Chapter 179 Box Office, Lin Nan is an investor?
Tom has been a little restless these past two days.
"Twilight" is the first theatrical film independently produced by Crystal Pictures.
The opening box office data also represents the company's future status and influence in the Hollywood independent film circle.
"Stop hanging around in front of me, block the light."
Lin Nan scolded Tom angrily.
This guy has been walking around since morning, and he keeps saying God bless him.
Lin Nan had a headache from being shaken.
"Lin, everyone knows that I am the CEO of Crystal Pictures. The success of the box office will directly affect the treatment I receive at cocktail parties, no, during social interactions.
Envy and jealousy , or belittle and ridicule, I care about this very much.”
At this moment, Tom didn't hide his vanity at all, and he said it confidently. Of course, this was also true.
“Wait for the news, Lions Gate will notify you.”
In fact, Lin Nan was also a little nervous inside.
Horror movies are niche movies, with a relatively fixed audience, and their competitors are basically movies of the same type.
But "Twilight" is different. It is a youth romance film, belonging to a large genre of films, and its rivals are all films released at the same time.
A buzzing sound suddenly sounded in the huge office.
It was Lin Nan's cell phone vibrating on the table.
"Lions Gate?" Tom asked subconsciously.
Lin Nan nodded and picked up the phone.
Paul's voice was very loud, "Lin, the box office results are very good, but there is a small problem..."
"How much? What's the problem?"
Lin Nan asked.
"On the first weekend, the three-day box office was 42 million..."
The voice of the mobile phone echoed clearly in the office.
Tom burst out laughing instantly, "Haha, I knew it would work..."
"Quiet, Tom. Paul, you continue."
"The problem is that the box office is decreasing at a rate of 30% to 40% every day. According to the predictions of the marketing department, its box office potential is likely to be within a few days." It’s a pity that it’s been used up within days.
But it’s undeniable that it’s already the most successful vampire movie and has the market value to be turned into a series…”
< br>"Okay, I understand, thank you."
Tom looked confused at this time, "Why is this happening?"
"Don't be greedy, Tom. This movie is destined to make money, so it should be used as a way to warm up the market for subsequent series."
Lin Nan said calmly.
For movies adapted from such best-selling books, the first one is usually used to establish the front ground. As long as it makes money, the subsequent series will not lose money, but will only make more and more money.
Now I just don’t know how big the total box office of "Twilight" will be, and how many days it will reach.
On the fourth day, just as Lionsgate predicted, the box office data dropped directly to 8 million.
On the fifth day came six million.
……
……
Hollywood Film Consulting, all reporting on "Twilight".
This vampire movie, with an investment of over 10 million U.S. dollars, earned 70.5 million U.S. dollars at the box office in just one week, but it has also come to an end and there is no more box office production. .
Lin Nan was in a trance in the office.
"Blind Mountain" was taken off the shelves a few days after its release.
I didn’t expect this to be the case in “Twilight” as well. Fortunately, it made a lot of money at the box office.
"Director Catherine, please come to the company."
"Okay, Lin."
...
After Tom helped Lin Nan contact someone, he eagerly went to the reception.
Crystal Pictures’ first shot was successful, and he, the person in charge, became popular instantly.
The creators already know the box office trend of "Twilight".
Now I am both happy and worried.
As the main actors, Kristen and Robert have gained a lot of fans these days, and they are very fascinated by this taste.
What I am worried about now is whether Crystal Pictures will continue filming the second season.
Although the first season has a good box office, it only has one week of box office potential. Whether the second season will be approved is full of uncertainty.
Catherine is particularly worried because she is the director. If the second season is filmed and the main creative staff changes, she is the most likely to be replaced.
“Director Lin Nan.”
"Director Catherine, thank you for your contribution to "Twilight"."
These words made Catherine, who had just sat down, feel nervous and have a bad feeling.
Lin Nan saw the other person's unnaturalness for a moment.
"The second season of "Twilight", "New Moon", is still on the schedule as usual. But I hope you can make it better.
At least, not only in the theater Stay for a week. Of course, it’s not your reason.”
Catherine then smiled.
No matter where you are, film directors, especially commercial film directors, have a relatively high status.
If she could become the director of a commercial series, for her personally, this would be an opportunity she absolutely cannot miss.
"Thank you, I will try my best to make "New Moon". Is the time still the same as promised before?"
"Yes, one film every year, this time is the best .”
After Katherine left Crystal Pictures, Kristen and others were notified.
The second season of the series will proceed normally according to the original contract.
This made a group of anxious protagonists feel at ease instantly.
"Maybe we can all become the hottest stars after the next one comes out..."
As the heroine, Christine said to the others.
The list of notices looking for her has been full recently, and so has Robert's.
Anyway, "Twilight" made three times as much money.
According to Hollywood practice, a celebration cocktail party is essential.
After Tom came back, he yelled about this matter with Lin Nan.
"Let's do it, it's only for people in the independent film industry. You are the person in charge of the company, you do it."
Lin Nan didn't want to get involved in such troublesome matters. The next day, Tom eagerly decided on a location and started inviting people.
At the cocktail party at home, Tom looked like a completely different person.
It is no longer as informal and casual as before.
But he is energetic and well-rounded. He is simply a veteran in social circles, with the air of a general.
Wen Ziren came to support him, exhausted.
"Congratulations, Lin. It seems that most people still don't know that you are the boss of Crystal Pictures, right?"
"Well, yes. There is no need to publicize this kind of thing. "
"Tom is getting serious, he is really serious now."
Wen Ziren looked at Tom who was surrounded by the crowd and said with emotion.
Lin Nan also glanced over there, his face instantly stiffened.
He saw several domestic media and just hoped that Tom's big mouth would stop talking nonsense.
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“Tom, the boss of Hollywood film companies, lamented that Lin Nan is a genius director.”
““Twilight” celebration reception, Lin Nan and Wen Zi Renre chats..."
"Director Lin Nan is suspected to be one of the investors in the Hollywood blockbuster film "Twilight"."
...
The reception was over and it was already very late.
The sky in China has just dawned.
The news on the portal made many people pick up the phone and start to verify this matter.
A Hollywood movie, but very attractive.
The last "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is still fresh in the minds of the industry.
"Youth romance movie? No matter what movie it is, whether it is released or not, I just want to know if it is true or not."
"Can't contact..."
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In the later stages of editing "Racing", Ning Hao also received many calls asking for news about Lin Nan.
"Ask me? You have found the wrong person. You should ask...ask him."
Ning Hao almost said it.
Several groups and companies that we often cooperate with are contacting Lin Nan. Even Huayi and Bona have this idea.
Liu Yifei is either staying at home these days, or going to Nortel to attend classes, which is very fulfilling.
"Sissi, did Lin Nan really vote for that movie? I heard it had a box office of 70 million US dollars in seven days."
Shu Chang asked with a sigh on his face.
"Why do you have so many problems?" Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at her best friend.
"I'm just curious. If anyone knows now, it must be you."
"It's true."
Liu Yifei pinched a piece of biscuit and stuffed it into Shu Chang's mouth.
"Hmm..."
After Shu Chang swallowed, he smiled evilly and said, "Congratulations, your Lin Nan is very profitable, hehe."
“What nonsense are you talking about.”
Liu Yifei stood up immediately, blushing and twisted into a ball with Shu Chang.
"Yeah, don't pinch..."
...
Lin Nan stared at the cell phone on the table that was still receiving text messages, smiled helplessly, and then turned off the phone.
Fortunately, Tom doesn’t say much. He is only rumored to be one of the investors.
“Yesterday, some financial institutions asked whether the company needs loans or financing...”
"Don't pay attention to these people. The company will not be involved in these things."
Whether it was what Tom said or the news from China, Lin Nan didn't care much at the moment.
Nolan said he should think about it seriously for two days. It has been several days and there is still no news.
Is it possible to do it yourself?
There was a knock on the door, and Tom went to open the door.
"Lin, director Christopher is here."
"Okay, please come in. Well, I'll do it myself." With that, Lin Nan got up and walked out.
Christopher Nolan, dressed very casually today, is completely different from the suit and leather shoes he wore when he attended the "Shutter Island" project establishment cocktail party that day. His temperament is more elegant.
"Lin, I'm sorry to have delayed you for so long. I rushed over as soon as I finished the movie.
I like that script very much and am willing to shoot it. There’s just a problem.”
"What's the problem?"
"Can I wait until the second half of next year? In the first half of the year, I have to hurry up and finish the post-production of "The Dark Knight", which I signed a contract with before.
In addition, You should have a rough estimate of the script you write. If you want to shoot it, the cost will definitely not be low
And you need actors who have both acting skills and box office appeal, otherwise the script will be ruined. . ”
What else does Lin Nan care about? These are all trivial matters.
"It's okay to wait until the second half of next year.
The cost is high, just find a few more investors. What I care about most are the actors. Director Nolan, you must have thought about casting these days, right?"
Lin Nan asked tentatively.
“Haha, I’ve thought about it. I think Leon is good, but a bit expensive, but if he sees the script, I think these problems will be easy to solve.
He joined the team recently, and after waiting I will look for him in a while.”
"Then I leave this matter to Director Nolan. I estimate that you are the only one who can make this fantastic movie.
After we have agreed on the starring role, we will talk about investment..."
"Thank you for your compliment. I will treat it with caution, just like I did "The Magic"."
"Please keep it confidential until the project is approved."
"Of course. ”
...
After sending the person out of the company, Lin Nan breathed a sigh of relief.
After that, just wait for news from Nolan.
(End of this chapter)