Chapter 1145

"The passenger flow of cinema lines across the country is avalanching, so 'Half a Comedy' had to be taken off the screen in a hurry; but fortunately, the final total box office is quite good, 188 million."

"I remember it's a total investment of 30 million, right? That's indeed okay, after deducting the distribution costs, it also earned nearly 40 million."

"Yes, so we are all rejoicing that it was scheduled for December 20th;

If we were too greedy at that time, without self-knowledge, scheduled it for January, or even directly rushed to the Spring Festival day, then we would probably be crying now."

On the morning of the 8th, Lin Nan received a call from Yan Fei. The lunar New Year is approaching, as a shareholder of Happy Mahua, naturally he has to report the company's performance this year.

And 'Half a Comedy', which was taken off the screen only yesterday, is definitely one of the topics that cannot be avoided, after all, this film also suffered some impact and influence.

"So it is said that small costs have the benefits of small costs, that is, the volume is small, flexible, and the pressure to return to capital is not great. Especially in this special period, it is the most advantageous."

"Lin Dao's words are reasonable. Even though it has been taken off the screen, we still feel a bit scared when we think back, there is indeed a bit of luck component in it, lucky."

Yan Fei laughed and flattered Lin Nan, and at this time Lin Nan also vaguely heard something wrong? It seems Yan Fei has something to say, and has been paving the way?

"If you have something to say, just say it directly, no need to be euphemistic with me." Lin Nan tentatively joked.

Sure enough, Yan Fei immediately laughed out loud, "I knew that before I opened my mouth, Lin Dao, you would definitely be able to see through my 'reserve'."

"How did you learn from Shen Teng? This tone is a bit terrifying!" Lin Nan also immediately couldn't help but complain: "If you have something to say, just say it, I have other things in a while."

"Lin Dao, that... the props made by the Aerospace Science and Technology Group for the 'The Wandering Earth' crew, should they still be there, right?"

"They are there, preserved very well, after all, some props still need to be used in 'The Wandering Earth 2'.

Of course, when the second part starts later, most of the props must be redesigned and produced; because compared to the first part, the plot scenes of the second part are completely different.

You asking me if these props are still there at this moment, is there any idea on your side? Or is there any other meaning?" After Lin Nan answered, he directly asked Yan Fei.

"To tell the truth, Lin Dao, we have a new script outline idea, planning to make a sci-fi comedy;

However, it is definitely impossible to establish the project within half a year, firstly, we have to make the script, secondly, everyone's energy in the first half of the year must be invested in the film 'My People, My Homeland'..."

"If everything goes well, we should be able to complete the script in June or July, and then we can establish the project and prepare. Also, all of us hope that Lin Dao can come to be a producer?"

Speaking to the end, Yan Fei decisively revealed his Sima Zhao's heart.

Lin Nan hadn't said anything yet, Yan Fei himself laughed until he couldn't stop, definitely also knowing that this premeditated invitation of his was a bit treacherous.

"We'll talk about it later. Looking at the outside, it's this ghostly appearance, it's highly probable that it's impossible to stop in a short time."

Lin Nan said noncommittally, perfunctorily smiling. He also didn't forget to remind: "'My People, My Homeland' should be able to start filming in the first half of the year, you guys also be careful after entering the crew."

"This is natural, thank you Lin Dao for the reminder. Then wait until the script comes out, I will come to invite you again."

Yan Fei directly defaulted that Lin Nan agreed, decisively made a decision and joked. And he didn't give Lin Nan a chance to react at all, and directly said goodbye and hung up the phone.

"This person, has he already become this rogue?" Shaking his head speechlessly, Lin Nan couldn't help but complain straight.

After throwing away the phone, Lin Nan paced toward the entrance of the villa.

Although it is morning at this moment, the sky outside is gray, just like the gray mood of many people.

In addition, the biting cold of winter is as piercing as a needle, but it is far less terrifying than those news on the internet, making people shudder.

As Yan Fei said, at this time in previous years, the cinema lines across the country were basically crowded with people, and the atmosphere was constantly rising and hot;

But looking at this year, let alone cinemas, commercial pedestrian streets, and other crowded consumer places, even the pedestrians on the street are decreasing day by day, all of them are in a hurry.

"The internet is calling not to rush to buy and hoard, saying there is no need at all, it won't be lacking..."

"Better watch less news recently, it affects the mood too much."

Lin Nan interrupted Liu Yifei, who walked to his side, the latter had a helpless and speechless expression on her small face, she explained:

"I don't want to deliberately pay attention either, but grandmother and the others... you know, the elderly are completely involuntary, always can't help but want to know the situation over there. Then after watching, they feel uncomfortable, and after feeling uncomfortable, they want to pay attention at all times, finally..."

"Finally fell into a dead loop?" Lin Nan smiled and interrupted Liu Xixi again, and was rolled her eyes by her, "Mm, that's it."

"This problem is simple, I'll give you an idea."

"Say it quickly." Liu Yifei grabbed Lin Nan's arm, hurriedly urging.

"Son and daughter, you can just stuff one to grandmother and let her take care of it, she will definitely have no energy to care about anything else." Lin Nan raised his eyebrows at Liu Yifei, "Just say if this idea is good or not?"

"That's right, it's so simple, why didn't I think of it?" Liu girl suddenly realized and nodded, turning and running to the second floor.

"Sigh sigh, are you this heartless?" Lin Nan protested from behind, shouting at someone.

"Do you have anything else?" Liu Yifei stood on the stairs, squinting her eyes and questioning her great director from above; her intuition told herself that Lin Nan was clearly "ill-intentioned"!

"That set of Mulan costumes, don't you have a collection in your cloakroom. Chat about the script tonight?"

"Bah, don't even think about it!"

'Joy of Life 2' officially aired on the 10th, and the evaluation of the drama was significantly worse than the first part.

Especially the artist who debuted through a talent show who took over the male lead, it was simply rotten to the core, couldn't be watched.

To be fair, the temperament of Chen Feiyu actually fits the character setting of the male lead, but this artist named Wang Hedi is purely playing a little hooligan in his true colors.

Especially the latter's lines, listening to the original fans and the fans of the previous work, they all want to pull out his big tongue, and the tone of the lines is completely a local hooligan;

He didn't perform the tenacity, decisiveness, wit, and other original character settings of the male lead at all, and it was even a difference of a thousand miles, completely different. Even to say something unpleasant, Chen Feiyu crushed him!

Secondly, it is the actress who took over Meng Ziyi, and I don't know what the producer and director were thinking, actually finding someone who is really a bit ugly?

In the series, different actresses playing the same female character have huge differences and contrasts in appearance, it's no wonder they are scolded? Deserve to be sprayed!

"This sequel is much worse than the first part, but the data is not bad. Of course, this is entirely due to the audience foundation laid by the first part." In the video conference, Wang Wei joked.

"Can only say Chen Hong is also thinking of one thing and another, a good series was abandoned like this." Wang Changtian laughed and hit the nail on the head.

"Alright, let's talk about serious business, how did Wanda notify you?" Facing the teasing of Wang Wei and Wang Changtian, Lin Nan just smiled, and then directly entered the topic.

In the past, when holding video conferences, there were four original shareholders, today only three were left, and everyone felt very abrupt in their senses.

"Wanda requested to carry out the transaction of shares and cash within the last three days of March, and can report to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and announce it to the outside world in mid-April."

"Report and announce in mid-April?" Lin Nan was a bit puzzled.

"This time is what we requested, we must leave at least half a month to prepare, to deal with the changes in the stock market.

You know, this matter will definitely affect the stock prices of Tudou, Enlighten Media, and Weibo, of course, it is highly probable that it is a positive impact!" Wang Changtian smiled with words in his words.

Hearing this, Lin Nan couldn't help but nod, he indeed forgot this. "The red line is there, don't be too excessive, so as not to cross the line."

"Are you too sensitive? Rest assured, we won't do anything. At most, the people under our hands will drink some soup, they won't cross the red line." Wang Changtian scolded with a smile speechlessly.

"Lin Dao, rest assured, we actually also have the intention of monitoring outsiders, so as not to be drilled into loopholes." Wang Wei also added.

"Small troubles are fine, as long as you don't go down to mess around." Lin Nan defaulted.

While Lin Nan was holding a video conference in the study, outside, Jing Tian's 'Rattan' was officially announced to have finished filming.

The photos of finishing filming she sent out were indeed stunning, making many netizens and fans shine.

The 13th, 14th, 15th... The daytime in winter is always shorter than in summer; especially now, the daytime seems to be more hurried and insufficient.

Every day, everyone clearly didn't do anything, but the sky was dark;

And opening eyes again was a new day, another series of red numbers rising, changing... especially the increase in black numbers, which is the most chilling.

Huanxi.

Most employees have already had a holiday, but a small part is still working.

Of course, for the entire film and television entertainment industry, almost every company is like this at the end of every year.

Especially this year, a pile of messes is placed in front of countless film and television entertainment companies in the entire industry, everyone is an ant on a hot pot...

And for Dong Ping and Xu Zheng, it is even more so. They have no intention of slacking off or resting at all, all because of 'Lost in Russia'.

"Today is already the 18th, there is only one week left, are we just going to bite the bullet and go up like this?

You and I know very well that we didn't just aim for these 600 million guarantee funds from the beginning; if there were only these 600 million, I would never have signed the guarantee distribution agreement at the beginning.

The fourth part of the 'Lost' series is in this 7 billion-level box office market today, its actual value and ceiling are far higher than the 600 million box office share, higher than the 2.4 billion box office!"

In Dong Ping's office, Xu Zheng was angry, pacing back and forth, his mouth full of unwillingness and anger. His mentality was on the verge of collapse, completely unable to suppress his irritable emotions.

"Saying these is useless at all. The Hengdian Film Industry Alliance and so many companies and cinema lines, the entire Jiang-Zhe film circle and so many alliance companies, they have pressed all their treasures on 'Lost in Russia';

Their meaning has been expressed very clearly, very firm and clear, that is, they will never retreat, the film must and can only bite the bullet and forcibly be released!" Dong Ping was also extremely angry, but really helpless.

Because firstly, there is a contract constraint, and the other party has already invested high promotion costs; secondly, it is really passive, because 600 million heat guarantee funds have already been collected, and whether to release or withdraw is decided by the other party!

The most important problem is that there is no way back for our own side, and it is not easy to offend the Hengdian Film Industry Alliance.

Dong Ping's words were like a basin of cold water poured down from Xu Zheng's head, instantly extinguishing his anger.

Xu Zheng admitted that there was really no other way at the moment, and there was no room for maneuver.

The 'Lost in Russia' he had high hopes for could only be coerced by Hengdian Film Industry to be "abnormally" released in this Spring Festival slot.

"How is the script of 'My People, My Homeland'?" Forcing down his emotions, Xu Zheng changed the subject.

"The final draft can be completed around the end of this month, and it can be sent for review early next month."

"Then keep an eye on this project. As for 'Lost in Russia', I'll leave it to fate!" Xu Zheng said through gritted teeth, unwilling and aggrieved.

"Chairman, Xu Dao, there are visitors." At this time, an employee ran over and knocked on the door.

"Visitors?" Hearing this, Xu Zheng and Dong Ping looked at each other suspiciously, "It's this situation outside, who could it be at this moment?"

"Said it's someone from the ByteDance company, the front desk has already invited them to the reception room."

Hearing this answer, Xu Zheng and Dong Ping frowned involuntarily, and exchanged glances.

"Let's go, let's go see... this is a real giant in China."

"Didn't they just get sued by Tudou, Youku, and the others recently? What are they doing here?" Xu Zheng followed closely, puzzled.

"Anyway, it definitely can't be anything bad, because there was no intersection with them at all before!"

"The passenger flow of cinema lines across the country is avalanching. If it continues, and becomes even colder... then the cinema line will definitely enter a state of loss.

As for whether it is a state of slight loss or a state of serious loss, that depends on the film market and how cold the passenger flow will be."

"Still the same sentence, this has nothing to do with me, I have no films to be released in the company in the short term, and no scheduling plan." Lin Nan said easily, joking with Wang Changtian.

These days Enlighten Media is getting more and more uncomfortable, although there are no films controlled by them being released, the workload of the distribution department is full.

Enlighten Media's distribution department undertook a large number of New Year's slot and Spring Festival slot film promotions in the early stage, and the result is obvious:

All films that have been released have been seriously affected, and the box office has suffered blood losses; and the films that have not been released can see the ending at a glance, the box office is only lower and lower!

If all the films distributed by Enlighten Media do not get the ideal box office, and even the box office is pitifully low, then the distribution fees that Enlighten Media can retain will naturally be very unsatisfactory.

Because the distribution fee is intercepted according to the percentage of the film box office, that is, taking 10% of the 43% distributable box office of the film party!

"Hehe, don't gloat with me either. You forgot, you still have a 'Mulan' there.

If this situation continues, what about you and Yifei's 'Mulan'? As far as I know, there are also big signs outside, but it is suppressed, and it is treated as ordinary..."

Fine, the smile on Lin Nan's face instantly disappeared. Yes, there is also 'Mulan'.

"I discussed this matter with Yifei, we'll see the situation after the New Year. If necessary, I will communicate with Disney. Not to say 100% certainty, I still have 70% or 80% confidence."

"Fine, as long as you have psychological preparation. In the final analysis, you are still much more relaxed than me, much more relaxed."

Wang Changtian nodded, sighing involuntarily. Then he restrained his emotions and said seriously again: "Also the matter of the cinema line, if this situation lasts too long, then our two companies' cinema line plans..."

"No rush, let's talk about this matter after the New Year. Wait a bit, we'll discuss this matter later." Lin Nan interrupted the other party.

Chairman Wang was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and immediately agreed to Lin Nan's proposal: "Then let's discuss it after the New Year. That's it for today, I still have to work overtime, there are still many things to deal with..."

The phone hung up, and the smile on Lin Nan's face also disappeared immediately. How to say? He is a bit tired. There are many things to deal with, and they are all very important things.

"Forget it, let's have a New Year first." Lin Nan leaned on the sofa, muttering in his mouth.

"Lin Nan, the hundredth-day banquet for the daughter and son can only be cancelled. We have to reply to the people in the circle and friends who came to inquire about this matter one by one."

Just at this time, Liu Yifei stood on the balcony on the second floor and shouted at Lin Nan on the first floor. It was obvious that the elders had also reached a consensus.

"Understood, I'll just do this this afternoon." Lin Nan looked up and returned a smile to Liu Yifei.

Huanxi, reception room.

At this moment, Dong Ping's expression was a bit hesitant, while Xu Zheng was faintly eager to try.

"Let us consider for a few more days, how about it?" In the end, it was Dong Ping who spoke first, he didn't give an answer immediately, he indeed needed to consider it again.

"Old Dong?" Xu Zheng blurted out, he had already made a choice and decision.

"Can. However, today is already the 18th, and I hope Mr. Dong and Xu Dao can give a clear answer by the 23rd at the latest. This way we can also have time to arrange it in time on the 24th, after all, the 25th is the Spring Festival."

The ByteDance executive nodded amiably, and even took the initiative to add an explanation:

"'Lost in Russia' is the fourth part of the 'Lost' series, it is a Spring Festival film that the entire film circle is focusing on, we really need the exclusive copyright and its traffic;

In addition, I think you all know about our matter with Tudou and Youku, we really need to have our own things... and can also temporarily divert the public's attention.

As long as Huanxi agrees to cooperate, we will push the flow across the entire internet, and the subsequent sharing will definitely not be less... I think the price we offered should also be far higher than the previous guarantee distribution price of 'Lost in Russia'. Am I right, Mr. Dong?"

Dong Ping nodded very affirmatively, the price offered by ByteDance was indeed much more attractive than the Hengdian Film Industry Alliance's price, but he still couldn't give a clear answer directly at this moment.

"By the 23rd at the latest, we will give a reply."

"Good, then we look forward to Huanxi's good news. The first part of the buyout funds, we can complete the payment on the day of signing the contract, that is, by the 23rd at the latest."

Five minutes later, Dong Ping and Xu Zheng sent the ByteDance people out of the office building.

Not long after, the two returned to the office again; as soon as they entered the door, Xu Zheng couldn't wait to open his mouth: "Sell it to ByteDance, this is the best choice at the moment!"

"You are too anxious, have you ever thought that doing this will completely offend the entire Jiang-Zhe film circle?"

"I have thought about it, but I have no other choice, and I don't care!" Xu Zheng looked directly at Dong Ping, who had a serious face, with a decisive tone.

After a few seconds of silence, Dong Ping just sighed, "Do you want to communicate with Lin Dao?"

"No need. According to the agreement, Lin Nan Film Industry only enjoys the sharing right, and has no right to interfere with the operation and decision-making of the film project.

Furthermore, selling to ByteDance, doesn't Lin Nan earn more? And can enjoy long-term internet sharing!"

Xu Zheng decisively rejected Dong Ping's proposal. He didn't want to cause extra trouble, he just wanted to cut the Gordian knot quickly and settle it down.

"By the way, don't tell Ning Hao before this matter is completely settled."

Dong Ping naturally understood Xu Zheng's meaning, the latter was afraid that Ning Hao would "tip off" Lin, the great director!