Chapter 752: Striving for Before the End of the Year; Oscars

"According to informed sources, the script for Director Feng Xiaogang's new film *Youth* was submitted to the Film Bureau today for review..."

"Because Director Feng Xiaogang and all the main creators of the *I Am Not Madame Bovary* crew are all promoting the film abroad, Huayi Chairman Wang Zhongjun accepted a media phone interview on his behalf, stating:"

"The information is true; the film *Youth* is adapted from the unpublished novel of the same name by the famous screenwriter Yan Geling, with the background taken from the military art troupe in the 1970s;"

"According to the group's plan, after the *Youth* script passes censorship, it will start project approval and casting... The film is scheduled to start filming officially after *I Am Not Madame Bovary* is taken off the screen..."

In one noon, Lin Nan and others divided the investment share of *Operation Red Sea*, plus had a big meal at the Film Bureau;

When everyone dispersed, they heard that the news of Feng Xiaogang's new film had already spread; countless actors and artists in the circle were discussing it hotly, and a large number of netizens online were teasing and joking.

Saying that Feng Xiaogang is worthy of signing a gambling "selling oneself" agreement with Huayi, this work efficiency is instantly full, films are one after another, not taking a break at all!

"Did that side send the script over today?" Zhang Hongsen looked at the secretary.

"Director Zhang, it's the script sent by Huayi. As for the news outside, it should also be released by themselves."

As soon as the secretary said this, Lin Nan and his party were instantly happy; Huayi's hand was indeed played skillfully.

"Leaders, then the three of us will go first." After eating and drinking, Lin Nan didn't want to stay long at the Film Bureau, so he simply said goodbye directly.

"Then I'll go back too."

"Go, together."

Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun followed closely; it looked like these two had an appointment?

Only La Peikang didn't speak, just nodded, but also had the intention to leave; after all, the people from the Navy Political Department had left half an hour ago.

"Okay, you go back and prepare, the script will be announced on time tomorrow morning." Tong Gang waved his hand, not intending to keep them.

In a moment, several people got into their cars. However, when Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun passed by Lin Nan, they intentionally stopped their steps, and the former whispered in a low voice:

"*Dying to Survive* matter, we have to take it slowly. Three months, Old Ren and I will strive to clear all relationships before the end of the year and get the green light... Shanghai has also promised to help."

"Mm, okay, then these few months will be hard for Han Dong and Chairman Ren. Eh? Not right! It's not a project I advocated, what am I thanking for? I should be thanked, right?!"

Lin Nan's expression stiffened, and he reacted instantly. This shouldn't be Han Jia running around worrying and worrying, how did it become him?

"Hehe, now it's your project! Who told you to promise Jia last year?"

Han Sanping immediately pulled a long face and scolded in a low voice. Ren Zhonglun pointed at Lin Nan with a smile on the side, "Deserved."

In the distance, La Peikang, who saw this scene through the car window, couldn't help but frown, and then asked the secretary in the passenger seat: "What is Han Dong busy with recently, being so mysterious?"

Hearing this, the secretary hesitated and stumbled:

"Chairman La, Han Dong seems to be running something these days, but what exactly it is, I don't know. Only know that outside the Film Bureau, he seems to have gone to the Propaganda Department a few times..."

"Find out clearly and tell me when you come back."

A few seconds later, La Peikang's voice without any emotion sounded in the car; but the secretary could hear that the tone was filled with some obscure indifference. "Okay, Chairman La."

Lin Nan and the two, Guo Fan and Lu Yang, parted ways at the entrance of the General Bureau.

The latter two went home, while the great Lin Dao went straight to the company after calling Liu Yifei.

Regarding *Operation Red Sea*, what should be explained and what should be arranged, he had to greet Yue Jun in advance;

He didn't need to worry about the preparation and audition arrangement later, and could safely be a hands-off shopkeeper.

At Tiangong Color, the post-production progress of *Hanson and the Beast* had already led *Marriage Story*, the reason being that the great Lin Dao was often late and left early, and found excuses to give himself a holiday from time to time.

So for the whole afternoon, Lin Nan was determined to stay at Tiangong Color, not going anywhere, and catching up on work!

However, although he had the heart to "work overtime," the miscellaneous things in the circle didn't intend to let him go.

"You mean those few films all sent me premiere invitations? Including Hong Kong films like *Soul Mate* and *Line Walker 2*?"

Lin Nan looked at Yue Jun who came to disturb his post-production work and asked suspiciously. But before the latter could reply, Ning Hao, who had just finished cutting a special effects shot, muttered and teased:

"Although most people in the Hong Kong circle know you don't like them, it doesn't prevent others from inviting you while spitting on their own faces."

"You know that now is different from a few years ago; the mainland film and television circle has completely stepped on that side, and even looks down on it; you are the number one big boss in their eyes who rejects the Hong Kong circle in the mainland, isn't this just selling favor now? Lest you pick thorns and target them, hehe..."

"What the hell, is it that exaggerated?" Lin Nan looked incredulous; since when did he become a "big villain"?

"Lin Dao, Director Ning's meaning is about the same. Mainly because *League of Gods* by China Star was targeted too fiercely some time ago, so for this period, most of the Hong Kong circle is a bit frightened, afraid of offending people, and then being..."

Yue Jun laughed and affirmed, stopping at the point. Didn't that fat lady from the Heung family get banned several times? As for who did it, those who understand understand.

"Reject them all. From tomorrow on, there will be more things!" Lin Nan was too lazy to "retort" to these two and ended the topic directly.

"Okay, I'll reply one by one later."

After Yue Jun turned and left with a smile, Lin Nan threw himself into the editing work of *Marriage Story* again; hmm, chatting and working with Ning Hao.

But in less than half an hour, an overseas call came again, really not letting the great Lin Dao rest.

"I said you don't sleep in the middle of the night, why are you calling? In Hollywood, it's already 12 o'clock at night, right?"

After connecting, without waiting for the other party to speak, Lin Nan complained with disdain. Even Ning Hao looked at him subconsciously, his eyes slightly puzzled.

"Hey, Lin. This can't blame me; I originally thought about not disturbing your sleep, so I prepared to call you when it was noon there. But I forgot halfway, so, hehe, I had to call at this time. However, it should be afternoon there, right? Not late."

"Mm, if you have something to say, say it quickly; I'm very busy here, doing post-production." Lin Nan urged.

"It's like this, in a few hours, the final round of voting for the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award will begin."

"Mm, what's wrong? Didn't you vote for me the previous two times?"

Lin Nan asked without thinking. The Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award has a different process from the annual Oscar award selection; the former is voted two or three months before the start of the awards season;

The voting results will be announced together with the annual Oscar nomination list, but unlike the latter, the Lifetime Achievement Award announced is the final confirmed list of winners.

And because the winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award each year are basically elderly filmmakers from abroad and Hollywood, Lin Nan almost didn't know them, so he threw the voting matter to Tom.

"Lin, the news I just got this afternoon, the preliminary selection result of the previous round... Jackie Chan is in the top three... This time maybe it's really..."

In an instant, Lin Nan narrowed his eyes, "I know, you vote for him."

A moment later, after the great Lin Dao hung up the phone, Ning Hao asked in astonishment:

"Your partner just said, Jackie Chan has a great possibility of winning the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award at the end of the year?"

Huang Xiaoming's next play arrangement is *Nirvana in Fire 2* by Daylight Entertainment and Lin Nan Pictures;

With excellent director and producer lineup and casting that is never perfunctory, the leader Huang has confidence in acting well in this costume drama.

For more than a year, in several films, TV dramas, and variety shows, he has "let himself go" a bit, to the point that the audience's reputation seems to be... hmm, criticized!

He felt it was time to calm down and return to the right track... It's just that at this moment, the family is "making a fuss" because of *Nirvana in Fire 2*, making him feel a bit big-headed again.

"I'm telling you business. My *General and I* has already wrapped up, can't you help me ask? Costume dramas like *Nirvana in Fire 2* definitely have female roles, just like Liu Tao in the first part."

Facing Yang Ying's "hysteria," Huang Xiaoming looked at her belly, then looked at her eyes, and spread his hands speechlessly.

"You'd better rest peacefully at home. In Huace, you can be given post-production technology, but in Daylight Entertainment and Lin Dao's company, you still want to only enter the camera from the chest up? Let the crew take care of you?"

"Besides, acting, acting, don't you understand yet? So many plays in Lin Dao's company, look at which time you were chosen? After giving birth, why don't I send you to the Beijing Film Academy, sign up for a class... forget it, just treat it as I didn't say."

Huang Xiaoming shut up; Yang Ying had become more and more unreasonable since she was pregnant, and even completely unreasonable. In her heart, it seemed that everything had become taken for granted, and she could get whatever she wanted, and even started to be "blindly arrogant" about her acting skills some time ago.

Yang Ying just stared at Huang Xiaoming with those big eyes, didn't speak, just stared like that. No way, leader Huang could only lower his head, apologize, but wanting him to communicate with Daylight Entertainment, absolutely impossible.

"How about this, after you give birth, I will immediately help you find a big heroine TV drama, how about it?" Finally, Huang Xiaoming had to find another way helplessly.

At this time, Yang Ying reluctantly agreed, but after nodding, she was still angry and sat on the sofa alone.

Huang Xiaoming didn't go up to continue to appease, because a phone call came in.

"Producer Hou, you called at this time, is there anything?"

"Xiaoming, I thought about it, it's best for you to look at your schedule these few days, don't arrange anything on the 5th. At that time, follow along, go to Lin Nan Pictures..."

Hearing this, Huang Xiaoming reacted instantly;

After getting the male lead of *Nirvana in Fire 2* so long in advance, he had been busy taking care of Yang Ying, and it seemed he hadn't shown his face at Lin Nan Pictures yet; it was time to go over and sit, the attitude must be there.

"Producer Hou, rest assured, I will arrive on time. How about this, when you land in the capital, call me, I'll go to pick up the plane..."

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