Chapter 645

When seeing on the news that 54-year-old Michelle Yeoh was wearing ancient costumes and holding a sword, performing hard at the press conference to promote the film;

Lin Nan was certain that this *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny*, produced by The Weinstein Company, would definitely flop.

I believe that the views of many filmmakers in the mainland should coincide with his.

After all, who would go to see a dog-tail-sequel that really has no appeal? Sixteen years have passed, and the actors' martial arts movements have long lost the agility and elegance of the past.

Want to sell nostalgia? But people like Zhou Xingchi and Jackie Chan are only a very small minority of exceptions. Furthermore, *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon* doesn't have much nostalgia to sell.

But then again, several commercial films in the Spring Festival season have really been like they were injected with chicken blood these two days;

Promotional activities one after another, press releases and hot searches bought one after another, it's just short of really fighting with real swords and guns.

It can be seen that everyone was stimulated by the birth of the second 2 billion+ box office film.

All producers know very well in their hearts that the Spring Festival market is much larger than the New Year season;

Since *Detective Chinatown* has completely warmed up the New Year season and brought it to a state of a 2 billion+ box office market for a single film;

Then in the Spring Festival season, it is not impossible to give birth to the third 2 billion+ box office film; not only is it possible, but the possibility is also very, very high!

"Taking the lead, sacrificing oneself, illuminating others... this is talking about me, hehe..."

Lin Nan teased and "affirmed" himself, then got up and prepared to leave the company.

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The casting of the ancient domineering drama *Ancient Love Song* seems to be highly concerned by the industry, and a large number of actors, artists, and agents are eyeing the relevant roles.

Just the two points of the big IP and the designated male lead Huang Xiaoming undoubtedly show that this is a big cake, a high-quality resource.

After all, Master Huang's *Mojin: The Lost Legend* just finished screening, and the ratings of the TV dramas he starred in have always been high.

Lin Nan knew about Huace sending the audition invitation to Zhao Liying's studio;

Fortunately, the studio's schedule was too full and they pushed it away, otherwise Zhao Liying and Master Huang acting in an ancient domineering drama? Tsk tsk tsk, that scene is afraid to be a bit unbearable to look at!

On the car radio, the scolding for the *Go Fighting! * movie *Go Fighting! Royal Treasure* has already come out, and the entire internet is full of bad reviews.

Variety show films have always been quite poisonous, and this time it is estimated that it will be completely ended at *Go Fighting! *.

However, this is also a good thing.

Just imagine, if a simple episode of a variety show can not only easily harvest box office in the cinema, but the market can also continue to accept and support it;

Then in the long run, it is estimated that there will not be many people in the industry willing to shoot serious commercial films, just do variety shows.

It can only be said that once the freshness passes, variety show films are all swimming naked without exception. When the tide recedes, all you will see is white.

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After talking to Old Lin on the phone and reporting the time to go home next month, Lin Nan lay lazily on the sofa.

He never expected that people from Xiying would happen to be there too!

It's been many years, and Old Lin has already become like an unlisted extra staff member of Xiying. Hm, retired.

Although the intention is self-evident, this is indeed a favor that has been accumulated for many years.

When he returns to his hometown early next month, during the period from New Year's Eve to after the Spring Festival, Lin Nan estimates that he cannot avoid meeting with Xiying.

This is not it, just now on the phone, people from Xiying euphemistically expressed this meaning, calling it: a visit!

The next day, after eight o'clock in the morning.

Representatives of well-known large and medium-sized production companies in the industry have arrived at the Film Bureau one after another.

To be honest, Lin Nan really hasn't attended this kind of meeting before. But this time he couldn't not come; who let him be named this time.

"Lin Dao, congratulations. 16 days, it's already 2.14 billion."

Facing Yu Dong's flattery, Lin Nan just smiled and nodded in response. Still the same words, everyone is not on the same path, so naturally, they can't be friends.

In his view, this guy Fatty Yu is much more ruthless than those two at Huayi. After all, this is a phoenix man starting from scratch, and in the end, he abandoned his wife and children and didn't even want to pay child support!

"Arrived quite early?" Wang Changtian's voice came from behind.

Lin Nan turned his head, and looking past Wang Changtian's figure, he saw another familiar face getting out of a Bentley in the distance; it was Zhang Qiang from Alibaba Pictures.

"Not early, let's go in quickly. Chairman Wang, have you attended this kind of year-end industry conference before?"

"No, others from the group have always attended."

Lin Nan and Wang Changtian walked shoulder to shoulder towards the conference hall.

The last time he came here was the year before last when a meeting was held because of "tainted artists."

Walking into the conference hall, quite a few people were already sitting inside. Greeting each other, socializing, smiling without laughing... chattering, endless.

As expected, the first row was again representatives of state-owned enterprises; starting from the second row, they were the industry giants of the first echelon of private enterprises.

I don't know how the seats were arranged; Lin Nan's left and right were Zhang Qiang and Zhang Zhao, while Wang Changtian was two seats away on his left.

As for Wanda, the one who came today was indeed not Ye Ning, but his former deputy.

"I say Chairman Ren, what does your look mean?"

Lin Nan looked at Ren Zhonglun, who turned his head and glanced at him, feeling a bit suspicious in his heart.

"Nothing, it's just that you'd better be mentally prepared. Your name is afraid to be mentioned several times today, hehe..."

Ren Zhonglun had a calm appearance, which really whetted Lin Nan's appetite.

Even Zhang Qiang, Zhang Zhao, Wang Zhonglei, and others on the side curiously frowned, their eyes sweeping towards Lin Nan intentionally or unintentionally.

Before long, the leaders of the bureau walked in.

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on the door; it was actually Hearing Tong Gang Gang, the deputy director of the General Administration in charge of the Film Bureau, leading the team, followed closely by Zhang Hongsen, and there were six others behind...

Today's year-end industry conference seems a bit different from what Jiang Xuerou told Lin Nan?

"... Thanks to Lin Dao Nan, last year, we put the problem of film box office theft on the table for the first time, tightened the penalty standards and...

As for the suggestions made by some industry insiders to define it as economic crime, the relevant departments feel that it is not appropriate and should not be adopted..."

Hearing Tong Gang Gang's very serious opening remarks directly made Lin Nan the "focus" of the entire audience.

Lin Nan finally understood the meaning of Ren Zhonglun's words just now; it's really a pit!

He saw Jiang Zhiqiang from Edko Films far away; he is worthy of being a veteran fox, still calm and smiling, unable to see any emotional changes.

Box office theft, box office brushing, ghost screenings, and review problems, this was chattered about for an hour.

Lin Nan was named by Hearing Tong Gang Gang several times, including the time he confronted the review department;

But fortunately, it was all affirming him, while the "black pot" and "mistakes" were thrown to those who "retired" to carry.

However, when talking about the review problem, Lin Nan specifically paid attention to Ren Zhonglun; he was really serious.

The microphone changed to Zhang Hongsen, which also meant that the topic turned from discipline to the film market.

"... From January 1st of last year to December 31st, the annual film market box office reached a new high compared to the year before, totaling 45.88 billion..."

At this moment, everyone at the scene was refreshed. Because this accurate data is only available to the authorities, the industry can only roughly estimate a range.

"45.88 billion?"

"So much!"

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Noisy sounds rang out, and the venue was in chaos.

"Many of our production companies always complain about imported films, complain about release slots, complain about this and that.

But here, I hope you understand that to forge iron, you need to be strong yourself. The box office is not complained about, nor is it begged for; it is fought for and snatched!"

Zhang Hongsen suddenly raised his volume, making the scene quiet down immediately.

Lin Nan curled his lips; these words are useless no matter how much they are said!

"Many companies should learn from Lin Nan Film..."

F***, being put on the fire to be "praised" again? Lin Nan was speechless to the extreme! At this time, Ren Zhonglun also turned his head again and glanced teasingly.

"Last year, Lin Nan Film exclusively produced and controlled the production of six films, totaling 8.344 billion in box office. If you count the batch film *Manchester by the Sea* and *Wolf Warrior* produced by Red Star Dock, that's 9.45 billion..."

Before the words were finished, the whole audience was already in an uproar.

Everyone knew that the Lin Nan Film series had swept all the way in the second half of last year, but when everyone heard these two specific box office figures, everyone's heart trembled; so much!

"... This does not include those film copyrights sold abroad, as well as the revenue from film trailer advertisements..."

With one sentence from Zhang Hongsen, Lin Nan Film was nakedly fixed in the position of the industry leader last year!

"Lin Dao, it's really enviable."

Zhang Zhao looked over with a smile and flattered him.

"Chairman Zhang is too polite."

Facing hundreds of gazes, Lin Nan had to keep smiling.

"Today's year-end industry conference is almost becoming a commendation meeting for Lin Nan Film!"

After more than half an hour, Lin Nan muttered helplessly in his heart; this should also be what many people are complaining about in their hearts. His facial muscles were already stiff from keeping a smile.

"Let's talk about the extension key, which is also the most important thing at today's conference."

Good heavens, finally heard something different.

"Last year, we suppressed the extension key applications for three commercial blockbusters, originally for the sake of the vast majority of production companies and practitioners in the entire industry, to protect employment.

But through investigations, predictions, and several conference discussions and studies on the film market in the past two days, the Film Bureau has made a decision: starting this year, change the policies related to extension keys!

That is: no longer deliberately suppress the extension key application of any high-box-office commercial film; the number of extension key applications is no longer limited to just once, and the film producer can submit a second extension key application before the end of one extension.

In short, whether it is the first application for extension or the second application for extension, whether it passes or not depends on the film's daily box office performance and box office potential..."

Hearing Tong Gang Gang on the stage looked at Lin Nan meaningfully;

And Lin Nan was dumbfounded; he really became the one who paved the way?! Taking the lead? Sacrificing oneself? Sacrificing oneself to illuminate others?

At the same time, hundreds of gazes at the scene also focused on Lin Nan intentionally or unintentionally again. Everyone had different expressions, faintly sympathetic, regretful, admiring, or watching a joke...

It wasn't until around 11:40 in the morning that the conference ended.

Lin Nan really wasn't in the mood to stay longer; after walking out of the conference hall door, he went straight to the gate of the General Administration.

"Wait, why are you running so fast?"

Wang Changtian chased from behind, and many peers around looked over.

"If I don't walk fast, should I stay here for lunch? The General Administration didn't say they would provide lunch!" Lin Nan was still a little angry.

"Why, feel suffocated? Using your own three commercial blockbusters to seek benefits for those who come later?!

Especially *Mojin: The Lost Legend*? If there were a few days of extension, it would inevitably break 2 billion!"

Facing Wang Changtian's teasing, Lin Nan adjusted his mentality and sighed. How should one say it, the discomfort is only temporary.

"It is a bit suffocating, but the three films didn't get an extension, at least it can be considered somewhat meaningful. Later, can't we also let go of our hands and feet?"

Lin Nan said frankly; this was his heartfelt words at this moment.

"Mm, right, that's the logic; you can also be considered to have added another thing that will be famous in film history. In terms of the extension key policy, you are undoubtedly the one who paved the way! Let's go, I'll treat..."

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The industry conference on the morning of the 16th did bring a great shock to the film circle, whether it was Lin Nan Film's box office performance last year or the disclosure of the new extension policy.

So much so that for four consecutive days on the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th, the related news maintained extremely high popularity and discussion on the internet.

It wasn't until the morning of the 20th that there was no related information on the Weibo hot search.

At this time, *Detective Chinatown* had been released for 20 days, and the total box office had strongly broken through to 2.436 billion; it was the first place on the domestic film box office list, and it was still constantly refreshing and creating new domestic film box office records.

As for *Star Wars: The Force Awakens* under Disney, its Lucasfilm, it took 11 days, and the box office just barely reached 450 million, and the daily box office had already shown a decline, with only 12 million left.

Just arrived at the company in the morning, Miss Liu's video call came.

"I bought the ticket for tomorrow morning, remember to come pick me up on time... Mom isn't coming back, she's staying at her old home to spend the New Year with Grandma and the others."

"Princess Xixi, I've been dreaming of picking you up every night these past few days," Lin Nan said warmly with a smile.

"Slick-tongued, you must have no good intentions, but who let me be simple, I'll believe you, hehe."

Liu Yifei laughed, her expression extremely sweet.

The knock on the door always sounded at an inopportune time, but Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were not prepared to hang up;

So the mobile phone was propped up by a stand and placed on the desk; Lin Dao could chat with Producer Liu while handling work.

"Come in."

"Lin Dao, two international mails from Hollywood have arrived."

Yue Jun brought the mail in himself, and when he saw the mobile phone with the video on the table, he also greeted Liu Yifei.

In a moment, Lin Nan had already opened the mail.

Sure enough, it was the ballots for the final Oscar review and two Oscar ceremony guest invitations for Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.

It's just that the two invitations were not the same; Lin Nan's was a presenter invitation, while Liu Yifei's was a guest invitation!

"Mm, it's the last day of February. Xixi, after we finish the Spring Festival, we can fly to Hollywood; just treat it as extending the Spring Festival holiday by a week, go play."

Lin Nan unfolded the Oscar invitation to the phone screen, Liu Yifei glanced at it, nodded with a smile immediately, "Mm, let's go play."

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