That year Huayu

"Um?"

If Yue Jun hadn't reminded him, Lin Nan would have almost forgotten about it.

"Is it about to start broadcasting?"

“Yes, the publicity on Mango Channel is overwhelming and the popularity is very high.

It is claimed to be the first domestically produced female protagonist’s erotic drama, and it’s quite a gimmick. "

Lin Nan nodded, Mango was really good at this.

Of course, the subject matter of this TV series is also a hit, which will bring Yang Mi's popularity and career to the next level.

"Let me know when the ratings come out after it's released," Lin Nan ordered.

"Okay. One more thing..."

"What's up?"

"Zeng Jia wants the company to support Yang Mi, for example, by posting on Weibo or something like that."

Hearing this, Lin Nan smiled and said, "She can't be expecting me to post it, right?"

"That's not necessary, the company's Weibo will do."

Lin Nan thought for a while and nodded in agreement.

"Okay, just use Lin Nan Pictures' account."

After all, Yang Mi was an artist under her own control, so Lin Nan would not refuse this request.

"Then I'll do it soon?"

"Well, go ahead."

…………

A piece of movie information attracted the attention of the entire entertainment industry.

"Huayi will be the main investor and fully distribute the new film directed by Zhou Xingchi, "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons"..."

As soon as the news came out, production companies in the industry were not calm.

If there is any Hong Kong director who can ensure box office profits, it must be Chow Sing-chi!

Now, after many years, Zhou Xingchi personally handles the theme of "Journey to the West".

Not to mention what he thinks personally, in the eyes of many mainland film companies, this film, which has not yet started filming, is bound to make money!

Huayi made a generous investment, directly investing 88 million yuan as a deposit for film distribution, which is also an investment fund.

The total cost of the movie was less than 120 million, and the Wang brothers instantly became the largest producer.

"I'm still too cautious and a little unsure of myself..."

Lin Nan muttered. He believed that Zhou Xingchi was a bit too conservative this time and seriously underestimated his box office appeal.

…………

Since the release of "Let the Bullets Fly", commercial films in the film market have been dominated by Hong Kong films and imported films.

There are still too few movies that can be produced in the Mainland. A large number of literary and feature films are overshadowed by small and medium-cost Hong Kong films.

The cliche "The Greatest Happy Event" dominated the second half of the Lunar New Year season, giving people the illusion that there are no tigers in the mountains.

"New Shaolin Temple" has been sentenced to death. The reviews are almost all: cliche, disappointing, etc., and the box office has been declining.

On the other hand, the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film has become the focus of discussion within the industry.

Because the General Administration recommended "Big Earthquake" in the past, it was eliminated.

At the same time, Hong Kong Island's "Thieves of Time" and Bay Island's "Monga" were also eliminated.

In the words of the official media, this is the eighth consecutive year that Chinese-language films have failed to be nominated for this award.

As soon as the news was reported, Zhang Weiping first made a strange statement on Weibo.

"This kind of thing needs to be done by experienced people. The result of a lack of moral integrity is obvious..."

The Internet instantly became two factions, and they were quarreling.

However, most people still support Zhang Weiping this time. After all, the box office of "Earthquake" is indeed a bit watery.

"I just can't figure it out, why do you care so much about Oscar awards?"

Lin Nan complained.

He hasn't rested during this period. There are official meetings one after another. None of them are big or urgent matters, but his name is called on in all of them. It will definitely not work if he doesn't go.

"Asking knowingly."

Han Sanping had a lot to say, but he finally said it in four words.

"Director Han, do you know when is the busiest time of year in Hollywood?"

Lin Nan looked at Han Sanping and asked meaningfully, looking forward to the latter's answer.

“Awards season?”

"Then do you know who is the busiest during the awards season?" Lin Nan smiled and continued to ask.

Now Han Sanping seemed to understand.

"Actors? Crew? Production company?"

Lin Nan shook his head.

"None of what you said is correct. The busiest people are the thousands of judges and people from public relations companies.

No matter how good the movie is, it still needs public relations, and you have to spend money to hire a public relations company. This is the rule..."

Lin Nan said speechlessly.

Every year in China, people sign up for the Olympics with full confidence. After signing up, they wait dryly for the results. It’s surprising that the results are good!

"For the foreign language film unit, is this also the case?" Han Sanping's tone was questioning.

Lin Nan shook his head and said nothing more.

Although the foreign language film unit is not as naked as other units, it won't hurt if you move and run around.

You are so proficient at home, why do you feel unfamiliar when you go out? How come thousands of years of traditional skills are lost outside the country?

…

A meeting at the General Administration took up another day of Lin Nan's time.

Originally, he was going to attend the 02 class reunion, but now he could only wait for Liu Yifei to come back and give him an oral explanation.

…

Lin Nan Pictures' latest Weibo is an introduction to Yang Mi's new drama, including the title, broadcast time and broadcast platform.

Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayin and others were also invited by Yang Mi to post on Weibo.

"Gong Lock Heart Jade" is doing its last promotion.

In Mango's backstage lounge, Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi were chatting wordlessly.

"To be honest, I quite envy you."

"Ah? Why?"

"Although I debuted earlier than you, I have only been able to take on a few TV series over the years. I am not as good as you, and I have already acted in several movies."

Feng Shaofeng said with emotion, "No adulteration."

"Just be lucky. Maybe you'll get a movie in a few days."

Yang Mi was a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it carefully, the other party was right.

Feng Shaofeng smiled and felt helpless:

"Then let me lend you auspicious words, the company is really helping me negotiate a movie recently.

However, they seemed to be very hesitant, thinking that I was not very popular and not as popular as Huang Xiaoming and Chen Kun. There is a high probability that there is no hope, haha..."

Hearing this, Yang Mi became a little curious.

"What movie? The requirements are so high!"

"It's said to be a historical war blockbuster about the struggle between Chu and Han for hegemony..."

…………

Liu Yifei is not idle today.

The news about the reunion of the 2002 classmates of the Nortel Department of Performance is still posted on the portal, with a lot of clicks and comments.

"A group of us had a dinner together in the morning and were followed by the media for a long time. We went to sing songs in the afternoon..."

Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan's shoulder and told him about today's activities.

Lin Nan admired Miss Liu's energy. I heard that she had been a Mai Ba for an entire afternoon! One song after another without stopping, someone is responsible for cutting the songs...

Not long after, Liu Yifei, who was leaning on Lin Nan, began to take a nap...

…………

"Palace" started airing on Mango Channel.

The ratings soared to 1.99 on the first day, becoming the first in the country during the same period, and the ratings share exceeded 8 points.

It was still the same on the second day, and the momentum continued unabated on the third day...

The media are rushing to report on this TV series, and the theme song has quickly become popular all over the Internet.

A hit TV series was born in this way, and it is a new genre...

The first person to eat crabs always makes a lot of money.

Yang Mi was originally a top-notch actress, but now her popularity has doubled.

The one who benefited the most was Feng Shaofeng, who was directly promoted to the front line, and even became more popular than all other front-line niche players in the mainland.

"Even some of the outdated actors in Hong Kong have become popular again."

Yue Jun said with a sigh on his face. He guessed that this kind of subject would be popular, but he didn't expect it to be so popular!

"It seems like her announcements have increased dramatically, right?" Lin Nan asked.

"Yes, the number of notices and invitations sent to Shanhai Media has increased more than ten times. Advertisements, endorsements, commercial performances, New Year's Eve parties..."

When Lin Nan heard about this workload, he felt horrified. Even if he kept working, it would be difficult for his body and energy to bear it.

"Let them screen it. Your health is important..."

Before Lin Nan could finish speaking, Yue Jun was shaking his head with a helpless smile on his face.

"What's wrong?"

"Zeng Jia and Yang Mi want to take over everything. They have communicated with me and their attitude is very firm..."

Hearing this, Lin Nan didn't know what to say. Now he started to fight?

He thought for a while and ordered Yue Jun:

"Let the team pay attention. If her body can't hold on, stop her. I don't want to be said to be exploiting artists."

"Well, I've already arranged it this way."

…………

"Gong Lock Heart Jade" is so popular.

Hengdian, the crew of "Step by Step".

Cai Yinong looked at the film and television information with a gloomy face, especially the reports on "Palace".

"Our scripts, including the actors, are not as shoddy as theirs."

In Cai Yinong's view, "Palace" has helped prove the value of this kind of Qing Dynasty palace battle theme in the TV drama market.

All that's left is to let the latecomers of "Bu Bu Jing Xin" catch up and use quality and reputation to kill the former.

"How much longer do we need?"

"According to the progress, it can be completed in March."

"Well, then just follow the steps and don't worry about outside matters."

…………

With the perfect color, Lin Nan stared at the ending of the last shot of "The Fault in Our Stars" and felt a big stone fall in his heart.

"Thank you for your hard work during this time."

"Director Lin, you're welcome. Are you going to send it to the film bureau in the next two days?"

Lin Nan shook his head, "Let's submit it for trial after the Spring Festival. It's too late now."

The film bureau is also on Spring Festival holiday, and they won't be working in the last ten days of the year. They are all holding various meetings and reporting summaries.

The real start of film review will be after the year.

…

Favors and connections are very important things in the industry.

Even a boss like Han Sanping needs to pave the way for his daughter, and he cannot take care of him for the rest of his life...

There were not many people invited to Han Sanping's private dinner, but they were all well-known directors or producers in the industry, and of course Lin Nan was there.

"This is director Lin Nan, the youngest Golden Lion director in China and a major director of commercial films."

Good guy, Han Sanping is so generous. Lin Nan was a little uncomfortable for a while.

"Hello, Senior Lin Nan, I'm Han Jia'er. I applied for a postgraduate degree in directing at Nortel this year..."

Don't tell me, they are father and daughter, they do look a bit alike.

"Hello, which instructor did you apply for?"

…………

People are different.

This circle has always been so realistic.

Some people want to get ahead, but they have many difficulties and it depends on their luck;

Some people never lack opportunities because they all have them at home...

However, Han Sanping's daughter seems to be different from most second-generation people in the industry.

He is well educated and has very upright views!

"When I withdraw from the future, I will trouble you all..."

Han Sanping held the wine glass and said with a smile. No one refuses to give this face.

Hearing this, Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh.

This term is only halfway through, so what do you mean by retirement? They are all polite words...

Just like that, at a meal a year ago, Han Sanping introduced his daughter to the circle, the top circle!

…………

This Spring Festival, it is estimated that many actors will not be able to take a good rest.

Because of Zhou Xingchi's "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", the casting requirements were announced.

This time, Zhou Xingchi did not participate, which made the audience feel it was a pity.

From time to time, the media broke the news about which artist was invited and who was eliminated...

Many acquaintances came to ask Lin Nan how to audition to attract the attention of a big director?

This is simply a stupid question.

Different directors have different preferences and requirements, so how can there be a unified answer?

I don’t know if the media reports are true or not, but I heard that Zhou Xingchi invited Ma Yun to play Sun Monkey, but she was rejected.

Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh when she thought of Ma Yun playing Sun Wukong.

"Don't tell me, the appearance is indeed quite consistent, haha..."

…………

Sometimes, it is really not easy for a director to make a good movie.

For example, Zhang Yimou.

It had only been about twenty days since "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" was released, but something went wrong again.

Lin Nan still listened to what Yue Jun said.

"Work stopped?"

"Work stopped yesterday and all the actors took a break."

Lin Nan can only say that it is a big deal, and it costs millions every day.

"Is there any news about the reason?" Lin Nan was quite curious.

Yue Jun seemed to have thought of something, and smiled with some contempt on his face.

"I have never seen a producer like this quarrel directly with a director or a director like Zhang Yimou on the set!"

Hearing this, Lin Nan felt that Zhang Weiping was under too much pressure and had gone crazy?

Looking at the country, Lin Nan also remembered that Jiang Wen had a tough time with Zhang Yimou on the set, and that was also because of differences in understanding during filming.

"Why the noise?"

"Producer Zhang requested that the heroine Ni Ni be given some close-up passion scenes and sex scenes, as well as rape scenes with other actors..."

This is so awesome that the producers forcibly intervened in the filming of the movie.

Seeing Lin Nan's shocked face, Yue Jun added:

"I heard that the reason given was very serious. It was for the sake of the movie box office and the overseas market!"

I have to admire Zhang Weiping's brain circuitry, he does everything he can.

Many people in the circle were ready to watch Zhang Yimou and the "Thirteen Hairpins" joke, but the crew restarted production after two days of shutdown.

Lin Nan knew that Zhang Yimou should give in this time, but it was not easy...

…………

The song "Love's Offering" has been a bit brainwashing recently.

I heard that this song can be heard in the streets and alleys, and this TV series is also a complete hit.

When it comes to popularity, Yang Mi should be the most popular among actresses born in the 1980s.

There is absolutely no problem in defeating Huang Shengyi and Wang Luodan, and crushing Tang Yan, Liu Shishi and others.

Of course, Liu Yifei is not included in the comparison.

…

Yang Mi returned to her residence a little tired, accompanied by Zeng Jia.

"Are you okay? If you're too tired, why not take a rest?"

Although he is making a lot of money these days, Zeng Jia is still worried about Yang Mi's health.

"No need, I can do it, I'm just sleepy."

Yang Mi was sitting on the sofa, drinking honey water. She almost vomited from singing "Love's Offering" these days.

In her mind, she was still thinking about what Feng Shaofeng told her today.

"Jiajia, what do you think of what Lao Feng said today?"

Hearing this, Zeng Jia's eyes instantly lit up.

Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi were on the show together today. During the break, they talked about the movie.

With the huge popularity brought by "Gong Lock Heart Jade", Feng Shaofeng successfully got one of the leading actors in that movie.

"Do you want to try the role of Yu Ji?" Zeng Jia asked.

Yang Mi nodded. She and Feng Shaofeng had advantages when paired together.

I heard that although the movie has not been filmed yet, it is already scheduled to be released during the Lunar New Year this year.

If she and Feng Shaofeng act together, they can definitely use their image as a "couple" in "The Heart of the Palace" to promote and hype.

This is also the confidence that Yang Mi dares to play a role in, because "Palace" is really popular now!

Zeng Jia understood what Yang Mi meant, and she frowned slightly.

What does an agent do? Agents help actors and artists find resources and make connections.

"I heard that the first choice for this role was Yifei..." Zeng Jia said calmly.

"Yes, she refused the salary of 12 million. She refused it so easily."

Yang Mi muttered something, she also heard what Feng Shaofeng said.

If this news gets out, a group of people will be upset to death, including Yang Mi. She is very upset now.

"Go and contact me. I'm not as expensive as her."

Zeng Jia nodded.

"Well, I'm going to ask in the next two days why we are also backed by Shanhai Media and Lin Nan Pictures."

…………

There are still a few days until New Year's Eve.

Every Spring Festival movie is being promoted in a hurry.

"Wonderful Heroes", just hearing the name, you know it's a joke.

To be honest, Lin Nan had a good impression of Principal Gu.

Whether it's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" or "The Scimitar of the Moon", he likes them all.

Besides, others are really donating to the school and have been donating...

As the saying goes, some people can be forgiven for making bad movies!

Different from his attitude towards the male protagonist, Lin Nan disliked Wu Zhenru, the heroine of this movie.

This guy has said a lot of disparaging things about the Mainland and Mainland actors. Chen Kexin is also making money from the Mainland, pretending to be deaf and dumb!

…

"When this movie comes out, let's go and see it?"

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan with a smile and suggested.

She was talking about "I Know Women's Hearts" starring Gong Li and Andy Lau.

It is rare to see an urban romance film with an investment of more than 100 million, and the producer is China Film, Bona, Paramount and other major companies.

Lin Nan nodded, "Okay. But you have to be tighter when the time comes. Be careful not to get stuck in the theater. You are much more conspicuous than me."

"Well, I will be fully armed this time."

Liu Yifei smiled and nodded. She was recognized last time and had to sign her name for a long time before slipping away.

…………

I haven't seen Ning Hao for several months, but this guy is back in time for the New Year.

After coming back, I rested for two days, and then invited friends to go out for dinner.

"This movie has me involved. If I lose money, I will jump off the building."

Ning Hao ate the pig head meat and complained.

"If it's a loss, it's China Film's loss. At most, you won't get any dividends."

Huang Bo spoke directly and seemed to be in a good mood.

Lin Nan was eating by himself, while Xing Aina was still looking at what dishes to add.

"Two directors, it's time to congratulate me."

The smile on Huang Bo's face almost overflowed.

Ning Hao was a little confused, and he hadn't seen him for only two or three days. What could Huang Bo be congratulated for?

However, Lin Nan stopped holding the chopsticks in his hand.

"Congratulations, you got the role of Zhou Xingchi."

"Fuck, what's going on?" Ning Hao was really stupid now.

"Haha, you've been deaf to what's going on outside the window these past two days, and you've only been focusing on handing over public food.

Zhou Xingchi asked me to play the role of Monkey King. I auditioned once and won it directly..."

In front of acquaintances, Huang Bo couldn't speak without thinking. The look in Xing Aina's eyes at this moment could kill someone.

"We should take them down directly, they are all rough-faced and talkative!"

Xing Aina said lightly and slightly mockingly.

"Without being so sarcastic, everyone here, I'm just a little worse than Director Lin."

"Come on, are you insulting Director Lin? Or are you saying that Yifei has bad eyesight?"

Xing Ai's words made Huang Bo silent.

"You are considered very powerful, and you are worthy of being someone who can control Director Ning."

Without saying a few words, Huang Bo started to sigh.

"I originally thought that when Zhou Xingchi was filming Journey to the West, the monkey would be the protagonist.

After working on it for a long time, the protagonist was Tang Seng, and they even fell in love..."

"Teacher Six, I'm afraid I have something to say again..."

Lin Nan added silently, eliciting a burst of laughter.

…………

It is more efficient than Gao Film Industry.

The main actors of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" have been announced one by one, and they are all unexpected candidates.

The biggest players inside are Huang Bo and Shu Qi.

But the most unexpected thing is the choice of the male protagonist.

Wen Zhang, Jet Li's godson who had just finished filming "The Legend of White Snake", was chosen.

…………

Originally, Lin Nan was preparing to celebrate the New Year well, but things happened again.

In the office, Lin Nan was sitting in his seat, opposite Yue Jun and Zeng Jia.

After going around in a big circle, this "Legend of Hongmen Banquet" has come back again.

"What's the situation now?"

Lin Nan looked at Zeng Jia and asked.

"Mimi heard about this movie from Feng Shaofeng, so I helped to ask about it.

Director Lin, you know that "Palace" is very popular now. She and Feng Shaofeng will play a couple again, which will definitely be very topical.

They considered it for two days and agreed in principle..."

Lin Nan pressed his temples. Those people in Hong Kong were not fools. They definitely knew what "popular actors" meant. Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi fell into this category at the moment.

"I don't think this is a good movie project. The Hong Kong team has made no achievements in historical themes and may not even be able to film it well at all. Besides, this is just a role."

Lin Nan said it bluntly.

Zeng Jia did not expect Lin Nan to be so direct, but this is a movie with an investment of 150 million, and additional investment may be continued in the future.

"Director Lin, as you know, there are not many big producers, and Mimi really wants to try it...

Even though it is a vase role, this is indeed a rare female character in it, almost the heroine. "

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