Chapter 157 The Launch Is Imminent, Be Prepared

The next day, Lin Nan was called to a meeting.

This time they were serious, and the scene was grand.

Director Tong of the Film Bureau presided over the meeting personally, and there were also many leaders from the Radio and Television Bureau.

Several major film groups and film studios were all present, and they were all top leaders.

Almost all the well-known private film companies, distribution companies, theater companies, film and television investment companies, and film directors who were well-known in China were present.

Lin Nan sat with Ning Hao in a proper manner, listening to the leaders' speeches.

It seemed that a certain elder had spoken, and we should attach great importance to the development of the film industry...

So, today's meeting was held.

According to the data from the General Administration, the domestic film industry has been growing at an annual rate of 30% in recent years. The higher-ups think it is still slow and can be accelerated.

"The output value is increasing every year, but if you look closely at the market, the best-selling movies have always been directed by the same few directors..."

Director Tong directly pointed out the topic, the box office is the key, even if you sell the copyright and make money, if the box office is not good, it will still not help the entire industry.

Because you are separated from the theater, and the theater is an important component of the film industry.

Han Sanping is a new official, and China Film Group is the leader. He is really domineering when he speaks.

"China Film Group is working hard to operate big-budget movies, such as Zhou Xingchi's "CJ7", Chen Kexin's "The Warlords", Wu Yusen's "Red Cliff", Chen Kaige's "Mei Lanfang"..."

China Film Group's data is so enviable that other film groups are dying. Only Shanghai Film Group can barely keep up.

Ning Hao gently touched Lin Nan, "This Xiaoxiang Film Group only earns 60 million a year, and many private companies earn several times more than them."

"Others are state-owned enterprises, and making money is not their first goal..."

Lin Nan looked forward and replied in a low voice.

This meeting was not in vain for Lin Nan, and he heard a lot of first-hand information.

With the funding from above, several major film groups will all start to expand the scale of their theaters, move to the grassroots, and move to the countryside...

There will be new policies introduced in the future.

"Ning Hao, the time for the rapid development of the film industry is coming..."

Lin Nan muttered.

Ning Hao thought for a moment, "Then do it!"

The Olympic affairs were so busy that Zhang Yimou was called.

After the meeting, some people were left behind, and Lin Nan and Ning Hao were among them.

"In all cultural and artistic fields, no style can have a huge impact on the world like movies, such as "The Good Man of Three Gorges" and "Tuya's Wedding" and other award-winning films at international famous film festivals..."

"All of you are the top of the industry, and you are good at awards and box office. The future of domestic films depends on you.

But the prosperity of the film market economy still requires commercial films that can sell well. Movies are not just art in words, they are also commodities..."

...

The theme of this meeting is commercial films. The above should strive for breakthroughs and will provide strong support in terms of policies and funds.

Lin Nan and Ning Hao were also named because they are young, especially the films they recently launched are all commercial films.

Everyone understands what the above means. Feng Xiaogang has a smile on his face, while Chen Kaige has no expression on his face.

Before leaving, Han Sanping said to Lin Nan: "Now that the actors for Painted Skin have been selected, just announce it. No need to hide it, just do it openly..."

Lin Nan understood that this was for the leaders to see and express his attitude!

Ning Hao was promised that the script would be approved as quickly as possible, and he could cast.

…

The daily box office of Buried Alive remained at two to three million, and Lin Nan no longer cared about this.

Ning Hao announced openly that the casting for Crazy Racing had begun, but in fact it was still an invitation for auditions, not open to the public.

Lin Nan's company announced the list of actors for Painted Skin.

Fox Demon Xiaowei: Zhou Xun.

Wang Sheng: Huang Xiaoming.

Pang Yong: Jiao Enjun.

Pei Rong: Mei Ting.

Xia Bing: Shu Chang.

Lizard Spirit: Hu Ge.

Although the media and the public had expected it, it was still a little different from what they had guessed.

Chen Minghao and Zeng Li, who had been to Lin Nan's company, were not on the list, but Shu Chang and Hu Ge were.

Some media recalled that at the end of February, Lin Nan went from Hong Kong Island to Shanghai, and maybe Hu Ge was decided at that time.

As for Shu Chang, no one said anything. He is one of the few young actors with good acting skills and very popular with the audience.

"This lineup is perfect, both acting skills and audience popularity are not lacking!"

"Jiao Enjun is a Taiwanese actor, and Director Lin chose this role very well."

"I'm afraid Erlang Shen will be able to kill the fox demon as soon as he goes up?"

"Shu Chang has also played a fox spirit, very pure..."

...

It's only been a few days, and Lu Chuanxin's "Nanjing" has passed the review!

Although the meeting just started, it can't be so fast.

Lin Nan specifically inquired about it, and this guy really found connections, and his teacher came out. As for how much the script was changed, it is unknown.

"Li Mi's Conjecture" was successfully completed, and the crew returned to Beijing and held a press conference for the completion of the shooting.

There were many reporters, and Zhou Xun was the main interviewee.

"Yes, I can be considered to be working with Director Lin for the second time. He was the producer of "Li Mi's Conjecture" and the director of "Painted Skin".

I have been looking forward to working with him for a long time, but I didn't expect it to happen this time. We met when he came to visit the crew..."

Ning Ying sent a message that the filming location has been arranged.

The desert background, lonely smoke, sunset, and war scenes in "Painted Skin" will be filmed here.

Zhenbeibao Western Cinema is characterized by simplicity, primitiveness, roughness and desolation. Many classic movies have been shot here.

For example, "Westward Journey", "Red Sorghum"...

The efficiency of movie preparation was unexpectedly fast. Lin Nan originally thought that filming would be started at the end of April, but he didn't expect that it would be almost ready by the end of March.

Another ridiculous news broke out on the Internet.

Director Chen Kexin, who invested US$40 million in the film "The Movie", is criticizing the extravagance of period films.

"Domestic costume films are too luxurious and too fake. My crew went in the opposite direction this time. Everyone was dressed in shabby clothes and looked gray..."

When the purchase order within the crew was revealed, everyone saw clearly the face of this great Hong Kong director.

"Fuck, my two months' salary can't even buy a piece of tattered clothes from his crew!"

"Is it mixed with gold or silver thread?"

…

A few days ago, Han Sanping was still talking about the "Report of Nomination" at the conference, and now he felt like he had eaten a fly.

Condemnation abounded in the industry, and Chen Kexin's greed was being abused online, which then spread to the entire Hong Kong community.

As expected by Lin Nan, this matter was suppressed within two days.

But I guess Chen Kexin will not change in the future.

"Clues of Time" was released for three days and earned 8 million domestically, which is incomparable to other films. "Buried Alive" also played its role.

As for what will happen next in "Tuya's Wedding", it has nothing to do with him.

Lin Nan was in the capital and gathered the crew and creators together.

"Sister Xun, I have just finished filming and have to join the team. Is that okay? You are the main force."

"Hey, are you looking down on me?" Zhou Xun sneered.

"I don't dare, it's no problem."

Lin Nan introduced Wu Ershan to everyone.

Shu Chang, Jiao Enjun and Huang Xiaoming are all acquaintances, and they have a good conversation. Hu Ge and others also joke from time to time. The overall atmosphere of the crew is good.

"Director Wu Ershan will lead the team. At the end of the month, we will go to Zhenbeibao Western Cinema first, so that we can experience the environment first. Most of our outdoor scenes will be shot there..."

There are many film and television cities in China, and many of them are built based on the geographical environment. The majestic and rugged characteristics of the northwest cannot be experienced in the south.

The highly anticipated Golden Bear movie, "Tuya Wedding" is released.

The official media gave a lot of publicity reports, and Wang Quanan led Yu Nan to give frequent interviews.

"What's the box office on the first day? Tell me again."

Lin Nan guessed that the movie would not do well at the box office, but he did not expect it to be so bad.

"It's 610,000. If you look at the news, it's all reported."

Ning Hao's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Lin Nan turned on the computer. You must know that this is a Golden Bear movie, and the relevant departments above have mobilized a lot of film schedules.

The headline on the portal was the report that Golden Bear failed at the box office.

In the huge theater, the number of moviegoers was scattered. When interviewed, many theater directors have stated that they will reschedule movies based on the actual situation.

The subtext is, give up on this movie.

"Don't show up much lately, lest reporters catch you and ask you what you think about this matter." Ning Hao said with a smile.

"Hey, try your best, "Painted Skin" is about to start production, I can't hide."

As Lin Nan, who had competed head-on with "Tuya Wedding" in Berlin, the media would definitely find her.

No matter how you answer, you may end up distorting your meaning and provoking confrontation. After all, Lin Nan lost in Berlin.

"Director Lin, we have a reporter's appointment."

"Say I'm not here. I'm busy with movies recently and have no time."

It was true that the words came true even before they were spoken.

The props and costume team took the lead in starting from the capital and made news.

"The crew of "Painted Skin" is about to start shooting, and the crew's logistics team has arrived at the Western Film and Television City."

Lin Nan went to the martial arts school again.

"Look at my biceps, hehe."

Liu Yifei bulged her arms and asked Lin Nan to touch her, but the latter wanted to cry but had no tears.

"The crew is about to start filming?"

"Well, there are many shooting locations, so we have to leave early."

When it comes to this topic, Liu Yifei becomes a little listless.

""Painted Skin" is about to open, and then we will just have to talk on the phone."

"If you want to take the initiative to call me, why don't you always let me do it as a girl?"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and said clearly.

"Okay, I will definitely remember better this time."

During that time in Hollywood, Liu Yifei often took into account the time difference and called him at night, trying not to disturb Lin Nan's rest.

"Let's go, take me to see Paul..."

…

A film crew is a small society, let alone one like "The King of Kung Fu".

Lin Nan met with Paul first and asked him to take care of Liu Yifei and her daughter while the crew was filming, and then went to chat with Jackie Chan for a while.

As expected of a veteran, he could tell the difference at a glance.

"That little girl is more than just Director Lin's classmate, right? Haha."

"More than that. Please keep an eye on me when filming so I don't get bullied."

Jackie Chan was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Lin Nan to answer so directly.

"You are more responsible than me.

Don't worry, I can tell these days, the people at Lions Gate take good care of her, isn't it your reason? "

"Haha, big brother is really accurate."

"I can still guess what you are thinking. Do people in the industry think of me this way now?"

Jackie Chan looked helpless. It was obvious that the female artists had approached him one by one, but he had refused...

"Brother, let's not discuss this issue, haha."

Jackie Chan's only shortcoming is that he is a bit of a flower, so Lin Nan just gave him a heads-up to be prepared.