Chapter 890

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"The film version of *Once Upon a Time* had a first-day box office of 86.96 million... Alibaba Pictures' two years of preparation and hope are feared to be in vain..."

"The high production cost and record-breaking copyright transaction amount are obviously powerless under the fangs of *Wolf Warrior 2*. The first film exclusively produced by Alibaba Pictures is bound to lose money seriously..."

"Yesterday, the daily box office of *Wolf Warrior 2* dropped slightly due to the release of new films, winning 263 million, and the total box office has reached 2.401 billion! Its box office growth curve trend does not decrease, still singing all the way."

"According to predictions from China Film Group's distribution company, if there are no accidents, *Wolf Warrior 2* will strongly break the highest box office record for domestic films held by director Lin Nan's *Operation Meigonghe* before the 8th of this month!"

"Guo Jingming tearfully denounced the maliciousness of former employees in front of the media lens, rumors, slander, defamation... No one in the industry supported him, the *Tiny Times* sister group was collectively silent, pretending to be deaf and dumb..."

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When returning in the morning, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, and their party contracted the only few business seats, so laughing loudly naturally did not affect passengers in other carriages.

I have to say, the film and television entertainment news on the internet is really too funny. This "big man" Guo Xiaosi is not the first time to "cry bitterly" in front of the media like this.

When the *Tiny Times* series was attacked by everyone, he was this kind of performance, crying and complaining in front of the lens, and also letting the media and film critics come at him, don't scold the actors.

"Is this true or false?" Even Liu Yifei was curious, and couldn't help asking Lin Nan.

"Fairly speaking, he can also be considered a small capital that can produce film and television resources. But in this situation, there are no cooperating actors who go up to support him, isn't this an obvious thing?"

Lin Nan was amused. When Yang Mi joined the crew of *Tiny Times*, he joked with Yue Jun, saying that in that crew, actresses should be very safe;

Because the director only treats the actresses like sisters, and the facts are indeed so; but for the male actors, it may not necessarily be brothers!

"Ew~~ disgusting to death." Well, Miss Liu was covered in goosebumps, with a disgusted expression.

"If there are no accidents, this matter should be suppressed within this month. Companies like Tianyu will take action to protect him, because his value is still there and he can create benefits."

Lin Nan analyzed with a smile, what he said is the reality in the industry. Whether it is the film and television circle or other industries, isn't the whole society like this?

As long as you still have value and haven't violated the red line above, you won't die. Because there are plenty of people and capital willing to reach out to help and extend an olive branch for the sake of profit.

"Change the topic, change the topic, let's talk about *Wolf Warrior 2*. My company is going to make a fortune, I don't know how much box office it can rush to in the end, Xie Nan has also been excited for the past two days, and didn't go to Enlight to work..."

Liu Yifei decisively talked about happy things, and saw that her two assistants in the back seats were also smiling with their eyes and eyebrows.

Because *Wolf Warrior 2* will bring a large amount of income to Red Star Dock, according to the generosity of her own boss Liu, the bonus at the end of this year will definitely be much more!

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In the eyes of the entire Chinese film industry, Wu Jing and *Wolf Warrior 2* have already had the stance of "new emperor ascending the throne," and now only time is missing.

Only need to maintain this box office momentum for at most four or five days, and then *Wolf Warrior 2* will be able to successfully break and refresh the box office record of 3.405 billion, and then go higher.

It cannot even be denied that in this extreme external environment, perhaps the authorities are also waiting for a new record — the highest box office record for Chinese films created by "patriotic" mainstream films!

Enlight, Wang Changtian is smiling and pouring tea for Wu Jing.

Just an hour ago, the Film Bureau and the Publicity Department issued a joint notice to the four production companies of *Wolf Warrior 2*; the authorities want to hold a symposium for the film on the 24th, and the specifications will be very grand.

The planned invitees include but are not limited to: multiple associations in the industry, scholars from major universities, leaders of cultural and propaganda departments, representatives of the media and film and television literature and art industry... government leaders...

"I don't know if Lin Dao and Producer Liu received the news?"

"They are still on the high-speed rail, and after they come back, the people under them will notify them." Speaking of this, Wang Changtian paused suddenly. He looked at Wu Jing and couldn't help but sigh:

"According to the prediction of Enlight's market department, the final box office of *Wolf Warrior 2* may raise the box office record created by *Operation Meigonghe* by 1 billion, or even more!

Once this predicted data is successfully realized, or even exceeded, then you are really going to ascend the throne... Wu Jing, Director Wu, stepping on all the old-brand great directors in the entire Chinese film circle..."

"Chairman Wang, don't fool me. Do you think this kind of words is convincing? Besides having an extra honor and earning a lot of money, can I really enjoy the treatment of those great directors?

My operation of standing at the wind vent and overtaking on a shortcut cannot be regarded as a real great director, the influence is too thin after all!"

Wu Jing analyzed very seriously, but he did not deny that *Wolf Warrior 2* had already sent him into the most core and top circle of the domestic film and television circle.

"Then I hope you remember what you said today and keep this state of mind. After all, you belong to the kind of 'sudden wealth,' and after being praised for a long time in the future, you may not necessarily be able to keep your original intention;

Because you haven't accumulated step by step on the road of film directing before, and haven't experienced that kind of long-term tempering and consolidation of mentality..."

Wang Changtian gave Wu Jing advice out of kindness.

Although the latter was shaking his head vigorously, Lao Wang had seen too many people and things in this circle, and he was very sure that Wu Jing's personality belonged to the type that is easy to get carried away and easy to float;

Even to put it more ugly, that is, after a long time, he is very likely to attribute all the factors that helped *Wolf Warrior 2* succeed to himself, and his mentality becomes conceited, arrogant, and self-righteous...

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"At 11:00 AM today, China Film Group, Northern Film Group, and Huashi Film released the casting announcement for the sci-fi blockbuster *Shanghai Fortress*, and actors Lu Han and Shu Qi will serve as the male and female leads..."

"Director Teng Huatao forwarded the casting announcement on Weibo to confirm, and spoke out to support: I believe that the combination of Lu Han and Shu Qi will definitely be able to interpret this sci-fi masterpiece vividly, and will not live up to the expectations of the audience and film fans."

After getting off the high-speed rail station and just getting into the Red Star Dock car, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei "passively" saw the casting news on the internet.

Lu Han's popularity is really too high, any relevant information can bring up sky-high traffic on Weibo, not to mention the news of getting the male lead of this kind of blockbuster...

Therefore, in less than half an hour, the traffic on the internet exploded, and it was impossible not to make it known to everyone...

"China Film Group!" Lin Nan leaned on Liu Yifei's shoulder and sighed in a yin and yang way.

"What bad things are you saying in your heart again? Or are you watching a joke?" Liu Yifei didn't even need to use her brain, just guessed Lin Nan's mind by intuition.

"Pay attention, see if there is a pharmacy on the way to the private kitchen restaurant, if there is, stop." Lin Nan joked to the driver on his own.

"What are you going to do? Buy medicine?" Liu Yifei frowned, a bit suspicious.

"Well, buy medicine. I have a roundworm in my stomach, called Liu Xixi."

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China Film Group.

As the helm, La Peikang had deliberately thrown the matter of *The Founding of an Army* behind his head. He only cares about *Sky Hunter* which will be released next month, and *Shanghai Fortress* which has just been cast.

"Director Teng, talk about your filming plan." La Peikang looked at Teng Huatao opposite.

"The crew will prepare for another month and a half, mainly to improve the details. The actors will also read the script carefully during this time and adjust to the best state, in preparation for the official start of filming in late next month."

The 400 million budget funds have been fully in place, and Teng Huatao at this moment can be said to be full of confidence.

"What about the filming cycle?"

"Planned to wrap up before the end of December, which is 3 months of filming."

"A sci-fi blockbuster, is this time a bit short?"

"Chairman La, didn't Lin Dao's *The Wandering Earth* also film for two months?"

Teng Huatao's teasing answer made La Peikang nod with relief.

It's just that these two people are obviously half-knowledgeable about *The Wandering Earth*. Putting aside the script production cycle of *The Wandering Earth*, the preparation time of the crew after the public project establishment took nearly half a year;

And this was with the help of the Aerospace Science and Technology Group that the time was successfully shortened to more than 5 months, so Lin Nan could wrap up this hard-core sci-fi movie in two months!

As for the preparation time of *Shanghai Fortress*? This is hard to say. Almost no movement was heard.

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The *A Cool Fish* crew also began to prepare to set off, to go to Guizhou. After all, the scheduled start time is the 15th, and there are only 10 days left.

Although Han Jia asked Lin Nan repeatedly whether to send someone to follow the crew as a supervisor; but in fact, she was clear that Lin Dao would not do this.

"The logistics support work over there has already been done by people sent in advance. My father and I, and the entire behind-the-scenes team of the crew will set off the day after tomorrow morning. Do you two want to come and see us off?"

Facing the expectant eyes of classmate Han, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei shook their heads in unison, "Don't want to get up early."

"This is my first time being a film director, you two are actually this attitude? Our friendship is over!"

"What you said, we can visit the crew later. But getting up early to see you off, this is really a bit difficult for people..."

"How can it be said to be difficult? Yifei, touch your conscience, does it hurt..."

Liu Yifei and Han Jia argued with each other, while Lin Nan was on the phone with Lao Lin on the side.

"Dad, don't worry, the two of them are arguing there. I have already booked your ticket, it is the morning of the 21st. After you arrive, just call me or Yifei, and we will go to the airport outside to wait for you in advance..."

"Good, good, no problem. I only saw the photos you sent before, this time, I will see it on the spot... Really left two acres of land to grow crops? I'm afraid you can't do this well..."

"That's a vegetable garden and a fruit garden, not growing crops." Lin Nan was speechless, how did Miss Liu report this before?