Chapter 169: Chinese Zodiac

"The Fault in Our Stars" appeared on the entry list for the Cannes Film Festival.

This means Lin Nan has officially embarked on the journey to compete for the Palme d'Or.

"Promotional materials, posters, short films, prepare these in advance..."

"Received, Lin Dao."

Cannes is worthy of being Cannes; this year's participating films are expected to exceed 3,000, and the competition is extremely fierce.

Lin Nan saw that the "Golden Broom" award, which had just been founded two years ago, had the organizer announce the winner list for the second session.

Feng Xiaogang, by virtue of "If You Are the One 2" and "Aftershock," swept three major awards alone: Most Disappointing Director, Film, and Product Placement, becoming a topic of heated discussion in the circle.

Netizens were overwhelmingly supportive of Feng Xiaogang.

It's impossible to go to receive the award, but Feng Xiaogang is still very happy to mock them a couple of times on Weibo.

"Don't scold the judges for being idiots; that's uncivilized. They should be 'refined idiots'; we should give them the Golden Abacus Award."

To be honest, Lin Nan didn't think these two films were bad, it's just that there's no arguing about the product placement, but for commercial films, making money is the first priority...

As Feng Xiaogang said, this group of people should also want to step on his reputation to promote this film award. After all, it's all business...

Lin Nan was thinking at this moment, if he was targeted by this group of people, how should he handle it?

He should also be too lazy to bother! Unless he really made a bad film, but this will never happen.

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"White Vengeance" has started filming.

This guy Lu Chuan is really a bit shameless.

He swore to the media that he would choose a non-professional to play Consort Yu.

Then he held auditions nationwide for so long, attracting a lot of attention, achieving the purpose of promoting the film.

As a result, the final candidate was not a non-professional! At a glance, you know it's a female actor who was stuffed in by someone and couldn't be made popular.

The consequences of fooling the public and the media can be imagined; there was a uniform sound of scolding on the Internet, quite a feeling of returning to the time when "City of Life and Death" was released.

There are also quite a few people in the circle watching the fun and beating the underdog, especially on the side of "White Vengeance."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went together to attend the media conference for Jackie Chan's new film.

After ten years, he returned to the director's post again.

Jackie Chan will write, direct, and star in it himself.

This is also his 101st film, the action blockbuster "Chinese Zodiac."

"Huayi's move this year is quite big! They've launched seven or eight films in a row, right?"

Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan and the two and asked.

"It's nine films." Lin Nan said casually.

The stock price is rising, and Huayi is rich and imposing.

This "Chinese Zodiac" by Jackie Chan is also exclusively produced by Huayi, with a higher cost than "Back to 1942."

An action blockbuster with a 300 million investment is rare domestically.

"Tsk tsk tsk, sure enough, it's different after listing."

There are not only the sayings of "Zhang Girl" and "Star Girl" in the circle, but also "Dragon Girl."

It's just that this time the "Dragon Girl" can only play the second female lead; the first female lead is Huayi's person.

Jackie Chan led that second female lead actor and walked over.

"Lin Dao, Yifei, Director Ning, thank you all for coming to support today."

"It's what should be done."

"Big Brother, you're too polite."

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The second female lead is Jackie Chan's newly accepted apprentice; I heard she used to be a national team athlete.

"This kind of action film is quite suitable for Yifei, like 'Lucy', but unfortunately the character's status is not enough."

Jackie Chan smiled and said very seriously.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both know this is polite, but it is also the truth.

"I am also looking forward to working with Big Brother again; there will be opportunities in the future."

Miss Liu smiled and replied, appearing generous and decent.

When the event ended that day, the Internet was full of news about Jackie Chan coming out of the mountains to be a director again.

At the same time, "The Flowers of War" also hit the hot spots.

The industry is saying that Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping have sharp eyes, and signing Bale is simply a massive profit.

Because news just came back from Hollywood that Bale won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor!

"I have never doubted whether the domestic 10 billion box office target can be achieved. Now it seems that this target is still a bit conservative; at least 2 billion must be added.

'The Flowers of War' will be the first domestic film to break 1 billion, or even 1.2 billion, 1.3 billion..."

Zhang Weiping's speech is always so positive, and carries a kind of arrogance...

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The final exam results of the Beijing Film Academy have been released.

The highly concerned Zhou Dongyu "stepped on the line" to pass and was admitted.

Another child star who participated in "My Own Swordsman" was unfortunately brushed off.

Netizens are joking that the Beijing Film Academy's acting department now only looks at two things when recruiting.

Either you have big connections, or your appearance and temperament are very good. The irony is full.

Cai Yinong saw Nazha again, this time with an assistant.

She heard from the assistant that Yue Jun had also contacted this girl a few days ago, and now Cai Yinong would definitely not let go.

"Congratulations on passing the final exam."

"Thank you, President Cai."

"President Yue of Shanhai Media should have also talked to you; what do you think?"

Nazha didn't expect Cai Yinong to ask so directly; she was a bit at a loss for a moment.

Looking at the strength on the surface, Shanhai Media relies on Lin Nan Film Industry, which is much more powerful than Tang Ren...

Cai Yinong saw from the expression of the girl opposite that she was a bit conflicted inside, faintly leaning towards Shanhai Media.

However, Cai Yinong was not in a hurry; she had made full preparations before coming to snatch people.

"At this time last year, Shanhai Media signed a newcomer at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, who is a fellow townsman of yours."

Nazha nodded blankly when she heard this, not quite understanding what it meant.

"If you go there, your looks will have direct competition in terms of resources; what suits you will definitely suit her."

Now, Nazha understood. In the same company, this kind of thing is inevitable...

"We all know that in this circle, you have to be famous early."

"And Shanhai Media has a contract for newcomers, which is not to give resources for two years, to build a foundation at school; that girl hasn't received a play yet."

"Maybe you will yearn for the film resources of Lin Nan Film Industry, but how many actors can become popular through films?"

"On the contrary, TV dramas are easier to accumulate audience popularity, easier to make you popular, and you should know Tang Ren's achievements in TV dramas..."

Nazha listened to Cai Yinong's words and felt they all made sense; she was in a dilemma for a moment. Can she survive if she goes to a big company?

"But what if I go to Tang Ren?" She asked.

A glimmer of cunning flashed in Cai Yinong's eyes; she was waiting for this.

"We don't have the saying of letting newcomers wait for a year or two. The 'Chinese Paladin' series has made many actors explode, including Hu Ge, Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, Liu Shishi..."

"Now another TV drama adapted from a game by the company has also been launched; as long as you sign with the company, the one left of the three female characters can be given to you."

"Your partners will be Hu Ge, Tang Yan, Liu Shishi. When this drama comes out, you will definitely be popular..."

Cai Yinong's words seemed to be bewitching, lingering in Nazha's heart.

"I can't give you an answer now; I want to discuss it with my family..."

"Okay, no problem."

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Lin Nan sent Liu Yifei and her assistant and others to the airport.

The Paris Autumn/Winter Women's Wear Show is about to start, and Liu Yifei needs to go there.

Media reports two days ago said that Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, and others had already arrived in Paris in advance.

"Take care of yourself."

"Hmm, I know, I'm not a weak woman. Besides, I'm only going for a few days."

Liu Yifei said, blinking at Lin Nan, and flexed her biceps.

After giving instructions to several assistants again, Lin Nan felt relieved and watched them walk into the waiting hall.

After a long time, Lin Nan drove back to the company.

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The special effects for "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" are finished.

Starting from the end of November last year, it has been more than 3 months now, only a little slower than "Mural."

Lin Nan has not shown his face in this project from beginning to end.

Now that the special effects are done, it is still inevitable to meet Yang Zai and Huang Shengyi.

The other party has also made appointments so many times, and refusing all the time is not good for his reputation.

"Lin Dao, the people are at Tiangong Color."

"Have they accepted it?"

"Acceptance is in progress."

When Lin Nan arrived at the floor of Tiangong Color, he saw Yang Zai and Huang Shengyi watching the special effects shots.

Keeping an inch-head, wearing sunglasses indoors, really able to pretend.

"Lin Dao, finally got to see you."

"Lin Dao."

As soon as they came up, they grabbed one of Lin Nan's hands and shook it, being overly familiar.

"How is the finished product? Are you satisfied?"

Lin Nan silently pulled his hand back.

"Good, very good."

Huang Shengyi greeted simply on the side, standing beside Yang Zai, properly a vassal.

The staff is packaging the special effects shots, and Yang Zai is chattering endlessly here.

Lin Nan understood; this guy has opened a film company now and is a bit floating.

"Lin Dao, next time you start a new film, you must say something; Juli Film Industry really hopes to invest together, any amount of money is fine..."

Lin Nan looked at Yang Zai like a fool, really wanting to say: You can talk to Han Sanping and the others first.

I really don't know if this guy is really stupid or pretending; he actually said that if there is casting in the future, he can consider Huang Shengyi.

Lin Nan thought to himself, it was just a cooperation for special effects, and he was already climbing up the nose?

Two hours later, Yang Zai and his party were finally sent away.

"Haha, it laughed me to death. Lin Dao, you don't know what he said when he first came; it was very cunning."

"What did he say?" Lin Nan was a bit curious.

"He said such good special effects, it's fine to promote it to the outside world as 100 million! Isn't the meaning very obvious?"

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Yue Jun received a phone call and went out.

In a cafe next to the Beijing Film Academy, Yue Jun met Nazha.

"The matter you asked about, it really exists..."

When hearing Nazha ask about the terms of the newcomer contract of Shanhai Media, Yue Jun almost guessed the answer.

This industry is like this. People have their own aspirations, and everyone has the power to choose the path they want.

Obviously, the girl in front of him has already chosen Tang Ren.

Yue Jun shook his head and no longer forced it; he could understand this kind of thing.

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