Chapter 271: Fine-tuning, The Era Has Changed

The box office of that big ship has reached 950 million, ranking first in April.

Cinema chains estimate that *Titanic 3D* should be able to collect another 20-30 million before it is taken off the screen.

But it is almost impossible for the box office to exceed 1 billion.

Ning Hao is like taking medicine, the movie has been released, but he is still promoting it hard. Of course, the effect is also very good.

*The Great Robbery* is the only domestic film that survived under the siege of Hollywood blockbusters, winning applause from the industry.

"63 million in the first week, this data is okay, it's not in vain that I ran for promotion until I was exhausted."

Ning Hao is still very satisfied with the box office results achieved by *The Great Robbery* in this harsh environment, and he is still full of fighting spirit at this moment.

"In the period before *The Avengers* is released, you should persist, the box office will be better."

Hearing Lin Nan's suggestion on the phone, Ning Hao gritted his teeth and nodded.

He watched that movie, it is a standard Hollywood popcorn movie, and a very strong one.

The period before *The Avengers* is released is indeed a rare opportunity for *The Great Robbery* to increase its box office.

Lin Nan invested 10 million at the beginning, and he has helped promote it several times in the past two days.

I only hope that the final box office results of *The Great Robbery* can be more eye-catching.

Conversely, the 30 million cost *Pi Fu* of Huang Sect Leader, the first-week box office was only 14 million, the ending has been set, a huge loss!

But then again, although the film is destined to lose, *Pi Fu* has indeed won a lot of praise for Huang Xiaoming.

That attitude of not caring about the box office, not caring about losing money, and only focusing on the film, successfully allowed him to enter the circle of film producers.

Besides, Huang Xiaoming has also been favored by many producers and directors, and his future path will definitely be easier to walk.

The most miserable one is the combination of Guan Hu and Huang Bo, which can be considered a complete flop.

*Design of Death* was released for three days, and the box office was less than 4 million, which made many insiders feel a bit puzzling.

But the fact is just like this, the audience doesn't give face, no matter how you promote it, it is of no avail.

*The Four* and *Bad Genius* were announced in the same batch of lists.

The former is scheduled for July 1st, and the latter is scheduled for July 27th.

Compared with *The Four*, which has original works for reference, the vast number of netizens and film companies in the industry are more concerned about *Bad Genius*.

Everyone remembers that the script of this film directed by Lin Nan was initially rejected once!

"*Bad Genius*, directed by Lin Dao Nan, produced and starred by Liu Yifei, and featuring Zhu Yawen, Watching Shu Chang, Luo Jin, etc., is officially scheduled for the summer."

"*Bad Genius* has done a good job in confidentiality. Currently, its specific story content is unknown, and it can only be guessed from the film name that the plot involves exam cheating..."

The media is worried about not being able to find out the content of the film, but Liu Yifei is chatting happily with fans on Weibo, revealing some content when answering questions.

"I play a female top student, a very powerful one! Everyone will know when the time comes."

"Watching Shu Chang plays a rich girl who only knows how to cry, has no scheming, and has very poor grades, but is still my best friend..."

"Zhu Yawen? He..."

"Oh! Can't say any more, if I say too much, I will be criticized by Lin Dao again, hmm, very fierce..."

Lin Nan is attending the last copyright forum of the film festival, and Jiang Wen hit him with his elbow on the side.

"Lin Dao, you are on the headlines."

"Let me see?"

Two or three minutes later, Lin Nan figured out the ins and outs, a bit dumbfounded.

Many fans "educated" him in a joking tone, saying he can't lose his temper, can't criticize Liu Yifei, must listen to his girlfriend...

Many insiders also came to join in the fun and teased Lin Nan. Because everyone can hear that Liu Yifei was joking and feeding dog food.

"I originally thought you would put *Bad Genius* or *Passengers* into the New Year slot."

Lin Nan looked at Jiang Wen who showed a regretful expression, and smiled: "Don't worry, I prepared *Lost in Thailand*, this film is enough!"

Jiang Wen's eyes lit up, "Haha, you still understand me, screw him!"

On the podium, it has been changed to Feng Xiaogang, and his target of shelling is piracy.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the vulgar words made many people present feel uncomfortable, but more were applause.

"We have been gang-raped by piracy countless times, and now they are still screwing us. Let them screw us, anyway we are all chickens, but we still have to kill a bloody path..."

After talking about the status quo, Feng Xiaogang started shelling the above.

"Several imported films have no piracy in the country, and even *Battleship* was released earlier here than in North America, because the relevant departments protect them very well, and there is no piracy at all."

"But the above has never protected our own domestic films. Ning Hao's *The Great Robbery* is so miserable, that is a ready-made example in front of us."

Feng Xiaogang's speech, the words are rough but the truth is not rough, Lin Nan gave applause.

Especially he has a sentence, which is very realistic and chilling:

"Many piracies are leaked from the hands of film copy factories and internal personnel. That is our state-owned enterprise..."

The consequence of being high is being interrupted by the host several times, and finally being "invited" down. Some leaders' faces were not good-looking.

Huayi announced that *Back to 1942* chose to be released in the New Year slot, and the specific date is to be determined, because it needs to coordinate the release time with several other films of the company.

Wang Zhonglei boasted in front of the media, "We are full of confidence in *Back to 1942*. The box office of this film will definitely exceed *Aftershock*, only more, not less."

The Beijing International Film Festival ended smoothly.

When Cameron left, he also uncovered the scars of the domestic film industry, saying that he hoped China would relax the restrictions on film shooting and not curb the creativity of filmmakers.

Everyone thanked him politely, not expecting the above to listen.

"In order not to affect *Passengers*, and to try to stagger the films of you great directors, I made a fine-tuning in the arrangement."

On the phone, Han Sanping said mysteriously, with a tone of holding the wisdom beads.

"Fine-tuning?"

"Yes. *The Amazing Spider-Man* and *The Dark Knight Rises*, these two films are Hollywood top blockbusters, originally they were going to be placed in the summer slot.

I asked China Film Distribution Company to move these two films to the last few days of the summer slot. These two sci-fi blockbusters will be released on the same day, August 27th. This will neither affect your *Bad Genius* nor the *Passengers* of the National Day slot. How about it? Hahahaha..."

Hearing Han Sanping's words, Lin Nan swallowed his saliva. He couldn't help but sigh, this operation is absolute!

Of course, it is also possible that China Film has been sprayed too fiercely during this period. After all, Hollywood films are blood-washing the film market, killing domestic films to blood-flowing rivers and bones.

"This is indeed a good thing! If it continues like April, there will be a large number of film companies losing money or even going bankrupt this year." Lin Nan replied.

"Sigh, no way, I've tried my best. The best, middle-of-the-road way China Film can think of now is to let Hollywood blockbusters compete with each other and do it themselves.

Then, try to preserve the films of you commercial film directors. You must show some spirit for me!"

Han Sanping said earnestly, which made Lin Nan feel a bit moved. Han Sanping is indeed worrying about the domestic film industry.

He thought for a while and decided to return the favor and sell Han Jia-nv.

"Hmm, Director Han, don't worry, I have confidence in *Bad Genius* and *Passengers*.

Additionally, let me tell you, Han Jia-nv is back. The final exam is exempted, replaced by the practical operation of *Lost in Thailand*. She has already started her summer vacation early..."

Sure enough, hearing this, Han Sanping reacted and remembered this matter.

"Oh, back? Then fine, I'll find her another crew..."

The next day, as Lin Nan expected.

When China Film announced the schedule of imported films for the second half of the year, all production companies first paid attention to those two sci-fi blockbusters.

"China Film finally made a move. This arrangement is interesting, absolute enough!"

"August 27th is also the summer slot, no problem. *The Four* and *Bad Genius* are the biggest beneficiaries!"

"*Passengers* of their few companies is also a beneficiary..."

"The China Film Group and those other companies are also beneficiaries of 'Passengers'..."

"Still laughing?"

"Pretty good, look, they all say let you treat me better, don't show off the prestige of a great director, don't bully me..."

Liu Yifei pretended to be pitiful, chattering, acting.

At this moment, Lin Nan witnessed what is called: Women are born actors!

"How dare I, I'm afraid of domestic violence..."

Lin Nan raised his eyebrows and teased.

"No, I also want to expose your 'atrocities' on Weibo, let everyone..."

Before Lin Nan finished speaking, he was suppressed by Liu Yifei who pounced over.

"Humph, thinking beautifully, I am a weak woman, everyone will not believe you."

The two breaths hit each other. Lin Nan looked at her arrogant appearance and said softly:

"Hmph, keep dreaming. I'm just a weak woman; everyone won't believe you."

"..."

*Kung Fu Jungle* announced all the cast.

In the eyes of the mainland film circle, there is a feeling of being proud and elated.

But in the eyes of the Hong Kong circle and Hong Kong media, this is a naked insult.

Once upon a time, mainland actors were supporting Hong Kong actors, and at most the female lead was mainland.

But this *Kung Fu Jungle* is completely the opposite. The director and the two male leads are all mainland actors.

Only the female lead is from Hong Kong, and even strictly speaking, the female lead cannot be fully considered a Hong Kong actor, after all, she is from the mainland.

Besides, all the supporting roles and extras in the crew are from Hong Kong.

Hong Kong media are all criticizing Lin Nan Film Industry and Emperor, and many Hong Kong filmmakers are also yin and yang.

"Lin Nan does not respect the Hong Kong film circle at all. This is letting our Hong Kong actors be stepping stones for mainland actors..."

"In order to make money, in order to enter the mainland market, Emperor doesn't even want its face!"

In one day, it was only Hong Kong that was making a fuss, as if it had really been defiled by Lin Nan.

Lin Nan heard that Yang Shoucheng had rebuked many people, and he definitely couldn't be idle, so he immediately posted a Weibo:

"The 'adults' in the Hong Kong circle, the era has changed.

Before and even now, some people hold stinky feet, that is their business. With me, this situation will absolutely not happen.

If you are really angry, just film a movie yourself, take it out to slap others in the face, don't just know how to giggle all day long..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 272 =====

…………

(End of chapter)