Chapter 205: Now You See Me has finished filming, the Venice movie chapter still depends on Director

Chapter 205: Now You See Me has finished filming, the Venice movie chapter still depends on Director

On August 8, the shortlists for each category of the 10th Venice Film Festival were announced, making the circle lively again.

Speaking of this year's Venice Film Festival, the situation of Chinese-language films is quite good, with many works being shortlisted.

The midnight screening unit includes Chen Yili's "Heaven's Mouth", and the Horizon unit also includes Lu Le's "Novel" and Jia Kechang's "Useless".

Chief Jia, one of the three senior drivers, did not enter the main competition unit this time, but only made it to the horizon unit, which surprised many people.

It seems that even the most talented director can make mistakes sometimes.

However, among these "side dishes", "Heaven's Mouth" was also mixed in as a closing ceremony film, which did increase its presence.

Of course, the most important main competition unit is what the entire circle pays the most attention to.

In this field, Chinese-language films are also doing well.

First of all, "The Sun Also Rises", which was previously announced to compete for the Golden Lion, is on the shortlist, which is not surprising to everyone.

The Taiwanese work "Help Me Eros" was also shortlisted, which surprised many people.

After all, director Li Kangsheng is just an actor.

Before this, he had only directed one film, "Missing".

That’s right, “Help Me Eros” is only Li Kangsheng’s second novel!

Although his debut film "Missing" won an award at the Busan Film Festival, no one would have thought that his second feature film would be able to make it directly to Venice.

In particular, "Help Me Eros" is a work written, directed and performed by Li Kangsheng.

This person is also a gifted talent.

In addition, there is Li An's "Lust, Caution".

Although this person is not in the Chinese entertainment industry, "Lust, Caution" is also a Chinese-language film anyway.

"Jiang Wen and Li An? Venice is going to be interesting this time."

Liu Yifei looked like she was just enjoying the fun.

Jiang Wen had set such a high bar before, but she certainly didn't expect that Li Yan would also attend this Venice event, right?

When Jiang Wen announced publicly that he would be competing for the Golden Lion Award, many people in the circle were optimistic about Jiang Wen.

Well now, many people's attitudes have subconsciously changed.

Yes, Jiang Wen is indeed very awesome, but his rival Li Yan seems to be even more awesome.

Judging from his record among the top three, it is no exaggeration to say that he is far better than Jiang Wen.

"That's right, Director Li and Director Jiang, this is a fight between dragons and tigers."

Huang Xiaoming also laughed and echoed.

In fact, deep down he was not very optimistic about Jiang Wen, and was more optimistic about Li An.

But there is no need to say such things.

"I think it will be a good thing no matter which of them wins the Golden Lion."

Huang Bo was the same. Both of them praised him and there was nothing wrong with him.

"What do you think, Aoko?"

Huang Bo also asked Zhou Qing for his opinion with great interest.

"I think you are all right!"

Even though he already knew the result, Zhou Qing naturally wouldn't say anything at this time.

"Director Zhou, the extras are already in place."

After a few words of casual chat, the assistant director ran over to remind Zhou Qing, and Zhou Qing immediately perked up.

Actors including Liu Yifei and Huang Bo also put aside all distractions and quickly got into the state.

Although the FBI failed to capture the Four Horsemen last time, Duan Yihong still got an important clue.

And that clue also played a very crucial role.

The FBI found the next target of the Four Horsemen.

"Attention all units!"

"start!"

The photographer immediately pointed the camera at Duan Yihong, and the supporting FBI character quickly came on stage.

"We're in trouble."

The other party called out to Duan Yihong, and the two of them quickly came to someone from another analysis department.

"What is he doing here?"

Duan Yihong seemed to dislike the other party and asked his subordinates with a frown.

"He brought important clues."

The extras' subordinates explained for Duan Yihong.

"We have been investigating a private security company called Elkhorn for the past five years."

The extras analyst pushed up his glasses and spoke to Duan Yihong.

"and then?"

Duan Yihong raised his eyebrows.

"They hid about $50 billion..."

Wan Qian tried to explain for Duan Yihong, but was rudely interrupted halfway through her words.

"I didn't ask you, I asked him!"

"The money was hidden in a safe in a warehouse on Queen's Road. I think this safe is the ultimate target of the Four Horsemen."

"Click! Pass!"

Liu Yifei celebrated her birthday last year at Sony headquarters, and this year's birthday is destined to be just as sloppy as last year's.

After all, the girl is currently filming "Now You See Me", she can't say she'll come back after her birthday in China, right?
That's too much nonsense.

So this year Liu Yifei can only spend the time on the set.

Even on her birthday, Zhou Qing did not give Liu Yifei a day off. After all, their relationship had not been exposed yet.

Besides, neither Zhou Qing nor Liu Yifei wanted Liu Yifei to be treated specially.

Although no one in the crew said anything, they were definitely creating hatred for Liu Yifei.

Zhou Qing only finished work an hour early to give Liu Yifei enough time to prepare for her birthday.

As for birthday cakes and other things, Zhou Qing also prepared them early.

Huang Bo, Huang Xiaoming, Zhu Yawen and other Beijing Film Academy alumni were present, and Duan Yihong, Wan Qian and Chen Daoming were naturally not absent.

The main creators celebrated Liu Yifei's birthday together, and the scene was quite lively.

"Happy birthday to you~"

"Happy birthday to you~"

"..."

Everyone gathered together and sang birthday song for Liu Yifei, and Liu Yifei's face was full of smiles.

Then we blew out the candles, cut the cake and ate it. The atmosphere was still joyful.

However, Liu Yifei's eyes when looking at Zhou Qing revealed some resentment from time to time.

It was because Zhou Qing didn’t even prepare a birthday present for her!
It's unforgivable.

"What, are you angry?"

After the show, Zhou Qing found an opportunity to sneak up on Liu Yifei.

Looking at the girl's angry look, I felt like laughing.

"I don't want to talk to you."

Liu Yifei turned her head away, indicating that she didn't want to pay attention to someone.

"Blame me for not preparing a birthday present for you?"

Zhou Qing still tried to hold back his laughter.

"I already said I didn't want to tell you...what is this?"

Liu Yifei stopped talking halfway and let out a cry of surprise.

Because a necklace was dangling in front of her eyes.

Obviously, this was the birthday gift Zhou Qing prepared for her. "Hate it, why did you take it out now?"

Liu Yifei immediately burst into laughter, took the necklace from Zhou Qing's hand, and played with it lovingly.

"Is this something appropriate to give in front of others?"

Zhou Qing laughed. If they took action, wouldn't their relationship be exposed?

"You still have a conscience, put it on for me quickly!"

Liu Yifei couldn't wait to urge Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing took out the necklace and carefully put it on the girl.

"Does it look good?"

Liu Yifei looked at Zhou Qing with a beautiful smile, swaying her body from side to side.

"Of course it looks good."

Zhou Qing said without thinking.

He swore that he was definitely not flattering her. The beauty at this moment was really very beautiful.

"Sissi, you changed your necklace."

Zhu Yawen's eyes were still very sharp and he quickly discovered this.

Then he glanced meaningfully at Zhou Qing on the side, and this guy guessed something in an instant.

However, Zhu Yawen tacitly kept silent about it and did not reveal anything, as if he had never noticed this.

Jay Chou's "Secret" is the same as his previous two movies.

The momentum was strong at the beginning, but the stamina was seriously lacking.

The first-day box office was 600 million, and the total box office stopped at 6000 million, which was lower than the general expectations of the industry.

But considering that this is Jay Chou's first time as a director, and the production cost of the film is only 1000 million.

From a commercial perspective, "Secret" is undoubtedly a huge success.

According to a rough estimate, a movie can make back its cost with box office revenue three times its cost, so Secret must have made at least 3000 million.

Frankly speaking, many people were stimulated, and many people also began to get restless.

They are just fans, it’s like he has nothing to do with anyone!

Jay Chou can gain fans, why can't we?
Aren’t fans meant to be harvested?
Compared to "Secret", "Flash Point", which was taken off the screen three days after the other film, has become even more of a joke.

The box office was only 3450 million, which is only slightly better than half of "Secret"!
Ye Weixin's face was really hit with a loud slapping sound.

Under such circumstances, the other party focused all their attention on the already completed "Ip Man".

To put it bluntly, Yip Wai-shing is really counting on "Ip Man" to make a comeback!
Considering the impressive data of Zhou Qing's films, Ye Weixin is also full of confidence in this.

"Ip Man is currently in post-production and will be completed in about two months."

Ye Weixin also informed Zhou Qing who was in Vancouver, and the other party was working at full speed on the post-production of "Ip Man".

Zhou Qing exchanged a few simple pleasantries with the other party, indicating that he just knew what was going on.

He also did not interfere in this matter and left it entirely to Ye Weixin.

"Director Zhou, I won't disturb your filming. I look forward to your Now You See Me coming out soon. It's bound to be another hit."

Ye Weixin, in a good mood, ended the call with Zhou Qing, feeling indescribably grateful.

Director Zhou really trusts himself.

If I say I won't interfere, then I won't interfere. I'm not being pretentious at all.

Not only did they not ask any questions about the early stages of filming, but the same was true for the post-production as well.

Even the fact that "Flash Point" had just suffered a huge loss did not change Director Zhou's attitude.

Damn, Director Zhou really trusts me too much.

Ye Weixin almost burst into tears of gratitude.

The 64th Venice Film Festival also came to an end, and the news quickly spread back to the domestic entertainment industry.

"The Sun Also Rises", which was previously highly anticipated, failed to achieve any success and was just a runner-up.

Of course, another Chinese-language film, "Help Me Eros" from Taiwan, also came in as a runner-up.

But these two runners-up are different.

Considering Jiang Wen's status, being a runner-up is really embarrassing and embarrassing.

But what about Li Kangsheng?
Even being a runner-up is a huge honor, after all, he is just a new director.

On the contrary, Li An's "Lust, Caution" won the Golden Lion Award, once again proving to everyone the strength of this top director.

"Director Li is really amazing. He won the Golden Lion again."

Huang Xiaoming couldn't help but show a look of admiration.

Frankly speaking, Li An's record is indeed terrifying, especially in terms of winning awards.

You should know that before winning this Golden Lion, he had already won two Golden Bears and two Oscars.

It's not just scary, it's scary like this!
It’s just a pity that although Li An is a Chinese, he is not involved in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The other party's "Lust, Caution" is also a genuine co-production, a co-production between China and Hollywood.

Strictly speaking, it is a bit of a stretch to put the blame on Huayu.

And if we don’t count Li An, which other big directors in Chinese entertainment industry can win big prizes at three major film festivals such as Venice?
Even said that he can compete with Li An?

After counting, there are really only two people: Master Zhang and Zhou Qing.

"Director Li is really amazing. There are only a few big directors in the entire entertainment industry who can fight with him, right?"

Huang Bo nodded in agreement.

However, Huang Bo actually has high hopes for Zhou Qing, but it is not appropriate to say this in public.

After all, it is clear at a glance what the situations of several big directors are like.

Feng Xiaogang is not good at winning awards, so he should be ruled out first.

Poet Chen hasn't achieved any decent results since Farewell My Concubine, and Huang Bo is also not optimistic about his performance.

The only ones left were Master Zhang and Zhou Qing.

But how old is Master Zhang now, and how old is Zhou Qing?

This is totally different thing.

If Huang Bo had to choose someone who could surpass Li An, it would definitely be Zhou Qing.

The filming of Now You See Me is progressing steadily.

The FBI learned that the Four Horsemen's target was the safe, and immediately made corresponding arrangements to capture the Four Horsemen.

But in the end, the Four Knights were the better team.

Not only did he fool the FBI, but he also made the Four Horsemen complete their final farewell performance.

But is the FBI really that useless?
Of course not. The reason why the FBI is so ineffective is that the mastermind behind all of this is none other than Duan Yihong.

The purpose of Duan Yihong doing all this was to frame all the crimes on Chen Daoming and send him to prison.

After Duan Yihong and Chen Daoming had their showdown in prison, only the last scene remained in the filming of the entire "Now You See Me".

The meeting between the Four Horsemen and Duan Yihong.

"Every unit prepares!"

"start!"

The photographer immediately followed and the four horsemen appeared in a park.

In front of them, Duan Yihong stood with his horse and sword in his hands.

When the lights of the amusement park came on and Duan Yihong's true face was revealed in front of the four knights, they were all stunned.

Each expression is more exciting than the last.

No one expected that the mysterious man who recruited them would actually be their main opponent.

The FBI agent who was biting them like a mad dog!

"Crack!"

"Pass!"

"I now declare that the filming of Now You See Me has been completed!" (End of this chapter)