After a restless sleep on the plane, Nanaya, who had just arrived in Los Angeles after getting off the plane, learned about FZ's box office performance on Saturday - a box office of 62.7 million US dollars.
As a result, the total box office performance of FZ in the first two days reached 118 million US dollars. Although it is a little short of the 120 million of Nanaya's Dream, it is already a very good result.
So when Nanaya arrived at the Los Angeles venue arranged for him by Washimine, he was warmly welcomed.
"Hi, Nanaya..."
"Director Kiryu..."
"Congratulations, Director Kiryu..."
"Our record-breaking director is here!"
From the moment he entered the event, everyone he met, whether they knew him or not, greeted Nanaya.
Wherever Nanaya went, he saw smiles brighter than the sun, receptions warmer than the summer temperature, and congratulations more sincere than those from a baby.
At least on the surface, it seems that these people are sincere.
After all, Nanaya is now a successful figure in Hollywood, so these people will naturally follow him to their heart's content.
Nanaya also nodded to these people, and would shake hands if he met someone of status.
He looks as friendly and approachable as other successful people.
"Senior, you look a lot more relaxed." Ori, who was following behind Nanaya, chuckled.
"After all, the movie is now out, and it's received great reviews and is doing well at the box office. I'm naturally not under any pressure anymore."
Nanaya did not refute, instead he agreed.
Ori got to the point directly: "To put it bluntly, the pressure brought by the huge investment is gone."
"That's true."
Now as long as FZ's third day box office performance can remain within a reasonable range, then the film will surely be a success.
"The success of FZ this time has made our predecessors as popular as Spielberg in North America." Ori praised proudly.
"This is not just my credit." Nanaya said, rubbing Ori's head with his hand: "This is all thanks to your efforts."
"Hey, your head-patting maniac nature has revived!"
Ori quickly slapped away the evil claws that Nanaya stretched out towards him.
"Tsk, I'm just trying to strengthen the relationship between us brothers, and to express my gratitude for your efforts, Ori." Nanaya curled his lips.
Ori's eyes narrowed into slits: "Then your way of expressing gratitude is really peculiar."
"But my gratitude is real."
Of course, Nanaya is not so arrogant as to think that this is a natural success for him. The success of a movie like FZ is inseparable from the cooperation of the team.
When making a movie, it relies on the efforts of the entire crew, and after the movie is completed, it relies on the vigorous promotion of Washimine Entertainment.
Especially for the latter, Washimine Entertainment's huge publicity and promotion platform is the key factor in transforming FZ's box office potential into reality.
As he delved deeper into commercial films, Nanaya had to admit that Washimine might be the most suitable platform for promoting the Type-Moon film and television universe.
Lin Bao's distribution capabilities can only be considered second-tier in North America. No matter how hard it tries to promote Fate, it can probably only achieve the level of the X-Men series.
That is, it is a useless IP that is popular but cannot become a big hit.
As for the Big Six, it is impossible for those companies to invest a lot of resources into this illusory series.
Wouldn't it be better to use that money to invest in your own popular IP?
In the previous life, Marvel was in a very miserable situation before being acquired by Disney. Most of the money earned in the first phase was taken away by Paramount, and they only got a little hard-earned money.
That kind of result is definitely not what Nanaya wants to see.
Only Washimine not only has distribution capabilities that exceed Linbao, but also fully supports the development of its own IP due to the lack of IPs under its own umbrella.
So, if another company were to work on the Fate project.
I won't say that it will be a complete failure, but the thought of achieving such success probably only exists in fantasy.
Even if FSN and FZ can be released, the plan of releasing more films after FZ is simply out of the question.
"Hello, Director Kiryu!"
Nanaya, who was thinking about something, suddenly heard someone calling him. He then realized that there was a familiar-looking reporter standing behind the stage.
Judging from the other person's appearance, he was obviously waiting for him.
Without waiting for Nanaya to say anything, the beautiful reporter took the initiative to walk up to Nanaya.
"I have an impression of you."
Although they had never met formally, Nanaya still felt somewhat familiar with this pretty little face.
"Director Kiryu, you have a really good memory."
Miss Katsushira smiled sweetly. She regarded the other party as her idol, so she was naturally very happy to see Nanaya recognize her.
"My name is Katsushika Ei, and I'm a special reporter for "The Secret Treasure of the Movie" and Washimine Entertainment."
"Um... do you like octopus?"
Nanaya had long been accustomed to this kind of thing. As long as the other party was not wearing a low-cut kimono and was not throwing a brush at his face, he would have no problem accepting it.
"I have a pet octopus at home."
Miss Katsushira was a little surprised as to why Nanaya knew her preferences, but she quickly ignored it.
"It's such a coincidence that I met Director Kiryu here this time."
"Is it really a coincidence?" Nanaya blinked at Katsushira.
"Of course it was a coincidence."
Although Miss Katsushira is not particularly thick-skinned, she still has the self-control to be a reporter.
"But I just happened to be on a business trip in Los Angeles." Miss Katsushira explained kindly, "I heard that Director Kiryu would participate in this event, so I came here specially."
"It's like this, I want to do an interview with you, is it possible?"
"Interview?"
Nanaya showed a hesitant expression on his face.
Although the other person looks familiar, he has no idea about his background.
What if the other party makes a big news under the pretext of an interview?
"Sorry, you need to ask my assistant to make an appointment for the interview."
Nanaya said as he turned around and waved to his assistant.
"Director Kiryu!"
Miss Katsushira was a little anxious. Nanaya's words "looking for an assistant" were just like "there will be a chance next time", which meant there was basically no chance.
So before the assistant came over, Miss Katsushira handed the phone to Nanaya.
[Fortunately, I made preparations in advance. ]
Miss Katsushira breathed a sigh of relief. Just in case, she had asked the head of the Washimine department who had contacted her for an email, and now it seemed to come in handy.
Nanaya glanced at the content of the email on the mobile phone screen. He also knew the person from Washimine's publicity department.
The other party said that the reporter named Katsushika Ei was indeed cooperating with Washimine Entertainment, and Nanaya could accept an interview with the opponent.
Of course, this middle-level leader of Washimine was just giving Miss Katsushira a proof. As for whether Nanaya would agree or not, it depended on his own thoughts.
"Um..."
After thinking for a moment, Nanaya returned the phone to the reporter.
"I can accept your interview," Nanaya replied, "but it has to wait until I finish today's activities."
"Eh? Really?"
There was a gleam of joy in Miss Katsushira's eyes. She was very happy that Nanaya agreed to her request.
"Certainly."
Nanaya then left an address, and when he came over in the morning he saw a very nice cafe.
"Well Director Kiryu, we'll see you later."
After getting the agreement she wanted, Miss Katsushira tactfully left Nanaya's sight.
She is going to prepare for the interview in advance.
"What a lively young reporter, don't you think?" Ori glanced at Nanaya.
"What do you want to say?"
"I'm just reminding you." Ori said calmly, "You were still talking to Miss Washimine yesterday morning. Don't let this little reporter seduce you tonight."
"Am I such a person as your senior?"
Nanaya quickly retorted righteously, saying that Barry was right next to him.
Nanaya would definitely not believe that when Shion called her here, she didn't give her the task of monitoring her.
"Besides, who would check into a hotel with a journalist during their first interview?"
"Yes, it's Tony Stark." Ori answered immediately.
"Forehead..."
Nanaya took a step back, and then he remembered the beginning of "Iron Man".
"Also, I remember that you seemed to have a name in the script of Iron Man, right?"
Ori pointed at her chin with her finger and said innocently.
"Hmm…"
Nanaya broke out in a cold sweat and glanced at his assistant Barry out of the corner of his eye.
The other party had a blank expression on her face, as if what Ori said had nothing to do with him.
"In fact, senior, you really want to have such a romantic encounter in your heart, right?" Ori took a step towards Nanaya.
"No!"
"Hoohoo, Senior. Don't explain. Explanation is covering up, and covering up is the truth."
Ori covered his mouth and laughed secretly: "I believe Miss Washimine wouldn't mind you having one or two romantic encounters. After all, she can even have sex with Tohsaka and Shimoya..."
Nanaya didn't know what to say anymore: "Ori, when did you become so gossipy?"
Ori's smile suddenly turned gloomy. He whispered in Nanaya's ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "This is the punishment for making me wait for you for half a day, Senior~~"
[I thought you didn't mind. ]
Because he drank a little bit of wine yesterday morning, he and Shion were delayed in going to work due to some force majeure.
Nanaya thought Ori wouldn't care, but he didn't expect that this guy would hold a grudge until now.
[I think I know where Shiki Ryougi's vengeful personality comes from... Hmm? Something seems to be wrong. ]
Seeing Ori leaving triumphantly, Nanaya quickly explained to Barry: "Barry, I..."
"Sir, you don't need to explain at all. I am just your work assistant, not your life assistant."
Barry said very politely: "I will help you arrange this interview into your work schedule, but who your bed partner is tonight is none of my business."
"…"
Nanaya's face turned red, he obviously didn't mean that.
"Of course, for the safety of you and Ms. Washimine, I hope you will take security measures in advance when you date that reporter."
"I already said it wasn't!"
Nanaya resisted loudly, but his voice sounded a little guilty.