Chapter 103 I am now a great god, the release schedule of "La La Land"
Chapter 103 I am now a great god, the release schedule of "La La Land"
"Director Zhou!"
"Director Zhou!"
After the film was completed, Zhou Qing held a wrap-up party at a similar hotel not far away.
Whether it was actors like Zhou Xun and Qin Hao, or those behind-the-scenes staff whose names could not be remembered, they were all invited by Zhou Qing to come together.
During the banquet, glasses were clinked and everyone was chatting and laughing, making it very lively.
Director Zhou Qing naturally became the absolute core of this wrap-up party.
But Zhou Qing is different now than before.
Winning the Silver Bear and the Golden Bear in succession, and two consecutive films being box office successes, made Zhou Qing's position more and more solid.
Now everyone generally agrees that he is on par with Zhang, Chen and Feng.
So apart from the main actors like Zhou Xun and Qin Hao who were able to get Zhou Qing, no one else dared to disturb Zhou Qing easily.
"Director Zhou, when will our movie be released?"
After eating and drinking for a while, Zhou Xun looked at Zhou Qing expectantly and asked.
"It's tentatively scheduled for the Lunar New Year holiday."
There was nothing to hide about this kind of thing, so Zhou Qing told him his plan.
The Lunar New Year holiday is the best time for movies, so it is naturally Zhou Qing’s first choice.
Although the competition during this period has always been fierce, movies without strong performance will definitely become cannon fodder in the battle between the big names.
If it were in the past, Zhou Qing really wouldn’t have had the confidence.
But now?
Zhou Qing is not that weak at all.
It’s no exaggeration to say that Zhou Qing is now actually a great god in the eyes of others!
With the foundation of "127 Hours" and "Departures", Zhou Qing has a certain box office appeal.
Coupled with the box office potential of "La La Land" itself, romance films are also quite popular in the domestic market.
And the big star Zhou Xun has joined.
Taking all factors into consideration, "La La Land" is quite competitive.
Not to mention, Zhou Qing also plans to send "La La Land" to Venice to win an award.
If I could win another trophy by then, wouldn’t that be a step further?
Of course, although he is confident in "La La Land", Zhou Qing will not go head-on into battle with "A World Without Thieves" and "Kung Fu Hustle".
Because they really can't win the fight.
Zhou Qing still has this ratio.
Fortunately, "A World Without Thieves" will be released on December 12 and "Kung Fu" will be released on December 9.
Zhou Qing could have completely avoided the limelight of these two blockbusters.
So the date Zhou Qing initially targeted was actually January, or to be more precise, January 1th.
At that time, "Kung Fu" had been released for more than half a month, and most of its box office potential had been consumed.
Even if there was a threat to "La La Land", it was kept to a minimum.
Plus, the winter vacation was just beginning at that time and "La La Land" could take up the entire vacation!
With this calculation, the situation of "La La Land" is actually quite optimistic.
"The Lunar New Year holiday is great. It's just right for everyone to go home for the New Year holiday and experience some romance in the cinema."
Zhou Xun knew what was going on when he heard this. "Then I wish our movie will achieve more success!"
"You're right. With Director Zhou directing and such great actors, the box office will definitely be good."
Ning Hao also echoed strongly.
Although Ning Hao is only an executive director, he is still Director Zhou's senior.
Director Zhou kept calling Ning Hao "senior brother", and based on this fact, no one dared to neglect Ning Hao.
"By the way, Brother Xun, are you going to start filming "Mandarin Duck and Butterfly" soon?"
Zhou Qing remembered something and asked Zhou Xun casually.
"That's right. The filming will start in August. There's no time to rest."
Zhou Xun couldn't help but complain.
It can be said that she has been quite busy this year.
"Baby in Love" was released in February, and "La La Land" was filmed right after that.
Then I had to shoot "Mandarin Duck and Butterfly".
There are various announcements to attend in between the films, so I am really busy all the time.
"You are being Versailles."
Zhou Qing just laughed.
"Versailles?"
Zhou Xun was stunned and had no idea what this meant.
This seems to be a place in France?
"You are showing off, nakedly showing off!"
Zhou Qing changed his way of saying it.
Zhou Xun finally understood this time, so he smiled and waved his hands: "How dare I show off in front of Director Zhou? I really just spoke from my heart. I'm really busy this year."
No matter how arrogant Zhou Xun is, he wouldn't act like a big shot in front of a big director like Zhou Qing.
"Director Zhou."
Qin Hao found a suitable opportunity and came to Zhou Qing alone.
"Should we still participate in the film festival for this movie?"
Compared to when the movie will be released and how much the box office will be, Qin Hao is more concerned about this.
Zhou Qing was not surprised by this, but he secretly complained in his heart that Qin Hao had really gone back to his "old ways".
“I plan to send La La Land to Venice.”
Zhou Qing told Qin Hao the truth.
Then Zhou Qing saw that a smile immediately appeared on Qin Hao’s face.
This was a reaction Qin Hao had never had before when everyone was discussing movie releases and box office.
"But Director Zhou, the registration period for Venice has already passed, right?"
Qin Hao remembered something and the smile on his face paused.
"Yes, it passed, but our film does not need to go through the registration channel. I have already contacted the organizing committee, so it will not affect it."
After Zhou Qing's explanation, Qin Hao finally felt relieved.
"That's great. Let's go to Venice in September and win some big prizes!"
When Qin Hao said this, his face was full of longing.
I just feel that my whole body is filled with passion.
"Don't tell anyone yet. If you don't win the award, it will be embarrassing."
However, Zhou Qing told Qin Hao something.
"With Director Zhou's ability, he will definitely win a big award."
Qin Hao said without thinking.
He still has great confidence in Zhou Qing.
After all, Zhou Qing's record is indeed amazing. He has only made two films so far, but both of them won major awards in Berlin.
One hundred percent hit rate.
Of course, he wouldn't go around making a fuss before the Venice Film Festival begins.
That would be too high-profile.
"Xiao Liu!"
After returning, Zhou Qing immediately asked someone to contact Huantiankong.
The last time the two sides collaborated on "Departures", it was quite pleasant, so this time Zhou Qing also handed over the post-production of "La La Land" to the other party.
"Director Zhou."
Huantiankong also attached great importance to Zhou Qing as a client and came to Zhou Qing's office that afternoon.
Had a detailed business discussion with Zhou Qing.
"Don't worry, Director Zhou. One month is enough. We can finish the post-production in early August."
After Huan Tiankong learned about the relevant situation, he gave Zhou Qing this assurance. Zhou Qing then nodded with satisfaction.
Venice opens in September and the film will be released in August, so it’s completely in time without any delay.
"Director Zhou Qing's third feature film, La La Land, was successfully completed on July 7, with Zhou Xun and Qin Hao co-starring."
"Director Zhou Qing has completed filming of his masterpiece La La Land after working on 127 Hours and The Departures."
"La La Land has finished filming. Can Director Zhou continue to create the myth of 127 Hours and Departures?"
The publicity and promotion team of China Film Group also followed suit and related press releases quickly leaked out.
Let "La La Land" appropriately increase its presence.
During this period, Han Sanping also personally called Zhou Qing, and the two sides briefly discussed the release time of "La La Land".
Han Sanping knew the situation well and said that the publicity and promotion team would cooperate with "La La Land" to formulate a detailed publicity and promotion plan.
Zhou Qing completely trusted China Film Group for this kind of thing and was too lazy to worry about it.
"Hey, our great director is back!"
"Has La La Land finished filming, Zhou Qing?"
"When will our movie be released?"
When Zhou Qing got some time to go back to school for class, he was immediately surrounded by his classmates.
The students are still as enthusiastic as ever, no, even more enthusiastic than before.
There is no other reason, there are more classmates making guest appearances in "La La Land".
It is a comprehensive upgrade from the "extras lineup" in "The Funeral Director".
After all, there are so many minor supporting roles in "La La Land".
Especially for those with better images like Zhou Yang and Jiang Yiyan, they not only show their faces but also have lines.
Of course, there is no need to mention Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin, Zhou Qing’s two roommates.
He was taken care of even more by Zhou Qing.
So even though Zhou Qing, like Liu Yifei, often skips classes for long periods of time, he is actually much more popular than Liu Yifei.
"Zhou Qing, does your studio also sign artists?"
After playing around with her classmates for a while, Jiang Yiyan came to Zhou Qing alone and asked in a low voice.
Although Zhou Qing had always asked Huang Bo to keep a low profile and had never announced it to the public, many people still knew about it.
"We will sign, but right now the studio is just a small workshop and we can't do much, so we won't sign too many."
Since Jiang Yiyan asked, Zhou Qing did not hide it and admitted it directly.
After all, this is not stealing, there is no need to be sneaky.
"That's great, Zhou Qing, no, Director Zhou, why don't you sign me as well?"
Jiang Yiyan's eyes lit up, and she automatically ignored the second half of Zhou Qing's sentence and began to recommend herself to Zhou Qing.
"Yi Yan, there are only two artists in my studio right now, I really don't have the energy to take care of more."
"I haven't signed Zhu Yawen yet. I've asked Qin Hao to star twice, but he didn't sign either, right?"
"We are classmates, I'm going to tell you the truth, my studio is actually not a good place to be."
"After all, I'm a director. My main job is making movies. I can't take care of many other things."
Zhou Qing tactfully rejected Jiang Yiyan.
But it wasn't like he was fooling or being perfunctory with the other party, he really thought so.
Zhou Qing will be an artist agent, but his focus will definitely still be on making movies.
Even if they sign people, they will choose those who will become very popular in the future.
It saves you trouble and effort, and also maximizes your profits.
The most crucial point is to keep the future clean and not let the house collapse. Jiang Yiyan obviously does not meet this requirement.
"That's such a pity."
Jiang Yiyan got the answer and felt indescribably regretful.
"But if there is a suitable role in the future, don't forget to take care of us classmates."
Jiang Yiyan said to Zhou Qing again and blinked at him.
"That's natural."
Zhou Qing nodded. He could still do this kind of thing.
"In fact, many classmates have wanted to ask you a long time ago, is what you just said to Jiang Yiyan true?"
After Jiang Yiyan left, Zhu Yawen, who had been listening for a while, came over immediately.
"Of course it's true. Do you think I'm just trying to fool her? Apart from Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang, I really don't plan to sign anyone else at the moment."
Zhou Qing told the truth.
In fact, according to his standards, the person who best meets the requirements in the entire Class 02 is naturally Liu Yifei.
But it is obvious that Liu Yifei cannot be signed.
As for Zhu Yawen, it’s not impossible. Besides Liu Yifei, the only other student in Class 02 is Zhu Yawen.
But even if Zhou Qing wanted to sign Zhu Yawen, it wasn't now.
"Wang Baoqiang? The one we met at the Berlin Film Festival? The one who played in Blind Shaft?"
Zhu Yawen thought for a long time before he finally remembered who Wang Baoqiang was.
Back when he was in Berlin, Qingzi had high hopes for that guy, but he never expected that in the blink of an eye, he would be signed directly under his command.
"You still remember him, yes, that Wang Baoqiang."
Zhou Qing nodded and admitted it.
"Do you think highly of Wang Baoqiang?"
Zhu Yawen was really dissatisfied with this.
Aoko didn't even sign it herself!
Huang Bob has to admit that he is no match for Zhu Yawen, after all, the other party's acting skills are indeed convincing.
But is he not even as good as Wang Baoqiang?
"You are so mean, Qingzi. You signed this and that, but not me?"
Zhu Yawen complained to Zhou Qing.
"I don't have any movies for you to shoot now, so why would I sign you? You'll just rust away."
Zhou Qing rolled his eyes at Zhu Yawen and said, "Let's talk about it after you graduate."
"You said it, and if you refuse to pay me, I will bite you to death."
A smile then broke out on Zhu Yawen's face, and he immediately spoke sternly to Zhou Qing.
He had made up his mind and would not consider any other agencies. He would just wait for Qingzi.
"Are you a dog?"
Zhou Qing just laughed.
"Zhou Qing, come with me."
After class, the head teacher Wang Jinsong called Zhou Qing away.
The two sides chatted about "La La Land" for a while, and then Wang Jinsong straightened his face and talked about business with Zhou Qing.
"The Central Academy of Drama is planning to invite you to give a lecture there. What do you think?"
Wang Jinsong looked at Zhou Qing in a questioning manner.
What do I think?
Zhou Qing doesn't even bother to complain, he asks as if it were a real story, does it matter what I think?
But after all, he is a student of Beijing Film Academy, so Zhou Qing would not refuse to cooperate with such matters.
"I'll just follow the school's arrangements."
Zhou Qing gave the answer that made Wang Jinsong most satisfied.
"The exact date hasn't been decided yet, but it should be around October. You'll have plenty of time to prepare."
Wang Jinsong showed a warm smile on his face and further spoke to Zhou Qing.
Zhou Qing quickly thought about his schedule and decided that there shouldn't be any major events in October.
So I agreed.
"Okay, then it's settled."
Wang Jinsong nodded and finalized the matter.
(End of this chapter)