Chapter 478: Public, Preparation

Remember back in April 2010, in order to get the directing rights for "Painted Skin 2," Director Wu Ershan voluntarily signed a contract.

In the contract, he promised to be able to film a few more movies for Lin Nan Pictures according to the directing fee of "Painted Skin 2" in the future, and guaranteed quality.

And right now, "Mojin: The Lost Legend," isn't it just right to use it?

Lin Nan didn't look down on this script, nor could he lower his status to film this kind of movie.

Lu Yang was busy with "Brotherhood of Blades 2," and Guo Fan was completely uninterested in this subject matter.

Thinking about it now, it could only be Director Wu Ershan.

"Contact Director Director Wu Ershan and ask him to come to the company."

Lin Nan stood at the office door and instructed his assistant.

"Good, Lin Dao."

In the film market, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" was fierce to a mess, crushing and cutting 250 million box office in the first three days of the weekend.

The entire production industry was shocked, and everyone was helpless while feeling stifled, only able to stare.

Lin Nan's "The Invisible Guest," relying on the luxurious cast and plot quality, maintained the daily box office at about 20 million.

But Zhang Yimou's "Coming Home" was a bit miserable; no matter how heartfelt the emotional drama was, it ultimately couldn't defeat the special effects blockbuster.

Just entering the second week, the film's daily revenue was pressed to just over 10 million; if there were no accidents, the box office expectation would also be greatly discounted.

Looking at it now, the two release slots of May and June really didn't leave a way for other domestic films to survive.

In the market, it's either a great director's movie or a Hollywood imported blockbuster.

In view of this, Western Film's "The Sword Identity" urgently changed its release date, withdrew from June, and chose August.

In the eyes of many insiders, this decision was very wise.

But everyone might have forgotten another sentence, you can hide for a while, but you can't hide for a lifetime!

"'The Sword Identity'?"

Lin Nan looked at the promotional clip issued by Western Film; this film was too real, and the shooting technique was even a bit advanced.

This led to it possibly needing a long time to ferment, to prove it's a good movie.

"Hmm, Zheng Kai? Seems to be a studio now too.

Tsk tsk, 'de-singularization of films' is really obsessed, actually dissolving the foundation of direct artist agency business..."

For Huayi's approach of dissolving direct artist agency business not to focus on producing films well, Lin Nan was very disdainful, too floating.

The news that "Mojin: The Lost Legend" was sent to the Film Bureau had already spread in the film and television circle and media before the public announcement results came out.

The reason is that this book is too popular.

"According to industry insiders, Lin Nan Pictures has recently submitted the film script 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' for review."

"It is reported that 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' is adapted from the famous Internet novel 'Ghost Blows Out the Light', with the time background in the latter half..."

"Yue Jun, director of Lin Nan Pictures, accepted a phone interview and responded that this matter is true.

Currently, the script is still under review, the director has not been decided, the actors have not been decided, and the start time has not been decided..."

A series of news made the Internet boil.

Not long ago, countless netizens cast their votes one by one.

Sending "Ghost Blows Out the Light" to the top of the "Most Expected Internet Novels to be Adapted into Film and Television Works" questionnaire.

Right now, it's going to be filmed as a movie? Happiness seems to have come too suddenly, making the vast number of netizens excited!

The Internet was lively, and the film and television circle was no idle either.

Film companies, agencies, actors, and agents in the circle all paid attention immediately.

The huge fan base, high popularity, and topic volume of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" undoubtedly explained one problem: this is a top-tier resource.

And this movie is not like that brainless one of "Tiny Times."

"Ghost Blows Out the Light" is famous for its magnificent imagination, thrilling and fascinating plot, and grand and novel background settings, with very good word-of-mouth!

"Looking at it, Lin Dao is not going to be the director of 'Mojin: The Lost Legend'."

"This is certain, if Lin Dao films this kind of movie, it would be too low-grade!"

"Don't know how the casting is arranged?"

"Filming this into a movie, it comes with at least 500 million box office, only more, not less."

On the way Lin Nan drove to the Beijing Film Academy, he also received calls from many acquaintances in the circle.

None of them are stupid, they all know "Mojin: The Lost Legend" is a good resource, the protagonist team, each one is very eye-catching!

"Director Jiang, Great Director Jiang, I can understand others calling, but why are you calling?

It's useless to stare at the roles right now, before the script is reviewed, saying anything is futile."

Lin Nan just finished complaining, and Jiang Wen's "unreasonable" voice came from the Bluetooth headset.

"Don't say these ghost-fooling words to me. Remember to say hello when casting."

Lin Nan immediately teased: "I'm thinking you can't film this kind of movie either. Who are you asking for? Sister Zhou Yun or Brother Jiang Wu?"

He was guessing which one Jiang Wen would say, but when he really heard the answer, Lin Nan was stunned, speechless.

A few seconds later, he nodded with a smile: "Fine, I remember there seems to be a suitable one."

"Then it's settled, see you later."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan couldn't help but ridicule, "One by one, old feelings, convinced."

Lin Nan returned to the Beijing Film Academy today, mainly for the title and establishment, taking photos, filling out materials, and going through the process, the rest the school would handle.

Driving into the school, one could already see graduates wearing bachelor's uniforms scattered, taking photos together.

The 2010 graduation ceremony is in early June.

Parking the car, Lin Nan thought about going to the Directing Department first, to say hello to Tian Zhuangzhuang, Old Jiang, and the others, after all, he was from the Directing Department.

The Beijing Film Academy is not big, a Mercedes worth several million driving in really attracted quite a few people's attention.

When they saw the person getting out of the car was Lin Nan, the eyes of a group of graduates instantly lit up.

Lin Nan glanced at it, still a bit emotional.

Back when Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan of the 2010 class enrolled, it was a hot spot for media reports, four years passed in a flash, and they were graduating.

"It's quite a coincidence today, actually seeing Lin Dao at school."

Following the voice, Lin Nan also saw three figures in the other direction not far away. Huang Lei and Sun Li were strolling with a little girl.

"It is quite a coincidence, I heard Teacher Huang accepted the invitation from Mango TV and participated in the second season of 'Where Are We Going, Dad?'?"

"Haha, that's right. Recorded at the beginning of the month, airing next month."

Speaking of this, Huang Lei was quite happy, presumably he got a considerable remuneration.

"Lin Dao." Sun Li greeted.

"Duoduo, call him brother." Huang Lei is a human spirit, instructing his own daughter.

The eight-year-old girl reacted quickly, carrying a precocious energy, and was about to call him.

Lin Nan hurriedly shook his head, interrupting with a smile: "Don't, you should call me uncle. Although I'll only have a birthday in the second half of the year, I can be considered 30 years old."

The little girl looked up, looking at Huang Lei with inquiring eyes.

"Fine, then call him uncle."

After Huang Lei nodded, his daughter felt relieved and called Lin Nan uncle.

Chatting for two minutes, Lin Nan was about to leave, and was even said quite a few polite words by Huang Lei when leaving.

When he arrived at the Directing Department, his mind was still on the scene just now.

It seems Huang Lei should want his daughter to mix in the film and television circle, this is almost like cultivating from childhood!

But looking at Huang Lei's style, it really looks like the head of the family under the feudal system, the wife is submissive, the daughter...

Old Jiang accompanied Lin Nan to the vice dean's office, special people enjoy special treatment.

In a room, from taking photos to filling out various forms and materials, there were people helping, and Lin Nan was very worry-free.

In half an hour, all procedures were completed.

"It will take about 3 months to finish the process, and it's just the process.

If there are no accidents, when school starts in the second half of the year, your materials will be publicized on the school's official website."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was still a bit dazed, "Hmm, I know, it's quite fast."

"Jointly produced by Lin Nan Pictures and Daylight Entertainment, directed by Kong Sheng, produced by Hou Hongliang, the large-scale costume drama 'Nirvana in Fire' officially wrapped up at Hengdian World Studios today."

"Starring Hu Ge and Yan Ni, the urban inspirational romance drama 'Life Revelation' has been airing for a week, with ratings continuing to rise..."

When eating lunch at home, Lin Nan received a call from Jiang Xuerou; the wrap-up banquet for "Nirvana in Fire" was officially held in Hengdian.

This TV series, which had been filmed for 4 months, was finally over.

"Do you have anything to do this afternoon?"

Liu Yifei asked while taking the last piece of beef from Lin Nan's bowl, everything appearing so natural.

"It's optional. Is there anything you need me to do?" Lin Nan asked with a light smile.

"No, you've already served, hehe."

Looking at Liu Yifei smiling, looking like she had succeeded, Lin Nan understood.

It was a diversionary tactic, the target from the beginning was the meat in his bowl!

"You."

"By the way, quite a few people asked me about that 'Mojin: The Lost Legend', even Li Bingbing and the others were asking."

Liu Yifei bit her chopsticks, blinking her big eyes at Lin Nan.

Lin Nan nodded; he wasn't surprised by this.

In the background setting of "Mojin: The Lost Legend," the protagonists are all middle-aged, and the big flowers eyeing the female lead is understandable.

This movie is enough to make their commercial film resume shine even more.

"Still the same, push them to me. However, I plan to let Especially Reba act as the second female lead, the acting requirement isn't high."

"Really? Then I have to go tell her and let her accompany me shopping this afternoon."

Liu Yifei instantly got energetic, just right that Especially Reba was living in the capital now.

"Up to you."

After two o'clock, the assistant called Lin Nan, saying the person was almost there.

After greeting Liu Yifei, he went to the company.

When Lin Nan arrived at the office, Director Wu Ershan had been waiting for twenty minutes.

"What have you been busy with recently?"

"Nothing particularly busy, besides the advertising business, I've also been pondering on my own.

A few days ago, a thought popped up, when to benchmark Hollywood and do some big productions, can start from traditional mythology. Haha, this idea, I feel it's impractical myself..."

Lin Nan didn't care about Director Wu Ershan's words; he wasn't interested in these, "Journey to the West" had already been filmed to rot.

After sitting in the chair, he went straight to the point:

"Back then, during 'Painted Skin 2', we had a contract. A few days ago, the company submitted 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' for review, you know, right?"

"I heard, Lin Dao called me over because of this movie?"

Lin Nan nodded, "That's right, Lu Yang is filming 'Brotherhood of Blades 2: The Infernal Battlefield', and Guo Fan is not interested in this subject matter. Just right, your style is more suitable..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 479 =====