Chapter 113

In today's film market, martial arts films are increasingly declining.

The martial arts films the industry can think of might only be two.

One is "Reign of Assassins," which started filming in October, a pure martial arts film with 14 million USD invested by Media Asia and others.

The other is Lin Nan Film Industry's "Brotherhood of Blades," and Liu Yifei is also one of the producers.

But in reality, "Brotherhood of Blades" is half political intrigue and half martial arts, which is still very different from "Reign of Assassins."

The main filming location this time is still Hengdian.

Lin Nan is too familiar with this place.

All year round, no matter when, Hengdian is never short of people.

I heard that during this time, Huang Xiaoming is filming "Flirting Scholar 2" here, which is another Hong Kong leftover.

Yue Jun personally went to the airport to pick up Lin Nan.

"There are quite a few costume films filming here, and 'Brotherhood of Blades' is the only martial arts one, and many people are paying attention to us."

Lin Nan could think of this situation; carefully calculating, this is still the company's first film to be filmed in Hengdian.

The weather in December is still quite cold.

When arriving at the crew, he saw Liu Yifei wearing a dark down jacket, hair tied up, having waited for a long time.

Looking at that appearance, she was a bit angry.

Who told Lin Nan not to be punctual, but the girl looked quite cute.

Without caring about the eyes of the people around, Lin Nan walked up with a smile and hugged her into his arms.

"Hmm, the feeling of holding you is very comfortable."

The girl was a bit shy at first, then tightened her arms and leaned into his arms, but she still complained.

"Hmph, told you not to go to the airport early, missed the flight because of traffic!"

"Next time I will definitely leave two hours early.

Let's go, take me to the filming site to see."

Speaking of business, Miss Liu immediately became energetic.

When Lin Nan followed Liu Yifei to the place, Lu Chuan was filming the fight scene between the characters Shen Lian and Zhao Jingzhong.

The martial arts director and the props team were all gathered behind the camera, ready to help at any time.

Yang Mi, playing Zhou Miaotou, was in red, slumped on the ground, with an arrow in her body...

"Lin Dao, Yifei..."

Many actors waiting for the scene saw the two and greeted them enthusiastically.

Lin Nan nodded in response and walked behind Lu Chuan; on the monitor was the footage of the shot.

Lighting, photography...

This group of people from Zhou Yi is still very strong.

So many years of effort, moving from TV series to movies, very smoothly, no major flaws can be seen, and it will only get better in the future.

Lu Chuan turned around and noticed the person behind him.

"Film yours, we'll talk after it's over."

Lin Nan stopped Lu Chuan from shouting 'Cut' and whispered.

Five or six minutes later, this scene was filmed, and it looked like it could be a one-take.

This was the second time Lin Nan watched Lu Chuan direct a film, and the latter clearly valued it more than when filming "Blind Cinema."

"Lin Dao, why are you here?"

When the crew was resting, Lu Chuan asked with a smile.

"Come to see Director Lu's level, and where the over-budget money was spent, haha..."

Lin Nan joked. On the side, Liu Yifei also covered her mouth with the back of her hand and smiled.

"I didn't spend it randomly, Producer Liu can testify."

Lin Nan nodded, indeed it wasn't spent randomly.

Striving for excellence in filming, adding up all aspects, the cost went up.

In the end, it definitely wouldn't exceed 30 million, but it definitely exceeded 25 million.

"How much have you filmed now?" Lin Nan asked.

Lu Chuan became serious instantly.

"According to this progress, 70% has already been filmed."

"You're not kidding?"

Lin Nan was a little shocked, how could it be so fast? It's only been a month, right?

"Many scenes are night scenes, the actors' state will be better.

For fight scenes and such, the probability of a one-take is higher, plus..."

Lu Chuan stopped mid-sentence, smiling embarrassedly.

He saw Liu Yifei start to complain.

"Plus Director Lu often works overtime, the actors are almost two-point-one-line, everyone is tireless, hehehe..."

Lin Nan understood now; it turns out this is how the filming progress was improved.

"Didn't affect the quality?"

"No. Finish early, everyone can go home early, the salary won't be less, maybe there can be other announcements, everyone is working very hard."

Lu Chuan's circuit is wild enough.

That evening, the crew canceled the filming plan.

Because Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were the hosts, treating all crew members to dinner.

Yang Mi came over to toast a glass of wine, asking about the brokerage company in her words.

Lin Nan didn't hide anything, just saying it would be soon. The latter sat back down, satisfied.

Indeed soon, Yue Jun's plan had almost been done, and the brokerage company could be established early next year.

However, in terms of signing people, one needs to be cautious.

Whether to sign newcomers and focus on self-cultivation, or newcomers plus existing artists. This needs to be seriously considered.

Liu Yifei's producer work is actually done very well.

In the girl's room, Lin Nan saw quite a few notes she wrote, very diligent.

The news of Lin Nan coming to Hengdian couldn't be hidden at all.

In the eyes of the media, he didn't look like he was visiting the set, but rather like he was here to play.

With Liu Yifei, eating and drinking, visiting many scenic spots, the internet was full of photos of the two being photographed.

"A Simple Noodle Story" will likely become a stain on Zhang Yimou's film career.

This is his first commercial film that didn't finish its one-month release period.

200 million box office in eight days, until it was pulled, the total box office was 256 million.

28 million cost, this film is undoubtedly a huge profit, but what was sacrificed was his reputation.

Although "Bodyguards and Assassins" didn't have such an insane early box office as "A Simple Noodle Story," the industry unanimously believes that the former will go further than "A Simple Noodle Story."

Lin Nan accompanied Liu Yifei and spent New Year's Day with the "Brotherhood of Blades" crew.

"Avatar" was released in the mainland!

In the huge Hengdian Cinema, there is definitely no shortage of 3D cinemas.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went to see this 3D blockbuster, and the cinema was simply overcrowded.

No one noticed that a big director and an A-list female star were sitting on the side, because all attention was on "Avatar."

Use one word to describe the impression this film left on domestic audiences, and that is: shocking! Incomparably shocking!

The first-day box office was close to 40 million, a figure that made the industry feel suffocated.

The next day, the box office exceeded 40 million!

For the entire domestic film industry, this is like an earthquake.

Ye Ning made a thank-you call to Lin Nan.

Because of "Journey to the Center of the Earth," Wanda's 3D cinema is walking ahead of all theater chains.

"Rich dog!" Lin Nan sighed.

"Brotherhood of Blades" crew, besides normal filming, the most discussed thing is "Avatar."

Everyone doesn't know how much box office this film can produce in the end, because they don't have that consciousness.

Online, these two days describing the release of "Avatar" is like a dimensionality reduction strike on domestic films.

This description is very appropriate. It is a dimensionality reduction strike!

"Lin Dao, when do you think we can film this kind of movie?"

Since Lu Chuan went to see "Avatar" once, he asked this question several times.

"This depends on the meaning from above. Our film industry is still too far behind."

Lin Nan's answer, Lu Chuan pondered for a while before understanding the meaning; sometimes it needs pressure and policies from above...

Now the entire film and television circle is in a panic, all having a feeling that the wolf is coming.

If Hollywood movies are like this in the future, how can we play?

The movies released in December didn't last many days and all sacrificed, and the movies in the same period in January were also wailing.

The data of "Avatar" is too scary, and the daily box office is increasing steadily.

It can be said that it is sweeping the global film market.

Lin Nan no longer thinks about this matter; this is a problem that should be thought about from above.

He estimated that units and groups like the Film Bureau, China Film Group, and Shanghai Film Group might have already gathered together, preparing to hold a meeting or are already holding a meeting.

"Brotherhood of Blades" continues filming, and Lin Nan is watching on set.

Jin Shijie's Wei Zhongxian is acted very vividly.

Like the scene between Zhao Jingzhong and Ding Xiu, it made many people on set laugh when filming.

"Who does the Eunuch want me to kill?"

"The small flag officer of the Northern Imperial Guard, Jin Yichuan."

"Who? Doesn't the Eunuch know he is my junior brother?"

"Eunuch, you misunderstood.

This person is my dearest friend... my brother.

Need... add... money!"

"Cut. Perfect."

As soon as Lu Chuan's voice fell, a burst of laughter broke out all around.

"Zhou Yiwei, this tone is okay..."

Liu Yifei, with one hand around Lin Nan's arm, was also laughing softly.

At this time, the latter's mobile phone buzzed.

"Your phone?" The girl reminded.

"I reckon it's not a good thing."

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he took out his phone. Sure enough, the caller ID was Han Sanping.

He walked to a quiet place on the side.

"Hello, Director Han?"

"Still in Hengdian?"

"Hmm, on the 'Brotherhood of Blades' set, is there anything?"

He heard Han Sanping on the other side sigh, "Pack up, come back for a meeting!"

Lin Nan seemed to think of something, but still asked, "What meeting? I'm not even in the Film Association anymore."

"A meeting of the General Administration. All famous film and television companies, big directors with no work on hand, senior screenwriters, and filmmakers must come."

When Han Sanping said this, Lin Nan guessed it completely.

"The 'Avatar' thing?"

"Yes. It really is that sentence online, dimensionality reduction strike.

You commercial film directors must all come.

Especially you, you were named from above!"

Now, he really had to go back.

"Hmm, I know, I will come back as soon as possible." Lin Nan said.

"Don't 'as soon as possible,' set off immediately. So young, don't miss these one or two days of being lovey-dovey."

Han Sanping said angrily.

Liu Yifei cast an inquiring look, and Lin Nan smiled helplessly.

"I said it wasn't a good thing! The Film Bureau called me back for a meeting."

"Ah?"

The girl's brows furrowed instantly, a little reluctant, then relaxed again.

She whispered: "Business is important, I'll drive you to the airport..."

"Then why not go back with me? Let Yue Jun take over your work." Lin Nan suggested.

He saw Liu Yifei shake her head firmly, with a smile on her face, and refused proudly:

"No, I've persisted until now, how could I give up.

In the future, I still want to be the producer of your movie, hmm, and the female lead..."

"Haha, then the boss lady will work hard for a while longer." Lin Nan said with a smile.