That year Huayu

Entering September.

Although "Thieves" did not deliberately promote it, there was an endless stream of news in the media and on the Internet.

China Film Corporation, in particular, reported the film export as a political achievement.

""Thieves" has been confirmed to be exported and launched in the South Korean market."

"A small number of Southeast Asian countries have reached intention to introduce..."

"Director Lin's "The Thief" still only has one poster, without any stills or outtakes!"

…………

There has been no movement in "The Thief".

Many people are asking about this matter, and some media and netizens even went to Liu Yifei's Weibo to inquire about the news.

"The promotion starts on the 15th, and everyone's appetite should be whetted by then."

Lin Nan had someone notify China Film Group, which was responsible for the promotion and distribution of "The Thief".

He noticed that "White Deer Plain", which had been in preparation for many years, was about to be shot.

This movie, directed by Golden Bear director Wang Quan'an, stars Zhang Yuqi, the female lead who has attracted much attention among actresses in the industry.

But the gossip also came out.

Another actress who was popular with Zhou Xingchi went to court and demanded to terminate her contract.

This reminds everyone of Huang Shengyi a few years ago.

No matter what, one after another left through lawsuits, and Zhou Xingchi's reputation was hard to say.

"Hua Yi's film is back in despair. The crew just left the Capital Airport this morning."

Yue Jun's words reminded Lin Nan that "Tongtian Empire" is the only Chinese film shortlisted for the Golden Lion Award.

"It's not time for the closing ceremony yet, is it?"

Lin Nan reacted immediately after asking this question.

The release time of Xu Ke's film coincides with the Golden Lion Award presentation time.

Returning to China early now means that they are not included in the "hidden rules", and the focus must be returned to the release of the movie.

Previously, he was confidently aiming for the Golden Lion Award, but now he was eliminated early, which is a bit of a joke.

Sure enough, the media quickly reported on this matter, stating that "Tongtian Empire" probably did not receive a special invitation.

Hua Yi, Xuke and others did not respond.

…………

The new students at Nortel seem to be in military training recently.

Lu Yang was invited back by the school to give a speech, and was dragged into chatting for several hours afterwards.

No need to guess, Lin Nan knew what he would say.

That day, even Zhang Yimou was understood and moved by the school leaders for a long time.

In the end, Lao Mouzi nodded and agreed that future films would use more students and actors from his alma mater.

This is also the reason why Zhou Dongyu applied for Nortel.

"Director Lin, I estimate that he will invite you back soon."

After Lu Yang returned to the company, he said to Lin Nan with a smile.

"It won't take long. I just received a call."

Lin Nan was a little speechless.

This year's school leaders are a bit eager for quick success and even shouted the slogan that half of Nortel's people should be in the film and television industry.

Listening to these words, it gives people a floating feeling, and it no longer has the atmosphere that an art school should have.

It is conceivable that the quality of students in the future will definitely be worse.

"Then what did you say?"

"I don't have time, but they also told me the specific meaning on the phone.

To be honest, those words made my ears tingle when I heard them during my several years in school. "

Lin Nan complained with a speechless expression.

Lu Yang gave a thumbs up.

"It's amazing. Only great directors like you can say no like this."

Lin Nan shook his head and ignored Lu Yang's joke.

In the new generation, there will be fewer and fewer actors, and they will all be stars.

…………

For movies in the first half of the month, seize every day to grab the box office.

Because everyone knows that starting from the middle of the month, major directors will be in the spotlight.

Lin Nan was immersed in writing the script, and Liu Yifei would come over from time to time to accompany him, or ask him to have dinner with him...

Major theaters are in full swing and starting to schedule films.

"The Hawthorn Tree" and "The Empire of Heaven" were released on the same day.

In terms of momentum, a literary film is comparable to a costume blockbuster. One can imagine how influential Zhang Yimou is.

Stills and behind-the-scenes footage of "Thieves" have appeared online.

A large number of netizens and viewers turned their attention.

"Fan Bingbing has a great figure..."

"King Liu Tian is actually a villain?"

"Zhang Hanyu is the villain!"

"Looking at the name of the movie, there isn't a single good person in it, right?"

…

The news about "Thieves" abruptly stole most of the media's focus from "Hawthorn Tree" and "Tongtian Empire".

The two movies will be released simultaneously on the 15th.

"I have to post on Weibo."

Liu Yifei liked "Hawthorn Tree" very much and helped advertise it for free.

This move attracted the attention of many fans and the effect was good.

The next day, Lin Nan put down what he was doing and paid attention to the data of the next two movies.

Lao Mouzi's literary film received a box office of 10.46 million on the first day, breaking the first-day box office record for domestically produced literary films.

From the looks of it, Singer Chen Kai should be able to take over the box office record for domestic literary films.

Huayi's "The Empire of Heaven" grossed 18.3 million on its first day, which is the best result for a Xuke film so far.

"Lin Nan, is "The Thief" going to premiere?"

Liu Yifei handed Lin Nan a cup of freshly ground coffee and asked in passing.

"Even if I say I won't do it, Director Han and the others won't agree."

Lin Nan took a sip and replied.

…

Zhang Weiping shouted the slogan of the 200 million target, and Hua Yi shouted that he would guarantee a minimum of 300 million and sprint for 400 million. It was very lively for a while.

Andy Lau and Tony Leung Ka Fai in "The Empire" are also the starring roles in "The Thief".

Invisibly, it will also bring blessings to "Thieves".

The two movies almost became the top two in the third week of September.

"Fist of Fury" is gearing up, with drafts coming one after another, just waiting to be "taken all".

"It took more than half a month to finally get it done..."

Lin Nan stretched and felt relaxed.

Lin Nan was so relieved to stay at home and write the script because she had made a publicity plan with China Film.

…

"How are the box office of those two movies doing?"

Back at the company, Lin Nan called Yue Jun over.

“Director Zhang’s film has a very good reputation, almost overwhelmingly, with a box office of 45 million in five days;

The box office of "Bongtian Empire" also reached 75 million..."

Lin Nan nodded, looking strong for the time being.

"The movie "Fist of Fury" is released today, right?"

"Yes."

When Lin Nan heard the affirmative answer, he instantly became interested.

At that time, the bullshit was very loud, and he wanted to see how much box office this movie could make.

Lin Nan began to contact China Film Group Corporation, and by this time, "The Thief" was only 9 days away from release.

the next day.

When the media announced the first-day box office of "Fist of Fury", almost all mainland filmmakers laughed.

A movie that vowed to take in 500 million at the box office only reported 10.32 million on the first day.

It's not as good as "The Hawthorn Tree", a literary film that was not "taken seriously" by the creators!

This face is going to be smashed!

The industry unanimously believes that the final total box office of this movie is definitely lower than the investment cost, and it is much lower.

After all, there is Lin Nan's "Thieves Alliance" behind it!

There was ridicule online.

"Donnie Yen's Chen Zhen has too low IQ and EQ. His literary drama was crushed by Huang Bo, and his martial arts only knows how to be cool..."

"The script is too rubbish, the plot is blunt, repetitive, procrastinating, and boring..."

"I seriously doubt that "Ip Man" will be a hit, all because of Director Lin's script. "Ip Man" can be as successful if Zhao Wenzhuo plays it!"

"Let Zhao Wenzhuo do "Ip Man 3"."

…………

Lin Nan read a lot of posts and found out that the people in Hong Kong were really using the template of making "superheroes" to make "Fist of Fury".

The battlefield of World War I was filled with bullets and bullets, and the protagonist shuttled through it. He was stunned that nothing had happened... isn't he a superhero?

After "Ip Man 2", the ambitious Donnie Yen's first film suffered a heavy blow in terms of reputation.

There is definitely no need to think about the box office, blood loss is inevitable.

The premiere of "Thieves" will be handled by China Film Group Corporation, and Lin Nan can just cooperate and be there.

…

"The results of this period are all here, pick one."

Liu Yifei smiled like a flower and looked at the three scripts in front of her.

"Then let me take it back and look at it again."

As she spoke, Miss Liu grabbed the three scripts and held them in her arms, then turned and left Lin Nan's villa.

"You really only have eyes for the script and you don't care about me?"

Looking at the figure walking away, Lin Nan felt like he was looking at someone who had betrayed his heart.

The three books all have different emphases.

Lin Nan estimated that Ms. Liu would most likely choose the script about disease, love, cancer and death.

…

"Fist of Fury" was completely underwhelmed. The box office dropped to 8 million the next day. The local box office in Hong Kong was even lower, around 1 million.

How can a movie with an investment of 120 million be used?

Wu Yusen's "Sword Rain" has learned from experience and does not have the problem of bragging of the "Fist of Fury" crew.

“Our film is released globally.

The domestic martial arts film market is weakening day by day, and we don’t have too many box office expectations. We just hope to catch up with Lin Nan Pictures’ “Xiu Chun Dao”. "

This rhetoric is indeed very sophisticated.

China Film Group has set a time for the premiere of "The Thief".

"It will be released on the 30th. We will schedule the premiere on the 29th. You don't have to worry about the rest. I will take care of it."

Han Sanping looked like he had everything he needed.

"Okay, it's up to you."

Lin Nan definitely had no objection. Han Sanping took action, and the scale was conceivable. Only Yamato was bigger.

The leading actors of "Thieves" sent messages one by one, promising to attend the premiere on time.

In their opinion, this movie is most likely Lin Nan's work to regain the box office record.

Moreover, as the main creative actor of the film directed by Golden Lion, how could he be absent from the premiere?

…

Film and television news is extremely exciting.

You will soon see several great directors competing on the same stage.

Zhang Yimou, Xu Ke, Wu Yusen and... Lin Nan!

"I choose this one!"

Miss Liu is so amazing, she spent two days reading through three scripts.

"Are you sure you want to choose it and not change it?"

Lin Nan asked jokingly.

He saw at a glance that it was the one he had guessed.

Stories about love, illness, life and death...

Miss Liu looked serious and shook her head.

"I'll just choose it and won't change it."

"You have to act with me, you must do it together!"

Liu Yifei gritted her silver teeth, looked directly at Lin Nan, and said without any doubt.

"Okay, let's go together."