Chapter 575 First Day Box Office
The public relations reception is not just about eating, drinking and socializing.
Lin Nan needs to promote and explain the connotation and meaning of the film's creation on stage with the main creators. In short, it is still publicity.
After a long morning, I was very tired. To put it bluntly, Lin Nan had never been so tired in China.
He glanced at Leonardo. This guy was so energetic that he hadn't rested since the reception.
In front of a group of Oscar Academy judges, he was laughing and chatting, and his face was almost bursting with laughter.
Yes, only in front of Oscar would DiCaprio be so "servile"!
Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts are also very hard-working, ambitious actors who cannot resist the temptation of Oscars.
"Lin, after the lunch banquet, there will be another one in the evening."
Tom ran up to Lin Nan with a wine glass and reminded him.
"His uncle, I know."
Looking at Tom's wretched look, Lin Nan was furious: "Hurry up and wipe off the lipstick marks on your face, it's an eyesore!"
“Hey, I didn’t pay attention, I didn’t pay attention.”
The luncheon ended, and the first public relations reception for "The Invisible Guest" ended successfully. Overall, it was a success. .
Several main creators met at Crystal Pictures.
"The shortlist for this year's Oscars will be announced in mid-January. By then, we will know whether our movie has a chance."
"I will stay in Hollywood for about a week to ten days. , I will leave it to you for more than half a month."
Lin Nan said with a smile. The deadline for the first round of public relations is the end of December, because the college will start voting from the beginning of January.
As for whether there will be a second round of public relations, it depends on whether "The Invisible Guest" is on the list in the middle of next month.
"Lin, don't worry. Strictly speaking, the reception is just a platform to get closer and build momentum for the movie. The real public relations are done in private."
What Xiao Lizi said is very appropriate. As expected, he has been running with me all year round and has rich experience.
"Leon is right, that's right." Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts echoed at the same time.
“I just want to know what our box office was on the first day. If we can be nominated, then the rights in other regions will be easier to sell.”
Lin Nan said here, Suddenly remembering something, he looked at Leonardo.
"Leon, I have to talk to you."
"Well, what are we talking about?"
"I want to buy the copyright for this movie in the Chinese market, and I need your half."
"Lin, of course there is no problem."
In the afternoon, Tom also wanted to drag Lin Nan to hang out at other parties, but he refused.
He had to recuperate his energy to cope with the public relations reception in the evening, because DiCaprio would be absent from the second reception of "The Invisible Guest" to go to "The Wolf of Wall Street".
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Since Noon Sunshine and Lin Nan Pictures announced the "Nirvana in Fire" project, the mainland film and television industry has been paying close attention these days.
Because everyone can see that this will be the top TV drama project in the industry, and there are really many characters in it.
Especially the male protagonist, who can be regarded as the "big male protagonist" template, and many supporting roles are also very distinctive and bright.
“I heard from Senior Brother Yue Jun that although the audition selection was handled by Noon Sunshine, Lin Nan still had to go through the final list.
You guys go to the audition first. If that doesn't work, just wait for Lin Nan to come back and go find him yourself. I've only met there briefly once, so it's not appropriate to ask like this. ”
Many acquaintances came to Liu Yifei to find a way, but she all sent them back with the same words.
This is not a fool, because Liu Yifei really felt that it was not good for her to intervene.
When she hung up the phone, it was already 10:15 in the morning.
Miss Liu was going to go back to sleep, but she calculated the time and it was just right to call. Lin Nan!
I called as soon as I was told, and I didn't want to waste a second longer.
Just after clinking glasses with Scarlett Johansson, Lin Nan’s phone vibrated in her pocket.
Looking at the caller ID, Lin Nan naturally showed a warm smile on his face.
"Lin, you are busy first."
"Okay, Scarlett."
Under the watchful eyes of many guests present, Lin Nan went to a quieter place outside.
"Sissi, why did you get up so early today?"
"What, I was woken up by their phone calls.
Many people want "Langya" The roles in "The List" came to me, and I asked them to audition or wait for you to come back."
There is no soft nasal sound in Liu Yifei's voice now, and she is obviously sober. state.
And according to Lin Nan's experience, she had been awake for at least an hour.
"Well, it's good. Let's just say it. I'll deal with it after I get back."
Lin Nan is not a saint. He also has friends. If appropriate, he can add people to the group. There was still a cocktail party going on inside, but Lin Nan was having sex with Liu Yifei outside for more than half an hour.
He had to hang up the phone until Tom came out to urge him.
"I have already agreed with Leon and the others that I will go back in a week to ten days."
"Yeah, I'll wait for you, muma, hehe..."
Lin Nan smiled and turned around, and saw Tom's fat face, trembling with laughter.
"Lin, look at you smiling so happily, is it Crystal?"
"So, do you know how disappointing you are? Tom." Lin Nan retorted angrily.
"You can't blame me, Lin, you are the focus of the reception..."
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The first day of December is over.
"The Invisible Guest" held two public relations receptions, which officially made its appearance in Hollywood and during the awards season.
Lin Nan is looking forward to the box office results on the first day.
Although the competition during the awards season is very fierce, and "The Invisible Guest" is not a commercial movie, he still has a lot of confidence.
After all, Leonardo still has great box office appeal, and the other two actresses are also very good.
The next morning, while Lin Nan was still lying in bed, Tom called. It was Lin Nan who asked him.
"Tom, how much?"
"Lin, it's really good. Our movie is not a commercial film, but the box office on the first day was still very bright. Paul just gave it to me The data is 18.36 million US dollars..."
Hearing this number, Lin Nan breathed a sigh of relief.
In the final analysis, this is his first foreign language film to enter North American theaters directly and participate in the box office split.
The previous "Buried Alive" and "Hunting" are not counted. Those two movies sold the copyright at one time. The box office has nothing to do with him.
"Hahaha, 18.36 million US dollars, there is absolutely no problem in getting back the capital. According to the rules of the North American market, as long as it doesn't collapse, you will definitely make money!"
Lin Nan was still very excited, He estimates that the total box office should be over 200 million US dollars, which is very likely!
The cost of this movie is actually not that high.
Because it is an award-winning film, both actresses are paid about 2 million, and Leonardo, the most expensive one, not only reduced his salary, but also brought money to join the cast!
“As long as we can be nominated, the copyrights in Europe and other regions will be net income!”
The data on the first day has been notified to all the main creators, and everyone is very excited.
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The media here in China have always been paying attention to news in Hollywood.
Because this is Lin Nan’s first time entering the North American market, and it’s a foreign language film.
This can be said to be the only one in the mainland film industry!
As 10 o'clock approached in the evening, Lin Nan's news appeared in mainland movie information, and it was directly parachuted to the front page.
“The Invisible Guest,” a foreign language film directed by Director Lin Nan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Chastain, and Naomi Watts, hit the box office on its first day of release in North America. 18.36 million US dollars..."
"This is the debut of a foreign language film by a mainland director in the North American film market. Director Lin Nan set a box office record..."
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The domestic film industry has exploded. It exploded in the evening.
“Finally, there is a mainland director who went to Hollywood to steal property, Director Lin is awesome!”
“How many domestic blockbusters are clamoring for global release, and how much box office did they get in North America?”
"To popularize the science: "Golden Armor" is worth 6 million U.S. dollars, "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" is worth 320,000 U.S. dollars, "1942" is worth 310,000 U.S. dollars, "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is worth 170,000 U.S. dollars... "Warring States" is worth 68,000 U.S. dollars, "The Legend of White Snake" US$18,000..."
In China, not only the Internet was abuzz, actors and production companies in the film and television industry were even more excited.
“Director Lin Nan has succeeded. Can he be considered a real Hollywood director now?”
“Yes, he is already!”
“One person can succeed. This is about chickens and dogs ascending to heaven..."
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Liu Yifei is a night owl, and she is currently replying to netizens’ flattery on Weibo.
“Producer Liu, your director Lin is amazing!”
“The first mainland director to truly make money!”
“Producer Liu , it’s time to get married, don’t let him run away”
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(End of this chapter)