That year Huayu

I still remember the Golden Rooster Award in 2005.

That time Ma Liwen defeated Lin Nan's "Into the Dust" with "The Two of Us".

It defeated Ning Hao's "Stone", as well as films such as "Zhang Side" and "Taihang Mountain" to win the Best Director Award.

This female director is also actively transforming into commercial films.

After receiving tens of millions of investments from LeTV, she filmed the recently released "Big Deal".

However, it is not easy for a director to make a transformation. As expected, the film failed at the box office.

Hua Yi's "Happy Magic" still had 1.1 million on its first day, while "Big Deal" released on the same day only had 420,000.

This means that this "Big Deal" will be forced to be canceled by the theaters at any time, and there is no room for negotiation. It would be better to give the film schedule to other movies than waste it on "Big Deal".

"Director Lin, Mr. Jia of LeTV, invited directors and producers in the industry to attend their investment party."

"What investment party?"

Lin Nan asked with interest, this is the "master"!

"For the film and television industry, I want to attract a group of directors or producers, and find some partners..."

"We won't get involved." Lin Nan shook his head and said.

It doesn’t matter what LeTV wants. Except for those in Hong Kong who are short of money, or those directors in the Mainland who want to transform, who will care about them?

The key is that Boss Jia, Lin Nan is really a little afraid of him.

However, he heard that thanks to Gan Wei, LeTV has attracted many celebrities in the entertainment industry...

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The premiere of "Thirteen Hairpins" ten days ahead of schedule has become a joke in the film and television industry.

In most film and television companies, only deputy or middle-level people go, and a few don't go directly.

The production companies were present to give Zhang Yimou face.

I went to the deputy and middle level, or even didn't go, because I was disgusted with Zhang Weiping's villainous behavior last time.

Some bold media directly asked if the last "Bell and I Played Sex" was written by Ni Nai.

As soon as this question came out of his mouth, Zhang Yimou denied it sternly with a dark face, his words filled with anger:

"The actors also found out about this afterwards. It was some despicable behavior with no bottom line. It has been resolved..."

The media’s noses are so sensitive, how could they not smell the smell of gunpowder?

The only person who could do such a thing and dare to do such a thing and ignore Zhang Yimou's opinion could only be Zhang Weiping.

"This was done privately by an employee who was thinking about the company. Although he was also doing it for the company and the movie, his approach was indeed wrong. I have already criticized and educated him..." Zhang Weiping said matter-of-factly.

After the premiere, the production company didn't stay any longer and left directly.

The media discovered one thing, that is, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping had almost no communication throughout the show, and so did several actors.

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"Director Zhang Yimou is suspected of having a conflict with his old partner Zhang Weiping. The whole premiere was cold-faced and there was no communication..."

"According to people familiar with the matter, director Zhang Yimou intends to end cooperation with New Picture, and his attitude is firm."

"Zhang Weiping met with lawyers many times..."

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Lin Nan was also shocked when he saw these reports. Is the news coming out now?

But immediately afterwards, Zhang Weiping shouted angrily on Weibo:

"I will hold those who maliciously slander and spread rumors accountable. I have cooperated with Yimou for more than ten years and have never had any conflicts..."

There are no fools in the film and television industry, especially those who run companies.

Everyone knows that there is no smoke without fire. Various signs tell everyone that it is better to believe that this is true than to believe that it is not true.

After figuring this out, a group of film company bosses suddenly had green eyes. That was Zhang Yimou! Which one is not greedy?

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"So fast?"

Lin Nan sorted out a thick stack of shot drawings and asked Yue Jun.

"Yes, Huayi, Guangguang, Chengtian, Bona, Xingmei, LeTV... more than a dozen companies are contacting Zhang Yimou, and they are doing so openly."

Hearing this, Lin Nan could imagine how ugly Zhang Weiping's face looked. It’s absolutely no different than having a dead biological father!

"Where's Director Zhang?"

"There are so many people, but no reply. It seems that we have to wait at least until the end of "Thirteen Hairpins"."

Lin Nan smiled and nodded:

"I guess Director Zhang means this, at least to ensure that "Thirteen Hairpins" doesn't make big news before it is released. The 600 million investment in the movie is the last link between them."

"By the way, leave for Hong Kong Island as soon as possible. The shooting location must be arranged in advance."

"No problem, we can leave the day after tomorrow."

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New picture.

"Are you sure that Zhang Yimou and the new picture can be perfectly cut off?"

Zhang Weiping looked at the lawyer opposite and asked in a cold voice.

"That's right, Mr. Zhang. The cooperation agreement will be terminated after "Thirteen Hairpins" is released. Without the constraints of a new contract, Director Zhang can leave at any time.

As for artists such as Ni Nai and Dou Xiao, their management appointments are entirely with New Picture, and Director Zhang's studio has no right to appeal. "

After the lawyer left, Zhang Weiping's expression became even gloomier.

"You want to part ways so easily? Haha, how is that possible..."

Zhang Weiping murmured softly, with a hint of cruelty in his eyes, "Since I can't keep you, then I will ruin your reputation..."

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Although "Legend of Hongmen Banquet" received a bad reputation and its daily revenue dropped all the way, it still took in 100 million at the box office one week after its release.

But on the eighth day of its release, the daily box office dropped to 8 million, which explains everything. The decline of this movie is unstoppable.

After "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" are released, the data of "Hongmen Banquet" will definitely be even worse, and it is even very likely that it will be withdrawn directly.

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Lin Nan received a call from Wang Wei.

It's all thanks to "Tudou"'s good foundation in the early stage and popular support, so now it can insist on holding on to the basic market.

"Mr. Wang, how's it going?"

"Director Lin, the problem should be completely solved by the end of this month. But Tudou has lost the best opportunity. I regret it..."

"Are you still thinking about Nasdaq?"

Lin Nan spoke bluntly, and Wang Wei's heart trembled with these words, which made him feel even more uncomfortable.

"The opportunity has been lost. Shareholders, especially several financial institutions, are not optimistic and they want to exit..."

"Quit?" Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

This is the case with financial institutions. When Tudou was so popular, they all jumped in. The current situation, with no hope in sight and running away, is indeed in line with the organization's style...

"I should be filming in Hong Kong Island at that time. If Mr. Wang solves the problem, he can come over and visit the team. What do you think?"

The phone was quiet for a while, and then Lin Nan's voice came through.

"Visiting class?"

Wang Wei didn't understand. Although Tudou was a video website, he wasn't involved in the film and television industry, so why would he be visiting?

"Director Lin, what do you mean..."

“I have never understood that Tudou’s business is obviously in China, why does it have to go to Nasdaq?

Just like Bona, are you so negative about the domestic market? Beautiful knives are not easy to earn! "

Wang Wei was thoughtful as he listened to Lin Nan's words. He knew Lin Nan's record in the film industry.

"Do you have any advice for me, Director Lin? What Tudou needs now is money and direction."

"It will all happen."

Lin Nan only answered four words, and no tone could be heard.

"Okay, I'll go visit Director Lin's crew at the end of the month. See you in Hong Kong." Wang Wei said decisively.

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The market value of Tudou was not high before, especially under the current situation, it has shrunk a lot.

Lin Nan is capable and can spend money to take over the shares held by those institutions, but he cannot do it alone.

If a video website or a platform wants to go far, it needs resources, including various other resources.

Therefore, Lin Nan needs allies, allies with strength and resources.

Unfortunately, he does have such an ally!

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"Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" are only a little over a week away from release.

The smell of gunpowder in the film market is getting stronger.

At this time, China Film released the first promotional video of "Pacific Rim" to the outside world.

Zhang Yi and Jing Tian, ​​wearing red combat uniforms with a Chinese style, walked towards the huge mecha and entered the war room...

In the distant view, several mecha giants standing tall and tall, their eyes suddenly lit up, and they walked out of the huge ship's cabin step by step.

Outside there is a stormy sky, a sky covered with dark clouds, and a sea that is deep, silent, and full of terror.

Waves of roars echoed, and the sea surface suddenly rose in several places. The sea water surged in all directions, and a ferocious beast nearly a hundred meters high broke through the sea surface...

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""Pacific Rim" is scheduled to be released on January 1, and will be available in 2D, 3D, and IMAX3D versions in major theaters, so stay tuned!"

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The two-minute promotional trailer really attracted the attention of a large number of viewers.

Especially the prominent Chinese-style mecha giant inside made many people excited.

"I'm just saying, why are the gringos the ones saving the world? We can do it too!"

"For this Chinese-style mecha giant and the awesome special effects, I must buy a ticket for IMAX3D. It will be shocking..."

"Is it difficult to buy IMAX3D? The ticket price is estimated to be more than 100, nearly 200?"

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The online discussion about "Pacific Rim" quickly surpassed "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".

Visual impact can always leave the deepest impression on the audience.

Lin Nan told Wanda that they would reserve some tickets for the IMAX 3D giant screen theater.

These tickets were all obtained from acquaintances in the circle who asked him for favors.

After all, there are still too few IMAX3D giant screens in China, which are far from meeting market demand.

In this area, Wanda is undoubtedly the number one theater chain in China, with more than 60% of the giant screens in their hands.

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"We will watch "Pacific Rim" on Hong Kong Island during New Year's Day."

Liu Yifei nodded and was already making arrangements for her and Lin Nan's New Year's Day plans.

"You still want to go shopping with me. There is a very good cake shop over there..."

"Remember, the last time you promoted "The King of Kung Fu", you were secretly photographed by reporters over there for half an hour. Good guy, you didn't stop talking the whole time and kept eating..."

Lin Nan complained with a smile, and suddenly felt the air was a little chilly.

He saw Liu Yifei staring at him with "murderous intent", giving Lin Nan the feeling that if he dared to say another word, he would be killed.

"Haha, just kidding, just kidding. When we get there, I'll accompany you..."

"Hiss... don't talk!"

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