Chapter 158: Is Zhang Guoshi not as good as Director Zhou in making films? The well-received "H
"Director Zhou, an invitation to the premiere of The Promise."
Xiao Liu sent another thing that gave Zhou Qing a headache.
Zhou Qing knew that "The Promise" was a blockbuster controlled by China Film Group, or in other words, a blockbuster produced by Han Sanping.
This is the film project that Han Sanping attaches the most importance to so far.
Han Sanping had already greeted Zhou Qing a long time ago.
But now Zhou Qing is busy with the preparations for "Painted Skin" and the promotion of "The Hearing Girl". How can he find the time to go?
I'm too busy with my own things.
I can only decline politely.
Not only did Zhou Qing decline the premiere of "The Promise", she also declined the premiere of Zhang Guoshi's "A One Man's Journey".
Speaking of Master Zhang and the great poet Chen, this wave is really a confrontation.
Their films were released on the 15th and 22nd respectively, just one week apart.
It can be considered a head-on collision and a direct confrontation.
The smell of gunpowder attracted great attention from the entire industry, and even spread to the premieres of the two films.
It was just a premiere, but both Master Zhang and the great poet Chen put in a lot of effort.
The hype started as early as a month ago, and all the messy tricks are dazzling.
And I don’t know if it was a pre-planned discussion or they were just competing with each other, but a lot of the tactics were the same.
On this side, "A Solo Journey" decided to return to the filming location Lijiang to hold its premiere, and on the other side, "The Promise" plans to lead everyone to retrace "The Promise"'s path.
While The Promise has started auditioning new talent, The Alone Journey has also issued a recruitment order and launched an imitation show.
Both companies are also rumored to be inviting Super Girls to help out.
Zhang Weiping, the producer of "A Solo Journey", and Huang Bin, the publicity director of "The Promise", said the same thing when they were interviewed.
"We don't care what they do, we just have to do our own thing!"
It was really lively and everyone in the circle had a great time.
The premiere can come up with so many tricks, it can only be said that city people know how to have fun.
"Director Zhou, this is the third version of the costume we designed based on your instructions. Please take a look and see if there are any problems."
The art team had finally designed the latest version of the costumes. After reviewing them, Zhou Qing couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
"Yes, it's just what I imagined."
He answered in the affirmative.
I can only say that the team we found is indeed the top team in the industry, and their business capabilities are impeccable.
After Zhou Qing stated the detailed requirements, the other party was able to implement them quickly and accurately, and the cooperation was very comfortable.
"By the way, how is the design of the lizard spirit going?"
Calling the relevant person in charge, Zhou Qing asked this key question again.
"Director Zhou, according to your request, we have initially drafted four styles. It is up to you to decide which style to adopt."
The sketches of the four lizard spirits were displayed in front of Zhou Qing.
"The second one."
Zhou Qing made his choice in an instant.
For a reborn person, this matter is too simple. Just follow the impression in your mind and follow the map.
"Understood, Director Zhou, do you have any other requirements for this version?"
"You can be a little cooler, with shorter hair and less monster-like features on your face..."
It took more than half an hour in total before the image of the lizard spirit was finally communicated.
But apart from the matter of the lizard spirit, there are a lot of other things that Zhou Qing needs to take care of personally.
It’s not easy to shoot a blockbuster movie, it’s indeed a bit tiring.
On December 12, news came from the Olympic Organizing Committee that the 14 teams that participated in the first round of bidding had made their decisions.
Among them, five teams will participate in the opening and closing ceremonies mobilization meetings.
If nothing unexpected happens, these five teams will be the teams in the second round of bidding.
Many people have noticed that the great poet Chen is not on the list.
"No way? Brother Chen Kai won the Palme d'Or. He won't be eliminated in the first round, right?"
"Master Zhang, Li An and other top directors are all here, but Brother Chen Kai is not here?"
Many people are talking about it.
Zhou Qing was secretly happy.
The great poet Chen really just had one round of tour.
But this kind of thing is better to just keep it to yourself, there is no need to spread it around.
As for the great poet Chen, he probably has no time to pay attention to this matter.
Because his "The Promise" is about to premiere!
As for the specifications, they are as high as ever, and are placed in the Beijing CPPCC Auditorium.
The scene was as grand as expected.
The great poet Chen arranged soldiers in silver armor to "guard" both sides of the 50-meter-long red carpet.
Fake crabapple flowers and lights were tied to the trees at the scene, and huge balloons rose in the sky like a full moon.
And so on, to name a few.
To be honest, Zhou Qing would feel a little regretful if he didn't go.
Premieres are very common, but it is rare to see such a "poetic and picturesque" premiere like the one organized by poet Chen.
The first day's box office figures came out the next day, a whopping 2115 million, which was jaw-dropping.
This box office revenue broke the first-day box office record for all Chinese and foreign films released in mainland China.
After all, it is really too horrible. You know, these days, the total box office of many movies cannot reach this level.
Take the domestic film box office ranking in 05 for example. "Sanchakou" was ranked tenth with 1500 million.
If Mantou hadn't made a sudden breakthrough, it shouldn't have been a problem for "The Promise" to break 2 million at the box office.
"Director Zhou, I've finished filming!"
News came from Zhou Xun that the crew of "Night Banquet" concentrated on filming her scenes and finally released her early.
"It's good that the filming is finished. Read the script more and try to figure out the role. Maybe you can even win the Best Actress award."
Zhou Qing encouraged the other party.
I'm not kidding Zhou Xun. In the original movie, Zhou Xun was nominated for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Hundred Flowers Awards, but unfortunately she didn't win the award in the end.
But with my own training, the final result is hard to say.
"Then I'll have to ask Director Zhou for help!"
Zhou Xun is very much looking forward to it and is very excited. She believes that no amount of best actress title is too much.
"Get ready. We will join the team for special training next month."
Zhou Qing instructed the other party again.
"know."
Zhou Xun responded immediately.
"Director Zhou, my film "The Secret Calculation" is about to be broadcast."
Wang Baoqiang told Zhou Qing the news happily.
"The Counterfeiter" is scheduled to premiere on January 1 and has now entered its grand promotional phase.
This is Wang Baoqiang's first TV series as the leading actor, and he takes it very seriously and is looking forward to it.
"Senior Brother Liu Yunlong's drama can't be bad, don't worry, the ratings of 'Secret Calculation' will definitely be a hit."
Zhou Qing said to Wang Baoqiang very confidently.
Wang Baoqiang was greatly comforted and a smile from the bottom of his heart appeared on his face.
"Director Zhou, this is the specific plan for the screening of "The Hearing Girl". Please see if there are any additions or adjustments."
The China Film Group's publicity and promotion team met with Zhou Qing again, and the two sides discussed some details of the screening, which is usually one of the important means of film promotion.
However, those invited were not ordinary audiences, but filmmakers, media professionals and film critics in the industry.
Considering Zhou Qing's current rank and impressive record, China Film Group plans to make a big deal about it.
Many big names are on the invitation list.
Zhou Qing took a closer look and found that several famous directors, including Zhang Guoshi, Chen Shishi and Feng Xiaogang, were among them.
Zhou Qing had no objection to this.
This is how things are in the circle, you invite me and I invite you, and the main thing is reciprocity.
However, Zhou Qing had no hope whether these people would come or not.
After all, everyone was busy during this period, especially Master Zhang and Poet Chen, who had their movies released.
Where is Feng Xiaogang?
I am also busy filming "The Banquet".
On December 12, Zhang Guoshi's "A Solo Journey of Thousand Miles" held its premiere amidst the attention of the public.
Master Zhang changed his previous style and created a grand scene just like poet Chen's Wuji.
Even a magic theater was flown in from Canada.
Honestly, I didn’t get to see it in person, which is a shame.
However, there were far fewer big-name stars at the premiere of Zhang Guoshi's film than at the premiere of "The Promise".
In terms of overall momentum, it is slightly inferior.
As for the first day box office?
That's even more incomparable, it's only 197 million, less than 200 million.
But anyway, "A Solo Journey" is an art film, and it is not appropriate to just look at the box office.
Even the current box office of "A Solo Journey" has already broken the first-day box office record for domestic art films.
Producer Zhang Weiping was interviewed and said he was very satisfied with the current box office.
However, some media outlets were not afraid of causing trouble and made Zhang Weiping lose face.
"Director Zhou Qing's several art films have had high box office, especially "Departures" and "La La Land", the first-day box office of which was much higher than "A Single Man's Journey". What's your response to this?"
"Is Zhang Guoshi inferior to Director Zhou Qing in terms of making art films?"
Zhou Qing was dragged out and criticized again.
Zhang Weiping was very arrogant: "I don't deny that Director Zhou Qing's films have achieved certain box office success, but he has only made a few films? And how can those films of his be considered art films?
It may not be a good thing to praise him so highly now. I don’t want another example of hurting Zhongyong to happen.”
The reporter turned around and interviewed Zhou Qing, asking him how he felt about being called "Shang Zhongyong".
Zhou Qing was too lazy to respond.
Zhang Weiping relied on Master Zhang and his eyes had long been fixed on his forehead. He looked down on everyone and was extremely arrogant.
Of course, Zhang Weiping is Zhang Weiping, and his attitude cannot represent that of Master Zhang.
Master Zhang is also different from Zhang Weiping.
The screening of "The Hearing Girl" began on the third day after the release of "A Solo Journey".
With Zhou Qing's current rank, he was naturally surrounded by followers, and many people came to show their support.
What Zhou Qing didn't expect was that Master Zhang had also come.
It seems that Zhang Weiping's sarcasm towards him did not affect Master Zhang's attitude towards him at all.
The two sides got together and had a chat, and the atmosphere was very good.
"I really want to see what the movie that won the Golden Lion Award in Venice looks like."
What surprised Zhou Qing even more was that Jiang Wen also came.
Hasn't this guy started filming "The Sun Also Rises" yet?
The news of the filming of this movie has been circulating for a while. Could it be that it hasn't started yet?
“Have you started filming The Sun Also Rises?”
After some pleasantries, Zhou Qing asked the other party out of curiosity.
"It's turned on, but it's the same as not turning it on."
Jiang Wen's words were very mysterious and profound, and Zhou Qing didn't quite understand them for a moment.
"I actually started filming in October, but as I was filming I realized my idea was wrong, so I had to scrap it and reshoot it."
"So it's like it hasn't started yet, because everything has to start from scratch."
Jiang Wen told Zhou Qing the answer.
Zhou Qing was stunned when he heard this.
Damn, can this still happen?
He finally understood why the cost of "The Sun Also Rises", a mere art film, was so high.
Sixty million.
What's so great about this movie that it cost so much money?
It turns out that all of it was wasted by Jiang Wen.
"Boss Yang probably wants to beat you to death, right?"
Zhou Qing couldn't help laughing.
Yang Shoucheng trusts you so much, and you just squander his money like this?
"Mr. Yang was very open. He didn't say anything except asking me if my investment was enough and how much more I needed to invest."
Jiang Wen was still quite emotional.
It is really a blessing to meet an investor like Yang Shoucheng who trusts you unconditionally these days.
Jiang Wen wastes so much money on filming. If it were someone else, I would really want to beat him to death.
Zhou Qing really wasn't exaggerating.
"Mr. Yang is awesome!"
Zhou Qing also gave Yang Shoucheng a thumbs up with admiration.
"I know that Mr. Yang has always wanted to invest in you, but you don't need investment at all, right?"
Jiang Wen was very envious when she talked about this.
Zhou Qing is now definitely a hot commodity that is enthusiastically sought after by various investors, and Jiang Wen cannot compare to this.
"How is the preparation for Painted Skin going?"
Han Sanping also came to support Zhou Qing.
The two sides chatted for a while, and then the other party asked about "Painted Skin".
Currently, there are only two movies that Han Sanping pays the most attention to, one is "The Promise" and the other is "Painted Skin".
Now that "The Promise" is gaining so much momentum, Han Sanping can be said to be very happy.
This has also raised expectations for "Painted Skin".
"It's going very smoothly. We estimate that everything will be completed by mid-January, and there will be no problem starting production in February."
Zhou Qing gave this answer.
Han Sanping nodded repeatedly, showing how satisfied he was.
After some social greetings, "The Hearing Girl" soon moved to the movie watching session.
Major filmmakers, media professionals and film critics began to watch this Golden Lion Award-winning work with great anticipation.
"The Hearing Girl is delicate and touching. Director Zhou Qing's characterization is still unique. It is worthy of winning the Golden Lion Award in Venice."
"This is the best movie of the year in my opinion. It proves that you can always trust Director Zhou. This is a movie you will definitely regret if you don't watch it."
"With its wonderful camera language, wonderful rhythm and images, mature and smooth editing, and touching story, "The Hearing Girl" is irresistible."
The word of mouth for the first broadcast of "Hearing Girl" quickly came out, and it can be said that it received rave reviews.
Those media people and film critics gave high praise to "The Hearing Girl".
Even some filmmakers were not stingy in praising "Hearing Girl" when they were interviewed. (End of this chapter)