That year Huayu

China Film Group.

La Peikang has always had high expectations for "The Great Wall".

Otherwise, he would not have asked people to communicate and strive to the greatest extent possible in order to synchronize the global release time of this film, at least in North America and China.

But now it seems that his wish cannot be realized;

Because Universal Pictures explicitly opposes setting the release time of "The Great Wall" in North America in December, which is the Chinese New Year holiday in the Chinese-language film market.

"What is their reason?" La Peikang's face was not very good, and he questioned the secretary.

"Universal said that there are already several blockbusters in the North American market that are heading for Thanksgiving at the end of November:

Including the Harry Potter spin-off "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", the comedy "Bad Santa 2", Disney's "Moana"...

The most important thing is that November to January is the North American awards season, and a large number of movies will be released together. If "The Great Wall" is scheduled for December, it will be very disadvantageous."

Looking at the big boss's silence and indifferent expression, the secretary continued to add:

"And Universal also specifically reminded: North America is different from China. There is no such thing as a release deadline for movies. They can be released all the time, and the battle line will be very long;

So they decided to schedule "The Great Wall" in North America in mid-February to avoid the impact of the awards season... But at this time, the domestic Spring Festival Golden Week has ended."

La Peikang frowned and said nothing. Although this result made him very unhappy, he had to admit that Universal's considerations were reasonable and correct.

"Then notify LeTV that the release dates of The Great Wall in China and North America will be staggered; then communicate with Zhang Yimou's studio... start to formulate a promotion plan for the film.

The domestic release time will be set during the Lunar New Year holiday; in addition, make sure that there is at least a one-month gap with Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back."

After thinking for a moment, La Peikang ordered decisively.

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back will be released on January 28 during the Spring Festival. Like The Great Wall, China Film Group is one of the main controllers.

But to be honest, La Peikang himself values ​​The Great Wall more because it is a co-production and will be released worldwide.

"Okay, Mr. La, I'll go right away." La Peikang waved his hand and watched the secretary leave the office.

He expected that the competition in this year's Lunar New Year holiday would be extremely fierce, far better than in previous years, and even more than the Spring Festival holiday at the end of January next year.

After all, the movies such as Operation Mekong will most likely be released during the Lunar New Year holiday, right?

However, he still has absolute confidence in "The Great Wall" and "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back", as well as "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" on November 11.

Three blockbusters, four top directors' appeal, other film and television companies or capital in the industry may find it difficult to have such a lineup. But China Film Group has it all!

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Two or three more days passed.

Until the morning of the 11th, those paparazzi entertainment reporters who were squatting outside Lin Nan Pictures, Guangguang, and Wanda left one after another and gave up completely.

Because they didn't get any news about the casting of "Pacific Rim 2", and they didn't even get to take pictures of even a single star in the industry.

A week's effort was wasted.

However, the attention and popularity of "Pacific Rim 2" on the Internet and in the circle are still undiminished;

Just because this movie is the top domestic film resource in the past two years; and no one can guarantee when the next global A-level production of the same level will come!

"Warner's intention is that at the end of this month or the beginning of next month, all Chinese staff, including engineers, can leave for Hollywood. Project preparation work has officially begun."

"How many people are there in total?" Lin Nan looked up at Yue Jun and asked.

"Our company, plus Guangguang and Xiying, has a total of 150 people. Wanda will not participate."

Lin Nan nodded when he heard this. He had expected that Wanda would not send people to join the film production team.

After all, Wanda Pictures is indeed not large in scale. Film and television production is not the group's key business, and they have no plans to spend a lot of effort to train behind-the-scenes personnel.

"Then let's do it at the end of the month. We will charter a plane for these 150 people."

Lin Nan signed the last document while instructing Yue Jun.

He glanced at the watch on his wrist. It was more than 10:20 in the morning. He had been busy in the company for more than an hour and wanted to leave work early.

Just as Lin Nan got up and Yue Jun understood, and when the two were about to leave the office, the phone rang.

"Hmm? You're not going to let me off work?" Lin Nan looked at the incoming call and smiled helplessly.

"Director Lin?" Yue Jun asked tentatively.

"It's from Happy Twist!"

As he walked out, Lin Nan answered the call with a smile: "Director Yan? Is Happy Twist not busy with performances recently?"

"Director Lin, every time I hear you call me 'Director Yan', I always feel ashamed! Haha... It's almost noon, is it convenient for you to invite Director Lin to have lunch? By the way, I'll report to you on the new film project plan of Happy Twist."

Waving to Yue Jun, Lin Nan entered the elevator and responded: "Okay, give me the location. By the way, I have to report to our producer."

"Then Director Lin can bring Producer Liu along. I'll apply to Mr. Zhang right now. The dinner will be of the highest standard and the budget will be doubled. I'll ask them all to come and sit with me! Haha..." Yan Fei took over the conversation and laughed.

"Huh? You say that as if I am not worthy to go alone?"

Lin Nan asked back with a smile. As for bringing Liu Yifei along? She is too lazy to go along. She will choose to invite Han Jianu or Zhou Xun and Xie Nan to have dinner outside!

On the Happy Twist side, Yan Fei smiled and denied three times in a row, and then he was busy making arrangements.

He looked at Song Yang and the others and teased:

"I have made an appointment with the people. You guys should get ready and meet at noon. Song Yang, this is your first play. Are you excited?"

"Of course I am excited. Not only excited, but also excited! Allen, Ma Li, what do you two say?"

"Ah, Director Song, please take care of me." Ma Li smiled and bowed.

"Please support me, Director Song."

"Oh, that's fine, haha..."

The purpose of Happy Twist is to give every contracted artist a chance to come forward; and whether or not you can seize the opportunity depends on your own "fate", whether you are the leading actor or the director!

...

Light.

Some supporting roles in "Pacific Rim 2" were thrown to Wang Changtian by Lin Nan, with the original intention of "taking care" of the mainland film and television industry; in other words, it was used for exchange or personal connections.

A supporting role with a lot of scenes has been taken by Jiang Xingrou, and Wang Changtian naturally "cherishes" the rest, and acts very low-key and confidential.

But at this moment, he looked at the head of the group's brokerage department, but he was rarely "sad", and then sighed helplessly:

"Don't think about it, it was impossible to give it to Bao Bei'er, not to mention the incident at the end of last month. Lin Nan hates him very much..."

Hearing this, not only the head of the brokerage department felt a little regretful, but also Li Xiaoping, the vice president in charge of the production department, felt the same way.

This A-level sci-fi blockbuster co-produced by China and the United States has an investment share, but it can't get people in. It's really frustrating.

"Forget it, Mr. Wang, he deserves it."

A few minutes later, everyone left Wang Changtian's office.

On the 5th floor, the head of the agency department shook his head at Bao Bei'er who was waiting here:

"Don't think about it... Let me remind you again, in this circle, it's not wrong to flatter the powerful and trample the weak, but it's really a taboo to bully the weak and fear the strong, especially bullying your own people!"

In one sentence, it included the result and the reason. Bao Bei'er's face turned pale, "Thank you, boss, I will remember it."

On the other side, Lin Nan drove to the place. There were only four people in the box: Yan Fei, Song Yang, Allen, and Ma Li.

"Director Lin, didn't you agree to bring Producer Liu with you?"

Yan Fei took the initiative to help Lin Nan pull the chair, and the other three all stood up and smiled.

"She went to dinner with Zhou Xun and was going to invite Han Jianu, but for some reason, she refused today because she was busy."

Lin Nan laughed and complained about Han Jianu, then sat down.

When the table was full of dishes, Yan Fei also started to talk about business, and Song Yang beside him looked eager to try.

"The third movie, "The Shameful Iron Fist"?"

"Yes, Director Lin. According to the plan, this movie will be directed by Song Yang, Ma Li and Allen will play the leading female and male roles, and Shen Teng will appear as a major supporting role;

We will try our best to ensure that the main original cast of "Charlotte's Troubles" will appear... Song Yang is currently adapting the movie script based on the play script, which will probably be completed in the second half of the year and will start filming at the end of the year at the latest..."

As soon as Yan Fei finished speaking, Song Yang next to him nodded immediately and patted his chest to guarantee: "Director Lin, don't worry, I have full confidence in this project, and I will also direct the play."

Looking at Song Yang's face, Lin Nan subconsciously flashed the classic scene in "Charlotte's Troubles" in his mind:

"I've thought about it. From now on, we will talk about our own things. I call you brother and you call me dad... What are you looking for, brother? Dad will help you find it..."

Just like another classic line in "Charlotte's Troubles": It doesn't matter if a man is old and ugly, what matters is that he has talent! Of course, Song Yang is not old or ugly, he is just not handsome!

Lin Nan nodded to Song Yang, expressing his approval, and the latter was very happy.

"So, this time, you two make up for the "unfortunate fate" in "Charlotte's Troubles." Lin Nan looked at Ma Li and Allen again and joked.

To be honest, Lin Nan admires Ma Li very much. After all, she graduated from the acting department of the Central Academy of Drama, and her acting skills are very good.

"It's us. When the time comes, please ask Director Lin to come to the scene to correct us."

Ma Li spoke first and invited Lin Nan with a smile. Several people present had already tacitly agreed that Lin Nan would support this project.

"No problem, if I have time at that time."

Lin Nan certainly supports Happy Twist's film project. Their biggest advantage is that the story of each film script is mature and has been tested by stage plays.

While drinking, they talked about the budget of the film project.

"When you have a budget, call me or go directly to Yue Jun. Do you have a rough estimate now?"

"Director Lin, it's hard to give a rough estimate, but we can guarantee that it won't exceed 100 million!" Yan Fei replied.

Sure enough, even though the comedy of Happy Twist became popular after "Charlotte's Troubles" and everyone's pay skyrocketed, it is still far from being as "evil-hearted" as Zhou Xingchi!

Lin Nan nodded with satisfaction and commented: "It's good to be less than 100 million, try to make a reasonable budget, your comedy film style is suitable for small wins big..."

"That's natural, every penny counts, this is our Mahua's fine tradition, haha..."

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