Chapter 579: The Genius Marksman!

"Produced by Lin Nan Pictures, written, directed, and helmed by Lin Dao Nan, starring Liu Liu Yifei, Zhu Zhu Yawen, Watching Shu Chang, Luo Jin, and others."

"The film 'The Genius' perfectly mirrors reality two and a half years after its release!"

"Recently, the SAT Asia region exploded with news of massive exam cheating."

"The cheating methods are identical to those of the female lead played by Liu Liu Yifei in Lin Dao Nan's film 'The Genius'."

As the news spread, the internet and the film industry became extremely lively.

"Finally, I know why 'The Genius' is the only film by Lin Dao Nan that got stuck in censorship! Because this movie is incredibly awesome!"

"Damn! I've truly learned something! I originally thought it was just fictional in the movie, but there really are such perverts who can memorize so many exam questions and even smuggle them out? Is this even human?"

"What can I say? Will 'The Genius' be banned by the General Administration?"

"Liu Liu Yifei's Golden Horse Best Actress award is well-deserved! Watching Shu Chang's Best Supporting Actress award is truly fitting! But Lin Dao, he has really stirred up a huge mess."

"In terms of prophetic ability, this wave from 'The Genius' far surpasses 'The Promise'! No, the latter was just a prophecy, while the former provided a practical tutorial!"

"This, this, this, I wonder if Lin Dao, who is currently far away in Hollywood, knows about this? He is truly amazing!"

"It's late night over there; he couldn't possibly know. Liu Liu Yifei must be confused too; how did she accidentally become the 'mastermind'?"

"When we were filming this movie, I jokingly asked if Liu Liu Yifei's method for the female lead would be used in reality? Good heavens, it really came true!"

"This script is written so well; no wonder it can win the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay!"

"When he returns, we must have a good chat with him. By the way, will he be invited for a 'cup of tea' over there?"

"Brother Xun, you're doomed. I've already taken a screenshot and saved it; later, this will be your evidence of extreme dissatisfaction with Lin Dao. Haha..."

When Lin Nan was woken by his alarm clock, it was exactly 8:00 AM in Hollywood.

Seeing dozens of unread text messages on his phone screen and 99+ unread messages on his social media app, he jolted awake and sat up instantly.

"Could it be some major incident or emergency?"

He first thought the worst, because there really wasn't any good news he knew of happening these past two days? The Oscar nominations are still next month.

"Oh my god, I thought it was some major incident."

After reading the messages and browsing the domestic news online, Lin Nan finally felt relieved.

"We can't ride this wave of popularity; it's better to stay low-key."

Mumbling to himself, Lin Nan decisively got up and started washing.

Before 9:00 AM, he sat down in the office of Crystal Pictures.

But not even five minutes later, the fool Tang Mu rushed in excitedly: "Lin, you are truly amazing."

"Today, all the news here in Hollywood is about your 'The Genius'; even people at the College Board are shouting for reform of the SAT exam system."

Lin Nan looked speechlessly at the fat man dancing with joy before him, raised his palm, and pressed down: "Low-key, low-key."

"Why low-key? Cinemas are already urgently scheduling screenings of your 'The Genius' today."

Good heavens, hearing this, Lin Nan was instantly dumbfounded. The cinema chains here in America really know how to ride the popularity.

"Amazing! Pity I've already sold the copyright, otherwise I could have made another fortune. Hehe..." Two or three seconds later, Lin Nan said, unable to hold back his laughter.

"They say this matter will help you compete for the Oscars. Because your influence and that of your 'The Genius' have suddenly multiplied several times over."

Damn, is there such a thing? Lin Dao Da felt a sudden joy from the heavens. Very good, excellent!

"Tang Mu, book me a flight back home for the morning day after tomorrow."

Lin Nan's sudden order caught Tang Mu off guard. "Are you in such a hurry to return?"

"In two weeks, I'll be back again, coming over with Liu Liu Qianqian."

"Alright, I'll have someone book your flight in a bit. There's the final gala before the Oscar nominations this afternoon; do you want to go?"

"Of course."

Lin Nan nodded. Staying here wasn't very interesting, so he prepared to return home and come back in half a month to attend the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. See if he would gain anything in his first competition for the Golden Globes? And how many awards?

As for tomorrow, Lin Nan decided to accept the invitation to visit the set and check out the costume, makeup, and prop designs of Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures.

At the afternoon PR gala, Lin Nan heard Leonardo talk about 'The Revenant' again.

The latter had drunk a few extra cups, couldn't hold back, and was actually complaining.

"To be honest, although this is based on a true event, in my opinion, it's still not that great. Lin, do you know why I accepted it?"

Lin Nan held his champagne and shook his head. Even if he knew, he couldn't say it.

"Director Alejandro is a very outstanding director for award-chasing films."

"And the biggest advantage of the 'The Revenant' script is using artistic techniques to dissolve those historical and political issues..."

"The old guys in the Academy just love these things. And I, I actually chose to bow and submit? Hehe, truly laughable."

"Like last year's '12 Years a Slave'?" Lin Nan said softly.

"Similar, but opposite. 'The Revenant' is to please the Academy, while '12 Years a Slave' is to force the Academy. But the result both want is the same."

After Leonardo finished speaking, he downed half a glass of red wine in one gulp.

Seeing the somewhat despondent Leonardo, Lin Nan couldn't help but smile; it seemed the ten-plus-year journey to chase the Oscars was really driving him crazy!

Keep in mind, this is an actor who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars at age 20 and won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival at age 22.

Yet he was relentlessly led around by the Oscar Best Actor trophy for nearly twenty years; every time he was nominated, he was a runner-up.

"Perhaps this year you will get your wish?"

"Hahaha..."

Lin Nan admitted he had overlooked one important matter.

It was not until evening, when he received an overseas call from Cao Bao, that he remembered.

The other party had said the script for "The Dead End" would be ready by the end of this month at the latest.

"Actually, the day after you went to Hollywood, my script was already finished. I originally wanted to wait until you returned to give it to you, but you've been gone for nearly ten days.

I didn't know if you would return before the Golden Globe Awards, so I could only call you. I hope I haven't delayed your important business?"

"Teacher Cao, I will return to the country the day after tomorrow morning. At that time, you can come directly to the company—no, I will come to the school," Lin Nan decided.

"Very well, I will wait for you. I heard from Xiao Xue that her script is only one-third away from completion, but she has many classes, so it will probably take a while longer."

After chatting for a while, Lin Nan hung up Cao Bao's call.

"There are truly so many things to deal with next year! If nothing unexpected happens, "Love in Seattle 2" should also start filming next year. In one fell swoop, the company will produce four films! And there are still so many more to be released, hehe..."

On the domestic front, Fan Li Bingbing's female-led television drama "Wu Xia Legend" officially began airing.

Countless white, round upper halves directly ignited Mango's ratings across all national television stations during the same time slot, topping the charts at number one.

In the eyes of netizens, this was even more pleasing to the eye than the "City of Gold" of those years, after all, Fan Li Bingbing was truly charming and stunningly beautiful!

Besides "The Bad Kids," several pieces of film and television information from Lin Nan Pictures also appeared on the headlines and trending searches.

"Produced by Lin Nan Pictures and made by Shiyue Culture under Tiangong Color, the animated feature film "Journey to the West: The Monkey King Returns" has been submitted to the Film Bureau for review."

"Lin Nan Pictures' initial foray into the field of animated films; the specific production quality remains to be further evaluated."

"Regarding Lin Nan Pictures' first animated film selection, "Journey to the West," Teacher Liu expressed his views, hoping the former would not ruin the classic "Journey to the West"..."

"Produced by Lin Nan Pictures and directed by Guo Fan, the comic-adaptation film "Get Out, Tumor!" officially begins auditions for the mainland film and television industry starting today."

"According to producer Yue Jun, the female lead of "Get Out, Tumor!" has been decided as actress Watching Shu Chang!"

"The female lead of the film "Get Out, Tumor!" is a birthday gift from Liu Liu Yifei to Watching Shu Chang! The boss lady is generous..."

Looking at the sketches and the 3D-printed armor model before him, Lin Nan felt a sense of frustration, not knowing what to say.

"Lin, "The Great Wall" will be released globally.

For this, after fully considering Chinese traditional culture and history, and combining it with the needs of film commercialization, we have designed more than ten different types of armor, as well as dozens of weapons and shields. Director Zhang Zhang Yimou has also provided us with many excellent suggestions..."

Zhang Zhang Yimou wore a helpless smile on his face, watching Lin Nan remain silent.

At this moment, Lin Nan's mind was filled with the Great Director's film "Curse of the Golden Flower."

The armor and weapons in that film were pure gold. This "The Great Wall" is even more flashy, with red armor, blue armor... and it looks very lacking in heaviness...

After following the people from Legendary Pictures to the training gym, Andy Lau, Miss Jing Tian, Zhang Zhang Hanyu, and Zheng Kai, including those he was not familiar with like Eddie Peng, Lin Gengxin, Lu Han, and Wang Wang Junkai, all looked at him.

But only the first four could greet him with smiles. As for the others? Even a great director has a sense of distance and pressure!

"I will return to the country tomorrow. I came today to visit the set."

"Then when Lin Dao comes next month, he will probably sweep the Golden Globes, right? Hehe..."

Andy Lau put down the English script in his hand and walked over. Miss Jing Tian and others followed behind.

"I also hope so. Best to win all the awards we can get this year, and then I can enter retirement life early," Lin Nan joked with himself.

"Big Brother Lin will win them all. There is still a long time ahead; I very much hope to have the opportunity to act in Big Brother Lin's films again."

Miss Jing Tian's words sounded a bit like flattery at first, but she did not have such high acting skills to play such naturalness.

"There should, there will be a chance," Lin Nan nodded.

(End of this chapter)