Chapter 215: "Racing" Released

On the day "Under the Red Cliff" was released, "If You Are the One" was successfully released.

The latter reported a revenue of 340 million.

It is still 102 million short of the domestic box office record of "The Martian."

"Director Feng Xiaogang has tried his best."

“I believe that no one will be able to break the box office record of ‘The Martian’ for a long time.”

Huayi held a grand celebration cocktail party in the capital, inviting everyone in the circle.

Lin Nan didn't go, he accompanied Liu Yifei to watch "Madagascar 2".

In the evening of that day, Wang Zhonglei called and told Lin Nan that Huayi would be listed on the Mainland GEM in the second half of the year.

Lin Nan remembered that Wang Zhonglei had vowed to go public in the United States before. He was probably frightened by the subprime mortgage crisis.

Huang Xiaoming took the initiative to visit Lin Nan.

He got the role of the big brother in "Ip Man 2".

"If someone else had acted in "Painted Skin", they would probably look down on this kind of supporting role." Lin Nan said with a smile.

"I'm different from those people. As long as it's a good work that I think is good, I can accept leading and supporting roles."

Lin Nan believed what Huang Xiaoming said.

Otherwise, why would he be the number one young actor in Mainland China and act in "Bubble Summer" produced by Bay Island?

But I have to say that this time, my vision is indeed a bit downgraded, and I am already on the way to becoming the president.

"Think about it carefully, you have acted in many of my movies, two of which I directed, and two of which I participated in investing."

Lin Nan suddenly remembered this matter.

"Haha, it's quite fate. I'm still waiting for Director Lin's "Painted Skin 2"."

"It's probably going to take a long time."

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The media published the first-day box office of "Under the Red Cliff".

Compared with the upper part, it is a full 12 million less, with a reported revenue of 15 million.

The decline in reputation is directly reflected in the box office data.

Ning Hao decided to take the opportunity to do another round of promotion to gain more attention and viewers for "Racing".

Lin Nan was miserable and was forced to appear on two shows.

But not to mention, the effect of two big directors promoting the same movie is surprisingly good.

The topic of "Racing" in the media and on the Internet has nearly doubled in just a few days, surpassing the termination of the Fast Man Champion.

"Are these brokerage companies so ruthless in making money? Are they squeezing them to death, and even asking for exorbitant compensation when the contract is terminated?"

Ning Hao looked at the news with a shocked expression.

"It seems that is indeed the case." Lin Nan replied.

Tianyu has always been well-known in this area, but who lets others rely on Mango TV?

Lin Nan thought of Hongxingwu. A long time ago, he suggested that Liu Xiaoli buy back Zhang Jizhong's shares, and the latter quickly settled the matter.

Now in the Hongxingwu company, Liu Xiaoli is the legal representative, and all the equity is in the hands of Liu Yifei and her daughter. They work for themselves and are very free.

"Have you ever praised a British or Huang actress?"

Ning Hao seemed to have seen some incredible news and said with a wicked smile.

"What's going on?" Lin Nan was also confused and stepped forward to take a look.

"Myth" is going to be made into a TV series.

Jackie Chan is the director, Tang Jili is the artistic director, Hu Ge is the male lead, and Bai Bing plays Princess Yushu...

Lin Nan wanted to retort, but he opened his mouth and couldn't find the words. He did say that Bai Bing was suitable for ancient costumes.

"At that time, when I was working on China Film's "Painted Skin" in the late stages, I came across Huo Wenxi and this girl going to Director Han to ask for the role of Xue Baochai, so I commented too much."

"This should be regarded as a top-notch TV series, with Jackie Chan taking the lead, Shanghai Film and Yinghuang Producing, and Yam Dong and Yang Shoucheng personally taking the stage."

Ning Hao nodded and commented.

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With the box office results for the second and third days of "Under the Red Cliff" released.

The industry has concluded that, let alone surpassing "You Are the One" and "The Martian", even compared with "Red Cliff", the final box office will be much worse.

After more than a month of publicity, Ning Hao's long-awaited premiere is coming.

Liu Yifei changed into a long dress early, which was one of the outfits she wore when shooting for the "Vogue" fashion magazine two days ago.

Whether it's her hairstyle or her clothes, she looks several years older.

Lin Nan watched from the side, Liu Yifei was looking in the mirror, looking very satisfied.

Girls are like this. When they are young, they always want to be more mature. When they get older...

Lin Nan smiled helplessly. Even when she gets older, Liu Yifei will not pretend to be young.

"Stop taking pictures, it's already very beautiful."

"Hehe, I think so too.

By the way, can you walk the red carpet with me today? "

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan expectantly,

"I'm afraid not. I'm one of the producers and I have to be with Ning Hao and the others. That guy reminded me several times."

"Okay then." Liu Yifei no longer dwelled on this issue.

Today is Ning Hao's home court. Xing Aina is about to give birth and didn't come.

After Lin Nan and Liu Yifei separated, they met with the crew and headed to the premiere together.

"I'm a little nervous for no reason, haha." Ning Hao clenched his fists.

"After today, Director Ning may soon become a director worth 200 million."

Huang Bo flattered him.

"Is this why you were promoted from a supporting role in "The Stone" to the protagonist in "Racing"?"

Someone made a joke and everyone laughed.

"What you're saying is, am I the kind of person who flatters you? I'm just stating a fact."

The premiere of "Racing" was not as selective as "Painted Skin" and "Mars", so there were many guests.

Ning Hao is one of the only two young directors who have emerged in recent years, and the other is Lin Nan next to him.

Therefore, there are many actors who want to show their support.

Those sitting in the front row are all acquaintances.

"Yifei, you are wearing very beautiful clothes today. If I had known earlier, I should have walked the red carpet with us, haha."

Although Ning Hao was joking with Liu Yifei, he looked at Lin Nan with a playful look.

"Good idea, it will make you look more beautiful."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so mean." Huang Bo said with a smile.

Many actresses are a little jealous, Liu Yifei can already joke with a big director like Ning Hao.

The premiere of "Racing" did not have many tricks.

Soon, it was time for the film to be played.

A hundred-minute movie, six narrative clues, compact plot, and careful logic, challenging everyone's IQ and attention.

In the end, all the seemingly scattered lines converged on one point.

The "eighteen farewells" after the end of the subtitles were also very creative.

There was a burst of applause at the scene. Many people reacted slowly and were still thinking about the plot.

Ning Hao was a little excited holding the microphone.

"When writing the script of this movie, I referred to "Stone". Although they are different stories, they are in the same style."

When the reporter asked Ning Hao what his specific expectations were for the box office of "Racing", the latter handed the microphone to Lin Nan.

"Director Lin is quite experienced in box office estimation. Let him do it."

Ning Hao's operation made many people laugh at the scene.

"Okay, I'll do it." Lin Nan did not refuse.

"The production cost of "Racing" is only 10 million, including publicity, it is less than 15 million at most, which is a small cost in commercial films.

But everyone knows that Director Ning is strong, and "Racing" is not inferior to "Stone", so it is very likely to achieve a box office of 200 million during the big period of the Lunar New Year."

Many people were stunned when they heard the number Lin Nan said, thinking that it was a bit unrealistic to sprint to a box office of 200 million with a cost of 10 million.

But then I thought, didn't the original "Stone" also cost 8 million and had a box office of over 100 million?

Now, more than 3 years later, it is still the Lunar New Year holiday, and it seems that it is not impossible to hit the box office of 200 million.

Today's news material has one more.

During the cocktail party, Lin Nan was stopped by a stranger.

"Hello, Director Lin. I am Zhong Lifang from Xiaoma."

A business card was handed over.

"Hello, what can I do for you?" Lin Nan saw Liu Yifei in the distance, chatting with Xie Nan.

"We have established a film company in Xiaoma, and I am in charge of this area. I hope to cooperate with a big director like Director Lin in the future..."

"Well, let's talk about it later."

Seeing that Lin Nan seemed a little unmoved, Zhong Lifang still kept smiling.

"Xiaoma started with TV dramas, and it can also provide a lot of help to Director Lin's company in this area..."

Looking at the person who was talking endlessly in front of him, Lin Nan finally understood why Ning Hao told him that this woman was very talkative.

He had indeed heard about Xiaoma, and it seemed that many of the senior executives were relatives.

This kind of company has advantages in the early stage, but the more it goes on, the greater the disadvantages.

After more than ten or twenty minutes, Lin Nan finally got rid of Zhong Lifang.

"Are you good at chatting?" Ning Hao asked gloatingly.

"Yes. But do you think I will cooperate with such a company that has just entered the film industry?" Lin Nan asked back.

"Haha, no. Xiao Ma is not even a chicken rib to you, but it's different for others."

Ning Hao said, motioning Lin Nan to look far away.

I saw a group of actors and filmmakers surrounded by Zhong Lifang, and the latter was just like Lin Nan.

This is the naked reality in the film and television industry.

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The headline "The 200 million box office target of "Racing"" appeared in the media.

On the first day of the official release, there were a lot of good reviews of "Racing" on the Internet in the afternoon.

"There is a duplex cemetery extending down one floor, as well as villas and CBD... I am dying of laughter!"

"To be a killer, you have to love what you do..."

"This doesn't taste right!

How can this taste right?"

...

"How much on the first day?"

"More than 12 million, very good."

Ning Hao was very satisfied with this result.

According to this data, it will definitely exceed 100 million, as for 200 million, it depends on luck.

If it really doesn't work, it depends on whether the next "No Man's Land" can break 200 million.

Many companies have noticed the first-day data of "Racing".

"Lin Nan got it again, he is really lucky."

Han Sanping said with emotion.

A commercial film with a cost of 10 million, another hit like "Stone", will go into film history.

"After "Racing", Director Ning has completely secured his position as a great director.

This is also good news for "No Man's Land" that you decided to invest in."

The secretary took it at the right time.

"You're right, I fully invested in this movie. When it's released next year, I'll pick a good time slot for it, haha..."

Han Sanping has already acquiesced, and there will be one more entry in his credit book.

Ten minutes, Chapter 2.

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