"From now on, if I don't tell you about it, don't appear," Mo Ting warned Tangning as soon as he boarded the car.
"Don't worry, just this once." Tangning nodded her head obediently. Since Mo Ting specifically told her not to do it, it must be dangerous. So, from now on, she was going to be careful not to add to his burden. "What did they say?"
"Keep your tricks to yourself. Let's rely on our own abilities," Mo Ting replied as he loosened his tie. "On the first day of release, a conservative estimate is that the number of screenings will not exceed 30%. On the second day, it may drop to 10%. "
"Are you giving way?"
Mo Ting looked at Tangning with a deeper meaning and smiled. Indeed, Tangning was the person that understood him the most in this world. She didn't even need to think twice to know that he was giving way.
"Trust me, even if I give way, I can still revive 'Stupid'. This is the first movie you've acted in. I want everyone to see that you're a good actor. "
"Of course, that's important. But, I simply want you to be happy," Tangning replied as she drove. "The entertainment industry is your kingdom... you have the final say."
Mo Ting stretched out his hand and touched Tangning's cheek. Silly woman, if he didn't dote on her, who would he dote on?
...
The third pre-screening for 'Stupid' was once again attended by more than 30% compared to the previous two screenings. This attendance was proof of a lot of things.
Not long after, 'Stupid' welcomed its first day of release. Mo Ting kept his promise and did not interfere with the distribution of the film. But, the industry had already tasted the sweetness of 'Stupid''s steady rise. So, the nationwide distribution of the film was 30%. It wasn't too high, but it wasn't low either. But, it had already exceeded Mo Ting's expectations.
Because of the three pre-screenings and the popularity of Tangning defeating the newcomers, the box office for 'Stupid' on its first day of release was over $40 million. The results were average.
"Hey, have you guys seen Tangning's film?"
"Pfft, what's so interesting about a model acting?"
"Once you see it, you will know how good Tangning's acting is."
"I don't believe you..."
"Add me if you don't believe me..."
Filled with curiosity towards Tangning's acting, many people bought tickets for the event. They wanted to see if Tangning's acting was as amazing as the rumors said. After all, after three pre-screenings, the film had such a good reputation. It was hard not to suspect that Hai Rui had hired a water army. But, after watching the film, film fans were amazed. It turned out, the model could actually act and her acting skills did not cause her to fall out of character.
If the pre-screening of 'Stupid' could only be said to have conquered a certain group of people, then from the public release, 'Stupid' had conquered the entire film market.
"It's not mainstream, it's not conventional, and it's unexpectedly good-looking. I recommend it!"
"Originally, I went with the intention to complain, but I can't find anything to complain about. The film is surprisingly good too. I wonder who the screenwriter is."
"Tangning is amazing! Did she really not secretly learn how to perform?"
At the same time, at the end of the film, Tangning and Lin Sheng were also shown. Fans were amazed by how serious Tangning was when filming; she was completely at ease.
"I went to complain, but in the end, I ended up becoming a fan. Haha!"
"Tangning is good material. She's different from the cheap b * tch on the outside. I hope she can continue to maintain her image. In future films, I will definitely support her..."
On the first day of screening, Tangning's mentions continued to rise. The film matched the analysis of film critics; it was indeed Hai Rui's style and was a film that was easy to remember. Whether it was the stubborn actress, the scumbag athlete or the stupid apprentice that was abandoned multiple times, they all left a deep impression in people's hearts.
But...
However, on the second day of its release, the number of screenings for such a movie was squeezed to less than 15%, while "Devil Shooter" had nearly 40% of its screenings.
As soon as these numbers were released, everyone that had watched 'Stupid' was unconvinced. They could immediately tell that 'Devil Shooter' was manipulating things from behind the scenes.
"They've seen both films. 'Devil King' is obviously a fan film. Plus, they even tried to squeeze 'Stupid' into their schedule. How shameless. This also proves that Hai Rui did not do anything behind the scenes. Otherwise, who would dare to challenge their position?"
"Cinema, can you please screen more of 'Stupid'? I want to watch it a second time! "
"Sorry, I will definitely boycott fan films. The crew of 'Devil Shooter' is too disgusting!"
"Both films had highlights at the end. But when I saw Tangning fall a few times without a sound and crawl back up to continue acting, whereas next door, Tangning's eyes turned red from a slight scratch and she even begged for comfort from the entire crew... Oh my God, the difference is quite big. Based on this, I support 'Stupid'!"
Although 'Devil Shooter' had a lot of fans, the public couldn't help but have eyes. Plus, the reaction was too intense. In the end, 'Devil Shooter' ended up with a box office that was lower than 'Stupid' by a few hundred thousand dollars on its first day. Everyone originally thought 'Devil Shooter' would be a huge hit...
This...
Was too much of a slap to the experts' faces. Their initial predictions were now being scolded out of the sky by fans.
Seeing this scene, the film distribution company returned all of the benefits that Director Zhou had given them. They had seen the market for 'Stupid' and firmly believed that the public couldn't be offended. As a result, from the third day onwards, the screening rate for 'Stupid' returned to 30%, while 'Devil Shooter' dropped to 15%.
The attendance rate was the best indicator of the film's strength. The meticulous plot and attention-grabbing performances were the foundation of the film.
Seeing this reversal, Director Zhou crushed the glass in his hand.
Because he never thought that the fans wouldn't buy his act!
In reality, he was wrong in his arrogance. If not for the pre-screening, his film would have been a huge hit on its first day. Even if there was a problem with the film, it would have at least maintained its popularity for the first 3 days. It would not have been so cold as soon as it opened.
"Chairman Zhou, we've confirmed that Hai Rui did not make a move," the assistant said.
Director Zhou closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "OK!"
Mo Ting must have predicted this would happen, that's why he made such an attractive offer.
What was the point of not interfering with the screening? Mo Ting had already misled the audience and fans during the previous 3 pre-screenings. So, even if he didn't do anything, he was confident that he would win.
Although Director Zhou wasn't willing to give up, he knew that Mo Ting could no longer cross the line. In the entertainment industry, he couldn't win against others.
Luckily, he wasn't going to lose out. So, he still had a chance to compete with Mo Ting in the future...
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