Chapter 166: Film Festival, Good at Drinking

Zhang Yimou's status in the international film industry is unquestionable.

Even though he was busy with the Olympics, Venice still chose to invite him to be the chairman of the competition unit.

This is a position that can decide the final winner of the Golden Lion Award.

Looking at all the domestic directors, Lin Nan estimated that only Zhang Yimou had this status.

On the other hand, the Magic City International Film Festival is about to open.

Since he agreed to be a guest at Shanghai Film Studio, Lin Nan also notified Yue Jun to produce promotional materials for "Painted Skin".

Such a good promotional opportunity was inspired by Feng Xiaogang's promotion of "The Banquet".

"Spider-Man 3" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" divided the domestic market in May.

Unexpectedly, at the beginning of June, there was another "Ghost Rider".

As soon as Lin Nan got off the plane, he heard the news that many production companies had complained to the General Administration.

However, during this period, most students were in the middle and high school entrance examination stage, which was the main audience group for "Ghost Rider".

But even at this unfavorable time, its first weekend box office still reached 10 million.

"Pirates of the Caribbean is coming out again in the middle of the month!"

Lin Nan understood the mood of those production companies more and more. This is obviously a dead end.

Back to Beijing Film Academy, it is another graduation season.

Many graduates in bachelor's gowns cast their eyes on Lin Nan.

"Should we ask Senior Lin Nan if we can sign with his company?"

Not only some graduates who are waiting for a good price think so, but many juniors and sophomores also have this idea.

"It is probably impossible. Big directors prefer those from the Central Academy of Drama. We..."

I don't know who started the conversation, and suddenly became the target of public criticism.

Lin Nan went back to school mainly to meet Cao Baoping.

"Li Mi's Conjecture" needs to be promoted. Isn't there a Shanghai Film Festival right in front of us?

Cao Baoping teaches the course of film and television screenwriting, which is a big course.

He just came out of the classroom and saw Lin Nan. He was a little surprised, "How come you have time to come to school today?"

Students came out one after another, from more than one major. Lin Nan saw Jiao Junyan and Zhang Xiaofei, who were the art exams he called out at the beginning.

"Hello, Director Lin."

...

Lin Nan nodded in response.

"Teacher Cao, the Shanghai Film Festival is about to open. Do you want to promote "Li Mi's Conjecture"? "

"Oh!"

Cao Baoping patted his head, "I just thought I forgot something important. I was still thinking about it during class."

"Go, I must go. Although the post-production is not finished yet, it doesn't prevent us from promoting it first, haha."

As they talked, they went to the office area.

"People in your company have been visiting the digital, animation, sound, and art colleges over and over again recently. Are you going to recruit people again?"

A school leader saw Lin Nan and asked with a smile.

"Do you have this idea? Let's take a look first."

Lin Nan replied.

Yue Jun is not only wandering around Beijing Film Academy, but also some engineering schools.

After discussing the promotion with Cao Baoping, Lin Nan went to the directing department.

This year is a big year.

From "Lust, Caution" which has already received an invitation from Venice, to "Red Cliff" which has been in constant controversy, to "The Forbidden Kingdom" which is currently being filmed, and "Painted Skin" which Lin Nan has just finished filming, it can be said that there are many famous directors.

"Lin Nan, you are really low-key this time. You didn't even let a reporter into the crew."

Lao Jiang didn't know when he started to be inseparable from the thermos cup. Seeing Lin Nan, he teased.

"It's better to be low-key. The news should be left to "Red Cliff."

"Haha, if your words get out, it will be a big accident."

"If you are looking for Director Tian, ​​I'm afraid you have to wait. He is meeting guests." Lao Jiang added.

"Who is it?"

As soon as Lin Nan asked, he saw Lao Jiang smiled, "Your uncle."

This made Lin Nan even more curious.

After chatting with Lao Jiang for a while, he saw the door of Tian Zhuangzhuang's office opened.

At this time, Lin Nan reacted and realized that he was really Tian Zhuangzhuang's cousin.

"Teacher, Teacher Li."

"Director Lin Nan."

The person in front of me is a very kind old actor, Li Xuejian.

He is also the supporting actor of the film that Tian Zhuangzhuang was nominated for the Magic City International Film Festival.

Li Xuejian chatted and laughed for a few words and left.

"Teacher, congratulations on your "Wu Qingyuan" being nominated. This is also an international A-level film festival."

"Yes, the last time I was nominated for a film festival award was fifteen years ago..."

Tian Zhuangzhuang's words gave Lin Nan a sad feeling, and Lao Jiang was silent at the side.

I can only say that the "ban on directing" is too lethal to directors.

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"The Forbidden Kingdom" has been hotly hyped since the beginning. But so far, the main actors' looks have not been leaked.

Under the expectation of everyone, "The Forbidden Kingdom" held its first press conference in Hengdian.

Lin Nan watched the live broadcast on the portal website.

Liu Yifei looks like an exquisite fairy.

Jackie Chan gave a compliment when he was interviewed.

"Her boxing and kicking skills are quite strong, much more 'real' than the fancy moves of 'Little Dragon Girl'.

During the filming, she would jump when the director asked her to, and would ride a horse when the director asked her to, regardless of whether it was dangerous or not..."

Then director Rob Minkoff also gave his affirmation.

This surprised Li Bingbing who was also present, as these words from Jackie Chan and the director were not part of the content agreed upon in advance.

But remembering what Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei said to her, she understood in an instant.

Behind her is Hua Yi. This little girl also has Lin Nan, and the people at Lions Gate have a better relationship with Lin Nan.

After thinking about this, Li Bingbing smiled instantly and talked about Liu Yifei's hard work and excellence during the filming...

Tang Ren's call came to Lin Nan.

They wanted to hold a large-scale media meeting for Hugo in the capital, which would be a formal meeting with the public after the car accident.

Lin Nan is the director of "Painted Skin", and Cai Yinong wants to invite him to the scene.

"I originally said it didn't have to be like this, but Mr. Cai and the others thought it was necessary."

Hu Ge even called Lin Nan specifically to explain.

It seems that for this media meeting, the recently restarted "The Condor" has been suspended again.

"When?" Lin Nan asked, if it's appropriate to show up, it's not impossible.

"On the 22nd, I thought you wouldn't be able to come, haha."

Hu Ge did his homework. Lin Nan really couldn't come at this time, because it was the two days of the Shanghai Film Festival award ceremony.

"You said that you are from Modu, and Tangren is also a company in Modu, but you came to the capital to hold a meeting?" Lin Nan said angrily.

"Soul Chariot" was released for twelve days, and the box office reached 25 million, and it was finally canceled.

But many domestic films are even more like the funeral of a concubine.

Because what crushed "Soul Chariot" under its feet was another imported blockbuster: "Pirates of the Caribbean 3."

Many film companies have begun to get cold feet and apply to postpone the release of their films, at least until September.

In their opinion, there is still a little bit of competition with domestic films, but when it comes to imported blockbusters, there will be no one left.

The day before the opening of the film festival, Lin Nan arrived in Shanghai.

A very harsh news spread.

The lawsuit between Li Baotian and Times Spring was settled.

Li Baotian did not win, but was dubbed a "drama tyrant".

Although the industry supports Li Baotian, once his reputation becomes known, many film and television companies will hesitate when they want to use him in the future.

Most likely, they will simply ignore it in order to avoid trouble.

When things have developed to this point, Li Baotian should be hurt the most. The word "drama tyrant" is still mostly derogatory at this time.

Lin Nan could only think about looking for Li Baotian to cooperate with him when he gets a suitable role in the future.

When filming "Into the Dust", the other party left a deep impression on him.

The next morning, there was a giant poster of "Painted Skin" in the film exhibition area.

Mainly gray and cool colors. This was specially taken by the crew at that time, just to use it for publicity later.

Zhou Xun, dressed in Han-style clothes, is in the middle, and next to him is Huang Xiaoming, who is wearing iron armor.

To their left and right are Jiao Enjun, Mei Ting, Shu Chang and Hu Ge...

""Painted Skin"?"

A large number of media gathered around. You must know that Lin Nan refused any media visits during the filming of "Painted Skin".

In less than an hour, the news that the drama "Painted Skin" was featured at the Xiangmodu Film Festival spread throughout all major portals.

and quickly made headlines.

This is the first time I have seen a vixen with elegant makeup and a cold temperament.

The chilling background, coupled with the cool stills of the actors wearing makeup, immediately caught the attention of most people at the scene.

At this time, Lin Nan was chatting with Zhou Xun in the hotel lobby.

He didn't expect Zhou Xun to come.

"The promotional posters for "Painted Skin" and "Li Mi's Conjecture" are hanging outside. Don't be surrounded by reporters when you go out."

"Neither you nor Director Cao told me, otherwise I could still prepare and take the initiative to promote it."

Zhou Xun rolled his eyes and said.

Lin Nan noticed that a large number of artists came to Huayi, including the crew of Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly Number".

Think about it, Feng Xiaogang is a veteran, how could he miss such a good opportunity to promote the movie.

"Director Lin."

Lin Nan and Zhou Xun were talking when they saw Wang Zhonglei smiling and saying hello from a distance, with a girl by his side.

He noticed that Zhou Xun was impatient for a moment, and he probably hated that woman.

"Mr. Wang."

"Director Lin, let me introduce to you. This is Huo Yi's artist, Huo Siyan."

As he said this, Wang Zhonglei moved the woman in front of him.

"Hello Director Lin, I am Huo Siyan. Your filming of "Buried Alive" was really wonderful..."

Huo Siyan's attentive smile made Lin Nan a little uncomfortable.

"Director Lin, are you going to walk alone on the red carpet? Do you want Si Yan to be your female companion?"

Wang Zhonglei said confidently that he made the arrangements after seeing the red carpet, and Lin Nan was the only one.

"Haha, what a coincidence, Mr. Wang. I just invited Sister Xun, and she agreed. We just happen to represent the crew of "Painted Skin"."

Lin Nan said and looked at Zhou Xun.

"Yes, I just agreed to this with Director Lin."

"That's a pity, but it's better this way. After all, you are a crew, which is also convenient for publicity, haha..."

Wang Zhonglei led Huo Siyan away.

Lin Nan then asked: "It seems that Sister Xun hates that Huo Siyan?"

Just listen to Zhou Xun sneer and say: "I'm not from the same group, others are best at accompanying people with drinks, haha."

"understood."

Lin Nan understood instantly.