That year Huayu

"'Marriage Story', as you can tell from the name, is not a commercial film. Of the two films, this one is the highlight, right?"

Looking at Liu Yifei's beautiful side face, Tang Yan asked uncertainly; the former was cutting the nails of Sanhua in his arms, his eyes were soft and serious.

After she attended the media conference of "Bounty Hunter" this morning, she came to see Liu Yifei. Several people made an appointment the day before yesterday.

But who knew that not long after I sat down, movie information on the Internet came out, which was really exciting.

The entire film and television industry is going crazy, rushing to get information. In just over half an hour, Liu Yifei's phone rang eight or nine times.

"Well, that's right." Liu Yifei looked up and smiled, lazily responding, her happiness palpable.

"What does it mean?"

Luo Jin gnawed on an apple and walked over from the garage; behind him were Zhu Yawen and Shen Jiani holding a small cotton-padded jacket. A few people just went out to buy ingredients and will have a dinner together today.

"Because for Lin Nan and I, the two movies are the same; it's just that "Marriage Story" is more profound and serious. It is a film festival work and has practical significance."

Liu Yifei smiled proudly and said that both movies are about love, just different kinds of love.

Maybe in the eyes of some viewers, "Second Generation Fairy" may not have much "nutrition", but as for the sprinkles, both she and Lin Nan like it!

Why does every movie have to pursue some "educational significance" or "ideological sublimation"? How tiring is that?

"Film festival work! Good guy, we have heard first-hand 'inside information'! Right, Lao Luo?"

Zhu Yawen held her almost one-year-old daughter in her arms and looked at Luo Jin pretending to be shocked.

"So, it will be directed by our director Lin? I see that there is no movement at all on Lin Nan Pictures' official Weibo. There are tens of thousands of comments below, and the same is true for Red Star Wu."

Facing Luo Jin's questioning, Liu Yifei did not comment and just smiled and said:

"We don't want to be too public this time, so the company hasn't issued any announcements or anything like that, nor will it respond to any media interviews."

"You two don't want to be too showy, but you are underestimating your influence, right? Producer Liu!"

Shen Jiani teased, taking her porcelain doll-like daughter from Zhu Yawen's arms.

"Hehe, let's talk about it. Anyway, we try to be as low-key as possible."

Liu Yifei smiled, put down the cat in her arms, and then picked up Tang Yan and urged Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin:

"Hurry up, hurry up, you guys, hurry up and set up the grill and table...Tangtang, Jiani, let's go pick something to drink...Let me hug her, her face is so tender and smooth ah……"

Over at Bad Monkey, Lin Nan is taking a call from Wang Changtian.

Lao Wang still knew Lin Nan very well, "I see, you have to play these two movies by yourself again, tsk tsk..."

Lin Nan glanced at Ning Hao, who was smiling evilly next to him, and replied: "It's not just for fun. Ning Hao will be a partner with me in one of the movies this time."

"Then you're going a little too far. How can you lose the light..."

"Director Wang, I am the director and my wife is the producer. Isn't it too much for us to get a share? Or does Guangguang also have such 'resources'?"

Director Ning's joke immediately left Wang Changtian speechless.

"Yeah, I have no objection." Lao Wang was stunned for two or three seconds and then said something.

"Ha ha……"

Lin Nan and Ning Hao burst out laughing immediately, they really couldn't hold it back.

As soon as the front-footer Wang Changtian hung up the phone, another one came in from the back-footer.

"Hey, you'd better go home and entertain people. Your sister and I will look at the script and change it. I guess you won't be able to stop until the movie starts.

After staying here for an hour, the phone never stopped, first it was Fan Bingbing, then... now it was Zhang Ziyi;

These big beauties are all as shrewd as ghosts. They can guess the ‘positioning’ of your “Marriage Story” at a glance. They are definitely aiming for awards! "

Ning Hao waved his hand and teased Lin Nan. During lunch, he was not going to keep anyone around.

"Okay, I'll leave now. See you later."

Lin Nan stood up and waved. Liu Yifei's text message had just been urging her. As he walked to his car, he answered Zhang Ziyi's call... and declined politely.

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"There are no public casting plans yet?"

Not only Fan Bingbing understands the meaning of this sentence, but Zhang Ziyi understands it even more. Director Lin Da politely rejected her and didn't even give her a chance to audition.

I have been trying to make a comeback for several months, but have been rejected by two major directors in succession. Currently, I only have one movie to be released, "The Death of Romance", and about zero new projects!

This situation is undoubtedly very bad for a top first-line actress and actress.

In other words, after returning to China from Hollywood a few years ago and making a comeback in China with "The Grandmaster", she is facing a situation where she has once again and rapidly fallen to the bottom.

In terms of career, for more than a year, she has been completely left behind by Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing and others; the resources suitable for top first-line actresses in the Chinese film industry have been almost plundered!

"Sister Ziyi, really don't you think about TV dramas? Now the TV drama market is becoming more and more prosperous and bigger, and the salary is rising at a much faster rate than that of movies..."

The assistant asked in a low voice from the side, there have been many TV series invitations in the studio recently.

"TV series? Have you ever seen Gong Li act in a TV series?"

Zhang Ziyi replied with a gloomy face. What's the use of making more money? She hasn't "fallen" to that point yet, and she is unwilling to accept it.

After the assistant was silent, Zhang Ziyi also restrained her emotions:

"Keep looking, fortunately there is still "The Last Romance" to support it...By the way, has Huayi said anything about the final release date?"

"Sister Ziyi just set the release date this morning, but it was suppressed by the two movies of Lin Nan Pictures. It will be on December 16th during the Lunar New Year holiday."

Hearing this time, Zhang Ziyi's expression collapsed again. This year's Lunar New Year holiday is hell mode! What's the idea? Can you really get a share?

... Turn over, brush sauce, sprinkle ingredients, plate...

Since Director Lin came back, Master Lin has been busy for more than an hour.

"What a sin!"

Lin Nan sat on the swing and complained that he was really exhausted.

"Here, have some white wine, semi-sweet."

Liu Yifei handed over a glass of wine warmly. She held a kebab in her other hand, and her lips were unusually rosy and glowing.

"This is the last time I'll have dinner with you in the first half of the year. I'll be busy later."

Lin Nan took the drink and said to Zhu Yawen and the others.

"By the way, don't you really want to help us?" Old Zhu ate roasted eggplant and didn't forget to "hug the thigh".

"That's right, the closest time to an award was the "Bad Genius" that year, but it was only nominated."

Luo Jin put a scallop on Tang Yan's plate and echoed.

"The movie is missing a son or daughter, a child, who will come?" Lin Nan drank the white wine in one gulp. It was cold and tasted good.

"Ahem...haha...who are they going to be sons to?"

Tang Yan almost choked and looked at Liu Yifei with a smile. Miss Liu smiled but didn't say anything, shaking her head.

"Ah, the relationship has faded, but you have to find excuses, and this kind of excuse."

"You were just a pendant for a while, are you qualified to talk about love?"

Well, Luo Jin "backstabbed" Zhu Yawen, and the alliance broke down!

Speaking of the casting of "Marriage Story", Lin Nan has to decide as soon as possible, and it will start in the next two days.

This movie does not require a big move, just follow the plan, quietly prepare and shoot low-key, and the company team has been preparing for nearly a month.

...

A few days passed, and Lin Nan went back and forth between the company and home, thinking about the casting by himself.

And the "Ode to Joy" by Noon Sunshine finally started airing;

In just three days, the ratings showed an explosive trend, Liu Tao and Jiang Xin became very popular, as well as Wang Ziwen and Yang Zi.

At the same time, the Capital International Film Festival, which sounds high-sounding but is actually very water, also opened grandly.

Although they are very close physically, almost no one goes to support the top directors in the mainland, because everyone is busy and a little bit disdainful.

However, it is different in Hong Kong Island:

Wu Yusen, Wang Jiawei, Wang Jing, Er Dongsheng, Chen Kexin, Huang Boming... Zhou Runfa and his wife, Liang Jiahui, Guo Fucheng, Liu Dehua... It feels like they are going to book the whole theater? !

That's right, the Hong Kong circle's Academy Awards at the beginning of the month have almost no traffic, and are lost in the entire network. It is indeed better to form a group to come to the Capital International Film Festival.

"Director Lin, you won't forget that tomorrow is the premiere of "The Journey to the West", right? The China Film Group is asking about it."

In the office, Lin Nan was writing and drawing on a piece of white paper, and Yue Jun suddenly knocked on the door and came in.

"Tomorrow?"

Lin Nan glanced at the calendar on the table suspiciously. Good guy, I really forgot the time!

"Okay, you reply to China Film, I will be there tomorrow."

"The Great Tang Xuanzang" is a "mission film" with a large investment. Since the invitation has been sent, it is better for Lin Nan to go if there is no special situation.

In his opinion, it is just to show support for Huang Xiaoming, Luo Jin and others.

"Okay, Director Lin.

I heard that this movie is taken very seriously by the higher-ups. Several domestic and international film festivals such as Silk Road and Changchun have signed up for it."

"It is very important."

Lin Nan nodded and said no more. After Yue Jun left, he continued to work.

On the table, there were several A4 papers scattered casually, with the names of many actors in the industry and role adaptation analysis.

For "The Second Generation of the Fairy", Lin Nan would naturally not be so exhausted, but "Marriage Story" must be cautious and cautious!

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On the morning of the 23rd, the premiere of "The Great Tang Xuanzang" held in the CPPCC Auditorium was undoubtedly grand and solemn.

It seems that many actors from the neighboring "San Ge" also came to participate in the "exchange meeting".

Therefore, almost all the big names in the entire domestic film and television industry have been invited by China Film, and it is estimated that there will not be many absentees.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went out at 8:30 in the morning. When they arrived at the scene, there was already a "gong and drum" scene outside.

Not to mention the endless stream of actors and stars on the red carpet, there are more than 200 media on both sides, and fans and passers-by needless to say - there are a lot of people.

"It is worthy of being a mission film for "China-India Friendship". There are many media in Southeast Asia."

The two walked onto the red carpet holding hands, Lin Nan waved to both sides, and whispered to Liu Yifei.

"Let's go in first." Liu Yifei gently scratched Lin Nan's palm and pulled Lin Nan.

"Okay, let's go."

Two minutes later, Lin Nan really saw the "specifications" of today's premiere. It was indeed full of big names.

Tong Gang and Zhang Hongsen, two leaders of the General Administration, were there, and Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang and other fifth-generation directors also showed up.

La Peikang was like a host, surrounded by many people in the circle. Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Wang Yong... Wang Zhongjun, Wang Changtian, Yu Dong...

Hmm? Lin Nan actually saw Wu Ershan.

This guy has been keeping a low profile since he attended many banquets of the top leaders in the industry. He actually showed up today? Is it Song Ge next to him?

"Yifei, this way."

Miss Liu was going to go with Lin Nan to say hello, but Zhou Xun's voice stopped her again, and there were several acquaintances over there.

"You go over there. I'll take care of the socializing."

Lin Nan pinched Liu Yifei's hands and said with a smile.

"Okay, I'll go find them then."

"Well, go ahead."

After that, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went in two directions respectively.

Huang Xiaoming was one of the core members of the scene today. He smiled constantly when he was surrounded by a group of bigwigs, and Yang Ying also got some of the credit.

And Xu Zheng and Huang Xiaoming enjoyed the same treatment. After all, they are also big directors now; but Luo Jin and other leading actors are far behind.

"Director Lin, everyone was talking about you just now?"

"What are you talking about me?" Lin Nan asked in confusion.

"They say that the two movies of your company are well hidden. A week has passed, and no news has been heard. By the way, they are all this year's movie projects, right?"

Han Sanping interrupted Huang Xiaoming and asked Lin Nan seriously and seriously.

"Yes, they are all this year's projects. Our company does not have the habit of starting a project in the first half of the year and delaying it until the second year, unless it is a real big production or a special effects masterpiece."

Lin Nan was a little curious as soon as he finished speaking. Why did he feel that Han Sanping seemed to be relieved?

But before he could ask, Huang Xiaoming interrupted again.

"Director Lin, do you think there is a role suitable for me in these two movies of the company? Or some unimportant supporting roles suitable for baby? Haha..."

Yang Ying followed Huang Xiaoming and smiled respectfully.

"No!"

Lin Nan shook his head decisively and refused.

Hearing this answer, Huang Xiaoming still smiled naturally, but made a very regretful expression;

But Yang Ying's skills need to be improved. The smile on her face was instantly stiff, and then she continued to smile awkwardly.

The process of the premiere was basically the same, except that there was an additional speech by the leader today, after all, it was a mission film.

Everyone sat down around ten o'clock.

When all the lights in the CPPCC auditorium were turned off and the big screen lit up, the scene suddenly became silent.

Lin Nan sat in the first row, her upper body slightly tilted, close to Liu Yifei on the right, and behind her was Zhou Xun.

"Hey, Director Lin, you are going to make a new movie, why didn't you call me?"

Zhou Xun leaned forward, leaned on the back of Liu Yifei's chair, and put his chin on Miss Liu's shoulder, muttering in a low voice.

"Xixi told you?"

Lin Nan turned his head and looked at the two people smiling in front of him, without waiting for an answer.

"I remember hearing Xixi say that you accepted a play contract, didn't you?

Forget it, you can go to my house or my company tomorrow, and we'll talk about it then. It's the premiere of "The Great Tang Xuanzang" now, so be respectful."

"Okay, sister, I'll go to your house tomorrow morning."

After getting the "promise", Zhou Xun immediately became proud and played with Liu Yifei's long hair in his hands, but was restrained by Miss Liu the next moment.

"Yifei, let go, it hurts... You're so strong..."

"You deserved it for pulling my hair."

Many actors around saw this scene, and their envy was beyond words.

As the plot of "The Journey to the West" unfolded, the expressions of many filmmakers at the scene gradually became solemn, and they were sizing up and analyzing the pros and cons of this movie in their hearts.

"Love in Seattle 2" has one less opponent."

Lin Nan muttered in a low voice, and Liu Yifei immediately understood what he meant: I don't think this movie is good!

"The geography, humanities, costumes, historical reality, the magnificent landscape along the way to the west... these are all well shot, all shot on location;

But this is a biographical film after all, and it is a story of Xuanzang's journey to the west that is close to history, which means that it doesn't have much to attract the audience;

Not only that, in order to highlight the hardships of the journey to the West, it actually added place names such as "Liusha River" and "Huoyan Mountain", which is impossible to evaluate, it's too intrusive."

Lin Nan gave his own evaluation. Overall, the movie is passable and close to the theme, but it is not a hit movie.

But Huang Xiaoming's acting is really great, he worked very hard in this movie!

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei attended the lunch after the premiere, but when it was over, the two did not walk together.

Lin Nan went directly to the company, while Miss Liu went out with Zhou Xun.

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At about three o'clock in the afternoon, in the office, Lin Nan and Yue Jun sat face to face and chatted.

"For Marriage Story, my first choice was actually Gong Li, the second female lead."

Lin Nan said frankly that with his connections, he could invite Gong Li.

"'Actually'? So you've changed your mind now?"

"Not really, there's one more option, Zhou Xun."

While talking, Lin Nan took out a folded A4 paper from the drawer and handed it to Yue Jun.

"According to the requirements of these roles, select veteran actors with superb acting skills from the first-class actors. I need a large number of supporting roles.

In addition, contact Hui Yinghong. I want her to play the mother of Yifei's character in the play...

As for some young supporting roles with a lot of shots, I have my own ideas. I can also temporarily pull people in when the time comes. Familiar people are preferred."

Yue Jun took over the list, which only had the positioning, character relationships, and requirements of each role in the movie.

"Well, okay, it can be done before the end of the month. However, can I reveal that the movie is directed by Director Lin and starring Director Lin and Yifei?"

"Yes."

Lin Nan nodded and responded.

The next second, he remembered another important thing:

"You must find a pretty little actor for the specially marked little actor above. After all, they are to play the son or daughter of me and Yifei. There can't be any deviation from the play! Haha..."

After finishing speaking, even Lin Nan couldn't help laughing, and so did Yue Jun. He couldn't help but tease:

"With the looks of you two, it's not easy to find one."

"Four or five years old is fine. I originally wanted to find one directly in the circle, but then I thought, if I do this, there will be too many troubles and it is easy to involve unnecessary favors.

If you want to find an acquaintance, there are almost no acquaintances who have children that old. The only suitable one is Ning Hao's family; but that's even worse, the fat boy looks like his father..."

Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh and complain.

"Director Lin, don't let Director Ning hear you say this, he will mention the knife to you! Haha..."

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