That year Huayu

Starting from 12 noon, a sea of ​​people gradually gathered outside the Hengshan Cinema. At a glance, they were all fans who came to support the film and television industry, and they were organized.

However, real fans, tourists, onlookers and other groups would not come so early, and the media circle was the same.

Speaking of South Korea's fan circle culture, it has been completely rooted in the mainland film and television entertainment industry in the past two years.

Its rapid development speed and momentum in the mainland are far better than the original South Korean entertainment industry.

The reason is that the huge population base in China and the prosperity of the Internet have played a decisive role in fueling the flames.

Not only that, the savvy film and television entertainment industry and Internet capital have long seen the "essence" through the appearance:

Fan circle culture can also be a business, an additional business unique to the film and television entertainment industry; and in China, it can be a big business, even an industrial chain!

In the afternoon, when Lin Nan returned to the hotel, Liu Yifei, who had a head of curlers of various colors but had not yet put on makeup, could not help but eat lunch.

She was a little hungry, and after this meal, she had to hold on until after 10 p.m.

"At first glance, I thought your colorful curlers were a wreath-like headdress."

Lin Nan sat next to Miss Liu and said jokingly. In front of her was a small bowl of rice and three side dishes, which looked quite delicious.

"Looks good, right? Hehe... Changchang and Xunge said the same thing just now.

By the way, they should have started putting on makeup now; the two of them don't even plan to have lunch, so they'll just bring a few candies."

As she spoke, Liu Yifei took a mouthful of rice and put it close to Lin Nan's mouth, with a "pitiful" and flattering expression on her delicate face, "I can't eat so much, don't waste it."

At this moment, Director Lin reacted, "Are you waiting for me to come back to deal with the leftovers?"

"Nonsense, I just ate two bites, and I was waiting for you to join me, not leftovers! The day before yesterday, I saw Tangtang eat half of the bird's nest and stuffed it to Luo Jin..."

"Hehe, Luo Jin is married into the family, but he and I are not, well, let's each have half; the key is that I'm not very hungry now, I just drank two cups of tea at Director Han's place.

How about I bring some snacks to you in the evening?"

Lin Nan "actively" took the chopsticks while looking at Liu Yifei's pretty face and asked the last sentence.

A suit worth hundreds of thousands of yuan can definitely be decorated with chocolate candies and melon seeds. Director Lin has experience in this regard.

"Okay, some chocolate with wine filling, they also like this one."

"Okay."

More than half an hour later, the makeup artist and stylist team came back after lunch.

Miss Liu, who had just rinsed her mouth, continued her makeup. Director Lin told his assistant to "stock up" for the evening.

At the same time, the movie information of "Ip Man 4" happened to enter the headlines of film and television entertainment at this time.

It took advantage of the loophole and grabbed a wave of popularity from the Magic City International Film Festival; who made everyone at the film festival basically busy with makeup and preparing for the evening red carpet.

"Produced jointly by Ying Huang and Lin Nan Films, starring Zhao Wenzhuo, Wu Yue, Scott Adkins, Zheng Zeshi, Chen Guokun and others, the final chapter of the Ip Man series, Ip Man 4, was successfully completed at 1:00 p.m. local time in Bangkok Chinatown."

"Huo Wenxi accepted a media interview at the completion site and said that Ying Huang had no plan to let Ip Man 4 enter the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival period, which is full of blockbusters, and intended to schedule it for May Day or summer next year."

...

The afternoon passed quickly, and at four o'clock, the large team began to move one after another.

The venue, the hundreds of meters of red carpet outside the Hengshan Cinema, has been laid out.

The front half is in an open-air environment, and the two sides of the fence are reserved for fans, moviegoers and tourists, surrounded by a large number of security guards.

The back half of the red carpet is completely in a tent that is 60 to 70 meters long and 5 meters high;

Including a large number of media reporters, hosts and other staff, all are in this section, which is clearly separated from the sea of ​​fans in front.

In the hotel, Lin Nan and the others were all ready.

Zhou Xun wore a beige waist-length dress with long hair parted on the side. Although it was women's clothing, the temperament of the name "Mr. Zhou" was fully revealed, and her aura was fascinating.

Shu Chang's frame was also small, and coupled with the age limit, it was not suitable for heavy makeup. She still had a fresh style;

However, with the expensive jade bracelet and earrings, it added a touch of stability and restrained charm. With bright eyes and white teeth, she was still the little fox.

Finally, it was Liu Yifei, whose makeup was the most eye-catching. The pink but not gorgeous high-end arm-baring long dress was conspicuous but not dazzling, gentle and quiet.

On her left wrist is a platinum diamond bracelet, on her right is a petal ring of the same style, her slightly wavy long hair is draped diagonally over her left shoulder and placed on her chest, and a palm-length expensive flower branch headdress adorns her black hair on the right side...

"I can see that the red carpet is naturally prepared for women. Just talking about clothes and accessories, we two men also have clothes worth six figures and brooches worth seven figures, but compared with these ladies, we are completely inferior! Fuck, are these clothes sponsored by the brand? Are you packing snacks again?"

Ning Hao was teasing and teasing, and saw Lin Nan putting chocolates and melon seeds in his pocket, which scared him.

Looking back at Director Ning who was wearing a black haute couture suit, Lin Nan nodded first, then shook his head.

"It's clothes sent by the brand, but it's not sponsored. The brooch is also a gift."

"What do you mean?" Xing Aina, who was dressed in women's casual clothes, asked in confusion, and looked at each other with Ning Hao.

"It's a 'send'!"

Zhou Xun emphasized with a smile. Liu Yifei and Shu Chang covered their mouths and laughed without speaking.

"It's a gift from Yifei's brand."

Director Lin shrugged helplessly. He had been prostituted for nothing for so many years, so giving them this little thing was an advantage!

Okay, now Ning Hao and his wife understood: "Good guy, it's time to give it away! It's long, long before the contract expires. Are you crying and asking you to renew the contract, Yifei?"

"Hmm, hehe..." Unable to hold back her laughter, Miss Liu nodded her head.

"Spend twice the amount of endorsement fees and earn at least 5 times the income. The key point is that Director Lin never accepts commercial endorsements. Just think about how much the brand side earns?!" Zhou Xun pursed his lips and said with envy. .

"Okay, get ready to go." Lin Nan interrupted Zhou Xun with a smile, and the assistant was already standing at the door urging him.

"Then let's go, everyone. Today we are on the red carpet together. This team, this lineup, tsk tsk tsk..."

Ning Hao turned around first, took Xing Aina's hand and walked out.

…

At six o'clock in the evening, the area within one kilometer of the Hengshan Cinema was bustling with people. A large number of uniformed traffic police and civilian police gathered here.

It has to be said that this year’s Magic City International Film Festival Organizing Committee and the city government held the closing ceremony and awards ceremony here. It is really hard to fault and it is of great significance.

This "Hengshan Cinema" nominated by Marshal Chen personally not only witnessed the cultural development of the magic city after the founding of the People's Republic of China, but also played a decisive role in the history of Chinese films.

In the waiting area, there is a huge crowd of people in the industry, and the crew of "The Great Wall" is particularly conspicuous, all because of the great director Zhang Yimou;

There is no doubt that he is one of the top three directors on the scene at this moment! "The Great Wall" is his first English-language film, a Sino-US co-production.

"This is the closing ceremony. Is it true that not one of LeTV's top executives will come?"

"Director Zhang, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Jia have some work that they really can't get out of. They really can't come to the closing ceremony this time." A middle-level manager from LeTV said with a smile.

After Zhang Yimou heard this answer, he didn't ask any more questions.

Jing Tian, ​​Liu Dehua and others beside them did not care about whether LeTV's senior management came over from beginning to end.

They continued to chat about themselves, and from time to time they joked with the people in the circle who came to say hello. Many people were congratulating Jing Tian for starring in "Pacific Rim 2".

Although he seemed calm on the surface, Zhang Yimou was actually a little "uneasy" in his heart.

This feeling of heart palpitations is very familiar to him. It is very similar to when he had a breakup with the new picture and Zhang Weiping had problems.

People's intuition is really mysterious and magical sometimes.

…

Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand, and the latter stepped out of the car with her skirt in hand, silver crystal high heels, and the whiteness of her ankles fleeting.

Later, Ning Hao, Xing Aina, Zhou Xun and Shu Chang also got out of the other two cars.

The super luxurious lineup of six people attracted the shouts of countless onlookers, which instantly increased by several decibels.

Waving to the surroundings, several people followed the etiquette lady to the waiting area.

In the distance, the red carpet has also begun, and there is another "huge" crew of "Legend of the Gods".

Wang Changtian walked over to him. Although there was a smile on his face, his eyes were anxious.

"Sissi, you guys chat with the others first, we are in the last batch, there is no rush."

Lin Nan immediately bit Liu Yifei's ears. The latter frowned slightly and nodded silently. She guessed that something was wrong.

Wang Changtian pulled Lin Nan's sleeve and hurried to the corner, and the people in the circle automatically avoided him further.

"What's the matter, Director Wang? The red carpet is about to start and it's still very mysterious."

Ignoring Lin Nan's teasing, Wang Changtian put his hand on Lin Nan's shoulder, lowered his head, and suppressed his voice to the extreme, with undisguised surprise and fear in his tone!

"Lin Nan, something really happened over there at LeTV. It's a big deal!"

…

When the sky turned completely dim under the lights, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, with their fingers clasped tightly, walked across the red carpet and entered the awards ceremony.

Theater No. 1, with front and back seats, is a standard auditorium-style theater with nearly a thousand seats.

Zhou Xun was guided by the on-site staff and walked to the third row on the left;

Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Ning Hao and Xing Ai were led directly to the middle two rows, the second row.

The venue was crowded with people and it was very lively.

"This way, this way."

Lin Nan guaranteed with his head that Han Jianu must have received "special care" if she could sit in the third row!

Except for Ren Zhonglun, no one is so free. Han Sanping was absolutely embarrassed to ask for a seat, and he didn't care about it. After all, his daughter's resume was "slightly".

"Lin Nan, Yifei."

"Director Lin, Producer Liu."

"Brother Lin, Sister Yifei."

Three voices sounded almost at the same time. Shu Chang was like a little transparent, only smiled and nodded.

A one-meter-wide walkway separated the five people. Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were on the left, and Shu Chang, Xing Aina, and Ning Hao were on the right.

Of course, Director Lin took the initiative to sit on the edge of the aisle. His left hand position was reserved for Liu Yifei, and further to the left were Zhang Yimou, Jing Tian and Liu Dehua.

As for the person directly behind Liu Yifei, hehe, it was Han Jianu.

"Director Zhang, Brother Hua, Tiantian, I didn't expect that we would sit together." Lin Nan greeted with a smile, and Miss Liu was also full of smiles.

"Yes, it seems to be the first time."

Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded, and then Lin Nan stopped talking; when he saw Zhang Yimou at this moment, he was really speechless.

The first row was full of leaders, from the General Administration to the Film Bureau, from the Shanghai government to major state-owned enterprises and institutions...

Since it is the Shanghai Film Festival, it is natural to bring in local private goods - Shanghai Theatre Academy.

In dance, opera, vocal music, and talent show, almost half of them are from Shanghai Theatre Academy, and the rest are other professional performers.

Just a warm-up performance and a speech by the leaders, the time was until nine o'clock in the evening.

When the award ceremony really started, there were really many people who were hungry.

"Brother Lin?"

Her left shoulder was gently patted, and Han Jianu shouted in a low voice, with a look of pity on her face.

"What's wrong?" Lin Nan turned around.

"Xixi said you had food."

Lin Nan glanced at the smiling Liu Yifei, and then took out a small box from his pocket.

"Keep quiet, ask Director Zhang and the others if they want some. There are not many, only 6 in a box. I tried it, the smell of alcohol is relatively light, try not to spread it."

"Yeah, I'll hold it in my mouth." Miss Liu smiled and nodded.

Soon, the box of chocolates with alcohol fillings was shared, and Zhang Yimou and the other two accepted all of them.

Lin Nan took out another box from another pocket and handed it to Ning Hao across the aisle. This guy had a bright look in his eyes, and he had just winked at him.

Best Animation Award, Best Documentary Award...

From low to high, 5 awards in a row were settled, and the best actress went to someone from the island country.

"Best Actor Award winner, Liu Ye, "The Murderer", congratulations!"

There was applause at the scene, this was the first big award left in China. It was also the first time that Liu Ye won a big award after 12 years.

To be honest, in "The Murderer", Zhang Yi's role may leave a deeper impression on the audience, but it is the setting of the second male lead that is more brilliant, not the main character!

Liu Ye, with a flushed face, stood on the stage, holding the trophy and kissing it; his emotions were obviously a little out of control and excited, after all, he hadn't won an award in 12 years.

"Thank you, thank you Director Cao Baoping and Director Lin Nan, thank you Zhang Yi, Ziwen..."

Lin Nan's name appeared in the microphone for the first time tonight, attracting the attention and greetings of hundreds of people in the audience... It was really too high-profile.

For two consecutive years, two movies have won four best actor awards at the Magic City International Film Festival. Cao Baoping has become completely famous.

Although this is the best actor of General A, and he also has the advantage of home advantage, is General A also Class A!

"Lin Nan, congratulations."

Suddenly, Zhang Yimou turned his head and congratulated; everyone in the circle knew that "The Murderer" was produced by Lin Nan Pictures.

It is basically impossible to sell to Europe and the United States after winning the award at the Shanghai International Film Festival, but it is still possible to sell some copyrights in Asia.

"Thank you, Director Zhang."

Lin Nan looked at Zhang Yimou across Liu Yifei and responded with a smile.

As far as Lin Nan knew, when LeTV acquired LeTV Pictures at the end of March, the market value of Zhang Yimou's shares in LeTV Pictures was 141 million;

Later, after he increased his holdings at the price of LeTV's internal options, according to the current "stock price" of LeTV, the value of his shares has definitely doubled!

500 million is no more, no less! But, unfortunately...

Everyone loves money, and at that time, no one can persuade them!

At 10 o'clock in the evening, as soon as the closing ceremony and awards ceremony ended, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei returned to the hotel; early to bed and early to rise, they still have to catch a plane tomorrow morning.

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The next morning, the award results of the Shanghai International Film Festival dominated the entertainment headlines and hot searches on the entire network, but the focus of the industry naturally shifted to the Huabiao Awards 5 days later.

The sky was clear and cloudless.

Outside Hongqiao Airport, there was another "confrontation" between countless entertainment paparazzi and actors and stars; even so, many people in the circle had left Shanghai at midnight last night.

In Shanghai Film Studio, Ren Zhonglun tapped his fingers on the desk, thinking about something. The secretary stood by, waiting.

After a long time, a question rang out: "Is Lin Nan back to the capital?"

"It seems to be a flight at around 9 o'clock, and it should have been less than half an hour since he boarded the plane. Mr. Ren?"

"Notify Jackie Chan that the announcement can be issued." Ren Zhonglun seemed to have made a very difficult decision, gritting his teeth and saying in a heavy tone.

"Okay, I'll do it now."

In the office, Ren Zhonglun was the only one left. He frowned slightly and continued to ponder the news he had just learned.

Because Shanghai Film Group was going through the listing process, he was more concerned about the movements of the China Securities Regulatory Commission;

This concern made him find out a big thing, a confidential thing.

"A working group was sent to LeTV... Is that what the higher-ups meant? It seems... it disappeared for a while?"

Ren Zhonglun knew very well that an A-share listed Internet company might have problems, big problems.

Half an hour later, a call came directly to Ren Zhonglun's office, waking him up from his distraction.

"Yue Jun? Lin Nan should not have gotten off the plane yet, why are you calling me?" Ren Zhonglun answered the landline and asked in confusion.

"Director Ren, Director Lin is indeed not back yet. But according to the previous arrangement, after the film festival, I will inform various investors about the schedule of "Operation Mekong"."

In an instant, Ren Zhonglun narrowed his eyes.

"When? Lin Nan decided?"

"No, Director Lin originally wanted to put it in the National Day section. But Jindun conveyed the ministry's intention to put it in the Lunar New Year section. Now it's time to make it public..."

Ren Zhonglun didn't listen to a word of what Yue Jun said next. His mind was filled with the words "Lunar New Year".

Although he had been mentally prepared early in the morning, when he heard these three words and bumped into the schedule, he still had some palpitations.

"Okay, I'll have someone send out a joint announcement. Have China Film and Yinghuang notified them?"

"Well, I'm making notifications one by one."

…

At early 11 o'clock in the morning, two consecutive blockbusters were officially announced to be in the Lunar New Year season at the same time.

From the perspective of the entire film industry, this year’s Lunar New Year festival has really turned into a meat grinder and a colosseum?

There is no doubt that the level of bloodiness is the most brutal since the millennium; so many great directors and so many blockbusters have all gone to those two months!

"Co-produced by Shanghai Film Group Corporation and Sparkle Films, starring Jackie Chan, starring Huang Zitao, Wang Kai, Xu Huan, Wang Dalu and others, with Andy Lau as a guest star, the main theme action comedy film "Railway Tigers" is officially scheduled for the Lunar New Year 12 On March 23, it will compete with other blockbusters such as "The Great Wall" and "The Ferryman" at the same time..."

"In the morning, seven film and television industry giants including Lin Nan Pictures, Golden Shield, Enlight, Wanda, Yinghuang, China Film, and Shanghai Film released a joint announcement:

Written and directed by director Lin Nan, produced by Liu Yifei, director Ning Hao serves as the chief photographer, starring Zhang Hanyu, Zhu Yawen, Li Bingbing, Chen Baoguo, Reba and others;

The main theme commercial blockbuster "Operation Mekong" is scheduled to be released on November 28. It will be the first shot of this year's Lunar New Year season and kick off the Lunar New Year season! "

…

After getting rid of all the entertainment reporters at the airport, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, and Han Jia Nu directly boarded the car at Hongxingwu.

But Lin Nan did not go back with them. Instead, he took a detour and got off the car in front of the Guangguang Building.

Before the red carpet yesterday, Wang Changtian didn't have time to elaborate. After the award ceremony, he rushed back to the capital overnight, so Lin Nan had no chance to ask for details.

How to describe the feeling in Lin Nan's heart? It's like watching TV and seeing the climax suddenly interrupted by an advertisement, or reading a novel and seeing the climax suddenly cut off, making me unable to sit still and wanting to curse.

"Okay, you go back first. If you are hungry, you can order food first and don't worry about me."

"Then why did you come back?"

The door of the business car was wide open, Liu Yifei wearing sunglasses asked.

"Let Director Wang send his special car to take me back. I heard that I bought a new Bentley, so I'll give it a try."

Hearing Lin Nan's joke, Liu Yifei felt relieved and immediately told the driver of Hongxingwu to leave.

Light, 12th floor.

Wang Changtian kept clicking his tongue and sighing, looking like he was just watching the fun and not taking it too seriously, and he was even looking forward to getting a piece of the pie.

"So, Mr. Wang, how did you find out about this?" Lin Nan asked as he picked up the tea cup.

Lao Wang loves to drink tea and buys the best quality tea. Even Lin Nan, who is not a tea connoisseur, can drink it. Water is good, tea is better.

“After all, I came from the system, and I still know a few people at the China Securities Regulatory Commission;

Furthermore, they are all in the circle of listed groups. Listed Internet companies like LeTV are rooted in the film and television industry! "

Wang Changtian rolled his eyes and boasted without humility.

"Well, you are awesome. But I remember that Director Wang was envious of LeTV before." Lin Nan couldn't help but joke.

Wang Changtian ignored Lin Nan's teasing and continued to complain:

"Let me just say, they are all listed on the GEM. Why can LeTV make profits every year and keep its stock price at a high level? Both Tudou and Youku have been throwing money into it.

At first, I thought it was because LeTV was ranked third in terms of market share and its users were deeply bound!

It took a long time, but they have been selling and buying by themselves for so many years, plus doing their own accounting! "

"Director Wang, please take it easy. The working group has just entered and has not yet reached a conclusion."

Lin Nanfeng smiled lightly, as if to remind Wang Changtian;

Auditing a large listed company is a time-consuming and labor-intensive matter. Even if everyone knows the results, it is best to keep a low profile until the official announcement is made.

"I'm just telling you, but it's almost the same."

"Will it spread outside?" Lin Nan looked at Wang Changtian.

"No, without certain official connections and background, it is impossible to know too much. Just like the star shareholders of LeTV, each one is just a leek. It will not be until the final cut off that the specific reasons will be known. That’s when it’s officially announced!”

Wang Changtian affirmed with great confidence.

Seeing Lin Nan in a daze, Wang Changtian couldn't help but remind:

“I’ll just tell you these things, but don’t go out and spread them, especially to people like Huang Xiaoming and Zhang Yimou;

Although you have a good relationship with them, especially Huang Xiaoming, you must not ask for trouble. "

Lin Nan shook his head and replied seriously: "The water is too deep. I am just a director and a capital in the film and television industry. I cannot afford to get involved."

Wang Changtian was obviously very satisfied with Lin Nan's answer, and then he echoed with emotion:

"It is quite profound, and it seems to be the meaning above. Let's think about it. LeTV has been around for so many years, why did it only explode now?"

"Huh?"

"Although we don't know the details, the 'wisdom' of our ancestors for thousands of years tells us that it is probably because a mountain collapsed."

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