Chapter 1115: Arrangements for Xiao Han; One Person's Success Brings Prosperity to the Whole Family
"This is just the outline of the script. You should complete it and make the script. I can invest in it later and you can direct the movie. It will be your debut as a film director."
Lin Nan looked at Han Jianu, who was stunned and stunned, and smiled and snapped his fingers in front of her. Then he joked to Han Sanping, "Boss Han, is your daughter stupid?"
"You are too sudden."
Han Sanping smiled and shook his head, but the brightness in his eyes was not concealed. No matter what his daughter thought, he was very willing to let Han Jianu accept it.
Because it is far more difficult for a "newcomer" to direct an excellent theater movie than it seems.
This is not just about funding and a movie script, but also about a large and complete team to support it;
From planning and establishing the project to selecting scenes and casting, from shooting and producing to publicity and release, it also includes the overall planning and balance of the entire crew during the operation stage, and even the final profit risk...
There are problems in all aspects, which greatly dampen the enthusiasm and passion of "newcomers". But these problems are not a problem for Lin Nan.
In addition, although Ren Zhonglun always joked about investing in Han Jianu to make a movie in the past, Han Sanping knew that it was all a joke and it would be impossible for Shanghai Film to pass.
So, at this moment, this is indeed Han Jianu's opportunity, so much so that Han Sanping himself wanted to speak up for her, but he knew that he couldn't speak up.
"Brother Lin, didn't you just ask me a few days ago? I said that I just want to do "Dying to Survive" first...and I have no experience. What if I mess it up and lose money..."
It was the first time that Lin Nan saw Han Jianu, who was a little bit ladylike and timid, and it was really rare for a while. But he could see that Han was a little tempted.
"You should work on the script first, and when "Dying to Survive" is finished, you can devote yourself to the film project "The Nameless".
You don't have to worry about losing money if you mess up. This type of subject matter is a typical small and medium-cost one, and it can be filmed with tens of millions. Don't you have this little confidence? This is not like the Han Jianu I know!"
At this point, Lin Nan paused, he looked at Han Jianu who was looking at him eagerly, and then glanced at Han Sanping on the side, and then showed a "bad" smile on his face:
"You said you didn't Experience in directing independent films. Isn't this a retired director? He has plenty of free time and energy.
So, let your dad help you. While being your film producer, he can also do the work of assistant director to assist you.
Of course, he will only give you some advice when you are in trouble, and will not interfere too much in your directorial debut. The crew and filming can only be led by you. Only in this way can it be your work! "
After Lin Nan finished speaking, Han Sanping also started to curse. But it was not because of anger, but because he was "set up" by Lin Nan again, and he could only bite his teeth and admit it.
"You are so shameless. Just like in "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy", you are talking to me about Jianu, and you are sure that I can't refuse!"
"Hehe, Director Han praised you. This is to help your daughter. And I have to invest tens of millions of real money, not to mention the team. It's safer to add you."
Han Sanye glared at Director Lin fiercely, and laughed in anger. Then he said to Han Jianu very seriously:
"Jianu, Lin Nan has made all the considerations for you. What do you think now? You have to know that this industry in China is ultimately director-centered!"
Han Jianu glanced back and forth between her father and Director Lin, and the eager expression on her face was already revealed: "Let me try?"
"Okay, let's try it." Han Sanye's heart finally fell to the ground, and he was very happy.
"Brother Lin, can you come and list me as the producer? Although this is my first movie, I also want a good box office, right? Please do it to the end."
Faced with Han Jianu's "weak" pleading look, Lin Nan got goosebumps, "Can you be normal? My heart can't take it."
Beside him, Han Sanye's face was already frosted with heartache, just because of Han's words "Raise Lin Nan's ambition and destroy his father's prestige": His being a producer didn't help the box office? Lin Nan being a producer would?
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After three days on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, "Operation Mekong" was released for two weeks.
Early on the 12th, the entire Chinese-language film industry saw the dazzling data of 2.224 billion.
At the same time, "Operation Mekong", as the first shot of this year's Lunar New Year, is still continuing to attack and capture cities and towns, and destroying withering and rotten; in contrast, other movies seem unusually "small".
Er Dongsheng's "The Sword of the Third Young Master" was completely unsuccessful after 10 days of release. The daily box office revenue was zero, and it could only end with a final score of 50 million.
However, Zhang Mo's debut as a director performed well, earning 72 million in the first three days of the first weekend. Facts have proved that chick flicks have a market at all times.
During the schedule, more than 20 Chinese cannon fodder movies are not counted, as for those foreign films:
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" closed with 420 million... "Moana" closed with 180 million... "Your Name" closed with a total box office of 500 million in 10 days, but it is also on the decline...
"People in the circle have been scolding you since yesterday morning, and it hasn't stopped yet. The way you 'can't wait' to postpone the release of Operation Mekong for a month has upset many competitors!"
Huayi was holding the premiere of The Last Romance, and Lin Nan's family was also having a dinner party; Zhou Xun couldn't help but talk about the situation at the premiere. She signed in there and ran over.
"Let me hear who is scolding you. I'll write them down one by one in a small notebook and return them slowly." Lin Nan joked while flipping the skewers on the grill and sprinkling seasonings.
"Then you probably have to prepare a thicker notebook, and let Huayi pay them back first."
"Unfortunately, this is a waste, because Wanda will do it for you." Liu Yifei joked beside her with a plate of vegetarian dishes, while Shu Chang stared at the grill wholeheartedly.
In the wine storage room, Zhu Yawen picked for a long time, probably because she had difficulty making choices again. Wu Yi went to urge him, but the drunkard ended up in the wine cellar. Fortunately, Lin Nan didn't have Moutai.
Xie Nan and Tang Yan were setting up the dishes not far away. In addition to barbecue, there was also hot pot, which was just right for the weather in December.
"Tsk tsk, it's really a fight to the death."
Zhou Xun sighed with emotion. Since the day "Pan Jinlian" was released last month, the whole circle knew Wanda's attitude. This "The Lost Romance" seems to be definitely not saved!
"Director Lin, is your phone vibrating?" Suddenly, Tang Yan shouted from a distance, and Lin Nan's phone was indeed on the table over there.
"I'll go get it for you." Shu Chang responded and trotted over.
And Lin Nan temporarily handed over the work of turning the strings in his hand to Zhou Xun, and joked to Xie Nan: "Host, go see your Director Wu, don't get drunk in the wine storage room."
"He shouldn't be so embarrassed, right?" Xie Nan smiled and got up, and walked quickly from the garden to the villa with worry.
Taking the phone from Shu Chang, it was Wang Wei's phone. Lin Nan immediately walked to the pavilion, "Boss Wang, tell me, what's the matter?"
"Director Lin, your memory is not that good? You clearly told me to call you when the shares for internal subscription before listing can be allotted. How come you forgot? Haha..."
Well, after Wang Wei reminded him, Lin Nan remembered it instantly.
This is the stock he and Liu Yifei prepared for Shu Chang and others, just like the Huayi stock he got at 3 yuan per share before Huayi went public that year.
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei will definitely do things that will benefit everyone because they are both ordinary people with seven emotions and six desires, and have relatives and friends.
"These two days?"
"Not these two days, but next month. It was just decided in the meeting this morning. Director Lin, have someone prepare the funds. Come to the company next month to sign the contract. It's ordinary stocks..."
After hanging up the phone, before Lin Nan took two steps, another person came in. This time it was from ICBC. "Hello?"
"Director Lin, all the formalities have been completed. I'll personally deliver the documents to you."
"Thank you. You don't have to come in person. Just have someone deliver it to my company..."
Funds, lawyers, and notary office staff, these are the most important things that the three parties need to prepare in advance when Lin Nan goes to Weibo on the 20th!
At around 3 pm, after Zhou Xun, Wu Tian, and Xie Nan left one after another, Liu Yifei spoke to the remaining Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, and Tang Yan:
"You go back and prepare. Tudou will notify you next month. Tangtang, take some time to call Luo Jin these two days to tell him."
"Finally, I've waited for it, hehe..." Shu Chang smiled and narrowed his eyes, holding Liu Yifei's arm and shaking it.
"No problem!"
"Well, I'll call Luo Jin tonight to talk about this."
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In the third week, the daily box office of "Operation Mekong" has also dropped to about 80 million.
At this point, the theater chain has long stopped thinking about the total box office betting agreement, because the high box office of the movie forces them to ensure the screening schedule.
This situation is undoubtedly very unfair to the movies after the Lunar New Year period; only the two or three films related to big directors can be spared, and the screening expectations of the rest of the movies can only continue to be reduced.
But there is no way, the Lunar New Year period is a battlefield, it is a life-and-death struggle; if one side eats more, the other side will have to starve, and it is not too much to starve to death, and no one will sympathize.
Guangguang should be regarded as the most comfortable listed company in the film industry. Since the first half of last year, it has "defaulted" to completely contract the distribution business of all Lin Nan Pictures' movies.
You should know that in the past, the distribution business of the films directed by Lin Nan was generally taken over exclusively by China Film; as for the distribution of other films of Lin Nan Pictures, China Film would also be more or less involved, until...
"Thank you, Mr. La, for making the annual report of Guangguang much more beautiful, and it will be the same every year in the future. I am now looking forward to blockbusters such as "Pacific Rim 2", "Dying to Survive", and "The Wandering Earth".
Oh, and your company has completed the post-production of "Marriage Story" and "The Second Generation of Fairies" this year, haha..."
Wang Changtian laughed unscrupulously, and Lin Nan was too lazy to pour cold water on him; while Wang Baoqiang's smile on the side seemed a little tired.
That's right, Wang Baoqiang exhausted himself in a movie promotion roadshow, and he had been on IV drip for two days. As for the promotion schedule, it was naturally forcibly stopped by Lin Nan and Wang Changtian.
To be honest, if it is just for the box office, "Buddhist in India" really doesn't need to be promoted so hard, because Wang Baoqiang has a "sympathy card"!
"The competitors of "Buddhist in India" are only Zhou Xingchi and Xu Ke's "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back", Jackie Chan's "Kung Fu Yoga" and Han Han's "The Mermaid";
As for other films before and after the Spring Festival, you don't have to care at all, just focus on these three, and the promotion plan must also be changed."
Back to the topic, Lin Nan warned Wang Baoqiang very seriously; the latter had no choice but to smile and nod, "Well, change it, I just happened to be in the capital to accompany my mother."
Hearing this, Lin Nan and Wang Changtian were silent. Because the hospital had already given Wang Baoqiang a definite answer that he would not last for a few years.
It must be said that he is indeed "strong". In just four months, he has been burdened with two major disasters!
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“In the morning, Lin Nan Pictures released the final cast list of the movie "Dying to Survive". The main actors include: Xu Zheng, Zhou Yiwei, Wang Chuanju, Bai Bing, Zhang Yu, Jin Shijie, Chen Minghao, Ni Yi…”
“Lin Nan Pictures, Director Jiang Xingrou revealed in an interview with the media that the movie "Dying to Survive" will have many "industry big names" participating in the guest starring; the specific details are not convenient to disclose at present, and we look forward to the audience revealing it in the theater…”
On the morning of the 14th, "Dying to Survive" officially announced the main creative lineup.
No one expected that the first collaboration between Mou Girl and Lin Nan would become a hot topic in film and television entertainment news, with high discussion and topic volume.
So much so that Zhang Yimou paid attention to it and called Ni Yi on purpose.
"Actually, I recommended you to him at the beginning, but there were many objective problems at that time... Fortunately, you are now in contact with his circle."
"Thank you, teacher. I am very satisfied with the current situation."
After a brief chat, Zhang Yimou hung up the phone and looked at Zhang Mo in the office: "After Zhang Ziyi, Ni Yi is actually the one I am most optimistic about."
"So I chose her for "28-year-old Minor"?" Zhang Mo said with a smile, but then he became serious again, "Dad, have you made a decision?"
The office was quiet, Zhang Yimou looked serious and silent.
After a long time, he seemed to have made up his mind, with a gleam in his turbid eyes, and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "Make an appointment with Dong Ping for me..."
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