Chapter 251: A super-blockbuster movie is coming, and many big directors fall under Director Zhou�
"The sci-fi film Source Code, written and directed by Director Zhou Qing, has been completed. It is reported that this is a low-budget sci-fi film."
"Filming for the sci-fi film Source Code was completed in just one month, which was unexpectedly short."
"On December 12, the film Source Code, written and directed by Zhou Qing, was completed. This is the second film directed by Zhou Qing in 27."
There is no doubt that the completion of "Source Code" has attracted a lot of attention in the circle.
It also aroused a wave of doubts.
After all, as a science fiction movie, it was completed in just one month. Isn’t it a bit exaggerated?
What kind of science fiction movie is this with such a small size?
I hope Director Zhou’s ambitious sci-fi movie doesn’t fail.
Many reporters contacted him for interviews, but Zhou Qing turned them all down and was too lazy to respond.
First of all, it is a good thing to maintain some mystery before the movie is released, and it is even a good thing to have doubts and controversies.
Secondly, Zhou Qing had just finished filming a movie and was planning to take some time off.
You know, Liu Yifei is waiting for Zhou Qing at home, why should Zhou Qing waste time with the media?
"Sissi, I'm back!"
Returning to his luxurious villa, Zhou Qing stretched his head and shouted as he walked in.
There was no way, the house was too big and I couldn't find Liu Yifei the first time.
It can only be done this way.
"I'm here!"
The next moment, Liu Yifei's voice came from the kitchen far away.
Zhou Qing was a little curious and went to the direction of the sound, and saw that several steaming dishes were already placed on the dining table in the restaurant.
You know what, it looks quite realistic and unique.
I don’t know how it tastes yet, but it looks very good.
Zhou Qing's eyes suddenly lit up and he rushed into the kitchen next door.
Sure enough, I saw Liu Yifei busying herself in an apron.
"You're back. Wait a moment. This is the last dish."
Liu Yifei called out to Zhou Qing while stir-frying in the wok.
"Xixi, did you cook all those dishes outside?"
Zhou Qing looked surprised.
This girl didn’t even know how to pick and wash vegetables before, but now she has turned into a great chef. Can you believe it?
"if not?"
Liu Yifei raised her head, her eyes filled with uncontrollable pride.
Zhou Qing's surprised look greatly satisfied the girl's vanity.
"I learned it specially. How about it? Surprise, right?"
Liu Yifei continued to speak to Zhou Qing with great interest.
"Surprise, that's such a surprise, I really want to taste Xixi's cooking skills!"
Zhou Qing nodded repeatedly.
This is not a lie, it comes from my heart.
"How about trying it quickly?"
After the last dish was ready and the two of them sat at the table, Liu Yifei looked at Zhou Qing with impatient eyes.
Every face was filled with anticipation, waiting for Zhou Qing's approval and affirmation.
Facing Liu Yifei's gaze, Zhou Qing picked up a piece of meat and tasted it.
"Mm, delicious! Xixi, your cooking skills are good enough for you to be a chef."
Zhou Qing immediately nodded heavily and praised Liu Yifei.
Of course, I used a little bit of exaggeration.
The dishes cooked by this girl are actually OK, but only OK.
But considering the girl's kindness, Zhou Qing felt that he had to repay her by eating it all.
"Really? You're not trying to fool me, are you? How can it be so exaggerated?"
Although Liu Yifei said this, her eyes were almost narrowed into a line due to joy.
"How could it be? It's really delicious... Well, this one is delicious too. And this one tastes good too."
"Xixi, you are so amazing."
Amid Zhou Qing's endless praise, Liu Yifei's smile never ceased.
"Director Zhou Qing's exclusive film "Li Mi's Conjecture" held a media screening and won unanimous praise with high reputation."
"Li Mi's Conjecture is the second collaboration between director Cao Baoping and Huang Bo, and it is produced by director Zhou Qing."
"Director Zhou Qing has made another move in 09. His exclusive production "Li Mi's Conjecture" has started its road show."
Just as January began, "Li Mi's Conjecture" started its comprehensive publicity work.
Because of Zhou Qing's reputation, "Li Mi's Conjecture" has also attracted widespread attention.
Many people have shown great interest in this movie.
After all, up to now, the movies produced by director Zhou Qing are really not bad.
In addition, the male and female protagonists are Huang Bo and Zhou Xun, both of whom are top-tier celebrities and have many fans.
Therefore, the popularity of "Li Mi's Conjecture" is quite good.
"Qingzi, when the premiere comes, you have to come and help us host the event."
However, Huang Bo still felt it was not enough. While following Cao Baoping to promote the event, he also did not forget to say hello to Zhou Qing.
"Li Mi's Conjecture" is a work in which Huang Bo plays the leading role, so of course he hopes that the box office will be as high as possible.
"It's hard to say. I might not even be in my hometown by then."
Zhou Qing did not give any definite answer to this.
"Li Mi's Conjecture" will be released on February 2st, which, according to the calendar, will be the seventh day of the Lunar New Year.
"That's another matter. Anyway, if you are free then, come over."
Huang Bo naturally couldn't force it.
"And you, Lao Zhu, Baoqiang, Liying, come over here too."
Huang Bo then set his sights on several colleagues in his studio.
You have to know that Zhu Yawen and Wang Baoqiang are definitely big stars.
The former is a first-tier celebrity, while the latter is a bit of a stretch to be considered a first-tier celebrity, but is definitely top-notch among second-tier celebrities.
Huang Bo will feel very proud to attend the premiere, right?
"Then Brother Xingbo, I will definitely go."
Wang Baoqiang agreed without thinking twice. This was not a big deal for him.
"I would like to, but reality doesn't allow it, Lao Huang. The Sound of Wind is about to start filming."
Zhu Yawen looked helpless.
"Show off! You are showing off nakedly!"
Huang Bo's voice was so sour.
He knew that Zhu Yawen was the male lead again in "The Sound of Wind"!
Damn, Lao Zhu is so lucky.
Ever since he was signed by Zhou Qing, he has been receiving resources one after another without stopping, and all of them are leading male roles.
It really makes others envious.
"Brother Bo, I will go too, but I am just a nobody, so I probably won't be of much use."
Zhao Liying also agreed readily.
"Look at what you're saying. Let me tell you, Liying, you'll definitely be famous once Chinese Paladin III is released."
Huang Bo immediately said to Zhao Liying in a very firm tone.
This is not to comfort Zhao Liying. "Chinese Paladin III" does have the potential to be a big hit and is very good at making people popular.
The protagonist and important supporting characters in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" have all become popular, so how bad can "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" be?
"Old Huang is right, Liying, you will become famous sooner or later."
Zhou Qing echoed from the side.
His judgment is the same as Huang Bo's, that "Chinese Paladin III" is still likely to make Zhao Liying famous.
And even if it doesn’t become popular, so what?
Zhao Liying is the only two actresses under his company, how could she lack resources?
It is not difficult for Zhou Qing to make Zhao Liying famous.
Receiving the approval of the big boss, Zhao Liying couldn't help but reveal an excited and sweet smile on her face.
I am full of endless longing for my future.
"Qingzi, I'm leaving!"
The next day, Zhu Yawen said hello to Zhou Qing and started to join the crew of "The Sound of Wind".
Huang Bo continued to follow Cao Baoping in publicity activities, but he also disappeared.
Zhou Qing felt that he had almost recovered, so he also started to get busy.
The first and most important thing is the post-production of "Source Code", which naturally needs no further explanation.
However, considering that "Source Code" also has some special effects scenes, such as the explosion scenes of the trains, and the male protagonist's consciousness "travels" back to his own body after his death.
So in addition to the ordinary post-production team, Zhou Qing also needs to find a corresponding special effects team.
Fortunately, the special effects in "Source Code" are not complicated, and there is no need to find a Hollywood team. The requirements can be fully met domestically.
Especially since Viewpoint Films, one of the top three special effects teams in the country, has already been established, that makes it even less of a problem.
Zhou Qing contacted the special effects team as soon as possible and handed over all the special effects of "Source Code" to them.
"Director Zhou, don't worry. The special effects you requested are not complicated. We will definitely do our best in the shortest possible time."
Viewpoint Films attached great importance to Zhou Qing and gave him assurances.
"Then I'll wait and see."
Zhou Qing smiled and shook hands with the other party, and formally reached a cooperation agreement.
"Director Chen."
In addition to the post-production work on Source Code, Zhou Qing also gave Director Chen another very important task.
What task?
Upgrade your studio into a formal company. As Zhou Qing's territory continues to expand and his business continues to grow, the studio is indeed a little inappropriate and a little inconvenient.
"Understood, Director Zhou. I will handle it as soon as possible."
Director Chen also took the order and left in a hurry.
Considering Zhou Qing Studio's current position in the industry, I believe this matter will be handled very smoothly.
On January 1, poet Chen's "Mei Lanfang" was withdrawn from theaters across the board, and the box office performance was somewhat embarrassing.
It is far from the initial prediction of over 2 million, only 1.17 million.
In fact, for an art film, a box office of 1.17 million is pretty good, it's really not low.
You know, many serious commercial films can't get such box office.
The main reason is that the pitch of "Mei Lanfang" was indeed a bit high at the beginning, which caused a certain degree of gap.
If the cost of "Mei Lanfang" of 1500 million US dollars is taken into consideration, the box office of 1.17 million will seem a bit insufficient.
The box office revenue is not even as high as the cost.
But no matter what, poet Chen managed to save some face through "Mei Lanfang".
This movie certainly cannot be compared with "Farewell My Concubine", but the overall quality is acceptable.
Much stronger than "The Promise".
It’s not particularly classic, but it’s definitely above average.
Compared to "Mei Lanfang", "Wolf Tooth", which was released the day before, was a complete flop.
The total box office was only a pitiful 637 million!
Wu Jing invested all his fortune in his debut work, but it ended in a huge failure.
"After some time, I will contact Wu Jing."
Zhou Qing made this decision very happily.
"Director Zhou!"
"The Sound of Wind" held a very grand launch conference, and Zhou Qing, as the main prosecutor, was naturally not absent.
He immediately became the coolest guy in the entire venue, and many celebrities came over to greet him enthusiastically.
"Mr. Wang!"
Huayi also attaches great importance to this film, and its CEO Wang Zhongjun personally attended the event to support it.
Chatting and laughing with Zhou Qing, the atmosphere was so harmonious.
Click, click, click!
The spotlight flashed, and the corresponding photos immediately appeared in the relevant news.
"The film "The Sound of Wind", co-produced by Zhou Qing Studio and Huayi, has started filming. Director Zhou Qing and Wang Zhongjun both showed up to support the event."
"The film "The Sound of Wind" has started filming, and the super luxurious lineup on and off the stage has aroused great expectations. Director Zhou and Huayi jointly created it."
"The Sound of Wind" instantly became the most watched top film project in the entire industry.
There is no other reason, the production of "The Sound of Wind" is indeed too luxurious.
This is a joint work between Zhou Qing Studio and Huayi!
The two top producers in Chinese entertainment have joined forces. Isn’t this a giant team?
You should know that Zhou Qing Studio has never co-produced any movies with other film and television companies before.
"The Sound of Wind" is the real first one!
If nothing else, just for this reason, "The Whistleblower" is enough to whet everyone's appetite.
What about the cast of “The Sound of Wind”?
It’s even more luxurious!
Zhu Yawen, Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, the main actors are all top-tier celebrities.
Even the supporting roles are all big stars, such as Su Youpeng, Huang Xiaoming, Wang Zhiwen, and Ying Da!
This team can be called a luxury, okay?
In a nutshell, from the front stage to the backstage, "The Sound of Wind" has the best configuration in the industry.
How could a movie like this not attract so much attention?
However, compared to another movie, even a movie of the level of "The Sound of Wind" pales in comparison.
Which movie?
"The Founding of a Republic"!
In the new year, China Film Group announced its film plan for 09.
The tribute film "The Founding of a Republic" immediately became the hottest thing in the circle.
The fact that China Film Chairman Han Sanping directed the film himself is secondary. What is more important is the meaning behind this film!
It is no exaggeration to say that compared with ordinary movies, this movie is a super-blockbuster.
It's a dimensionality reduction attack.
Is official endorsement a joke?
Looking at the actors in the circle, any one with a normal brain and no flaws, no matter how big a star or famous he is, will try his best to get a role.
Even if it's just a small supporting role.
No, even if it's just a supporting role.
This is without any remuneration.
But unfortunately, a movie like "Founding of a Republic" is not something you can watch just because you want to.
Zhou Xingchi personally called Han Sanping to recommend himself, but was ruthlessly rejected by Han Sanping.
Do you know what kind of status Stephen Chow has in Chinese entertainment?
It is no exaggeration to say that he is a super boss standing at the top of the Chinese entertainment pyramid.
Other movies couldn’t even get Stephen Chow to act in them even if they begged him to.
But when it came to "Founding of a Republic", the situation was completely reversed. Stephen Chow begged to star in it but was refused!
"I wonder if Mr. Han will ask me to play a small role as well?"
Zhou Qing, who was busy with the later stage of "Source Code", couldn't help but start to complain about this issue.
It’s not that Zhou Qing thinks too highly of himself or feels good about himself.
But as a reborn person, he knew very well that for the film "Founding of a Republic", the chief director Han Sanping had set his sights on several big mainland directors at the same time.
Poet Chen played Feng Yuxiang and Feng Xiaogang played Du Yuesheng.
As for Master Zhang?
Well, Master Zhang didn’t act.
But Master Zhang didn’t act not because Han Sanping didn’t look for him.
In fact, Han Sanping also looked for Master Zhang, but was unilaterally rejected by that guy Zhang Weiping.
The way this matter was handled was really speechless.
Anyway, most people can't understand Zhang Weiping's train of thought.
If you promote a film like this, aren't you setting Zhang Guoshi up for dead?
Of course, this is the situation in the original time and space.
So now, among the top directors in mainland China, there is one more Zhou Qing, right?
In addition to his relationship with China Film, Zhou Qing felt that Han Sanping might still ask him to perform.
On January 1, the much-anticipated "Red Cliff" was released, and the first day's box office figures were quickly released.
It can be said that it is far from the expectations in the circle, only 2200 million.
You should know that the first-day box office of "Red Cliff" was as high as 2700 million!
"Red Cliff Part Two" lost almost 500 million.
Although it has only been released for a few days, everyone has already realized that there is no possibility for "Red Cliff Part II" to surpass "Now You See Me" as advertised.
It's even impossible to surpass "Red Cliff".
Maybe it won’t even be able to surpass Director Zhou’s “Painted Skin”.
So yes, Director Chow’s “Now You See Me” is still going strong and still remains the box office champion in film history.
Steady as an old dog.
Even the most promising "Red Cliff" could not shake it.
What about If You Are the One by another great director Feng Xiaogang?
The performance of this movie is actually very good. After twenty days of release, the total box office has reached 2.7 million!
It is generally predicted in the industry that the box office of this film will exceed 3 million.
But it shouldn’t be much more than that.
Therefore, it will not pose any threat to Zhou Qing's "Now You See Me" at all.
Even the possibility of threatening "Painted Skin" is not great!
Generally speaking, Director Zhou's position should still be as stable as a rock.
"That's great. The box office champion in film history will still be our Now You See Me."
Liu Yifei was in a very happy mood.
Since the release of "Now You See Me", how many blockbuster movies have been released one after another?
This also includes films by two other great mainland directors who are on par with Zhou Qing.
However, "Now You See Me" has always stood firm, resisting the impact of all blockbusters and remaining standing.
As the heroine of "Now You See Me", how could Liu Yifei not be excited?
"I won't be able to maintain this championship position for long."
Zhou Qing just shook his head and smiled.
"Founding of a Republic" is about to start filming.
However, for Zhou Qing, being overtaken by "Founding of a Republic" is not a big deal.
Just overtake again and it will be over.
Is this kind of thing difficult?
"Director Zhou, do you have any schedule in the next few months?"
Han Sanping actually called Zhou Qing, which was not beyond Zhou Qing's expectations.
"Boss Han, since you've asked, of course I have time."
Zhou Qing responded without thinking.
"As long as I have the schedule, there is a role in The Founding of a Republic that I think Director Zhou is very suitable for."
"It won't take up too much of your time, maybe a day or two at most, you can just come and make a cameo appearance."
Han Sanping immediately made this request to Zhou Qing.
"No problem, just let Director Han know when the time comes."
Zhou Qing happily agreed. (End of this chapter)