Chapter 266: Eating Melons, Hoarding Film and Television Copyrights

The Hong Kong Film Awards, before the awards ceremony each year, will gather all the candidates for every individual award to take a group photo.

This year, they gathered all the candidates for Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, and Best Newcomer, etc., and took a large group photo.

But after this year's group photo was released, whether it was insiders, the media, or netizens, everyone discovered a problem.

That is, the nominees from Emperor Motion Pictures, without exception, were all absent!

*Let the Bullets Fly* was nominated for 13 major awards.

Jiang Wen and Ge You, as nominees for Best Actor, were absent; Carina Lau, as a nominee for Best Actress, was absent.

In *New Shaolin Temple*, Nicholas Tse was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and was also absent.

The media were all speculating, and there were many different opinions in the industry.

"This year, Emperor's films can't win awards, so why should I go to support them?"

"Because of taking sides?" Lin Nan asked uncertainly.

A sneer came from the other end of the phone:

"That's just one of the reasons. The main thing is that currently in Hong Kong, only Emperor is developing well in the mainland, so we were squeezed out.

The incident between Vincent Zhao and Donnie Yen some time ago, and the unbridled talk from Peter Chan and Gordon Chan, Emperor was singing a different tune from them. These are all fuses.

This time, someone actually came to hint to me, teaching me what to do to get an award! Do I need them to teach me? Simply put, I just won't participate in this session at all..."

Boss Yang is taking a stand. Between the Hong Kong circle and the mainland, he has completely chosen the mainland.

However, with the nature of those people at the Hong Kong Film Awards, it's highly likely they won't last long and will definitely turn back to bow to Emperor!

After all, when it comes to strength, Emperor is definitely number one. Emperor can do without the Film Awards, but the reverse is not true.

Jiang Wen has a violent temper. At this moment, he is already mocking on Weibo:

"Such a small place, but so many rules. Those who don't know would think it's the Oscars on the other side of the ocean..."

The media seemed to have guessed the reason and started to stir up trouble again.

"Director Jiang Wen's *Let the Bullets Fly* is nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards. Its box office is crushing all other Hong Kong films. Others are embarrassed to stand with you for a group photo..."

"Not going, not going, let them play by themselves."

"Still living in the past?"

Lin Nan was eventually dragged by Ning Hao to appear on a show.

Fortunately, the location was the studio of Enlight Media, and the host was Xie Nan, which made Lin Nan very relaxed.

"Director Ning, I heard that the remuneration you give to actors is a bit low. Is that so?"

Xie Nan came up with a gossip question that hit the nail on the head.

"Haha, we are all old friends. Talking about money hurts feelings!"

Ning Hao's joke drew complaints from everyone, and he also admitted the fact that the remuneration was not high and it all relied on personal connections.

When asked about Lin Nan's opinion on this film, Lin Nan spoke very directly:

"The birth of this film has something to do with *No Man's Land*. That film was stuck for too long, so he had to find something to do, right?

So, there was *The Great Robbery*. This is a comedy, the audience can go to the cinema and try..."

Before recording the show, Lin Nan and Ning Hao discussed mentioning *No Man's Land* by the way.

Lin Nan also conveyed the original words Tong Gang told him to Ning Hao: as long as there are no principled mistakes, the review can pass.

He suggested that Ning Hao seize the time this year, take advantage of the back door, send it for review quickly, and get the public screening permit as fast as possible. Afterwards, the matter of the schedule can be taken slowly.

The two-hour show was recorded quickly, and everyone dispersed.

Lin Nan wanted to find Wang Changtian, but he kept Ning Hao for a while.

"I suggest you increase the frequency and number of screenings for promotion."

"What's wrong? The competitors aren't that strong, right?"

"Huang Xiaoming's *Pi Fu* and *The Great Robbery* are both released on April 23rd. Guan Hu and Huang Bo's *Design of Death* is on the 28th. Not to mention the competition between you, you won't be fighting for much anyway. You must pay attention to imported films, really pay attention."

"Which one?"

"*Titanic 3D* on April 3rd, and *The Avengers* on May 5th. You are just sandwiched in the middle. Don't let these two films wipe you all out..."

"Go to hell, how can you talk like that?

Besides, an old film released 15 years ago, how much money can it make after being changed to 3D?

That *The Avengers*, although it's a Marvel film, they have quite a few flops too!"

Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan with an incredulous tone.

"Listen to me, it's not wrong. When *The Great Robbery* is released, the Beijing Film Festival will also open. *The Avengers* will have a few screenings. You can go take a look..."

Looking at Lin Nan's serious expression, Ning Hao realized that Lin Nan didn't seem to be joking.

Only then did he nod, "Fine, I'll raise the promotion screenings, and I'll go see this *The Avengers* you're talking about when the time comes."

Ning Hao left the Enlight building, and Lin Nan went to find Wang Changtian.

Just at the elevator entrance, Lin Nan ran into an acquaintance. Hmm, an interesting acquaintance.

"Lin Dao, long time no see."

Wu Jing's smiling appearance made Lin Nan think of a word: guilty conscience!

"Are you here to talk about work? I haven't heard of it?"

Lin Nan and Wu Jing entered the elevator and asked with a smile.

"Haha, looking for someone, looking for someone. Which floor, Lin Dao?"

"12th floor."

I saw Wu Jing press the 12th floor first, and then press the 8th floor.

"8th floor? I remember hosts like Liu Yan are on the 8th floor?"

Wu Jing just smiled and didn't speak again. When the elevator door opened, he flashed out of the elevator.

"Lin Dao, see you later."

"See you later."

In the gap where the elevator door closed, Lin Nan heard Liu Yan's voice:

"Yo, Brother Jing is here again? Sister Nan, someone is looking for you..."

Coming to see Wang Changtian today is for serious business.

All of Enlight's variety, radio, and television resources will be opened to Tudou, which is equivalent to Enlight having one more broadcast platform.

"Is it necessary to hoard these TV series and film copyrights? Many are old films. Although they aren't expensive, there are too many. Buying them back, whether anyone will watch them in the future is another matter."

"Believe me, Wang Dong. Buying these things will definitely not lose money. Wanda also supports it..."

In Wang Changtian's view, future film and television dramas will only be filmed better. Who would watch these old dramas!

However, hearing Lin Nan's words, he didn't say anything more, "Buy if you want to buy. Just consider it enhancing Tudou's foundation. If we say it out, we are also copyright giants..."

Wang Changtian remembered something else and sighed:

"Wanda is also rich, really rich. I heard that they have been frantically acquiring outside recently, buying this and that, all throwing money in nine or ten digits, and they are all US dollars..."

Wang Changtian's sour appearance was undisguised.

Leaving Enlight, Lin Nan was idle, so he went to the 8th floor to wander around.

Sure enough, Wu Jing was still there!

"You're not being an actor, preparing to switch to being a host?"

Lin Nan's joking voice startled everyone; they were too focused.

"Lin Dao and Wang Dong finished their serious business?"

Wu Jing was smiling and preparing to speak, but was interrupted by Xie Nan. Liu Yan on the side was lowering her head and laughing.

"Finished talking, just preparing to leave. Suddenly remembered Wu Jing just came to the 8th floor, so I came over, thinking if you were here, we could chat a few words."

Lin Nan's eyes wandered between the two, with a playful expression on his face.

"Nothing much, just dating, boyfriend and girlfriend, hehehe..."

After all, action actors have thick skin and took the initiative to say it.

"Brother Jing doesn't want to be a host. That would require learning from scratch. It's better to find a ready-made host. Xie Nan is just right, hehe..."

Liu Yan also couldn't help but tease.

"Good thing, good thing, does it need to be kept secret?" Lin Nan also teased with a smile.

"Whatever, whatever, just let it take its course..."

Xie Nan hurriedly waved her hand, still a bit embarrassed.

Today, Lin Nan can be considered to have eaten melons on the spot!

*The Four* was finally scheduled for July 1st, which is also the summer slot, and has already been announced.

Lin Nan is preparing to wait for *Bad Genius* and *Passengers* to pass the review and get the public screening permit before announcing the schedule.

Airport, one trip there and back, Liu Yifei only spent two days.

"I guest-starred as a 'Goddess' role. It's my first time guest-starring in this kind of role, and it feels pretty good."

Once in the car, Liu Yifei started chattering about things on the *Lost in Thailand* crew. She hadn't filmed other directors' plays for a long time, and this time it felt quite interesting.

It seems that Xu Zheng wants to finish filming these trivial shots at once, and then improve efficiency to focus on the filming of the main plot.

Because he remembers that Lin Nan said he wanted to release *Lost in Thailand* this year.

"By the way, Xixi, I sent *Bad Genius* for review. If there are no accidents, it will be released on July 25th."

"Summer slot, that's pretty good. It's just when students are on vacation. The box office will definitely be good then."

Liu Yifei nodded lightly and said crisply. She also understands the benefits of *Bad Genius* being released in the summer slot.

"By the way, remember to buy tickets for *Titanic*. You have to go with me."

Miss Liu has a really good memory, she hasn't forgotten yet.

"Remember, I definitely won't forget.

Later I have to find Leonardo to complain. I saw online these two days, the short film he and Kate recorded for *Titanic 3D*.

Good heavens, where can you still see the Jack and Rose from back then! Must make him reimburse me..."

"Hahaha, okay, I agree!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 267 =====