That year Huayu

Well, it seems that treasure-hunting action movies are very popular recently!

Since Yang Mi was "left" from the crew of "Search" last time, she has concentrated on filming several other dramas.

It wasn't until today when she saw the film's launch news that Lin Nan noticed this new film starring Yang Mi as the heroine.

"The Great Wudang Code of Heaven and Earth"!

To be honest, Lin Nan really had no impression of this movie.

But the combination of Yuan Kui, Zhao Wenzhuo, and Fan Shaohuang does give the audience a sense of anticipation for an action movie.

Especially the first two, the last time they collaborated was in "Fang Shiyu" 20 years ago, and they are full of emotions.

On the other side, although Lin Nan promoted "Hello!" on Weibo! Mr. Tree", but it still didn't help much.

The box office of 1 million on the first day did not cause much waves in the film market, but the response and reviews were really good.

Even the movie channel gave it a very high rating, saying that it is unique and a down-to-earth, heavy-tasting literary film.

Lin Nan estimated that the final total box office of this movie would most likely be less than 10 million. After all, the audience was still too small, which was a pity.

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Entering November, the atmosphere in the film market suddenly became a bit chilly, and smoke began to fill the air.

A large number of small and medium-budget Hong Kong films have chosen to enter the theater early in order to avoid as many domestic blockbusters as possible.

Promotions for movies such as "Dong Cheng Xi Ji 2011" and "Happy Magic" have already begun.

It's all cold food and old routines. The audience's feedback is very average and the interest is not high.

As the first big-budget movie released during the Lunar New Year, "Hongmen Banquet" at the end of the month has received a lot of attention!

After all, Li Ming, Feng Shaofeng, Yang Mi and others are all popular. The publicity effect at this moment is very good.

Fans are waiting for the release of this movie.

Because of the antagonistic relationship between "Palace" and "Bu Bu Jing Xin", and the reason why people in the Tang Dynasty dragged Yang Mi to promote Liu Shishi.

Many "bees" once again went to the Weibo accounts of Tang Ren, Cai Yinong and Liu Shishi, and began to ridicule on a large scale: they couldn't get on the stage, their faces were paralyzed, and they were just trying to gain popularity...

The key point is that there is no way to refute it. After all, Tangren really has no film resources for its own artists, so in the end they can only post:

"I hope someone can take good care of his fans, have some quality, and don't sting people everywhere..."

The effect of Tangren's Weibo post was somewhat counterproductive, with more "bees" and netizens making fun and ridicule.

"Rake it down?"

"Are you pretending to be innocent now?"

"How many actresses have you fallen in love with, yet you still have the nerve to criticize others..."

"Liu Yifei can't be involved, so I'm going to flirt with Yang Mi instead. Who is the next target?"

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Looking at the dozens of invitations brought in by the assistant, Lin Nan smiled speechlessly.

From a long time ago, whenever there is an event such as a movie premiere, everyone in the industry, whether they are familiar with the film or not, will send an invitation letter.

Especially for the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival stalls, at least thirty or forty letters start.

Most production companies knew that Lin Nan would never go, but they never lacked invitations!

Of course, this also represents Lin Nan Pictures’ status in the industry!

Lin Nan looked at these invitations casually. He found that there were obviously more Hong Kong films in these invitations.

"Interesting, let Director Yue handle it."

"Well, okay, Director Lin."

Ever since Lin Nan decided to shelve the project after "Ip Man 2", Ying Huang has been making side comments from time to time.

Just now, Yang Shoucheng made a phone call and mentioned that they had invested 200 million in "Reverse War" to be released during the Lunar New Year.

However, both inside and outside the words, the "Ip Man" series was mentioned, and the purpose was very clear, asking Lin Nan when he could restart this series.

"It will definitely restart. But in terms of time, we can't say for sure."

After attending the premiere of "Mr. Tree" that day, Lin Nan remembered something.

After he came back, he spent a few days making an outline of the script. It was also an action movie with a crime theme.

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After waiting for so many days, Zhang Weiping finally took action.

Major news websites, film and television industry information, and industry highlights are all news from the "Thirteen Hairpins" media and theater viewing conferences.

Zhang Weiping strongly demanded that theaters across the country increase the share of "Thirteen Hairpins" from 43% to 45% and increase the minimum ticket price by 5 yuan.

“Producers are always a disadvantaged group, so why should we take the risks of the movies we invest in, but let the theater chain take the lion’s share of the profits?

In Europe and the United States, the bigger the blockbuster, the more the producers get, so why do we deserve to suffer in China..."

In front of the media, Zhang Weiping impassionedly denounced the theaters and applied domineering pressure.

Representatives of most theater chains, led by the eight major theater chains, objected on the spot and left the venue in protest.

In just a few hours, the entire film industry exploded.

This matter is not a matter for New Pictures alone, but concerns the interests of all filmmakers.

"Director Lin, do we want to express our position now?"

"Well, go ahead, we are the producer. The most taboo thing about people is not having a stand."

Soon, Lin Nan Pictures’ Weibo updated:

"Lin Nan Pictures supports Producer Zhang. The box office distribution ratio of the producer is indeed too low. The investment risk of big-budget movies is almost entirely on the producer..."

Immediately afterwards, major production companies expressed their opinions one after another.

Huayi, Guangguang, Chengtian, Pony, Bona, Yinghuang... and various small and medium-sized production companies.

Maybe a few companies have more or less theaters in their hands, but they are far from enough to be considered a theater chain, and production is their main business.

After a large number of production companies have spoken out, it is directors and filmmakers in the industry.

Feng Xiaogang was the first to shout on his personal Weibo:

"Support New Picture and Producer Zhang. The existing distribution ratio is too unfriendly to our producers and must be changed..."

Regardless of their unwillingness, this time the major directors were "forced" to stand on a united front.

Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen, Gu Changwei...Wu Yusen, Chen Kexin, Ning Hao, Ye Weixin...

This is the first time that filmmakers from Hong Kong and Mainland China have so neatly supported one person or one thing.

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For the industry, this was an earthquake.

The actors and artists could only watch from the sidelines and had no right to speak.

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In the past, the theaters all worked on their own, but this time they united.

The eight major theater chains called on representatives of theater chains across the country to come to the capital for a meeting and sign a joint statement to jointly boycott Zhang Weiping and New Picture.

They even threatened that if Zhang Weiping insisted on raising the bill and ticket prices, they would refuse to screen "Thirteen Hairpins".

Zhang Weiping is not lying here, because he knows that theaters want to make money while lying down, and they need "Thirteen Hairpins" more.

"If any theater chain disagrees with my request, then "Thirteen Hairpins" will not be released to them!"

The two sides were in a head-to-head confrontation and would not give in.

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"Buzz buzz..."

"The phone keeps vibrating."

Liu Yifei picked up her phone, looked at the caller ID, and shouted to Lin Nan beside her.

"Don't worry about it, it will probably last for half a month."

"It's Ye Ning."

Liu Yifei walked to Lin Nan who was sleeping on the recliner.

"These people are real."

Lin Nan took the phone and pressed connect.

"Director Lin, we are partners. You are too sudden here. At least give us a breather."

"Cooperation is cooperation, but it does not affect my support for Zhang Weiping. The one who should support him the most is me. Do you think this is true?"

Lin Nan's words immediately choked Ye Ning on the other end of the phone.

Indeed, Lin Nan Pictures' films have always been one of the few in the industry that always wins. They are the ones who will benefit the most from increasing the distribution ratio.

"Oh, okay. Let me give you some relief. We won't spoil Zhang Weiping this time. That's it..."

Lin Nan could hear the subtext, that is, the theaters would not bow to the producers.

"It sounds like the two sides can really unite as one. There are thousands of years of examples. How can people's hearts be so unified?"

Lin Nan laughed and complained.

"So, you are not optimistic about the theater chain."

Liu Yifei couldn't help but ask. She is also a producer and producer, so she definitely hopes that Zhang Weiping can win.

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei who was looking forward to it and shook his head.

"Um?"

"I can't say for sure, but it will definitely be exciting and lively."

"Huh, saying it is the same as not saying it."

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The dispute between Zhang Weiping and the theaters has become a matter between the production industry and the theaters.

Not long after arriving at the company, Yue Jun came to Lin Nan in a hurry.

"The eight major theater chains have taken the lead, and some theater chains have signed the statement to jointly boycott Zhang Weiping and "Thirteen Hairpins"."

"Well, what then?"

"New Picture has also sent out invitations, asking major production companies to come over and sign a joint agreement to move forward and retreat together to put pressure on theaters."

Hearing this, Lin Nan put down the pen in his hand.

Are you kidding? He really brought the entire industry under control?

"Director Lin, are we following this time?" Yue Jun asked.

"Follow? No. I only agreed to support and support him, but I didn't think about going to the front line!

In addition, think about it, this is China. When has such a major industry event ever been successful in one go? Where did you put the official website? "

Yue Jun smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll turn it down."

"Also, let's not take the initiative to take a stand on this matter. It's enough to do this."

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Yue Jun did not go to the new screen.

Lin Nan heard that Zhang Weiping was very powerful, and really encouraged many production companies to sign a joint agreement with him, and together they put pressure on the theaters.

But there are definitely smart people. Not only Lin Nan Pictures is absent, but Huayi and Guangguang are also absent...

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The media is experiencing pain and happiness these days. There are a lot of news and too many headlines every day, making them a little busy.

On one side is Zhang Weiping and a large number of film companies, on the other side are dozens of theater chains, just like this every day.

Many production company's movies have been involved and used as chips in the game between the two parties.

The influence is getting bigger and bigger, and it’s a bit out of control...

Lin Nan even received a call from Tom. The news has spread overseas and is being reported in Hollywood. This shows how big the matter is.

"It's really gotten to this point!"

"The official decision should be over soon, right?"

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