That year Huayu

Many people in the industry know that Lin Nan was approached by the Berlin Film Festival's film selectors.

But no one expected that the latter would eventually reject the film festival's invitation.

"Director Lin Nan declined the film festival invitation and promised to go to Berlin again with his work in the future."

"The Fault in Our Stars will not be eligible for the Berlin International Film Festival."

"Liu Yifei lost an opportunity to become the best actress in three major film festivals..."

Everyone in the film industry knows that if Lin Nan is willing to go to Berlin, he will definitely be shortlisted for the main competition.

Many directors are both jealous and helpless.

Although it was easy for Lin Nan to be shortlisted, it was a threshold that many domestic directors could not overcome.

It really corresponds to the saying: Drought will die of drought, and flood will die of waterlogging.

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Film and television companies and star studios in the industry are all posting on Weibo to post photos, gifts and year-end awards from annual meetings.

The studios of Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming and others all give away laptops, cash, and a few cars and diamonds.

Lin Nan Pictures was not idle here either, and spent a whole day organizing the annual meeting.

Ordinary employees will receive three months more salary, and management will receive additional bonuses and gifts.

…

Shanhai Media this layer.

Zhang Yi was on the set of "Pacific Rim" and Yang Mi was heard to be recording songs. Of the four artists, only two were present.

Lei Jiayin sat next to Reba, bragging about his past glory in school.

I don’t know how true or false it is, but the latter nodded from time to time and seemed to be cooperating seriously.

"Zhang Yi can't come back from the set, so why don't I take his share for him?"

When handing out red envelopes, Lei Jiayin said with a carefree smile.

"I made the call, did you tell him?"

"Haha, forget it then..."

Reba is a little embarrassed. So far, she hasn't earned a penny. All she spends on school is the company's money...

"For you."

"Thank you, thank you Sister Yifei."

"You're welcome……"

Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Miss Liu was a little uncomfortable with being called sister for the first time, but it felt good, very good!

After a while, the two girls started chatting...

…………

The box office of "The Orphan of Zhao" exceeded 100 million despite negative reviews.

What’s very interesting is that as the crew of “The Orphan of Zhao” gets more and more negative news, the daily box office has actually stabilized!

It even caught up with and surpassed the total box office of "Laughing in the River".

But everyone in the industry knows that Chen Kaige probably doesn't care about box office anymore.

What he cares about is reputation and honor, but these two things have fallen to the bottom again!

The Lunar New Year holiday has actually just begun.

Jiang Wen regarded "Let the Bullets Fly" as his turnaround, and the premiere was held more than a week in advance on the 10th.

Everyone is curious as to why such a movie title was chosen, and I heard that it was Lin Nan who gave it to me.

Liu Yifei has always wanted to know why Lin Nan rejected Jiang Wen's movie invitation to her last time.

"After watching this movie today, you will know why I don't agree with you taking his role."

Lin Nan leaned against the door and said while waiting for Liu Yifei.

"If you say that, I'm looking forward to the premiere even more."

Half an hour later, Liu Yifei finished putting on her makeup, and the two got in the car and set off.

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Jiang Wen can be said to be an old man in the circle and has a wide range of friends.

As you can imagine, there will definitely be many guests present today.

The red carpet was dozens of meters long, with a red signature wall, and a large number of hostesses who welcomed the guests. It was quite fancy.

When Lin Nan helped Liu Yifei get out of the car, Han Sanping also arrived.

The latter, wearing a Chinese tunic suit, glanced at the two of them and said with a smile:

"We just want to go together?"

"Walking the red carpet with Director Han is a dream come true." Lin Nan agreed immediately.

When reporters saw the three people walking on the red carpet, their cameras immediately became busy.

Taking the pen handed by the etiquette lady, the three of them signed their names.

"This project is mainly funded by Yinghuang, and China Film only holds a small share. I wonder what the final profit will be."

Han Sanping muttered and looked at Lin Nan.

“We’ll have to wait until it’s released to know.”

Lin Nan replied. He held Liu Yifei's hand, and the two of them entered the venue half a body behind Han Sanping.

There are quite a few big names today!

Yang Shoucheng was surrounded in the center, with Jiang Wen, Zhou Runfa, Jackie Chan, Feng Xiaogang, Ge You and others on the side.

Next to them are Gu Changwei and his wife, Xia Yu, Yuan Quan, Liu Jialing, Na Ying and many other actors and stars from the mainland and Hong Kong Island.

In the originally orderly venue, the focus instantly shifted with the appearance of Han Sanping.

"Director Han, you are here..."

"Director Han..."

"Director Han, Director Lin..."

…

In less than a minute, Han Sanping became the new center of the field.

Liu Yifei lowered her head and suppressed laughter. This scene was so interesting.

"Director Lin, Yifei."

Jackie Chan walked over with a smile on his face.

"Brother, long time no see."

"Hello, Brother Jackie Chan."

"Yifei is doing really well now. Your movie is great!"

"Thank you, brother."

"To be honest, I really regret now that I turned down your movie "Thieves" and gave them an advantage."

Lin Nan couldn't tell whether the other party was sincere or just polite. After all, he had been an actor for decades.

"It's all over. There will still be opportunities in the future, right?"

"Yes, next time there is a suitable role, you can call me directly."

…

Lin Nan was dragged to Han Sanping, and Liu Yifei was also dealing with a group of actresses.

Now she is not only a top commercial film actress, but also a producer, so she is naturally the one the actors make friends with.

After going around, Lin Nan finally saw the "heritage" in this circle.

Jackie Chan took his son, Jiang Wenli took his niece, counting them down, there are no less than 10 second-generation stars!

"Director Lin..."

Yang Shoucheng was holding a wine glass, looking elegant, with Huo Wenxi and Bai Bing behind him.

"Director Yang, I wish you a great success in this film."

"Thank you. Director Lin, can you find a time to chat?"

"What to talk about?"

“Ip Man really has no chance?”

Yang Shoucheng lowered his voice and kept his voice low.

Lin Nan shook his head, "I said I would shelve this project at the beginning. I have no intention of restarting it in the short term."

"Can Director Lin give me a price?"

At this moment, Lin Nan admired Yang Shoucheng for his ability to make decisions.

“I have no intention of selling it, and Director Yang doesn’t need to talk about it.

If I restart it one day, I will let Yinghuang know. "

There was one thing Lin Nan didn't say. At that time, he would probably change the actor.

The scene was a little awkward for a while, but Huo Wenxi smoothed things over in time:

"Do you still remember her, Director Lin? She also performed in "Let the Bullets Fly" this time. Please comment later."

"Um……"

…

…

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei took their seats in the first row.

Interviews have already begun on the stage, and the producers, directors, and leading actors are passing by to speak one by one.

"This movie was very enjoyable to shoot. I seem to have found a new direction. Please give me your opinions after watching it."

Jiang Wen's last speech was full of meaning.

The main film begins.

Facts have proved that Jiang Wen really made a breakthrough this time.

He was not a commercial film director before, but with this film, he successfully transformed.

The quality of "Let the Bullets Fly" can be seen from the continuous laughter at the scene.

Liu Yifei grabbed Lin Nan's hand with a sly look in her eyes.

"I know why you didn't let me take Director Jiang's role."

"Why?"

"Hmph, you are so cautious, you are afraid that I will have exposed scenes and other scenes..."

Lin Nan smiled and moved closer, almost face to face.

"Yeah, I'm not big-minded, just enough to accommodate you."

The breath hit my face, and there was a moment of silence...

"Well, Director Jiang's movies are really not suitable for me..."

Liu Yifei nodded and said, the smile on her face almost overflowing. She was very, very satisfied with Lin Nan's answer.

…………

The people below couldn't stop laughing, this movie is really great.

In Lin Nan's opinion, it's so fantasy that "Let the Bullets Fly" can pass the review!

Otherwise, with so many vulgar and obscene lines, tons of metaphors, sex scenes, violence, and explicit scenes, it would be really hard to say.

"He's dancing on the edge of the knife this time."

Han Sanping beside him couldn't help but sigh.

"But I think the audience will like it." Lin Nan added.

"Huh? It's rare to see you so sure about other people's movies!"

Han Sanping looked at Lin Nan, "How much do you think Jiang Wen can sell this time?"

"Quite a bit."

Before Han Sanping could ask further questions, deafening applause erupted from below.

Jiang Wen picked up the phone.

"First of all, I would like to thank Director Lin Nan for giving this movie a very suitable title."

"Thank you again, Yinghuang Yang, for investing in me."

…

"Let the Bullets Fly" will compete head-on with "If You Are the One 2".

When asked about the box office, Jiang Wen glanced at Feng Xiaogang sitting on the stage and stretched out a hand:

"As I said before, I am confident that I will guarantee a minimum of 500 million and kill Director Feng by the way..."

Many people who went to the premiere of "The Orphan of Zhao" were happy, and they said the same thing there, but Jiang Wen should be more hopeful.

…………

"After waiting for 500 million, remember to send me a red envelope."

At the banquet, Lin Nan joked.

"By the words of Director Lin, there will definitely be red envelopes, haha..."

"Yifei, is my movie pretty good?" Jiang Wen thought of something and asked Liu Yifei.

"Well, Director Jiang's movie is very good."

"Then do you want to consider my next drama? As long as you ask, I will write a heroine for you."

"Don't consider it, I'm not suitable." Liu Yifei refused with a smile.

"Huh? That's such a shame!"

Jiang Wen shook his head and sighed.

Hooking up Liu Yifei is equivalent to prostitution for Lin Nan. The box office bonus must not be at least 100 million?

…………

"Let the Bullets Fly" will be released soon.

Chen Kaige's "The Orphan of Zhao" seems to have come to an end.

It was released for 14 days and grossed 175 million. It seemed that it had drained all the reputation and potential, and the daily box office dropped to more than 300,000.

Looking at the domestic film market, this has never happened in a film by a major director.

In less than half a month, the potential has been exhausted and the reputation has been lost!

Director Chen has set another record.

…

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The news that the "Ip Man" project has been put on hold has spread within the industry.

Since the morning, calls came to Lin Nan one after another.

There are many people who are curious and have ideas about this kind of profitable project being shelved.

"I didn't even write the script, where did "Ip Man 3" come from?"

"I don't know what the situation is yet. I'll wait until I understand it first..."

"Lin Nan, please read the news first."

…

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan hurriedly flipped through the morning news.

Twenty minutes later, he finally figured out the reason.

The 3D live-action version of "Havoc in Heaven" has been in production for more than a month, and a press conference was held this morning.

Some media asked Donnie Yen a question, asking when the filming of "Ip Man 3" would start.

The other party sneered and replied directly to the reporter:

"After "Ip Man 2" was released, my team communicated with Ying Huang, and the final reply we got was that the project was stopped..."

Everything was fine when I got here.

As a result, after Donnie Yen's manager came down, he told reporters again.

The subtext is: Ying Huang doesn't want a salary increase, not even 10 million...

Everyone in the industry knows that in the "Ip Man" series, Lin Nan only provided the script and funds, and Ying Huang was responsible for all the filming.

But once this incident came out, it was inevitable that everyone would pay attention to him.

…………

Yang Shoucheng was furious at this moment.

"Ten million, now it becomes ten million again? Is he looking for death?"

There was a buzzing sound, and the caller ID read Lin Nan.

Yang Shoucheng adjusted his mood instantly and answered the phone.

"Hello, Director Lin?"

…

Ten minutes later, the call ended.

"Director Yang, what did Director Lin say?"

Huo Wenxi asked quickly.

"Go and make an announcement, two meanings.

First, "Ip Man 3" currently has no script;

Secondly, Zhen Zi alone is not worth 30 million, not the 10 million they say. "

"Okay, I'll go right away."

…

In less than half an hour, Huo Wenxi’s announcement appeared on Yinghuang’s official website and Weibo.

No one in this circle is a fool.

With an offer of 30 million, it is really possible for Zhen Zidan to make such an offer.

After all, "Ip Man 2" was really popular at that time.

As for the script not being completed, that seems to make sense. After all, Lin Nan Pictures has been releasing movies in the second half of the year.

Lin Nan also wrote the script for "The Star" two months ago, and directed and starred in it with Liu Yifei...

…

Donnie Yen's manager came back with a sad look on his face, having just been mentioned.

"We were reckless this time. From now on, don't respond to this topic..."

"okay."

…

The media soon discovered that Donnie Yen was silent. He wanted to ask for an interview, but he refused on the grounds of filming.

Now it seems clear who is right and who is wrong...

Lin Nan looked at the gossip on the Internet and admired these people. They could really write about anything.

When it comes to Zhen Zidan, it's impossible to be banned unless he offends the bureau. Yinghuang doesn't have that ability yet.

"Only let the market abandon him!"

…

Zhang Yimou's "Thirteen Hairpins" crew has very strict requirements.

Lin Nan saw that four actors were fired because they posted photos of the training base classroom on Weibo and were groped by reporters.

One of them is the one who played Chang'e in "The Prequel to the Lotus Lantern".

"Thirteen Chai" suddenly had four empty seats.

Before the actresses in the industry could react, the replacement actors were already in place, and the competition was fierce, which is evident.

…

"The Orphan of Zhao" should be the most embarrassing movie for Chen Kaige so far.

It was released for 14 days and had a box office of 175 million yuan. It was canceled within a few days because the daily box office was only a few tens of thousands of yuan.

Media reports did not leave any face to Chen Kaige

""The Orphan of Zhao" was withdrawn early and the box office revenue was 180 million!"

"Has director Chen Kaige exhausted his talents?"

""Laughing in the River" has reached 150 million, reaching the expected box office target!"

…

There are many people watching Chen Kaige lively, but Director Chen is still quite strong.

Chen Hong posted on Weibo, responding on behalf of Director Chen:

"Director Chen has already begun to devote himself to the adaptation of "Kukai no Samana: The Ghost Banquet of the Tang Dynasty". At the same time, he will also conceive and create another movie..."

…

"Director Lin, the special effects of "Painting Wall" are completed."

Lin Nan closed the news page when he heard someone calling him.

"Notify the light side and ask them to send someone over for inspection."

The special effects in this movie are really just hard-earned money.

In the afternoon, the Rays directly sent Chen Jiashang over.

Originally it was to see the special effects, but in the end it became a visit to the Tiangong Colors.

"Director Chen, don't go there."

"Isn't it convenient?"

"That's the "Warring States" project team. I have to consider the client." Lin Nan said with a smile.

When Chen Jiashang heard this, he realized that he was shocked.

"What Director Lin said is that I'm fascinated by it. You have so much equipment here."

"It's all money." Lin Nan joked.

"There are also some special effects companies on Hong Kong Island, but the equipment is still from many years ago and is very outdated..."

Chen Jia Shang felt this.

"I guess all future films from Raytheon will come to Director Lin, and we will see them often."

"There will be no discounts in the future. Director Wang can't be too stingy."

Lin Nan said jokingly, but this was no joke.

…

"Let the Bullets Fly" is released.

The box office revenue on the first day was 30.18 million, which was despite insufficient copies.

China Film Distribution Company worked overtime overnight to develop and print the copies...

Theaters unanimously believe that Jiang Wen's commercial film will become famous in one go.

All kinds of coquettish lines spread all over the Internet in an instant. The audience's evaluation was almost overwhelmingly positive!

"It's a big crowd, and my husband is watching from the side..."

"The master is high, the county magistrate is tough..."

"Let the bullets fly a little longer..."

…

Lin Nan knew that the movie was already gaining momentum. Jiang Wen is about to successfully enter the ranks of commercial film directors, and he will have more fun in the future.

Yue Jun returned to the company with his latest harvest.

"Director Lin, I spent a little too much this time. The key is that the copyright is separate, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive."

"Let me see."

Yue Jun handed Lin Nan the detailed list.

The latter's eyes lit up for a moment, "You have such good eyesight!"

"Director Lin, you're welcome. This is what we do, haha."

Lin Nan signed without saying a word.

"Get it done as soon as possible. You can't miss any of these."

"Don't worry, I've already negotiated with them..."

After Yue Jun left the office, Lin Nan let out a long sigh of relief.

Although there is a lot of interest in the copyright of novels, it cannot be stopped in the future.

"I actually bought the 'Hu Bayi' together. It seems that I spent a lot of effort and the money was well spent."

It should be back to normal tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.