America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 145 Fans Need to be Managed

At the end of the film, the twins Carly and Nick survived a life-and-death struggle and defeated the murderous twins.

There was warm applause.

Susan opened her arms and asked all the crew members to stand up.

Martin and his men turned around and faced the audience, applauding.

The first movie in his life was released, and Zomi was very excited. He came over and hugged Martin: "I still can't believe it, this is real!"

Martin laughed and said, “Man, if there’s a first one, there’s a second one!”

Zuo Mi was very happy and turned around to hug the other crew members.

Martin high-fived Susan and fist-bumped Mene.

Mene said: "I died a tragic death. I was stabbed to death by a pair of giant scissors. There was not even a frontal shot when I died."

Martin exerted force on his hand and punched him hard on the fist: "You are the most popular person in the crew except Paris."

Menez smiled cheerfully. Regardless of his performance as an actor, at least his value in the club would increase significantly.

Susan led the cast and crew of the show onto the small stage in front of the screen to take their curtain calls.

The premiere ends here.

Martin followed the crew through a side door and into the adjacent lounge.

The crew prepared champagne.

Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate the successful premiere of the film.

Martin glanced at Eliza. She didn't drink alcohol, but pure natural fruit juice.

Thomas came over and reminded, "Let's go together later."

Martin knew he had something to say: "No problem."

The atmosphere in the crew was pretty good. Even Zuo Mi and Susan, who were worried about their grades, had smiles on their faces.

The specific results will not be known until the film is released on a large scale, but the response to tonight’s premiere was quite good.

Not only did the audience not laugh or leave early, but the atmosphere was so heated that it was about to explode when Paris was made into a wax figure.

Susan also keenly noticed this, and without waiting until tomorrow, she went to Parker, the publicity manager of the crew, and said, "Keep working on Paris."

For many films, as long as one point appeals to the audience, the box office will be much better.

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After the premiere, people who supported Martin, including Rachel, Emily, Jessica and Phoebe, came out of the theater but did not disperse immediately.

Jessica suggested: "It's not easy for us to get together through Martin, why don't we go for a drink together?"

Rachel checked the time: "It's better not to go back too late. The security situation is not good recently."

Emily said, "Martin's role is pretty good, right? Everyone, go back and say something favorable about Martin on your blogs and movie websites!"

Phoebe reminded: "IMDB can give ratings."

The freckled boy said, "Martin acted well and looked good too. The only pity is that he is not the protagonist."

Another person said: "The male lead, second only to the female lead."

Rachel raised her voice: "Don't forget to rate it and leave a message on Martin's blog. If you have a blog, remember to write a special blog post. Also, everyone, please promote this movie to the people around you."

Others responded one after another.

Fans are a very peculiar kind of existence. Even if some things do not bring any benefit to themselves and are difficult for outsiders to understand, they will still do them enthusiastically.

Emily and Jessica shouted a reminder: "Let's go with Martin!"

Rachel and others also shouted, “Come on!”

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Every major movie premiere is accompanied by reporters and paparazzi.

Especially in a place like Los Angeles, in addition to reporters working for various media companies, there are also a large number of wild paparazzi who love to chase hot spots.

The main actors of the crew came to the exit. Parker left first and then made a phone call, saying that a large group of reporters had gathered outside.

Susan turned to look at Mene: "Go ahead and create more news."

Mene walked towards the door, looking back every few steps: "Will I be like Diana?"

Martin encouraged: "You are the focus now, the only star among us, go ahead and take all the firepower away."

"I'm here!" Mene opened his arms, walked out of the theater exit, and shouted, "Where are the flashing lights? Turn them on!"

At this moment, the door was as bright as day and Mene was like a superstar.

Then a reporter asked loudly: "Meine, there are rumors that you filmed that kind of video with Paris, is it true?"

Mene, escorted by the theater's security, squeezed toward the vehicle, and said ambiguously: "What video? I can't remember clearly."

Another reporter shouted, "When Paris is released from prison, will you pick her up?"

Mene was devoted: "I will go to see her, I love her!"

Both sides need each other and cooperate well.

Mene got into the car and a large number of paparazzi chased him.

Looking at the whole of Los Angeles, Uncle Mene is definitely a hot spot because of his close relationship with Paris Hilton.

Others came out of the theater one after another and got into their cars to leave.

Thomas got into Martin's car.

Bruce drove out of an intersection and warned, "There are two motorcycles following behind."

Thomas glanced back and said, "It's okay, just a wild paparazzi."

Martin laughed: "I've also started to be followed by people."

"Being a celebrity, you have to get used to this." Thomas said: "Since you have stepped out as a public figure, you should not be afraid of paparazzi. Not only do paparazzi need celebrities, celebrities also need paparazzi." Martin thought of the revelations made by Kardashian: "Paris often has people call paparazzi to reveal her revelations."

Thomas said seriously: "This is worth learning."

Martin was very conscious: "Don't worry, I will fully cooperate if you need me."

"We'll buy newspaper space and wait until the first week's box office is released before deciding how to publish the news." Thomas followed Martin's instructions and made two preparations: "If the box office is not high, you are just a supporting role. If the box office is good, you will be the leading actor."

Martin said: "There's no rush for this."

As far as actors are concerned, the one who benefits most from success is Eliza, and the same is true for failure.

Thomas said another thing: "You met your fan club today. There aren't many people at the moment, and they mainly gather around your blog."

Martin nodded: "Rachel is the leading organizer?"

Thomas remembered this person: "She has a certain appeal. Martin, you need an assistant. Specializing in managing the blog and communicating with the fan club, of course not now."

Martin said as a matter of course: "You are in charge now."

Thomas opened his mouth, but could only respond, "I'll take care of it for now."

Martin thought more: "Pay more attention to the fan section on the blog, and communicate promptly if you have any questions..."

Thomas thought, how come all this is my business? But then he thought, as long as "House of Wax" and "The Hills Have Eyes" do well at the box office, Martin will have his own office, and the mailroom will send an assistant.

Martin continued: "Is there a suitable company? I want to build an official fan website. They will be responsible for the backend maintenance for the time being, and then hand it over to a professional team in the future."

Thomas said, "You're really thinking ahead. The blog will be enough for now."

Martin smiled and said, "We found a suitable company, the company gave us a plan, we confirmed the plan, and then they made it. It all takes time. If it's slower, maybe The Hills Have Eyes will be released."

Fans need to be managed.

Thomas said, "I'll ask someone."

Martin will not rely solely on his agent, he will ask Louise later.

Like the accountant, he declined Thomas's recommendation.

At this stage, Martin and Thomas have the same interests and can basically work together.

Who can guarantee what will happen in the future?

Bruce drove to Century City and dropped Thomas off.

Martin called Louise, who was going to have a late night chat with Kate Winslet, so he asked Bruce to return to North Hollywood.

Kate wants to win an award, and Louise has been a producer in Hollywood for many years, so she naturally has certain connections and power.

Martin is well aware that film quality, acting skills and roles are often not the determining factors for Oscar awards.

The most recent tragedy happened just a few years ago. It was still okay if it happened in "Shakespeare in Love", but I don't know how much the price paid was after the flood.

Paparazzi on two motorcycles followed Martin to his North Hollywood apartment.

I even wanted to go in and take pictures.

As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw a dark mountain of flesh.

Antonio stood in the lobby on the first floor, holding the Gun of Friendship, staring at the paparazzi outside and warning: "This is private property, no entry."

Martin and Bruce stepped aside because the criteria for the Gun of Friendship were very strange.

The one you can’t hit is your friend, and the one you get hit is definitely not a friend.

With a click, the gun of friendship was loaded.

The paparazzi turned around and left.

Antonio wiped his sweat, took a few shaky steps, sat on a chair, and said, "It will be hard to be quiet here from now on."

Martin went to the vending machine nearby and bought a can of beer, then threw it to Antonio: "I'll move out when all my pay is paid."

Antonio said, "Don't leave yet. I'm going to raise the rent soon, and you're the best reason."

Martin spread his hands: "What's in it for me?"

Antonio looked at Bruce and said, "You and Bruce's rent will not increase."

Bruce looked at Antonio with a deliberately strange look.

The fat landlord shrank back: "Old Bu, what do you want to do?"

Bruce went up the stairs: "Go back and rest."

Martin followed and reminded Antonio: "Guard the door."

"Yeah." Antonio responded subconsciously, and then realized, how did I become the goalkeeper?
The two went upstairs.

The door diagonally opposite opened and Jessica and Emily came out.

The latter said: "Martin, you are so handsome."

Jessica took credit: "We mobilized your fans to give the film good reviews and high scores online."

Martin didn't say anything specifically, but he didn't expect the other party to have such awareness. He smiled and said, "Amy, Jesse, thank you."

Jessica quickly pulled Emily back and said, "Let's go and register a few more accounts and get good reviews on forums and IMDB."

Emily thought to herself that it was clearly something I mentioned, but you took the initiative. She hurried back and said, "Martin, if you need our help, just call us."

Martin responded, "I will."

When the door closed, Bruce followed Martin back to his apartment and said, "You haven't even become a star yet, and good people are starting to appear around you."

Martin said, "I can't be surrounded by rotten people like you."

Bruce went back to his apartment: "Go to bed early and dream of being a big star. You will wake up tomorrow and find that you have been sold and have nothing."

Martin knew that Old Bull was reminding him: "Don't worry, I won't lose my mind."

(End of this chapter)