Chapter 248 Director Zhou's film wins the North American championship, "Source Code"
The preparations for "Source Code" are almost complete.
Zhou Qing met with producer Hu and found that they didn't even have to wait until mid-month, and all the preparations could be completed around the 12th.
After all, the film is really not that big.
However, Zhou Qing has no plans to change the start time, and it is still scheduled for December.
He had already figured out that the filming of "Source Code" would not take too long and could be completed in a month at most.
After all, there are only a few scenes.
Inside the train, in the Source Code Project Center, and in the square around the station, that's all.
The post-production time will not be too long. Even if the explosion special effects are added, it can be completed in more than a month.
No more than 2 months.
In other words, even if filming starts in December, "Source Code" can be released in March.
It will not delay your postgraduate thesis defense at all.
This is also the reason why Zhou Qing chose a small-scale movie like "Source Code". He doesn't have to tighten the strings so much, right?
For example, now that the preparation work for "Source Code" has been handed over to the producer, he and Liu Yifei can also take time to relax.
"Sissi, are you ready?"
Inside a quadrangle courtyard.
Zhou Qing sat in the chair in a relaxed posture, his eyes tilted upwards at 45 degrees, and no one knew what he was looking at.
Anyway, it was Liu Yifei who asked Zhou Qing to look up, saying that this angle was just right.
As for Liu Yifei?
Sitting opposite Zhou Qing, he held a paintbrush in his hand and scribbled on the paper.
That’s right, Liu Yifei was sketching Zhou Qing.
As a reborn person, Zhou Qing knew that Liu Yifei was good at painting and she often shared her paintings on Weibo.
However, Zhou Qing didn't expect that Liu Yifei's painting skills were quite good.
It's just that Zhou Qing, as a nude model, feels a little tired from sitting.
What?
Where did the Siheyuan come from?
Need I ask? Of course it was bought by Zhou Qing.
As a reborn person, how could he miss a "magic weapon" like a Siheyuan when purchasing his own assets?
This is a killer weapon that can be sold for hundreds of millions of dollars per set in the future.
What's more important?
It's really cheap in this era.
Of course, Siheyuan houses are also becoming very popular now, mainly because housing prices in Beijing have skyrocketed after the Olympic Games, and the prices of Siheyuan houses have increased even more outrageously.
However, Zhou Qing bought it in 06, when a courtyard house cost only a few million yuan.
It's like I found it for free!
Of course Zhou Qing didn't hesitate and bought several sets at once.
"Oh, it's almost done, it will be ready soon, don't rush me."
Liu Yifei spoke to Zhou Qing while continuing to wave the paintbrush in her hand.
After about another ten minutes, he finally put it down with satisfaction.
After taking a closer look at the man in the painting in front of him, a smile broke out on his face.
Not bad!
The girl was very satisfied.
"Not bad, Sissi. You drew me one tenth of my handsomeness."
Zhou Qing also came to the girl and nodded approvingly.
"You're so thick-skinned."
Liu Yifei couldn't help but spit.
"Thick-skinned? Can you pat your chest and say, I'm not handsome?"
Zhou Qing's face was full of self-righteousness.
"Not handsome, not handsome at all."
Liu Yifei shook her head without thinking and deliberately made a face at Zhou Qing.
"Ah~ What are you doing? It's broad daylight now, and we're in the yard. Why are you not behaving yourself?"
But then Liu Yifei started screaming.
"Let me feel your conscience to see if it's broken... Why does it feel bigger? Have you grown again, Sissi?"
"Twilight" will be released on the 21st of this month, and the promotion work has entered into full swing.
The director took Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and other main creators to various roadshows and offline activities, running like a top.
The power of fans is fully revealed here.
According to feedback from Director Yang, the early response to "Twilight" was very enthusiastic.
After several previews, the audience's feedback was very encouraging.
Although the media's evaluation was not high, the enthusiasm of book fans was completely ignited.
Everyone is eagerly waiting for the movie to be released.
"Director Zhou, Summit Entertainment and our analysts all agree that the market potential of Twilight is enormous."
“This movie has a great chance of becoming a hit!”
Director Yang reported the relevant situation to Zhou Qing, and the excitement in his voice was clearly audible.
"Twilight is very appealing to young people, especially high school and college students, who will be the main audience of Twilight."
"As long as they are attracted, the box office of Twilight is guaranteed."
Zhou Qing's confidence in "Twilight" is much greater than Director Yang and Summit Entertainment.
After all, he is a reborn person and knows how explosive "Twilight" is.
"Director Zhou, my scene has been completed and I can join the crew anytime."
After Zeng Li finished filming, the first person he contacted was Zhou Qing.
The big Qingyi is now rubbing her hands in anticipation, waiting to show her skills in Zhou Qing's movie.
"You take a two-day break first. Our film will start shooting next month, but you have to join the crew a week in advance. Is that okay?"
Zhou Qing told Zeng Li about his corresponding arrangements.
We joined the crew a week in advance and naturally had to read the script together.
Not only Zeng Li, but also other actors such as Duan Yihong and Yu Nan, Zhou Qing had already greeted them.
"No problem, Director Zhou!"
Zeng Li agreed without a second thought. How could she have any problem?
As for the preparation work for "Source Code", it was completely completed on the 12th, just as Producer Hu finally estimated.
In other words, the "Source Code" is now ready, except for the east wind.
All preparations are ready, just waiting for the actors to join the crew.
"The movie "Wolf Tooth" directed and starred by actor Wu Jing is about to be released. This film is Wu Jing's first work as a director."
"Kung Fu star Wu Jing's debut film "Wolf Tooth" will premiere nationwide on December 12, so stay tuned."
Wu Jing's "Wolf Fang" also began to be promoted, but unfortunately, almost no one paid attention to it.
If Zhou Qing hadn't paid special attention, he would definitely not have known about this matter.
After all, Wu Jing’s popularity is really not as high as before.
He went to the Hong Kong entertainment circle when he was at the peak of his popularity in the mainland. For so many years, he could only play supporting roles in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and he was completely forgotten in the mainland.
The situation can be said to be extremely embarrassing, and it is not an exaggeration to even say that it is “muddy”.
How much of a splash can a movie directed by an actor like this make?
Sometimes Zhou Qing thought about it and admired Wu Jing's determination and perseverance.
What was the reason for risking your entire fortune to make a movie?
If Wolf Warriors had not been a success, Wu Jing would have ruined his bright future. Compared to Wolf Tooth, another movie that was also released in December received a completely different treatment.
It's totally attracted nationwide attention!
Both inside and outside the circle are looking forward to it.
Which movie is so awesome?
"Mei Lanfang" by Poet Chen!
"After three years of hard work, director Chen Kaige has released another epic production, "Mei Lanfang."
"Another Farewell My Concubine, Brother Chen Kai is making another biographical film, Mei Lanfang takes you into the life of Mei Lanfang."
Just like "The Promise" in the past, "Mei Lanfang" also achieved the ultimate in marketing.
Whether online or offline, Mei Lanfang covers basically all the media you can think of.
The sense of presence is immediately maximized.
Although Chen Shiren’s previous work “The Promise” suffered an epic failure, everyone is still looking forward to “Mei Lanfang”.
This biographical film, especially one about Peking Opera, is hard not to be reminded of "Farewell My Concubine".
This is definitely poet Chen’s comfort zone.
"Farewell My Concubine" was so well-received that it was regarded as a masterpiece. Even if this "Mei Lanfang" is bad, it can't be that bad, right?
Zhou Qing, a reborn person, smiled but said nothing. If possible, he really wanted to give everyone some advice.
Just watch half of "Mei Lanfang".
However, as for "Mei Lanfang" and other things, Zhou Qing just complained slightly in his heart and didn't take it to heart.
His attention at the moment is mainly on "Twilight".
This movie is Crown Pictures' first step into Hollywood.
How far Crown Pictures can go next depends on "Twilight"!
It would be a lie for Zhou Qing to say that he didn't take it seriously.
Although he had known that "Twilight" would be a hit, this kind of thing was something that he had to see with his own eyes to be completely sure of.
"Director Zhou, good news! Great news! Twilight is a hit!"
On November 11, "Twilight" was released in North America, and Director Yang told Zhou Qing the relevant data in real time.
Zhou Qing couldn't help but slap Liu Yifei on the butt.
exploded!
Just as I remembered, Twilight was a real hit.
In just three days of its first weekend, "Twilight" grossed $7055 million!
It surpassed the super IP blockbuster "007: Quantum of Solace" in one fell swoop and won the box office champion in the same period.
This record is really too impressive.
It is so bright that it can blind many people's eyes.
You have to know that the cost of "Twilight" was only 3700 million US dollars!
"What are you doing? You spanked me again. This is an office."
Liu Yifei rubbed her butt and complained to Zhou Qing a little dissatisfied.
"Sissi, Twilight is a hit!"
Zhou Qing told Liu Yifei the data of "Twilight".
Liu Yifei was immediately excited and even couldn't believe her ears.
"The box office is so high in the first three days of the weekend? The total box office of Twilight must be two or three hundred million?"
Liu Yifei was surprised and happy, her mouth opened a little wider.
Zhou Qing is so awesome!
It would be fine if the movie was a big hit domestically, but it turned out to be just as big a hit in America. It's really unbelievable.
"Two or three hundred million? Be more confident, Sissi. According to the first-week box office estimate, it will be easy for Twilight to break 3 million. I'm afraid it can even hit 4 million."
Zhou Qing said this in front of Liu Yifei with a proud look on his face.
Zhou Qing is really not pretending.
The box office of the first "Twilight" film reached 3.7 million US dollars.
"Four hundred million...hiss!"
Liu Yifei almost gasped.
If the box office can really reach 4 million, then it won’t just be high, it will be frighteningly high, extremely high.
You know, many Hollywood blockbusters can’t get this much box office!
Take for example "Batman: The Dark Knight" which was released in July.
Such a popular top blockbuster, but the North American box office only amounted to 5 million.
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", which was released at the end of May, is also a top blockbuster, but its North American box office was only 5 million!
Can "Twilight" really achieve such amazing box office results?
Liu Yifei was a little bit hesitant to believe it for a moment, after all, the cost of producing "Twilight" was really not high.
Although it has a huge fan base based on best-selling books, it shouldn't be that exaggerated, right?
It can only be said that Liu Yifei still doesn’t fully understand the popularity of the novel "Twilight".
This book has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 152 weeks. What does that mean?
This means it has dominated the charts for three years.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is a phenomenal work.
It's no surprise that the movie adapted from it can be so lethal.
"Just wait and see, Sissi, the total box office of Twilight will definitely be good."
Zhou Qing was in such a good mood.
"Twilight" was such a huge hit that Crown Pictures' first shot in North America was a complete success.
"Director Zhou."
"Director Zhou."
As "Twilight" was a huge success, Zhou Qing also started to get busy.
As the director, he and other main actors including Duan Yihong, Zeng Li and Yu Nan joined the crew first.
The most important task is script reading.
Because the volume of "Source Code" is relatively small, the reading process was actually relatively easy.
Zhou Qing explains the script to everyone every day, familiarizes them with the characters, and deepens everyone's understanding of the script.
The actors chatted with each other while reading together to enhance their familiarity with each other. The main theme was to have a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
As for the effect, it is quite good.
After all, we are all professionals with strong business capabilities.
By the time the filming started on December 12, all the main actors had reached their best condition.
Whether it's Duan Yihong or Zeng Li, they were all fully prepared, waiting to work hard with Zhou Qing.
As usual, Zhou Qing held a press conference before the official filming began.
It's hype and publicity, otherwise where would the popularity come from?
Even with Zhou Qing's current rank, he still needs a certain degree of exposure on a regular basis.
Click, click, click!
At the press conference, spotlights focused from all angles on Zhou Qing and the main actors.
However, there are not many main actors, only four at most.
Apart from the male and female protagonists, there is only the female officer played by Yu Nan and the doctor played by Wang Xueqi.
Including Zhou Qing, there are only five people.
For a launch conference, it seems a bit "shabby".
However, it also aroused the media's appetite and curiosity.
Isn’t “Source Code” said to be a science fiction blockbuster?
How can this be considered a science fiction blockbuster with only such a small number of people? (End of this chapter)