Chapter 675: Jin Dun Meeting; Chen Chen Kaige's

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"Jointly produced by Light Media, Shanhai Media, and Wang Wang Baoqiang's Company, starring Wang Wang Baoqiang, Bai Ke, Yue Yue Yunpeng, Liu Yan, Chen Chen Peisi, Zhu Zhu Shimao... and Liu Xiao Ling Tong;

Wang Wang Baoqiang's directorial debut, 'Big Trouble in Tianzhu', held its kickoff ceremony at the capital this morning and officially began filming."

"Jointly produced by Light Media, Lin Nan Film, and Orange Image, directed by Zhang Zhang Yibai, starring Deng Chao, Bai Bai Baihe, Yang Yang, Zhang Tian'ai, and others;

The film 'Endless Journey Through Your World', adapted from the same-named unit module of the bestseller 'Endless Journey Through Your World', began filming in Chongqing, Shancheng, at 8 AM this morning."

"Produced by Warner Bros., the DC superhero sci-fi blockbuster 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' hit theaters nationwide at dawn today and began its public screening..."

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The two films in which his own company participated began filming simultaneously this morning. As one of the producers, Lin Nan appeared quite negligent, as he did not show up at the scene at all.

Wang Wang Changtian even complained about Lin Nan at the kickoff scene of 'Big Trouble in Tianzhu', saying he had completely acted as a hands-off boss.

However, Wang Wang Baoqiang was very emotionally intelligent; he thanked Lin Dao Da for over ten minutes, with almost no repetition in his wording.

Towards the end, the newly crowned 'Director Wang' even brought up 'Detective Chinatown 2', causing the media to become extremely gossipy, directly pressing Wang Wang Baoqiang on whether he had any inside information.

And while the two films were starting filming in full swing, Lin Nan was taking a call from Old Jiang.

"We held a screening and seminar at the school just at the beginning of the month, but yesterday it was sent back by the review department, requiring massive cuts and revisions, reaching a level that is bone-breaking.

Early this morning, Bi Bi Zhifei from the School of Acting came to the school to beg for help. The deans of that school led people to the Directing Department, Cinematography Department, Literature Department, Fine Arts Department, and several other major departments, but stubbornly no one was willing to help..."

Hearing Old Jiang's words, Lin Nan simply couldn't help but laugh. The departments at Beijing Film Academy with the most connections are precisely the Directing, Cinematography, Literature, and Fine Arts departments.

"So what?"

"The School of Acting should figure it out themselves. Anyway, I heard Director Cao mention once that the movie is so rotten it can't even be edited! The School of Acting seems to be obsessed, really forcing themselves to support that Director Bi, hehe."

It was no wonder Old Jiang mocked; for although the School of Acting at Beijing Film Academy looks infinitely glorious to outsiders and ordinary people, within the school it is the department with the least say;

This is also a microcosm of the influence of each department at Beijing Film Academy within the industry, because none of the true industry giants are former actor-stars!

Even the Management Department, which is inconspicuous, is much louder than the School of Acting, because many major producers in the industry come from there.

"I say, Deputy Director Jiang, you called this morning, surely you didn't just call to tell me this kind of gossip?"

"Of course not, I'm just using the excuse of notifying you of official business to chat a bit with you. I'll go back after they finish the office work."

Good heavens, no wonder Old Jiang is someone Lin Nan knows; he is very good at slacking off!

"Then what is the official business? Speak quickly, I'm busy."

"Just notifying you, the defense date is set for the 15th of next month;

Arrange your time and come on schedule. Hmm, bring your 'Operation Operation Meigonghe', Professor Lin."

"No problem, Deputy Director Jiang, Associate Professor Jiang!"

"Hey, you big..."

Before Old Jiang could finish cursing, Lin Nan had already hung up the phone with a smile; he guessed that Old Jiang, who is at the school, must be cursing right now.

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Jin Dun.

As a unit directly under the Ministry of Public Security, Jin Dun Film and Television, which bears propaganda functions, will be more meticulous, comprehensive, and considerate in its consideration and handling of relevant issues.

"Director Zhang, what do you mean? But we only hold a 10% share in 'Operation Operation Meigonghe'; we have no right to intervene in the film's scheduling."

Hearing the confusion and skepticism of the head of the External Liaison Department, Director Zhang did not get angry but explained with a smile:

"I didn't say Jin Dun wants to intervene in the film's scheduling either? The Ministry's meaning is that since 'Operation Operation Meigonghe' has been made, the promotion and screening work must be done to the extreme, done to the best. Especially the scheduling must be arranged properly to achieve the maximum possible promotion.

I was thinking of asking Lin Dao Nan to meet last time to ask about his scheduling arrangements. Well, the Ministry brought it up again during the meeting this morning.

I have to hurry and ask Lin Dao to meet now to convey the leaders' intentions? If there is a conflict regarding the scheduling, I can offer him suggestions; this is a good thing!"

Director Zhang spoke of suggestions, but if suggestions were truly made, especially suggestions from the Ministry, no matter whether the suggestions were good or bad, which director would oppose them?

Hearing that the leaders of the Ministry had specifically mentioned it, the head of the External Liaison Department immediately changed his attitude:

"Alright then, our department will contact Lin Dao; you should hurry to the meeting. However, I heard that a brother unit, the Jin Dun Film and Television Center of the military, had quite a few problems with the filming of a TV series, and everyone is laughing about it right now..."

"Fine, then you guys arrange the meeting as soon as possible, prioritizing Lin Dao Nan's schedule, and notify me when it's done. Those irrelevant matters have nothing to do with us."

"Hmm, no problem, Director Zhang."

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Shengkai Film.

Putting aside what Chen Chen Kaige thinks, Chen Hong is definitely not optimistic about Zhang Zhang Rongrong in front of her; her mixed Chinese-French family background gives her appearance a built-in exotic charm.

In her opinion, the film and television capital from the Taiwan Province is really something, recommending this type of person to audition for 'Yang Yang Guifei'? Moreover, screenwriter Wang Wang Huiling is also speaking well of her; by the way, Wang Wang Huiling seems to be from the Taiwan Province too!

"Tilt your head up slightly, look at the camera... good, that's the angle, make it a bit colder..."

Chen Chen Kaige was directing Zhang Zhang Rongrong, who was wearing light makeup; at this moment, did he have a hint of satisfaction?!

"Director Chen, Zhang Zhang Rongrong's acting is also good; she has been nominated for the Golden Horse Best Actress award three times," Wang Wang Huiling said, speaking well of her from the side.

"Three times?" Chen Hong asked curiously.

"Yes, the last two times were in 2009 and 2012, losing to Zhou Xun and Liu Liu Yifei," Wang Wang Huiling explained with a smile; this was not shameful.

"Hmm..."

Hearing this, Chen Hong belatedly nodded; she generally did not care about these things.

"Not bad, your audition ends here; you can go back and wait for the news."

Chen Chen Kaige's voice suddenly rang out, not as cold as when he auditioned Li Li Bingbing before.

Zhang Zhang Rongrong on the scene heard this, immediately bowed, and thanked with a smile and great respect: "Thank you, Director Chen; thank you, Producer Chen."

After receiving Chen Chen Kaige's nod of approval, Zhang Zhang Rongrong also nodded at Wang Wang Huiling, then withdrew.

"According to verifiable historical records, Yang Yang Guifei's real name was Yang Yuhuan; she came from the Hongnong Yang family, a family of officials for generations, with a pure and correct background, otherwise she could not have married into the imperial family."

Chen Hong spoke up to remind him. As Chen Chen Kaige's partner, she could naturally see the great director's thoughts at this moment; the latter had an interest in the Zhang Zhang Rongrong just now.

"Her audition just now was very good; she has a touch of coldness, an unusual beauty; this feeling suits her better than Fan Li Bingbing. Plus my design, it absolutely won't be bad."

As for looks… who can say that the Hongnong Yang clan, after several hundred years, definitely has no Hu bloodline? After the Five Barbarians' Uprising, how many pure Central Plains Han people are left?"

Chen Chen Kaige said breezily, a very pleased expression on his face; he had absolute confidence he could shape the actress from just now into another classic Yang Yang Guifei;

If the person falls short, technique can make up the difference. Although Liu Liu Yifei might be the most suitable, in his lens, those gaps can be compensated for to the greatest extent!

Chen Hong, hearing this, said nothing more, because she could tell that Chen Chen Kaige's mind was made up.

And the happiest person on site was none other than the screenwriter Wang Wang Huiling — she had helped the Taiwan-province circle secure an important role, a core role at that!

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"Mm, alright. Let's go with the 1st then. I'll wait for Director Zhang at the company."

Lin Nan hung up the phone with Jin Dun, then comfortably lay back on the sofa, resting his head on Liu Liu Yifei's lap.

"What did Jin Dun call about?" Miss Liu, as if stroking a cat, ran her fingers through Lin Nan's hair and asked in a syrupy voice.

"Said the ministry leaders have some intentions to convey, and that every unit is now attaching great importance to main-melody film and television works — several special units are already making moves…

I made an appointment with them for the 1st of next month; Director Zhang will come to the company to see me. Hey hey, are you really stroking a cat?"

"Hehe… just a little touch, mine. Don't you also often sniff my hair, and even say it smells nice?"

As Liu Liu Yifei spoke, she even used her knuckle to tap Lin Nan's forehead as if knocking on a watermelon, looking just like a tigress.

"Fine, fine, do as you like. Let me nap a while — staring at the storyboard sketches all day, my eyes are sore and blurry."

"Mm-hm, sleep then. Want me to sing you a nursery rhyme and lull you?" Liu Liu Yifei's playful mood surged up, and she asked with a grin.

But before Lin Nan could speak, the phone rang.

"Is it Senior Brother Yue Jun?"

Lin Nan sighed — they really wouldn't let a man rest. Why was it so hard to be a slacking-off boss?

"What's up, Director Yue?"

"Lin Dao, the circle's buzzing right now — guess what happened?"

Yue Jun paid no heed to Lin Nan's sarcastic tone; instead, in a tone of someone eager to share something, he threw the question back at Lin Nan.

"What is it?"

Now it wasn't just Lin Nan who was curious — even Liu Liu Yifei grew interested.

"LeTV Pictures' shareholders' meeting ran from exactly nine in the morning until past twelve. When it ended, every one of the celebrity shareholders left with looks of joy, excitement, and urgency.

Just now, I heard Director Zhang Zhang Yimou is raising money! Besides him, several celebrity shareholders seem to be doing the same thing.

As for whether all the celebrity and famous-person shareholders are doing this, that's unknown;

but in the industry it's already quietly spreading — at LeTV Pictures' shareholders' meeting, some big piece of good news must have been announced!"

At this moment, Lin Nan was no longer sleepy at all. He sat up and pressed, "Has LeTV Pictures put out an announcement?"

"Not yet, but the circle is all guessing that LeTV has some big move coming up recently, and it's very likely to be the IPO.

After all, they've been busy preparing to go public for a long time now — didn't they say at the end of last year that they'd try to list this year? LeTV Pictures' valuation is no small matter…"

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Zhang Zhang Yimou was indeed in the middle of raising money; he even took out the ten-plus million he'd earned over more than a decade of hard work partnering with Zhang Zhang Weiping. As for the several tens of millions in dividends from the lawsuit victory, Zhang Zhang Weiping was still playing the deadbeat!

"Really not keep some back?" Chen Ting hesitated as she asked Zhang Zhang Yimou.

"No. Given the current rapid development and prosperity of the film industry, making money isn't hard. But this once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity — it comes but can't be sought."

Zhang Zhang Yimou said decisively and resolutely, his resolve unwavering.

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