Chapter 549

With the news that the Chinese-American co-production blockbuster, the film "The Great Wall," was officially established and released at the China Film Group press conference, it spread rapidly.

The entire Chinese film circle, production industry, film and television entertainment companies, agencies, actor groups, all were restless.

Because looking at domestic film history, there are really few big productions of this level.

150 million US dollars initial investment, two Hollywood giants participating in investment and production, top big directors, global release, fantasy action epic film, IMAX-3D special effects...

For all actors, isn't this an opportunity to reach the sky in one step, enter Hollywood, and expand the global market?

The last co-production blockbuster of this kind participated in by the country was "Pacific Rim." But that film doesn't support people; they all go to see mechs and monsters!

Therefore, even in the eyes of top first-line actors, "The Great Wall" is undoubtedly the big cake that is hard to come by!

"From the limited information at the press conference, it can be concluded: The director candidate for 'The Great Wall' must be produced among those few. Can bet in advance, take action!"

"The Hong Kong circle is also tossing, demanding equal treatment, considering their directors and actors... thinking beautifully, running to the mainland to grab food with me?"

"Director Chen Kaige seems to be interested? Producer Chen liked several posts from industry insiders who strongly recommended Director Kaige."

"Wong Kar-wai expressed that he wants to see the script of 'The Great Wall'."

"Director Wong Jing is interested in 'The Great Wall', saying that when it starts filming, he wants to visit the crew."

"Lin Dao Nan, Director Zhang Yimou, Director Jiang Wen... why don't they have any movement?"

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How lively the circle is, Lin Nan doesn't care, he himself has a headache.

La Peikang called him to go to China Film Group, although he didn't explicitly say what it was, but does this still need to be guessed?

After the establishment press conference of "The Great Wall" was held, he was notified to go over the next day.

Besides the matter of this film, what else could it be?

"Forget it, take one step at a time. It's not that I resist, the key is that co-production films are really not easy to shoot.

Need to blend Eastern and Western cultures, take into account the global market. The film script is really not easy to do, too difficult, it is very easy to have problems!

Right to speak, right to edit, right to command the crew... the ownership of these powers is the key factor restricting the quality and direction of co-production films!"

During breakfast, Lin Nan was still muttering about these things.

When Liu Xiaoli went out, she also curiously asked him if Miss Liu called to affect his rest, Lin Nan had to prevaricate that it was work matters.

After nine o'clock, Lin Nan set off from home and drove to China Film Group.

He already had some psychological preparation, but he wanted to hear how La Peikang would open his mouth and what he would say specifically? It is not so easy to convince him!

On the Weibo hot search, the film information that "Breakup Buddies" made 550 million in 5 days can only be ranked below "The Great Wall."

This shows how much attention and topic volume the latter has in the whole network, it is absolutely off the charts.

Especially the meaning contained in the two words "Great Wall" is incomparable to other big-budget films. Inside, there is national sentiment.

Outside China Film Group, there are still many media reporters squatting.

And that black G-Wagon of Lin Nan slowly drove in under the lenses of their long guns and short cannons.

The reporters were all excited, isn't squatting here just to get this kind of "first-hand information"? Today's harvest is quite a lot!

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Lin Nan didn't expect China Film Group to be quite lively here.

When he passed the reception room, he saw the figures of Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong, Zhang Zhao, and others.

Several industry big shots all brought assistants or secretaries, pulling east and west in it with fake smiles, guarding against each other.

It looks like a state of being harmonious on the surface, but scolding and guarding against each other in their hearts.

"Yo, coincidence, Lin Dao. You also came to find Chairman La?"

Seeing Lin Nan appearing at the door, Yu Dong was the first to react and greeted him.

"Are you guys drinking tea here?" Lin Nan asked knowingly with a smile.

These people are obviously here for the "Great Wall," either for investment shares or distribution business.

A blockbuster, it is impossible for a company to do distribution to the extreme, and the cooperation of several companies will be more thorough, even if it is only in the country!

"Haha, drinking tea. By the way, waiting to talk about something with Chairman La, what a coincidence, all gathered together."

Zhang Zhao took the conversation and teased.

"Then I won't disturb you guys, Chairman La is still waiting for me."

Lin Nan nodded and left with the secretary, leaving only a few people in the reception room looking at each other.

"Obviously came late, but came earlier than us..." Wang Zhonglei's yin and yang voice sounded.

"President Wang, Lin Nan is not just a boss of a film and television company, but also a big director! Hmm, much bigger than Director Feng of Huayi! Hehe..."

Yu Dong said coldly, instantly choking Wang Zhonglei, and Zhang Zhao was happy to watch the fun on the side.

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"Come, you take a look first."

As soon as they met, La Peikang threw two scripts to Lin Nan, with a momentum of being in control.

"Chairman La, what do you mean by this?"

Lin Nan sat there, picked up the English version of "The Great Wall" on the table, and replied as if he knew nothing.

"Try this film."

Sure enough!

Looking at La Peikang's smiling appearance, Lin Nan sighed in his heart.

"Me? I don't have any film plans recently, later awards season, PR, Golden Globes, Oscars... I have things to do for several months."

Lin Nan refused while flipping through the script curiously. Sigh, it is indeed a script made by Hollywood screenwriters!

"It didn't say to shoot recently. Looking at the big directors in the Chinese film circle, you are the most suitable.

Young, international popularity, box office appeal, achievements in the North American market... and blockbuster experience..."

Well, listening to the China Film Group chairman blowing himself up like this, Lin Nan felt a bit floating, but he still shook his head.

"Chairman La, I have no interest in this film."

This time, Lin Nan said it very directly, making the smiling face of La Peikang stiffen and become serious.

In La Peikang's heart, he didn't predict this result.

In his view, Lin Nan taking over "The Great Wall" is the most perfect thing, and all parties are satisfied!

"Why?"

Lin Nan was about to answer, but was interrupted by La Peikang again.

"Lin Nan Film Industry can participate in investment, you can get high director remuneration or global box office share, this is also agreed by Legendary and Universal!"

Hearing this sentence, Lin Nan couldn't help but smile, it was indeed very sincere.

"Chairman La, it's not a question of treatment, I really have no work plan. I'm thinking about preparing for the wedding slowly after running the awards ceremony... I have to return to school to teach next year..."

Looking at Lin Nan's impenetrable appearance, La Peikang was speechless.

He interrupted the conversation and asked: "Is Yifei running the promotion for 'Interstellar'?"

Just talking vigorously, being diverted, Lin Nan nodded in a daze:

"Hmm, the public release time in North America is a week earlier than domestic, she should have set off with the crew today."

At this time, Lu Zheng and Jing Tian's figures flashed in La Peikang's mind, looking at Lin Nan:

"The film script is a big heroine theme film, if you take the director's position, China Film Group can decide to set the heroine to Yifei, Legendary and Universal should not object. After all, whether it is status or resume, Yifei is very suitable, right?"

Lin Nan's eyes widened, and his face was a crying and laughing expression.

Good guy, now everyone really knows that Liu Yifei is Lin Nan's soft rib, directly prescribing the right medicine and grasping it accurately, right?

Brand parties do this, circle activities do this... now even China Film Group does this?

"Chairman La, you are a bit rascal. Haha..."

Seeing Lin Nan's smiling expression, La Peikang also laughed, and struck while the iron was hot:

"Someone came to walk the relationship in advance before, wanting the heroine. If you agree, I will directly push that side back..."

La Peikang muttered, and didn't specifically say who came, only saying the relationship was very hard.

Lin Nan didn't reply, a few fingers tapped his thigh lightly, difficult to handle.

"Casting shouldn't be entirely up to the director, right?"

After a long time, Lin Nan asked.

If it was up to the director, La Peikang wouldn't say that after he took the director, China Film Group could set Liu Yifei.

"Hmm, the director only has part of the right to speak."

Hearing this, Lin Nan understood—"The Great Wall" is a producer-centered system!

"Can I take the script back and read it?"

Lin Nan closed the script and put it on the Chinese version of "The Great Wall."

La Peikang was instantly excited, this is the answer he wanted from Lin Nan.

"Of course, you can take both Chinese and English versions. Later, make an appointment with the people from Legendary and Universal, and let's discuss Lin Nan Film Industry's investment share and your specific..."

"Chairman La, wait a minute."

Lin Nan shouted to stop with a blank face, which caught La Peikang off guard; didn't he already agree?

"What other problems?"

Lin Nan picked up the two scripts on the table and looked up at La Peikang.

"Wanting me to take over 'The Great Wall' is fine, but there are a few important things that must be made clear in advance, and even written into the contract in black and white."

Lin Nan's tone was very firm, unquestionable.

La Peikang frowned subconsciously, "You say it, I'll listen."

"I want the right to delete and modify the script, I want the final cut right of the film, I want the absolute right to cast... I want 100% control of the crew..."

Looking at La Peikang, whose expression was getting stiffer and stiffer, Lin Nan smiled:

"Chairman La, you should talk to Legendary and Universal about my requirements first. If they agree, I can take over 'The Great Wall'."

"I won't disturb you anymore, I'll go back first, waiting for your good news. By the way, Wang Zhonglei and the others are still waiting outside to see you..."

A moment later, La Peikang shook his head helplessly, "You have a lot of things." "Okay, you go back first, I will communicate with that side."

"Chairman La, see you."

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What Lin Nan didn't know was that when he was in La Peikang's office, the gossip online had already spread, and the film and television circle was paying attention.

"Huayi, Bona, LeTV, and many other film and television companies gathered at China Film Group."

"In the morning, Lin Dao Nan appeared at China Film Group and stayed for a long time, suspected to be for the film 'The Great Wall'..."

"Looking at the Chinese film circle, Lin Dao is undoubtedly a strong competitor for the director of the Chinese-American co-production film 'The Great Wall'!"

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At this point in time, any wind and grass will be magnified countless times, not to mention that the gossip news is so well-founded.

Countless companies and actors in the circle, with the attitude of rather killing the wrong than letting it go, rather believing it exists than not, all stared at Lin Nan!

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(End of chapter)