Chapter 91: *Crazy Racer* Released

On the day *Red Cliff II* was released, *If You Are the One* successfully went off the screen.

The latter reported 340 million.

It was still 102 million away from the domestic box office record of *The Martian*.

"Director Feng Xiaogang has tried his best."

"I believe that for a long time, no one will be able to break the box office record of *The Martian*."

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

Lin Nan didn't go; he accompanied Liu Yifei to watch *Madagascar 2*.

That evening, Wang Zhonglei called and told Lin Nan that Huayi would be listed on the mainland Growth Enterprise Market in the second half of the year.

Lin Nan remembered that Wang Zhonglei had previously vowed to go to the United States to be listed; he was probably scared by the subprime mortgage crisis.

Huang Xiaoming took the initiative to visit Lin Nan.

He got the role of the senior brother in *Ip Man 2*.

"If someone else acted in *Painted Skin*, they probably wouldn't look down on this kind of supporting role," Lin Nan laughed.

"I am different from those people; as long as it is a work I think is good, I can take both protagonist and supporting roles."

Lin Nan believed Huang Xiaoming when he said this.

Otherwise, how could he, as the first young actor in the mainland, act in *Summer's Desire* produced by Taiwan?

But I have to say, this vision is indeed a bit low, and he is already on the way to the president.

"Thinking carefully, you have acted in quite a few of my movies, two directed by me, and two I participated in investing."

Lin Nan suddenly remembered this matter.

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

"That will probably take a long time."

The media published the opening day box office of *Red Cliff II*.

Compared to the previous part, it was a full 12 million less, reporting 15 million.

The decline in word of mouth was directly reflected in the box office data.

Ning Hao decided to take the opportunity to have another round of promotion to strive for more attention and audience for *Crazy Racer*.

Lin Nan was miserable, being forcibly pulled to appear on the show twice.

But don't say, two big directors promoting the same movie together, the effect was surprisingly good.

The topics about *Crazy Racer* in the media and online increased by nearly double in just a few days, exceeding the contract termination event of the Super Boy champion.

"Do these brokerage companies make money so fiercely? Squeezing to death, and still want sky-high compensation for contract termination?"

Ning Hao looked at the news with a shocked look.

"Looks like, it is indeed the case," Lin Nan replied.

Tianyu has always been famous in this area, but who makes others rely on Mango TV.

Lin Nan remembered Red Star Dock; a long time ago, he suggested Liu Xiaoli buy back the shares in Zhang Jizhong's hands, and the latter quickly handled this matter.

Now all the equity of this company, Red Star Dock, is in the hands of Liu Yifei and her mother, which can be considered working for themselves, very free.

"You even praised Emperor Motion Pictures' actress?"

Ning Hao seemed to have seen incredible news, with a mischievous smile.

"What's the situation?" Lin Nan was also confused, leaned over to take a look.

*The Myth* is going to be made into a TV drama.

Jackie Chan is the chief producer, Stanley Tong is the art director, Hu Ge is the male lead, Bai Bing plays Princess Yushu...

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

"This should be considered a top-tier production TV drama; Jackie Chan leads, Shanghai Film Group, Emperor Motion Pictures produce, Chairman Ren, Yang Shoucheng personally stand on the stage."

Ning Hao commented while nodding.

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With the release of *Red Cliff II*'s second and third-day box office.

The industry had already concluded that this film, let alone surpassing *If You Are the One* and *The Martian*, even compared to *Red Cliff I*, the final box office would be much worse.

After more than a month of promotion, the long-awaited premiere of Ning Hao was coming.

Liu Yifei changed into a long dress early; it was one of the sets she wore when shooting *Vogue* fashion magazine two days ago.

Whether it was the hairstyle or the clothes, it made her look several years more mature.

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, and when they are older...

Lin Nan smiled helplessly; even when she is older, Liu Yifei will not pretend to be young.

"Don't look anymore, it's already very beautiful."

"Hee hee, 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 am one of the producers, and I have to be with Ning Hao and the others; that guy reminded me several times."

"Alright then." Liu Yifei no longer struggled with this problem.

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 joined the crew and went to the premiere scene together.

"Inexplicably a little nervous, haha," Ning Hao clenched his fists.

"After today, Director Ning might soon be a 200-million director."

Huang Bo flattered.

"Is this why you can rise from a supporting role in *Crazy Stone* to the protagonist in *Crazy Racer*?"

Someone joked, and everyone laughed.

"Saying this, am I the kind of person who flatters? I'm just stating a fact."

The premiere of *Crazy Racer* did not pick people like *Painted Skin* and *The Martian*, so many guests came.

Ning Hao is one of the two young directors who have killed out in recent years, and the other is Lin Nan beside him.

Therefore, there are many actors who want to support the scene.

Those sitting in the front row are acquaintances.

"Yifei, you are dressed very beautifully today; if I had known, I should have walked the red carpet with us, haha."

Although Ning Hao was joking with Liu Yifei, his eyes looked at Lin Nan playfully.

"Good idea, looks more beautiful."

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

Many actresses were a little sour; Liu Yifei could already joke with a big director like Ning Hao.

The premiere of *Crazy Racer* didn't have many tricks.

Soon, it was time for the film to play.

A 100-minute film, six narrative threads, tight plot, rigorous logic, challenging everyone's IQ and attention.

Finally, all seemingly scattered lines returned to one point.

The "Eighteen Farewells" after the subtitles were also very creative.

The scene erupted with violent applause; many people reacted slowly and were still thinking about the plot just now.

Ning Hao held the microphone, a little excited.

"When writing the script for this movie, I referred to *Crazy Stone*; although it is a different story, they are the same style."

When reporters asked Ning Hao what his specific box office expectations for *Crazy Racer* were, the latter handed the microphone to Lin Nan.

"Lin Dao has quite a lot of experience in box office estimation; let him come."

This operation by Ning Hao made many people at the scene laugh.

"Okay, I'll come if I come," Lin Nan did not decline.

"*Crazy Racer*'s production cost is only 10 million; including promotion, at most less than 15 million; this is a small cost in commercial films.

But everyone knows Director Ning's strength; *Crazy Racer* is not inferior to *Crazy Stone*, so in the big slot of the New Year, sprinting for 200 million box office is still very possible to achieve."

Many people heard the number Lin Nan said, first stunned, feeling that 10 million cost sprinting for 200 million box office was a bit of a fantasy.

But then thought, wasn't *Crazy Stone* 8 million cost and 100 million box office back then?

More than 3 years later, it is still the New Year slot, sprinting for 200 million box office, it seems not impossible.

Today's news material has one more.

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

"Lin Dao, hello. I am Zhong Lifang from Galloping Horse."

A business card was handed over.

"Hello, what's the matter?" Lin Nan saw Liu Yifei in the distance, chatting with Xie Nan.

"Our Galloping Horse has established a film company, and I am responsible for this piece, hoping to cooperate with big directors like Lin Dao in the future..."

"Well, let's talk about it if there is a chance later."

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

"Galloping Horse started with TV dramas, and in this piece, it can also provide a lot of help to Lin Dao's company..."

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

For this company, Galloping Horse, he had indeed heard of it; it seemed that many senior executives were relatives.

This kind of company has advantages in the early stage, and the disadvantages become greater as it goes on.

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

"Is it very good at talking?" Ning Hao asked gloatingly.

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

"Haha, no. For you, Galloping Horse is not even a chicken rib, but it is different for others."

Ning Hao said, signaling Lin Nan to look into the distance.

I saw a group of actors and filmmakers already surrounding Zhong Lifang, just like she was beside Lin Nan just now.

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

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The media appeared with the title "*Crazy Racer* 200 million box office target".

On the first day of official release, there were a lot of good reviews for *Crazy Racer* online in the afternoon.

"A duplex cemetery extending downward, with villas and CBD... laughed to death!"

"To be a killer, you have to love your job..."

"This taste is wrong!

Can this taste be right?"

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"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, see if the next *No Man's Land* can rush into 200 million.

Many companies noticed the first-day data of *Crazy Racer*.

"Lin Nan got it again; the luck is really good."

Han Sanping sighed.

A commercial film with a cost of 10 million is another *Crazy Stone*-like hit, which will enter film history.

"After *Crazy Racer*, Director Ning will completely sit firmly in the position of a big director.

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

The secretary took it appropriately.

"That's right, this movie is fully invested by me; wait until it is released next year, pick a good slot for it, haha..."

Han Sanping had already defaulted that there would be one more stroke on the credit book.

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