Chapter 274 Taking on the Special Effects Job

As expected, media writers dare to write anything.

Early the next morning, news about the opening ceremony came out.

"Director Lin Nan boldly stated that "The Thief" will set a new box office record for domestic films."

"Facing the four great directors Zhang, Chen, Feng and Jiang, Director Lin is not afraid at all and is full of confidence."

"On the red carpet of the opening ceremony, Director Lin Nan claimed that he would not consider movies such as "The Hawthorn Tree", "Let the Bullets Fly" and "The Orphan of Zhao"..."

"Director Lin will fight one against four..."

"Hong Kong Island movies are not within the sight of Director Lin Nan..."

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Lin Nan was really convinced by these reporters. Watching the excitement was not a big deal.

What do you mean by not paying attention to the films of other great directors? What do you mean by Hong Kong movies that are even more out of sight?

"This is just trying to attract hatred to me!"

Back at the hotel, Lin Nan complained to Liu Yifei.

"Who told you to be so powerful?"

Miss Liu was quite open-minded and had full confidence in Lin Nan.

"By the way, how was your discussion with them?" Liu Yifei asked about business.

"We have made a verbal agreement, but we will have to discuss it in detail when the time comes."

Lin Nan met with Sony, CJ and other companies.

They are very interested in "Painted Skin 2" and "Thieves", especially "Painted Skin 2".

"Painted Skin 1" sold very well before, and Sony is determined to win the second one.

They have made an appointment with Lin Nan. When the completion of "Painted Skin 2" is completed, they will come over to watch the film and decide on a cooperation method.

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Because he was discussing cooperation with several Sony companies, Lin Nan did not attend the "Film Industry Summit-Domestic Film and Hollywood Cooperation Forum" in the morning.

When I was having dinner with Liu Yifei at noon, I heard Miss Liu talk about something going on at the meeting.

Feng Xiaogang deserves to be called a "little steel cannon".

In front of many Hollywood film companies, Harvey Weinstein, who left the show early to catch a plane, scolded him from beginning to end.

To be honest, it was a good scolding.

Because the latter often quoted high prices to seize the North American distribution rights of Chinese-language films from many Hollywood colleagues, but only gave a small deposit. After the film was completed, he would say he would not buy it or offer extremely low prices.

It’s too late now to sell it to someone else, and in the end it can only be taken away by Weinstein Pictures at a very low price...

The words that Feng Xiaogang kept saying from beginning to end were: "liar", "scammer"...

The president of IMAX had no choice but to stand up and say that Harvey's reputation in Hollywood was also bad, in order to protect the reputation of other film producers.

Feng Xiaogang scolded him on a whim, but Hua Yi was in misery.

The latter's blockbuster "The Spy", cooperating with Weinstein Pictures, is about to be released, starring Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li.

If you scold your partner now, something will happen.

Sure enough, what are you afraid of?

Even though Huayi issued several emergency announcements, claiming that Feng Xiaogang's remarks only represented individuals and had nothing to do with the company.

But this still couldn't stop Huayi's stock price from falling by more than a point in the morning, and it's still falling...

After listening to Liu Yifei's story, Lin Nan didn't know what to say.

He originally wanted to support Feng Xiaogang, but the price was too high. The latter was happy to scold him, but the stock in Lin Nan's hand was depreciated by more than 5 million.

"Sissi, you know, his scolding made me lose more than five million yuan."

Lin Nan said with a speechless expression.

After hearing this, Liu Yifei realized that it was like this.

"What should we do?"

What can I do? Feng Xiaogang's intestines may be filled with regret at this moment.

Lin Nan thought for a while and said, "We went out to buy things in the afternoon and just treated it like I spent the money myself..."

"Haha, are you dizzy?" Liu Yifei said with a smile.

"I thought you should add some new jewelry, but it turns out I'm confused, forget it..."

Before Lin Nan finished speaking, a tender hand covered her mouth.

"You're not dizzy!"

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In the afternoon, Guo Fan and others worked hard at the film festival, attending meetings and promoting movies.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei took their two assistants and started shopping.

Wearing the same style of T-shirts, jeans, sneakers, and sunglasses, the two were captured by many reporters.

"During the film festival, Director Lin and Liu Yifei went shopping..."

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When we returned to the hotel in the afternoon, we had achieved great results.

Of course, Miss Liu is very independent.

Liu Yifei paid for Lin Nan's things; Lin Nan paid for Liu Yifei's things.

But in comparison, girls can buy more things than boys.

The most expensive items were undoubtedly several pieces of jewelry and the watch Liu Yifei bought for Lin Nan.

"You're so thoughtful. Mom hasn't worn the jade necklace last time a few times, so she's buying it again this time."

Liu Yifei was complaining, but she was smiling brightly.

"Honor your mother-in-law..."

"Fuck you, don't be ashamed. Get out, I'm going to call mom."

Lin Nan was a little speechless, turned merciless, and kept whispering, but no one would listen.

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I was originally going to find Guo Fan and others, but I met Jiang Wen on the way.

"Hey, isn't this Director Lin who punched Zhang Yimou and kicked Chen Kaige? Haha..."

Lin Nan's face instantly darkened. The reporters' articles were indeed causing trouble for him.

"Your joke is not funny."

Jiang Wen also promoted "Let the Bullets Fly" at the Shanghai Film Festival.

"That's what the news said. I just polished it."

"You left out a sentence." Lin Nan said maliciously.

"Forget it, I won't say it anymore."

Jiang Wen shook his head, not intending to bring the war to himself.

The two walked towards the film promotion area together.

According to Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang had left the film festival at noon and went back.

It was obvious that he knew that his big mouth had caused trouble.

"Director Lin, I should go back."

Seeing Lin Nan coming, Xu Zheng stepped forward and spoke directly.

"Lost on Journey" is about to be released, and he has to go back to cooperate with Guangguang and appear on a few more shows.

"Well, then you go back first, we will go back in the next two days."

The purpose of coming to the film festival this time has been achieved. Lin Nan is not going to stay any longer, and the closing ceremony has nothing to do with him.

That night, Xu Zheng took a flight back to the capital.

The next day, Lin Nan asked Yue Jun to arrange employees to stay at the film festival and continue the film promotion work until the closing ceremony.

And the others returned to Beijing together.

When they came, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were together, and when they returned, they were a large group.

Among the people on the return trip, Xue Xiaolu was not included. I heard that her "Ocean Paradise" was shortlisted for a small award.

After landing at the Capital Airport, several people went back to their homes.

Lin Nan gave his suitcase to Liu Yifei to take back together, and he had to go to the company.

"You should come back early."

"Yes."

...

"What time are you scheduled to come?"

"Eleven thirty."

Lin Nan looked at the time, there was still more than an hour.

Last night, Lu Zheng suddenly called and said he wanted to discuss business with Lin Nan.

Lu Zheng did not say what business it was on the phone, only that he would have a face-to-face meeting.

Lin Nan could not refuse directly, so he could only make an appointment today.

He wanted to see what business Lu Zheng could have. Anyway, it should be unlikely to make a movie.

When it was past eleven o'clock, Yue Jun came to tell Lin Nan that Lu Zheng had arrived.

In the reception room on the third floor, Lin Nan met Lu Zheng and his three companions.

"Director Lin, a small part of the movie news these two days is your speech on the red carpet, haha."

Lin Nan knew that Lu Zheng's words were meant to be sarcastic, but it was harsh to hear.

"Mr. Lu, why are you looking for me when you are not in the crew?"

When it came to business, Lu Zheng instantly restrained his smile.

"It's like this, didn't I want to ask Director Lin to direct "Warring States" before, but we didn't have enough fate to cooperate..."

Lin Nan nodded, thinking that it couldn't be that he was going to change the director and come to him again? Then he would definitely refuse.

"Well, it's like this."

"This time I came to see Director Lin to talk about the special effects business of "Warring States."

Lu Zheng's words were like a basin of cold water, pouring down from Lin Nan's head.

Good guy, this, this is not easy to do!

"We want to ask Tiangong Color to undertake the special effects production of "Warring States".

In the domestic film and television industry, Tiangong Color is the top special effects company..."

Special effects of "Warring States"...

Lin Nan was a little speechless at the moment, but it was better than asking him to be the director.

"Mr. Lu, what if I say I'm too busy?"

"Ah? If I'm not busy, I can only take it to South Korea."

Mr. Lu said with a smile. He could see that Lin Nan's tone this time was not as decisive as last time.

"South Korea?"

"Warring States" is undoubtedly a bad movie, but according to the size of this movie, the cost of special effects must be eight figures, tens of millions.

When thinking of letting the Koreans make this money, Lin Nan always felt uneasy.

"After all, I didn't get around this movie. Fortunately, it's just special effects." Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

He looked at Lu Zheng.

"After the film is finished, Tiangong Color will send someone to consider the size of the project and the quality requirements.

In the end, there will be several different grades for selection, of course, the prices are also different, Mr. Lu can choose..."

Lin Nan thought for a while and decided to take the job.

Tiangong Color needs projects, big projects to support it, and Lu Zheng just happens to have money...

"Haha, okay, then do as Director Lin said, after the film is finished, I will have someone to contact Tiangong Color."

Lu Zheng laughed loudly, as if he had money.

Since they had to talk about things at noon, Lin Nan had to keep Lu Zheng for a meal.

While eating, the other party invited Lin Nan to visit the crew.

It was said that Ning Hao went there last time, but he only watched for a whole morning and left without any comments. He seemed very anxious...

Lin Nan quickly refused, saying that the movie was released recently and he was too busy.

He wanted to laugh in his heart. Ning Hao didn't raise any opinions, but he couldn't raise any. If he did, it would be a complete rejection and a reshoot...

After a meal, Lin Nan sent Lu Zheng away.

The movie "Warring States" is hopeless, but Lin Nan is not going to cheat others in terms of special effects.

Get paid and do the job! Maybe when the movie is released, the special effects will be the only point that will not be complained about.

"Good luck, this is all I can do."