Chapter 622

"At around 9:30 AM, the Film Bureau's official website released an announcement document. In addition to publicizing newly submitted film scripts and works;

it rejected the extension application for the film *Mojin: The Lost Legend* submitted by Lin Nan Pictures. The film must finish its theatrical run on the 28th of this month."

A piece of breaking film news caught the entire industry off guard.

Following *Lost in Hong Kong* and *Goodbye Mr. Loser*, this was the third film with over 1.5 billion in box office to have its extension application rejected? And all of them were films controlled or invested in by Lin Nan Pictures.

Enlighten Media.

Wang Changtian was fuming, complaining to La Peikang about the bureau's announcement document; he could only complain to La Peikang.

"I really want to go to the bureau and confront Director Zhang face-to-face, asking him which requirement *Mojin* failed to meet?"

On the other end of the line, La Peikang was silent. After a while, he spoke, his tone somewhat helpless:

"I just asked, and it didn't fail any requirements. Like *Lost in Hong Kong* and *Goodbye Mr. Loser*, it met every single requirement."

"It met them all, just like the other two?? Heh. Last time, the reason given was that those two films combined took over 95% of the market share and needed to leave room for other films and companies. What about this time? Is it still the same reason?"

Wang Changtian's words were filled with sarcasm and undisguised dissatisfaction.

La Peikang's voice cut out again. A few seconds later, he comforted him:

"Yes, it's the same reason. The New Year's slot has just begun. If an extension were granted... it would inevitably continue to bolster and promote *Detective Chinatown* later on. It's hard to guarantee it wouldn't be like the National Day slot with *Lost in Hong Kong* and *Goodbye Mr. Loser*, draining the New Year's slot dry.

Try to understand. Tell Lin Nan as well; the bureau is considering the entire industry, the big picture. There will be other opportunities later."

Hearing this, Wang Changtian laughed in anger. "Really, really... really a big picture!

And you want me to tell Lin Nan? If I could even contact Lin Nan right now, would I be calling you? State-owned enterprises are truly unreliable, always talking about the big picture, always talking about understanding!"

Without waiting for a response, Wang Changtian hung up the phone and began to curse in his office:

"And he wants me to tell Lin Nan? If I could even contact Lin Nan right now, would I be calling you? State-owned enterprises are truly unreliable, always talking about the big picture, always talking about understanding!"

While Wang Changtian was cursing, many companies in the industry were beaming with joy, such as Huayi Brothers.

They were holding a promotional press conference for *Mr. Six*, with Wang Zhonglei, Guan Hu, Feng Xiaogang, Kris Wu, Li Yifeng, Zhang Hanyu, Xu Qing, Liu Hua, Bai Jugang, and all the other main cast members present.

When the media reporters on site directly asked the *Mr. Six* crew for their opinion on the Film Bureau's announcement that *Mojin*'s extension application had been rejected;

Whether it was Wang Zhonglei, the producer, or Guan Hu and Feng Xiaogang, they all adopted a mocking attitude:

"That just means the film might still be lacking something, otherwise why would it be rejected? As for what it's lacking, that's not for us to know, but everyone should pay more attention to *Mr. Six*; we have everything you could want."

Lin Nan Pictures.

It had been a long time since Lin Nan had sat down and talked face-to-face with Jing Tian like this; he really wasn't used to it.

Being soft and sweet, she was a good little sister, perfectly complementing the increasingly "mischievous" Watching Shu Chang.

When he was thirteen or fourteen, he had asked Watching Watching Lao Lin why he didn't have a younger sister, and then he got beaten by Watching Watching Lao Lin, who said the family planning policy only allowed one child.

Actually, Lin Nan knew the most important reason: he had lost his mother at a young age, and Watching Watching Lao Lin never remarried.

"*Pacific Rim 2* will indeed restart next year. During the Oscars in February, I will finalize the investment and production matters with Warner Bros. and Legendary.

Now I'll ask you one more time: are you sure you have the energy and intention to play the female lead? I promised you before, and it won't change. If there's a sequel, I'll prioritize you."

Lin Nan looked at Jing Tian with a smile, just as he had looked at her long ago—she was just a younger sister, no different from Watching Shu Chang.

"Yes, Brother Lin, I have the intention. I can play the female lead well in the second one."

Jing Tian smiled happily, her eyes truly large.

Lu Zheng was also filled with satisfaction on the side; Lin Nan's promise hadn't changed, which meant another super-sized cake.

"Since you have confidence, then it's you. Let me tell you about the arrangements for this film so you can have an idea."

Jing Tian stared intently at Lin Nan, her dark pupils reflecting his silhouette.

"*Pacific Rim 2* will be like the first one, with pre-production work lasting several months or even half a year to complete special effects preparations like mechs and modeling.

Of course, it will definitely be an A-list co-production blockbuster, so the filing process will also take quite a bit of time!"

"I can wait. I won't take any other roles next year, just waiting for it is fine!"

Jing Tian nodded heavily, as if making a promise to Lin Nan.

"Since it's a co-production, there must be other domestic actors who can be inserted, right? Is it still Zhang Yi?" Lu Zheng asked abruptly.

"No, not Zhang Yi this time. For the female second lead, Yifei has decided on Reba, and there are other roles that can be arranged. We'll talk about those later; they will all be released," Lin Nan said without hesitation.

After discussing *Pacific Rim 2*, the three sat in the office and chatted about other things.

The topics Lu Zheng brought up were nothing more than *The Great Wall* and *Kong: Skull Island*, but in Lin Nan's view, they didn't have much substance.

Especially *The Great Wall*; if it could change its name, it might really be a pretty good special effects blockbuster.

Shortly after 11:00 AM, Lu Zheng left Lin Nan Pictures with Jing Tian.

Downstairs, Jing Tian looked back at the building. "Uncle Lu, I said before we came that you didn't need to force an invitation for dinner with Brother Lin... he has to go back to accompany Sister Yifei."

"His refusal is his business, but my attitude won't change because of it. When you become independent, interact with people according to your own inner thoughts. It's clear that Lin Nan doesn't like these twists and turns in the industry."

Lu Zheng sat in the back seat and urged, "Let's go."

"Yes." Jing Tian also sat in.

Capital Airport.

Although he was always annoyed by her at home, after more than a month apart, Old Han actually missed his little Han.

So, Han Sanping came to pick her up in person, just like when Han Jia-nv first went out to collect material at the beginning of the year and he sent her off at the airport.

However, in front of the crowd, Han Jia-nv ran over and gave him a bear hug. This abrupt behavior left the usually "dignified" Han Sanping somewhat at a loss, but only for a moment.

There were many people around, and the old father had a smile on his face.

How did this girl become so "sentimental" after going out for a trip? But it actually felt pretty good!

Everything originally seemed so harmonious and warm. But Han Jia-nv's next sentence tore apart the beautiful atmosphere of "fatherly kindness and filial piety":

"Old Han, it's really great that you don't have any serious illnesses or terminal diseases!"

In an instant, truly in an instant, the face of the "Vulture" turned black!

"Let go, let go..."

"What's wrong?"

Han Jia-nv was still a bit confused, and after letting go of Han Sanping, she asked foolishly.

Han Sanping didn't respond, turned around, and walked away without looking back.

"Dad, where are you going? Wait for me, I have luggage, it's very heavy!"

"Get back yourself. I gave birth to such a troublesome one, cursing me as soon as you get back."

"Don't be like that, I was just getting into character. Hey, are you for real? I'm your only daughter, I'm going to support you in your old age..."

After a few minutes of tugging, Han Sanping took the suitcase from Han Jia-nv, who had a cheeky grin on her face.

Approaching 12:00 PM, cheers erupted inside Tiangong Color.

Because the post-production of *Operation Meigonghe* was successfully completed!

"Leave it for now, and submit it for review in the first half of next year.

This film is a bit special; whether it's the scale of promotion, distribution, the premiere, or the theatrical run, the momentum will be very grand; compared to *The Taking of Tiger Mountain*, it will only be more so!"

Lin Nan instructed Jiang Xuerou. Yue Jun wasn't there today; he had gone to represent the company at other New Year's and Spring Festival film events.

"Because the Ministry is paying attention to *Operation Meigonghe*, Golden Shield has invested in it." Jiang Xuerou naturally understood the key point.

"Yes, that's the logic. When it's released, I'm sure there will be no shortage of special treatment!"

On the way back, Lin Nan turned on his phone, which he had specifically turned off when talking to Jing Tian.

The moment he turned it on, a flood of text messages about missed calls poured in, accompanied by new incoming calls.

"You finally turned it on! *Mojin* was indeed rejected, just as you predicted, with the exact same reason as last time! China Film Group is being obedient, telling me to understand and consider the big picture! As if they didn't invest in it themselves?!"

Wang Changtian was truly furious; Lin Nan subconsciously took off his headset.

"Chairman Wang, how should I put this?"

Lin Nan paused, smiled, and sighed. He didn't know whether to be happy or frustrated.

"What do you want to say?"

"Chairman Wang, have you calculated the total box office of all the films my company has controlled or invested in this year?"

As the words fell, there was dead silence on both ends of the line.

Ten seconds later, Wang Changtian spoke: "That... is really quite a lot?!"

"To put it bluntly, the box office share is indeed not low. A situation of one company dominating is indeed not good for the industry, and the authorities might have just focused on this point."

"But there are still *Detective Chinatown* and *The Mermaid* coming up. These two films are also very grand; if the box office explodes, are we not going to apply for an extension? And if we apply, will it be rejected again?"

Facing this question from Wang Changtian, Lin Nan really didn't know the answer.

"Then listen to me, let's continue to wait and see. But it's strange, the extension was rejected today, yet Ye Ning hasn't contacted us at all, as if he doesn't care..."

Lin Nan didn't pay attention to what Wang Changtian said afterward; he was thinking about *Detective Chinatown*.

If the box office was good, should he still send someone to submit an extension application? If he submitted the application, should he go to the bureau in person?

If the box office is very good, do I still want to send someone to apply for the extension of the secret key? If I apply, do I want to go to the bureau for a trip?

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