Chapter 936

"Jointly produced by China Film and Media Asia, directed by Director John Woo, supervised by Director Gordon Chan, the action, suspense, and crime blockbuster 'Manhunt' has landed in national cinemas at 6:00 AM this morning."

"It is reported that John Woo's version of 'Manhunt' is adapted from the island country's 'The River of Wrath'; 40 years ago, Ken Takakura once swept across Asia with the first version of 'Manhunt'."

"On the first day of the film 'Manhunt's' release, the comprehensive screen share reached 29.5%, making it the film with the highest screen share today!"

"Following yesterday's gossip, at 8:00 AM this morning, the Golden Horse Awards Committee and the Golden Horse Academy officially issued an announcement to the public:"

"The 55th Golden Horse Awards has confirmed the invitation of internationally renowned director Ang Lee to serve as the chairman of the organizing committee again; he will be fully responsible for preparing and assembling the next Golden Horse Awards jury and presiding over matters related to the Golden Horse Awards..."

The film circle is sighing at the screen share of "Manhunt," and also sighing at the courage and determination of China Film.

Because logically speaking, a film that is so "old-fashioned" cannot have such a high screen share, but the fact is completely the opposite.

In the eyes of the industry, this situation is enough to explain the attitude of that Chairman La, which is undoubtedly to break the cauldrons and sink the boats and fight a desperate battle!

"A Cool Fish" crew, break time. Han Sanping had a dark face, flipping through the film information on the internet.

When "Manhunt" was initiated, he couldn't help but scold at home. But by that time he had already stepped down and couldn't stop anything at all.

The final result is that this film was officially released today, and China Film actually spent a lot of effort and resources to pull the screen share...

These things, in the eyes of Third Master Han at this moment, appear incomparably ironic. Because he also came over like this back then, and it was also John Woo's film, hmm, "shit-wet" blockbuster!

"Sigh~~ Jia, I'm sick. After 'A Cool Fish' wraps up and returns to the capital the day after tomorrow, I have to recuperate at home for a while, and I won't go out." Han Sanping muttered in a low voice, implying something.

"Mm? Not hot? Where are you uncomfortable?" Han Jia put down the juice in her hand, came over in a fuss to touch her dear father's forehead, and touched her own, and gave a conclusion by comparison.

Sure enough, Third Master Han's face became even uglier, but he still patiently gave a hint: "This reason is for the outside; if someone looks for me, just say so."

The "Mountain Eagle" who dominated the world could not raise a stupid daughter. In just an instant, little Han reacted and said suspiciously:

"Are you talking about China Film... Uncle La's side? It shouldn't be so unoptimistic about that 'Manhunt,' right? You haven't even entered the cinema or watched this film, so you are so sure?"

"Heh, I am once bitten by a snake and ten years afraid of the well rope; what I am not optimistic about is his John Woo! This film invested 200 million, if it is gone again... he can slaughter John Woo!"

Han Jia heard this, thought about it seriously, and then nodded:

"Mm, indeed. If it falls again, Uncle La is afraid that he will have to find you back to discuss the way forward; it must be declined. He is like this every time; he invites you back when he needs you, and kicks you away when he doesn't... However, you said the sentence just now wrong!"

Now it was Third Master Han's turn to frown, looking at his daughter suspiciously: "Which sentence did I say wrong?"

"Just that sentence 'once bitten by a snake.' You count, 'Red Cliff' and 'The Crossing,' this adds up to 'twice bitten by a snake.'" Han Jia spread her hands and said jokingly and seriously.

Looking at Han Sanping again, he was already gnashing his teeth, and the voice in his mouth carried a thick anger at not living up to expectations, "Get out!"

"Alright, you rest first, I will call you when we start filming in a while. Hahaha..."

Two assistants, two bodyguards, this is the personnel configuration that Lin Nan and Liu Yifei have to bring for this trip. Of course, Crystal Film will also arrange it.

After everything was set in the morning, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were completely lying flat, just waiting to set off at 5:00 AM the day after tomorrow.

But sometimes, some annoying people always run over abruptly to break this state of quiet years, such as Ning Hao.

"The Father" is set to gather in Shanghai on the 28th, but everyone will definitely set off in advance more or less, and Ning Hao and his wife decided to leave on the 25th.

So on the 24th before departure, they wanted to invite Lin Nan and Liu Yifei to have another meal, and the location was their home.

At 11:30 AM, Liu Yifei drove that bright yellow Ferrari, carrying Director Lin to the destination. The gift the two brought was a box of dried seafood, which can be regarded as borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha.

"I remember when Xu Zheng took the 'Lost' series copyright from you for 'free,' the contract signed was that the first film he made afterward would share 20% of the distributable box office with you, and 10% from the second film, right?"

As soon as he entered the door, before Lin Nan put down the seafood, Ning Hao asked about business.

"I remember it was like this." Liu Yifei nodded and answered first.

"That's right, it's this proportion. So I took 46.5% of the total distribution of the 'Lost in Hong Kong' film party and the distribution party, and it will drop to 23.25% from the second film!" After taking the cardboard box in Lin Nan's arms from Xing Ai, he nodded with a smile.

"Good guy, sure enough, the 'free' one is the most expensive!" Ning Hao sighed with emotion.

"What's the matter, why ask this suddenly?" Lin Nan asked with a smile.

"Nothing, it's just that the group is preparing to start making the fourth part of the 'Lost' series in the second half of next year. The project list for next year was just set this morning, and the film project hosted by Xu Zheng is 'Lost 4,' and there is no script yet. But another account of yours is doomed, it's just that you have to wait a long time."

"That's good. Besides, Lin Nan and I are not in a hurry, we can wait slowly." Liu Yifei said with a smile, and Lin Nan was too lazy to speak.

More than half an hour later, the four people started the lunch gathering while talking and laughing like this. During the period, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei also heard the fun from Ning Hao and Xing Ai.

Peter Chan originally planned to make "Lang Ping" next year, controlled by his We Pictures Limited, and jointly produced by Huanxi;

But because Alibaba Pictures was urging him, Peter Chan could only choose to postpone "Lang Ping" and change to "Li Na." Because he had promised Alibaba Pictures to invest before, and he had already received the deposit...

Facing this situation, Dong Ping naturally chose to take a step back. First, Peter Chan is a shareholder of Huanxi; second, he doesn't want to offend Alibaba Pictures, and he can't afford to offend them.

On the morning of the 25th, the eyes of the industry looked straight at the film information on the internet, accurately speaking, at the box office of "Manhunt."

In all fairness, the box office of 29.63 million is really not worthy of the 29.5% screen share, and the inversion is very serious!

And the film reviews on the internet are also a magnified version of the singing voices of netizens on the day of the premiere. Hmm, at least the scale magnified by dozens or even hundreds of times.

Old-fashioned themes, old-fashioned filming techniques, old-fashioned routine story plots... all kinds of things were collectively boycotted by the audience of the new era!

In the eyes of many industry insiders, John Woo is already a director with a guest-repelling effect.

He seems to have not been serious about making a film, but perfunctory, cheating money; not only cheating the audience, but also cheating the investors!

However, what makes people in the circle surprised is that John Woo did not run away back to Hong Kong after seeing this first-day box office this time, but continued to sell hard to run promotion, which is completely different from the past... It's simply hell.

"He should have been threatened by Chairman La? Otherwise, with his character, he would have hidden back to Hong Kong long ago. But you can still wait a while, I firmly believe he will run away! Because if the box office doesn't improve, he definitely won't be able to withstand Chairman La's anger, haha."

Lin Nan, who was staying at home, was talking to Ning Hao on the phone with conviction. The latter and Xing Ai were waiting for flights at the airport, and by the way, watching the excitement on the internet.

"Then let's wait and see. But to be honest, John Woo should be considered the old-brand big director in the Hong Kong circle with the worst reputation now, right?!"

"Mm, about the same."

When Lin Nan and Ning Hao were joking about John Woo and "Manhunt," the atmosphere at China Film had already been a bit abnormal.

"Chairman La, yesterday was the first day of release, and it was also Friday. Although this box office is not high, it is not low. We can completely wait and see, look at the daily box office performance of the weekend..."

The secretary's brain turned fast, and he was looking for a step down smoothly, and his nerves were in a state of tension.

Just because his leader's face was cold enough to scrape shaved ice, and his hand holding the cup on the desk was also a bit white because of too much force.

"Then wait a while... I'll wait and see!" Finally, La Peikang spoke. But the tone of gnashing his teeth was still cold and had no temperature.

Getting up early is really the most headache-inducing problem for Liu Yifei.

Especially in the state of not entering the crew to film, her biological clock seems to be gently reminding her at all times: "Come on, be good to yourself, you can sleep until you wake up naturally, other things are enough with Lin Nan!"

As a result, every time the two of them have to get up early to go out, Lin Nan has to be responsible for the wake-up service by the pillow.

Of course, that bed-getting anger is always spilled on him, but it only lasts less than half a minute; after all, classmate Liu Yifei is also reasonable. Hmm, should be reasonable... right?

The capital at 4:00 AM is still bright, and the city's neon lights reflect the night sky that should have been pitch black into a gray haze.

Three business Mercedes-Benz drove directly into the manor villa, parked on the small square with low-beam lights on. The driver and bodyguard stood by the car, while the assistant was busy moving luggage.

"So sleepy, and a bit cold." Liu Yifei was wearing a woolen coat, tightening Lin Nan's arm. She was completely awake, and her speech was weak.

"November is almost over, and it's early morning, can it not be cold? Cheer up, you can lean on me and squint for a while after getting in the car. When you get on the plane, you can sleep however you want!" Lin Nan yawned and reminded softly.

"Mm, let's go." Liu Yifei didn't even open her eyes, just followed Lin Nan.

At 4:40 AM, three business cars drove out steadily and drove to the national highway.

And Liu Yifei leaned in Lin Nan's arms, maintaining a uniform breathing rhythm; just in this moment, she fell asleep again, and slept quite sweetly.

Lin Nan tried to keep his posture still so as not to affect the person in his arms. At the same time, he had to send a message to Liu Xiaoli, telling her that he and Liu Yifei had already gone out.