That year Huayu

The media's sense of smell is always so keen.

The next day, news about the cooperation between CJ and Lin Nan spread.

"You didn't say what movie it was?"

"It seems like a gangster movie or something."

Most people in the industry stopped caring when they heard it was a movie similar to "Infernal Affairs". The box office of such movies generally does not make much money in China.

When he arrived at the company the next day, Lin Nan left this matter to the finance team to keep an eye on.

"We may have to move the company this year," Lin Nan said.

Everyone became curious instantly.

"Director Lin, where are you moving to?"

“It’s not decided yet, but I plan to expand my business scope in the middle of the year, and I will definitely need to expand my staff by then. This place is not suitable now.

Lin Nan simply talked to the employees.

“What businesses are we going to add?”

"There should be a TV series produced, right?"

The discussion started and couldn't stop.

Lin Nan entered the office alone. It's good to tell everyone about this in advance. As for spreading it, it doesn't matter. It will happen sooner or later.

Lin Nan made a lot of money from the split of "Dead Silence". Adding in the investment from Huayi and Wanda when it was sold at a premium, he said he only invested $1.6 million in "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

Coupled with the money he made from movies in the past few years, apart from the expenses of buying stocks and copyrights, he is really quite wealthy.

Entering 2006, the Olympics are getting closer and closer, and it is certain that land prices in the capital will rise.

Lin Nan felt that it was necessary to buy a property as a new company office address. It did not need a CBD location, and it was not based on the facade to make money. It was best to be near several art schools, which was affordable and convenient.

…

Liu Yifei called Lin Nan to tell her that she and Shu Chang had gone to see the show and had packed their bags tightly.

"The drama version of "The Stone" they adapted is very good. The other dramas are also comedies. Advocate is hilarious from beginning to end, but he is confused. Right now he is still cowering on the sofa, not daring to move, haha..."

"Sissi, you said bad things about me again..."

You can hear Shu Chang's complaints through the phone.

"Okay, okay, you work first, I'll hang up, bye."

Liu Yifei said to Lin Nan while provoking Shu Chang, and the sound of fighting came from the microphone.

"Well, okay, hang up."

Lin Nan said softly.

When it comes to Shu Chang, Lin Nan feels like she doesn't know what to say about her. She said she wanted to study before, she had a falling out with her agent, and recently she was accepted into a youth idol drama without anyone noticing.

"It really comes up all the time."

Lin Nan has no impression of this TV series. There is no agent to check it, so it is probably another drama that will hit the street.

The directing department contacted Lin Nan. This was the first time they contacted him in the name of the department.

"There is a professional examination for the Master of Arts, which is also an interview, on the 14th. Come and take part together."

This was much more exciting than letting Lin Nan take the art exam.

"I'm only a senior in college. Isn't it appropriate to go for an interview?"

Lin Nan felt that it was too much for them to say that they had gained a good reputation in the art exam before and now they would be allowed to take it again.

Although it is a Master of Arts without a diploma, it is still a Master's degree.

"The leadership of the Graduate School has agreed, and Director Tian Zhuangzhuang also thinks you are qualified."

Teacher Jiang said without raising his eyes.

Seeing Lin Nan's silence, Lao Jiang raised his head and said, "Wouldn't it be interesting for you to choose a sectmate for yourself?"

One word awakens the dreamer!

Lin Nan's mind jumped at this moment, "Remove Zhao Yanzi?"

This idea shocked Lin Nan, but he just couldn't get rid of it.

"Okay, I'm done." Lin Nan said firmly.

"Yes, I will report it and I will notify you later."

Lao Jiang beamed. Ever since Lin Nan switched to directing, he has never been stuck in his professional title evaluation in the past three years or so. Soon, he will be able to lead graduate students.

After leaving the directing department office, Lin Nan suddenly realized that he had taken it for granted just now.

"Oh, my brain is down, why are I thinking about these things?"

Lin Nan simply ran to Tian Zhuangzhuang's office.

"teacher."

"Sit down. Did Xiao Jiang tell you?"

"Say, it's a bit sudden." Lin Nan replied.

"There are 20 places, ten for the feature film major, and you have already taken one, four for the documentary major, and six for the master of fine arts. This is the number of students enrolled in the Graduate School of Directing this year."

Tian Zhuangxing said it calmly and without any intention of keeping it secret.

“If it’s a feature film major or a documentary major, even if you have the ability and are a great director, I won’t let you come to avoid suspicion.

But a master's degree in art is a different matter. You are fully qualified to come. "

Tian Zhuangzhuang's two sentences set up a chain of discrimination.

"Originally, I was not willing to take a master's degree in art. This thing is too watery and too fake. But after all, this is the first year, and the school is a pilot unit, so there is no way to avoid it."

"That's it, there were people who came through the back door to build relationships before."

Tian Zhuangzhuang said the last sentence angrily.

Lin Nan felt a little guilty at this moment. He couldn't have called him here to do dirty work.

Tian Zhuangzhuang raised his head and looked at Lin Nan with a smile, "When the time comes, you should be more strict and do whatever you need to do."

"Haha, teacher, you are calling me here to take the blame."

"That's so straightforward, hahaha." Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't say anything wrong.

Lin Nan now felt confident.

…

The director of "King Kong" is also the director of "Lord of the Rings".

On the road to the industrialization of the film industry, Hollywood blockbusters have been riding high.

The current domestic film production is still in the small workshop mode, unable to produce blockbusters and large special effects, or the production cycle is very long and the organizational structure is bloated.

Liu Yifei was going to see "King Kong", and Lin Nan could only accompany her.

There was a media screening of "King Kong" before, and Huaxia Film Company sent an invitation to Lin Nan, but when the Showbox people arrived that day, Lin Nan stuffed the invitation and threw it to the company. I don't know who went in the end. Anyway, I heard that it was a lottery. Determined person.

It was pitch dark in the theater, and Liu Yifei was wearing ordinary clothes, so she didn't have to worry too much about being recognized.

The media said before that this was a movie for women, but Lin Nan believed it now.

Women are more emotional, and it is mostly girls who wipe away tears.

A gorilla's persistence in feelings moved many female viewers.

Liu Yifei was okay, leaning on Lin Nan's shoulder, just lamenting why this orangutan was put to death and exterminated when it was clear that it had not messed with humans.

"Perhaps this is an extreme manifestation of human cowardice and selfishness. Doesn't director Peter Jackson like this?"

Lin Nan felt that the great director was addicted to filming masterpieces such as "The Lord of the Rings". "King Kong" also lasted more than three hours, and his shoulders were a little sore at the moment.

"But the special effects are so shocking. There seem to be very few movies like this in China."

Liu Yifei said, "I don't know when it will be filmed."

"Even if we have to go over there to steal the army, it would be difficult if we do it ourselves. The talent, equipment, and technology are all too far behind."

Lin Nan thought for a while and said.

…

Yesterday when I was watching a movie with Liu Yifei, the second round of competition for the Olympic chief director was held in Kuangou.

This time, I didn’t specifically mention the confidentiality issue, because the results had already spread within a small area.

Except for the Evans directing team, the other four teams all won first place in a certain category, but Zhang Yimou was even better, ranking first in the total score of 22 categories.

Although the official letter of appointment has not yet been issued, the results are already obvious.

"Director Zhang is so awesome. The defeat in Athens didn't even knock him down, and he suddenly got the position of chief director in 2008."

"Only Yimou has the ability and strength to complete a world-class event like the Olympic opening ceremony, just like he opened the prelude to a domestic blockbuster..."

Zhang Weiping's confidence comes from Zhang Yimou. Everyone in the industry knows this, but not many people like him. He is too arrogant and domineering.

Taking some free time, Lin Nan also congratulated Jiang Wenli for being such a great guide that he announced to the public that his wife was pregnant again.

"Are you almost fifty? What do you eat every day?"

Ning Hao couldn't help but sigh.

"How about I ask you? I'm not familiar with Director Gu, but I can talk to Sister Wen Li. It should be no problem to ask Director Gu about her health recipes."

Lin Nan joked.

Ning Hao's face darkened instantly, but Xing Aina was a little moved.

"Actually, it's okay to ask, as for health maintenance, it's better to start early."

Saying that, Xing Aina also patted Ning Hao.

"What did you say?"

Ning Hao was speechless.

"I heard that you sold a script to Bangzi?"

Ning Hao changed the topic at the right time, and if the conversation continued, he would be embarrassed by himself as a married man.

"Yes, this script was written based on the environment there. It is much darker than "Infernal Affairs", so it can be filmed without restraint."

When "Infernal Affairs" was introduced to the mainland, it was reviewed and considered for a long time. If a mainland director had made it himself, he would definitely not have been allowed to do it, let alone something like "The New World."

"I just like this kind of book, the analysis of human nature, good and evil, black and white, social contradictions..."

When Ning Hao started talking, he started to do his old tricks again.

"Come on, if you do this in the future, the higher ups will teach you how to behave."

Lin Nan reminded.

"Just teach me, wait until they teach me."

Ning Hao looked indifferent, and Xing Ai seemed to agree with this.

The topic changed and we talked about Li An's "Broken Wall Mountain" again.

Ning Hao didn't know where he got the disc from, and said with a sigh on his face: "I watched it in the company. From the director's point of view, it was very good. This kind of film can only be shot outside. I guess this time he The probability of winning the prize is very high.”

"Nonsense, he has swept so many pre-award awards, and he also has the support of special groups..."

Lin Nan couldn't go on. When the film was being filmed during the school period, the students in the directing department were informed in advance that it was only for study and not to get distracted.

Many students went to see it, but Lin Nan didn't go anyway. Later I heard that some students felt very uncomfortable after watching it.

They are all young people, and some of them watch movies only for the filming techniques, and it is hard to guarantee that they will not know the plot. The great director has a strong ability to influence people, and then if he puts himself into it, it will be disgusting...