Chapter 676: Dilraba Nomination? Le Vision Announcement

"Produced by Le Vision Pictures, written and directed by Guo Guo Jingming, and starring a host of major celebrities including Fan Li Bingbing, Wu Wu Yifan, Chen Xuedong, Chen Chen Weiting, Lin Yun, and Wang Yuan;

the large-scale CG fantasy, action, and adventure epic 'Legend of the Demon Cat' released its release date poster this morning; the film will compete for the Chinese-language box office market during the National Day holiday."

"Director Guo Guo Jingming updated his Weibo, claiming: the movie 'Legend of the Demon Cat 2: Cold-Blooded Banquet' has added a shooting memorandum, and the original cast will definitely participate..."

Since entering March, one film after another with significant topics and attention has gradually begun to set its release dates.

And Lin Nan has also considered the release date issue for 'Operation Operation Mekong' quite thoroughly; this mainstream commercial film adapted from a real major case is most suitable for the National Day slot.

Because a drug-enforcement mainstream commercial film paired with the special occasion of the National Day long holiday carries great 'real-world significance';

didn't the nation once almost fall to opium, and after the founding of New China, drug prohibition was taken to the extreme!

To make a joke, even a thief breaking into a house who discovers this stuff would choose to call the police immediately, even if it's just suspected.

"Lin Nan, the assistant called to tell me the company received an invitation from Disney, and they even sent quite a few tickets.

It seems the Disney theme park will officially open in mid-June; Disney sent invitations to many domestic actors and celebrities, coinciding with the Shanghai International Film Festival."

Liu Liu Yifei returned from outside and shared this news with Lin Nan as soon as she entered the door. Lin Dao Da didn't need to think to know that Miss Liu was already prepared to go play.

The last time the two of them went to the Shanghai Disney theme park was in June of the year before last; back then, some theme park areas hadn't even been roofed, but they could receive a small number of celebrities of status.

"Got it, I'll go with you."

"Hehe, you're sharp. Here, cake for you. Sister Xun is in a very good mood; she was generous this morning."

Lin Nan smiled, taking Liu Liu Yifei's bag and the exquisite cake box she was carrying. She went to meet Sister Xun herself but didn't forget to bring a portion for her husband; hmm, very considerate!

"I originally wanted to invite Xie Nan and the others, but Xie Nan is on a business trip, and Liu Yan flew to Bali; over there..."

Miss Liu, having shed her 'burden', went straight upstairs; she was going to change clothes and shoes; at home, she always liked to dress comfortably and casually.

Lin Nan belatedly remembered; it seemed that the 'Number One Brother' self-proclaimed by Light Media was holding a belated wedding on the 30th of the month, and the location was Bali.

Outside, the Hundred Flowers Awards had already entered the first round of screening; within a period of two months, the nomination list would be finalized.

And Yue Jun, just as he had previously suggested to Lin Nan, was 'lobbying' for the Hundred Flowers Awards; it couldn't really be called lobbying, but rather making efforts.

"Director Yue, is this appropriate? Dilraba, she doesn't have much persuasiveness, right?"

"I'm not expecting her to win an award; striving for a nomination should be possible, right? Adding this to her resume would look better, wouldn't it?

With high-quality films accounting for over half of the total box office last year all being produced by us, such a situation isn't necessarily going to happen a second time in the near future.

And Dilraba is on the celebrity route; this is an opportunity to ride the wave; missing it once means missing it forever; it's a chance encounter, not something easily found!"

Yue Jun spoke quite seriously; mainly because Jiang Rou had specially called him and spoken softly.

"Won't you tell Lin Dao?"

"No need to disturb Lin Dao; previously, Lin Dao handed over the Hundred Flowers Awards matters entirely to me to handle. It's settled this way, go ahead."

Yue Jun waved his hand and gave the order casually. He was doing it for the company after all; artists on the celebrity route need 'resumes' the most to bolster them; the more glamorous, the better!

"Alright, I understand."

Photos of multiple Japanese actors entering and leaving Shengkai Pictures appeared online.

Although the mainland film and television industry's discussion wasn't loud, it wasn't small either;

after all, a film by a domestic great director was 'destined' to use a Japanese actor as one of the leads, which truly made everyone feel quite uncomfortable in their hearts.

But thinking again, who could blame it when the production company included Japanese capital, and the original work was a novel from over there?

I remember Director Chen's previous ancient fantasy epic 'The Promise' seemed to have used a Japanese male actor and a South Korean actor as the core leads;

it has been a full 12 years since 'The Promise' started filming!

"The Huang Dong Xuan brought by Chang Chang Jihong is good; he has a scholarly air, and his eyes are not bad either."

Chen Hong nodded and commented; Wang Wang Huiling beside her was also agreeing; this male actor really gave a feeling of approachability, possessing a rare calmness for a young leading man.

"Hmm, he is good."

Chen Chen Kaige recalled Huang Dong Xuan and Chang Chang Jihong who had just left, and agreed. He and the latter were also acquaintances of many years.

"Has Jiang Teacher Wenli contacted you? I remember this Huang Dong Xuan was recommended by her to Chang Chang Jihong, and then signed?"

Suddenly, Chen Chen Kaige looked at Chen Hong and asked a very direct question. Chen Hong smiled helplessly, "She did call."

Wang Wang Huiling remained silent on the side, not interjecting. Entertainment circle matters are sometimes just so absurd; this current matter is even more complex:

Chen Chen Kaige and Gu Gu Changwei had a very good relationship, and Zhang Zhang Yimou and Gu Gu Changwei also had a very good relationship, but Chen Chen Kaige and Zhang Zhang Yimou had subtly developed a distance after the latter won the first European Big Three Golden Award in China, and grew increasingly estranged.

Recalling those years, it was Chen Chen Kaige and Zhang Zhang Yimou who together facilitated Gu Gu Changwei's 'meeting' with Jiang Teacher Wenli;

but now? They don't interfere with each other, don't pay attention to each other, yet they don't divorce; they still maintain the family, and Director Gu still looks after the original wife, such as her nephew's daughter!

"Then let it be him."

Chen Chen Kaige paused for a few seconds and nodded.

After all, there aren't many young male actors in China currently who meet his requirements for 'The Legend of the Demon Cat'. Huang Dong Xuan already counts as having very good looks, temperament, and acting skills; with some training, he will be perfectly fine.

"Gu..."

"With things like this, he's too lazy to bother with these things."

In the blink of an eye, another two or three days passed; March arrived at the 28th, and 'The Mermaid' completely ceased its activities.

"Director Zhou Zhou Xingchi's film work 'The Mermaid', after nearly 50 days of public screening, has accumulated a total box office of 3.39 billion; daily box office has dropped below 50,000. Potential exhausted, about to be taken off screens."

"Star Shine, China Film, Shanghai Film, and Lin Nan Pictures released a joint announcement: a victory celebration dinner will be held in Beijing on the 31st of this month to celebrate 'The Mermaid' becoming the first Chinese-language film to reach a 3 billion box office commercial blockbuster..."

"The imported animated film 'Zootopia' from Disney, over a period of 24 days, swept up 1.5 billion in box office; daily revenue is still over seven million..."

Lin Nan was quite speechless; he didn't know where the joke spread from, saying that if 'Detective Chinatown' hadn't broken into the Spring Festival slot, then 'The Mermaid' would definitely have passed 3.5 billion in box office, or even higher.

In the morning, Yue Jun represented the company to attend a meeting at China Film to prepare for the victory celebration dinner matters. And after Lin Nan sat in the company for over an hour to finish the piled-up documents, he went straight home.

For the film project 'Marriage Story', he had to invest a large amount of energy into preparation, drawing storyboards.

As for 'My Father's Daughter', Lin Nan and Ning Hao had already discussed it; no need to draw storyboards; just shoot it however it looks good, which is the literal meaning of 'good-looking', 'beautiful'.

And when filming Liu Liu Yifei, the camera could even be pressed right against her face; Miss Liu was fully capable of withstanding the test!

"With only one full month left until the release of 'Love in Seattle 2', I truly admire Yang Mi; she actually managed to doze off while accompanying me on the promotional tour!"

As soon as he got home, before the pencils and drawing paper were even arranged, Xue Xue Xiaolu's phone call came through.

Lin Dao Da was quite helpless and could only go sit in the living room for a while. Meanwhile, Liu Liu Yifei, barefoot, sat cross-legged on the sofa watching the spectacle, muttering occasionally about what to eat for lunch.

"Then just give her a little tap, she's the well-known 'Fierce Cen Sanniang' in the circle, hehe..."

Lin Nan joked and teased, adding that Yang Mi indeed had this nickname, and it had become even more prominent in recent years, especially after signing the bet-on agreement. Although this went against an actor's professional ethics, it meant little for a star, and that drive was truly astonishing.

"Ah, forget it. She's been calling me Teacher Xue for so long; a girl working that hard is impressive. But I probably won't use her in my future films."

"I want to set the premiere date for the 26th of next month. Since I couldn't reach Yue Jun on the phone, I can only tell you directly."

"The 26th is no problem, Sister Xue. I'll pass the message to Yue Jun later; he went to China Film and is probably in a meeting right now."

Lin Nan didn't address Xue Xue Xiaolu's middle sentence; she had been the first to advocate for the original cast. But given Yang Mi's development trend, it was highly likely to be true in the future; no major director would consider her again.

"Mm, then I won't disturb you. We'll meet again when you come for the defense next month; I am very much looking forward to your 'Meigonghe Action'."

Lin Nan hung up the phone, looked at Liu Liu Yifei beside him who wore a sighing expression and seemed about to speak but held back, and asked, "What do you want to say?"

"I heard from her assistants that Yang Mi's acting contracts are booked until the year after next, more than ten films. Shooting four to five film and television works a year sounds terrifying!"

"To want so much, one must give even more; she is far more clear-headed than the vast majority in the circle."

In the end, Lin Nan did not go upstairs to work; instead, he stayed below with Liu Liu Yifei to chat and ordered food.

Approaching noon, just as the two were being affectionate while waiting for lunch, the entire film and television industry's gaze focused on Le Shi.

Countless actors and artists within the circle, stars and celebrities who had been invited by Le Shi Pictures but declined out of worry, were all filled with regret, their intestines probably turned green from remorse.

Even Wang Wang Changtian called to remind Lin Nan to pay attention to the announcements and big news from Le Shi, and even cursed: "They really know how to operate!"

"This, now I finally understand why, before we went to Hollywood, Chairman Wang called to mention rumors that Le Shi Pictures wouldn't list, yet Director Zhang said at the dinner table on Lantern Festival night that Le Shi Pictures would list! So, that's how they listed?"

Liu Liu Yifei looked at the news and explained to Lin Nan with sudden realization.

"Indeed, they know how to play," Lin Nan muttered, staring fixedly at the announcement on the Le Shi website.

"In the morning, the listed company Le Shi Network released an announcement document to the outside world:"

"After being voted through by all members of the Le Shi Network Board of Directors, we hereby announce to the outside world and to the vast number of shareholders the group's important decision:"

"For the healthy development and continuous growth of Le Shi Network, effective immediately, Le Shi Network will acquire, merge, and integrate 100% of the equity of Le Shi Pictures in the form of cash or shares... Hereafter, Le Shi Pictures and Le Shi Network will be indistinguishable... The former will become part of the listed company Le Shi Network... All original shareholders of Le Shi Pictures..."