Chapter 617

It has been nearly five months since the incident of stealing box office and brushing box office for *Monster Hunt* in mid-July.

In these five months, the Emperor Motion Picture theater chain can be said to be the object that all major theater chain companies in the country have been laughing at and watching the excitement together.

Who could have thought that since the beginning of July, so many films independently produced, controlled, or invested in by Lin Nan Film Industry could actually achieve a sweeping trend?

Just the films with a box office of over 1 billion, this is already the 4th one;

And *Mojin: The Lost Legend*, which is currently being screened, is the 3rd blockbuster with the hope of sprinting to a 2 billion box office, and even has a great possibility of success!

This has led to the 29 cinemas under the Emperor Motion Picture theater chain being in a state of depression and sluggishness, having been "abandoned" by the market for five consecutive months;

Which in turn seriously affected the passenger flow of the cinemas, and more than 3,000 shops were complaining endlessly...

"Those who are shouting about losing money, why don't they withdraw their leases? Are they really losing money? It's just earning a little less than before, right!?"

Facing the question raised by the person in charge of the theater chain company, Jiang Zhiqiang retorted irritably.

"They shouldn't be losing money, after all, they are all cinemas in first and second-tier cities, and the foundation of passenger flow is there; but the profit being cut in half is absolutely not false."

As the voice fell, the office instantly became quiet, and the atmosphere was abnormally dead.

After a long time, Jiang Zhiqiang opened his mouth, but his tone was much, much lower, but despite the fatigue, he still carried a strong sense of resentment:

"Hold on a little longer, it will be fine when the Spring Festival season comes. There are 12 months in a year, can Lin Nan Film Industry really have films, have blockbuster films every month?"

"This is definitely impossible. But Chairman Jiang, the market department estimates that *Detective Chinatown* at the end of this month is likely not weaker than *Mojin: The Lost Legend*, and even more aggressive..."

"Then endure it again!"

Jiang Zhiqiang bit the last word "endure" very heavily.

Before the person in charge of the theater chain company could reply, the knocking on the office door suddenly sounded, it was Jiang Zhiqiang's secretary.

"What's wrong?"

"Chairman Jiang, Mr. Leung and Ms. Lau have arrived."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhiqiang and the person in charge of the theater chain company instantly cheered up.

"I told him to pick a free time to come over, I didn't expect it to be so fast? I remember he is filming that film for Alibaba Pictures, right?"

"Chairman Jiang, that film is supervised by Director Wong Kar-wai, but it's really no different from Director Wong directing it himself."

Hearing this reminder, Jiang Zhiqiang understood instantly. Alibaba Pictures is still too young, just entered the film and television industry and started acting like a big shot, and got educated, right?!

"Let's go, go see Tony and Carina. After being taken advantage of by Huayi before, the male and female leads after reshooting are all their people;

This script must be changed, use our Hong Kong circle's big star as the male lead, suppress the scene, and suppress that group of people in the mainland.

By then, whether it's promotion or screening, the gimmick will be full, and the box office will only be higher! After all, Tony has never filmed this kind of fantasy commercial film, this is the first time!"

……

Lin Nan yawned and checked the time, it was still half an hour until ten o'clock in the morning.

Thinking about it, the first large-scale media promotion press conference held by *The Mermaid* in the capital should be starting soon, right?

Compared with *The Monkey King 2* and *From Vegas to Macau III* in the same period, *The Mermaid*'s momentum is undoubtedly the most magnificent.

Who let its director be Stephen Chow, and the production lineup is also the most top-tier lineup in the industry.

Although he didn't want to go to the scene, this didn't prevent Lin Nan from watching the news reports online at home, to pay attention to this film press conference.

Hmm? There is also a live broadcast?

Clicking on the tablet, looking at it, in the front page of film and entertainment information, there was indeed a column for *The Mermaid* film press conference, and there were several trending searches.

And on that huge poster, in the list of production companies, the four characters "Lin Nan Film Industry" were also particularly eye-catching, ranking fourth;

This is truly realistic, clearly the largest investor!

"You might as well go to the scene."

Liu Yifei's teasing voice came from the second floor. She heard the sound of the live broadcast report, the red carpet was in progress.

"If I went to the scene, could I lie down like this? I would definitely be annoyed to death. Of course, it's more comfortable to stay at home with you."

Lin Nan looked up, looking at Liu, who had just put on light makeup, with bright eyes and white teeth, and said his heart's words in a joking tone.

"You are really lazy, hehe..."

"You say this, why do I feel a bit awkward? Oh, I remember, I was influenced by you, haha..."

"Bad-mouthing me again, I don't admit it!"

A press conference for *The Mermaid* directly exposed Lin Nan. After 11 o'clock, the reports online spread rapidly.

"In the morning, the sci-fi comedy romance blockbuster *The Mermaid* held its first large-scale media promotion press conference in Beijing; the investment share of a group of production companies was revealed to the public for the first time.

It is reported that the production amount of *The Mermaid* is as high as 300 million, among which Lin Nan Film Industry's investment share is the highest, at 30%; China Film Group is second, 25%; Shanghai Film Group is third, 15%..."

"*The Mermaid* officially released the slogan for the decisive battle of the Spring Festival season: 2016, making waves, mermaid invincible!"

……

The production industry was shocked by the 30% share of Lin Nan Film Industry.

The vast majority of peers originally thought that Lin Nan only participated in the investment, but didn't expect it to be the main controlled investment.

Thinking about it this way, Lin Nan Film Industry's films really killed from the beginning of July into the Spring Festival season, lasting at least 8 months!

When this film information was passed back to Hong Kong, Emperor Motion Picture was shocked, but it was all celebration.

Because although *The Mermaid* is controlled by Lin Nan Film Industry, it is not Lin Nan Film Industry that occupies the right to speak;

Otherwise, during the Spring Festival season, Emperor Motion Picture would have missed this commercial blockbuster by Stephen Chow again!

……

The premiere of *The Master* didn't seem to make much of a splash, because it collided with the promotion press conference of *The Mermaid*.

And when Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went out for a stroll in the afternoon, he received a harassment call from Jiang Wen, who had just finished attending the premiere of *The Master*.

This guy wanted Lin Nan to help him look at the script after deletion again. The great Director Lin didn't even think about it, and refused immediately.

Because this guy is really not a "good person", he won't listen even if he gives advice, purely teasing people, and it's thankless.

"Is it because you see others becoming 1 billion box office club big directors one by one, and that tiny bit of proud vanity of yours has a little palpitation?"

Lin Nan teased Jiang Wen on the other end of the phone with interest.

He and Liu Yifei had just entered the coffee shop. Liu was greedy and big-hearted. It was December, but she insisted on eating ice cream... and stuffed a spoonful into his mouth, so cold!

"Saying this, am I that kind of person? Alright, there is a little bit. How can I say I am also a recognized big director..."

"I'm afraid it's difficult!"

"Don't give me face like this? Look down on me?"

"The great Director Chen adds half of the literary youth component to his films at most, you are wishing to add not even a single component of film in your private goods!"

"Cough cough... cough cough..." Liu Yifei heard Lin Nan's words and choked directly with laughter. How could he describe it like this? But, it really is quite vivid.

"Am I that... overbearing as you say?" Jiang Wen lost his confidence.

"The result of you doing this is that your fans do 'worship' you, but the quantity is really not much, and it's also very difficult to increase. So, you just be 'Jiang Wen', there is only one 'Jiang Wen' in the industry, don't think about things that don't belong to you all day..."

"Hey, what do you mean it doesn't belong to me..."

Before Jiang Wen could curse, Lin Nan had already hung up the phone with a smile. Hmm, do not disturb mode!

"I thought Director Jiang would ask you 'do you want to make a cameo or stuff someone in'?" Liu Yifei sent another spoonful of ice cream into her mouth and teased with a smile.

"His film, at least it has to be prepared for more than a year, it's still early. Besides, I won't go to cameo in his play, for the sake of 'gimmick', who knows how he will fix me."

Lin Nan understands Jiang Wen, the probability of this kind of thing happening is very high! Naked scenes, passionate scenes... Jiang Wen doesn't care who you are, he is crazy however he wants.

……

The next day, morning.

Entering the second week of the public screening period, the daily box office of *Mojin: The Lost Legend* maintained 103 million for one day, and finally dropped to 94.38 million; if there are no accidents, it should be a downward trend from then on.

But even so, *Mojin: The Lost Legend*'s share of the daily box office market was still ranked first in a fault-like manner.

Lin Nan Film Industry, office.

Looking at the invitation for the awards ceremony and banquet sent by the Golden Globe Awards, Lin Nan was a bit troubled.

The time between the Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars awards ceremony was more than a month; he didn't really want to travel back and forth for two consecutive months, nor did he want to stay there for more than a month.

Calculating the time difference, he called Tang Mu. It was past six o'clock in the afternoon in Hollywood.

"Hi, Lin. What's the matter? You shouldn't be telling me that you are preparing to fly over, right?"

Tang Mu, this guy, really understands Lin Nan.

"Hmm, it's about the Golden Globe Awards. Help me decline them, just say that I have a film in the public screening period at that time, and I can't get away."

"Alright then. However, four days later, the Golden Globe Awards will announce the nomination list, and Leon's voice for defending the title is very high. And this awards ceremony will be held in Beverly Hills... It's a pity you're not coming."

"Wish him success for me, see you at the Oscars."

"Hmm, okay."

Hanging up the phone, Lin Nan immediately got up and headed to Tiangong Color. It's just these few days, finish the work early and be relaxed early!

Film Bureau.

Zhang Hongsen looked at the application for the extension of *Mojin: The Lost Legend*'s secret key in front of him, and it was for a one-month time limit, and couldn't help but frown—another difficult problem!

At the same time, a certain crew.

Ren Zhonglun rushed over low-key, and welcoming him were Jackie Chan and Andy Lau who had just finished his cameo.

"President Ren, actually you don't have to come personally."

At this time, in the *Railroad Tigers* crew, most of the main cast couldn't suppress their inner excitement, because they were finally going to be liberated!

"Today is the wrap-up, I came to see it."

Ren Zhonglun nodded with a smile, and even glanced at the distant Dragon Prince, this is the real male lead!

Regarding the matter of this film *Railroad Tigers*, the outside world completely didn't know; even because of extreme confidentiality, there was no news from the media.

And the film and television industry, at most, only a few companies knew a little bit of news, after all, the actors of the crew belonged to different companies, but no one dared to speak out.

Just like Huayi, it was completely honest and silent. Firstly, it was happy to befriend Jackie Chan and Shanghai Film Group, and secondly, Feng Xiaogang's wife was also in the crew.

"Thank you for your hard work, as for the wrap-up ceremony or something, don't hold it. Let's just have a simple wrap-up banquet?"

"Okay, listen to President Ren."

"President Ren, please this way..."

……

Andy Lau followed on the side, his smile a bit bitter; actually he was also very helpless, but Jackie Chan and Shanghai Film Group... he couldn't not give this face.