Chapter 492: The

"From Hollywood film news:

Controlled by Crystal Pictures, with participation in investment and production by Lionsgate, the R-rated film 'Fifty Shades Darker' officially began filming in Hollywood yesterday."

"The film 'Fifty Shades Darker' is the sequel to the film of the same category 'Fifty Shades of Grey', the latter's global box office has already exceeded 450 million USD..."

"During the Shanghai International Film Festival, Director Lin Nan met with senior executives from Penguin; the two sides are suspected to have reached a cooperation."

A series of news reports broke out.

The film and television industry was first shocked by the global box office figures of 'Fifty Shades of Grey', and only then by the matter of Lin Nan and Penguin meeting.

"R-rated films really are profitable; no wonder they want to keep filming sequels."

"It's a pity, we can't do this domestically."

"Lin Nan is too greedy; mainland companies can't get involved at all!"

"On the first day of the forum, he belittled the film and television thinking of internet enterprises so much. And the result? He actually hooked up with Penguin. What is this? Being both a whore and wanting a memorial arch?"

"It's also understandable; after all, Penguin is a bit less 'aggressive' than Alibaba Pictures!"

"Then next, will Penguin invest in Lin Nan Pictures just like Alibaba invested in other film and television companies?"

"Is it possible that it's not necessarily about film and television cooperation?"

What ordinary netizens talk about the most is 'Fifty Shades Darker', because the pirated version of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' can be seen domestically, and everyone just has that little hobby.

The film and television circle is more concerned about the matter of Lin Nan and Penguin; besides the sarcastic mockery, many companies have come to inquire about the news.

After all, Lin Nan Pictures is a recognized big cake; if he really accepts investment, then everyone will have ideas.

Hanging up the phone with La Peikang, Lin Nan picked up the water on the table and drank it. Explaining or brushing it off over and over again, he was getting a bit impatient.

"The matter from yesterday afternoon started flooding the internet by the evening; this efficiency is really high!" Lin Nan muttered.

He and Penguin have already reached a preliminary intention of cooperation, and will sign a memorandum of cooperation later.

Potato will not have an angel round; during the first round of financing, Penguin can enter the market.

How many rounds of financing will be conducted specifically later is not yet certain, but they can all follow.

As an additional condition, Penguin must provide traffic support, and this is also one of the resources they took the initiative to propose; the two sides hit it off perfectly!

As for how much equity to release during financing?

Lin Nan, Wanda, and Enlight will discuss it properly when the time comes; they will absolutely not give others the opportunity to occupy the magpie's nest; the initiative must be in their own hands.

"A dual-class equity structure is imperative! In addition, although Weibo's traffic cannot compare to those two software apps of Penguin, it is also a good choice."

Today, Disney's live-action fantasy film 'Maleficent', adapted from 'Sleeping Beauty', was released; Liu Yifei went to the cinema early.

After so many years, Lin Nan understands Miss Liu very well; she has many facets.

Simple, kind, happy, sunny... none of these disappeared under the rumors and gossip; instead, they honed a resilient character.

Besides this, it is Liu Yifei's consistent girlish heart.

So she likes animated films and movies like 'Frozen' and 'Sleeping Beauty', and is a bit silly from time to time.

If he hadn't been quick-mouthed and promised Jiang Wen yesterday, Lin Nan would have gone to see the movie with Liu Yifei, and it wouldn't be Zhou Xun again.

"I thought you weren't coming?"

When arriving outside the press conference venue for 'The Final Master', Jiang Wen put his arm around Lin Nan's shoulder and said jokingly.

"I wanted to accompany Yifei to see a movie, but she said it wasn't good to stand you up, so she pushed me over."

"Isn't this a perfect virtuous helper! Let's go, let's go in. Let me tell you, I've read the script for Liao Fan's 'The Final Master', it's great."

"Another action movie?"

"That's right, but it's not Wu Xia. To be precise, it should be about 'martial artists' and 'warriors', with a Republic of China background."

Lin Nan is a bit interested. The first film after the newly promoted Berlin Best Actor returned, and it was praised by Jiang Wen like this; the probability is high that it won't be bad.

Entering the press conference venue, Lin Nan found that the cast was quite large, and there were many acquaintances.

"Director Lin, I'm not filming multiple movies at once, the scenes for Wei Zhongxian in 'Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield' have already finished filming." Jin Shijie said jokingly.

Lin Nan responded with a smile, "You can really be considered to be working non-stop."

"Just making a living." This reason is impeccable.

After greeting Jiang Wenli, Lin Nan started chatting with Jiang Wen on the side; this guy actually took out a handful of melon seeds for him.

Since he came to show his face for Jiang Wen's sake today, Lin Nan didn't need to be too formal, and the two started cracking them.

"I'm planning to talk to the cinema chains about a wager in advance, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan looked at the melon seeds in his hand; it wasn't easy to eat.

"You're not joking, are you?"

"Do you think I'm not worthy?"

Damn, this question is not easy to answer, but Lin Nan really doesn't think 'Gone with the Bullets' can compare to 'Let the Bullets Fly'.

"Then try to talk about that wager model of mine."

"Hehe, I want to too. But do you think those grandsons in the cinema chains will agree? I don't have your track record of breaking 1 billion box office first, and then breaking 2 billion box office."

Jiang Wen smacked his lips and cursed. 'Gone with the Bullets' is a big gamble; it would be strange if there wasn't pressure.

What's more, Jiang Wen was ruthless at the beginning and ate the whole cake; the 300 million investment was all from his own company.

"Then which wager method are you going to talk about?"

"I'm planning to learn from Feng Xiaogang's 'Back to 1942' last time."

"Within 300 million box office, you take 43%; for the part exceeding 300 million and less than 800 million, you take 45%; for the part exceeding 800 million, you take 47%?

Big brother, don't blame me for hitting you. Last time was a special situation, the five major distributors forced the palace, and Huayi defected at the last minute. Do you think you can get this tiered increasing revenue sharing ratio?"

"I can change it to 41%, 44%, 47%, just bet on the later stage! It's already the 2 billion box office era, I take a dozen billion box office, it's not excessive, right? If it goes well, extend the screening..."

Lin Nan was stunned; good guy, only Jiang Wen can say this, thick-skinned and confident enough!

"Not excessive? I think it's quite excessive. You take it easy, 41% is a bit too ruthless..."

"Stop talking, it's decided. I'll go contact the cinema chains with Ma Ke later."

The press conference was going on upstairs, and Lin Nan was persuading Jiang Wen downstairs; he almost said he wasn't optimistic about this movie.

But Director Jiang is famous in the circle for being stubborn, the kind that ten cows can't pull back.

Forget it, Lin Nan can only mourn for Jiang Wen in advance!

When leaving, this guy was still joking, telling Lin Nan to wait. Maybe during the New Year's slot, he would break Lin Nan's box office record.

"You are typically immersed in the glory of 'Let the Bullets Fly', unable to extricate yourself."

"Brother, I call this confidence!"

After Liu Yifei came back at noon, she kept talking to Lin Nan about the character Maleficent in 'Maleficent'.

Obviously, Miss Liu likes this movie very much, especially Angelina Jolie's performance.

However, this is understandable; after all, there is a saying in Hollywood that Hollywood actresses are divided into two types, one is Angelina Jolie, and the other is other actresses.

"Play hard in the afternoon, pack up early. We're going back tomorrow morning, and we have to get up early."

"Got it, I have quite a few announcements later too. Magazines, fashion shows... a few endorsements are about to expire, and they are making appointments for renewal."

Liu Yifei sat cross-legged on the sofa, talking to Lin Nan while sending messages to Watching Shu Chang.

'Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield' is about to finish filming, and Watching Shu Chang is calling for Liu Yifei to pick her up at the airport.

Lin Nan is also browsing the news; Alibaba Pictures' actions are really fast.

"Alibaba Pictures has reached a cooperation intention with famous director Wong Kar-wai and his company Jet Tone Films. 'I Belonged to You' will likely be brought to the big screen."

"Director Wong Kar-wai confirmed that the post-production will be co-produced with Alibaba Pictures.

The first film project will likely choose to adapt a unit story from 'I Belonged to You', and does not rule out cultivating the author himself to transform into a director; he will personally participate in supervision and guidance..."

When writing the second chapter today, something delayed a lot of time.

(End of chapter)