Chapter 660: Bitterly Hating Year After Year Pressing Gold Thread, Making Wedding Clothes for Others

"Reprinted from the official website of the Film Bureau, public announcement document:

Reject the application for extension key of the movie 'From Vegas to Macau 3' submitted by Bona Film, the film must be pulled from theaters normally on March 7th;

Reject the application for extension key of the movie 'The Monkey King 2' submitted by Hong Kong Star Film, the release time of the film is until the evening of March 7th;

Approve the application for extension key of 'The Mermaid' submitted by China Film and Shanghai Film, allowing the film to be extended for release until the evening of April 7th. The extended release time is a total of 31 days."

When Hollywood had just entered the evening of the 21st, the domestic time had arrived on the morning of the 22nd.

The results of the extension key application for the three commercial blockbusters in the Spring Festival slot were reported online like this and were hotly discussed by the entire industry and the entire internet.

A one-month movie extension key, for 'The Mermaid', is undoubtedly like adding wings to a tiger!

And the threshold of the 3 billion box office mark, at this moment, also seemed to be a "small obstacle" that could be easily stepped over by just lifting one's feet.

The entire film industry, towards this, was all in a state of astonishment and envy; 99% of the peers had red-eye disease!

Wang Changtian patted the table unhappily, feeling it was not worth it for Lin Nan:

"It really feels like bitterly hating year after year pressing gold thread, making wedding clothes for others! The first 1 billion box office movie director, the first 2 billion box office movie director!

So far, among the three 2 billion box office domestic movies, he alone contributed two, but when it came to the first 3 billion box office domestic movie, he lost on the extension key?! Now the policy is loose, others can easily get one month or even two months of extension!"

"Don't pat the table here, you have to go to the bureau. The one who informed me at the time wasn't me, otherwise how could I let Lin Nan go and fight for it alone?"

Ren Zhonglun added with a chuckle, and also "openly" glanced at La Peikang, who didn't have a good face.

Towards the sarcastic Ren Zhonglun, La Peikang was completely helpless;

Han Sanping could steadily suppress Ren Zhonglun, which didn't mean he could also suppress... the fact was, he couldn't do anything about the other party.

Today Zhou Xingchi didn't arrive, only Yue Jun, Yu Dong, Huaxia Film, and other company people watched the fun on the side, without speaking.

"Alright, let's talk about serious business."

La Peikang said with a cold face and a rather serious tone. In the conference room, it was quiet instantly.

"'The Mermaid' has been released for two full weeks and has received 2.73 billion at the box office, and the release time is still more than 6 weeks, 3 billion is not a problem at all.

What the several producers need to do now is to invest in promotion costs again, and what the distributors need to do is to continue to increase the distribution intensity, especially the negotiation of the film screening volume with cinema chains..."

"2.716 billion" and "6 weeks" these two numbers floated and echoed in the minds of everyone in the conference room, and everyone was more or less excited and agitated.

However, Wang Changtian and Yu Dong both had smiles on their faces, but their hearts were very regretful and sorry.

Undoubtedly, the higher the box office of the movie, the higher the commission for the distributor; but they were not producers and couldn't eat the biggest dividend brought by the first domestic 3 billion box office movie.

That is, stimulating Enlight's stock price and increasing Bona's valuation before landing on the A-share market.

And looking around, among the companies present, it seemed that only Zhou Xingchi ate this biggest dividend, because this director and investor had a listed company under his name -- Bingo Group!

However, Wang Changtian's inner regret only existed for a few seconds, because he knew very well that as long as the news of 'Pacific Rim 2' being established was made public, Enlight could immediately float red on the big A for a while!

Thinking of this matter, the look in Wang Changtian's eyes when looking at La Peikang was inexplicably playful. Hmm, hold back, can't laugh out loud!

"Media report, in the morning, LeTV Film President Zhang Zong and Director Zhang Yimou, Jing Tian, Liu Dehua, and others, along with more than ten accompanying personnel, appeared at the capital airport;

"The four of them will represent the China-US co-production blockbuster 'The Great Wall' as they head to Hollywood to attend the Oscar red carpet and awards banquet to be held at the end of this month..."

The news of the 'The Great Wall' crew heading to Hollywood also spread very quickly.

You have to know, many domestic A-list actors, especially those A-list actresses who are fond of "fighting for fame and profit," have never stepped onto the Oscar red carpet.

To date, there are only a mere few; including Liu Yifei, they are all big stars.

And Jing Tian's resources and treatment are truly among the best for young actresses, completely stepping on the likes of Yang Mi and others who seem very popular domestically.

"Most resources can be obtained through hard work combined with opportunity; a very small number of top-tier resources can only be obtained if you are exceptionally outstanding and have exceptionally good luck; even more so, if you have them from the start, you have them, and if you don't, you don't, and you simply can't force it... These are things only family and your significant other can help you obtain..."

"Maybe one day, I can also go abroad... and win an award?"

"This, Mimi, you really dare to think..."

Tang Yan had specifically come to visit Luo Jin on set today, so the two of them faintly heard the conversation between Ceng Jia and Yang Mi in the rest tent next door;

Good heavens, these really are "pearls of wisdom," but Tang Yan and Luo Jin just couldn't help but want to laugh.

For the film 'Detective Chinatown', Lin Nan had carried Tang Yan; and her announcements over these past two months had indeed been in a state of explosive growth, with no signs of decreasing at all.

So at this moment, Tang Yan had absolutely no sense of jealousy toward Jing Tian, but she was still very happy to mock Yang Mi, and was very interested in doing so.

"She really dares to think! Still wanting to go abroad to win an award? What is she going to use to win an award? Which big director is willing to take her abroad to win an award? Or is she going to buy some bush-league award herself?

With her volume of acting roles, it's two or three times mine and then some, how does she dare to think about such things..."

Tang Yan lowered her voice and muttered to Luo Jin, complaining.

"Let's not talk about this, everyone has their own path, we just need to take care of ourselves."

Luo Jin said with a smile, knowing that Tang Yan and Yang Mi had been at odds for a long time. Fortunately, their own side wasn't weak, and their connections were even stronger!

"Let me tell you something, Lin Nan Film Industry has sent 'Go Away Mr. Tumor' to the Hundred Flowers Awards..."

Hearing this, Tang Yan's eyes immediately lit up, "What do you mean?"

"Whether there's an award is hard to say, but a nomination should be no problem, hehe..."

"With the influence and strength of Lin Nan Film Industry, if they are willing to go to the Hundred Flowers, shouldn't winning an award be a sure thing?"

"No, domestic awards are mainly about sharing the spoils, and it's highly probable it won't be that concentrated. Furthermore, even if this film has a chance to win an award, it would be Director Guo and Shu Chang who are ranked ahead... If there is public relations, that's how the public relations would be done!"

Luo Jin said with a calm heart, just wanting to make Tang Yan happy.

"Don't say it like that, maybe if Lin Dao's company puts in a little effort, there might be a prize for you!"

"This, then I'll take your auspicious words."

A few minutes later, outside the rest tent, the four of them met. Yang Mi only nodded symbolically to Luo Jin, while between the two women, there was absolutely no communication.

'Chinese Paladin 3'? Ha, that was a matter from ages ago. Popular actresses of the same level could never be friends; they would always be enemies!

At this moment, Lin Nan Film Industry.

According to what had been agreed upon with Lin Nan, Yue Jun also began to get busy with the Hundred Flowers Awards — coordinating with the major theater chains that had good relationships.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had just woken up in the morning when they heard the news that Zhang Yimou, Jing Tian, and Liu Dehua had already arrived in Hollywood.

The hotel they were staying at seemed to be the Hilton in Beverly Hills, not far from their own villa.

"Do you want to go over and take a look?"

Liu Yifei was eating the yuanxiao sent by Tom's people, looking at Lin Nan.

"No, didn't we say we were going to watch that 'Deadpool' this morning?"

Lin Nan shook his head; they would naturally run into each other later.

Besides, for this 'Deadpool', if you want to experience the giant screen effect in a theater, you can only do it abroad;

It's impossible in the mainland anyway, because it's too bloody, too violent, and a bit racy, so China Film Group refused to import it. Today, Lin Nan just happened to accompany Liu Yifei to watch it.

"Mm, okay, we'll set off in a while.

By the way, is this black sesame filling too sweet? Let me try that peanut filling of yours, hehe..."

Haha, eating what's in her own bowl while still trying to dig into Lin Nan's bowl—Liu Qianqian had really developed this habit over the years, but Lin Dao had absolutely no objections.

The atmosphere in Hollywood had already reached its most boiling point of the year, after all, the Oscars were imminent.

And when Lin Nan and Liu Yifei left the villa more than an hour later, several visitors arrived only to find an empty house.

"It seems we came late. Lin Dao and Yifei have already gone out? The phone didn't go through either."

Liu Dehua said with a self-deprecating smile, followed by Jing Tian.

"Brother Hua, then let's come back in the afternoon or call ahead. Today is the Lantern Festival, since everyone is abroad, it would be great to have a meal together."

Jing Tian suggested. She knew that one of the important reasons for Lin Nan's trip here was 'Pacific Rim 2'. As the designated female lead, she felt she had to be diligent, otherwise it would be too inappropriate.

"This idea is quite good. I also haven't seen Lin Dao and Yifei for a long time. If there's a chance, we can eat together in the evening..."

Zhang Ziyi's voice came from behind. Liu Dehua and Jing Tian looked over at the same time.

In the eyes of the two, the smiling International Zhang was by no means a kind person; her utilitarianism was written all over her face—eager to make a comeback and find resources.

"I thought you would chat with Director Zhang for a while longer?" Liu Dehua said with a smile, greeting her.

"Director Zhang received a call from Director Li Ang and just went out. It seems Sister Gong Li has arrived too..."

While Zhang Ziyi answered nonchalantly, she also carefully examined the villa in front of her, which covered a considerable area.

At the foot of Beverly Hills, where every inch of land is worth gold, such a large villa must be worth several hundred million US dollars now; I heard that Lin Dao took advantage of the subprime mortgage crisis sweeping the globe to get it at a low price.

"Do you want to start another foreign-language film? I haven't thought about this question yet, but in the short term, there shouldn't be such a plan, right?"

At noon, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had just left the theater and turned on their phones when they received a call from Leonardo, and then the two of them drove over.

'Manchester by the Sea' had fed these guys, and now they were instigating Lin Nan again.

"No plan? I'm still waiting for the next collaboration with you, let's go try to win an award again..."

Matt Damon held up his wine glass and said disappointedly.

"Wait a little longer, Lin Nan will definitely start another foreign-language film later."

Lin Dao hadn't said anything yet, but Producer Liu was already full of confidence. She gave Lin Nan a sweet smile, truly full of confidence.

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