Chapter 136 Investment, "Happy Death Day" Released

After leaving the Dolby Theatre, Tom still couldn't forget Gisele Bundchen on the catwalk and the scene where Carolina Kurkova's shoes fell off.

"How did you do it? You kept a lecherous expression throughout the whole show."

Lin Nan just tried to minimize communication with Tom to avoid embarrassment.

"Aren't they beautiful? Those legs, that figure, that unique temperament, it seems that someone winked at me..."

Tom became more and more excited as he spoke, and he had hallucinations.

Others could only wink at Leonardo next to him, not him, the fat Tom.

"Did I see Leon seemed to talk to you?"

Tom remembered something and asked.

"It's an honor. He told me that if there is a good movie, we can cooperate. I am flattered."

Lin Nan was indeed a little confused when he heard this just now, but then he was excited.

"He would say this to every director who has won the three major awards. His company is also keen to invest in various realistic films. If the script is good, he will even bring in money to participate in the performance. This is why many independent filmmakers like him..."

After Tom said this, Lin Nan really admired this guy. He is worthy of being called Leo.

The annual Golden Horse Awards has begun, and Lin Nan has made the news in an alternative way.

Zhao Yanzi was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress. She was about to leave, but she canceled her trip at the last minute. Her explanation to the media was extremely perfunctory, saying that the Film Academy did not approve her leave.

This put Lin Nan on the spot. Everyone knows that Lin Nan has been filming "The Martian" for the past few months, and has also attended the premieres of the Golden Eagle Awards and "The Warring States". He is now in Hollywood staring at the post-production special effects. So how did he get this long vacation?

Is the Film Academy partial to one over the other? Or is it that you, Zhao Yanzi, are talking nonsense.

Finally, the school spoke out.

"The Film Academy supports and encourages students to participate in the development of the film industry, and has never said that it is partial to one over the other."

This is very embarrassing.

There was a rumor about "The Forbidden Kingdom", and the actress may have been decided.

Originally, the industry was just suspicious and unsure, and Huayi also came out to deny the rumor.

But the news that Fan Bingbing will not renew her contract after the expiration of her contract made Huayi's statement less credible.

Everyone knows that Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing are not in harmony, and both are rumored to be the top actresses of Huayi. Zhou Xunlun, who signed this year, is not as close to Huayi as these two.

Fan Bingbing's agent did not deny the non-renewal of the contract, saying that he would respect her decision.

Now, some media boldly speculated and carefully verified whether the role of "The Forbidden Kingdom" was taken by another Bingbing?

The media speculated about Liu Yifei, but none of them attracted as much attention as the internal fights among Huayi's female artists.

The invitation to Berlin was accurately delivered to Lin Nan, just like it was located.

"The chairman of the jury this year is Paul Schrader, whom you met at the banquet two days ago."

Tom reminded.

To Lin Nan, foreigners all look the same, so he can't remember them unless he meets them often.

But this reminder made him remember.

Because the foreigner said that he was looking forward to meeting Lin Nan in Berlin, and he was very puzzled at the time.

"What's the point of going if you don't have any works? I don't care about walking the red carpet."

"This is also an invitation to you, but the time may be a bit tight."

There are only more than three months, it would be strange if the time is not tight.

Lin Nan has the idea of ​​going to the three major studios again, but if he wants to make a movie in more than two months, even if he has a lot of scripts, he will be busy, not to mention that both sides are still doing post-production and have to watch from time to time.

"Let me think about it."

...

Lao Jiang rarely calls Lin Nan, let alone this kind of overseas call. I don't know what he is thinking, calling in the middle of the night.

"My director Jiang, can you consider the time difference? It's two o'clock in the morning here."

Lin Nan complained drowsily.

"Oh, I forgot about it. I just want to know why you didn't answer after I called you several times."

"What's the matter? You have to call me to talk. You can just send an email or text message."

Lin Nan yawned as he spoke.

"It's like this. Professor Cao wrote a script and wanted to direct it himself, but it's hard to get investment. So he thought about looking for it from alumni first, and then looking for outside companies if that doesn't work..."

"Professor Cao?"

"Professor Cao who teaches film screenwriting."

Lin Nan seemed to have some impression, but not very deep.

"How much?"

Lin Nan's speech at the graduation ceremony was powerful. He would never do something that would slap himself in the face.

"About 10 million. He doesn't have your contact information. He just got your phone number from me. I'll let you know in advance..."

This number made Lin Nan, who was a little sleepy, sober up all of a sudden.

"Are the teachers in our school so generous now? What script, 10 million at the beginning!"

Lin Nan raised his voice.

In his impression, there are many teachers and professors in the school who want to be directors and make movies, but most of them are art films, and a few million is usually enough.

"Professor Cao Baoping, his scripts are still very good, after all, he teaches this..."

"Wait a minute? Who are you talking about?"

"Professor Cao Baoping."

Lin Nan put down the phone and pinched his eyes.

"Hello? Lin Nan?"

"I'm here, tell me about the script."

After more than ten minutes, Lin Nan hung up the phone. He submitted this script.

"What I said at the graduation ceremony was not in vain..."

Lin Nan fell back and continued to sleep, covering his head with the quilt.

…

The next morning, Lin Nan received a call from Cao Baoping.

Lao Jiang had already understood what Lin Nan meant.

"Teacher Cao can continue to polish the script, and there is no need to find anyone else for funding."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan breathed a sigh of relief. The matter was settled. Cao Baoping was looking for actors and soliciting investment at the same time.

The protagonist seems to have already made a weekly announcement and made an appointment, and the other supporting characters are said to be available for Lin Nan's reference.

"Ink Attack" has been released, and its domestic performance is average. However, Lin Nan heard that it has a good reputation in island countries and other Asian regions, but she doesn't know whether it can recover the cost in the end.

It was the first time that Wen Tsairen participated in investing in a movie, and he was inexplicably nervous and excited.

"James, you were never like this in the past."

"But in the past, I didn't invest nearly one million US dollars."

When Wen Ziren said this, Lin Nan really couldn't refute it. In the past, he only had to make good movies for Lionsgate and didn't have to worry too much. But this time he actually got the money.

On December 1st, American time, "Happy Death Day" officially started filming.

Because they were worried that the stall would be too big and the risks would be high, Wen Ziren and Lin Nan discussed that it would only be released in North America, and Lin Nan agreed.

But after learning about the situation in the theater on the first day, Wen Tsairen felt a little regretful.

"Lin, I did something stupid."

Wen Ziren said annoyed.

"This is enough. The next discs will make you money back."

Lin Nan also felt distressed while comforting Wen Ziren.

In China, a movie with a main theme was released, and Lin Nan heard that Han Sanping had spent nearly 10 million on publicity and distribution.

But the first-day box office of "The Ballad of Clouds and Waters" was only around 3 million.

This is no longer a matter of box office, it is a mission.

I waited three days with heartache.

Lin Nan and Wen Ziren were waiting for the first weekend box office of "Happy Death Day".

"14.3 million dollars!"

For a moment, Wen Ziren seemed to let go of the stone in his heart. In fact, he had always been very confident, but he was just too concerned.

Lin Nan was also very happy. Although the time had changed and the director had changed, "Happy Death Day" still performed well.

"Lin, are you looking for media to promote it? "Happy Death Day" is currently in the top five at the box office during its opening weekend." Tom was a little excited.

Lin Nan thought for a while, "Don't mention me. You are the general manager of Crystal Pictures. You and James can take care of it."

The news that Wan Tsai-jen has made another successful horror film was reported by the Hollywood Daily. This time he is no longer just a director, but also a producer and producer.

Lionsgate did not hesitate to praise Wen Tsai-ren in front of the media, "James will be a successful independent film producer."

In December's domestic schedule, there are only three movies that attract the most attention, namely "The Ballad of Clouds and Waters", "Suffering City" and "The Golden Armor".

Both the industry and the media unanimously believe that this Lunar New Year season will be dominated by "Golden Armor".

Lin Nan remembered that Huang Bo had said before that his new movie would be released at the end of December, a few days after "The Golden Jacket". Looking at the situation now, it is estimated that the film schedule may be much lowered by the theaters.

"Tiantian, did he really promise to come back?"

Lu Zheng asked.

"Brother Lin, Director Lin, did not explicitly promise to come. He only said that he would come as soon as he can find time..."

Jing Tian replied. Her mind had wandered far away.

Participating in "The Martian" has attracted the attention of many people in the industry, not only because the production of this movie is large, but more importantly, it is Lin Nan's movie. So far, Lin Nan's movies have all made money. of.

But on the other hand, it is too difficult to recoup the investment of 300 million, so the film can only be distributed globally, and Jing Tian is the only supporting actress besides Zeng Li.

This means that the movies she stars in will go to the international market.

"Otherwise, you can make a call or send a message and invite him again. If he can come, plus director Ning Hao, the press conference will definitely be big news, and it will be of great help to you."

"Uncle Lu, me."

"Okay, please take the time to contact me. I have to prepare for your press conference now."

After Lu Zheng finished speaking, he walked away.

Jing Tian didn't have a chance to speak out.

She also wanted Lin Nan to come to the press conference of her movie and EP, but it was not for a utilitarian purpose.

"Should I remind him?"

Jing Tian thought to himself.

She has been studying very hard recently. Nortel's art exam also requires scores in cultural subjects, but mathematics and geography are too difficult for her.

Whenever she couldn't see it, she would think about what Lin Nan said, and she would become more energetic.

Lin Nan packed up his clothes and was surprised to receive an invitation to screen a movie, "Bloody Diamond".

A few days ago, Tom was lamenting that Leonardo was only nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor once.

After today, there is a high probability that there will be one more person on the list of nominees for Best Actor.

"Lin, it's surprising to receive an invitation from the Appian Trail, isn't it?"

Lin Nan nodded, quite surprised.

"At this time, all well-known directors, filmmakers and judges in Hollywood will receive invitations. The craziest time of year in Hollywood has arrived."

"What's the meaning?"

“The next two to three months will be the time to spend crazy money on public relations awards, and attend almost endless banquets and receptions.

A great young director like you, who has won the Berlin Silver Bear, is definitely the one to be invited. "

Tom said with great certainty.

On the first day of March, please give me a monthly ticket, thank you.