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Tom has been a little restless these past two days.

"Twilight" is the first theatrical film independently produced by Crystal Pictures.

The opening box office data also represents the company's future status and influence in the Hollywood independent film circle.

"Stop hanging around in front of me, block the light."

Lin Nan scolded Tom angrily.

This guy has been walking around since morning, saying God bless him all the time.

Lin Nan was shaken so hard that she had a headache.

"Lin, everyone knows that I am the CEO of Crystal Pictures. The box office performance will directly affect the treatment I receive at cocktail parties, no, during social interactions.

Envy, jealousy, or belittling and ridiculing, I care about this very much. "

At this moment, Tom didn't hide his vanity at all, and he said it confidently. Of course, this was also true.

"Waiting for news, Lions Gate will notify you."

In fact, Lin Nan was a little nervous inside.

Horror movies are niche movies, with a relatively fixed audience, and their competitors are basically movies of the same type.

But "Twilight" is different. It is a youth romance film, belonging to a large genre of films, and its rivals are all films released at the same time.

A buzzing sound suddenly sounded in the huge office.

It was Lin Nan's cell phone vibrating on the table.

"Lions Gate?" Tom asked subconsciously.

Lin Nan nodded and picked up the phone.

Paul's voice was loud, "Lin, the box office results are very good, but there is a small problem..."

"How much? What's the problem?"

Lin Nan asked.

"On the first weekend, the three-day box office was 42 million..."

The voice from the mobile phone echoed clearly in the office.

Tom burst out laughing instantly, "Haha, I knew it would work..."

"Quiet, Tom. Paul, go on."

"The problem is that the box office is decreasing at a rate of 30% to 40% every day. According to the predictions of the marketing department, its box office potential is likely to be exhausted within a few days. This is the only pity.

But it is undeniable that it is already the most successful vampire movie and has the market value to be turned into a series..."

"Okay, I understand, thank you."

Tom looked confused at this time, "Why is this happening?"

"Don't be greedy, Tom. This movie is already destined to make money, so it should be used as a way to warm up the market for subsequent series."

Lin Nan said calmly.

For movies adapted from such best-selling books, the first one is usually used to establish a front-line. As long as it makes money, the subsequent series will not lose money, but will only make more and more money.

Now I just don’t know how big the total box office of “Twilight” will be, and how many days it will reach.

On the fourth day, just as Lionsgate predicted, the box office data dropped directly to 8 million.

On the fifth day came six million.

…

…

Hollywood Film Consulting is reporting on "Twilight."

This vampire movie, with an investment of over 10 million U.S. dollars, earned 70.5 million U.S. dollars at the box office in just one week, but it also came to an end and no longer generated any box office. .

Lin Nan was in a trance in the office.

"Blind Mountain" was taken off the shelves a few days after its release.

I didn't expect this to be the case with "Twilight" as well. Fortunately, it made a lot of money at the box office.

"Director Catherine, please come to the company."

"Okay, Lin."

…

After Tom helped Lin Nan contact someone, he eagerly went to the reception.

The first shot of Crystal Pictures was successful, and the person in charge became very popular instantly.

The creators already know the box office trend of "Twilight".

Now I am happy and worried at the same time.

As the main actors, Kristen and Robert have gained a lot of fans these days, and they are very fascinated by this taste.

What I am worried about now is whether Crystal Pictures will continue filming the second season.

Although the first season was very good at the box office, it only had one week of box office potential. Whether the second season will be approved is full of uncertainty.

Catherine is particularly worried because she is the director. If the second season is filmed and the main creative staff changes, she is the most likely to be replaced.

"Director Lin Nan."

"Director Catherine, thank you for your contribution to "Twilight"."

These words made Catherine, who had just sat down, feel nervous and have a bad feeling.

Lin Nan saw the other person's unnaturalness for a moment.

"The second season of "Twilight", "New Moon," is still on the schedule as usual. But I hope you can do a better job.

At the very least, more than just a week in the theater. Of course, it's not your fault. "

Catherine then smiled.

No matter where they are, film directors, especially commercial film directors, have a relatively high status.

If she could become a director of a commercial series, for her personally, this would be an opportunity she absolutely couldn't miss.

"Thank you. I will do my best to make "New Moon" a success. Is the time still the same as promised before?"

"Yes, one every year. This time is the best."

After Katherine left Crystal Pictures, Kristen and others were notified.

The second season of the series will proceed as normal according to the original contract.

This made a group of anxious protagonists instantly feel at ease.

"Maybe we can all become the most popular stars after the next one comes out..."

Christine, as the heroine, said this to the others.

The list of notices looking for her has been full lately, and so has Robert.

Anyway, "Twilight" made three times as much money.

According to Hollywood practice, a celebration cocktail party is essential.

After Tom came back, he yelled about this matter with Lin Nan.

"Then let's do it. It's only for people in the independent film industry. You are the head of the company, you do it."

Lin Nan didn't want to get involved in such troublesome matters.

The next day, Tom eagerly decided on a location and started inviting people.

At the cocktail party at home, Tom looked like a completely different person.

It is no longer as informal and casual as before.

Instead, he is energetic and well-rounded. He is simply a veteran in social circles, exuding the air of a general.

Wen Ziren came to support him, exhausted.

"Congratulations, Lin. It seems that most people still don't know that you are the boss of Crystal Pictures, right?"

"Well, yes. There is no need to publicize this kind of thing."

"Tom is getting serious, really serious. He looks very dignified now."

Wen Ziren looked at Tom who was surrounded by the crowd and said with emotion.

Lin Nan also glanced over there, his face instantly stiffened.

He saw several domestic media outlets and just hoped that Tom's big mouth would stop talking nonsense.

…………

"Tom, the boss of a Hollywood film company, lamented that Lin Nan is a talented director."

""Twilight" celebration reception, Lin Nan and Wen Zairen chatting..."

"Director Lin Nan is suspected to be one of the investors in the Hollywood hit film "Twilight"."

…

The reception was over and it was already very late.

The sky in China has just begun to dawn.

The news on the portal made many people pick up the phone and start to verify the matter.

A Hollywood movie, but very attractive.

The last "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is still fresh in the minds of the industry.

"Youth romance movie? No matter what movie it is, whether it is released or not, I want to know whether it is real or fake."

"could not be reached……"

…

In the later stages of editing "Racing", Ning Hao also received many calls asking for news about Lin Nan.

"Ask me? You must have found the wrong person. You should ask...ask him."

Ning Hao almost said that he was talking.

Several groups and companies that we often cooperate with are contacting Lin Nan. Even Huayi and Bona have this idea.

Liu Yifei is either staying at home these days, or going to Nortel to take lectures, which is very fulfilling.

"Sissi, did Lin Nan really vote for that movie? I heard it had a box office of 70 million US dollars in seven days."

Shu Chang asked with a sigh on his face.

"Why do you have so many questions?" Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at her best friend.

"I'm just curious. If anyone knows now, it's definitely you."

"It's really okay."

Liu Yifei pinched a piece of biscuit and stuffed it into Shu Chang's mouth.

"Uh-huh……"

After Shu Chang swallowed it, he smiled evilly and said, "Congratulations, your Lin Nan is very profitable, hehe."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Liu Yifei stood up instantly, blushing and twisted into a ball with Shu Chang.

"Yeah, don't pinch..."

…

Lin Nan stared at the cell phone on the table that was still receiving text messages, smiled helplessly, and then turned off the phone.

Fortunately, not much is said about Tom. He is only rumored to be one of the investors.

"Yesterday, some financial institutions asked whether the company needed loans or financing..."

"Don't pay attention to these people, and the company will not be involved in these things."

Whether it was what Tom said or the news from China, Lin Nan didn't care much at the moment.

Nolan said he had been thinking about it for two days. It had been several days and there was still no news.

Is it really possible to do it yourself?

There was a knock on the door and Tom opened it.

"Lin, Director Christopher is here."

"Okay, please come in. Well, I'll do it myself." After saying that, Lin Nan got up and walked out.

Christopher Nolan is dressed very casually today. It is completely different from the suit and leather shoes he wore when he attended the "Shutter Island" project establishment cocktail party that day. His temperament is more elegant.

"Lin, I'm sorry for delaying you for so long. I rushed over as soon as I finished the movie.

I liked that script very much and was willing to shoot it. There's just a problem. "

"what is the problem?"

"Can I wait until the second half of next year? In the first half of the year, I have to hurry up and finish the post-production of "The Dark Knight", which I signed a contract with before.

In addition, you should have a rough estimate of the script you write. If you want to shoot it, the cost will definitely not be low.

And it needs actors who have both acting skills and box office appeal, otherwise the script will be a waste. "

What else does Lin Nan think of as a problem? These are all trivial matters.

“It’s okay to wait until the second half of next year.

The cost is high, just find a few more investors. What I care about most is the actors. Director Nolan, you must have thought about casting these days, right? "

Lin Nan asked tentatively.

"Haha, I've thought about it. I think Leon is good, but a bit expensive, but if he sees the script, I think these problems will be easily solved.

He recently joined the group, and I will look for him after a while. "

"Then I leave this matter to Director Nolan. I think you are the only one who can make this fantastic movie.

After we have agreed on the starring role, we will talk about investment..."

"Thank you for your compliment. I will treat it carefully, just like I did when I was filming "The Magic"."

"Please keep it confidential until the project is established."

"certainly."

…

After sending the person out of the company, Lin Nan breathed a sigh of relief.

After that, just wait for news from Nolan.