That year Huayu

The first shot of the Lunar New Year stalls starts with "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet"!

Many stars in the industry are cheering for this movie.

As Yang Mi's first big-budget heroine movie, she even posted ten Weibo posts in one day to help promote the movie.

"Hongmen Banquet" has attracted much attention since the project was established, and the cast is even more powerful. The first day of its release is the time to witness the results.

Lin Nan took note of the treatment the film received.

The theater chain gave the first blockbuster in the Lunar New Year season enough honor, with a 28.5% film scheduling rate, which is really high!

As for the box office on the first day, it depends on the data on the second day.

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"Director Lin, the new footage and Bona's premiere invitation are sent to you by name."

Yue Jun took the two posts and walked into Lin Nan's office, where the latter was still drawing up the shots.

"Don't tell me this time, their premiere is also on the same day?"

Lin Nan asked jokingly, "The Painted Wall" and "The Legend of White Snake" are still a joke.

"That's not a big deal. There's a day in between. Do you want to go?"

Lin Nan frowned. Logically speaking, he should go for the sake of Zhang Yimou and Xu Ke.

But Zhang Weiping and Yu Dong were so disgusting that he didn't want to meet them.

After a moment, Lin Nan shook his head at Yue Jun:

"I'm not going, you make arrangements. As for if they ask, just say..."

"Director Lin is busy with "Genius Gunner", I understand." Yue Jun nodded and replied with a smile.

"Haha, okay, let's just say this. It's up to them to believe it or not."

Lin Nan was too lazy to find other excuses. He sent people there to give the two directors face, not because of those two idiots.

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In the afternoon, Lin Nan went to China Film Academy as scheduled.

Unlike the last time at the Film Bureau, there was a tense atmosphere between a large number of production companies and theaters.

The atmosphere today is much better.

On one side were Lin Nan Pictures and China Film Group, and on the other side were representatives of more than a dozen theater chains.

"Warner and Lionsgate don't need to contribute, they can just sit back and make money." Han Sanping joked in a low voice.

If it is an imported film, the box office share ratio that the producer can get is far lower than that of domestic films, only 13%. But co-productions are different. They enjoy the same treatment as domestic films.

If the negotiations for "Pacific Rim" go well, then Warner and Lionsgate will indeed make money.

Lin Nan smiled and said, "You have to know that global distribution relies on these two companies. We don't have the strength, so we can all benefit together."

"Okay, okay, it's just a few points. It sounds like I'm being picky." Han Sanping waved his hand angrily.

Ye Ning was very embarrassed at this moment. Everyone in the theater chain knew that Wanda was one of the investors of "Pacific Rim", and he had been regarded as a mole by default.

Of course, for Wanda, the revenue sharing ratio of "Pacific Rim" has been increased, making it even more profitable!

"Can you represent all theater parties?" Lin Nan asked.

"Can."

People from the New Film Alliance and Dadi Cinemas nodded at the same time. Representatives from other theaters also nodded in agreement.

"Then I won't talk nonsense."

"Director Lin, please speak."

"Since "Thirteen Hairpins" has received a ladder split, I think "Pacific Rim" should be more qualified, including my other subsequent commercial films. Do you agree?"

"Of course you can do "Pacific Rim". After all, it is a science fiction blockbuster with an investment of 160 million US dollars. As for Director Lin's subsequent movies, how about we discuss it then?"

People from the Magic City United Theater directly did Tai Chi.

Lin Nan nodded, "Okay, let's talk about "Pacific Rim" first. I think it should get better treatment than "Thirteen Hairpins"."

Hearing this, the faces of the group of people on the opposite side turned bad.

Ye Ning played with the Rolex on her wrist, seemingly not listening, but with a playful expression on her face.

As for Han Sanping, it was like the old god was there, as if he was wandering in the sky.

Lin Nan glanced at the two of them, one more beautiful than the other!

"There is no such method of comparison. We can sit down and discuss the split ratio because we believe in the quality of the film, but this is not the support for Director Lin's unrealistic ideas."

"Yes, 45% for the part below 500 million, and 41% for the part above 500 million, the same as "Thirteen Hairpins"." Someone from the New Film Alliance said.

Lin Nan wanted to laugh, "That's because Zhang Weiping is too cowardly. He even vowed to call the domestic goal of 1 billion before, but it can be seen from the account sharing rules that he has no confidence."

"A box office of 1 billion means 43% of the normal revenue. If "Pacific Rim" exceeds 1 billion, wouldn't it mean that we have lost money? Then what is the point of me sitting here today?"

Lin Nan said in a sharp tone, and people from Dadi Cinema laughed, "Does Director Lin think that "Pacific Rim" can be as high as "Avatar", worth over one billion?"

As soon as the words fell, Han Sanping and Ye Ning sat up straight in an instant, their eyes bright.

Everyone looked at Lin Nan, waiting for his answer.

Lin Nan did not give a direct answer, but put forward his own plan: "How about you listen to my idea?"

"Director Lin, please speak."

"In another step-by-step method, if the total box office is less than 800 million, the film studio will share 43% of the divisible box office. If the total box office exceeds 800 million but is less than 1.2 billion, the film studio will share 44.5% of the divisible box office. As for more than 1.2 billion …”

Everyone in the theater had strange expressions on their faces, and they all felt that Lin Nan was speaking too loudly.

"If it is above 1.2 billion, the film studio will share 46% of the divisible box office!"

Now everyone is not calm anymore, more than 1.2 billion? Do you really think "Pacific Rim" is the second "Avatar"?

Lin Nan's plan is different from the one in "Thirteen Hairpins". Zhang Weiping tends to guarantee the bottom line, but Lin Nan is taking a gamble.

If the box office of "Pacific Rim" is less than 800 million, it will be a normal division of accounts and there will be no change.

Only when the box office is higher, the film studio will make more money. Of course, the theater chain will also make more money. This is a win-win situation.

"We, let's discuss it."

"good."

Lin Nan and Han Sanping left the conference room.

"If you wait another year, there will probably be some movement next year."

Han Sanping's sudden words made Lin Nan a little confused.

"What about dividing the accounts?"

"Yes, we are discussing this matter, please keep it confidential."

"no problem."

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"Director Lin, we agree to your plan!"

Lin Nan knew that the probability of success was relatively high, because his plan was more "win-win" than Zhang Weiping's.

In addition, he also gave the film crew room for their expectations, such as less than 800 million, without changing the account sharing ratio.

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The bill-sharing agreement for "Pacific Rim" will be signed by China Film's representative film studio and the theater chain, and Lin Nan will no longer interfere.

In just one afternoon, word spread in the industry about Lin Nan's bet with the theater chain.

"He's so loud. If it's really less than 800 million, wouldn't it be all in vain?"

"We haven't seen the finished film of "Pacific Rim," so it's hard to draw conclusions!"

"It would be incredible if he really did it!"

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New picture.

Zhang Weiping also received the news.

On the one hand, he felt that Lin Nan was a bit too arrogant and confident.

On the other hand, he felt that Lin Nan only had the opportunity and qualifications to negotiate with the theaters face to face to share accounts by standing on his shoulders...

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"Are you really so confident?"

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan, wanting to see the answer in the latter's eyes.

"Don't look, there is no answer in my eyes, only a 'hum hum', hahaha..."

"Hmph, if you dare to scold me, I will bite you to death."

"Hey, don't be violent, I was wrong, wrong..."

After some fussing, Lin Nan answered Liu Yifei's question.

"I've already seen the trailer, it's absolutely shocking."

"Where? Why didn't I see it?"

"The disc Warner sent is only ten minutes long. It's in my study. Let's check it out later?"

"..."

Lin Nan didn't lie. This is only 2D. After it is released, the viewing effect on 3D screens and even IMAX 3D giant screens will surely increase exponentially!

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The first-day box office of "Hongmen Banquet" is out.

"The historical blockbuster "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" made a good start with a box office of 20.4 million on the first day of the Lunar New Year season!"

"With a box office of 20.4 million on the first day, the daily box office of "Hongmen Banquet" is expected to continue to rise during the Lunar New Year period."

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Unlike the media's positive response to the box office, the online reviews were a bit bad.

"I admit that from "The Dragon Takes Off His Armor" to "The Golden Guard" and then to "The Banquet at Hongmen", Director Li Renggang has made progress, but the extent of progress is too small..."

"Feng Shaofeng's appearance is good. Is this the only highlight?"

"Since you are wearing the skin of a historical blockbuster, can the costume props be more professional? That hat is so embarrassing and too dramatic. Is this a reuse of the costume props from "The Dragon Removes Its Armor"?"

"Two armies faced each other. What did I see? This is a fight in Causeway Bay! It's just that there are a little more people!"

"A hodgepodge of stories and plots, all stewed in a pot. This is not a serious historical film, but an imaginary history..."

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Lin Nan knew that the most criticized points were still those.

When Hong Kong directors shoot historical themes, the costumes and props are never right.

A big war scene can never be played like a gang fight.

Once I touch the script, the plot is definitely terrible.

The plot of "Hongmen Banquet" is unfinished. In the second half, both Xiang Yu and Liu Bang became marginal characters...

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Yang Mi quickly browsed the comments on "Hongmen Banquet", her expression getting increasingly ugly.

"Mimi, don't worry, it's only the first day, and the box office is pretty good. Are these bad reviews all caused by competitors trying to smear it?"

Zeng Jia thought for a long time and couldn't help comforting her.

Yang Mi is an actor. Maybe she was a fan of the authorities when she was filming, but now she is looking at the reviews online.

The more she looked at it, the more she felt that there was nothing wrong with what these people said!

"Oh, I don't want to think about it anymore. Let's wait for the box office results the next day." Yang Mi had a headache and simply stopped thinking about it.

Lin Nan is on the phone with Luo Jin.

"What? Even you are making fun of me? I'm just acting opposite her.

Although I like her in the movie, I really have no idea about her in person, and I'm not familiar with her before. "

Listening to Luo Jin's words, Lin Nan couldn't help but joked:

"That's a pity. I think Tang Yan is pretty good. He's tall and has long legs. He's not bad. He matches you very well!"

"Can I convey your comment to Yifei?" Luo Jin said with a smile.

"Well...just pretend I didn't say anything.

However, I hope what you just said is true. It's because you have no idea or are unfamiliar with it. Don't turn around after a few years, it will be a slap in the face, hahaha. "

"How is that possible? It won't be possible, I promise.

Let's get down to business. Director Lin is sure to cast me as the second male lead in "The Genius"? "

"Of course, I can't really find a few high school students or current students to act? How many can do it? Newbies have to spend time to train them slowly. While you and Zhu Yawen are still showing their tenderness, hurry up and Yes."

"Okay, if Director Lin gives me a chance, how can I not go? If word spreads, I will be scolded to death and said that there is something wrong with my brain, haha."

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After taking care of all the leading actors, Lin Nan was relieved.

"Now we're just waiting for the script. Tong Bureau, don't make any mistakes and trick me!"

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"Who can tell me how this script passed the review?!"

In the review office of the Film Bureau, an old man with bags under his eyes yelled angrily.

Several old men in their early sixties were also waiting for the answer with serious faces.

"You guys, please don't mess around. The Tong Bureau will handle it personally!"

A man who looked younger, probably in his forties or less, said something unexpectedly.

"Tong Bureau?"

After hearing this, everyone still didn't understand that Lin Nan sent the script directly to Tong Gang, something that was done beyond the level!

"I remember that you have a good relationship with Tian Zhuangzang, right?"

"Haha, you are thinking too much."

The middle-aged man in his forties smiled helplessly.

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The media soon discovered that a familiar name appeared on the script review list on the Film Bureau's official website.

"Lin Nan directed the script, and "Genius Gunman" successfully passed the review after revisions."

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"Hurry up and get the film registration done and get the filming permit as soon as possible."

As soon as Lin Nan got the news, he ordered Yue Jun to act quickly.

"Director Lin, I'll go right away!"

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