Chapter 712 End
"This morning, the Warner Bros. team and the Interstellar crew arrived in the capital.
Internationally renowned director Christopher Nolan appeared with Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and others."
"Director Lin and Liu Yifei greeted them at the airport. The latter is the heroine of Interstellar, and this is her second collaboration with Director Nolan after Inception."
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Entertainment news is covering the Interstellar crew's affairs everywhere, dominating the headlines.
In the past month, first, The Great Wall whetted the appetite of the industry, and then Interstellar held a high-profile Asian premiere ceremony and then went public.
Two blockbusters, a magical film with a cost of 150 million US dollars, is just waiting to start shooting; and a space science fiction film with a production cost of 170 million US dollars will be released globally.
The actresses in the circle have been jealous again and again, and they have to rush to the scene eagerly, looking forward to showing their faces at the premiere and on the red carpet!
Without disturbing Nolan and his group too much, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei stayed for only half an hour before leaving the hotel.
Because the crew had just flown for more than ten hours and must be very tired;
In addition, they had to recuperate for the grand Asian premiere ceremony tomorrow, so they were really in a hurry.
"Lin, Crystal, when you hold your wedding next year, you must tell us in advance."
"Haha, of course. Then we will go back first, you can have a good rest in the afternoon, see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
Liu Yifei smiled and waved to Nolan and his group, and after Lin Nan opened the car door for her, she immediately sat in the passenger seat.
Watching the car disappear from sight, Jessica teased Matt Damon with a joking face:
"Matt, you are really amazing, you took another blockbuster without saying a word..."
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Not long after returning home, Lin Nan received a call from Tom.
This guy obviously drank a little too much, his tongue was tied when he spoke, but his thoughts were still clear.
The post-production of "Fifty Shades Darker" has been completed, and the company plans to schedule it in the first half of next year.
In addition, Lin Nan was asked again when he would leave for Hollywood:
"You don't have to... not come for the PR for the Golden Globe nominations, but you have to pay attention to the Oscars."
Liu Yifei laughed at the side, and kept joking while holding the cat: "How much did you drink?"
Lin Nan thought about the time issue.
According to convention, the Golden Globe Awards will announce the nominations in early and mid-December, Berlin should be mid-to-late December, and the Oscars will be announced in January.
Thinking of this, Lin Nan made an arrangement: "Tom?"
"Well, I'm here, not... not drunk."
"Next month, after the Golden Globe Awards announces the nominations, I will come. If I win, we will do PR together; if I don't win, I will focus on the Oscars!"
"Well? Okay, okay, Lin."
"Jenny... don't, I'm talking to my boss on the phone, a little while... a little while..."
Hearing Tom and the people around him whispering, Lin Nan was speechless for a moment. This guy is simply too "shameful" and will die in the hands of a woman sooner or later.
Lin Nan hung up the phone without saying anything.
"Hahaha, I am dying of laughter. Tom is having a blast at the party again." Liu Yifei couldn't help laughing.
"I can guarantee that when I see him in Hollywood next month, he will be rounder than he was in March. All the weight he gained from banquets and parties!"
Lin Nan said confidently. There was also a "more hollow" that he didn't say.
In all these years, only during the financial crisis did Tom look "slimmer" and "healthier".
Because he was not in the mood to eat and drink, hang out at cocktail parties, or indulge in women! As for other times?
Haha, it is almost impossible to expect him to lose weight for health! Most of his exercise is probably done in bed.
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In the afternoon, the news that Wang Zhongjun spent more than 60 million US dollars to buy a famous painting by Van Gogh was also spread along with his flight back to China arriving in Beijing.
There was a lot of flattery in the circle, and the Internet was talking about the wealth of the chairman of Huayi.
As expected of the head of the first listed giant in the film and television industry with a market value of over 60 billion, he is rich!
Lin Nan had nothing to say about this. Huayi is indeed in its heyday this year, and the general trend of its stock price has been rising. Wang Changtian and Yu Dong can envy it to death!
Beside him, Liu Yifei kept receiving calls from Hongxingwu. Many brands were asking her about the rules for attending the premiere red carpet tomorrow, but Miss Liu wanted to keep a low profile.
"Xixi, I'm going to the company first. Call me if you have anything."
"Well, come back early in the afternoon."
Liu Yifei nodded to Lin Nan while listening to the phone.
"Got it."
In the film and television industry, if both parties are very satisfied after the first cooperation between two companies, there is a high probability that there will be a second opportunity for cooperation.
The process of Lin Nan Pictures and Noon Sunshine co-producing "Nirvana in Fire" was like this, and everyone was very satisfied.
Hou Hongliang did say that when they start new projects later, they will give priority to Lin Nan Pictures as a partner.
I just didn't expect that they would start preparing for a new project just after the post-production of "Nirvana in Fire" was completed, and they actually came to me.
When Lin Nan arrived at the company, Jiang Xingrou was already waiting.
When she attended the wrap-up party of "Nirvana in Fire" before, she and Hou Hongliang exchanged phone numbers, so this time they contacted her directly.
"Director Jiang, what's going on?"
Jiang Yanrou smiled and said: "Director Lin also knows that Noon Sunshine was established not long ago. Although the team is very complete and they are all professionals, the funds are not abundant.
In addition, "Nirvana in Fire" hasn't been sold yet, so I can only continue to look for foreign aid. According to Producer Hou, they originally wanted to find Shanying. But you know the efficiency of state-owned enterprises, and they are not given as much as they lack. After all, they have gone out to work alone. Ha ha……"
"So the idea came to us again?"
Lin Nan was also happy, but he admitted that Noon Sunshine's idea was correct.
"What specific project is it?"
"It seems to be a TV series of the Republic of China and espionage type. This is also the key reason why it is difficult for them to find investment. After all, this type of TV series has so many classics that it is difficult to surpass it."
Lin Nan listened carefully. Noon Sunshine, who was born in the regular army, would definitely not make a "magic drama".
"Then inform them and send someone over to discuss the specific details. Leave it to Director Jiang."
"Okay, then I'll do it. By the way, let them bring the script with them. We still have to take a look." Jiang Yuerou agreed simply.
Within a few minutes, Lin Nan was the only one left in the office, and he continued to check his script.
Jiang Yuerou, who returned to another office, dialed Hou Hongliang's number and went out.
"Director Jiang? Have you got an answer?"
"Yes, Producer Hou. You guys can come over with the script, and we can talk about the details of the cooperation, investment share, and other issues."
Hearing Jiang Yuerou say this, the other end of the phone was obviously moved, "Okay, no problem. Let's come to the capital the day after tomorrow."
"Oh, by the way, Producer Hou. What's the name of the script you mentioned before?"
""pretender"."
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Morning of the 10th.
The most popular film and television entertainment information on major portal websites and Weibo is all about the Asian premiere of "Interstellar".
As an imported blockbuster, "Interstellar" has its domestic distribution business handled by China Film.
But the publicity business, that is, this Asian premiere ceremony, is hosted by Warner and undertaken by China Film.
Its specifications are very grand. Because the guests and media to be received are not only from the Chinese-speaking community.
In the huge square, dozens of meters of red carpet photos, multiple huge space posters, and individual license plates of actors have appeared online.
More than 200 news media from the mainland, Hong Kong Island, Taiwan Province, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other places are already in place.
Many celebrities in the industry are still posting on Weibo, hinting at their schedule today... the Asian premiere of "Interstellar"!
Unlike the airport pick-up yesterday, Liu Yifei needed Lin Nan to wake her up.
Today was the main business at work. She was very conscious and got up earlier than Lin Nan!
In order to fit her role as an astronaut in the movie, Ms. Liu refused to wear a formal dress and chose a dashing women's suit.
As for the makeup, it must be heavy makeup that fully opens up the aura!
At early eight o'clock, when Lin Nan went to have breakfast next door wearing slippers, three makeup artists and stylists were busy working around Liu Yifei.
"I just slept a little longer, why did I even change my hairstyle?" Lin Nan said subconsciously.
"Director Lin, Yifei's long hair would also look good if she had a little perm and some waves."
The stylist said to Lin Nan with a smile. Liu Yifei wanted to speak but held back because the makeup artist was applying makeup for her.
"Yeah, it looks good."
Of course Lin Nan would not deny this.
Just imagine, Liu Yifei is standing there in a suit, with bright makeup, red lips, and slightly wavy long hair shawl. She is indeed sassy and another kind of breathtaking beauty!
Lin Nan ate slowly, not in a hurry. He would not be with Liu Yifei today.
After the latter finished putting on makeup and styling, he had to first meet up with Nolan, Matthew McConaughey and others to walk the red carpet with the "Interstellar" crew.
More than half an hour later, Liu Yifei's makeup was completed.
With her lady's suit, high heels, bright and majestic face, red lips, and long wavy hair shawl, she is simply a charming seductress!
Seeing Lin Nan's dumb look, Liu Yifei smiled proudly, her arrogant attitude came out again, "Director Lin, does it look good?"
"Yeah, it looks good."
"Then you can watch it slowly when you come back. I have to leave first."
After speaking, Liu Yifei picked up her handbag and walked to the car at the entrance of the villa, humming a little tune.
Lin Nan smiled and shook his head, and stood up, ready to go back next door to change clothes.
"I'd better find someone to go with me, otherwise it would be so embarrassing to be alone on the red carpet!"
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The Asian premiere of "Interstellar".
This kind of large-scale event is always an occasion for celebrities to chase.
Looking at the tens of meters of red carpet on both sides, with guns and cannons, dense cameras, and video cameras, the artists couldn't help but smile.
Further to both sides, there are crowds of moviegoers, fans and onlookers behind the railings, giving people a sense of déjà vu at the opening and closing ceremonies of a film festival.
Filmmakers, actors and stars in the industry walked across the red carpet, stopped and wrote their names in front of the eight or nine-meter-long signature wall with the space footage of "Interstellar" as the background.
La Peikang walked alone on the red carpet, which represents China Film's "equal treatment" of imported films.
Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Yang Shoucheng, Zhang Zhao and many other film and television company executives walked between the cameras with their own artists.
Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Zhou Xun and others, these artists who have been exposed to Hollywood are more and more formal.
And Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Ning Hao, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang...Wu Yusen, Xu Ke, Gu Changwei...Han Han and others, whether they are big directors or new interdisciplinary directors, everyone is here for Nolan!
There seem to be a lot of front-line artists: Huang Bo, Tong Dawei, Huang Xiaoming, Tang Wei, Zhao Yanzi... Yang Mi, Yang Ying, Tang Yan...
Many foreign companies and artists, especially those from South Korea, also came here, such as CJ, Showbox...
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"Director Lin, you are so miserable today. You are reduced to walking on the red carpet with us."
Zhu Yawen teased Lin Nan, and Luo Jin beside him was also laughing.
"You talk too much, hurry up."
Lin Nan retorted and led the two of them onto the red carpet.
As expected, the media reporters started joking: "Director Lin, why aren't you with Yifei today?"
"Hey, if it weren't for Luo Jin and me, he would be alone today, haha."
Zhu Yawen shouted something to the reporter, which caused a burst of cheers.
"I'm just a guest, Yifei is the main creator, she must be with the crew, hasn't she arrived yet?"
"Yes, Director Lin. We are all waiting for the "Interstellar" crew."
The three of them waved as they walked, and the people under the signature wall in the distance also looked back.
"Oh, it's Jing Tian who just got "The Great Wall"." Zhu Yawen said subconsciously.
"Shu Chang is chasing after me." Luo Jin also warned.
Lin Nan's eyes turned from the figure in front to behind him, "Wait for her."
Shu Chang, who was wearing a plain dress and high heels, quickened his pace.
When she walked up to her, she frowned and complained to Lin Nan: "Sissi asked you to take me, but you didn't even shout."
Lin Nan patted his head and felt a little embarrassed: "Oh, I really forgot! I just remembered them. Let's go in first, and Sissi will make it up to you later."
Hearing Lin Nan's last words, Shu Chang smiled, "Okay, I'm waiting for her surprise on her birthday. Don't be stingy with the gift."
"Okay, let's go."
Lin Nan responded with a smile, turned around again, and there was no one under the signature wall.
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At a glance, there were probably nearly three hundred people in the venue, including many big names.
The four people's positions are definitely not in the same place. On this occasion today, ordinary front-line people can only sit behind the first two rows.
"Director Lin."
"Director Lin."
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Amidst the greetings, Lin Nan separated from the three people around him.
Shu Chang was okay, he was in the third row; while Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin ran to the fourth row, next to Yang Mi, Ni Nai and others.
Ten minutes later, there was a burst of noise.
Nolan walked in with Matthew McConaughey, Liu Yifei, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, and several cast members.
"Your Yifei is getting everyone's attention today!"
Jiang Wen was peeling a small orange while talking to Lin Nan.
Isn't it?
Not to mention the complicated looks in the eyes of actresses of the same age group such as Yang Mi and Ni Na, Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing and others in the second row all had a hint of envy in their eyes.
"Yifei, you are so cool today!"
Zhou Xun called Liu Yifei carelessly and received a smile and scissor hands from Miss Liu!
When passing by Lin Nan in the first row, Liu Yifei openly gave him a wink.
This prompted Jiang Wenzhi on the right to joke: "Younger is better." Zhang Yimou on the left also smiled rarely.
The main creators were sitting on the stage, only five meters away from the first row, very close.
The atmosphere on the field was much quieter. After all, those present today were all people with status and status in the industry.
As the CCTV host warmed up, the communication session before the premiere began.
Since Nolan and several others don't speak Chinese, there must be necessary translators, so Liu Yifei took over this responsibility.
The movie "Interstellar" is not introduced much, because everyone will see it in a while.
On the contrary, the directors in the front row became the main force of communication.
After all, there are really too few major domestic directors who have done well in large-scale commercial films.
Guo Fan came early today, and when he asked questions about science fiction films, he was much more professional than Chen Kaige and others.
At the end of the round, a very funny thing happened in the middle.
When the host asked Nolan, apart from director Lin Nan, which long-established director in the Chinese film industry he knew better, the directors in the first row subconsciously sat up straighter.
When everyone thought Nolan would answer Chen Kaige, it turned out that Nolan said Zhang Yimou!
At that moment, it became interesting.
Director Zhang was grinning, while Director Chen was expressionless and a little cold. He didn't know what he was thinking. Others are just watching the fun!
But don’t mention it, Nolan actually reported several old films by Zhang Yimou, such as "Red Sorghum", "Ju Dou"...,
After talking about Zhang Yimou, when it comes to director Chen Da, there is only "Farewell My Concubine"!
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The nearly three-hour movie let hundreds of people present know what a real science fiction masterpiece is, and it is a space epic different from the original "Inception"!
The silence on the field was enough to show how shocked everyone was.
And Liu Yifei, the only female astronaut, is also extremely bright and eye-catching.
"After this movie, ordinary domestic film crews will really not be able to afford your Yifei! Except for those big Internet celebrities."
Jiang Wen pursed his lips and said this.
"You can bring money into the group, and you can split the box office accounts..." Lin Nan smiled and gave the solution.
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When a movie is recognized by everyone, applause is the most direct affirmation.
"This movie will become a classic in the history of film! One hour is equivalent to 7 years; the vicissitudes of life are performed to the extreme." Even Zhang Yimou praised it from the bottom of his heart.
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After the movie is over, it’s time for the media.
"Director Nolan, there were rumors that the crew of "Interstellar" chose Liu Yifei to play the heroine because of director Lin Nan. Is that true?"
Good guy, is the first question so sharp?
Many people's eyes wandered between Nolan, Liu Yifei and Lin Nan, but the three of them were calm.
The artists in the audience were very quiet, no one commented, but many people had mixed feelings in their hearts.
"Are you looking for trouble?"
Jiang Wen muttered. Lin Nan took a look, Hong Kong media!
"It's not Lin's fault. I've worked with him before in "Inception" and Crystal is an excellent and hard-working actor.
Although Lin recommended her to me, I chose her because of her own excellence. For this reason, we also changed the script. In the first draft of the script, her character was originally a white person. "
Hearing Nolan's answer, many actresses at the scene felt even more uncomfortable. Even if she is excellent, it is only because of Lin Nan that she can reach your eyes!
Immediately afterwards, in the interview, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon and others had a clear attitude. In addition to promoting the movie, they also praised and recognized Liu Yifei in their words.
Seeing Miss Liu smiling on the stage, Lin Nan couldn't help but mutter in her heart, this group of people are giving too much face!
Liu Yifei has already taken the microphone: "I am very lucky to be able to star in "Interstellar". I am very grateful to Director Nolan and Matthew, Jessica and Matt.
Well, there is one more thing that cannot be missed. Director Lin Nan, thank you for your support. "
There was an instant burst of laughter below, and there were also whistlers? Huang Xiaoming, Zhu Yawen... are all conspicuous bags!
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I said at the end of last month that this month’s update would be unstable (the bumps and tumbles in life cannot be avoided or avoided).
In these two days, we will speed up the plot appropriately and enter the prize winning phase as soon as possible.