That year Huayu

"Here, like a giant ship about to run aground, all aspiring filmmakers are embracing the mainland."

"Not to mention what their true thoughts are, at least on the surface they are like this..."

Through the car window, Lin Nan couldn't help but say as he looked at some buildings with a sense of age outside.

"To be honest, this is my first time filming here, haha..." Zhu Yawen laughed at herself.

"Who isn't?"

"that is."

"Eh? I saw the huge posters for "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate"."

Shu Chang pointed to the giant billboard in the distance and shouted, attracting everyone's attention.

"'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate' will be released here in a week, and 'Thirteen Hairpins' will also be postponed for a while.

But I guess these two movies will not do well on Hong Kong Island. "

"So sure?"

Liu Yifei didn't believe Lin Nan's words.

When they set out for Hong Kong Island, both movies were earning more than 30 million a day in the mainland.

"Xu Ke's movie went astray. "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" put the cart before the horse, blindly pursued technology, and weakened martial arts. This is very different from the traditional martial arts films in the minds of Hong Kong audiences, and the ending is doomed."

"As for "Thirteen Hairpins"... do you think the audience here will like this kind of war historical film?

Even a group of filmmakers have a serious lack of historical knowledge, let alone ordinary audiences. The historical education I received is different, and it is completely different to my taste. "

After hearing Lin Nan's explanation, several people suddenly realized.

On the one hand, the film and television industry here is relatively conservative, but Xu Ke's film this time is too "breakthrough".

On the other hand, there are historical reasons... Therefore, "Thirteen Hairpins" is likely to receive a cold reception in Hong Kong Island.

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A major mainland director and his crew came to Hong Kong Island to shoot a movie.

This is also a rare thing in the Hong Kong film and television entertainment industry. How could the Hong Kong media let this kind of news go?

"Mainland Golden Lion director Lin Nan, leading the creative crew, arrived in Hong Kong today."

"The movie "The Genius" will be filmed at the SAT test center..."

"The cast includes first-line actresses Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, and first-line actor Zhu Yawen..."

…

From the moment they left the airport and got into Ying Huang's stretched Rolls-Royce, Lin Nan and others noticed that there were many paparazzi following them.

"Reporters from the mainland are not so blatant. There are at least three cars behind them with the logos of different newspapers and magazines."

Luo Jin counted them carefully, and then he couldn't help but laugh.

The car drove all the way to the Peninsula Hotel, known as the "Lady of the Far East."

When Lin Nan won his second Silver Bear Award for Best Director, he stopped by Hong Kong Island to talk about "Ip Man" when he returned to China.

It was here that Yinghuang greeted Lin Nan and held a cocktail party, and it was still the same this time.

Huo Wenxi had been waiting outside for a long time. When he saw the car stopped, he came over with a smile on his face.

"Director Lin, Yifei, welcome everyone to Hong Kong. Let's go in quickly, Director Yang is inside."

"Thank you, Director Huo, for asking you to wait outside." Lin Nan said politely.

"It should, it should."

Huo Wenxi led the way, half a body ahead of Lin Nan, chatting and laughing. Several others followed.

Shu Chang hugged Liu Yifei's arm and joked in a low voice:

"Alas, Producer Liu still has status. You and Lin Nan both have titles. When it comes to us, it can be summed up in the word 'everyone', tsk tsk tsk..."

"You, you are quite attentive now."

Liu Yifei nodded Shu Chang's forehead and said with a smile.

"Oh, you nodded my head again, and I was knocked stupid by you..."

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"Director Lin, please take a seat."

Yang Shoucheng wore glasses and said with a smile, looking a little elegant.

But in the industry, they never think of him as a gentle man. He is a predator and a meat-eater.

"Director Yang, I've been waiting for a long time. Let me introduce you."

"Haha, no need, I know everything. These three are all outstanding young actors in the Mainland. Hong Kong Island doesn't have so many outstanding young people..."

"Hello, Director Yang."

…

Yang Shoucheng only brought Huo Wenxi with him today. Originally, Lin Nan thought that the other party would bring a group of artists, but it seemed that he was overthinking it.

It wasn't until halfway through the feast that Lin Nan realized that he had been hasty and that what was supposed to come had come.

"Director Lin, there is a cocktail party tonight. I wonder if it's inconvenient for you?"

"Sure enough." Lin Nan complained in his heart.

Liu Yifei, Shu Chang and others also looked at Lin Nan with questioning expressions.

"Well, they are all filmmakers from Hong Kong. A few days ago, they asked me to ask Director Lin if he was free. Everyone wants to make friends..."

Lin Nan remembered that at the time of "Ip Man", he attended a cocktail party held by Ying Huang, and he had no contact with them since then.

He glanced at Liu Yifei beside him, who nodded lightly.

"Okay, Director Yang will make arrangements."

Zhu Yawen and the others also looked eager to give it a try, so Lin Nan simply made the decision for them.

"Okay, Wen Xi, you will inform the other side later."

"I understand, Director Yang."

An hour later, the meal ended.

Yinghuang arranged a room at the Peninsula Hotel for Lin Nan and others, but Lin Nan refused.

The crew has already arranged a hotel, and it would be too high-profile for them to stay here.

…

"This time, there are ladies around Director Lin. Those who like to drink and are prone to drunkenness should stay away, or find someone to keep an eye on me..."

"Okay, Director Yang."

…

In the car, Lin Nan sent a message to Liang Jiahui, and then received a text message from Liu Dehua.

On Hong Kong Island, the few people who were familiar with Lin Nan knew that he had arrived.

“Let’s go see the differences in Hong Kong Island’s wine scene at night.”

Zhu Yawen stretched and muttered something.

"More naked than the mainland." Lin Nan replied.

"What's the meaning?"

“There is a clear distinction between superiority and inferiority, strict hierarchy, and it is more intuitive and chaotic than in the mainland...

Of course, it shouldn't be like this tonight. Director Yang has a sense of propriety. "

After hearing Lin Nan's words, several people nodded blankly.

"Well, we can go to Hong Kong Island's nightlife later. I heard it's very famous..."

"You have a girlfriend, so take it easy." Luo Jin joked.

"Hey, how could you taint my innocence out of thin air?"

Zhu Yawen glared and imitated the accent in the drama "Kong Yiji".

"You'd better take it easy. You just go to those places and do nothing. Then the news in the mainland will be dedicated to you."

Lin Nan looked at Zhu Yawen and smiled.

"Yes, according to what the Hong Kong media and paparazzi wrote: Mainland's first-line actor Zhu Mouwen was having fun on Hong Kong Island and spending money like water..."

Shu Chang also joined the teasing team.

Only a whisper came from Lin Nan's ear: "Director Lin, have you been there too?"

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End of first week.

"Thirteen Hairpins" was released for four days and grossed nearly 150 million at the box office in its first weekend, becoming the champion in the mainland film market.

"Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" followed closely behind, with 130 million, but was still unable to catch up with "Thirteen Hairpins".

From the perspective of the film industry, the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year festival has been completely heightened.

Bona was under relatively little pressure at this time. After all, at the Cannes Film Festival, the copyright for "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" sold quite well.

But the new screen is different here.

According to this box office data, it is impossible to reach 1 billion box office, and there will be big sharks like "Pacific Rim" behind it.

You should know that a large part of the investment amount in "Thirteen Hairpins" came from bank loans.

One of the collaterals was the film copyright of "Thirteen Hairpins", and the lender only had new pictures, because Zhang Weiping only wanted to eat alone at that time...

"How's the box office going in North America?"

Zhang Weiping asked in a low tone, his voice trembling slightly, and he barely suppressed the fear and worry in his heart.

The assistant opened his mouth but did not dare to speak.

"explain!"

"The data from the North American distributor shows that the current box office is less than 150,000...Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, come quickly..."

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"With the contract with New Picture, there is no other way but to file a lawsuit to terminate the contract. Ni Nai, you must be mentally prepared..."

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Ying Huang's cocktail party.

Many celebrities from Hong Kong circles were present, and the scene was really class-conscious.

You can tell who is in which circle at a glance, and you can see humble and flattering faces everywhere.

"It's more direct than in the mainland. There are people who take advantage of others and act like hooligans!"

Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin stood together, looking at the scene in the distance, a little shocked.

"It looks like he's drunk. This guy has always been notorious."

Luo Jin glanced at Zeng Zhiwei in the distance and said disdainfully.

Lin Nan is chatting with Liu Dehua at the moment. Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were enjoying desserts nearby.

"Congratulations, Brother Hua, you will be a father soon."

"Haha, thank you very much. After all these years, I am going to be a father. I am very happy."

"By the way, what did Vincent and the others say to you just now? I think it was a good thing, right?" Liu Dehua asked in return.

Lin Nan shook his head speechlessly when he thought of Wenjun and others just now. They were all from the Academy Awards Organizing Committee...

"They want to invite me to participate in next year's Hong Kong Film Awards. As I know, "The Genius" fits the bill."

Liu Dehua was silent when he heard this. It is inconvenient for outsiders to talk about this kind of thing.

Lin Nan did not give a clear answer, only saying that it would be determined by the progress of watching the movie. He was actually conflicted in his heart, because the operations on Hong Kong Island were similar to those of the Golden Rooster, and were often very devilish.

It would be disgusting if he were to be a bad actor and use his movies as a stepping stone for newcomers. They do this kind of thing a lot!

"forget it."

Jackie Chan arrived late with his son.

Liu Dehua glanced at it, chuckled and joked: "Hahaha, I guess I found it from the 'flowers' again."

"Director Lin, Andy, you're late. You're late."

Jackie Chan walked over with his iconic smile.

"Brother's "Twelve Zodiac Signs" is finished?"

"Not yet. After the New Year is over, we still have to shoot for a few months..."

…

Just as a few people were chatting lively, there was a scream from the side, and the place was instantly chaotic.

Liu Yifei pulled Shu Chang, and the two hurriedly hid next to Lin Nan.

Zeng Zhiwei was so drunk that he threw out several wine bottles and smashed them three meters away from Lin Nan, causing fragments to scatter on the ground.

And he himself had nothing to do, he was grabbing a Hong Kong female artist and forcing her to drink. Well, her shirt was torn...

Yinghuang's people have already surrounded him.

"Are you two okay?" Lin Nan was a little worried about whether Liu Yifei and Shu Chang had been splashed by debris. He pulled the two of them and looked them up and down, asking eagerly.

"We're fine, we were just shocked." Liu Yifei and Shu Chang said, shaking their heads.

The faces of Jackie Chan and Liu Dehua next to them were a bit ugly, this person was really embarrassed.

"Director Lin, don't worry about that guy, Yang Sheng will take care of it." Liu Dehua whispered.

Lin Nan glanced at it and saw Yang Shoucheng surrounded by several people and walking past with a sinister look on his face. He was not as elegant as he was during the day.

Zeng Zhiwei has been held down by several bodyguards.

"Pa", "Pa"...

Yang Shoucheng slapped him across the face several times, which hurt even when he looked at it.

This handsome boss is not young anymore, but he looks very energetic. The drunk one has become swollen and has completely turned into a pig's head.

"Send him down to sober up!" Yang Shoucheng said sternly with a cold face.

Then he looked at Huo Wenxi beside him, "Wenxi, you have neglected your duty..."

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"Director Lin, I'm sorry, I made you laugh, haha..."

At this time, Yang Shoucheng changed into a kind and elegant look, without any sign of his anger just now.

Lin Nan admired him in his heart. His ability to change his face was worthy of being a big shot in the industry for many years.

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