Chapter 255: Dimensionality Reduction Attack of "Avatar"

In today's film market, martial arts films are becoming increasingly less popular.

There are probably only two martial arts films that the industry can think of.

One is "Sword Rain" which started shooting in October, a pure martial arts film invested by Xiao Ma and Media Asia with 14 million US dollars.

The other is "Embroidered Spring Blade" produced by Lin Nan Films, and Liu Yifei is also one of the producers.

But in reality, "Embroidered Spring Blade" is half political conspiracy and half martial arts, which is very different from "Sword Rain".

The main shooting location this time is still Hengdian.

Lin Nan is too familiar with this place.

Hengdian is never short of people at any time of the year.

I heard that Huang Xiaoming is shooting "Four Talents of Tang Bohu 2" here during this period, which is another cold rice from Hong Kong Island.

Yue Jun personally went to the airport to pick up Lin Nan.

"There are many costume movies being shot here, "Embroidered Spring Blade" is the only martial arts movie, and many people are paying attention to us."

Lin Nan was able to think of this situation. If you calculate carefully, this is the company's first movie to be shot in Hengdian.

It was still quite cold in December.

When I arrived at the crew, I saw Liu Yifei wearing a dark down jacket and with her hair tied up. She had been waiting for a long time.

She looked a little angry.

Lin Nan was late for the show, but the girl looked cute.

Without paying attention to the eyes of the people around him, Lin Nan smiled and walked up to her and hugged her.

"Well, it feels so comfortable to hold you."

The girl was a little shy at first, then she tightened her arms and leaned on him, but she still complained.

"Humph, I told you not to go to the airport in advance, and you missed the plane because of the traffic jam!"

"Next time, I will definitely leave two hours earlier.

Come on, take me to the shooting site."

Speaking of business, Miss Liu became energetic all of a sudden.

When Lin Nan followed Liu Yifei to the location, Lu Yang was filming the fighting scenes of the two characters Shen Lian and Zhao Jingzhong.

The martial arts instructor and the props team were all behind the camera, ready to help at any time.

Zhou Miaotong, played by Yang Mi, was dressed in red, slumped on the ground, with an arrow in her body...

"Director Lin, Yifei..."

Many actors waiting in the wings greeted the two enthusiastically.

Lin Nan nodded in response and walked behind Lu Yang. The monitor showed the camera picture.

Lighting, photography...

Zhou Yi and his gang are still very strong.

After so many years of hard work, the transition from TV series to movies was very smooth, and there were no major flaws. It will only get better and better in the future.

Lu Yang turned around and noticed the people behind him.

"Shoot yours, and talk after it's over."

Lin Nan stopped Lu Yang from shouting "cut" and whispered.

Five or six minutes later, this scene was shot, and it looked like it could be shot in one take.

This was the second time Lin Nan watched Lu Yang direct a movie, and the latter obviously paid more attention to it than when he filmed "The Blind Cinema".

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"Director Lin, why are you here?"

When the crew was taking a break, Lu Yang asked with a smile on his face.

"Come and see Director Lu's level and where the overspending money was spent, haha..."

Lin Nan joked. On the side, Liu Yifei also covered her mouth with the back of her hand and smiled.

"I didn't spend money recklessly, producer Liu will testify."

Lin Nan nodded, indeed he didn't spend money recklessly.

The cost will increase when the cost of shooting is accumulated.

In the end, it will definitely not exceed 30 million, but it will definitely exceed 25 million.

"How much has been shot now?" Lin Nan asked.

Lu Yang suddenly became more serious.

"According to this progress, 70% of the filming has been completed."

"Are you kidding?"

Lin Nan was a little surprised. How could it be so fast? It's only been a month, right?

"Many scenes are night scenes, and the actors will be in better condition.

Fighting scenes and the like have a higher chance of passing in one take, plus..."

Lu Yang hesitated and smiled embarrassedly.

Liu Yifei started to complain.

"Plus, Director Lu often works overtime, and the actors are almost on the same line between two points, and they are never tired of it, hehe..."

Lin Nan understood now, and it felt like this was how the shooting progress was improved.

"Did it affect the quality?"

"No. If it ends early, everyone can go home early, and the pay won't be reduced. Maybe there will be other notices. Everyone is working hard."

Lu Yang's train of thought is wild enough.

That night, the crew canceled the shooting plan.

Because Lin Nan and Liu Yifei hosted all the crew members for dinner.

Yang Mi came over to toast a glass of wine and asked about the agency.

Lin Nan didn't hide anything, just said it would be soon. The latter sat back with satisfaction.

It is indeed soon. Yue Jun's plan is almost ready, and the agency can be established at the beginning of next year.

But in terms of signing people, we still need to be cautious.

In the end, should we sign newcomers and train them ourselves, or should we add newcomers and existing artists? This needs to be considered seriously.

Liu Yifei's producer actually did a good job.

In the girl's room, Lin Nan saw a lot of notes she wrote, and she was very hardworking.

The news that Lin Nan came to Hengdian could not be concealed at all.

In the eyes of the media, he didn't seem to come to visit the set, but to have fun.

Liu Yifei and I ate and drank together and visited many scenic spots. The Internet is full of photos of the two of us.

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Three Guns will probably become a stain on Zhang Yimou's film career.

This is his first commercial film that did not complete the one-month release period.

8 days box office of 200 million, until the end of the theater, the total box office of 256 million.

With a cost of 28 million, this movie is undoubtedly a huge profit, but it is his reputation.

Although "October Besieged City" is not as abnormal as "Three Guns" in the early box office, the industry unanimously believes that the former will go further than "Three Guns".

Lin Nan accompanied Liu Yifei to spend New Year's Day in the "Embroidered Spring Blade" crew.

"Avatar" is released in mainland China!

The huge Hengdian Cinema must have a 3D cinema.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went to see this 3D blockbuster, and the cinema was simply overcrowded.

No one noticed that there was a big director and a first-line female star sitting next to them, because all the attention was on "Avatar".

Use one word to describe the impression left by this movie on domestic audiences, that is: shocking! Incomparably shocking!

The first day box office was close to 40 million, and this data made the industry feel suffocated.

The next day, the box office exceeded 40 million!

This is like an earthquake for the entire domestic film industry.

Ye Ning called Lin Nan to thank him.

Because of "Journey to the Center of the Earth", Wanda's 3D cinema is ahead of all theaters.

"What a big dog!" Lin Nan sighed.

In addition to normal filming, the crew of "Embroidered Spring Blade" discussed "Avatar" the most.

No one knows how much box office this movie will generate in the end, because there is no awareness.

The release of "Avatar" has been described online these two days as a dimensionality reduction attack on domestic films.

This description is very appropriate. It is a dimensionality reduction attack!

"Director Lin, when do you think we can make such a movie?"

Lu Yang has asked this question several times since he watched "Avatar".

"It depends on what the higher-ups mean. Our film industry is still far behind."

Lu Yang pondered Lin Nan's answer for a while before he understood what he meant. Sometimes it takes pressure and policies from the higher-ups...

Now the entire film and television industry is in a panic, and there is a feeling of the wolf coming.

If all Hollywood movies are like this in the future, how can we play?

All the movies that were released a few days ago in December were sacrificed, and the movies in the same period in January were also wailing.

The data of "Avatar" is too scary, and the daily box office is steadily increasing.

It can be said that it has swept the global film market.

Lin Nan no longer thinks about this matter, this is a problem that the higher-ups should think about.

He estimated that the Film Bureau, China Film, and Shanghai Film Group may have gathered together to prepare for or hold a meeting.

"Embroidered Spring Blade" continued to shoot, and Lin Nan watched from the crew.

Jin Shijie's Wei Zhongxian was played very vividly.

For example, the scene between Zhao Jingzhong and Ding Xiu made many people laugh when shooting.

"Who does the father-in-law want me to kill?"

"Jin Yichuan, a small flag officer of the Northern Pacification Division."

"Who? Doesn't the father-in-law know that he is my junior brother?"

...

"The father-in-law misunderstood.

This person is my beloved relative...a brother.

It has to be...paid!"

...

"Click. Perfect."

As soon as Lu Yang finished speaking, a burst of laughter broke out around him.

"Zhou Yiwei, this accent is good..."

...

Liu Yifei was also laughing with one hand around Lin Nan's arm.

At this time, the latter's mobile phone was buzzing.

"Your phone?" The girl reminded.

"I don't think it's a good thing."

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he took out his mobile phone. Sure enough, the caller ID showed Han Sanping.

He walked to a secluded place.

"Hello, Mr. Han?"

"Are you still in Hengdian?"

"Yes, I'm on the set of "The Blade of the Assassin". What's going on?"

Han Sanping sighed, "Pack up and come back for a meeting!"

Lin Nan seemed to have thought of something, but still asked, "What meeting? I'm not in the Film Association anymore."

"The General Administration's meeting. All the well-known film and television companies, big directors who don't have any work, senior screenwriters, and filmmakers have to come."

When Han Sanping said this, Lin Nan completely guessed it.

"What about "Avatar?"

"Yes. It's really like what they said on the Internet. It's a dimensionality reduction attack.

All of you commercial film directors have to come.

Especially you, who was named by the higher-ups!"

This time, he really had to go back.

"Yes, I know. I'll come back as soon as possible." Lin Nan said.

"Don't hurry up, leave immediately. You're so young, you don't need to spend a day or two with each other."

Han Sanping said unhappily.

...

Liu Yifei cast an inquiring look at him, and Lin Nan smiled helplessly.

"I told you it's not a good thing! The Film Bureau asked me to go back for a meeting."

"Ah?"

The girl frowned for a moment, a little reluctant, and then relaxed.

She whispered: "Business is more important, I'll drive you to the airport..."

"Then why don't you go back with me? Let Yue Jun take over your work." Lin Nan suggested.

Liu Yifei shook her head firmly, smiled, and refused proudly:

"No, I have persisted until now, how can I give up.

I will be the producer of your movie in the future, um, and the heroine..."

"Haha, then the boss lady will have to work hard for a while." Lin Nan said with a smile.