This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 505 Lu Ran Delivers New Year's Address for 2022
Pang Yuntian said somewhat dejectedly, "But that Red Lion Boy, with such terrible public opinion, still has 17 million in pre-sale box office."

"Did he have a preview screening?"

"That's true, he's already had a preview screening."

Preview screenings are when a film is shown in select theaters before its official theatrical release.

Some viewers will be able to watch it in advance.

This portion of the box office revenue was also included in the film's pre-sale box office.

Lu Ran didn't hold any preview screenings.

After chatting with Pang Yuntian for a few minutes, Lu Ran hung up the phone.

He went online and saw that the promotion for "Red Lion Boy" was already trending on Weibo's entertainment search list.

Although their ranking is relatively low, at least they still have a place.

"Last Saturday and Sunday, the animated film 'Red Lion Boy' held a limited preview screening. The film's total box office revenue from preview screenings and pre-sales is currently 1739.3 million yuan."

After its preview screenings, "Red Lion Boy" received an initial score of 9.4 and currently holds a score of 8.3, achieving the highest rating for an animated film of the year and breaking the pre-sale box office record for domestic animated films during the Lunar New Year season.

"Red Lion Boy" may be able to create a box office miracle for domestic animated films thanks to its high reputation.

Lu Ran watched for a while and then stopped reading.

The world also has domestically produced animated films, with the highest-grossing one reaching 700 million yuan at the box office.

One reason for this is that the animated film IP is quite well-known.

Currently, no domestically produced animated film has broken the 1 billion yuan box office mark.

The article states that "Red Lion Boy" is aiming for a total box office of one billion.

"Good luck to you."

Lu Ran could only offer his blessings.

Lu Ran really didn't care about the pre-sale box office data.

On Earth, a certain movie had pre-sale box office of over 300 million, but its final total box office was less than 400 million.

This kind of situation is quite common anyway.

Lu Ran then searched for related discussions about "Once Upon a Time in China".

"Did you manage to buy tickets? Why are there so few screenings at the cinemas here?"

"I couldn't find a suitable one. It's really impossible to buy a ticket during prime time. It seems like there are quite a few screenings in theaters."

"Is Director Lu being targeted by the cinemas?"

"It's hard to say. There were kung fu movies released last year, but the overall box office was not good, so it's understandable that theaters gave them fewer screenings."

After reading these, Lu Ran put away his phone and returned to rehearsals.

In the afternoon, K Station announced the lineup for its New Year's Eve gala.

Today can be described as a grand event in the entertainment industry.

TV stations with some influence are all hosting New Year's Eve galas, and news about celebrities from all walks of life is coming one after another.

The very fact that a celebrity attends which New Year's Eve gala has become a topic of discussion among netizens.

When K Station announced the lineup for its New Year's Eve gala, Lu Ran's name also became a trending topic.

At this moment, Lu Ran posted a video on his Weibo account.

Netizens clicked on it one after another.

Lu Ran's Weibo post was very simple, consisting of only one line.

Lu Ran's New Year's Message for 2022

Below is a video.

Everyone who clicked into the video showed expressions of surprise.

Lu Ran sat at his desk with a bookshelf behind him, creating a solemn atmosphere. He wore a smile on his face.

His voice also came through.

Hello everyone! Time flies, and the New Year's bells are about to ring. I extend my sincere blessings to you all!

Netizens couldn't hold back their laughter after hearing this.

"Director Lu, you're being too formal!" "Hahaha! Other celebrities just casually shoot a video, but Director Lu, you've prepared this all out."

"You also wrote a manuscript, right?"

"Yes, yes, that's the taste."

Lu Ran's voice continued.

"In 2021, we used our works to record the pulse of the times and convey the voice of the people through art. The animation 'Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things' tells the story of the struggle of the Chinese people with a pure heart, making 'happiness and gratitude' resonate with hundreds of millions of viewers."

"Li Yannian, a man of both literary and martial talents" and "Soldiers' Assault" have shaped the backbone of soldiers who "never give up" and composed a powerful military song of passionate loyalty.
"The Adventures of Little Carp" uses a childlike perspective to pass on courage and dreams, lighting a beacon for children's growth.

Lu Ran paused briefly before continuing.

"Songs are the bridge of the soul. 'Tomorrow Will Be Better' gathers voices from all sides, singing out a shared hope for the future; 'The Same Song' on the stage of the Music Awards unites industry consensus, allowing music to return to the fertile soil of the people; 'My Motherland' is sung by thousands of ordinary people, with 'a great river' flowing with deep affection for their homeland; 'Ode to Heroes' pays tribute to the years of war; 'On the Fields of Hope' depicts the picture of rural revitalization; and 'The Motherland Will Not Forget' is dedicated to all those who have made selfless contributions in obscurity. Your achievements will live on with the mountains and rivers!"

As Lu Ran was saying these words, the audience realized that Lu Ran had actually written so many songs in the past year.

There are many songs that are not mentioned here.

"Director Lu is the real workaholic."

"I don't think he's a liver god, this guy's brain isn't normal."

"Say no more. I feel that Lu Ran's achievements today are inseparable from us. As the saying goes, the times make heroes, and we are the times."

"Indeed, that's right."

Lu Ran's voice continued.

"This year, we launched the Lu Ran Fan Club, allowing the dreams of ordinary people to shine on the stage; we explored the depth of suspense dramas with 'Day and Night,' practicing our original intention of 'art for the people'; and 'Chinese Paladin' led us to appreciate the charm of chivalry and Eastern fantasy."

Each work is our answer to the times.

A nation's prosperity depends on its culture. We always strive to protect our cultural roots through innovative expression, which is inseparable from the support of every audience member. Your enthusiasm is the inexhaustible driving force behind our creations.

In 2022, the clarion call of a new journey has sounded. Let us continue to unite our strength through our works and convey hope through our songs. May our motherland prosper and flourish, may every family enjoy peace and tranquility, and may every dream illuminate the path forward through hard work!

As Lu Ran finished speaking, the camera gradually zoomed out, and the last thing that appeared on the screen was the lights of thousands of homes.

"Holy crap? The scale of the Lu Hall has really improved!"

"I never would have guessed that so many great works in the entertainment industry over the past year were produced by Director Lu."

"Well said! I suggest Director Lu summarize this every year, so that other celebrities and companies can see what it means to be an artist!"

"How dare you bring up the works of other celebrities?"

"What Director Lu calls a summary report is actually a low-key way of showing off."

"Little Lu, judging from your performance as Director Lu, I would offer you a ministerial position in exchange, but you wouldn't trade it."

"Received, Comrade Lu Ran. Keep up the good work in the new year and don't let the people down."

The netizens also started having fun in the comments section.

Subsequently, a series of official accounts under Lu Ran's name, including Burning Studio, the official Weibo account of the movie "Huang Feihong", Liaoyuan Studio, and Xinghuo Film and Television, all reposted Lu Ran's New Year's greeting.

Burning Studio also released the text version of Lu Ran's 2022 New Year's greeting.

Many companies in the entertainment industry fell silent at this moment.

Lu Ran's New Year's greeting was far too blatantly boastful.

Any one of Lu Ran's achievements this year would be enough for them to boast about.

When the company conducts its year-end summary, it has to prepare a PowerPoint presentation that is dozens of pages long.

For Lu Ran, there's just one sentence, and he can't even include it in some of his works.

Soon, Lu Ran's New Year's greetings soared to the top of the entertainment trending list and became a hot topic on various platforms.

K Station's New Year's Eve party quickly became the focus of attention.

"I admit, Director Lu's New Year's address has captivated me; I absolutely have to watch it tonight!"

"They're here! They've come specifically for Director Lu!"

"Let's see what song Director Lu will sing for us this year!"

Time flew by and it was already 8 p.m.

K Station's New Year's Eve Gala live stream has officially begun!
(End of this chapter)