Chapter 145

In the domestic film and television circle, it had been basically confirmed that Lin Nan and others went to talk about cooperation.

The group didn't stay in Hollywood for long, and boarded the flight back home the day after the serious business was finished.

"Lin Dao, when *The Thieves* is released in September, the screen allocation will definitely not be a problem, I can guarantee this..."

Ye Ning said a lot on the plane, obviously very excited.

This was the first time Wanda Pictures participated in a co-production since its establishment, and it was of great significance.

"Then many thanks, Ye Zong."

Lin Nan didn't use pleasantries; Wanda Cinema is now one of the largest cinema companies in the country, and in a year or two, it will be able to remove the word "one of."

Moreover, the number of their 3D cinemas and IMAX 3D giant screens is now the first in the country!

……

Liu Yifei was free today, so she specifically ran to pick up Lin Nan.

From afar, she saw a group of people just coming out of the airport, and they were blocked by the media.

Liu Yifei had to sit in the car and wait silently.

"Lin Dao, is this trip to Hollywood for a new film?"

"China Film and Wanda went together, are they both investors?"

"Ye Zong..."

……

A bunch of reporters threw a series of questions over.

Lin Nan let the people from China Film go to the front.

"I can tell everyone that it is indeed about a film. In two days, we will announce it to the outside world."

……

Being blocked at the airport exit really had a bad impact, and the group managed to shake off the media's encirclement.

Lin Nan walked quickly towards a red Ferrari, opened the door, and quickly sat in the passenger seat.

People from China Film and Wanda also had people picking them up.

"Go, whose car did Lin Dao get into?"

"Should be Liu Yifei? Careless, didn't notice her!"

……

Wearing a black T-shirt on the upper body, the seat belt outlined the silhouette, and loose jeans and sneakers on the lower body.

Liu Yifei, wearing big sunglasses and long hair draped over her shoulders, looked exceptionally youthful and uninhibited.

"I waited outside for an hour and a half. By the way, is it settled?"

Liu Yifei looked at the road conditions ahead and asked softly.

"Mm, it's settled. It's just that this is a co-production, you should know how troublesome it is."

Liu Yifei nodded.

*The Forbidden Kingdom* was a co-production at that time, filming domestically and abroad, it was very troublesome.

By the time the two successfully returned to the villa, it had already spread in the circle.

"China Film admits that this trip to Hollywood is for film cooperation."

"Lin Nan Pictures, China Film, Wanda Pictures, confirm cooperation on a new film..."

"Specific situation unknown."

……

Companies like Emperor and Enlight, which couldn't contact Lin Nan before, called all at once.

"It's a co-production..."

Hearing the three words "co-production," everyone had self-knowledge.

Emperor is located in Hong Kong, it definitely wouldn't be their turn;

Enlight couldn't provide any resources, what would they use to compete?

Han Sanping's efficiency is truly high.

The next day, the co-production project was reported, and it wasn't hidden or tucked away.

"Co-production *Pacific Rim* has been submitted for filing. This is a sci-fi blockbuster with an investment of 160 million USD!"

"Producers include: China Film, Lin Nan Pictures, Wanda Pictures, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate."

China Film's official website issued the announcement first, followed by Lin Nan Pictures and Wanda Pictures.

Lin Nan didn't know how to talk about Han Sanping; when encountering such a project, he is always vigorous and resolute, not at all like someone of such a great age.

Once the news came out, the domestic film and television circle was instantly shocked.

Lin Nan had no heart to pay attention to how boiling it was outside; he was looking at the box office data right now.

*Brotherhood of Blades*' box office reached 140 million and was still growing.

That *Aftershock*, after hitting 600 million, the daily box office had dropped to 4 million, but it seemed that some units were still issuing invoices.

Looking at Jing Tian's *My Belle Boss*, after the box office climbed to 45 million, the daily box office dropped to below 1 million...

"Have Guo Fan return to the company." Lin Nan said to the assistant.

"Okay, Lin Dao."

……

The outside world was really noisy.

The last co-production that caused a sensation in the country can be traced back to Huayi's *The Forbidden Kingdom*.

Not to mention how its word-of-mouth was, anyway, Li Bingbing and Liu Yifei successfully entered the Hollywood vision.

The investment for that film was over 70 million USD, and the one announced today is 160 million!

Exactly the same as *Inception* that year!

There are no fools in the circle.

Everyone knows that the requirement for co-productions is that Chinese actors must participate, and they must play major roles.

"Jiajia, go ask Director Yue quickly."

When Yang Mi heard this news on the set, she found Ceng Jia for the first time and urged her.

"But, but... forget it, I'll go ask."

In Ceng Jia's eyes, even if there are female roles in such a big production, Liu Yifei would pick them first.

Not to mention that *Palace* still had two or three months before wrapping up...

Not only female actors had thoughts, but male actors were the same.

……

Lin Nan flipped through the text messages on his phone; this bunch of people is really something, too embarrassed to call, but can let go of their face to send text messages.

*No Man's Land* crew.

"Old Lei, don't think about those things that aren't there, just shoot our *No Man's Land* well."

Ning Hao patted Lei Jiayin on the shoulder and teased.

"Director Ning, can you not call me Old Lei? I'm not old either."

"You're even picky. Ask them, you are 6 years younger than me, but do you look at most two years apart? Haha..."

Once these words came out, it instantly caused laughter from the people around.

"I'm joking with you, but your appearance also has an advantage." Ning Hao added.

Lei Jiayin immediately asked after hearing this: "Director Ning, what advantage?"

Ning Hao looked at Lei Jiayin carefully.

"Your appearance looks mature now, but in five or ten years, it should still be about the same, not much change, and instead you will look younger than your peers.

By then, your acting skills will also be honed, and beating them will be easy..."

The more Lei Jiayin listened, the brighter his eyes became.

"Director Ning, you, you didn't fool me, right?"

"Am I full and bored to fool you? Believe in my eye for talent, it's definitely like this, act with heart, the further you go, the more popular you will be..."

"Mm-hmm, I believe you..."

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Many netizens ran to Liu Yifei's Weibo to ask about *Pacific Rim*.

"Xixi, did you see the script at Lin Dao's?"

"Are there any female roles? Will you star in it?"

"Can you recommend my idol to Lin Dao? She is..."

……

Don't know if it was a playful mood, but Miss Liu really left a message.

"I have seen the script, I will not participate." The picture was a round, pure white kitten.

A Weibo post gave hope to the female actors in the circle.

On one hand, they were jealous that Liu Yifei could see the script of such a big production in advance; if she wanted to act, she could definitely be internally designated;

On the other hand, they were also happy that Liu Yifei would not participate, so it left an opportunity for everyone.

"That Yang Mi should still be in the TV drama crew, right?"

"That newcomer seems to still be in school!"

"Lin Nan Pictures has few people, there is a chance!"

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The investment allocation ratio of *Pacific Rim* was also announced.

The Chinese side accounted for 55%.

Lin Nan Pictures accounted for a full 25% share, China Film followed with 20%, and Wanda had the least with 10%!

"Big brother, should we open our mouths to him? China Film and Wanda should be impossible to transfer."

Wang Zhonglei asked.

Such a project is very good for the company's stock price, and the lifting of the ban period is coming soon.

"Believe it or not, let alone whether he will resell some to us, even if he is willing, it will be at a premium.

Just like *Journey to the Center of the Earth* back then..."

"Then do we still need to communicate with him?"

Wang Zhongjun hesitated, but still nodded, "Mm, let's go ask, it's up to you."

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Guo Fan has been staying at school recently, just like Lin Nan back then, he was pulled to be a strong man to speak to the freshmen!

"Lin Dao, what's the matter with calling me back so urgently?"

Lin Nan looked up at Guo Fan, who really had a confused expression.

"You don't know about the co-production?"

"I know, but what does it have to do with me? Don't tell me you want me to direct a 160 million USD film?"

Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh, "You really dare to think!"

"Definitely not such a fantasy.

I plan to have you enter the crew at that time, follow Warner Bros.' filming team, they are very strong in sci-fi films, *Batman*, *Inception*..."

"How much you can learn depends on yourself."

Speaking to this point, how could Guo Fan not understand what it meant, a good thing!

……

More than half an hour later, Guo Fan left the company with a smile on his face.

"How is that drama Zhang Yi is filming?"

"It can wrap up this month."

Yue Jun answered, vaguely guessing Lin Nan's meaning.

"After wrapping up, don't arrange any work for him, let him enter the *Pacific Rim* crew then."

Yue Jun smacked his lips and laughed: "What kind of 'indenture' did he sign back then?"

"By the way, Lin Dao. Ceng Jia also asked me about the role.

Yifei said on Weibo that she wouldn't participate in this film, and there are quite a few people asking right now.

Li Bingbing, Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, and many other actresses, their agents have all contacted me..."

Lin Nan nodded. Although it wasn't announced what actors were needed, everyone is not stupid, and they guessed that both male and female actors are likely needed.

"How much longer for her play?"

"Hard to say, I guess at least two more months..."

If it's this time, then it's really hard to say. The efficiency of those big Hollywood factories is very high!

"Is it too late in terms of time?"

"Don't know now, wait for Warner Bros.' news. Then, look at her luck."

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he thought of China Film and Wanda; they shouldn't have actors...

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A *Pacific Rim* thoroughly attracted the attention of the film industry.

In everyone's view, Lin Nan's ship finally started carrying people to sea, and it was a big project right from the start.

Liu Yifei was a bit busy.

Many people ran to ask her about the role in *Pacific Rim*, but she didn't care about these at all!

However, she still enjoyed replying to every message, anyway, her mood was very good!