Chapter 365: Increase the Ratio, the Honeymoon Period Is Coming

Sometimes, Lin Nan doesn't know how to evaluate Zhang Weiping.

He is a pure businessman, and because he is a businessman, he will look at all the points that can make money.

"All the invited people are production companies. He hopes that everyone will unite and put pressure on the theaters with a tough attitude to increase the current distribution ratio..."

Yue Jun said excitedly, and it can be seen that he supports Zhang Weiping's move.

But Lin Nan was a little indifferent.

Although Zhang Weiping's selfishness is also in the interests of the producers, the current situation of the domestic market has not yet developed to the point where the producers crush the theaters.

The initiative is still held by those professional theater companies, who control more than 80% of the theaters in the country!

Maybe some production companies have a few theaters, but they are all small and scattered, and they can't be on the stage.

Although "The Flowers of War" is a highly anticipated blockbuster, this year's most expensive domestic blockbuster, all major theaters are eagerly waiting for it to be released.

But only Zhang Weiping has this kind of bargaining chip. Most production companies don't have "The Flowers of War" or Zhang Yimou.

"Director Lin?"

Seeing Lin Nan's calm face, Yue Jun asked.

"There shouldn't be many companies that will agree to him on the spot, right?"

Lin Nan asked with an affirmative tone.

Yue Jun nodded subconsciously:

"How does Director Lin know? All companies are very interested, but most of them said they would go back to report and discuss, and then give a reply..."

As he spoke, Yue Jun seemed to understand what Lin Nan meant, "In the end, they may not follow?"

"Well, most companies probably won't follow, what can they use to confront the theaters head-on?"

Currently, only commercial blockbusters such as "The Flowers of War" directed by big directors are qualified to confront the theaters head-on.

Because there are only a few of them a year, and the theaters are counting on it to make money. If other companies get involved, it would be a death wish.

Only when the market really develops to a certain scale and is large enough, production companies and theaters can be in a state of balance, and no one can control the other. Now, there is still a little difference.

"He should focus on winning you over, right?" Lin Nan glanced at Yue Jun and guessed with a smile.

"Hehe, Director Lin is right. Including us, Huayi and several other companies are the targets of winning, but we didn't express our opinions on the spot."

It seems that Zhang Weiping knows very well that there are only a few film production companies in China that can have an impact on the theaters.

These companies have a common feature, that is, they have big directors who can sell commercial films.

At this point, Lin Nan is very confident in himself, and he must be the target of winning.

"Director Lin, what does our company mean?" Yue Jun continued to ask.

Lin Nan thought about it and made a plan in his mind:

"The Flowers of War will be released in two months, and the only one who will be anxious is Zhang Weiping. How can he let other companies charge with him? We are not fools.

As for us, we will support him after he makes a fuss. After all, there has never been an example of a revolution that succeeds at once."

As a producer, Lin Nan absolutely supports increasing the share ratio.

But the position of the leader is too risky. Since Zhang Weiping intends to put pressure on the cinema chain, let him take this position.

"Director Lin, what if he asks for our response in the next few days?"

"Then tell him openly that we support it, but only after he speaks out. But if he wants us to act with him, that's impossible.

I think other companies should also have this attitude. Even worse, they may just follow suit and shout a few words..."

Lin Nan replied casually. There is no need to drag this matter to perfunctory Zhang Weiping.

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The National Day holiday is over.

"Painted Skin" has reached 130 million, and the daily box office is still over 7 million at this time.

Guangguang's press releases are released one after another, all of which are "good news".

On the other hand, "Legend of the White Snake". Although the total box office is also 130 million, the daily revenue has dropped by 5 million.

From the box office that was far ahead of the others in the first few days to the uproar in public opinion, it took a sharp turn.

"Legend of the White Snake" staged a "mid-course collapse" drama for the industry, directly booking the title of the biggest joke in the film industry this year.

It is an inevitable fact that the box office was surpassed and crushed by "Painted Skin".

I don't know if Yang Zai is really crazy or pretending to be stupid, or if he wants to hype it up again.

Juli Film and Television actually announced on Weibo that the sequel to "Legend of the White Snake" has been approved and will start shooting between the end of this year and the beginning of next year.

And they have invited Jet Li to continue to participate, and the sequel will also be filmed in 3D.

Don't say it, this news really attracted a lot of attention.

But when Yang Zai "learned from experience" and "looked to the future" in front of the media, he was slapped in the face again.

Jet Li's assistant contacted the media:

"We have not received an invitation and will not participate. When we were filming "Legend of the White Snake", we agreed to just make cameos.

But after joining the crew, the producer, Giant Power Pictures, kept modifying the script and adding scenes, turning the original two-day scenes into 25 days of fighting scenes.

Due to the face of producer Cui Baozhu, Mr. Jet Li did not say anything, but he will never cooperate with Giant Power Pictures again in the future..."

The circle has learned a lot. There are actually people who can get Jet Li for free? They spent a huge price to trick him into playing the leading role, and it was all fighting scenes!

Reputation, once it gets tarnished, seems to be really irrelevant.

Just like Yang Zai, he was completely proud of it, and used this incident as a promotional selling point. He didn't give Jet Li any face at all, and even mocked him for being arrogant...

Lin Nan was a little impressed by Yang Zai's brain circuit when he saw this gossip.

Originally, it might have just been a matter of losing a movie. His move completely cut off his way back in the film and television industry.

With such a character, which big star or company would dare to cooperate with him in the future? They have to be on guard against being stabbed in the back by Yang Zai at all times.

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Lin Nan went to the "Search" crew and visited the set.

Except for Ning Hao and Guo Fan, he hasn't visited other directors yet.

But Yang Mi's matter still needs to be repaid.

This time, Lin Nan saw what Director Chen looked like on the set.

Every big director has his own style. Lin Nan agrees with this statement.

Just like now, Chen Hong led him to the filming group, where Chen Kaige was explaining the play to Gao Yuanyuan and Wang Luodan.

Director Chen's aura made the two actresses a little nervous.

It was obviously a drama, but Chen Kaige wanted it to have an artistic atmosphere.

Lin Nan heard Chen Hong say that the script respected the original work and was not greatly adapted.

This is interesting. As long as Chen Kaige doesn't "tell a story", the movie will most likely be on a higher level!

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Less than two hours after the visit, there were reports online.

"Director Lin Nan visited the set of "Searching" today, which tells the story of online violence."

"Director Lin visited the set, suspected to be due to the Yang Mi replacement incident."

"Searching" and "Hunting" are of the same type. I look forward to Director Chen's "Searching"..."

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Lin Nan really couldn't stay in Chen Kaige's crew.

During the break, several actors spoke to Chen Kaige and Chen Hong cautiously, for fear of causing bad luck.

Chen Kaige also maintained his posture and airs, enjoying the flattery and asking for advice, and giving some pointers.

This made Lin Nan a little nervous. Isn't it tiring?

Anyway, he has made so many movies, often joking and playing with actors on the set, and it doesn't affect his status as a great director, right?

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When Lin Nan returned to the company, the employees told him that Guo Fan had been waiting for a long time.

Ever since the filming of "Passengers" was completed, Guo Fan has been preparing for his graduation.

I heard that the graduation process at the School of Management is much more troublesome than that of the directing department. Look, people are coming to the company.

"You did a good job, come back and get the certificate yourself." Lin Nan teased.

"Haha, Director Lin is right, this is the convenience, now all we need is your and Yifei's signatures."

Guo Fan handed over a few pages of forms, special materials for the School of Management graduation.

On it is the information of "Passengers", from the budget figures to the time of filming completion, it is very detailed, and Yue Jun has helped to stamp it.

The director and producer columns must be signed to prove that Guo Fan's graduation thesis is indeed from the crew of "Passengers".

Lin Nan picked up the pen and quickly signed two names, his and Liu Yifei's.

"You are too perfunctory, right? At least take it back and let Yifei sign it for me."

Guo Fan took it with a smile, "Eh? You know what, I really can't tell that it was signed by one person!"

Lin Nan smiled and said nothing. Liu Yifei signed his name, which was more similar than his own.

"After the defense after the New Year, you should work, don't be lazy like Lu Yang, haha..."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Guo Fan chuckled and nodded, he thought so too.

"Lu Yang is indeed a little lazy. It seems that he went to the Busan Film Festival as a guest these two days.

But speaking of filming, Director Lin has a ready-made script?"

Guo Fan asked with some expectation. Lin Nan's script is guaranteed, which is recognized in the industry.

"Well, you'll see the script after you finish the school thing."

"Okay, then I'll listen to Director Lin."

More than half an hour later, Guo Fan left the company.

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Speaking of the Busan Film Festival in the past two days, Huayi did a big thing.

They signed a strategic cooperation agreement with UAM, the alliance of the six major brokerage companies in South Korea, in Busan.

This means that a large number of South Korean artists and idol stars will enter the mainland through Huayi as a springboard.

After all, only people from small places can enter the big market, and it is impossible to go the other way. The only ones who will take advantage are the Koreans.

Lin Nan's first reaction to seeing this news was, "The honeymoon period of the Chinese and Korean film and television cultural circles is coming!"

The facts are indeed as Lin Nan guessed.

The South Korean artists at the signing site are all well-known girl groups and boy groups there, and the intention is already very obvious.

These idol stars in China will probably be hung up and beaten at that time!

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