Chapter 584

The internet hasn't calmed down yet, Little Wang is still fighting.

But "Gone with the Bullets" has completely fallen at 513 million, far from the original boast of starting at 1 billion and sprinting to 2 billion, which is "out of reach".

In the headlines or hot searches of many film and television entertainment information, eye-catching vocabulary such as "Jiang Wen's arrogance" and "myth shattered" appeared, and the click-through rate soared.

In general, it is because "Let the Bullets Fly" was too excellent and had an explosive reputation, leaving a very deep impression on countless audiences and movie fans.

So much so that by comparison, "Gone with the Bullets" seemed to be a "big rotten film".

After all, Jiang Wen almost blew the sky apart before, the words were too full, and the audience's expectations were also infinitely raised by him.

As a result, after everyone entered the cinema, they were dumbfounded. Is this it? What is this?

If everyone's negative emotions aren't high at this time, then it's really hell. Even the loyal fans are silent, because they really didn't understand it!

In the morning, Lin Nan left the first round of the film press conference for "Dragon Blade" halfway through.

After returning to the company, he was still sighing that these media reporters were simply too crazy.

It was clearly a film press conference, but the questions they scrambled to ask were all about the Dragon Prince, and the atmosphere at the scene was extremely awkward for a time.

Shanghai Film Group and Huayi were even more ruthless, simply canceling the media Q&A session directly.

Some reporters were still unwilling to give up and kept asking Jackie Chan, and then the microphone was snatched away, and the press conference immediately became chaotic.

"Lin Dao, it's spread outside, Director Li An is returning to the country this time to pull investment for a new film?"

Lin Nan glanced at Yue Jun and couldn't help but mock: "The news in the circle is a bit too lagging, right? And it's not accurate!"

"Could it be fake?"

"It's not fake. But is this pulling investment? Is there such a high-and-mighty way to pull investment?

He is 'alms-giving' to these suckers, letting them have the opportunity to scramble to send money, so they can participate in Hollywood film projects!"

Yue Jun and Lin Nan have worked together for many years, how could he not hear the ridicule and sarcasm in the latter's words, and for a time he was very shocked.

"A few days ago in Hollywood, he already looked for me. But I didn't take the bait and gave him this idea of returning to the country."

Now Yue Jun completely understood that this is not favoring Li An's new film!

After this digression, Lin Nan suddenly remembered what the other party looked like when he saw Ren Zhonglun more than two hours ago.

Chairman Ren's face at the beginning was a bit wrong, right? It wasn't until the press conference officially started that there was a trace of "forced smile".

Could it be that he had already clashed with La Peikang?

If that's the case, then it makes sense; it must be that after falling behind, he was in a bad mood and very resentful!

Yue Jun stayed in Lin Nan's office for only a few minutes before returning to the 3rd floor, where auditions were still going on in bits and pieces.

And Lin Dao remembered Ma Sichun's matter yesterday, so he immediately called Jiang Wenli.

"Lin Dao?"

At this time, Ma Sichun was at Jiang Wenli's home.

Hearing her aunt's voice, the latter sat up straight from the sofa with a start, pricking up her ears to listen.

"Sister Wenli, Director Guo Fan said that Ma Sichun is decided. His evaluation is quite good:

Acting is good, better than many professionally trained actors of the same age. Very suitable for modern dramas, with strong plasticity, she is an uncut jade."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Jiang Wenli laughed out loud:

"Then thank you so much to Director Guo, Sichun can't afford this evaluation. Also, I have to thank Lin Dao again for giving this opportunity, allowing her to get the role.

Another day, Director Gu and I will host, inviting Lin Dao and Yifei to get together..."

A few minutes later, the call ended.

Jiang Wenli looked at her niece, who was full of joy, and nodded with a smile:

"Can you rest assured now? Adjust your state recently, ready to join the crew at any time.

Act well, if there is a first cooperation, there will be a second opportunity; Lin Nan Film Industry likes to use familiar people."

"Mm, mm. Auntie, I've been preparing, I won't be perfunctory."

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December is about to end, with only the last two days left.

And Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's flight is scheduled for January 7th.

They will set off 5 days in advance for Hollywood to prepare for the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

At the same time, the call from Daylight Entertainment also arrived late, really catching up to the end of the month, only then barely deciding the roles.

"For the core actors, we have continued to use some of the leads from 'Nirvana in Fire' before. Other main roles were selected through re-auditions."

Lin Nan was answering the phone at home while looking at the email sent by Daylight Entertainment on his tablet — the casting list and resumes!

"When do you plan to start filming?"

"Early next month."

Hearing this time, Lin Nan was instantly confused.

From casting to starting filming, the interval is less than two weeks! This is a bit hasty, right?

Perhaps sensing Lin Nan's shock, Hou Hongliang specifically explained:

"The schedule arranged at the Chedun Film and Television Base is like this. Lin Dao, don't worry, Director Li Xue has no problem, we have everything prepared."

Fine, since the other side said so, Lin Nan didn't dwell on this problem anymore.

"Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Liu Mintao, Wang Kai, Song... Yi?"

Looking at the actress on the resume who looked familiar but he couldn't remember, Lin Nan's tone rose a bit unconsciously.

"Lin Dao knows Song Yi? She is from the Central Academy of Drama, an actress from the Beijing People's Art Theatre."

Hearing the reminder, Lin Nan remembered; when he went to the Central Academy of Drama to promote "Bad Genius" back then, they had recommended her.

"Not familiar, let's leave it at that. Director Jiang will connect with the production of this TV series, Producer Hou can just contact her later."

"Mm, no problem."

Lin Nan didn't mention changing actors, so Hou Hongliang wouldn't be nosy and look for trouble.

Actually, it's not that Lin Nan forgot about this, it's just that he really didn't look up to her.

The core protagonists of "The Disguiser" are the "Ming family's four siblings", Shanhai Media doesn't have suitable actors, and he looked down on the supporting roles even more.

……

In the afternoon, the sun was bright, warm, just right.

Liu Yifei and Lin Nan sat side by side on the rocking chair, leaning against each other and basking in the sun.

"Teacher Cao Baoping has submitted 'Cock and Bull' for review."

Miss Liu wore ladies' sunglasses, shaking the tablet in her hand, letting Lin Nan see.

Lin Dao softly said "Mm", and said lazily: "I know, the company invested in it."

After a glance, Lin Nan saw that it wasn't just the report on "Cock and Bull", but also "Wolf Warrior".

No wonder Liu Yifei kept pushing him, it turned out she was showing off!

"Fully invested by Lin Nan Film Industry, written and directed by Director Cao Baoping, the new film script 'Cock and Bull' has been submitted for review.

Director Cao Baoping stated that he will immediately start casting preparations for the film's start..."

"Invested 80 million by Hongxingwu, directed by Wu Jing, starring Wu Jing, Yu Nan, Scott Adkins, Ni Dahong, and others.

The military action film 'Wolf Warrior' passed the review of the Film Bureau today and was issued a public screening permit!"

"Jointly produced by Starry Sky, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, and Lin Nan Film Industry, directed by Zhou Xingchi, starring Deng Chao, Lin Yun, Zhang Yuqi, and others.

With an investment of 300 million, the sci-fi comedy romance film 'The Mermaid' is open for media visits..."

"'Lost in Hong Kong', the third part of the 'Lost' series, is open for visit activities starting today..."

……

Lin Nan swiped for a long time, all film information.

The fact that "The Mermaid" and "Lost in Hong Kong" can be open for visits means they are about to wrap up.

"Ah, Xie Nan is calling!" Liu Yifei said in surprise, then connected and turned on the speaker.

"I'm free now, do you want to invite me for coffee?" Liu Yifei said jokingly.

"Producer Liu really has telepathy, I'm just here to invite you for coffee. By the way, is Lin Dao there, together?"

"Him? He's right beside me, very free."

"Then let's go out and get together, our Old Wu is deciding on the release date."

Sure enough, Xie Nan's call had serious business!

Lin Nan nodded to Liu Yifei, and the latter immediately replied: "Wait, we'll be there in a while."

……

Bona, Chairman's Office, Fatty Yu is not in a good mood right now.

First he was beaten by Shanghai Film Group, then warned by China Film Group; he didn't dare to think about Li An's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" anymore.

But what made him angry was that Cao Baoping actually started a new film here without communicating with Bona at all!

He originally thought that by "poaching" Cao Baoping, he could cooperate forever, but he didn't expect the other party to go back to find Lin Nan. Isn't it just interfering with casting and production, is it worth it?

"How much longer for China Star?"

"Chairman Yu, it should take more than half a year. In addition to a large amount of pre-design such as styling, costumes, scenes, etc., it also takes a lot of time to wait for so many big-name actors to be negotiated and their schedules adjusted together."

"Mm, more than half a year is more than half a year. Urge them, as fast as possible."

"Alright, Chairman Yu. But, Chairman Yu, will this investment cost be too high? Neither China Star nor us have this experience!"

"There are only a few directors in the country with experience in directing films with investment costs of 300 million or more, Lin Nan, Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen... can they come? Blindly worrying. This kind of film mainly relies on special effects. And the story has ready-made templates for adaptation!"

Yu Dong pointed out to his secretary confidently.

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Catching up to the last day of December, which is also the last day of this year.

More than two months ago during the National Day holiday, Ning Hao, the newly promoted 1-billion-box-office club great director in the Chinese film circle, finally met the entire film and television industry as "capital".

Once the news came out, the industry was shocked.

"The original Hong Kong-listed company 21 Holdings, after being jointly acquired by three natural persons and partners, Dong Ping, Director Ning Hao, and Director Xu Zheng, was officially renamed Huanxi Media.

After months of restructuring, Huanxi Media officially submitted a resumption application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today..."

Major media, portals, news headlines, Weibo hot searches, all were this news, countless people in the circle were dumbfounded.

There are only four 1-billion-box-office club directors in the Chinese film industry, and this one Huanxi Media occupies two?!

In the eyes of many industry insiders, although this company is a backdoor listing, it really cannot be underestimated.

Just by having Ning Hao and Xu Zheng, two 1-billion-box-office club directors as original shareholders, Huanxi Media is not at all inferior to those medium-sized film and television groups that went public through ipo in terms of momentum!

Backdoor listed companies like Hairun are purely crushed by Huanxi Media!

"Mimi, this promotion method is only suitable for great directors, because they are potential capital themselves, once promoted, they are top-tier..."

……

"Congratulations, Director Ning. No, Chairman Ning!"

"What is it, I currently have the status of an independent director, which will be removed later, I will not participate in the operation of Huanxi, nor will I hold any position. I will continue to guard my Bad Monkey, just like your status on Weibo.

Of course, it's far from comparable to you. Am I right, Big Landlord Lin? Hahaha..."

Ning Hao said so, but Lin Nan could still hear the uncontrollable excitement in his tone.

Mixing in the film and television industry, how can one not hope to become capital. If you can't become capital, you can only be a tool, a worker for a lifetime!

"By the way, how much net worth do you have now? I look at Weibo's market value, since it went public, it seems to have risen a lot."

"Curiosity killed the cat, Great Director Ning!"

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(End of chapter)