Chapter 355: Official Registration, Ending

Two days before the release of *So Young*, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, with several assistants, boarded a flight to Hollywood.

In the airport photos, the two in couple-style casual windbreakers and sunglasses looked exceptionally well-matched and very pleasing to the eye.

The two in front of the lens smiled and waved, especially Liu Yifei, whose smile was even sweeter, which couldn't help but make people stop and watch, almost causing congestion.

"Liu Yifei set off for Hollywood today and will participate in the dubbing performance for Disney's 3D animated blockbuster *Frozen*."

"Lin Dao Nan accompanied Liu Yifei to set off and will miss the official public screening of *Kung Fu Jungle*."

The news spread quickly, and actresses in the industry passively thought of *Frozen* again; that was also an attractive big cake.

Because today she could participate in the dubbing performance for the female lead of a Disney animated blockbuster, who knows, tomorrow she might be able to star in Disney's live-action film.

This kind of temptation, no actress would not be moved.

"How come he went too?"

Lin Nan's itinerary made many industry insiders confused.

"After all, they are still young, inseparable like glue and lacquer; it's understandable, haha..."

On this side, Lin Nan and Miss Liu had just set off for two hours when Zhang Yimou's studio issued an announcement to the outside world.

"The film *Coming Home*, adapted from *The Criminal Lu Yanshi*, will hold auditions for the female second lead in major art academies, only considering amateurs.

For other supporting roles, please do not submit audition resumes to the studio; the crew will not hold public auditions and has planned an invitation system..."

This announcement severely hit the enthusiasm of all young actresses in the industry, as well as that trace of fantasy.

A large number of young first-tier actresses and "Zhang Girls" like Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, Ni Ni, Zhou Dongyu, Jing Tian, etc., were all a bit frustrated and regretful.

This result seemed to make them miss a Best Supporting Actress award.

Although very reluctant, they had no choice; everyone could only do what they should do and disperse.

"That's good, wait peacefully for *Swords of Legends* to start filming and join the crew."

The morning sun was still quite dazzling.

When Lin Nan and his party left the airport, they put on sunglasses again.

"Hmm? That guy Tang Mu didn't come today? A bit unaccustomed."

Lin Nan looked at the people who came to pick them up and teased with a smile.

"Maybe, there's something else?" Liu Yifei nodded and guessed.

Only seeing the four employees who came to pick them up, wanting to laugh but holding it back.

"Boss, Boss Tang Mu fell down; right now... it's a bit inconvenient."

Finally, a familiar face explained.

This answer made Lin Nan and Liu Yifei even more curious.

Fell down? Is it serious?

"Let's go, send us back to Beverly Hills first."

Lin Nan didn't follow up and instructed them.

An hour later, everyone arrived at the destination.

The first thing was to contact Leonardo and Disney, and the next was work.

"Lin, in the evening, bring Crystal out to meet?"

"No problem, Leo."

Liu Yifei was also calling on the side, in fluent foreign language, docking the time problem.

"Tomorrow morning, I have to go to Disney; first try the sound, and then officially start dubbing; they plan to release it at the end of the year."

Miss Liu looked full of energy, and had already learned the lines in *The Snow Queen*, delicate and pretty.

Lin Nan cooperated on the side like this; in his eyes, Liu Yifei was a landscape, pleasing to the eye.

Until he received Tang Mu's call, his good mood... was destroyed.

This guy really fell; it was quite funny and embarrassing.

Tang Mu fell off a woman's bed, in a slightly tipsy state, plus his weight, tsk tsk tsk, one foot was broken on the spot.

In the evening.

Lin Nan took Liu Yifei and met Leonardo at a high-end restaurant.

Seeing the figures of the two, the latter beckoned to the waiter.

"Lin, Crystal, this should be our shortest interval meeting," Leo joked.

It was indeed so; Lin Nan and the two left Hollywood at the end of January, and now it was the end of April, and they were here again.

"Leo, let's talk about the advanced screening."

Serious business was important; in this regard, Leo was definitely more professional than Lin Nan, just because of his obsessive obsession with the Oscars.

"Advanced screening is different from public screening; I suggest opening ten shows, right in Los Angeles, and the range can even be smaller, right in Hollywood."

"As for the guests, Academy judges, media reporters, film critics, and a small number of ordinary audiences, these are enough."

It could be seen that Leonardo's Appian Way had been planned very thoroughly in advance, just waiting for Lin Nan, the director, to come and stand on the stage together.

"Two shows a day, finished in five days?" Lin Nan asked.

"Right."

"Then, you have to wait for me."

Liu Yifei blinked playfully at Lin Nan. Her dubbing work definitely wouldn't be finished in five days.

"I can pick you up every day."

Lin Nan said very naturally, which earned a sweet smile.

Leonardo looked at the two people who were affectionate in front of him and was a bit speechless; he didn't bring a female companion today.

But the next moment, he reacted; his girlfriend was just broken up with by him a while ago, and he hadn't confirmed a new one yet.

The next day.

Crystal Pictures and Appian Way rented a cinema in Hollywood.

The two companies jointly sent advanced screening invitations to many companies, Academy judges, media, film critics, etc., in Hollywood.

And Lin Nan accompanied Liu Yifei and her party to Disney.

On the domestic side, *So Young* was officially released.

However, in the news, there seemed to be something different.

"Directed by Zhao Wei, *So Young* was officially released today, with a screening rate as high as 32%."

"According to cinema chain news, the film *So Young* has an attendance rate higher than 90%, and the first-day box office is expected to be good."

"Liu Yifei officially joined the dubbing actor team of *Frozen*, and the film will be released in North America at the end of the year."

"Hollywood film information, the film *The Invisible Guest*, directed by Lin Dao Nan and starring Leonardo, Naomi Watts, Jessica Chastain, etc., will hold an advanced screening ceremony in Hollywood in the next few days..."

The first piece of news was fine; after all, everyone knew that Liu Yifei went to Hollywood to participate in film dubbing.

But the second piece of news was like a deep-water bomb to the mainland film circle, instantly causing a huge public opinion storm.

Most people's first reaction was: is this film going to be released?

"Advanced screening at this time?"

"Didn't hear about it; he didn't tell anyone before, right?"

The film and television circle and the internet were chaotic for a while, all discussing it.

Soon, many people realized something; this was what everyone had habitually missed before.

"Oscar rules, before the film registers, it must at least hold advanced screenings!"

"Lin Nan's film, it's a foreign language film, plus this lineup, he... he wants to register for the Oscars?!"

"Damn, the more I think about it, the more I feel it is. Lin Dao Nan is quiet, and he's going to do big things again!"

China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group... Huayi, Enlight, Wanda... all giant companies were shocked by this news.

Many directors in the industry sneered, feeling it was impossible.

If it were true, then Lin Nan would be the second mainland director to impact the regular Oscar awards.

The first was Zhang Yimou's *The Flowers of War* last year, and the result was that not a single nomination was received.

Moreover, Lin Nan would be the first mainland director to register for the Oscars with a pure foreign language film.

"Chairman Han, I really don't know. Lin Dao didn't tell me; I can't interfere with Crystal Pictures' affairs..."

It had been several hours, and Yue Jun's phone hadn't stopped; one by one, they were all people who couldn't be offended, and the Film Bureau was also asking.

"Lin Dao, are you going for the Oscars?"

The entire film circle seemed to have defaulted to this statement, and almost all actors were paying attention.

Yang Mi's mood was very complicated, unspeakable.

If Lin Nan really succeeded, or said that he succeeded one day in the future, she might become a joke in the circle.

But asking herself, she didn't know if she would regret it; perhaps, she wouldn't regret it...

Ning Hao, Jiang Wen... Huang Xiaoming, Jing Tian, Andy Lau, and a large number of familiar industry insiders were all inquiring, either by text or email.

This news was indeed too abrupt, making it hard to believe.

Even under Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's Weibo, it was piled up with messages.

Advanced screening was an indispensable link for registering for the Oscars.

The first day of advanced screenings for *The Invisible Guest* had already begun, with one show in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Lin Nan, as the film director, and Leonardo, Naomi Watts, Jessica Chastain, and others couldn't be absent either.

"From the registration deadline in July, we must prepare for public relations."

"Leave professional things to professional people; we just need to pay."

Lin Nan could only answer Leo like this; he looked at Tang Mu who was leaning on a Chinese-style crutch on the side.

"This matter, you will dock it later."

"No problem, Lin."

After the afternoon advanced screening ended, the media in Hollywood had already started reporting on *The Invisible Guest*.

Lin Nan specifically went to pick up Liu Yifei and gathered with everyone for a meal.

"Dubbing for an animated film is very interesting; it's much easier than filming, and more fun."

Miss Liu said excitedly; she seemed to like the dubbing work very much.

"About how long will it take for the dubbing of *Frozen* to end?"

"About a week, the efficiency is very high," Liu Yifei said confidently.

For a film of about 100 minutes, six hours of dubbing a day, removing the unqualified ones, and then selecting the best from the best, this speed was already slow, and it wasn't filming.

Taking time to look at the messages on the phone and mailbox, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both felt that a group of people were making a fuss.

However, Zhao Wei did make a big splash.

The media had already praised her to the sky, although the film was very controversial, with mixed reviews.

"Lin Dao Nan was right; *So Young* didn't escape those cliché plot points; it's too fake."

"This is not the youth of most people; our youth was not so luxurious, and we didn't dare to mess around like this..."

"*So Young*, first-day box office reported 45.2 million, the best-performing domestic film since the Spring Festival slot."

"Zhao Wei surpassed Director Xue Xiaolu to become the female director with the highest first-day box office in Chinese film history!"

"*Kung Fu Jungle* officially released, Wang Baoqiang and Zhao Wenzhuo peak showdown..."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, one was busy with film advanced screenings, and the other was busy with film dubbing.

It was only at night that the two had time to live a life of two people.

Advanced screenings passed day by day, and there were more and more press releases for *The Invisible Guest*.

Lin Nan also took time to see the new project the company was filming—*Fifty Shades of Grey*!

24-year-old Dakota Johnson was still quite pleasing to the eye.

When it came to filming the "special shots," Lin Nan was a bit embarrassed, so he simply left.

"It's been three days of advanced screenings; according to the rules, we already have the registration qualification."

"Then register officially."

Lin Nan said firmly.

After handling these, and waiting for Liu Yifei's dubbing to end, they could return to the country.

Looking at the book *Manchester by the Sea* on the bookshelf, Lin Nan felt that this script could be placed after *The Invisible Guest*, next year...

Disney.

"Lin, welcome to your arrival; today I will take you to visit the animation production center under Disney."

A bald Englishman shook hands with Lin Nan enthusiastically.

"Thank you."

In Hollywood, the giants and the independent film circle were distinct.

And among the giants, each had different focuses.

Like Disney where Lin Nan was now, they were more inclined to commercial films and had many copyrights.

But relatively speaking, they also lacked big directors who could be taken out and had awards.

In Hollywood, these big directors who made names in international film festivals were generally people in the independent film circle.

They rarely signed with a few giants, or were willing to sign with a few giants.

"After a while, we will contact China Film Group and send *Frozen* for review..."

Lin Nan understood the meaning of these words; export it to the country.

"Wish you success."

"However, we also hope that there will still be opportunities to cooperate with Crystal in the future. Of course, including you, Lin."

"I look forward to that day," Lin Nan responded with a smile.

Coming to visit Disney today was secondary, mainly because Liu Yifei's dubbing would end today.

Lin Nan just happened to be able to leave with Miss Liu, so he agreed to the invitation by the way.

Didn't know until he came; it turned out he was also a target of solicitation. This feeling was quite good.

When Liu Yifei finished dubbing early and was ready to leave with her assistant, she saw Lin Nan's figure, and a trace of surprise instantly flashed in her eyes.

"Why are you here? I was just about to call and tell you."

"Congratulations on your dubbing performance, successfully finished."

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he suddenly felt like something was missing; he should have brought a bouquet of flowers.

Declining the invitation to the banquet, Lin Nan left with Liu Yifei and the others.

The news that *The Invisible Guest* officially registered for the Oscars was reported by Hollywood.

Believing that it wouldn't take an hour to spread back to the country.

"When we go back, we will probably be blocked again."

"It's unavoidable; who told me to register for the Oscars quietly, although I don't have much confidence, haha..."

Lin Nan said to Liu Yifei while looking at the domestic film information.

"*So Young* first weekend three-day box office reported 150 million, 6 days harvested 270 million, fan film became the focus again."

"Youth-themed films became the focus of industry discussion, the production industry may bunch up to film, ushering in a high-yield outbreak period."

"Enlight's stock price rose due to *So Young*'s box office, Wang Changtian posted..."

"*Kung Fu Jungle* first-day box office reported 34.6 million, first weekend two days totaled 70.2 million, 5 days totaled 180 million..."

Lin Nan was a bit regretful; *Kung Fu Jungle* was after all not as good as the youth film with its own fan base.

However, in terms of audience word-of-mouth, *So Young* was inferior; after all, it was just a youth film.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 356 =====