Chapter 1141

"The 32nd Golden Rooster Awards concluded successfully around nine o'clock last night. Most filmmakers in the industry jokingly called this year's Golden Rooster the most normal one in recent years in terms of award results;

Among them, 'Operation Red Sea' lived up to expectations, powerfully winning the Best Film and Best Director awards; directors Guo Fan and Lu Yang both held the trophies;

'So Long, My Son', following the Berlin International Film Festival, once again won Best Actor and Best Actress, with Wang Jingchun and Yong Mei winning the Best Actor and Best Actress titles again...

'The Bugle from Gutian' won Best Supporting Actor... 'Legend of the Demon Cat' took home Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography..."

"During the red carpet moment yesterday afternoon, Lin Dao Nan and Director Ning Hao arrived around 3:50, cut in line with the 'The Legend of the White Snake' crew, and walked the red carpet together...

The two left directly after finishing the red carpet at 4:10, did not accept any red carpet interviews throughout the process, and were directly absent from the awards ceremony..."

"Regarding the two great directors' mere 20-minute journey to the Golden Rooster Awards, many filmmakers and media figures in the industry jokingly said:

Lin Dao Nan is a new father and is so happy he forgot to return home, anxious to go home to take care of his child, be a stay-at-home dad, and accompany his wife. As for Director Ning Hao? Recently heard he seems to have the intention of having a second child?"

"Following the 74 million box office on the first day, 'Frozen 2' saw its daily box office double yesterday, taking in 168 million; a classic big IP of Disney animated films, its word-of-mouth quality remains strong."

"Director Xue Xiaolu's film 'The Whistleblower' had a first-day box office of 18.65 million. The film's reviews have sparked huge controversy, and its word-of-mouth has a tendency to collapse..."

"What anxious to go home to take care of the child? What intention to have a second child? Hehe, no need to fool ghosts, those who understand, understand; both sides have old grievances."

"Being able to show up is definitely not to give face to that group of old masters, but because of other reasons they had to come!"

"PS: According to insiders in the industry, the check-in style Golden Rooster itinerary of directors Lin Nan and Ning Hao is definitely not a slight or neglect of the committee, don't believe rumors, don't spread rumors..."

"'The Whistleblower' is really a bit of a collapse, how can the plot of this film be so fragmented? It doesn't look like a film made by Director Xue Xiaolu at all."

"It is indeed a bit boring, the plot feels like it has no ups and downs at all, no climax..."

"That's right, I always feel that the plot has been castrated, and it's a large-scale castration, very jumpy; every time the emotion is clearly about to reach a climax, it suddenly breaks, and then the camera cuts to a transition."

"Having these feelings is correct, because I heard this film was indeed sent back, and if it didn't undergo large-scale deletions, it would be impossible to get a public screening permit and be released."

"As the producer of 'The Whistleblower', Lin Dao Nan is afraid he's going to lose money this time!"

"But Ni Ni is still quite beautiful, especially when acting in this kind of urban modern background film."

"Everyone says this year's Golden Rooster unexpectedly didn't have too much water added, but why do I feel that later they will make up for the water that wasn't added this year?"

"To the person above, I feel it won't stop there, later it will definitely be double the water, and even directly connect to the Pacific Ocean... After all, they were 'restrained' once, so later they have to rebound, rebound, and be even more unscrupulous?"

"+1, special situations like this year where the Golden Rooster and Golden Horse are fighting each other and thus are relatively fair, should not happen again in the future."

In the morning, a very interesting scene appeared in the manor villa. That is, the younger generation was lying flat playing with their phones, while the elders were working and chatting happily—wrapping dumplings.

Even while chatting and laughing, Old Lin was suggested to simply close the restaurant in his hometown and open one in the capital; this way, he could be close to the children and continue his hobby.

Anyway, the two children have money, just let them spend money to buy a property, and open a restaurant in whichever area they want;

And it's not for making money, it's mainly for his own hobby, to have something to do, so as not to let his spirit dissipate and his body rust...

Liu Yifei pushed Lin Nan beside her, nudged her chin at him, and smiled: "Listen quickly, they've already planned it."

Hearing this, Lin Nan immediately put down his phone and heard the pleasantries not far away... It seems they really had started suggesting it to his own father:

"I remember not far south of the square, isn't that Zhao Benshan's Laogen Manor? We don't need to open it that big, and there's no need to be that eye-catching..."

"This is a good thing." Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei's smiling, exquisite face and joked: "This way, we'll have a place to mooch meals in the future, won't we?"

"That's true!" Liu Yifei was just waiting for these words, and couldn't help but nod straight away.

And Han Jia and Watching Shu Chang, who were originally chatting about the casting matters of 'My People, My Homeland' on the side, also instantly revealed a look of surprise, there's a bargain to be had?!

"Eh? What are you chatting about with Director Ning? His speed of sending messages... he's flooding the screen?!" Watching Shu Chang suddenly caught a glimpse of Lin Nan's phone screen, very puzzled.

"Him? He's cursing and swearing. I don't know who is spreading rumors on the internet saying he wants to have a second child, causing gossip to be everywhere now." Lin Nan laughed decisively.

Ning Hao had a big opinion, because everything said about Lin Nan on the internet was good words, but when it came to him, it was all teasing like "Is he still capable at forty-something years old?"

"Haha, died laughing. But don't say, this is indeed one of the most humorous and witty ways to smooth things over for Director Ning." Han Jia rubbed her eyes, laughing until tears came out.

The suddenly increased volume of laughter from the young classmate Han Jia instantly attracted the attention of the four elders. Fine, since you are so free, then come and work:

"You guys come over and take these wrapped dumplings to the kitchen on the first floor, you can boil the water first."

"Xixi, you don't need to move, you just sit there and wait to eat lunch."

"Lin Nan, you take a look at how the soup is doing while you're at it, it's been simmering on low heat for almost an hour."

On the 24th, the whole day, the internet was basically news about the Golden Rooster. It could be seen that the official side intended to maintain the heat, because many official media were still reporting in relays.

And that horse was a bit funny, it had almost no "news" on the internet, just like it was dead.

Of course, it was indeed equivalent to being dead. Because those films and filmmakers who won awards over there, nine and a half out of ten were unheard of by mainland netizens.

And the remaining half, only some filmmakers in the mainland film circle had heard of them. Even to say something impolite, this half was also a dispensable small fry.

On the morning of the 25th, 'The Whistleblower' handed over a yesterday box office of 21.98 million, which was also the box office on the second day of release.

Everyone in the industry was saying, if there were no accidents, this should be the highest single-day box office for 'The Whistleblower'.

And the result was indeed as expected, starting from the morning of the 26th, the box office reported for the previous day was indeed falling day by day, and a plunge appeared!

The 25th was the third day of release, the daily revenue was still 19.72 million, but the daily box office on the 26th directly avalanched to 9.74 million;

The 27th reported 7.68 million, the 28th brought in 7.06 million, and the 29th saw a second avalanche—a daily box office of 860,000!

On the morning of the 30th, looking at the latest daily revenue of 860,000, the entire film circle was sighing about this 'The Whistleblower' produced by Shanhai Media and directed by Xue Xiaolu.

Finally, finally another film was born that caused losses for the Lin Nan Film industry companies.

"As of yesterday, the total box office is 85.69 million. Even if this film can barely climb over the 90 million box office threshold in the end, don't forget, its cost is 80 million!"

"No need for you to remind me, I know. Even if the total box office can climb to 90 million, I will still lose about 48 million here. What's more, at this moment, no one dares to guarantee that the final total box office can definitely reach 90 million."

Lin Nan interrupted Wang Changtian. He knew very well that the total box office of 'The Whistleblower' was nine times out of ten not going to reach 90 million.

"Heh, you calculated it quite carefully, actually helping Enlighten Media deduct the distribution costs." Wang Changtian reacted for a moment, then immediately laughed out loud.

"Film directors who have a very good relationship with Enlighten Media, I'm talking about the kind where every film is exclusively invested or controlled by Enlighten Media, Enlighten Media doesn't have this kind of director, so Wang Dong, you definitely can't understand my mentality.

Even if this film 'The Whistleblower' was destined to lose money from the moment it was established, I would still resolutely give the money to invest. After all, my relationship with Director Xue is there, it's just a film, I can afford to lose."

Lin Nan replied lightly, smiling throughout the whole process. But Wang Changtian, who heard these words, felt uncomfortable, and his face suddenly lost its good color, as if he had been poked in the heart?!

Alright, Lin Nan also reacted, it really did poke Wang Changtian in the heart; Enlighten Media is clearly a giant in the industry, but it has neither great directors nor first-tier artists who can be brought out, isn't this the pain point of Wang Changtian and Enlighten Media?

"Damn it, don't mention these in front of me."

"Understand, understand, haha..."

A knock on the door interrupted Lin Nan's laughter, and Yue Jun appeared at the office door.

"Is this serious business? Do you want me to avoid it?" Wang Changtian joked.

"No need, there's no secret." After laughing, Lin Nan looked at Yue Jun, who walked in holding a document, "The matter of the holiday you mentioned before?"

"More than that. Half an hour ago, the bureau's official website officially issued a public notice document, the license for Shanhai Cinema Line has come down. Also just now, the bureau's phone call notified me here."

As soon as Yue Jun's voice fell, not only did Lin Nan instantly sit up straight, but even Wang Changtian became much more solemn, and a trace of envy flashed across his face.

Outside, the news that Shanhai Cinema Line was officially approved appeared on the film and television section of the entire internet at the first moment, parachuting onto the hot search list.

"At 10:00 this morning, the Film Bureau's official website released a public notice document: The domestic newly registered cinema line 'Shanhai Cinema Line', submitted by Lin Nan Film Industry, has been officially approved."

"From today, the Lin Nan Film industry companies will officially step into the cinema line industry.

Also because it already invested in Maoyan last year and holds 8% of the shares, this also means that the Lin Nan Film industry system has already completely opened up the entire industrial chain from upstream production to downstream cinema lines, as well as the layout of internet film and television platforms.

In other words, the Lin Nan Film industry system will become the first film and television giant in the domestic film and television entertainment industry to achieve industrial closed-loop."

"According to estimates by many senior practitioners in the financial industry: If the Lin Nan Film industry system can be integrated into a group model, introduce strategic investment, carry out equity restructuring, and be listed on the A-share market... then it will definitely become the first listed company in the domestic film and television entertainment industry with a market value of 100 billion in the true sense!"

"If it's really as the news says, Lin Dao will integrate all companies into a group and then carry out financing and listing... is the difficulty of successful listing really that low?"

Facing this question from Yang Mi, Ceng Jia opened her mouth several times, but in the end, she didn't say anything, just nodded silently.

"But why didn't Bona succeed? Are we also being rejected one after another? Are many peer companies also constantly hitting walls?"

Facing the follow-up question, Ceng Jia looked at Yang Mi, who was frowning slightly, and this time she opened her mouth: "Don't you already have the answer in your heart?

If a leader in an industry cannot be easily listed, then who else is qualified to be listed? And the current Lin Nan Film Industry is the Huayi after 2005, and even more important!"

"We still have three years, but I can't see a shred of hope for success right now. Our profitability is clearly so eye-catching, and there are so many TV dramas we participated in producing..."

"Our luck is a bit bad, we encountered the tax storm that swept the entire industry, encountered the winter of film and television, encountered the harsh stage of the competent department..." Ceng Jia interrupted the somewhat impatient Yang Mi.

"If we can't be successfully listed within three years, Jiajia, have you ever thought about the consequences?" Yang Mi stared at Ceng Jia's eyes and questioned.

"There is no if, we will definitely be able to." Ceng Jia said as usual, her tone filled with confidence. Afterwards, she took a script out of the drawer and handed it to Yang Mi:

"The final draft of 'Novoland: Pearl Eclipse' just sent by the screenwriters this morning, you should flip through it when you have time, we have to start filming after the New Year. Our company is the third producer this time, with Penguin Entertainment and Tudou in front, it's hard to lose money..."

A few minutes later, Yang Mi left Jiaxing carrying her bag. After getting into the car, she began to close her eyes and rest, but she was muttering in her heart:

"If we can't be listed within three years and can't complete the gambling agreement, then don't blame me for not being able to accompany you... I have to leave myself a way out... To be safe, I have to cash out some more..."

On the first day of December, 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' was released with a comprehensive screening rate of 30.3%.

As the first suspense crime film with a realistic theme independently directed by Xiao Yang, 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' originally could not have obtained such a high screening rate; but who told the producer to be Lin Nan Film Industry, and it was exclusively produced.

At the same time, the "storm" that had lasted for nearly 5 months finally came to a complete end; it seems nearly five hundred people were clearly caught, and in addition, quite a few escaped.

"I have already signed the document for all employees to have a holiday, but in order to avoid leaking the news in advance, causing the company's employees to directly slack off in their work, and also to prevent a 'huge uproar' of public opinion after it spreads, Yue Jun will officially notify the company internally on the last day."

In the gym, Liu Yifei, who had finished her confinement, immediately began her fitness journey.

According to her, she hadn't exercised much for more than half a year, and her whole body was almost rusting. And Lin Nan sat on the carpet opposite her, chatting with her.

"Don't worry, the 'huge uproar' on the internet will definitely happen. After all, the New Year holiday is so many days in advance, and it's full salary." Liu Xixi was in sportswear, responding to Lin Nan while running.

"We'll talk about it when the time comes. Oh right, about the child's name, it's currently still in 'dispute', but it will definitely be determined before the hundredth day." Lin Nan laughed.

Hearing this, a smile instantly appeared on Liu Yifei's face, and she asked Lin Nan seriously and playfully: "Are you sure you won't regret it?"

"We've slept in the same bed for so many years, do you think I'm the kind of person who doesn't keep his word?" Lin Nan smiled and spread his hands, lecherously sizing up Liu Yifei.

"If you look at me with those eyes again, be careful I'll scream harassment." Liu Yifei's face was red as she adjusted the speed of the treadmill and started walking.

"In two years, we can have a second child." Ignoring Liu Yifei's warning, Lin Nan decisively changed the subject.

"Dream on, I'm not having one." Hearing this, Liu Yifei instantly scolded with a coquettish smile.

"Really not having one?"

"Not having one, unless..."

"I beg you?"

"Oh my, why are you such a rogue... Hahaha, put me down quickly...

Don't mess around, I'm talking to you about serious business, my mother and grandmother considered it seriously and thought there was no need; also for the sake of the two children, so they don't think too much in the future, after all, children's minds are actually very sensitive."

"This, wasn't it you who brought it up at the beginning?" Lin Nan said gently, touching Liu Yifei's face.

"Forget it, you got a bargain, but you three Lin-surnamed people, one big and two small, better not provoke me. Otherwise, hmph hmph..." Liu Yifei snorted coldly, giving her great director a "fierce" shrew look she thought was "fierce".

"Wang Dong, if... please don't blame me for being too direct, it might also be a bit unpleasant to hear." Liu Xiaobin sat in the office, on the phone.

"Go ahead." A voice that was clearly somewhat exhausted and lacking in energy came from the other end of the phone.

"Our assets in the film and television entertainment industry now only have cinema lines left. If, if we have to throw them away in the future, I think we can ask Lin Nan Film Industry about their intentions. Their cash flow is very sufficient, or rather, Lin Dao's cash flow.

We spent more than ten years to go from a small cinema line to the current number one market share, we know very well that the most expensive thing in this is time... No matter who it is sold to, it will undoubtedly save the other party a lot of time costs, this is also the core value of our cinema line..."

After Liu Xiaobin finished speaking, he didn't hear an answer from the other side. After waiting for a full half minute, he heard a hoarse voice:

"Indeed, a lot of assets in the film and television industry were sold this year, and you were the one running around every time, thank you for your hard work."

"Wang Dong, don't say that, this is my job."

"I understand your mental state, after all, so many have been sold, in your view, Wanda Cinema Line definitely can't be kept; but I can clearly tell you, the domestic cinema line will not be sold, at least not for the time being.

You know, this is a cash cow, it can provide cash continuously, 8% of the daily film market box office is our income... Currently, we are not at the point of killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!"

Hearing this, Liu Xiaobin instantly felt a lot more at ease. However, in the next second, he heard something else: "Return to the group headquarters tomorrow."

"Wang Dong?"

"You have to go out again in these two days, AMC Cinema Line will sell another part of its shares, you go sign the contract;

In addition, there are several buyers to dock and negotiate with, the group plans to gradually withdraw from Legendary Pictures... Within two or three years, completely divest all film and television industry assets overseas."

"Okay, Wang Dong."

After hanging up the phone, Liu Xiaobin didn't feel happy, even though he got the answer from the boss that Wanda Cinema Line would "temporarily" not be sold.

His thoughts drifted away involuntarily, he thought of Ye Ning, a former veteran of the group, and also the first person to witness and manage the development of Wanda Cinema Line!

Now looking at Ye Ning's behavior of taking people to jump ship to Huayi, it is hard for him to judge whether it was right or wrong.

Even to say an inappropriate thought, he felt that Ye Ning might have done the right thing at the beginning. Because if he had stayed at Wanda, it would be absolutely impossible for Ye Ning to be as comfortable as he is now.

After all, no matter how miserable Huayi is, it is still a listed company, with a market value of nearly 10 billion; and Ye Ning holds shares and also receives executive salary... unlike Wanda here, after delisting, the cash pool was directly gone, and it is still heavily in debt, and now there is even a faint posture of wanting to cut costs for executives!

While Liu Xiaobin was distracted, on Huayi's side, Ye Ning was also frowning.

"Shanhai Cinema Line? Sigh, what a pity, Lin Dao clearly rejected me... us..."