That year Huayu

At 11 a.m., when the first batch of three buses left the airport, "Pacific Rim 2" made a strong appearance on the front page of film and television entertainment on major portal websites.

At 12 noon, when the second batch of three buses were once again loaded with project team members and rushed to the hotel booked in advance, "Pacific Rim 2" had already competed with "The Legend of the Gods Trilogy".

At 1 p.m., after the last batch of behind-the-scenes creative staff and some special effects engineers landed at the Capital Airport and appeared in the paparazzi's camera...

Only "Pacific Rim 2" remained in the headlines of the entire network's film and television entertainment information and the top half of the Weibo hot search list! As for "The Legend of the Gods", it was firmly stepped on.

After all, it is the first time in China that a science fiction blockbuster project team with three chartered flights and a total of more than 260 people has been seen. At a glance, Chinese and foreign faces are intertwined, and the scene is quite spectacular.

What's more, these people are not doing odd jobs in the crew, but real technicians and engineers, all of whom are top elites in the field of behind-the-scenes production in the film and television industry!

Isn't this more intuitive, more shocking, and more high-end than the slogans and gimmicks of the neighboring 3 billion investment, recruiting tens of thousands of amateurs, and setting up a god-making training camp?

"Lin, Nolan asked me to say hello to you on his behalf. His war blockbuster "Dunkirk" is in the final stage of filming, and it will probably take about a week."

The Warner executive hugged Lin Nan and smiled and conveyed Nolan's greetings.

"Then I'll contact him after he finishes filming. After all, he is a workaholic." Lin Nan said with a smile and took over the conversation, joking.

"By the way, let me introduce you. This is the person in charge of the state-owned enterprise Xiying's docking with "Pacific Rim 2"..."

Lin Nan introduced Director Zhang, Wang Changtian, and Liu Xiaobin to the executives of Warner and Lionsgate one by one. When it was Jing Tian and Reba's turn, there was no need.

Because Reba's appearance is more recognizable to foreigners, she had seen it last time when she went to Hollywood for makeup; and Jing Tian is even more so, she has long been an old acquaintance of Warner and Lionsgate.

"Jing, long time no see, you are still so beautiful. Our "King Kong: Skull Island" has completed post-production, and is currently negotiating the release date with China Film."

"Thank you, I am also looking forward to seeing it in China." Facing the greetings of Warner executives, Jing Tian smiled and spoke gracefully.

"Okay, let's go too, to welcome you."

Lin Nan looked at the time, and then glanced at the entertainment reporters and paparazzi who were already extremely excited in the distance. He decisively invited everyone to get in the car, and it was better to leave the airport as soon as possible.

In this way, a group of ten people got into five business cars; the motorcade slowly sank into the busy traffic of the capital in the sight of the media cameras...

China Film.

The turbulent changes in the film market caught La Peikang a little off guard. Can the mainland already support blockbusters with a production cost of 1 billion?

Maybe, after all, it is already the era of 3 billion box office. When the first part of "Fengshen" is released, it should be the era of 4 billion or 5 billion, right?

"Director Li, have you prepared everything for the "Director Forum"? Have you invited all the well-known domestic film directors this time?" After coming back to his senses, La Peikang looked at Li An with a smile as warm as spring breeze on his face.

"I would also like to thank Beijing Film Academy for providing the venue and helping to set up the stage. I have invited many directors in the industry this time. Everyone is very respectful. I believe that the event the day after tomorrow will be very successful."

There are only eleven or twelve days left before the official release of "No War in the Midfield". Li An attaches great importance to the last and largest "promotion" event before the premiere, namely the "Director and Master Forum"!

"That's good. At that time, I will also go there in person to listen to the discussions and debates of the great directors on the development of film technology..."

La Peikang stopped the topic abruptly when he was halfway through. After perfunctorily chatting with Li An for more than half an hour and sending him out of the office, his expression suddenly became a little ugly.

He just remembered what Tong Gang said to him after Han Sanping left the office at the dinner in the General Administration that day:

According to his current performance and steering style as the chairman of China Film, he can only be regarded as maintaining the status quo; if it continues like this or worse, he will basically have no chance of making further progress before he reaches the age or during his term of office!

"Maintain the status quo? Maintain the achievements of predecessors? Do you think I am far inferior to Han Sanping?" La Peikang muttered in his heart.

He almost made a joke to Li An just now, that is, his "achievements" depend on movies such as "Billy Lin's Long Halftime Walk", "The Great Wall" and "The Founding of an Army".

"Li An, Zhang Yimou, Liu Weiqiang... don't let me down!"

Glancing at the bright light outside the window, La Peikang's tone changed a little, and he frowned unconsciously: "Pacific Rim 2", "Dying to Survive"... Lin Nan!"

...

The whole day yesterday, the Internet was full of information about "Pacific Rim 2" and "Fengshen Trilogy";

Even after a night and on the 31st, the news about these two movies is still as hot as ever.

According to the work plan, the behind-the-scenes shooting team of "Pacific Rim 2" with nearly 100 people will set off for Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis after two days of rest.

And all the main actors must arrive at the crew before the 8th of next month: the opening ceremony and media conference will be held on the 9th, and the official start of shooting will be on the 10th!

For Lin Nan, a big thing on his mind was finally settled and settled. As for the opening ceremony, he didn't go. Too far, too lazy to run.

"The promotional schedule of "Operation Mekong" on Hong Kong Island has been cancelled. Over there, how should I put it? The market is very... indifferent to the main theme."

After hanging up the phone from Jin Dun, Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, but in the end he did not say the word "rejection". Yes, there is almost no interest in main theme movies over there.

"That's good. You don't have to go out and be busy. You can stay at home with me. Besides, Tangtang will be a guest in two days.

Her studio is involved in the production, and the "Splendid Young" starring she and Luo Jin is about to premiere. Luo Jin was not in the country, so she had to come alone to attend the media meeting with the crew. "

How could Liu Yifei not guess the reason why the promotional schedule was cancelled? But she still smiled and avoided the question. Instead of mentioning it, she talked about something else.

"Okay, let's entertain her at home that day, hehe." Lin Nan smiled and squeezed to Liu Yifei's side. The weather outside was starting to cool down, and it would be warmer if she squeezed in.

"Yeah, I'm warning you, don't do anything, I'm not in a good temper today..."

…

It seems that LeTV is really going to die! ?

In the afternoon, the China Securities Regulatory Commission made a rare public announcement of "all" investigation results regarding LeTV in the past few months.

When was the financial fraud committed? Several years; the specific method of financial fraud? Produce and sell your own data; what is your current financial situation? Deep in debt, insolvent...where did the money go? Still checking...

It is not an exaggeration to use words such as "rampant" and "lawless" to describe LeTV.

To be more precise, LeTV is now a listed company with no listing license, and its interior has long been hollowed out and turned into an empty shell. The stocks circulating on the stock market are a complete joke.

At this moment, the entire film and television industry seemed to be in ruins.

"I said, Director Wang, you are not so excited, are you? What does this have to do with us?"    Lin Nan heard the news about LeTV as soon as he arrived at the company in the afternoon. After browsing the content of the online China Securities Regulatory Commission's notice, he could not sympathize As for Zhang Yimou, Wang Changtian's call came in.

"I must be excited! Legal persons are restricted from leaving the country, the chairman is investigated, and more than 70% of senior executives are summoned... The judicial department is all involved. Financial fraud, stock market fraud, asset transfer of listed companies... I didn't even expect it. The problem can be so big and serious!”

Wang Changtian became more and more excited as he talked. LeTV, which has a market value of tens of billions, is very likely to be in trouble this time. Well, pretty much the same.

"It's better for us to stay away, so as not to get into trouble." Lin Nan said to himself while handling the documents on the table.

"Stay away? LeTV has so many copyrights, don't you have any idea? We got a lot of the copyrights for Galloping Pony back then." Wang Changtian asked in surprise.

"Of course I have the idea, but I don't want to go into this quagmire. The water is too deep and people will drown."

Wang Changtian was silent for a few seconds, and then he changed the subject decisively. He lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "I got a message from an acquaintance saying that LeTV will be suspended! But I'm not sure whether it's true or not. "

Okay, this time it was Lin Nan's turn to be silent. After a moment, he spoke:

"There is a high probability that it will be suspended. The industry is in chaos now, right? Zhang Yimou, Guo Jingming, Deng Chao, Huang Xiaoming... so many big names now know that LeTV is an empty shell!"

"Well, once the trading is suspended, those people's shares and stocks will instantly become a pile of waste paper and worthless! Good guy, I thought of something..."

"What's going on?" Lin Nan was startled by Wang Changtian's surprised look.

"Is Zhang Yimou being cheated again after Zhang Weiping? He was cheated twice in a row, and this time he was cheated even more severely! Then after his contract with LeTV expires?"

"Why, does Mr. Wang have any ideas?" Lin Nan joked pointedly.

Zhang Yimou's studio.

Director Zhang Da, who had always been in high spirits, now seemed to have his backbone ripped out, and his whole person was even more lifeless.

Zhang Mo was also beside him, with the same gloomy look on his face. Chen Ting, on the other hand, was completely panicked and did not dare to speak, but she stared at Zhang Zhao.

"Mr. Zhang, is this what you have always promised us? Apart from the real listing license of LeTV, is there anything else real?"

Zhang Yimou looked up at Zhang Zhao and tried his best to suppress his anger. Does LeTV still have real products? Even the chairman is "Jia"!

"Director Zhang, I'm still saying the same thing. LeTV hasn't reached the end of the road yet, and we haven't collapsed yet. There will be your "The Great Wall" next, and "28 Years Old" directed by Zhang Mo, and... …"film"!"

"'Shadow'? Haha, Mr. Zhang is still thinking about 'Shadow'?" Zhang Yimou laughed angrily. Even now, LeTV still wants to let him work!

"Director Zhang, we have called in the budget funds for "Shadow" in advance. This project will naturally be done.

The problems on the group's side are the group's business, and such a large group will not overthrow it.

Director Jia and we are already solving it, and we will introduce external capital... As for some other official issues, we will also find relationships to deal with them.

You are the director here, so you only need to make the movie well. You don’t need to worry so much, and you don’t have to worry about it... The script of "Shadow" should be ready, right? If it’s good, then submit it for review as soon as possible! "

Zhang Zhao's tone at this moment was completely different from before. With toughness, unchallenging, and even impatience. This made both Zhang Yimou and Zhang Mo tremble.

"Okay, it will be sent to trial in the next few days. Xiaomo, you send it to Mr. Zhang for me." In an instant, Zhang Yimou also became cold and businesslike.

"Then don't bother Director Zhang. If you need anything later, just call me."

Two minutes later, Zhang Mo came back. She looked at Zhang Yimou, whose eyes were bloodshot and his face was ashen, and shouted with a trembling voice: "Dad, what should we do now?"

"Does it seem like I was tricked step by step into the quagmire, and now I'm completely trapped and being manipulated?

But apart from continuing to shoot "Shadow", what else can you do now? I can only place my hope on what he said, and hope that LeTV will not fail..."

Zhang Yimou steeled himself and said sternly. After all these years, what has he not experienced? As long as he can still make movies, everything can start over!

"Ating, let's be mentally prepared for the worst. Xiaomo, you should also worry about the Lunar New Year holiday. As for "Shadow", this is the last movie."

Looking at his eldest daughter, Zhang Yimou said an ambiguous sentence... and completely made up his mind.

…

The last day of October has become a thing of the past amid the mourning in the film and television industry.

Before, everyone only knew that there was a problem with LeTV and that the working group of the China Securities Regulatory Commission was involved.

But when these problems were publicly announced, all those who had a chance to take chances would have their hearts broken on the spot. Because these problems are too serious!

Half a year ago, most of the filmmakers, actors and stars in the industry were very envious of Zhang Yimou and others, envious that they could carry out equity swaps and increase their holdings and become shareholders of LeTV;

But what about now? Not to mention envy, there are not even many who are sincerely sympathetic and worried. Most people in the industry just want to see the joke and see this group of people end up in the worst possible outcome. This is human nature!

"Well, I will be there on time tomorrow morning. I don't think I have been to school yet this semester."

As soon as Lin Nan came out of the room, she collapsed on the sofa again. He couldn't help but go to Li An's "Director Master Forum" tomorrow. Firstly, it’s Li An’s face, and secondly, it’s also the school’s face!

"Senior Brother Yue Jun is really good at making suggestions. He actually wants to recruit Director Zhang. There is still more than a year of contract there." Liu Yifei joked to Lin Nan with a smile while holding a glass of milk.

"The remaining contract time is a trivial matter! The more a person loses, the more he will ask for next time. Director Zhang is not that easy to dig, and besides, I am not interested either."

Lin Nan shook his head. Zhang Yimou was no longer the pure director he was. Lin Nan Pictures was not suitable for him. In addition, Lin Nan will not give out any shares!

"Not interested? That's Director Zhang." Liu Yifei wrinkled her nose, looking unbelieving.

"I'm Producer Liu. For us, Director Zhang's price-performance ratio is really too low and not cost-effective. Moreover, the number of directors in the company is three, so there is no need to break this pattern."

Lin Nan hugged Liu Yifei's waist and laughed half-seriously.

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