Chapter 428: Chess, Agreement

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's remarks at the Shanghai Theatre Academy quickly spread throughout the film industry.

Poor Zhang Weiping was the first to propose a change in the revenue sharing ratio, but in the end, the deal failed. They could only take a step back and reach an agreement with a step-by-step decreasing revenue sharing model.

Later, no one expected that Lin Nan not only changed the rules of the bet and proposed a revenue sharing model where the higher the box office, the higher the share, but also successfully won the bet!

Now he is even more addicted to it, and "Bad Genius" is also going to do the same!

Everyone couldn't help but laugh at Zhang Weiping, as if he had set up a stage for Lin Nan and paved the way.

"Director Lin, don't tell me you are serious?"

Ye Ning's phone call came quickly.

It was only because Lin Nan Pictures was very neat and tidy. After Liu Yifei publicly said that, it immediately issued a bet invitation to all theaters.

All major theater companies were a little hesitant, but in fact, they were all eager to try.

"Pacific Rim" has proved that this is a win-win model.

The major theater chains are not united. If they do not agree to the bet, Lin Nan can defeat the theater chains one by one more easily than Zhang Weiping.

Offending a top commercial film director and a high-grossing production company is not the result that the theater chains want to see.

More importantly, this time "Bad Genius" is a domestic film, and Lin Nan may not be able to get the highest proportion...

"Yi Fei has said it publicly, I must be serious."

Lin Nan said with a smile, without any doubt.

On the other end of the phone, Ye Ning paused for a few seconds, "Director Lin, can you tell me how much "Bad Genius" sold at the Cannes Film Festival?"

Lin Nan knew that the theater chains would definitely inquire about this news.

At the beginning, the film distributors in various regions did not know each other's bottom price. On his side, Lin Nan even issued a gag order very early, just to prevent this move.

"No."

Hearing this answer, Ye Ning understood.

"It seems that Director Lin sold a lot of money. Let's talk about it in person."

"Okay."

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The official website of Beijing Film Academy posted the graduation list of all graduate students.

Guo Fan and Zhao Yanzi were at the top of the list. They were both outstanding graduates of their respective majors and had the highest thesis defense scores.

This announcement was a little late. Lin Nan heard from Han Jianu that the graduate school of the directing department was waiting for Zhao Yanzi's film, "To Our Youth That Will Eventually Pass Away".

However, the film submitted by Zhao Yanzi was not a finished product, but just a rough cut.

Such a youth film could actually get the highest score. To be honest, this result was somewhat unexpected, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed reasonable.

A large number of people in the industry, familiar and unfamiliar, sent congratulatory Weibo, only these two.

Those graduates who were not famous were basically ignored.

Many people were watching the excitement online.

Many Hong Kong and Taiwan artists who had quit Weibo because of the "Zhao Zhen dispute" seemed to have made an appointment to return to Weibo and promote public welfare through the "World Environment Day" charity event.

In the final analysis, they were still reluctant to give up their large number of fans, or more precisely, their interests.

Feng Xiaogang was very excited and took the initiative to post on Weibo to welcome Shu Qi's return. Many stars in the Huayi circle followed suit and expressed their welcome.

Netizens were sarcastic, saying that he had agreed to quit, but he had quit less than 3 months ago?

Director Feng, who was determined to be a flower protector, could not help but criticize again.

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It was said to be a week, and it really was a week. "Lost in Thailand" cut in line.

The latest list of approved films by the Film Bureau is full of films with a great background.

Jackie Chan's "The Chinese Zodiac", Feng Xiaogang's "1942", Xu Zheng's "Lost in Thailand"...

Previously, Huayi only said that the film would be released during the Lunar New Year holiday. Now that it has passed the review, it announced the specific release date as soon as possible.

"After careful discussion and coordination by the company, Feng Xiaogang's film "1942" will be released on November 29;

Jackie Chan's self-written, directed and acted film "The Chinese Zodiac" will be released on December 12..."

Once the news was announced, the entire film industry was not calm.

Did they really treat the Lunar New Year period as a bus, cramming all the blockbusters in?

Especially since "1942" and "The Banquet" were released on the same day, many media went to interview the two directors.

Both sides were still very stubborn, and Feng Xiaogang was confident:

"1942" is the most attentive movie I have made in recent years, far better than "The Great Earthquake", and the box office is only higher, not lower. Director Lu Chuan has no commercial film advantage..."

On the other hand, Lu Chuan quickly hit back, "When two people meet on a narrow road, no one can be sure that they will win. Why can't "The Banquet" be better than "1942"? As long as it is not a private theater..."

Good guy, Lu Chuan is exposing his past nakedly, not giving Feng Xiaogang any face at all.

Lin Nan Pictures.

"Director Lin, are you really not going to change? The key is that so many blockbusters have entered the Lunar New Year period..."

Jiang Xingrou asked worriedly, and Xu Zheng wanted to refute, but opened his mouth and held back.

After all, he was just the director and actor of this movie, and he had no right to make decisions.

Lin Nan just smiled and said, "What is the Lunar New Year period?"

Jiang Xirou and Xu Zheng were stunned for a moment.

"Everyone has been busy for a year, and most people's idea is very simple, just want to go to the cinema to relax. How to relax? Comedy is the best choice!"

After Lin Nan finished speaking, the two people in front of him understood.

"So the theme of "囧囧" is the most suitable for the situation?"

"Indeed." Xu Zheng also nodded.

"Go ahead and announce it, add some spice." Lin Nan ordered.

Jiang Yuerou nodded and left the office.

"Director Lin, when we finished filming "Unfortunately", we talked about a sequel, now?" Xu Zheng couldn't help but say.

"It's too early. Let's wait until the movie is released."

Lin Nan looked up at Xu Zheng and said casually.

"Okay, then I'll go back first."

"Um."

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An hour later, Lin Nan Pictures’ Weibo was updated.

"Produced by the company, directed by director Xu Zheng and written by director Lin Nan, "囧" will be released on December 1st. I would like to compete head-on with films such as "The King's Feast" to see if there are any bad movies! "

Good guys, three famous commercial films have set specific release times in one day.

Lin Nan Pictures is even more ruthless and directly named "The King's Feast". What is this going to do?

Chess?

Provocation and insult!

Too naked?

As soon as Lin Nan Pictures' Weibo post came out, the media in the industry became very excited.

Everyone knows that in the circle, there was a conflict between Lin Nan and Lu Chuan, just like Jiang Wen and Lu Chuan.

In the past, there was always someone to mediate, make peace, and suppress the situation. After all, both are well-known directors and facades from Nortel.

But this time, Lin Nan obviously didn't plan to keep a low profile. "Lost in Thailand" directly named "The King's Feast". The intention was very obvious, to do it head-on, talk about the movie's box office, and slap him in the face.

People who never take it too seriously when watching the excitement are always the first to make noises, like Jiang Wen, who quickly posted on Weibo:

"Today I have to choose a bottle of good wine, prepare some good food, and treat Director Lin to a good meal. Now I just want to say one thing, well done!"

The same nakedness, no concealment at all!

On Hua Yi's side, Feng Xiaogang, Wang Zhonglei and others were also confused. Although they were also opponents, they did not take "囧" seriously at all.

"The first one has a box office of more than 90 million, and the sequel should be like that, with a maximum of over 100 million. It will have no impact on us. Let them take the bite."

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Lu Chuan's face was gloomy and he had been cursing for a while. Qin Lan was collecting broken glass beside him.

Lu Chuan knows how to play Go. The scheduled times are adjacent, and his name is added. This is a piece of chess!

When had he ever received such an insult, especially since "囧囧" was not directed by Lin Nan himself, who was just the screenwriter.

"Arrogant and arrogant people will only shoot themselves in the foot. We will wait and see."

Lu Chuan's Weibo was posted, and in the eyes of the media and the industry, he accepted the challenge.

Many people in the industry have chosen to take sides.

First, Zhang Yi and other own artists, and then a large number of actors and artists such as Zhou Xun, Huang Xiaoming, Jing Tian, ​​Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, etc. all liked Lin Nan Pictures' Weibo.

Guo Fan, Lu Yang, Jiang Wen, Ning Hao, Xu Zheng and others were also absent.

This circle is a vanity fair. As long as you are not blind, you should know which one to choose between Lin Nan and Lu Chuan.

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"Teacher Tian asked you not to pay attention to those people, saying that if you were not public when you were young, you will regret it when you get older, haha..."

Liu Yifei held Lin Nan's cell phone and read the text message on it, holding her belly and laughing non-stop.

"The teacher is right." Lin Nan said with a smile while adjusting his clothes in the mirror.

"Lots of intercepted calls and text messages?"

"They're all from the peacemakers. Don't worry about them. Also pay attention to your cell phone. Maybe I'll ask you to convey it to me."

As soon as Lin Nan finished speaking, Liu Yifei's cell phone rang.

"Hey, Teacher Zhou? Lin Nan? He's gone out to discuss work with the theater company. Please stop delivering messages to others. Well, that's it..."

Lin Nan glanced at Miss Liu, who was smiling heartlessly, and gave a thumbs up, "I'm leaving."

"Well, come back soon."

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Lin Nan took Jiang Yuerou and some of the company's professionals to meet with representatives from the theater chain at Wanda's place.

In the conference room, a group of people from the cinema saw Lin Nan and his entourage coming in. Everyone was smiling, just like a gathering of friends.

There was no sense of tension between the two sides when they first met at the film bureau.

That's because "Pacific Rim" made everyone money.

"Director Lin, is it okay for you to do this? It's been almost half a year since the bet was made. In your case, Zhang Weiping is not included. In the past six months, other companies and movies have not even mentioned this matter. Son."

The vice president of Dadi Cinemas first joked.

"That's because they don't have confidence in themselves and are afraid of being pushed down by you. In terms of courage, they are not as good as Zhang Weiping."

Lin Nan joked and motioned for Jiang Yuerou and others to sit down.

It’s almost time, and the people from the New Film Alliance got straight to the point:

"What kind of bet does Director Lin want to make for this "Genius Gunner" bet?"

Ye Ning was drinking tea with his head down, not saying a word, as if he didn't care about what was going on on the field.

"It doesn't need to be so troublesome. Just take out the last contract and sign it again. It will be completed early."

"When I was leaving, Liu Yifei told me to go back early."

In the eyes of the theaters, Lin Nan's two sentences were more out of tune than the other.

"The gambling agreement on "Pacific Rim"?"

"That's right."

"Director Lin is not joking? Even "Pacific Rim" only exceeded 1.2 billion because of the extension of the key, and he got 46%..."

"I didn't say that it must break through 1.2 billion. Isn't 44.5% not bad? Doesn't my domestic film qualify for this?"

Lin Nan interrupted the other party's words and asked jokingly with a smile on his face.

No one would say that Lin Nan is not qualified. Now that he gets the original "Thieves", he can still enjoy a 44.5% share ratio.

The venue fell silent for a moment. The cinema staff looked at me and I looked at you, but no one spoke first.

Finally, Ye Ning made the final decision. Wanda is the largest theater chain in the country.

"Just like "Pacific Rim", Director Lin is currently the most qualified director in China."

"Then sign it?"

"Wanda recognizes it, so let's sign it."

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Not long after, representatives from all theaters reached an agreement that the gambling agreement for "The Gunslinger" would be the same as for "Pacific Rim".

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More than two hours later, all contracts were signed and notarized.

At this time, some theater companies couldn’t help but ask:

"Director Lin, can you now tell us the amount of the copyright transaction for "The Genius" in Cannes?"

"$83.65 million!"

"hiss……"

After Lin Nan finished speaking, all the representatives of the theater companies couldn't help but take a breath and exclaimed.

"Awesome!"

"This will scare a lot of movie companies to death..."

"No wonder Director Lin is so confident!"

"Congratulations to Director Lin!"

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"It's okay, it's okay. I don't have much money, hehehe..."

Lin Nan replied with a smile on his face.

The theater staff all smiled reluctantly, and they were obviously complaining about Lin Nan in their hearts. He was so cool!

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