Chapter 46

"You are still sleeping in, we have been waiting for you for a long time."

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang walked over and complained.

With Lin Nan's arrival, everyone related to the "Crazy Stone" crew was all together.

There was still a while before watching the film. Ning Hao led several main creators to wander among the guests at the scene.

Lin Nan and Zhu Yawen each took a few pieces of cake and ate in the corner. Liu Yifei and Shu Chang watched from the side, looking like they wanted to eat but held back.

"If you want to eat, just eat. Why worry so much?"

Lin Nan handed a piece of cake to the two. Liu Yifei shook her head, looked left and right, and refused.

"Which actress do you see eating at a banquet in public?" As she said this, she glared at Lin Nan and turned her head away.

"Then I'll eat a little."

Shu Chang took the small plate, smiled, and took a bite with a fork, "Hmm, not bad."

"Changchang." Liu Yifei was very angry at her best friend's behavior.

"Xixi, I haven't taken any announcements in the past two years, so it's okay to eat something. Besides, Lin Nan is a big director. Look at how hard they are eating..."

Shu Chang ate the cake in small bites while finding excuses.

"But actresses are different from men. Mom said..."

"What's different? If you want to eat, just eat. Just eat elegantly."

Lin Nan handed it over again.

This time Liu Yifei hesitated, then stole a glance at Liu Mu who was chatting in the distance, and then took it, squeezed with Shu Chang, and ate in small bites, "It's really not bad."

The four people tasted the cake in the corner. Many guests wanted to come over to get close to Lin Nan, but were afraid of disturbing him.

In the afternoon, a group of guests and main creators entered the cinema to watch the prepared film.

Guo Tao, Liu Hua, Xu Zheng, Huang Bo..., the characters played by several people appeared one after another.

"Stealing beams and changing pillars," "easy to get," "exchanging fake for real," and "returning the jade to Zhao"—the story unfolding around the priceless jade, gripping.

Feng Dong and his Manager Qin played by Xu Zheng both died.

Bao Shihong played by Guo Tao captured the big thief and was commended. Dao Ge and his brothers fled for their lives, died...

The unprecedented comedy style was presented in front of a group of guests, welcoming bursts of laughter and applause.

The premiere is a public appearance before the film is released, and it is also a press conference.

The reporter wanted to ask Lin Nan first, but was pushed to Ning Hao.

"I just came up with a script and expenses, and visited the set once. Everything else was done by Director Ning Hao."

"When I saw the script, I was very shocked, because I had an idea for a script of this type a long time ago, but it was completely different from the version of 'Crazy Stone'.

That day, Director Lin Nan showed me the script of 'Crazy Stone', and I felt it was what I wanted to shoot, so I decisively took this job."

Ning Hao answered the reporter's question.

"Then when choosing actors, how was it determined?"

A reporter raised the question of casting.

Lin Nan signaled that he would answer this question.

"First of all, everyone can see that the main creative team are all professional actors with solid skills. Brother Guo Tao and Brother Liu Hua are from the Theatre Academy and have a long acting experience. Xu Zheng is also from the Shanghai Theatre Academy and has won the Magnolia Award. He has acting skills and is not expensive.

Finally, Wang Xun and Huang Bo—one is a comedy actor in the southwest region, and the other is a student of the Film Academy. Both have foundations.

These are part of the reasons, but the main reason is: they are cheap.

Production costs can be used to the greatest extent for the film's own production."

Lin Nan was still praising the actors themselves, but the last big turn made everyone laugh, including several leads on stage.

Reporters interviewed several leads in turn, and everyone was optimistic about the box office of "Crazy Stone."

"Thank you very much Director Lin for giving me this opportunity, and I really hope to participate in the films he directs in the future, not just his scripts."

Huang Bo joked, still aiming at Ning Hao, making Ning Hao point at him and laugh.

The interview ended in a harmonious atmosphere, and the next is another highlight, the banquet.

The banquet is prepared for everyone. Many film premiere banquets are places for all parties to discuss cooperation, and also a good opportunity for people in the circle to expand their contacts and exchange resources.

After toasting Lin Nan, Xu Zheng wandered between many film companies. It can be seen that he is a person with goals.

Several big shots were chatting and laughing with Ning Hao, and there was an intention to be optimistic in their words. It is estimated that they will invest in Ning Hao as soon as "Crazy Stone" achieves results.

Liu Mu was chatting with Huayi people with Liu Yifei. Both sides have intentions to cooperate. Liu Yifei's popularity is very high at present.

"Are you really without desire?"

Lin Nan looked at Shu Chang and said. She occasionally chatted with others, all of whom were agents or brokerage companies interested in her.

"Wait until I graduate. It's pretty good now.

Still that sentence, at worst, I'll find you to take me. You won't refuse, right?"

Shu Chang stuffed a strawberry into her mouth and squinted at Lin Nan.

"Me? I will definitely say I don't know you then." Lin Nan said ruthlessly with a smile.

"Cut, then I'll pester Xixi. Can you hide your little thoughts from me?"

Shu Chang swallowed the strawberry, pretending to threaten fiercely, with playfulness in her eyes.

"You are amazing, little girl."

Lin Nan didn't know how to refute, and had to admit defeat helplessly.

"Hehe, of course."

That night, the premiere of "Crazy Stone" made the news, including all the interview content, as well as photos of various star guests.

Among them was the picture of the four people eating cake in the corner. The angle was tricky. Liu Yifei and Shu Chang only had side faces, eating elegantly, while the two men were fully in the frame, looking casual.

"Haha, look at the two of you." Liu Yifei mocked Lin Nan and Zhu Yawen afterwards.

The media's evaluation of "Crazy Stone" was quite good, saying that it was black humor different from traditional comedies, making people laugh non-stop at the premiere.

Emperor Motion Pictures had contacted Lin Nan before about the promotion and distribution of "Crazy Stone" in Hong Kong.

Lin Nan didn't think about this matter, but since Emperor had this intention, it was the first cooperation between the two sides.

In fact, the audience range of "Crazy Stone" is not large, and even some Southeast Asian regions may not be suitable, so Lin Nan only stared at the mainland at the beginning, because he didn't know how much box office the film could have in Hong Kong, so he didn't consider that side.

The release in Hong Kong is two days later than the mainland. As for promotion, Lin Nan and the crew were powerless, and the focus was definitely on the mainland.

On May Day, "Crazy Stone" was fully released. There were no very powerful competitors at this time, and the films of a few famous directors were also in the second half of the year.

Many companies and filmmakers in the industry believe that the box office of "Crazy Stone" will not be bad, but how far it can go depends on the data. Many people are watching.

Lin Nan didn't wait for the results this time, but went to the cinema alone to turn around.

Thanks to the holiday, there were many audiences in the cinema. Among the films released, "Crazy Stone" was the most capable, and Lin Nan's name and honors were printed on the poster.

The topic gave the answer, and the audience easily made a choice.

Watching the audience in several cinemas, Lin Nan had a number in his heart. The reputation would ferment with the first batch of audiences.

Enlight Media also sent people to understand the attendance rate of the day, excitedly told Lin Nan the situation, and asserted that the first-day box office would definitely not be bad.

The next morning, Enlight Media contacted the media and released the data obtained from the relevant departments.

The first-day national box office of "Crazy Stone" reached 13 million. It can be concluded that this is another commercial film with over 100 million.

After the first day, the reputation fermented smoothly, and many people praised "Crazy Stone."

"Different feeling, it's great, good-looking."

"I just scold people like that, it sounds very kind and energetic."

"The first pee in 2002 came later than usual..."

Ning Hao's name, with the high rise of "Crazy Stone's" reputation and box office, appeared on every news page. A new 100-million-box-office director is about to be born.

"You don't know, my phone has been blown up recently. Everyone wants to invest in me. I almost changed my number."

Ning Hao said the troubles of the past few days with a smile, completely ignoring the white eyes of several people next to him.

"Then congratulations, you won't have to worry about funds when shooting films in the future." Lin Nan said.

"Haozi, you can't forget me, buddy." Huang Bo inserted a sentence.

"Can't afford you. Didn't you say at the premiere that you wanted to shoot a film directed by Lin Nan? I'm not worthy."

Ning Hao retorted.

"Just kidding, just kidding." Huang Bo smiled and climbed up the pole.

"To be honest, what I want to thank is still you, Lin Nan. If it weren't for 'Crazy Stone', I guess I would have to continue to work for other crews and save money." Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan very sincerely.

"It's too cheesy. Don't always think about ideals or literature in the future. You should be able to see that only box office can make others look up to you and give you money to invest.

When you are famous and your status is stable, it's not too late to play with your ideals and literature, and rushing for awards can also come slowly."

"Golden words, you see more clearly than me, respect you."

Ning Hao said, picked up a glass of beer, and poured it down.

Xing Aina looked at Ning Hao's appearance and picked up the cup, "Don't say anything else, this cup must respect you."

"Then let's go together, wish 'Crazy Stone' a big sale."

"Big sale."

From the news from Emperor, "Crazy Stone" had 2 million on the first day there. No promotion was done. It was already very good to have these just by posters and scheduling. At the very least, Lin Nan felt that having it was earning.

Emperor's profit is divided from the profit of "Crazy Stone" in Hong Kong, so they will also try their best.

Lin Nan was not sure about the box office there, so he signed it like this, but looking at the first-day box office of 2 million, Emperor seemed to have bet right, because they didn't invest much in promotion, and the place was only so big.

The box office of "Crazy Stone" rushed to 13 million on the first day, the second day, the third day, until the seventh day, a whole small long holiday, the box office

The daily average did not fall below 12 million.

Until the eighth day, the box office fell to 8 million.

Lin Nan estimated that at most ten days, the daily box office of "Crazy Stone" would fall to six digits, and then it would not be far from being off the screens.