New Line, Return to China

After some testing, everyone figured out what Lin Nan meant. They wouldn't be able to get "The Conjuring" this time, but Lionsgate would definitely still have the best chance in the future.

"Tom, can you reveal a little bit? I'm going back to China."

Lin Nan was ready to take the initiative.

"Okay, Lin. I understand what you mean."

Tom was a shrewd man and understood Lin Nan's intention immediately.

The next day, Tom came to see Lin Nan excitedly and said that someone had contacted him and wanted to make an appointment with Lin Nan.

At the same time, Lions Gate also heard some rumors.

"New Line? Which of Lin's works are they interested in?"

I can't help but think that Lionsgate is not serious. New Line, like Lionsgate, is an independent film company, and the fields they cover have a high degree of overlap.

"I participated in an event and didn't sleep for a few hours." Zhu Yawen said angrily.

"Lin, you have won. The market behind you is too tempting."

"James, you can ask Lin Nan appropriately, as long as it's not the script we like."

"New Line Cinema?"

"Thank you, I think it's better for us to get down to business."

That uncle is definitely not good, he must be a European and American actor, are you going to play the role of a female guide?"

The person from the new line stretched out his hand, and Lin Nan shook it.

Lin Nan smiled and said, "When Lions Gate settles my share, I will definitely give you a bonus."

"James Wan wants to know why New Line is looking for you." Tom said again.

The day after signing the contract, Lin Nan got on the plane and headed back to China.

"Okay, just private kitchen dishes. I've been eating Western food for the past ten days or so."

"I'll ask."

Not long after, Lin Nan saw the person from the new line again, and this time there were two more people, one male and one female.

"You have been here for a long time this time. "Dead Silence" has spread. Especially after the box office was released three days ago, there are so many people asking about you."

Lin Nan thought for a moment and agreed to the distribution plan.

"Of course. We want "Journey to the Center of the Earth." You got the rights to the novel and the script you wrote is excellent.

"I accept this plan. I want the role of the female guide."

Lin Nan teased.

There is still plenty of time. At the same time, the actors for the female guide must be confirmed. When the crew is ready, they will be notified at any time to start filming.

Lin Nan leaned forward and leaned on the sofa.

Lin Nan never wanted to look at the box office data sent by China Film Group Corporation. She could only say that it was miserable. The number increased by hundreds of thousands every day, which made her feel panicked.

At the dinner table, the two of them chatted while eating.

"Hahaha, you are right." Lin Nan smiled and nodded.

Lin Nan gave some suggestions of his own, it is best not to just produce one 3D format.

Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour" is the series that established his international status and was produced by New Line Cinema.

…

"Goodbye."

I need to go back and report your request to the company and give you a final reply, but I estimate that even if I agree, it won’t be 40% of what you want.”

"It's really not suitable for you. It's a science fiction novel, "Journey to the Center of the Earth", where the uncle and nephew add a female guide, and New Line Cinema is the director. Which one do you think you are suitable for?"

"Lin, I wish us a happy cooperation."

"If they want to see me, then make an appointment."

"That's what I guessed."

"Please help me reply to him. It's not the scripts that Lions Gate is interested in."

"You've been shaken, haven't you? I can't afford a 40% investment in this kind of production."

Zhu Yawen's eyes suddenly lit up, "What kind of movie is there a shortage of actors? Is there anyone suitable for me?"

Zhu Yawen was chattering while starting the car.

"I want 40% of the investment and two more roles." Lin Nan said.

"But I can't be as easy to talk to as the first time I talked with Lions Gate. Because Lions Gate was the first, I only wanted a 20% share. Only the first person willing to take the risk can get the most.

delicious food."

"I'm sure, the atmosphere in the company is so weird right now, Mr. Wang even had a special chat with me, asking about your schedule there.

New Line's main business at the beginning was distribution, focusing on European and local low-cost horror films. Later, it entered production and began to invest in horror films.

"Journey to the Center of the Earth is different from Dead Silence in that it can be released in more regions..."

"Lin, you should understand that this is Hollywood, you are too greedy..."

"Yes, based on the results of the first part, and the rest, the copyright of the novel is with you anyway."

…

The people from New Line were stunned for a moment, then showed a helpless smile, "You are right, but how can you guarantee that it can be released in your place?"

A vice president of Lions Gate told Wen Ziren.

Lin Nan stopped his chopsticks and wiped his mouth, "Lao Zhu, I'm sure this isn't the only thing I'm talking about. We're also talking about a movie."

At this moment, Lin Nan seemed to have guessed what they wanted.

The three of them shook hands with Lin Nan one by one, with smiles on their faces.

Looking at Zhu Yawen who was a little excited after asking three consecutive questions, Lin Nan shook his head.

Domestic time, at around 9 a.m. on the 10th, Lin Nan arrived at the Capital Airport.

"The daily box office of "Into the Dust" is quite stable now, 7 to 8 million, for several days." Zhu Yawen muttered.

Although New Line Cinema belongs to the Time Warner Group, for some reasons, it is still involved in the independent film industry.

Lin Nan was packed tightly and got into a car.

Lin Nan decided to meet, and he also guessed which script the other party was interested in.

"Just the first one?" Lin Nan asked back.

"Don't be happy yet, the company does not agree with what you said, come and listen to our latest plan.

"Hey." Zhu Yawenbai was excited.

…………

The name sounded familiar to Lin Nan, but there were so many independent film companies in Hollywood that he couldn't remember it for a while.

According to New Line's requirements, Lin Nan must have 30% of the funds ready by New Year's Day next year, that is, by December this year at the latest.

Even if it was 30%, it was still a huge amount of money. Lin Nan never thought about paying for it himself from the beginning. He could definitely take it back as a "favor", and any premium favor was also a favor.

Lin Nan looked at Zhu Yawen and guessed the scene.

Lin Nan knew what Wen Ziren and Shimen were worried about.

"I committed a thief last night. At this point, the circles under my eyes are still so dark?" Lin Nan asked back.

Zhu Yawen's eyes suddenly widened, "You can't really decide on the female guide role you mentioned, can you?"

If you want to consider a global release, for the sake of box office, you have to consider places where there are no 3D theaters. New Line said it will carefully consider this issue.

"Okay, okay, let's drive, I'll treat you to breakfast." Lin Nan waved her hand and said with a smile.

Lin Nan smacked her lips and missed Chinese food very much.

I'm also very curious, you can't possibly be just focusing on the box office of "Dead Silence" for the past ten days, right?"

The other party seemed to have guessed Lin Nan's attitude, "Then tell me your request."

This kind of movie generally doesn't require much effort in shooting. The most important work is post-production special effects and 3D effects.

………

We plan to completely use digital 3D for this movie, with an initial budget of 60 million U.S. dollars, and the investment amount can only give you 30% at most. You will have one character other than the male protagonist, and the screenwriting fee will be divided according to the box office share."

"He said he needed to go back and report to the company."

"If it doesn't take that long, maybe a day or two at most, the new line won't hold me back."

Lin Nan smiled.
To be continued...