Chapter 556 Popular Variety Show

Zhang Ziyi's actions have become a joke that people in the circle and on the Internet are making fun of.

Last September, at the premiere of the movie "Dangerous Liaisons", she publicly revealed her boyfriend Xiao Sa.

At that time, it really caused a sensation in the entertainment circle and received blessings from the entire network. After all, the man is a recognized talent.

This move of publicizing the relationship also brought huge traffic to the movie, as well as high topics and popularity.

Although the box office of the movie was a big loss in the end, it did not affect Zhang Ziyi's harvest of fame and fortune.

After a year, the movie "Very Lucky" starring her will hold its premiere.

She did the same thing again.

However, the boyfriend who came to the premiere this time was replaced by Wang Feng, who is known as the "great talent" in the music circle.

Unlike the blessings received last year, this year's Internet was full of boos and laughter, and there was also a lot of contempt in the circle.

Because not long before the media reporter exposed the relationship between the two.

One is still hyping up Xiao Sa, and the other just ended her second marriage. It can be said that the connection is seamless.

After Yue Jun came back from the premiere of "Very Lucky", he kept complaining.

"Zhang Ziyi always feels weird in a chick flick. Her face is not suitable and gives people a stiff feeling."

"I heard that the original director and production team did not match her concept, so she was fired by the producer and replaced by a Hollywood team.

As a result, Fan Bingbing accepted the original director and team and filmed "One Night Surprise", which was a great success at the box office and in the public opinion!"

"To be honest, Zhang Ziyi's vision for selecting films is really far worse than Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing!"

"Bona invested more than 100 million yuan, and it is estimated that Yu Dong will lose money again this time..."

Lin Nan sat there listening to Yue Jun's comments, and he was indeed a little touched. The once-popular "International Zhang" has also started to act in chick flicks.

When she was at the peak of her popularity, Zhang Ziyi had clearly expressed her ambition to surpass Gong Li.

Now, Gong Li is still working with big directors and top-notch casts, and she has never stopped working on foreign-language films.

But what about "International Zhang" herself? The answer is: she has been going downhill.

"No comparison. Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing are now capital, with their own companies, teams, artists and connections, and can create resources and be self-sufficient."

"And Zhang Ziyi, who had a high opinion of herself before, not only missed opportunities but also could not see the reality clearly.

The opportunities for promotion will only become fewer and fewer, and it will become more and more difficult. In the end, you may have to rely on your old capital, haha..."

Lin Nan also laughed and joked.

When Internet companies come in, it will be several times or even dozens of times more difficult for celebrities to get promoted than before.

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"Eyewitness" has been released, with a box office of 42.4 million in the first three days of the weekend, leading the domestic films in September.

The release of movies such as "Very Lucky" and "A City" will follow closely.

But the most anticipated film for the audience is "The Dragon King of the Capital of Gods" at the end of the month, which is also the only work of a big director this month.

Lin Nan took time to perfect the script outline he had made before, and occasionally paid attention to the news in the circle.

Feng Xiaogang posted three consecutive Weibo posts on Weibo, thanking the Film Bureau and his peers in the industry for their support.

"I didn't win over "Search" last year, but I didn't expect to have a chance this year?"

The Film Bureau officially confirmed and announced the films that will be sent to the Oscars this year to compete for the Best Foreign Language Film Award.

That is: Feng Xiaogang's "1942"!

Countless actors and artists in the industry rushed to leave messages under Feng Xiaogang's Weibo to congratulate and flatter him.

I remember that Feng Xiaogang always said in the past: "Don't care too much about the film awards outside, just do well in the Chinese film awards..."

But at this moment, Director Feng's point of view is completely invisible. He is very leisurely and leisurely on Weibo, replying to the messages of people in the circle one by one, all with smiles.

Many netizens are still joking:

"Director Feng has finally become a mother-in-law after a hard time, and he is going to the Oscars to play, haha..."

"Who knows, at the Oscars ceremony early next year, Director Feng and Director Lin Nan will meet?"

"If that happens, it will be a historic moment."

Faced with the netizens' jokes, Feng Xiaogang rarely liked them one by one, and publicly expressed his attitude:

"I believe that "1942" can create surprises at the Golden Globe and Oscar..."

Lin Nan put down the script in his hand and politely liked it to show his support. After all, this is a good movie. As for the result, it has nothing to do with him.

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The Golden Rooster Awards in the mainland will open in a few days, and there is a lot of news.

The guest invitation letter from the Golden Horse Awards was also mailed from Taiwan to Lin Nan Pictures.

When Lin Nan received the call from his assistant, he was waiting outside the airport.

"I know, please reply to the organizer for me, and I will be there."

"Okay, Director Lin."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan sat in the car and continued to look at the exit through the car window.

Twenty minutes later, he saw Liu Xiaoli, pulling a suitcase by herself.

Lin Nan got out of the car to greet her, and it really attracted the attention of many reporters in less than a minute.

"Is it Director Lin?"

...

"Just send someone to pick me up, you don't have to come in person." Liu Xiaoli said with a chuckle.

"I just have time, Auntie, give me the box."

Lin Nan took the suitcase from Liu Xiaoli, led half a body and walked towards the parking place.

Several reporters wanted to surround them, but Lin Nan waved them away. Liu Xiaoli also smiled and nodded at them.

Having been her daughter's "life assistant" for several years, Liu Xiaoli knows what attitude to maintain towards the media.

Lin Nan has always had a good relationship with media reporters, and it will pay off now.

After they understood what Lin Nan meant, they stopped consciously and waved.

"Sissi has been on the set for half a month. I wonder where the filming progress is? Every time this girl calls, she only rushes for a few minutes and doesn't explain clearly..."

Liu Xiaoli sat in the car and complained about her daughter.

Lin Nan didn't know how to answer this, because Liu Yifei obviously left more call time for him.

"Auntie, I will go to visit the class in two days. I will know then, but I think the filming should not be slow.

This kind of science fiction movie is much faster than those drama movies in terms of the shooting part alone. What takes time is the special effects and post-production. "

"Well, that's good. If you're not busy when you go over, you can stay with her for two more days..."

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Lin Nan was a little embarrassed when she was reported by media reporters for the first time.

"Director Lin Nan was at the airport this morning to pick up the prospective mother-in-law."

"Liu Xiaoli's dark face covers her face, and her temperament is not inferior to that of her daughter..."

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"Director Wang, is it so early? Isn't it released just after the Lunar New Year?"

After Lin Nan sent Liu Xiaoli back, she was about to return to the company when she received a call from Wang Changtian.

"Famous Man 2" was only released in early December, and the company suddenly decided to start promoting it two months in advance.

"As you know, this is our first 3D martial arts movie. Chen Jiashang and the company feel that it is safer to start promoting it early."

Guangguang called Zhao Liying's agent and received a rejection.

This was also what the company ordered before, to let Zhao Liying wait with peace of mind to join the team and reject all announcements. Furthermore, the promotional time set by Guangguang before was not now.

As a last resort, Wang Changtian could only call Lin Nan to borrow someone.

"Ning Hao's "Heart Blossoms on the Road" will be released in the next few days. The schedule is too conflicting." Lin Nan's meaning is self-evident.

"Well, let's not delay too much. Just let her record the show with the crew for two days and participate in several popular variety shows.

She doesn’t have to follow other schedules, and Deng Chao may also join the team at the end of the month or the beginning of next month. The next promotion will be after they have finished filming..."

Wang Changtian lobbied hard for more than ten minutes, and Lin Nan finally agreed.

"We have an agreement first. Once Ning Hao calls someone, I don't care what happens on the publicity side. She must come back immediately."

"no problem."

"Then contact Yue Jun. He will notify Zhao Liying's agent."

Lin Nan hung up the phone without talking to Wang Changtian.

As he drove the car on the road, he always felt that an idea had just come to his mind, but he forgot it in an instant.

Until Lin Nan accidentally saw the big screen in the shopping plaza.

Above is a promotional video for the top three of "Fast Man" and a scene of Hai Qing kneeling down to a contestant named Ou Hao.

At this time, he remembered the flash of inspiration that had just occurred in his mind.

"Old Wang, I think you said 'popular variety show' just now?"

"Yes, it's a popular variety show!"

Lin Nan decisively called Yue Jun, "Fuck you!"

Just listen to a familiar voice coming from the other end of the phone: "Please don't hang up, the number you dialed is currently on a call..."

No need to guess, Wang Changtian is on the phone with Yue Jun.

Two minutes later, Yue Jun called back, "Director Lin? Director Wang just said that you agreed to let Zhao Liying go with the crew for two days of promotion?"

"Yes, I agreed, but if Ning Hao turns on his phone, he will come back immediately."

"What's your phone number?"

"There is something. Please take some time in the next two days to take someone on a trip to South Korea..."

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Zhang Ziyi's "Very Lucky" grossed 10.5 million at the box office on its first day.

To be honest, this is a relatively good opening for a chick flick, but Zhang Ziyi received a lot of bad reviews.

People on the Internet are saying that her acting skills have declined visibly, and her "little girl" performance feels artificial and extremely unnatural.

Whether this kind of reputation will affect the subsequent box office trend depends on the choices of the audience and movie fans.

But what surprised the industry the most was "A City".

You must know that Han Han and Guo Jingming are both best-selling authors. The two are often compared and both have a large number of fans.

In view of the fact that the two "Tiny Times 1" and "Tiny Times 2" combined have created a high box office of 750 million.

Therefore, the industry and producers also have high expectations for the movie "A City" adapted from Han Han's novel of the same name. The box office is expected to be 500 million!

But who knows that the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment!

"Adapted from the novel of the same name by young best-selling author Han Han, the movie "A City" grossed 1.2 million at the box office on its first day, which is far from industry expectations!"

"The film schedule of "A City" may be greatly reduced, and it may even face the possibility of being canceled."

"Guo Jingming's fans are sarcastic and sarcastic..."

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"Director Lin, the flight tickets have been booked and we need to change planes midway."

"knew."

Lin Nan looked at the news and responded without looking up.

The Golden Rooster Awards opened, but the red carpet seemed a bit too low-class.

Most of the top domestic directors were absent, and only the few nominated ones went with their crews.