The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

Many celebrities attended the premiere of "How Long Will I Love U".

These people had a clear goal: to see if they could become familiar with Lin Bufan.

If all else fails, even establishing some connection with Kyoto would be good.

"Chairman Han, you're here so early?"

Lin Bufan looked at Han Sanping in surprise.

"Since you're here, how could I not come!" Han Sanping said casually, then looked at Lin Bufan: "How's the movie filming going?"

The movie he asked about was clearly "Guixu: The Spirit Realm of Mountains and Seas," which was currently in production.

This movie had a total investment of 500 million US dollars, of which China Film Group invested 50 million US dollars, so the total investment is equivalent to 400 million US dollars.

It can be said that this film is the largest single-investment film produced by China Film Group since its establishment.

"Don't worry, Chairman Han."

Lin Bufan looked at Han Sanping and said with a smile.

"I'd like to rest assured. But let me tell you, it's not just China Film Group that's watching this movie; higher-ups are also paying attention." Han Sanping looked at Lin Bufan with a serious expression.

"above?"

Lin Bufan looked at Han Sanping with some confusion.

"The 'above' I'm referring to isn't Tong Ju!"

Han Sanping shook his head. Although Director Tong could represent the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, which was above China Film Group, it wasn't the "above" he was referring to.

"The Central Propaganda Department!"

The moment those three words were uttered, even Lin Bufan's expression turned serious.

"Don't worry, Chairman Han, I understand!"

Lin Bufan took a deep breath.

He originally thought that his film was to prove himself, that he was not a director who succeeded by copying others, and that he also had real talent.

He was unwilling to be just a time traveler who only knew how to plagiarize.

But unexpectedly, it attracted the attention of higher authorities.

I thought that Director Tong, representing the State Administration of Radio and Television, was already receiving a lot of attention, but I didn't expect that even the Central Propaganda Department would start paying attention to him.

"All I can say is that if this movie succeeds, no one in the country will dare to touch you unless you commit treason," Han Sanping said, patting Lin Bufan on the shoulder.

He was worried that Lin Bufan wouldn't take it seriously, so he told him about it in advance.

Han Sanping and Lin Bufan have different perspectives, so their views on the issues and outcomes are naturally different as well.

In Lin Bufan's view, this movie was to prove himself.

It's just that this movie had a slightly larger budget.

However, from the perspective of superiors, the situation is completely different.

First of all, in terms of plot, the movie "Guixu: The Spirit Realm of Mountains and Seas" is a film with a strong Chinese cultural flavor.

Many of the plots and characters are selected from the "Classic of Mountains and Seas," and the majority of the actors are Chinese.

If it were Lin Bufan, he would just be an ordinary director.

However, Lin Bufan is an internationally renowned director. His previous film, "2012," even ranked second in the global box office charts, with a budget of over a billion US dollars.

For these people, money is not important; fame is the most important thing.

For example, in the movie "2012," the choices made by the Chinese side in the context of the apocalypse are only briefly mentioned in the film.

However, even now, countless people still pick out this one scene and watch it repeatedly.

Therefore, there is a lot of anticipation for Lin Bufan's "Guixu: The Spirit Realm of Mountains and Seas," if the film is successful.

As Han Sanping said, from now on, unless he commits treason, no one in the country will dare to touch him.

First, his international influence; second, his ability to truly spread Chinese civilization, which is extremely important.

"Children's Bureau!"

Just as Lin Bufan was about to speak, Han Sanping, who was standing opposite him, suddenly looked behind him.

"Children's Bureau!"

Hearing the sound, Lin Bufan turned around and saw that Director Tong had already walked up behind him.

"kindness!"

Director Tong nodded to Han Sanping, then looked at Lin Bufan: "Lin, let's find somewhere to talk!"

"Director Tong, this way please!"

Lin Bufan hurriedly extended his hand in invitation, leading Director Tong to the reception room next door.

"Does Director Tong have any instructions?"

The reception room was small, and there were only him and Director Tong there.

Since Director Tong didn't invite Han Sanping, he naturally wouldn't come.

"I want to talk to you about the movie '2012'." Director Tong looked at Lin Bufan with a serious expression.

"2012?"

Lin Bufan looked at Director Tong with some confusion: "Director Tong, what's wrong with this movie?"

"Have you considered filming the Sky-Piercing Project from the movie?" Director Tong asked Lin Bufan earnestly.

"We don't have that idea yet."

Lin Bufan shook his head and looked at Director Tong.

"What's the reason? Is it a funding issue?"

Director Tong looked at Lin Bufan with a serious expression.

"It's not a matter of funding."

Lin Bufan shook his head and explained to the other party, "The Sky-Supporting Project in '2012' was quite difficult to film. First of all, the special effects would take at least two or three years to complete."

After all, his Sky-Piercing Project was simply too grand, and it had strict requirements for special effects.

It would be such a waste of this plan if it were just a simple shoot.

"Secondly, there's the issue of the audience, which is also the most important issue."

Lin Bufan said with a serious expression: "Director Tong, the movie 'Project Sky' is expected to have an investment of at least 10 billion yuan, but the audience for this movie is limited to mainland audiences."

This is normal, unlike the movie "2012," which opens from a Western perspective.

It's even different from "The Return of the Ruins," which, strictly speaking, is a film about all of humanity, but it incorporates more Chinese culture.

Furthermore, the film's main selling points are its 3D animation, the alien creatures, and some fight scenes.

If Project Sky were to be made into a movie, it would be different.

If this were made into a standalone movie, it's clear that foreign audiences wouldn't be able to watch it, and even if it did have box office success, it would be very low.

Sometimes, don't naively assume that Europeans and Americans can truly appreciate being treated well.

They are already accustomed to American-style expressions and behavioral norms.

For us, Project Skybreaker is awe-inspiring, but for them, it doesn't really evoke much emotion.

Therefore, if the Sky-Piercing Project is to be adapted into a movie and brought to the big screen, it would be a loss if the final box office is less than 3 billion.

Three billion, and that's purely from mainland China's box office, is impossible for at least five years.

It's highly likely that filming will begin after 2015, and the movie is expected to be released after 2018 before it can recoup its costs.

That's why Lin Bufan told Director Tong frankly that this couldn't be adapted for the screen for the time being.