Chapter 292 Acting Together

Entering September.

Although "The Thief" was not deliberately promoted, there were endless news in the media and on the Internet.

Especially China Film, which reported the export of the film as a political achievement.

"The Thief has been confirmed to be exported to the South Korean market."

"A small number of Southeast Asian countries have reached an intention to import..."

"Director Lin's "The Thief" still has only one poster so far, and no stills or highlights!"

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"The Thief" has not been seen for a long time.

Many people are asking about this, and some media and netizens even went to Liu Yifei's Weibo to inquire about the news.

"The promotion started on the 15th, and everyone's appetite should have been almost whetted by then."

Lin Nan notified China Film, which was responsible for the publicity and distribution of "The Thief".

He noticed that "White Deer Plain", which had been prepared for many years, was about to start shooting.

This movie was directed by Golden Bear director Wang Quan'an, and the leading actress, who attracted much attention from actresses in the industry, fell to Zhang Yuqi.

But gossip also came out.

Another actress made famous by Zhou Xingchi went to court with him and demanded to terminate the contract.

This reminded everyone of Huang Shengyi a few years ago.

In any case, one after another left through lawsuits, and Zhou Xingchi's reputation is hard to describe.

"Hua Yi's film came back in disgrace. The crew just left the Capital Airport this morning."

Yue Jun's words reminded Lin Nan that "The Empire of the Sky" is the only Chinese film nominated for the Golden Lion Award.

"It's not time for the closing ceremony yet, right?"

Lin Nan reacted after asking this question.

The release time of Xu Ke's film coincides with the Golden Lion Award.

Returning home early now means that they are not included in the "unspoken rules", and the focus must be put back on the release of the film.

They were confidently aiming for the Golden Lion Award before, but now they were eliminated early, which is a bit ridiculous.

Sure enough, the media soon reported this matter, saying that "The Empire of the Sky" should not have received a special invitation.

Hua Yi, Xu Ke and others did not respond to this.

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The freshmen of Beijing Film Academy seem to be in military training recently.

Lu Yang was invited back by the school to give a speech, and then he was dragged to talk for several hours.

Lin Nan knew what he would say without guessing.

That day, even Zhang Yimou was persuaded by the school leaders with reason and emotion for a long time.

In the end, Zhang Yimou nodded and agreed that he would use more students and actors from his alma mater in future movies.

This is also the reason why Zhou Dongyu applied for Beijing Film Academy.

"Director Lin, I guess you will be invited back soon."

After Lu Yang returned to the company, he said to Lin Nan with a smile.

"It won't be long. I just received a call."

Lin Nan was a little speechless.

The school leaders of this session are a bit eager for quick success and even shouted the slogan that half of the film and television industry should have people from Beijing Film Academy.

Listening to this, it gives people a floating feeling, and there is no longer any atmosphere that an art school should have.

It is conceivable that the quality of students in the future will definitely be worse.

"So what did you say?"

"No time, but they also told me the specific meaning on the phone.

To be honest, I have heard those words so many times in school that my ears are calloused."

Lin Nan complained speechlessly.

Lu Yang gave a thumbs up.

"Awesome, only you big directors can refuse like this."

Lin Nan shook his head and ignored Lu Yang's joke.

In the future, there will be fewer and fewer actors in the new generation, and they will all be stars.

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The movies in the first half of the month are seizing every day to grab the box office.

Because everyone knows that from the middle of the month, it is the battlefield of major directors.

Lin Nan is busy working on the script, and Liu Yifei comes to accompany him from time to time, or invites him to have dinner together...

Major theaters are busy scheduling films.

"The Hawthorn Tree" and "The Empire of Heaven and Earth" are released on the same day.

In terms of momentum, an art film and a costume commercial blockbuster are actually comparable. You can imagine how great Zhang Yimou's influence is.

Stills and behind-the-scenes footage of "The Thief" appeared online.

A large number of netizens and viewers cast their eyes on it.

"Fan Bingbing has a great figure..."

"Liu Tianwang is actually a villain?"

"Zhang Hanyu is the big villain!"

"Looking at the name of the movie, there won't be any good people, right?"

...

The news of "The Thief" has taken most of the media's focus away from "The Hawthorn Tree" and "The Empire of the Sky".

The two movies were released on the 15th at the same time.

"I have to post a Weibo."

Liu Yifei likes "The Hawthorn Tree" very much and helped advertise it for free.

This move attracted the attention of many fans and the effect was good.

The next day, Lin Nan put down his work and paid attention to the data of the two movies.

Lao Mouzi's art film earned 10.46 million box office on the first day, breaking the first-day box office record of domestic art films.

It looks like it should also be able to take the total box office record of domestic art films from Chen Kaige.

Huayi's "The Empire of Heaven" received 18.3 million on the first day, which is the best result of Xu Ke's film so far.

"Lin Nan, is "The Thief" going to premiere?"

Liu Yifei handed Lin Nan a cup of freshly ground coffee and asked by the way.

"Even if I said no, Mr. Han and others would not agree."

Lin Nan took a sip and replied.

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Zhang Weiping shouted out the slogan of the 200 million target, and Huayi shouted that it would guarantee 300 million and sprint to 400 million. It was very lively for a while.

Liu Dehua and Liang Jiahui in "The Empire of Heaven and Earth" are also the protagonists of "The Thief".

Invisibly, it will also bring blessings to "The Thief".

The two movies almost became the top two in the third week of September.

"Fist of Fury" is ready to go, and the drafts are one after another, just waiting to enter the market to "take it all".

"After more than half a month, it's finally done..."

Lin Nan stretched his waist and felt relaxed.

Because he had set a publicity plan with China Film before, Lin Nan was so relieved to stay at home and write the script.

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"How are the box office of those two movies?"

When he returned to the company, Lin Nan called Yue Jun over.

"Director Zhang's movies have a good reputation, almost one-sidedly good, with a box office of 45 million in 5 days;

The box office of "The Empire of Heaven and Earth" has also reached 75 million..."

Lin Nan nodded, it seems that they are both strong for the time being.

"That movie "Fist of Fury" is released today, right?"

"Yes."

Lin Nan was instantly interested when he heard the affirmative answer.

At that time, he was boasting a lot, and he wanted to see how much the movie could do at the box office.

Lin Nan began to contact China Film. At this time, "Thieves" was only 9 days away from release.

The next day.

When the media announced the first-day box office of "Fist of Fury", almost all mainland filmmakers laughed.

The movie that vowed to get 500 million box office only closed at 10.32 million on the first day.

It's not as good as the art film "Hawthorn Tree" that was not "taken seriously" by the creators!

This face is going to be smashed!

The industry unanimously agreed that the final total box office of this movie is definitely lower than the investment cost, and much lower.

After all, there is Lin Nan's "Thieves Alliance" later!

There was a lot of ridicule on the Internet.

"Zhen Zidan's Chen Zhen has low IQ and EQ. Huang Bo crushes him in literary scenes, and he only knows how to act cool in martial arts scenes..."

"The script is too rubbish, the plot is stiff, repetitive, dragging, and boring..."

"I seriously doubt that "Ip Man" can be a big hit, all thanks to Director Lin's script, Zhao Wenzhuo can still play "Ip Man"!"

"Let Zhao Wenzhuo play "Ip Man 3"."

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Lin Nan has read a lot of posts. The Hong Kong people really used the template of "superhero" to shoot "Fist of Fury".

There were bullets and guns on the battlefield of World War I, and the protagonist shuttled through it, but nothing happened... Isn't it a superhero?

After "Ip Man 2", the ambitious Zhen Zidan suffered a heavy blow in word of mouth in his first movie.

There is no need to think about the box office, and it is inevitable to lose money.

The premiere of "Thieves" will be organized by China Film, and Lin Nan will just cooperate and be there.

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"All the achievements of this period are here, pick one."

Liu Yifei smiled and looked at the three scripts in front of her.

"Then I'll take it back and read it once."

As she spoke, Miss Liu grabbed the three scripts and held them in her arms, turned around and left Lin Nan's villa.

"You really only have the scripts in your eyes, and don't care about me?"

Looking at the back of the figure walking away, Lin Nan had a sense of seeing a heartless person.

The three scripts have different focuses.

Lin Nan estimated that Miss Liu would most likely choose the script about disease, love, cancer and death.

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"Fist of Fury" was completely cold, and the box office dropped to 8 million the next day. The local box office in Hong Kong Island was even lower, about 1 million.

How can a movie with an investment of 120 million be played?

Wu Yusen's "Sword Rain" learned from experience and did not have the problem of bragging of the crew of "Fist of Fury".

"Our film will be released worldwide.

The domestic martial arts film market is weakening, and we don't expect too much from the box office. We just hope to catch up with Lin Nan Film's "Embroidered Spring Blade".

This statement is indeed much more experienced.

China Film has set the time for the premiere of "Thief".

"It will be released on the 30th, so let's set it for the premiere on the 29th. You don't have to worry about the rest. I'll take care of it."

Han Sanping looked like he was in charge of everything.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Lin Nan definitely had no objection. Han Sanping's move was expected to be large in scale, and only big and bigger.

The leading actors of "Thief" sent messages one by one, promising that they would attend the premiere on time.

In their opinion, this film is very likely to be the work that Lin Nan will use to regain the box office record.

Moreover, as the main creative actors of the Golden Lion director's film, how could they miss the premiere?

...

Film and television news is very lively.

We will soon see several big directors competing on the same stage.

Zhang Yimou, Xu Ke, Wu Yusen and...Lin Nan!

"I choose this one!"

Miss Liu is really amazing. She spent two days reading through all three scripts.

"Are you sure you want to choose this one? Don't change it?"

Lin Nan asked jokingly.

He saw at a glance that it was the one he guessed.

A story about love, disease, life and death...

Miss Liu looked serious and shook her head.

"I will choose this one. Don't change it."

"You have to act with me. You must act together!"

Liu Yifei gritted her teeth, looked directly at Lin Nan, and said without question.

"Okay, together."