That year Huayu

Chapter 955: Chairman Lada, who has no memory! Xiying: Those who are barefoot are not afraid...

The premiere of "The Mermaid" can be said to have gathered most of the filmmakers and stars in the film and television industry.

The reason why there is such a big lineup is due to its luxurious lineup of producers and distributors, as well as Zhou Xingchi's box office appeal, and even Lin Nan's blessing;

Because as early as the first promotional conference in early December, "The Mermaid" had officially announced the investment share of the four major producers;

And Lin Nan, the top director, is the largest producer among them, with an investment share of up to 30%.

This also means how optimistic and expectant Lin Nan is about the box office of this commercial film!

The Great Hall, the Golden Hall.

The huge crowd of guests all looked at the main creative team above.

Xu Ke participated in the guest appearance of Zhou Xingchi's movie, and Lin Nan participated in the investment. This can be regarded as an alternative cooperation between the three great directors. It is indeed full of gimmicks and exciting.

Although the jokes and plot of the movie "The Mermaid" are a bit stiff and old-fashioned, and Deng Chao cannot fully grasp the essence of Zhou's nonsensical comedy;

But overall, it is still a qualified family comedy blockbuster for the Spring Festival; at least when everyone first watched it, they were indeed amused by many places.

At this time, on the stage, Zhou Xingchi sat in the middle of the main creators including La Peikang, Ren Zhonglun and others, holding the microphone and stumbling to accept media interviews.

"Master Xing, Director Lin is the biggest producer of this movie. Why did he and producer Liu miss the premiere today? This is completely unreasonable. Is there any contradiction?

It is still 5 days before New Year's Eve. After attending the premiere today and going home, it will not affect anything at all! There is no need to rush that day earlier, right?"

When this question was asked, the nearly 1,000 guests in the audience were silent. Don't you really have any problems? If so, it would be a big deal!

Zhou Xingchi was speechless. He really couldn't answer, and he didn't know how to answer. He is not the kind of person who can change his mind with high emotional intelligence, and this also involves the arbitrary decision of China Film...

"Let me answer this question."

At this time, La Peikang grabbed the topic and took the microphone from the emcee, and hundreds of eyes on the scene immediately focused on him.

Ren Zhonglun watched from the other side, with a slight arc at the corner of his mouth.

"Lin Nan and Yifei did not come to the premiere. There is no contradiction or conspiracy theory as you guessed.

The two of them booked their schedules very early, and they are both home-loving people, so it is unfortunate that they missed today's event."

"But the premiere of the Spring Festival movie is such a big deal, and "The Mermaid" is a movie with an investment of 300 million... Can't Director Lin really change his schedule? It's only one day later."

Other reporters asked again, and the gossip spirit of entertainment reporters was carried forward to the extreme, that is, digging into the bottom and nitpicking.

"Haha, isn't he always like this, willful... no matter how big the matter is, it's all a small matter."

La Peikang answered without thinking, although it seemed very natural, but there was still a little stiffness, but no one noticed it, and no one thought much about it... except Ren Zhonglun.

Chairman Ren glanced at him with a smile, and complained in his heart:

"It's obvious that they didn't contact Lin Nan or notify Shanghai Film Studio, but China Film Studio directly set the time. Now they have so many excuses? Have you ever thought about why others didn't change their schedules?"

Yue Jun, who was sitting next to Xu Ke, wanted to laugh but held it back, because his own big director didn't even ask about the premiere of "The Mermaid".

"During this year's Lunar New Year holiday, the second domestic film with a box office of more than 2 billion yuan has been born, and it will even be the first film with a box office of 3 billion yuan, and it is still created by Director Lin.

So what is the box office expectation of "The Mermaid" during this Spring Festival? Is there any ambition to surpass the latecomers..."

Speaking of box office, this is always the focus of pursuit and attention of the film industry and even the entire film and television industry, especially such a big production during a big period.

The guests at the scene all looked at Zhou Xingchi on the stage, and saw that the smile on his face was rare to be even brighter.

"I talked with Director La of China Film and Director Ren of Shanghai Film before. The original box office target of "The Mermaid" was 2 billion;

But because Director Lin warmed up the entire period in the front, we adjusted the target: "The Mermaid" must get at least 2.5 billion box office, try to get through the 3 billion mark, and finally sprint to 3.5 billion..."

Oh my god, Zhou Xingchi hasn't even finished speaking yet, and the scene has become chaotic;

2.5 billion as the base, sprint to 3.5 billion? A full 1 billion box office span, such a high box office ambition!

"Are you going to apply for the extension key?"

"You must apply for the extension key, otherwise how dare you think about 3 billion? And sprint..."

"Didn't the new policy just come out some time ago? With the momentum of "The Mermaid", it will definitely get the extension key."

"Tsk tsk tsk, it's holding its breath, wanting to ride the momentum of "Detective Chinatown" and ride the wind and waves directly!"

...

After a morning, the whole network was full of news about "The Mermaid";

Even if Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were in their hometown, they couldn't avoid "harassment".

That 3.5 billion slogan, Lin Nan didn't want to guess who decided it, it must be the chairman of Lada!

"Are you ready?"

Liu Yifei has already "dressed up", wearing a jacket, black sports trousers, sneakers, a high ponytail, a big black mask, and no makeup;

Taking advantage of the afternoon sun, she and Lin Nan were going out for a walk. There were still many scenic spots.

"It's done." Director Lin walked out of the room dressed similarly. The couple's clothes were naturally chosen by Miss Liu.

"Tom just sent news that Leon won the Best Actor Award from the Screen Actors Guild."

Liu Yifei handed the phone to Lin Nan, and it was Tom's text message on it.

"Nominated seven times, this is the first time he has won this award."

Lin Nan said with some emotion that in the few award-winning films he made in Hollywood before, he never competed for the Guild Award because it was too energy-consuming. It would be easier and more profitable to just go for the Oscars.

"Let's go, let's congratulate him when he gets there at the end of the month."

Putting the phone into the pocket of his jacket, Lin Nan took Liu Yifei's hand, and the two of them immediately walked out, ready to set off.

Although Xiying had arranged to come to visit tomorrow, it did not prevent them from borrowing a car for Lin Nan to use today.

"I'm wondering if I should buy another car and keep it at home. Can I drive it instead?"

"Uh, good idea. Then you, the new wife, will pay for it, hehe..."

"Hmph, I'll pay if I pay, let's go."

…

In the past three days in February, the total box office of "Detective Chinatown" reached 2.81 billion;

With a daily box office of 25 million, it is full of "infinite possibilities" now that it is hitting a box office of 3 billion; whether it can actually reach that number remains to be considered.

Because the daily box office on New Year's Eve will definitely plummet, and starting from the Spring Festival the next day, there will be another more brutal war - during the Spring Festival, dragons and tigers fight to the death!

Faced with this kind of scene, the "old" "Detective Chinatown" is undoubtedly at a disadvantage. After all, boxing is not afraid of young people!

The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and the flavor of the new year is getting stronger.

Although the scale of the premiere of "Journey to the West: The Monkey King Three Fights the Bone Demon" is not as large as yesterday's "The Mermaid", it should not be underestimated. Gu Changwei, Jiang Wen, Ning Hao, Xu Zheng and others were all big-name guests present. .

Lin Nan should not sleep in during this period, because Liu Yifei deliberately got up early; she had already gotten up early, how could she allow Lin Nan to sleep more? How unfair that is!

"In the end, I have to pay for your ladylike appearance."

In the morning, Lin Nan yawned and verbally "resisted" Liu Yifei's dictatorship;

And she snorted softly and raised her chin, with a faint smile on her face and her skin glowing.

Yesterday afternoon, the two people were finally recognized. Fortunately, they ran fast.

In the evening, many people in the industry started teasing Aite and the others on Weibo.

Yan Ni also joked that she would treat him to dinner when she came back in two days; Lin Nan was not polite and replied directly: "Okay."

"Telephone?"

Liu Yifei, who has very good ears, suddenly reminded. Lin Nan ran back to the house in two or three steps, picked up the charging cell phone and walked out.

"It's from Xiying."

"Are they coming?" Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan and half asked and half answered.

"Maybe."

As he spoke, Lin Nan answered the phone, "Director Zhang?"

"Director Lin, you're welcome. You and Producer Liu should be at home at noon. If it's convenient, we can..."

"Well, come over then. We'll have lunch at home."

"No, no, let's stay outside. I'll ask someone to book a seat. We'll go there together then..."

After two minutes of pulling, Lin Nan did not refuse the other party's kindness. If we really eat at home, is it possible to let Old Lintou cook? Of course not.

"Lin Nan, have you thought about how we should repay this favor?"

As a qualified virtuous housekeeper, Liu Yifei seems extremely sober and shrewd at this moment.

Lin Nan couldn't help but stretched out his hand to rub Miss Liu's smooth face, and then she wrinkled her nose in disgust.

"I haven't thought about it yet, or I haven't decided yet. Let's talk about it after we meet at noon."

"Then, will you two eat in the house at noon?"

Suddenly, Old Lintou came back from the front yard and asked with concern.

…

China Film.

The Spring Festival holiday is about to begin, but China Film Group has welcomed a great director who is looked at with strange eyes by many employees - Wu Yusen.

I remember when "The Taiping Wheel (Part 1)" collapsed and was ridiculed and abused by the entire Internet;

The great director ran back to Hong Kong in anger and threatened to refuse to accept any interviews about the movie "The Wheel", resolutely becoming a deserter for the second time;

He did what he said, and when "The Other Side" was released, he didn't even show his face. He was still nesting in Hong Kong Island, acting as if the movie had nothing to do with him; until Huang Xiaoming After getting married, he entered the mainland and went to the magic city once, and became the officiant.

How could Wu Yusen not be despised by the vast majority of China Film's employees when he came to China Film today? That must be despised! But can't show it.

Office of the Chairman.

After the secretary poured the tea, he withdrew, leaving only Paikang and Wu Yusen.

Looking at Wu Yusen in front of him who was serious about talking about business, La Peikang felt very complicated.

The original "Red Cliff" was okay, with the island country taking care of it, and China Film Group made a profit; but "The Wheel", which was split into two, screwed China Film Group to the extreme.

Although it was a project decided by Han Sanping, the entire blame fell entirely on his successor.

In addition, Wu Yusen's arrogant and irresponsible attitude also made him, Huayi and LeTV angry for a long time.

I didn't expect that it had only been half a year since "The Crossing: The Other Shore", and this guy actually had the nerve to come to China Film to solicit investment? !

Looking at La Peikang's rather serious and slightly resistant eyes, Wu Yusen was the first to smile.

"Boss La, "The Crossing" is over. I came here today to talk to you about my new movie. I also revealed some of it at the Tokyo International Film Festival at the end of October last year."

Based on the most basic courtesy, La Peikang did not refuse, but his tone was quite flat: "Director Wu, go ahead and listen."

"My new movie is adapted from the novel "Crossing the Angry River", and I am rewriting the script. It is planned to be a Sino-Japanese co-production..."

"Co-production?"

Before Wu Yusen finished speaking, La Peikang caught the key words, and his expression was a little different.

"Yes, it is a Sino-Japanese co-production, and it is my best action, crime, and suspense film!" Wu Yusen emphasized.

Sure enough, La Peikang's eyes and expression were completely different from before.

For the chairman of Lada at this moment, the words "Sino-Japanese co-production" and "action, crime, suspense" are indeed extremely tempting.

First, co-production films have always been a reflection of political achievements; second, Wu Yusen is best at this type of film, which is well known and beyond doubt!

The office suddenly became quiet. After a while, it was Wu Yusen who broke the embarrassment and said something soft.

"Because it is a co-production, I naturally hope that China Film can help and join in; China Film Co-production Co., Ltd., which is responsible for managing co-production films under China Film, can also participate in the production of movies."

It can only be said that the success rate of "appealing to the interests of others" is often very high-La Peikang is indeed tempted.

A few seconds later, a voice sounded: "So, Director Wu came here today, how much investment do you want? How is the specific preparation process of the film planned?"

La Peikang looked at Wu Yusen, his expression softened a lot, because his mentality had changed.

"Boss La, we plan to start preparations after the Spring Festival and start shooting in the middle of the year. As for the specific budget, the team has not yet made it, but it will probably be around 200 million..."

"An action, crime, and suspense movie will cost 200 million?"

La Peikang paused when he heard this and asked back in doubt.

"Because I plan to use a lot of foreign actors, after all, it is a Sino-Japanese co-production..." Wu Yusen smiled and gave a perfunctory answer.

"China Film can't give you 200 million." La Peikang thought he had made a safe decision.

"Boss La, don't worry, Media Asia in Hong Kong will also support it."

...

More than ten minutes later, the secretary sent Wu Yusen out of the chairman's office with a happy smile.

However, the two did not walk far before they ran into Han Sanping who came to China Film to do business. The latter is still the contracted director and producer of China Film.

"Boss Han."

"Boss Han, long time no see."

Wu Yusen greeted him with a smile, but Han Sanping, who was originally in a good mood, suddenly felt sick.

The biggest "stain" during his tenure was that he trusted Wu Yusen in front of him, especially "The Crossing", which directly made him lose his reputation and regret it.

"Yeah, long time no see." Wu Yusen didn't take it to heart because he was in a good mood at the moment.

A few minutes later, when the secretary returned, he found Han Sanping waiting for him.

"Boss Han?"

"What is he doing today?"

"Director Wu Yusen is here to attract investment in a film, a co-production, and Boss La has agreed."

Hearing this, Han Sanping laughed contemptuously: "Oh, him? And a co-production? Haha."

After speaking, Han Sanping asked the secretary to get busy.

He looked towards the direction of the chairman's office, and after a long time he shook his head speechlessly and sighed: "I have not learned from my experience and lessons at all, and I have not learned from them."

…………

Watching the four people from Xiying go back and forth, taking out a lot of New Year's goods and gifts from the car and bringing them in;

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, really not knowing what to say, they really couldn't refuse!

On the side, after getting Lin Nan's tacit consent, Old Lin did not refuse anymore, but happily poured water for these people.

"Director Lin, the seat has been booked, let's go now? Together..."

"I won't go, you go, don't worry about me. I won't disturb you to talk about business..."

Before Lin Nan and Liu Yifei spoke, Old Lin had already expressed his position.

He knew very well that Xiying's gifts and visits during the New Year and festivals over the years were for his son.

"Then, let's go. When we come back, we'll pack our own meals..."

"No need. How can I be hungry?" Old Lin was a little angry.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei smiled and nodded. It's no wonder that Old Lin's Mandarin is getting better and better. Maybe it's because the leaders of Xiying are around.

More than half an hour later, two Volkswagen business cars stopped in front of a building in a busy area. The restaurant was obviously on one of the upper floors.

Although they were going back to their hometown to celebrate the New Year, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were surrounded by several people, and they felt like they were going out to participate in activities in the capital.

"Lin Nan, we seem to have been recognized?"

Liu Yifei gently tugged on Lin Nan's sleeve and whispered furtively.

"No, I even took out my cell phone... Hey, are you still waving?"

Well, Director Lin is at his wits end. Who makes Miss Liu so doting on her fans? It was this scene that got a little out of control and everyone started shouting.

It was really the people from Xiying who worked hard, otherwise it would really be difficult to move.

Seven or eight minutes later, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, the director of the Western Film Production Department, and their assistants sat in the private room of the restaurant, while the others stood guard outside.

There are more than thirty dishes on a large table, which is really full of sincerity.

Liu Yifei sat next to Lin Nan and ate quietly, very polite and good-looking; while Lin Nan was eating while listening to the people of Xiying complaining.

In fact, it is not a bitter experience. Everyone in the industry knows how miserable the leaders of state-owned enterprises in the film studio era are now.

It is not an exaggeration to describe Xiying today as eating bran-pharyngeal vegetables.

"After the last movie "The Legend of Swordsman", Xiying has not been able to calm down even now. I don't dare to do any projects. I just shoot one and pay for the other. I'm afraid of the loss.

In terms of funding, it is incomparable to China Film, and China Film can still use its power to take advantage of everything, and it can use good resources. In terms of assets, it cannot compare with Shanghai Film, and Shanghai Film is poor and has only money left...

I heard that Ning Ying is planning to go all out to make a big one, that’s all. We went to inquire about it some time ago, but we didn’t want to bring Xi Ying with us! We are all brothers in trouble, and yet we dislike each other..."

"Cough...cough..."

Liu Yifei coughed, and Lin Nan quickly handed her water and patted her back. She must have been amused by Director Zhang's words.

"Big? How big can Ning Ying get?"

"I don't know how big they can get and what specific projects they are going to do. But I heard from a few acquaintances of Ning Ying that the investment amount and production specifications seem to be comparable to Hollywood's A-level productions, and the level of confidentiality is very high. They are still working on it now. Preliminary work, it is estimated that preparations will officially start after the Spring Festival..."

A few people chatted and chatted while eating, and an hour passed quickly.

At this moment, the director of Xiying's production department also started to get to the point and "state his stance" with Lin Nan.

“In the final analysis, China Film Group only has more import rights for foreign language films than we do, nothing else.

On the official side, if China Film and Shanghai Film and Television can do it, Xiying can do it; if China Film and Shanghai Film and Television are worried about this and don't dare to do that, Xiying can also do it;

Even if you go to fight with the bureau, that's no problem. Who gives us Xiying the qualifications? We can criticize anyone we meet... not to mention that we are not afraid of bare feet now..."

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan, her beautiful face and watery, sparkling eyes filled with disbelief, as if asking:

"Is this definitely Xiying, not a bandit? Why are you talking so wildly?"

Lin Nan showed a "what do you think" expression, which Miss Liu could understand.

Speaking of which, Xiying does have the qualifications to be "barbaric". After all, he was the leading brother back then; Xiying can even go up and criticize those "old people" in the circle!

Director Zhang was still talking, politely asking for favors from Lin Nan.

"Around the 20th of this month, Yifei and I will leave for Hollywood to attend the Oscars."

Lin Nan interrupted Director Zhang. Although the other party didn't know why Lin Nan interrupted him, he still nodded cooperatively:

"Director Lin and Producer Liu should go to the Oscars. You were the best director last year."

"By the way, we will also talk about a co-production film."

Lin Nan said this and smiled immediately. The two people on the opposite side immediately became energetic. Did they understand the meaning of these words?

The production director of Xiying confirmed excitedly, excitedly and even a little nervously: "Director Lin, are you saying that Xiying is okay?"

"Well, we can bring Xiying together for this co-production." Liu Yifei smiled and nodded, giving an affirmative answer.

Lin Nan nodded and agreed with Liu Yifei. He could see that the two people from Xiying were so happy that they couldn't help themselves.

However, their reaction was also very quick, and they had already thought of another thing, a very realistic thing:

"Director Lin, this co-production of yours should be a commercial film, right? What about the scale of investment..."

Lin Nan glanced at Liu Yifei. Both of them were helpless. Xiying was too poor.

"Well, it is a commercial film. As for the investment scale, we will have to wait until Producer Liu and I arrive at Crystal Pictures to see the specific budget. But I estimate that the budget should be around 150 million US dollars, just a little more."

Upon hearing this number, the director of Xiying's production department turned a little pale.

Because even if the budget is calculated as 150 million U.S. dollars, the 10% is still 15 million U.S. dollars, which translates to about 100 million yuan... But he knows very well that Xiying cannot provide 10% of the cash.

"Director Lin, are we Xiying?"

"I can give you 10% at most."

Lin Nan said with certainty, and then he felt Liu Yifei's hands tugging at the clothes around his waist, reminding him.

“Of course, you don’t need to give me an answer right now.

You can discuss it again when you go back. Before Yifei and I return to the capital after the year, just tell me how much share you can give. But, remember to keep this matter a secret. "

…

Just after returning home in the afternoon, Liu Yifei couldn't wait to ask Lin Nan:

"Why didn't you just tell Xiying directly that it was a "Pacific Rim 2" project, and specifically asked them to keep it secret?"

"We can't tell you so early, lest the news of Pacific Rim 2's preparations be leaked before we finalize the project with Warner and Lionsgate. Once the project is finalized, there's no need to keep it secret." Lin Nan explained with a smile.

"Why? Are you afraid of someone knowing?"

"Xixi, this time, I don't plan to bring China Film."

When Liu Yifei heard this, she understood immediately and stopped talking. In the future, I'm afraid there will be no China Film.

…………