Chapter 608: The Era of

In the morning, Lin Nan received Li Ang in his villa in Beverly Hills.

The latter had just returned to Hollywood from the country yesterday afternoon, preparing to attend the Oscar awards ceremony the day after tomorrow.

"Li Dao went back to the country this time, did he go to China Film?"

Lin Nan walked to the sofa with two cups of coffee and placed one in front of Li Ang on the coffee table.

"Hmm, after spending New Year's Eve in Taiwan, I went to the mainland on the day of the Spring Festival and met with Director La for a meal."

Li Ang drank the coffee in small sips and nodded.

"That investment fund for the film, can it be approved?"

"On the eighth day, China Film will have special personnel to connect with this matter. 24 million US dollars will be paid out at once to the film project 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk'."

"Director Lin, I came here today, still specifically to thank you. If it weren't for you, I don't know if I would still be worrying about funding right now."

Li Ang's smile and tone were very sincere, but the more sincere he was, the more Lin Nan felt "panicked" in his heart!

He had originally thought about letting Li Ang pit a few listed companies like Huayi, Bona, and LeEco.

But who could have thought this would be the result?

Not only did China Film take the bait voluntarily, but they also used "privilege" to threaten Shanghai Film, a competitor, to get the project!

"Li Dao doesn't need to be polite anymore, haven't you already invited me to dinner once."

Lin Nan picked up the coffee, covering up his "speechlessness" and "embarrassment".

"That's a small matter, it can't compare to the big help you gave me. By the way, where is Yifei?"

Li Ang looked around the huge villa living room and asked.

"Yifei was called out by Jessica Chastain, there is a jewelry exhibition in Hollywood today."

Hearing this, Li Ang nodded and talked about the "gift" he brought this time:

"My film 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' still has a female lead. If you agree, you can give it to Yifei. Just change the setting, change it to the male lead's adopted sister, the protagonist's sister... just like 'Interstellar', didn't Director Nolan also change it like that?"

"Don't, absolutely don't." Lin Nan hurriedly interrupted.

"Hmm? Why?" Li Ang was a bit puzzled.

"After Yifei and I attend the Oscar awards ceremony, we will return to the country as soon as possible. The company will open a new film in the first half of the year, she will be my producer, there is no time in her schedule."

Lin Nan immediately found a reason to fob Li Ang off.

The latter was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

There are quite a few husband-and-wife teams in the film circle, one as a director and one as a producer; this is very common and not strange.

"That's really a pity, back then..."

"Li Dao, please don't 'back then' anymore. You know how much negative impact that film had back then."

Lin Nan said in a bad mood, even the form of address changed. The other party had even had designs on Liu Yifei back then, but was sternly rejected by Liu Xiaoli and him.

Li Ang smiled awkwardly, "If you have other recommended actresses, that's fine too."

"Oh, this cake is a bit interesting." Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

However, after the thoughts in his brain flashed like lightning, he still shook his head: "Forget it, I won't get involved in Li Dao's film."

"Since you don't have this idea, then that's it. I will start filming at the latest by early April. If you change your mind before the end of March, you can tell me."

"Hmm, okay."

Lin Nan nodded and agreed; he wouldn't open his mouth. Shanhe Media only has two actresses, not qualified enough at all, and their English isn't that great.

As for Zhou Xun and others who have good relationships... this film isn't a good film anyway.

Chatting about the Oscars for more than half an hour, Lin Nan sent Li Ang out of Beverly Hills and agreed to meet the night after tomorrow.

The internet was full of news about Huang Shengyi, with a posture of "returning to the peak" immediately.

The popular young actresses of the same age in the domestic film and television circle were all silent.

But everyone was paying attention to Huang Shengyi's Hollywood trip, paying attention to Tom Hanks, paying attention to that "Big Bang" that was not yet confirmed and not officially announced!

"Was she really that popular before?"

In the "My Sunshine" crew, Yang Ying asked a question that made people laugh and cry.

The main reason was that Huang Shengyi's "meteor" and her rapid development after officially entering the mainland were staggered in time, and there was no intersection at all.

It could even be said that Yang Ying also ate some resources left behind after Huang Shengyi's "meteor".

"Back then, she was the most sought-after 'Star Girl', what do you think? For this point, you can ask Mimi."

Huang Xiaoming smiled and signaled to Yang Mi next to him.

He knew very well that in the two years after "Kung Fu", Huang Shengyi was much more popular than him. And his career truly became popular starting from that "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

Yang Mi showed a helpless smile, nodded, and said to Yang Ying:

"When she was most popular, I was still a small fry, haha..."

"Think about it, she played the White Snake, nominally Jet Li was her supporting role. There is only one person in the circle who is more powerful than this."

"Who?" Yang Ying asked subconsciously.

"Yifei, of course." Huang Xiaoming couldn't help but speak.

"This, there's no way to envy." Yang Mi smiled helplessly.

In her view, compared to Liu Yifei, Huang Shengyi was purely following the wrong person and was "brainwashed" by the one surnamed Yang.

Before going to court with Stephen Chow, Huang Shengyi's resources were very good, with constant movies and TV shows!

"So, she's coming back? That big Sino-US co-production 'The Big Bang' that's been spreading around the industry? Similar to 'The Flowers of War'..."

Yang Ying frowned. Yang Mi was the same.

"Who can say for sure right now? After the Oscar red carpet, won't we know?"

Huang Xiaoming's tone was full of confidence; he had the confidence and strength to ensure Yang Ying's future path would be smooth sailing!

Released for 12 days, box office 280 million, daily box office zero, and then pulled from theaters.

When this small-budget romance film "Somewhere Only We Know", which focused on Wu Yifan "carrying the box office", achieved such a bright box office result, capital was incomparably excited!

A "little fresh meat" with no acting skills can make the film make a lot of money by relying on the fan market—this means "star-making" is so easy! It also means "film" has become simpler!

When Lin Nan saw domestic media crowning Wu Yifan with the title of "new generation film and television superstar", he was really a bit disgusted.

Especially when Feng Xiaogang shouted the slogan "With the support of Wu Yifan and Li Yifeng, 'Mr. Six' is bound to break 1.5 billion box office", he felt even more nauseated.

This bunch of people really has no integrity!

This situation also indicates the arrival of a trend: the era of "little fresh meat" and "traffic stars" has arrived, and they are about to officially step onto the stage!

Liu Yifei and Jessica Chastain went out for a trip, and didn't choose to be a spendthrift.

It wasn't that she didn't want to, but she had a contract; or she could only buy it to wear in private, but not in public.

"I saw Sister Gong Li today and greeted her. She will also attend the Oscar red carpet tomorrow afternoon, as well as the awards ceremony and banquet in the evening."

Miss Liu was in a good mood, squeezed to Lin Nan's side, and used him as a pillow.

"I know. Zhang Ziyi and the others have also arrived. Oh right, that White Snake Lady who came from Heaven on Earth also came yesterday. But it's ironic, the Hollywood media didn't report this news at all, it was all domestic media sending press releases!"

Lin Nan joked, and was glared at by Liu Yifei; "Don't say such things in the future, she is a woman after all."

"You don't know what announcement Giant Force Film Industry issued, saying Huang Shengyi is looking forward to seeing me lift the cup at the Dolby Theatre..." Lin Nan complained.

Although Yang Zai and Huang Shengyi have been firmly denying the fact that they are already married in the face of outside doubts. But in the industry, this is an open secret.

Rubbing heat to Lin Nan's side, he would be strange if he had a good temper.

However, since Miss Liu spoke, then so be it. "Okay, listen to you, it's the first time I've said it like this."

Lin Nan hugged Liu Yifei's waist and nodded with a smile.

Miss Liu's heart has always been very kind, and ignoring is her greatest indifference. Having been hurt by rumors, she always avoids hurting others.

Time finally reached the 21st. There was only a day and a bit left until the Oscar awards ceremony red carpet.

Leonardo also rushed back to Hollywood from "The Revenant" crew just past 10:00 AM.

Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Matt Damon, and Jessica Chastain, after making an appointment in advance, specifically booked a restaurant to welcome Leonardo.

This was also the last "morale boost" for the "Manchester by the Sea" crew before the awards ceremony after experiencing the Golden Globes and Berlin.

"I remember before the Golden Globe awards ceremony, we shouted the slogan 'six nominations, six wins', and finally won four major awards. In Berlin, there were only two. Today, shall we do it again?"

Leonardo, who looked a bit more lean, rarely raised his glass and joked.

Everyone could see that he was too eager for that little golden man.

Golden Globe, he won Best Actor. Berlin Film Festival, he won Best Actor. Just missing tomorrow night's Oscars!

"Then let's do it."

Lin Nan raised his glass with a smile. Then there was Liu Yifei, who also had a smile on her face.

The red wine in the glasses of Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain was poured quite full, representing determination.

"Cheers, I hope it's the same as the Golden Globes, at least 4 major awards!"

"Cheers, I want the Oscar for Best Actress! Last time it was snatched away by that bitch Jennifer Lawrence!"

"Oh, the wish for Best Supporting Actor should not be too much!"

"Wish us a great victory tomorrow!"

"Cheers! Hmm? But, but I am from the 'Interstellar' crew?"

Liu Yifei suddenly realized, it was different from the Golden Globes,

"Crystal, you're so miserable. Being the female lead, you have to follow them. Unlike Ma Te and me, we're just supporting roles and haven't been nominated, so we don't have to go. Haha..."

(End of chapter)