Chapter 121 Fox’s ridicule and refusal to cooperate
Directed by Li An, female protagonist, sex scenes, these words combined have a killing effect on newcomers or most actresses.
"I only found out later."
Liu Yifei muttered, don't say she is not suitable, even if she is suitable, she will not be photographed.
"How about the effect of the Japanese EP?" Lin Nan asked.
"I feel it's okay. After all, Sony has done their best. They said you have to read the album. That's the test of performance."
Liu Yifei's Chinese album and Japanese album are scheduled to be released in August and September.
In the near future, the first Chinese single will also have its audio-visual short version announced in advance on major portal websites.
"Then I hope your album sells well and you can save more for your dowry."
Lin Nan joked.
After saying that, Lin Nan stood up and walked out directly, and Tom quickly followed.
"Lin, one of my biggest dreams in this life is to buy my own house here."
Tom said that 20th Century Fox wanted to meet with him. When he said this, Tom was very excited.
"Haha, sir, isn't this too cheap?"
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I remembered that CJ said at the beginning that he needed his reputation and resume to do publicity.
When he said this, Tom was rare without any emotion.
"Then go to the company first and tell them I'm here."
"Sorry, Lin, I speak more directly, but these are the truth. We know what the current film industry in your country is like. Only those kung fu movies can be watched.
It is known as the most expensive residential area in the world, and it also has the most upscale commercial streets.
“There’s nothing good about traveling over there in Bangzi, it’s all fake.”
The remaining two foreigners stared at each other, "Didn't you say there is a high probability of success?"
When passing by Beverly Hills, both Tom and Lin Nan paid attention.
"Go for a walk, relax, maybe you can make a decision."
"No, Director Lin is different." The other party said with a smile.
Lin Nan did not return to China. He flew directly from South Korea to Los Angeles by himself, leaving the employees to return to China on their own.
"Director Lin, have a good night's rest. We can go to the set tomorrow. If you need anything, you can tell them. There are many girls who admire you and they are all clean..."
"Script?"
Lin Nan walked to the office area and took a look. It shouldn't be a famous animated movie.
"Lin, I'm glad to see you. Thank you for meeting us so quickly. Logically speaking, we should be the ones looking for you."
Tom account took the initiative to defend.
"We can add your name to the finished film. This is not comparable to those horror films from Lionsgate."
It is one of the top eight companies and is famous all over the world. This is evident from its headquarters in Century City, Beverly Hills. It is simply inhumane.
"It stands to reason that it will be successful, but why would he refuse? Did the two of us lower the price too hard?"
"OK."
"No, no need, you can leave."
Liu Yifei still wanted to go with Lin Nan, just treat it as a trip.
Lin Nan was mentally prepared for this kind of price reduction, but also a little disdainful. It was all leftover from his ancestors' playing for thousands of years.
Lin Nan said the full name of the other company.
Lin Nan is wavering between youth romance movies and costume movies. As for award-winning movies, let’s wait.
The other party was stunned for a moment and then said: ""The Martian"."
Lin Nan has a big head, and I don’t know what subject to choose for my next movie.
Not long after, two foreigners in their forties came in, "Tom, this is your boss, Lin Mo?"
"His hands are pretty good. He's in Hollywood and South Korea. Are you busy?"
Lin Nan came here with an employee, and the person who picked him up at the airport was very attentive.
Lin Nan asked him what the specific matter was. Tom only knew that they had taken a fancy to a script and hoped that Lin Nan could give a reply as soon as possible or meet in person.
I originally said that I would go to the studio in the afternoon and go through the process before returning, but I was fooled by old bastards like CJ into staying until the evening.
"Sorry, our cooperation cannot be achieved today and will never be achieved."
Lin Nan interrupted the other party's words at the right time and asked with a smile.
Wang Zhonglei said this, but he was still quite envious in his heart. Opposite him sat Feng Xiaogang, who was currently discussing whether to submit materials to the film festival and apply for the Olympics.
There is only one rule to compete for the Olympics, which makes Feng Xiaogang's team very passive. The competitors who come out halfway are more famous in the world than themselves.
After landing in Los Angeles, Lin Nan got into Tom's car.
This feeling of being ridiculed but unable to refute was simply too frustrating, and Lin Nan didn't want to endure it anymore.
"Director Lin, you are the screenwriter of this movie. Before it is released, I need your cooperation in promoting it."
Lin Nan had already put away his smile at this time, and Tom next to him also looked dissatisfied. The prices offered by Lionsgate for horror movies are higher than this, let alone this kind of script.
"What a beautiful thought."
The script he sold to CJ was only known to a small circle of people before, but now everyone in the industry knows about it.
"Yes, the youngest Berlin Silver Bear director."
Bangzi, like his childhood, is extremely strong-willed. In the past three months, three movies related to Lin Nan have been released, two involving Hollywood. Coupled with Lin Nan's age and award achievements, they are eager to see him.
Can you go there and show your face?
"What about the price?"
The news of Lin Nan's appearance in South Korea spread back to China, surprising many people.
Liu Xiaoli came out at some point, "Lin Nan went to work, why are you causing trouble? We still have album promotion to do."
The next morning, Lin Nan arrived at the set of "New World." This is a man's drama, a more thorough gangster film than "Infernal Affairs." Many people greeted Lin Nan in Korean, but he couldn't understand it.
"Let's talk about Fox." Lin Nan urged.
The hierarchy in South Korea's entertainment industry is much clearer and stricter than that in China. The lowest level is the idols. Those with lower capital and higher status should be the powerful directors and screenwriters.
When Lin Nan was on the plane, she was still thinking about which script the other party wanted to talk about, but she really couldn't guess.
"The marketing department has actually seen a lot of your good scripts, but as you know, we also have our own screenwriting department, but we only occasionally go to the guild to take a look. Several big companies are like this..."
Do you want to shoot in your own country? With the level of your country, even that is difficult to achieve."
Lin Nan felt a sense of satisfaction as he entered his own Crystal Pictures. The employees noticed the oriental boss and greeted him warmly.
That afternoon, Fox made an appointment with Lin Nan and Tom.
At this moment, Lin Nan felt that not only was she being insulted, but the domestic film industry was also being ridiculed. It was not just about the industry anymore. This arrogant tone was disgusting.
CJ sent Lin Nan three invitations in a row. The filming of "New World" was in full swing, and they really hoped that Lin Nan, the screenwriter, could go there.
Now that they live close by, it is easy for Liu Yifei to come to Lin Nan, and they can be together when eating. Liu Xiaoli also feels that it is quite lively, as long as they are all under her nose.
There are several middle and high-level executives in CJ's production department, as well as many artists from its affiliates or sister companies, um, female artists.
Just like you and New Line's "Journey to the Center of the Earth", the 3D version is very exciting, but you can't even get a hundred theaters..."
"Tell me directly, which book does your company like?"
There were several knocks on the door in the first half of the night, but Lin Nan was indifferent. She had to be careful outside, especially when staying in a hotel. If a photo is leaked, her reputation will be lost.
"Director Lin, the company has arranged a reception banquet. We can just go there directly. There will be media reporters waiting on the set later..."
"It doesn't matter, it's all for the sake of film art." Lin Nan also went against his will once, not because of the money.
"So, what price is Twentieth Century Fox going to offer me?"
She was still a little uncomfortable with the intimate behavior between Lin Nan and her daughter just now. This was her own girl.
"Okay, no problem."
"Hahaha... Lin, this kind of movie can only be made by Hollywood and a company like Fox.
Lin Nan felt that what the other party said was against his will, so why don't you ask Tom to convey it to you?
"The script and all copyrights are completely sold to us, and we will no longer have anything to do with you after that."
"Then I might as well take the pictures myself." Lin Nan said while holding back her anger.
"James' crew has just been organized and will start shooting in two days." Tom reported back.
"Eight hundred thousand dollars." the other party said.
Lin Nan smiled and drew a pie, "I also want to buy one. We will all have one."
Lin Nan was smart and his heart was beating a little fast, thinking that these guys had really vicious eyes and they immediately spotted the big deal.
The girl glared at Lin Nan and raised her eyebrows with a smile.
Arriving at 20th Century Fox, Lin Nan and Tom were received into the lounge.
Lin Nan couldn't believe what he heard. It was the first time he came here, so direct?
The flight only takes two hours, and Lin Nan feels that when there is a traffic jam, he may not be able to leave the capital city in this time.
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Lin Nan was a little confused, "As for you guys, does the screenwriter still have this obligation?"
The other person on the other side seemed to have heard a very funny joke.
Lin Nan's script was written with Tom's help, and I generally have an impression of it. It is a very imaginative science fiction script, and it will be a blockbuster when it is produced.
"Recently, I have taken on some post-production work for animated films, and everyone is working very hard," Tom said from the side.
Lin Nan closed the door with his backhand, "Good guy, this evil South Korea..."
The camera of the Korean media kept flashing, Lin Nan had 10% of the box office revenue, and now he smiled cooperatively.
"Sir, your words are very rude." Lin Nan said in a cold tone.
Lin Nan thought it was really a feast, but when it arrived, he realized that it was not what he thought.
Over there, "The Golden Jacket" and "The Banquet" were quarreling with each other. Zhang Weiping, who originally had not mentioned applying for an Oscar, submitted the application materials directly to the film bureau after finishing the film. However, "The Banquet", which had been clamoring for an Oscar, was accepted first.
Lin Nan pinched her smooth face, but Liu Yifei slapped her hand away, "It's so itchy, haha."
"They only said they watched a science fiction movie, but they didn't elaborate. They just wanted to see you as soon as possible."
"Forget it, let the news go out and say that the Chinese director rejected our cooperation invitation for a script fee of 1.2 million and a 2% box office share."
"Okay, boss. But don't we want to fight for it anymore? How do we answer the question from above?"
"If he refuses, can we still detain him and force him to sign a contract?"
"Oh, I understand."
Chapter completed!