That year Huayu

The annual Venice Film Festival starts in a month and a half.

This year, a total of four Chinese-language films were shortlisted for the main competition.

One on the mainland, two on Hong Kong Island, and one on the Bay Island.

"What, ask me to be the guest of honor?"

When Lin Nan received the invitation, he suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

He knows the conventions of the three major international film festivals.

That is to say, several previous winners are invited to serve as award guests together with the jury every year.

I heard that Jia Zhangke was invited to serve as the jury chairman of this year’s Horizon Unit.

If there were no movie shooting plans, Lin Nan would be willing to go, but that's not an option now.

"I'm sorry, Chairman Darren. My new movie will start filming in two days, and there's a good chance it won't be finished during the awards ceremony."

"Oh, that's such a shame. Lin, I wish you smooth filming..."

"Thanks."

Lin Nan just refused in the morning, and Venice reported it in the afternoon, and the domestic media soon found out.

""Passengers" is about to start filming, and director Lin Nan declined the invitation to be a guest presenter at the Venice Awards for this reason!"

"Four Chinese-language films have been shortlisted for the competition, and we may be able to add another Golden Lion this year..."

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China Film Group was the host, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were present, and the creators of "Passengers" sat together and had a meal.

"Sister Yifei."

After Reba met, she was the first to call Liu Yifei.

This made Miss Liu, who was holding Lin Nan's arm and already in a good mood, smile even brighter.

"Long time no see, Reba."

"Oh, sit down quickly, sit down and chat slowly."

Zhou Xun urged carelessly, and was already pouring some red wine for himself, not forgetting to pour it for Lei Jiayin.

Han Sanping was sitting at the main seat, and beside him were Andy Lau and Tony Leung Jiahui, who were chatting about something just now.

"Director Lin, I have to ask you to adjust the scene when the time comes and give me two days."

Hearing Liu Dehua's words, Lin Nan didn't react for a while.

"Congratulations to him, that "Sister Peach" was shortlisted for the Golden Lion Award."

Lin Nan suddenly realized that he had not thought about that at all.

Andy Lau is the male lead in "Sister Peach" and is eligible to compete for the Volpi Cup Best Actor Award.

"Congratulations, Brother Hua. I will adjust the filming schedule to give you time."

It can be seen that Andy Lau plans to only attend the opening and closing ceremonies and does not want to delay the filming of the movie.

After a meal, the time to turn on the computer was decided.

Three days later, in the morning, a small start-up ceremony was held at the China Film Digital Production Base, and filming officially started in the afternoon.

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The time has arrived on July 23rd.

The daily box office of "Painted Skin 2" dropped to just over two million.

And its total box office, after 22 days of release, officially exceeded 700 million!

The third domestic director with a box office of 700 million is born.

No one doubts that "Painted Skin 2" can surpass "Let the Bullets Fly" at the box office.

Because "Painted Skin 2" is only 8 million away, and its release date is still a week away.

"To be honest, this 700 million director is a bit watery. At least 400 million of them are brought by "Painted Skin 1"."

"In other words, Director Lin accounts for more than half of the credit for the success of "Painted Skin 2"..."

…

The various comments from the outside world did not affect Wu Ershan at all. He also posted on Weibo:

"Thank you Director Lin Nan for giving me the opportunity to direct "Painted Skin 2".

If he had directed it himself, the box office would have been much higher than that, and he would have probably wiped out his own record. Thank you, Director Lin..."

Seeing the news, Lin Nan could only smile and shake his head, "Maybe."

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Warner Bros. and Lionsgate announced the release date of "Pacific Rim" first.

Immediately afterwards, China Film Group added fire to the domestic Lunar New Year movies.

"With an investment of US$160 million, the Sino-US science fiction blockbuster "Pacific Rim" will be released simultaneously in mainland China on January 1 next year!"

Lin Nan Pictures and Wanda Pictures followed closely and forwarded the news.

At this time, the film industry can be described as "extremely angry".

We all know that the Lunar New Year season starts in December and ends on New Year’s Eve at the end of January. A large number of commercial films are concentrated during this period.

What does China Film’s behavior mean? This is a ferocious beast that has been let in, and it is the kind that wants to eat people!

It can be said that movies released in early December will not be affected by "Pacific Rim" at all.

But those movies that start in mid-December and end before New Year's Eve, within one and a half months, are all within the hunting scope of "Pacific Rim"!

This is totally unacceptable for big investment commercial films such as "The Thirteen Hairpins", "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" and "The Great Magician".

Zhang Weiping is the most radical. Although "Pacific Rim" will be released half a month after "The Thirteen Hairpins" was released, he is still the first to fire as if he had been exposed to dynamite.

"What does the mountain eagle want to do? Suppress domestic films? Use foreign countries to respect itself? As for my conscience, the dog ate it..."

There has been a lot of noise in the industry, all because of the schedule of "Pacific Rim".

Lin Nan heard that many people from the film company went to China Film and Television, and finally left in disgrace.

According to the policy, co-produced films fully enjoy the treatment of domestic films.

What's more, domestic capital accounts for more than half of the investment in "Pacific Rim".

Even if these people jointly file a lawsuit with the General Administration, it will not change the established fact that "Pacific Rim" will be released on New Year's Day.

The media loves this kind of excitement.

""Pacific Rim" will be released on New Year's Day on New Year's Day. We will have to wait and see whether it can replicate the miracle of "Avatar" at the beginning of last year."

As an investor and screenwriter, Lin Nan knew the specific situation.

Warner and Lionsgate have made two versions, 2D and 3D, in order to fully harvest the box office.

According to Guo Fan's return, if this movie were put on the IMAX 3D screen, the visual effects would definitely be very shocking.

Lin Nan estimates that "Pacific Rim" will easily exceed 1 billion in box office when it is released during the Chinese New Year holiday!

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There was still noise outside, and many people even called Lin Nan, but he didn't answer.

"Everyone has a brain problem. I am one of the investors and I will definitely support its release during the Lunar New Year!"

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Liu Yifei did not ask a makeup artist to come over today, but chose to do light makeup by herself.

"Oh, you, hurry up and go away, you are too slow and clumsy..."

Well, Lin Nan was disliked.

It turns out that drawing split shots and drawing eyebrows are different!

More than an hour later, Liu Yifei finished applying light makeup.

Both of them wore black printed T-shirts, casual jeans, and canvas shoes.

But Liu Yifei, wearing black sunglasses covering most of her face and with long hair shawl, is even more eye-catching.

"Let's go, Director Lin." Liu Yifei dragged Lin Nan.

"Okay, Producer Liu."

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China Film Digital Production Base.

The opening ceremony must not be held in the studio of "Passengers", but in an exhibition hall.

Han Sanping, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Ye Ning, Wang Changtian and people from Aviation Science and Engineering were all present.

In addition, Andy Lau, Zhou Xun, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Lei Jiayin, Reba, and the special effects crew of Tiangong Color are also good.

"Hey, today we are still dressed as a couple. The black T-shirt looks more white and tender..."

Zhou Xun didn't do anything right, but fortunately Liu Yifei was very skilled and could dodge quickly.

"Sister, you don't eat people, why are you running away?"

"You are almost becoming a female gangster, hehehe..."

Liu Yifei laughed and complained.

"Brother Xun, don't bring trouble to yourself. Sissy beat you twice without asking..."

Lin Nan's joke came to an abrupt end midway through. Pain in waist.

When more than two dozen media reporters arrived, the launch conference could begin.

"All the filming of this movie will be done in the largest studio over there."

"This is a science fiction romance film, but the biggest enemy is hundreds of years of time, the vast universe, and spiritual loneliness."

…

"Director Lin, can we open up visiting teams during the filming of this movie?"

Lin Nan didn't answer, but Liu Yifei had already spoken with a smile.

"Let me answer this question. During the filming of "Passengers", the media will not be allowed to visit, but actors will be allowed to visit."

"Huh? Why are only actors in the industry allowed to come and visit the class?"

“The filming location is in the studio, and all the scenes are inside, and of course they have to be kept secret from the media.

Otherwise, wouldn’t everyone already know what the ‘inside of the spaceship’ looks like? Lin Nan said with a smile.

As for the actors coming to visit the class?

Lin Nan had already thought about it. If an acquaintance came to visit the class, he would give him a chance to lie down in the dormant cabin.

Of course, he will also take the initiative to invite a group of people to come and make guest appearances.

Several main creators were interviewed one by one, including the producer Liu Yifei.

"This will be the third film I have produced. I think the job of a producer is quite interesting. It allows me to understand every detail of the filming of a film..."

It can be seen that after experiencing "Xiu Chun Knife" and "Star", Liu Yifei has a better understanding of the work of producing and is already a qualified producer.

"Producer Liu said it well!"

Lin Nan shouted with a smile and clapped.

The crew members also followed suit one by one, applauding and laughing continuously.

Now, Liu Yifei felt embarrassed. Her pretty face turned red and she gave Lin Nan a blank look.

After the opening ceremony, the media left the digital production base.

That afternoon, "Passengers" was officially launched.

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Online reports about "Passengers" have already come out.

"The third film produced by Liu Yifei, "Passengers" officially starts production today!"

"The crew of "Passengers" is open for visits, limited to actors in the industry..."

"Director Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, dressed in couple costumes, appeared at the opening ceremony..."

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"Director Han, it's better to choose a day than to hit it. You come first today."

"What do you mean?" Han Sanping asked confused.

"There are so many sleeping pods. You can choose one. It's just a guest appearance."

Lin Nan looked at Han Sanping and chuckled.

At this time, Han Sanping understood clearly that the relationship was about attracting young men.

"Okay, I'll just make a cameo. I've almost never shown my face in the movie. I'll give you this face, just lie in, okay?"

"First put on the clothes designed by Aviation Science and Technology. Someone come and take the third master to change!"

Lin Nan smiled and shouted to the logistics team.

Han Sanping looked at Lin Nan speechlessly. This is how his reputation was ruined bit by bit!