Chapter 781: No possibility of going further! Digging Zhang Yimou?

At 11:00 AM, as the first batch of three buses drove away from the airport, *Pacific Rim 2* forcefully landed on the film and entertainment headlines of major portals.

At 12:00 noon, when the second batch of three buses was again fully loaded with project team members and rushed to the pre-booked hotel, *Pacific Rim 2* had already competed with the "Fengshen Trilogy".

At 1:00 PM, after the last batch of behind-the-scenes creators and some special effects engineers landed at the Capital Airport and appeared in the paparazzi lens...

The headlines of the entire internet film and entertainment information and the first half of the Weibo hot search list only had *Pacific Rim 2*! As for *Fengshen*, it was firmly stepped under its feet.

After all, a sci-fi blockbuster project team of three chartered flights and a total of more than 260 people is the first time to see it in China. Looking at it, Chinese and foreign faces are intertwined, and the scene is quite spectacular.

What's more, these people are not doing chores in the crew, but real technical personnel and engineers, all of whom are top elites in the behind-the-scenes production field of the film and television industry!

Isn't this more intuitive, more shocking, and higher-end than the slogans and gimmicks blown by the neighbor, such as 3 billion investment, recruiting tens of thousands of amateur actors, and forming a Fengshen training camp?

"Lin, Nolan asked me to send his regards to you. His war blockbuster *Dunkirk* is doing the final wrap-up, and it should take about a week."

Warner's executive hugged Lin Nan and smiled and conveyed Nolan's greetings.

"Then wait for him to wrap up, and I will contact him again. After all, he is a workaholic." Lin Nan joked and took the conversation.

"By the way, I will introduce you to them. This is the person in charge of the state-owned West Film Group connecting *Pacific Rim 2*..."

Lin Nan introduced Director Zhang, Wang Changtian, and Liu Xiaobin to the executives of Warner and Lionsgate one by one. When it was Miss Jing Tian Tian and Especially Reba's turn, it was not needed.

Because Especially Reba's appearance is more recognizable to foreigners, and she had already met when she went to Hollywood for makeup last time; and Miss Jing Tian Tian doesn't need to say, she has long been an old acquaintance of Warner and Lionsgate.

"Jing, long time no see, you are still so beautiful. Our *Kong: Skull Island* has completed post-production and is currently negotiating the release date with China Film."

"Thank you, I am also looking forward to seeing it in China." Facing the greeting of Warner's executive, Miss Jing Tian Tian smiled, and her conversation was generous.

"Alright, let's go too, to welcome you."

Lin Nan looked at the time, and glanced at the paparazzi who had been excited to the extreme in the distance, he decisively invited everyone to get in the car, it is better to leave the airport as early as possible.

Just like that, a group of more than ten people sat in five business cars; the motorcade slowly disappeared into the traffic of the capital in the media lens...

China Film.

The surging changes in the film market made La Peikang a bit caught off guard. Can the mainland support a blockbuster with a production cost of 1 billion?

Maybe, after all, it is already the 3 billion box office era, and when the first part of *Fengshen* is released, it should reach the 4 billion, 5 billion era, right?

"Director Li, is the matter of 'Director Forum' all ready? Have you invited the well-known film directors in China this time?" Back to his senses, La Peikang had a spring breeze smile on his face, looking at Ang Lee.

"I have to thank the Film Academy for being willing to provide the venue and help set up the stage. I have invited quite a few directors in the industry this time. Everyone gave face, and I believe the activities the day after tomorrow will be very successful."

Since the official release of *Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk*, there are only eleven or twelve days left. Ang Lee attaches great importance to the last and largest "promotion" activity before the premiere, which is the "Director·Master Forum"!

"That's good, I will also go to listen to the discussions and arguments of big directors about the development of film technology..."

When La Peikang said halfway, he stopped the topic abruptly. After perfunctorily chatting with Ang Lee for more than half an hour and sending him out of the office, the expression on his face became ugly for a moment.

He just remembered the meal at the bureau that day. After Han Sanping left in the middle, what Tong Gang said to him:

According to his achievements and helm style in the position of chairman of China Film, it can only be barely considered as guarding the achievements; if it continues like this or worse, then before the age arrives or during the term, he basically has no possibility of going further!

"Guarding? Guarding the achievements of predecessors. Want to say that I am far inferior to Han Sanping?" La Peikang muttered in his heart.

He almost made a joke to Ang Lee just now, that is, his "achievements" depend on *Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk*, *The Great Wall*, and *The Founding of an Army*!

"Ang Lee, Zhang Yimou, Tsui Hark... don't let me down!"

Sweeping the bright light outside the window, La Peikang's tone changed with some emotion, and he frowned unconsciously: "*Pacific Rim 2*, *Dying to Survive*... Lin Nan!"

……

All day yesterday, the internet was full of information related to *Pacific Rim 2* and the "Fengshen Trilogy";

Even after one night, it was the 31st, the heat of these two films remained undiminished.

According to the work plan, the behind-the-scenes team of nearly a hundred people of *Pacific Rim 2* will set off for Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis after resting for two days.

And all the main actors must arrive at the crew before the 8th of next month: the opening ceremony and media press conference will be held on the 9th, and the official start will be on the 10th!

For Lin Nan, a big thing in his heart has finally landed, and he is steady. As for the opening ceremony, he won't go. Too far, too lazy to run.

"*Operation Mekong*'s promotional itinerary in Hong Kong has been cancelled. Over there, how should I say it? The market is... cold to mainstream films."

After hanging up the phone with Jin Dun, Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, and finally didn't say the word "repulsive". That's right, over there, there is almost no interest in mainstream films.

"That's great, you don't have to go out and be busy, stay at home and accompany me. Besides, Tang Tang is coming to be a guest in two days."

How could Liu Yifei not guess the reason why the promotional itinerary was cancelled? But she still avoided the problem with a smile and didn't mention it, but talked about other things.

"Okay, then we will entertain her at home, hehe." Lin Nan smiled and squeezed beside Liu Yifei. The weather outside began to cool down, and squeezing together would be warmer.

"Hey, I warn you, don't move your hands and feet, my temper is not good today..."

……

LeTV is really going to finish!?

In the afternoon, Lin Nan heard the news of LeTV as soon as he arrived at the company. After browsing the public announcement of the investigation results of LeTV by the CSRC in the past few months online, before he could sympathize with Zhang Yimou, Wang Changtian's phone call came in.

"I say Chairman Wang, don't be so excited, right? What does this have to do with us?"

"I'm definitely excited! The legal representative is restricted from leaving the country, the chairman is under investigation, more than 70% of the senior management have been summoned... The judicial department has also been involved. Financial fraud, stock market fraud, asset transfer of listed companies... I didn't expect the problem to be so big and so serious!"

Wang Changtian became more excited as he spoke. LeTV with a market value of tens of billions is likely to really fall this time. Well, it's eight or nine out of ten.

"Let's stay away, so as not to get into trouble." Lin Nan was dealing with the documents on the table while talking to himself.

"Stay away? LeTV has so many copyrights, you have no ideas? We got a lot of copyrights from Xiaoma Pentium before." Wang Changtian asked in surprise.

"Ideas are natural, but I don't want to wade into this mud. The water is too deep, and it will drown people."

Wang Changtian was silent for a few seconds, then decisively changed the topic. He lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "I got a message from an acquaintance, saying that LeTV will be suspended! But I'm not sure if it's true or false."

Fine, it was Lin Nan's turn to be silent. After a while, he opened his mouth:

"It is highly likely to be suspended. The circle is already in chaos, right? Zhang Yimou, Guo Jingming, Deng Chao, Huang Xiaoming... so many big names now know that LeTV is an empty shell!"

"Isn't it? Once suspended, the shares and stocks of those people will instantly be waste paper, worthless! Good fellow, I thought of something..."

"What thing?" Lin Nan was startled by Wang Changtian's sudden surprise.

"Zhang Yimou is considered to have been pitted again after Zhang Weiping? Pitted twice in a row, and this time pitted even harder! Then after his contract with LeTV expires?"

"Why, Chairman Wang has ideas?" Lin Nan teased with words.

Zhang Yimou studio.

The big director Zhang, who has always been energetic, is like being drawn out of his spine at this moment, and the whole person is dead.

Zhang Mo was also on the side, also gloomy. And Chen Ting was completely panicked and didn't dare to speak, but stared at Zhang Zhao.

"Director Zhang, is this the oath you have given us all along? Besides the listing license, does LeTV have anything real?"

Zhang Yimou looked up at Zhang Zhao, trying his best to suppress his anger. Does LeTV have anything real? Even the chairman is "Jia"!

"Director Zhang, still that sentence. LeTV has not reached the end of the road. We haven't collapsed yet. Behind there is your *The Great Wall*, there is Director Zhang Mo's *28-Year-Old Minor*, and... *Shadow*!"

"*Shadow*? Hehe, Director Zhang actually still thinking about *Shadow*?" Zhang Yimou laughed angrily. It's this time, LeTV actually still thinking about letting him work!

"Director Zhang, the budget funds for *Shadow*, we have already hit it in advance. This project, naturally, must be done."

"The group's problem is the group's business, and such a large group will not collapse as soon as it says it will."

"Jia Dong and we are already solving it, and will introduce external capital... As for some other official problems, we will also find relationships to deal with."

"You are the director, just do the film well, you don't need to worry so much, and you can't worry about it... The script of *Shadow* should be ready, right? If it is ready, send it for review as soon as possible!"

Zhang Zhao's tone at this moment is completely different from before. It is strong, unquestionable, and even impatient. This made Zhang Yimou and Zhang Mo tremble.

"Okay, I will send it for review in these few days. Xiao Mo, you send Director Zhang for me." In an instant, Zhang Yimou also became cold and handled business.

"Then disturb Director Zhang, if you have any needs later, just call me."

Two minutes later, Zhang Mo came back. She looked at Zhang Yimou, whose eyes were covered with bloodshot eyes and whose face was iron-blue, and shouted with a trembling voice: "Dad, what should we do now?"

"Do I look like I was cheated into the mud step by step, and now I am completely trapped and pinched?"

"But besides continuing to film *Shadow*, what else can I do now? I can only pin my hopes on what he said, hoping that LeTV will not collapse..."

Zhang Yimou cheered up and said sharply. After so many years, what hasn't he experienced? As long as he can still film, everything can start over!

"Ating, let's prepare for the worst. Xiao Mo, you also worry about the New Year's Eve slot. As for *Shadow*, this is the last film."

Looking at his eldest daughter, Zhang Yimou said an ambiguous sentence... completely made up his mind.

……

On the last day of October, it became a thing of the past amidst the wailing of the film and television circle.

Before, everyone just knew that LeTV had problems and was stationed by the working group of the CSRC.

But when these problems were publicly announced, everyone who had a fluke mentality had their hearts dead seven or eight out of ten on the spot. Because these problems are too serious!

Half a year ago, the vast majority of filmmakers and actors in the industry were very envious of Zhang Yimou and others, envious that they could carry out equity replacement and increase holdings, and become shareholders of LeTV;

But what about now? Let alone envy, there are not many who sincerely sympathize and worry. Most people in the circle just want to watch the joke and want to see this group of people fall into the most miserable ending. This is human nature!

"Mm, I will arrive on time tomorrow morning. It seems I haven't been to school this semester."

Lin Nan just came out of the room and collapsed on the sofa again. Tomorrow's "Director·Master Forum" of Ang Lee, he can't go. First, it's Ang Lee's face, and second, it's the school's face!

"Senior Brother Yue Jun can really make suggestions, actually thinking about digging Director Zhang. There is still more than a year of contract over there." Liu Yifei held a glass of milk and teased Lin Nan with a smile.

"The remaining contract time is a small matter! The more a person loses, the more he will want next time. Director Zhang is not so easy to dig, besides, I am not interested."

Lin Nan shook his head. Zhang Yimou has long been not the pure big director he was at the beginning, and Lin Nan Films is not suitable for him. Besides, Lin Nan will not give shares!

"Not interested? That is Director Zhang." Liu Yifei wrinkled her nose, looking unbelieving.

"My Producer Liu. For us, Director Zhang's cost-effectiveness is really too low, not cost-effective. And the number of directors in the company, three is enough, no need to break this pattern."

Lin Nan hugged Liu Yifei's waist and joked half-truthfully.

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"No interest? That's Director Zhang, after all." Liu Yifei wrinkled her nose, looking unconvinced.

"My dear Producer Liu. For us, Director Zhang's cost-effectiveness is simply too low; it's not worth it. Moreover, the company's number of directors is already enough at three; there's no need to break this pattern."

Lin Nan wrapped his arm around Liu Yifei's waist and joked half-truthfully.

(End of chapter)