Chapter 256 Eye Drops

"Avatar"'s average box office growth of more than RMB 100 million in two days has not only made the domestic film and television industry restless, but also the officialdom.

At this rate, those 20 or 30 domestic films are completely gone. It is not an exaggeration to describe them as losing all their money.

When Lin Nan returned to the capital, he heard that in major 3D theaters, tickets for "Avatar" were hard to get, and scalpers were making huge profits.

There are even cases where theater insiders are involved in reselling.

This shows how popular "Avatar" is.

The crew of "Thirty-day Love" also filmed in the capital.

This is the first time Lin Nan has come here since the movie started filming.

As a female director, Xue Xiaolu's filming is very delicate, but the timing is definitely slow.

Don't mention it, Zhu Yawen is indeed very girly when she plays a girly girl.

"Lin Nan, I thought you had forgotten that you invested in this movie."

Xue Xiaolu joked after finishing a period of filming.

"That's what I said. I believe in Sister Xue's strength. Don't worry, that's why I didn't come."

Zhu Yawen and Wang Luodan came around with laughter.

"Maybe he's too busy. After all, the producer of "Xiu Chun Knife" is Yifei, haha..."

Lao Zhu joked with a wicked smile.

Lin Nan stared at Zhu Yawen with his eyes widened, and instantly got goosebumps all over his body.

Just because of the tone of the other person's words, the upturned orchid fingers, and the enchanting posture...

"I said, if you are asked to play a character of unknown orientation, don't really make yourself unclear about your orientation!

If this is the case, you will have to stay away from me in the future. "

The people around him also started laughing.

"What are you talking about? I am a real man!"

After beating her chest, Zhu Yawen instantly switched back to her role.

Most of the people in this crew are from Nortel, so the atmosphere is very good.

Wang Luodan, Jiang Yiyan, Zhang Jiayi...

Lin Nan didn't stay long during the visit, because the only people he could chat with were Xue Xiaolu, Zhu Yawen and Wang Luodan.

Others were either unfamiliar or reserved, and could barely say hello at most.

…

The General Administration can be said to have mobilized its troops this time.

A tiger entered the sheep pen and there was no way to deal with it. We could only let it eat and drink before sending it out.

In the morning, a large number of vehicles gathered outside the headquarters.

Major film companies, producers, directors, etc. arrived on time.

Huayi is now in the limelight, Wang Zhonglei is full of style, and he is surrounded by people, all with smiling faces.

Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Xiying, Ningying, Changying...

Wanda, Guangguang, Chengtian, Xiaoma...

With dark circles under his eyes, Ning Hao quickly caught up with Lin Nan.

"Being a thief at night?"

“You’re just a thief, staying up late thinking about the script.

I just often think of "No Man's Land" unconsciously and instantly lose my mood..."

Lin Nan stopped talking about such sad things.

I heard that Ning Hao now holds several different versions from time to time to review those people.

As soon as one side fought back, the other side resubmitted. Anyway, it was a good deal.

While talking, I saw Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, and a few Hong Kong directors also arriving.

"I'm really looking forward to Zhang Weiping coming along, haha." Ning Hao said with a smile.

"Then you're overthinking it. He has no friends. He even fired map cannons in front of him, and no one wants to see him when he comes."

The venue was packed with seats.

Lin Nan and Ning Hao were placed in the second row, along with Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang and others.

Huayi and Guangguang, several large private companies, are also in this row.

Companies such as Xiaoma are relatively far behind.

The conversation started from above.

"...According to current market analysis, the domestic box office of "Avatar" will most likely exceed 1 billion."

As soon as Tong Ju said this, the place fell silent.

Half a month ago, if someone had said that the mainland market could produce a blockbuster with a box office of one billion, they would have been scolded as crazy.

But at this moment, everyone has nothing to say, and only the word "bitter" is in their hearts.

Many film companies here have films that are being released, are losing money, and are losing money every moment...

"According to last year's mainland film industry statistics, "Avatar" accounted for nearly one-fifth..."

…

The theme of this meeting is very clear, requiring all companies and filmmakers to catch up.

Regardless of whether it is a state-owned enterprise or a private enterprise, you cannot always count on policy "tilt" and "protection" when making a movie.

"Encourage film and television companies to actively go public if they have the corresponding qualifications..."

"Comprehensively liberalize the financial industry, enter the film and television production industry, and provide sources of funds."

"Encourage and support film companies to create high-quality blockbusters and improve competitiveness."

…………

The group of people below, including Lin Nan, could tell that they were about to enter the fast lane.

The financial industry!

It means money!

There were restrictions in the policy before, but now if it is fully liberalized, there will be a steady stream of money.

Everyone immediately had their own thoughts, especially the film company.

Lin Nan knew that the first major salary increase in the industry was coming.

The original intention of the policy given by the above is very good, but it is difficult to say how the people below will use it.

…

A meeting ended in the afternoon, and a small group of people were left behind for a while.

"Lin Nan, what are your box office expectations for "The Thief"?"

This question is really straightforward.

"The post-production process hasn't been done yet, the special effects have just started, so we can't predict it."

Han Sanping, Feng Xiaogang and others watched Lin Nan and Tong Ju joking around.

"You still have to be a little more confident. The record of domestic films is in your hands, haha."

Ning Hao wanted to talk to Tong Ju about "No Man's Land", but finally held back and didn't speak.

But before leaving, Zhang Yimou stopped Lin Nan and Ning Hao.

"You are young directors, give me some real opinions. In your opinion, where did "Three Guns" fail?"

Some people around saw this scene and walked away quickly without gossiping.

Ning Hao opened his mouth and said tactfully: "Maybe there are problems with the casting and the script..."

Lin Nan looked at Zhang Yimou's inquiring eyes, a little helpless, this kind of question doesn't need to be asked, right?

"Director Zhang, to be honest, if this movie was made by someone else, it would actually be OK. Of course, it wouldn't have that much box office."

Zhang Yimou was not unhappy, but nodded, "Go on."

"A movie shouldn't have two people in charge. And the most important person in charge is obviously not you, Director Zhang..."

Lin Nan had just finished speaking when he saw Zhang Yimou turn around and walk towards the car that was waiting for him in the distance.

His usual steady steps were a little heavy this time, "Well, thank you."

Ning Hao looked like he had seen a ghost and approached Lin Nan.

"Are you crazy? Are you here to put on a sly look for Zhang Weiping? They have been working together for more than ten years!"

"There are only three people, who can spread it? You or Director Zhang?"

Ning Hao shook his head.

"Besides, he wants to hear the truth, and what I said is true.

Married couples still have the seven-year itch, not to mention that they are just partners."

Lin Nan glanced in Zhang Yimou's direction and said indifferently.

In his opinion, a movie "Three Guns" should have made the rift between the two people very big.

It is estimated that Zhang Weiping did not notice these at all, or that his mind was full of money, and he did not even think about Zhang Yimou's thoughts and feelings.

"At most, it will happen once more, and then we should break up..."

"What are you mumbling about?" Ning Hao looked at the mysterious Lin Nan and asked.

"Nothing? What do you think will happen if Director Zhang and Zhang Weiping break up?"

"Then Zhang Weiping will probably be miserable. He has offended a lot of people in the circle over the years, haha..."

Lin Nan thought so too. Without Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping would have a hard time in this industry.

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The policy mentioned at the meeting was spread a few days later.

The head companies took action first.

High-quality film companies are the first choice for the financial industry.

Huayi successfully went public and held a lot of cash, so they didn't care much.

After all, the Wang brothers didn't want to share the profits of their stocks.

Many small and medium-sized companies in recession are eager to get financial support.

However, the more they need money, the more they are ignored.

In just two days, many strangers came to visit Lin Nan's company.

The answer was very affirmative, Lin Nan Pictures did not need investment.

This made many peer companies envious and helpless.

Ning Hao's bad monkey was also the focus of attention. The couple was also very determined and did not accept investment.

...

News about successful financing of film and television companies began to appear on the Internet.

A large number of movies and TV series began to be centralized, and it was obvious that they had attracted investment.

The film and television industry seemed to be lively in an instant.

Xu Zheng took the initiative to come to the company to find Lin Nan.

"Director Lin, it's almost time, I'm going to officially start shooting."

Of the four movies, only "Lost on Journey" is left.

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, the crew has prepared it before, and these few days are the right time."

"Then let's start."

Lin Nan asked Jiang Xingrou to follow up on this matter. He had to stay at Tiangong Colors and keep an eye on the editing of "Thieves".

"Lin Nan Films, "Lost on Journey" officially started filming today, Xu Zheng is the director, starring: Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang..."

...

Huayi successfully went public more than two months ago, and I heard that this year's annual meeting was too grand.

As a shareholder, Lin Nan also received a gift.

This annual meeting was widely reported by the media.

The reason is not how much money it spent or how much dividend it distributed.

But it is the future development direction proposed by brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei at the annual meeting.

"Huayi will prepare for many blockbusters in the next few years and prepare for diversified development...

Once the time is right, we will use the film and television business as a basis to enter other surrounding industries..."

Lin Nan also took a special look at this news.

This plan now seems to be in line with the economic situation of focusing on money.

But it is completely opposite to the idea that Huayi wants to "deepen" the film industry.

Moreover, this development plan is very easy to go astray...

The profits of "Lunar Eclipse" were exchanged for more expensive special effects equipment.

This time it is much more valuable than the first batch.

"Lin, this batch of machines has been shipped by sea, and the equipment supplier's engineers will arrive on time.

And those employees have already arranged their departure time..."

"Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan took a deep breath. It would be a lie if he didn't feel sorry for the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Thinking about the three floors of Tiangong Color, he didn't know when they would be filled.