Chapter 341: Scheduled, Take the Third Master to Change Clothes

The annual Venice Film Festival starts in a month and a half.

This year, a total of four Chinese-language films were shortlisted for the main competition.

One on the mainland, two on Hong Kong Island, and one on the Bay Island.

"What, ask me to be the guest of honor?"

When Lin Nan received the invitation, he suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

He knows the conventions of the three major international film festivals.

That is to say, several previous winners will be invited to serve as award guests together with the jury every year.

I heard that Jia Zhangke was invited to serve as the jury chairman of this year’s Horizon Unit.

If there were no movie shooting plans, Lin Nan would be willing to go, but that's not an option now.

"I'm sorry, Chairman Darren. My new movie will start filming in two days, and there's a good chance it won't be finished during the awards ceremony."

"Oh, that's such a shame. Lin, I wish you smooth filming..."

"Thanks."

Lin Nan just refused in the morning, and Venice reported it in the afternoon, and the domestic media soon found out.

""Passengers" is about to start filming, and director Lin Nan declined the invitation to be a guest presenter at the Venice Awards for this reason!"

“Four Chinese-language films have been shortlisted for the competition, and we may be able to add another Golden Lion this year…”

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China Film Group was the host, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were present, and the creators of "Passengers" sat together and had a meal.

"Sister Yifei."

After Reba met, she was the first to call Liu Yifei.

This made Miss Liu, who was holding Lin Nan's arm and already in a good mood, smile even brighter.

"Long time no see, Reba."

"Oh, sit down quickly, sit down and chat slowly."

Zhou Xun urged carelessly, and was already pouring some red wine himself, not forgetting to pour it for Lei Jiayin.

Han Sanping was sitting at the main seat, and beside him were Andy Lau and Tony Leung Jiahui, who were chatting about something just now.

"Director Lin, I have to ask you to adjust the scene when the time comes and give me two days."

Hearing Liu Dehua's words, Lin Nan didn't react for a while.

"Congratulations to him, that "Sister Peach" was shortlisted for the Golden Lion Award."

Lin Nan suddenly realized that he had not thought about that at all.

Andy Lau is the male lead in "Sister Peach" and is eligible to compete for the Volpi Cup Best Actor Award.

"Congratulations, Brother Hua. I will adjust the filming schedule to give you time."

It can be seen that Andy Lau plans to only attend the opening and closing ceremonies and does not want to delay the filming of the movie.

After a meal, the time to turn on the computer was decided.

Three days later, in the morning, a small start-up ceremony was held at the China Film Digital Production Base, and filming officially started in the afternoon.

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The time has arrived on July 23rd.

The daily box office of "Painted Skin 2" dropped to just over two million.

And its total box office, after 22 days of release, officially exceeded 700 million!

The third director in the 700 million box office club in China was born.

No one doubts that "Painted Skin 2" can surpass "Let the Bullets Fly" at the box office.

Because "Painted Skin 2" is only 8 million away, and its release date is still a week away.

"To be honest, this 700 million director is a bit watery. At least 400 million of them were brought by "Painted Skin 1"."

"In other words, Director Lin accounts for more than half of the credit for the success of "Painted Skin 2"..."

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The various comments from the outside world did not affect Wu Ershan at all. He also posted on Weibo:

"Thank you Director Lin Nan for giving me the opportunity to direct "Painted Skin 2".

If he had directed it himself, the box office would have been much higher than that, and he would have probably wiped out his own record. Thank you, Director Lin..."

Seeing the news, Lin Nan could only smile and shake his head, "Maybe."

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Warner Bros. and Lionsgate announced the release date of "Pacific Rim" first.

Immediately afterwards, China Film Group added fire to the domestic Lunar New Year movies.

"With an investment of US$160 million, the Sino-US science fiction blockbuster "Pacific Rim" will be released simultaneously in the mainland on January 1 next year!"

Lin Nan Pictures and Wanda Pictures followed closely and forwarded the news.

At this time, the film industry can be described as "extremely angry".

We all know that the Lunar New Year season starts in December and ends on New Year’s Eve at the end of January. A large number of commercial films are concentrated during this period.

What does China Film’s behavior mean? This is a ferocious beast that has been let in, and it is the kind that wants to eat people!

It can be said that the movie released in early December will not be affected by "Pacific Rim" at all.

But those movies that start in mid-December and end before New Year's Eve, within one and a half months, are all within the hunting range of "Pacific Rim"!

This is totally unacceptable for big investment commercial films such as "The Thirteen Hairpins", "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", and "The Great Magician".

Zhang Weiping is the most radical. Although "Pacific Rim" will be released half a month after "The Thirteen Hairpins" was released, he is still the first to fire the shot as if he has been exposed to dynamite.

"What does the mountain eagle want to do? Suppress domestic films? Use foreign countries to respect itself? As for my conscience, the dog has eaten it..."

There has been a lot of noise in the industry, all because of the schedule of "Pacific Rim".

Lin Nan heard that many people from the film company went to China Film and Television, and finally left in disgrace.

According to the policy, co-produced films fully enjoy the treatment of domestic films.

What's more, domestic capital accounts for more than half of the investment in "Pacific Rim".

Even if these people jointly file a lawsuit with the General Administration, it will not change the established fact that "Pacific Rim" will be released on New Year's Day.

The media likes this kind of excitement.

"Pacific Rim will be released on New Year's Day during the Lunar New Year holiday. Whether it can replicate the miracle of Avatar at the beginning of last year, we will wait and see."

As an investor and screenwriter, Lin Nan knows the specific situation.

Warner and Lionsgate have made two versions, 2D and 3D, with the purpose of fully harvesting the box office.

According to Guo Fan's description, if this movie is put on the IMAX3D screen, the visual effect will definitely be very shocking.

Lin Nan estimates that if Pacific Rim is released during the Lunar New Year holiday in China, it should be able to easily break the 1 billion box office!

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There is still a noise outside, and many people even called Lin Nan, but he didn't answer.

"Everyone has a problem with their brains. I am one of the investors and I definitely support the Lunar New Year holiday!"

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Liu Yifei didn't ask the makeup artist to come today, but chose to do it herself and put on light makeup.

"Oh, go away quickly, you are too slow, clumsy..."

Okay, Lin Nan was disliked.

It turns out that drawing storyboards and drawing eyebrows are different!

More than an hour later, Liu Yifei finished her light makeup.

Both of them wore black printed T-shirts, casual jeans, and canvas shoes.

But Liu Yifei, who was wearing black sunglasses covering most of her face and had long hair draped over her shoulders, was more eye-catching.

"Let's go, Director Lin." Liu Yifei pulled Lin Nan.

"Okay, Producer Liu."

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China Film Digital Production Base.

The opening ceremony must not be held in the studio of "Passengers", but in a conference hall.

Han Sanping, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Ye Ning, Wang Changtian, and people from the Aerospace Science and Technology Group were all there.

In addition, Liu Dehua, Zhou Xun, Tony Leung, Lei Jiayin, Reba, and the special effects crew of Tiangong Colors were all there.

"Oh, today is still a couple's outfit. The black T-shirt makes you look even whiter and tenderer..."

Zhou Xun was not a good person, but fortunately Liu Yifei was agile and dodged quickly.

"Sister doesn't eat people, why are you running?"

"You're almost a female hooligan, hehe..."

Liu Yifei laughed and complained.

"Xun'er, don't make yourself look boring. Xixi beat two of you, no question..."

Lin Nan stopped joking halfway. His waist hurts.

When more than 20 media reporters arrived, the press conference could begin.

"All the filming of this movie will be carried out in the largest studio over there."

"This is a science fiction love movie, but the biggest enemy is the century-long time and the vast universe, and spiritual loneliness."

...

"Director Lin, can we allow visitors to visit the set during the filming of this movie?"

Lin Nan didn't answer, Liu Yifei had already spoken with a smile.

"Let me answer this question. During the filming of "Passengers", the media will not be allowed to visit the set, but the actors will be allowed to visit the set."

"Huh? Why are only actors in the industry allowed to come to visit the set?"

"The shooting location is in the studio, and all the scenes are inside. Of course, it must be kept secret from the media.

Otherwise, wouldn't everyone know what the "inside of the spacecraft" looks like?" Lin Nan said with a smile.

As for the actors visiting the set?

Lin Nan had already thought about it. If any acquaintance came to visit the set, he would give him a chance to lie down in the hibernation capsule.

Of course, he would also take the initiative to invite a group of people to come and make cameo appearances.

Several main creators were interviewed one by one, including the producer Liu Yifei.

"This will be the third movie I have produced. I think the work of a producer is very interesting. It allows me to understand every detail of the filming of a movie..."

It can be seen that after Liu Yifei experienced "The Sword of the Assassin" and "Star Luck", she has a better understanding of the work of producing and is already a qualified producer.

"Producer Liu said it well!"

Lin Nan shouted with a smile and applauded.

The crew members also followed suit, applauding and laughing continuously.

This time, Liu Yifei was embarrassed. Her pretty face was slightly red, and she rolled her eyes at Lin Nan.

After the opening ceremony, the media left the digital production base.

That afternoon, "Passengers" officially started filming.

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Reports about "Passengers" on the Internet have already come out.

"Liu Yifei's third film, Passengers, officially starts shooting today!"

"The crew of Passengers is open to visitors, limited to actors in the industry..."

"Director Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, wearing couple outfits, appeared at the opening ceremony..."

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"Boss Han, it's better to come today than to wait for a day. You come first today."

"What do you mean?" Han Sanping asked in confusion.

"There are so many hibernation capsules, you choose one, it's just a cameo."

Lin Nan looked at Han Sanping and chuckled.

This time, Han Sanping understood that it was a conscription.

"Okay, a cameo is a cameo. I've hardly shown my face in movies. I'll give you this face and just lie in it?"

"First change into the clothes designed by the Aerospace Science and Technology Group. Someone, take San Ye to change clothes!"

Lin Nan shouted to the logistics team with a smile.

Han Sanping looked at Lin Nan speechlessly. His reputation was ruined bit by bit!