Chapter 1091: 6 billion achieved! Sci-fi feedback tour—continue to charge for 7 billion?

"Less than an hour ago, you were chatting here. As a result, in less than an hour, you tell me you've finalized the investment for a web drama?"

Past 11 AM, Lin Nan sat at his workstation in Tiangong Color, staring in astonishment at Yue Jun, who had run over to talk about business; for a moment, he was truly caught off guard.

"Lin Dao, it's a project from Daylight Entertainment. After listening to the brief introduction, I felt it was okay, so I invested.

Anyway, it's not a high-cost TV drama, and my feeling is that it should reach the level of a boutique drama; after all, the number of episodes is small, so naturally, it can be polished carefully."

Yue Jun explained with a laugh. To be honest, he was also a bit amazed at his own investment efficiency; he had actually nodded directly just now.

"Then fine, you go contact Tudou yourself and let them place the order directly. With the bottom-line guarantee of the platform buyer, it will also be more convenient for Daylight Entertainment to attract investment..."

Hearing Yue Jun say this, Lin Nan waved his hand quite casually. He was going to leave work early to go home for lunch; he had no interest in hearing the introduction of this web drama.

"This is a good idea; I'll contact Tudou first this afternoon.

Lin Dao, don't look at this project as small, but listening to Producer Hou, it seems the preparation time isn't short; it's roughly going to start filming in the second half of the year, August or September;

There's also the sequel to the boutique long drama 'Like a Flowing River'; that side plans to launch the project in the middle of the year, and they will come over to talk about the specific investment share then..."

Before Yue Jun finished speaking, he saw Lin Dao walk out of the door of Tiangong Color without looking back, in a rush.

"What's wrong with our Lin Dao these days? It seems like he leaves work early every day to go home for lunch?" Yue Jun looked speechlessly at the few employees closest to him and asked.

"President Yue, don't ask us, we don't know either.

I only know that the boss's mood might be very good; sometimes when he's editing the post-production of 'Mulan,' he hums songs to himself uncontrollably..."

"President Yue, can you react to Lin Dao? His singing is too torturous; it's so uncomfortable to listen to."

"That's right, my ears really can't take it."

"Hahaha, I'm going to go report to Lin Dao..."

"Ah phew, a bunch of people who got the benefit and are still complaining!"

"Those of you whose workstations are close to Lin Dao, if you can't take it, then give them up. We who are ten meters away are very willing to listen to Lin Dao's beautiful singing..."

"Those ten meters away are also willing to change workstations..."

"No problem, Brother Yue, we want to progress!"

"Who is that? It's not off work yet; don't you know you should address people by their positions when working?"

"Hahaha..."

This floor of Tiangong Color

suddenly burst into laughter and noise.

"Still want to change workstations? Keep dreaming! As for those who can't take Lin Dao humming, go tell him yourself. Maybe after his conscience is pricked, he'll move his workstation up two floors directly."

Yue Jun scolded with a laugh, turned around, and was about to leave Tiangong Color.

He still had to go back to his office to look at the script for "The Long Night," which Hou Hongliang had just said he would send to his email as an electronic file.

"Then forget it, let the brothers on the two floors above work seriously. The 'bitter task' of working under the leader's nose is left to us on this floor, haha..."

"Ah yes yes yes, Lin Dao's singing is actually quite good."

"That's right, ask those professional singers in the circle, which one of them dares to say Lin Dao's singing isn't good or professional?"

"I don't know if there's a chance to see Lin Dao release a single? Jack Ma even released 'Feng Qingyang'."

"The competition for mainstream resources in the industry can be described as 'bloody.'

All actors know that mainstream commercial blockbusters are the most popular and top-tier film resources, but how many people can steadily fight for them?

After all, compared to the number of such film resources, the number of first-tier actors is clearly countless. So, facing the active invitation of the production team, no one can refuse!"

Looking at Ren Zhonglun, who had an "exasperated" look, Han Sanping added a cup of white wine to the other party and teased with a smile.

"'The Climbers' hasn't wrapped up yet, and he ran to visit the set and dig for people in person. I wasn't on the crew; if I were, I would have had to scold him to his face."

"However, this also shows Wu Jing's importance in mainstream films in the industry today, especially in the field of military-themed mainstream commercial films, to an indispensable and unparalleled degree!"

Hearing this emotional sentence from Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun's expression froze instantly; when he spoke again, his face was already full of gloating and teasing mockery:

"I heard from my subordinates that when Old La visited the set, Zhang Yi was hiding from start to finish;

Even when he had to go up to say hello in the end, he had a 'don't know anything' silly smile, pretending to be dead.

Oh my, Lin Nan refused beautifully this time; one of the black and white duo of mainstream films was directly detained, hahaha..."

Han Sanping could see that for the result that La Peikang didn't successfully gather the combination of Wu Jing and Zhang Yi, Ren Zhonglun was truly happy from the bottom of his heart.

"So you aren't curious, who they will use to replace Zhang Yi, who wasn't invited?"

"Hmm? I really haven't considered this question. How many people in the industry can compare to Zhang Yi?"

While the two old foxes were dining, classmate Han

was also "pointing out the country" at Lin Dao's dinner table.

"Anyway, let's put it this way: because Lin Shige refused to let Zhang Yi participate in 'Jin Gang Chuan,' Uncle La has to find an actor who can compare to Zhang Yi to partner with Wu Jing.

This actor must not only have box office appeal but also have traits similar to Zhang Yi, or rather, can be very serious when serious, and can be funny when funny;

In short, he must have acting skills, be in his prime, and have an audience affinity that is completely not inferior to Zhang Yi's..."

"Are there any?" Shu Chang held a spoon and added a spoonful of tomato scrambled eggs to her bowl, asking subconsciously.

"It seems, there really are." Liu Yifei wore disposable gloves, peeling a shrimp while nodding affirmatively.

"Wang Baoqiang, Shen Teng, Huang Bo, they are all possible." Lin Nan frowned and relaxed, reporting several names.

"Does Shen Teng count as someone under your hand?" Shu Chang looked at Lin Nan in confusion.

The chattering of the four at the dinner table didn't affect Liu Xiaoli at all; she continued to eat her lunch on her own, at most listening to the fun and laughing.

"Shen Teng doesn't count as someone under my hand. Although I have 30% of the shares of Happy Mahua, Shen Teng is now also one of the shareholders of Happy Mahua.

Yan Fei, Ma Li, and the others are also shareholders, both signed artists and directors of Happy Mahua, and also partners!"

Speaking of this, Lin Nan paused, pondering but not daring to be sure, "They probably won't prioritize Shen Teng; after all, his comedy positioning now is a bit too easy to make people break character."

Starting from the 9th, the casting news for "Jin Gang Chuan" became bigger and bigger, becoming a major event that the film and television circle was watching.

It can be said without doubt that compared to the audition lineup of "Under the Light" and "Sheep Without a Shepherd" some time ago, "Jin Gang Chuan" was definitely even more intense!

At the same time, the daily box office of "The Wandering Earth" also appeared to have a continuous decline like a dive:

57.5 million on the 9th, dropped to 53.55 million on the 10th, dropped another 5 million plus to around 48 million on the 11th, closed at 44.5 million on the 12th, and finally reached the edge of 40 million on the 13th, 40.44 million...

By the morning of the 14th, the entire Chinese film circle had completely reached the edge of "madness."

Because it was only one step away from kicking open a new Chinese film history box office record, and it was today!

"This number really makes me feel like a cat's claws are scratching my heart; where exactly is the 600,000 yuan difference?"

Western Film Group, after the Lunar New Year, Wang Yong, who seemed to have aged quite a bit, was cursing and complaining about the box office data on the internet.

He didn't have much time left in the group, only a month and a half; he was anxious to see a new film box office era;

Furthermore, he didn't deny that this month and a half was enough, enough for him to retire gloriously, all because of "The Wandering Earth"!

And judging from the current data, this film would leave sufficient honor for him at Western Film Group, and would also leave at least 400 million in income for Western Film Group...

The executives in the office were all accompanying him with smiles, and everyone was happy looking at the box office results reported from outside.

And just then, Wang Yong, who had calmed his state of mind, looked at one of the people sitting there, who was sitting in the first seat on the lower hand, closest to his desk.

"Chairman Zhao?" As Wang Yong's voice rang out, the office instantly quieted down.

"Chairman Wang, please speak." The person who answered wasn't young either. Of course, he was also Wang Yong's old subordinate for many years.

"If nothing goes wrong, Lin Nan Film, Shanghai Film Group, Aerospace Science and Technology Group, and Enlight Media shouldn't apply for a second extension of the secret key;

So the off-screen time will be the 4th of next month, and the celebration banquet will naturally be next month. You follow me to attend.

Starting from May, Chairman Zhao, Western Film Group will depend on you!"

"Chairman Wang..."

Everyone present understood the meaning in Wang Yong's words; this was to introduce Chairman Zhao to all the industry partners, especially the most important partner of these two years—Lin Nan Film.

"Chairman Wang, to tell you the truth, I'm not very optimistic about this. After all, you said before that even Director Ren doesn't intend to pave the way for his successor... And what about the attitude of Lin Nan Film?"

"Although Xiying is a state-owned enterprise, we are far behind Zhongying and Shangying; we are even weaker than those listed private companies. Ren Zhonglun can afford not to do it, but I cannot.

I'm building a bridge for you, Lin Nan, Wang Changtian, and the others. Perhaps you won't cooperate again later, but that is a matter for the future; I still need to pass this connection on to you."

Wang Yong said in an unquestionable tone. In fact, he also knew that after he retired, the two companies would likely not cooperate again; but he still had to do what he had to do—this was his accountability to Xiying and his final contribution.

"How did we originally get in touch with Lin Nan Pictures and subsequently cooperate?" Director Zhang suddenly smiled cryptically.

"Lin Dao's hometown is right here, so we thought we could always wait for a rabbit to hit a tree... Hey, in the end, it really worked!" An executive chimed in subconsciously.

Instantly, smiles appeared on the faces of all the other executives.

"Can we continue to do this?"

"How should I put it? This is truly a clumsy but very effective idea! Hahaha..."

Watching the group of people looking so confident and eager to try, Wang Yong didn't speak, but he couldn't help but mutter to himself: "I hope so."

……

All morning, Lin Nan

was not busy with matters regarding 'Mulan'; his energy was entirely focused on 'The Wandering Earth'.

"Shangying, Xiying, the Aerospace Science and Technology Group, and Wanda—Guangxian has already notified everyone. The coordination with all major cinema chains was also completed at the beginning of the month.

For tomorrow morning's joint announcement, you, as the lead producer, cannot drop the ball. Remember to remind your staff several times; not a minute early or a minute late, it must be synchronized simultaneously..."

Listening to Wang Changtian's sonorous and repeated exhortations on the other end of the line, Lin Nan wanted to laugh.

These formalistic things have no practical benefit for Lin Nan Pictures, but for the two listed companies, Guangxian and Shangying, the benefit is huge.

"Chairman Wang, tell me honestly, how much stock have you sold off in these thirty-seven or thirty-eight days? How much did you make?" Lin Nan asked with interest.

Well, in an instant, the tone of Old Wang, who had been serious and earnest just a moment ago, changed completely: "Sigh, I didn't make much; it's all hard-earned money..."

"Chairman Wang, do you guess I believe your nonsense?

Two or three months before 'The Wandering Earth' was released, I told Shu Chang, Jing Tian, Zhang Yi, and the others to reasonably buy more shares of Guangxian and Shangying;

They have all made millions or even nearly ten million during this period, and you're telling me that you, the biggest seller, only made hard-earned money?" Lin Nan didn't spare his disdain.

"Hahaha, bit by bit... I've made three 'small targets'. Mainly because the market value rose by twelve or thirteen percent, and the retail investors were just too enthusiastic...

After the movie is out of theaters for a while, the stock price should return to a normal level, and then I'll buy it back..."

"Hehe, three...

And you call that a 'small target'? That person talked about 'small targets' too much, and now he's being pressured by banks to pay back his 'small targets' step by step!" Lin Nan couldn't help but roast him.

Hearing this, Wang Changtian suddenly became serious again, several times more serious than when the call first connected.

"Lin Nan, since the conversation has turned to Wanda, there are some things I need to discuss with you."

"Chairman Wang, go ahead, I'm listening."

"You and I both know that for Wanda, neither the film and entertainment industry nor the internet industry is their core business.

As they keep selling, sooner or later they will take a knife to their businesses in these two industries. Especially their stake in Tudou. com; this is the fastest way to cash out;

Once they truly convey to us their intention to reduce their holdings or even sell everything off... at that time, how should we handle it?"

"Wang Wei told you?" Lin Nan's tone became much more solemn.

"This was revealed to me by Liu Xiaobin when we talked on the phone last time. As for Wang Wei, he will only mutter to you in private.

The two of us need to be mentally prepared now. Once Wanda wants to reduce or even clear out all their original Tudou shares, who will we find to take over?

You know, it's impossible for our two companies to take it all. After all, calculated at the current market value, all the shares held by Wanda are worth 20 billion RMB..."

Lin Nan was silent for a moment, and only after a long while did he speak: "We'll see when the time comes; at worst, we'll digest it internally.

You also know that Tudou's shares are absolutely high-quality assets, and there are plenty of capital players with greedy eyes watching them. This undoubtedly includes the existing shareholders..."

"When the original shareholders' shares are changed, depending on who takes them over, it will be accompanied by changes in equity attributes and corresponding empowerment... This, actually, is feasible!"

After hanging up on Wang Changtian, Lin Nan finally had time to close his eyes and rest.

Of course, messages were still popping up on his phone, all from people in the industry congratulating 'The Wandering Earth' on its upcoming 6 billion total box office milestone...

I don't know how much time passed, but warm fingers suddenly pressed against his temples. Lin Nan opened his eyes reflexively and saw Liu Yifei standing behind him...

And Lin Nan's posture, leaning back on the sofa with his head tilted up, allowed him to look up at Liu Yifei... Hmm, no double chin.

Not knowing what possessed him, Lin Nan blurted out inexplicably, asking Miss Liu:

"Xixi, tell me, after getting pregnant and until the time the baby is born, can breasts really undergo a second growth spurt and get bigger?"

"Growth spurt your big head!" After throwing down that vicious remark, Liu Yifei immediately walked away in a fit of shame and anger.

"Don't be like that, Xixi. I'm just worried for our child, in case there's no breast milk or not enough..."

"Tsk tsk tsk, quite quick-witted, aren't you?" From the second floor, Shu Chang's teasing voice rang out, carrying obvious schadenfreude.

Lin Nan glared at the second floor in annoyance; he really had been muddled from his nap and had forgotten that she was still in the house.

The afternoon flew by, and the entire Chinese film circle could be said to be focused on the box office situation of 'The Wandering Earth';

And what is certain is that the current total box office has definitely broken through to 6 billion...

Just like that, an exciting night passed.

When the morning sun climbed out of the clouds again, radiating red-gold light, countless netizens, film fans, and audiences across the internet, countless media in the industry, and the entire film and television industry finally waited for the new film box office era they wanted to see.

It's just that there seemed to be some "accidents"? 'The Wandering Earth' clearly gave everyone more "surprises," leaving the entire internet caught off guard and extremely shocked...

You thick-browed and big-eyed Lin Nan, Lin Dao, you've started playing like this too, right? This is naked

bullying, not leaving a way for other movies currently in theaters in these twenty-one days to survive!

"As of last night, Lin Dao Nan's film work, the hardcore sci-fi blockbuster 'The Wandering Earth', has been in theaters for 38 days, with a total box office officially breaking through 6 billion RMB, closing at 6.0367 billion! The film's box office yesterday had dropped to 37.3 million..."

"From today on, the history of Chinese film box office has officially stepped into the 6 billion RMB box office era because of Lin Dao Nan's film 'The Wandering Earth'..."

"From today on, Lin Dao Nan has been promoted to become the only member of the 6 billion RMB box office director club in the Chinese film world..."

……

"At nine o'clock this morning, the six production companies of 'The Wandering Earth'—Lin Nan Pictures, Shangying, Xiying, Aerospace Science and Technology Group, Guangxian, and Wanda—simultaneously released a joint announcement:

Starting from 12:00 PM today (March 15th) until 10:00 PM on April 4th, the movie 'The Wandering Earth' will begin a 21-day 'Sci-Fi Feedback Tour' for specific groups, which is a ticket subsidy activity jointly held by the producers and cinema chains;

All students, teachers, military personnel, doctors, sanitation workers... and groups fighting on the front lines such as firefighters and police officers, with valid identification and proof, can enjoy 30% to 50% off ticket prices in all cinema chains across the country except for a few;

All martyrs' families, disabled persons, and elderly groups over 60 can enjoy a 5-yuan ticket price with corresponding identification and proof... This item will have specific screenings arranged in all cinema chains except for a few, at least one per day, all between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM..."

The internet was full of praise, but privately, the industry was full of cursing.

This strategy of 'The Wandering Earth' is undoubtedly like pouring oil on a fire, accelerating the burning of all the subsequent value and potential of this movie, letting it explode completely and be completely squeezed dry within these 21 days!

Keen-minded insiders were already analyzing:

Within these 21 days, the screen share of 'The Wandering Earth' will inevitably skyrocket again, and the daily box office will too!

The vast majority of the groups that can enjoy the 30% to 50% discount will naturally not miss this seemingly "cheap" offer.

But among these people watching the movie, how many will go to the cinema alone?

What is certain is that most of these people will definitely find at least one companion to go to the cinema with them.

And among these companions, how many can also enjoy the 30% to 50% discount? The answer is, definitely not half!

As for the 5-yuan ticket price for disabled people and the elderly and retired population over 60, when this group watches a movie, there will likely be family members accompanying them to take care of them...

"Lin Dao has clearly learned to be bad this time, actually pulling this kind of stunt?!"

"He wants to earn a good reputation; he also wants to earn

high box office! So he's not leaving us any way to survive, right?"

"Among ordinary people, the vast majority are emotional. Under this wave of his calculated move, the traffic will be so huge that it will definitely bring a large number of moviegoers back into the cinemas!"

"Looking at it this way, 'The Wandering Earth' is likely to... continue to charge towards 7 billion?"

"7 billion, is it possible?"

"Looking at this posture, it's aiming to swallow the market one last time!"

"It was enough that they squeezed the market dry at the beginning of their release, but seeing that it's already reached the second half, reached the finale, and they're still doing this... isn't this a bit too overbearing?"

"Overall, Lin Dao Nan's 'The Wandering Earth' does indeed have the strength to do this.

And to do this, the requirements for the quality of the film are indeed very, very high; in the industry, it's estimated that only Lin Dao can do this."

"So, should we blame us small production companies for being unlucky and scheduling our releases in the second half of 'The Wandering Earth'?"

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