Chapter 696 Judges, Counterattack, the Arrival of Legend and Universal

Sitting in the study, Lin Nan turned on the computer and saw the email in the mailbox, which was from the Academy Council.

In addition to a very formal email inviting him to become a member of the Academy, there was also a form that needed to be filled out.

The information to be entered is mainly personal information and receiving address, because the Oscar "ballot" needs to be mailed to the judges themselves.

After filling in the movies and main creators you support, mail the "ballot" back to the Academy.

Of course, you can also bring it in person and submit it on site, which will be considered as completing the Oscar vote.

"Well, just write Lin Nan Pictures as the address.

Speaking of which, send me all the nomination and final votes at once, and I have to mail or bring them one month apart? This is a bit troublesome!"

Lin Nan muttered with a smile. Then shook his head and started to reply to the email.

At the same time, more and more actors, artists and practitioners in the circle paid attention to this news, and tagged Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.

"Congratulations, Director Lin! I'm so happy. Now I'll have company every year when I go to Hollywood to attend the Oscars."

"Yifei, your Director Lin is not a good person. There's no news about him competing for the Golden Globe Award! Next time we make a foreign language film, ask him to take me with him!"

"Xun'er, please be more restrained. There are so many people here. Haha..."

"Oh, really, you stole the limelight from my movie! Everyone, help me promote it more. "Heart Flower Road" broke 100 million on the first day!"

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"Won't you win the Golden Globe, the Oscar, and Hollywood? Director Lin, I'm optimistic about you!"

"Fuck, Huang Bo is such a flatterer, I'm convinced!"

"It's a pity that the higher-ups didn't approve it. Otherwise, I'll try to win the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar this year, and you can vote and canvass for me!"

"Congratulations, Director Lin..."

"Congratulations, Director Lin."

"Xixi, there will be a lot of red carpets at the beginning of next year!"

...

It took nearly an hour, until just after ten in the morning, for Lin Nan to finish the email and send it out.

The reason why it took a lot of time was mainly because he also wrote a thank-you letter with well-chosen words and sentences.

This is a matter of etiquette. We can't embarrass Chinese filmmakers!

Going to the next room, Liu Yifei was holding a tablet with a smile on her face. I don't know who she was chatting with, but I think it must be about Lin Nan.

"Come and sit next to me. They are all "arranging" you."

Miss Liu stretched out her hand, patted the seat next to her, and said to Lin Nan with a smile.

"Well, let me see, what are they saying about me?"

"They say that you have completely abandoned the domestic film festival and settled down in Hollywood. There are also Golden Rooster masters gritting their teeth... Haha..."

"I won't take the blame for these."

Lin Nan squeezed next to Liu Yifei, put his head on her shoulder, and looked at the comments and messages on the screen.

A faint fragrance came from the neck, face, and hair, lingering around the tip of the nose, very comfortable. Miss Liu's collarbone is right in front of him, and further down is the small hill in the collar of her short-sleeved shirt...

"Hey, don't look around."

After giving Lin Nan a halfhearted look, Liu Yifei leaned over. Did she ask him to be her pillow?

"My flight ticket has been booked, and it will be on the morning of the 4th."

"Okay, I'll drive you that day."

"Yeah."

The two of them just leaned against each other, and there was an abrupt sense of parting and reluctance. It was magical, maybe because they had just got engaged.

The phone always comes in at inappropriate times, and you can't ignore it, because it is very likely to be business.

"Hello?"

"Director Lin, "Lost in Hong Kong" will start filming in Shanghai in two days..."

Listening to the phone, Lin Nan nodded from time to time and responded.

Xu Zheng's intention was very clear, he just wanted to invite him to attend the opening ceremony.

Lin Nan hesitated, "I won't go, Director Wang can go. Yifei is going on a business trip these two days, I can help her pack."

"Well, that's fine. I wish Yifei a smooth business trip, and by the way, I wish Director Lin a Golden Globe Award, and congratulations on becoming an Oscar judge."

"Thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan curled his lips, feeling a little emotional, Xu Zheng is really a smart guy.

Lin Nan also learned about something a few days ago.

Xu Zheng used "Lost in Hong Kong" to connect all the connections and capital he could get in touch with. He replaced a previously confirmed actor and invited Zhao Yanzi to play a small but very important supporting role. Zhao Yanzi, isn't that capital!

"You didn't go to the opening ceremony, just to accompany me these two days?"

Looking up, Liu Yifei smiled brightly.

"Tsk, you're smart, okay." Lin Nan complained, smiling.

"Yeah, hehe..."

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Affected by the "Banned Order", the promotional activities of the two films, "The Burning Sun" in the Lunar New Year and "Monster Hunt" in the Spring Festival, have obviously shown a trend of dying down.

Although the film company has not issued any announcements or notices, the industry can guess that the producers and distributors must be struggling, hesitating, and feeling pain at this moment!

Think about it, a lot of publicity expenses and resources have been spent, but now they have to face this situation. Who can be willing? No one is willing!

At the end of the day, time has crossed September and officially entered the National Day holiday.

The film market has been completely driven by "Lost in Thailand".

"Directed by Ning Hao and produced by Lin Nan, the road-themed comedy film "Heart Flower Road" was released on the second day, and the box office once again won 122 million, far ahead of others!"

"As Director Lin Nan said, "Heart Flower Road" is expected to help Director Ning Hao achieve a leap and become a director in the 1 billion box office club!"

"Six movies including "The Golden Age", "Black & White 2", and "Kuiba 3" were released at the same time today to compete for the National Day."

"Produced by Tangren, starring Liu Shishi, Peng Yuyan, and Hu Ge, the costume TV series "Wind in the Wind" adapted from "The Legend of the Desert" will be grandly broadcast on Mango TV tonight."

"The 51st Golden Horse Awards announced the nomination list today, and many mainland movies "The film was nominated, Gong Li won the award with "Coming Home"..."

"In response to the invitation of Director Lin Nan to become an Oscar judge, many senior industry veterans and senior filmmakers from the association expressed different opinions. "

"It is said that Lin Nan, who has achieved outstanding achievements and a great reputation, should not evade the responsibilities and obligations that he should bear as a great director in the Chinese film industry for many years.

He should not blindly distance himself from important film awards activities in the mainland, only know foreign film festivals, "worship foreigners", and deliberately despise and ignore important Chinese film activities and events such as Golden Rooster, Hundred Flowers, and Huabiao...

Lin Nan should play a leading role in the industry and should not forget his roots..."

It's really the National Day holiday, and the entertainment industry is also "celebrating the festival"!

A piece of news that old men and women "named" Lin Nan ignited the entire film and television industry.

Is this considered an eye drop? No one in the circle dared to say a word! Because others said it very righteously!

Lin Nan only found out about this after he and Liu Yifei came back from the pet hospital and received many calls and messages from people.

He was so angry that he laughed while sitting in the yard. These people are really shameless!

"This is turning the tables, standing on the moral high ground to kidnap me? If you don't know, you would think I was a villain from the beginning?

I'm just going to be an Oscar judge. There are thousands of people. Although there are very few Asians, does this irritate them?"

Lin Nan spread his hands and looked at Liu Yifei sitting cross-legged on the lawn. Several cats and dogs were circling around her.

"Oh, they really got it right? Gnashing their teeth?

But I can understand it. Which big director in China is like you, who has never had any contact with the Golden Rooster for so many years? Haha..."

Miss Liu tilted her head and smiled playfully, then grabbed the fat orange beside her and hugged her in her arms.

"I still have to say something. I can't just keep silent and let these 'seniors' who are half buried in the ground get ahead of themselves." Lin Nan muttered and took the tablet from the blanket. "To be honest, I seem to have done a lot of things over the years. I have broken box office records again and again, and I was the first to shoot a science fiction blockbuster, the first to shoot a magic blockbuster, and the first to shoot a mainstream commercial blockbuster... I didn't do what the relevant people said, and I didn't fulfill the responsibilities and obligations that a Chinese-language director should fulfill?

In addition, I didn't despise the Hundred Flowers Awards. I once won an award; I didn't ignore the Huabiao Awards. I will go to the next session; I have also been to the Golden Horse Awards several times. As for the Golden Rooster Awards, there are too many masters, and I am not worthy!

Can't we live in peace and not care about each other? Why do you have to come to me for trouble? You can't just "preach" others at will just because you are old, right? My teacher didn't say anything to me!

Also, I recommend my Golden Lion movie "The Hunt" to everyone to watch more. Don't stand in the sun and talk to others all day. I can't see your faces clearly. The sun is too dazzling!"

A few minutes later, Lin Nan's Weibo was updated, and the accompanying picture was taken recently, that is, the Paw Patrol around him!

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei sat on their lawn, basking in the sun, and the circle began to get lively.

"Director Lin's Weibo didn't contain a single dirty word, but every word was a counterattack, and every sentence was a slap in the face. He did more than 99% of the people in the association!"

"The last sentence is awesome, don't stand in the sun... The sun is too dazzling! In other words: don't take advantage of your seniority and don't stand on the moral high ground!"

"I've learned it, I'm going to review "The Hunt"! In the future, when I confront those who morally blackmail me, I'll use this sentence from Director Lin!"

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"I told you not to provoke him, but you didn't listen, right? In all these years, when has that guy ever given in? It's made the relationship between Tian Zhuangzhuang and us so tense for so long!"

"I just wanted to give him a warning... The key is How to do the Golden Rooster Film Festival next year? "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" is difficult to do now, this is a task..."

"It's difficult, but you can't do it this way? It's messed up, right? It's been humiliated without any dirty words!"

"In the final analysis, it's still that little bastard who is rebellious and has no rules... When he has enough experience and his hair is straightened out, he will naturally be awarded..."

"Is it useful to say all this? He is soft-hearted, how to deal with this mess later? "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" was named by the higher-ups..."

...

There are many people watching the excitement in the circle. No one expected that Lin Nan, who has withdrawn from the association for 5 years, could still be found out by the other side and have a "conflict".

It can only be said that these old people and people who are used to being highly praised are really restless and don't know the situation!

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The first day of the National Day holiday ended, although the screening rate was cut by 10 points to 36%.

But "Lost in Thailand" is still hanging, including all other movies including the six newly released films.

On the third day of release, the daily box office grossed another 110 million, and the box office trend continues to advance rapidly, which is enviable.

The industry still remembers what Ning Hao said when he led the team to promote this movie. Lin Nan’s investment accounted for as much as 50%.

This also means that Lin Nan Pictures will have another damn good year this year, and there will be not a few jealous peers, but too many!

On the morning of the 2nd, news about two movies that have attracted much attention from the industry came out at the same time.

"Co-produced by True Music, Guangguang, and Lin Nan Pictures, and directed by Xu Zhanjiang, the third installment of the "囧" series, "囧", has officially launched in Shanghai!"

"Director Xu Zheng said bluntly that although it was a pity that he could not gather the original cast, he believed that Bao Bei'er would never disappoint the audience."

"Enlight Pictures actor Bao Bei'er is very confident, saying that he has a professional background and is not inferior to Wang Baoqiang..."

…

"Co-produced by Xinghui, China Film, Shanghai Film, and Lin Nan Pictures, directed by director Zhou Xingchi, starring Deng Chao, Lin Yun, Zhang Yuqi and others, the science fiction romance blockbuster "Mermaid" has a grand launch this morning in Pengcheng."

"After being kept secret for a long time, the male lead of "Mermaid" Deng Chao made his debut. He joked to himself: The joy of being a "star boy" is finally no longer needed to be held in!"

"At the launch conference, Zhang Yuqi avoided talking about Wang Quan'an..."

…

In "Mermaid", it was Han Jianu who called Lin Nan. Just like what he told Xu Zheng before, he also refused to participate.

In the two days before Liu Yifei's departure, Lin Nan stayed at home with Miss Liu.

During this trip, she will first go to Hollywood to meet the crew.

The accompanying personnel include three assistants and two bodyguards. After all, the trip is not short, so you have to be well prepared.

If you need anything during the process, Crystal Pictures will always support you.

…

Facts have proven that after a dozen cuts, major changes, and re-dubbing, a drama will really become extremely bad, and Tang Dynasty proves this point.

Cai Yinong is really perfunctory with the audience. The reputation of "Pocahontas" is simply unbearable, and the Internet is full of curses.

After just four episodes, this drama has already become the most failed TV drama of Tang Dynasty in so many years, and it is a bad drama that involves the first brother and the "first sister" at the same time!

I couldn't bear to spend money to reshoot it, and that's it. The plot was edited completely out of sequence, and the jumps were too much to watch; and both the lighting and photography were extremely rough, completely incomparable to the Tang Dynasty movies back then.

He mouths the names of historical figures such as "Huo Qubing", but the dubbing calls him something else. You can imagine how embarrassing it is!

"Pocahontas" can be regarded as a naked display of the current situation and shortcomings of the Tang people to the film and television industry!

Looking back on those days, a Zhouyi and a Tang Dynasty were both top companies in the field of TV dramas, but what about now?

Although the former is gone, it has been fully integrated into Lin Nan Pictures.

The filming team used to only shoot TV series, but now they shoot both movies and TV shows. Isn't this a blessing in disguise?

On the other hand, Tang Ren, although it has made it to the present, is already riddled with holes and has become a second- or third-rate film and television company.

To put it more absolutely, they are more like a brokerage company, all supported by Hu Ge and Liu Shishi!

On the morning of the 3rd, a flight from Hollywood landed at the Capital Airport.

The two giants Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures, with a team of 20 people in total, attracted the attention of a large number of media reporters.

The China Film and Television team responsible for picking up the guests at the airport couldn't stop the media's cameras.

"Is there any big move in this battle?"

"Found it, the two foreigners in the lead are global business executives and one of the vice presidents of Legendary and Universal!"

"Damn it! So China Film Group has a cooperation project with them?"

"I'm just curious now, what kind of project can bring so many people from two major Hollywood studios?"

A group of reporters were chattering and analyzing, and the cameras in their hands never stopped shooting.

They know very well that this will most likely be big news in the film and television entertainment industry today or even within the next ten days and a half!

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China Film.

La Peikang sat in the office, looking at the caller ID on his mobile phone with a joking expression.

When the secretary walked in and saw that La Peikang had no intention of answering the phone, he immediately reported:

"La Dong, people from Legend and Universal have already gone to the hotel where they are staying. Our people also told them that if you have time to meet tomorrow morning, they can come to China Film."

"Well, I understand, let's make arrangements for tomorrow morning.

Haha, you are still calling, are you well informed? "

La Peikang waved his hand, and the secretary understood instantly, turned around and walked out, taking him to the door.

"Hey, what could possibly cause Director Ren to call me three or four times in a row? I didn't answer and kept calling, haha..."

The mobile phone had external volume on, but there was a pause on the other side and it was very quiet.

Two seconds later, Ren Zhonglun's voice sounded, echoing in the huge office.

"La Dong, can China Film Group take on such a big project?"

"What project, why don't I know about it? What is Director Ren talking about?"

La Peikang joked calmly. He knew that Ren Zhonglun already knew about it, but he still acted carelessly.

"In terms of power, Shanghai Film is not as good as China Film, but in terms of information channels, Shanghai Film is not inferior to China Film. How long do you want to keep the co-production project with Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures a secret?"

"Oh, this matter. I didn't want to hide it. Didn't Director Ren already know about it? Didn't you call because of this matter? Haha..."

Although La Peikang said the words with a smile, the indifference in his tone was not hidden at all.

"La Dong, let's make a condition. How can Shanghai Film Group enter the game and get a share of the pie?"

Ren Zhonglun's words sounded like a joke to La Peikang, extremely ridiculous.

"Director Ren, what are you thinking about? Is there anything in Shanghai Film Academy that I should be concerned about? It seems, not really?

You are very rich, and this is a big killer for Xiying and Ningying. But for China Film, that’s it. We have both, what do you think? "

Ren Zhonglun could not refute these words.

Looking at the domestic film and television industry, Shanghai Film and Television has always been unfavorable, but it will always be inferior to China Film and Television.

Because money is not as important as power, and what the two families want most is political achievements, there is a natural competition and conflict!

In terms of "achievement projects", China Film is far ahead of Shanghai Film.

Before calling this time, Ren Zhonglun had made a lot of determination and was even prepared for heavy bleeding, but he didn't expect that La Peikang would be so insecure.

"Shanghai Film Group can purchase investment shares at a premium of 50%."

"Director Ren, my point is very clear, money is the least valuable thing, haha..."

La Peikang still said decisively, laughing endlessly.

In his opinion, it is reasonable to give Lin Nan a share. After all, Lin Nan is expected to make movies.

Can I film it? Why? How much money is missing from China Film Group? joke!

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The film and television industry is already in an uproar, with people from China Film Group picking up the Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures teams at the airport.

People in the industry are speculating that there may be some movie projects to discuss.

Lin Nan didn't pay much attention to this. He was currently answering Wu Ershan's call.

After nearly three months of filming, "The Secret of the Dragon" with an investment of 200 million has finally reached its final stage.

Just this morning, the crew officially opened the media tour to the outside world. I guess there will be news online in the afternoon.

"If it's almost the same, let the Tiangong people come back first. The closing banquet will be held in the capital. By the way, when do you estimate that the shooting will be completed?"

"Director Lin, I estimate it will be completed around the 10th, and all the special effects shots have been shot.

Some minor details and those that don't turn off the camera can be re-shot. The Tiangong Color Team will pack up their things in the afternoon and head back to Beijing tomorrow. "

Hearing this, Lin Nan nodded subconsciously:

"That's good. With the IP blessing of this movie, your resume performance will take a big step forward. Well, that's it, I'll hang up first..."

Before Wu Ershan could react, Lin Nan had already ended the call because Liu Yifei was calling him to go next door for lunch.

The cast of "The Secret of the Dragon".

Looking at the hung up phone in his hand, Wu Ershan was a little helpless.

He originally wanted to test Lin Nan's tone. If he planned to shoot the series he had in mind in the future, could he ask Lin Nan Pictures to invest?

"Am I thinking a little too far? There is no shadow at all, haha..."

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At the dinner table, Liu Xiaoli served dishes to Liu Yifei and Lin Nan respectively.

"If you two have time, go and see him before the wedding next year. Don't wait until the wedding and just have a quick meeting... Even if he comes back, he can't stay for too long."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, and they both knew who Liu Xiaoli was talking about.

"This "Interstellar" promotional trip includes Paris, and I will go see my father." Miss Liu looked at her mother and said softly.

Lin Nan also thought about it in his mind and came up with an idea:

"When Sissi and I attend the Berlin International Film Festival, we can take time to go to Paris together. The distance between the two cities is actually not that far, and it happens to be on the eve of the Chinese New Year."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Liu Xiaoli suddenly showed a smile on her face, "Okay, okay. Then at that time, you two can go there together."

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