Chapter 257 "Hawthorn Tree", The Second Batch of Equipment

Two days ago, Hu Ge's "Myth" was broadcast on CCTV.

It took only 6 episodes to reach the top of the TV ratings in the same period.

It is another hit drama. The position of the first-line actor is very stable.

The domestic film market is still dominated by "Avatar", and no domestic film survives.

In the entire industry chain, only the theaters are smiling and making a lot of money.

"Three Guns" has been off the screen for a while. The impact of this movie on Zhang Yimou is just like the impact of "The Promise" on Chen Kaige.

The latter chose to return to biographical films and filmed "Mei Lanfang".

Similarly, Zhang Yimou's team announced in a high-profile manner that they would restart the previously completed script, "The Love of Hawthorn Tree".

Compared with Chen Kaige, netizens seem to be more friendly to Zhang Yimou, and there are many posts of support.

A top director returns to the field of art films that he is best at. This is a huge temptation for actors in the industry.

When the news spread, the circle was boiling.

Zhang Yimou's art films will definitely be shortlisted for film festivals.

Liu Yifei also had some ideas.

"Can you ask for me?"

"I'm not very familiar with Director Zhang." Lin Nan said with a smile.

"You're more familiar with him than I am, so just ask."

Lin Nan was 80% sure that Liu Yifei would be rejected by Zhang Yimou, but he still agreed.

"Okay, I'll ask for you if it's suitable. But if you get frustrated, don't blame me."

"Well, don't blame you, I'll wait for your good news, muma."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan went to pay attention to the matter of "Hawthorn Tree".

Zhang Yimou is a man with unbelievable energy.

He just said that he would restart this project, and now he has already started to prepare for casting.

...

When everyone was paying attention to "Hawthorn Tree".

Huayi announced the breakup with Zhou Xun.

The first actress in the mainland to win the three major awards, her contract expired and she will not renew her contract with Huayi.

The key is that she is still a first-line movie star who holds Huayi's original shares.

When Wang Zhonglei was interviewed, he spoke softly and said that there was no contradiction and it was just a personal choice.

"If I hadn't listened to you and bought the one million shares, I don't know how you would frame me now."

Zhou Xun is now free from the contract and specially invited Lin Nan and Huang Xiaoming to dinner.

It was Lin Nan and Huang Xiaoming who made her buy the stocks firmly and make a lot of money.

"It's okay, Mr. Wang is also a face-saving person, it shouldn't be like that..."

Huang Xiaoming, who had just returned from the filming of "The Four Talents", habitually smoothed things over.

Zhou Xun glanced at Huang Xiaoming and remembered something.

"Your contract will expire in the middle of the year, right? I remember it was a 3-year contract?"

Huang Xiaoming nodded.

"Want to renew it?" Zhou Xun asked.

"To be honest, I want to open a studio..."

Huang Xiaoming did not hide it and continued: "This way, it will be convenient for me to invest and be a producer. I can promote myself and sign actors, haha..."

Zhou Xun smiled, looked at Lin Nan, and joked: "Director Lin, call me directly when you have work in the future. There will be no middlemen."

"Will you give me a discount?" Lin Nan laughed.

"Yes, as long as I give you the heroine."

"Haha, the same for me, I can give you a big discount..."

After a meal, there were many rumors on the Internet.

"Zhou Xun invited Director Lin Nan to a banquet and is suspected of signing with Lin Nan Pictures!"

"Director Lin Nan, Huang Xiaoming, and Zhou Xun had a dinner together, and "Painted Skin 2" was approved..."

Good guy, Lin Nan admired these reporters who took secret photos and arranged a job for him!

The next day, Zhou Xun posted a Weibo and announced the establishment of his own studio.

Not only did the rumors fall apart, but the company that originally wanted to target Zhou Xun also gave up the idea instantly.

...

Lin Nan met Zhang Yimou

"If it were any other movie, I would really give you this face and let Yifei audition.

But for this movie, I won't hide it from you. I want a pure newcomer, someone who has never acted, never been in love, and has no emotional experience."

Zhang Yimou said with a smile, hinting at something.

Lin Nan understood what he meant. This reason was really helpless.

"Haha, there are gains and losses. Director Zhang is going to hold auditions in all art schools?"

"Well, it will be done within two months..."

Zhang Yimou has already sent several assistant directors to famous art schools in China to select people.

Lin Nan didn't bother him much. After chatting for a while, he said goodbye.

He could see that only for this kind of art film, Zhang Yimou would not be interfered with by Zhang Weiping.

Because in the profit-making method, copyright is the big head and quality is the key...

Liu Yifei was a little frustrated after hearing the casting conditions relayed by Lin Nan.

She didn't even meet the most basic requirements!

"If it's not suitable, then it's not suitable. I'll set up my own crew one day."

"You have an ideal, I support you. By the way, how is the filming of "The Sword of Assassin" going?"

"It will be finished soon. I will be able to go back to you in two days."

Liu Yifei's voice suddenly became lighter.

…………

Lin Nan stayed in Tiangong Color, watching the post-production editing.

A small number of special effects are also being produced.

Yang Shoucheng's phone call came in abruptly.

"Director Lin, the finished film of "Ip Man 2" has been produced, and the schedule needs to be arranged."

"Didn't Ying Huang tell the outside world that it would be scheduled for the first half of the year?"

"Director Lin will choose a specific time, haha."

In Lin Nan's plan, the company's four movies can be released as early as the summer season in June and spread throughout the second half of the year.

Then this "Ip Man 2" is best placed on May Day.

"Let it be released at the end of April, so it will be released on May 1st," Lin Nan said.

"Then just listen to Director Lin."

…

From the outside world, the box office of "Avatar" has exceeded 700 million, and it is about to reach 800 million.

Cameron personally brought the creators to the capital.

In addition to another wave of publicity, I hope China Film can introduce more movies.

Lin Nan could feel the mood of the mainland filmmakers at the scene through the screen, and they were definitely cursing in their hearts.

However, this great director who once worked as a truck driver did show a superb level when talking about the application of 3D, CG, motion capture and other technologies in movies.

Many domestic directors and producers present were as confused as if they were listening to a book from heaven, and were extremely embarrassed from beginning to end.

"Director Lin, is it really that different?"

On the side of Tiangong Color, Guo Fan asked blankly.

“Isn’t that the difference?

The technologies and equipment he mentioned are rarely available in China. You can take a look when the second batch of equipment arrives in a few days. "

After Lin Nan finished speaking, many people looked over.

"Well, another group of people will come back, and there will be more and more manpower."

Those employees who came back from Crystal Pictures understood it instantly.

…

When several trucks transporting machinery and equipment drove all the way to Lin Nan Pictures.

The media immediately thought of Tiangong Color’s first batch of imported equipment at this time last year.

This is the attitude of being determined to be a special effects company! He really did what he said.

"Tiangong Color, the second batch of imported special effects equipment has been delivered..."

"The estimated value of this equipment is more than the first batch."

"Machines plus employees, and Tiangong Color, it is already the largest and most top-notch special effects company in the country."

…

Big customers have special treatment as big customers.

Along with the equipment, there are more than 20 engineers responsible for the installation, debugging and necessary guidance of the machine.

Lin Nan didn't expect that the commotion would be so big this time.

Han Sanping, Tong Ju and others all came to watch the excitement.

Counting the first batch of equipment, the first floor was finally occupied this time.

"How much did this cost you?"

"If you know it, what's the use? It's impossible for China Film to approve this kind of project."

Han Sanping really couldn't refute Lin Nan's words.

As a state-owned enterprise, China Film Group must be involved in and support all types of movies, so it is indeed impossible to spend money exclusively to become a special effects company.

After Han Sanping, Tong Gang and other big guys left, many film production companies came to visit one after another.

Lin Nan refused to refuse anyone who came and asked people to introduce them one by one.

Not to mention, in two days, I received a lot of commissioned work.

The influence of "Avatar" has greatly increased the outside world's attention to Lin Nan's special effects company.

The most indispensable thing for blockbusters is special effects.

"He really wants to do something practical!"

"Brother, we now have sufficient funds, should we also start our own special effects company?" Wang Zhonglei asked.

At the premiere of "The Martian", Lin Nan said that he would open a special effects company, and everyone in the industry was watching the excitement.

This time it seems that it is really done, at least the equipment and talents are available.

Think about a movie like "Avatar", it really needs its own special effects company...

"Are you stupid? Why should we do this kind of project that requires spending money for a long time and we don't know when it will be profitable?

Investing in anything else is better than being a special effects company..."

…

Lin Nan is like a sign, advertising Tiangong colors all the time.

Many production companies come to them with jobs, which feels very good...

Xue Xiaolu, with the mentality of working slowly and carefully, filmed "Thirty-three Days of Love" for more than two months and finally completed it.

"Sister Xue, you really don't want to take it to me for post-production?"

"No, I'll take it back to school to edit, and it won't take up your resources..."

Xue Xiaolu said so, and Lin Nan no longer forced it.

"Then if you need any help then, just call me."

Nortel's equipment is too old-fashioned, so "Love Is Not Blind" is a low-budget urban-themed movie.

If it were replaced by "Xiu Chun Dao" or "Thief", Lin Nan would never agree to take it to school for post-production.

…

The entertainment industry is more cruel and realistic than other places.

Lin Nan remembered that half a year ago, there were still rumors that Deng Wendi would film "Snowflake and the Secret Fan" together with Zhang Ziyi.

Afterwards, the international chapter was dumped, and the matter fell into disuse.

Now that Huayi is listed on the market, this project has been taken up by Deng Wendi again and produced together with Shanghai Film and Huayi.

It’s just that the heroine has changed.

She became Hua Yi’s first sister, Li Bingbing.

Lin Nan didn't know much about the movie, but it probably wouldn't be a good movie.