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Chapter 106 "Latent", Shu Chang's lawsuit

Lionsgate has had a lot of success in the low-budget horror genre.

"This must be your first widely distributed movie, I remember?"

Wen Ziren asked curiously.

"That's right, we have to take this step."

"Don't worry too much. "Dead Silence" and the Berlin Film Festival have already promoted it for you. It will be relatively easy for Lionsgate to distribute it. There is no guarantee of the opening number, but it will definitely not be the kind of treatment that no one cares about."

Lin Nan nodded to express understanding.

He didn't expect to make much money outside. With the cost of "Time Cruiser", it was unlikely that he would lose money, but venturing out would be good for future movie releases, wouldn't it?

"Well, let's talk about "Latent". What are you going to do this time?" Lin Nan changed the subject.

Hearing this, Wen Ziren was obviously excited.

"Similar to the cost estimate given by you, the company's team set the budget at around $1.5 million, with a maximum of no more than $180,000.

The shooting period is expected to be about one month, which is similar to "Dead Silence", or even shorter."

Listening to the information reported by Wen Ziren, Lin Nan had to admire Lions Gate's assembly line operation model, which can be regarded as a low-cost horror film.

"James, I want to ask you a question?" Lin Nan suddenly said.

"What's the problem?"

"Are you going to do any outdoor filming?"

Wen Ziren laughed after hearing this.

"Although I have been working for Lions Gate, I am free. The contract between me and Lions Gate does not stipulate that I cannot make external films. Of course, the same cannot be said for competitors. I still have the basic principles."

"Oh, I understand."

Lin Nan didn't say any more, it was enough to know this.

He came here mainly to finalize the issue, and other ideas will be implemented later.

The news of Lin Nan's appearance in Hollywood appeared in the domestic media seven or eight hours later, especially the scene of a dinner party with Lionsgate's popular fried chicken Wen Ziren.

"Tsk tsk, they are all young great directors."

With the box office success of "Chainsaw 1" and "Dead Silence", James Wan is also regarded as the most profitable director of Lionsgate Films.

"It is understood that director Wen Tsai-ren will not direct "Chainsaw 3", but will devote himself to the production of "Insidious 1", which will be shot soon..."

"According to the contract for the new movie "Insidious 1", Nortel director Lin Nan still has 20% of the box office share and DVD revenue share..."

"You wouldn't know it if you didn't read the news. He went abroad again. Unfortunately, we can't do things like horror movies."

Han Sanping felt a little regretful. He also knew that this kind of film could make money, but it was a pity that it was not allowed in China.

…

Lin Nan visited New Line's post-production center for the first time. Ninety-nine percent of all big-budget movies in the world are inseparable from the Hollywood team.

Even though South Korea is catching up in special effects production, it is still far behind Hollywood.

"Lin, with hundreds of special effects artists and technicians, we can ensure it will be released in the middle of the year."

Lin Nan felt a little sore at this moment. The people he saw were all the most lacking film and television technical talents in the country, as well as these equipments.

"The 2D version should be fine, right?" Lin Nan asked.

"Of course, we worked hard during the filming. The 2D version was completed a few days ago. If you want to see it, you can definitely do it."

After thinking about it, Lin Nan still refused, "Forget it, I'll save my expectations for the release and the theater."

The person from New Line was stunned for a moment, then smiled with praise, "Yes, stay in the theater. You must watch the 3D version. There don't seem to be many such theaters over there..."

The last words made Lin Nan very uncomfortable.

"Although there are not many now, the increase will be very fast. Before long, we will be the largest film market in the world..."

"Oh, we are all looking forward to it..."

When leaving the New Line Post-production Center, Lin Nan was still a little reluctant to leave. This post-production special effects team is really eye-catching.

After staying for two days, Lin Nan still had to leave. Tom patted his chest full of fat and muttered.

"Lin, don't worry, leave the company's affairs to me. I will definitely find the most suitable company in the first half of the year, haha..."

Tom seemed a little confused about this matter, Lin Nan didn't say anything, just took it seriously.

He always collaborates with others on movies, once or twice, which is okay. The water in Hollywood is too deep. He is afraid that if he keeps cooperating with others, he will be cheated sooner or later. He might as well do it himself and find others for distribution.

"Tom, if you have any news, send me an email anytime."

"Okay, Lin."

Lin Nan came in a hurry and returned in a hurry just because Liu Yifei was urging her. She didn't elaborate on what happened, but she sounded very urgent.

…

Being jet lagged on a plane is the easiest thing to do.

After landing at the airport in the morning, Lin Nan took over the employee's car and went straight to Liu Yifei's side.

Fortunately, it's not Liu Yifei's problem.

Shu Chang lay pitifully on the sofa, with Liu Yifei next to her comforting her like a big sister.

"What's going on?"

Lin Nan was a little angry. Just now at the airport, he heard one of his employees mention that Shu Chang had been accused.

"If you want to go to school, go to school. If you want to film, then film. It's better for you. Here you say you're in school, but there you go and star in three dramas, but you still signed a contract and can't skip the drama."

"Wuwu...I never thought about this..."

Shu Chang cried as soon as he said it.

"You should see what she does about this matter first. My mother has already gone to help consult a lawyer." Liu Yifei said.

After all, it had just been his eighteenth birthday, and Shu Chang was stunned when he heard that he was accused.

Lin Nan sat aside and said, "Tell me, what exactly is going on?"

Shu Chang began to elaborate. The contract he signed last year did not have a serious agent to check it. After listening to the layman's words, his family helped him sign the contract and received 20% of the salary. After joining the cast for a month, he started acting together.

, participated in endorsement activities, asked for leave for various reasons, and finally disappeared...

There are many dramas in the series, such as "Three Drops of Blood", "Legendary Fantasy Yin Shang"...

"Let me go, you are a pig-headed person? You don't know the spirit of the contract? Do you just believe what others say? Doesn't it matter?"

After being criticized a few times by Lin Nan, I couldn't help but cry.

"Okay, okay, don't cry." Lin Nan's voice was a little louder, and Shu Chang couldn't hold it back.

At this time, Liu Xiaoli came back.

"Mom, how are you?" Liu Yifei asked first.

Liu Xiaoli shook her head, "No way, we will lose, someone else has the contract.

Lin Nan is back."

"Aunt."

Shu Chang's eyes were red, "Then what should I do now?"

"Let's reconcile and pay for it," Lin Nan said.

As soon as these words came out, a few people reacted. At first, they were really concerned about it, and it was just a matter of money!

"But the subpoena is here, we don't need to find a lawyer or anything?"

The three women are all clueless in this area.

"Once the plaintiff is settled, nothing will happen."

Lin Nan's affirmation made the three of them feel a little more at ease.

"If this is the case, it will be easier to handle. I will ask someone to contact the crew over there. Let's keep it private then." Liu Xiaoli said.

"That needs to happen as soon as possible."

…

Liu Xiaoli turned around and went out to make a phone call.

Looking at Shu Chang, Lin Nan sorted out his thoughts.

"Don't contact the person who gave you advice and acted as a temporary manager in the future. It will only trick you into making money for her.

If there is any crew looking for you, just come to Sissi or me, don't act like a stick."

Lin Nan's words were a bit harsh, but he was completely concerned about Shu Chang. The more popular actors these days are, the more they are involved in acting. Liu Tianwang is the same, but it is disgusting to give Shu Chang advice and disappear.

Liu Yifei also said, "Just listen to Lin Nan. You don't have a company or a serious agent now, so it's easy to be cheated."

Shu Chang, who wanted to cry but was holding back, nodded, "I, I will."

Not long after, Liu Xiaoli came in, "I asked someone to contact them. Lin Nan is right. It's nothing more than compensation. It's Advocate's responsibility. Just take the initiative to compensate. Don't let this happen again."

"

…

In the evening, a letter came in, and the amount of the lawsuit was 1.5 million.

"Being able to reply to the letter means that you are willing to reconcile. If the lawsuit drags on for a long time, it will not be good for Changchang after all."

"I will compensate."

After an afternoon of ideological education, Shu Chang is much more rational now. This kind of thing will always make people grow if they learn from it and gain wisdom.

This figure not only returns the 20% of the film's salary, but also gives a lot of discounts. But if it is really judged, it will probably be judged by this figure.

The next morning, it was Lin Nan who accompanied Shu Chuang.

Shu Chang, who started his career as a child actor, has also saved a lot of money over the years.

Under the witness of the lawyer, both parties handed over the compensation and signed a settlement letter.

"She was not yet an adult at that time and was led astray by outsiders. Please bear with her."

We have come to this point, and there is nothing that cannot be said. Lin Nan can only try his best to help Shu Chang regain some goodwill.

"Director Lin, you're too polite. There will be no follow-up to this matter. It's a complete misunderstanding..."

"Thank you very much."

…

"Let's eat more in the future."

Lin Nan warned me on the way back.

"Thank you, Lin Nan."

"Um?"

"Thank you, brother."

"You're not at a loss." Lin Nan smiled.

The Directing Department of the Film School is very efficient this time, and the results of the graduate student interviews have come out, including six candidates with master's degrees in art.

Zhao Yanzi became a student of another professor. She had previously revealed to the media that she applied for Tianzhuangzhuang. Regarding this result, she accepted another interview.

"The quota for Director Tian was already full, and my teacher happened to be willing to support me, so I was lucky enough to get the spot for Master of Arts. I am grateful to my tutor, my school, and everyone's concern..."

Another reason, Zhao Yanzi heard about it, was that Tian Zhuangzhuang felt that having Lin Nan as a famous director was enough, and it would not be appropriate to bring in a second star, so she changed her mentor.

Huang Xiaoming also successfully obtained a Master of Arts degree in the Department of Acting, and even celebrated with Zhao Yanzi.

She actually told Huang Xiaoming the reason why Zhao Yanzi changed tutors.

"That's right. Among the people in the directing department, only Director Lin is as famous as you, and he is a well-known director. If Director Tian accepts you again, it will look too overbearing, and the faces of other instructors will not look good.

"

Zhao Yanzi gave Huang Xiaoming a playful look. She actually didn't believe this reason. The questions asked by a group of tutors were all quite satisfactory. So she went to Lin Nan and changed the topic of "The Promise", which always felt strange.

"It's all the same, I won't say any more. By the way, the leave granted to you by the crew is almost over, isn't it? Didn't "New Shanghai Beach" rush you?"

"No, aren't you just free? I want to chat with you. I'll go back in two days..."

(End of chapter)