That year Huayu

"This year's Magic City International Film Festival is really full of great directors: Li An, Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Jiang Wen, Ning Hao, Feng Xiaogang...Du Qifeng, Xu Ke..."

On the plane, Han Jia Nyeo clapped her fingers and counted the names of major directors who had confirmed that they would participate in all film festival-related activities, with a rare expression on her face.

Taking his eyes away from the sunset and sunset outside the window, Lin Nan couldn't help but joked:

"They all have movies to be released later, or movies to be launched, or new movie plans. Otherwise, how could it be possible to gather so many people?"

This edition of the Magic City International Film Festival not only has many great directors, but also has more great actors.

Because many of the movies to be released in the second half of the year until the Spring Festival are extremely gorgeous, large-scale productions, and huge productions.

Especially on Hong Kong Island, people like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Aaron Kwok, Louis Koo, and Lau Ching-wan almost all have movies to appear in;

This time, for the promotion of the movie, the Hong Kong circle came out in full force.

Of course, the mainland is no less generous. No, Director Lin himself is here too!

"It should be almost here, it's already past six o'clock." Liu Yifei grabbed Lin Nan's left hand, looked at her watch, and interrupted.

"What, are you hungry?" Zhou Xun pulled down his sunglasses, put them on the tip of his nose, and looked sideways at Liu Yifei.

"Well, the next movie has action scenes, so I have been practicing extra during this period. I also exercised for more than an hour before setting off in the afternoon." Miss Liu curled her lips and nodded.

"Huh? Next movie? You two... can't you? Two movies in a row?"

Zhou Xun heard this and immediately guessed something. Okay, Liu Qianqian spilled the beans!

"In "Second Generation Fairy", is it still Yifei? Or is there another one?" Han Jianu was a little slow to react, looking back and forth between Liu Yifei and Lin Nan with a look of verification.

"Low-key, keep it secret." Lin Nan lowered his voice. Fortunately, there were three assistants sitting around him, and only Han Jianu came to join them alone.

"Hehe, it's just the two of us. Lin Nan has no other movie plans this year, only these two to accompany me."

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly and showed off, without revealing that it was directed by Ning Hao.

"Okay, there are only two good ones."

Han Jianyu smiled inexplicably, but for a moment she seemed to feel that she was happy too early, and then she stopped smiling and began to "think wildly" again.

"Hey, as expected of you, we can't envy you."

After Zhou Xun let out a "weird" sigh, before Liu Yifei could answer, the flight's announcement tone rang, indicating that the plane was about to land at Hongqiao Airport.

At this moment, Yue Jun was already waiting outside the airport. Next to him were several employees of Lin Nan Pictures and three extended business vehicles.

"Director Yue, I'm urging you over at Noon Sunshine. Do we want to go to Magnolia tomorrow night? That "Nirvana in Fire" film was nominated and is very likely to win."

The assistant's reminder made Yue Jun couldn't help pinching his eyebrows.

He has been really busy in the Magic City these days. In addition to being responsible for the promotion of three movie booths, he also has to deal with various entertainment and event invitations.

Most of them were directed at Lin Nan. Who asked Director Lin to film on the set? I couldn't make any idle calls at all.

"Let's wait until Director Lin and the others arrive. If they are in the mood, they can go by themselves. If they are not in the mood, let someone else go.

By the way, prepare all the invitations sent during the film festival, and I will give them to Director Lin later, so that he will also have a headache..."

Yue Jun ordered with a smile. A few seconds later, he saw a large number of brainless fans and media paparazzi surrounding the star's team at the exit of the airport.

A large swarm of people came this way, with shouts, shouts, and a human wall of dozens of bodyguards... It was really conspicuous like a swagger in the street.

"Who is so eye-catching?"

"It seems... that Wu Yifan, right?"

"Ha, bad luck." Yue Jun glanced at him and spat out the two words in disgust.

Capital is indeed seeking profits, but this is a general statement.

Because different capitals are also classified as high or low, depending on their different methods of pursuing profits - high, low, black, white, or gray areas.

But one thing is certain: in pursuit of profit, covering up some disgusting things and indulging some disgusting artists, this is not very high-end film and television entertainment capital!

"This person has indeed been in some trouble recently, but the maintenance voice in the circle is very loud. It shouldn't be a big problem and can be solved."

The assistant took the initiative to explain to Yue Jun. Snakes have their own ways, and rats have their own ways. Sometimes the middle and lower levels in the circle know more and more clearly than the upper levels!

"Stand away, you are hurting yourself. Director Lin doesn't like this kind of artist." Yue Jun said indifferently.

"Of course, our company will never deal with this type of artist. We all have principles and bottom lines."

The assistant quickly responded, after all, his company is one of the few good companies in the industry, and he just needs to do his job well.

One of the "Four Returned Sons" with oily hair and pink face, a face full of make-up and weak kidneys, finally got into the car to pick up the airport. The paparazzi at the scene instantly dispersed and went back to continue to guard;

And the fans, especially the female fans, are still shouting, they are so excited that they can't stop...

More than half an hour later, when Lin Nan and his group walked out of the airport, they were greeted by more media reporters and movie fans, and there were no stupid fans!

The four people got into the same business car, the assistant and luggage went to two other cars, and the convoy rushed to the hotel.

"Magnolia, Weibo Movie Night, Jackie Chan Action Movie Week, International Film Market Exchange Conference, Film Forum, Screening Events...Hey guys, I thought I could have a few more days this time, so many activities?"

Half lying on the seat, Lin Nan was speechless. In addition to his original plan, there are many activities that seem difficult to refuse, right?

"You go about your business, and we'll play with ours, so there's no conflict." Han Jia'v said carelessly as she yawned.

"Yeah, that's fine too."

Lin Nan nodded immediately. Liu Yifei, Han Jianu, and Shu Chang who would come over later were all here to have fun. As for the weekly news?

"Don't look at me. I have some business to do, but I'm mainly here to relax."

Zhou Xun lay there and tilted her head and said that she had to seize the time to "rest" before joining the TV series crew.

"Sissi, let's go together."

"Yeah, okay." Liu Yifei bit the biscuit and responded.

Lin Nan was thinking about Magnolia, whether he should go or not. For a while, he really didn't have any thoughts or desires, it just didn't matter.

Suddenly, the mobile phone in his pocket vibrated, and Liu Yifei and others subconsciously paid attention.

"Ning Ying?"

Lin Nan muttered suspiciously and answered the phone.

"Director Lin, I read the report that you have arrived in Shanghai... Do you have time tomorrow afternoon? The group wants to make an appointment with you..."

Two minutes later, the call was hung up. Lin Nan was overjoyed. Compared to Magnolia's award ceremony, he was more interested in Ning Ying's invitation.

"Magnolia tomorrow night, Director Yue will arrange it. Tell Producer Hou that I have an appointment with Ning Ying's people and I'm too lazy to run away anymore."

"Okay, I'll go then." Yue Jun in the co-pilot nodded and agreed.

In the capital and magic city, traffic jams are inevitable.

It was close to eight o'clock in the evening when everyone arrived at the hotel, and they were all on the same floor, the 26th floor. Shu Chang's room is also on this floor.

At the same time, the news that Lin Nan and his party had arrived in the Magic City also spread within the circle.

As the "host", Ren Zhonglun is attending the cocktail party at the moment, with Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing and others beside him.

"Director Ren, the promotional conference for "Escape" will be at noon on the day of the opening ceremony. You should come and support us then."

Before Ren Zhonglun could react, Fan Bingbing had already raised half a glass of red wine and started drinking heavily.

Her exquisite and glamorous makeup, coupled with the evening dress that shows off her figure, her big breasts and wide butt, are extremely eye-catching.

But Ren Zhonglun just smiled and nodded, taking a perfunctory sip.

Perhaps seeing that the two of them had something to say, Fan Bingbing, after a glass of red wine, immediately made an excuse and said: "I won't disturb Director Ren and my eldest brother to talk about business..."

Watching Fan Bingbing's back go away, Jackie Chan turned around.

"Director Ren?"

"You have to be mentally prepared. "Railway Tigers" and "Operation Mekong" are bound to collide. Whether the latter is released earlier than the former or later than the former, it will make "Railway Tigers" more popular after its release. It is possible for public opinion to get out of control, and the possibility is high..."

After hearing Ren Zhonglun's words, Jackie Chan, who had been smiling just because of Fan Bingbing, instantly stiffened and became cold.

"I haven't had any trouble with the government in so many years, and I have saved so much love. Let's use it this time, even if I know it is wrong. I will admit whether it is good or bad in the future! At the worst, I will not retire. I will work until I die. Director Ren, what do you think?”

Looking at Jackie Chan who seemed to have suddenly lost all energy, Ren Zhonglun really didn't know what to say.

"Director Ren?"

"Then it will be scheduled for December 23rd during the Lunar New Year. It will be a duel with "The Ferryman", and it will be exactly one month and a few days apart from your "Kung Fu Yoga"... It will be announced after the closing ceremony. The movie is promoted Do not appear on any materials..."

"Well, no problem, Director Ren."

Jackie Chan paused and asked with some uncertainty: "Do you want me to ask Director Lin about the time of that movie..."

"Forget it. When we first compiled the document, we had already 'kidnapped' him once with favors. Do you think he had no grudges that time?"

Jackie Chan fell silent, and Ren Zhonglun also didn't speak again. The two held wine glasses and drank silently.

"Are you going to officially announce the signing at Jackie Chan Action Movie Week?" After a long time, Ren Zhonglun asked again.

"Well, Director Ren, please come and sit down when the time comes." When talking about this matter, Jackie Chan felt much better.

"I don't know if I have time yet. Well, let's stop here. Tonight's entertainment has just begun..."

After saying a few words, the two separated and walked in different directions.

But two or three seconds later, Ren Zhonglun turned back and glanced at Jackie Chan. He frowned slightly and shook his head vaguely.

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"Co-produced by Media Asia, China Film and Taiwanese investors, directed by Director Wu Yusen, and produced by Director Chen Jiashan;

Starring Zhang Hanyu, Fukuyama Masaharu, Qi Wei, Kawa Jiwon, Kunimura Hayabusa, Takenaka Naoto, Kurata Yasuaki, Saito Takumi, Sakuraba Nanami, Okamoto Tao and others;

The co-production movie "Pursuit" with an investment cost of up to 200 million, officially started shooting at 8 o'clock this morning..."

When I woke up on the morning of the 10th, a piece of movie information about a Sino-Japanese co-production with almost all Japanese actors caught the eye of the domestic film and television industry.

This movie is said to be a co-production, but it always feels like a Chinese actor went to star in a Japanese movie? No matter how awkward it is, it just looks weird.

The atmosphere at the Magic City International Film Festival has reached a new peak, and it will open tomorrow. As for Magnolia next door, tonight will be the final and most exciting moment.

Starting from breakfast time, new invitations kept coming to Lin Nan;

There are too many films to be screened and promoted during the film festival. There is no doubt that Lin Nan is one of the highest priorities among the many invitation lists.

"Lin Nan, let's go."

Liu Yifei, dressed in casual clothes, waved to Director Lin, and then followed Zhou Xun and Han Jianu out with a smile, accompanied by their assistants.

"Director Lin, the red carpet procedures for the opening ceremony have been sent." Yue Jun and Liu Yifei passed by each other, said hello, and then came to Lin Nan.

This time, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, and Ning Hao will represent the crew of "Operation Mekong" on the red carpet. Well, there will also be Xing Aina, the photographer's family member. As for the other main creators, they really can’t get it together, and they are basically all on the crew!

"It's really star-studded. The people from Hong Kong Island take the majority!"

Lin Nan took over the flow chart. The first three crews leading the red carpet at the opening ceremony were all from Hong Kong; many big names and even three or four movies together, they had to go on the red carpet three or four times.

"Well, we are very far behind in the order, behind "The Murderer"."

Putting down the flow chart of the red carpet for the opening ceremony, Lin Nan stood up and prepared to go out; he was going to meet Ning Hao and go to the exhibition area together.

Just a week ago, Wang Jiawei and Peter Chan were happily signed, and they are still the focus of the Chinese film industry.

As the founder shareholder and great director, Ning Hao is naturally even more praised by the stars.

When we found Ning Hao, he was in front of the "Walker" booth, surrounded by a group of Hong Kong filmmakers;

Lin Nan stopped at a distance and did not get closer. He glanced at the huge poster of "Legend of the Gods" next to him. Not to mention, Li Lianjie and Jiang Ziya in the C position looked familiar, exactly the same as Gandalf!

"You're wearing a hat now, you're so low-key! Come on, change places, there will be more media reporters soon."

After getting rid of a group of people, Ning Hao immediately locked onto Lin Nan's figure.

"That sister didn't come?"

"He must be here, hanging around with Huang Bo's wife.

By the way, I just saw Wu Ershan, right where you were standing just now, staring at the poster of Chinese star "Legend of the Gods" for a long time, and finally went to the booth to ask for a brochure..."

…

On Ning Ying's side, a group of people were also busy.

"The press conference is scheduled for the morning of the 15th... We will meet with Director Lin this afternoon. This is the most precious director resource we have."

"We worked very well with Director Lin on "Painted Skin" and "Painted Skin 2", and we have always had a good relationship. This time we are very sincere, so there should be no problems!"

"Mr. Chen, there's a call from China Film Group. I hope we can meet in the afternoon. Do you want to see me?"

"Is La Peikang arriving today?" Sitting on the main seat, a middle-aged man with a Chinese character in his fifties asked curiously.

"Well, we just arrived. Han Sanping is also with us."

"Oh, China Film Group hasn't given up yet? Ren Zhonglun didn't even say a word when he saw me yesterday!"

Ningying’s general manager laughed and complained, China Film’s eating looks were too ugly!

"Is that a meeting?"

"This is not an appointment with Director Lin! He said he is not free." As soon as these words came out, everyone understood what his general manager meant. He didn't see him in the afternoon, but he never saw him again!

"clear."

As soon as he arrived at the hotel, La Peikang received an "excuse" for his refusal from Ning Ying.

Looking at Chairman Lada who was still a little unwilling, Han Sanping was speechless to the extreme.

He was overjoyed at first, but after being rejected, he still wanted to lose face; he would make a bigger show of his own and slap him in the face!

"Let's prepare for the rest of the trip first. There are many meetings and forums to attend."

After hearing Han Sanping's words, La Peikang nodded and let's talk about it later.

…

At noon, Lin Nan spent time with Ning Hao and others, because Liu Yifei and the three women had fun outside and planned to come back in the afternoon.

And at around three o'clock, when the red carpet at Magnolia was about to start and countless media reporters and fans gathered together, Lin Nan went to Ning Ying's appointment.

When the "Asura" project came out of General Manager Ning Ying's mouth, Lin Nan didn't react and was stunned for a while.

"Director Lin, Ning Ying can offer 5% of the share and ask you to be the producer of "Asura". Even Tiangong Colors can participate in the special effects business..."

The offer on the other side tempted Lin Nan.

At this moment, Lin Nan's mind was full of the scene during the Spring Festival when he was talking to Director Zhang of Xiying.

At that time, Director Zhang said that Ning Ying was going to go all out to make something big. Good guy, is it "Asura"? !

"We plan to make three films in the "Asura" series. The story background of the film is based on the 'Six Paths of Reincarnation' of Eastern culture as a framework to build an original and complete mythological world view... The investment in the first film exceeded 700 million , which is more than 100 million US dollars..."

"5% is equivalent to an investment of more than 35 million yuan?"

Lin Nan muttered. If it were just a producer position, to be honest, this would definitely be the top salary in the industry. But Ning Ying wanted to find him as a producer, and what she wanted was his appeal and influence.

What is a supervisory producer? Although in China it is a director-centered system, in the film system, the producer is responsible for the quality of the film.

Once he accepts the position of producer, according to his status and influence in the industry, whether he intends to or not, he will definitely suppress the director's limelight completely... In other words, he will definitely be the first person in charge of the movie in the eyes of the audience!

"Thank you for the kindness of Mr. Chen and Ning Ying, but I don't have time."

"That's good, we can sign it in a few days... Director Lin, what did you say?"

Lin Nan looked up at Mr. Chen, who looked incredulous, and a group of shocked Ning Ying employees, and then he continued to turn the script a little fast.

"Director Lin, producer doesn't take much energy."

"Mr. Chen, Ning Ying and I are old acquaintances. Can you tell me what Ning Ying thinks and why he made a movie with an investment of 700 million, and this is the first one?" Lin Nan answered the question irrelevantly and questioned.

The other party paused for a second or two, and after adjusting his emotions of being rejected, he said:

"This project has actually been planned for several years. We want to release it globally... Director Lin knows this kind of magical special effects masterpiece of oriental culture. Once it succeeds..."

Yes, it's an old problem of state-owned enterprises!

The more backward the state-owned enterprises are, the more they want to take a gamble, hoping to bounce back from the bottom in one step and directly maximize their political achievements and results!

Xiying also has this idea, but Xiying's gamble is on Lin Nan and "Pacific Rim 2"!

"The script is too weak, this is my suggestion to Ning Ying."

"But foreigners may not understand our deep stories... Although "The Forbidden Kingdom" was criticized a lot in China, it was very famous abroad, and it made money in the end! We are trying to balance it..."

At this moment, in Lin Nan's eyes, the general manager of Ning Ying was like a gambler, and Ning Ying was a gambler who had already sat at the table; in this case, he could not be persuaded, but the other party would try every means and try hard to persuade Lin Nan to believe them.

"If I guess correctly, "Asura" will be officially announced to the public in the next few days, and it will start in the second half of the year?"

Seeing the other party's noncommittal expression, Lin Nan knew that he guessed right.

"Operation Mekong has not been released yet, "Marriage Story" is still being filmed, and there is another "The Second Generation of the Goblin" later, which I will also participate in...

Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, I really don't have that much energy to help Ning Ying as a producer."

Lin Nan said very seriously and seriously, he couldn't take the blame. This project is comparable to the "Legend of the Gods" next door, and may even be more outrageous than "Legend of the Gods"? !

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The red carpet of the Magnolia Awards officially started at around 5 pm. At the same time, Lin Nan also found Liu Yifei and others.

The three of them really spent a whole day shopping, so that the assistants were almost unable to take their bags, and there were still a lot of bags stuffed in the car.

Han Jianu was naturally not as lavish as Miss Liu and Zhou Xun, so… she took this and that, and got a lot of things.

Facing Lin Nan's "contemptuous" eyes, she was quite proud, and called it: What's wrong with girls giving gifts to each other?

"No, as long as you are happy, I can't afford to offend you two." Lin Nan waved his hand and teased.

"Director Han just called her, but she hung up, haha..." Zhou Xun wore his newly bought sunglasses and laughed.

"Brother Lin, you went to meet with Ning Ying's people, is it about their new movie?" Han Jianu looked at Lin Nan who took Liu Yifei's bag and asked curiously.

"How do you know?"

"Old Han said it. Uncle La is very angry. Of course, not at you, but at Ning Ying."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was a little speechless. If you are angry now, you will have to thank God later!

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