Chapter 174: May, Premiere of

Regarding "Painted Skin 2," Han Sanping has a suggestion.

He wants to send someone to take the film over when the Cannes Film Festival opens.

Like other domestic films, conduct promotion and sell copyrights to obtain greater profits.

For this proposal, Lin Nan, Ye Ning, as well as Xi'an Film Studio, Ningxia Film Studio, and other investors all agreed unanimously.

Buying and selling film copyrights is the real intention of most films going to international film festivals.

"However, don't count on me for promotion; my main energy will be on 'The Fault in Our Stars'."

Lin Nan said in advance.

His and Liu Yifei's film is the most important thing for this trip to Cannes.

"Hmm, promotion and copyright trading are the responsibility of China Film Group and Wanda, but you will definitely be in the promotional materials..."

"Can."

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Gordon Chan brought people to Tiangong Color.

He explained in detail the conception and requirements of himself and his team for the special effects of "The Four."

Tiangong Color will make several sets of plans based on these requirements and give quotes for different grades.

"Lin Dao, the actors have to join the crew at the end of April, at the latest early May, for a month of training."

Lin Nan nodded, thinking that this schedule is quite tight.

"I know, thank you Director Chan."

"Lin Dao, you're too polite."

Before Gordon Chan signed with Enlight Media, Wang Changtian promised to give him great autonomy.

This time casting, the first male lead is still mainland actor Deng Chao.

He thought that the choice of the first female lead should be able to take care of the relationship in Hong Kong.

But who knew, this idea was directly rejected by Wang Changtian.

The reason given was also very direct, because Lin Nan took the initiative to ask for the role of the first female lead...

At that time, when Gordon Chan heard this, he was really helpless; he had already promised the side in Hong Kong.

In the end, there was really no way, Gordon Chan could only accept reality and give the two male supporting roles in the protagonist team to Hong Kong actors.

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Outside, the promotion of "The Warring States" and "The Lost Bladesman" has entered a white-hot stage.

Especially the former, the gimmick of simultaneous release in China and North America is very eye-catching.

You know, generally only films by big directors will have this treatment.

Lu Zheng spoke to the outside world for the first time, saying the domestic box office is aiming for 300 million!

"The Lost Bladesman" is not to be outdone.

"Jiang Wen lets Zi Dan fly!"

"'The Lost Bladesman' will definitely become the box office champion in the first half of the year..."

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Every promotional slogan was shouted loudly, as if victory was already in hand.

Artists in the circle are still concerned about the casting of "The Four."

Enlight Media announced the release time of "Mural" first.

"The magic film 'Mural', directed by Director Gordon Chan and based on 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio', will be scheduled for the National Day holiday and released on September 29."

"Mural" took the lead in launching a charge towards the National Day file, and this move instantly brought out another film.

"The magic love film 'The Sorcerer and the White Snake', produced by Juli Film Industry with an investment of 200 million, is scheduled for National Day, and will be released on September 29."

"'The Sorcerer and the White Snake' has a huge cast, gathering powerful big names like Jet Li, Huang Shengyi, Wen Zhang, Raymond Lam..."

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The film and television circle was instantly lively.

In terms of industry status and qualifications, Enlight Media crushed Juli Film Industry, but in terms of film investment and cast, "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" is clearly stronger than "Mural."

At this moment, the two films announced the schedule at the same time, and they were released on the same day, with the same magic theme!

That kind of murderous atmosphere of needle-point against wheat-mang instantly came out.

The media was excited...

Lin Nan was stunned!

He remembers that when Juli Film Industry announced the project to the outside world, the budget was 180 million. When blowing to Yue Jun at Tiangong Color, it was also 180 million.

How come this promotion hasn't started yet, and the cost has inexplicably increased by 20 million?

Don't wait until the promotion before release, and it will be another higher number!

Lin Nan thought of Yang Zai's virtue; don't say, it's really possible to do this...

What you are afraid of comes; some careful netizens have pointed it out.

"Although this is a competition between Enlight Media and Juli, the two films have one thing in common, that is, their special effects are all done by Tiangong Color!"

Soon, quite a few media ran to Lin Nan Film Industry for interviews, asking about their views on the two films.

Yue Jun gave a standard answer.

"The special effects of both films are great; as for the overall evaluation, it must be given by the audience..."

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It seems like I haven't seen Shu Chang for a few months.

Lin Nan was stunned when he saw Shu Chang at Liu Yifei's side.

The latter was combing a single ponytail, sitting on the sofa eating snacks, looking like she was at her own home.

"'Magic Mobile Phone 2' wrapped up?"

"Not yet, the crew has a two-day holiday, so I came over to see Xixi."

"Maybe in more than a month, she will be the Best Actress!"

The two girls were beaming with joy for a moment, blooming like flowers.

In the past few months, the most criticized thing about "Magic Mobile Phone 2" is why Jiao Enjun is gone.

To be honest, Lin Nan felt that the brain hole of this original script was really big.

This time the sequel, the TV drama production center was a bit careless.

They thought that filming a sequel, as long as the original actors were greeted, they would come, so they didn't notify in advance.

No one expected that when the sequel was launched and about to be filmed, a small number of actors already had new schedule arrangements.

Among them was the most important lead, Jiao Enjun. The latter had already started making his first album, "Mr. Vincent."

Now, the crew was a bit flustered.

Lin Nan heard Director Yu Mingsheng say that screenwriter Jiunian spent a few days directly deleting and changing the script.

Rather than removing the scenes of the character You Suowei, he didn't want to find someone to replace Jiao Enjun.

So the current script, compared to the first one, is much thinner...

When Lin Nan heard this inside story, he admired Jiao Enjun a bit.

There are really not many actors who can make the TV drama production center treat them like this!

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With an extra Shu Chang, Lin Nan felt that he instantly had no status...

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Enlight Media began to announce the casting of "The Four" to the outside world one after another.

Deng Chao plays the male lead: Cold Blood; Jiang Yiyan plays the female supporting role: Ji Yaohua.

Zou Zhaolong plays the male supporting role: Iron Hand; Zheng Zhongji plays the male supporting role: Chasing Life.

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The first batch of casting lists only had four people, but it also made a group of actors in the industry look sideways.

The combination of mainland and Hong Kong actors is still very gimmicky and worth watching.

Especially these few people are all first-tier and second-tier actors.

"What about the first female lead? Hasn't it been selected yet?"

Quite a few brokerage companies and actresses have this doubt, and then started to inquire about news and contact Enlight Media...

Yang Mi also saw this news, but she didn't care, because she would join the crew of "White Vengeance" in May.

If there was no "White Vengeance," she would definitely try it; after all, she knew the relationship between Enlight Media and Lin Nan Film Industry.

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The film market in March was sluggish, without any blockbusters.

After a whole month, not a single film box office exceeded 100 million, almost all of which were losing money or barely recovering costs.

Quite a few media are saying that the market needs a big production film to stimulate it.

Lin Nan really wants to know how much money Lu Zheng spent on promotion, which allowed so many media to intentionally or unintentionally advertise for "The Warring States."

April 1st.

The producer of "The Lost Bladesman" high-profile announced to the outside world that the North American copyright of this film has been valued and purchased by The Weinstein Company.

Facing the media's scramble to inquire, the producer just wouldn't say how much it sold for.

In this situation, some people in the circle seemed to have guessed something.

So many films in the past, as long as the North American copyright was sold, they would basically tell the media for the first time to hype the film and attract the audience.

This wave of operations by the producer of "The Lost Bladesman" is interesting.

Both want to use this news to stimulate the audience, and hide it...

In everyone's view, it's probably being slaughtered at a low price by that guy Harvey again!

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On the 6th, it was the premiere of "The Warring States," beautifully called the Global Premiere!

Lin Nan heard that in this period of time, the crew of "The Warring States" traveled all over the major cities in the country, which was called a big move.

Open the portal website, especially in the film information, the promotional news of "The Warring States" in various cities can account for more than one-third.

Lu Zheng's phone called.

"Lin Dao, the premiere is on the 6th; you must not forget."

"Since I promised to go, I won't forget..."

Lin Nan shook his head with a chuckle; he was convinced by Lu Zheng; he estimated that Ning Hao would also receive a call.

But having said that, go if you go; he will still give this face. It's just this film, it's hard to say...

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Liu Yifei started to choose clothes for herself.

When filming "The Fault in Our Stars," she cut her hair short to her ears.

Now five months have passed, and it has become long hair over the shoulders again.

"What dress are you going to wear this time?" Lin Nan asked softly.

"I won't tell you yet; you'll know when we set off that morning."

Liu Yifei raised her eyebrows lightly and replied with a smile.

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In a blink of an eye, it was the 6th.

Lin Nan didn't get up late; when he arrived at Liu Yifei's side, the latter was putting on makeup.

Exquisite features always make people shine.

"It will be a little faster than usual today."

Noticing that Lin Nan had come over, Liu Yifei said softly, and the makeup artist on the side continued to be busy.

"How much faster can it be?"

"Half an hour..."

Lin Nan was a bit dumbfounded; two hours and two and a half hours made no difference to him.

"Then I'd better go for a walk with them first."

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Pinching the time, Lin Nan came back.

When he saw Liu Yifei's clothes, he knew he had guessed wrong; it wasn't a dress at all.

"How is it? Does this look good?"

"Good, very good, like a strong woman."

I saw Liu Yifei, in a white ladies' casual suit, with long hair draped, and crystal high heels on her feet.

No necklace, no earrings, only a ladies' wristwatch on her right wrist.

Bright eyes, white teeth, red lips, looking dashing and capable.

Next chapter, later. ===== CHAPTER 175 =====