Chapter 779: Contacting the Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation; *Dying to Survive*, done!

October is coming to an end, and the film market is even more chaotic.

The films for the New Year's Eve slot haven't been released yet, and they are still crowding to run promotion; but those films for the Spring Festival slot can't wait, and they have emerged one after another, starting to build momentum.

Look, *Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back* took the initiative, nearly three months in advance, and was the first to "make a sound":

In the promotional short film, Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark appeared together rarely, leading the pregnant Yao Chen to dance a magical hot dance; the invitation letter for the industry creative sharing meeting and media meeting was also sprinkled throughout the film circle within a day.

Lin Nan Films and Red Star Dock received invitations respectively. At first glance, the signature is really a long string, and it looks quite bluffing!

In the morning, sitting in the office, looking at that big lump of producer names and the printed signatures of Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark, Lin Nan couldn't help laughing... He didn't want to go.

"When I participated in the Shanghai International Film Festival last year, they invited me to participate in the investment, but I clearly said I wasn't interested. If I show up there, wouldn't I be annoyed to death by the media?"

"Then I will participate. After all, there are more than a dozen large and medium-sized producers, so it's not good to reject face too much." Yue Jun said with a smile and took this errand, preparing to deal with tomorrow's film activities for Lin Nan.

"Mm, then leave it to you."

"Let's talk about the script of *The Wandering Earth*. There is only one month left. Can the first one be done?"

Hearing Lin Nan's serious and earnest tone, Yue Jun nodded decisively:

"After Lin Dao you said hello before, I let them slow down the progress of other scripts in the series and focus on rushing the first one."

"Now the final revision work has begun. If there are no accidents, it can be finalized in advance in the middle of next month, and it will not be dragged to the end of the month."

"Good, it's a great thing to be half a month in advance. At that time, project casting and script review can be carried out at the same time. I believe that group of people dare not block or find trouble for my sci-fi film script!"

Speaking of this, Lin Nan looked up at Yue Jun, his tone faintly with some joy, and ordered:

"You go to the Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation in person, and bring the information of *The Wandering Earth* project by the way. Everyone is an old acquaintance, they naturally know my thoughts."

"By the way, make an appointment for the time... well, set it on the 20th of next month... In these three weeks and a little more, they will definitely be able to make the budget and plan for sci-fi perfectly!"

"Okay, I'll go over this afternoon. But having said that, the Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation really likes us, old friendship. After all, not everyone can be like Lin Dao, willing to smash a few hundred million and let them play to their heart's content." Yue Jun spread his hands and actually joked with Lin Nan with a smile.

"Saying I'm like a big head? But you can't deny that with their help, there will really be a finishing touch, this is professional!"

To be honest, Lin Nan also likes to cooperate with the Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation.

Because as long as it is sci-fi material you can imagine, they can get it out for you; and it is you want 8 points, they give you 10 points, and even take out a 12-point backup plan to seduce you. Typical people are ruthless, talk less, and efficiency is high!

In addition, the cooperation between the two sides has always been a win-win, that is, Lin Nan got near-real sci-fi, and they have the opportunity to play their imagination and hands-on practice to their heart's content—"burning money".

After all, such a large central enterprise, so many scientific researchers, not everyone can get scientific research funds. Like Lin Nan, a dog big household who is willing to smash money when filming sci-fi films, the Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation can't be "liked" to the extreme? It is called supporting the development of domestic sci-fi film business.

What's more, participating in the production and investment of Lin Nan's two films, they also shared a lot of profits. Although it is a drop in the bucket compared to the size of the group, it is also money, and it is more than enough to give some scientific researchers a bonus.

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In the afternoon, *Hidden Man* officially announced the complete casting list to the outside world, which also meant that the selection work was completely over.

At the same time, as the producer and director's wife Zhou Yun, also announced the start time of this "Beiyang Series" finale in the form of a private Weibo, which is two months later.

Regarding this news, the film circle didn't have much reaction, but the internet was different.

A large number of netizens and movie fans were in a state of joy. After all, Jiang Wen's "die-hard fans" were also very, very many.

For these people, they only hope that Director Jiang can have fewer "moths" this time, don't come again for films like *Gone with the Bullets*, and it's best to have another *Let the Bullets Fly*!

Because as a big director who has been famous for a long time, how can there be no commercial film with high box office? But now Jiang Wen is facing this embarrassing situation, and there is not even a film work with 1 billion box office.

"This is your first film director work, to tell you the truth, I am looking forward to you getting 1 billion+ box office."

Enlight, Wang Changtian looked at the finished film of *Buddies in India* and said very sincerely to Wang Baoqiang.

In his view, the most important judgment standard for whether a film is good or bad is box office expectation and box office performance.

Are Deng Chao's *The Breakup Guru* and *Devil and Angel* good films? For many professional filmmakers in the industry, they are bad films. But in Wang Changtian's eyes, they are good films.

Because they made the audience laugh non-stop in the cinema, and the box office was a big sale, big profit, and earned more than ten times...

Similarly, looking at the finished film of *Buddies in India* at this moment, Wang Changtian has similar intuition and judgment: this is the same type as Deng Chao's film, comedy fast food, absolutely profitable!

"Chairman Wang, this is my first time filming, there may be some shortcomings, but I definitely used my heart and tried my best. Next time..."

Wang Baoqiang's face was piled with smiles, his complexion was yellow and dark; he cheered up, pretending to be a look that his home was not restless and he was not entangled in lawsuits.

"Mm, just try your best in everything. This film is already very good, you don't need to have the pressure to return to the capital, it will definitely make money. Accumulate and settle down in the next film, you will definitely be more outstanding."

Wang Changtian patted Wang Baoqiang's arm and nodded to encourage him. Well, it also faintly carried the meaning of comfort.

"Then I will send it for review?"

"Send it for review, I will say hello to Lin Nan. You also prepare well, start running promotion from next month, try not to be interfered with by external public opinion and media, don't pay attention..."

"I know, thank you Chairman Wang, and thank Lin Dao for me."

In an instant, the smile on Wang Baoqiang's face stiffened; but he still held on to his tone and emotions, and did not lose control...

"If you are short of money, go to the finance department, I have already said hello."

After speaking, without waiting for Wang Baoqiang to react, Wang Changtian walked away quickly. Even his temperament could not help but be affected by the former's affairs, it was really too miserable!???? One day passed in the blink of an eye.

When the news that *Wolf Warrior 2* wrapped up high-profile was reported to the whole internet and the entire film and television circle, Wu Jing had already arrived in Beijing low-key.

Outside the airport, the first time he saw Lin Nan, this guy gave a hug, enthusiastic and unreasonable.

"Lin Dao, I have planned for these two days, this *Wolf Warrior 2* of ours will point to the summer slot next year. As for the specific release time, wait for me to finish the post-production and then decide."

"If you have other film schedule arrangements here, let's discuss it, don't fight with yourself, after all, the biggest investor of *Wolf Warrior 2* is Producer Liu's Red Star Dock! Haha..."

Looking at this more rough-looking Wu Jing, Lin Nan was really not used to it. Liu Yifei and Xie Nan on the side covered their mouths and laughed. I have to admit, after filming *Wolf Warrior 2*, Wu Jing was at least "rough" for 3~5 years.

"Let's go, the welcome banquet for you has been booked in advance." Lin Nan urged with a smile.

Wu Jing didn't want to hold a wrap-up banquet, so the main creators of the crew went home after wrapping up. But as the main controlling producers, Liu Yifei and Lin Nan could not help but welcome the director who returned from wrapping up!

"Go, I have to drink two bottles today... Lin Dao, don't run..."

When Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were dining with Xie Nan and Wu Jing, outside, Alibaba directly threw a bomb into the film and television industry—Youku, completely said goodbye to the past!

"At 11:00 AM today, Alibaba released a senior management change announcement:"

"Alibaba's Youku original chairman and founder Gu Yongqiang, due to personal development reasons, submitted his resignation to the group a month ago. After repeated consideration by the board of directors, it was decided to respect his personal wishes... wish him smooth sailing in his future work and life... now appoint Alibaba Senior Vice President... transferred to Youku..."

Tudou and Youku, in the eyes of many capitals, can be said to be two completely opposite development directions and states.

The former is still at the helm of the founder, and has walked step by step to today, about to rush to the Hong Kong stock market; while the latter was swallowed by Alibaba, delisted from the US stock market, and now the founder has been completely swept out of the house.

No one will question Tudou's development route, but those who don't understand Alibaba's operation are everywhere. This is completely unscientific and unreasonable!

Because video websites have always been big money burners, is it possible that Alibaba is already rich to this point? Confident enough to buy a video website listed on the US stock market, then privatize, kick out all the veterans and founders, and finally cross-industry to play by itself? Can it play clearly?

"According to Lin Nan, this is Alibaba's blood bag, transfusing blood for e-commerce; the ending of all enterprises that have been occupied by them is basically doomed, either sucked dry to death, or hanging on with half a life."

In the small canteen of the Film Bureau, Han Sanping used the words Lin Nan joked about before to talk and laugh with Zhang Hongsen and others. After all, those present were only people in the film industry, and they really didn't understand the style of internet enterprises, especially giants like Alibaba that didn't take the "usual path".

In front of the dining table, Zhang Hongsen didn't answer, Tong Gang was even more silent; La Peikang glanced at Han Sanping and didn't know what to say. This morning, Zhang Hongsen was furious at the review side.

"Director Tong, before the Film Bureau is officially split and goes to the Central Propaganda Department, I will definitely replace all these people, there is no room for negotiation. They actually dared to tip off Alibaba and Zhao Wei before? They dared to do this kind of thing?!" Zhang Hongsen's words were full of murderous intent.

"Follow you. The Film Bureau is under your charge, and the tone of belonging to the Central Propaganda Department has also been set. Taking advantage of this momentum, you are the only one who can handle this matter and will not have any concerns and too much resistance."

Tong Gang nodded. He had also knocked countless times, but "age" is sometimes really a "rascal" thing, that group of people is headache-inducing!

La Peikang and Han Sanping looked at each other, and the two knew very well: Tong Gang and Zhang Hongsen were very busy on weekdays, and there were many things they couldn't see or hear, such as the matter of *Railroad Tigers*; I don't know what kind of rage these two in front of them would be after the film was released?

But at this moment, Han Sanping and La Peikang still wouldn't be whistleblowers, they couldn't do this.

In addition, not to mention what kind of punishment Ren Zhonglun would receive at that time, but that group of people was definitely guilty of adding to the crime, and it was certain that a large wave would "die"... more than the number of people who were "retired" last time, and even just like the harsh words Zhang Hongsen just said: replace them all.

The four of them were eating and chatting about the content of the meeting in the morning: the problem of high pay, the problem of the extravagant style of the film and television industry, money laundering...

Suddenly, Han Sanping's phone rang.

"Ren Zhonglun?"

"He didn't come to the meeting today, why is he calling at this time?" La Peikang glanced and muttered.

"Speak, what's the matter? I'm still in the bureau." Han Sanping didn't care about the eyes of the three people beside him, but asked directly.

"You are just in the bureau, you can tell Director Tong and Director Zhang by the way, and directly put the script of *Dying to Survive* for review and announcement in the middle of next month. The leaders in Shanghai gave me news, the health system..."

Two minutes later, Han Sanping hung up the phone with excitement, it was good news!

"Did they really fix the health system?"

Tong Gang couldn't help but ask, and Zhang Hongsen also had an inquiring look.

And La Peikang's mood at this moment was completely mixed, this is a major and typical realistic subject, social medical problem!

"Mm, just loosened up this morning, done!"

Ten minutes later, Han Sanping left in advance. He had to go back and tell his daughter about this, and the other two had to fly to Shanghai.

In front of the dining table, only Tong Gang, Zhang Hongsen, and La Peikang were left.

I don't know if it was intentional or unintentional, Zhang Hongsen "stabbed" La Peikang again, "This *I Am Not Madame Bovary*, did they really not bring China Film?"

"No."

La Peikang said this sentence a bit lonely, so that Zhang Hongsen and Tong Gang were caught off guard.

After a long time, I heard Tong Gang sigh and say:

"Han Sanping could have entered the Film Bureau originally. We all thought highly of him. But in the end, because of some external reasons, he had to be retired."

"When it comes to you, I will also say something I shouldn't say... You are indeed a bit small-minded."

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