Chapter 444

The films released on the Spring Festival day, after two days of word-of-mouth fermentation, finally ushered in a significant change in daily box office on the third day.

"'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' once again refreshed the domestic film single-day box office record, daily revenue 130 million, first weekend three days, total box office 345 million."

"'The Monkey King' reported 72.1 million on the third day, with a total first-weekend box office of 234 million."

"'From Vegas to Macau' ranked third with a first-weekend box office data of 72.8 million; 'Ex-Files' 12.02 million..."

"'The Fairy of the Monkey King' first day 3.2 million, a chorus of bad reviews..."

The new data once again made the film circle feel incredible.

The daily box office of other films is falling, but 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' made a comeback and rose so much?

This single-day box office made many film companies in the industry jealous.

"In 3 days, you have already taken back all the costs. Heard that your patch ads also sold for 92.8 million?"

"Yes, Chairman Ren. It's just good luck."

Lin Nan took over Ren Zhonglun's words and said with a smile.

In front of the dining table, Han Sanping, Wang Changtian, Ye Ning, and Guo Fan all had playful expressions, staring at the phone on speakerphone in front of Lin Nan.

Lin Nan looked at everyone speechlessly; who would have thought that this boss of Shanghai Film would run to the capital during the Spring Festival?

Fortunately, he didn't say he wanted to see Lin Nan at this moment, or make a dinner appointment or something, otherwise, wouldn't it be very awkward for a group of people to meet.

"Others say luck, maybe it really is luck, but you, Lin Nan, are definitely not luck. Speaking of this, I have to scold Han Sanping twice again."

"Really not treating people as children, seeing any benefits and wanting to grab them, digging people, prying walls, pulling in and corrupting, using all means..."

Ren Zhonglun's voice floated in the private room, and everyone present was trying hard to hold back their laughter, not daring to make a sound.

Han Sanping wasn't angry, but instead ate happily with a proud smile, holding the red wine in his cup.

Lin Nan smiled helplessly, very regretting listening to Han Sanping and turning on the speakerphone.

If Ren Zhonglun knew that he was speaking ill of Han Sanping, and it was heard by the person involved and outsiders, the consequences would be unimaginable; social death is certain!

"...... Alright, don't talk about that Mountain Sculpture. Still the same sentence, Shanghai Film's door is always open to you..."

"Haha, then thank you, Chairman Ren, for your kind words."

Until Lin Nan hung up the phone, the people in the private room finally couldn't hold it anymore.

"Hahahaha......"

"Rare to hear Chairman Ren's complaints; his resentment toward Chairman Han is very deep. Haha......"

"Tsk tsk tsk, did we hear something we shouldn't have heard today?"

"Staying in Magic City for too long, he is a typical 'exquisite egoist'."

"Thinking about benefits all day, not willing to take risks, now whining and wanting to white-whore? What kind of spring and autumn dreams are you doing!"

Han Sanping drank the red wine in his cup in one gulp and commented unceremoniously.

"Eat, eat, it's the Spring Festival, everyone is just out for a gathering today, didn't hear anything......"

Wang Changtian took the lead in moving his chopsticks and said to everyone jokingly.

……

"The Taking of Tiger Mountain" can be considered to have completely established its position as the hegemon of the Spring Festival season.

Many netizens are shouting and looking forward to the other one of the "husband-and-wife team," which is Liu Yifei's "Frozen."

There are only two days left until the public screening on the sixth day of the He Sui.

Liu Yifei has already cooperated with Disney these past few days and has done quite a bit of promotion, even borrowing Lin Nan's Weibo to advertise.

There are many actors and stars in the circle who support and give face, liking, forwarding, and recommending one after another.

The nomination list for the Hong Kong Film Awards every year is a perfect interpretation of the decline of the Hong Kong circle.

This year is the same; "The Grandmaster" almost swept all important nominations.

But to be honest, this film is actually not as outstanding as imagined; it's just that there is no one left in the Hong Kong circle.

The popularity of the mainland film market made everyone pay little attention to this year's Hong Kong Film Awards.

Only the news of Zhang Ziyi being nominated for Best Actress caused a slight ripple.

It was the death of "Yan Chixia" that made the mainland film and television circle and countless netizens feel regret; the screen roles he created were mostly classics.

Xiying and the "Jianghu Lun Jian Shi Lu" crew specifically issued a eulogy; this film is also the last big-screen appearance of "Yan Chixia."

On the 4th, a large number of mainland film people, actors, and stars set off to fly to Germany; the Berlin International Film Festival is about to open.

Lin Nan specifically posted on Weibo, "Wish Director Ning a smooth trip to Berlin, and the 'No Man's Land' crew will win gold and silver!"

Ning Hao is not ambiguous either; before getting on the plane, he deliberately tagged Lin Nan and joked:

"The color of the Silver Bear is not good-looking; wait for me to bring the Golden Bear back and lend it to you to play for two days."

With this, quite a few people in the circle were teasing below the Weibo, "Director Ning is making a statement?"

Lin Nan was too lazy to continue paying attention to him, but contacted Tom, who was full of confidence:

"Tomorrow morning, I will set off with the people from Appian Way."

"Besides the North American and Chinese markets, there are quite a few regional distributors waiting for 'The Invisible Guest'."

"Good, then I'll look forward to your final transaction price."

"Rest assured, Lin. This is an Oscar-nominated film; it will definitely make a lot of money!"

……

On the fourth day, "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" fell back to 110 million, and on the fifth day, it fell to 95.5 million.

In contrast, the daily box office decline of "The Monkey King" was also not small, reporting 60.8 million and 55.45 million respectively in two days.

Other films went all the way down, a mess.

There are quite a few films in the Spring Festival season that were scolded as bad movies.

But the film scolded most fiercely by the industry was not "The Fairy of the Monkey King," but the big movie "Where Are We Going, Dad?" which purely relied on variety show popularity to make money and was not valued by anyone before.

From beginning to end, it only took 5 days to film; it is simply more fan-film than fan-film, just moving the variety show to the big screen to cut leeks!

Many film people in the circle were cursing Mango TV in their words; this is simply an evil trend, insulting "film."

Time came to the 6th, and "Frozen" was officially released.

Lin Nan was woken up by Liu Yifei early in the morning and was also startled by Miss Liu's operation.

She actually let Red Star Dock book a cinema hall in the cinema?!

Then in the morning, Lin Nan followed Liu Yifei and Shu Chang to enjoy the feeling of booking the hall; this time he didn't have to worry about being recognized.

Not only that, the generous Producer Liu also sent out quite a few movie tickets on her Weibo as fan benefits.

After eating, drinking, playing, and having fun outside with the two women for a whole day, Lin Nan's Spring Festival holiday also ended satisfactorily.

The next day, Lin Nan Film Building.

The company's management of the few artists is very loose, and they don't need to come to the company to check in often.

Because everyone is either in the crew or has their own life.

But it's been a long time since he saw Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin; suddenly seeing these two downstairs in the company, Lin Nan felt a bit unaccustomed.

"Lin Dao, Happy New Year."

Zhang Yi's opening had no problem, but with that smile, the breath of an old oil stick rushed to his face instantly.

Lei Jiayin on the side was also smiling cheekily.

"Rare guests, you two, why are you back today?" Lin Nan joked.

"Lin Dao, you said that, isn't this coming home."

Lei Jiayin grabbed a sentence with a smile.

"Before the New Year, Director Lu Yang notified the agent to reserve the schedule and asked us to report to the company today." Zhang Yi explained.

Lin Nan glanced toward the third floor and reacted.

"Lin Dao, what play is it?"

"'Brotherhood of Blades 2'."

Lin Nan didn't hide it either; anyway, Lu Yang would say it in a while.

Hearing the words "Brotherhood of Blades 2," their eyes lit up instantly.

"Costume!"

"Martial arts!"

"Um, go in."

Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin went to the third floor to see Lu Yang.

Lin Nan went directly back to the office; Yue Jun and Jiang Xuerou were already waiting.

"The scripts for 'Brotherhood of Blades 2' and 'The Journey of Flower' have already been sent to the General Administration by me; just waiting for the review to pass, we can start casting."

Yue Jun spoke first, "Today, the General Administration should be very lively; many companies are submitting scripts or finished films."

"Then let me take on the project of 'The Journey of Flower'." Jiang Xuerou took on the work of the TV series.

Lin Nan nodded, thinking of another thing.

"In the afternoon, send 'The Invisible Guest' to the Film Bureau; after the review passes, we can choose the schedule."

"Okay."

……

Half an hour later, Lin Nan went to the third floor.

Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin were sitting there, crossing their legs, each holding a script, reading with relish.

"This is too miserable, stabbing, being stabbed!"

"My role, still a running dog? A three-legged toad?"

The two were saying one word after another.

"Flying fish suit, brotherhood of blades, you two are both internally determined, prepare well." Lin Nan walked in with a smile.

"Of course, this is the 'Brotherhood of Blades' series; the word of mouth of the first one is so good!"

Zhang Yi took the sentence and immediately flattered.

"Shu Chang is the female lead; take good care of her when you are in the crew."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Lu Yang smiled and didn't speak.

Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin were obviously stunned for a second, reacting in a second: "No problem, absolutely take good care of your sister."

…………

Disney's animated blockbusters rarely have bad word of mouth.

"Frozen" relied on the promotion of Lin Nan and "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" to achieve a first-day box office of 32 million in China.

This couldn't help but make the film circle think of the joke Liu Yifei said when answering reporters' questions at the premiere of "The Taking of Tiger Mountain":

"Lin Nan and I joined forces to 'dominate' the Spring Festival season!"

Regardless of whether it "dominated" or not, anyway, the box office of this "Frozen" looks like it won't be low.

But speaking of "dominating" the New Year's season, no matter whether Lin Nan wants to join forces with Liu Yifei or not, he is already destined to dominate this New Year's season.

"Directed by Lin Dao Nan, produced by Liu Yifei, mainstream commercial film 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain,' released for one week, box office won 738.4 million! Set a new record for the first week of domestic film box office."

"'The Monkey King' reported 450 million in the first week; 'From Vegas to Macau' 220 million..."

Below Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's Weibo, it has been refreshed by the five words "dominating the New Year's season."

Miss Liu was holding the tablet, laughing and rolling on the sofa, with the word "happy" hanging brightly on her face!

"Hahaha, look at them..."

Lin Nan didn't pay attention to Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, but turned and went to the garden; several calls came in.

After the Spring Festival, the first day of work at the General Administration was indeed crowded with people in the circle.

The media has reported quite a few things "ambiguously," including Lin Nan Film.

"'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' box office is advancing triumphantly, Lin Nan Film has sent new scripts to the General Administration for review..."

"According to other industry insiders at the scene, this time, Lin Nan Film is suspected of submitting multiple scripts for review!"

……

The media's mouths are fast, and the ears in the circle are equally sharp.

Several partners called to inquire.

"Really starting a new movie?"

"A TV series, a movie, are both company projects, but I am not the director of the movie."

Lin Nan only said this sentence, and Wang Changtian understood in seconds. The new movie has no share for other partners, and the director is either Lu Yang or Guo Fan.

"Then fine, when the time comes, I'll talk to you about distribution."

"Okay."

The same words were said several times, and only then were all the people dismissed.

It's just that for those actors who were inquiring about news, Lin Nan was too lazy to care; when the time comes to announce it, casting will naturally begin.

……

News from Berlin is sent back to the country every day.

It's nothing more than which unknown Chinese film was favored by how many distributors, and sold for how much "high-priced copyright."

But these news always only have gorgeous slogans, no actual detailed content, appearing exaggerated.

Lin Nan was staring at the box office of "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" while calculating the time.

At the earliest, at the end of the middle of this month, or the beginning of the end, he could set off for Hollywood.

The Oscar ceremony is on the 2nd of March.

Of course, he also has to take Liu Yifei.

In this industry, the annual most grand art exam, which is more competitive than the college entrance exam, has begun.

Beijing Film Academy can be considered to be leading the way this year; Lin Nan has advertised quite a bit for the school.

Whether it is "The Invisible Guest" being nominated for four Oscar awards, or the box office of 230 million USD in North America so far.

These are now hanging on the school's official website, and are also in the brochure.

Lin Nan originally thought that his "participation" would end here, until Liu Yifei beckoned to him.

"Come and see."

"What's wrong?"

Liu Yifei shook the tablet in her hand, looking playful and excited, with a feeling of watching the fun? Watching Lin Nan's fun?

Lin Nan took it, glanced at the screen, couldn't help but widen his eyes, and then smiled helplessly.

"Very good, actually didn't notify me, and just promoted it."

"The internet is all about you right now; I guess the circle is too." Liu Yifei joked happily.

"Let them talk; anyway, they would know sooner or later."

Lin Nan took another look at the headline news, but still couldn't help shaking his head, speechless.

"According to relevant persons in charge of the Film Academy: Lin Nan, an outstanding graduate of the school who graduated from the 02-level Directing Department undergraduate and 06-level Directing Department graduate school, will return to the school to teach later."

"His honors and resume include but are not limited to:"

"One Golden Lion Award at the Venice International Film Festival, one Jury Prize at the Cannes International Film Festival, two Silver Bears for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival, Best Director at the Golden Horse Awards, domestic film box office record holder..."

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(End of chapter)