss, feeling that an era seemed to have passed away quietly?!

The most exciting and energetic era of the Chinese film industry, ended from the moment Han Dong retired, and completely ended from the moment Chairman Ren retired?

"Okay, I will be an award presenter."

"Fine, then thank you very much. Speaking of which, after I retire, we probably won't have much contact, especially regarding film cooperation. At most, we might meet at some industry activities, meetings, chat a few words, eat a meal?"

"Unlike Old Han, he is a serious film practitioner, graduated from the Chinese Department of the undergraduate course, and went to the Beijing Film Academy Director Department for further studies while working at the Emei Factory... and has a daughter who took over the director's class, father and daughter can join hands to continue fighting in the industry. He is also still sharp, you can always cooperate..."

"I am different, it is highly likely that I will go to the Shanghai Film Association to be a chairman, which is considered direct retirement, hahaha..."

Lin Nan didn't speak, just listened, listening carefully.

After a long while, the two ended the call with tacit understanding, without saying much.

Staring at the phone screen, Lin Nan couldn't help but sigh; I don't know why, his mood was very heavy at this moment, a bit stuffy.

He has known Ren Zhonglun since 2003, and the latter sponsored more than half of the funds for his first movie, which has been 16 years ago. The time he has known him is earlier and longer than Han Sanye!

"What's wrong with you, sighing?" Liu Yifei was woken up by Lin Nan again.

"Nothing, just feeling very emotional for a moment. The two big guys and two old friends who have taken care of me many times along the way are both going to retire one after another."

"Chairman Ren?" Liu Yifei guessed immediately, even though Lin Nan didn't turn on the speakerphone just now.

"Yes, at the end of this year, Chairman Ren will roughly start handing over."

"Director Tong, Director Zhang, Han Dong, Chairman Ren, Chairman Wang, all the leaders and old friends who have taken care of me, retired, left office... Now look again..."

Speaking of this, Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei and smiled, "Xixi, walking to today, I can already take care of myself."

"There is still me behind you!"

Liu smiled sweetly, the tacit understanding was simply terrifying, she saw through the inner heart and emotions of the big director at a glance. In other words, she is the natural enemy of Lin Nan!

"Until today, until just now... I finally had the feeling that time is like flowing water. This feeling is really not good." Lin Nan sighed, talking about his inner feelings at the moment.

"Director Lin, I agree with this sentence very much. I also just realized what it means to have time passing and youth no longer there." Liu Yifei raised her smooth chin, sighing with a playful smile.

"How so?" Lin Nan asked curiously. He was touched by the fact that Ren Zhonglun was about to retire, but what happened to Producer Liu?

"How so? Then I will tell you well." A flash of brightness flashed in Liu Yifei's eyes, and she opened her mouth with a giggle:

"You used to be a good man who didn't admit defeat, high-spirited, but this month I can clearly feel that you are weak... woo woo woo..."

"You, why are you still yin-yang strange? It's not good to slander people out of thin air!"

"Which cow can plow the land every day, or is it such a regular once every two or three days? It has been a month! Having a baby is not done this way, are you leaving the child but not the father? Ah~~ hurts, loosen your mouth, loosen your mouth..."

"Humph humph humph! I'll bite you to death, let you cover my mouth, hehe..."

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