Chapter 893

Sure enough, the first-day box office of *SPL: Paradox* was not bad, cutting down 63.23 million. And that *Paradox* was much inferior, with only 15.58 million in revenue on the first day.

As for *Wolf Warrior 2*, which had dominated the film and television headlines for more than half a month, it also reached the most critical day; because as of 12 o'clock last night, its total box office had already accumulated to 4.976 billion.

It was just one step away from the 5 billion mark, just one day's data on the 18th away—no, even adding today's morning box office data would be enough!

"Just counting it as 5 billion, minus the 5% film special fund and 3.3% surtax, what can be distributed to the distributor and producer is 1.97 billion... Enlight and Shanghai Film still want to suck blood, taking away a total of 197 million in distribution share..."

"No need to calculate, Red Star Dock's box office share is over 700 million. It will only be more, not less."

Lin Nan interrupted Liu Yifei's rhythm, but she had already pressed the equals sign on the phone calculator and saw the number, "Nearly 710 million..."

"That's right, Rich Woman Liu."

"Hehe."

Liu Yifei put down her phone, smiling and leaning toward Lin Nan, straddling his lap, forehead against forehead, teasing: "Come, give sister a smile, sister can keep you..."

"You two stop messing around, hurry up and pack those valuable things, especially the materials and drafts in Lin Nan's study... They must be packed today or tomorrow, the moving company people will come the day after tomorrow morning, pack while moving!" Liu Xiaoli stood at the door, looking at the two who were messing around, speechless.

"No rush, anyway, it will take several days to move." Classmate Liu Yifei ran over with a smile and took her mother's arm.

Liu Yifei was right, there were really too many things to move in the two villas, big items, small items, delicate items...

Just the clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry in Miss Liu's cloakroom would probably take several trucks to load.

Including the phoenix coronet and robes from the wedding, many things had to be carefully gathered and boxed, then carefully opened later and placed in the designated positions.

And on the new home side, every cloakroom was reserved and decorated according to an area of over a hundred square meters, and Lin Nan and Liu Yifei shared two.

Of course, Lin Dao's things couldn't take up much space, at most one-third of a room.

"Oh right, all the cats and dogs should be moved last, so as not to bring them over early and have them running around, getting in the way."

……

Initiated by the Publicity Department and hosted by the Film Bureau, the news that *Wolf Warrior 2* would hold a large symposium on the 24th had completely spread inside and outside the film and television circle.

Everyone who should have received an invitation received notice without exception; and without exception, all were replies of acceptance, and not a single person greeted to be absent.

After all, *Wolf Warrior 2* is now a hot commodity, possessing unparalleled popularity and "correctness" in the country; under these circumstances, only a fool would "go against the flow"!

"This time, I will personally lead the team over. In the past, Han Dong was like this, often taking people to the three major European film festivals, personally selecting films and purchasing."

"Then I will help you arrange the itinerary these two days?"

"Hmm, good." Nodding, La Peikang remembered that film *Unnamed* again, "Before leaving for Venice, I plan to visit the set of Han Dong's film, you arrange that too."

The secretary's promise and the knock on the office door sounded at the same time, "Come in."

"Chairman La, all the producers and creative team of *Sky Hunter* have almost arrived, they are over at the conference hall."

"Good, I'm coming." Hearing this, La Peikang's spirit was instantly lifted. He stood up and was about to leave the office.

In all fairness, if it weren't for the fact that the subject matter of *Sky Hunter* was really inappropriate and not timely, La Peikang would have wanted to take it to Venice for promotion.

Because the continuously failed "mission films" kept his nerves in a state of tension, and China Film Group urgently needed a film work to recover blood and complete the task!

Not long after, in the main conference hall of China Film Group, everyone was present.

La Peikang glanced at the creative team including Li Chen and Fan Bingbing, and then looked at the representatives of the producers led by China Film and Air Force Political Department, only then did he speak:

"There is only a month left until the public screening of *Sky Hunter*. This film started filming around the same time as *Operation Red Sea*, but it will be released 4 and a half months earlier than them... Borrowing the words from the Air Force Political Department before: let *Sky Hunter* set an example for *Operation Red Sea*.

Although China Film Group is also one of the producers of *Operation Red Sea*, I still hope that our side can be even better... Distribution strength, we have China Film and China Film Group; screening, China Film Group will also pull out all the stops... The screening treatment given to *The Founding of an Army* a few days ago, will only be more for *Sky Hunter*..."

While Chairman La was talking endlessly about the deployment and pre-war mobilization, on the other side, Lin Nan also rushed to Tiangong Color.

Guo Fan was leading the team alone, focusing on the post-production of *Operation Red Sea*, but given the workload and difficulty of this blockbuster, it was indeed a bit strenuous for him alone.

Consequently, I don't know which tech geek at Tiangong Color mentioned it, suggesting Guo Fan pull some labor... Isn't Lin Dao quite idle? So, Lin Nan was bombed by phone calls to come here.

"Don't let me catch who it is, if I catch you, you're dead. Others listen up, real-name reporting is accepted, the reward is an extra month's bonus..."

Lin Nan joked and sat at his dedicated workstation, starting to bury his head in work! Fortunately, in less than half an hour, Yue Jun came over to liberate him.

Of course, Yue Jun just wanted money:

"Lin Dao, come and sign. The last payment for *White Snake* and *Ne Zha* will be approved in one go."

"Speaking of which, I remember these two animated films have been made for a long time, right? Still not done?" Guo Fan asked.

"Director Guo, this year is the third year." Yue Jun replied with a smile.

"Then when will there be results? At least give me a rough time." Lin Nan joked, but the pen in his hand didn't stop.

"Sigh, this time I really have a rough time." Yue Jun took the approval sheet and smiled confidently.

"Speak."

"The reply from Shiyue Culture is that *White Snake* will complete the final production around May next year, and *Ne Zha* will be later, but it will definitely be finished before August."

"Good, as long as there's a definite answer, at least it's not indefinitely."

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Early on the morning of the 19th, Chinese cinema officially ascended to the 5 billion yuan box office era, and *Wolf Warrior 2* was undoubtedly mentioned again in the morning news.

And Wu Jing has also appeared frequently on CCTV-1 along with the film during this period, and has been completely remembered by the authorities!

Lin Nan Pictures, Red Star Dock, Enlight, and Dengfeng International all issued celebratory announcements, and the entire internet was full of related news.

At the same time, many domestic film companies, filmmakers, and crews also started to set off, flying to the Venice International Film Festival in advance;

Especially for actors and stars, almost all of them set off in advance.

Because before the opening of the three major European film festivals, a large number of brand activities will start first, especially those involving fashion and luxury resources.

Therefore, Liu Yifei was naturally approached by her brand partners to communicate the itinerary, negotiate clothing, and attend announcement activities.

Most importantly, Miss Liu has a film competing this year, and it is almost destined to walk on the red carpet of the closing ceremony awards ceremony.

"I rejected all the suggestions from brand partners to rush over early. I will only attend activities after the opening ceremony. In addition, for the dresses and accessories, they will give me five options before the opening ceremony."

Miss Liu was organizing her jewelry while talking to Lin Nan about work.

Every time she goes to a film festival, she is busier than Lin Nan, because she is an actress, a star, and has many high-end endorsements, while Lin Nan, the great director, has always rejected brand partners.

"So, they also followed the practice and 'for free' contracted my suits and watches, right?" Lin Nan asked back, quite speechless. The watches and brooches he has received over the years are almost too many to fit, and the key is that they are not cheap.

"Then you can also refuse, but in the end, you still have to wear other brands' clothes on the red carpet. Instead of letting them take advantage, it's better to... hmm... take care of acquaintances!" Liu Yifei spread her hands with a smile and "hmm"ed.

"Fine, whatever, who told you that your endorsement fees are so high, I'll just be your gifted service.

You pack first, I'll go move that box of watches down and pack it in advance... Speaking of which, let's find a time to deal with these things, they're just gathering dust..."

"Dad is coming the day after tomorrow, you can let him pick two first, and then deal with the rest..." Liu Yifei nodded and instructed quite seriously.

……

Guizhou, *Unnamed* crew.

When she was an assistant director for Lin Nan in the past, Han Jia never felt that tired;

But after she became a director and officially started filming this *Unnamed*, she was really tired. The spirit is more tired than the body, and the brain usage is even greater than when writing the script.

The most important thing is that for a hundred words in the script, she might have to film for a whole day... She is also a perfectionist, with high requirements, and if she's not satisfied, she has to repeat it constantly...

"Exhausted!"

Collapsed in the director's chair, Han Jia hugged the mineral water, sighing in sorrow.

In the distance, Ren Zhonglun, who came to visit the set, and Han Sanping, who had just taken off his makeup, were walking over leisurely.

"Giving up already? Your dad just said you were very outstanding!" Ren Zhonglun teased with a smile.

"Uncle Ren, I don't deny the fact that I'm outstanding, but being tired and being outstanding are not contradictory.

You might as well just say it, besides visiting the set, what else is there? Your smiling look, at first glance, is showing courtesy for no reason..."

"How are you talking?" Han Sanping held back his laughter and scolded his daughter.

"Old Han, this is a film crew, please respect the director! Have you ever seen an actor treat a director with this attitude? If this gets out, you're going to be criticized."

"Now is rest time, I am your dad!"

The father and daughter went back and forth, and for a while, the atmosphere was quite good.

"Fine, you are my dad, you are the biggest right now." Han Jia arched her hands with a smile, and only then looked at Ren Zhonglun, "Uncle Ren, hurry up and say it. I've seen you two whispering there for a long time."

"I'm thinking, is this film of yours suitable for chasing awards, for example, the Shanghai International Film Festival."

"Then let's forget it, it's too late. Registration is in November, I probably won't wrap up by then. I won't think about the awards of A-list film festivals, I'm still young..."

"The Best Screenplay award is still something to think about." Ren Zhonglun said unexpectedly.

In an instant, Han Jia reacted, "*Dying to Survive*!"

"In November, come with me to invite Lin Nan, how about it? Time passes very quickly, when he comes back from Venice, it will be mid-September."

Han Jia stared at Ren Zhonglun, who was smiling, for a few seconds, and then looked at her own dad, "Dad, what do you think? My Senior Brother Lin has always looked down on the Golden Goblet Award, thinking it's the bottom of the A-list film festivals."

"I have no opinion, you are more qualified to have an opinion than me, because it's your script. But I want to remind you, that film owes a favor, although Lin Nan owes less than you."

"Uncle Ren, deal!"

Han Jia responded decisively to Ren Zhonglun. Don't look at her laughing and joking usually, but once it involves serious matters, she is more serious than anyone else.