Chapter 195

The straw hat incident of *Wu Xia* became a topic of heated discussion in the entire film circle.

Not to mention the mainland media, even the Hong Kong media were much quieter this time.

Peter Chan acted very calm; facing the interview invitations from the media, he refused directly and did not make any response.

On the contrary, Sandra Ng spoke without thinking:

"Is everyone so nosy? What's there to make such a fuss about?"

From this indifferent and accustomed tone, reporters could hear a lot of things.

It is estimated that Peter Chan often did this when filming in the mainland in the past! I'm afraid he "earned" a lot of money!

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"The release situation in Southeast Asia is very good, especially in Japan; the number of viewers is not inferior to the original *Painted Skin 1*."

Hearing Yue Jun's report, Lin Nan felt much more relieved.

Japan is indeed very powerful; he estimated that the copyright transaction for *Painted Skin 2* was a sure thing.

"That's good; give me the specific data when the time comes."

"Hmm."

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Lin Nan saw the box office of *Fake Couple* starring Huang Bo and Jiang Yiyan.

In the cracks of several commercial films like *Painted Skin 2*, this urban romance film barely harvested 20 million in box office.

By now, after being released for more than two weeks, there was no more revenue, so they simply chose to take it off the screen.

In the film market, *Painted Skin 2* is still the only one dominating, with a daily box office maintained at around 30 million.

Everyone is guessing whether the box office of this movie can exceed Jiang Wen's *Let the Bullets Fly*.

As for exceeding *The Thieves*?

Judging from the current box office trend of *Painted Skin 2*, there is simply no such opportunity.

Good news came from Warner.

A special effects team of hundreds of people spent five months. The special effects shots for *Pacific Rim* will be completely finished this month.

China Film Group couldn't wait to announce this news to the outside world.

"With an investment of 160 million USD, the co-produced sci-fi blockbuster *Pacific Rim* will complete production this month!"

Production companies in the industry once again had their attention attracted by this movie.

Co-production, super-large investment scale, hard-core sci-fi movie—these things combined destined *Pacific Rim* to enter the domestic market.

The question everyone is most concerned about now is when exactly this movie will be released in China.

Once this giant beast is let in, a large number of domestic films will definitely suffer again.

"Production is about to be completed?"

Among the mainland actors, only Zhang Yi and Jing Tian participated in this movie.

At this moment, both of them were very excited.

"In a few days, *New Mama Again Love Me Once* will wrap up, and next month you will join the crew of *Time Travelers*; can your body handle it?"

Lu Zheng looked at the slightly excited Jing Tian and asked softly.

"I can, no problem."

"I don't know when this *Pacific Rim* will be scheduled for release.

If this movie is released, it will definitely be of great help to you..."

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Lin Nan was at China Film Group at this time.

"Warner has a lot of ideas; do you know which release slot they want?"

Han Sanping said with emotion.

Usually, the coordination of these miscellaneous matters is done by China Film Group.

"Which release slot? The New Year slot or the Spring Festival slot?"

Lin Nan asked with a smile; only these two slots could make Han Sanping sigh.

After all, the release time of *Avatar* in China was the New Year slot, after which it washed the film market clean!

"Hehe, you guessed it right. Warner contacted the group, hoping to be released in the New Year slot just like *Avatar*."

Sure enough!

"Then what does Chairman Han think?"

Lin Nan knew in his heart that although *Pacific Rim* is a co-production, and domestic capital accounts for 55% of the share.

But to stuff such a behemoth into the New Year slot, the voices of resistance will definitely not be small, especially with *Avatar* as a precedent!

Many domestic films will definitely have great opinions.

Then he saw Han Sanping suddenly smile and say: "I think we can try."

Hearing this, Lin Nan knew that what he just thought was conservative.

With Han Sanping's character of being fond of grandeur, he must be wishing that *Pacific Rim* could replicate the record of *Avatar* and sweep everything along the way.

This is a co-production; if it really succeeds, it will be a political achievement, a solid political achievement!

"For the release slot, you and Warner and Lionsgate can decide; I won't get involved, I think Wanda means the same thing."

Lin Nan has self-knowledge; only Han Sanping can carry this kind of thing and withstand the pressure from other film producers in the New Year slot.

"Okay, I'll handle this matter; it's set for the New Year slot."

Han Sanping guessed Lin Nan's thoughts and said with a light smile.

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China Film Digital Production Base.

The construction work inside the studio was proceeding in an orderly manner, and the efficiency was very high.

Lin Nan went to see it from time to time; it would definitely be completely built and decorated by late July, and then filming could start.

On the other side, the acting department of the Beijing Film Academy was in the news again.

The college entrance examination admission score line had been rising for several consecutive years, but this year it suddenly dropped a lot.

Clearly the number of admitted people was cut in half, so why lower the score?

At first, everyone was just curious and didn't think too much.

It wasn't until the results of those few "key" art examinees at the beginning of the year were exposed that everyone suddenly realized.

The score line was lowered for them!

Including Zhou Dongyu, several people were only a little bit higher than the score line, admitted by stepping on the line. Just like their professional exam results during the art exam, all were stepping on the line!

It's just that during the art exam, it was to avoid gossip, so their scores were lowered to let them pass by stepping on the line;

But this time it was different; the department took the initiative to lower the score line so that these people could successfully step on the line and enter the school...

This practice is truly a bit disgusting.

Lin Nan suddenly remembered what Tian Zhuangzhuang said when he was sighing in front of him some time ago.

This circle is indeed becoming more and more closed; everything is decided in advance, and they don't even hesitate to change the rules...

Facing the questioning voices of public opinion, the acting department didn't care at all: this is just a normal adjustment of the score line, there is no other intention.

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*Wu Xia* used nine days, and the box office barely reached 100 million.

The film and television industry knows that the box office potential of a movie is almost all in the first half month.

Unless it is that kind of particularly explosive movie, such as *The Thieves*, *Let the Bullets Fly*, and the currently showing *Painted Skin 2*.

Of course, the nationwide mobilized *Aftershock* has too much water, so it's not included.

"The daily box office growth of the movie *Wu Xia* has fallen below 8 million, and the total box office will highly likely stop before 150 million."

"*Painted Skin 2* box office has reached 450 million, about to break through the 500 million mark..."

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No one has any objections; the box office hegemon of the first month of this summer release slot is *Painted Skin 2*.

Lin Nan had drawn all the storyboards for *Passengers*, and now he was just waiting for the studio to be finished so filming could start.

"Then what about when *The Fault in Our Stars* is released?"

Liu Yifei cares more about this matter.

When *The Fault in Our Stars* has its premiere and public release, *Passengers* will definitely be in the middle of filming.

"This is simple; during the premiere, give the crew two days off, and by the way, go to attend the premiere ceremony of *The Fault in Our Stars* together."

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei and said seriously.

*The Fault in Our Stars* is of no small significance to him and Liu Yifei. This is the first time the two of them have played the male and female leads in a movie, a couple.

The promotion of this movie was handed over to Enlight.

Relying on the gimmick of Lin Nan and Liu Yifei co-starring and winning the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, *The Fault in Our Stars* doesn't need to work hard to promote it at all.

Because from the moment this movie was approved, it has been highly concerned by the industry and fans. Especially the date of the Qixi Festival, which is even easier to remember.

"Hmm, this is quite good; neither side will be delayed."

Liu Yifei nodded, agreeing with Lin Nan's idea.

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That place in Hong Kong is indeed too small.

It's been a month, and the media is still talking about the divorce of Xie and Zhang.

Emperor Entertainment can issue two announcements on average every day; it doesn't even look like a film company anymore.

The mainland media is also watching the fun, all ridiculing Nicholas Tse, how much longer can he endure?

*The Promise* was once again taken out for discussion.

"Saying that, Director Chen's words back then were indeed a bit reasonable!

Starting from that time in 2008, the roles of these two in *The Promise* were completely reflected in reality..."

"Director Chen Kaige is awesome! This prophet has a level!"

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"Notify all actors and let them rush over before the end of the month."

Lin Nan instructed his assistant, and the latter knew he was talking about the crew members of *Passengers*.

"Okay, Director Lin."

Guo Fan's side changes every day; the construction of the "spaceship interior" is very fast, and it looks like it's about to be finished.

Lin Nan has to be prepared at all times here, ready to join the crew and start filming.

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