Chapter 708 Welcome Director Lin Nan Back to Berlin! Casting

Chapter 708 Welcome Director Lin Nan back to Berlin! Fixed angle...

In less than two hours, the news of Matt Damon’s high-profile attendance at the celebration party for “Beautiful Heart” appeared on Weibo’s trending searches and entertainment headlines.

You know, in the past, it was rare for Hollywood's first-line actors or stars to attend celebration banquets for Chinese-language films.

There was a heated discussion in the circle and on the Internet, and everyone was lamenting Lin Nan's strong connections. No one else could hire Matt Damon except him.

"After noon today, "Heart Blossom Road" has almost finished its chapter. I'm just waiting to get the box office split next month, and it will be completely over!

Don't tell me, I can't help but get excited when I think about that number. After working hard for so many years, this is the first time I see so much money, tsk tsk tsk..."

Ning Hao held the wine glass and touched it with Lin Nan, feeling quite emotional. But he couldn't hide the joy on his face. After all, he had made nearly 300 million!

Lin Nan understood his feelings. This was a one-time profit from one movie, which was different from the wealth that Ning Hao had accumulated over a long period of time.

"Looking at you like this, why are you so impatient to get your share of the box office? Are you short of money recently?" Lin Nan asked curiously.

Sure enough, Ning Hao had a helpless smile on his face and nodded.

"Most of my previous wealth was used to invest in happiness, and I still have a company to support, what do you think? Now I'm just waiting for the box office account to be replenished.

Although I plan to take a break from making movies for a few years, I still have to take on commercials, music videos and the like. My salary for directing these films is very high now, but it’s still not as high as what I’m being quoted from outside..."

As he talked, Ning Hao brought up other topics, a bit to show off.

Lin Nan smiled and didn't answer. He had heard about the offers for him to direct commercial short films, music videos, etc., and it was almost catching up with the film director's salary set for him in the industry, which was very high.

But he has no such idea or interest at all. He can't open his mouth in this regard, otherwise he will be annoyed to death.

"Director Ning, I have worked with Director Lin twice. I wonder when I can work with Director Ning again? In fact, I am also very good at comedy."

Just when Lin Nan was complaining about Ning Hao, Liu Dehua came over.

He still looks like a breath of fresh air, just like when he told Lin Nan for the first time that if there is a suitable opportunity in the future, he must act with him. Although he is a bit expensive, he can bring money to join the group. And it seems that he has been doing this all these years and has helped many crews!

"Haha, Brother Hua, you're welcome. If there is a chance, we will definitely cooperate." Ning Hao responded quickly.

Lin Nan spoke at the right time, leaving space for the two of them to communicate: "Brother Hua, while you chat, I'll go to Yifei's side first. See you later."

Why do people say that Huang Xiaoming is the mainland version of Andy Lau? The answer is here, network! The two of them were present at the same time today, and they were indeed busy socializing at the moment.

"Director Lin, see you later."

On an occasion like today, artists of the same rank will only be surrounded by people of the same level.

Several big flowers showed this point very straightforwardly, teaching perfectly on the spot.

The same thing happened next to Liu Yifei. Although she didn't care about it, everyone surrounding her was also a thread.

Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing and others are very good at talking. They kept saying "Your Director Lin", which made Ms. Liu's smile never break.

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outside world.

The press release for Tang Dynasty's "Tornado Eleven", which was officially completed in the morning, has already drowned out the negative news about Liu Shishi's film hitting the streets.

The scandal between Hu Ge and Wang Xiaochen hasn't ended yet, but it has started again. It has successfully attracted the firepower of netizens and once again "saved" the first sister of the same company!

At the same time, China Film, Chairman's Office.

The old god Zhang Yimou was sitting there, beside him were Zhang Zhao, the vice presidents of Legend and Universal, and La Peikang, who was in charge.

Several people held a piece of information in their hands. This was the final casting list for "The Great Wall" and the detailed identity information of each actor.

"Tomorrow is the 1st, just tomorrow. As for the press conference, it will be on the 5th."

La Peikang made the final decision and made the decision.

"One week after the press conference, all actors must leave for Hollywood for at least three months of training."

The people from Legendary Pictures said it without emotion. Everyone nodded and had no opinion.

"Director Zhang, I'll thank you for the hard work this time."

"You're welcome, Mr. La, I am the director and this is my responsibility."

Zhang Yimou nodded expressionlessly, showing no emotion. This was his first time shooting a 3D movie, and it was quite stressful.

And to be honest, he was not very satisfied with many of the people on the cast list, especially the few who came in, who were said to be young kids with a huge fan market.

But when he thought of the high salary for "The Great Wall", he had nothing to say.

…

Near evening, Lin Nan received a call from Yue Jun. The latter had already set off and was on his way to the Jiaxing reception.

This matter has already spread within a small circle. That is: Yang Mi’s company is holding a reception, looking for investment, and even financing!

"They are quite capable! Are they going to go public now?" Liu Yifei said in surprise.

"Yeah. To put it bluntly, when it comes to career ambition, she really crushes all of you actresses and female artists born in 1985. But she is a bit biased."

Lin Nan said casually. Miss Liu nodded. Anyway, she thought she was quite lazy and not so ambitious.

October has just passed.

A new day, Berlin gave Lin Nan a "surprise", and also gave the Chinese film industry a "surprise"!

"The 65th Berlin International Film Festival officially opened registration channels yesterday. The official website appeared eye-catching words: Welcome Director Lin Nan back to Berlin!"

"The movie "Manchester by the Sea" has been confirmed to be the opening film of this Berlin International Film Festival and has officially registered to participate in the awards competition of this film festival!"

...

In the morning, the news from Berlin caught the mainland film and television industry off guard, and the Internet was even more noisy.

"What's going on? Didn't he say he was going to the Golden Globe and Oscar? Why did the Berlin International Film Festival pop up again?"

"He's going to compete in the Golden Globe, Oscar and Berlin with a movie? No wonder there's no release date!"

"Isn't this too ambitious? Or is he not confident, so he casts a wide net?"

"It's amazing. Some of them will be seen before the Spring Festival this year. Golden Globe, Oscar, Berlin, there are too many possibilities, and it's hard to predict what the final result will be."

...

The reaction in the circle was also quick, and many words of flattery, compliments, and wishes for success were posted on Weibo.

Lin Nan's phone was also not idle, and text messages, messages, and voice messages were sent all at once.

"Is this the third time to fight in Berlin? The first two times were both Silver Bear Awards for Best Director, so this time... it's certain that he'll be nominated. Hiss, what a beast!"

"It's rare to see Director Jiang speak like this, are you feeling pressured too? I said he was a beast a long time ago, haha..."

"It's the first time, the second time, but not the third time. Don't want the silver one this time, bring back the gold one. Next time you're working on an art film or a realistic theme, remember to call me, otherwise I'll harass your Yifei!"

"Thighs, thighs..."

...

Lin Nan went to the company listlessly, while Liu Yifei continued to sleep in, her beautiful and delicate face without makeup glowed with a rosy luster, so beautiful that you could squeeze out water, and her bare shoulders were the same, white and delicate.

When the elevator reached the first floor of Tiangong Color, Lin Nan went in to take a look.

Lu Yang had finished the work, and now Wu Ershan had moved in from the lower floor and was working on "The Lost Tomb".

Without interrupting too much, Lin Nan returned to the office, and then Yue Jun came.

"Director Lin, didn't you get enough rest?"

"Yeah, I can't sleep. When did the cocktail party end yesterday?"

Lin Nan changed the subject calmly.

"It officially started at 8 o'clock and ended after 11 o'clock in the evening."

Speaking of this, Yue Jun paused, obviously thinking of something.

"Yesterday, there was no big capital from the Internet and financial sectors, but there were small and medium-sized ones, and there was also a lot of capital from the film and television industry, tut tut..."

Seeing Yue Jun sighing, Lin Nan suddenly became interested.

"Let me hear how they introduce Jiaxing's prospects?"

Speaking of business, Yue Jun instantly perked up:

"To be honest, Jiaxing's performance is very good, better than many production companies in the industry. But there is a biggest problem, which is also a fatal drawback."

"Yang Mi?" Lin Nan said with a smile.

"Yes, 70% to 80% of a company's profits and almost all of its business are carried by one artist, which is very unhealthy! Although she is working hard to bring in newcomers."

Lin Nan nodded and said nothing. He knew this. After all, she is the leader of the four little flowers today, a "model worker"!

"This kind of company is not a good choice for investment, unless."

Yue Jun's voice stopped abruptly, and he remembered Yang Mi wearing sexy clothes and accompanying newcomers to drink, and shook his head.

"Our company is strong, and we don't need female artists to drink one glass after another and sacrifice their looks at the drinking party."

Hearing this, Lin Nan knew what happened at the party yesterday. Isn't this the case for most of the entertainment industry?

Which of the big flowers like Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, and Zhang Ziyi didn't come this way? Yang Mi chose the same path as them!

"Okay, now that it's clear, then you can reply to her. We have no intention."

"Okay."

…………

If the news from Berlin in the morning caused a heated discussion in the film and television industry for a while.

Then the announcement issued by China Film Group, Legendary, Universal, and LeTV near noon completely exploded the film and television industry.

Because the cast list of "The Great Wall" was announced.

"The casting of the 3D fantasy blockbuster "The Great Wall", jointly produced by Legendary Pictures, Universal Pictures, China Film and LeTV with an investment of 150 million US dollars and co-produced by China and the United States, has been officially completed!"

"The main creative lineup of "The Great Wall" is as follows:

Director: Zhang Yimou; Screenwriter: Tony Gilroy; Producer Team: Thomas Tull...

Male No. 1: Matt Damon; Female No. 1: Jing Tian;

Main actors: William Dafoe, Pedro Pascal, Liu Dehua, Zhang Hanyu;

Supporting actors: Lu Han, Peng Yuyan, Lin Gengxin... Wang Junkai..."

A Sino-US co-production blockbuster that has attracted much attention in the Chinese-language film industry has officially determined the main creative lineup.

But this result has caused an uproar in the entire film and television industry.

Just because of the choice of the female lead!

Looking at the country, there are so many actresses, but in the end, this huge cake fell on Jing Tian?

Even big flowers like Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, and Fan Bingbing were brushed off and lost to Jing Tian?

There are many actresses in the circle who feel aggrieved and indignant, but no one dares to speak out.

Because we are not stupid, it is absolutely impossible to get the leading female role in a big movie like "The Great Wall" without people and connections behind you!