Chapter 370 "Soul Summoning", Teaching Video

Zhang Weiping sat in the office with a gloomy face.

Someone below told him that the company account had received feedback from Weibo.

If he continued to upload illegal content frequently, the account might be banned for a period of time.

"Damn it!"

Zhang Weiping did not think this was accidental. In his opinion, this was targeting him!

"It seemed that he came for this matter that day?!" Zhang Weiping thought of something.

After that day, Zhang Yimou never asked about the post again until the long Weibo post was deleted.

"Did he find someone to do it?"

Zhang Weiping knew very well that with Zhang Yimou's status, this was really possible.

However, when he thought of Zhang Yimou's attitude and words that day, Zhang Weiping could not suppress the anger in his heart.

In his opinion, if it were not for him, Zhang Yimou would not be where he is today.

It was Zhang Weiping who raised funds again and again, which led to Zhang Yimou's movies, awards, honors...

In his eyes, Zhang Yimou should stay in New Picture honestly instead of betraying him.

"The most important thing now is "The Flowers of War". We'll talk about it later."

At this moment, Zhang Weiping decided to put aside the matter of Zhang Yimou being an "ungrateful person". Business was the most important thing.

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"Lin, it's been a long time since we last met."

Lin Nan smiled and teased, "James, you called me across the Pacific Ocean. To be honest, I'm a little flattered.

But it's better if you just come to me to reminisce about the past, haha..."

Lin Nan didn't believe that James Wan called him for nothing.

"Lin, don't be so blunt.

The "Happy Death Day" series has been over for a long time. I talked to Tom about it before. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Ah? I really don't understand. Tom didn't tell me anything!"

"Oh, fuck. That fat guy will die in a woman's bed sooner or later. I've been telling him about it for a week..."

Listening to James Wan complaining about Tom, Lin Nan found it funny.

Because Tom might really go to see their God in this way.

"Okay, tell me what you want to do, or I'll deduct his bonus later." Lin Nan teased.

"I want The Conjuring, you know, I like this script very much..."

James Wan stated his goal very straightforwardly, which was the horror movie The Conjuring.

As for the cooperation model, he wanted to be co-produced by Crystal Pictures and James Wan Studio like Happy Death Day.

To be honest, Lin Nan had no reason to refuse, James Wan was simply gifted in horror movies!

But at this time, Lin Nan also thought of what James Wan had just said.

It stands to reason that Tom is not the kind of person who delays business, why would he delay James Wan for a week?

Unless, there are other reasons, such as the distribution plan.

"Let's not talk about other things first. If I give you the script of the Conjuring series, how are you going to distribute it with Crystal Pictures, or how much do you want?"

"Lin, I want 50%. You should know that in the horror movie field, I am worth this price."

Sure enough! Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

At the time of Happy Death Day, the two companies split 70% and 30% respectively, Crystal Pictures 70% and James Wan 30%.

I didn't expect that this time it would be 50% and 50% at the first word. No wonder Tom left James Wan alone.

"James, in the past, I could make the decision alone. Now it's not possible. Tom is also a shareholder. I have to discuss it with him..."

Lin Nan found a half-true and half-false excuse and asked James Wan to wait for two days.

"Okay, Lin. I'll wait for your reply."

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During the period from the end of October to the beginning of November, the film market seems to be dominated by Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

This imported film is obviously aiming for a box office of more than 200 million yuan, with daily revenues of nearly 20 million yuan.

This put pressure on Huayi's Starry Sky and Shanghai Film's Hello! Mr. Tree.

Before, Wang Baoqiang invited Lin Nan.

So on the day of the premiere on the 1st, Lin Nan went to show his support, mainly because Jia Zhangke also called him. The latter is one of the producers and producers of this film.

The location of the premiere was a bit clever, it was in the auditorium of Beijing Film Academy.

"Next time you open a movie, if you need anything, just let me know."

Lin Nan was a little uncomfortable with Ren Zhonglun's tone, it was hard to respond to such soft words. Sometimes, once a crisis of trust arises, it will really go far away.

"Mr. Ren, you're welcome."

Lin Nan's position was a bit awkward today, he was from the directing department.

But on the left and right, one was the director of acting, Wang Jinsong, and the other was Lao Zhou, who had been his instructor for a semester.

"Don't look at it, it's uncomfortable to sit here?" Lao Zhou looked at Lin Nan and joked.

"What you said, don't you see a lot of acquaintances, so you want to say hello."

Lin Nan smiled, and even Wang Jinsong next to him looked at him, with an expression that said you are still fooling around.

The movie started.

No wonder Wang Baoqiang was able to win the Best Actor Award at the Vladivostok Film Festival with this movie.

He really acted out the style of a "master" in that mentally ill state.

If this kind of mental illness goes out to set up a stall to tell fortunes, who knows, the business might be really hot.

Especially the posture of smoking, there is a different charm, it feels great!

"Teacher Wang, based on Wang Baoqiang's acting in this film, it is definitely better than the students in the acting department in the past ten years."

Lin Nan couldn't help but sigh. He is from the class of 2002, and it's been 11 years this year, so he must be in the past ten years!

Hearing this, Lao Zhou looked a little unhappy. Wang Jinsong nodded.

"Well, it's indeed very good. His performance is very lifelike, and it's a bit like returning to his original nature.

When their movie is released, I will ask the school to communicate and include the movie in the teaching films of the acting department..."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was a little confused. Is he so decisive?

An actor who came from a wild background and entered the teaching video of the acting department?

"No kidding, Wang Baoqiang's performance in this movie and those few scenes qualify him for this."

…

When the movie ended, Wang Baoqiang came over with a smile on his face.

When he saw any Nortel teacher, he would bow his head and say hello.

"Director Lin, what do you think of my performance in this movie?"

"Well, very good. Director Wang just said that the scene of you smoking will be included in the teaching film."

Lin Nan said with a smile, and saw that Wang Baoqiang had already begun to bow towards Wang Jinsong.

…

"I may contact you again later. I hope your schedule will be OK by then."

Lin Nan patted Wang Baoqiang on the shoulder and said something, which made the latter very excited.

Many people nearby heard what Lin Nan said to Wang Baoqiang, and the actors all looked envious.

"Thank you, Director Lin. If you can get mine, just tell me. The schedule will be absolutely fine..."

Wang Baoqiang has his signature smile on his face.

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After returning that day, Lin Nan also posted a message on Weibo.

"I recommend a good movie, "Hello! Mr. Tree", which will be released on the 4th. Mr. Tree deserves an actor trophy."

He also liked Wang Baoqiang and Jia Zhangke, and soon received their thanks.

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The media and theater screenings of "Thirteen Hairpins" have been thoroughly promoted.

As the domestic film with the largest investment released this year, everyone from the film bureau to the general audience is looking forward to this movie.

Nearly forty theater chains across the country are gearing up to get a sneak peek at the show.

"You keep an eye on that side. If he takes action in advance, you can be prepared."

Lin Nan said to Yue Jun, who nodded, "Yeah, I'm paying attention."

Ever since Zhang Yimou asked him for help a few days ago, Lin Nan had guessed that there should be a showdown between the two.

The unreleased "Thirteen Hairpins" is the last link between them.

Once this movie ends, the two partners who have worked together for sixteen years will completely break up.

With Zhang Weiping's character, some bullshit is absolutely inevitable.

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The matter of "The Conjuring" cannot be delayed for too long.

Lin Nan took the initiative to contact Tom.

"Dear Lin, everything is normal in the company. The "Twilight" series is in production on its last installment, and the movies it has invested in are also progressing normally..."

"What I want to ask is about The Conjuring. Did you forget to tell me?"

Lin Nan said with a slightly serious tone, and Tom on the other end of the phone suddenly became energetic.

"Did James look for you? I wanted to keep him out for a while. He was too greedy. He actually wanted 50%. This script is much more exciting than the previous "Happy Death Day"..."

Lin Nan knew that he was right, it was Tom who did it on purpose.

"Let me guess, did you respond to him with 73 Kai?"

"Yes, that's what I said. We didn't reach an agreement in the end. He asked me to consult you for your opinion. I decided to let him go for a while."

"Have you never thought that he would think that I was dragging him down? You scumbag." Lin Nan cursed angrily.

There was silence for a few seconds, "Oh, Lin, I'm so sorry, I really didn't consider this, what should I do now?"

Lin Nan thought for a while, "Give him 40% of the investment share, but the post-production special effects will be charged as normal.

If we still can't reach an agreement, we'll continue to put it on hold and find someone to take on the project again after a while..."

"Okay, no problem. I'll take care of it."

Seeing that he was about to hang up the phone, Lin Nan couldn't help but complain:

"You should restrain yourself and find less female celebrities. I can hear the voice asking you to take a shower together through the phone. Mad, sooner or later you will die in a woman's bed..."

"Hahaha, no way. I hired a Chinese doctor to help me recuperate. Well, it's recuperation, right?"

Lin Nan was suddenly speechless. This guy had done such a good job in preparation, and he even knew how to find a Chinese medicine doctor for recuperation!

"I heard you cursing from far away. It was Tom, right?"

At this time, Liu Yifei, wearing home clothes, walked in from the gate, followed by a barking team.

"Yes, it's that guy. We are negotiating about "The Conjuring", and James Wan wants the script..."

Liu Yifei couldn't help laughing when she heard that Tom almost cheated Lin Nan.

"He's quite stupid, so the bonus must be deducted, that's what I said. Haha..."

Lin Nan glanced at Liu Yifei, how dare you call others stupid?

"What's that look in your eyes? You must be saying bad things about me in your heart!"

Miss Liu decisively noticed Lin Nan's thoughts, frowned and glared over.