Chapter 107 Director Zhou’s influence, “La La Land” is shortlisted for Venice Film Festival again
Chapter 107 Director Zhou’s influence, “La La Land” is shortlisted for Venice Film Festival again
Zhou Qing was really speechless.
That’s right, Zhang Da Huzi is still hyping things up.
Today this person plays Xiaolongnu, tomorrow that person plays Yang Guo, and it’s different every day.
Zhou Xun was so angry that she publicly stated that she would not play the role of Xiaolongnu and asked people not to mess around with her in the future.
But no matter what, Zhou Xun has already contributed a wave of popularity to "The Return of the Condor Heroes".
"Still keeping it secret? How long will Producer Zhang keep it secret?"
Not only Zhou Qing, but even Shu Chang was speechless.
"Has the male lead been decided? Is it Nie Yuan or Huang Xiaoming?"
Shu Chang then asked curiously.
"I'm not too sure. At the moment I only know that I've been chosen to be Little Dragon Girl."
Liu Yifei shook her head and told the truth.
Shu Chang became interested and started discussing enthusiastically who could get the role.
"Nie Yuan, it is said that Nie Yuan even had his bones shaved for this role."
Shu Chang is more optimistic about Nie Yuan.
But Zhou Qing knew that Nie Yuan was just a person used by Zhang Da Huzi to hype himself up.
Even though he was so cruel to himself, Yang Guo still ended up falling on Huang Xiaoming's head.
"What about you, Director Zhou? From your professional perspective, who will Producer Zhang choose to play Yang Guo?"
Shu Chang asked Zhou Qing for his opinion again.
"It's hard to say. Every director has different standards, but I guess Producer Zhang will choose Huang Xiaoming."
Zhou Qing acted mysterious and pretentious.
As we were talking and chatting, it was almost time.
Liu Xiaoli took out the cake, and Zhou Qing, Shu Chang and others gathered around.
"Happy birthday to you~"
"Happy birthday to you~"
Everyone sang birthday song for Liu Yifei.
Liu Yifei also made a wish and blew out the candles amid everyone's blessings.
"Xiao Liu, what wish did you make just now?"
Shu Chang looked at Liu Yifei curiously and asked.
"It won't work if you say it out loud!"
Liu Yifei slapped Shu Chang's hand away without telling Shu Chang.
"Eat cake, come to Zhou Qing, and sing."
After the cake was cut, Liu Yifei invited Zhou Qing and Shu Chang to eat cake.
"Xiao Liu, you are such a jerk who forgets friends for the sake of beauty, why is his cake so much bigger than mine?"
Shu Chang held the cake in his hand and shouted to Liu Yifei exaggeratedly.
A blush suddenly appeared on Liu Yifei's cheeks.
"No way, Xiao Liu?"
Shu Chang widened his eyes, looked at his good sister, and then looked at Zhou Qing.
It seems like he has discovered something.
"Even cake can't stop you from talking!"
Liu Yifei picked up a small piece of cake and stuffed it into Shu Chang's mouth. "Of course boys eat more than you."
Zhou Qing ate the cake obediently and didn't dare to speak.
For some unknown reason, he turned his head and glanced at Liu Xiaoli beside him.
But Liu Xiaoli was also eating cake quietly, with nothing unusual on her face.
“The lead actor of Crazy Stone may have to be replaced.”
Ning Hao brought Zhou Qing an unexpected news.
"Change people? What's going on? Is there any problem with Guo Tao?"
Zhou Qing felt very strange about this.
Guo Tao was obviously Bao Shihong's final choice.
Ning Hao also said last time that after Wang Han refused, he started talking to Guo Tao, and the conversation was quite pleasant.
"Isn't it all because of you? Your reputation as 'Director Zhou' is still too effective."
Ning Hao shook his head and sighed, then began to explain the whole story to Zhou Qing.
It turned out that Sun Honglei was very interested in Ning Hao's movie, so he asked Ning Hao for a copy of the script.
After reading it, I was immediately attracted to the script.
He took the initiative to contact Ning Hao and recommended himself to play the leading male role.
You have to know that at that time, Yan Wang had already become famous through "Conquer", so why would he be interested in a project directed by a new director?
There is no doubt that it must be because of Zhou Qing.
"Sun Honglei?"
Zhou Qing raised his eyebrows.
After hearing what Ning Hao said, he actually remembered it.
It seems that Sun Honglei did recommend himself for "Crazy Stone".
Later, perhaps due to scheduling issues, Guo Tao was invited to play the role.
Unexpectedly, because of my intervention, "Crazy Stone" started production two years earlier, and Sun Honglei still noticed this movie.
However, if it was King Yan, there would be no problem in controlling Bao Shihong.
Even from an investor's perspective, Yan Wang is more suitable than Guo Tao.
After all, Yan Wang is much more famous than Guo Tao.
It doesn't matter if it's famous, it can be directly converted into box office revenue.
"You make your own decision. I won't interfere with your casting."
So Zhou Qing spread his hands and said this to Ning Hao.
"Sun Honglei is quite good. He is more than capable of playing Bao Shihong."
Ning Hao also told Zhou Qing his choice.
"If we hire him, won't the budget be enough?"
Zhou Qing pointed out this problem, but he was also prepared to make additional investments.
At this time, Yan Wang was still just a TV drama star, and he was not even considered a real big star in TV dramas.
It is true that "Conquer" made him famous, but in fact he was not that popular.
What really made Sun Honglei famous was "The Disguiser".
So even if Sun Honglei really plays the role, his pay won't be too high.
Compared with the box office revenue that the other party can bring, it is totally not worth mentioning.
"That's enough. Sun Honglei said he doesn't want any pay. He likes this story."
Ning Hao couldn't help feeling a little proud when he said this.
Being able to let a TV star appear in a film for free is indeed a recognition of him.
You know, even Guo Tao got a film salary of 100,000 yuan.
"Sun Honglei, Haozi, this is where you are wrong."
Huang Bo on the side was dissatisfied, "Someone who looks like him can play your leading role, but I can't? He is uglier than me, right?"
Huang Bo is an artist under Zhou Qing, and Ning Hao has been coming to Zhou Qing frequently recently because of the stone incident.
So after a while, we became familiar with each other.
"Come on, Sun Honglei is the King of Looks!"
Zhou Qing looked down on Huang Bo.
Realizing that Huang Bo and Ning Hao didn't understand what Yan Wang meant, he explained, "The King of Handsome Guys."
"What? The King of Handsome Guys? Are you okay Aoko?"
Huang Bo almost fainted from laughing.
If Sun Honglei is considered a handsome guy, then Huang Bo is not a standard handsome guy either?
"Hiroko, you're right, you're as ugly as Sun Honglei, but he can play this role and you can't."
Ning Hao said, "Look at yourself in the mirror. Do you believe me if I say you are the head of the security department?"
"Believe it, why don't you believe it?"
Huang Bo grinned shamelessly.
"Next time. I'll find you if there's a suitable role next time." Ning Hao ignored him.
"This sounds so familiar, don't you think so, Aoko?"
Huang Bo began to play tricks on Zhou Qing.
Zhou Qing also ignored this guy.
"Damn it, it's another premiere!"
"New Police Story" is about to be released.
In addition to the increasingly extensive publicity work, Zhou Qing was also sent an invitation to the premiere.
However, Zhou Qing did not plan to attend the premiere this time.
Considering his current level, there is no need for that at all.
What's more, it was just a movie from Hong Kong, and Zhou Qing had no interest in it.
"Director Zhou, the Venice Film Festival has announced the shortlist for the main competition unit, and La La Land is on the list. Congratulations!"
Assistant Xiao Liu knocked on Zhou Qing's office door and told Zhou Qing the good news.
"I see."
Zhou Qing felt excited.
I immediately logged into the official website of the Venice Film Festival and did some research.
"Vera Drake", "The Taste of Love", "Empty Room", "Rebirth"... "La La Land"!
The name of "La La Land" is indeed on the list.
In addition to "La La Land", two other Chinese-language films have been shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Venice Film Festival.
One of them is naturally Director Jia’s "The World", needless to say.
As for the other one, it is the work of Hirokazu Ichieda's idol, Hou Xiaoxian, "Coffee Time".
In addition, there was another movie that caught Zhou Qing's attention.
Howl's Moving Castle, Gong Qijun.
This old man's record is also amazing. He has won the Golden Bear and the Oscar.
In addition, he has also won the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award and the Honorary Golden Lion Award.
In the field of animated films, it is indeed a bit scary.
"You're in! Qingzi, you're in!"
Huang Bo rushed into Zhou Qing's office, shouting excitedly.
“Which movie was shortlisted?”
Zhou Qing looked at Huang Bo with a teasing look.
"Of course, The World was shortlisted."
Huang Bo said this as a matter of course, but then quickly added, "It was no surprise that La La Land was nominated, so what's there to be excited about?"
"Not bad, Old Huang. Your ability to flatter has improved."
Zhou Qing smiled in a good mood.
However, Huang Bo's excitement only lasted for a while before he was soaked.
With such a strong competitor as "La La Land", the probability of "The World" winning the award is greatly reduced.
What kind of luck do I have?
"The 61st Venice Film Festival main competition unit shortlist was announced, and three Chinese-language films were shortlisted."
"Chia Ke-Chang's The World, Zhou Qing's La La Land, and Hou Xiaoxian's Coffee Time are three Chinese-language films competing for this year's Venice Film Festival."
"Director Zhou is once again competing at the three major European film festivals following "127 Hours" and "Departures."
"Three Chinese-language films compete at the Venice Film Festival. Who will win the grand prize in the end?"
The circle suddenly became lively.
Such a "grand occasion" as this year's Venice Film Festival is relatively rare.
After all, Chinese-language films have never been very popular among the three major European film studios.
The probability of three films being shortlisted for the main competition unit at the same time is indeed not high.
Among the three shortlisted Chinese-language films, the most popular one in the industry is undoubtedly "La La Land".
After all, compared to Section Chief Jia and Hou Xiaoxian, Zhou Qing's strength obviously seems to be much stronger.
The two films he directed before won major awards in Berlin.
However, neither Section Chief Jia nor Hou Xiaoxian has ever won any of the three major awards in Europe.
Not even once.
"Sure enough, Zhou Qing's La La Land is nominated again."
The reaction from the class teacher Wang Jinsong was much calmer than in previous times.
Not only am I not excited, I even feel a little accustomed to it.
This is Zhou Qing’s strength!
If you don’t make a move, then it’s fine. But if you do, won’t you just win a trophy?
Shortlisted?
Isn't that a foregone conclusion?
“That’s great! La La Land has been selected for the Venice Film Festival!”
Qin Hao, who had been following the relevant developments, also learned the news for the first time and immediately became extremely excited.
It's like being given an injection of chicken blood.
If someone sees Qin Hao now, they will find that his eyes are full of light.
Director Zhou did not disappoint him, and his film was shortlisted for the top three in Europe.
And to be honest, compared to "Departures", Qin Hao feels that his acting skills have improved to a certain extent.
After all, "Departures" is his debut work, right?
As for the possibility of winning the award, it is naturally greater than last time.
But thinking about another actor Zhou Xun, the smile on Qin Hao's face slowly disappeared.
Instead, there was a sense of solemnity.
Zhou Xun’s acting skills are no worse than mine.
What's more, the characterization of the female lead in "La La Land" is far stronger than that of the male lead.
Even if Qin Hao was unwilling to admit it, he had to admit it.
Zhou Xun’s possibility of winning Best Actress is higher than her possibility of winning Best Actor.
The possibility of a film winning both Best Actor and Best Actress awards is extremely slim.
Thinking of this, Qin Hao calmed down again, but overall, he was still looking forward to it.
In any case, as long as "La La Land" is shortlisted, it means that it has a ticket to enter.
There is a possibility of winning the Best Actor award.
It's just that compared to the initial excitement and anticipation, there is also a bit more caution.
“La La Land is actually shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival!”
On the other side, Zhou Xun was even more excited than Qin Hao, and he kept praising in his heart.
He is worthy of being a great director in mainland China. He is truly extraordinary and one of his works was shortlisted for the top three in Europe.
In one word, I am convinced!
"Congratulations, Brother Xun, you won a Best Actress award in Venice this time."
Chen Kun sent a congratulatory message to Zhou Xun, his eyes full of envy.
Although he also appeared in this movie, he was just a minor supporting role.
Zhou Xun is a serious female lead.
If she really wins a Best Actress award in Venice, Zhou Xun will truly be deified.
Your status in the entertainment industry will be greatly improved.
Even if she doesn’t win the Best Actress award, just being nominated will also be a huge plus for Zhou Xun!
More importantly, Director Zhou’s award-winning films are different from those made by others.
Other people’s award-winning movies generally have terrible box office performances, but Director Zhou’s award-winning movies all have very high box office performances.
The kind that will definitely be in the top ten of the year!
How could the movies Zhou Xun filmed in the past have such high box office results?
It is even an embarrassing fact that most of the movies directed by Zhou Xun have terrible box office performances.
In other words, no matter what, Zhou Xun will be able to take off with "La La Land".
This is Director Zhou’s strength!
This is also the reason why so many people in the entertainment industry are flocking to big directors.
These big directors are really terrible.
Especially a truly talented director like Director Zhou.
(End of this chapter)