Chapter 497

The film and television circle still clearly remembers 'Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons' a year and a half ago, Zhou Xingchi used this to strongly enter the 1 billion box office director club.

After that was his lawsuit with Huayi, and he was publicly mocked and humiliated by Wang Zhonglei.

Everyone didn't expect that only a year and a half later, he came back!

The most interesting thing is that this movie was not only established quietly, but even the partners have been decided.

Starry, China Film, Shanghai Film, Lin Nan Pictures, these four gathered together, simply have a feeling of wanting to walk sideways!

"Hahaha, sure enough, Huayi is not among the partners, they are too bad at character!"

"To be a person, you must be honest, and to do business, you must be honest. Huayi? The reputation is already rotten."

"It is obvious that 'The Mermaid' was prepared immediately after 'Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons'."

"Why is there a feeling of a strong return, revenge and face-slapping? Star Master vs Huayi!"

"The investment has nearly tripled, and the partners are China Film, Shanghai Film, and Lin Nan Pictures, this is clearly to prevent someone from playing dark hands!"

"Upstairs, you can just name Huayi, no need to code."

On the internet, on Weibo, the popularity of 'The Mermaid' has reached the boiling point, and the topic volume is increasing every second, remaining high.

And in the film and television circle, companies with artist brokerage business, studios, or actors and stars themselves are all anxious to inquire about the casting of the movie.

Many big names in the circle, either for their juniors or for connections and human feelings, are also having ideas about the heroine.

The halo of the "Star girl" debut is not small, if operated well, the future star path will be smooth!

In short, if Zhou Xingchi participates, 'The Mermaid' is a top-tier resource;

If Zhou Xingchi does not participate, 'The Mermaid' is even more of a top-tier resource. There will be more people to cultivate!

Coupled with the blessing of the three producers, China Film, Shanghai Film, and Lin Nan Pictures, and the fact of 300 million investment cost.

Undoubtedly, 'The Mermaid' is a rare big cake in the mainland in recent years.

On Huayi's side, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei also didn't expect Zhou Xingchi to establish a new movie so quickly.

In their eyes, with Zhou Xingchi's efficiency, how could he not wait for three years?

But this time, just like what was said on the internet, 'The Mermaid' was clearly prepared immediately after 'Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons'.

Even more precisely, it was after the 80 million lawsuit.

"There are more and more posts on the internet belittling and slandering us, we must suppress it. Otherwise, it will affect the reputation too much, and it is highly likely to affect the group's stock price."

Wang Zhongjun ordered sternly.

He admitted that if Zhou Xingchi's joint producer this time was not those three, he would definitely take action. If he couldn't get benefits, he would also make some stumbling blocks.

"Okay, I will let the public relations department handle it. In addition, I will personally communicate with Weibo hot search, spend money to lower the temperature..."

"Is it possible that someone deliberately provoked and targeted us?"

Facing this question from Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei was a bit embarrassed; it seemed that it was the rhythm brought by netizens, and as a result, it got out of hand.

"I understand, you go. Practical benefits falling into your own hands are the truth, just a bad name, it doesn't count as anything.

I don't believe how much money they can earn from this 'The Mermaid'. 300 million cost, and it's not a big IP. Hehe." Wang Zhongjun sneered.

Just after nine o'clock, Liu Yifei wore a mixed-match summer outfit that Lin Nan really couldn't look at, and drove out.

She went to pick up Watching Shu Chang, and Lin Nan went to the company.

Hearing Yue Jun say, the company's phone and his phone were almost blown up, and many people in the circle came to inquire about the casting of 'The Mermaid'.

China Film and Shanghai Film never ignore these, and Starry refused interviews, keeping it secret to the extreme.

Companies and actor star studios in the circle could only have ideas about Lin Nan.

"Damn, tell me the truth, the project Chairman La told you at the banquet that night, it wouldn't be 'The Mermaid', right?"

"Chairman Wang guessed it, why ask?"

"You guys established the project quietly, and it's a 300 million cost! I'm afraid the return rate won't be high, right?"

Wang Changtian's idea is exactly the same as Ren Zhonglun's at the beginning.

Lin Nan didn't explain, but kindly reminded:

"For such a big project, distribution must be done most thoroughly. Chairman Wang, don't you go to contact Chairman La to see if you can get a certain distribution share?"

Hearing this, Wang Changtian immediately became energetic, "Go now, if it succeeds, I will treat you alone!"

"Haha, good, I'm waiting."

Time came to July quietly, it passed really fast.

Several movies also entered the week from Sunday.

The daily box office of 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', although it fell directly from 213 million to 132 million.

But it is still far higher than the 47.5 million of 'Ip Man 3' and the 38.14 million of 'The Breakup Guru', not to mention other cannon fodder.

This year's domestic film box office list, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' looks like it is going to firmly occupy a place in the top five.

Near noon, the media brought two amazing overseas information to the film and television circle, and reported it at the same time as the news of 'Brotherhood of Blades II' finishing filming.

"Produced by Lin Nan Pictures, directed by Director Lu Yang, starring Zhang Zhen, Watching Shu Chang, Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayin, Jin Shijie and others, 'Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield' officially finished filming in Hengdian today!"

"Liu Yifei wore a casual outfit and personally picked up Watching Shu Chang at 11 o'clock in the morning, and the two hugged intimately outside the airport."

"From Hollywood film news:

The registration list for the 72nd Golden Globe Awards for Film and Television has been officially announced, and Lin Dao Nan's work 'Manchester by the Sea' will compete for the main awards of the Golden Globe Awards for Drama Films."

"The 87th Academy Awards announced the list of film declarations, and Lin Dao Nan took 'Manchester by the Sea' to start his second journey to the Oscars."

The entire domestic film circle was really dumbfounded, although everyone was guessing Lin Nan's intention when 'Manchester by the Sea' was screened before.

But when accurate news came from Hollywood, everyone still felt very shocked and a bit trance-like.

Lin Nan not only rushed to the Oscars for two consecutive years, but this time he also had to participate in the Golden Globe Awards competition! Crazy?

These two pieces of news quickly caused a sensation in the film and television circle. More accurately, it made the entire director circle pay attention.

Beijing Film Academy forwarded it for the first time, after all, in two months, this will be the school's associate professor.

If at the beginning of next year, Lin Nan gains something at the Golden Globes and Oscars or goes further to win the big prize, the school will really make a lot of money!

Lin Nan posted a Weibo to respond to the large number of messages under his homepage.

"That's right, while I'm young, I want to fight a few more hard battles, Golden Globes, Oscars... it's good for retirement later."

In less than five minutes, many people in the circle began to tease Lin Nan.

"What is in this ellipsis of Lin Dao? Why can't I click it?"

"Thinking about retirement at a young age, it's too unreasonable! Although I am very envious, I still have to say, you retired, whose thigh should I hug?"

"Tsk, not as motivated as Yifei, too lazy."

When Lin Nan went back at noon, many big directors in the circle rarely spoke out, these media are really idle.

"He is the leader of the young generation of directors, I hope he can go further this time and bring back the big prize. We old people no longer have that heart."

"Wish him success, but the awards outside are really dispensable, don't be too addicted to them."

"If it succeeds, I will set up a banquet for him and drink a few bottles!"

"Hmm, I told him last time, like an animal, haha..."

"It's a good thing for young people to have motivation, but they still have to act according to their ability and can't be too reluctant.

Golden Globe Awards, I can guide him with some experience, just put a normal heart, the first time you have to have a heart that dares to fail."

Liu Xiaoli prepared a lot of ingredients for her goddaughter, and she is busy now.

Watching Shu Chang and Liu Yifei were chatting in the living room.

Seeing Lin Nan's figure, the former immediately said: "Many people are asking Xixi, can you recommend a role for 'The Mermaid'."

Liu Yifei also nodded, "I pushed them all away one by one."

"If you really speak, he should give this face. But forget it, there was a word first, don't interfere with casting."

Lin Nan answered while sitting on the single sofa next to him. In his opinion, this movie is not worth stuffing people in.

Of course, if the male lead is Zhou Xingchi, then no problem.

But the key is that Zhou Xingchi doesn't act, and others can't grasp the charm of Zhou-style comedy, so the quality of the movie will definitely be discounted.

When eating lunch, Lin Nan received a call.

Two million shares of Huayi stock have been sold, and the specific details have been sent to his mailbox.

When Lin Nan met Lu Yang at the company in the afternoon, it had already spread outside.

"Since the end of January, Lin Dao Nan sold Huayi stocks at a high level for the third time, only a month apart from the last sell-off!"

"Huayi confirmed that Lin Dao Nan's transaction amount this time has reached more than 110 million, not sure whether to stop selling..."

In one day, Lin Nan appeared on Weibo hot search one after another, making the circle a bit dazzled.

"Lin Dao, look, everyone on the internet is joking. Saying you are 'improving life' again! Haha..."

Lu Yang flipped through the mobile phone, laughing and leaning back.

Lin Nan also opened the webpage, and he decided to explain.

"No need to improve life for the time being, Yifei can raise me, soft rice is very fragrant.

As for the reason for cashing out? Didn't I invest in Director Zhou Xingchi's 'The Mermaid' a few days ago.

Thought about it, decided to tear down the east wall to make up for the west wall. Hmm, that's the reason, nothing else."

Lin Nan just sent it out, Lu Yang sitting opposite clicked a like instantly, and added a sentence.

"'Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield' exceeded the budget a bit, and is now accepting Lin Dao's criticism!"

Immediately after, Liu Yifei's comment refreshed under Lin Nan's Weibo: "If I have a bite to eat, you have half a bite, feed you!"

"Xixi said the same thing to the cat. Haha..." Watching Shu Chang is really a bit annoying.

Ignoring the lively chat scene in the comment area, Lin Nan looked at Lu Yang.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Sure! I will do the post-production of 'Brotherhood of Blades II' first, and then press the movie..."

Lu Yang became more and more excited, as if he was already thinking about the scene of "meeting" with Director Chen.

Lin Nan supported his decision, 'Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield' and 'Monk Comes Down the Mountain' were released on the same day, just hearing this gimmick is very eye-catching.

"It is estimated that when the schedule is set, Director Kaige's mood will not be very good. Winning you is what it should be, but if you lose, you will lose a lot of face!"

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Lu Yang became even more excited.

"'Brotherhood of Blades' is a Wu Xia movie, and 'Monk Comes Down the Mountain' is also a Wu Xia movie.

Wu Xia movies cannot be separated from the word Jianghu, and Jianghu has fighting. And two Wu Xia movies released together, isn't it Jianghu? I am looking forward to it."

Lu Yang talked eloquently, telling Lin Nan his "Jianghu" theory. Don't say, listening to it really feels quite good.

"Then listen to you, the film post-production can be done slowly. Because as far as I know, Director Chen's speed is not fast, you don't have to be too anxious."

In a few words, Lin Nan and Lu Yang set the release plan for 'Brotherhood of Blades II', rushing towards 'Monk Comes Down the Mountain'.

(End of chapter)