That year Huayu

"But, I remember that the cost of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was only about 120 million?"

After Ren Zhonglun came to his senses, he was the first to question. La Peikang sat there and nodded in acquiescence.

"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is a fantasy movie based on the theme of "Journey to the West". It also has many special effects, but the investment cost is less than 120 million.

Why does "Mermaid" cost 300 million to open its mouth? It does not even rule out the possibility that additional investment will be needed later.

A comedy, or a comedy with a modern background. Even if it is a fantasy movie, the budget is as high as 300 million, which is really outrageous!

"The box office of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" exceeded 1.245 billion due to many factors.

Is Director Zhou sure that the 300 million-dollar "Mermaid" can make back its money? How much can you earn? The risks here are no longer ordinary. "

La Peikang took over what Ren Zhonglun said and continued to question. Zhou Xingchi said nothing and listened carefully without any impatience.

Lin Nan could tell that the two bosses, China Film and Shanghai Film, were a little overconfident about this budget.

After La Peikang finished speaking, Zhou Xingchi showed a forced smile and looked at Lin Nan:

“Director Lin should understand that when we make our own films, especially when our own company invests, the director usually doesn’t get much remuneration.

They are all counted as investment shares. When I was filming "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", my team and I were paid like this. "

Lin Nan nodded in agreement. This way is to earn more.

It seems that Zhou Xingchi has improved his memory after suffering a loss. This time, remuneration and investment are discussed separately and clearly separated.

"Even so, the budget is still too high."

"It's a bit false." Lin Nan agreed.

"If it's not convenient for Director La, Director Ren and Director Lin to invest too much, I can find more investors to come in. I won't force just three."

Zhou Xingchi said slightly awkwardly, but he had no idea of ​​cutting the budget.

At the same time, he was also very anxious. He needed the endorsement of China Film and Shanghai Film to prevent Hua Yi from being tricked.

At this time, Lin Nan had completely flipped through the information in his hand and was calculating rapidly in his mind.

The subject matter is above average, the script is above average, the routines and jokes are a bit cliché, and the 3D production...

Zhou Xingchi wrote and directed it, which is the biggest gimmick of this movie, which can increase the box office effect to the best.

In fact, the most perfect plan is for Zhou Xingchi to write, direct and star himself.

If he plays the leading role, even if it is a mediocre script, it will be a hit movie.

The audience has a filter for him that lasts for more than 20 years! Pity.

"Director Zhou, how much share can you give to the three of us?"

Lin Nan suddenly asked, causing both La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun to look at him in shock.

In their opinion, Lin Nan, a young man, just couldn't keep his composure. Wouldn't it be better to squeeze the budget?

Zhou Xingchi’s budget is clearly too high, especially the remuneration for him and his team!

Lin Nan smiled back and continued to look at Zhou Xingchi, waiting for an answer.

Of course he knew what the two big guys were thinking, but their thoughts were useless to Zhou Xingchi in front of him.

The latter is recognized as a talented person, but over the years he has had one biggest criticism, and that is money!

This is a result of personality and cannot be changed, and Zhou Xingchi has never denied it. The fact that he can quote 300 million shows that this is the lowest price and there is no need to cut it.

"The most I can give is six, no, seventy percent."

Upon hearing this number, the three of them all thought: "You're so rude!"

For a moment, the four people present had their own thoughts.

"Director La, Director Ren, and Director Lin, you can rest assured. Even if the three of them cannot invest so much, it will not affect the project approval of "Mermaid".

I can look for it from other places. Although the budget is a bit high, I think I can get it together. "

Zhou Xingchi said it very seriously, but a little too straightforward.

Ren Zhonglun, La Peikang, and Lin Nan looked at each other.

This is the Magic City, the place where Shangying is born. Ren Zhonglun was the first to speak without hesitation.

"Shanghai Film Group currently invests in a lot of movies, and we can't tell how much we put into it. We only want 15% for "Mermaid."

Lin Nan and La Peikang looked at each other, and they understood instantly that Ren Zhonglun's old habit had happened again!

"Mermaid" was too risky, but he wanted to take a chance, so he only took 15%.

"China Film, 25%."

The risk of this movie is indeed very high. La Peikang's focus is not on investing in the movie, but on investing in people, Zhou Xingchi.

Oh, Lin Nan's eyes lit up instantly, leaving 30% for himself?

"You can invest less. Director Zhou Xingchi also said that it will be made up from other places." La Peikang kindly reminded.

"It's your first time to collaborate, of course you have to be sincere. Although the budget is 300 million, I think with director Zhou Xingchi's appeal, it shouldn't be a big problem to make money back."

"But this is the first time director Zhou Xingchi has dabbled in this kind of subject, and he will not participate in the performance."

Ren Zhonglun said without any emotion. This sentence was meant not only for Lin Nan, but also for Zhou Xingchi, and even more so for La Peikang.

"What does Director Lin mean?"

Zhou Xingchi didn't care so much and still looked at Lin Nan with a smile.

"Then give the remaining 30% to me. Over the years, Lin Nan Pictures has accumulated some money. Haha..."

"You are so humble! Do you still have some accumulation? Putting aside the fictitious stock price, Huayi's net profit in three years may not be as good as your company's in one year."

"Thank you, Director Lin."

Without responding to La Paikang's teasing, Lin Nan continued to look at Zhou Xingchi.

"Director Zhou is polite, but I have one more request."

The scene suddenly became quiet.

"Director Lin, please speak."

The big stone in Zhou Xingchi's heart has fallen to the ground, and he seems much more relaxed now.

"'Mermaid' will have a 3D version, and there will be a lot of special effects?"

"Yes, there will be a lot of special effects shots."

Zhou Xingchi didn't think too much and nodded directly to admit. La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun had already guessed what Lin Nan wanted to do.

"The special effects business of "Mermaid" requires Tiangong Color. How about Director Zhou's will?"

"Tiangong color? Of course, no problem." Zhou Xingchi paused and immediately nodded in agreement.

He had heard that Tiangong Color, owned by Lin Nan, was the most powerful special effects company in the country, with a lot of experience and a good reputation in the industry.

"Tsk, tsk, you're doing quite well, and you can make a lot of money." La Peikang joked.

"La Dong, I am the right business counterpart. Haha..."

After talking about the main business, the four of them talked about a lot of off-topic topics.

At 10:30 noon, Zhou Xingchi got up to say goodbye and rushed back to Hong Kong Island.

Naturally, the lunch meal was omitted, not to mention that La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun had nothing to talk about while eating together, and Lin Nan also found it boring.

Downstairs, the three of them got into the car.

Suddenly, just as Zhou Xingchi was half sitting in the car, he turned around and said to Lin Nan: "Director Lin, thank you for speaking out last time."

It wasn't until Zhou Xingchi's car left and his assistant urged Lin Nan that he came back to his senses, "He was talking about what happened with Hua Yi last time?"

Lin Nan remembered that when the lawsuit was announced, he did follow up on Weibo and mocked Hua Yi, which was considered a wave of support.

On the way back, Lin Nan couldn't help but mutter: "No wonder La Dong said he proposed to add me, and Zhou Xingchi didn't object. Feelings are also one of the reasons!"

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During the Shanghai International Film Festival, many films hold press conferences and promotional activities every day.

In the morning, the media conferences of "Tiny Times 3" and "Unexpectedly" happened at the same time.

Yu Dong personally stood up for Han Han, but he didn't keep his mouth shut.

He bluntly said that in terms of quality, "The End of Time" is completely inferior to bad movies like "Tiny Times".

The consequence of these remarks was that LeTV and Huace, the producers of "Tiny Times 3", had a morning-long verbal spat with Yu Dong.

The two sides tried to push each other down, but in the end it came to the issue of "making movies and being a human being", pointing out that Yu Dong's character was poor.

For a while, the Internet was very lively, but it was quickly suppressed.

Lin Nan returned to the hotel at 11:30 noon. He did not expect that Ning Hao and Xing Aina were also there.

"Hey, you are a rare visitor. Why are you two here?"

Liu Yifei smiled and shook her head beside her, winking at Lin Nan.

"There is a press conference for "Heart Blossoms on the Road" in the afternoon, and we are here to block you two. Yifei has already hired someone, and you have nothing serious to do in the afternoon."

Xing Aina said with a smile, and Ning Hao on the side nodded in agreement.

"What do you mean there is no business? Our main business in coming to the Magic City is to have fun, and the film festival activities are secondary."

"You are the only one who is cool. By the way, what are you doing here? I didn't see you in the "Chinese Stories Challenge Hollywood" forum this morning." Ning Hao asked.

"Why are you going to such a useless forum?"

"Hey, you are noble." Ning Hao was speechless for a moment and complained.

"You haven't said what you are doing? Even Yifei doesn't know." Xing Ainafu said.

"La Dong asked me to participate in a movie. Don't ask, it will be kept secret for the time being."

Lin Nan sat next to Liu Yifei and suppressed Ning Hao's curiosity in advance.

"Still keeping it a secret? Well, that's probably some big project!"

"It's quite big. I went out for a trip and 90 million was missing from my pocket."

Hearing the numbers Lin Nan Feng Qingyun reported calmly, even Liu Yifei beside him subconsciously looked at him with wide eyes.

"Good guy, I need you to keep it a secret now. We don't dare to ask for fear of being scared."

"Haha, that's not the case. Since we're here, let's have lunch together. Shall we go out to eat?" Lin Nan invited with a smile.

"Okay, just in time to kill the big one. Yifei, don't feel bad." Xing Aina glanced at Liu Yifei.

"I don't feel bad, just be casual, I'll treat you."

As she spoke, Miss Liu stood up and walked to the bedroom, ready to take her bag and go out together.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Yifei is becoming more and more like a lady."

Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan and joked.

"What does it mean to be a big wife? Is there a younger one? Director Ning, your thinking is wrong!

Sister, I suggest you check your call records, consumption bills, emails and text messages after you go back. Don’t miss them all! After all, he has a criminal record..."

Lin Nan smacked his lips and dug a hole.

Ning Hao suddenly became anxious, "Your uncle, are you messing with me again?"

"Yeah, you have to be careful."

Xing Aina nodded and smiled. She also knew that Lin Nan was joking.

"Soon, you guys?"

"Haha, the elders from both sides will meet first in the second half of the year." Lin Nan couldn't stop smiling.

"Oh, the process is pretty good, let's get engaged first! Then we have to prepare some money for you in advance."

Ning Hao immediately put away his intention to fight and said with emotion.

"Well, no less."

"Okay, let's go."

Liu Yifei came out with her bag and changed into a pair of high-heeled sandals. Lin Nan took the initiative and took it, everything seemed so natural.

This scene made Ning Hao's teeth hurt because Xing Aina was glaring at him. Director Ning Da had to reluctantly learn from Lin Nan and took over the bag carried by his wife.

"Don't even think about running away from the press conference of "Heart Blossoms on the Road" this afternoon."

"Then let's take a walk."

"Yeah." Liu Yifei agreed.

Lin Nan didn't have much objection to attending the movie press conference.

It's just that once you go to "Heart Blossom Road", you can't favor one thing over another.

The other two movies, "The Breakup Master" and "Ip Man 3", have to be watched.

"Thinking about it this way, your company has several movies this year!"

"Hey, just earn some gift money."

"Hahaha……"

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