Chapter 418

*Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon* has been released for 23 days, with a total box office reaching 570 million, but the daily box office has completely fallen below 2 million.

Just when everyone in the industry thought the box office would definitely stop before the 600 million threshold, which was a bit regrettable, Huayi's operation made everyone's eyes light up.

In order for this movie to successfully cross the 600 million mark, Huayi rarely put in great effort and capital.

Within a few consecutive days, Wang Zhonglei traveled back and forth to the Film Bureau many times, and only then did he successfully apply for a delay key. It was truly not easy; it was always rejected before.

The end-of-screening time for *Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon* was also extended from the 27th of the month to the 10th of next month, adding two weeks of public screening time.

This was just a normal method. The most ruthless thing was that Huayi took the initiative to lower the revenue-sharing ratio with the theater chains.

It announced that from October 21st until the end of the screening, it would only take 30% of the box office revenue for those twenty days, while the theater chains could take 70%.

Huayi tried to gain enough screen support from the theater chains by directly giving up 13% of the distributable box office revenue within 20 days.

Companies in the circle can see that the theater chains definitely won't lose money, but Huayi will definitely make a blood profit.

Because once the box office of *Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon* hits 600 million, it will be completely different.

The extra box office is nothing; the real big head comes from the soaring stock price.

Lin Nan is of course happy to see it happen; this is also a good thing for him.

"Scolding and scolding, and it passed 100 million?"

The news of *Special ID* caught Lin Nan's eyes.

Lasting 7 days, relying on black-red, the box office of this movie successfully broke 100 million.

Although the movie is destined to lose money, Starlight still tries hard to promote it, promoting Jing Tian.

Because this time, the blame can't be put on Jing Tian at all; instead, a large number of netizens are still sympathizing with her, saying she was pitted by Donnie Yen's team.

The one most negatively affected is undoubtedly "Zhen Kung Fu," who talked big in front of the media before the movie was released. At this moment, he has completely revealed his true colors.

Since *Ip Man 2*, all the movies he starred in, just like before filming *Ip Man 1*, are losing money one after another; there isn't one that doesn't lose money, and some even lose more.

The title "Box Office Poison" was once again put on Donnie Yen's head by the industry. In just one week, his market value plummeted and fell into the second line.

However, perhaps in Donnie Yen's eyes, he still has one last chance to turn the tables.

That is the 3D mythological blockbuster *The Monkey King*, which was just set for the Spring Festival these past two days, claiming an investment of 500 million and a production cycle of 3 years. Donnie Yen plays Sun Wukong in it.

Lin Nan knows in his heart that this movie will also be one of the competitors of *The Taking of Tiger Mountain*, but he won't be afraid.

Seeing that the New Year slot is not far away, many films in the slot have started to prepare for film promotion one after another.

Ye Ning's phone call went directly to Lin Nan.

"Lin Dao, *New Police Story 2013* is preparing for a media meeting. Do you want to take the time to come over?"

"Media meeting? No need to make such a big fuss, right? I'll let others from the company go."

Lin Nan thought about it and chose to refuse. Isn't this using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!

"That's fine, then let Director Yue go?"

"Okay."

Lin Nan hung up the phone and left the office, preparing to go home.

"Notify Director Yue and let him represent the company to attend the media meeting for *New Police Story 2013*."

"Okay, Lin Dao."

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Since *Interstellar* wrapped up at the beginning of the month, Liu Yifei has spent twenty days of leisurely life in a "decadent" way.

Finally, today, she went to participate in a talk show on a whim. In her words: "Just treat it as going out for a stroll and a ride."

When Lin Nan returned, Liu Yifei was sitting on the sofa, seriously applying nail polish to herself.

On her fair, bare feet, there were already a few conspicuous rose-colored marks, full of girlish heart.

Not daring to disturb her, Lin Nan's voice became a bit lower, "Do you need my help?"

"No, you painted it crooked last time." Liu Yifei looked up, gave a white eye, and decisively refused.

"Hehe, it's not because you said it was itchy and kept moving around..."

Looking at those eyes with "murderous intent," Lin Nan smiled and shut his mouth.

"I went to the movie channel today. We chatted about the crew, and some things related to *Interstellar*. They asked, when will the two of us go together."

Liu Yifei suddenly put on a smiling face and looked at Lin Nan like this, with anticipation in her expression.

"Together? That's a good idea. It seems we really haven't been on a show together!"

Lin Nan nodded and said affirmatively.

Mainly because he rarely participates in talk shows; he went to the movie channel many times before, also to promote movies.

"Yeah, next time there's a chance, I'll go with you."

Hearing this, the smile on Liu Yifei's face became even brighter. She nodded happily and continued to apply nail polish.

Lin Nan had just sat down beside Miss Liu when the phone rang—it was Wang Changtian.

"Chairman Wang, it used to be Chairman Han who liked to call after work in the afternoon. Why are you like this now too?" Lin Nan complained.

"Haha, I'm here to tell you that *The Breakup Guru* is about to wrap up."

"What?" Lin Nan thought there was something wrong with his ears.

How long has it been? It's still a few days away from a month, right? It's going to wrap up?

"You heard it right, Deng Chao's *The Breakup Guru* can wrap up in these two days." Wang Changtian repeated it again.

"This is too fast, right?"

After saying this, Lin Nan immediately realized that his thinking hadn't turned the corner again. He thought of the other party's movie as a "serious" movie again.

Wang Changtian smiled, changed the subject, and talked about the main purpose of the call:

"Ask Ning Hao over there when Zhao Liying's scenes can be finished, and come back to run promotions as soon as possible."

This question doesn't need to be asked again; Lin Nan answered directly:

"Probably around the middle or late part of next month. I told Ning Hao to adjust the shooting order and wrap up Zhao Liying's scenes as soon as possible."

"Yeah, that's good, that's good." Having obtained the desired answer, Wang Changtian didn't chat much and hung up before long.

"A commercial film, filmed in twenty days?"

Liu Yifei, who had finished applying nail polish, looked at Lin Nan and asked in astonishment.

You have to know that the fastest commercial film Lin Nan filmed was *The Taking of Tiger Mountain*, but that also took more than a month.

And it was prepared more than thirty days in advance, used nearly three hundred people, and Lin Nan and Guo Fan filmed on two lines, which greatly shortened the time.

"Normal, low-cost comedy, not pursuing acting skills, and the script is a patchwork of various jokes, so of course it's fast.

It might sell well, but don't think about word-of-mouth; there are only two results: bad and worse." Lin Nan said very affirmatively.

…………

In the blink of an eye, two more days passed.

Many people in the circle are posting Zhu Yawen's wedding invitation on Weibo. After all, he is a first-line male actor and Lin Nan's best friend.

"According to insiders, Lin Dao Nan and Luo Jin, two classmates, will serve as groomsmen for Zhu Yawen's wedding. This is also the first time the two have served as groomsmen."

"At that time, in addition to many actors and artists in the circle, the entire '02 Chen Yanxi of the Beijing Film Academy will also be present to attend the wedding. This will be the first reunion of the '02 Chen Yanxi 7 years after graduation..."

……

"Your grandfather's, I'm being a groomsman for you, and it's fine that you don't solve the clothes issue for me, but you also instructed me to dress low-key and not steal your spotlight?"

Lin Nan held the phone and cursed in the garden. Zhu Yawen, this dog thing, is simply climbing up the nose.

"My Great Lin Dao, who told you to be a great director? You stand there, and not only reporters, but perhaps everyone in the circle only has eyes for you. I'm getting married, so the protagonist must be me! Hahaha..."

What he said makes sense, and Lin Nan couldn't refute it, but he changed the subject and replied:

"You only sent one invitation, so Yifei and I will only give one gift."

"Sigh, don't, I'll make up one..."

Before Zhu Yawen finished speaking, Lin Nan hung up directly: "Hehe, little guy."

The news of the media meeting for *New Police Story 2013* was also reported.

Jing Tian plays Jackie Chan's daughter in the movie. The latter had a situation when accepting media interviews and talking about the love of parents for their children.

I don't know if the Big Brother was touched or just spoke his mind, but he unexpectedly mentioned his "Little Dragon Girl" very rarely and showed great apology and guilt.

But when media reporters continued to ask, he hurriedly shifted the topic to his son, wife, and parents.

At this moment, the internet is full of discussions about this matter. Is Big Brother preparing to leave property for his "illegitimate daughter"?

But whether the original wife agrees or not is hard to say; that person is also a powerful figure!

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Liu Yifei is already preparing the dress for attending Zhu Yawen's wedding banquet, and even asked Lin Nan if he wanted to call someone to help him order clothes.

"No need, just wear any set. If I steal his spotlight, won't he get anxious with me?"

"Haha, you two."

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei's slender figure walking back and forth in the cloakroom picking clothes, which was very pleasing to the eye.

However, Yue Jun's phone call broke his mood.

"Lin Dao, do you have time there? You might need to go back to the company."

Lin Nan signaled to Liu Yifei that he would go downstairs and wait first. Miss Liu waved her hand: "Yeah, you go."

"What's the matter, that I have to go back?"

"Producer Hou Hongliang from Daylight Entertainment is here and wants to see you."

Hearing this company name, Lin Nan had an impression.

This company was just established the year before last, and the entire staff came from Shandong Film and Television, which is an old state-owned enterprise specializing in producing TV series.

And Hou Hongliang is also a well-known figure in the TV series circle, a veteran of Shandong Film and Television.

"Now, is the person in the company? How many?"

"Yes, Producer Hou Hongliang brought an assistant and is in the company."

"Alright, you entertain them first, I'll be there in a while."

"Okay, Lin Dao."

Lin Nan looked toward the second floor and shouted: "Xixi, I'm going back to the company."

"Then are you coming back for lunch? Mom and the nanny will be back in a while."

"Don't wait for me."

……

Lin Nan drove straight to the company.

Honestly, Lin Nan Film and this company, which has been established for less than two years, have never dealt with each other.

Even if the other party is an old person in the film and television circle, everyone has only met on some large occasions, which can at most be considered nodding acquaintances.

Even within Lin Nan Film, the person most familiar with the other party might be Jiang Xuerou, after all, they were both in the TV series circle before.

"Producer Hou, you drink tea first. Lin Dao just set off and it should take more than half an hour to arrive."

Yue Jun sat opposite Hou Hongliang, smiling, and made a gesture of invitation.

"Director Yue is too polite. I came here today with a request."

For the housekeeper of Lin Nan Film, almost no one in the circle doesn't know.

While talking, Hou Hongliang looked directly at the person in front of him: Yue Jun, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy Management School, majoring in production and marketing. He was originally an unknown person in the Youth Film Studio, but since following Lin Nan, he has completely soared!

Hou Hongliang came here today with a mission. Daylight Entertainment has been established for more than a year and urgently needs works to open up the situation.

But after finally seeing some high-quality things, it turned out that after asking, he learned that they had already been snatched up by Lin Nan Film at the beginning of the year!

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During this period, the schedule was indeed chaotic. Once I stay up late, I can't recover my energy. It is very likely that there will only be one chapter today.

(End of chapter)