Chapter 575 First Day Box Office

A public relations reception is not just about eating, drinking and socializing.

Lin Nan needs to promote and explain the connotation and profound meaning of the film on stage with the main creators. In short, it is still publicity.

After a morning, he was exhausted. To be honest, Lin Nan has never been so tired in China.

He glanced at Leonardo. This guy was so energetic that he had not rested since the reception started.

He was talking and laughing in front of a group of Oscar Academy judges, and his face was almost wrinkled with laughter.

That's right, only in front of the Oscars would Leo be so "servile"!

Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts also worked hard. Actors with aspirations can't resist the temptation of the Oscars.

"Lin, after the lunch banquet, there will be another one in the evening."

Tom ran to Lin Nan with a glass of wine and reminded him.

"Damn it, 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!"

"Hehe, I didn't notice it, I didn't notice it."

After the lunch, the first public relations reception of "The Invisible Guest" ended successfully, and it was generally successful.

Several main creators met at Crystal Pictures.

"The announcement time of this year's Oscar nomination list is 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, and the rest of the half month will be handed over to you."

Lin Nan said with a smile. The deadline for the first round of public relations is the end of December, because the Academy 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 cocktail party is just a platform to build relationships and promote the film. The real public relations are all done in private."

Leo's words are very appropriate. He is worthy of being a long-term runner-up and has rich experience.

"Leon is right, that's right." Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts echoed at the same time.

"Now I just want to know how much our box office is on the first day. If we can be nominated, it will be easier to sell the copyrights in other regions later."

When Lin Nan said this, he suddenly remembered something and looked at Leonardo.

"Leon, I have to talk to you."

"Well, what to talk about?"

"For this movie, I want to buy the copyright of the Chinese market, and I need your half."

"Lin, of course, that's no problem."

In the afternoon, Tom wanted to take Lin Nan to other parties, but he refused.

He had to conserve his energy to deal with the public relations cocktail party in the evening, because Leo would miss the second cocktail party of "The Invisible Guest" and go to "The Wolf of Wall Street".

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Since Noon Sunshine and Lin Nan Films announced the "Nirvana in Fire" project, the mainland film and television industry has been keeping a close eye on it these days.

Because everyone can see that this will be a top TV drama project in the industry, and there are really many characters in it.

Especially the male lead, who can be regarded as a "big male lead" template, and many supporting roles are also very distinctive and bright.

"I heard from Senior Brother Yue Jun that although the audition and casting are handled by Noon Sunshine, the final list still needs to be reviewed by Lin Nan.

You go to the audition first. If it doesn't work, wait for Lin Nan to come back and go to him yourself. I only met him once, and it's not appropriate to ask him like this."

Many acquaintances came to Liu Yifei to find a way, and she sent them back with the same words.

This is not fooling everyone, because Liu Yifei really feels that it is not easy for her to interfere with the audition there.

When she hung up the phone, it was already 10:15 in the morning.

Miss Liu was originally going to sleep, but she calculated the time and it was just right to call Lin Nan!

Just call, don't want to delay for a second.

Just after clinking glasses with Scarlett Johansson, Lin Nan's phone in his pocket vibrated.

Looking at the caller ID, Lin Nan naturally showed a warm smile on his face.

"Lin, you go first."

"Okay, Scarlett."

Under the gaze of many guests at the scene, Lin Nan went to a quieter place outside.

"Xixi, why did you get up so early today?"

"What? I was woken up by their phone calls.

Many people want to play the role of "Nirvana in Fire" and find me here. I asked them to audition or find you when you come back."

Liu Yifei's voice at this moment did not have that soft nasal sound, obviously she was awake.

And according to Lin Nan's experience, she had been awake for at least an hour.

"Well, it's good, just say that, I will deal with it when I go back."

Lin Nan is not a saint, he also has friends, if it is suitable, he can squeeze people into the group.

There was still a cocktail party going on inside, but Lin Nan was outside flirting with Liu Yifei for more than half an hour.

He had to hang up the phone until Tom came out to urge him.

"I've already agreed with Leon and the others that I'll be back in about a week to ten days."

"Yeah, I'll wait for you, muma, hehe..."

Lin Nan turned around with a smile and saw Tom's fat face, which was shaking with laughter.

"Lin, you look so happy, is it Crystal?"

"So, do you know how much of a spoilsport you are, Tom?" Lin Nan said unhappily.

"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 is quite popular at the box office, 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 gave him instructions.

"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 impressive. Paul just gave me the data, which was 18.36 million US dollars..."

Hearing this number, Lin Nan breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, this is his first foreign language film to enter North American theaters directly and participate in the box office split.

The previous ones "Buried Alive" and "Hunting" don't count. Those two movies sold the copyright at one time. The box office has nothing to do with him.

"Hahaha, with 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 is still very excited. He estimates that the total box office should exceed 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 the most expensive one, Leonardo, not only reduced his salary, but also brought money to join the cast!

"As long as you can be nominated, the copyright in Europe and the copyright in other regions will be a net profit!"

The first day's data has been notified to all the main creators, and everyone is very excited.

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The domestic media have always been paying attention to Hollywood news.

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 unique to Scorpion Baba in the mainland film industry!

Near 10 o'clock in the evening, Lin Nan's news appeared on the mainland's movie information, and it was directly parachuted to the front page.

"The foreign language film "The Invisible Guest," directed by Director Lin Nan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Chastain, and Naomi Watts, grossed US$18.36 million at the box office on its first day of release in North America..."

"This is the debut of a mainland director's foreign language film in the North American film market. Director Lin Nan has set and created a box office record..."

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The domestic film industry has exploded, and it exploded in the middle of the night.

"Finally, there is a mainland director who goes to Hollywood to steal property openly. 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 US dollars, "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" is 320,000 US dollars, "1942" is 310,000 US dollars, "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is 170,000 US dollars... "Warring States" is 68,000 US dollars, " "Legend of the White Snake" $18,000..."

In China, not only the Internet is abuzz, actors and production companies in the film and television industry are even more excited.

"Director Lin Nan succeeded. Now he is a real Hollywood director, right?"

"Yes, already!"

"When one person achieves enlightenment, it means that chickens and dogs will ascend 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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