Chapter 934

It was packed full; "Youth" really was reviewed for a whole month.

On the morning of the 14th, the name of this film appeared prominently on the list of finished films approved by the Film Bureau.

And Feng Xiaogang, Wang Zhongjun, and Wang Zhonglei, who had been on tenterhooks for nearly a month, finally put their hanging hearts back into their stomachs. Huayi's distribution department went full throttle, igniting additional promotional funds...

"Sent for review 10 days earlier than 'Operation Red Sea,' and approved 10 days later than 'Operation Red Sea.' And that's not counting the three times it was sent back before; all in all, it's been half a year."

"Every day the approval is dragged out, that bunch at Huayi will definitely have one more layer of panic and anxiety. If you ask me, it would have been better to approve it at the end of the month, and let them all develop neurasthenia, haha..."

"A Cool Fish" crew.

Ren Zhonglun spoke his mind bluntly, making no effort to hide his intention to cause trouble for Huayi and kick them while they were down. After all, in his and Han Sanping's eyes, that company is no good.

"At the rate you're talking about for approval time, that would be too deliberate. The Bureau also needs to save face; hmm, unlike you." Han Sanping laughed.

"Everyone is qualified to say the word 'save face,' but hearing it from your mouth makes me feel it's very abrupt. Hmm, very out of place."

"You came over today just to pick a fight, didn't you?" Han Sanping's expression soured immediately.

"Why are you two still acting like you can't live with or without each other? Do you always have to bicker every now and then?" Not far away, Han Jia, who was lying dead in the director's chair, suddenly teased them.

"Go to sleep, stop interrupting." Han Sanping turned his head and scolded her directly, annoyed.

"Oh." Hearing this, Han Jia immediately pulled her eye mask down and shut up obediently; she couldn't afford to offend him. Hmm, she'd just give her dear father some face; after all, she had just embezzled hundreds of thousands in pay from him.

"Let's stop with this nonsense; if you have any serious business, get to it." Han Sanping glanced at the smiling Ren Zhonglun and got straight to the point.

Sure enough, the latter's aura changed instantly. From the casual chat between old friends just now, it became businesslike between big shots—sharp and formal.

"Mainstream commercial films have now completely become the mainstream track and outlet for the industry. Shanghai Film wants to independently make a mainstream commercial blockbuster. But I have to admit, Shanghai Film doesn't have the people for this!"

Ren Zhonglun looked at Han Sanping as he said this.

They were both old foxes; how could Third Master Han not guess the thoughts of the guy across from him? He shook his head decisively: "You're overthinking it; I don't have the energy, nor the intention to work for Shanghai Film."

"High pay!"

"Do I look like someone who lacks money?"

"Hehe, if you dared to say that to my face while you were in office, I would definitely find someone to report you anonymously." Ren Zhonglun couldn't help but joke.

Seeing that Han Sanping was completely ignoring him, Ren Zhonglun restrained his smile and issued the invitation seriously again: "Really not coming?"

"No." Han Sanping continued to shake his head.

Hearing this, Chairman Ren suddenly revealed a smile of "everything is under control." He slowly turned his head to look at Han Jia, who was taking a nap in the director's chair not far away. "Let Jia direct, and you be the producer and supervisor?"

Well, Third Master Han also laughed, and said with a hint of disdain: "You really are hitting the nail on the head, coming straight for my soft spot?"

Just as Chairman Ren was about to laugh out loud, a "but" made his smile freeze instantly.

"But you chose the wrong time this time. For Jia, I have other arrangements next year."

"What arrangements?"

"I want to put her into the 'Mulan' crew."

"What are you..." The subconscious rebuttal stopped abruptly halfway. Ren Zhonglun narrowed his eyes sharply and asked in a low voice: "What inside information have you heard?"

"Haha... Confidential. You don't need to ask too much; you'll naturally know when you should. Let's talk about your Shanghai Film mainstream commercial blockbuster plan; I can help you analyze it now."

Seeing that the "Mountain Eagle" was completely impervious to persuasion, Ren Zhonglun had no choice but to give up and talk about business:

"In the film market, there have already been several military-themed mainstream commercial films in a row; there are too many. We are prepared to take a different path based on the mainstream, change our thinking to do patriotic themes, and add some fresh things and directions."

"Of course, the idea we are intending is also very big; it's an adaptation of a widely followed true event—'Summiting Mount Everest.' You should understand the symbolic meaning behind this matter; those years involved a lot of cynical international public opinion and territory..."

"On the matter of mainstream themes, Shanghai Film also has to progress; we can't fall behind China Film. Currently, the group's plan is to publicly initiate this film project at next year's Shanghai International Film Festival and start preparing to assemble..."

At this moment, listening to Ren Zhonglun's endless words, Han Sanping was already nodding subconsciously.

He felt that this project of Shanghai Film was indeed very promising and could be done: "With a refined production team, pulling up the grade and status of the crew, it will indeed be a patriotic mainstream commercial blockbuster!"

In the afternoon, Ren Zhonglun, who had visited the cottage once and declared complete failure, still left the crew with a smile. However, as soon as he sat in the car to the airport, the smile on his face faded instantly.

When the car started slowly and he could no longer see Han Jia and Han Sanping outside the window, his expression became completely serious, and he asked his secretary: "That Disney 'Mulan,' have you heard any news about it recently?"

"News? No, right? Since the end of July, it seems the casting work has ended, and I haven't heard any news since. However, at the beginning of October, there seemed to be gossip that the Disney team appeared at the Capital Airport, but it's uncertain whether this news is true or false; anyway, it didn't make any waves, and there was no follow-up..."

"Hehe, I understand."

In an instant, Ren Zhonglun guessed roughly what was going on, and his expression was significantly more energized. "That's really big news! It should be officially announced soon, right?"

"The Problem Solver" concluded its premiere held in the capital with great fanfare. Although Lin Nan did not go to the scene, he also heard the tidal wave of praise.

There hasn't been a black-and-white film on the big screen for many years, and this film by Fan Wei is undoubtedly a rare fine work among black-and-white films. Hmm, these are the original words of Ning Hao recommending this film.

"The film is naturally a good film, and the original work is even a work by Lao She; its weight is beyond doubt."

"But don't even think about the box office; this kind of film can only harvest applause and recognition, it cannot harvest box office. Because the audience who can calm down and appreciate this kind of film now is, after all, too few, too few."

Lin Nan drew a conclusion very firmly. Regarding this, Ning Hao did not refute, but just sighed a little:

"At least between awards and box office, this film has already harvested one; not a loss! It's just that I don't know what the result will be for the 'The Father' I'm going to film next year? Can it be like this film and have some harvest in awards..."

"Still the same sentence, the nomination stage depends on your own fighting. But I'm afraid you'll end up neither here nor there, unable to enter the main competition unit, but assigned to other units. If that's the case, it would really be a waste of resources."

"You don't need to poke at me; if I'm nominated but go to other units, I'll find a rope to hang myself."

"Mm, Director Ning has ambition. I'll help you look after your son..."

"I'll hang myself outside your manor villa, believe it?" Well, Director Ning is anxious.

"Alright, I won't curse you; let's talk about the crew's departure time. Yifei heard from your big screenwriter that you two have already decided?"

"Mm, start filming on the 5th of next month, and gather in Shanghai on the 28th at the end of the month. I have already notified all the actors, and the filming team will arrive by this time at the latest."

"Good guy, you're clashing with 'Hello Mr. Billionaire' on the same day?"

Lin Nan complained; he also just received the specific start time from Happy Mahua, which is December 5th.

While Lin Nan and Ning Hao were whispering about the start of filming, China Film was also busy with the invitations for the premiere of "Manhunt."

What made La Peikang very displeased was that many filmmakers in the industry declined China Film's invitation this time. Especially the big directors in the mainland; almost none of them came.

"Chairman La, the reasons given by everyone are quite... reasonable. Director Zhang is busy with the rehearsal for the flag-raising ceremony, Director Chen is leading the team to do film promotion, Lin Dao is helping Director Lu rush the film's post-production, Director Jiang..." The secretary looked at his leader's cold face, which said "no strangers allowed," and smiled along with him, biting the bullet.

"You think it's quite reasonable? But after thinking about it carefully, why do I feel that they are all dispensable reasons? Can't spare half a day? The premiere location is in the capital, not in Shanghai!"

"These people, over the years, really don't take Hong Kong directors like John Woo seriously. As for this time, to be precise, it is also a reflection of China Film's influence becoming weaker and weaker."

Ignoring the secretary's perfunctory response, La Peikang said to himself. This is the real reason he thinks those people declined, and he is very certain... eight or nine out of ten!

"When Han Sanping was here, this kind of situation never happened. Every time there was an event, if an invitation was sent, even if they couldn't come, they would personally say hello and explain. But now? Going downhill?!"

In an instant, the secretary decisively played dead. This is not an easy thing for the leader to say, especially since what he said is not wrong; it is a fact. How to answer this? If you answer it poorly, you are looking for trouble for yourself.

The time before the curtain of the New Year's film season always gives people a feeling that time passes very quickly. In a day, it's gone in the blink of an eye.

And on the morning of the 15th, the news of the Shanghai International Film Festival once again strongly focused the eyes of the entire film circle...

"At 9:00 AM, the Organizing Committee of the Shanghai International Film Festival issued an announcement to the public:"

"The global film solicitation and registration for the 21st Shanghai International Film Festival officially begins today; the deadline for registration is April 15th next year."

"Welcome countless excellent film works, filmmakers, and crews from home and abroad to gather in Shanghai and share the Golden Goblet feast..."

"Enlight Pictures and Lin Nan Film released the release date announcement for the film 'How Long Will I Love U,' starring Jing Tian and Lei Jiayin, which will be officially released on August 5th in the summer slot next year."

"In the morning, Yang Mi's costume drama 'Legend of Fuyao' successfully wrapped up at the Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio. It is reported that the drama has been purchased by Potato. com for the exclusive online broadcast rights at a high price..."

"Media visited the 'Shanghai Fortress' crew, and Director Teng Huatao accepted an interview and said: Since the start of filming on September 21st, the crew's filming progress has reached two-thirds, and it is expected to wrap up smoothly in the latter half of next month..."

"That side can also do special effects, but don't count too much on efficiency and quality. So if you want to see the finished film of this 'Shanghai Fortress,' if there are no accidents, you will definitely have to wait for a very, very long time!" Tiangong Color, Yue Jun complained mercilessly about the China Film Digital Production Base.

"What if there is an accident? Haha." Lu Yang took over the conversation, also laughing non-stop.

"Then the time spent is afraid that it will go to two years, or even two and a half years?"

"Oh, Lin Dao is here. Sit down, sit down, there is just work to tell you." Yue Jun was laughing and talking with Lu Yang, when his peripheral vision suddenly swept to Lin Nan who walked to the door.

"What's the matter?" Yawning, Lin Dao sat lazily at his workstation. Once upon a time, he often despised Ning Hao... but this year, he has rarely despised him.

"Shengkai Film sent the invitation for the premiere of 'Legend of the Demon Cat' in advance; it's the 18th of next month. Producer Chen asked me to give a reply when the time comes. What is Lin Dao's meaning, go or not go?"

"'Legend of the Demon Cat'? Then let's go for a trip. After all, Yifei was invited at the beginning; I think the invitation for Red Star Dock has also been sent, right?" Lin Nan asked.

"Mm, the people over there mentioned it, and it will be sent today. In addition, there is Happy Mahua here; they have also set the premiere time for 'Never Say Die,' the 12th of next month..."

Lin Nan's brain was buzzing; there are quite a lot of messy things next month.

"Oh, by the way, Lin Dao, the post-production of 'Detective Chinatown 2' should be about the same before the end of the month. For the next promotion, can you cooperate with the roadshow? Once or twice is enough. After all, you are the director of the first one." Lu Yang also spoke, with a cheeky look.

"Let's see when the time comes; I will be very busy starting next month."

Lin Nan chose to be perfunctory directly; the subtext is refusal! Lu Yang is a smart person and naturally understands the meaning of these words; he can only be speechless and helpless, plus undisguised disgust.

Before long, a group of people who hadn't done much work for a few minutes were all attracted by the entertainment news from the outside world; among them, including Lin Dao.

In all fairness, it's really not to blame everyone for slacking off; the trending searches that popped up were really too funny.

That film "Pure Hearts: Into Chinese Showbiz" once again issued a release date announcement—airdropping one week before the Spring Festival slot, that is, re-launching on February 9th!