Chapter 1114: Late July; Asian animated film box office champion

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Cynical, pointing at the mulberry and cursing the locust, insinuating, mocking to the face... in the end, both sides suffered!

A new day, the events at the 13th FIRST International Film Festival awards ceremony were hyped up across the entire internet.

The film and television industry could be said to have watched a big show, all secretly gloating and watching the fun, stealing smiles;

And countless netizens on the internet were fearless, openly posting articles to mock, despise, and expose all kinds of dark materials...

The reason for this was a sudden situation that occurred at the awards ceremony last night, which could be called brainless.

When some middle-aged actresses were publicly complaining to the industry, they also premeditatedly opened fire on the group of young actresses, and even picked a typical one to open fire on to her face.

"At that time, Hai Qing and the 'Mou Girl' were award presenters, and after the two finished presenting the award, the latter was originally about to go off stage, but was suddenly pulled by Hai Qing, causing her to be in a state of confusion, not knowing why she was pulled and not allowed to leave.

Then Hai Qing publicly named names on it, and called up Song, Yao, Liang, and the others who had been agreed upon in advance; finally, she stood in front of the microphone, stood in the C-position, and took out a draft she had prepared in advance from her pocket.

At the beginning, everything was still fine, very normal. After she apologized and thanked the organizer, she immediately started complaining to all the directors and producers present; the main meaning expressed was hoping that directors and producers could give them, these middle-aged actresses around forty, more opportunities.

She said that although they, these actresses, are not young anymore, their acting skills are even more perfect; but reality is always snobbish and unfair, only looking at age... because of age reasons, actresses of their age group always can't get scripts and opportunities, and are constantly hitting walls everywhere...

Really, actually when she said this, everything was still very normal, there was nothing wrong with it, many filmmakers below even applauded; but when she got to the second half, the tone of her words was completely crooked.

You guys didn't see the 'Mou Girl's' face at that time, it was as black as a coal ball, full of murderous intent and coldness...

She said that the four of them have always insisted on staying in this industry, not relying on parents or clinging to big shots, clinging to thighs like some young actresses, or even obtaining resources through some improper, unseen means and channels; she said they walked step by step to today by their own efforts, hoping to use the stage tonight to fight for opportunities for themselves and for middle-aged actresses of the same age...

I could feel the dead silence and awkwardness at the scene when I was sitting below. The person above probably had the heart to kill. Until she noticed the big lens focusing on her, she instantly put on a smile, but it was a smile that was forced...

You two just think about it, four actresses around forty years old are complaining and begging for opportunities on it, but they just have to pull a 27-year-old and not let her go... What is the intention, what is the intent, I think anyone would understand, right? Plus those few most ear-piercing sentences, it's simply, it's really pointing at the nose and being cynical to the face, hahaha..."

Looking at Han Jia, who was dancing and laughing non-stop, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh.

It must be admitted that the gossip described vividly by the eyewitnesses at the scene was indeed much more exciting than the descriptions of pictures and text on the internet.

"The four of them really walked to today step by step by their own efforts? What kind of Arabian Nights-style joke is this?

You can't say that you are old now and can't get good resources, so you say you are from the grassroots? It's not good to deny the past like this." Lin Nan finally couldn't help but complain.

"I thought so too at the time, I was wondering how these four people had the nerve? You just met a junior who is 'more powerful' than your former self, so this is envy, jealousy, and hatred, red-eyed? Actually not hesitating to offend people so much, pointing at the mulberry and cursing the locust to the face?

Let's summarize the resumes of the four of them: the first one dominated the TV ratings list for many years, all good resources; the second one's second husband is a big photographer, and the connections are also not few; the third one's husband is a director, not lacking in the family's own film resources; as for the last one, it's even more heh heh!"

Regarding the 29th Golden Rooster Awards ceremony mentioned by Han Jia, Lin Nan really had an impression, it seemed that the atmosphere at the scene was like holding a funeral.

It was said that the host who was partnering with Ni Ping was completely panicked, and could be seen to be anxious to death; he wanted to interrupt the former's impassioned words several times, but didn't succeed.

That is, Ni Ping has high seniority, otherwise there would be no way to say those words on the stage of the awards ceremony recklessly.

And those people who were named in the lens, their expressions were all very complicated: Tao Zeru was ashen and helpless, Little Zhang Ziyi and Yan Bingyan were cold, and the person who was hinted to be the Best Actress winner was even more embarrassed to the point of being blue-faced, and there was definitely anger in her heart...

"The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves in front, and the new generation surpasses the old. The front wave is anxious, and is cynical to the back wave to the face..." Lin Nan laughed and made a summary. His decision not to participate in this kind of small film activity was indeed very wise.

"How can you use words like that? A good commendatory term, used by you as a derogatory term." Liu Yifei leaned back on the sofa, holding her six-month-old belly, laughing until she was trembling.

"You take it easy, don't get out of breath from laughing again. I'm going to hold you steadily and go upstairs now, it's not very easy." Lin Nan reminded, one hand touching the soft hand Liu Yifei placed on her belly.

"Hey, you two are going to sprinkle dog food in front of me, an outsider, again? Fine, I was just passing by to sit at your house, I'm leaving." At this time, Han Jia stood up with disgust.

"Passing by? So where are you going this morning?" Hearing Han Jia say this, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were suddenly curious.

"Thanks to Lin Dao for the reward, it's Huanxi notifying me to sign the contract, saying let's set the play contract first. Oh right, it seems I'm not the only one going to sign the contract today."

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Near noon, Huanxi.

"Although it's only July, looking at this posture, Lin Nan Pictures will definitely be a big fat year again this year. This year compared to last year, it will likely earn even more!"

"I've been thinking for the past two days, why can an animated film get such a high box office? And the daily box office can actually be so strong all the time? Has the domestic animation industry and market really reached the time of complete maturity?"

"Actually, to say it's completely mature, it's still early. It's mainly because this film is indeed done well, making new things on the traditional super IP.

This also shows that the domestic animation industry is indeed worthy of vigorous investment, and it is indeed a vast blue ocean." Taking the thread from Dong Ping and Yu Baiwei, Yan Fei smiled and said his insights.

"I say Director Ning, stop laughing and looking at those news, we are chatting about the animation industry here." Xu Zheng teased Ning Hao, and also interrupted the mockery on the latter's face.

"Fine, not looking, it's really a group of middle-aged actresses with water in their brains. A speech not only offended many people present, but also offended half the circle.

Now who in the industry isn't connected? Even the art candidates of these few years basically have more or less some connections and resources at home.

What do they call this? Asking for resources or asking for death? I have never seen this kind of actor who recommends themselves to the industry by publicly implying peers, pulling hatred, and self-exploding!

So, are they really treating themselves as white lotus flowers? Haha..." Ning Hao couldn't help but laugh, laughing at what happened at the FIRST International Film Festival awards ceremony last night.

Deng Chao, Yu Baiwei, Yan Fei, and Peng Damo didn't pick up Director Ning's thread, but they all couldn't help but laugh, because the operation of those 5 people last night was indeed stupid enough.

"Stop laughing. Especially if you meet Director Peter Chan in these two days, don't mention this matter." Xu Zheng tried hard to suppress his laughter and reminded Ning Hao.

This sentence, all five of Deng Chao understood. That person didn't just climb the high branch of the Hong Kong circle to get a lot of high-quality film resources.

"No problem."

Just at this time, the assistant ran to knock on the door and reported to Dong Ping, Xu Zheng, and Ning Hao: Director Han Jia has arrived.

"Then please invite her to the conference room, everyone is here."

The reason why Huanxi invited all the directors over today was actually not just as simple as signing director contracts, but also to distribute some shares.

Only in this way can it be considered a true win-win, and can the momentum of the film be maximized... and then feed back to Huanxi.

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On the 18th, "Looking Up" opened strongly with a comprehensive screening rate of 33.6%, joining the chaotic battle of the summer slot.

At this point, there were three films in the summer slot that were controlled and invested in by the Lin Nan Pictures system walking side by side.

64.7 million on the first day, 67.12 million on the second day, officially breaking 100 million on the third day, reporting 100 million...

With the addition of "Looking Up", the three films controlled and invested in by the Lin Nan Pictures system were almost swallowing nearly 90% of the daily box office market every day.

Under these circumstances, it is no exaggeration to say that all other films in the same slot were almost "hanging by a thread with hunger".

And at the same time, the event at the FIRST International Film Festival still hadn't cooled down, and it was still the talk and joke after tea and dinner in and out of the circle.

Until the 23rd, Marvel announced the final casting list of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" to the global film industry; this allowed a few brainless middle-aged actresses and individual young actresses to successfully slip away from the hot search and from the sight of netizens.

Because the focus of everyone on the internet was all attracted by the actor list of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", and the emotions of a large number of netizens were also mobilized...

"At dawn today, domestic time, which is noon on the 21st, Hollywood time, Marvel Studios released the casting list for 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'; all leads are Asian, Chinese, and there are multiple Chinese actors appearing.

Among them, the most controversial big villain role, Fu Manchu, has been confirmed to be played by Chinese actor Tony Leung, as the male lead's second-in-command, with quite a lot of scenes!

It is known that since this role was born in the European and American cultural circle a century ago, it has been continuously villainized and evilized, and is generally considered to be the most smearing and slanderous stereotypical portrayal of the Chinese image, carrying an extremely serious insulting nature..."

"At 9 o'clock sharp this morning, the Film Bureau announced the approval of the extension key for films in the summer slot:

Animated film 'Ne Zha' is approved for an extension of one month, meaning the public screening time ends on September 4th;

Reject the application for the extension key for the films 'The Father' and 'The White Storm 2', both films must be taken off the screen on time on the night of August 4th..."

"As of last night, 'Ne Zha' has been released for 18 days, with a total box office of 3.8 billion, and the daily box office barely fell below 100 million; this film has also become the highest-grossing animated film in Asia, as the Asian animated film box office champion..."

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Completely as Lin Nan expected, it was really less than half a day's work, and Tony Leung's reputation collapsed across the board, and the scolding was overwhelming.

Before, it was only questioned by a small number of people, but now there is no questioning, because others don't pretend anymore, and don't care at all.

Of course, there are still quite a few die-hard fans who support him, and their reasons are also very unified: the movie character is the movie character, and it cannot be confused with reality and the actor.

It has to be said that this group of people is indeed quite stubborn, but it doesn't matter, because they have already become a very small group on the internet in less than half a day!

"Up to now, the total box office of 'The Father' is 1.45 billion, and the daily box office has fallen below 20 million. I estimate that the final total box office should stop at around 1.7 billion. And that 'The White Storm 2' looks like it will only last these few days, at most it will climb to the threshold of 1 billion."

"Many people in the circle discussed the old cliché question again, saying that the overall winter of the film and television industry seems to have not really affected the popularity of the film market..."

"Is the current popularity possibly the flash in the pan before the complete freezing?

After all, the film circle and the film market are the head of the industry, the gathering place for industry funds and resources, and naturally they are the ones that will be affected last."

"You really can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth. Even if you don't want to say good things, don't be a crow's mouth as soon as you open your mouth!"

"Just joking with you, what are you rushing for?"

Sitting in the office, Lin Nan was chatting with Ning Hao on the other end of the phone while signing documents for financial expenditures. "The Father" had both box office and word-of-mouth flying, making Director Ning a bit jumpy.

"What am I rushing for? Lin Dao, I don't have as much money as you, of course I hope the film industry can last long, and be red and fiery forever."

"Since you say so, then I have to remind you one more thing: please transfer the half of Hongxingwu as soon as you get the box office share."

"I, your grandfather..." After stammering for a long time, Director Ning finally only scolded half a sentence, and then impatiently talked about other things:

"Fine, I won't argue with you about these boring topics. I am now representing Huanxi, officially inviting you to participate in a share. What is your meaning, give a firm word."

"Participate in a share? That so-called sequel of yours?" Lin Nan asked out loud, this was the only thing it could be.

"Hmm, that's right. This was still my proposal, originally no matter how it was divided, it wouldn't be divided to you. Because you recommended Han Jia, that share has already been given to her."

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While Lin Nan and Ning Hao were chatting about share participation, over at home, Liu Yifei, who had a big belly, was directing Shu Chang to entertain Zhou Xun.

"We haven't seen each other for a long time." Miss Liu leaned lazily on the sofa, looking at Zhou Xun who was placing gifts on the side; the latter brought a lot of food and drink.

"Hmm, it seems when I saw you last time, you weren't showing, and you weren't exposed, and several months have passed since then.

If it weren't for the premiere of 'She Kills' on the 28th, and Cao Dao giving the crew a holiday, I wouldn't know when I would be able to come see you." As she spoke, Zhou Xun sat in front of the two.

"Then we really have to thank Cao Dao for giving you a holiday, otherwise when you see Xixi again after more than half a year, she will have already given birth." Shu Chang held a bunch of grapes, laughing while eating.

"So, I bought gifts and ran over as soon as I came back.

After all, giving gifts after giving birth compared to giving gifts before giving birth, the closeness of this relationship is very different."

Hearing this, Zhou Xun also teased with a laugh. And looking at Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, both were amused.

"Let's talk about your 'Wading Through the Angry Sea', how is the filming? Everyone in the circle is discussing it, saying that this name sounds like a film that can win awards."

Hearing Liu Yifei's flattering words, Zhou Xun's smile was a bit unnatural; she frowned slightly and hesitated: "This 'Wading Through the Angry Sea', how do you want me to evaluate it? To tell you the truth, I'm really a bit worried."

"Worried about what?"

"Yeah, what's there to worry about?"

"You two haven't seen the script, so you don't know. Many plots and shots in this play, anyway, I feel it's a bit dangerous, all walking on the edge of censorship..."

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China Film Group, Chairman's office.

"Are you sure you're ready?"

"Chairman La, the crew and the location, all preparations are completely ready, now just waiting to start filming. I set it for a week later, which is August 1st.

Right now there is only one problem, that is, do we want to hold an opening press conference?" Guan Hu said confidently, asking the person opposite.

"No need, just start filming directly." After the words fell, Chairman La narrowed his eyes again. He stared at the other party, his tone severe, warning with words:

"I've heard about 'The Eight Hundred'. I don't hope 'Jin Gang Chuan' will have the same problem, understand?"

Hearing this solemn warning, Guan nodded immediately, "Chairman La, don't worry, definitely won't."

After staring at the other party for a good while, Chairman La nodded and didn't say anything else.

…… ===== CHAPTER 1115 =====