Chapter 703

"Stepping onto the red carpet first is the *League of Gods* crew led by Mr. Xiang Huaqiang and his wife and Mr. Yu Dong. The main cast members include Jet Li, Tony Leung, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Louis Koo, Angelababy, Xiang Zuo..."

While Lin Nan and the others were chatting and laughing in the waiting area, the opening ceremony red carpet officially began.

... *L. O. R. D*, *Skiptrace*, *Bounty Hunters*, *Three*, *Kung Fu Yoga*, *Soul Mate*, *Cold War 2*... *The Brink*, *The Adventurers*...

Movie crews walked onto the red carpet one after another, interspersed with other guests of the film festival. The efficiency was high, and the speed was fast.

The red carpet host also had a good eye. If it was a big crew, they gave interview time; if it was a small crew, there was no interview session, grasping the time tightly!

But the crews that came later were generally more heavyweight, this is unquestionable... *I Am Not Madame Bovary*, *Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk*, *The Great Wall*... these movies must all be interviewed.

Two minutes after Cao Baoping led Liu Ye, Zhang Yi, and Wang Ziwen away, the staff ran over to remind Lin Nan and the others.

"Let's go, it's our turn."

Lin Nan took Liu Yifei's hand, naturally interlocking their fingers, and the two took the lead, walking in front.

The sky outside was actually completely dark, but the brilliant lights illuminated the top of their heads like daylight, and the distant sky also seemed to be dawning. This is Shanghai!

The boiling sea of people and sound waves gave Lin Nan and the others the illusion of a mountain of cheers and a sea of shouts. The formation of this year's opening ceremony was indeed far better than previous years.

"Now walking towards us is the main melody commercial blockbuster *Operation Meigonghe* crew. The main cast lineup is Golden Lion, Golden Bear... Golden Globe, Oscar Best Director winner Lin Dao Nan, internationally famous actress and producer Ms. Liu Yifei, Chinese film director and *Operation Meigonghe* cinematographer Director Ning Hao, and screenwriter Ms. Xing Aina..."

A series of titles were reported, but Lin Nan and the four of them didn't feel it was too high-profile, because Zhang Yimou and Li An just now also received this treatment.

"Lin Dao, among the blockbusters walking the red carpet tonight, it seems that only *Operation Meigonghe* has not announced its release schedule. Can you take advantage of tonight's red carpet to reveal the movie's release schedule?"

The interview session was naturally there, and the host's question was also hitting the nail on the head, going straight to the theme, but Lin Nan didn't want to announce it here.

He glanced at the boiling sea of people on both sides and said evasively: "The specific schedule has been set and will be announced at the end of the month or early next month, but what can be revealed in advance is that the movie will definitely be released this year!"

"Will it collide with the movies of Director Li An, Director Feng Xiaogang, and Director Zhang Yimou?"

At this moment, not only was the red carpet host excited, but the large number of media on both sides were even more excited.

"This can't be said now, wait for my company's announcement, thank you."

Lin Nan stopped at the right point. In fact, he didn't want to be interviewed, but who made his status what it was.

Seeing that Lin Dao had the intention to end the interview, the host also cooperated immediately. Observing words and expressions, looking at people and serving dishes, this is a compulsory course in the circle!

After walking a few steps towards the venue, Ning Hao began to tease, "There are quite a few 'carpet kings' tonight. Many people walked the red carpet and then turned back to walk the red carpet again..."

Ning Hao saw Kris Wu, who had just turned back, and felt it. The *Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back* crew seemed to be behind.

After all, the three words "Stephen Chow" can represent the highest box office record in the Chinese film market today, and Stephen Chow himself followed the *Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back* crew and appeared at the end!

And appearing as the finale, naturally, was the jury team.

The opening ceremony evening party was actually just a literary evening party plus a dinner party. Liu Yifei and Xing Aina watched it seriously, but Lin Nan and Ning Hao were whispering about other things together.

Jiang Wen's *Hidden Man* is really hellish; he dares to do any budget.

The previous *Gone with the Bullets* was already outrageous, with an investment cost of 300 million, but this time *Hidden Man* actually wants 400 million?!

It's no wonder that Jiang Wen organized a group to raise investment during the Shanghai International Film Festival, because one or two companies wouldn't take out so much money to invest in a movie that isn't a special effects blockbuster, even if the director is him, Jiang Wen.

"Jiang Wen's appeal is still far from yours. If you shout that you are short of 400 million, the companies in the circle that want to smash pots and sell iron to cover it can definitely line up in a long line..."

"Go join the fun when the time comes. Just support him. He is still savoring the aftertaste of *Let the Bullets Fly*, unable to extricate himself."

One night passed, and the Shanghai International Film Festival officially began.

And the media press conference of Ning Film became the first heavyweight bomb in the film circle after the opening ceremony.

"At 8:00 AM, facing nearly a hundred news media in the industry, Ning Film high-profile announced: the oriental magic special effects blockbuster *Asura* is officially approved and open for casting..."

"It is reported that the movie *Asura* is the first part of the 'Asura' trilogy, with an investment cost as high as 750 million RMB; among them, the special effects shots are expected to reach more than 2,400, and the special effects production budget is as high as 300 million RMB..."

Lin Nan didn't go to the press conference of Ning Film, but went directly to the film screening area.

As for Liu Yifei, naturally, they played in twos and threes, especially since Disneyland is opening on the 16th, and several women won't miss it; after all, after the film festival, Liu Yifei and Zhou Xun have to join the crew again.

However, Lin Dao obviously ignored one thing, that is, Tudou is in the quotation stage of the second round of financing, and many capitals want to break through from him;

These people couldn't get through his phone, so they ran directly to the exhibition area of the three movies including *Operation Meigonghe* to "encounter" him, which was extremely annoying.

Simply, Lin Nan mixed directly into the huge crowd of moviegoers, drilled into one of the dozens of screening halls, and watched the movie.

At the same time, La Peikang left the press conference of Ning Film with a murderous look.

"The stone in the latrine, smelly and hard. Would rather mortgage assets than accept China Film's kindness!"

Han Sanping was also sighing at the courage of Ning Film. This is 750 million! When he was in office, he had never done such a big project.

"I heard that Lin Nan refused Ning Film's kindness, changing the producer for a 5% share."

This matter made Han Sanping think a little bit. Lin Nan wouldn't refuse such a good thing for no reason. Is the risk too great, so he doesn't look good?

"He refused, which is understandable, because with such a high investment, even if it makes money, it may not necessarily make much money. But for state-owned enterprises, political achievements are greater than achievements, which is greater than profit." La Peikang emphasized.

"Chairman La, you'd better think about *The Founding of an Army*. There is only a month and a half left before it starts filming. We have already agreed before that I will not interfere in this project again. Okay, I'll go first and go see a movie to relax..."

Without waiting for La Peikang to speak, Han Sanping walked away without looking back. His successor is becoming more and more paranoid, which is not a good thing.

Near noon, Lin Nan saw the news that *In the Name of the People* had successfully wrapped up, and he immediately called Wang Wei.

Because the second round of financing for Tudou conflicted with the Magnolia Awards and the Shanghai International Film Festival in time, Wang Wei didn't come here this year, but assigned an executive to come, but Tudou's purchase of copyright was completely unaffected.

"Lin Dao, I have already asked people to contact the crew this morning. They asked for a very high price for the exclusive broadcast copyright on the whole network. It seems that they have some scruples, leading to a very pessimistic view of recovering the cost, so they asked for a high price...

There is news that this drama was stopped twice during filming, and the producer even received death threats... Of course, this doesn't affect us..."

Wang Wei was right, these messy things really don't affect Tudou.

Because it can be seen from the producer of this drama that passing the review is definitely no problem, then the rest is business. Tudou buys the drama, which is reasonable and reasonable!

"The price is still within the acceptable range, right?" Lin Nan asked.

"The price is still within the range of TV drama prices, but it is benchmarked against those boutique costume fairy dramas, and it is benchmarked against the price of big IPs.

The copyright department told me that *In the Name of the People* said that after the post-production is completed, the price will only be higher!

What a joke, this is playing the small routine of bargaining with us..." Wang Wei's tone had a trace of disdain.

"Give it to them. Just because they dare to shoot this drama, *In the Name of the People* is worth this money. Maybe one day, its status in Tudou's copyright library will be like the status of *Empresses in the Palace* in LeTV... After all, it is the first time involving the deputy national level, and the script is very exciting!"

Lin Nan said with a smile. When *Empresses in the Palace* was sold, Tudou was at its lowest point and had no strength to compete for the copyright of these hot TV dramas.

Looking at it now, *Empresses in the Palace* is really a money-making tool!

"Okay, I'll let them give an answer later. We didn't talk it out this morning, so I thought about dragging it, and then talk after seeing the finished drama."

Wang Wei agreed very simply, these are all small things. Before Lin Nan could speak, he continued the topic: "Lin Dao, Alibaba is the first to quote again, and the valuation is given to 50 billion..."

Tomorrow night's Weibo Movie Night has already begun to warm up comprehensively.

As a social platform deeply bound to the Chinese film and entertainment circle, almost no actor or star can not give face;

Especially this first session, Weibo put in a lot of effort and invited big names in the industry.

Even Lin Nan was specially called by Cao Guowei to remind him again.

"Chairman Cao, don't worry, I will be there on time."

"Lin Dao, we will submit the quotation for Tudou at the last minute, 8%, Weibo wants it all." Cao Guowei obviously attaches more importance to financing.

"Hmm, just look for Wang Wei."