Chapter 380 Allies

I still remember the Golden Rooster Award in 2005.

That time Ma Liwen defeated Lin Nan's "Into the Dust" with "The Two of Us".

It defeated Ning Hao's "Stone", as well as films such as "Zhang Side" and "Taihang Mountain" to win the Best Director Award.

This female director is also actively transforming into commercial films.

After receiving tens of millions of investments from LeTV, she filmed the recently released "Big Deal".

However, it is not easy for a director to transform. As expected, the film failed at the box office.

Hua Yi's "Happy Magic" still had 1.1 million on its first day, while "Big Deal" released on the same day only had 420,000.

This means that "The Big Deal" will be forced to be canceled by theaters at any time, and there is no room for negotiation. It would be better to give the film schedule to other movies than waste it on "Big Deal".

"Director Lin, Mr. Jia of LeTV, invited directors and producers in the industry to attend their investment party."

"What investment party?"

Lin Nan asked with interest, this is the "master"!

"For the film and television industry, I want to attract a group of directors or producers, and find some partners..."

"We won't get involved." Lin Nan shook his head and said.

It doesn’t matter what LeTV wants. Except for those in Hong Kong who are short of money, or those directors in the Mainland who want to transform, who will care about them?

The key is that Boss Jia, Lin Nan is really a little afraid of him.

However, he heard that thanks to Gan Wei, LeTV has attracted many celebrities in the entertainment industry...

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The premiere of "Thirteen Hairpins" ten days in advance has become a joke in the film and television industry.

In most film and television companies, only deputy or middle-level people go, and a few don't go directly.

The production companies were present to give Zhang Yimou face.

I went to the deputy and middle level, or even didn't go, because I was disgusted with Zhang Weiping's villainous behavior last time.

Some bold media directly asked if the last "Bell and I Played Sex" was written by Ni Nai.

As soon as this question came out of his mouth, Zhang Yimou denied it sternly with a dark face, his words filled with anger:

"The actors also found out about this afterwards. It was some despicable behavior with no bottom line. It has been resolved..."

The media’s noses are so sensitive, how could they not smell the smell of gunpowder?

The only person who could do such a thing, who dared to do such a thing and ignore Zhang Yimou's opinion, was Zhang Weiping.

"This was done privately by an employee who was thinking about the company. Although he was also doing it for the company and the movie, his approach was indeed wrong. I have already criticized and educated him..." Zhang Weiping said matter-of-factly.

After the premiere, the production company didn't stay any longer and left directly.

One thing the media discovered was that Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping had almost no communication throughout the show, and so did several actors.

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"Director Zhang Yimou is suspected of having a conflict with his old partner Zhang Weiping. The whole premiere was cold-faced and there was no communication..."

"According to people familiar with the matter, director Zhang Yimou intends to end cooperation with New Picture, and his attitude is firm."

"Zhang Weiping met with lawyers many times..."

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Lin Nan was also shocked when he saw these reports. Is the news coming out now?

But immediately afterwards, Zhang Weiping shouted angrily on Weibo:

"I will hold those who maliciously slander and spread rumors accountable. I have cooperated with Yimou for more than ten years and have never had any conflicts..."

There are no fools in the film and television industry, especially those who run companies.

Everyone knows that there is no smoke without fire. Various signs tell everyone that in this matter, it is better to believe that it is true than to believe that it is not true.

After figuring this out, a group of film company bosses suddenly had green eyes. That was Zhang Yimou! Which one is not greedy?

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"So fast?"

Lin Nan sorted out a thick stack of shot drawings and asked Yue Jun.

"Yes, Huayi, Guangguang, Chengtian, Bona, Xingmei, LeTV... more than a dozen companies are contacting Zhang Yimou, and they are doing so openly."

Hearing this, Lin Nan could imagine how ugly Zhang Weiping's face looked. It’s absolutely the same as having a dead biological father!

"Where's Director Zhang?"

"There are so many people, but no reply. It seems that we have to wait at least until the end of "Thirteen Hairpins"."

Lin Nan smiled and nodded:

"I guess Director Zhang means this. He must at least ensure that "Thirteen Hairpins" doesn't make any big news before it is released. The 600 million investment in the movie is the last link between them."

"By the way, leave for Hong Kong Island as soon as possible. The shooting location must be arranged in advance."

"No problem, we can leave the day after tomorrow."

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New picture.

"Are you sure that Zhang Yimou and the new picture can be perfectly cut off?"

Zhang Weiping looked at the lawyer opposite and asked in a cold voice.

"That's right, Mr. Zhang. The cooperation agreement will be terminated after the release of "Thirteen Hairpins". Without the constraints of a new contract, Director Zhang can leave at any time.

As for artists such as Ni Nai and Dou Xiao, their management appointments are entirely with New Picture, and Director Zhang's studio has no right to appeal. "

After the lawyer left, Zhang Weiping's expression became even gloomier.

"You want to part ways easily? Haha, how is that possible..."

Zhang Weiping murmured softly, with a hint of cruelty in his eyes, "Since I can't keep you, then I will ruin your reputation..."

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Although "Legend of Hongmen Banquet" received a bad reputation and its daily revenue dropped all the way, it still earned 100 million at the box office one week after its release.

But on the eighth day of its release, it had already dropped to 8 million in daily box office, which explained everything. The decline of this movie cannot be stopped.

After "The Flowers of War" and "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers" are released, the data of "Hongmen Banquet" will definitely be even worse, and there is a great possibility that it will be directly withdrawn.

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Lin Nan received a call from Wang Wei.

Thanks to the good foundation of "Tudou" in the early stage, which has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it can insist on holding the basic market at this time.

"Mr. Wang, how is it?"

"Director Lin, the problem should be completely solved by the end of this month. But Tudou has lost the best opportunity, I regret it..."

"Are you still thinking about Nasdaq?"

Lin Nan spoke frankly, which made Wang Wei tremble in his heart and feel even more uncomfortable.

"The first opportunity has been lost. Shareholders, especially several financial institutions, are not optimistic. They want to get rid of them..."

"Withdraw?" Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

Financial institutions are like this. When Tudou was riding far ahead, they all entered the market. In this situation, there is no hope. Running away is indeed in line with the style of the organization...

"I should be filming in Hong Kong Island at that time. If Mr. Wang solves the problem, he can come to visit the set. What do you think?"

The phone was silent for a while, and then Lin Nan's voice came.

"Visit the set?"

Wang Wei didn't understand. Although Tudou is a video website, he is not in the film and television industry. Why visit the set?

"Director Lin, what do you mean..."

"I have never understood. Tudou's business is obviously in China, why must it go to NASDAQ?

Just like Bona, are you so pessimistic about the domestic market? US dollars are not easy to make!"

Listening to Lin Nan's words, Wang Wei was thoughtful. He knew Lin Nan's record in the film industry.

"Director Lin, do you have any suggestions for me? What Tudou needs now is money and direction."

"I will have them."

Lin Nan only answered four words, and no tone could be heard.

"Okay, I will visit Director Lin's crew at the end of the month. See you in Hong Kong Island." Wang Wei said decisively.

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Tudou's market value was not high before, especially in the current situation, it has shrunk a lot.

Lin Nan has the strength and money to take over the shares held by those institutions, but he can't do it alone.

A video website, a platform needs resources to go far, all kinds of other resources.

Therefore, Lin Nan needs allies, allies with strength and resources.

Unfortunately, he really has such allies!

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There is only one week left before the release of "The Flowers of War" and "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate".

The gunpowder smell in the film market is getting stronger.

At this time, China Film released the first promotional video of "Pacific Rim" to the outside world.

Zhang Yi and Jing Tian, ​​wearing red combat uniforms with Chinese style, walked towards the huge mecha and entered the operations room...

In the distance, several mecha giants standing tall suddenly lit up their eyes and walked out of the hatch of the giant ship step by step.

Outside is the stormy and cloudy sky, as well as the deep and quiet sea that contains terror.

Waves of roars echoed, and the sea level suddenly rose in several places. The sea water surged in all directions, and a ferocious beast nearly 100 meters high broke through the sea surface...

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"Pacific Rim" is scheduled to be released on January 1, and will be released in major theaters in 2D, 3D, and IMAX3D versions. Stay tuned!"

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The two-minute promotional trailer really attracted a lot of audiences.

Especially the conspicuous Chinese-style mecha giant in it, which made many people excited.

"I said, why are foreigners the ones who save the world? We can do it too!"

"For this Chinese-style mecha giant and awesome special effects, I must buy an IMAX3D ticket. It must be shocking..."

"I'm afraid it's hard to buy IMAX3D? The ticket price is estimated to be more than 100, nearly 200?"

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The online discussion about Pacific Rim quickly overwhelmed "The Flowers of War" and "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate".

Visual impact can always leave the deepest impression on the audience.

Lin Nan said hello to Wanda and they would reserve some tickets for the IMAX 3D giant screen theater.

These tickets were all asked for by his acquaintances in the circle.

After all, there are still too few IMAX 3D giant screens in China, which is far from meeting the market demand.

In this area, Wanda is the undisputed first cinema chain in China, and more than 60% of the giant screens are in their hands.

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"When New Year's Day comes, we will watch Pacific Rim in Hong Kong Island."

Liu Yifei nodded and was already arranging her and Lin Nan's New Year's Day plans.

"You still have to go shopping with me. There is a very good cake shop over there..."

"Remember, when you were promoting The Forbidden Kingdom last time, you were secretly photographed by the reporters over there for half an hour. My goodness, you didn't stop eating the whole time..."

Lin Nan laughed and complained, and suddenly felt that the air was a bit solemn.

Liu Yifei stared at him with "murderous intent", giving Lin Nan and his group the feeling that if he dared to say another word, he would be killed.

"Haha, just kidding, just kidding, I'll go with you when we get there..."

"Shh... stop talking!"

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