Chapter 422: Tangren’s Bold Move, Trip to Cannes

Not long ago, Wu Gan and Xie Nan were joking with Lin Nan, saying that they should let things take their own course and don't spread the word about their friends.

As a result, the two of them were followed by paparazzi today, and photos of them being irresistibly "close" in the car were secretly taken.

At the critical moment, the gentleman is very responsible. Wu Gao posted on Weibo and humorously admitted:

"I reviewed my former instructor and found out that as an excellent special operations team member, he was actually followed and photographed by civilians without realizing it.

I actually forgot about counter-tracking, counter-reconnaissance, and counter-containment. I really feel ashamed of the training given by the army. I will punish myself with a thousand sit-ups. I will never underestimate the enemy next time..."

As a rare kung fu film actor in the industry, Wu Gan's news has also attracted much attention from the media and netizens.

In addition, the woman is also the host of Guangguang. In less than half a day, the two received a large number of blessings from people in the industry.

Lin Nan couldn't help but join in the fun and joked:

"Look, love is indeed a honeypot. Even people who have participated in special forces training become unresponsive and lose vigilance after falling into it..."

In less than half an hour, Lin Nan was asked by Wu Quan and others, "What about Director Lin?"

"Well... I'm addicted to it and can't extricate myself!"

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Cannes is about to open.

The number of domestic films going to the exhibition this time has more than doubled compared to previous years.

Regardless of whether it can be sold or how much it can be sold, everyone is ready to give it a try, otherwise the only outcome is to be killed by imported films.

"The media meeting for "Xuanyuan Sword"? They can really mess around. But that's right, the main business is TV series."

The "Xuanyuan Sword" filmed by Tang Dynasty last year has already been scheduled to premiere in the first few days of this summer vacation.

Regardless of whether there is cooperation or not, or whether there is competition among artists, Cai Yinong still sent an invitation to Lin Nan Pictures. This is an unspoken rule within the circle.

"Director Yue is not here, and Director Jiang also took people to Cannes in advance. When the time comes, you can send anyone there."

"Okay, Director Lin."

The assistant responded and left the office.

Suddenly, Lin Nan put down the pen in his hand and couldn't help laughing.

He remembered another interesting thing, also from the Tang Dynasty, which had just been reported by the media in the past two days.

Logically speaking, whether it is a movie or a TV series, if you want to shoot it, you must at least submit the script for review and obtain a filming permit from the General Administration before filming can officially start.

But Cai Yinong just didn't follow the rules and made a series of tricks.

In early March, the media reported that Tang Dynasty had launched "The Ballad of the Desert" in a low-key manner. Tang Dynasty did not respond, and it even became more low-key, almost secretly.

Now that more than two months have passed, people in the industry know why Tang Ren was so low-key at that time.

Because "The Ballad of the Desert" was filmed without approval.

Everyone in the film and television industry can guess what Cai Yinong is planning.

I just want to take the script to the General Administration for review, filing, and a filming permit when the TV series is about to be filmed.

Because this can save a lot of time, and as long as the General Administration does not catch any actual violations, it will be fine.

But after all calculations, the final outcome was completely beyond Cai Yinong's expectations, and the people of Tang Dynasty were caught off guard.

The script of "The Ballad of the Desert" was directly killed by the General Administration!

You know, the upcoming "The Ballad of the Desert" was filmed according to this script, and it has already cost tens of millions!

No matter how hard Tangren tried to find ways and connections this time, it was all to no avail.

The General Administration even gave a clear reason for the cancellation of "The Ballad of the Desert": suspected illegal filming, non-compliance with mainstream values, serious distortion and tampering of history, and smearing of historical celebrities...

Some media broke the news on the Internet that the content of the script was completely copied from the novel. After reading it, many people in the industry felt that it was indeed excessive.

The Western Han Dynasty's actions against the Xiongnu were defined as aggression, and the positions of good and evil were reversed. The Han Dynasty was seriously slandered, and the Xiongnu were just;

Huo Qubing sealed Lang Juxu as a result of jealousy over a woman...

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If this kind of script is not killed, it is simply unreasonable.

But even so, there are still a large number of Tang fans who openly oppose and refute the General Administration on the Internet.

However, more netizens still support the General Administration’s opinions and support the ban.

If something like this happens in a period film, the damage to the muscles and bones will be minor.

The only way for the Tang people was to make major changes! I definitely can’t afford a remake. There is no need to think about making money, the key is to recover losses as much as possible.

In two days, Tang Ren will hold a media meeting for "Xuanyuan Sword", and it is estimated that "The Ballad of the Desert" will be the focus of questions.

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"How many days are you going to go?"

"It's hard to say, it depends on the transaction situation."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, as winners of the Jury Prize last year, were invited to Cannes this year.

But Miss Liu had work and couldn't go, and Lin Nan was not interested in the red carpet alone, so she simply declined the red carpet invitation.

For him, it is business to go there and sell the copyright for a good price!

Originally, Lin Nan was planning to go there in the last few days, but Jiang Yuerou called back and hoped that he could go there in advance, which would be more conducive to the promotion of the movie.

"Then I'll drive you to the airport." Miss Liu arranged.

"Of course you can, as long as you can afford it. This time I'm setting off with Ning Hao and Zhong Lifang. The flight is at eight in the morning." Lin Nan joked.

"As long as I remember, I can get up."

Liu Yifei raised her lips slightly, and vowed. She still had this confidence. Just treat it as if she was on the set, getting up early to shoot. She brainwashed herself like this...

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During the May Day holiday, everyone thought that the film market would be better this month, especially for domestic films.

Now it seems that the idea at that time was really ridiculous and naive. The overall market was weaker than in April, not to mention domestic films.

The box office of imported films, especially "Avengers", can be described as soaring and overwhelming.

Several Hollywood movies together account for more than 90% of the box office every day, and the remaining less than 10% is shared by more than a dozen domestic films.

"Two hundred million, it's a bit difficult."

Ning Hao sighed and called Lin Nan, feeling that he was unlucky and had a bad fate.

"173 million, struggle a little more. Or think about the copyright issue in advance, how much you want to sell it for."

Lin Nan said casually. He invested in "The Heist" only because of personal relationships. Now the box office is very good compared to other domestic films.

"I want to sell tens of millions of US dollars, is it possible? I don't have a Golden Lion Award or a Silver Bear..."

As he spoke, Ning Hao suddenly raised his voice:

"I will inform Xiao Ma that your name must be placed in the front of the producer column of the promotional materials and posters, and it must be enlarged and bolded!"

Hearing this, Lin Nan was a little amused.

Originally, Xiao Ma was at the front of the producer column, after all, others invested the most. But if you go to Cannes to sell the copyright, it is reasonable to put Lin Nan in front, and Xiao Ma will definitely have no objection.

"Director Ning is really 'smart'!"

"You're polite, isn't it better to use Director Lin's name, haha..."

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The next day, Liu Yifei, dressed in casual sportswear, with long hair draped over her shoulders and wearing sunglasses, personally sent Lin Nan to the airport.

This time, Lin Nan did not bring anyone else, Jiang Xingrou and many employees would meet him at the airport.

Outside the airport, Zhong Lifang, Ning Hao and others had just arrived.

"Director Lin."

"Oh, it was Yifei who sent me here personally!"

"Yes, didn't I send you here?" Liu Yifei smiled.

Ning Hao's smile froze:

"Alas, since I had a son, my family's status has plummeted. They used to send me here on business trips, but now, they don't bother to care about me..."

"Director Lin, Director Ning, are you going to Cannes?"

The reporter who was stopped shouted.

"Yes." Zhong Lifang replied.

"Let's go in quickly. It's not good to be stuck here."

Lin Nan turned around, hugged Liu Yifei in his arms, kissed her, and said softly: "You should go back quickly too, you can still take a nap."

"Well, I'll watch you go in and leave." Liu Yifei said crisply, with a smile on her face.

The reporters on the side were pressing the shutter frantically...

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An hour later, there was one more news item in the news section of the Cannes Film Festival.

"Director Lin Nan, Director Ning Hao, and Ms. Zhong Lifang left for the Cannes Film Festival this morning. I wish the film copyright transaction a big hit!"

"Lin Nan and Liu Yifei kissed at the airport..."

"Director Jiang Wen will announce his new film plan at the Cannes Film Festival..."

"Jackie Chan will release the trailer of "Chinese Zodiac" in Cannes..."

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Ten hours later, the group left Nice Airport.

"It's the most prestigious Cannes Film Festival after all, but there's no international airport nearby. We have to transfer from Paris to Nice. It's really rubbish..."

Ning Hao cursed.

A hurried foreign filmmaker next to him obviously understood Chinese, and turned back to give Ning Hao a thumbs up, "good, you're right, it's really rubbish!"

At this moment, Lin Nan and others couldn't help laughing.

"Director Ning, pay attention to the impact. Who knows what foreign media will say if it's reported. Although you're telling the truth, haha..."

Jiang Xingrou and his men were waiting outside the airport. Xiao Ma's men were also there.

Zhong Lifang came here not only to sell copyrights with Ning Hao, but also to buy batches of films.

"I'll go with Director Lin, Mr. Zhong, let's meet in Cannes." Ning Hao took the initiative to say.

"Okay, see you later."

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After getting in the car, Jiang Xingrou started talking about business.

"This year, almost all domestic production companies have come here, and they have no confidence in the domestic box office of the film.

There is still more than a day before the opening ceremony, but many domestic films have been sold. The price ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of US dollars, and there are no millions of dollars at present..."

"They are all ordinary directors, right?" Ning Hao asked a little unconfidently.

Jiang Xingrou nodded, "Yes. Among Chinese films, Director Lin's Bad Genius and Passengers, and Director Chen Kaige's Searching, these movies are the most watched.

The domestic films with higher investment are also waiting and watching, all waiting for the opening ceremony. At that time, there will be more big film companies..."

Ning Hao became less and less confident as he listened. Here, he was just an ordinary Chinese film director with no fame.

"Director Lin, it's up to you."

Lin Nan chuckled and nodded, "Don't be so desperate."

Then, Lin Nan looked at Jiang Xingrou in the co-pilot seat, "Have you booked the screening room?"

"The screening room for Bad Genius has been set up, and Director Lin's reputation is very useful.

"Passengers" is produced by China Film Group, so there is no problem. "

"That's good."

Lin Nan is full of expectations for this trip to Cannes.

Sci-fi romance films have a large audience.

And "Bad Genius"? Isn't the exam thing the same all over the world?!

"This time, I want a higher price!"

Lin Nan said with confidence in his tone.

Jiang Xingrou was stunned at first, then smiled and agreed:

"Many film distributors are asking when we will start screening. I believe that the transaction price of Director Lin's film this time will definitely set a new record."

"Especially "Bad Genius" by you and Yifei, many film distributors also mentioned last year's "The Fault in Our Stars"..."

"Take a break, I'm so jealous."

Beside him, Ning Hao said suddenly.

"Haha, okay, listen to Director Ning Hao. I'll treat you when we get there."

Looking at Ning Hao's sour look, Lin Nan said with a smile.

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