That year Huayu

Zhang Yimou's status in the international film world is beyond doubt.

Even though he was busy with the Olympics, Venice still chose to invite him as the chairman of the competition unit.

This is a position that can determine the final winner of the Golden Lion Award.

Looking at all domestic directors, Lin Nan estimates that only Zhang Yimou has this status.

On the other side, the Shanghai International Film Festival is about to open.

Since he agreed to be a guest at Shanghai Film Academy, Lin Nan notified Yue Jun to produce promotional materials for "Painted Skin".

Such a good publicity opportunity was inspired by Lin Nan when Feng Xiaogang went to promote "The Night Banquet".

"Spider-Man 3" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" divided up the domestic market in May.

Unexpectedly, as soon as June started, there would be another "Soul Chariot".

As soon as Lin Nan got off the plane, she heard the news that several production companies had complained to the General Administration.

However, during this period, most students were in the middle school and college entrance examination stages, which is the main viewing group of "Soul Chariot".

But even at such an unfavorable time, its first weekend box office still reached 10 million.

“It’s Pirates of the Caribbean again in the middle of the month!”

Lin Nan understood the mood of those production companies more and more. This was obviously a dead end.

Back at Nortel, it’s graduation season again.

Many graduates wearing bachelor's uniforms cast their eyes on Lin Nan.

"Should we ask Senior Lin Nan if we can sign in to his company?"

Not only some graduates who are waiting for a price think so, but many juniors and sophomores also have this idea.

"I guess it won't work. The big director prefers the one from the Chinese Theater Company. We..."

I don't know who said something, and suddenly became the target of public criticism.

Lin Nan returned to school mainly to meet Cao Baoping.

"Li Mi's Conjecture" needs to be promoted a lot. Isn't there a Shanghai Film Festival right in front of us?

Cao Baoping teaches the film and television screenwriting course, which is a big course.

As soon as he came out of the classroom, he saw Lin Nan and was a little surprised, "Why do you have time to come to school today?"

The students who came out one after another were from more than one major. Lin Nan saw Jiao Junyan and Zhang Xiaofei. These were the art exams he had called for to take.

"Hello, Director Lin."

…

Lin Nan nodded in response.

"Teacher Cao, the Shanghai Film Festival is about to open. Do you want to take "Li Mi's Conjecture" to promote it?"

"oops!"

Cao Baoping patted his head and said, "I just said that I seemed to have forgotten something important. I was still thinking about it during class."

"Go, definitely go. Although the post-production is not finished yet, it doesn't stop us from promoting it first, haha."

The two of them talked and went to the office area.

"The people in your company have recently transferred to digital, animation, sound, and fine arts schools over and over again. Are you looking to recruit people again?"

A school leader saw Lin Nan and asked with a smile.

"If you have this idea, let's take a look first."

Lin Nan replied.

Yue Jun is not only hanging around Nortel, but also in some engineering schools.

After deciding on the publicity matters with Cao Bao, Lin Nan went to the directing department.

This year is a blockbuster year.

From "Lust, Caution", which has already received an invitation from Venice, to "Red Cliff", which has been in turmoil, to "The King of Kung Fu", which is currently being filmed, and Lin Nan's "Painted Skin", which has just been completed, it can be said that there are many famous directors.

"Lin Nan, you are so low-key this time, you didn't even let a reporter into the set."

Lao Jiang didn't know since when, he couldn't live without the thermos cup. When he saw Lin Nan, he joked.

"It's better to keep a low profile and leave the news to "Red Cliff"."

"Haha, if your words get out, it will be a big accident."

"If you're looking for Director Tian, ​​I'm afraid you'll have to wait. I'm waiting for guests." Lao Jiang added.

"Who?"

As soon as Lin Nan asked, Lao Jiang smiled and said, "Your uncle."

This made Lin Nan even more curious.

After chatting with Lao Jiang for a while, the door to Tian Zhuangzhuang's office opened.

Only then did Lin Nan realize that he was really Tian Zangzheng's cousin.

"Teacher, Teacher Li."

"Director Lin Nan."

The person in front of me is a very kind old drama actor, Li Xuejian.

He was also the supporting actor in the film Tian Zhuangzang was shortlisted for the Magic City International Film Festival.

Li Xuejian chatted and laughed for a while, then left.

"Teacher, congratulations on your nomination for "Wu Qingyuan". This is also an international Class A film festival."

"Yes, the last time I was shortlisted for a film festival award was fifteen years ago..."

Tian Zhuangzhuang's words gave Lin Nan a sad feeling, and Lao Jiang fell silent for an instant.

All I can say is that the "ban on directing" is too destructive to directors.

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"The King of Kung Fu" has been a hit from the beginning. But so far, the looks of the main actors have not been leaked.

With much anticipation, "The King of Kung Fu" held its first press conference in Hengdian.

Lin Nan watched the live broadcast on the portal.

Liu Yifei is like an exquisite little fairy.

Jackie Chan praised him during the interview.

“Her boxing and kicking skills are quite tough, and are much more ‘realistic’ than the fancy fists and embroidered legs of the ‘Little Dragon Girl Style’.

During the filming, she jumped when the director asked her to jump, and mounted when the director asked her to mount her horse, regardless of whether it was dangerous or not..."

Then director Rob Minkoff also gave his affirmation.

This surprised Li Bingbing, who was also present. These words between Jackie Chan and the director were not in what was agreed in advance.

But remembering what Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei said to her, she understood in an instant.

Behind her is Hua Yi. This little girl also has Lin Nan, and the people at Lions Gate have a better relationship with Lin Nan.

After thinking about this, Li Bingbing smiled instantly and talked about Liu Yifei's hard work and excellence during the filming...

Tang Ren's call came to Lin Nan.

They wanted to hold a large-scale media meeting for Hugo in the capital, so that he could officially meet the public after the car accident.

Lin Nan is the director of "Painted Skin", and Cai Yinong wants to invite him to the scene.

"I originally said it didn't have to be like this, but Mr. Cai and the others thought it was necessary."

Hu Ge even called Lin Nan specifically to explain.

It seems that for this media meeting, the recently restarted "The Condor" has been suspended again.

"When?" Lin Nan asked, if it was appropriate to show up, it wouldn't be a problem.

"On the 22nd, I thought you wouldn't be able to come, haha."

Hu Ge did his homework. Lin Nan really couldn't come at this time, because it was the two days of the Shanghai Film Festival award ceremony.

"You said that you are from Modu, and Tangren is also a company in Modu, but you came to the capital to hold a meeting?" Lin Nan said angrily.

"Soul Chariot" was released for twelve days, and the box office reached 25 million, and it was finally canceled.

But many domestic films are even more like the funeral of a concubine.

Because what crushed "Soul Chariot" under its feet was another imported blockbuster: "Pirates of the Caribbean 3."

Many film companies have begun to get cold feet and apply to postpone the release of their films, at least until September.

In their view, there is still a little bit of competition with domestic films, but when it comes to imported blockbusters, there will be no one left.

The day before the opening of the film festival, Lin Nan arrived in Shanghai.

A very harsh news spread.

The lawsuit between Li Baotian and Times Spring was settled.

Li Baotian did not win, but was dubbed a "drama tyrant".

Although the industry supports Li Baotian, once his reputation becomes known, many film and television companies will hesitate when they want to use him in the future.

Most likely, they will just ignore it in order to avoid trouble.

When things develop to this point, Li Baotian should be hurt the most. The word "drama tyrant" is still mostly derogatory at this time.

Lin Nan could only think about looking for Li Baotian to cooperate with him when he gets a suitable role in the future.

When filming "Into the Dust", the other party left a deep impression on him.

The next morning, there was a giant poster of "Painted Skin" in the film exhibition area.

Mainly gray and cool colors. This was specially taken by the crew at that time, just to use it for publicity later.

Zhou Xun, dressed in Han-style clothes, is in the middle, and next to him is Huang Xiaoming, who is wearing iron armor.

To their left and right are Jiao Enjun, Mei Ting, Shu Chang and Hu Ge...

""Painted Skin"?"

A large number of media gathered around. You must know that Lin Nan refused any media visits during the filming of "Painted Skin".

In less than an hour, the news that the drama "Painted Skin" was featured at the Xiangmodu Film Festival spread throughout all major portals.

and quickly made headlines.

This is the first time I have seen a vixen with elegant makeup and a cold temperament.

The chilling background, coupled with the cool stills of the actors wearing makeup, immediately attracted the attention of most people at the scene.

At this time, Lin Nan was chatting with Zhou Xun in the hotel lobby.

He didn't expect Zhou Xun to come.

"The promotional posters for "Painted Skin" and "Li Mi's Conjecture" are hanging outside. Don't be surrounded by reporters when you go out."

"Neither you nor Director Cao told me, otherwise I could still prepare and take the initiative to promote it."

Zhou Xun rolled his eyes and said.

Lin Nan noticed that a large number of artists came to Huayi, including the crew of Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly Number".

Think about it, Feng Xiaogang is a veteran, how could he miss such a good opportunity to promote the movie.

"Director Lin."

Lin Nan and Zhou Xun were talking when they saw Wang Zhonglei smiling and saying hello from a distance, with a girl by his side.

He noticed that Zhou Xun was impatient for a moment, and he probably hated that woman.

"Mr. Wang."

"Director Lin, let me introduce to you. This is Huo Yi's artist, Huo Siyan."

As he said this, Wang Zhonglei moved the woman in front of him.

"Hello Director Lin, I am Huo Siyan. Your filming of "Buried Alive" was really wonderful..."

Huo Siyan's attentive smile made Lin Nan a little uncomfortable.

"Director Lin, do you want to walk alone on the red carpet? Do you want Si Yan to be your female companion?"

Wang Zhonglei said confidently that he made the arrangements after seeing the red carpet, and Lin Nan was the only one.

"Haha, what a coincidence, Mr. Wang. I just invited Sister Xun, and she agreed. We just happen to represent the crew of "Painted Skin"."

Lin Nan said and looked at Zhou Xun.

"Yes, I just agreed to this with Director Lin."

"That's a pity, but it's better this way. After all, you are a crew, which is convenient for publicity, haha..."

Wang Zhonglei led Huo Siyan away.

Lin Nan then asked: "It seems that Sister Xun hates that Huo Siyan?"

I heard Zhou Xun sneer and say: "I'm not from the same group, others are best at accompanying people with drinks, haha."

"understood."

Lin Nan understood instantly.