Chapter 1154: Trouble at Crystal Pictures; "Money Opens the Way"
Chapter 1154 The Trouble of Crystal Pictures; "Money Opens the Way"...
"Those damn vampires, they actually suspected Crystal Pictures of tax evasion!
Since its establishment in 2006, this has never happened before. They are deliberately looking for trouble and insulting my personality..."
Tom shouted angrily, causing the hands-free phone on the desk to vibrate slightly, making a faint noise on the desktop.
Lin Nan leaned back in the boss chair, as if he was resting his eyes and heard nothing. But his slightly frowned brows had exposed his mood at the moment, which was very bad, very bad!
"So what you mean is that the company was investigated for a week, but nothing was found in the end, right?"
After a long while, Lin Nan's cold and calm voice interrupted Tom's roar, causing the latter to be stunned and confused for a moment, and then he came to his senses two seconds later: "Yes, we are innocent."
"Is it just us, or are many independent film companies in Hollywood investigated? Or, are only "foreign capital" such as Crystal Pictures investigated?"
As this question came out, Tom, who was originally filled with righteous indignation, suddenly became quiet, as silent as if he had not made this call at all;
He realized it belatedly, and Lin Nan also got the answer he wanted.
The atmosphere on both ends of the phone became cold in tacit understanding.
"Lin, I want to tell you something."
"Tell me."
"Last month, someone contacted me to inquire about the company. They were two different middlemen, but I ignored them. Because you know, this kind of thing happened frequently before, but only once or twice a year...
I just realized now that something is wrong. Lin, is this the beginning?"
At this moment, Tom no longer had the cheerful look he had in the past. He became unusually serious and serious. He was worried, a little scared, and very annoyed.
On the contrary, Lin Nan, who had confirmed his conjecture, suddenly became much more relaxed. He didn't respond to the other person's question, but abruptly asked something else: "What is the total box office of "Fifty Shades Freed" now?"
Hearing this, Tom's mood suddenly relaxed a lot, and there was a sense of joy in his voice:
"As of yesterday, it has been released for a total of 54 days, with a global box office of 371 million US dollars, but there is almost no profit from the theaters.
The company and Lionsgate have discussed it the day before yesterday, and it will be put on the CD audio-visual market and Internet channels as soon as possible!"
"The profit is still very considerable, although it is still not as good as the global box office of 570 million US dollars for the first one and 380 million US dollars for the second one..."
Lin Nan smiled and praised. Then he changed the subject and told Tom in a serious tone, with a half-smile:
"So Tom, hold on to the pressure and relax your mind. Nothing can stop us from making money, right?
Unless... unless we can't go on at all, and everyone from top to bottom excludes and suppresses Crystal Pictures."
Tom fell silent again, and spoke very solemnly after more than ten seconds, as if he was making a military order:
"Lin, the person I am most grateful to in my life is you. I was just a broker, but after I met you, I became Hollywood's Fat Tom; I don't want to go back to the past, I will protect Crystal Pictures, I promise you..."
The phone call has been hung up, but Lin Nan's face did not show a relaxed smile; his aura became even colder, and he was worried.
Because he knew very well that this was not the end, it was just the beginning, and the troubles behind would continue and become more and more frequent!
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The Hong Kong Island entertainment circle has been very lively these two days, so that netizens on the Internet have been eating endless melons, Jackie Chan's melons.
Just this morning, the mother of the illegitimate daughter held a press conference after 17 years, and the location was in Hong Kong Island.
The content of the media meeting was only one: tearful accusation against the man, who had not given a penny of child support in 17 years; and the purpose was also only one: to get money!
When Lin Nan left the company and rushed to the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, Lao Jiang was cracking melon seeds and watching the live broadcast of the press conference in Hong Kong Island with great interest.
At the same time, he was still joking with other teachers in the office: "You didn't speak out 17 years ago, and you are holding a press conference now? The opportunity has long been cold."
"Director Lin is here? I'll go get you a glass of water..."
"Professor Lin."
"Director Jiang, Director Lin is here."
The voices of greeting and reminders rang in the office. Although everyone is older than Lin Nan, in the circle, age is sometimes not necessarily important, especially for Lin Nan.
"You are really leisurely." After Lin Nan nodded in response to a few people, he sat down in front of Lao Jiang's desk and grabbed a handful of melon seeds.
"Here, this is the practical training opinion form for those 10 students. As a director, you are the team leader, and you have completed this year's teaching task in disguise." Lao Jiang pushed a stack of documents in front of Lin Nan.
Actually, Lin Nan didn't need to come to the school in person for this matter, but who told him to sign these 10 people to join the behind-the-scenes team of Lin Nan Film.
So, he had to go back to the school in person. Well, he had to visit several other departments, after all, students majoring in behind-the-scenes at Beijing Film Academy are really popular.
Outsiders can say that Nortel's performance major is getting worse year by year, but for other behind-the-scenes departments except the performance department, no one in the industry will ever question it, and they have no right to question it!
"It's really interesting now. Although the film and television industry is becoming more and more prosperous, there are fewer opportunities for good actors. Only the shortage of behind-the-scenes professionals is directly proportional to the prosperity of the industry market."
"The more prosperous the market is, the more leading actors and stars will eat, and the competition will naturally become more fierce. Coupled with the increasing number of related households, it seems that there are fewer and fewer opportunities. But behind-the-scenes professionalism is not the case. , these positions are based on strength and technology, so they are naturally in short supply! ”
Lin Nan replied with a smile. Lao Jiang does understand movies, but he doesn't understand the market, and he is even less familiar with the twists and turns of competition and the relationship between supply and demand in the entertainment industry, because his vision is almost limited to the three-thirds of an acre of school!
While Director Lin Da was walking around the Nortel campus, Producer Liu and Jing Tian had already made an appointment at the coffee shop outside.
The two of them ordered coffee and small cakes respectively. Miss Liu wanted original black coffee, while Jing Tian wanted caramel macchiato.
The cakes in front of me are also different. The former is light and floral, while the latter is strawberry fruit style.
"I have read the script. The heroine grew up in a wealthy family and has a high level of self-cultivation. You can completely control that kind of temperament. And it shouldn't be difficult for you to set up a role with a backward family background. Just let go and act. "
Liu Yifei held a spoon and ate the cake while chatting with Jing Tian.
The latter also looks very elegant when eating. After all, like Liu Yifei, she is a girl who grew up wealthy.
"Yes, I'll take it." Jing Tian smiled and nodded seriously.
Then, she looked at Liu Yifei, who was still digging into the cake with a spoon, and added carelessly: "Thank you, sister Yifei. I like this movie very much."
"You're welcome, just like it." After replying calmly, Liu Yifei also raised her head and smiled at Jing Tian: "That role is indeed very suitable for you."
In the afternoon, Chairman Wang Da, who was preparing to hold a meeting with all the creators of "Sewing Machine Band", received a call from Producer Liu.
Faced with Liu Yifei's first speech, Wang Changtian naturally agreed happily: "Just ask Jing Tian to come over and sign the drama contract. Although he is one of your people, he has to do business, right? Haha..."
After hanging up the phone, Wang Changtian realized that Dapeng and others were all looking at him intentionally or unintentionally, especially the eyes of Nazha and Qiao Shan, all with a bit of envy.
Because Wang Changtian didn't avoid them at all on this phone call, of course everyone heard about it.
"Yue Jun scouted you back then. If you had followed him then, your career would have been a different story now." Wang Changtian felt inspired and said to Nazha without hesitation.
Hearing this, the latter showed a helpless smile on his face, "Dr. Wang, it's all over. You are responsible for your own choices. But don't worry, I will cherish this movie and act with all my heart."
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"Well, not bad. I hope you will have a good performance in Dapeng's crew. But don't be like the first lady in your company before. It's so annoying..."
After talking, Wang Changtian, who was still smiling, lost his temper again.
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On the morning of the 6th, Alibaba Pictures suddenly released a big satellite, which shocked the entire Internet - Jack Ma, chairman of Alibaba's board of directors and the richest man, is going to act in a movie!
“At nine o’clock in the morning, Alibaba Pictures released a micro-film project announcement:
Starring "Feng Qingyang", Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ali, and gathering Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Xiang Zuo, Zou Shiming, Wu Gen, Chao Qinglong, Tony Jaa, Jason Statham, Manny Pacquiao, Golov The micro-movie "Kung Fu Dao" starring Jin and many other Kung Fu superstars was officially launched today.
The micro-movie will be directed by Wen Zhang and produced by Li Lianjie. Hong Jinbao, Cheng Xiaodong and Yuan Heping will serve as martial arts instructors...
The theme song of the micro-film "Feng Qingyang" was composed by Gao Xiaosong, chairman of Alibaba Music, chairman of Alibaba Entertainment Strategy Committee and famous musician, and was sung by the princess and "Feng Qingyang". "
"According to Zhang Qiang, president of Alibaba Pictures, the script of "Kung Fu Dao" is currently being written at an accelerated pace, led by 'Kung Fu Emperor' Jet Li, and is expected to be completed by the middle of the year. After the script is finalized, production will begin immediately... "
"Hong Kong Island's famous kung fu superstar Hung Kam-po said in an interview with the media: It is not easy for all the actors and behind-the-scenes instructors to come together;
Everyone is not here for money, because everyone is not short of money. Including Chairman Ma, everyone has the same idea, and they are all for the inheritance and development of Chinese Kung Fu culture..."
A piece of "micro-movie" information has dominated all entertainment lists on major portal websites and platforms such as Weibo and Tieba, and the number of topics and popularity has increased rapidly.
There was almost a tsunami of ridicule and expectations online, overwhelming. And the flattery in the film and television entertainment industry is also increasing in waves. As for how to evaluate it privately, that is unknown.
"Let's put it this way, if you want me to bring actors like Jet Li and three people, Hong Jinbao, Cheng Xiaodong, and Yuan Heping, for free, and make a 20-30 minute micro-movie together. I can tell you clearly now , I can't do it.
All fools know that if this was not done with money, how could it be possible to bring so many people together and get an uncertain schedule? And even before the script was ready, everyone was decided, and these people were all cast by an outsider!
And sang the theme song with the princess? The theme song is still "Wind Clear"? This is not talking about Tai Chi's "Gong Shou Tao", this horse riding is "Qian Kai Dao", money clears the way! "
Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh and curse. He couldn't play like Jack Ma!
In addition, Hong Jinbao's statement was completely that there is no silver 300 taels here. A large number of Hong Kong artists talk about the inheritance of Chinese culture, saying that remuneration is not important and they are not here for money...
Isn't this a joke? What about fools? Or is it that everyone voluntarily worked for Ma Yun and made a gift film for Ma Yun with no pay?
"Hahaha... You are so rude. Of course, don't say this outside. Otherwise, you will offend a lot of people, including most of the film and television entertainment industry who are cheering for me."
Wang Yong reminded with a smile, and Ren Zhonglun on the side nodded in agreement, "The cost of this micro-movie is probably very high, and it can probably be made into a serious theater blockbuster."
"Absolutely." Han Sanping also answered.
It was rare for these three people to meet in the capital. After leaving the film office, they called Lin Nan directly for dinner.
"You three haven't said what you want to see me for today? If nothing happens, let's settle it quickly so that I can go home early." Lin Nan asked with a smile, without stopping the chopsticks in his hand.
"It's nothing big. I just went to a meeting this morning to ask us to actively help this year's Golden Rooster Awards... Don't look at me like that. It has nothing to do with you. I'm not a companion." Ren Zhonglun couldn't help but look at Lin with laughter. Nan.
"It's not comprehensive to say it doesn't matter. Just because you held an auction the year before last, the golden rooster suddenly became a laughing stock. That's why we, the people, will be called out this year and asked to help..." Han Sanping was also happy.
"During the meeting in the morning, La Peikang was also there. When Director Zhang mentioned you in a joke, our La Dong's face was extremely embarrassed. It's so pretty, haha..."
After hearing this, Lin Nan realized, Golden Rooster has started signing up again? !
Huayi.
Feng Xiaogang's call came to Wang Zhonglei. He had to confirm one thing, which was what the latter had promised before.
"Don't worry, there's no problem over there. It's been taken care of. Just make arrangements to register in the next two days!"
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