That year Huayu

As a well-known female film director, screenwriter, and Nortel professor in the Chinese film industry;

Xue Xiaolu's bold statement of "wanting to be the first female director with a box office of 1 billion" spread throughout the industry and the entire Internet immediately.

The popularity, discussion, and topic volume of "Love in Seattle 2" have therefore experienced a qualitative leap and surge in one morning, and the publicity effect has been explosive.

After all, Xue Xiaolu's resume and titles are very "credible" in the eyes of countless ordinary viewers, movie fans and netizens;

Coupled with the good reputation and box office endorsement of the previous film "Love in Seattle", the second part of the series now has even more expectations and aura.

1 billion box office seems to be really not a difficult thing!

After the premiere, it’s lunch time;

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were serious hosts, so they participated in the whole process and did not leave early.

It wasn't until after two o'clock in the afternoon that the banquet officially ended. Everyone waved and got into the car while talking and laughing, and everyone went back to their homes.

At this point, "Love in Seattle 2" will only wait until the 29th, which is the day after tomorrow, after several movies are released at the same time, to see the box office and market decisions.

After returning home, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, who originally thought they had nothing to do, had not even had to rest for a few minutes when a troublesome question came to them again.

""The Phoenix" and "Captain America 3"? I just can't figure it out. Are the producers and producers of "The Phoenix" really out of their minds?

Not only has the schedule not been changed, but "Captain America 3" is still on the agenda, and now the premiere is actually scheduled to coincide with it! Is this because the death is not quick enough or straightforward enough? "

Lin Nan almost laughed in anger. What kind of idiotic operation was this? !

Yes, both Hongxingwu and Lin Nan Films have received invitations to the premieres of two movies, and they are both scheduled for the 3rd of next month.

You must know that "Captain America 3" has already made it clear, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, etc., at least seven or eight superheroes The actors will arrive in Beijing to attend the premiere event.

Just ask, what does "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix" compare to others?

You don’t need to think about it to know that most first- and second-tier stars in the domestic film and television entertainment industry will definitely choose the premiere of "Captain America 3" to support it!

"This is indeed a bit distracting."

Liu Yifei looked at the two invitations sent by Hongxingwu and couldn't help but frown. She turned her gaze to Lin Nan and asked, "Then, how do we choose?"

Which side won’t go? That's definitely not possible.

Because one side is Disney and Marvel, and the other side is the legacy of a leading fourth-generation director who has supported many fifth-generation directors and the former director of the West Film Studio. At least Lin Nan has to go to "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix". side.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Nan made a decision; he faced Liu Yifei's dark eyes, smiled, and arranged:

"Sissi, when the time comes, you go to the premiere of "Captain America 3". It will be absolutely lively and star-studded. For "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix," let me go.

As a sixth-generation academic director, no matter what, I should not be absent here, and I still have the honor of Xiying. "

Lin Nan estimated that he would meet a large number of great fifth-generation directors such as Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhang Yimou;

All the directors and filmmakers of the older generation who came out of Western Film and Television, as long as their health allows and they can spare the time, will probably go to the premiere of "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix";

After all, this is the last trace of incense left. People from other state-owned enterprises and film studios should also be present, right?

"Well, then, I listen to you."

Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan's shoulder and nodded seriously; she knew that Lin Nan arranged this for her own good.

…

More and more people from the film and television entertainment industry have appeared at the Peking Opera Theater in the capital.

Even from Hong Kong Island, many big names flew over, among which Li Ming was the most eye-catching.

Because he really studied acting with Master Mei when he was filming "Mei Lanfang".

Early the next morning, the news that Chen Kaige, leading many of the original cast members of "Farewell My Concubine" and "Mei Lanfang", appeared at the mourning hall was also reported online in real time.

I have to say that from the perspective of the entire film and television industry, this is really touching. The Internet is full of memories.

The former is a Palme d'Or film, and the latter was shortlisted for the Berlin International Film Festival's main competition. Both are Peking Opera-related films, and both are works that Master Mei has strongly supported.

Lin Nan hesitated again and again, and finally, along with Tian Zhuangzhuang, Zhang Yimou and others, someone sent an elegiac couplet; in the film and television literary and art circles, do you have to respect your predecessors, especially the real masters?

"Director Lin, according to the role requirements, all the supporting actors in "Marriage Story", including the young actors needed for the movie, have been found."

"Well, then according to the plan, we will prepare the film at the beginning of next month and start filming in the middle of the month."

Lin Nan replied to Yue Jun without raising his head. Suddenly, he remembered another thing.

"What are Guo Fan and Lu Yang doing recently?"

"Hey, these two people will enjoy it, taking the whole family on vacation and traveling. Yesterday I saw Guo Fan's circle of friends." Yue Jun joked with a smile.

"Remind them that they have to attend the Huabiao Awards. They can also go to the Magic City International Film Festival."

Originally, he wanted to ask one of them to come back and be his assistant director, but after thinking about it, Lin Nan still didn't say that he didn't want an assistant director this time.

"I just told them this morning that both of them have signed up for their movies, and the probability of being nominated is not small..."

While Lin Nan and Yue Jun were chatting about the launch and the Huabiao Award, the film bureau was also talking about the Huabiao Award.

“This year’s Huabiao Award is quite special. In the past 10 years, it was held every two years, but this time it was held three years apart;

China Propaganda has sent a reply and the nomination list has been basically finalized and will be announced on June 3..."

On the rostrum, Zhang Hongsen, as the director, was speaking.

According to the above regulations, Huabiao, the official film commendation conference, is funded by the government and sponsored by the Film Bureau, but for the sake of fairness, the organizer has always been China Propaganda;

I have to say that the principle of separating the organizer and the organizer is indeed very "scientific"!

Because even the Film Bureau, as the organizer, has no way to intervene in the evaluation and attribution of film awards; who told China Propaganda, as the organizer, to ignore the Film Bureau at all!

The only intersection between the two departments was that Central Propaganda asked the Film Bureau for money and the special funds approved by the above for the Huabiao Award.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, China Propaganda is different from the Association. As long as it is a good movie, there will be awards, especially "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" as the first commercial blockbuster with the main theme;

Three years have passed since the last one. The films during this period are the most eye-catching, most correct, and most representative. It is impossible not to give Lin Nan the grand prize! "

Ren Zhonglun muttered intentionally or unintentionally, next to him was La Peikang;

In a few days, or at most a week or so, the two film companies, Shanghai Film and China Film Co., Ltd., will officially begin their IPO journey, allowing state-owned enterprise groups to link up with the financial market in disguised form;

In other words, the two companies are also competing and competing. After all, it is the same business, IPO at the same time, listed at the same time, and the same destination - Shanghai Stock Exchange!

"If you have nothing to say, then stop talking. By the way, when will the movie from Shanghai Film Studio be released? Will it coincide with "The Great Wall"?"

La Peikang looked forward and spoke indifferently.

Hearing this, Ren Zhonglun was silent for a few seconds, "Soon... I will!"

After the words fell, the two of them were speechless for a while.

"Xi Ying and Ning Ying had a great time chatting today, didn't they?"

"They all have big projects."

Ren Zhonglun glanced at Wang Yong and said that it was impossible not to be "an eyesore". Those two were really an eyesore, weren't they just "Pacific Rim 2" and "Asura".

Near noon, the film bureau meeting ended.

In Tong Gang's office, Ren Zhonglun heard about the Air Force theme film project for the first time. Unfortunately, it had nothing to do with the movie.

"Okay, the Maritime Administration has already received the list. We don't have to worry about it anymore until the official appointment is made. Everyone should be busy with their own affairs, including the listing, and "The Founding of the Army"..."

The last five days of April seemed to fly by very quickly. On the 27th and 28th, Lin Nan stayed at home for two days in a row.

On the morning of the 29th, the domestic film market, which had been silent for a month, finally experienced another "excitement".

"Exclusively produced by Lin Nan Pictures, written and directed by director Xue Xiaolu, starring Yang Mi, Yu Hewei, Qin Pei, Hui Yinghong, Zu Feng, Lu Yi, Wang Zhiwen and others;

The romantic comedy movie "Love in Seattle 2" was officially released early this morning. The film's first-day screening rate was as high as 33.7%, and it was unanimously optimistic and anticipated by major theaters! "

"Produced by China Film Corporation and starring Huang Xiaoming, Xu Zheng, Luo Jin, Pu Bajia and others, the Sino-Indian friendship film "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" was released on the first day of its release. The film scheduling rate was only 11%, and the market appeal was insufficient..."

"Directed by South Korean director Zhang Taiwei, starring Yao Chen, Tang Yan, Hao Lei, Aaron Kwok, Li Chen and others, the youth inspirational film "Dream Partner" has 21% of its schedule today..."

…

Within one day, 5 Chinese-language movies were released simultaneously; the May Day festival officially kicked off!

After a few days, some of the characters in "Marriage Story" that Lin Nan had deliberately left behind were all arranged by him.

At this point, all preparations for the movie are in place.

"Not to mention, not only will there be blockbusters in the movie market next month, but the promotion in the TV series market will also be very fancy.

"Fairy Sword and Cloud" by Tang Dynasty, "Dear Translator" by LeTV, Huace and Jiaxing... "Mr. Good"..."

Lin Nan looked at the film and television information and couldn't help but joked.

He remembered what Yue Jun said again, that the Tang Dynasty people came to Tiangong Color to talk about special effects production;

Cai Yinong was "scared" away by the quotation, but the price was clearly worth every penny!

"After the camera is turned on, the actors come in one after another?"

Liu Yifei took a shower and wiped her long hair while going downstairs.

Liu Xiaoli's villa has very complete training rooms and sports facilities, which were specially opened for Liu Yifei a long time ago, so Miss Liu exercises here every time.

"Well, yes. On the day of filming, everyone does not have to be present. We will start filming in a low-key manner."

While Lin Nan was talking, he had already picked up the hair dryer on the table. Liu Yifei naturally sat in front of him. The white and delicate back of her neck came into view, like mutton-fat jade.

"Marriage Story" is about to start filming, and Liu Yifei has been adjusting her biological clock while practicing normally during this period;

At least after joining the group, she couldn't sleep in anymore and had to immediately transform back into the professional actor Liu Yifei!

…

"How's the attendance rate, Jiajia?"

Yang Mi, who had just finished the promotion of "Dear Translator", asked Zeng Jia about the attendance rate of the movie as soon as she returned to the dressing room backstage.

"Very high, really high, Mimi! As expected, you have to be in a big director's movie, haha..."

Zeng Jia immediately put down her phone and said excitedly.

Yang Mi took her phone and quickly flipped through the movie information online. 33.7% of the screening rate, 89% of the attendance rate...

"The first day box office should be over 100 million!"

At this moment, Yang Mi's eyes were a little excited, and there were many more people praising her online, but...these compliments were not very nice.

What they said were: "It should not be a movie made by overlapping films", "She showed all her last bit of acting skills", "She didn't dare to overlap with Lin Nan Pictures and Xue Xiaolu's film"...

"Okay, Jiajia, let's get ready to go back."

Yang Mi restrained her emotions a little and spoke. She just wanted to wait, wait for the final box office results.

"Okay, let's go."

...

Just as Xue Xiaolu, Yang Mi and others expected, "Love in Seattle 2" took the lead at the beginning of the May Day holiday.

On the first day of its release on the 29th, it earned 110 million yuan at the box office; on the second day of its release on the 30th, it closed at 122 million yuan.

Time went straight into May, and on the first day of the short holiday, "Love in Seattle 2" even cut 130 million yuan at the box office.

So far, after three days of its release on the first weekend, "Love in Seattle 2" has taken more than 60% of the movie market and closed at 362 million yuan!

As a commercial film focusing on love, this is a rare good result.

And those other movies are really terrible. "The Journey to the West" was released for three days and only earned 17 million yuan; "Dream Partners" cut 40 million yuan.

But the rest of the market share is supporting nearly ten movies... all leftovers.

On the morning of the 2nd, Lin Nan Pictures.

Yue Jun handed a document to his assistant and said, "Go to the Film Bureau and file it now."

The assistant looked at the very "simple" but extremely "powerful" creative lineup on the document and was a little confused for a moment.

"Okay, okay, Director Yue."

After coming to his senses, the assistant hurriedly responded and went out.

"Director Yue, Teacher Liu is here." An administrator knocked on the door of Yue Jun's office and reported.

"Please go to the third floor first... If you don't want to go to the screenwriter department, I'll come right over."

Yue Jun looked up and responded immediately.

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