That year Huayu

The first day of National Day.

Massive audiences flocked to theaters.

Two years of production and a cost of 300 million.

The Olympics, God 7, space walks, plus news from the premiere of The Martian.

Fans are full of expectations for this movie.

Several producers are always paying attention to the news in the theater.

China Film, China Media, Wanda and Enlight have all concluded that this film will have the highest investment return in the past two years.

People from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China even told Lin Nan that if he wanted to make any movies about space or other planets in the future, he could continue to contact them.

“If they can make this promise, you can enjoy it secretly.

In the future, if you shoot this type of subject again, you won’t have to worry about the difficulties you encounter..."

Lin Nan understood this. But in the short term, he really won't touch this kind of movie again.

In the afternoon, reviews of "The Martian" appeared online.

"Fuck, I can't believe it. This is a movie made in China."

"I was so confused at first that I scolded Director Lin Nan for grandstanding."

"Same as entering the water..."

"This is a movie that cost 300 million yuan. Those other movies must be greedy for money..."

…

The reviews during the first day were overwhelmingly good, because the film critics were probably still writing their manuscripts.

Text messages and penguin messages kept coming in.

"Director Lin, "The Martian" is great."

Yan Danchen was busy working on the set, so he didn't go to the premiere. Now he went to the theater to watch it again.

Lin Nan's Penguin hasn't had a new member for a long time. The level 02 group is very lively, and everyone is talking about movies.

He peered at the screen silently and did not speak.

In the evening, as expected, negative comments appeared online.

"No one can entertain themselves in that kind of environment. The protagonist is just a botanist, not a psychiatrist."

"The script is a bit uneven, and the little popular science knowledge cannot support its survival at all..."

In Lin Nan's opinion, these people are not easy to find. After searching for a long time, the criticism was only so intense.

What does it mean? It shows that they can't find much fault and can only nitpick.

Just this little fault was quickly drowned in the comments of netizens.

In the industry, everyone is paying attention to the first-day box office of "The Martian", and many filmmakers waited until the early morning.

Someone from the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Company called Han Sanping in the middle of the night, which was the latter's request.

"Director Han, the box office is out on the first day..."

"How many?"

"33.42 million."

Han Sanping let out a long breath and said, "Yes, I understand. Thank you for your hard work."

"Dr. Han, you're so polite. It's all for work. Then I won't disturb your rest."

…………

Early the next morning, Lin Nan's phone kept ringing.

"The box office on the first day broke the record. Go and see it yourself."

Lin Nan looked at the news on the Internet.

The first-day box office data of "The Martian" is the headline no matter which portal it is on.

If we continue based on this data, there is absolutely no problem in surpassing "Red Cliff".

As for whether it can reach a new level, it depends on the audience. After all, domestic piracy is really rampant.

The next day, the box office was still 31 million.

28.4 million on the third day.

27.75 million on the fourth day

…

The seven-day National Day holiday is over.

Lin Nan obtained the summary data from China Film Group. "The Martian" grossed 196 million, once again setting a new first-week box office record.

""The Martian" will become a milestone in domestic science fiction films. It has already set the benchmark there..."

Although the bureau's words were to praise Lin Nan, they also made him angry.

Tian Zhuangzhuang called and asked Lin Nan to go back to school. The latter had a hunch that it was not a good thing.

When walking in Nortel, everyone he met congratulated him, whether they were teachers or students.

When he arrived at the Directing Graduate School, Tian Zhuangzhuang was waiting for him in the office.

"Congratulations, great box office."

"Teacher, you're welcome. You called me here today. Is there something wrong?" Lin Nan asked after sitting down.

"There is something wrong. You will graduate in the first half of next year, and the school wants me to ask your opinion."

"What's your opinion?" Lin Nan was curious.

"Would you like to stay in school?"

After Tian Zhuangzhuang finished speaking, he picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

"Detention?"

Lin Nan had never thought about this and was a little at a loss for a while.

"To be honest, I really haven't thought about this. What can I do if I stay in school, be a teaching assistant?"

"How could the school let you, a Silver Bear director and a leading commercial film director, be a teaching assistant?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang glanced at Lin Nan and continued in a low voice: "If you are willing to stay in school, you will become a professor in a few years. This is the original saying of the school."

"Teacher, let's forget it." Lin Nan sighed. He was a little resistant to this kind of thing from the bottom of his heart.

Tian Zhuangzhuang suddenly smiled.

"Hahaha, I guessed that you would refuse, and staying in school is indeed not suitable for you.

Let’s talk about another thing.

The school hopes that you will participate in this graduate student interview. A serious graduate student, not a master of arts. "

Lin Nan couldn't believe his ears, "Teacher, isn't this illegal?"

"No, your awards and results are completely qualified. This was approved by the school leaders at a meeting. I am only responsible for communicating with you."

"But my graduation drama hasn't started yet, so I might not be able to spare the time."

"Don't tell me that you can't spare two days. After all, your movie should be finished filming in February."

“Haha, two days is still enough.

Then you have to communicate with the performance department and don't bother me this year. "

Lin Nan stopped refusing, it was the last time anyway.

"Well, these are all fine."

…………

When leaving Nortel, Lin Nan was still a little emotional. The school was really good at scheming and squeezing him in a hurry.

The box office of "The Martian" is still increasing by nearly 20 million every day.

All the film and television companies in the industry are looking at this side eagerly. Wanda and Guangguang have been very prosperous recently.

"Director Lin, your salary has been increased."

Lin Nan only paid attention to this matter when someone in the company mentioned it.

In the industry, his director's salary has reached 20 million, which is the same level as Zhang Yimou.

As for whether anyone would actually quote him this price, it's hard to say.

"This feels pretty good."

Yue Jun knocked on the door and came in.

"Director Lin, "Latent" will be finished almost next month, and there are already offers from TV stations."

"Go ahead and connect."

"In addition, this is the latest copyright purchase list, and this time it needs Director Lin's signature."

Lin Nan raised his head and took a few pages of A4 paper and a financial statement from Yue Jun.

In an instant, Lin Nan's pupils focused.

Good guys, they are all big fish, all of which Lin Nan missed, and there are all types.

"My Director Yue, your year-end bonus will be doubled this year."

"Haha, Director Lin is not joking?" Yue Jun laughed.

"No kidding, I'll give you a seven-figure car."

"Then I'd better give it a discount and put it on my card. I'll be sure of it."

Lin Nan smiled and shook his head. Yue Jun's character is quite traditional, which is very rare.

Lin Nan signed the financial form smoothly and handed it to Yue Jun.

"As soon as possible, don't make any mistakes."

"There are no mistakes. Many of the novels are from our company, and the intentions are very high, especially those science fiction..."

"How is Zhou Yi?" Lin Nan ignored Yue Jun's flattery.

"They are still holding on. I estimate they can last for another year at most."

"Well, keep in touch, and their writing team will keep an eye on it."

…………

The Martian's box office total is getting higher and higher.

Some attentive media noticed that several floors of Lin Nan's company building had been set aside and new signs had been put up.

"Heavenly colors?"

The news about Lin Nan's establishment of a new company spread very quickly. It can be found on the official website, and the actual payment is 10 million.

"Did he really do what he said? Tiangong Color Vision Technology Co., Ltd.!"

"Do you accept the investment?"

"People from Director Lin's company have said that they will not accept external funds. But it seems that there are not many employees."

…

Lin Nan received calls from Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, and Wang Changtian.

The meaning is the same, asking him if he can become a shareholder.

After all, everyone knows that this kind of company will burn a lot of money in the early stage, and they also have the mentality of building relationships.

"It's not necessary at the moment. I will speak to you when I can't hold it anymore."

Seeing Lin Nan's firm attitude, they didn't bother anymore and just said they could speak if necessary.

The movie box office successfully exceeded 200 million and 250 million.

On the 16th of the month, the cumulative box office of "The Martian" exceeded 300 million.

The second domestic director with a box office of 300 million is born.

Moreover, the daily box office growth of "The Martian" is still not low, remaining at around 10 million, with great stamina.

Feng Xiaogang was on the set of "If You Are the One" and felt a little emotional when he saw this news.

"I wonder how much box office our play will get by then?"

"This is a genre film that Director Feng is good at. Who doesn't know your appeal in the Lunar New Year film?

When the time comes, you will definitely be among the 300 million club. Shu Qi complimented with a smile.

"Haha, that's good. If it exceeds 300 million, let Director Feng give red envelopes to everyone." Ge You joked.

"Send it, if it comes, I will definitely send it."

…………

"Ip Man", which Lin Nan collaborated with Ying Huang last year, is officially scheduled to be released in mid-December.

Yang Shoucheng wanted to use Lin Nan's fame to promote it, after all, it was the latter's script.

"Director Lin, wouldn't it be convenient for me to take the time to come to the premiere?"

“I can’t go, I might not even be in the capital at that time.

After "The Martian" is over, I have to start filming the graduation drama. "

Yang Shoucheng is now very concerned about the performance of "Ip Man", which determines whether Ying Huang can continue to cooperate with Lin Nan.

As soon as "The Martian" came out, especially since it had already earned more than 100 million before it was released, Yang Shoucheng was very jealous. The Hong Kong entertainment industry has been discussing this matter recently.

As long as the cooperation is still there, there will be opportunities to get a share of the pie in the future. If the cooperation is broken, Yinghuang will really become a joke in the circle.

"Since Director Lin can't find the time, forget it. I wish Director Lin's graduation drama will be another award-winning film."

"Haha, it's not that easy. But I still want to say thank you and borrow Yang Dong's words."

Lin Nan said a few perfunctory words and hung up the phone.

The whole circle knew that he was going to film a graduation drama, and it was impossible for Yang Shoucheng not to hear about it.

As for the purpose of this phone call, it is very simple, just to maintain the relationship.