Chapter 95 New Year's Eve Party
Ning Hao pointed at Lin Nan's nose, with an expression that wanted to both laugh and scold.
"Oh, I'm going, I got distracted."
Ning Hao suddenly shrank on the sofa and shouted.
"Isn't it true? I just said I wanted to buy shares?" Lin Nan said with a joking smile.
"You can pull it down. This is a mom-and-pop shop and I won't accept a third boss." Ning Hao grinned and endured the pain as he said.
"Okay, I'm just kidding you." Lin Nan waved his hand and said with a smile.
Lin Nan's idea of expanding the company's business did not come to him suddenly. He had thought about it before.
Firstly, it was because he was about to graduate and even studying for graduate school was just a formality, so he could focus almost entirely on the company.
Secondly, the film and television industry is about to embark on the fast track of rapid development. In the past few years, he has become a famous director with awards and box office, and he seems to be able to become another mountain.
The last and most important point is that this circle is in dire straits, and how many people are bound and driven by fame and fortune, turning them into playthings.
The boss is the one who controls the resources. Lin Nan has all the foundation to become a resource boss and protect the people he cares about.
"Will Jet Li's movie be released in about a month?"
Ning Hao suddenly asked.
Lin Nan thought about it and it seemed to be true. Recently, he had only paid attention to the gossip about the four Lunar New Year movies, but he didn't even notice that this movie was coming.
I remember that when the female character was selected for "Fearless", it was quite a sensation, and she collaborated with the Kung Fu Emperor.
Lin Nan remembers that Sun Li got the role, but she didn't know who contributed.
"Just go ahead, why are you saying this all of a sudden? Could "If Love" still pose a threat to Jet Li's movie?"
"What are you doing? Let's go and have a look then. Others have been involved in Hollywood for so long. This time they come back to make Kung Fu movies. No matter what, you have to check it out. "Shaolin Temple" was so popular back then."
"You think he is willing to come back? Isn't this a bad time?" Lin Nan complained.
There are so many Chinese-Americans in Hollywood, but among the actors, there are only three who are the most famous.
People often compare Jackie Chan and Li Lian's masterpieces, but Lin Nan still prefers Jackie Chan. Apart from the eldest brother's shortcomings in the matter of men and women, he does not compromise on his righteousness.
In Hollywood, Jackie Chan's influence is much higher than that of Jet Li. Although both are good at action movies, Jackie Chan can be said to have one foot on the comedy side and has high emotional intelligence, which is much better than Jet Li.
Looking at Ning Hao's puzzled eyes, Lin Nan reminded: "He was not really a front-line actor over there. He could only be regarded as a front-line actor in genre films. He has been wanting to go further these years. He was originally counting on As for "Danny the Wolf Dog", it suffered such a loss and its reputation among the Chinese community was bad, so why should we put so much emphasis on "Fearless"? "
"Ouch!"
Ning Hao patted his head and touched the place where he was angry, "I remembered."
"What, you don't like this movie? I heard that he funded it." Ning Hao asked again.
"Don't talk nonsense. I haven't even looked at it. How can I tell if it's good or not?"
"Then let's go and have a look, when the time comes. I heard that the theme song is all sung by Jay Chou."
This is true. News has spread in the music circle that Jay Chou's EP "Fearless" will be released five days before the movie "Fearless" is released.
Lin Nan nodded. The movie "Huo Yuanjia" was quite exciting to watch.
Many Mainland people born in the 1970s and 1980s were deeply influenced by "Shaolin Temple", and that kind of sentiment and reminiscence completely extended to the actors.
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New Year's Day was approaching, and the college began to prepare for the party again. In the past, Lin Nan was busy with all kinds of things and had never participated in it. This time, he was caught red-handed.
Let’s not talk about whether there is a program or not. As soon as the department opens its mouth, you will get it this time.
"This is the last time. We have to do it this time. At least we have a student who can stand out, and our faces will look better. Previously, all the limelight was stolen by those from the performance department and vocal music."
"Teacher Jiang, I don't have much to perform. Are you sure you can just sit there?"
"Okay, just sit down in the auditorium and you'll be the one holding the show for us."
When Lin Nan heard this, he was too embarrassed to refuse, "Okay, I will definitely attend on time this time."
"Okay, with a great director like you here, I'll let those in the acting department office mock us for our lack of grades..."
Lin Nan was amused, and he could already think of the teachers in the acting department, how proud they were these days.
During festival performances, teachers from other departments don’t speak as loudly as those from the performance department.
2005 is coming to an end, and various activities in the circle are intensively appearing.
The media is not idle either, and has also made several lists for the film and television entertainment industry this year.
Lin Nan and Ning Hao appeared on the list of great directors. The former was second only to those old people and was the most popular for a while.
The following is his resume, including a silver bear, two Hollywood film screenwriters, and a science fiction film. This year, he has been very busy and has achieved great results.
Ning Hao became a major commercial film director with "Stone", ranking behind Lin Nan.
"These people don't even bother looking for good-looking ones when looking for photos. I look a bit old." Ning Hao complained for a long time.
Various New Year's Eve concerts and parties are popping up in endlessly, and the audience is a bit dazzled.
Guang Guang seemed to be a little familiar with it, and handed over notices to Lin Nan and Ning Hao. They had cooperated with many TV stations for New Year's Eve performances, and they also had programs under their own banner.
"Mr. Wang, this is too much."
"Haha, I'm thinking of you guys when there's something good going on. If it's inconvenient, forget it."
"It's really inconvenient. Not to mention live broadcast, I can't even record it. The academy has forced me to join."
Lin Nan used the name of the school to exaggerate and declined Wang Changtian's invitation.
"Oh, that's a pity. Since I've accepted the invitation from the Film Academy, forget it. But you see how Time and Space Cruise will be promoted. Do I have a chance?"
Lin Nan's heart skipped a beat, thinking that this is Wang Changtian's real business.
"I won't hide it from Mr. Wang. The post-production of the movie was taken over by Mr. Han. Although the promotion is still early and has not been decided, the Shanghai Film Group will be there."
Lin Nan stopped talking before he finished.
"Well, I am very satisfied that you can say this to me. If Shanghai Film Group is interested, I really can't compete, but if one of the publicity and promotion can be leaked, remember to give me a chance."
"I understand, Mr. Wang, if it is possible."
In fact, Wang Changtian and Lin Nan both understand that publicity and promotion can be separated, but they can also be done together, and it is better to do them together. It is almost impossible for Shanghai Film Group to let go. After all, it is one of the investors, which is not comparable to Guangguang.
The director department has spread the news that Lin Nan has confirmed to participate in the New Year's Eve party. Lin Nan sighed at Lao Jiang's work style. This is definitely intentional.
A few hours later, Liu Yifei called, her voice was cunning and cheerful, "See you at the New Year's Eve party."
"Are you going this year too?"
"If you can go, why can't I? I still have a show?" Liu Yifei laughed and retorted.
"What show?" Lin Nan instantly became interested.
"I won't tell you, you will know when the time comes. By the way, do you want to go together?"
Liu Yifei asked softly, and the other end of the phone suddenly became quieter.
"Together?"
"Answer me quickly." Liu Yifei urged.
"Then together, since you asked, I will definitely listen to you." Lin Nan could hear that the girl on the other side was a little anxious, so he stopped teasing her.
At this time, he heard a shout from the phone, "Mom, Lin Nan and I will go together..."
"Okay, okay, how are you going?"
Lin Nan could hear Liu's mother's voice on the other end of the phone.
"I'll drive!"
Liu Yifei said this decisively, with a hint of laughter.
Lin Nan remembered that Liu Yifei got her driver's license some time ago.
"No..."
Lin Nan heard Liu's mother's objection.
After a long time, Liu Yifei's voice came again, "Why don't you drive to pick me up? Mom doesn't let me drive. She said that I just got my driver's license not long ago and I'm afraid I'm not good at it. I lied to her that you can drive and I'm an old hand, hehe."
Lin Nan couldn't help laughing, "Are you sure you're not afraid that I'll drive you into a ditch?"
"If you really fall into a ditch, you'll take the blame for me." Liu Yifei replied without thinking.
"Okay, since you trust me so much, I'll pick you up." Lin Nan took the responsibility.
"Okay, then, we have to go at noon, I still have to rehearse with them."
"No problem."
After hanging up Liu Yifei's phone, Lin Nan leaned back in his chair and called the logistics outside.
"Leave one car for me, I need it."
"Okay, Director Lin."
The two buses have been bought for so long, but the company doesn't use them very often, because the frequency of going out for business is really not high.
Everyone knows that Lin Nan got his driver's license a few days ago, probably because he wanted to go out for a stroll.
Some people become famous through their works, and some people are keen on gossip. Zhang Jingchu is such a person, and she is very good at using gossip.
Hong Kong tabloids have spread gossip that she and Jay Chou had dinner together in a hotel for an hour. No wonder the circle of directors' wives are all banning this person.
Jiang Wenli had greeted Lin Nan before and mentioned this person's name, hoping that there would be no such bitch in Lin Nan's circle. The words she used were very spicy, and Lin Nan also said that this kind of thing would not happen.
In the past two years, the cost of celebrities' performances has been getting higher and higher, especially on New Year's Day. Various New Year's Eve parties and entertainment activities cannot do without inviting celebrities.
Zhu Yawen was arranged many activities by Wang Jinghua.
"I can't go to the college's New Year's Eve party. You guys have fun. I have several activities to attend." Zhu Yawen said.
In the performance department, the biggest highlight this year should be Liu Yifei. From freshman to senior year, no student is as eye-catching as Liu Yifei, including TV series and movies.
In the list of female stars in the media this year, Liu Yifei is also at the top, just because of a movie "Journey to the Center of the Earth".
Many students from the performance department have signed up for the New Year's Day performance. Everyone knows that this is not just a school performance.
At that time, many well-known people in the industry will be invited to watch, including directors, screenwriters, or producers and bosses in the film and television industry. Maybe it will be an opportunity to show up.
"I heard that Liu Yifei will also be on stage this year. I wonder what she will perform?"
Many junior students were very curious, especially the girls. Liu Yifei is currently the most popular actress among their students.
"We will know when we see her."
"No need to wait for the official start. During the rehearsal, as long as you can get in, you will know."
"What are you thinking? No outsiders are allowed to enter the rehearsal site."