Chapter 3182: 1 Slap Knocks Out 2 Newspapers

Shocking applause broke out.

Many reporters who originally wanted to criticize "Infinite Horror" were all dumbfounded. Just now, there was silence in the theater. They thought the audience didn't like watching it. Unexpectedly, the applause is so enthusiastic now. All the spectators cheered. It's like a slap in the face.

"Thank you for your support of "Infinite Horror". We will do our best to make better movies and give back to all the audiences who support "Infinite Horror"!" Lin Feng stood up and bowed to the cheering audience.

The applause continued.

"Infinite Horror" grossed over $35 million at the U.S. box office on its first day! This box office did not break the first-day box office record in the United States. The first-day box office record in the United States was set by "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" in 2004! However, although it did not break the first-day box office record of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", the record of 35 million US dollars was already very amazing.

You know, this is just the box office on the first day. In the next half month, even if the box office is not as good as the first day, cumulatively, it is conservatively estimated that the box office will be at least more than 300 million US dollars. This 300 million US dollars in box office, in terms of the US box office list, can barely squeeze into the top 50 at best. Many major Hollywood productions can easily exceed US$500 million at the box office. The box office of "Infinite Horror" is about US$300 million, which is really nothing.

But don’t forget, this is a TV series, and it is expected to be at least 10 episodes. The box office of the first two episodes exceeded US$300 million. What will the total box office of the entire show be? If you think about it, it is a terrifying number. I'm afraid this will create a TV series profit myth. certainly. Due to the huge investment, with an investment of US$100 million per episode, these two episodes will only earn US$100 million at most. Relative to return on investment. Not too high. But when the whole show is put together, it’s pretty amazing.

Do you want to see Lin Feng laughing proudly there again? ——"Washington Times" reporter Adam gritted his teeth.

proud? indeed! Lin Feng was very proud at the moment. This is not because Lin Feng is immodest, but as Li Bai wrote in "Jinjinjiu": To be successful in life, you must have all the fun. Don’t let the golden cup stand empty against the moon! Now that my TV series has achieved great results, why can't I be happy and celebrate?

Of course, although Lin Feng was happy and the crew members were also happy, they did not decide to celebrate grandly. The real celebration will have to wait until the total box office of "Infinite Horror" (first 2 episodes) is released. Although the $35 million for the premiere is very high. But relative to its investment cost, it is still too little. It's too early to celebrate now.

The next day, major newspapers in the United States had a sour taste in their reports about the $35 million box office revenue of "Infinite Horror" on its first day.

"USA Today" - Although Lin Feng's "Infinite Horror" achieved a first-day box office of US$35 million,

But this is largely due to Lin Feng's propaganda. There is also such a big battle arranged by Lin Feng, so it attracts many viewers to come and spend money to watch the TV series in the cinema. We can predict that after this, the box office will definitely encounter Waterloo.

When I heard this, I felt sour. Apparently USA Today magazine. I am really not convinced that the TV series "Infinite Horror" has earned 35 million US dollars at the box office in theaters. Think this is too much. I think this Lin Feng came to the United States to steal money. It was broadcast on TV stations in China, but in the United States, it was played in movie theaters to make money from Americans. This is too cunning.

Lin Feng was also unkind to USA Today's report. In this world, if you remain silent when others criticize you, there will only be one result. Public opinion will completely turn against the other party. Your silence cannot be replaced. Seeking mercy from the opponent will only lead to more unscrupulous attacks from the opponent. And the whole world will think you are wrong. So, if your opponent throws dirty water on you and doesn't respond, you will die.

Lin Feng posted a comment on Weibo - "USA Today" newspaper was not convinced by the first-day box office of "Infinite Horror", I can understand it. Because this newspaper has never liked me, it has always hated me. The reason, I don’t want to say now. But regarding the box office of "Infinite Horror", I must say that "Infinite Horror" has a good box office because the audience likes to watch it. It's definitely not because I promoted it well. You know, well, editors of "USA Today", please remember that I have never promoted "Infinite Horror"! Remember, I have never promoted Infinite Horror in any setting, anywhere. Also, regarding the high box office on the first day, it was said that it was because of the large premiere lineup. Please remember that this premiere was only held in one theater and was not held in 5,782 theaters across the United States. Thanks!

Lin Feng's Weibo comments were like a loud slap on the face of USA Today, which would make stars appear in their eyes. He was dizzy, but unable to fight back against Lin Feng. Because what Lin Feng said is true. "Infinite Horror" did not have any promotion, and the premiere was only shown in one theater.

However, the American media is in unison and will not allow Lin Feng to slap USA Today and not return the favor. That would be a disgrace to the entire American media industry.

The New York Times jumped out - Infinite Terror, the first day box office is indeed high, but let's take a look at what these audiences paid to watch in the cinema. We randomly interviewed more than 240 audiences who watched the premiere and conducted a survey. Among them, 60% of the audience chose to go to the cinema to watch Infinite Terror, and they went there for the original movie, and 30% of them went there for the characters in the original movie. Only 8% of people went there for the movie Infinite Terror, and the remaining 2% chose other things. Excuse me, can these 8% of the audience prove that Infinite Terror is good?

The support of the New York Times made the editors of USA Today very grateful. Lin Feng's Weibo post made them lose face. If the New York Times did not stand up, the century-old reputation of USA Today would be ruined.

But obviously, the editors of USA Today were too happy too early. Although the New York Times jumped out, no matter who jumped out, Lin Feng would slap them in the face.

Lin Feng said on Weibo: Well, I am very grateful to the New York Times for conducting such an incomplete survey. More than 240 viewers, I remember that the New York Times was founded on September 18, 1851, and is one of the most influential newspapers in the United States and even the world. A newspaper with a history of more than 150 years is worthy of our respect. Of course, I don’t care whether others respect it or not, at least I respect it very much. But I am very disappointed with the New York Times’ survey this time. Can the judgment of whether a movie is good or not and the audience’s taste only be represented by more than 240 viewers? If so, the New York Times’ move is too rash. This is not like their rigorous style. I think at least more than 2,000 viewers should be interviewed to make a more fair result, isn’t it! Well, so, just now, I conducted a survey on the Internet, and more than 2 million people voted. Among them, more than 35% of people chose to watch "Infinite Terror" because of the original movie and the original cast, while another 48% of the audience went to watch "Infinite Terror", a movie with an extremely interesting concept. The remaining 17% went to the movies because they were bored, and they just watched "Infinite Terror" when it was released. I think my survey should be more fair. Well, as a note, "Infinite Terror" was watched by more than 7 million people yesterday.

Lin Feng's words once again knocked the New York Times over. Lin Feng was openly accusing the New York Times of being unprofessional, unauthoritative, and unfair in its investigation. The New York Times was furious about this, but wanted to refute it, but just like USA Today, there was no way to refute it. Who made them so rash to make a decision after investigating more than 240 viewers? As a result, Lin Feng caught them and pursued them relentlessly.

The fall of the two major mainstream newspapers in the United States sounded a severe alarm for other newspapers. They suddenly realized that they had to be more cautious and careful when reporting "Infinite Terror", otherwise Lin Feng would not let them go. Although they have powerful enough media organizations, Lin Feng also has the world's unique "Weibo", a global information sharing platform with more than 500 million registered users. In terms of influence, Lin Feng's words are more influential than their newspapers.

But it is not their character to keep silent.

USA Today - No matter how much Lin Feng said, facts will speak louder than words, and the box office will tell us who is right and who is wrong. I just hope that Lin Feng can still be as sincere as he is today.

The New York Times - I hope that when the final box office results are released, Lin Feng can still be as eloquent as he is today. I hope that he will not disappoint us and become a turtle hiding to heal his wounds.

Facing the provocation of the two major mainstream newspapers, Lin Feng smiled slightly.

Let's let the box office speak! - Lin Feng said on Weibo.

Let the box office speak! This made "Infinite Horror" the focus of the world. In the next 14 days, what kind of height will the box office of "Infinite Horror" reach? While everyone was waiting for these 14 days, film critic Derrick Elly suddenly jumped out.

——As a senior film critic, I watched the premiere of "Infinite Horror", but I will not comment for the time being. I will comment on this movie after watching it three, four, or even five times. Before that, I will not say a word. But at this time, I must say one thing, that is, Lin Feng said to speak with the box office. So how high is the box office to be considered a success of "Infinite Horror"? Is it 200 million US dollars, or 300 million US dollars, or 400 million US dollars? If there is no number, then in the end I think it is very likely that the public will have their own reasons. Isn't this a farce!

Derrick Elly's speech was supported by newspapers across the United States.

Lin Feng, how successful do you think your "Infinite Horror" can be! ——All newspapers published the biggest headlines, questioning Lin Feng. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)