Chapter 335 Investment

In six days, the box office of "The Founding of a Party" reached 150 million.

It is impossible to surpass "Let the Bullets Fly" with this data.

But the depressed mood of domestic films in the first half of the year was swept away.

"Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" held a high-profile premiere in the capital, and countless industry insiders attended.

According to the plan, Wu Ershan returned to the capital with Huang Xiaoming and other main creators.

The promotion of "Painted Skin 2" is completely over, and it is just waiting for the premiere and release in ten days!

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"Passengers" is a love film with a big science fiction background. For the selection of male and female protagonists, Lin Nan hopes that they can hold big names.

It is also an interstellar immigrant. Among the copyrights purchased, there is another more shocking one. Lin Nan is ready to wait a few more years and open it himself!

"Let's decide on the male lead first."

Lin Nan took out his mobile phone and found the phone number.

He was going to call directly, but thought, what if the other party is working? In the end, he sent a text message.

There are still many actors in the outside world who are eagerly waiting for the news from Lin Nan Films.

After all, the movements of the five artists under Lin Nan are clearly known in the industry.

Two women are in the film crew, two men are also filming, and there is a newcomer who cannot play the female lead directly!

In addition, it is said that Liu Yifei will not act, but will be the producer.

Isn't this a ready-made good opportunity! Unless an artist from Shanhai Media comes back after finishing filming before the filming starts.

Actors and agencies in the circle want to know the casting and start time of "Passengers" so as to know if they have a chance.

The result of Tiangong Color is out.

"How much?"

"Director Lin, which level do you want?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Haha, good, that's it.

How much is the price for the best level?"

"We have made detailed estimates for all the special effects shots in the movie.

If we want the best, the special effects cost will be at least 150 million!"

Lin Nan nodded. This is much cheaper than the original "The Martian". New Line made a lot of money!

Then Lin Nan asked again: "Is the profit included?"

"It's already included."

"Okay, wait for them to report the shooting cost to me, and then we can start the project."

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"Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" was released.

This movie has been a hot topic in the entire film industry since the project was launched.

After all, there are so many homosexual themes, and I really haven't seen any of them being promoted and released in China with great fanfare.

But this "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" has done what other movies of the same type can't do!

The box office on the first day was 8 million!

This data made this movie, which features two pairs of "old homosexuals" played by Li Bingbing and Jeon Ji-han in the Qing Dynasty and modern times respectively, the focus of discussion on the entire network.

Netizens began to ridicule and complain.

"Where have I seen this kind of theme in the cinema before?"

"Speaking of Liu Ye's "Lan Yu", the copyright was not even allowed to enter the theater at that time, let alone enter the theater..."

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Lin Nan has not seen this movie, but he found something very shocking.

Whether it is the Internet media, those film critics, or filmmakers in the industry.

These people's evaluation of this "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" is surprisingly consistent: the story is touching, quiet in the bustle, the actors are excellent, and there are surprises everywhere...

100% praise, this is a bit scary!

The evaluation on the Internet is not so weirdly consistent, but huge controversy and strong polarization!

Men all said it was boring, incomprehensible, and unethical;

Many women wiped their tears and were very moved...

The box office on the second day was 5.5 million, and 3.5 million on the third day. In the first three days of the weekend, the box office closed at 17 million.

On the fourth day, the daily box office dropped to about two million.

In just four days, the ending of this "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" has been determined, and it is a big loss.

Lin Nan estimated that the final box office of this movie might not be as high as the 6 million US dollars invested!

Among the remaining movies in June, only Wang Jing's "The Inn of the God of Wealth" has a bit of a gimmick.

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"On July 1, "Painted Skin 2" will be released simultaneously throughout Southeast Asia. I want to set the premiere on June 29."

Wu Ershan came to the company specifically to talk to Lin Nan about this.

"Okay, China Film and Wanda will help organize it."

Lin Nan nodded.

He didn't intervene much in this movie. He just needed to go to the scene to support it and sit in the guest seat.

"Is there any news about "Wuxia"?"

As a movie that competes directly with "Painted Skin 2", Wu Ershan also paid special attention to "Wuxia".

"They will be released on July 4, and the premiere will be on the 2nd."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was relieved, "You can tell China Film and Wanda to have a larger premiere."

As soon as the voice fell, Lin Nan ignored Wu Ershan's nod, and he thought of something.

"Painted Skin 2" will definitely have a big impact on "The Founding of a Party" in terms of box office. I just hope Han Sanping doesn't get hurt!

The budget for shooting costs has also been released.

"Director Lin, we can save a lot on actor costs this time.

But this part of the cost will also be used for the rental of the China Film Digital Production Base, as well as the production of equipment designed by the Aerospace Science and Technology Group..."

The speed of the Aerospace Science and Technology Group was very fast. The team of 25 people only took ten days to complete all the designs.

A large stack of drawings has been sent to a professional factory for prop production...

"Just tell me how much."

"The preliminary budget is 80 million."

Lin Nan frowned and thought for a while, "Let's round it up."

The employee understood the meaning instantly, "Then the total budget is 250 million."

"Okay."

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China Film, small conference room.

Five people sat around a round table to discuss the investment allocation of "Passengers".

Although Lin Nan said that this movie could not match the theme of "The Martian", it would never lose money.

He would accept patch advertising.

Lin Nan Film, China Film, Wanda, Aerospace Science and Technology Group, Guangguang, there are only these five companies.

Lin Nan and Han Sanping discussed whether to bring Shanghai Film.

To be honest, the last time "Painted Skin 2" happened, Shanghai Film was too hurtful.

At least Wang Changtian told Lin Nan openly that he wanted to invest, but Guangguang had already approved several films at once and had no money!

Of course, this was obvious and could not be faked.

The result of the final discussion was that five companies were enough.

Maybe Ren Zhonglun would have some opinions, but let it be.

After a morning of negotiation, the five people finally decided on the allocation plan of the investment amount.

"Linnan Pictures, 30%."

"China Film, 20%."

"Wanda, 20%."

"Guangguang, 15%."

"China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, 15%."

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"To be honest, we are very willing to support domestic science fiction films, especially space-themed films. But so far, only Director Lin has come to us..."

After signing the investment agreement, the people from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation shook their heads and said with emotion.

"There will definitely be more in the future. Not to mention others, I will definitely have film plans in this area in the future! When the time comes, I will come to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation for help."

Lin Nan said, patting his chest.

"Okay, as long as there are good science fiction projects, we will definitely provide technical support."

After the business was over, it was time to leave.

Lin Nan did not leave in a hurry, but pulled Wang Changtian and asked about "The Legend of Yue Fei".

"After so many years, there is only this drama about Yue Fei. It's embarrassing to talk about it..."

Wang Changtian began to talk.

Lin Nan was a little uncomfortable listening to it. The director and screenwriter of this TV series are both from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

This project was also initiated there, and they started looking for investors several years ago.

But almost all the film and television companies in the mainland refused without saying anything.

A few companies agreed, but later they regretted it inexplicably without giving any reason.

Until not long ago, this project was mentioned again, and everyone decided to co-produce it. After all, the investment is quite large.

Even so, someone passed the message...

Wang Changtian was also unconvinced, and directly asked someone to send an investment invitation to Lin Nan Films, and also called China Film by the way!

Just one idea: there is strength in numbers!

With so many big companies co-producing, who dares to cause trouble?

"There are so many roles, if you want any of them, just let me know later. But Huang Xiaoming's role as Yue Fei cannot be changed."

Lin Nan nodded, this is certain.

Huang Xiaoming joined the crew with no pay and brought in money, and he also faced pressure from some people. This courage is beyond words.

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Liu Dehua's call came back.

"Director Lin, I have to thank you very much. You still thought of me this time, haha..."

Liu Dehua's condition is definitely very good among all the male actors.

Think about "I Know Women's Heart" at the beginning of the year, he looks and acts like a 30-year-old.

"What do you think, brother Hua? Is there a schedule?" Lin Nan asked with a smile.

Liu Dehua had been thinking about "The Martian" for a long time.

"Can you tell me when the filming will start, and when it will be finished."

Hearing this, Lin Nan had a bad feeling.

"Why, Brother Hua has a filming contract?"

Liu Dehua did not hide it, "Yes, I will join the crew at the end of October."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was relieved immediately.

It won't take long to shoot "Passengers", at most two months, or one month.

If we take it slow, we can make props and set up the studio in July, and finish shooting in August or September.

"It will start shooting in mid-August at the latest, and it will be finished in late September. The location is in the studio of the China Film Digital Production Base."

"That's fine, I'll come over to sign the contract later?"

"Sure, I'll treat Brother Hua to dinner then."

"Haha, thank you Director Lin."

"By the way, what film will Brother Hua be in at the end of October?"

Lin Nan asked curiously.

"The one about the treasure hunt..."

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After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan smiled and shook his head.

At first, Liu Dehua wanted to be an astronaut in "The Martian", but missed it.

This time, let's send him to space and have a relationship.

There will be opportunities later!

However, when Lin Nan thought of the movie Liu Dehua mentioned, he sighed again.