Chapter 261 "Whiplash" sets a new record for copyright transactions, Director Zhou is goin
"Director Zhou!"
"Director Zhou!"
Zhou Qing, who caused a public opinion storm in the country, was still crazily sought after in Cannes.
Considering Zhou Qing’s past achievements, as well as the awards won by “Whiplash” at Cannes.
This instantly made "Whiplash" the hottest film in Cannes copyright transactions.
All the international film producers rushed to Zhou Qing, wanting to obtain the copyright of "Whiplash".
Its popularity is so high that it even overshadowed "The White Ribbon" which won the Palme d'Or.
After all, although "White Ribbon" won more important awards, its watchability and market potential are really much worse than "Whiplash".
Under such circumstances, the sales of "Whiplash" are naturally very optimistic and gratifying.
In just two days, it was sold for a whopping $2500 million.
Although it is not as much as the 3300 million US dollars of "Now You See Me", it is the same as the original "Painted Skin".
It set a new record for copyright transactions for art films shot by Zhou Qing.
Now it is 09, and the exchange rate between RMB and US dollar is about 6.8.
In other words, the copyright of "Whiplash" was sold for 1.7 million yuan!
As a low-budget art film, it is absolutely eye-catching.
Once it gets exposed, it will definitely make the whole circle envious to the point of exploding with envy.
"Not bad, very good!"
Zhou Qing was naturally very satisfied, with a smile all over his face.
Taking stock of the results, this trip to Cannes was really fruitful.
However, after the copyright transaction was completed, Zhou Qing was not in a hurry to leave Cannes.
Before that, he had one more thing to do.
whats the matter?
To keep an appointment with Li An.
"Director Zhou."
"Director Li."
In a high-end hotel with a pretty good environment, Zhou Qing met Li An again, who already had white hair.
Both parties are top directors in the world. They chat about movies and art together, and the atmosphere is really great.
"Director Zhou, actually, besides having a small gathering with you this time, I also want to discuss something with you."
"Do you have the film adaptation rights for a novel called Life of Pi?"
When they had almost finished eating and drinking, Li An straightened his face and spoke to Zhou Qing.
it is as expected!
Zhou Qing was not surprised by this.
Given the relationship between him and Li An, and the fact that he suddenly asked him out for dinner, Zhou Qing guessed that something must be going on.
As for what the matter was, Zhou Qing couldn't think of any other possibilities except the adaptation of "Life of Pi".
"I do have the rights to adapt this novel. Why is Director Li asking this?"
Zhou Qing remained calm, pretending to be ignorant even though he knew the truth, and raised his eyebrows at Li An.
"Director Zhou, you are a straightforward person. I won't beat around the bush. This novel is very much to my taste. I want to adapt it into a movie."
"I was originally thinking of visiting your company after Cannes, but Director Zhou is also here, so I don't have to make a trip."
"I wonder if Director Zhou can help me and transfer the adaptation rights to me?"
Li An immediately made this request to Zhou Qing.
"I was wondering why Director Li seemed to be hesitant to speak. It turns out he was waiting for me here."
Zhou Qing smiled and invited Li An to drink a glass of wine.
"But I'm sorry, Director Li. I will definitely agree to your other requests, but for this matter, I can only say sorry to you."
"I kept the novel Life of Pi for myself to adapt."
But Zhou Qing soon changed the subject and rejected Li An directly.
It is worth mentioning that this refusal is not a negotiation strategy or a retreat to advance.
It's a real rejection.
Because Zhou Qing really planned to keep the movie "Life of Pi" for himself.
You have to know that the movie "Life of Pi" is definitely one of the rare successful movies in the entire film history.
There are so few films like this that are extremely successful both commercially and artistically that you can't even count them on your fingers.
In terms of artistic achievements, "Life of Pi" was nominated for 11 out of 4 Oscars, even winning such an important award as Best Director.
In terms of commercial success, "Life of Pi" sold 6 million US dollars worldwide, and even in China it sold 5.72 million RMB.
Remember, that was in 12.
It's no exaggeration to say it was explosive.
Although the cost of this film was as high as 1 million US dollars, it is still a huge profit compared to the terrifying global box office.
So why did Zhou Qing leave such a rare film to Li An?
Of course you should take the photos yourself!
Anyway, Zhou Qing now has an American film company like Crown Pictures, so it will be much easier for him to operate when he wants to compete for the Oscars.
It can be said that all the hardware and software conditions are in place.
In other words, Zhou Qing can completely replicate "Life of Pi" and also replicate the success of this film!
Then why should Li An be given a bargain?
"So this is ah……"
Li An couldn't help but show a trace of pain on his face, and continued to try to persuade Zhou Qing.
It can be seen that Li An really wants to adapt "Life of Pi".
But unfortunately, although Zhou Qing was polite, his attitude was very firm from beginning to end.
In the end, Li An could only leave with regret.
As for Zhou Qing?
Since the matter in Cannes was settled, there was no need to stay any longer.
He then boarded a plane back to Beijing.
"Director Zhou, it's Director Zhou!"
"Director Zhou, can you accept an interview?
Zhou Qing had just left the airport when he was shocked to see so many media reporters at the scene.
He knew that once the news of his award in Cannes came back, the media would definitely not let him go.
But I didn't expect that there would be so many people gathered.
The water is blocked!
It is not an exaggeration to describe it as packed with people.
What else can Zhou Qing do?
Since I can't run away, I can only accept the interview honestly.
What's more, "Whiplash" will be released on June 6, and Zhou Qing also needs to contribute some popularity to "Whiplash".
"Director Zhou, first of all, congratulations on winning the Grand Jury Prize and Best Actor Award at Cannes. Can you show us your trophy?"
The reporter from Jiulang Entertainment first made such a request to Zhou Qing.
There is no way around it. The Cannes awards are indeed too rare for domestic entertainment.
Especially someone like Zhou Qing who won both the director and actor awards, it is even harder to find him even with a lantern.
Some even say that this is the only store there is.
"of course can."
After some brief thought, Zhou Qing decided to meet the request of the Jiulang Entertainment reporter.
He carefully took out both trophies and smiled gently to the reporters.
Click, click, click!
Click, click, click!
The spotlights kept flashing, almost blinding Zhou Qing's eyes.
The reporters around all opened their eyes wide, with a gleam in their eyes, as if a hungry wolves had encountered fat meat.
He slapped Zhou Qing fiercely.
This photo is definitely the most explosive material today, enough to be put on the front page.
"Director Zhou, although you won the Grand Jury Prize and Best Actor in Cannes, you still failed to win the Palme d'Or. Do you feel regretful?"
"I am very happy and satisfied to win the Grand Jury Prize. The Palme d'Or is good, but the Grand Jury Prize is also good."
"Does this mean that Director Zhou is still not as good as Director Chen Kai at the time? Do you think your ability is still far behind Director Chen Kai at the time?"
The description of "director Chen Kai at that time" is very interesting.
"Director Chen Kai is a very good director. He has always been my role model. But I think every director is unique and there is no comparison."
"Whiplash is your screen debut, Director Zhou, but you won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Are you surprised by this?"
"To be honest, it was a bit unexpected. After all, this is my first time acting in a movie."
"Then Director Zhou, do you think your performance in the movie deserves the Best Actor trophy?"
"My own answer to this question is not convincing. Whiplash is about to be released, so why don't you just go and watch it for yourself?"
A simple interview pushed the popularity of "Whiplash" to its peak.
With Whiplash winning a series of awards at Cannes, the popularity, exposure and attention of this film are simply overwhelming. In newspapers, on the Internet, and in major media, Whiplash is everywhere.
The effect is so strong and good that it is much better than "The Promise" which spent 100 million yuan on publicity and promotion.
Especially since Zhou Qing won the Cannes Best Actor Award in his screen debut, it aroused everyone's curiosity.
Everyone couldn’t wait to see how good Director Zhou’s acting skills were, he even won the Best Actor award!
"Director Zhou, are you going back to the company?"
After finally getting rid of the reporters, Zhou Qing got into the car that Director Chen sent to pick him up at the airport.
Director Chen asked casually while driving.
"I'm not going to the company anymore. Please take me home."
After Zhou Qing hesitated for a moment, he said this to Director Chen.
It was getting late, and Zhou Qing was indeed a little tired after the long journey. There was no need for him to go to the company.
Even if there are some things, just communicate briefly with Director Chen at home.
"Understood, Director Zhou."
Director Chen responded and sent Zhou Qing back to the villa in Qingcui Garden with ease.
"Director Zhou, you take a rest first. I'll go back first."
After a brief exchange of views between the two parties, Director Chen tactfully said goodbye and left.
"Where's the trophy? Come on, where is the trophy!"
Liu Yifei, who got the news, rushed over quickly and immediately extended her hand to Zhou Qing impatiently.
"No, Sissi, I'm a living person right here, can't you see me?"
Zhou Qing deliberately patted his chest in grief.
"Why are you looking at me? Isn't it enough to look at me every day?"
Liu Yifei raised her head, and said confidently, "Besides, you are not as pretty as the trophy."
"I've only been in Cannes for a few days, and it turns out that feelings can really fade!"
Zhou Qing beat his chest and stamped his feet.
"You are such a dramatic actor, no wonder you won the Best Actor award."
Liu Yifei couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The two of them played around for a while before Zhou Qing went to the cabinet and took out his two trophies.
"Show me now!"
Liu Yifei snatched it away and played with it over and over again, unable to let it go.
Especially the Best Actor trophy, which made Liu Yifei reluctant to put it down for a long time.
The Best Actor award is the highest honor for individual performance.
For an actor like Liu Yifei, it is still very impactful.
"Zhou Qing, do you think I can win the Best Actress award in the future?"
Liu Yifei looked at Zhou Qing with longing on her face and asked.
"Do you want to hear the truth or lies?"
Zhou Qing blinked at Liu Yifei.
"Of course it's the truth. What's the point of lying?"
Liu Yifei said without thinking.
"It's better to tell a lie. I don't dare to tell the truth."
"what do you mean?"
Liu Yifei immediately acted angry, which clearly meant that she would not win the Best Actress award!
"Who are you looking down on!"
Liu Yifei pushed Zhou Qing onto the sofa and pretended to strangle him.
But he was suppressed by Zhou Qing in an instant.
"Xixi, you want to win the Best Actress award, but it is indeed a bit difficult at this stage. You are too young and don't have enough life experience."
"But I am optimistic about your future potential!"
After a commotion, Zhou Qing finally told Liu Yifei the truth.
With the girl's current acting skills, it is indeed a bit unrealistic for her to win the Best Actress Award.
"Then you are not young anymore? How did you win the Best Actor award?"
Liu Yifei seemed quite unconvinced and argued confidently.
"I am a genius. Of course, geniuses cannot be measured by ordinary people's common sense."
Zhou Qing nodded and said in a serious manner.
"And there are still people who call themselves geniuses? How shameless."
What she got in return was Liu Yifei's deep contempt.
"Congratulations, Director Zhou, you have returned with great success in Cannes."
"The best actor is back! Director Zhou is now the best actor!"
The next day when they returned to Zhou Qing Pictures, Huang Bo, Wang Baoqiang and others gave Zhou Qing their deepest blessings.
There were also looks of envy, jealousy and hatred.
"Old Zhu, have you finished filming "The Sound of Wind"?"
Zhou Qing also saw Zhu Yawen, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and couldn't help but look him up and down.
I have a feeling that Zhu Yawen looks a little more "mature" than the last time I saw him.
If you say now that Zhu Yawen is 30 years old, people will believe it.
"It was finished last week."
Zhu Yawen answered Zhou Qing casually, and couldn't take his eyes off the trophy Zhou Qing took out.
"I was shocked by you as soon as I got back, Movie King? Do you have to be so exaggerated?"
"You, a director, won the Best Actor Award. How can we, as actors, survive?"
Zhu Yawen started playing with the Best Actor trophy, and his voice sounded sour.
"Old Zhu, let me see."
"Brother Yawen, please stop holding on to me."
Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang were also unwilling to fall behind.
Several people surrounded the Best Actor trophy and couldn't let it go. The trophy was almost torn to pieces by their touch.
As actors, they dream of having a trophy like this.
It’s just a pity that the difficulty of obtaining this thing is absolutely hellish.
They all have that number, and I’m afraid I’ll never be able to get it in my lifetime.
I can only seek comfort from Director Zhou.
"Okay, you've been looking at this old man for a while, and now the trophy isn't yours!"
Zhou Qing was ruthlessly hurting her.
"Qingzi, you are killing people and destroying their hearts!"
Huang Bo did feel that he had suffered a critical hit of 10,000 points.
Zhu Yawen couldn't help but raise his middle finger to Zhou Qing.
I subconsciously wanted to open my mouth to refute, but when the words came to my lips I just didn't have the confidence.
He really can’t get the Cannes Best Actor Award!
"What's so rare about the Best Actor award? If you ask me, the Grand Jury Prize trophy is more attractive!"
Wu Jing did not compete with Huang Bo and others for the Best Actor trophy. Instead, he and Lu Yang played around with the Jury Grand Prix trophy.
There was light in everyone's eyes.
How could these two directors remain indifferent to such a trophy?
Only Zhao Liying was watching the fun with a sweet smile on her face.
As a newcomer, she deeply knows that all this is too far away and too dreamy for her.
"Okay, put the trophy on the wall of honor. Go see it if you want. Don't let it get in my way here."
After sending away these "idle people" who were hanging around in the office, Zhou Qing began to get busy.
The most important task now is naturally the release of "Whiplash".
The film is currently being promoted in full swing, but Zhou Qing discussed with the publicity and promotion team and decided to change the publicity and promotion strategy.
The offline promotion and marketing efforts will be relatively weakened, and can even be cancelled directly.
The main focus is still on online.
Take advantage of the momentum of the "Whiplash" award and give it a good push.
The effect can't be bad no matter what.
The next thing is the premiere of "Whiplash", which also requires good preparation.
It is already the end of May, and the movie is only a few days away from release. It is indeed time to hold a premiere. (End of this chapter)