That year Huayu

"Well, I'm very grateful to Director Lin and Producer Liu for inviting Ying Huang to participate in the main theme film project."

Yang Shoucheng took over Lin Nan's words just right and smiled at everyone, especially La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun.

The latter two said nothing more, but straightened their backs with indifferent expressions.

At this time, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had already taken their seats, and the assistant followed in with several documents in his arms.

"Director Lin, can we start?"

The director of Jindun asked. Several others are group bosses or senior executives and have free time, but he does not.

Jindun has a lot of things to do but not many manpower. He will have to rush back soon.

"okay."

Lin Nan signaled his assistant to send the information to the other six producers.

“This is the detailed budget statement of Operation Mekong, 200 million, everyone can take it back.

Originally, I was still hesitant about whether to become a director myself. After all, I was also busy with the wedding during this period.

But in the end, after much deliberation, I decided to direct it myself, but I would have to wait until after the wedding. "

When several people heard Lin Nan's words, the big stone in their hearts fell to the ground instantly, and they felt extremely reassured!

"You are the most suitable director. After all, you are synonymous with commercial films with the main theme."

Ren Zhonglun smiled and complimented him, but these words sounded very harsh to La Peikang's ears.

Because when we were filming "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom", there was no such thing as Shanghai Film Academy.

“I am still the producer of this movie.

From project preparation to official launch, as Lin Nan said, there will indeed be a gap of several months, which is a bit long. Everyone is mentally prepared. "

Liu Yifei's voice is crisp and slightly magnetic.

“It’s been a long time, it doesn’t matter.

The two of you are busy with the wedding first, and then after the honeymoon, you can become a couple. It's the same as "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom". "

Chairman Ren nodded, the smile on his face never breaking.

La Peikang couldn't stand it any longer, so he kept talking about "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom". This movie has nothing to do with you! What, give me eye drops?

Although he noticed the smell of gunpowder between the upper shadow and the middle shadow, Lin Nan just smiled and ignored it.

He looked at Jin Dun: "Director Zhang, I know that Jin Dun has strict requirements on accounts, fund control, etc.

This budget is the most detailed one our company has ever produced. You can file it directly after you get it back. "

"Yes, it is indeed very detailed. Thank you very much for the guidance of Lao Lin, it saved us a lot of trouble."

Director Zhang said with great approval, then asked for another copy and put it in his briefcase.

"Now let's talk about shares."

As Lin Nan's words fell to the ground, several people present suddenly became energetic.

However, if you compare it, you will find that Enlight, Wanda and Golden Shield are much more relaxed than China Film, Shanghai Film and Yinghuang Film.

"Director Zhang, as agreed before, Jin Dun will keep the 10%, and Lin Nan Pictures will issue the project's exclusive fund account to Jin Dun."

"Ok, no problem."

The conversation between Lin Nan and Director Jindun Zhang made La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun feel a little stunned in their hearts:

"You actually decided on the share in advance?! No notice..."

The two of them glanced at everyone present calmly... Wang Changtian and Ye Ning were not surprised, but Yang Shoucheng seemed to be looking forward to it?

This situation made the two of them feel anxious and worried earlier, and instantly became more serious - was their family being "ostracized"?

"Director Wang, I already told you about the share of light at the Magic City International Film Festival."

"Well, 15%."

Wang Changtian's smiling face became even more dazzling in La Peikang's eyes. The distribution of shares actually started a month ago?

Ren Zhonglun also looked at Wang Changtian, thinking: More than golden shields?

"Wanda is the same as Ray."

"Well, Director Wang has greeted me."

Ye Ning also smiled and nodded at Lin Nan.

By now, three companies had taken away 40%. There are four companies left, 60% left!

La Peikang, Ren Zhonglun, and Yang Shoucheng were all muttering in their hearts:

Lin Nan Pictures definitely wants to take the bulk, or the remaining half? What about the other three? 30%?

"Director Yang, thank you very much for Yifei's naturalization. Yinghuang's share is 10%."

The moment they heard this, Yang Shoucheng and Huo Wenxi both had heartfelt smiles on their faces. 10% was enough, just like Jindun.

"Director Lin, you're welcome. We are all our own people."

After hearing this conversation, La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun immediately understood why Yinghuang could join the "Operation Mekong" project.

But at the same time, they also felt a little aggrieved and unwilling, especially La Peikang.

Only 50% is left. If Lin Nan keeps 30%, won't China Film and Shanghai Film have to share 20% equally? Less than 15% of "Detective Chinatown"!

The four companies that had already obtained their shares all looked at Lin Nan and the two chairmen of China Film and Shanghai Film, intentionally or unintentionally.

Lin Nan Pictures must be the main controller, and its share must be more than 15% of Enlight and Wanda. At the same time, it cannot be 20%, which is too small.

What about China Film and Shanghai Film?

It’s really interesting, even a little exciting!

Even Liu Yifei couldn't help but look away and didn't look at the expressions of several people, because she knew her director Lin's plan.

Lin Nan had a smile on his face and said very casually: "Lin Nan Pictures will keep 40% this time."

There was a dead silence in the large conference room, and you could hear a needle drop.

Wang Changtian and Ye Ning had already suspected this, but they still couldn't bear to look at it.

Yang Shoucheng and Huo Wenxi were even more shocked. How could they have imagined such a situation? They were obviously a little "scared".

As for Director Zhang of Jindun, he squinted his eyes and looked like he was smiling.

The atmosphere was suddenly depressing to the extreme.

Ren Zhonglun frowned and tried to open his mouth several times, but failed.

Shangying has just returned to this ship, and there is absolutely no qualification for "too few", but it is really too little, almost "insulting"!

He looked at La Peikang, whose expression was completely undisguised and gloomy.

Suddenly, La Peikang spoke, his voice low and hoarse: "5%? Lin Nan, is it so cruel?"

"La Dong, as a state-owned enterprise, interests are never the first priority. Just participate, right?"

Lin Nan's high-sounding words immediately stopped La Peikang.

Without waiting for the other party's reaction, he continued to add:

“Lin Nan Pictures must be the sole controlling party to ensure my absolute control over Operation Mekong.

If you think the share is small, you can discuss with the other five companies to see if you can share some profits from them and give it to China Film. "

La Peikang was speechless for a moment. In his sight, Lin Nan was smiling, but extremely distant.

As for the other people, they all had “rejection” smiles.

The large conference room once again became dead silent.

Director Zhang, who was still Jindun, stood up with a smile and broke the awkward situation:

"Director Lin, I'm leaving first. Jindun still has a lot of work to do. What about the contract?"

"Sign together in two days."

"good."

The departure of one person also announced the end of today's "meeting".

La Peikang didn't say much more, but just looked at Lin Nan before leaving.

Ren Zhonglun sighed and patted Lin Nan on the shoulder: "5% is 5%, Shanghai Film Academy can accept it."

After the two left, Yang Shoucheng also stood up, "Thank you, Director Lin, this time. Wenxi and I will go back to the capital branch first."

"Um."

Only Wang Changtian and Ye Ning were left in the conference room.

"Did you cut too hard this time?"

"Maybe. But the film and television industry is becoming more and more market-oriented... The cooperation with China Film Group consumes all the previous friendship."

Lin Nan meant something, so be it.

"Marketization? Yes, the industry is no longer what it was five years ago. China Film's status and role will become smaller and smaller, almost non-existent. When all the love is used up, that's..."

downstairs.

Before Ren Zhonglun got in the car, he couldn't help but "make up for it" with La Peikang. He was in a bad mood, so he could only get it back from China Film:

"To be honest, Shanghai Film Group Corporation has been implicated by China Film Group Corporation. La Dong, what kind of thing are you doing? You're a loser..."

"I……"

La Peikang was on the verge of an "explosion". When he heard this, he was about to explode, but when he turned around, Ren Zhonglun had already gotten into the car.

…………

At noon, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei returned home.

On the Internet, I heard that "Gardenia Blooms" had just been released for half a day, and it was already competing with "Tiny Times 4".

To be precise, it was a fight between fans of both parties. After all, they were two youth movies with the same theme and the same time period.

The reason is that a large number of movie fans went to the theater for the names and feelings of He Jiong, "Gardenia Blooms" and Li Yifeng, but they were all disgusted.

Immediately afterwards, there were many negative reviews on the Internet, such as "a bad movie", "a piece of shit", and "you peed throughout the whole movie".

There are even many movie reviews that are "far worse than "Tiny Times 4", and fans of "Tiny Times 4" are indeed adding fuel to the flames and pushing back.

In this way, the "brainless fans" on both sides started "communicating" on Weibo, and the content was simply unsightly.

Afternoon time.

Lin Nan leaned on the swing, still recalling the morning's share allocation in his mind, and felt quite sad for a moment. The reason why he and China Film Group reached this point was because of a golden rooster, or maybe it was because they were too close before. .

"Sissi, the Golden Rooster nominations should be out soon, right?"

"Huh? Golden Rooster? The nomination should be next month. Why are you asking? We are not going."

"It's nothing, I just remembered it suddenly... I won't go. But I just don't know how disgusting it will be..."

Lin Nan's voice gradually became softer, and then she turned her head to look at Liu Yifei who was holding her tablet and looking at Weibo, as if she was leaving a message or something.

"Who?"

"The movie "Westward Journey 3 Finale" was launched this afternoon. Tang Yan and Wu Dan both posted on Weibo. I give them a thumbs up."

"Okay, another bad movie is about to start."

"You just said this when someone else just turned on their phone?" Liu Yifei said angrily to Lin Nan.

"Listen to what Liu Zhenwei said in an interview: All movie fans' understanding of "Westward Journey" is wrong. He wants to use this movie to tell the audience what "Westward Journey" is!

If you listen and say this to him, this movie is definitely a bad movie. The reason why "Westward Journey" became a classic is because the fans found their own points of empathy in Zhou Xingchi's version, but he said that the fans understood it wrong?

The reason why he was able to make the third film is because the first two films were too classic and created a top IP effect; if he goes against the fans and tries to overturn the first two films, wouldn't he overthrow the "Westward Journey" in the hearts of the fans and reduce this Big IP?

It's like building a building. While building the third floor, you say that the first and second floors were built incorrectly, and then start demolishing it! Do you think that if a director does this, the audience and movie fans will buy it? "

"It seems like that's the truth!"

Liu Yifei fluttered her eyes and blinked her thick eyelashes, which was really beautiful.

"This series is ruined."

Just when Lin Nan and Liu Yifei "sympathized" with Wu Gan and Tang Yan, Han Sanping also welcomed a guest - La Peikang.

In the study, after Han Jianu made tea, she was "driven" out by Han Sanping.

But Xiao Han did not go back to his study. Instead, he stood outside Lao Han's study door, his ear pressed against the door, eavesdropping.

"La Dong, I have retired. You shouldn't come to me for these things, and I can't help you much."

"In the final analysis, the relationship between Director Han and Lin Nan is far beyond what I can compare to. At least the relationship between Jia Nu and the two of them is very good, isn't it?"

"China Film is China Film, I am me, and a beautiful woman is a beautiful woman. We cannot generalize."

Han Sanping held the tea cup and declined smoothly.

At this moment, in La Peikang's view, the word "mountain eagle" can only describe the former Han Sanping;

And where is the domineering "mountain eagle" in Han Sanping in front of us? He is already an old fox that has become a spirit!

"For the first commercial film with the main theme, China Film Group has 30%, but for the second one, it only has 5%! Director Han, don't you think it's funny? And this time the Ministry of Public Security nods and Jin Dun participates..."

"5%..."

Han Sanping muttered for a while but still shook his head.

"What he said is right. The most important thing for state-owned enterprises is to participate. If he hadn't forced me to play the role of 'Mountain Eagle', I wouldn't have asked for 30%."

"This time it is from 30% to 5%. What about next time? From 5% to 0%?"

La Peikang also picked up the tea cup, his tone was a little bleak and lonely.

Although China Film Group is the leader, in terms of film production...it is now a big wave of marketization, and good directors are getting closer to capital or doing things on their own.

"So what if it's 0%? Aren't your "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" and "The Great Wall" both grades?"

Han Sanping smiled and complimented him, but still didn't let go.

"Director Han, you are really stable. All your favors and connections are reserved for beautiful women."

Seeing that it was impossible to move the mountain... Han Sanping, La Peikang sighed and got up and gave up.

"Director Han, I'll leave first. Come back and have a look when I'm free. After all, you are a contracted director of China Film and Television and a consultant of the General Administration..."

"Well, I'll give it to you."

A few minutes later, in the yard, Han Sanping and Han Jianu watched an Audi drive away.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, my Senior Brother Lin is so ruthless, he cut it down to 5%? All I can say is - well done!"

Hearing this, Han Sanping rolled his eyes at his daughter angrily, but he echoed:

“It’s cruel enough, but he has the confidence.

And now it seems that as we go further, China Film’s influence on the industry will become less and less. This is a major policy and a major trend! "

…………

Time comes on the 11th.

"The Return of the Great Sage" and "Xiu Chun Dao 2" ranked third and fourth on yesterday's box office list with box office results of 68.82 million and 38.14 million respectively.

"Tiny Times 4" and "Gardenia Blooms" relied on their advantages as "youth movies" and "fan movies" to occupy the first and second places with box office receipts of 91.2 million and 8,206 respectively.

However, the industry knows very well that these two youth films are "hot" at the box office for three to five days and cannot survive more than a week!

As for "The Taoist Comes Down the Mountain" directed by Chen Da? The daily box office of 12.44 million announced that this movie was on a serious decline and that it was about to end.

Even whether its total box office can reach 300 million is still unknown, because there are two domestic "blockbusters" waiting in the third week, "Monster Hunt" and "Pancake Man".

However, compared with these movie information, what the film and television entertainment industry is most concerned about is the second trial lawsuit between Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping.

For the first time in official documents, the industry clearly and nakedly saw how Zhang Dapao exploited a top director!

Zhang Yimou said that Zhang Dapao owed tens of millions in salary and dividends, but Zhang Dapao said that he had already paid 12.53 million to Zhang Yimou's wife at the end of 2011, and the two had long since owed each other nothing.

In response to this, Director Zhang Da’s answer shocked the entire film and television industry:

That 12.53 million is the salary for all the movies he directed in the past 10 years from 2001 to 2009, such as "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers"; and since "Three Guns", By the end of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins", all the film remuneration and dividends in between were not paid a penny!

In order to prove that he was not telling lies, Director Zhang Da's lawyer even produced the investigation records of the Family Planning Commission.

The lawyer of New Picture in court was also the agent who participated in the transcript of New Picture when the Family Planning Commission went to New Picture to investigate Zhang Yimou's income.

The transcript clearly states that since the millennium, New Picture has been helping Director Zhang Da handle taxes. The tens of millions are Director Zhang Da’s total after-tax remuneration in the past 10 years starting from 2001!

Oh my goodness, the new picture is suddenly contradictory.

Zhang Dapao was so flustered that he even changed his story in court, saying that his agent did not know the specific situation at the time and that the Family Planning Commission's transcripts could not be true.

Then his words were directly rejected by the presiding judge in court: "Since he doesn't understand the situation, why did he accept the investigation and questioning of the Family Planning Commission as an agent?"

At this point, the final trial is over, and Zhang Dapao needs to pay tens of millions in back wages!

The film and television industry is not surprised by this final result, because Zhang Yimou's character is definitely more trustworthy than Zhang Weiping.

But what shocked everyone was that a top international director really only received a salary of just over 10 million in 10 years, and he was owed 10 years before getting it.

This is simply unimaginable, Zhang Dapao is really crazy!

You must know that Feng Xiaogang earned tens of millions with his movie "A World Without Thieves". Comparing the two, the national master was really cheated!

Lin Nan also saw the news of the final verdict of the lawsuit between the two Zhangs, and could only say that Zhang Dapao was evil enough!

This makes it completely understandable why Zhang Yimou joined LeTV and took over "The Great Wall".

The reason is simple - it's all about money, lack of money!

…

"A Thousand Bones of Flowers" still firmly occupies the first place in the TV drama ratings rankings, and its popularity remains high.

But at the same time, another Republic of China fantasy drama also suddenly emerged and became popular.

That is, the online drama "Wuxin Master" jointly produced by Tangren and Sohu.

In Yue Jun's words, Cai Yinong really found a good "treasure."

This "treasure" does not refer to Han Dongjun and Jin Chen who are the leading actors under Tang Dynasty, nor does it refer to the second-generation star Zhang Ruoyun who was "recruited from outside", but to the supporting actor: Chen Yao!

"I'm grade 13 in the Nortel Department of Acting. I come from an ordinary family. It's a pity."

"The moment you open your mouth, you give someone else's life?"

Lin Nan teased Yue Jun while signing the document.

The "ordinary family" mentioned by the latter refers to a family without any connections or background in the film and television industry.

But the family's economic conditions are definitely not too bad, otherwise it would be impossible to take the Nortel exam; but this kind of family is indeed an "ordinary family" in the industry.

"You are very spiritual, but you chose the wrong company. If you join the Tang Dynasty, you are walking into the tiger's mouth. Cai Yinong has been blind in the past few years. Instead of praising what should be praised, he only holds vases!"

After Yue Jun finished complaining with a smile, he looked at Lin Nan and got down to business:

"Director Lin, why don't we go get the filming permit? Director Zhang called us personally."

"Huh? When?"

"This morning."

Lin Nan pushed aside the documents in front of him:

"Then pick it up in three days, and by the way, do the movie registration for "Operation Mekong".

By then, people in the industry and on the Internet will know why the review department slapped themselves in the face. "

"Okay, let's go on the 14th."

…

Lin Nan left the company near 11 noon.

At the same time, another piece of officially announced movie information on the Internet caught the attention of the entire film and television entertainment industry - a super big cake!

"Co-produced by Warner Pictures and Legendary Pictures, with an investment of US$185 million, the fantasy blockbuster "Kong: Skull Island" has been officially approved and casting has begun globally."

"According to news from Legendary Pictures, Chinese actress Jing Tian, ​​who just participated in the Sino-US co-production "The Great Wall", has been confirmed to star in "Kong: Skull Island"..."

"Starlight has announced that it has received an invitation from the crew of the Hollywood fantasy blockbuster "King Kong: Skull Island."

"Actor Jing Tian updated Weibo: Thank you Warner Pictures and Legendary Pictures..."

…

Quietly, it is another Hollywood S-level production. Countless young actresses in the industry have an unreal feeling of "sadness".

I want to ask, in recent years, which actresses have made the most “expands” in terms of film resources?

There is no doubt that the former one is Liu Yifei and the latter one is Jing Tian!

These two people and other actresses born in the 1980s are really not on the same resource level. They are all in top Hollywood blockbusters!

"'Kong: Skull Island'?"

At the dinner table, Liu Yifei was eating her rice and muttering while watching the news.

"This is what Tom said about Warner's film projects when we were filming "Detective Chinatown" in Bangkok last time. Fantasy, action, adventure, monster blockbusters."

Lin Nan reminded me with a smile, but the title of the film was not decided last time.

"Oh, I refused."

Hearing this, Liu Yifei nodded with a smile, but then asked, "I just don't know whether she got the first female lead or the second female lead?"

"Tian... If Jing Tian gets the leading female role, it might be a bit uncertain."

…

At this time, the stars were shining brightly.

Seeing Jing Tian who looked happy, Lu Zheng was also quite happy, but there was still some sadness between his brows.

"Uncle Lu, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing. One is "The Great Wall" and the other is "King Kong: Skull Island." I hope you can firmly establish yourself with these two blockbusters and have a smoother journey in the future."

"Uncle Lu, you?" Jing Tian heard something behind the scenes.

"Tiantian, it's been 10 years since 2005. I'll take care of you for one more year. I'll quit after one year at most. I've also given instructions to you at home."

Lu Zheng mentioned this topic to Jing Tian for the first time, and the latter was caught off guard for a moment.

"But, I, Uncle Lu..."

"Don't worry, there's still a year left. We've built a lot of connections over the years, and you just have to maintain them carefully. For example, Director Lin, Director Ning, Director Zhang... all are great directors."

In Lu Zheng's opinion, Jing Tian's connections are enough, and with her simple temperament, some connections will be very strong.

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