That year Huayu

""The Secret of Ghost Blowing Lamp to Find the Dragon"?" Wu Ershan muttered.

"Yes, you should know how popular the "Ghost Blowing Lamp" series is. The name alone is worth at least 500 million at the box office!"

Lin Nan said confidently. He still has this confidence.

"Director Lin, what about the casting?"

"Your job is to be a director, responsible for directing and filming, and the company will handle the casting matters in a unified manner.

In addition, I have already reserved some roles, and some are used as favors. "

After hearing Lin Nan's words, Wu Ershan understood that, just like the original "Painted Skin 2", he was just a director and did not participate in the casting.

"No problem, Director Lin. I'll take this job."

Wu Ershan nodded. It was obviously a high-grossing movie, why not accept it?

Only with a good resume can some of his own ideas be more easily realized.

"But you don't have to worry. In the background of the script of "The Secret of the Dragon", the protagonist team is already middle-aged.

When the company decides on the role, it will definitely look for suitable actors and will never look for parallel imports. "

Lin Nan looked at Wu Ershan and added specifically.

"Then Director Lin, just give me the script first, and I'll draw the storyboards first when I get back."

Lin Nan took out the script of "The Secret of the Dragon" that he had prepared for a long time from the drawer and handed it over.

"There is no guarantee at this time whether the film bureau will block the script or require modifications to the script, but it will not affect your use of this version."

"It really doesn't affect it. It's just about the same. At best, we can change it when the time comes."

Half an hour later, Lin Nan asked his assistant to send Wu Ershan out of the company.

The latter's trip to Lin Nan Pictures today was indeed ignored by the media.

Staying alone in the office, Lin Nan's thoughts were very confused. Sometimes it was about review matters, and sometimes it was about casting.

"Casting? It seems that there are many suitable people around. The first "Ghost Blowing Lamp" series film, the selection of the main actors cannot be perfunctory..."

Just when Lin Nan was screening actors in the circle, the call came.

"A call from the landline?" He perked up.

"Hello?"

"Is it Director Lin Nan?"

"it's me."

"Director Lin, this is the film bureau..."

Five minutes later, Lin Nan left the company and drove straight to the headquarters. He knew something was going to happen.

The novel "Ghost Blows Out the Lamp" has been shouted at and killed by some people since it became a hit until now, not to mention that it is now being adapted into a movie.

The person in charge of the review above stumbled as expected. After all, it was a tomb robbing theme, so there were too many excuses.

These people have great power, and they don’t care whose company submits the script, they will block you if it says it will block you!

Lin Nan had been mentally prepared before. If "The Secret of the Dragon" passed the review in one try, it would be a little abnormal.

After arriving at the film office, Lin Nan walked toward Tong Gang's office as a habit.

But halfway down the road, he suddenly realized that the latter seemed to have been promoted.

"The office should also be changed?"

"Director Lin."

At this time, a voice came from the opposite direction. It was the secretary from the Children's Bureau, and it seemed that he was still following.

"Director Lin, this way."

The other party probably noticed Lin Nan's condition and pointed behind him with a smile.

Lin Nan shook his head gently and walked over.

The office of the deputy director of the General Administration was indeed more luxurious than the director of the subordinate film bureau. This was Lin Nan's subconscious reaction.

"Did you shoot your tomb robbing movie yourself?"

Seeing Lin Nan, Tong Gang asked directly.

"Tong Bureau, I'm going to let someone else take the photo."

What is said on the Internet is right. If Lin Nan were to film "The Secret of the Dragon", it would really be too low-grade. There is no other benefit except making money.

"The review committee gave you a thumbs up, saying that if this kind of movie is made, it may have a huge negative impact, and it may even lead to many people following suit and doing illegal and criminal things."

Lin Nan was speechless, what a big hat!

"Then these old guys...the teacher is just looking for trouble! They definitely haven't even read half of the script.

The main plot of "Searching for the Dragon" is not about illegal and criminal activities, but about pursuing the mysteries of the past and exposing the crimes of the island country... It's very positive!

I also plan to make a TV series in the future, but don’t worry, I guarantee that whether it is a movie or a TV series, the protagonist team will never take advantage of the tomb owner..."

Lin Nan and Tong Gang kept arguing for nearly an hour until their mouths were dry.

"You have to drink water and pour it yourself."

"Thank you, Tong Bureau."

Lin Nan was not polite either. If he was too polite, it would seem harsh.

I saw Tong Gang sitting behind his desk, frowning, as if thinking about something.

After a long time, he looked up at Lin Nan who was drinking water and said:

"You really should have sent "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" to the Magic City International Film Festival or the Hundred Flowers Awards, but you rejected both."

"Haha, I'll forget it. When the time comes, Huabiao will just give him an Outstanding Film Award." Lin Nan joked.

"Then you have time to wait. We just had a meeting. The next Huabiao will have to wait two years. But even if you don't want it, it's not up to you."

Lin Nan understood this. The nature of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" lies there. You have to hold on to this trophy even if you don't want it!

"What about "The Secret of Searching for Dragons"?" Lin Nan changed the topic.

"Go back, I will say hello to you. Companies like Lin Nan Pictures are very needed now..."

The stone in my heart finally fell to the ground. Before Lin Nan could say a few words of thanks, Tong Gang waved to him. The director was very busy.

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"The movie "The Invisible Guest" has been released for two weeks, with a total box office revenue of 381 million. The daily box office has dropped significantly, to less than 10 million."

"Zhang Yimou's film "Return" earned 250 million in two weeks..."

"The Hollywood science fiction blockbuster "X-Men: Days of Future Past" has been released for seven days, and the box office has exceeded 400 million!"

In the movie market, it can be described as bloody.

Those that can be reported in detail are either movies by big directors or imported blockbusters. In short, they all have good results.

Those domestic films that had been reduced to cannon fodder were packaged up and brushed off with Spring and Autumn style.

After coming out of the general bureau, Lin Nan did not return to the company, but went straight home.

What surprised him was that Liu Yifei did not go out to play, but was introducing the cats and dogs she raised to Reba in detail.

Which one is called, which one eats more, which one sticks to her the most, which one sticks to Lin Nan the most, and which one is the laziest...

"You didn't go out?"

"Not long after I left the house, I was followed and photographed by a group of reporters, so I came back." Liu Yifei explained to Lin Nan.

"Hello, Director Lin."

Lin Nan nodded to Reba and did not join in the fun. Because the phone call came again, things were really going on all over the place during this period.

He walked to the pavilion in the garden, ready to sit down and take a call from Xin Mahua.

Yan Fei has already led others to come up with the preliminary budget for "Charlotte Troubles".

When it comes to asking for money, they think it's better to talk to Lin Nan directly. After all, it's a matter of tens of millions.

"Lao Yan, are you sure 20 million is enough?"

"We are all our own people, and they are not expensive. This is after budgeting for the cost of hiring external actors, so it should be enough, right? We don't need to shoot any special effects shots..."

Yan Feiyue said that he felt less and less confident.

"I heard that after "The Genius" was released, Liu Yifei's domestic salary reached 20 million, and there was even an additional share of the box office. When filming "Interstellar", the salary reached 5 million US dollars..."

"Ma Li, if you had a boyfriend like Director Lin who supported you for seven or eight years, you would have a chance. Well, one in a thousand, haha..."

When a group of people were chattering and feeling envious, the phone call came through.

Zhang Chen immediately made a hissing gesture.

"Director Lin."

"Mr. Zhang, what's the matter?"

Lin Nan had some guesses in her mind, but still asked normally.

"We have made the budget for "Charlotte Troubles." Let's talk to Director Lin first, and we will make an appointment to sit down and talk about investment..."

"How much? There's no need to make separate appointments for these little things. We can just talk about it on the phone."

Lin Nan interrupted the other party.

On Happy Twist's side, a group of people listened to Lin Nan's words in the voiceover, and they were all dumbfounded.

"Little thing?"

Zhang Chen had a helpless smile on his face. He glanced at his team members and saw Yan Fei suddenly making a gesture.

"Three? Thirty million?"

Zhang Chen asked while mouthing, and Yan Fei nodded immediately.

"Director Lin, the initial budget for "Charlotte Troubles" is between 20 million and 30 million. 20 million is a bit reluctant, so..."

"Then thirty million."

Lin Nan's final word made everyone on Happy Twist's side excited.

"Now let's talk about the investment share. How to divide it between our two families? Half and half?"

Speaking of this matter, Zhang Chen hesitated again. He had just received a 50 million investment from Lin Nan Pictures. Now he had to spend 15 million?

He wanted to let Lin Nan Pictures take the lead. Because of the first movie, Happy Twist really can’t guarantee that it won’t lose money.

"Director Lin, we have just made a theater expansion plan... What do you think of this 1:2 ratio?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan sat up suddenly. Liu Yifei and Reba from a distance both looked over. He quickly waved his hand to express that it was okay.

"Mr. Zhang means that Lin Nan Pictures will offer 20 million, and you will offer 10 million?"

Zhang Chen thought Lin Nan was angry, and Yan Fei and others nearby also thought so.

"Yes, Director Lin. Mahua is indeed..."

"Can."

"After that we...can? Director Lin said that you can invest 20 million?"

"Yeah, okay."

When Lin Nan's decisive voice came, Zhang Chen, Yan Fei, Shen Teng, Ma Li, Song Yang and others became extremely excited, which meant that their pay did not need to be so low.

"You go back to Yue Jun to sign the contract. I will give him instructions."

"Okay, okay, thank you, Director Lin. We will definitely..." another day.

After a few more minutes of polite conversation, the two parties hung up the phone.

Lin Nan looked at his mobile phone and then at Liu Yifei and Reba who were putting leashes on their dogs in the distance. He was in a good mood.

"Since you have chosen to make a movie, you must have confidence in your team, even if it is your first time!"

…

In the evening, news related to "The Secret of the Dragon" appeared in the media.

"After "Painted Skin 2," director Wu Ershan appeared again at Lin Nan Pictures and left a few hours later."

"Director Wu Ershan walked out of the building holding a document bag, suspected of a new cooperation project."

"We do not rule out the possibility that "The Secret of the Dragon" will be directed by Wu Ershan. The color atmosphere of "Painted Skin 2" is also suitable for "Ghost Blowing the Lamp"..."

…

Lin Nan's Weibo is full of messages from netizens, asking who will direct "The Secret of the Dragon", which actors will be chosen to play it, and when it will be launched...

People in the industry basically don’t ask questions on Weibo, and they all fight behind closed doors.

"Okay, the role you want is fine, and there are still a lot of scenes. But the makeup in the last few scenes may be very scary. Do you mind?

After all, at this age, she is always playing the role of a girl on the TV screen, so she should be very concerned about her image! Ha ha……"

Lin Nan and Jiang Wen started joking.

"Your uncle, please speak nicely. Back then, alas, he was also very beautiful..." Jiang Wen started to sigh as he spoke.

Lin Nan understood Jiang Wen's feelings. Back then, the relationship between sister and brother, and the extravagance of the couple's involvement in the affair, caused a huge fuss, and continued to involve them, enough to write dozens of episodes of a TV series.

"Now that her role is OK, what do you think of Xia Yu? Originally, I wanted to use him in "One Step Away", but in the end I gave up..."

"It's your uncle's fault, and you're going to push yourself further!"

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