Chapter 156 New Plays by Big Directors, Wu Ershan

Rumors are flying around.

Huang Xiaoming, Jiao Enjun, Zeng Li, Chen Minghao and Mei Ting were all photographed going to Lin Nan's company one after another. This does not include the two young artists from Guangguang.

In addition, Huayi released the news about the female lead.

The media boldly speculated that "Painted Skin" has completed the casting of the main actors.

Out of courtesy, Lin Nan asked Lao Jiang to pass on the message to the teacher who recommended Zhao Yanzi in the Performance Department, and replied that he already had a more suitable choice.

"He has already chosen someone, and there is nothing we can do about this. If you still have ideas, why not go to your mentor and see if Director Tian can say a few words."

"Then forget it, so as not to make things difficult for Director Lin."

Zhao Yanzi mainly wanted to make friends with Lin Nan this time, but the other party did not give her a chance and rejected Chen Kun and herself at once.

Her graduate supervisor also said that Tian Zhuangzhuang was just as unyielding and refused on the spot, saying that he would not interfere with his students' creation.

Xing Aina submitted the new script to the Film Bureau, and major film companies instantly set their sights on Ning Hao.

There are not many commercial film directors in China who can make a hit now. After "Stone", Ning Hao finally made a new movie.

Bad Monkey's phone was almost blown up, and so was Ning Hao's personal phone.

Xing Aina accepted an interview with reporters and revealed some script information.

"Commercial film, comedy, movie name "Crazy Racing"..."

The name reminds people of "Stone".

There was a lot of discussion online. During this period, all major directors were busy with movies.

Chen Kexin's "The Warlords" and Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly" were just finished, Wu Yusen's "Red Cliff", Lin Nan's "Painted Skin", Ning Hao's "Crazy Racing", Lu Chuan's "Nanjing", Chen Kaige's "Mei Lanfang"...

The big directors who can be counted all have works in progress, and only Zhang Yimou is working on the Olympics, otherwise it will definitely be lively.

The market suddenly seemed vibrant.

"What? No investment?"

"Enough funds? Who invested?"

...

Many film companies learned the news from Bad Monkey.

Among them are the top state-owned enterprises and private enterprises. Han Sanping called to complain about Lin Nan. He was really quick to act.

"Mr. Han, how can you say that? Director Ning personally called me to go.

Yes, I have already selected the actors, and I am just waiting for feedback from the logistics team and the film studio."

Lin Nan came here today to look at the props and weapons.

The golden ring knife is the weapon used by the second male in the movie. From a few kilograms to dozens of kilograms, several types were made for the actors to choose.

The armor of the first male, the soldiers' costumes and weapons.

The team studied the Han style and redesigned it in combination with the aesthetics required by the movie.

"Director Lin, the sketches and prototypes are all here. You can take your time to look at them. If you are not satisfied, we will modify them."

Lin Nan looked at all the prototypes and there were almost no major problems.

"That's it, it's OK."

The team responsible for styling and makeup design is even more ruthless.

Directly refer to the unearthed Han tombs, including murals, and the female corpses in Mawangdui, which are much more realistic than the descriptions in the book...

"Okay, professional enough!"

Lin Nan couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

After the design is confirmed and approved by Lin Nan, it can be handed over to a special unit for production.

Just wait for everything to be ready, including the completion of "Li Mi's Conjecture", and the crew can officially announce it to the public.

"Babel" is released.

Originally, some experts vowed that the first-day box office would be at most 5 million, but they directly made more than 9 million, close to 10 million.

You know, the pirated version has been out for three months, and the domestic box office can still be so strong, which is incredible.

Han Sanping was scolding: What a crappy expert.

Two days later, "Buried" will be released. China Film has specially dubbed it in Mandarin for this, and both versions will be released at that time.

At this moment, the first half of March is the world of "The Host". If "Buried" is not good in the middle of the month, then "Babel" will kill all other movies.

On the 15th, Buried was released, and the poster of the theater had the words "Berlin Best Silver Bear Director Award" written on it.

Many colleagues paid attention to Buried, and everyone wanted to know how Lin Nan could win the second Silver Bear Director Award.

I heard that this movie was fiercely discussed by the Berlin jury, and finally lost to Tuya's Wedding.

Many students from the Film Academy went to the theater, including some teachers from the directing department.

Although the box office of the release had nothing to do with him, Lin Nan still cared about the results.

Early in the morning of the 16th, Lin Nan got the data from China Film, and the box office on the first day was just over 6 million.

Then this news was also put on the news.

"Lin Zi, you are losing money. Sell it to President Han for 10 million."

Ning Hao called immediately, and the first sentence he said was this.

"Just congratulate President Han on his upcoming promotion." Lin Nan smiled softly.

Now it was Ning Hao's turn to lose his voice, and it took him a while to react.

"I was rash, I didn't think as much as you did."

...

The media generally gave good reviews to "Buried Alive", and Lin Nan pretended not to hear the few voices.

In the past one or two years, major brokerage companies have been engaged in a "reserve war" for popular young actors, especially Huayi, which has seen a decline in male talent after Wang Jinghua left.

Huang Xiaoming, Lu Yi, Deng Chao, Chen Kun and other first-line actors have always been the targets of Huayi's competition, and they are very sure because they have all starred in Huayi's TV series and movies.

The news that Huayi will sign Huang Xiaoming in April this year was released last year, but in the past two days, there has been news that the signing has been postponed.

And there is an accurate postponement time, which is postponed to August.

"Maybe Huang Xiaoming himself got some film contract, and he unilaterally postponed the signing to avoid trouble..."

This is almost said explicitly on the Internet.

"It is almost certain that Huang Xiaoming will star in "Painted Skin", but I don't know which position he will star in?"

"Director Lin's style has not changed. As expected, he used the actors in "The Martian"!"

Huang Xiaoming's fans are very happy. Movies directed by such a big director are much more stylish than those TV series.

In a coffee shop outside Beijing Film Academy, Wu Ershan met Lin Nan.

He just participated in the Star Gravity Project with a try-it attitude. No ideal director is willing to shoot commercials for a lifetime.

Ning Hao also shoots commercials, but others have many legs to walk. The audience is most impressed by his identity as a film director, and his representative work is "Crazy Stone".

A few days ago, the new script of Bad Monkey was filed, and the industry was crazy about investing in Ning Hao. It was all spread.

Wu Ershan would be lying if he said he was not envious.

Inviting Lin Nan near Beijing Film Academy is also to get closer to him.

"Director Lin, please sit down."

"Hello."

Lin Nan is one of the few directors who looks good, after all, he transferred from the acting department.

Wu Ershan doesn't look that good, he is big and strong.

His attitude is very good, just like an interview, he talked about his resume over the years, and then waited for Lin Nan to speak.

The atmosphere is a bit awkward, after all, Wu Ershan, who needs help, is older than Lin Nan.

I wanted to call him Director Wu, but it always felt weird.

Finally, Lin Nan still called out his full name, "Director Wu Ershan, I'm currently working on "Painted Skin". If you're willing, you can come to the crew and be my assistant, starting as an assistant director."

He rarely set up this position before, after all, he was very energetic and didn't need help.

But since he promised Liu Dehua to help, he would definitely work hard.

"I couldn't ask for more, thank you Director Lin for the opportunity..."

The slightly plump Wu Ershan, with small framed glasses, smiled a little funny, holding Lin Nan's hand and thanking him.

"You have a studio now, right? If I ask you to keep an eye on the logistics now, is it convenient?"

The ready-made labor force, it's useless to use it, Lin Nan asked.

"I opened a studio, but it doesn't affect my joining the crew now." Wu Ershan said hurriedly.

"That's good, you can go directly to my company to sign the contract later, you can take a look at the script and creative background first, and help me keep an eye on the logistics team. If you have any good suggestions, you can tell me directly..."

Lin Nan was talking, Wu Ershan was listening, nodding from time to time.

This place was originally near Beijing Film Academy, and there were many students coming and going.

Soon, the news that Lin Nan met another young director in a cafe spread.

Wu Ershan's identity as a selector of the Star Gravity Project was also announced.

"Well, not bad, both of them are from our school..."

The school's attitude was definitely supportive, as if Lin Nan had finally done something good for his alma mater.

The box office of "Buried" on the second day was only 5 million, and it seems that it will continue to decline, but the reputation is very good.

Lin Nan estimated that the box office when it is released later should be around 30 million.

As the saying goes, good news doesn't go out, but bad news spreads quickly.

Zhang Ziyi, who originally showed a fresh image, began to gradually become unrestrained after dating a foreign boyfriend.

Who knew that a half-naked advertising photo suddenly leaked on the Internet, almost naked, and another related advertising photo was put on a building in the downtown area of ​​the island country.

"Tsk tsk tsk, worthy of being an international Zhang."

It has been almost three months since the filming of "Twilight". Tom sent a message that the crew is about to finish filming.

Post-production has been scheduled, and it is estimated that it will not take too much time. Lin Nan needs to set the release date in advance so that he can connect with Lionsgate.

"Let's do it in November."

Lin Nan finally chose this time to leave enough time for the film's post-production and Lionsgate's publicity.

Wu Ershan joined the "Painted Skin" crew as the deputy director, which was announced by the Star Gravity Project.

Liu Dehua thanked Lin Nan for his support for this new talent support plan when he was interviewed by reporters.

"In April and May, when I go to the mainland to shoot "The Dragon Resurrection", I will definitely visit the movie directed by Lin Nan..."

Lin Nan was calling Han Sanping, and the power transfer within China Film was completed quietly.

In the past, you can call Han Zong or Han Dong, it doesn't matter, but you have to pay attention to this issue in the future.

"I just want to find you. There is a very important meeting in the next two days. You all have to come. The upper level will increase support for the film industry, especially for you commercial film directors. Favorable policies are coming..."

Lin Nan didn't expect that he would find trouble for himself just by making a congratulatory call.