Chapter 501 Inquiring About Copyright and Release Date, "Lu Fan Yan Shi"

"Go and find out where the film copyright of this novel is now."

The next morning, Lin Nan called Yue Jun.

The latter was still a little confused: "Director Lin, are we going to film this story next?"

"Whether we shoot or not is another matter. Let's ask about the copyright first. I just have an idea now. I might change my mind in two days."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Yue Jun said nothing more, "Okay, I will send someone to inquire about the copyright in the morning."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan finished washing, got up and went next door to have breakfast.

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The news in the past two days has been very interesting.

Over there, a group of actors, celebrities, and people in the industry were all trying to prove that they had never been to Sanya, or that they had been to Sanya but had never participated in any so-called "feast". The media and the Internet were noisy and lively for a while.

Here Jackie Chan is also being chased and scolded by a group of experts and netizens. Of course, more people support him.

A few years ago, Jackie Chan donated 4 of the 10 ancient Hui-style wooden buildings he purchased to Singapore. Now he has come up with the idea of ​​donating the remaining 6 buildings.

Just because they are actually planning a site to build a museum next to the university. The government also promises to allocate funds every year to properly maintain, maintain, and exhibit these ancient buildings free of charge to everyone around the world.

But in China, no local museums are built, and the officials are indifferent.

These ancient houses are nothing more than a pile of wood in a warehouse, constantly being eaten by termites.

Jackie Chan still has to spend tens of millions every year to protect these buildings, so he might as well just donate them.

Just like that, it was rotten there, and no one blamed it. But if you want to donate, you will immediately be attacked and kidnapped by a group of people from the commanding heights.

"Hey, that movie "Tianji: Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" is also scheduled to be released?"

Lin Nan saw new movie information, and several posters were "well-intentioned."

Lin Zhiling is almost the main character, and the posters with Andy Lau either show off their legs or their figures.

The most eye-catching one is the one between Lin Chiling and Tong Dawei.

Tong Dawei, who had long pure white hair and looked like an island country, just knelt there, leaning against Lin Zhiling. He hugged Lin Zhiling's bare legs, with a complicated look of admiration and some restraint...

"Not to mention how the movie is, this poster is quite interesting, full of island country style!"

Lin Nan smiled and muttered something in his heart.

Then he looked at Liu Yifei and Shu Chang: "I'm going to China Film Academy in the morning and watch "The Croods" in the afternoon?"

"Yeah, okay."

Liu Yifei finally cheered up, smiled at Lin Nan, and nodded.

"I won't be a light bulb anymore. I have to go back to work. There's an announcement." Shu Chang replied while drinking milk.

"Then the relationship is good, so I won't give it away."

Lin Nan pretended to be happy and said, receiving a pair of blank eyes from Shu Chang.

Liu Xiaoli looked at the children beside her, smiled and shook her head, saying nothing.

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At China Film Group, a large number of filmmakers from the industry come and go almost every day, most of them seeking connections or investment.

When Lin Nan arrived, there was even a crowd at the door.

"Director Zhang?"

Through the car window, Lin Nan saw Zhang Yimou and his party in the distance. They were getting into the car and preparing to leave.

Without a chance to say hello, Lin Nan gave up.

Driving into China Film Studio, Lin Nan felt a little disdainful at the crowd of filmmakers.

Although he was not familiar with these people, Lin Nan was somewhat impressed by their appearance.

It has been so many years in the blink of an eye, but these people are still the ones who need film support funds, and they are used to receiving handouts?

Maybe even the quota for applying for film support funds has been "monopolized" by these people.

"Senior Brother Lin, I am in the second year of graduate school this year."

Lin Nan was shocked when she turned around and met Han Jianu.

"I said, you are in the second year of graduate school, what does it have to do with me?"

Lin Nan joked that as soon as he finished speaking, he remembered, "Graduation drama?"

"Um."

"Didn't Director Han tell you to open the back door for you?"

"This is a graduation project. Old Han would not do this."

"Feature film?"

When he asked this question, Lin Nan was already ready to bleed.

"Short film."

"Short film?"

"Yeah, I'm just starting out, so I can't compare with great directors like you. Even Zhao Yanzi directed a movie for the first time after so many years of acting. I'd better be conservative."

As she spoke, Han Jianu looked at Lin Nan and said with a smile:

"Brother Lin, let me use your company's team when the time comes. The equipment at Qingying Film Factory is too crude, and China Film's people and machines, and Old Han wants to avoid suspicion..."

"Haha, okay. I thought you were asking me to invest in a feature film."

"Short films are okay too."

Han Jianyu smiled slyly, not showing any embarrassment at all.

Yes, a short film is just a short film. It only costs a few hundred thousand at most, or even tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.

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Han Sanping obviously knew his daughter's plan, "Sorry to trouble you."

"Director Han is too polite, just think of it as her salary when she was the executive director of "Lost in Thailand". I seemed to have seen Director Zhang just now."

Han Sanping nodded and replied: "Although he is Zhang Yimou, for some subjects, if you want to successfully establish a project and start shooting, you still need to say hello in advance to be on the safe side."

"new movie?"

"Yes, it's OK for special backgrounds. Tell me about why you came here today."

"I want to see the schedules of those movies that haven't been announced yet, and choose a time for "Time Traveler". "Lin Nan said directly.

"Well, take a look yourself."

Lin Nan was not polite. With Guo Fan's current strength, he couldn't rush to the Lunar New Year schedule, and the National Day schedule was uncertain.

Half an hour later.

"Summer schedule plus Qixi schedule, let's say August 1st."

"You think that time is good now, but you can't say for sure that there will be many movies scheduled in that schedule in the next two months."

"Then we'll fight it out."

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In the afternoon, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went to see "The Croods" together.

As I said, Hollywood animated films are indeed far ahead of domestic ones in terms of plot and special effects, and the 3D theater is almost full.

"I think you are quite similar to that 'Xiao Yi' sometimes."

"Hmm?"

"When you are violent."

Lin Nan looked at his girlfriend who was grinding her teeth and teased her.

"I am violent?"

Liu Yifei looked up at Lin Nan with a delicate face and sneered:

"Hmph, you are dead. When you go back, you will see a more violent me."

Lin Nan grabbed Miss Liu's hand on his waist, which was very smooth, "Actually, I like it very much, um, really, I won't lie to you."

Liu Yifei looked at the submissive smile on Lin Nan's face, and couldn't help laughing herself, saying proudly: "Hmph, it's too late..."

When most of the audience was still waiting for the easter egg, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had already slipped out of the theater.

When they got home, the news on the Internet had changed again.

The "sneaky" appearance of Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had already appeared on the Internet, and they were secretly photographed in a relatively dark light.

"Surprise! I saw Director Lin Nan and Liu Yifei in the theater of "The Croods"!"

"They went to the movies again, why can't I meet them?"

"They look very sweet..."

...

These are all small gossips. The real big news comes from Zhang Yimou.

"After "The Flowers of War", the two Zhangs parted ways, and Director Zhang Yimou's new film was finally approved!"

"It is reported that Director Zhang Yimou's new film will be wholly produced by LeTV Pictures and adapted from Yan Geling's novel "Lu Fan Yan Shi"."

Unlike the previous projects of Zhang Yimou's new films, all of which were handled by Zhang Weiping, the former did not get involved.

This time, Zhang Yimou himself stood up and posted a message:

"I am very happy to work with Gong Li and Daoming again. Next, the crew will select suitable female second and other supporting roles across the country, and train them for several months..."

When this news came out, the film and television industry was shaken.

Countless actors flocked to buy the book "Lu Fan Yan Shi"

It is undeniable that Zhang Yimou's film this time is full of fatal temptation to the actors in the industry.

Director Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li and Chen Daoming.

This lineup, even if it is a supporting role, is what most actors and artists in the circle desire.

A large number of actors in the industry have sent congratulations, including those former Mou girls, who are also eyeing the second female lead.

Even if it is a first-line actress or female star, it will not feel downgraded to play a supporting role for Gong Li.

And looking at this subject matter, it is obviously possible to win awards. Zhang Yimou's award-winning films are at least shortlisted!

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Lin Nan looked at the book "Lu Fan Yanshi" in Liu Yifei's hand. He didn't know if it was his illusion. Why did he have a little toothache?

Not only Liu Yifei, but also young first-line and second-line actresses in the circle are doing the same thing.

"The second female lead is also a key role, with a lot of scenes. She is the daughter of the male and female protagonists... Good at dancing, and there are many dance scenes?"

Listening to the report of his subordinates, Cai Yinong became more and more excited, and his eyes lit up.

…

“Please send me your resume. I can practice dancing. Director Zhang also said that there will be training…”

Yang Mi held a book in her hand and urged Zeng Jia.

“But we have already accepted “Gu Jian Qi Tan”.” Zeng Jia hesitated.

“Go and try it first. If it doesn’t work, forget it. But if it does, there might be a conflict in the schedule. Even if there is a conflict, we’ll talk about it later…”

At this moment, Yang Mi’s old problem came back.

…

“Tiantian, I have sent you an audition resume. Wait for the news.”

“Thank you, Uncle Lu.”

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All major film and television companies, brokerage companies, and actor studios, as long as they are artist brokers, are taking action.

Looking at Liu Yifei, who was pouting and looking forward to it, Lin Nan was a little helpless.

“Okay, I’ll call and ask?”

“Well, hurry up.” Liu Yifei became excited instantly.

“But I don’t think there is much hope.”

Ignoring Lin Nan’s negative attitude, Liu Yifei had already handed the phone to Lin Nan and wanted to watch him make a call.

The first call was made, but it was a dead tone.

Three minutes later, the second call was made, but the call was also ignored.

…

Looking at Liu Yifei, who looked a little sad, Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh:

"See, I'm definitely not the only one looking for Director Zhang. There are many people calling him.

It's been ten minutes, and the other end is still: Please don't hang up, the number you dialed is busy..."

Lin Nan had expected this situation.

It's not just Zhang Yimou, all the big directors, including Lin Nan, are like this.

Every time a new movie is released, as soon as the news gets out, there will be an influx of calls from people in the industry asking about casting, wanting to recruit people, or wanting to take away favors.

"Then, okay. We can wait. Maybe Director Zhang will call back soon."

As Liu Yifei spoke, she sat back on the sofa, ate fruit, and began to pet the cat without even reading a book.

She also pulled Lin Nan over and used it as a pillow, which was really comfortable.

Before Zhang Yimou's call came, Jiang Yuerou called.

"Director Lin, the casting for Director Zheng Xiaolong is over. Do you want to come over and meet everyone?"

What this means is that the only person left is Zhou Xun, who is still flying around outside. As long as she comes back, she can turn on the phone.

"Then let's make an appointment for a meal tomorrow morning."

After choosing the roles, she still had to wait a month or two for filming to begin. It was time for Lin Nan to meet the actors. After all, it was his company's project.

Just after finishing the call with Jiang Yuerou, Zhang Yimou's call came back.

Liu Yifei sat up instantly and watched Lin Nan get through.

"I was answering the phone just now. After I hung up, I saw your call. When I called, you were busy again."

It can be heard from Zhang Yimou's voice that he is in a good mood.

In the film industry, Zhang Yimou is well-known as a director who is energetic and can keep spinning.

"Director Zhang, I'm calling. It's nothing serious. I just want to ask about the role of the second female lead?"

Lin Nan got straight to the point and didn't hide anything.

"Haha, you are all asking about this. The call just now was from Gu Changwei, to his niece, the one named Ma Chun, asking..."

Lin Nan played a foreign voice, and Liu Yifei could hear it from the side.

"You are probably asking for Yifei, right? Apart from Yifei, I guess you won't call me several times."

"I can't hide it from Director Zhang. Well, that's right. I just asked Yifei if she is suitable?"

After Lin Nan finished speaking, there was a pause on the other end of the phone.

"I won't hide it from you. For the second female lead this time, I want to find someone who can dance professionally, preferably someone who graduated with a major in dance. Whether or not she can act is a secondary matter..."

While Zhang Yimou was still talking, Lin Nan had already looked at Liu Yifei next to him and shook his head at her, no chance.

The latter pouted and puffed up his cheeks, feeling helpless and helpless.

"...In addition, Yifei is not a young actress now, and has already acted in many blockbusters. Her temperament itself is completely inconsistent with a grassroots and stupid girl like the second female lead, and the audience will be very surprised..."

Yes, Lin Nan understood it, and so did Liu Yifei.

Zhang Yimou may have never thought of using ready-made actors, so he had to choose from amateurs again.

He needs an amateur who is as blank as a piece of paper and can let him doodle. This is also the unifying characteristic of Mou Girl, an amateur debuts.

But no one expected that this time even the second female lead would have to do this. In the past, only the first female lead had this requirement.

All the actors in the industry have wasted their efforts and their audition resumes have been wasted.

"Forget it, I'm disturbing Director Zhang." Lin Nan didn't have any dissatisfaction.

"It's not a bother, let's do it next time. In the future, if there is a suitable role, I will let you know."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was a little confused. Has Zhang Yimou changed his temper? To actually give such a definite promise.

In his impression, Zhang Yimou never made such a role commitment.

"Then thank you, Director Zhang."

"You're welcome."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan showed his hands to Liu Yifei.

Although Miss Liu was a little discouraged, she was not too depressed. She originally had the attitude of giving it a try.

"Okay, I will feel relieved after getting the answer. Get ready and leave for Hollywood in two days."

One second he was a little discouraged, but the next second he was smiling again.

I can only say that she is indeed Liu Yifei. With her strong heart and self-regulation ability, she is the Liu Hanhan.

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A large number of actors in the film and television industry are still chattering, eagerly waiting for a reply from Zhang Yimou's studio.

When will you reply to the email or phone call? When and where will you audition?

There may be hope and opportunities for other supporting roles, but the second female lead is doomed to fail.

The next day.

Lin Nan drove to the appointment and met the main creative staff of "Red Sorghum".

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