Chapter 597 Departure to Hollywood

"Let me tell you, we are planning to release "The Breakup Master" in the summer season at the end of June."

After receiving a call from Wang Changtian, Lin Nan couldn't help laughing: "What a coincidence."

"What a coincidence?"

"Half an hour ago, Ying Huang and I just had a phone call. "Ip Man 3" will also be scheduled to be released in the summer season, which will be June 27."

At this moment, Lin Nan clearly felt that his left hand was about to fight with his right hand.

It's just that he owns 60% of the share and copyright of "Ip Man 3", but only 50% of the investment in "The Breakup Master".

Hearing this, Wang Changtian was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said:

"It's really unlucky! But let's just say that, the summer schedule is so big that it can fully allow these two movies to compete in the same schedule without affecting each other."

"That's right. After all, one is a comedy and the other is an action movie."

"Are you ready to go?" Suddenly, Wang Changtian changed the subject and asked.

"The flight tickets have been booked and we will leave in two days."

"Well, then I wish you and Yifei a successful trip to Hollywood and win the award.

We are all looking forward to it, looking forward to you becoming the first mainland Chinese to win an Oscar for Best Director! "

"Haha, thank you Wang Dong Jiyan. Do your best and obey fate."

Lin Nan thanked her sincerely, but who can say for sure about winning an award?

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan was too lazy to continue working on the script.

He was attracted by today's movie information. The media and industry are talking about "The Return".

Sure enough, literary films by top directors never have to worry about making money, and there is never a shortage of generous buyers.

And there is no need to go to the film festival to trade, the other party will find it himself.

No, this is what Zhang Yimou's "Return" is like.

The movie had just been cut, and the overseas distribution rights in many regions, including North America, were bought by Sony at a high price.

Everyone in the film industry laments that the combination of Zhang Yimou and Gong Li is indeed influential in the international film industry!

"The artistic films these two collaborated on are indeed famous."

Lin Nan also agrees with the insiders’ views. At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"Director Lin, "The Invisible Guest" has passed the review." Yue Jun walked in, dressed formally.

"Then choose a schedule and report it back to China Film Group." Lin Nan said casually.

"I think it's better to wait until early next month, after the Oscars, to decide on a schedule."

"Huh? That's okay. I hope you can come back with good news this time."

"must."

Yue Jun nodded, looking confident. On the two o'clock flight in the afternoon, he will take people to South Korea.

We have already made an appointment with them to discuss the copyright issue of "Running Man".

…

Huayi is holding a press conference again.

The theme of this movie is a bit "high-end", and it is claimed to be the first movie in the Chinese film industry to focus on anti-trafficking - "Orphans"!

The protagonist is a rare actor, Andy Lau, who is also the first to challenge the role of a rural father in the Mainland.

For Liu Dehua, who wants to be a good actor, achieve a breakthrough and prove himself, the temptation of this kind of script is fatal.

I heard that when the crew communicated with him, it could be described as "effortless".

However, what was originally a good press conference was blocked by the media.

The reporter pointed to the words "The first film focuses on anti-trafficking..." on the banner at the press conference and asked the producer Wang Zhonglei:

"...How do you watch "Blind Mountain" directed by Li Yang and "Dear" directed by Chen Kexin, which has not yet been released?"

Good guy, the press conference turned into a slap in the face scene, the publicity was over the top!

…

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had already begun to pack their luggage piecemeal.

There are less than ten days left before the Oscars, so they both have to leave early.

"The people from "Interstellar" informed me that they need to record dubbing, and this time we can do it together."

Liu Yifei came down from upstairs and looked at Lin Nan in the living room and said.

"That's good. It saves you an extra trip."

Lin Nan responded without raising his head. He was reading the message from Wang Baoqiang.

"What are you doing, distracted?"

Liu Yifei walked up and saw the chat interface.

Realizing that it might be something serious, she immediately picked up the black cat on the carpet, sat on the sofa, and played a little game by herself.

Lin Nan looked at the messages on his phone and was speechless for a moment.

How should I put it, he admired Wang Baoqiang very much.

Although the latter came from the countryside, his vision and "wisdom" are no worse than those of others.

"Huang Bo really guessed wrong this time."

Lin Nan muttered in his heart, and his phone vibrated.

He shook the phone in his hand towards Liu Yifei and said, "I'm going to the garden."

"Um."

As soon as the call was connected, Wang Baoqiang's voice came over there.

"Hello, Director Lin."

"Hey, you've also fallen apart..."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Wang Baoqiang paused for a moment before reacting, "Brother Bo too?"

"Well, that's right. You two have really managed to 'advance and retreat together'." Lin Nan joked.

Wang Baoqiang, like Huang Bo, when Xu Zheng was communicating with him about "囧", he asked for investment or zero pay in exchange for a share of the box office split.

The obvious result was rejection.

Wang Baoqiang was relatively good, and was not harshly criticized, but the salary was also not agreed.

In this regard, Xu Zheng was indeed a bit ruthless. He actually wanted to sign Wang Baoqiang with the salary he received for Lost in Thailand. How could this be possible!

Wang Baoqiang was open-minded and had no negative emotions:

“As for the acting contract, whether it is successful or not is already like this. Since Xu Zheng said that Lost in Hong Kong will find another actor, then I don’t want to think about it.

It’s just that I played in the first two parts and suddenly missed the third part. I thought I still had to tell Director Lin, that’s all…”

Listening to Wang Baoqiang’s words, Lin Nan was a little touched. He is really a good person.

“Then I won’t bother Director Lin. I wish you a smooth Oscar win at the beginning of next month.”

“Thank you.”

Looking at the hung up phone in his hand, Lin Nan sighed, this Xu Zheng is really good!

…

“Ip Man 3”, “The Breakup Master”, “Tiny Times 3”.

Three consecutive movies were announced to enter the summer season at the same time, making the atmosphere of the entire film industry instantly agitated.

Everyone can fully predict how lively this summer season will be.

At the same time, February has entered its fourth week, and the total box office of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" has successfully exceeded 1.5 billion, closing at 1.503 billion. But at this time, the daily box office has fallen below 30 million.

The industry can see that the box office of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" is unlikely to reach 2 billion this month, and it depends on the revenue in March!

The script of "The Journey of Flower" has been sent to the General Administration for half a month, and there has been no news so far.

Jiang Xingrou also explained to Lin Nan:

"The review time for TV drama scripts, especially this kind of mythological theme, is longer. It is estimated that it will have to wait until March."

Lin Nan nodded and said nothing.

He is still struggling with one thing at the moment, that is, after the Oscars, should he prepare for "Manchester by the Sea" immediately, or wait a little longer?

Lin Nan looked up at Jiang Xingrou:

"Director Jiang, if the script is approved, you will start the project, casting, and audition. I guess I will not be in China by then."

"Okay, Director Lin."

...

A fantasy movie "Zhong Kui Conquers the Demons" with an investment of 200 million yuan, starring Chen Kun and Li Bingbing, held a grand opening ceremony in Beijing.

The film industry is very hot, and the producers are clamoring to match the special effects of Hollywood's top blockbusters.

I heard from Ye Ning that Guangguang and Wanda got a small amount of investment because of their own business advantages and became co-producers.

Lin Nan didn't want to attack his allies, but he really hadn't heard of any Hollywood blockbuster whose special effects could be made with an investment of 200 million yuan.

Looking at the history of domestic films, eight out of ten movies that used Hollywood special effects as publicity gimmicks died, and two were half-dead!

He could only wish Guangguang and Wanda good luck.

The time came to the 23rd.

Hollywood has completely entered the atmosphere of the Oscars, and the enthusiasm and grandeur are no less than the three major European film festivals.

Domestic media are reprinting and reporting, and even official media such as the Film Channel have sent reporters there, because this year is really different.

In addition to the nomination of "The Grandmaster" from Hong Kong Island, more importantly, Lin Nan, a mainland director, was shortlisted for four awards.

In the morning, three SUVs were parked at the door of the villa.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's luggage were neatly stacked in the trunk.

This time, the two of them will not be able to come back for a while.

Miss Liu dozed off on Lin Nan, and Liu Xiaoli scolded her on the side.

"The alarm clock can't wake you up, right? Now I wake you up, and when you have children in the future, let your children wake you up? Day by day..."

Liu Yifei listened to her mother's "nagging", blinked her heavy eyelids, and showed a flattering smile.

"Mom, you really came up with a good idea. You can try it in the future, hehe..."

Wow, Lin Nan couldn't help but give a thumbs up. Liu Xixi is really bold!

"I'll let you try."

Liu Xiaoli was about to twist her daughter's ear while speaking.

"Ah, Lin Nan, save me..."

"Auntie, we're leaving."

Lin Nan half-blocked Liu Yifei and said with a smile. He was also very weak, because the person in front of him was his mother-in-law...

Liu Xiaoli pretended to roll her eyes at Liu Yifei, who was smiling, and then stopped.

"After you get there, remember to send a text message back to report your safety."

"I know, Mom."

...

At around nine in the morning, three cars set off from the villa area and drove towards the Capital Airport.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei each brought two assistants on this trip, and a few others had gone there two days in advance to prepare.

Outside the airport, when the media reporters saw Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, they were so excited.

Because they didn't need to guess where they were going and what they were going to do - Hollywood, Oscars.

Without accepting any interviews, the two just smiled and waved to the reporters. Then they walked into the terminal hall hand in hand.

But from a distance, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei could still hear their blessings:

"Director Lin, Yifei, I wish you all the best at the Oscars..."

...

Today's second chapter will most likely last until the early morning.