Chapter 102 ShowBox

"I guess he will speak out. How can a young man hold back his anger? But the content is quite sophisticated."

Wang Zhongjun looked at Sina headlines and said.

"Yahoo's idea is that all directors who receive the invitation this time will be given a boost of popularity." Mr. Xiao Wang explained.

"But we still have to learn lessons. We will also sign the people selected this time. Don't be like Mango Tianyu, where the artists promoted in the draft will terminate their contracts."

Wang Zhongjun said with a cold face.

"This will definitely not happen. However, Mango Tianyu is indeed unlucky. The people who have worked so hard to support are now being terminated. The most serious thing is not this, but someone who took the lead. Do other people have thoughts in their hearts? "

Wang Zhonglei analyzed.

…

Lin Nan needs to be cautious about the release of "Time Cruiser".

It was originally called "Terror Cruise" and had a very good reputation. Its rigorous logical conception and plot advancement earned it high praise.

Although it was introduced and did not generate much box office success in China, it still had some repercussions outside.

This time, Lin Nan revised the script, locked down the science fiction setting, and released it in multiple regions again, hoping to get a satisfactory box office result.

"People from South Korea are coming. You are the director and main producer of the film. They have named you and want to see you."

Lin Nan was once again called to China Film Academy by Han Sanping.

"Which one?"

"ShowBox contacted us first, but then news came from CJ."

Han Sanping tapped his fingers on the table with a calm expression.

This surprised Lin Nan. He originally thought that at most one family would come, but he didn't expect that both families came.

"Come on, come on. In fact, competition is a good thing for us."

Lin Nan knew the national conditions there. Large groups had the final say in almost all walks of life. If he only cooperated with one company, he would inevitably be targeted or blackmailed.

"Are you interested in choosing ShowBox?"

Han Sanping already had an idea after hearing what Lin Nan meant.

"Mr. Han, please stop pretending to be confused. They have competition, so we have the initiative. It's not like you don't know this." Lin Nan smiled.

"Haha, I know, I know, but after all, you are the one who talks about the movie."

Lin Nan was thinking about something else at the moment. The release of "Time Cruiser" could be cooperated with ShowBox, but he could also cooperate with CJ on other things, such as movies.

"If you don't take a stick movie, you won't get it for nothing." Lin Nan suddenly had this idea.

In fact, the film market in South Korea is really strange. It can film a lot of extreme themes, which is very enviable.

"Okay, when they come, I will go with you to meet them." Lin Nan said.

After leaving Han Sanping's office, Lin Nan went to the post-production area as usual.

Everyone is talking about "Geisha" at the moment. It has been released in North America for almost a month, and the box office results are very average.

It's strange that Zhang Ziyi is still considered one of the strong contenders for Best Actress. Could it be based on Rob Marshall's words: She will be the next target to be chased by the world?

"I'm optimistic that Zhang Ziyi will win the Best Actress Award."

"Gong Li's call for Best Supporting Actress is also very high."

"Director Lin, who do you think has a higher chance?"

Lin Nan walked in and was asked.

“If you want to win an Oscar for Best Actress, you must first pass Theron’s test.”

Lin Nan said with a smile that no one can ignore Charlize Theron.

"Theron? It seems so. She was the Best Actress in 2004, and she will be there this year too."

"So Director Lin is optimistic about her?" A group of people asked curiously.

"Which one do I think will be useful?" Lin Nan complained.

"Director Lin, when we were editing "Time Cruiser", we discovered that it could also be made into a horror film. With a few changes, it would be another movie, and it would be absolutely wonderful."

Someone told Lin Nan excitedly about this.

"Then the movie won't be released yet?" Lin Nan said angrily.

"That's right, haha."

…

SHOWBOX arrived at China Film Group on the 4th. Lin Nan was still sleeping soundly when she was woken up by a phone call.

Han Sanping's secretary told Lin Nan that SB representatives had arrived, and there was also a senior executive.

"Okay, tell Mr. Han that I will be there on time."

Last night, Lin Nan watched TV, CCTV's "Wulin Gaiden", and felt like he was in a dream, which also contributed to its ratings.

Listening to what Secretary Han Sanping said, the Korean people first went to China Film and Television and met with Han Sanping, and then brought up the serious matter. Lin Nan was an important part of it.

In the field of film and television, South Korea has spared no effort in promoting it. Since last year's "Dae Jang Geum", many domestic practitioners have begun to worry about the impact of the Korean Wave.

If we say that domestic film exports are eager to go overseas, it is regarded as an honor and political achievement.

South Korea is sick and hysterical. On the one hand, it is suppressed by the United States, but on the other hand, it is eager to enter there, be recognized, and even attempt to compete.

Lin Nan once heard a netizen say that there are only two people in the world whose aesthetics are unmistakable: coal bosses and South Korean chaebols.

Film companies are generally at the top of the film and television entertainment industry, but companies like Showbox and CJ are even more superior in South Korea's national entertainment environment.

After washing up, Lin Nan drove out of the school and attracted a lot of attention.

Lionsgate has already replied to Lin Nan's message, saying that they can take the film distribution, and also joked that their friendship will only make them work harder when distributing the film, and the remuneration should not be reduced.

A luxury car team passed by Lin Nan's Mercedes-Benz, with a Ferrari sports car in the lead and a BMW X5 camera car, followed by dozens of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars of the same color.

While waiting for the red light, Lin Nan heard several car owners next to him talking about the family of the big star Zhang Ziyi getting married.

"I thought Zhang Ziyi was getting married." Lin Nan muttered.

Lin Nan guessed who it was. It is said that when one person succeeds, everyone will benefit. This is very applicable to Zhang Ziyi. Her brother is currently her agent. Lin Nan met him once and he is a scoundrel.

China Film has a department dedicated to entertaining guests. When the showbox people came, they went straight to the point, so Han Sanping asked someone to contact Lin Nan, otherwise there would be a commercial dispute, at least one or two days.

When he arrived at China Film, someone was already waiting for Lin Nan.

"Director Lin, President Han and the others are in the banquet hall. Please follow me."

"Okay, thank you."

The banquet hall, which was in the style of an auditorium, was solemn. There were only Han Sanping and his secretary, as well as three people from the Korean side, two men and one woman, all about 40 years old.

"Lin Nan, come here. Let me introduce you. This is Director Lin Nan. They are from the Korean film company."

Han Sanping saw Lin Nan coming in and stood up to introduce him.

"Director Lin Nan, I have heard a lot about you." A man who looked like a leader in South Korea greeted him.

Can you speak Mandarin?

This was Lin Nan's first reaction.

"Hello." The proper etiquette was there.

...

Lin Nan never thought that the other party would come to China specifically for the distribution of a movie.

This is indeed the case.

The person in charge of SB found a lot of topics, and the distribution only accounted for half of them. The rest was the cooperation between Lin Nan and Lionsgate and New Line.

They hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with Lin Nan in the future, or more precisely, Lin Nan's future Hollywood movies.

Lin Nan saw that Han Sanping's face was gloomy and gloomy.

Backed by the parent group, SB has been actively expanding its cinema business in Korea, which is very helpful for film scheduling. This is why they dare to challenge CJ. After all, they have only been established for a few years and are much later than CJ in the film and television business.

Since they explained their other intention, Han Sanping has been unhappy.

Han Sanping's unhappiness did not affect the results of the cooperation. Lin Nan handed over the distribution of "Time and Space Cruise" in Korea to SB.

"Director Lin, please rest assured that we will make the distribution of your film perfect and lay a good foundation for our future cooperation.

In addition, we also look forward to your visit to Korea. We will provide warm hospitality and make you feel at home..."

Lin Nan was very curious. What kind of hospitality did they mean by warm hospitality? Find a few actresses to entertain themselves?

Things were done quickly. After the reporter took a group photo, SB's people successfully completed their mission to China this time.

The deal was settled at noon, and in the afternoon, we visited the Beijing Film Studio with the people from China Film Group. In the evening, the people from SB took the opportunity to go back. The short distance was convenient.

"Damn it, these grandsons poached me in front of me..."

Lin Nan sat in Han Sanping's office and watched him scold for a long time.

"Hahaha, Mr. Han, why don't you take a break? It's been almost twenty minutes..."

Lin Nan couldn't help laughing. He felt very good to have the capital to be asked for cooperation. Anyway, he felt very comfortable listening to the words said by the head of Showbox.

Han Sanping sat there and glanced at Lin Nan.

"The people in South Korea are also looking for farts. They come here to find food. It's wishful thinking..."

After taking a breath, Han Sanping's voice was not so loud this time.

"You won't really consider cooperating with them?"

Han Sanping looked at the smiling Lin Nan and asked.

"I have only just started working with Lionsgate, and I am still trembling and feeling my way forward, so I don't have the energy to care about those Koreans." Lin Nan said bluntly.

After hearing Lin Nan's words, Han Sanping felt much more comfortable.

"Has Yinghuang not contacted you yet?"

"No, if it is about distribution, you can leave it to them, Mr. Han. It's not the case of CJ and SB, nor is it the case of Lionsgate. China Film will be the boss in China."

Lin Nan expressed his attitude.

The mobile phone on Han Sanping's desk rang at an inopportune time.

Those who can make a private call must have some status.

"...You called at the right time. He has been here at the group today. The South Korean film company just left less than two hours ago. OK, the old place, I will go with him..."

After the call, Han Sanping glanced at Lin Nan, who had a hunch that it was another social event.

After hanging up the phone, Han Sanping said to Lin Nan: "Yang Shoucheng from Yinghuang has come to Beijing. He is hosting a banquet tonight. First, he is visiting Jiang Wen and second, it is about the release of "Time and Space Cruise". He specifically asked you to come. Let's go together."

"You are really here as soon as I asked you to." Lin Nan said with a smile.

"By the way, Jiang Wen is here too. You can get to know each other then."

Hearing Jiang Wen's name, Lin Nan was a little moved. There are not many directors in the Central Academy of Drama. This one is a representative figure, especially his temper.

Thinking of Lu Chuan again, Lin Nan couldn't help but want to laugh. The rumors in the martial arts world are very interesting.