Chapter 232: Project Establishment, Youth Film

*White Vengeance*'s second-day box office made many people drop their glasses.

The first-day box office was 10.4 million, how did it drop by nearly 3 million on the second day? Reported 7.5 million.

A large number of bad reviews and mockery drowned *White Vengeance*'s comment section.

To be honest, Lin Nan felt funny looking at these reviews.

"When assassinating Qin Shi Huang, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang hadn't even started the uprising yet.

Just this, Xiang Yu's lackey's line is actually: 'King Xiang, shall we do it'? Who sealed you as King? Did you travel through time?"

"Playing Go again, guessing fingers, biting off the tail finger, is it appropriate to copy *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* like this?"

"Hong Kong directors' historical theme films really can't be watched. Various bugs make me, a historical novice, want to ask 100,000 whys!"

"This is not just a gang film, but a time-travel play! Various time-travels across time, space, and themes; the film's lines and plot are filled with a kind of nonsense joy from beginning to end..."

"Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi, this pair is still quite good..."

"As long as you don't treat *White Vengeance* as a historical blockbuster, it's still watchable!"

The audience's mouths are always so direct and ruthless!

Daniel Lee was sprayed to the point of being unrecognizable.

There were even many netizens leaving messages mocking him, telling him not to harm historical themes in the future.

"Look, I advised you not to take this play at the time, otherwise it would be this result now."

Liu Yifei held the script and smiled sweetly at Lin Nan:

"Hmm, Lin Dao is amazing; this little woman thanks you."

"However, looking at this, their film must have lost a lot, right?"

Facing Liu Yifei's question, Lin Nan nodded.

"What do you think? *White Vengeance*'s investment was increased to 200 million, and the pressure to recoup costs is not small.

And looking at the box office trend of these two days, whether the final total box office can reach 200 million is hard to say.

Just this, we still have to see if *The Flowers of War* and *Flying Swords of Dragon Gate* agree."

Lin Nan had automatically ignored the *Magic to Win* by Huayi and Tianyu.

Investment cost 70 million, but the first-day box office was only 1.1 million; what kind of ghost is this?

The most tragic thing is that the scolding online for this film was pitifully small; they were too lazy to scold!

Lin Nan heard Yue Jun say that Wang Zhonglei shouted at the premiere that the box office was guaranteed at 150 million.

According to this first-day data, 15 million is hanging!

"Are the supporting roles in our film decided? You didn't tell me."

Liu Yifei sat on the sofa, flipped through the script again, and suddenly asked Lin Nan.

"This time the filming location is in Hong Kong, so I have to give them some face; I've already contacted the actors."

"Who is playing the 'father' in my film?" Liu Yifei's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Haha, I originally wanted to find Brother Wah, but thought better of it; two days ago he just announced the news of his wife's pregnancy.

I reckon after *Switch* wraps up, he'll have to stay home for a while. So, I found a more powerful one; guess."

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei and smiled lightly.

Then he saw Liu Yifei proudly lift her head, her single ponytail swaying along.

She said firmly: "Tony Leung Ka-fai!"

"Oh, quite amazing, Xixi."

"Humph humph humph, your little thoughts, it's impossible to hide from me, and you can't fool me!"

Liu Yifei's words made Lin Nan speechless; it's not the first time, this is not a good sign...

Said she was a simpleton? Why is it not working every time here? What should I do in the future? Lin Nan has a headache!

The skill of stepping on others, everyone knows how to use.

As *White Vengeance*'s reputation got worse and worse, at this time, Lu Chuan jumped out.

"Historical blockbusters definitely need slow work to produce fine results; the story of the Chu-Han Contention cannot be separated from the turning point of 'White Vengeance'.

And *The Last Supper* took 13 months from preparation to filming, and will use another year to carefully polish the post-production.

Hope next year's New Year's slot can bring a real 'feast' to the audience!"

Lu Chuan's Weibo post, in the eyes of people in the industry, was nakedly kicking someone while they were down and raising himself. In addition, there was more revenge from holding a grudge.

After all, at that time, *White Vengeance*'s director was originally Lu Chuan, but he was kicked out by the investors, losing face...

Don't say, Lu Taro's wave of promotion was quite effective, attracting a lot of discussion and attention, just causing strong dissatisfaction from *White Vengeance*'s side.

"Words and deeds show character; which film of Director Lu has had character along the way? *Kekexili* or *City of Life and Death*? Or the matter of his girlfriend pulling investment? Speaking big words too early, be careful of getting slapped in the face again..."

How to say it?

Although *White Vengeance* had many bad reviews, Lin Nan still couldn't help but like this Weibo post.

"Good heavens, quite a few acquaintances? Haha..."

*The Four* entered the final finishing stage.

Yang Mi's mood was really a bit bad.

When she took this play, she was aiming for the investment scale, cast, and production team.

But who could have thought that such a historical blockbuster would show no signs of rising in box office, and its reputation would get worse and worse.

She thought of the suggestions given by the company before, and now she didn't know whether to regret it or not.

"Don't think so much. The film lost money, the plot was scolded, but the audience scolded the director, script, and costumes/props; no one came to find trouble with the actors..."

Ceng Jia's words made Yang Mi trance for a while. It seems that she, the female lead, really enjoyed the benefits of *White Vengeance*, and the audience didn't come to find trouble or scold her!

"Hmm, fans increased, status rose; I don't regret taking this play."

Yang Mi thought for a moment, nodded, and said seriously.

"These few days you can prepare for *Sleepless in Seattle* in advance; Director Xue Xiaolu is a professor at the Beijing Film Academy; her film's requirements should be very strict, and the quality is definitely guaranteed."

Ceng Jia reminded in a low voice; after all, *The Four* hadn't really wrapped up yet.

"You're right, this time I have to be serious; maybe *Sleepless in Seattle* will be my representative work in film..."

Yang Mi thought of *Love is Not Blind* and became more determined in her heart.

"Film: *Bad Genius*.

Production side: Lin Nan Film Industry, Red Star Dock.

Producer: Liu Yifei;

Director/Screenwriter: Lin Nan;

Main actors: Liu Yifei, Zhu Yawen, Shu Chang, Luo Jin..."

When the film filing information was announced by the Film Bureau, Lin Nan Film Industry also immediately disclosed the production information and main cast of *Bad Genius* to the outside world.

Every big director in the industry, when setting up a new film project, will always attract the attention of the entire film and entertainment circle.

"Liu Yifei?"

"Knew it was her again; the female lead of *Sleepless in Seattle* could be given to Yang Mi, so Liu Yifei definitely has a better choice, sure enough!"

"Lin Dao deviated from the glorious tradition of Beijing Film Academy directors; Shu Chang is not from the three major art schools, let alone, the other main actors are all from Beijing Film Academy... this is not appropriate."

"This cast is particular! Liu Yifei and Shu Chang are best friends, the others are classmates, and he is a classmate and boyfriend of Lin Dao. The relationship between the five of them is quite good...

This casting, is it chosen according to the closeness of the relationship?!"

Quite a few people ran over to tease Lin Nan, whether the leaders of the Film Academy gave him a word.

"Look at the school's official website, there is already a brief news about *Bad Genius*, hehehe..."

When Liu Yifei called, Lin Nan was seeing Huo Wenxi.

"Is that so? Then I'll go see it in a while and call you later."

"Have guests?"

"You're really smart, guessed right."

"Then alright, I won't disturb your business first."

Watching Lin Nan hang up the phone, Huo Wenxi smiled and spoke.

"Is it Yifei?"

"Hmm, it's her. Why did Director Huo come over personally? A phone call would do."

Lin Nan said politely.

"There are some things about Emperor Artist Management here that need to be handled, so I just stopped by to visit Lin Dao..."

Lin Nan nodded; this company was a joint venture between Emperor and China Film Group, specifically responsible for the management of Emperor artists in the mainland.

However, the two companies were not on the way, and the distance was quite far.

"The matter Lin Dao talked about with Yang Dong last time has been handled. Yang Dong asked me to ask when the crew is ready to go over, so Emperor can prepare."

"Late January, Director Jiang Xuerou will bring the filming team over first." Lin Nan gave a specific time.

"Actually, it doesn't have to be that troublesome; Emperor has a ready-made filming team, Lin Dao can use it at will."

Huo Wenxi said half-jokingly, seemingly true or false.

Lin Nan didn't answer, just smiled and shook his head.

Every big director will cultivate their own exclusive filming team so that they can be directed like an arm.

Lin Nan is no exception; this way, the efficiency of filming is very high.

Often with just one look or action, everyone knows what he wants to do and what he needs.

Lin Nan understood what Huo Wenxi meant. Free is the most expensive; favors are the most expensive!

"*Bad Genius* investment of 30 million, will be filmed in Hong Kong..."

A piece of news quickly spread through the mainland and Hong Kong film and television circles.

"30 million? Then no need to think, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei are zero salary again; the production side is their own company!"

What everyone paid most attention to was the filming location chosen in Hong Kong.

"Why choose Hong Kong? No place in the mainland?"

"Inside news, this is one of the prerequisites for Lin Dao's script to pass censorship."

"Some scripts can only be filmed outside. The above is too rigid..."

This side *Bad Genius* topics were constant, and the heat was very high.

On the other side, a film was also announced to be established, starting to prepare the crew and conduct casting.

"Beijing Film Academy 06-level director graduate student, Zhao Yanzi, graduation play *So Young*, officially established."

"It is reported that Zhao Yanzi and Lin Nan both belong to the 06-level director graduate students; the former delayed graduation for three years due to personal reasons..."

"Also a Beijing Film Academy graduate student, Zhao Yanzi chose a youth film to complete her studies this time; compared to Lin Dao's Golden Lion Award work *The Hunt*, it is obviously not on the same level..."

"However, *So Young* will have the opportunity to make a head-on comparison with Lin Dao's *Bad Genius*."

Seeing this news, Lin Nan felt unlucky.

"Every line has to pull me in? Is this necessary?"

Lin Nan noticed the investors of Zhao Yanzi's play; Enlight and China Film Group were the biggest producers, followed by Huashi and Dianguang Media.

"Quite willing to spend! Tens of millions, just like that for a new director?"

"Youth film! It's nothing more than: skipping classes, fighting, falling in love, fighting for jealousy, breaking up, going abroad, sleeping, abortion, car accidents, terminal illness..."

Lin Nan thought of these elements of youth films and couldn't help but laugh; it's just these routines, nothing else.

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