Chapter 123 A $70 Million Production

Han Sanping's efficiency is surprisingly high.

"We strongly advocate this kind of project. We have also asked the Aerospace Administration and the Aerospace Science and Technology Group for you. They can provide the necessary technical assistance and personnel support for the film..."

Lin Nan followed Han Sanping to the Film Bureau, then the Aerospace Administration and the Aerospace Science and Technology Group.

Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Next, a professional team is needed to study the budget issue.

The Aerospace Science and Technology Group promised to provide a team of 20 people for the film project, responsible for the design and technical support of a series of props, and can start work at any time. These are all green lights.

Han Sanping leaned back in his chair and discussed funding issues with Lin Nan.

The budget was made by the team at Lin Nan's company and the China Film team. The staff has expanded rapidly in the past few months, and all functional departments are recruiting people.

Han Sanping is determined to invest, after all, he has provided so much help.

"Let's talk about investment after the budget is out. To be honest, this film won't take long to shoot. The time spent is on pre-production, scene setting and long post-production."

Lin Nan paused and looked at Han Sanping, "Mr. Han, if we want to shoot this movie, we have to be mentally prepared for it to be released in a year or two."

"Haha, that's natural. Listen to me this time. Keep it secret until the budget is out."

Lin Nan shook his head. Han Sanping still had the mind to think about these things. After "The Promise", China Film's big investment will probably be very strict.

"Mr. Han, for this kind of thing, it's better to get more companies to share the risk."

Lin Nan suggested that the pressure to recover the cost of a large production will be relatively great.

Han Sanping, who was originally smiling, also put away his smile and fell into thought.

The Hundred Flowers Awards contacted Lin Nan again, and this time he gave a clear answer that he had a schedule and couldn't go, and "Time and Space Cruise" would not participate in the selection.

What's the point of going to such a messy awards ceremony? After the last Golden Rooster Awards, Lin Nan suddenly figured it out. If she is not sure of winning an award, she will not join in the fun and carry the sedan chair for others.

The news that "Time and Space Cruise" declined the Hundred Flowers Award is not a trivial matter. This is the highest-grossing domestic film since "Hero", and Lin Nan is one of the only two members of the 200 million club.

After it was made clear that Lin Nan would not come, the Hundred Flowers Awards began to vote for the nominees.

Unlike Lin Nan's new film, which is kept secret, Zhou Xingchi's new film has been promoted. It is a family film with alien themes, and the new star girl is also good-looking.

It's just that Huang Shengyi's signing of a new company is a bit disgusting. The lawsuit has not been judged and the contract has not been terminated. Just do it like this, and the media is happy to watch the fun.

Lin Nan is at home, trying to recall the shadows in the deepest part of his mind, the clips of "The Martian", and drawing sketches, which can be used as references for the team of the Aerospace Science and Technology Group later.

Tired of drawing, Lin Nan went to find Liu Yifei, but the nanny said that both mother and daughter were not there, and they left in a hurry.

This surprised Lin Nan. What kind of thing would make Liu's mother, who always pays attention to her dignified manners, rush?

An hour ago, Liu Xiaoli received a call, which was an audition invitation, and it was called by Wang Zhonglei of Huayi himself.

In the suburban manor, Liu Xiaoli took her daughter and assistant to meet Wang Zhonglei of Huayi, as well as many staff members.

"Mr. Wang, what kind of movie is it? You only said it was a co-production, but you didn't reveal any information." Liu Xiaoli asked.

"Ms. Liu, Yifei, don't worry." Wang Zhonglei kept smiling.

"This is an action movie, with the top lineup in Asia, co-produced by China and the United States. We are also optimistic about Yifei, so we called you and invited you to audition."

"How long will it take to decide?" Liu Xiaoli asked.

"The audition for female roles will last for half a year, and the selection will be made within Asia. One or two auditions will not be enough..."

This is right. Liu Xiaoli knew that her question just now was stupid.

Liu Yifei glanced around, and she still didn't know what she was going to audition for.

"Come with me, assistant, don't go over there."

...

Lin Nan wanted to make a phone call to ask, but finally held back, just in case it was really something serious.

Liu Yifei was auditioning, Wang Zhonglei and Liu Xiaoli were waiting outside.

"For this movie, our planned production cost is 70 million US dollars, which would be more than 500 million in China. Huayi is a domestic investor. This kind of movie is more likely to promote actors than science fiction movies like "Journey to the Center of the Earth"..."

Wang Zhonglei said slowly.

Liu Xiaoli nodded and said nothing.

"Yifei auditioned for the female lead, and this movie has two male leads. Jet Li has been confirmed as one of the leading actors, and Jackie Chan is being contacted to play the other male lead..."

Liu Xiaoli's eyes widened before Wang Zhonglei finished speaking.

"Yifei is just one of the actors auditioning. Ms. Liu and Yifei need to keep it secret for the crew."

"Okay, I understand these common sense, but, Mr. Wang, I don't know what the probability of Yifei's success is?" Liu Xiaoli asked eagerly.

"I don't know. It depends on the director's choice. Such a large production cost cannot be sloppy."

At this time, Liu Xiaoli only had a few words in her mind: more than 500 million, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Sino-US co-production.

Not long after, Liu Yifei came out with a smile on her face.

"Xixi, how is it?" Liu Xiaoli asked hurriedly.

"The director thinks my martial arts performance is very good." Liu Yifei said.

"Martial arts?"

Liu Xiaoli remembered that Wang Zhonglei was indeed talking about action movies, and with Jet Li and Jackie Chan, she was relieved.

"Then Mr. Wang, let's take our leave first."

"Okay, please."

Liu Xiaoli took her daughter and went out.

Wang Zhonglei walked into the audition place, "Director Minkoff, how did that girl's audition go?"

A foreigner said happily: "She has a foundation in kung fu and is very good. The Chinese kung fu she just performed is very beautiful. I think she can continue to participate in the subsequent auditions. I look forward to her going to the end."

This answer gave Wang Zhonglei an idea.

Minkoff's team invited Liu Yifei by name. If Liu Yifei could audition to the end and really get the role, he could tell Liu Xiaoli that it was Huayi's contribution.

Even if we can't get the leading role, with Minkoff's recognition, there should be no problem with the female supporting role. When the time comes, Hua Yi and Liu Xiaoli will be paired up. It can still be said that this is Hua Yi's help, and we are very sure of signing Liu Yifei. .

He has been communicating with Liu Xiaoli since "Dragon", but in the past few years he has not been able to get a financial contract from Liu Yifei. Now that the latter is the most popular new generation actress, Hua Yi is even more coveted.

"Sissi, Mr. Wang just said that the auditions for this play also need to be kept confidential."

"Well, the director and the others just reminded me that invitations to auditions need to be kept confidential, and the casting will be made public in a while."

Liu Yifei nodded and said, hesitating a little, "Can't you tell Lin Nan then?"

Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter's frowning expression and was speechless. She would suffer a loss sooner or later if she kept talking to Lin Nan.

She held her daughter's face and said, "After the casting is made public, everyone will know."

"okay."

Liu Yifei said reluctantly that she still wanted to talk to Lin Nan about this.

The team from the Aerospace Science and Technology Group got Lin Nan's script, requirements and some sketches and began to enter the design process.

For Mars rovers, habitation modules, space suits, alien surface work clothes, rockets, space stations, etc., the team began a film and television design, removing elements that did not conform to the film in reality, while retaining some scientific principles.

Tom didn't expect that Lin Nan would really want to do this scene by himself. Regarding the post-production special effects, his suggestion was that if you were in a hurry, go to New Line or Lionsgate.

If you are not in a hurry, you can give part of it to the team of Crystal Films and package the rest.

It’s best to leave some of it for Crystal Pictures.

That is to say, the company's team is not large, which may affect efficiency. Otherwise, Tom suggests doing it all by himself.

Lin Nan is a person who listens to advice and thinks this is a good idea. Crystal Films cannot stop recruiting people.

The Institute of Geology is also very efficient, providing Lin Nan with many real-life shooting locations to choose from.

Among them, the Hongya area was recommended to Lin Nan, and detailed geological information was attached.

Lin Nan believed it without looking at the information and only saw a name.

"Red Cliff Danxia Landform!"

Wasn't the first Mars simulation base in China built here in a previous life?

At this moment, Lin Nan decided on the location for the actual shooting. He only waited for the budget team to come out with the results before he could start raising funds and start the project.

Kang Honglei's "Soldier Assault" had just been edited, and several TV stations approached him, purely because of Lin Nan's reputation.

“How much does a single episode cost?”

"Twenty thousand, your name needs to be listed in the producer column." Yue Jun said.

"Haha, it's more than 3,000. If I don't sell it, an episode of this bloody ethics drama will cost 4 to 50 million. Let's wait until Tudou releases it."

In my memory, "Soldiers Assault" at that time was really miserable. After filming, they were anxious to sell the film. But the TV station's criteria for judging were: whether there were celebrities, whether the director was a famous director, whether the script was well-known, and whether the plot was terrible or not. Blood.

"Soldier Assault" had nothing to do with it. In the end, an episode was sold for 3,000 yuan. It became so popular that it was even owed nearly half of the final payment by dozens of TV stations.

"Okay, I'll reject them right now."

Yue Jun also responded simply. He knew that Lin Nan was angry. He had also watched this TV series. It was an absolute masterpiece. He just waited for Tudou to get a good reputation, so he didn't have to worry about the TV station not bidding.

Not long after Yue Jun rejected those TV stations, Wang Changtian called.

"Twenty thousand is indeed a bit of a pick-up. Again, if you want me to give you a push, brother, I still have some respect. For a military drama, it's okay to give you a tenfold increase..."

"I signed a contract with Tudou Video, and I plan to go directly to the online platform and get a share of the click-through rate..."

Lin Nan said that only his company and Tudou knew about this matter.

"Then you are really brave. Not many production companies dare to try this novel approach..."

Wang Changtian was a bit nagging today, and Lin Nan felt something was wrong.

"Brother, if you have anything to say, just say it. It's not like we just met." Lin Nan smiled.

"Haha, I can't hide it from you. Let me tell you about your project."

Being courteous for nothing is either cheating or stealing, Lin Nan has come to realize this.

"How do you know? Mr. Han is still arguing about keeping it a secret?" Lin Nan simply said it.

"There are a few acquaintances at the space agency..."

When Wang Changtian pointed it out, Lin Nan understood.

"I'm still making a budget. This time the investment may be a bit large. I will notify my brother when it comes out. Don't spread it anymore. It will save you trouble."

Lin Nan reminded.

"Okay, with your words, I can rest assured, brother, and I will never talk too much."