Chapter 149

The reviews for the "Under the Hawthorn Tree" preview have already appeared on the internet.

Good word-of-mouth spread rapidly.

Zhang Yimou himself has a pivotal influence in the field of art-house films.

This time, it mobilized the viewing desire of a large number of audiences.

"'Under the Hawthorn Tree' preview ends, stars leave with tears in their eyes..."

……

Because the preview was half a month in advance, everyone was notified in advance not to bring cameras and other equipment into the venue.

But many media outlets waited outside the small auditorium.

Many actors, especially actresses with slightly red and swollen eyes, were captured like this.

There was no way to touch up makeup in the small auditorium, so one can imagine the "quality" of those photos.

Liu Yifei is naturally beautiful, just her eyes were slightly swollen.

Even so, Lin Nan still let her put on sunglasses before leaving the small auditorium.

Not to hide ugliness, but to take care of other actresses; otherwise, in comparison, others would lose face.

……

"Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen", which claimed to be aiming for a 500 million box office, held a press conference in the capital.

But what's ridiculous is that when promoting at the scene, they talked about "Ip Man" constantly.

In September's commercial films, no one could avoid the topic of "Thieves".

Everyone has to face Lin Nan.

"Thieves" released on the 30th and "Legend of the Fist" released on the 21st were only 9 days apart.

When asked if they had the confidence to snatch the box office from Lin Nan, the "Legend of the Fist" crew was adamant.

"'Under the Hawthorn Tree', which was released before us, is an art-house film and is not in our consideration;

As for 'Detective Dee', we have the confidence to cut its box office in half after release;

Finally, crush 'Reign of Assassins' on the 27th, and defeat 'Thieves' on the 30th..."

When Donnie Yen said this, all the media were a bit incredulous.

This Hong Kong director, can he brag too much?

Is this how Hong Kong films were bragged into decline? You'd be better off being even a little humble!

"I'm not joking, our lead actor is Donnie Yen, he can fight ten people at once! Haha..."

Not only was the director adamant, but even Donnie Yen himself told the media that this play was very satisfying to fight in, and he had the confidence to shoulder the 500 million box office!

A Hong Kong film making such harsh words made many mainland filmmakers feel uncomfortable.

"Lin Nan, you have to put in some effort and press down this bunch of posers..."

Ning Hao didn't stop in the "Great Robbery" crew and called over.

"Of course I have to press them to death."

This time Lin Nan didn't humble himself.

Ning Hao felt like he was holding his breath while filming "Great Robbery" this time.

He had already set the wrap-up time, planning to finish filming before November, attend the Golden Horse Awards, and then reshoot "No Man's Land".

"Lin Dao, the people from South Korea will arrive in the afternoon."

The assistant knocked on the door and came in to report to Lin Nan.

"I know, you notify China Film and Wanda, see if they want to send someone over."

"Okay, Lin Dao."

When they went to the Shanghai Film Festival to promote four movies before, CJ and Lin Nan talked about the introduction of "Thieves".

Later, after Showbox heard about this, they also got involved; this time I guess they came over together again, keeping an eye on each other.

……

China Film announced the progress of "Pacific Rim" to the outside world.

"Main Chinese actors: Zhang Yi, Jing Tian; some supporting roles are played by Beijing Film Studio actors."

"Director Guo Fan will join the 'Pacific Rim' crew with the team."

……

As soon as the news came out, the internet exploded instantly.

Good guy, three production companies rounded up the actors.

There are many smart people; Zhang Yi is from Lin Nan Film Industry, Beijing Film Studio belongs to China Film, and the boss of Starlight Shining, to which Jing Tian belongs, is a shareholder of Wanda Film Industry...

"Zhang Yi signed this contract well, only four years have passed in the ten-year contract, and he's already on such a big project!

In two more years, that's it! I'm afraid he'll have to be a Best Actor, right?"

Actors in the circle are all envious. Not just them, even people from Lin Nan Film Industry itself are envious.

"If I had known, I should have stepped back at that time, respected the elders, and let Zhang Yi act in 'Great Robbery'."

Lei Jiayin looked at Ning Hao and joked.

"Let them send one less lunch box at noon today." Ning Hao shouted at Xing Ai.

……

"Mi Mi, wait for next time, looking at the company, there will be many opportunities in the future..."

From the day Reba entered the Shanghai Theatre Academy in August and signed up for school, her classmates looked at her very differently.

Because everyone knew that she was signed by Shanhai Media at the beginning of the year, or more directly, she was signed by Lin Nan Film Industry.

Think about the actors under Lin Nan Film Industry, Zhang Yi from "The Martian" to the current "Pacific Rim".

Lei Jiayin's "Source Code", "Great Robbery", Yang Mi is one of the Four Dan Actresses, with "Brotherhood of Blades", "Painted Skin 2"!

"Reba, does your company really let you stay in school for two years?"

Yuan Bingyan couldn't help but ask.

Reba nodded blankly, then shook her head, "After the first academic year, the company will consider giving me resources, and I will decide whether to take them or not..."

Although they had heard about the contract content of Shanhai Media for newcomers, everyone was still sincerely envious when they heard it with their own ears.

And so far, all of Reba's expenses in school are not from her family, but from Shanhai Media.

"You will definitely be popular!"

In the eyes of a group of students, Reba is destined to be popular; Lin Nan Film Industry has plenty of meat and few wolves, and the circle has extensive connections...

"I just hope to finish my freshman year as soon as possible and receive a notice..."

Reba said with a smile.

"Did your company say when they will sign people again?" A group of people asked chattering.

………………

Liu Yifei, dressed in summer clothes, sat in Lin Nan's seat, drinking iced plum juice, very comfortable.

"The South Korean company will come over in a while, do you want to listen in?"

Lin Nan sat on the sofa, looking at Liu Yifei in the boss's chair, and asked.

"Hmm... I can listen."

Liu took on the posture of a boss's wife, said lightly, and blinked.

Not long after, the people from China Film and Wanda arrived first, one was the Vice Chairman, and the other was Ye Ning.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei also left the office and went down to the 3rd-floor conference room.

"Lin Dao, is it CJ and Showbox?"

"Not bad, it's two companies."

"Thieves" invested 130 million; for everyone, it's definitely the more places to sell, the better.

The people from CJ and Showbox arrived together, obviously neither would let the other.

"Lin Dao, CJ intends to pay 20 million USD to buy out the box office revenue of this movie in South Korea."

It's really a clear card as soon as they speak.

Hearing this offer, Ye Ning and the people from China Film were a bit moved.

If they agreed, it would mean the cost could be recovered instantly, and the domestic part would all be profit.

The people from Showbox were not in a hurry, but looked at Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.

"Ms. Liu's 'Inception' is very exciting, I've finally seen the real person today... really very beautiful."

"Thank you." Liu Yifei nodded and said.

After speaking, the people from Showbox spoke up.

"We can also report a buyout price, but I believe Lin Dao wouldn't want to sell it out at once, right?

So, we choose the method of revenue sharing."

Lin Nan couldn't help but smile; the people from Showbox did much more homework than CJ.

The people from CJ looked at their peers and rivals, their faces a bit ugly.

"But movies are a high-risk industry, when Lin Dao's 'Time Cruise' was released, all overseas box office added up to only 12 million USD..."

The people from CJ started to present data, but today is different from the past.

"I choose the method of revenue sharing."

Lin Nan said softly.

Andy Lau's popularity in South Korea is not low.

Seeing Lin Nan make a choice, Ye Ning and the people from China Film also nodded in agreement; this project was originally controlled by Lin Nan.

Since he is so sure, then there is absolutely no problem. Trust is the foundation of long-term cooperation.

The people from Showbox showed joy, and were a bit disdainful of the people from CJ.

Today's Lin Nan is long different from the beginning, a commercial film director, a Golden Lion director...

The people from CJ spoke again about introducing revenue sharing, but they no longer had any advantage.

This cooperation was won by Showbox.

After the result was set, the people from CJ didn't rush to leave, which gave the people from Showbox some bad guesses.

"Lin Dao, CJ wants to talk to you about cooperation, um, to be precise, with Zhang Jingying Industry."

As soon as this was said, the people from Showbox knew they had guessed right.

Ye Ning and the other's faces turned black instantly; this was flying over to poach!

"If you want to cooperate with Zhang Jingying Industry, you should go find Tang Mu, he is the one who makes the decisions, I am just a shareholder."

Lin Nan declined.

"Showbox also has this idea."

"Still the same sentence, you have to go find Tang Mu." Lin Nan still didn't loosen his mouth.

"You are a shareholder, can you help introduce?"

The people from China Film couldn't help but want to stand up and scold, this bunch of Koreans...

"What kind of cooperation?" Lin Nan asked curiously.

"Can you accept investment."

Hearing this, Lin Nan couldn't help but want to laugh, "This kind of thing, you really have to go find him yourself."

Perhaps feeling that Lin Nan really couldn't help, the two companies didn't mention it again, only saying they would try later.

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After everyone left, Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan.

"Your serious way of lying is really proficient."

"Don't you think they are funny? Haha..."

"Have you ever lied to me?"

The air seemed to freeze instantly.

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, "I promise, I have absolutely never lied to you."

"You have, the movie you promised me, it's been several years..."

Liu Yifei said categorically, with a playful smile on her face.

This time, Lin Nan was a bit stuck.

"Isn't it just missing it all the time? This time I promise, within a month, I will definitely get the script out, never break my word."

"Hmph, I'll believe you one more time, if you lie to me again, you're dead."

Liu Yifei pretended to be fierce, which was a bit cute in Lin Nan's eyes, simply amazing.

……

The promotion of several movies outside began to fight.

Lin Nan didn't go to the company either, just stayed at home, preparing the script.

Art-house film, romance film.

Lin Nan knew what Liu Yifei liked; she liked "Under the Hawthorn Tree", not "My Belle Boss".

He already had a direction in his mind.

"Let's make them all, let her choose for herself!"