That year Huayu

Chapter 950: Changes in the postponement policy; the pioneer - Lin Nan!

When he saw on the news that 54-year-old Yang Ziqiong was wearing ancient costumes and holding a sword, performing hard to promote the movie at the press conference against ten people;

Lin Nan was sure that this "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2: Sword of Destiny" produced by Weinstein Films would definitely fail.

I believe that the views of many mainland filmmakers should coincide with his.

After all, who would go to see a dog-tailed sequel that is really unattractive? Sixteen years have passed, and the actors' martial arts movements have long lost their agility and elegance.

Want to sell feelings? But people like Zhou Xingchi and Jackie Chan are just a few exceptions. Besides, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" doesn't have much feelings to sell.

But then again, several commercial movies in the Spring Festival have really been like chicken blood in the past two days;

Promotional activities are one after another, and press releases and hot searches are bought one after another, and the real fight is just a matter of time.

It can be seen that everyone is stimulated by the birth of the second 2 billion+ box office movie.

All producers know that the Spring Festival market is much larger than the Lunar New Year market;

Since "Detective Chinatown" has completely warmed up the Lunar New Year market and brought it to the state of a single film with a box office of 2 billion+;

Then it is not impossible for the Spring Festival to produce a third 2 billion+ box office movie; not only is it possible, but the possibility is also very, very high!

"Leading by example, sacrificing oneself for others, illuminating others... this is what I am talking about, hehe..."

Lin Nan said with a smile and "affirmed" himself, and then stood up and prepared to leave the company.

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The casting of the ancient domineering drama "Ancient Love Song" seems to have attracted much attention in the industry, and a large number of actors, artists, and agents are eyeing the relevant roles.

The two points of the big IP and the internal male lead Huang Xiaoming have undoubtedly shown that this is a big cake and high-quality resources.

After all, Huang Xiaoming's "Mojin: The Lost Tomb" has just been released, and the ratings of the TV series he starred in have always been high.

Lin Nan knew that Huace had sent an audition invitation to Zhao Liying's studio;

Luckily, the studio's schedule was too full and they turned it down, otherwise Zhao Liying and Huang Xiaoming would play in an ancient domineering drama? Tsk tsk tsk, that scene is a bit unbearable to watch!

In the car radio, the criticism of the "Go Fighting" movie "Go Fighting: Royal Treasure" has come out, and the whole network has bad reviews.

Variety movies have always been poisonous, and this time it is estimated that they will be completely ruined by "Go Fighting".

However, this is also a good thing.

Imagine that if a simple episode of variety shows can not only easily reap the box office in the theater, but also the market can continue to accept and support it;

Then in the long run, it is estimated that not many people in the industry will be willing to make serious commercial movies, and they will just do variety shows.

It can only be said that once the novelty is over, variety shows are all naked without exception. When the tide recedes, all you can see is a white flower.

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After talking to Old Lin on the phone and reporting his return time next month, Lin Nan lazily collapsed on the sofa.

He never thought that someone from Xiying would be there by chance!

It has been many years, and Old Lin has become a non-staff member of Xiying. Well, retired.

Although the intention is self-evident, this is indeed a favor that has been accumulated for many years.

When he returns to his hometown at the beginning of next month, between before New Year's Eve and after the Spring Festival, Lin Nan estimates that he will inevitably have to meet with Xiying.

Just now, someone from Xiying euphemistically expressed this meaning on the phone, calling it a visit!

The next day, at around eight o'clock in the morning.

Representatives of well-known large and medium-sized production companies in the industry arrived at the Film Bureau one after another.

To be honest, Lin Nan has never attended such a meeting before. But this time he has to come because he was named this time.

"Director Lin, congratulations. In 16 days, it's 2.14 billion."

Faced with Yu Dong's compliments, Lin Nan just smiled and nodded in response. As I said, we are not the same kind of people, so we can't be friends.

In his opinion, Fatty Yu is much more ruthless than the two Huayi guys. After all, this is the Phoenix Man who started out and abandoned his wife and children and didn't even want to pay child support!

"You're here early?" Wang Changtian's voice came from behind.

Lin Nan turned around and passed Wang Changtian's figure. He saw another familiar face getting out of a Bentley in the distance. It was Zhang Qiang from Alibaba Pictures.

"Not early, let's go in quickly. Has Director Wang ever attended this kind of year-end industry conference before?"

"No, it was other people from the group who came."

Lin Nan and Wang Changtian followed the large group shoulder to shoulder and headed towards the conference hall.

The last time I came here was when a conference was held because of "bad artists" the year before last.

Walking into the conference hall, there were already quite a few people sitting inside. There were people greeting each other, socializing, smiling but not really smiling... the chattering was endless.

As expected, the first row was full of state-owned enterprise representatives; from the second row onwards, it was the industry giants of the first echelon of private enterprises.

I don't know how the seats were arranged. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Zhao were on Lin Nan's left and right, and Wang Changtian was two seats away from him on his left.

As for Wanda, it was not Ye Ning who came today, but his former deputy.

"Hey, Mr. Ren, what do you mean by that look?"

Lin Nan looked at Ren Zhonglun who glanced back at him, and felt a little confused.

"It's nothing, but you'd better be mentally prepared. I'm afraid your name will be mentioned several times today, haha..."

Ren Zhonglun looked calm and calm, which was enough to whet Lin Nan's appetite.

Even Zhang Qiang, Zhang Zhao, Wang Zhonglei and others beside him frowned curiously and glanced at Lin Nan intentionally or unintentionally.

After a while, the leaders of the bureau came in.

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on the door. It was Tong Gang, the deputy director of the General Administration in charge of the film bureau, leading the team, followed closely by Zhang Hongsen, followed by six others...

Today's year-end industry conference seems to be a little different from what Jiang Yuerou said to Lin Nan?

"...Thanks to Director Lin Nan, last year, for the first time, we made the problem of box office stealing in movies obvious, and tightened the punishment standards and...

As for the suggestions put forward by some industry insiders to classify economic crimes, the relevant departments feel that they are inappropriate and should not be adopted..."

Tong Gang's very serious opening remarks directly made Lin Nan the "focus" of the audience's attention.

Lin Nan finally understood the meaning of Ren Zhonglun's words now. What a scam!

From a long distance away, I saw that Jiang Zhiqiang of Anle Pictures was indeed an old fox. He was still smiling like an old man, without any emotional changes.

The issues of box office stealing, box office fraud, ghost theaters, and auditing all went on for an hour.

Lin Nan was called out by Tong Gang several times, including the time when he quarreled with the review department;

But fortunately, they all affirmed him, and the "blame" and "mistakes" were left to those who "retired".

However, when talking about the review issue, Lin Nan also paid special attention to the next Zhonglun. He was really serious.

The microphone was switched to Zhang Hongsen, which also meant that the topic changed from discipline to the film market.

"...From January 1 last year to December 31, the box office of the film market for the whole year reached a new high compared with the previous year, with a total of 45.88 billion..."

At this moment, everyone at the scene was in high spirits. Because this accurate data is only available officially, the industry can only roughly estimate the range.

"45.88 billion?"

"so much!"

…

Noisy sounds rang out and the venue was in chaos.

“Many of our production companies are always complaining about imported films, complaining about schedules, complaining about this and that.

But here, I hope you understand that blacksmithing requires one's own strength. The box office is not won by complaining or begging, but won by fighting for and robbing! "

Zhang Hongsen raised his voice in vain, causing the scene to become silent.

Lin Nan pouted, no matter how much he said, it was useless!

"Many companies should learn from Lin Nan Films..."

Damn it, being held on fire for "praise" again? Lin Nan was speechless to the extreme! At this time, Ren Zhonglun also turned around again and glanced jokingly.

"Last year, the six films exclusively produced and controlled by Lin Nan Films grossed a total of 8.344 billion in box office. If we also include the batch of films "Manchester by the Sea" and "Wolf Warrior" produced by Hongxingwu, That’s 9.45 billion..."

Before he finished speaking, the whole place was already in commotion.

We all know that last year, Lin Nan Pictures' series swept all the way in the second half of the year, but when everyone heard these two specific box office figures, everyone's heart trembled, there were so many!

"...This does not include the movie rights sold abroad and the income from film advertising..."

With Zhang Hongsen's words, Lin Nan Pictures was firmly positioned as the industry leader last year!

"Director Lin, you are so enviable."

Zhang Zhao looked over with a smile on his face and complimented him.

"Mr. Zhang, you're welcome."

Facing hundreds of looks, Lin Nan could only keep smiling.

"Today's year-end industry conference will soon be the commendation ceremony for Lin Nan Pictures!"

After more than half an hour, Lin Nan muttered helplessly. This must be what many people complained about. The muscles on his face were already stiff from smiling.

"Let's talk about the extension of the secret key. This is also the most important thing in today's conference."

Good guy, I finally heard something different.

“Last year, we suppressed the extension key applications for three commercial blockbusters. This was originally for the sake of most production companies and practitioners in the entire industry and to protect employment.

However, after two days of investigation, prediction and several meeting discussions on the film market, the film bureau made a decision: starting from this year, the policy related to postponement keys will be changed!

That is to say: there will no longer be any deliberate suppression of extension key applications for any high-grossing commercial movies; the number of extension key applications is no longer limited to just one, and film producers can submit a second extension key application before the end of one extension.

In short, whether you apply for an extension for the first time or for the second time, whether it is approved or not depends on the daily box office performance and box office potential of the movie..."

Tong Gang on the stage looked at Lin Nan meaningfully;

And Lin Nan was dumbfounded now. Is he really the one who opened the way? ! Lead by example? altruism? Sacrificing yourself to illuminate others?

At the same time, hundreds of eyes at the scene were once again focused on Lin Nan, intentionally or unintentionally. Everyone has different expressions, some are vaguely sympathetic, some are regretful, some are admiring, some are laughing...

The conference was not over until about 11:40 in the morning.

Lin Nan was really in no mood to stay any longer, so he walked out of the conference hall and headed straight for the main entrance.

"Wait, why are you running so fast?"

Wang Changtian caught up from behind, and many colleagues around looked over.

"Why don't you leave quickly? Stay here for lunch? The General Administration didn't say that you will provide lunch!" Lin Nan was still a little angry.

"Why, do you feel aggrieved? Using three commercial blockbusters of your own to seek benefits for later generations?!

Especially "Mojin: The Lost Tomb"? If there is a few days of delay, it will definitely break 2 billion!"

Faced with Wang Changtian's ridicule, Lin Nan adjusted his mentality and sighed. How to say it, the discomfort is only temporary.

"It's a bit aggrieved, but the three movies didn't get an extension, at least it has some meaning. Later, can't we let go of our hands and feet?"

Lin Nan said frankly, this is what he thought at the moment.

"Yes, that's right. You have done something that will go down in history. You are undoubtedly a pioneer in the extension policy! Let's go, I'll host you..."

The industry conference on the morning of the 16th did shock the film industry, whether it was Lin Nan Pictures' box office performance last year or the disclosure of the new extension policy.

As a result, for four consecutive days on the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th, the relevant news maintained a high level of popularity and discussion on the Internet.

Until the morning of the 20th, there was no relevant information on Weibo's hot search.

At this time, "Detective Chinatown" had been released for 20 days, and the total box office had already broken through to 2.436 billion; it was the first on the domestic film box office list, and it was constantly refreshing and creating new domestic film box office records.

As for the "Star Wars 4: The Force Awakens" produced by Lucasfilm under Disney, it took 11 days to reach the box office of 450 million, and the daily box office has shown a decline, with only 12 million left.

As soon as I arrived at the company in the morning, Miss Liu called me on video.

"I bought a plane ticket for tomorrow morning, you must remember to pick me up on time... Mom is not coming back, she is in her hometown to accompany grandma and others for the New Year."

"Princess Sissi, I have been dreaming about picking you up these nights." Lin Nan smiled warmly.

"You are so slick, you must have no good intentions, but who makes me simple, I just believe you, hehe."

Liu Yifei smiled, her expression was unusually sweet.

The knock on the door always sounded at an inappropriate time, but Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were not going to hang up the phone;

So the mobile phone was propped up by the stand and placed on the desk, so that Director Lin could chat with Producer Liu while handling work.

"Come in."

"Director Lin, two international mails from Hollywood have arrived."

Yue Jun came in with the mails himself. When he saw the phone on the table with the video on, he said hello to Liu Yifei.

After a while, Lin Nan had opened the mail.

As expected, it was the Oscar final votes and two Oscar guest invitations to Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.

But the two invitations were different. Lin Nan's was the invitation to the award presenter, while Liu Yifei's was the invitation to the guests!

"Well, it's the last day of February. Xixi, we can fly to Hollywood after the Spring Festival. Just treat it as a week-long Spring Festival holiday and go have some fun."

Lin Nan unfolded the Oscar invitation on the phone screen. Liu Yifei glanced at it and nodded with a smile, "Well, let's go have some fun."

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