That year Huayu

On the morning of the 30th, Galloping Horse released a lengthy announcement on its official website and Weibo.

The content of the announcement reviews Pony's journey to the market over the past few years.

Ever since I received an investment of US$40 million in 2008, my goal has been to be listed on Nasdaq or A-shares.

At the beginning of 2011, in order to speed up the pace of listing, it signed a listing and gambling agreement with CCB Cultural Investment for an investment of 750 million.

Now that three years have come, they regret and inform the outside world with great disappointment: due to a series of reasons, Xiaoma failed to complete the listing within the specified period in accordance with the contract content...

An announcement shocked the entire film and television industry.

Because everyone originally thought that the announcement issued by Xiaoma would be the news of which listed company it had successfully acquired and would then be listed on the backdoor.

After all, in the middle of the year, Zhong Lifang was still representing Xiaoma, and she domineeringly rejected Huayi's acquisition intention. At that time, she was very high-spirited!

The result was a blink of an eye, but what was waiting for was the news that the listing had failed?

This is no small matter.

You know, in the mainland film and television industry, among the listed companies, Xiaoma is one of the top private companies.

Failure to go public means that it must immediately use more than 1 billion in cash in accordance with the gambling agreement to buy back the Xiaoma shares that CCB Cultural Investment purchased with an investment of 750 million three years ago at a premium.

is it possible?

"This is completely impossible! Which film and television company can come up with so much money at once? Even Huayi can't. Even if it can come up with it, it will take a long time to turn over."

Yue Jun sat in Lin Nan's office and said solemnly.

"I guess all the companies in the industry are discussing this matter right now, right?" Lin Nan chuckled.

Xiaoma lost the bet, but all the money has been spent. Where is the money to repurchase shares?

Capital will not take pity on you, it will only seize the opportunity to suck out the bones and marrow, try to recover as much loss as possible from the pony, and let it bear huge debts.

"The pattern of film and television companies in the industry is about to change. At least Xiaoma will fall out of the first echelon, and even the second echelon. It is not even ruled out that some peers may directly add insult to injury."

Yue Jun glanced at the news on his tablet and felt inspired.

"If Xiaoma hadn't gambled back then, even if it hadn't successfully gone public now, it would still be a big company that's well-known in the industry. How could there be so many bad things?"

"Haha, where are all the ifs? According to you, wouldn't it be more comfortable if I agreed to sell to Huayi half a year ago? With a huge amount of money, I can directly become a shareholder and executive of a listed company!"

Lin Nan was happy.

It was just like what was said in the circle. Ever since the bet, Xiao Ma had been unlucky and always missed the correct answer.

At this moment, I am afraid that the eyes of many companies in the industry are glowing green. Xiao Ma was like a girl who had her clothes taken off, being looked at and coveted by a group of people.

The news in the mainland film and television industry is dazzling, and Hollywood movie information is constantly being transmitted back to the country.

"The Invisible Guest" took 4 weeks to earn a box office of US$220 million in North America.

According to what Tom said on the phone, the daily box office has dropped by 1 million, with a reported revenue of more than 800,000 US dollars.

Moreover, after the three days at the end of the month, the theater chain will retain the lowest film schedule, and then report box office accounts once a month.

Lin Nan knew that the box office of this movie was almost here, and it would only depend on whether it could be nominated or even win an award in half a month.

Even with just a nomination, "The Invisible Guest" will have a second spring.

Outside of North America, European copyrights will sell for good prices, and will continue to be a steady stream in theaters.

"Regardless of whether I can be nominated or not, I still have to go to the Berlin Film Festival's trading market."

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Except for "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom", several other Spring Festival movies have begun their final promotional sprint.

Especially the "Journey to the West: Havoc in Heaven" produced by Hong Kong Island. All kinds of behind-the-scenes footage, focusing on the makeup video of Donnie Yen, are constantly released.

What they want to express is very clear: they put great effort into this movie, and it was very difficult for Donnie Yen!

Every time I apply makeup, it takes five hours just to apply hair.

For the entire movie, 20 casts were used, more than 70 Hollywood makeup artists spent thousands of hours doing makeup, and more than 200 kilograms of monkey hair supplies were used!

Not to mention, this data sounds really shocking to the audience.

Donnie Yen should also regard this movie as his hope for his future career, to fight back against all odds.

He changed his previous "cold" demeanor and rarely posted on Weibo frequently, trying his best to "please" the audience and fans.

It's just that this sudden, quick and quick behavior is really funny and ironic in the eyes of the mainland film and television industry.

In the past, I was aloof and looked down on this and that.

Now that you are down and out, you have begun to lower your body and beg for mercy? It’s still the mainland netizens and audiences that he has always looked down upon!

In a blink of an eye, this year passed.

On the morning of New Year's Day, Lin Nan took a long nap.

Because last night I went to support La Peikang and attended the premiere dinner of a Chinese-British co-production "Prehistoric Monsters".

Faced with the toasts of many foreign actors, Lin Nan couldn't escape. She was a little tipsy at the end because she was brought back by Liu Yifei.

"I sympathize with Dong, but he has to clean up the mess of a garbage movie."

Lin Nan yawned, complained, and went to take a shower.

To the outside world, Noon Sunshine officially announced the casting list for "Nirvana in Fire" at 9 a.m.

Even the start-up time was announced, that is, after the Spring Festival holiday.

Online, both fans and viewers of the original work are looking forward to it.

After all, Hu Ge really has good appeal in costume TV series.

Originally, Lin Nan wanted to see if Miss Liu had gotten up, but when she came next door, she realized that Liu Yifei and Shu Chang had gone out early in the morning, each with their own announcements.

"Oh, I remembered, today is New Year's Day!"

Lin Nan patted his head and muttered with a smile.

How could brands have no activities on a holiday like New Year’s Day? The eight-figure endorsement fee is not free.

There was a buzz in his pocket, and Lin Nan took out his phone. It was Huang Bo.

"Okay. This year, did you move the New Year's greetings forward from the Lunar New Year to the Gregorian calendar?"

"Haha, yes, first I wish Director Lin a happy New Year. I will do it again on New Year's Eve and the first day of the new year."

Huang Bo's laughter was hearty, but Lin Nan could tell that he had something else to do.

"Stop talking about these things. Let's talk about it. Why are you calling so early in the morning? What's the matter?"

"Director Lin, it's almost 11 o'clock now..."

"Oh, it's just a small problem, let's get down to business."

"How about I treat Director Lin to lunch?"

Hearing Huang Bo's words, Lin Nan paused. It seemed that there was really something serious going on!

"Okay, send me the address."

An hour later, Lin Nan met Huang Bo at a hot pot restaurant near Nortel.

The latter was wearing a jacket. He really didn't have the temperament of an A-list actor and movie star at all, just like an ordinary person.

"When I was still in school during my freshman and sophomore years, Lao Zhu and Luo Jin often played in the autumn wind, and I was here to treat them."

Huang Bo and Lin Nan followed the waiter and walked to the private room.

You can see that in the lobby on the first floor, there are still many Nortel students eating and chatting in twos and threes.

They didn't notice Lin Nan wearing masks walking by at all.

"Director Lin was already famous at that time." Huang Bo joked in a low voice.

When you enter the private room, the waiter will naturally arrange everything. There are also individual ingredients here, so you can mix them by yourself.

After everyone else had gone out and the two began to use chopsticks, Lin Nan spoke.

"I have nothing to show my courtesy to, but the movie I want to shoot later is a foreign language movie." Lin Nan joked.

"Is this an unexpected gain? I guess no one in the industry knows about Director Lin's new film plan, right?"

"Pretty much, only Yifei knows about it in the country."

Lin Nan smiled and nodded, then looked at Huang Bo:

"Tell me, I don't believe that you just invited me to dinner. If it was just for dinner, you would also invite Ning Hao and the others."

Huang Bo gave a thumbs up and said twice, "Director Lin is great."

He put two pieces of beef into the pot and said:

"Xu Zheng came to me yesterday to talk about "囧". I want to know if Director Lin has no involvement in this movie at all?"

Lin Nan replied subconsciously: "The copyright has been given to him. I only enjoy 20% of the final shareable box office and 20% of other peripheral income. I have no right to interfere with the rest."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Bo's expression relaxed instantly, and he seemed a little happy?

"Then I know. Thank you, Director Lin."

"Thank me? Thank me for what?" At this moment, Lin Nan was confused.

"I want to talk to Xu Zheng and participate in the account sharing in the form of zero remuneration or even additional investment..."

Huang Bo was outspoken and expressed his thoughts with a smile, and it was clear from his tone that he had already made up his mind!

Lin Nan just listened to Huang Bo talk for a long time without being able to say anything in between.

Until they left at one o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Nan was still in a daze.

Huang Bo's idea is very firm, but who is Xu Zheng? How could it be that simple?

"well……"

Lin Nan really didn't know what to say, so she might as well let Huang Bo try it himself.

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At noon, the Film School released the admissions brochure for the 2014 Art Examination, and as expected, there were more applicants every year.

Although there are only a few more places for undergraduates in the Department of Performance, there are nearly a hundred more places for other related majors in the School of Performance.

Not to mention those majors such as dubbing and animation.

The doorway is self-evident.

After all, to be an actor, you don’t necessarily have to have a professional background in acting.

First, you have to find a way to get into this circle, and then it depends on everyone's fate, namely: opportunity and "background."

It has been a month since "The Invisible Guest" was released in theaters, and mainland media have been reprinting Hollywood news.

"Directed by Director Lin Nan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Chastain, and Naomi Watts,

The foreign-language film "The Invisible Guest" has been released in North America for one month, with a total box office revenue of US$222.8 million. Theaters have made routine arrangements and reduced film schedules to a minimum. "

"Co-produced by Crystal Pictures and Lionsgate Pictures, the R-rated romance film "Fifty Shades of Grey" has officially landed in North America and will be released in multiple countries and regions."

"The Academy announced that this year's Academy Awards nominations will be announced on mid-month on the 16th. Directors Lin Nan and Feng Xiaogang will compete for regular award nominations and Best Foreign Language Film award nominations respectively."

Not only will the Oscars announce their shortlist on the 16th, but the Berlin International Film Festival will also announce its nomination list in mid-month.

The mainland film industry suddenly became excited.

Because this year, there are several big directors competing for awards on both sides, which is exciting to think about.

The setting sun dyed half of the sky red, and Lin Nan was waiting for Liu Yifei like a lonely man, who was probably coming back soon.

He sat in the garden, watching a group of cats and dogs playing around, while answering the phone.

"Didn't you see that Director Ning is also nervous sometimes? Haha."

"Bullshit, this is my first time with the Golden Bear. Speaking of which, you fought to the end both times. Didn't you just miss the Golden Bear?"

Ning Hao retorted, and for a moment, Lin Nan was speechless.

"But at least I got two Silver Bear trophies for Best Director, right? Next time, maybe it will be a Golden Bear."

"Next time? Then I'm not sure, I can get the golden bear directly this time!" Ning Hao complained.

"Wait, Berlin is two days ahead of the Oscars, and the nominations will be announced then. Remember to treat us." Lin Nan answered with a smile.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Ning Hao felt much better.

"Haha, no problem. But then again, even if I'm not nominated, I still have to take "No Man's Land" after the opening to sell the rights..."

The movement of a car in the distance attracted Lin Nan's attention. It was the nanny car of Hongxingwu.

"Okay, Sissi is back, I won't talk to you anymore." Lin Nan was about to hang up the phone in an instant.

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Ning Hao was stunned and immediately laughed and cursed:

"Okay, your uncle, that's awesome! When you get married, you will know how happy it is to be able to talk to your friends on the phone for one more minute..."

Before Ning Hao could finish his words, Lin Nan gave up, "If you talk about marriage after marriage, I won't avoid debts..."

At the entrance of the villa, the car door opened.

Liu Yifei jumped out wearing a green down jacket and a round head. She thought she had just come back from the set.

"Are you waiting for me?"

Liu Yifei smiled and skipped to Lin Nan, wrapped her arms around his neck, and snuggled up.

"Yes, waiting for the sunset, waiting for you."

This answer seems to be very good.

Miss Liu happily hugged Lin Nan's arm, "Well, let's go back. Today's activities are really interesting..."

…

At night, Lin Nan was finally no longer alone. Shu had used this light bulb to blink his eyes for several days!

After a long absence, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei spent a shameless night. It was not until late in the night that they were exhausted and fell asleep hugging each other.

"I... want to get up in the afternoon... in the afternoon..." Liu Yifei huddled in Lin Nan's arms, talking in her sleep, looking silly.

Lin Nan wanted to say something, but she couldn't find the energy to say, "Well, let's sleep...sleep..."

I don’t know how long it took, but it must have been three poles a day, right?

The vibrating sound of the mobile phone in the dream became reality, and Lin Nan was woken up.

Liu Yifei, on the other hand, huddled under the quilt, with only the ends of her hair exposed, apparently avoiding the "noise".

Lin Nan knew that if the phone continued to ring, Ms. Liu would probably lose her temper.

He quickly touched his phone and turned it on silent. He got out of bed quietly, tiptoed outside, and closed the door.

"Shh..."

Lin Nan's heart was relieved.

"I'm telling you, Director Yue, it's very unethical to disturb people's dreams so early in the morning!"

"Uh... Director Lin, it's 11:30..."

Lin Nan moved the phone away from his ear and took a look. Well, it’s almost 12 o’clock, and I’ve gotten up late for two days in a row!

"whats the matter?"

"Director Lin, something big happened in the early morning!"

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