Chapter 423 Copyright Transaction Records, It’s Best Not to Ask

Although he had been here once last year, when Lin Nan was in Cannes again, he was still very touched.

This place is indeed a grand gathering for filmmakers from all over the world. Looking around, you can see movie posters everywhere, and most of them are new films released in the past year.

"Director Lin, Director Ning, it will probably be a while before someone invites you."

"Hmm? Who are you talking about?"

Lin Nan looked at Jiang Xingrou and asked puzzledly.

"There are more domestic directors coming this year. I heard that Director Chen Kaige and his team are interested in organizing a party. Well, the Chinese film team, and the Chinese film night later."

"As expected of a big director with the Golden Palm, he naturally became the leader when he came to Cannes!"

Ning Hao looked amazed and a little weird.

"Okay, let's talk about it later. Let's go fill our stomachs first."

Lin Nan didn't dislike Chen Kaige's party. It was a good thing for domestic filmmakers to unite a little outside.

"I've already booked a restaurant, Chinese food, we can go now."

"Well, let's go."

Every famous director's arrival cannot escape the media's attention.

Soon, some people received the news. Lin Nan, the Golden Lion director and winner of last year's Jury Grand Prix, arrived.

"Later, invite Director Lin to attend the press conference of "The Chinese Zodiac"..."

"Call them at the press conference of the new film."

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During the meal, Lin Nan realized how much Chinese filmmakers accounted for in this Na Film Festival.

They met several Chinese film crews in the restaurant.

"Director Lin, didn't you notify me of "Passengers"?" Liu Dehua smiled.

"It's just a simple copyright transaction, there's no need to mobilize so many people."

"That won't work. After the opening ceremony, I will definitely take time to help at the booth. After all, I'm the leading actor."

Liu Dehua said as a matter of course, very formally.

"That's fine. By the way, congratulations to Brother Hua on getting his first wife."

"Haha, thank you Director Lin."

When Liu Dehua mentioned this, his smile became even bigger, almost overflowing.

Soon, the group went their separate ways.

Ning Hao went to meet up with Zhong Lifang, while Lin Nan went to look for the people from China Film.

He also wanted to take a look at the promotion of the movie, but the screening of the movie still had to wait until after the opening ceremony.

The background of "Bad Genius" is the SAT exam. Lin Nan felt that the North American copyright this time should not be low, and he was more looking forward to those big companies.

As Jiang Xingrou said, Chen Kaige called in the afternoon.

"Lin Nan, don't forget the Chinese film night after the opening ceremony.

The production companies, crews, directors, actors and artists from our country will all attend without exception."

"I know, Director Chen, I will attend on time then."

Lin Nan chatted with Chen Kaige for a few words and then hung up.

Then, Jackie Chan's invitation, Jiang Wen's phone call, Jia Zhangke's greetings... all came in a swarm.

"I haven't started my work yet, but the social events are lining up one by one, haha..."

Lin Nan smiled and shook his head, muttering.

That is, everyone knew that he came alone and didn't have much to do, so they all invited him.

Whenever Lin Nan brought Liu Yifei with him, he would definitely spend the rest of his time with Miss Liu, except for his own work. How could he have so much interest to attend these dispensable activities.

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Lin Nan stayed in the film exhibition area for half an afternoon and met many film producers.

It can be seen that many film producers are very interested in "Passengers" and "Bad Genius", and took the initiative to ask for tickets to watch the movies when they were shown.

The fireworks show in the evening made the sky over Cannes unusually bright.

Lin Nan was free anyway, so he accepted the invitation to attend the cocktail party held by Jiang Wen.

"Director Lin is here, applaud and welcome him!"

As soon as I entered the door, I heard Jiang Wen roar. It was obvious that he had drunk a lot.

A group of people greeted each other with laughter and chatter, and Ning Hao raised his glass from a distance.

Lin Nan took a quick look and saw that there were quite a few people from China, including Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong, Zhang Ziyi and others, as well as some filmmakers from Hong Kong Island.

"I heard that Director Jiang will announce the new film plan tomorrow. Did he make the script quietly?"

Lin Nan nodded to the people around him, walked over and joked.

"Hey, yes, the script is ready, I personally wrote it. It will be announced tomorrow together with the concept poster. This stall is bigger than "Let the Bullets Fly"!"

Jiang Wen handed Lin Nan a glass of red wine and said with a burp.

"But I estimate that it will take a year or half a year to prepare before it can start filming..."

Lin Nan knew Jiang Wen's habits. Making a movie is a waste of investors, time and money.

"Have the actors been decided?"

When Lin Nan asked this question, many people around him pricked up their ears.

It's not that no one has asked before, and they are all thinking about it, but Jiang Wen refused to listen from beginning to end.

"Do you want to come? If you come, I can change the script, haha..."

Hearing this, Lin Nan understood that Jiang Wen probably had already made up his mind about the casting.

"I'm not cheap..."

"It's better to be expensive, so I don't have to change the script." Jiang Wen said jokingly.

Many actors around him also heard the meaning of the two people's words, and no longer had hope for Jiang Wen's movie.

As for investing? Wang Zhonglei and Yu Dong both knew that Jiang Wen would not give them this opportunity.

The latter has its own production company and Ying Huang as an ally, so outsiders cannot get involved.

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The next morning, the atmosphere in Cannes reached its peak, because today, the film festival officially opened.

"The movie screening can begin. Let me inform China Film Group that the number of "Passengers" must not exceed five. Someone must be watching the scene to prevent it from being recorded."

"In addition, the screenings of "The Gunslinger" and "Passengers" are staggered. There is only one screening every day, and only one movie is shown, so that our people can also watch..."

Lin Nan warned Jiang Yuanrou carefully, and the latter nodded in agreement.

"Well, I'll have someone do it later."

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While various crews, actors and stars were preparing for the red carpet in the afternoon, Lin Nan was attending the press conference of Jiang Wenxin's movie.

On the huge concept poster are two upside-down top hats, and between the top hats are two flying golden bullet coins.

"Jiang Wen's film work: "One Step Away"!"

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Jackie Chan's movies seem to never lack beauties.

The trailer press conference of "Zodiac" was also a highly watched event in Cannes, simply because of Jackie Chan's huge influence in the international film industry.

"I will not retire, but this is indeed my last large-scale, pure action film. I will reduce my action scenes in the future. After all, I am getting older..."

Regardless of whether Jackie Chan's words are true or false, or whether they are hype or not, after he said them, they had a considerable impact and the media was a little restless. Jackie Chan is a well-known international superstar, an action movie superstar!

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"My movie has been scheduled for the Lunar New Year and will be announced after I return to China."

"Is it the Lunar New Year period?"

Hearing Jackie Chan's words, Lin Nan nodded, there are many opponents in "囧". Huayi seems to have a lot of movies in the Lunar New Year festival this year.

The opening ceremony was being held over there, but Lin Nan was scanning movies in the exhibition area.

Even though I'm here, I at least want to see if there are any good movies that I can buy.

"Gong Li red carpet, white dress with backless..."

"Zhang Ziyi and Zhang Baizhi competed in beauty on the red carpet. The two refuted rumors of discord..."

"The Huayi team made a high-profile appearance, and Wang Zhonglei announced that director Feng Xiaogang is preparing his next movie and will return to comedy again..."

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In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Lin Nan received many offers for "Passengers" and "Genius".

As he expected, the price for the rights to "Passengers" was within his expectations and was very good, but far inferior to "The Gunslinger".

The latter is more attractive because it is infinitely close to reality, and the plot rhythm is tense and exciting, and the bidding from film studios is fierce.

"It has been four days since the opening ceremony. The highest bids from China Film Group's several regions combined have exceeded $50 million. The deputy director is asking, do you want to take action?"

"Europe and the United States combined have exceeded 50 million US dollars?" Lin Nan asked softly.

"Yes."

"The five shows haven't finished yet, why are you anxious? China Film is responsible for the copyright of "Passengers". They have a lot of things to do, and they have to wait until the closing ceremony before they can go back.

They just need to sign the contract before returning to the country, so they can wait and see if there is a higher price. "

Jiang Yuerou nodded, "That's what I mean too, they are a little excited."

This is true. China Film is the leader in the country, but in the external copyright trading market, it rarely has a brilliant record, and the few times it has something to do with Lin Nan.

Compared to "Passengers", Lin Nan is more concerned about his and Liu Yifei's movie.

"Where's The Genius Gunfighter?"

As soon as Lin Nan asked this question, Jiang Yuerou could not restrain her excited smile.

"Okay, very good. It's already over 70 million dollars, and there are still many film producers who are bidding..."

"Seventy million dollars?"

Lin Nan muttered under his breath, this number has already broken the copyright transaction record for his movies.

"Yes, especially the bidding from North American film studios is the most intense."

"Keep waiting. It seems that I have to stay until the closing ceremony again this time, but it's worth it!"

Lin Nan's tone of voice was also a little excited.

There are only two producers of "Genius Gunslinger", he and Liu Yifei, no outsiders!

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Cannes Film Festival, Chinese Film Night.

This is an official film festival event.

Chen Kaige is the host and is officially recognized by the country. Who can let others have the Palme d'Or?

Just like what he said when he called Lin Nan before, all the filmmakers, actors and stars from China are here, and there is no shortage of them.

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"Director Chen's "Search" sold for a lot of money."

As soon as Lin Nan said hello to Gong Li and dealt with Zhang Ziyi, Gao Yuanyuan and others, Ning Hao came over.

"How many?"

Lin Nan asked curiously.

No wonder tonight, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong looked completely approachable, and their relationship was in a good mood!

"More than 10 million US dollars, probably less than 15 million US dollars... The big director still has to sell the copyright!"

Ning Hao said sourly. Someone asked this just now, and Chen Hong said it happily.

"That's really profitable! It's a realistic film, not a commercial film."

Lin Nan remembered that the domestic cost of "Search" was only 40 million, which is equivalent to less than 7 million U.S. dollars.

"What about you? You and Zhong Lifang must have met a lot of film producers these days, right?"

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Ning Hao was a little dejected for a moment, "Comparing people will make you die, and comparing goods will make you throw them away."

"You have suddenly become sentimental. Tell me, how much?"

"3.11 million US dollars, your name played a big role."

Ning Hao raised his eyelids and sighed.

"It's good to make money. When you win a big prize, you will be successful."

"I often win awards in my dreams."

After Ning Hao finished speaking, he suddenly reacted and stared at Lin Nan.

"It seems that your two movies are still being shown? With your personality, you are definitely waiting for a higher price! Tell me, how much is it now?"

Looking at Ning Hao's eager look, Lin Nan shook his head.

"You'd better not ask."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm afraid it will hit you."

"Fuck!"

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