Chapter 265: Summer Slot, National Day Slot, New Year Slot

The Beijing International Film Festival, which will open next month, has announced its screening list.

Compared to the past, the quantity, quality, and background of the films participating this year are unprecedented.

Finally, more than 200 films were selected for screening from nearly 1,000 films submitted from 74 countries and regions.

Most of these films are award-winning or nominated films from major international film festivals such as the Oscars, Cannes, Venice, and Berlin.

Domestic filmmakers all understand that this is the face and sweetness given by others after the new import film agreement was signed...

"*The Avengers*?"

Lin Nan saw this Marvel film.

Early next month, it will be released in North America. A month later, in early May, it will enter the mainland film market.

And the Asian premiere of *The Avengers* will also be held at the Beijing International Film Festival in late April.

At that time, the entire creative team will be present.

Lin Nan feels that the first half of the year's schedule is still too rushed. He plans to have the company's films all go to the second half of the year.

Everyone in the circle knows that to do well, one must have a backer.

For example, Angelababy, who was originally just a low-level Hong Kong model.

But she couldn't help but hook up with Huang Xiaoming. Although the means were a bit "despicable," didn't she succeed?

Backed by the "Huang Sect Leader," this counts as having one foot in the core stratum of the mainland entertainment circle.

Huayi held a high-profile signing ceremony for Angelababy, and the latter will fully switch careers and thoroughly enter the film and television circle for development.

The welcome gift was the female lead in *Tai Chi*, partnering with Tony Leung Ka-fai, with popular young actors Feng Shaofeng and Eddie Peng as supporting roles. Not to mention how the box office will be later, just this lineup alone can be called luxurious!

I heard that Angelababy will also appear in the second part of Tsui Hark's *Detective Dee* series later, with resources fully loaded.

Wang Zhonglei even promised in front of the media that Angelababy will be the "First Sister" of Huayi Management Company.

And Huang Xiaoming was definitely at the signing ceremony to stand for his girlfriend and support the scene. When it comes to promoting his girlfriend, he can be said to be sparing no effort.

For many actresses of the same age in the film and television circle, this is not good news.

From now on, there is one more strong competitor. After all, Angelababy's backer is a young tycoon like Huang Xiaoming who has both connections and capital.

Liu Yifei and her assistant are packing things into a suitcase.

In the morning, Han Jia-nv, the executive director, called Lin Nan, and it was quite professional.

She asked Lin Nan to convey that Miss Liu could set off for the *Lost in Thailand* crew.

"The guest role was actually advanced? Then I guess the filming progress of the whole play should also be ahead of the original plan."

Lin Nan guessed, and helped Liu Yifei by the way, but was disliked.

"Oh, you're clumsy, you messed it all up."

"Fine, fine, you do it yourself."

Lin Nan simply watched the two of them busy on the side, thinking about the crew in his mind. Looking at this, Xu Zheng should be able to wrap up *Lost in Thailand* before the end of April.

At noon, Lin Nan personally sent Liu Yifei to the airport, accompanied by her assistant and a female bodyguard.

"When I come back, let's go watch the 3D version of *Titanic*."

Before entering the airport, Liu Yifei suddenly said to Lin Nan with an expectant smile on her face. Lin Nan couldn't bear to refuse.

"Compared to what they look like now, I feel like I might laugh when watching this movie. Hehehe..."

Lin Nan complained, then changed the subject, "Hmm, when you come back from your guest role, we'll go watch it."

"Alright!"

Domestic films released in April, such as *The Great Robbery*, *Pi Fu*, and *Design of Death*, are all running promotions non-stop, working harder than ever before.

Because the public's focus is almost entirely on *Titanic 3D*.

The first blockbuster to enter April is this film.

Don't look at the fact that it was released 15 years ago; its influence is no less than it was back then. Especially the remastered 3D version, which is full of gimmicks. And Leonardo and Kate Winslet are now international superstars!

Domestic films in April are full of pressure.

"Lin Dao, the post-production of *Bad Genius* is finished."

Just as Lin Nan returned to the company, Yue Jun ran over to say this.

"Then let's go take a look."

As he spoke, Lin Nan walked towards Tiangong Color first.

Three hours of footage, after rough cuts, fine cuts, and Lin Nan's previous requirements.

The current film length is only a little over two hours.

Lin Nan is very satisfied with the effect of the finished film. Many employees felt a sense of tension and excitement after watching it, and some couldn't help but stomp their feet during the climax.

"Give me a copy." Lin Nan said.

"Lin Dao, are you going to the Film Bureau yourself?"

"Yes. To be safe, I still have to hand it to Director Tong personally, so as not to have the same kind of accident as during the script review."

Lin Nan thought of the schedule and looked at Yue Jun.

"Now that the post-production of *Bad Genius* and *Passengers* is finished, barely counting *Sleepless in Seattle* and *Lost in Thailand*, these four films can all be planned for the schedule.

I want to take one of them to target *The Last Supper*. Which one do you think is suitable?"

"Originally, Lin Dao planned to put *Bad Genius* at the end?"

"That's what I thought before." Lin Nan nodded.

"I think it's better not to use Lin Dao's own film. That would be giving Lu Chuan too much credit, and we would be lowering our own grade, wouldn't we? Haha..."

When Yue Jun said this, even the group of people at Tiangong Color couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Nan felt that Yue Jun made sense.

Since that's the case, it's *Lost in Thailand* and *Sleepless in Seattle*.

"The schedules for *Bad Genius* and *Passengers* need to be rearranged."

Just as Lin Nan finished speaking, Yue Jun added:

"I suggest putting *Bad Genius* in the summer slot. At that time, the middle school and college entrance exams will have just finished not long ago, and the box office will definitely explode!"

Lin Nan couldn't help but nod. As Yue Jun said, *Bad Genius* is indeed very suitable for riding the heat of the middle school and college entrance exams.

"But, we must control public opinion. Fortunately, the ending of the film is positive! Then, it's the summer slot!"

In the afternoon, Lin Nan drove straight to the Bureau. He had called in advance to ask, and Hearing Tong Gang Gang was at the Film Bureau today.

Lin Nan is considered a favorite in the eyes of the leaders, and he was brought into the office smoothly all the way.

"Director Tong, the finished film and script are exactly the same. Please don't have any problems with the review again." Lin Nan said with a cheeky face.

Hearing Tong Gang Gang stopped his pen, raised his eyelids, and looked at Lin Nan:

"There won't be any problems. To be precise, as long as commercial films this year don't make principled mistakes, there won't be any problems. It's a green light all the way."

"What is the reason for this?"

It sounds like a good thing, but Lin Nan is still curious about the specific reason.

"With so many imported films, don't we have to rely on domestic commercial films to stand in front? You all should show some spirit and don't let the year-end data look too ugly. Otherwise, it will become a joke."

Looking at it this way, the leaders above also have no confidence, which is why they opened a little back door for the review.

"By the way, my film *Passengers* should have passed the review soon, right?"

"It has already passed. It's in the next public announcement list. You can set the schedule."

On the way to China Film, Lin Nan called Xue Xiaolu.

Although when accepting interviews, Xue Xiaolu said that the schedule should be discussed with Lin Nan and decided together.

But Lin Nan himself is still willing to respect Xue Xiaolu's wishes.

"To be honest, I'm still not sure when I can finish post-production. I want to take it slow..."

Listening to Xue Xiaolu's meaning, she seems to really want to do slow work for fine results, but Lin Nan is not in a hurry for this one film.

"Fine, then don't rush. Just let me know when Teacher Xue has an idea for the schedule."

There is still *Kung Fu Jungle* later.

Lin Nan feels that these films may not all be released this year and will have to go into next year.

"July 25th?"

Han Sanping was a little surprised at first, then nodded, "*Bad Genius* is indeed suitable for the summer slot!"

"Additionally, I want to put *Passengers* on September 27th, the National Day slot."

"Another several months are your company's films? But I have to remind you, there are quite a few imported blockbusters this year. Let's see."

Han Sanping threw a document to Lin Nan. It is the list of imported films for the second half of the year that has not yet been announced. It should not be complete yet.

"*Ice Age 4*, *The Dark Knight Rises*, *The Mechanic*..."

Lin Nan was stunned. These are imported films for July and August, the direct opponents of *Bad Genius*.

And the opponents of *Passengers* include *The Bourne Legacy*, *Taken 2*...

As for those domestic films that have been scheduled or are about to be scheduled for the summer and National Day slots, Lin Nan didn't take them to heart.

"Are you sure about these two slots?" Han Sanping asked again.

"Sure. Isn't it just a head-on fight? Let's do it!"

"Good, we need someone like you."

Han Sanping smiled and patted Lin Nan on the shoulder, "This year, we really need you all to stand in front."

At this time, Lin Nan smiled and said, "I will put *Lost in Thailand*, which Xu Zheng is filming, on December 1st..."

"New Year slot! Targeting Lu Chuan?"

"Hmm."

"You guys. Forget it, I don't know anything. I will send people to follow up on the subsequent promotion."

"Thank you, Director Han."

On the way back, Lin Nan also felt a bit of pressure. With so many imported blockbusters, it would be a lie to say there was no pressure!

"Director Wang, I plan to release my *Bad Genius* on July 25th."

"Good, I know. I'll have them put *The Four* on July 1st. Basically, there won't be any box office competition or conflict..."

Ning Hao, this guy, has quite a lot of ideas.

"Come on, just this once. You are one of the investors in *The Great Robbery* anyway, come and stand for me once, promote it..."

"You really know how to order people around. If Yifei hadn't gone to the *Lost in Thailand* crew, did you want me to bring her too?"

"Sigh, you really guessed it. If I had known, I should have called you two two days in advance, hahaha..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 266 =====