Chapter 232: "Whiplash" starts filming, Director Zhou launches a charge to Cannes?

Chapter 232: "Whiplash" starts filming, Director Zhou launches a charge to Cannes?

"Crazy Racing" has a very good momentum. After earning 1200 million on the first day, the subsequent box office has remained strong.

On the second and third days, the revenue was 1268 million and 1347 million respectively.

What's more important?
The word of mouth has exploded!

It has only been released for three short days, but both the media and netizens have given it generally positive reviews.

Of course, there are also some film critics who specialize in finding fault and smearing. Those people are born to criticize others, so it is not surprising that they jump out.

Even a classic like "Farewell My Concubine" is still criticized by people.

Not to mention popcorn movies like "Cars" which have no substance and are purely for entertainment.

Ning Hao, the director, ignored it completely, and neither did Zhou Qing, the investor.

If you respond, you will be attracting traffic to those haters.

The best way to deal with such people is to ignore them and not respond to them.

What's more, Zhou Qing has serious things to do.

All other preparatory work for "Whiplash" had been completed long ago. The reason why it was delayed until June was simply because Zhou Qing's training was delayed.

But now, Zhou Qing can finally start his apprenticeship.

"Producer Zhang, get ready, we'll start filming on the 4th!"

Zhou Qing immediately gave this order to Producer Zhang.

Although Liu Yifei is still handling related matters at Sony and has not returned, her role is limited, so it doesn't matter if she comes back earlier or later.

Now that other preparations have been completed, Zhou Qing doesn't want to procrastinate any longer.

Just turn it on and be done.

"Understood, Director Zhou!"

Producer Zhang immediately took the order and began to coordinate with various units, actors from all parties, and other related matters.

The sophisticated instrument "Whiplash" is about to start running at high speed.

"Xiao Liu, ask Sister Chen to come over."

However, before starting the filming, Zhou Qing had another thing to deal with.

whats the matter?
The TV series "My Brother is Shunliu" has already started casting.

Zhou Qing did not intend to let Wang Baoqiang miss this TV series which was originally starred by Wang Baoqiang.

Although this TV series is not as well-known as "Soldier Assault", it is Wang Baoqiang's representative work.

But the ratings of "Shun Liu" are also very high, ranking second in the annual ratings of 09, only below "Zou Xikou".

What's even more rare?
"Shunliu" is also a major CCTV drama, broadcast on CCTV-1.

Such TV drama resources are definitely one of the best TV drama resources in the entire industry.

How could Zhou Qing let Wang Baoqiang miss it?

"There is a TV series called 'My Brother is Shunliu' and they are currently casting. Go and contact them and make sure you help Baoqiang get the male lead."

Zhou Qing gave serious instructions to Wang Baoqiang's agent, Sister Chen.

"Understood, Director Zhou."

Sister Chen also took the order and left.

Zhou Qing was not worried about the outcome of Sister Chen's trip.

After all, in the original time and space, "My Brother is Shunliu" was played by Wang Baoqiang.

“Is Whiplash finally going to start filming?”

Executive Director Lu Yang was called back by Zhou Qing. When he heard the news, he was excited.

Being able to serve as executive director in Zhou Qing's film is an opportunity that many directors in the industry would love to have!
Not to mention that Zhou Qing directed and acted in "Whiplash", which made the requirements for Lu Yang, the executive director, even higher.

But at the same time, Lu Yang can also learn a lot.

Of course there is pressure, but Lu Yang is more eager to try and ready to go.

In fact, Lu Yang completed his postgraduate studies under Tian Zhuangzhuang and served as executive director in two films, so he has the basic abilities of a director.

It's nothing more than a novice on the road, lack of experience.

And now the executive director of "Whiplash" will make up for Lu Yang's last shortcoming.

In particular, Zhou Qing has already promised that after the filming of "Whiplash", he will provide the script to Lu Yang for Lu Yang to shoot.

This is an even greater temptation for Lu Yang!

"Director Zhou."

"Director Zhou."

On June 6, Zhou Qing gathered the main creators of Whiplash together and held a grand launch conference.

Because it was rumored in the circle that "Whiplash" was another art film directed by Zhou Qing, it naturally attracted great attention from all parties.

Although this news has never been confirmed by Zhou Qing himself and is just speculation within the circle, its credibility is actually still very high.

After all, the title of "Whiplash" is enough to explain it all.

At this moment, taking advantage of the opportunity of the launch conference, the media immediately verified the information with Zhou Qing.

"Director Zhou, is Whiplash an art film as rumored? Is this your return to the art film field?"

"I don't want to classify Whiplash as a purely art film. It actually has elements of commercial films. It can be regarded as a combination of art films and commercial films."

Although Zhou Qing gave a compromising answer, it still aroused the enthusiasm of the media.

In everyone's opinion, things like "art films with commercial elements" and "combination of business and art" are not important.

After all, Director Zhou's art films are indeed of this style, and seem a bit ambiguous in terms of genre.

Films like "127 Hours", "La La Land" and "The Hearing Girl" can be called art films, but if you insist on calling them commercial films, there's actually nothing wrong with that.

Everyone has become accustomed to it.

What really matters?
There is no doubt that this is another film made by Director Zhou to win awards!
Director Zhou's road to winning awards has been a bit too impressive.

"Director Zhou, will Whiplash hit the three major European film festivals like La La Land and The Hearing Girl?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be possible."

Zhou Qing thought about it for a moment and finally admitted it.

Anyway, with the attention he gets in the circle now, it is impossible for his every move to be hidden from the media.

I’m afraid that as soon as “Whiplash” registers for Cannes, it will be exposed by the media immediately.

If that's the case, there's no need to hide it, right?

By the way, you can also contribute a lot of popularity to "Whiplash", so why not do it?
The media present became more and more excited. Today's interview was not in vain. They got a lot of explosive news.

Director Zhou is making another push for Europe's top three. Is there any news more exciting than this?
"Director Zhou, you have already been to the Berlin Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Of the three major European film festivals, only the Cannes Film Festival remains. Will you go to Cannes this time?"

The reporter from Jiulang Entertainment asked immediately as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

"What's the point if the answers are all revealed? Let me keep you in suspense. When the time comes, everyone will know."

Zhou Qing smiled mysteriously and put on a rather large and subtle show.

As for which film festival we should attend, I'll let you guys discuss and guess slowly.

Without discussion or speculation, where does the popularity come from?
"Director Zhou, although you graduated from the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy, you have never played any role before. Do you think you can play the leading role in Whiplash?"

Not surprisingly, the media was also extremely concerned about Zhou Qing's first time as the leading actor.

Asked a relatively mild question.

"I think everyone has always overlooked that I am also a professional actor! So I am confident that I can play this role well, just wait and see."

In front of each camera, Zhou Qing gave this answer with his head held high, full of confidence.

"Director Zhou, this is your second collaboration with Feng Yuanzheng, right? I wonder what qualities of Feng Yuanzheng attracted you?" Some media also asked this question.

In fact, people in the circle have long discovered that Zhou Qing still likes to use people he knows.

There is no need to say much about the fact that Huang Bo, under his command, has performed many times, after all, he is a contracted artist of his own studio.

But people like Qin Hao, Zhou Xun, Liu Yifei, and Feng Yuanzheng are not artists under Zhou Qing, but they have all collaborated with Zhou Qing many times.

"Teacher Feng's acting skills are superb, and the role is suitable, so I found Teacher Feng. I can also reveal that Teacher Feng played a very subversive role in Whiplash."

When Zhou Qing said this, he also revealed a breaking point.

Feng Yuanzheng, who was sitting next to him, subconsciously smiled a helpless smile.

Feng Yuan certificate?
A disruptive role?
The media are not fools. When they put these two things together, they immediately sensed something.

I’m afraid Feng Yuanzheng is playing a pervert again?

That would be really interesting.

"Director Zhou Qing's seventh feature film, Whiplash, has started filming. Director Zhou Qing personally admitted that the film is an art film."

"Director Zhou Qing's new film Whiplash is set to participate in three major European film festivals, and is suspected to be targeting the Cannes Film Festival."

"Director Zhou is participating in a film as an actor for the first time and said he is confident that he can play the leading male role well."

"Will Feng Yuanzheng play a pervert again in Director Zhou's new film "Whiplash"? Director Zhou revealed that Feng Yuanzheng's role is a subversive one."

Relevant reports quickly leaked out and immediately caused very heated discussions and widespread attention.

Whether it's Zhou Qing's attempt to make it to the top three again, or Zhou Qing taking on the lead role, or Feng Yuanzheng's transformation into a pervert, they are all very topical gimmicks.

The movie "Whiplash" made its presence felt in the circle.

However, as the director, Zhou Qing cannot take care of this kind of thing for the time being, as "Whiplash" has already started filming in full swing.

"light!"

"Receive the radio!"

"Guide rails go in!"

The assistant director was carrying out relevant preparatory work on the scene, and Lu Yang, the executive director, also quickly got into the state.

As for the director Zhou Qing, he was putting on makeup.

There was no way, he was the leading actor, and the first scene was Zhou Qing's scene.

"Director Zhou looks no different from a college student when he changes his clothes."

Wang Zhiwen looked at Zhou Qing, who had completely changed his appearance, and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Director Zhou is already a graduate student at Beijing Film Academy."

Lu Yang joined in and agreed.

In front of other people in the crew, Lu Yang was not so casual. Like everyone else, he honestly called Zhou Qing "Director Zhou".

Feng Yuanzheng and other people at the scene also agreed with this.

No wonder Director Zhou chose to act in this movie himself, his image and temperament are really suitable, and it is simply his true self.

I just wonder how good Director Zhou’s acting is?

Can he really act as well as he said at the press conference?

Everyone is still quite curious about this.

Everyone wanted to see what Zhou Qing's screen debut was like.

"How are you preparing?"

After finishing her makeup, Zhou Qing stood up and went to communicate with the assistant director.

"Everything is ready, Director Zhou."

The assistant director communicated some relevant situations with Zhou Qing, and Zhou Qing had a clear idea of ​​what was going on.

Finally, he came to Lu Yang and said, "Brother, it's up to you now."

"Leave it to me, but if there is anything I don't do well, please tell me as soon as possible."

Lu Yang nodded heavily to Zhou Qing, feeling both expectant and a little nervous.

"I will."

Zhou Qing also nodded seriously in response.

This is his own movie, so he will naturally strictly control the quality.

"Okay, Whiplash, Scene 1, Act 1, Scene 1, starts now!"

The official shooting started soon. Lu Yang, the executive director, temporarily replaced Zhou Qing and called the start on his behalf.

As the clapperboard was tapped, Zhou Qing began his performance.

But I saw him just sitting in front of the drum set, practicing seriously and attentively.

His hands waved continuously and the drumsticks beat on the drum in a very rhythmic manner.

That gesture and that posture made everyone present's eyes light up.

Director Zhou’s acting skills are pretty good.

It was very professional and there was no trace of performance at all.

It seemed that the person sitting in front of everyone at this moment was really a music student who was obsessed with playing drums.

"Excuse me."

But suddenly, Zhou Qing, who was concentrating on playing the drums, stopped and spoke to the camera nervously.

The photographer hurried to catch up, and it was the perverted music teacher Feng Yuanzheng who made a brilliant appearance.

He overheard some students practicing drums here, so he came over to take a look.

However, the teacher played by Feng Yuanzheng is so famous, so the drummer Zhou Ping is so reserved.

"What's your name?"

Feng Yuanzheng took a step forward, looked Zhou Qing up and down, with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes.

This student is a good candidate.

"Zhou Ping, my name is Zhou Ping, Teacher Lin."

Zhou Qing immediately answered honestly, with a very serious attitude.

"Do you know who I am?"

"I know, Teacher Lin."

Zhou Qing nodded quickly subconsciously.

"Then you know I'm looking for musicians?"

Feng Yuanzheng spoke again in a condescending manner.

"know."

"Then why did you stop?"

After hearing this, Zhou Qing didn't dare to hesitate any longer and started to drum hard again.

Unlike his previous focused practice, this time he was excited, thrilled, and a little nervous.

I put in my best effort and wanted to perform well in front of Teacher Lin.

"Crack!"

Executive director Lu Yang called out "cut" appropriately, but he didn't call it too far.

Because whether this line is passed or not is not decided by Lu Yang, but by the director Zhou Qing. (End of this chapter)