Chapter 552: Comic

After leaving China Film Group, Lin Nan had originally intended to go home.

But halfway there, he turned toward the company instead and destroyed the script outline he had spent two days creating.

Presumably, Beside La La Peikang would no longer feel comfortable bothering him. The feeling of having nothing to do and being completely free was indeed very comfortable.

……

The National Day long holiday quietly ended two days ago, and the daily box office of "Lost in Hong Kong" has finally dropped below five hundred million.

Ning Hao, Lin Nan, and "Lost in Hong Kong" have become the focal point of discussion throughout the entire film industry and production sector.

After 11 days of public screening, the total box office has strongly reached 900 million. The 1 billion mark is right in front, right at their feet!

And Bad Monkey and Lin Nan Pictures, with a cost of 50 million fighting for a box office of over 1 billion, such a wildly profitable record has made every film company turn green with envy!

Right now, many people are waiting for the import blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy" to be released on the 10th.

Hoping it will curb the momentum of "Lost in Hong Kong" and suppress its box office potential. Sometimes, human nature is just like that, especially among one's own people!

These past two days, rumors about "The Great Wall" have been constantly circulating within the industry.

The claims that Lin Nan took over the director's role for this film were quickly drowned out by new "relevant information."

"Several top Chinese directors have successively appeared at China Film Group, all coming for the co-production film 'The Great Wall'."

The two most prominent among them are National Master Zhang Zhang Yimou and Golden Palm Director Chen Chen Kaige!

"You've been to quite a few places these past five days, right? Are you tired?"

It was truly not easy to receive Liu Liu Yifei's phone call.

These past few days, she was either on a plane or at an event venue; sometimes she was in a hotel room talking to Lin Nan on the phone, only to fall asleep while still talking.

"Mm, I am a bit tired. I just finished the promotion in Berlin today. I have a flight tomorrow morning, and I have to fly to Singapore again..."

Miss Liu's voice carried a slight nasal tone, sounding very pleasant to hear.

"Then go to sleep early?"

"No, stay with me and talk a little longer."

Liu Liu Yifei hummed and hawed, in a tone that suggested if he dared to hang up, she would bite him to death.

"Alright."

Lin Nan smiled and agreed, and simply told Liu Liu Yifei about the matter of him refusing "The Great Wall."

……

Zhang Zhao was very happy at this moment.

That day, he, Wang Wang Zhonglei, and Yu Dong had unexpectedly met at China Film Group; all of them had gone there for the domestic distribution business of "The Great Wall," just to get a share of the pie.

Originally, after being rejected by Beside La La Peikang, he had no hope left.

But unexpectedly, only three days later, the situation turned around completely. There was even a bigger pie in the sky to fight for!

"President Zhang, Director Zhang's side replied that he is not very willing to take on 'The Great Wall'."

The secretary's words made Zhang Zhao's excitement cool down by half instantly.

"Why?"

"People from Director Zhang's studio team seem to say they can't quite understand the script... Also, the director himself has absolutely no autonomy..."

"Let's go, I'll take you to find him and talk face-to-face."

At this moment, Zhang Zhao had made up his mind in his heart; he must persuade Zhang Zhang Yimou.

Moreover, the chips to persuade Zhang Zhang Yimou had been prepared long ago, waiting only to be brought out... Worst case, they could just increase the number of additional shares.

And Zhang Zhang Yimou would equally be the "chip" Le Shi used to negotiate with China Film Group, the chip to demand investment shares and distribution business!

The benefit of having a great director belonging to one's own company was clearly demonstrated in this matter.

Zhang Zhao couldn't help but mock Zhang Zhang Weiping in his heart again; he was truly an idiot!

……

"Produced jointly by Lin Nan Pictures, Wanda, and Light Chaser, directed by Wu Wu Ershan, starring Huang Huang Xiaoming, Huang Bo, Ceng Li, Xia Yu, Liu Zuo Xiaoqing, Especially Reba, and others, the film 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' officially wrapped filming this morning."

"The film 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' is adapted from the famous online novel 'Ghost Blows Out the Light', a popular major IP with countless fans..."

Although it was said to be finished around the 10th, Wu Wu Ershan actually wrapped filming and shut down production on the morning of the 9th.

This efficiency made Lin Nan unable to hold back a compliment.

The film wrapped filming in the morning, and by the afternoon, Lin Nan met Especially Reba at the company.

"Don't listen to those two old foxes, Zhang Yi and the others; I cannot possibly be the director of 'The Great Wall'."

"Haha, Lin Dao, you misunderstood. I just came back to the company to report for duty; 'Running Man' airs tomorrow, and I have related engagements to attend."

Especially Reba bent her eyes and said with a smile.

"Guess if I believe your first sentence?"

Lin Nan teased. What kind of person had a perfectly good Miss been taught to become by Zhang Yi and Lei Lei Jiayin?

"Hehe, Brother Zhang Yi and the others told me to come back and look around, saying maybe something good would happen."

Especially Reba felt a bit embarrassed and confessed directly.

"Something good? Mm, after tomorrow, your good things will be so numerous they'll keep you busy to death!" Lin Nan nodded and affirmed.

"Ah?"

"'Running Man'!" Lin Nan reminded again.

The "star" development route planned for Especially Reba would officially "run" starting tomorrow, and it would run faster and faster!

Second-tier, first-tier; she would advance to a top-tier young flower at the fastest speed.

"Mm, mm, thank you, Lin Dao, and the company for your cultivation; I will work hard. Is Sister Liu Yifei busy? I'll give her a call to say hello..."

Hearing these words, Lin Nan laughed and couldn't help but shake his head. "Do as you please." With that, he walked away.

Tiangong Color.

Director Lu Yang was rushing through the remaining post-production work, while Guo Fan was flipping through a booklet in his hands.

"I say, you're not reading the script today, nor... why are you reading a comic?"

"It's quite good. Unlike Lin Dao and Liu Yifei's 'Love in the Stars', which is a tragic artistic romance, this comic also deals with illness, but it's a comedic, inspirational romance."

Hearing Guo Fan say this, Director Lu Yang couldn't help but turn sideways to take a few glances.

"Are you interested in it? Does our company hold the rights?"

"Ridiculous. If something can be found in the screenwriting department, do you think the company wouldn't have the rights?"

Guo Fan was amused by Director Lu Yang's words.

"What rights are you two talking about?" Lin Nan hadn't even arrived yet, but his voice came in first.

The employees of Tiangong Color ignored the big boss, still focusing intently on their work.

The 'Mermaid' crew had a team following it; 'The Mojin: The Lost Legend' occupied two more teams; film projects sent by other companies in the industry were also numerous; everyone was busy to death...

But thinking of the year-end bonus, hmm, instantly energy surged through their bodies, and their spirits were high!

"Old Guo has been wandering around the screenwriting department for a few days; right now he's holding a comic and reading it intently. I guess he wants to adapt it into a film."

Director Lu Yang shouted loudly to Lin Nan.

"A comic? That's rare. Director Yue's hobbies are indeed quite broad! He drags everything back here, hahaha.

How about it? If you really want to start a new project, then just start it. Set a goal and tell me."

Lin Nan walked to the innermost part of the Tiangong Color floor, the exclusive area for Director Lu Yang and others, and spoke to Guo Fan.

"I just had an itch in my hands; I'm just taking a look first."

As Guo Fan spoke, he handed the comic in his hand to Lin Nan. The latter didn't stand on ceremony, took it, and started flipping through it.

"Hmm? With some changes, it's indeed a good subject and direction. The cost won't be too high. Filming it would definitely be fast!"

Very quickly, Lin Nan made his judgment.

"Since Lin Dao says so, then I must plan carefully. Let's just say I'll spend a month or two warming up my hands; after all, being idle is just being idle, hehe..."

Guo Fan, not standing on ceremony, joked with a smile.

It was clear that, as Director Lu Yang said, he indeed intended to adapt this comic and film it!

(End of this chapter)