Chapter 373 Submission for Review, Casting

The dispute between the production industry and theater chains, which lasted for more than half a month, was announced to be over.

But the public opinion in the circle did not end. On the contrary, it became more heated and there was an uproar.

It was all because Zhang Weiping betrayed the "union" he initiated and backstabbed all the producers, just for his own benefit.

Media coverage of this incident took up a lot of space.

"The Film Bureau came forward to mediate, and New Picture has reached a settlement agreement with the eight major theater chains..."

"Zhang Weiping coerces the film industry for personal gain, betrays the industry, and has no moral bottom line!"

"Many production companies in the industry issued announcements to boycott Zhang Weiping and New Picture..."

"It is reported that the full ticket price of "Thirteen Hairpins" will eventually be set at between 70 yuan and 90 yuan."

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Previously, Zhang Weiping asked people to sign a joint agreement and distributed it with great fanfare. Lin Nan Pictures, Huayi and Guangguang did not go.

Looking back now, I see that the companies that signed the agreement have all become the victims of the industry. Not only did it not achieve its goal, but it also offended the theaters...

"Are you saying that he is ruthless or that he is stupid and does not consider the consequences at all?

He was the initiator of this matter from beginning to end, tying the entire industry to the new picture chariot.

There was such a big fuss, but in the end he saw the benefits and jumped out of the car and ran away? ! "

Yue Jun took over Lin Nan's script and said in disbelief.

"Zhang Weiping is a typical person: he forgets his integrity in the face of small gains.

When he wanted to make a joint agreement, I was worried that something would go wrong, but it did happen. "

Lin Nan thought of the meeting that day and complained.

There is no winner in this matter. If there is, Lin Nan should be considered one...

Zhang Weiping not only offended the entire production industry, but also did not please the theater chain.

Those theater chains that are boycotting "The Thirteen Hairpins" have already issued an announcement, completely showing off their cards. They will not show "The Thirteen Hairpins". Their attitude is very firm!

This means that although Zhang Weiping increased the box office split and the minimum ticket price as he wished, "Thirteen Hairpins" has lost some theaters. The result is still unknown.

On the other side, the new picture and Zhang Weiping's Weibo also exploded, with a large number of netizens and fans leaving messages mocking and insulting them.

Because the extra benefits of "Thirteen Hairpins" were eventually passed on to the audience by the theater...

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"When you go to deliver the script in person, you must remember to say hello to the Tong Bureau."

Seeing Lin Nan's solemn look, Yue Jun was a little confused.

"Director Lin, there should be no problems with our script, right?"

"It's really hard to tell. You can send it first."

Lin Nan shook his head, he didn't dare to say something for sure.

After all, even Tong Gang only told him to try to submit it for trial first, and if it didn't work, he would find a way...

"'The Genius Gunfighter'?"

Yue Jun glanced at the name of the script and understood a little bit.

"Well, don't worry, Director Lin, I won't forget it."

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New picture.

The vase that had been replaced not long ago was smashed by Zhang Weiping again.

He really didn't expect that those theaters would be so decisive and not give in.

The official letter rejecting "Thirteen Hairpins" from entering their theaters has been sent to a new screen, and it is jointly signed.

"At this point, it's hard to stop. I just hope that "Thirteen Hairpins" can be a big seller. Even if these theaters are missing, it won't have much impact... and there are overseas copyrights..."

After a long time, Zhang Weiping called his assistant, "What's going on with them? Is there any reply?"

Since Zhang Yimou made it clear that they parted ways that day, he has never been to the company again. Film matters are all handled by his staff and the new picture.

"The reply there said that Director Zhang will attend the premiere, Hollywood promotional events and Oscar reception in accordance with the contract."

"Haha, according to the contract?"

Zhang Weiping sneered, "Where are those?"

"We can't contact Zhou Dongyu, Dou Xiao, Ni Nai and others, but people from Director Zhang said that they will attend the premiere on time..."

Hearing this, Zhang Weiping was completely shocked.

"Those are artists from the New Picture. What does he want to do? What qualifications does his crappy studio have to sign artists..."

With veins popping out on his forehead and bloodshot eyes, Zhang Weiping roared.

After scolding for a while, he stopped.

"Now is not the time. It will have too big an impact on the movie. Wait, wait...

This matter must be kept secret, you know? "Zhang Weiping ordered.

"I understand, Mr. Zhang." The assistant responded.

"Also, help me arrange for a lawyer to come over and keep a low profile."

"Well, I'll go now."

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Half of November passed without a word.

Xue Xiaolu's "Love in Seattle" has completed all script production.

When Lin Nan received the call, he and Liu Yifei were wandering outside.

"Well, Sister Xue doesn't have to go to the company. I'm not far from the school now. I'll see you later."

"Is Teacher Xue's script ready?" Liu Yifei adjusted her sunglasses and asked softly.

"Well, let's go take a look together."

Lin Nan drove, Liu Yifei sat in the passenger seat, and the car drove all the way to Nortel.

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"Director Xue, are you sure there is nothing wrong?"

"It's just a supporting actress, Lin Nan won't care."

Xue Xiaolu and Hai Qing said confidently as they walked on campus.

"Then it's up to you, Sister Xue, haha..." Hai Qing followed, laughing.

A coffee shop outside the school.

When Lin Nan and Liu Yifei arrived, they saw the two people sitting by the window at the back.

"Sister Xue, you are really fast. You only wrote half of it last time."

"Lin Nan, Yifei, please sit down."

"Teacher Xue." Liu Yifei greeted.

"Hello, Director Lin, hello, Yifei, I am Haiqing."

Seeing this new face, Lin Nan vaguely guessed something.

A long time ago, Huang Lei recommended his students to him.

The four of them sat at a table, and soon the coffee was served.

"You guys chat first, I'll look through the script later."

While Lin Nan was reading the script, Xue Xiaolu had an idea for Liu Yifei.

"The leading actress in this script is a bit challenging. Is Yifei interested in trying it?"

Haiqing was listening on the side, and was really envious.

"Thank you, Teacher Xue, I may not be able to spare the time." Liu Yifei said softly.

"Hmm? No schedule?"

"Well, Lin Nan's new script has been submitted for review, I'm waiting for that."

Liu Yifei smiled and spoke with some excitement.

Hearing this, Xue Xiaolu was stunned, and Haiqing was even more emotional. Sure enough, people are different.

"He is so efficient this time?"

Looking at Lin Nan who was reading the script carefully, Xue Xiaolu said with emotion. She remembered that "Passengers" had just finished shooting two months ago.

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Ten minutes later, Lin Nan closed the script, and he flipped through it quickly.

"The script is good, Sister Xue."

Lin Nan praised, although he still sympathized with the honest man and took the job.

"I brought Haiqing here today. I guess you guessed that I'm going to give her the second female role."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both looked at Haiqing, who responded with a smile.

Unlike other directors of Beijing Film Academy, Xue Xiaolu, as a professor at the school, still takes good care of the actors of Beijing Film Academy.

"No problem, what about the lead actor?"

"Didn't you say you would ask about the casting? I have three candidates for the male lead, and a few for the female lead, it's up to you whether you want to make an internal decision."

No one was surprised by the words being said so bluntly, this is normal.

Lin Nan paused, "Let's talk about the male lead first."

"Wu Xiubo from the Central Academy of Drama, Zhang Jiayi from the Beijing Film Academy, Yu Hewei from the Shanghai Theatre Academy..."

Sure enough, they are all uncle-type actors, Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

Hai Qing's eyes lit up on the opposite side, she had worked with the first two.

"Choose Liu Bei."

"Huh?"

"I'm talking about Yu Hewei, didn't he play Liu Bei?"

After hearing what Lin Nan said, Xue Xiaolu and Hai Qing reacted.

Liu Yifei is a simple person, and she knows relatively few actors in the circle. For her, having Lin Nan is enough...

"As for the actress, leave it empty for now, I'll talk about it in two days."

"Then I'll choose the other actors first?"

"Okay, Sister Xue chooses. What's the budget this time? I don't think it's much, right?"

"About 25 million to 30 million. I've asked someone to make a budget."

Lin Nan nodded, and the number he estimated in his mind was about the same, a medium-sized cost.

"Then let's do 30 million. I'll tell Yue Jun later."

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That afternoon, photos of Lin Nan and the other two in the cafe appeared in the media.

Especially the photo of Lin Nan reading the script, which was very clear.

"Director Lin Nan flipping through the script, it seems that he is working with Director Xue Xiaolu again..."

"There was only an hour between shopping and discussing cooperation!"

"Boldly guess that this new film will be directed by Director Xue Xiaolu, Director Lin Nan is likely to be the producer, and the actors may include Liu Yifei and Hai Qing..."

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Everyone in the circle is very cunning, and many people instantly remembered the previous "Love Is Not Blind".

"Lin Nan, is this true? Is the investment large?"

Han Sanping's phone call was very direct, and Lin Nan was too lazy to fool around.

"30 million in cost, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Han Sanping understood what Lin Nan meant and prepared to do it himself.

"During the times you worked alone, only "Blind Mountain" was a loss, right? Are you optimistic about the script this time?"

Lin Nan smiled and didn't answer.

"Okay, okay, I'm embarrassed to ask for this cost, so that's it."

Han Sanping hung up the phone against his will. He knew very well that whenever Lin Nan ate alone, the results were often not bad. But he really couldn't bring himself to invest this amount.

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"The Secret Code of Heaven and Earth" crew.

"Jia Jia, the company invested in a new play?"

"Yes. Not only that, I heard them say inadvertently that it seemed that Director Lin's new script had also been submitted for review, and Director Yue personally submitted it."

"My current play will be finished in a month at most."

Yang Mi glanced at Zeng Jia and suddenly said something else.

As an old partner, the latter certainly understood what Yang Mi meant.

"Well, don't worry, I will ask Director Yue for you."

"Then you have to do it as soon as possible, there are more than one actress signed by the company."

Yang Mi reminded that there should be no conflict in the schedule this time.

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