Chapter 466: The Two Ends of the Scale

"Warner and Legendary Pictures' sci-fi blockbuster *Godzilla* hopes to be set for the domestic time of May 16th, in order to achieve the purpose of global simultaneous release."

"I guess China Film must have rejected it?" Lin Nan asked with a smile.

"That's right, I heard that China Film moved it to June 13th. This slot, which is neither here nor there, doesn't affect *Breakup Buddies* and *Ip Man 3* at the end of the month at all."

Yue Jun nodded and continued to add: "In addition, *The Amazing Spider-Man 2* was temporarily moved to May 3rd.

This time is also just after the mini-break, and it doesn't have the slightest impact on *Coming Home* and *The Invisible Guest* half a month later."

Lin Nan heard it; China Film was still trying its best to leave room and fight for survival space for domestic films and their own people.

Look, two consecutive Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters were arranged into unpopular slots like this.

But there was one problem that couldn't be avoided in the end.

That was, even if they could "arrange" one or two imported blockbusters, could they "arrange" twenty or thirty?

Domestic films in the first half of the year enjoyed the blessings, but domestic films in the second half of the year had to pay the debt!

Lin Nan shook his head and stopped thinking about these things that should have given the leaders a headache.

He looked at Yue Jun: "Reba's graduation matter, hasn't it ended yet?"

"No, I heard her say she is still busy rehearsing the program. The graduation process of the Shanghai Theatre Academy performance department has a stage performance link, either solo or team.

However, she should be able to graduate this month. Wait until the end of May or early June, then go back to school to receive the certificate and participate in a graduation ceremony."

Hearing Yue Jun's answer, Lin Nan laughed speechlessly; he had forgotten the graduation process of the undergraduate performance department, and the differences between the three institutions were not big.

"Mm, notify her later, after the graduation performance and defense are over, come back immediately."

"*Running Man*?" Yue Jun reacted immediately.

"Yes, after all, it involves the artist's development plan, so it's better to communicate with her personally."

"Good, I'll call her personally in a while."

Liu Yifei and Watching Shu Chang's Weibo updated photos at the same time.

One was wearing a casual windbreaker with a meatball head, and the other was in an ancient costume, with long hair tied up.

The two leaned their faces together, pouting and acting cute, with funny expressions.

Coupled with the unchanging scissor hands, it gave everyone a sense of beauty that lasts forever and the years are quiet.

Under the Weibo, there was a stream of praise, constantly refreshing; after all, they were two top-tier national beauties!

When Lin Nan saw Liu Yifei's Weibo, he had already arrived at the screening area of the Beijing International Film Festival.

Many films that couldn't enter the domestic cinema could be seen taking advantage of this film festival, and there were really quite a few good films.

When entering the screening hall, Lin Nan was stunned for a moment; there were not many people in this session, but they were all acquaintances!

"Lin Nan, come over and sit." Jia Zhangke invited.

Gu Changwei was also waving, and next to him was Wang Quan'an, all directors famous for realistic themes, besides that, they were professional actors and film critics in the circle.

"Quite a coincidence." Lin Nan said with a smile and walked over.

"This film is a hot contender for the Tiantan Award, everyone come and see.

South Korea indeed has many places worth learning from in terms of film." Gu Changwei explained with a smile.

After chatting with Jia Zhangke and the others for a while, the movie officially started.

To tell the truth, this *Hope* is really an excellent movie, very profound and oppressive.

But this kind of subject matter should not be able to pass the review in the country at present.

"Have you thought about shooting realistic themes again? I remember that after you finished *Return to Dust*, you never touched this kind of Chinese film again, right?"

Jia Zhangke's voice interrupted Lin Nan's train of thought, and it had to be said, it was indeed the case.

Since *Return to Dust*, Lin Nan's Chinese films, except for *The Fault in Our Stars* which was an art romance film, the rest were all commercial films.

He nodded, "It should be involved in the future, as for whether I shoot it myself, it's hard to say at the moment."

Happy Mahua started from a small theater.

Although the company is small, the team is very professional; in front of and behind the scenes, almost all are actors, directors, and screenwriters from professional backgrounds.

The team's ability is outstanding, and the reputation of the stage play is also very good.

But a realistic problem is nakedly placed in front of them, that is, their own advantages are also their shortcomings—the business is too single.

In the past few years, except for Shen Teng, Ma Li, and others who appeared on the Spring Festival Gala a few times and had some fame, the rest were really unknown.

Everyone can only perform in the theater, or occasionally guest star in TV and movies, playing supporting roles.

But even Shen Teng and Ma Li, two actors who had some fame through the Spring Festival Gala, their development was still hindered.

The two seemed to have been completely labeled as sketch actors, unable to get on the stage? They were like this, let alone the others!

Outside, the film and television industry is developing rapidly, and the salary has risen repeatedly for five or six years.

Film and television companies are listed, financed, and both fame and fortune are gained.

Happy Mahua saying they are not envious is a lie.

But to cross over to the film and television circle, especially the film circle, you have to have confidence. This confidence refers to money, and more importantly, connections.

Because the film circle is not something you can enter just because you say so, and it is also very difficult to mix well after entering.

Countless small companies in the film and television circle dream of becoming bigger and stronger, like Huayi, Bona, Enlighten, but what is the result?

Often one or two films lose everything, or are bullied, or are set up by partners, knocking bones and sucking marrow.

"Lin Dao, did you really say that?" Zhang Chen looked at Yan Fei and asked.

As the founder and boss of Mahua, he hadn't thought about getting involved in the "bright" film circle.

But everyone knows that to enter the film circle, you have to have enough ability and capital to deal with risks.

Countless small companies in the film and television circle dream of becoming bigger and stronger, like Huayi, Bona, Enlighten, but what is the result?

Often one or two films lose everything, or are bullied, or are set up by partners, knocking bones and sucking marrow.

"That's right, I and Shen Teng waited for Yue Jun in the screening hall for nearly an hour, and he said very clearly that if we want to make a movie, we can go to them. Lin Nan Film has a film and television investment business."

"Yes, yes, Lin Dao said so. I don't think that *Breakup Buddies* is anything special, and it can have investment, so what we make will definitely be stronger than it."

Shen Teng echoed on the side. He is the pillar, and he thinks he still has looks; if he makes a movie, he will consider himself first.

"Zhang Zong, everyone is waiting for your meaning. Shen Teng went to play a supporting role in *Breakup Buddies*, but he was envied for a while."

"Haha, you're welcome."

Zhang Chen frowned and pondered for a while, then looked at Yan Fei and Shen Teng again:

"Investment is not so easy to get; the two ends of the scale are equal. One end is investment, including money and connections, so what about the other end?

What is our capital? And what can we put on the scale? Just relying on the team and those stage plays, I'm afraid it's not enough?"

"But those comedy stage plays are really too suitable to be adapted into movies..."

Yan Fei and Shen Teng looked at each other, and in the end, the former replied.

"Then, forget it?"

After a long time, Shen Teng inserted a sentence. Although very disappointed, the boss's words also made sense; everything is equal, gain and pay.

"Go and contact Lin Nan Film, be more formal. If it can be done, start from the most popular stage plays."

Suddenly, Zhang Chen spoke.

"What?" Shen Teng reacted the fastest.

Yan Fei also widened his eyes, and then it was incomparable joy and excitement, because there were only two directors in the company, him and Peng Damo!

"When the opportunity comes, you have to grasp it. Lin Nan's reputation in the industry has always been very good, and he is also the top big shot, so you can try to talk."

Zhang Chen said unhurriedly, and at this moment he was even a bit relaxed,

"Good, I'll go in a while."

Lin Nan drove the car and went to the airport to pick up Liu Yifei.

"This *Brotherhood of Blades 2*, I guess it will exceed the budget again."

Just after getting into the passenger seat, Miss Liu said to Lin Nan.

"Exceed the budget then, how many good movies don't exceed the budget. This trip, did you have a good time? The internet is full of photos of you two."

Lin Nan turned the car and drove towards home, joking on his mouth.

"Mm-hmm, we visited all the scenic spots where we filmed before, and took hundreds of photos, all on the phone."

Liu Yifei said with a smile.

"Did you take them all?"

Lin Nan didn't know what happened, and subconsciously asked this sentence. As soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it.

Because Liu Yifei was wrinkling a pretty little face, "glaring" at him: "What do you mean? Want to say I can't take pictures again?"

"Ah oh, I just want to say appreciate it when I go back, I haven't been to Hengdian for a long time. Mm, by the way, reminisce about the years you filmed there."

In a flash, Lin Nan found an excuse, but classmate Liu Xixi knew him too well.

"Next time you go out to play, I'll bring you, you bring the camera."

Liu Yifei crossed her arms and hugged her chest, pretending to be fierce, and didn't want to pay attention to Lin Nan.

"Haha, okay, for you, I am willing to be a dog and horse..."

Lin Nan was apologizing and admitting his mistake, when the phone came in, it was Yue Jun's.

He turned on the Bluetooth, "Speak."

Miss Liu also looked over at this time, not acting anymore.

"Lin Dao, did you talk to the people from Happy Mahua about investment?"

"Mm, what's wrong?" Lin Nan had already guessed it in his heart, because that side had come over.

"I'm still at Shiyue Culture, just received their call, wanting to meet you, saying it's about the film investment you promised before."

"Wait until I get to the company in the afternoon, and then we'll talk about this matter. I'm driving now. By the way, how is the progress at Shiyue Culture?"

Hearing Lin Nan's question, Yue Jun lowered his voice, saying with some joy:

"This time there is a bit of loosening, I think it should be no problem to take it down within a few months."

"Good, it's up to you."

After hanging up, Lin Nan breathed a long sigh of relief; the progress on both sides was very good, not bad!

"What movie are you going to invest in?"

Liu Yifei fluttered her watery eyes and asked Lin Nan curiously.

"I can't generally say what movie to invest in, I am optimistic about that team, Happy Mahua."

Speaking of this name, Miss Liu had an impression.

Happy Mahua often sent stage play tickets to Lin Nan Film, and she and Watching Shu Chang had been to see them several times, and they were indeed quite funny.

"Then hurry back, after dinner, you have to be busy with business."

Lin Nan nodded and accelerated a bit.

He wouldn't say that he just heard Liu Yifei's stomach growling, or he would be beaten.

Thinking of Happy Mahua's matter, Lin Nan was still a bit surprised; he didn't expect that the matter mentioned two days ago would have a reply so quickly.

"Investing in movies, it's a bit too simple..."

............ ===== CHAPTER 467 =====