Chapter 150

Entering September.

Although "Thieves" didn't promote deliberately, news on the media and internet emerged one after another.

Especially China Film, which treated the export of the movie as a political achievement and reported it.

"'Thieves' has been confirmed to be exported and land in the South Korean market."

"A small number of Southeast Asian countries have reached an intention to introduce..."

"Lin Dao's 'Thieves', so far there is still only one poster, no stills or behind-the-scenes footage!"

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"Thieves" was slow to show movement.

Many people were asking about this, and even media and netizens ran to Liu Yifei's Weibo to ask for news.

"Promotion starts on the 15th, by then everyone's appetite should be whetted enough."

Lin Nan had someone notify China Film, which was responsible for the promotion of "Thieves".

He noticed that "White Deer Plain", which had been in preparation for many years, was about to start filming.

This movie, directed by Golden Bear director Wang Quanan, had the female lead role that attracted much attention from actresses in the industry, which fell to Zhang Yuqi.

However, gossip also came out.

Another actress made famous by Stephen Chow went to court with him, demanding to terminate the contract.

This reminded everyone of Huang Shengyi a few years ago.

Regardless, one after another left by way of lawsuits; Stephen Chow's reputation can be said to be hard to describe.

"Huayi's movie came back in a dejected way, the crew members just left the capital airport this morning."

Yue Jun's words reminded Lin Nan that "Detective Dee" was the only Chinese film nominated for the Golden Lion Award.

"It's not time for the closing ceremony yet, right?"

After Lin Nan asked this, he reacted.

The release time of Tsui Hark's movie was consistent with the Golden Lion Award ceremony time.

Returning to the country early now means they weren't in the "unspoken rules", so the focus must be put back on the movie's public screening.

Earlier they were adamant about aiming for the Golden Lion Award, but now they were out early, which is a bit of a joke.

Sure enough, the media soon reported on this, bluntly saying that "Detective Dee" probably didn't receive a special invitation.

Huayi, Tsui Hark, and others did not respond to this.

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The freshmen of the Beijing Film Academy seem to be in military training recently.

Lu Yang was invited back to the school to give a lecture, and was then pulled to chat for several hours.

No need to guess, Lin Nan knew what would be said.

That day, even Zhang Yimou was reasoned with and moved by the school leaders for a long time.

Finally, Old Mouzi nodded and agreed that future movies would use more students and actors from his alma mater.

Including Zhou Dongyu applying for the Beijing Film Academy, that was also the reason.

"Lin Dao, I guess it won't be long before they invite you back too."

After Lu Yang returned to the company, he said to Lin Nan with a smile.

"Not long, I just received a call."

Lin Nan was a bit speechless.

The school leaders of this session are a bit eager for quick success, and even shouted the slogan that half of the film and television circle should be from the Beijing Film Academy.

Hearing this, it gave people a feeling of floating; it no longer had the atmosphere that an art school should have.

The quality of students in the future can be imagined; it will definitely be worse.

"Then what did you say?"

"No time, but they told me the specific meaning on the phone.

Honestly, I've heard those words so many times in the few years I was in school that my ears are calloused."

Lin Nan complained speechlessly.

Lu Yang gave a thumbs up.

"Awesome, only you big directors can refuse like this."

Lin Nan shook his head and ignored Lu Yang's teasing.

In the future, there will be fewer and fewer actors among the new generation, they will all be stars.

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The movies in the first half of the month are grabbing box office every day.

Because everyone knows that from the middle of the month, it will be the territory of major directors.

Lin Nan buried his head in the script, Liu Yifei came to accompany him from time to time, or called him to eat together...

Major cinema chains were busy, starting to arrange screenings.

"Under the Hawthorn Tree" and "Detective Dee" were released on the same day.

In terms of momentum, an art-house film and a big-budget costume commercial film were actually on par; one can imagine how great Zhang Yimou's influence is.

Stills and behind-the-scenes footage of "Thieves" appeared on the internet.

A large number of netizens and audiences cast their eyes over.

"Fan Bingbing's figure is really great..."

"Andy Lau is actually a villain?"

"Zhang Hanyu is the big villain!"

"Looking at the movie name, won't there be a single good person?"

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The news of "Thieves" snatched away more than half of the media's focus from "Under the Hawthorn Tree" and "Detective Dee".

Two movies were released on the 15th.

"I have to post a Weibo."

Liu Yifei liked "Under the Hawthorn Tree" very much and helped advertise it for free.

This move attracted the attention of many fans, and the effect was good.

The next day, Lin Nan put down his work and paid attention to the data of the two movies.

Old Mouzi's art-house film got 10.46 million at the box office on the first day, refreshing the first-day box office record for domestic art-house films.

Looking at this, it should also be able to snatch the total box office record for domestic art-house films from Chen Kaige.

Huayi's "Detective Dee" reported 18.3 million on the first day, which is the best result for Tsui Hark's movie so far.

"Lin Nan, is 'Thieves' going to have a premiere?"

Liu Yifei handed a cup of freshly ground coffee to Lin Nan and asked by the way.

"Even if I say no, Chairman Han and the others won't agree."

Lin Nan took a sip and replied.

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Zhang Weiping shouted the slogan of a 200 million goal, Huayi shouted about a 300 million guarantee and a 400 million sprint; for a time, it was very lively.

Andy Lau and Tony Leung in "Detective Dee" are also the leads in "Thieves".

Invisibly, it will also bring blessings to "Thieves".

The two movies almost became the top two in the third week of September.

"Legend of the Fist" was gearing up, with press releases one after another, just waiting to enter the field and "eat everything".

"Half a month, finally finished..."

Lin Nan stretched, feeling relaxed all over.

Because the promotion plan had been set with China Film before, Lin Nan stayed at home to write the script with such peace of mind.

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"How is the box office for those two movies?"

After returning to the company, Lin Nan called Yue Jun over.

"Director Zhang's movie has very good word-of-mouth, almost overwhelmingly good, 45 million box office in 5 days;

The box office of 'Detective Dee' has also reached 75 million..."

Lin Nan nodded; looking at this, they are all very strong for the time being.

"That 'Legend of the Fist' is released today, right?"

"Yes."

Lin Nan heard the affirmative answer and was instantly interested.

At that time, the bragging was very loud, so he wanted to see how much box office this movie could get.

Lin Nan started contacting China Film; by now, there were only 9 days left until the release of "Thieves".

The next day.

When the media announced the first-day box office of "Legend of the Fist", almost all mainland filmmakers laughed.

The movie that was adamant about getting 500 million at the box office only reported 10.32 million on the first day.

It couldn't even compare to the art-house film that the creators didn't "take seriously" — "Under the Hawthorn Tree"!

This face is going to be beaten to a pulp!

The industry unanimously determined that the final total box office of this movie would definitely be lower than the investment cost, and much lower.

After all, there is still Lin Nan's "Thieves" behind!

The internet was full of ridicule.

"Donnie Yen's Chen Zhen has too low IQ and EQ. The drama was crushed by Huang Bo, and the action only knew how to play cool blindly..."

"The script is too garbage, the plot is stiff, repetitive, tedious, boring..."

"I seriously suspect that 'Ip Man' could be a big hit, all thanks to Lin Dao's script; changing to Vincent Zhao to act in 'Ip Man' would also be a success!"

"Let Vincent Zhao come for 'Ip Man 3'."

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Lin Nan read quite a few posts; that bunch of people in Hong Kong really used the template of filming "superheroes" to film "Legend of the Fist".

In the rain of bullets on the battlefield of World War I, the protagonist shuttled through it, and was stunned to have nothing happen... isn't that a superhero?

After "Ip Man 2", Donnie Yen, who had high ambitions, suffered a heavy blow to his reputation in his first movie.

The box office is definitely not to be thought of; a bloody loss is certain.

The premiere of "Thieves" is the responsibility of China Film, Lin Nan just needs to cooperate and be there.

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"The results of this period are all here, pick one."

Liu Yifei smiled like a flower, looking at the 3 scripts in front of her.

"Then wait for me to take it back and read it once before saying."

As she spoke, Liu grabbed the three scripts and held them in her arms, turned around and left Lin Nan's villa.

"You really only have scripts in your eyes, don't care about me?"

Looking at the receding back, Lin Nan had a sense of looking at a heartless person.

The three books all have different focuses.

Lin Nan guessed that Liu would most likely choose the script about diseases, love, cancer, and death.

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"Legend of the Fist" is completely cold; the second-day box office dropped to 8 million, and the local box office in Hong Kong was even lower, about one million.

A movie with 120 million investment, how can this still be played?

John Woo's "Reign of Assassins" learned from experience and didn't have the problem of the "Legend of the Fist" crew bragging.

"Our movie is released globally.

The domestic martial arts film market is gradually declining, and I don't expect too much box office, just hope to catch up with Lin Nan Film Industry's 'Brotherhood of Blades' and I'll be satisfied."

This rhetoric is indeed much more mature.

China Film set the time for the premiere of "Thieves".

"Released on the 30th, let's set the premiere on the 29th, you don't need to worry about the rest, I'll handle it."

Han Sanping looked like he was taking care of everything.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Lin Nan definitely had no objections; Han Sanping's move, the scale is conceivable, only big and bigger.

The leads of "Thieves" sent messages one by one, all guaranteeing that they would definitely be able to attend the premiere on time.

In their view, this movie is highly likely to be the work where Lin Nan regains the box office record.

Moreover, as the lead actors of a Golden Lion director's movie, how can they be absent from the premiere?

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Film and television news, extremely lively.

Soon you will be able to see the situation of several big directors competing in the same field.

Zhang Yimou, Tsui Hark, John Woo, and... Lin Nan!

"I choose this one!"

Liu is really amazing, spending two days reading through the three scripts.

"Are you sure about choosing it, not changing it?"

Lin Nan asked teasingly.

He saw at a glance that it was the one he guessed.

A story about love, disease, life, and death...

I saw Liu looking serious, shaking her head.

"I'll choose it, not changing it."

"You have to act with me, must be together!"

Liu Yifei bit her silver teeth, looking directly at Lin Nan, and said unquestioningly.

"Okay, together."