That year Huayu

Early in the morning, when Lin Nan was about to leave for the airport, he received news from the domestic Lunar New Year stalls.

Huayi and Jackie Chan Yinghuang Pictures applied for an extension key from the Film Bureau for "Zodiac", but their application was rejected.

This result was like a blow to the head, catching Hua Yi off guard.

It also made many production companies and distribution companies in the industry gloat over the misfortune.

Back in November, I was doing backstabbing and being a gangster. Isn't it time that I got my retribution?

Starting from the two "Tai Chi" to "1942", everything was lost.

Now, we are waiting for a profitable "Zodiac", but the application to extend the secret key has been rejected.

In the eyes of most colleagues in the industry, this is very relieving. Huayi totally deserves it!

"I offended Uncle Han, how could things go away so easily? If I don't give you any trouble, do you think he is forgetful? Or do you think he is a little chicken? Haha..."

Lin Nan sat in the car, browsing the domestic news on her mobile phone, and couldn't help laughing.

Han Sanping mentioned it when he was on the phone two days ago.

It is said that "Twelve Zodiac Signs" is a film co-produced by mainland China and Hong Kong Island. For this kind of film, the delay requirements must not be low...

Now judging from the results, this request is indeed not low, and it was immediately blocked and rejected!

Even the starry Qin Hong tweeted angrily on Weibo: "Those who have attained the Dao will receive much help; those who have lost the Dao will receive little help. The ancients were honest and would not be deceived by me."

What’s even funnier is that Wang Changtian and Yu Dong all liked it.

The Internet became lively all of a sudden, the media and netizens were excited, and various headlines and ridicules poured out.

But the actors and artists in the industry are much quieter.

Except for those in the Xingmei camp, most other artists don't know whether they should praise or praise them.

Everyone wanted to flatter Hua Yi, but they were also afraid of offending Hua Yi. They were in a dilemma for a while, which was very interesting.

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Liu Yifei's flight was about the same time as Lin Nan's flight to Hollywood, both around seven in the morning.

"Lin, Crystal should be leaving the airport, right?"

Tom glanced at the watch on his wrist.

"That's right."

Lin Nan looked at the beautiful figure at the airport exit, said softly, and then walked towards it.

With a smile on her face, Liu Yifei left her two assistants behind and quickened her pace.

Many people passing by looked at the man and woman hugging each other tightly and couldn't help but smile.

Holding the person in his arms, Lin Nan felt very solid and fragrant.

"Is it cold? Wear something like this?"

"Huh? It's not cold, your arms are very warm." Miss Liu denied softly, her voice full of joy and laziness.

"I said, have you had enough hugs?

Crystal, can't you see such a big Tom? I also got up early to pick you up! "

Tom leaned against the back of the car, pretending to be resentful, teasing Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.

"See, Tom, you've gained at least 50 pounds."

Liu Yifei turned her head from Lin Nan's arms, smiled sweetly, and gave Tom a critical blow.

"Oh, God. Why do you two break my heart whenever we meet? Sooner or later, you will lose me as a friend."

Tom clutched his chest and trembled. He was so funny that he could be a comedian.

"Haha, okay, let's go back."

Lin Nan interrupted Tom's impromptu performance and said to everyone.

The two assistants stuffed the suitcases into the BMW at the back and got in.

Liu Yifei followed Lin Nan and got on the Mercedes in the middle; Tom went to the big G at the front, and he was responsible for clearing the way.

Three SUVs drove towards Hollywood at high speed.

As soon as the group arrived at Crystal Pictures, news about Liu Yifei appeared on domestic portals. It was already ten o'clock in the evening.

"Liu Yifei arrived in Hollywood. Director Lin Nan picked her up and hugged her intimately."

"Tom, the boss of Crystal Pictures, is traveling with Director Lin and others..."

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Lin Nan and others did not go to the company, but returned to Beverly Hills.

It is impossible for Liu Yifei to be with Lin Nan every day. After that, she will have to fly to Paris, Italy and New York.

"I guess the invitations sent to those cocktail parties in the past two days will also include yours."

After several movies, Liu Yifei is somewhat famous here.

"Jessica Chastain? Naomi Watts?"

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Miss Liu just nodded, and then looked at the casting list.

"When we went to see "King Kong", was she the one?"

Liu Yifei suddenly reacted, looked at Lin Nan and asked in surprise.

"Yeah, I didn't realize it until the first two days. After all, it's been 7 years."

Lin Nan smiled and nodded, "When we turn on the phone later, I will introduce you to them."

"Well, okay."

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In the afternoon, Lin Nan met the supporting actor candidate, Tom Blancheer, at Crystal Pictures.

Speaking of which, we have already collaborated once, in "Inception".

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei are members of the protagonist group, while this one is an ordinary supporting role and does not have many scenes.

The character he plays is the helmsman of a family group, and he only tells his son before he dies that the latter is the wealth he cherishes most in his life.

Although he is not well-known, he is quite capable. In addition to participating in some movies, he usually plays Broadway stage plays.

"Nice to see you again, Lin."

Lin Nan also smiled and shook hands.

"Me too, looking forward to cooperating in this movie."

This guy is of the right age and plays an adult father just right, and he doesn't even need to deliberately put on old age makeup.

Once a few main actors are secured, the rest of the unimportant supporting roles can be easily found at the Screen Actors Guild.

"Leon, how are you preparing?"

"OK, no problem."

"That's good. I saw the gossip. They photographed you taking Margot Robbie back to your apartment?"

Lin Nan held the phone and teased with interest.

"These paparazzi are still so boring..." Xiao Lizi's complaints came from the other end of the phone.

"Then get ready. I hope to finish filming the movie within a month like "The Hunt" and be able to return to China before the end of January. I don't want to spend New Year's Eve here."

Lin Nan spoke very seriously and glanced at Liu Yifei beside him. The latter nodded to him, obviously agreeing with the idea of ​​going back before New Year's Eve.

"Don't worry, Lin. Believe in our strength."

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Before Crystal Pictures announced the casting, Liu Yifei had already fulfilled the promise she made to her fans before coming here and posted the film's casting list on Weibo.

"True to his word, this is the cast list for "The Invisible Guest":

Actor: Leonardo; Actress: Naomi Watts; Supporting Actress: Jessica Chastain..."

The focus of the media and film and television circles was immediately attracted.

In addition to the well-known DiCaprio, other actors were quickly retrieved.

"Let me go, the heroine of "The Ring", "King Kong", and the heroine of "The Tree of Life"..."

"A few big names in China lost to Jessica Chastain, and it doesn't seem unfair at all. She was the heroine of the movie that won the Palme d'Or last year!"

"Liu Yifei can do it, but it seems that Hollywood hasn't officially announced it yet!"

"Nonsense, don't even look at who this is!"

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To be honest, many young actresses felt inexplicably relieved when they saw that Liu Yifei was not included in the casting list.

Although Liu Yifei has made it clear before that she will not be in this movie.

But it wasn't until this moment that everyone completely believed it.

While it’s still the last day of December in Los Angeles, New Year’s Day is already celebrated in China.

"囧囧" successfully exceeded 1.1 billion, and the box office reached 1.11 billion at this time.

Taking advantage of the New Year's Day holiday, the daily box office may increase a little, closer to 10 million.

Jackie Chan's "Zodiac" took 11 days to conquer the city and the box office exceeded 600 million, which made many producers happy and heartbroken.

The reason for heartache is because the extension key has not been approved, and some box office losses will inevitably occur.

"Star and American movie "Blood Drops" failed again. It failed before the New Year's Day holiday, with a box office of 70 million, and regrettably exited..."

"The box office of "Big Shanghai" barely reached 92.4 million, and the daily box office has dropped to less than 2 million. There is no hope of recovering the capital and huge losses."

""The Grandmaster" held its premiere ceremony in the capital and announced that it has been invited to be the opening film of this Berlin Film Festival..."

"Director Lin Nan's new film "The Invisible Guest" will officially start filming in Hollywood at around 11 o'clock tonight, domestic time!"

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On the set of "The Invisible Guest".

Since "Hunting", Lin Nan has not touched a foreign language film again, and this time he takes it very seriously.

Naomi Watts, who had short silver-white hair and aged makeup, made an OK gesture towards Lin Nan. The same goes for Leonardo on the other side.

"Then let's all take our places."

Lin Nan planned to start with a literary drama, still using the flashback shooting method, which follows the same direction as the plot. This will also be more conducive for the actors to enter the play and gradually reach the climax.

Liu Yifei was placed next to Lin Nan, preparing to learn from the strengths and weaknesses of the two Hollywood actresses.

"The first act, the first shot, action!"

She carried her briefcase and walked into the hotel elevator expressionlessly with a good temperament. Her eyes in the camera showed wisdom and a hint of indescribable emotion.

I walked to a room and pressed the doorbell. The person who opened the door was a slightly tired and listless Leonardo, who was disguised very well!

"Mr. Adrian, I am the defense attorney Virginia. Your lawyer asked me to come..."

Xiao Lizi rubbed his eyes and let her in, "Wait a minute while I change clothes."

The elderly female lawyer played by Naomi Watts nodded and was immediately attracted by the TV news being broadcast, which was introducing the investigation of a murder case.

The parties involved in the murder are the male protagonist played by DiCaprio and his lover played by Jessica Chastain.

However, the introduction in the news did not use affirmative words. It only said that the man was a serious suspect in the woman's death, and the latter claimed that he was also a victim of the conspiracy.

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The outside of the hotel was blocked, not only from Hollywood media, but also from domestic media.

A golden lion director from the East who collaborates with Leonardo and others on films deserves the attention of all Hollywood media.

They also hope to obtain more news materials.

And the reporters at home and abroad were more and more excited.

Because before Lin Nan came here, he had not revealed a word about this movie in China.

Now everyone only knows the name of the movie, but has no way of knowing the content.

The filming continued and Leonardo looked extremely calm.

"I am innocent. I have told you the truth and I have nothing to hide..."

he says to the elderly female lawyer played by Naomi Watts.

"There are many loopholes in your testimony. I need specific details to better defend you...I promise to help you win the case...I have never lost in so many years..."

"The police are watching me 24 hours a day. I feel like I am in jail. If there is anything else I can say, can I wait until now?"

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Lin Nan looked at the two people in the camera and nodded with satisfaction.

For a good actor, the director only needs to state his requirements clearly and does not need to worry too much.

At this time, Lin Nan felt like this, very comfortable!

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