Chapter 559: Welcome Lin Dao Nan back to Berlin! Casting

The news of Ma Te Damon's high-profile attendance at the *Breakup Buddies* celebration banquet landed on Weibo hot searches and entertainment headlines in less than two hours.

You have to know, it was rare for Hollywood A-list actors or stars to attend Chinese film celebration banquets before.

The circle and the internet were in a heated discussion, all sighing at Lin Nan's powerful connections. Except for him, no one else could invite Ma Te Damon.

"After this morning, *Breakup Buddies* is basically turned over. Just waiting to get the box office share next month, it can be considered completely over!"

"You don't say, thinking about that number, I can't help but be excited. After working hard for so many years, this is the first time I've seen so much money, tsk tsk tsk..."

Ning Hao clinked his glass with Lin Nan, feeling quite emotional. But the joy on his face couldn't be hidden; after all, he earned nearly 300 million!

Lin Nan understood his mood; this was a profit earned at once, in one movie, different from the wealth Ning Hao had accumulated over a long period before.

"Looking at you like this, why do you have a feeling of being impatient to get the box office share? Are you very short of money recently?" Lin Nan asked curiously.

Sure enough, he saw Ning Hao wearing a helpless smile and nodding.

"Most of the previous family fortune was invested in Huanxi, and there is a company to support, what do you think? Now just waiting for the box office share to recover blood."

"Although I'm prepared to rest for a few years and not shoot movies, I still have to take advertisements, MVs, and the like. My salary for directing these is very high now, but it's still not as high as the offer outside for you..."

As he spoke, Ning Hao pulled up other topics, with a bit of showing off.

Lin Nan smiled and didn't take the conversation. He had heard about the offers for him to direct advertising shorts, MVs, etc., which were almost catching up to the film director salary set for him in the industry, very high.

But he had absolutely no such thoughts or interest; this opening couldn't be opened, otherwise he would be annoyed to death.

"Director Ning, I have cooperated with Lin Dao twice, I don't know when I can cooperate with Director Ning once? Actually, my acting in comedy is also very outstanding."

Just as Lin Nan was complaining about Ning Hao, Andy Lau came over.

He still had that spring-breeze-like appearance, just like when he first told Lin Nan that if there was a suitable opportunity in the future, he must find him to act, although he was a bit expensive, but he could bring capital into the crew. And all these years, it seemed he had been doing this, helping quite a few crews!

"Haha, Brother Wah is polite. There will be opportunities, we will definitely cooperate." Ning Hao reacted quickly.

Lin Nan spoke at the right time, leaving space for the two to interact: "Brother Wah, you guys chat, I will go to Yifei's side first. See you later."

Why did everyone say Huang Xiaoming was the mainland version of Andy Lau? The answer was here: making connections! Both were present today, and they were indeed busy socializing at this moment.

"Lin Dao, see you later."

On such an occasion today, artists of the same status would only be with people of the same level.

Several big stars displayed this point very straightforwardly, teaching on the spot.

Liu Yifei's side was the same, although she didn't care about these, those who surrounded her were all first-tier.

Little Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, and others were quite good at talking, one "your Lin Dao" after another, making Miss Liu's smile never stop.

……

Outside.

The promotional press release for the official wrap-up of Tang Ren's *Go! Goal! Fighting! * in the morning had already drowned out the negative news of Liu Shishi's movie bombing.

The scandal between Hu Ge and Wang Xiaochen hadn't stopped yet, and this started a new sprout, successfully attracting the firepower of netizens, once again "saving" the top sister of the same company!

At the same time, China Film Group, Chairman's office.

Zhang Yimou sat there calmly, on the side were Zhang Zhao, and the vice presidents of Legendary and Universal, as well as La Peikang in the main seat.

Everyone held a document in their hands. This was the final casting list for *The Great Wall* as well as the detailed identity information of each actor.

"Tomorrow is the 1st, let's make it tomorrow. As for the press conference, set it on the 5th."

La Peikang made the final decision.

"One week after the press conference, all actors must set off for Hollywood; the training time is at least 3 months."

The person from Legendary Pictures said emotionlessly. Everyone nodded, having no opinion.

"Director Zhang, you've worked hard this time."

"Chairman La is polite, I am the director, this is my duty."

Zhang Yimou nodded expressionlessly, unable to see any emotion. This was his first time shooting a 3D movie, and the pressure was not small.

And to be honest, he wasn't very satisfied with many people on the casting list, especially those stuffed in, saying they had a very fan-based market of young kids.

But thinking of the high salary for *The Great Wall*, he had nothing to say.

……

The matter of *The Great Wall* was estimated to be on the headlines for a long time.

What the leads were like now, it was unclear; but the fans of the supporting roles could be confirmed to be pumped up.

Especially those two, Lu Han and Wang Junkai; their massive fan groups quite had a posture that their own idols debuted as international blockbusters and would kill into Hollywood immediately. Their statements on the internet were even more laughable, directly calling them childish.

Fans and netizens were still hotly discussing the casting results of *The Great Wall*, stepping on each other and attacking each other. And the attention of the film and television circle was all attracted by Xiaoma.

Since the beginning of January, after Big Dog Brother was gone, Xiaoma lost its pillar.

Immediately after, core layers like Zhong Lifang were forced out; this former giant of the film and television industry could be considered completely collapsed.

Didn't expect that 10 months later today, the setting sun Xiaoma was still keen on infighting.

The widow of Big Dog Brother, who took on the responsibility and burden at a critical moment, after serving as Chairman and General Manager for 10 months, was now "swept out of the house" by the sister-in-law and younger sister-in-law joining hands, just like Zhong Lifang, perhaps because of the surname?

Once Xiaoma's official announcement was released, more than half of the film and television companies in the industry were a bit dumbfounded.

Clearly, it was improving, and CCB Culture wasn't urging for repayment.

Just waiting for the release of the youth film *Fleet of Time* invested by Xiaoma in the New Year slot, the situation would definitely improve significantly, so why was there infighting now?

"Chairman and General Manager, two positions, the sister-in-law and younger sister-in-law each got one, really ruthless!"

Even Lin Nan had to "admire" those two women; Big Dog Brother was such an awesome person, yet had two such stupid sisters.

"The whole circle is watching the fun now. Finally overcame the difficulty, but Big Dog Brother's widow was kicked out." Yue Jun joked.

"Watching the fun? I'm afraid they are all rubbing their hands, preparing to eat Xiaoma."

Lin Nan joked. Seeing Yue Jun didn't react, he continued to explain:

"During the 10 months Ms. Jin was at the helm, Xiaoma was improving, because she was also a founder, fighting business together with Big Dog Brother."

"But what business ability do those two sisters have? Infighting is quite good. Peers in the circle know this point very well; similarly, CCB Culture also knows this point."

"So, that side might require Xiaoma to immediately fulfill the responsibility that should be borne after the gambling failure, premium share repurchase?" Yue Jun realized later.

"There was hope before, now there is no hope. CCB Culture will definitely do this. That's 600 or 700 million; does Xiaoma have money now? Even if they sell the company, sell those film and television copyrights, it's far from enough."

"Peers in the circle are waiting for this step. Xiaoma possesses many high-quality copyrights, and there is also the *The Crossing* share that Chairman Han has been eyeing..."

Speaking of this, Lin Nan patted his forehead, "I have to remind Enlight Media and Tudou, be prepared... Xiaoma has quite a few good things!"

Lin Nan decided that his side would also join the wolf pack, because Xiaoma was indeed hopeless, looking for death itself.

……

Time had reached November, which also meant the New Year slot was about to begin.

More than ten movies with names had already started a promotional war like a ring fight, and they would also fight in the same slot.

Of course, *Interstellar*, which Liu Yifei participated in, was also a direct competitor to some of these movies, because it would kill into December.

"Released on the 12th, domestic premiere on the 10th. They should be coming over in these two days, right?"

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei who was busy, and asked.

Miss Liu held the tablet, logging into his Weibo, promoting *Interstellar*.

"Right, they are on the flight on the 8th. Warner's promotional team will also come together."

Liu Yifei put down the tablet, looked up and smiled. "Done!"

"My Weibo, I feel you use it more than I do."

"Yours is mine, mine is still mine. So, it's all mine! Haha..."

Miss Liu's eyeballs turned, and she replied with a crooked reason playfully.

"Oh right, China Film Group's invitation." She picked up the thing next to her thigh and handed it to Lin Nan.

"Really know how to order people around."

Lin Nan could guess without looking; it was definitely about *The Great Wall* press conference. La Peikang learned from Han Sanping, doing things in a big way!

"Forget it, talk about it later. I'll check how Huayi's stock price is recently..."

……

Jiaxing.

Yang Mi and Zeng Jia were not in a good mood.

Three days had passed since the drinking party, and almost all capital had not given them a definite reply.

When they took the initiative to ask, the answers they got were basically perfunctory replies like considering, wait a bit, etc.

They knew that this kind of perfunctory answer was a rejection.

The phone ring interrupted the two's thoughts; Yang Mi immediately answered the phone with a start.

"Director Yue? Is it about the investment?"

"We discussed it, Jiaxing doesn't meet the company's investment requirements..."

Hearing this sentence, Yang Mi was instantly heartbroken, while Zeng Jia, standing on the side, had a hint of a relaxed smile on the corner of her mouth. This was good news, right?!

At this time, her phone also came. Seeing the caller, Zeng Jia excitedly went to the next room.

"Director Yue, is there really no chance?"

"Yang Mi, looking at the previous sentiment, I'll give you a reminder. Jiaxing's profit model is very unhealthy, almost all relying on you alone; this is very hard to last long. Also, you have to think about what you get and what you pay..."

"Mimi, good news. I helped you get the female lead for the movie version of *My Sunshine*!"

Zeng Jia shouted excitedly, her voice a bit loud, making Yue Jun swallow the words on his lips.

When Yang Mi heard the words *My Sunshine*, how could her attention still be on Yue Jun's words.

"Director Yue, thank you. I know, we will cultivate newcomers later."

"Hmm, that's it then."

Hanging up the phone, Yang Mi asked urgently: "Really decided, female lead?"

"Yes, female lead. Heard the male lead is Teacher Huang, just decided. The TV version is Tang Yan, and you are the movie version; also Yang Ying will act as a supporting role, aren't you a head higher than them?"

Zeng Jia became more and more excited as she spoke, suddenly reacting, "What else did Yue Jun chat with you about?"

"Nothing, just said our development model is very single, this might be the reason why it's hard to pull investment?" Yang Mi understood it this way.

"Hi, what's this. Capital looks at profit; we can make money is the biggest advantage. Besides, isn't the company also expanding production. One financing drinking party doesn't work, then two; the profit data is brighter, the market is so good, the salary is constantly rising, financing success is inevitable..."

Zeng Jia talked endlessly, making Yang Mi's fighting spirit even more vigorous.

"Hmm, that's the reason."

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