Chapter 167

The Berlin Film Festival has opened.

But the eyes of the film and television circle are all cast toward Lin Nan Film.

Because a reporter took a photo of the Cannes selector leaving the Lin Nan Film building.

Thinking of the previous refusal of "The Fault in Our Stars" to the Berlin Film Festival invitation, everyone seems to understand now.

"The film "The Fault in Our Stars" will likely go to the Cannes International Film Festival to compete!"

"Lin Dao Nan's first impact on Cannes awards, completing the journey of the three major European film festivals..."

"Liu Yifei will definitely step on the Cannes red carpet!"

……

Quite a few media outlets successively sought verification from the selector and Lin Nan Film, and all received definitive answers.

"Cannes welcomes Lin Dao Nan and Liu Yifei; looking forward to "The Fault in Our Stars" winning a big award."

"Yes, "The Fault in Our Stars" will participate in the Cannes Film Festival in May; not only competing, but also including the trading of the film's overseas copyright..."

The definitive replies from both sides made the entire film circle look sideways.

Really going to Cannes!

Zhu Yawen, Huang Bo, and a group of supporting actors and guest stars were all very excited.

In their view, with Lin Nan's achievements and influence at international film festivals, it is almost certain that "The Fault in Our Stars" will be shortlisted!

So, is it possible for them to get a supporting actor award or a group award?

"Lin Dao, you have to work hard this time; my supporting actor award depends on you!"

Zhu Yawen's somewhat cheeky voice came from the phone.

"Is this something I can work hard at just by saying so? The number of films competing in Cannes every year is much more than Berlin and Venice!

Besides, in terms of supporting roles, you don't even have as much screen time as Aunt Liu..."

Lin Nan's few words made Zhu Yawen stutter a bit.

"Thinking carefully, the screen time should be... should be about the same, right? Forget it, don't think about it; wish you good luck."

……

Quite a few actors and stars have already started "cheering" for "The Fault in Our Stars" on Weibo.

Under Liu Yifei and Lin Nan's Weibo, there are even more messages from people in the circle.

Huang Xiaoming, Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Jackie Chan, Andy Lau...

"Tell Lin Dao to work hard and get you a Best Actress award!"

"Yifei, go for it; I'm optimistic about you..."

"Lin Dao, do you want to try for the Palme d'Or this time?"

……

Liu Yifei, like a silly girl, held her laptop, laughing and replying one by one.

Sometimes, you really can't compare between actors; the more you compare, the greater the gap feels.

Quite a few actresses felt a bit sour in their hearts.

Yang Mi, who hadn't been happy for two days after signing "White Vengeance," was hit by the news of "The Fault in Our Stars" at this moment.

"Going to Cannes just like that?"

There are very few actresses born in the 80s who can compete in the three major European film festivals.

In Yang Mi's impression, only Fan Bingbing had been shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival once with "Lost in Beijing," but in the end, she returned empty-handed, and the film was taken off the shelves...

Thinking of these, Yang Mi felt a bit emotional; let me accumulate slowly; sooner or later there will be an opportunity to be like Liu Yifei...

"Mm, still have to make movies!"

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This year's Hong Kong Film Awards abruptly sent an invitation to Lin Nan.

It took him a long time to remember that "Ip Man" seemed to have been shortlisted.

Yang Shoucheng, entrusted by others, tried his best to lobby Lin Nan, hoping he would attend the Film Awards. Many mainland filmmakers were also on the organizing committee's invitation list.

However, the effect was very poor; those with status and face all used various reasons to decline, and those who promised were all second and third-tier actors.

Lin Nan looked at the nomination list; except for "Ip Man" and "Detective Dee," the rest were all films that lost money at the box office, or even lost blood.

A small number of nominated films have mainland actors, but the awards they are nominated for are at most supporting actor awards like Deng Chao's, and they are very exclusionary.

As for the behavior of concentrating on inviting mainland filmmakers, one can tell at a glance that they have no good intentions; it's clearly looking for people to go and support them, to carry the sedan chair.

Lin Nan definitely won't go.

"Lin Dao, you've refused several times over the years; you won the Best Screenplay award before, why not come this time?"

"Chairman Yeung, I haven't been to the Golden Rooster or Hundred Flowers for several years..."

Lin Nan's words carried a refusal.

The nomination list is always those few people: Chow Yun-fat, Jacky Cheung, Nick Cheung...

By the way, this year's Best Actor nomination also added Nicholas Tse!

"The Stool Pigeon" flopped so badly, and his acting was so dry, yet he could still be nominated?

It seems that young actors in Hong Kong have indeed experienced a generational gap; now they have started to forcefully promote and hard-promote!

Yang Shoucheng's lobbying was unsuccessful, so he had to give up.

"Then if "Ip Man 2" wins an award, I hope Lin Dao can come to the celebration banquet?"

"Okay."

In Lin Nan's view, this possibility is minimal.

…………

Every year at this time, the liveliest thing in the entertainment circle is the art exam.

This year, the number of applicants for Beijing Film Academy exceeded 20,000, of which the Performing Arts College alone exceeded 5,000.

Lin Nan remembers when he took the art exam, the total number was only over 3,000; now it has multiplied more than six times.

It seems everyone knows that this line of work makes money fast!

This year, the Beijing Film Academy Performing Arts College reduced enrollment; adding up several majors in the Performing Arts College, they only recruited thirty people.

Over 5,000 people fighting for thirty spots is very exciting.

The media even specifically interviewed, asking if there would be special care for Zhou Dongyu and others.

The answer is definitely no, and it will be even stricter! Whether it's true or false, everyone knows in their hearts.

"Current art exam candidates are much more utilitarian than before."

Yue Jun walked around the Beijing Film Academy with people for a long time today.

"How so?"

"All dressed in pure styles, looking left and right while queuing, longing to meet a great director, tsk tsk tsk."

"Haha, how do you know that's what others are thinking?"

"They said it themselves, and they said it quite reasonably.

They said current great directors like pure ones, heavy makeup is no longer popular, and that's how Zhou Dongyu was chosen!"

Lin Nan smiled and shook his head; they are indeed more "sober" than those art exam candidates in the past.

"Didn't see anyone you liked today?"

Yue Jun shook his head, "I did meet quite a few peer companies, Huayi, Orange Sky, Tang Ren..."

"Take your time; maybe Director Jiang has someone she likes over there."

…………

Jay Chou's "The Green Hornet" was released, with a box office of nearly 20 million on the first day, showing strong performance.

Another film, "Eternal Moment," is not bad either, with 15 million on the first day.

However, during the promotion, the feeling of superiority of the "Class of 61" members like Na Ying was chilling...

……

Warner Studio.

After nearly 4 months of filming, "Pacific Rim" just finished the last indoor green screen shot.

"Finally wrapped up!"

Zhang Yi shouted excitedly; during this time, it was either the hotel or the studio, and people were almost going crazy.

"Are we going to play for two more days, or pack up and go straight back to the country?" Guo Fan asked.

"Back to the country."

"Back to the country."

Miss Jing Tian Tian and Zhang Yi said in unison.

"Are you leaving?"

Tom walked over with his belly out, showing a funny vibe.

He knew that the two men in front of him were both Lin Nan's subordinates.

"Yes, we are preparing to return to the country. Tom, thank you for your care during this time."

"You're welcome, I'll see you off when the time comes..."

……

China Film Group's actions were the fastest, informing the outside world about "Pacific Rim" for the first time.

"The co-produced sci-fi blockbuster "Pacific Rim" wrapped up yesterday afternoon, Hollywood time."

"Post-production special effects will be handled by Warner, with a production cycle of 6 months, and domestic engineers will follow up throughout the process..."

Hearing the news about "Pacific Rim" again, the domestic media also quickly began reporting.

A production cycle of 6 months means this film can be released in the country this year.

The producers of those films originally planned to be released after August instantly had the urge to curse.

What is a co-production? A co-production means that when released in the country, it fully enjoys the treatment of a domestic film, or even preferential treatment!

Coupled with the fact that there is a cinema giant like Wanda among the investors, the screen allocation for this film can be imagined.

A group of people landed at the Capital Airport, and when they came out, they were shocked by the billboards.

Large posters for "The Warring States" were hanging there.

"Tiantian, is your company's promotion cost a bit high?"

"I, I don't know either," Miss Jing Tian Tian smiled.

"Hurry up and go, be careful of being blocked by reporters," Guo Fan reminded.

Although he said so, they were still blocked.

More than half an hour later, the three of them rushed out with their assistants and got into the cars that came to pick them up.

"There will be a wrap-up party later; see you then."

"Okay. Goodbye, Brother Zhang Yi, Brother Guo Fan," Miss Jing Tian Tian waved.

…………

Lin Nan met his two generals at the company.

"After you attend the media meeting and wrap-up party held by China Film Group, you can take a long vacation first."

As soon as Lin Nan finished speaking, he saw both of them shaking their heads.

"Lin Dao, a long vacation is not necessary; if there are plays or announcements, I will take them as usual," Zhang Yi said first.

Guo Fan had a helpless smile on his face, and Lin Nan probably guessed it.

"I originally thought I could avoid the art exam, but I ended up bumping into it; it's the same as Lin Dao before..."

Beijing Film Academy is like this; among the students, anyone who is famous will always be thought of to be pulled out to show off.

I heard that this year's undergraduate art exam had child stars like Zhang Yishan and Yang Zi on site helping to guide personnel and maintain order.

"Fortunately, if you go, you will definitely be with those teachers."

"Haha, that is indeed the case..."

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As the leader of private film companies, Huayi's big move for the New Year once again made the circle look sideways.

"Huayi officially launched a cultural tourism project, which will invest billions to build a new cultural city..."

As a shareholder of Huayi, Lin Nan also received this notification.

The Wang brothers started buying land and hoarding land, and they have already succeeded!

Cultural city sounds high-end and classy, and absolutely belongs to the cultural tourism industry. But if you twist it a bit, it can also be a real estate project.

Of course, the difficulty and price of getting land in the name of a cultural tourism project are completely different from real estate projects...

Lin Nan quite admires these two brothers; they really dare to play any tricks.

Don't say, after Huayi released this news, the stock price rose in response.

It made Lin Nan hesitate whether to throw some out first?

In the end, he held back and decided to wait, it will be even higher!