Chapter 409: Moth, Visiting the Set

Sure enough, counting on the Golden Rooster not to cause trouble is not as good as counting on Chen Kaige to win another Palme d'Or trophy!

When the nomination list was announced, the one with the most award nominations was Feng Xiaogang's *Back to 1942*.

Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, etc., *Back to 1942* received a total of eight nominations.

But once the results of the closing ceremony awards were out, it was exactly the same as *Aftershock* back then.

The final award results carried an undisguised insulting nature.

It really was: give you the most nominations, and then use the greatest strength to slap your face!

Peter Chan's *American Dreams in China* suppressed *Back to 1942* in all aspects.

Best Film was a tie, shared by *American Dreams in China* and *The Four Days and Nights of Premier Zhou*, which the vast majority of people in the industry had never heard of.

For Best Director, Peter Chan easily defeated Feng Xiaogang; it is said that the judges' votes for the former crushed the latter.

Best Actor was still a tie, shared by Huang Xiaoming and Zhang Guoli of *Back to 1942*.

Eight nominations, and only half of the top major awards were won, namely Zhang Guoli's half of the Best Actor award.

*Back to 1942* instantly became a joke in the industry, nakedly humiliated.

In the eyes of most people in the industry, *American Dreams in China* is indeed a good film.

But if you say it is better than *Back to 1942*, this seems a bit far-fetched.

However, everyone also understands that the reason *American Dreams in China* could become the big winner is that it is a co-production between the mainland and Hong Kong.

Isn't this one of the old problems of the Golden Rooster? Towards outsiders, it seems to always be more favorable than towards its own people.

Lin Nan felt a bit of sympathy for Feng Xiaogang.

As the latter said, this was the film he had put the most effort into for so many years, and in the end, he was nakedly humiliated like this.

Perhaps it was because he had just received the "ticket" to the Oscars, this time Feng Xiaogang's remarks on the internet were not as radical as they were during *Aftershock*.

"This award? To tell the truth, I don't understand what their evaluation criteria are either. You ask them, and they say it's evaluated by experts according to standards.

You ask what specific standards they are? They start mumbling again; anyway, it's 'standards'.

These experts, a group of people added together, might not have filmed as many movies as I have alone!"

Feng Xiaogang's words focused on being real. Not cursing, but I am just pointing it out, disgusting you, annoying you.

Huang Xiaoming can be considered to have become famous in one battle; among male actors of the same age, he became the first Golden Rooster Best Actor.

Lin Nan also sent a congratulatory text message to Sect Leader Huang, and received a reply in less than a minute.

"Thank you, Lin Dao, not as good as Qianqian's Golden Horse Best Actress. I am still looking forward to Lin Dao leading me to win a few more Best Actor trophies, haha..."

Lin Nan looked at the message on his phone and shook his head with a light laugh. This Sect Leader Huang, his words are always so "pleasant to the ear".

Online, the headlines of film and television information were almost all information about the awards ceremony.

Some are happy, some are worried, and some are heartbroken and uncomfortable.

*Swords of Legends* is about to wrap up filming; originally Yang Mi had already forced herself to forget about the matter of *Caught in the Web* being nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award.

But the results of the awards ceremony last night are hanging on the internet at this moment.

Coming to the crew early in the morning, Yang Mi could feel that the eyes of quite a few actors looking at her were a bit strange.

In the end, it was Zhong Xintong who reminded her to look at the news, and Yang Mi reacted.

Sitting in the dressing room, she opened the mobile phone news page, and among the headline news, one was so dazzling:

"At the awards ceremony last night, *Caught in the Web* had one nomination and one win; Wang Luodan won the Best Supporting Actress award!"

At this moment, Yang Mi had a feeling of being heartbroken, and she felt a bit dizzy.

She leaned on the chair in a daze, and after a long while, she muttered to herself: "Won? Best Supporting Actress..."

At this moment, she understood why only Zhong Xintong pointed it out to her, because both of them had appeared in Chen Kaige's films.

It's just that Yang Mi's scenes were deleted due to schedule conflicts, and replaced by Wang Luodan for re-filming; while Zhong Xintong was deleted from the final cut because of the photo incident.

Regarding the results of the Golden Rooster, the internet was noisy and opinions varied; quite a few netizens raised a tricky question.

Since the judges of the Golden Rooster felt that *American Dreams in China* was better than *Back to 1942* in all aspects.

Then why did the Film Bureau choose *Back to 1942* to represent Chinese-language films to compete for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film?

They could have completely given the quota directly to *American Dreams in China*!

Good guy, this question was quickly pinned to the top and became the hottest topic.

Even Feng Xiaogang commented below: "I also want to know the reason, why exactly?"

……

The time Lin Nan planned to visit the set was still quite tight.

"Lin, are you coming to visit the set?" Nolan asked with a smile on the phone.

"Yes, I heard that you have transferred to Bingdao."

"Just arrived three days ago; the scenery here is truly too beautiful, and some natural landforms are especially suitable for *Interstellar*.

If you come, we can try the seafood here together, especially the deep-sea ones; they are very fresh."

Nolan enthusiastically issued an invitation to Lin Nan.

"Christopher, please keep my itinerary confidential for me."

"Hahaha, Lin, is it to keep it confidential from Crystal? A surprise, I understand."

"Yes, then see you in Bingdao."

"Good, welcome to visit the set; I will have the staff arrange the hotel room in advance."

Lin Nan looked at the clock on the desk; it was almost 12 o'clock at night, "Time to sleep..."

…………

Seeing that it was already the latter part of September, the invitations and social engagements in the industry suddenly increased quite a bit.

*The Storm*, which Andy Lau participated in investing and producing, and also supervised and starred in, is also being released during the New Year's slot.

At this moment, the film is holding a press conference in the capital, and he called Lin Nan to ask if he could come over to support.

If it were someone else, Lin Nan might have pushed it, but since Andy Lau asked, he agreed; after all, their relationship is so good.

At the press conference site, Lin Nan finally saw what is called flashy, even police and gangster films have started to lean towards 3D:

"*The Storm*, the first 3D police and gangster action film in the country!"

Andy Lau stood beside Lin Nan holding a wine glass, "The investment is close to 100 million, and I own quite a bit."

"Then I wish Brother Lau's film a big box office success."

Lin Nan raised the red wine in his hand.

To be precise, this film is a pure Hong Kong film, and the gimmick of "3D police and gangster film" is indeed very eye-catching.

"Lin Dao Nan, hello." An old man walked over with a smile on his face.

This is the first time Lin Nan has met this prestigious film company boss and producer from Hong Kong face-to-face.

"Producer Kong, hello."

For many familiar films such as *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, *Hero*, and *House of Flying Daggers*, this person was one of the producers, and also the main producer or presenter.

"I have wanted to know you for a long time; I hope we can collaborate once in the future."

"You are too kind." Lin Nan smiled and responded.

Regardless of whether the other party was speaking sincerely or politely, Lin Nan had never thought about collaborating anyway.

Lin Nan Pictures' only partner in Hong Kong is Emperor Motion Pictures, and this one is enough.

Ten minutes later, watching Bill Kong's retreating back, Andy Lau said:

"Mr. Kong's strength is very solid; he is big capital and possesses independent overseas distribution channels..."

"Brother Lau, thank you for your kindness, but times have changed; I don't lack these." Lin Nan interrupted Andy Lau's words.

"Hahaha, that's right. Inviting you here today was also mentioned by Mr. Kong, but looking at it now, he seems to have seen your attitude."

Andy Lau lowered his voice and leaned closer:

"There should be quite a few people bothering you later; the mainland film circle is developing too fast, and many companies here in Hong Kong are urgently wanting to find partners, long-term partners."

Lin Nan nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, Brother Lau."

Sure enough, the more successful people are, the more sensitive their noses are. Internet companies are about to enter the market, and the mainland film and television circle will completely no longer need the Hong Kong circle; quite a few people over there are a bit anxious.

…………

The time for Lin Nan to set off to visit the set was approaching.

There are actually no direct flights from the country to Bingdao?!

He has to fly to Moscow first, then direct to Bingdao; it's a bit troublesome.

Lin Nan was in the office, continuing to perfect the script, and the call from Ning Hao also came.

"My *Breakup Buddies* is preparing to start filming, why is that Zhao Liying from your company still running promotion? Isn't this just messing around!"

Ning Hao said with a tone of questioning.

"Chairman Wang came to borrow people, and I couldn't not give him face. I have an agreement with him in advance; as long as you are ready to start filming, Zhao Liying will return immediately."

Hearing Lin Nan say this, Ning Hao changed his tone:

"Then right now, call her back immediately. By the way, are you coming to the opening ceremony? You are at least one of the presenters, and also the supervisor of *Breakup Buddies*."

"Can't go, I have a flight tomorrow."

"Flying to Hollywood again? What project this time?"

"Damn, where would there be so many projects." Lin Nan laughed and scolded.

"Then where are you going?"

"Bingdao, to visit the set."

"Oh, understood, going to find your Qianqian.

It's not that I'm talking about you, it's only been three weeks since you've seen each other, and you're going to visit the set? I could go three years without seeing that sister of yours!"

"Director Ning, please say that again; I'll record it." Lin Nan was amused.

"Hehe, just kidding. Alright, hurry up and let her return; the film is going to start filming in these two days."

"Coward!"

Lin Nan gave Ning Hao one word.

……

Although Wang Changtian was a bit unwilling, there was no way; with one phone call from Lin Nan, Zhao Liying left the team directly.

"How is *The Four: Final Battle*?"

"The special effects are still being done; it should be no problem before the end of the year." Lin Nan replied.

Tiangong Color is currently very busy; the special effects for many films in the industry are being done here.

They have been expanding over the past few years, and one of the two reserved floors is already full.

"That's good. Once the second part is released, we'll set the release date for the final part."

…………

The next day, Lin Nan took two assistants, sat in the company car, and was driven to the airport.

(End of chapter)