Chapter 407: Subsidiary

The entire entertainment industry, and even the whole internet, is concerned with and discussing the divorce of Wang Fei and Li Yapeng.

The netizens, in particular, have expanded upon that old relationship chart of the two to create a "Former Lovers + Friends + Scandals" chart.

You wouldn't know until you looked; after seeing it, it's truly quite shocking.

From the nineties to the present, more than half of the first-tier stars in the entertainment industry across different time periods are in this chart, and it spans across the mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

This is truly what you call extensive connections and intricate complexity; it would take a lot of effort just to sort out the relationships between the people!

"Media reporters are surrounding the film crew?"

"Yes, Lin Dao. I have already arranged for staff to block them, but they haven't left; they are all squatting outside."

Hearing this from Jiang Xuerou, Lin Nan wanted to curse; what kind of mess is this!

The goal of this group of reporters is very clear: they are going to the *Red Sorghum* set to block Zhou Xun.

Because everyone online is joking that Wang, Xie, Zhou, and Li have all returned to being single, and everything has returned to the starting point; they can shuffle and reorganize!

This sounds very funny, but it also illustrates one thing: the entertainment industry is indeed quite chaotic!

"As long as this group of media reporters doesn't affect the normal filming of the crew, don't worry about them."

Lin Nan cannot forcibly drive them away either, so he can only instruct Jiang Xuerou this way.

"Mm, I understand, Lin Dao."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan continued to think about his own affairs.

*The Taking of Tiger Mountain* is a mainstream commercial film, and it just wrapped up filming two months ago; it is currently undergoing special effects.

Over in Hollywood, *The Invisible Guest* is also preparing for public relations; starting from November, the curtain on public relations will be pulled back one after another.

Crystal Pictures has its own business, and from time to time, it also invests in independent filmmakers. On Lin Nan Pictures' side, there is also a partial plan for next year's projects.

"Setting up a new film project at this time is a bit inappropriate. There are still many things to be busy with during this year-end period."

Lin Nan muttered to himself, but still decided to put the film plan aside for now.

Moreover, Liu Qianqian is still on the *Interstellar* set; it won't be too late to plan subsequent matters after she wraps up.

The next day.

That guy Jiang Wen even made a special phone call early in the morning to remind him, just for fear that Lin Nan would break his promise.

Around ten o'clock in the morning, Lin Nan arrived at the opening press conference site for *Gone with the Bullets*.

This place can be said to be exceptionally lively; compared to the *Record of Jianghu Sword Discussion* from Xi'an Film Studio before, it is truly one in the sky and one on the ground.

Those who don't know would think that Xi'an Film Studio is a small private company, while Jiang Wen's side is the big state-owned enterprise!

"There are already quite a few series in the industry, such as Lin Nan Pictures' *Painted Skin* series, the *Ip Man* series, or that youth film series from two months ago that had a very bad reputation..."

Jiang Wen stood on the stage giving a speech, not directly saying *Tiny Times*, but using "bad reputation" and "that one" to refer to it, instantly making quite a few people laugh.

"I can also count this as a series; counting from *Let the Bullets Fly*, this is the second installment of the 'Beiyang' series."

Hearing this, the media on the scene became interested: "Beiyang series"! Then how many are prepared to be filmed in total?

Lin Nan was sitting in the front row, and hearing Jiang Wen's words, he couldn't help but laugh; this guy has had big ambitions from the very beginning.

Jiang Wen became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke above, feeling a bit excited:

"*Gone with the Bullets* has an investment of 300 million, and will simultaneously produce 3D and IMAX 3D versions...

As for the box office? The box office for *Let the Bullets Fly* exceeded 700 million, and for this film, my box office expectation starts at 1 billion."

Speaking of this, Jiang Wen paused for a moment and looked at Lin Nan.

Lin Nan knew that this guy had bad intentions, so he feigned a confused expression.

"Rest assured, the box office only needs to exceed *Bad Genius*; I will definitely leave you room to catch up, haha..."

At this, the scene instantly erupted in laughter. Lin Nan gave Jiang Wen a thumbs-up, "Fine, I'll be waiting."

For a blockbuster with an investment of 300 million, it must be a lie for Jiang Wen to say he has no pressure.

From the start of filming to the release of a big-budget film, there will be countless promotions in between.

Today's opening press conference for *Gone with the Bullets* is the first official promotion to the outside world.

Anyway, when Lin Nan films, he has never held an opening press conference; he finds it troublesome.

"Lin Dao, hello. I hope there will be an opportunity in the future to act in your film."

Wen Zhang stood in front of Lin Nan holding a wine glass, with a smile on his face, saying very politely.

Lin Nan saw it in his eyes and felt it was truly very interesting. Recently, news has been spreading outside about this person acting like a big shot.

However, when mixing in the film and television industry, being humble is always the first rule when dealing with people of higher status than oneself.

Obviously, Wen Zhang is a smart person; those without brains wouldn't be able to get to this step either.

"His acting skills are among the best among young male actors!"

At this time, Jiang Wen also walked over and praised Wen Zhang without stinting.

The latter hurriedly lowered his head with a smile: "Director Jiang is too kind; I still need the director's guidance."

"Let it be as fate wills." Lin Nan smiled and gave a perfunctory reply.

Outside, the news of the opening of *Gone with the Bullets* has already been reported.

This is the third big director to start work in the second half of this year.

…………

In Lin Nan's office.

Yue Jun was sitting upright opposite Lin Nan, with a confused expression on his face.

"Lin Dao, the two of us haven't been this serious for a long time, hehe..."

Yue Jun broke the atmosphere first and started joking.

Lin Nan nodded and brought up the serious matter: "How is the progress on that *Monkey King: Hero is Back*?"

Hearing this, Yue Jun immediately became serious:

"Since receiving the investment at the end of last year, they have been working intensively on the production.

Some time ago, Jin Dayong showed me the current results; it can be considered one-third done. Animated films are truly slow to make!"

Lin Nan tapped his fingers lightly on the desktop and said:

"It's slow because this is an original animated film, and they have few people. Even with support from Tiangong Color, it still cannot change this shortcoming.

Moreover, it's impossible for them and Tiangong Color to keep sending people running back and forth like this; the efficiency is all wasted on the road..."

Yue Jun's eyes widened instantly; having worked with Lin Nan for many years, he could hear the meaning in these words.

"Lin Dao?"

Yue Jun asked with an inquiring tone.

Lin Nan closed his eyes and remained silent, but the action of his fingers tapping lightly on the desktop did not stop.

After a long while, he spoke: "Lin Nan Pictures is currently one of the top-ranked production companies in the industry.

We are very strong in both film and television drama businesses. But don't you think we are still missing something?"

The atmosphere in the office became eerily quiet.

"To be the most top-tier and comprehensive upstream production company in the industry, we, we are still missing the animated film sector... and not the kind of animated films that children watch."

After Yue Jun finished saying this, he saw Lin Nan with a smile on his face, looking at him.

"Lin Dao?"

"The *Monkey King: Hero is Back* project has always been handled by you in connection with October Culture; this matter is also handed to you. Don't seek to take it down all at once; you can take your time, and report the price slowly."

When they first met last year, Lin Nan already had this idea.

But at the first meeting, he certainly couldn't reveal this meaning, or it would scare people away!

"To what extent?"

Yue Jun pursued the question; this kind of matter was within his professional scope.

"To what extent? I want the entire October Culture to become our wholly-owned subsidiary, just like Shanhai Media and Tiangong Color."

"Swallow it whole?"

Yue Jun muttered a sentence, first frowned, then nodded: "I will try my best; no, I will definitely take it down."

"Reasonable quotation, appropriate premium is okay. However, for a small studio like theirs, isn't this also an opportunity?

Instead of struggling and fighting alone, why not take the money and continue their hobbies at Lin Nan Pictures? We can provide them with all the opportunities..."

Lin Nan expressed his inner thoughts, and this was also his sincere words.

With one more company specializing in animated films or animation production, Lin Nan Pictures will become even more comprehensive, and coupled with the downstream port of Tudou, it is simply perfect!

"Good, I guarantee to take them down."

Yue Jun was also a bit excited and said solemnly.

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To tell the truth, the author himself is relatively emotional; the reason for the frequent lack of updates is partly due to writer's block or laziness and wanting to rest, but more than half is because of being broken by comments, having no mood or mind to write things.

In the author group, it is always suggested not to read comments, but I can't help it, so that is the result above.

(The words above are actually not important; what follows is what I want to say)

The most important thing, I want to say, is that I have always advocated a principle: part on good terms, part on good terms, part on good terms.

It is good for everyone to part on good terms; it is best that one person's opinions and ideas do not represent everyone, and they cannot represent everyone.

Don't teach me how to write books anymore; it gives me a headache. This person says the sweetness is not enough, why hasn't the heroine appeared in this chapter; another says, it's too annoying, can there be no heroine; others say there is no daily life, it's too dry, and before long, someone else says, he didn't come to see daily life, don't pad it... To be honest, if Lu Xun came, he could become autistic.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 408 =====