Chapter 503: The *Ip Man* series should end

"Produced by the famous Hollywood film company The Weinstein Company, the sequel to the Oscar-winning Best Foreign Language Film *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon* has officially been approved!"

"The sequel *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny* will be directed by the famous director Yuen Heping, starring Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen, and will aim for the Oscars again..."

The news of the *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon* sequel project was like a hurricane passing through, sweeping across the mainland film circle.

Everyone was a bit surprised; the news that Yuen Heping was going to take over the sequel, which had spread before, was actually true!

All actors in the industry know clearly why Zhang Ziyi had the title of "International Zhang" back then.

The reason is that Zhang Yimou recommended her to Ang Lee, and she participated in *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, the film that led her to Hollywood.

It can even be said bluntly that without *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, there would be no top-tier big actress today—Zhang Ziyi!

Sure enough, Zhang Ziyi posted on Weibo for the first time.

She tagged Yuen Heping to congratulate the approval of *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny*. The latter was also the martial arts director of the original *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*.

However, many people in the circle sneered at Donnie Yen getting the male lead role.

Didn't expect that this guy had fallen from the first tier, but could still pick up a chance to make a comeback?

Donnie Yen also made a high-profile statement for the first time in a long while:

"I will put my heart into playing the male lead of *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny* and strive not to lose to Brother Fat's Li Mu Bai.

The sequel will also surely be a classic that doesn't lose to the predecessor, and our goal is still the Oscars!"

When Lin Nan saw these news items, he just wanted to laugh.

Because among those who switched from martial arts directors to film directors, it's not that there aren't capable ones, but Yuen Heping is really hard to say.

Anyway, that *True Legend* left many professional directors stunned, and the audience was even more confused to the extreme.

Chinese-language films also added a type because of this, namely split-personality films—split-personality narrative films! This was the evaluation given by CCTV-10.

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*Mojin: The Lost Legend* has only been filming for a few days, and Huang Xiaoming asked Director Wu Ershan to help him adjust the filming time for his scenes in advance.

To free up a day so he could rush back to the capital in the latter part of the month to attend the premiere ceremony of *The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom*.

This film is controlled by Bona, Wanda has an investment, and the invitation was sent to Lin Nan Film Industry half a month in advance.

As for whether to attend, Lin Nan hasn't decided yet; we'll talk about it when the time comes; at worst, just go and show his face.

It's mainly that Lin Nan doesn't want to see the smile on Yu Dong's face, which is the same as Wang Zhonglei's smile; they are both somewhat uncomfortable.

Because the smiles of these two people give Lin Nan the feeling that one is like Zuo Lengchan and the other is like Yue Buqun! Always feeling like they are harboring bad intentions in their hearts.

*Tiny Times 3*, amidst the praise of massive fans and the curses of countless industry insiders, reached its second day of public screening.

"Directed by Guo Jingming, starring Yang Mi, Amber Kuo, Kai Ko, and Bea Hayden, the third installment of the *Tiny Times* series, *Tiny Times 3*, grossed a high box office of 92.88 million on its first day, far exceeding the first and second installments' first-day box office results."

"Guo Jingming's fans boast that *Tiny Times 3* will make 'Little Four's' personal box office total exceed 1 billion yuan! Far exceeding most professional directors in the film industry! No one is qualified to criticize Guo Jingming and *Tiny Times*."

Lin Nan was watching the news and complaining about the ignorance of these brainless fans when a call came from Emperor Motion Pictures.

No need to guess, Lin Nan knew what it was about.

*Ip Man 3* has reached the finishing stage, but judging from the ending, it is obviously possible to continue writing.

"Chairman Yang, how do you have time to call personally today? Is Director Huo not there?" Lin Nan joked.

"Haha, contacting Lin Dao, it's better for me to come personally to show sincerity. Wenxi is busy with the capital agency company."

Yang Shoucheng, this old fox, can really put down his face.

"Then Chairman Yang, is there anything?" Lin Nan asked feignedly.

The other side of the phone didn't beat around the bush:

"The box office of *Ip Man 3* is very good, it has already passed 700 million; as for 800 million, it might be a bit difficult.

For the fourth installment, how does Lin Dao plan to arrange it? Should we strike while the iron is hot and approve the project directly?"

When Yang Shoucheng said this, he didn't look like an old man at all, but rather full of vigor.

"*Ip Man 4*?"

To be honest, Lin Nan hadn't thought about this matter yet.

When *Ip Man 3* was confirmed back then, it was only because a replacement for Donnie Yen had been found.

*The Final Master* served as a foundation, allowing Vincent Zhao to smoothly transition to *Ip Man 3*.

"Yes, that's *Ip Man 4*!" There was a hint of excitement in Yang Shoucheng's voice.

"Wait a year or two."

"Why so long? Last time it was because of that Donnie Yen incident after *Ip Man 2*; this time there are no accidents." Yang Shoucheng pursued.

"This series should end. To be honest, *Ip Man* can't keep fighting forever. Let's use the fourth installment to wrap it up; less fighting for Ip Man, more family affection..."

Yang Shoucheng didn't hear all of Lin Nan's words; he only heard the words "end" and "wrap up." A profitable series is about to be gone!

"No rush for the last one; after whetting the appetite, let's have a grand finale. Having cooperated with Emperor for so many years, it can be considered a perfect conclusion."

Yang Shoucheng was no longer concerned about whether the *Ip Man* series would end or not; he was worried about whether the cooperation with Lin Nan Film Industry would end because of this.

"Lin Dao, Emperor and Lin Nan Film Industry have cooperated for so many years, and it has always been harmonious and smooth sailing.

After *Ip Man*, Emperor still hopes to continue maintaining the cooperative relationship with Lin Nan Film Industry. Lin Dao, what do you think?"

"Haha, of course. In Hong Kong, I only have Emperor as a partner."

Lin Nan said with a smile.

There are some scripts that are not suitable for filming in the mainland, but they would be completely fine as Hong Kong films, and they would have a lot of flavor. After *Ip Man 4*, it would be about time to film these.

Hearing Lin Nan say this, Emperor felt a bit more at ease.

Emperor has cooperated with many big companies in the mainland, such as Huayi, Bona, China Film, and Shanghai Film, but so far, they have lost more than they have earned.

Only the cooperation with Lin Nan Film Industry has been a big profit every time; Yang Shoucheng certainly doesn't want to interrupt this kind of cooperation.

"Good, then I will wait for Lin Dao's news. For other films, we can also cooperate. Emperor's projects are open to Lin Dao at any time."

Lin Nan didn't respond to Yang Shoucheng's last sentence. This old guy wants to take advantage of him!

Emperor's projects are open to Lin Nan, so does Lin Nan Film Industry also have to reciprocate?

And even if Lin Nan agreed to include Emperor in his projects, it is estimated that the latter wouldn't have an easy time.

Because the three companies, China Film, Enlight, and Wanda, would definitely want to kill Old Yang; after all, even Shanghai Film has been squeezed out by them!

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This chapter ends here.

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