Chapter 29 Box Office Champion
8.73 million on the first day!
Even though Lin Shu was mentally prepared, when he actually heard this number, he couldn't help but feel a burst of intense joy in his heart.
Unlike in the future, where box office results will often exceed 10 million on the first day, at this time, it can be said that only a handful of box office results exceed 10 million on the first day. In 20 years, there have already been many movie screens across the country.
At the beginning of 2009, the number of domestic screens was less than 5,000. There was a huge gap between the two and there was no comparability. Both Lin Shu himself and the distributor China Film Group were very satisfied with such a result.
"8.73 million! Manager Weng, I remember the crazy racing only had 4 million on the first day, right?"
Han Sanping suppressed the joy in his heart and asked Weng Li.
"Director Han, the box office of Crazy Racing on the first day was 4.13 million, which is a full 4.6 million less than Sherlock."
Weng Li replied with a smile, but instead of receiving feedback from Han Sanping, his smile was reprimanded.
"What do you mean 4.6 million less? Sherlock's box office on the first day was clearly 10 million!"
Weng Li was stunned for only a second before he immediately understood what Han Sanping meant, "Ah? Oh, yes, yes, yes! I misread just now. Sherlock's first-day box office was 1,000,000!"
"Immediately, ask the news department to get the article out. Tomorrow I will see on the entertainment headlines that Sherlock's box office exceeded 10 million on its first day!"
Lin Shu also knew what the conversation between the two meant. If the first-day sales exceeded 10 million, it was a two-level movie. Sometimes promotions should not be too serious. Besides, there is nothing wrong with rounding 873 to 1,000.
"Xiao Shu, come on, let's talk about the publicity arrangements later!"
Han Sanping's face turned into a chrysanthemum smile, and now Lin Shu's position in his heart has skyrocketed.
The box office of the first week will basically be higher than that of the first day. In addition, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow is the weekend, the box office of Sherlock in the first week can basically be locked at more than 30 million.
It exceeded 30 million in the first week, so as long as the reputation does not collapse, the final box office can basically reach the standard of hundreds of millions.
Originally, Han Sanping thought that Ning Hao would be the first to become the fourth billionaire director in China. Unexpectedly, Lin Shu was even braver and achieved this feat with just one movie!
It’s so terrifying!
Lin Shu was not surprised by the change in Han Sanping's attitude. This is how this world works. As long as you succeed, you will be surrounded by good people.
……
On the 25th, Sherlock's box office revenue yesterday was another 14 million, surpassing Red Cliff, which had been released for 17 days, and officially became the single-day box office champion!
China Film's publicity machine was operating at an extremely fast speed. Reports about Sherlock and Lin Shu were published on major headlines in the entertainment sections across the country.
But among these voices full of praise, there is a different voice.
"...Although Sherlock is temporarily in the lead, the best romance film "You Long Xi Feng" starring Liu Dehua and directed by Liu Weiqiang will be released tomorrow! Xiao Shu, Huayi just directly competed with you."
"I'm very busy, don't disturb me!"
Lin Shu replied to Weng Li without raising his head. He had already contacted Wang Kai and Zhang Songwen and asked them to allocate time to prepare for the next offline promotion.
Actors are obliged to participate in film promotion activities, and there is nothing inappropriate in Lin Shu's actions.
But since tomorrow happens to be the New Year's Eve, and Lin Shu did not notify him in advance, both of them have gone home to celebrate the New Year. If they want to promote the movie, they will have to wait until the second day of the Lunar New Year at the earliest.<
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At this time, how can he have the energy to pay attention to Huayi's propaganda?
Weng Li also knew about Lin Shu's situation, but he had no intention of getting entangled in this topic. "We're celebrating the New Year, why don't you go home and have a look?"
"No, business matters."
"Hiss! So hard?"
Weng Li didn't expect that Lin Shu wouldn't even go home for the New Year. You know, Chinese people are very fond of the Spring Festival.
"Brother Weng, didn't you go back too?"
"I'm different. My home is in the East Third Ring Road of Beijing. After I finish my work later, I will go home for New Year's Eve dinner. Speaking of which, do you want to come with us?"
"Tsk, what's the matter with you and me?"
Lin Shu waved his hand and rejected Weng Li's invitation. He took the Spring Festival very lightly because he was alone before the time travel and was used to it.
The two communicated some more about the upcoming publicity, and Weng Li contacted several media for interviews on his behalf, but the time would be after the second grade of junior high school.
After discussing the matter, Lin Shu left China Film Studio alone and took a car back to his hotel.
Looking at the white snow outside the window, Lin Shu suddenly thought of his parents who were far away in Shanghai. Since coming to the capital, he had called them both. He didn't know if he would like to call them later to say hello.
After returning to the hotel entrance and getting out of the taxi, Lin Shu tightened his windbreaker and walked into the hotel on the rutted snow road, avoiding the snow on the road.
As soon as he entered the hotel door, the warmth surrounding Lin Shu mixed with the cold air on Lin Shu's body, making him shiver.
"Xiaoyu!"
A familiar voice sounded in Lin Shu's ears. When he turned to the source of the sound, he only saw Ye Mengqin with eager eyes, and Lin Shaoan standing beside her.
The two came to the capital this morning. Since they talked on the phone last time, they also knew where Lin Shu lived.
The last time they talked on the phone, Lin Shu told them about work issues and that he should not go back to Shanghai to celebrate the New Year. Since their son didn't come back and they had nothing else to do, they naturally thought of going directly to the capital to celebrate the New Year with their son.
"Mom and Dad, when you came here, why didn't you let me pick you up at the airport?"
"I know you are busy at work and your father and I have nothing to do, so I just wanted to come over and spend the New Year's Eve with you."
Lin Shu didn't know whether the emotion in his heart was due to the influence of the fusion of his predecessors or a reflection of his own heart, but he liked this feeling.
……
Lin Shu's family of three squeezed into a small hotel room, watching the Spring Festival Gala skits played on the TV, and simply celebrated the New Year in this way.
At two o'clock in the morning, Lin Shu received Weng Li's call on time, and there was only one message conveyed.
"The box office on the 25th was 19.5 million. Adding the box office figures from the previous two days, the total box office for the three days of the weekend was 42.23 million!"
The box office in the first week was 42.23 million, directly crushing Red Cliff and Crazy Racing in its third week of release. This result allowed Lin Shu to win his first box office championship in his life!
After four months of rebirth, using all available resources, and an encounter with Han Sanping in a Chinese drama, Lin Shu finally took his first solid step.
Tomorrow is a new week and the first day of the first lunar month.
There are not many people traveling around during the Spring Festival holiday. Everyone basically stays at home to celebrate the New Year. The only entertainment program is the Spring Festival Gala. Lin Shu just watched it and it was terrible.
Chapter completed!