Chapter 119 "Happy Death Day", a new office building
The news that Li An cast the role of "Lust and Caution" swept across the Chinese film and television industry like a hurricane passing through.
Whether it is the star-studded Shanghai Film Festival, Zhang Weiping and Wang Jing who are scolding bad movies from afar, or Spielberg and Zhang Yimou's discussions on the opening ceremony of the Olympics, they are all suppressed by the news of "Lust and Caution".
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In both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the Three Places, all the appropriate female stars are staring at the heroine.
The news of "in late June, I went to Beijing to cast a casting" came out, and art schools such as Central Academy of Drama, Beijing Film Academy, and Beidian were suddenly uneasy.
Including those who are in school or those who have just graduated, they will be within the screening scope of Li An.
Because Director Li An clearly stated that this time, it will still be like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", a combination of old and new, just like Zhou Runfa and Zhang Ziyi at the time.
The media excerpted Li An’s request for the heroine: “The small and exquisite southern beauties, delicate face, water snake waist, have expectations for lust and need to mature beyond age…”
"This is like a light in the dark night, with young girls rushing on them like moths." Lin Nan thinks this metaphor is quite appropriate.
Even after reading these requirements and the original novel, Liu Xiaoli warned Liu Yifei and Shu not to join in the fun, although their age did not meet the requirements at all.
"Have James arrived?"
"Don't worry, Lin, I'll do it."
"It really made Mimi guess. Senior Lin Nan would not live in school even if she was in graduate school. What a pity."
In response to this phenomenon, a document has been published on the above, encouraging theaters to increase investment and construction, accelerate equipment updates, and prosper the market.
"I saw it, I had a lot of brains and clever ideas."
Wen Zairen continued to ask.
The number of employees is now in its early forty.
Lin Nan drove back to school, packed his luggage, lived in the dormitory for four years, and said goodbye.
When Lin Nan entered the company, he saw the new company name and logo.
Lin Nan and Hua Yi and Wanda's people ran into their heads in Zhongying.
Lin Nan heard Wen Zai Ren’s meaning, and it seemed that Lion Gate knew about him opening a studio.
This shows that Wen Zairen also has some good senior executives inside the Lions Gate.
From the next day, it is difficult to get tickets from 3D cinemas. Even if the ticket price reaches hundreds of yuan, you have to pay a deposit for glasses.
There are many people who are watching jokes, but they dare not say it explicitly. This not only offends the five domestic investors, but also slaps all theaters in the face.
Without caring about the release of the movie, Lin Nan boarded the plane again alone.
The other party held up his glasses, "Actually, after that day, I was thinking about this question. I was busy with "Chain Saw 3" during this period."
Not far from several art schools, it is a twelve-story office building, surrounded by most of the companies in culture, film and television, and entertainment, and many of them are related to several schools.
After getting off the plane, Lin Nan received a call from China Film Academy. After the first day of "The Adventures of the Center of the Earth", the feedback from different audiences was huge.
"Yes, you can wait a moment."
James' crew, you need to strictly review funds, but he can't be careless about the help he needs. This is our first movie, so you have to make a good start."
The graduation season is usually earlier than the summer vacation. Many students in school saw Lin Nan stuffing luggage into the car one by one, and understood that the great director was going to move out of school, rather than moving to the graduate dormitory.
"Director Wen, it's been two months since you've been waiting for your reply."
Wen Zairen glanced at Lin Nan and continued, "You know, I actually got a share of it at the Lion Gate."
"No, Tom." Lin Nan said affirmatively.
"That's a pity, but now you graduate, just make up your efficiency and quickly think about your next movie. At a young age, don't be lazy and learn from Zhang Yimou."
"I have a script here, which is very similar to its ideas." Lin Nan looked at Wen Zairen.
As he said that, Lin Nan left the room and took a laptop from Tom.
"Mr. Han, you're breathing heavily."
The first floor is the office area, the second and third floors are post-production sites, and the equipment and machines are there, and there are also many design rooms and studios with different divisions of labor.
The theaters were also anxious, and suddenly found that due to equipment, the ready-made money could not be made, and only a few people were calling for the crackdown on piracy.
"But there are only a few points, right?" Lin Nan said directly.
"Haha, so I'm here today. Lin, tell me your sincerity."
Han Sanping took a breath after saying this, and then Huayi and Wanda's people became nervous.
"I'm waiting for you to come and issue the start-up order."
Wen Zairen was also a little frank at this moment.
"Haha, I just scare you. It's a high probability of earning money, but it's best not to expect too much. This kind of movie is far more important to our reputation than money, and it is also a accumulation of experience."
Lin Nan didn't remember this.
"Why can't you hide anything from Mr. Han? But you don't bring it back without a project." Lin Nan said helplessly.
"Thank you." Lin Nan could only thank him.
Tom has worked diligently in the past two months, not only helped Lin Nan complete all the procedures, but also recruited some new staff.
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"I guess everyone wants to know the box office data now. The box office of North America's paintings is 21 million yuan. There are too few domestic 3D theaters, and there are pirated competition for 2D..."
"I just set up a studio half a month ago." Wen Zairen said with a smile.
Lin Nan is still on the return plane, and "Adventures of the Center of Earth" has begun to be released.
Tom talked loudly, and a group of people smiled and applauded to welcome him. Lin Nan saw a lot of yellow skin and felt a little emotional.
Fortunately, Lin Nan has made money recently, otherwise he wouldn't have made up his mind to buy it.
Now all the employees are happy. They are all engaged in technical work in the later stages. They are simple in their minds, have good salary and benefits, and everything is OK.
"Director Lin."
In this science fiction film, the male lead is the protagonist, but Liu Yifei's appearance also gave domestic audiences a little more favorable.
"Lin, how about it? As you said, the name of this company is now called: Crystal Film Production Co., Ltd. You are the boss and I am the CEO, haha..."
After a few months, the movie will be divided into accounts, and he will not move the stocks he invested in.
"Another trip to Hollywood?"
Lin Nan went up to the third floor, with an area of ​​700 to 800 square meters, and there were many large studios, all of which were used for different purposes. Some compositions, some props designs, special effects production, editing, etc. Although various equipments are
Second-hand, but very complete, 80% new.
"The news from the new line is that nearly 3,000 paintings have been launched in North America, and 57% of the theaters are 3D theaters..."
Lin Nan is choosing the office address of the new company.
Wanda Cinemas is ahead, and has consciously expanded 3D cinemas before, and now its reputation has suddenly become prominent.
"Happy cooperation. But, I want to know, what do you think about the first drama? Do you want to shoot "The Conjuring"?"
"Horror movie?" Wen Zairen was instantly interested.
Lin Nan gave his greatest sincerity, with Wen Zai Ren's efficiency and quality in horror films, it is impossible to lose.
This was introduced to Lin Nan by Wanda people.
When I looked up, it was Yang Mi. Before Lin Nan could react, the other party had already helped Lin Nan pick up the computer bag.
There are currently 3D cinemas in China, and there are also iMax cinemas, with the former accounting for a very small proportion, while the latter accounting for a single digit.
Liu Yifei was very upset and finally acted back in the blockbuster movie, but most people could only see her in the 2D movie.
Lin Nan nodded and was about to go upstairs, but Tom pulled him.
The data collected by China Film Group made it clear that the gap between the film markets on both sides became clear at once.
Hua Yi and Wanda hurried back to prepare for the press release, and Han Sanping left Lin Nan.
"Happy Day of Death?"
"But there is definitely no problem with hundreds of millions. According to the analysis of the new line, it is likely to be profitable from the global box office."
Lin Nan once again compressed the production cost, and he also had confidence in Wen Zairen.
Wen Zairen finally replied.
Many of the lower-grade students were looking forward to getting to know Lin Nan in the future, but now they are completely out of the way.
Lin Nan sat on the sofa opposite Wen Zairen and said with a smile.
"No, let's talk about that later. Have you watched my "Time and Space Cruise"?"
"I'd better say hello to everyone first."
Those who watch the 2D version think it is a good fantasy adventure film, while the audience who watch the 3D version and even the iMax giant screen are all shocked.
Finally, he left the loan. The bank also hoped that Lin Nan would borrow more money and the time could be as long as possible, but he refused.
"Good morning everyone, I'll have a big dinner at noon, Tom is responsible for it."
"Okay, I started thinking when I got back." Lin Nan clasped his fists and said.
"Everyone put down what you have to do first and get to know our boss, Director Lin Nan from the Eastern Kingdoms, who is also the best Silver Bear director in Berlin. The Lion Gate's "Dead Silence" and "Luxing" are both his scripts...
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Various theaters have begun to think about the shortcomings of hardware facilities. Currently, only the capital, Shanghai and other big cities have 3D theaters. Should we update the equipment?
This vase character has made many well-known actresses feel regretful.
"The Adventures of the Center of the Earth" was released in a massive way, but because of the lack of hardware in domestic theaters, they were unable to continue, which made the relevant departments very upset.
"Haha, then I wish us a happy cooperation."
"Senior Lin Nan, do you want help?"
"Tom, you need to keep an eye on the matters of the crew later. The company can take on too many outsourcing work at present. If you get busy in the future, you won't take on the outside work.
"He has been in the first studio on the third floor for half an hour."
Wen Zairen looked through a novel and when she saw Lin Nan coming in, she put it down casually.
A strange phenomenon occurred in the audience of "Adventures of the Center of the Earth". Either stared at those 3D theaters or watched pirated copies directly, resulting in a box office increase of nearly 80% from 3D theaters.
"30%, the employees and equipment here will cooperate with you. You will pay a smaller portion of your work and give you 30% of your investment. There are no fancy statements such as loss-making, and the amount of money you should be. After a drama, it will be as much as you can.
,how?"
"No need to thank you. Just give me a chance to audition for the movie in the future, haha."
It seems like a joke, but it is hard to accept. Lin Nan smiled, "You should prepare your "Dream of Red Mansions" carefully first. It is also the four great classics."
"No delay, that one is still early to start the computer."
Lin Nan admires this career aspiration very much. It seems that every time she meets Yang Mi, she always says something intentionally or unintentionally and finds opportunities for herself.
Chapter completed!