That year Huayu

An incredible piece of news came back from the other side of the ocean.

Zhang Yimou's "The Thirteen Hairpins" was shortlisted for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

As the vane of the Oscars every year, the importance of Golden Globe nominations is evident.

I don’t know what the public opinion is in Hollywood, but the domestic film and television and entertainment circles are completely boiling.

The media also made statistics and found that among Chinese-language directors, only Chen Kaige and Li An had won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Apart from these two, no one else.

This news made the upcoming "Thirteen Hairpins" instantly become a hot topic on the Internet.

It also played an unparalleled role in promoting the movie, crushing "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" without any suspense.

Looking at the words of gratitude Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping wrote to the Golden Globe judges in pure English published online, Lin Nan felt awkward.

It’s just a nomination, it’s not so humble, right?

Immediately afterwards, I saw that all the actors who participated in "Thirteen Girls" were reposting the nominations and their words of gratitude for the Golden Globe Awards.

Those who knew it knew that it was a nomination, but those who didn’t knew thought that they had already won the award.

A large number of filmmakers, actors and stars in the industry sent congratulations to Zhang Yimou on Weibo.

Even Chen Kaige, who has just finished filming "Search", is no exception: I wish "Thirteen Hairpins" a successful Golden Globe.

After thinking about it, Lin Nan also followed the director's team, followed the crowd for once, and expressed his blessing.

He finally saw that the domestic film industry's obsession with Oscars was really too deep.

Now, just being shortlisted for a Golden Ball has touched everyone's heartstrings, and even the film bureau sent a congratulatory message!

Then if any mainland director really wins the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in the future, wouldn't he have to be directly cast in gold?

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"Director Lin, the crew is completely ready, let's go ahead?"

Jiang Yuerou has short hair and looks energetic. She is the producer of "Genius Gunslinger" this time.

"Then I'm sorry to bother you, Director Jiang. You take the people there first. We'll be there in two days."

The positioning and erection of some machines require the crew to check the locations in advance so that they won’t be in a hurry when the time comes to start them up.

"Okay, Director Lin."

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The large team of Lin Nan Pictures left the capital for Hong Kong Island, which could not be hidden from the media.

That afternoon, the news came out.

"Led by Lin Nan Pictures Jiang Yuerou, the crew of "Genius Gunslinger" has set off for Hong Kong Island."

"It is expected that the movie "Genius Gunman" will officially start filming this month,"

"Yinghuang issued a message: Welcome "The Genius Gunman" to Hong Kong for filming. At that time, the group will host a banquet for Director Lin and his party..."

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"Hongmen Banquet" is really miserable.

Two days before the release of "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", theaters have cut the film schedule of "Hongmen Banquet" to less than 5% in advance, just because its daily box office has already dropped one million.

A full half month after its release, "Hongmen Banquet" has grossed 145 million, and it is indeed unable to move forward.

In the eyes of many production companies, this large-scale historical film with an investment of 200 million is considered a loss to grandma's family.

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Lin Nan notified Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, and Luo Jin successively that they could prepare and set off together in two days.

For some other supporting characters, Yue Jun also notified the start-up time on his behalf, so they must join the cast on time.

"Dad, I will go back to see you on New Year's Day."

"What do you think? Is there anything nice to look at? I have good food and clothing, and I can run two miles every morning."

Lin Nan felt at ease listening to Old Lin's angry voice.

"I will go to Hong Kong Island to film in two days. I will probably spend New Year's Eve there on the set, so I will go back early. I, I haven't been back for a long time..."

The other end of the phone was quiet, and it was still quiet until Lin Nan finished speaking.

"Dad, are you listening?"

"Huh? Well, listen, listen. Don't you delay your work? My restaurant is very busy all day, and you are a star..."

Old Lintou was talking nonchalantly, this time his voice was not as loud as before.

His tone was a bit soft, as if he was telling something, but also seemed to be asking for something...

Unknowingly, Lin Nan's vision was a little blurry.

Ever since they were little, father and son, Lao Lintou has been adhering to the education method of beating, and this is the only way to solve any problem...

"It won't be delayed. It's a national holiday and I have to give the rest of the crew a day off."

Lin Nan said softly, this reason is very valid, although the crew never has a holiday to speak of.

"If the restaurant is too busy, we can just close it for a day or two, and it won't cost us much."

"Then, uh, uh, I'll be detained for two days. When you come back, remember to call me."

"Yeah, I know. I'll call before I come back."

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In the end, Lao Lin didn't turn around. It was Lin Nan who hung up the phone first. Maybe every parent is like this!

Lin Nan decided to go back this year, a decision he had made for a long time.

After making this call today, Lin Nan realized that he should have gone back a long time ago. Old Lintou actually wanted him to go back and have a look, but he just didn't say anything because he didn't want to trouble him...

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After waiting for a whole year, the last show at the end of this year, and the most attractive show for the audience, begins.

On the 15th, "The Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" were released simultaneously.

This should be a rare scene in the domestic film market. The combined investment in the two domestic films reached 900 million!

Major theater chains can be described as overcrowded, with more than 80% of the film schedules allocated to these two movies.

"I want to watch "Thirteen Hairpins"."

“I want to see Flying Swords of Dragon Gate.

The main thing is to see Xuke's application of 3D technology. You know, I am also a director, and I will definitely be involved in 3D movie shooting later. "

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had differences.

"How about you go see "The Thirteen Hairpins" and I'll go see "The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate"?" Lin Nan said with a smile.

I saw Liu Yifei crossing her arms and hugging her chest, looking at Lin Nan angrily, a little cute.

"Okay, okay, let's go see "Thirteen Hairpins" first, and then "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate"."

"Yeah, let's go quickly."

A smile immediately broke out on Liu Yifei's face. Woman, her face changes so quickly!

The two of them didn't have to queue up. Lin Nan called Ye Ning directly and there was a staff member waiting for them.

The theater was so crowded that it could only be described as packed.

The ticket price of "The Thirteen Hairpins" was very high, but it also lost some theaters because of it.

Although the ticket price of "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is low and it is released in all theaters, due to the number of 3D screens, the box office will definitely be greatly restricted and affected.

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Following Liu Yifei, Lin Nan first watched "Thirteen Hairpins".

I have to say that Zhang Yimou is really amazing. It was his first time making a war movie and he was able to make it like this. The plot is also very thick.

An investment of only 600 million yuan, in Lin Nan's opinion, is completely unnecessary. It has exceeded the risk threshold of domestic film investment. The domestic market cannot support domestic films with such a large investment.

And I heard that a piece of glass costs 10 million. I really don’t know what to do? ! It's purely adding to the burden of cost recovery.

This kind of subject matter will affect your mood just by looking at it.

Fortunately, Lin Nan had tissues in his pocket. Every time he and Liu Yifei went out to watch such sad movies, he was the one who carried the tissues, but he was never the one who used them.

Wanda's IMAX giant-screen theater is hard to get a ticket for, after all, it only costs twenty or thirty yuan nationwide.

"Is this the movie you want to watch? Now that I've finished watching it, I have no impression of the plot..."

This is the first time Lin Nan has been criticized by Liu Yifei because of a movie.

But he couldn't refute it. The 3D effect of Xu Ke's "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" was great, but he only paid attention to the technology. The plot of the movie was too bad. As a director, he put the cart before the horse!

"Let's go, let's go. This martial arts movie is a breakthrough. The selling point is the 3D technology."

Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand, and the two left the theater.

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All major theaters were full on the first day, and Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were inevitably discovered.

A few hours later, news of the two appearing in the theater spread online.

"Director Lin Nan and Liu Yifei watched "The Thirteen Beauties of Jinling", the latter's eyes were slightly red..."

"Director Lin and Liu Yifei appeared in the theater of "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate"!"

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Many people asked Lin Nan for his comments on these two movies on Weibo.

Only a fool would answer such an offending thing.

The next day, production companies and filmmakers in the industry were all paying attention to the first-day box office of the two movies.

"The first-day box office of "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" reported 30 million!"

""The Thirteen Beauties" won the box office on its first day, with a daily revenue of 34 million!"

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Seeing such data, the film industry breathed a sigh of relief. This is the box office data that the Lunar New Year festival should have!

The next day, "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" 32.4 million, "Thirteen Hairpins" 34.5 million,

On the third day, one was 33.6 million and the other was 35.5 million.

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Lin Nan found it interesting after watching it. "Thirteen Hairpins" has always been on top of "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".

He could imagine how unhappy Yu Dong's face was. Even though he had lowered his ticket prices and got more films, he was still suppressed by Zhang Weiping.

To be precise, Zhang Yimou's influence far exceeds that of Xu Ke, as well as the quality of his films.

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Early in the morning, several cars met at the Capital Airport.

Zhu Yawen was wearing a denim outfit and black sunglasses, with a soft girl beside her, looking very coquettish.

Luo Jin's assistant was a man, and his agent personally delivered it to him and greeted Lin Nan warmly.

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang wore sister outfits, both wearing windbreakers, white shoes, wide-leg jeans, and even the same style of sunglasses.

The two girls stood together, holding hands, as if they were going on a trip, chatting non-stop.

A large group of people, carrying several suitcases, walked into the terminal surrounded by assistants.

The reporters never stopped holding their cameras, so they caught a big fish!

Soon, press releases and photos of the airport appeared on major portals.

"Director Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin and others gathered at the airport to depart from Hong Kong Island..."

"The movie "The Gunslinger" is about to start filming!"

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