Chapter 323: Can You Sell Me the Copyright

For most people in the domestic film and television circle, Hollywood has always been unattainable.

That is the only way to the international stage, the final destination.

It is also the most ideal place for gilding to raise one's own worth, status, influence, commercial value, and all other aspects.

Over the years, domestic first-line movie actors have almost all tried to go out and launch an impact on Hollywood.

But not many have successfully participated in Hollywood movies; it is still male actors like Jackie Chan, and big flowers like Gong Li and Little Zhang Ziyi.

It was hard to have this boat of Lin Nan Film Industry, but ordinary people couldn't get on it; it was all prioritized for Liu Yifei first.

Only if she didn't like it would there be opportunities for others, such as "Pacific Rim."

Actors in the circle could only watch eagerly; besides envy, there was no other way.

Li Bingbing's "Resident Evil 5" was just released overseas some time ago and will land in the domestic market next year.

When the audition and casting were going on back then, the sensation in the circle was still fresh in everyone's memory.

Li Bingbing also stepped onto the red carpet of the Oscars because of this.

By now, Fan Bingbing also came to join the fun.

It really lived up to that saying: once any mainland actor gets a chance to appear in a Hollywood blockbuster.

No need to think too much, the promotion and press releases will definitely be overwhelming and spread all over the internet in the first time.

Disney announced that Fan Bingbing and Wang Xueqi would play roles in the Marvel blockbuster "Iron Man 3" and participate in the performance.

Immediately after, Fan Bingbing's studio also responded high-profilely on behalf of the two, announcing that this matter was true.

Regardless of what role it was, regardless of how many scenes, anyway, all the media now were scrambling to report this matter.

Another big flower in the circle was going to kill into Hollywood?

And the one participating was this kind of high-box-office superhero commercial film!

Fans and moviegoers were the most excited, and several old rivals couldn't help but be pulled out for a round of discussion.

Every time this happened, Little Zhang Ziyi, who was going downhill, was always the most injured!

"The protagonist is Robert Downey Jr., a superhero-themed movie; they are at most just soy sauce makers."

"It's being hyped so fiercely right now, everyone thinks they are big supporting roles, earning enough eyeballs. When it's released, let's see how they end it."

Lin Nan said while teasing with a smile, while looking at the actor cameo invitation in his hand.

A group play jointly produced by the Hu Hu Bayi Film Studio and Zhongying, with over thirty stars participating, "The Village Evening"!

"They promised that Zhang Yi's scenes would be filmed within a week; they invited all popular actors or big names, and they are thinking of releasing it on the Spring Festival."

Yue Jun couldn't help but mock; I don't know what the Hu Hu Bayi Film Studio and Zhongying were thinking.

How could a movie filmed so hastily be excellent? It would probably be very watery.

Just like that, they still wanted to be released on the same day as Stephen Chow's movie, head-to-head.

And "Finding Mr. Right" was also in the same month, only two weeks apart.

"Agree to the Hu Hu Bayi Film Studio, a few days is a few days; their face really has to be given."

Lin Nan agreed, smiling helplessly. He also admired Lu Zheng; he wanted to stuff Jing Tian into every movie.

It is estimated that "New Police Story 2013" should adjust the filming scenes a bit.

"Hmm, then I'll go notify Zhang Yi."

Speaking of the term "New Year's slot," one has to mention Jackie Chan and Feng Xiaogang.

The former's "Rumble in the Bronx" was the first movie introduced to the mainland under the name of "New Year's slot."

And the latter was the first person to open the mainland New Year's slot market; from "The Dream Factory" that year, the mainland truly had the saying of New Year's slot.

14 years later, this was the first time Feng Xiaogang had been defeated in the New Year's slot box office battle, losing so miserably!

"Back to 1942," with an investment of 210 million, had a total box office of 342 million, its potential exhausted, and it was forced to be pulled from theaters.

This result made many peers in the industry sigh. Because after deducting several additional promotion costs, Huayi directly lost over 100 million.

As a listed company, financial reports must be made public.

Coupled with the previous two loss-making "Tai Chi" movies, this negative impact was only big, not small, and even very serious.

Therefore, Huayi's promotion had all shifted to "Chinese Zodiac" and "Personal Tailor."

However, Feng Xiaogang's resentment at this moment was not small.

Because news came back from Hollywood that the Golden Globe Awards, the precursor to the Oscars, had announced the nomination list.

Chen Kaige's "Caught in the Web" was shut out.

Nominated for the Golden Globe, there was still a chance to try their luck and try for the Oscars.

But not even a nomination, this was almost sentencing it to death. It declared that "Caught in the Web" and the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film were completely missed!

Chen the Big Director was open-minded and knew how to pretend: "Every time I rush for an award, it's a gamble; this doesn't mean we are bad, it just means the timing hasn't arrived yet..."

This kind of pretentious words won the unanimous applause of actors in the film and television circle.

The number of people flattering was so large that Lin Nan was stunned!

"I have always believed that 'Back to 1942' is the movie most qualified to represent the country this year to participate in the Golden Globe and Oscar Best Foreign Language Film selection; it carries the symbols of national suffering and unyielding..."

Unlike most people in the circle supporting Chen Kaige, netizens and audience members all felt that Feng Xiaogang was right; perhaps "Back to 1942" was more suitable!

Lin Nan's side had already started to pack up their luggage sporadically.

"Look, you spoke too early!"

Lin Nan glanced at the giggling Miss Liu and teased.

At first, Liu Yifei said she would set off with him,

Now it wasn't possible; she had to be delayed for a while.

"A new endorsement, two commercial shorts, four press conferences, it won't take long..."

Liu Yifei shook her head, calculating the time, her voice getting smaller and smaller, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Oh, you go first. I'll come over after I finish these jobs."

Facing the person acting like a spoiled child in front of him, Lin Nan really fell for this.

He shook his head with a smile: "I'm not leaving right now, and it sounds like I was the one who took the initiative to let you go with me?"

"How do I remember it was you who said it, saying you hoped I would go to accompany you?"

Liu Yifei tilted her head, pretending to recall, with a cunning smile on her face, just refusing to admit it.

The next moment, she saw her nodding, very seriously, "Hmm, that's what you said. At worst, I'll send you to the airport myself when the time comes."

"Then do I have to thank my girlfriend? The busy person Liu Yifei!"

"Hehe, you're welcome, I'm voluntary."

Not to mention, the daily life of occasionally bickering was also full of fun.

In a blink of an eye, the film market ushered in an important moment.

"'Lost in Thailand,' produced by Lin Nan Film Industry, has been released for 18 days, and the total box office has officially broken 1 billion..."

"The second domestic 1 billion box office movie is officially born!"

"It is reported that the Film Bureau has approved the application for extension of 'Lost in Thailand,' and the release time will be extended to the end of January, with an extension key of 1 month."

"'Lost in Thailand' daily box office has dropped to below 15 million; it is expected that by the time it is pulled from theaters, the box office data will not pose a threat to 'Bad Genius'..."

In the film production industry, all film companies were a bit mixed in their feelings.

This result had been foreseen by everyone long ago.

But "Lost in Thailand" really broke 1 billion, and the circle was instead a bit unable to accept it; it should be said to be powerless and aggrieved.

"In the first half of the year, it was imported blockbusters gnawing at the bones. It was hard to get to the second half of the year, and it was Lin Nan Film Industry's two movies eating and drinking. Not leaving a way for others to live, right?!"

"The two movies added together have a domestic box office of 2.43 billion; no wonder they don't go public; only a fool would go public..."

The circle could be described as full of complaints, all dissatisfied with the extension of "Lost in Thailand."

Wang Changtian's intestines could turn green with regret.

If Enlight had chosen the 1% distribution fee model back then, they would have already received 10 million by now, and there was more to come...

"Sigh, headache!"

Xu Zheng took the initiative to meet Lin Nan and ran to the company alone.

Just like when "Lost on Journey" was released back then, Lin Nan could guess what he was here for.

Looking at Xu Zheng, who had been proud of himself for the past half month, sitting opposite, Lin Nan spoke first:

"Congratulations on officially becoming a 1 billion box office director."

"In front of Lin Dao, I dare not mention this; I still have to thank Lin Dao for the opportunity."

Xu Zheng's words were not false, very sincere, and it was all spread outside.

"What is the matter with coming here today?" Lin Nan passed the words.

Xu Zheng straightened his body, restrained the smile on his face, and said very seriously:

"Lin Dao, after 'Lost in Thailand,' do you have any sequel plans on your side?"

Lin Nan leaned on the chair and asked with a smile: "Do you think the template of 'Lost in Thailand' is like a universal oil, as long as you change the map and change the story, you can keep 'Lost'ing?"

Xu Zheng paused, then nodded subconsciously, "Yes! It can completely keep repeating like this."

"The most profound part of the 'Lost' series is still 'Lost on Journey.' After 'Lost in Thailand,' just changing the map to do it will only cause aesthetic fatigue. In addition, the company has other movie project plans to carry out."

Xu Zheng instantly understood the meaning in Lin Nan's words.

"Lin Dao, I, do you mean that the company will shelve the 'Lost' series?" Xu Zheng asked tentatively.

"You can say that; anyway, the priority is not high."

"Then, can you sell me the copyright?"

At this moment, Lin Nan sat up straight. He looked at Xu Zheng and couldn't help but laugh. He really dared to open his mouth; he even dared to make such a request!

Only seeing Xu Zheng continue to add, "If Lin Dao can let it go, the price is absolutely not a problem."

"I remember, you opened a company with others this year, right?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure you can afford it? You know, this is no longer a question of ordinary copyright; the box office outside has already hit 1 billion..."

Lin Nan stopped at the point; Xu Zheng definitely understood his meaning.

The latter swallowed his saliva, "I know it's not cheap, but I think I should be able to scrape together the price Lin Dao asks for."

Lin Nan didn't speak, but looked at Xu Zheng; he also understood the meaning behind the latter's words.

Xu Zheng was originally here to ask about the sequel, but after knowing Lin Nan's attitude of not attaching much importance to the sequel.

He immediately saw the opportunity and made a decision instantly, proposing to buy the copyright.

"You go back."

Suddenly, Lin Nan spoke.

"Lin Dao?"

"The movie hasn't been pulled from theaters yet; the value of the copyright cannot be estimated."

"Then after it's pulled from theaters, I'll come again?"

Xu Zheng was a bit urgent; he didn't want to miss this opportunity; he could use this to promote himself to capital.

"No, I will go abroad in two days; wait until I come back before talking."

Hearing this, Xu Zheng understood.

By the time the movie was pulled from theaters, Lin Nan would still be abroad and couldn't return; if he wanted to meet, he would have to wait again.

"Okay, then wait for Lin Dao to return from abroad, and I will come to see you again. At that time, I will also give Lin Dao my quote, which will definitely satisfy you."

Xu Zheng left Lin Nan Film Industry, and when he reached the building downstairs, he couldn't help but turn around and look at the building behind him.

There was expectation and determination in his eyes, "If I get the copyright, I can use this to attract investors, relationships, connections, circles, classes..."

Lin Nan sat in the office, thinking about the scene just now, and couldn't help but laugh.

He wouldn't easily give out the copyright.

"A one-hammer deal, only a fool would do it. If you want the copyright, the price is not small."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 324 =====