Chapter 128

The news that *Painted Skin 2* began preparation spread throughout the industry from Bazaar in less than half an hour.

No one questioned its accuracy.

Because the news came from Liu Yifei's mouth. This is Lin Nan's official girlfriend, who confessed and went public at the awards ceremony!

"It's a pity Lin Dao didn't come today, otherwise I would definitely talk to him about the salary. Now 4 million can't invite me."

Zhou Xun sat beside Liu Yifei, holding red wine and smiling lightly.

"Then you have to find him yourself, it's useless to tell me."

Liu Yifei smiled and didn't fall for it.

Huang Xiaoming at the same table shook his head and didn't join the conversation between the two.

He had already received Lin Nan's confirmation that he and Zhou Xun would continue to play the leads, just waiting for the official announcement.

More and more actors and artists came to greet Liu Yifei, and their purposes were very clear.

The reality of the vanity fair was displayed vividly at this moment.

The evening party officially began.

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"No acting offers on hand, right?"

"Just got a script, still considering it. *Painted Skin 2*?"

Zhu Yawen reacted instantly halfway through.

"Right, supporting male role, interested? I gave you priority."

"Of course, Lin Dao's movie, even if I'm lying on the operating table, I have to say yes, I have to crawl here, haha..."

"Then you'd better finish the castration surgery first, I can change the script character for you."

Lin Nan made a joke and teased.

"You're the one being castrated..."

If it were selected according to the original cast, this role could be given to Hu Ge...

But because Shu Chang was filming a costume drama, Lin Nan gave the supporting female role to Yang Mi.

He thought that since it was already like this, he would just choose Zhu Yawen, who had a closer relationship, for the supporting male role, so he didn't consider Hu Ge.

In addition, Mei Ting couldn't come because of the schedule.

Fortunately, the role of Princess Jing needed a trace of heroic spirit, and Mei Ting was a bit lacking in temperament, so it was good to change her.

……

In the movie market, *Go Lala Go! *'s box office was 40 million in the first week and 60 million in ten days.

It should be stable for this movie to exceed 100 million, and it would be unrealistic to have more.

The praise for "Talented Woman Xu" online instantly increased a lot.

The eyes of the film industry looked at *Ip Man 2*, just waiting for the official release in two days.

So far this year, no domestic film has reached a box office of 200 million, and everyone is looking forward to whether *Ip Man 2* can realize Yang Shoucheng's boast at the premiere.

Starring Zhen Zidan seemed to have the pearls of wisdom in his hands, and he had been quite high-profile in the past two days.

When attending activities and accepting interviews, he was talking about the hardships, dedication, and hard work he experienced when filming *Ip Man 2*...

Lin Nan was a bit speechless when he saw this news. Good grief, the ability to boast is not small, what about the face?

Liu Yifei flew back early the next morning after attending the Bazaar Charity Night.

She didn't like anything at the party. At the end, she donated some money in the name of the two.

……

Morning of the 27th.

Lin Nan took Wu Ershan and arrived at China Film on time.

Han Sanping, Ye Ning, and people from Western Film and Ning Film had been waiting for a long time.

"Lin Dao, you finally arrived."

Ye Ning greeted first and shook hands with a smile.

"Everyone, let me introduce, this is Wu Ershan, the assistant director of my *Painted Skin 1*."

After Wu Ershan greeted Han Sanping and the others, he sat at the very edge of the conference room.

For the next things, he only had the qualification to listen.

Wanda had some ideas about *Painted Skin 2*.

"Why not try 3D?"

The appearance of *Avatar* made 3D movies seem like a curse, lingering in the minds of domestic filmmakers.

Many production companies have recently started 3D movie projects with great fanfare.

It's just that no one can judge how many companies are shouting slogans and how many companies are preparing to do real things with real money.

"This movie, I have no plan to make it a 3D film."

Lin Nan directly refused. Domestic 3D movies are not mature yet. Whether it is real 3D or 2D to 3D, they are all a bit powerless and too time-consuming.

He felt that he could wait a little longer.

"Then forget it, let's talk about the budget and investment." Han Sanping said.

Speaking of business, everyone instantly perked up.

"The special effects of the second one are much more than the first one, my budget is 120 million."

Wu Ershan also heard the exact number for the first time, and couldn't help but tighten his heart.

Han Sanping and several others looked at each other.

"We have no objection to this budget, but we hope you can still participate in it this time, such as general producer or general producer."

China Film and others have this consideration, Lin Nan can understand. After all, Wu Ershan is just a small director in their eyes.

"Producer is too busy, I have other things, just general producer?"

"Can."

For the next hour or so, it was the time for several companies to pull.

Lin Nan didn't have the preferential treatment of using director salary to offset investment shares this time.

But as the main controller, no one had any objection to Lin Nan Film Industry's 30% investment.

China Film has power, Wanda has money, and for the final share division, Western Film and Ning Film can only accept it.

"Lin Nan Film Industry 30%, special effects to Tiangong Color."

"China Film 20%, give us the promotion and distribution business."

"Wanda 20%."

"Western Film 15%."

"Ning Film 15%."

When filming *Painted Skin 1*, especially the design and production of costumes, weapons, and ancient backgrounds, it basically came from Western Film and Ning Film, and this time they were still responsible.

That afternoon, the five companies announced this matter to the outside world at the same time.

The industry instantly became lively.

"*Painted Skin 2* is jointly invested and produced by Lin Nan Film Industry, China Film, Wanda, Western Film, and Ning Film."

"The investment amount of this film is as high as 120 million, and Wu Ershan will be used as the director candidate."

"Lin Dao Nan will serve as the general producer of *Painted Skin 2*."

……

The news of changing the director surprised the industry.

Many people felt that Lin Nan was playing with fire; isn't it good to make money steadily? Why change people?

A large number of agencies and actors are paying attention to the film casting.

After all, Lin Nan only has four artists under his hand, Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin both have acting offers, Reba is a newcomer...

"Most of the actors have been set, and the rest will not be publicly auditioned..."

When Yue Jun accepted the interview, he gave an accurate answer, which made a group of agencies in the industry instantly quiet down.

……

"Say something. Because of the schedule, I declined Lin Dao."

Mei Ting said a sentence, and quite a few people appeared in the group instantly.

"Then you are really unlucky, it's a pity." Chen Minghao complained.

"A big movie of 120 million, do you feel sorry?"

"Isn't this nonsense? It is estimated that Lin Dao is still looking for a substitute, whichever of you has a schedule can go and ask..."

"It's a pity I'm a man..." Liu Ye popped up unexpectedly.

……

Although Enlight didn't participate in the investment, Chairman Wang still came to ask if there were any supporting roles.

Lin Nan would still give this face, anyway, they were just some small supporting roles.

"Either way, let Xie Nan come to my company. She joked with me before, saying that her shots were cut to less than two minutes.

At that time, I gave a promise, saying that I could give her a role with more than five minutes of shots later, haha..."

Wang Changtian agreed, saying he would let Xie Nan come over as soon as possible.

Lin Nan flipped through the script, so many supporting roles, not worried about not being able to arrange.

"Either way, give her the Heavenly Wolf Queen?

Mm, feels good, that's it!"

……

The highly anticipated *Ip Man 2* was officially released on the 29th.

Lin Nan didn't care too much about the attendance rate, after all, it was Thursday, and the first two days were just to pave the way for the third day, May Day.

However, the reports online were mostly very good.

A small number of film critics were too picky, and almost no one paid attention to them.

Early the next morning, Lin Nan was woken up by the phone.

This was the first time Yinghuang called early in the morning, it shouldn't be bad news.

"Hello, Yang Dong, how much?"

"Lin Dao, young people have to get up early, haha."

Lin Nan looked at the time, it was just past seven, he usually got up at eight, and Liu Yifei would be even later without work.

"Can't compare to Yang Dong, the heart is full of business. Let's go back to business."

"The box office on the first day in the mainland was 14.62 million, very good!"

Lin Nan nodded when he heard this number.

Judging from this first-day data, 200 million box office should be no problem. During May Day, the daily box office will likely exceed 20 million.

"Congratulations Yang Dong."

"Haha, Lin Dao, congratulations to you too..."

……

On the news websites, news about *Ip Man 2* occupied almost half.

This series of films can be considered a complete success.

The second day box office was 15.32 million.

On the third day, May 1st, the box office of *Ip Man 2* reached 21 million.

People in the industry remembered Yang Shoucheng's words at the premiere.

The box office of this movie is definitely going to exceed 200 million.

"The third one, can we join?" Many production companies began to have this idea.

Once a series of films is successful, it is easier to make a profit than other movies later, because a large number of fans and audiences have been accumulated.

……

The heat of *Ip Man 2* made the box office of *Go Lala Go! *, which was already in the second half, even more sluggish.

Originally in China Film's estimation, *Go Lala Go! * could get a box office of over 150 million.

This directly fell at 120 million, and was taken off the screen, but it was already considered a big profit, after all, the cost was only 20 million.

Yinghuang headquarters.

"Yang Dong, we should strike while the iron is hot and consider the sequel."

Huo Wenxi reminded, she hoped that when the third one comes, she could add some Yinghuang artists.

Yang Shoucheng nodded, profitable projects must be continued.

"He, recently, is very glorious?"

Huo Wenxi understood who the boss was asking about.

"Endorsement fees skyrocketed, worth skyrocketed, announcements are full...

Although the salary didn't reach the price of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, the popularity has already approached those two, although it may only be temporary."

Hearing this, Yang Shoucheng's face was a bit gloomy.

"Wait a few days..."

As a businessman, Yang Shoucheng was contradictory at this time.

On the one hand, he really wanted to beat Starring Zhen Zidan, on the other hand, he needed to consider the third one, after all, the original cast was the best choice...

Throughout the May Day slot, among domestic films, *Ip Man 2* was far ahead.