Chapter 282: Summer Vacation Approaching, Premiere Preparation

The announcement from the theater chain side was equivalent to nakedly saying that none of these directors could compare to Lin Nan.

Inexplicably, Lin Nan became the focus of media and circle attention again.

"Have a feeling of being artificially pulled into hatred?"

Lin Nan muttered with a smile, not taking it to heart.

Although a bit flamboyant, it couldn't be denied that this was a good thing.

This announcement made *Bad Genius* even more conspicuous and special.

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A piece of film information was transmitted back from across the ocean.

"The horror film *The Conjuring*, jointly invested by Crystal Pictures and James Wan's studio, has strongly exceeded 100 million USD in North American box office, and the growth hasn't stopped!"

"It is reported that *The Conjuring* was written by Lin Dao Nan and directed by Director James Wan, with an investment amount of 12 million USD."

"As early as *Lucy*, Lin Dao Nan had already admitted that he was a shareholder of Crystal Pictures..."

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Horror films are truly profitable!

Lin Nan once again sighed at James Wan's talent in horror films; he was simply a genius.

"Lin, you know, North America is not like your side; here, a film can be screened for a long time."

"If you have something to say, just say it, don't beat around the bush."

Tang Mu's oily tone made Lin Nan want to retort; this guy felt there was a woman on the side.

"Lin, James predicts that this film can rush to 150 million knives in a short time. Plus the slow flow later, and copyright, disc income, etc., this will be our most profitable horror film!"

Tang Mu lost his oily tone just now and became a bit excited.

"Horror films, like cash cows, are truly incredible."

Lin Nan sighed, "Your dividends have increased again this year."

"Thank you, my generous boss. By the way, Lin, did you talk to Leon on the phone a while ago?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Met him today, he asked me to tell you: please speed up the efficiency. Speed up what efficiency?"

"Script. Tell him not to urge, it's being worked on."

"Mm, okay. By the way, say hello to Crystal for me."

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In the circle, everyone was talking about *The Conjuring*.

Mainly because everyone knew that Lin Nan was involved. Looking at that box office trend, it was a bloody profit!

But industry insiders were clear people; Lin Nan definitely wouldn't give others a chance to join in.

Lin Nan saw the news of Huang Bo's new film press conference.

Since winning the Golden Horse Best Actor, this guy's career had been a mess of goodness.

Not long ago, he had just wrapped up *101st Marriage Proposal* with Lin Zhiling, in which he played a loser.

It hadn't been many days, and he entered the crew again, Guan Hu's *Chef, Actor, Scoundrel*.

Three best actors in one play, had to say, it was indeed very sellable.

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Liu Yifei liked animated films very much; before she mentioned it, Lin Nan had already prepared the movie tickets.

"I thought you had forgotten what you said before?"

"How could I forget? Said it, I won't let you take the initiative to speak in the future."

Miss Liu happily took the tickets for *Madagascar 3* and was about to change clothes.

"Dress a bit ordinary, the more inconspicuous the better!"

"That's a bit difficult, this girl is born with natural beauty..."

Liu Yifei's voice came from the second floor, running quite fast.

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The promotion of several films like *The Four*, *Caught in the Web*, *Wu Dang* entered the white-hot stage.

Because the release time was less than a month away, the summer vacation schedule was about to come.

Chen Kaige's *Caught in the Web* and Lin Nan's *Bad Genius* release time were 20 days apart, basically there would be no conflict in box office, and when accepting interviews, the former also appeared as if nothing had happened.

But when facing other competitors, Director Chen appeared much more domineering.

"In the same schedule, I still have this confidence; *Caught in the Web* is a film with connotation and depth, not something that can be compared with any random martial arts film..."

These words, *Wu Dang* side could endure, but Wang Changtian couldn't listen; *The Four* was Enlight's own cub:

"Whether it can compare or not, we'll know after comparing; it's up to the audience, up to the box office.

As far as I know, Director Chen's commercial films are not very outstanding at the box office either! Saying anything too early is not good."

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This was interesting; Chen Kaige's circle and Enlight didn't get involved.

Two big bosses in the circle spoke across the air, and actors and stars, none dared to go up to join the fun, all afraid of being implicated and dying too miserably.

Perhaps because no one had dared to offend Chen Kaige for so many years, suddenly being scolded by Wang Changtian like this, Director Chen was still a bit slow to react.

Or maybe Chen Hong could be the master of Chen Kaige; at the critical moment, she still stood out to smooth things over.

"Director Chen is too satisfied with his film this time; this kind of emotion naturally flowed out in his words.

In fact, no matter what film it is, as long as it's a good film, the box office won't be bad, and it will be very good, just like *Caught in the Web* and *The Four*..."

People in the circle watched, and no one didn't say Chen Hong was powerful. On one hand, she praised her own film, and on the other hand, she resolved the awkward situation with softness, worthy of being the real person in charge of Chen Kaige's company.

Lin Nan held a bucket of popcorn, accompanied Miss Liu to finish watching *Madagascar 3*; this feeling of relaxation was really good.

"If there's a chance in the future, I'll also go to dub for animated films; it feels quite fun, do you think it's good?"

Liu Yifei turned her head, looked at Lin Nan on the side, and asked joyfully.

"Of course it's good, I'm waiting."

Lin Nan looked around; don't look at it as an animated film, but basically they were all adult audiences.

"Let's go, be careful when the show ends, you'll be recognized again."

"How can there be such a coincidence, being recognized every time?"

Although she was a bit stubborn, Liu Yifei didn't hesitate at all, already crouching down and walking toward the exit, and gesturing to Lin Nan: follow!

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Not long after returning, Wang Changtian's call arrived.

"On the 25th, remember to come on time with Yifei."

"Sigh, what do you mean arrive on time? At least make it clear." Lin Nan was indeed confused.

"The premiere of *The Four* is scheduled for the 25th of this month; is it clear now? The heroine is an artist from your company; you were the one who asked for the role back then, don't drop the chain that day."

"Alright, no problem, I will arrange the time."

Lin Nan really didn't react just now that it was the premiere of *The Four*; time passed a bit fast.

He also had to let people in the company plan and prepare for the premiere ceremony of *Bad Genius*.

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The summer vacation schedule was really coming; domestic films all started to stir.

Within just two days, Lin Nan Film Industry received several premiere invitations, including Chen Kaige's *Caught in the Web*.

"This should be because they thought Yang Mi is the heroine of *Wu Dang*, so they tried to send it to the company."

Jiang Xuerou looked at the invitation for *Wu Dang* and explained to Lin Nan.

"Really convinced by this group of people, the premiere in early July, sending the post now? When the time comes, you go."

Lin Nan suddenly thought of a matter, "Does it have any impact on *Iceman*? After all, Zhao Wenzhuo is also the male lead of this film, how is the promotion arranged?"

"He didn't follow the whole way; Director Lu Yang adjusted the scenes specifically, staggered the time, no impact."

"That's good."

Speaking of these film crews, Lin Nan remembered the Shanghai Film Festival that had just opened; domestic films gathered there to promote and squeeze the red carpet.

*Bad Genius* was different; Lin Nan only sent a few employees there, as long as there was a booth.

The *Wu Dang* film crew and the *Sad Fairy Tale* film crew were compared, just because one heroine was Yang Mi, and the other was Liu Shishi.

In terms of films, Yang Mi was experienced after all, walked the red carpet a bit more, steadily suppressing Liu Shishi, but a war of words between fans was inevitable.

Although Lin Nan didn't go, there was still no lack of Lin Nan's topics there.

Especially under the new China-US film policy, co-productions were a hot spot that couldn't be bypassed.

Companies like Huayi, LeTV, Bona, etc., were quite capable of pretending, talking freely at the co-production forum.

Domestic media were okay, but the questions asked by foreign media were always *Pacific Rim*, because this was currently recognized as the most standard and successful China-US co-production.

This made Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong, LeTV's Zhang Zhao, and others very embarrassed, because Lin Nan didn't come.

They didn't dare to say that the co-productions they participated in, like *Cloud Atlas*, *The Expendables 2*, etc., would definitely surpass *Pacific Rim*.

Because everyone basically had no confidence; once they spoke big words and it was reported, they would very likely be slapped in the face later.

The final result was that after a whole forum on co-productions, the most discussed wasn't the films like *The Expendables 2* that several companies participated in, but *Pacific Rim* and the project initiator Lin Nan and the two investors, China Film Group and Wanda.

But the funniest thing was that none of the three investors of this film in the country came to the forum scene, but they picked up a bargain and brushed their prestige.

Just like that, Lin Nan inexplicably became the focus of discussion at the forum and made the headlines of film information.

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"Lin Dao, by the end of this month, *Iceman* should be able to wrap up."

Yue Jun called back; the two-month shooting cycle was very reasonable.

"The shooting progress has passed more than half; the producer's work should have been completed at least 80%. You arrange the remaining matters and can come back."

Lin Nan instructed. Producing is the more you go to the back, the more relaxed, because the money and resources are basically used up and planned.

"Mm, I'm preparing to return."

"Taking advantage of the graduation season, you have to go back to Beijing Film Academy to recruit a few more people; the company's professional producers are too few."

Yue Jun responded on that side and talked about other things.

"Lin Dao, recently that Donnie Yen's agent has made appointments with me several times, and I haven't seen him."

"Not seeing him is right; the films following the *Ip Man* series won't use him."

"I know."

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Two days later, Yue Jun left Hong Kong and returned to the capital.

"I made six appointments with him, and they were all rejected by his assistant. Heard he has already left Hong Kong and returned to the mainland today."

The agent said to Donnie Yen with a worried face.

The *Iceman* film crew was imposing, and now it was the most eye-catching film crew in Hong Kong.

Especially with the news from the mainland that a film copyright of Lin Nan Film Industry sold for over 80 million USD, this news made quite a few Hong Kong media become submissive.

"Not seeing us, does that mean *Ip Man* series has no chance at all?"

At this moment, Donnie Yen suddenly had a bad guess in his heart; he thought of Zhao Wenzhuo.

"Should... not be, I am the original cast..."

"Wait a bit more, wait until there's news, then strive for it again."

Donnie Yen was a bit panicked and uneasy inside; he could only comfort himself like this.

From the wrap-up of *Special Identity* to now, it had been a while, but he hadn't received any new film contracts.

Quite a few brand parties even lowered their quotes for him one after another; the meaning was very clear, he was depreciating, and his status was falling.

He had worked hard to stabilize his position as a first-tier actor through two *Ip Man* films, and even had the reputation of a super first-tier under Hong Kong circle publicity, becoming an action superstar. He didn't want, and wasn't willing, to lose these.

Donnie Yen looked at the assistant:

"I won't give up; later, once there is news about *Ip Man*, tell me immediately.

Even if I have to bow my head and admit my mistake, these are small matters. No one is more suitable than me..."

"Okay."

Donnie Yen's gaze glanced toward a direction outside the window; that was the direction of the hotel where the *Iceman* film crew was staying.

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(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 283 =====