Chapter 275: Whiplash becomes the hottest award winner, and Witch drives all the female stars crazy

Chapter 275: Whiplash becomes the hottest award winner, and Witch drives all the female stars crazy

"Director Zhou."

"Director Han, President Wang, President Ye, please take a seat."

On October 10, the three producers, China Film Han Sanping, Fiber Optic King Changtian and Wanda Ye Ning, gathered at Zhouqing Pictures.

It is worth mentioning that Wanda’s representative is no longer Jiang Defu, but Ye Ning.

There is no other reason. Jiang Defu has left Wanda and is no longer a senior executive of Wanda Cinemas.

As for Ye Ning, he has served as the general manager of Wanda Cinemas last year and will be appointed as the vice president of Wanda Culture Group in a few years.

He is considered an important figure in Wanda Group.

"Congratulations, Mr. Han. With the success of Founding of a Republic, my position in Now You See Me is in jeopardy."

As soon as the parties sat down, Zhou Qing made a business boast to Han Sanping.

"Yes, Mr. Han, the old ones are the wisest. If he didn't make a move, it would be fine. But once he made a move, he broke the record. It's really jaw-dropping."

Wang Changtian also echoed Zhou Qinggong's words to Han Sanping.

"You can't say that. Although I am the director, this is not just my achievement. It is the result of the joint efforts of all the staff in front of and behind the scenes."

“I am just a screw in the puzzle.”

Han Sanping waved his hands and spoke modestly, but his mouth was almost stretched behind his ears.

During the days since the release of "Founding of a Republic", Han Sanping has been really proud of himself.

No matter how the box office came about, if you look at the data alone, it is really explosive.

Yes, it can be described as explosive.

Some people in the circle previously thought that Han Sanping’s bold statement of “ranking third and looking to become fourth” was a bit arrogant, but now?
Well, that's not an exaggeration at all.

Judging from this terrifying momentum, it is certain that "Founding of a Republic" will break 3 million, and the hope of breaking 4 million is also very high.

So yes, Now You See Me is about to lose its position as the box office champion in film history.

As a director who hasn't made a film in 18 years, how could Han Sanping not be proud of such an achievement?
It would be strange if I wasn't happy.

Especially during this period, Han Sanping was flattered and licked by others wherever he went, which made him feel proud.

Feeling very proud and happy.

"Boss Han, what you said is wrong. How can you be a screw? You should be the engineer behind the scenes."

Ye Ning's voice sounded, also delivering a wave of commercial boasting.

There was an immediate burst of laughter at the scene, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"This time, the budget for "The Witch" is 1.2 million, and Zhou Qing Pictures will keep a 50% share."

After some talking and laughing, everyone soon got to the point. Zhou Qing spoke to the people present with a serious face.

"In that case, then we at China Film Group should take 20%."

Han Sanping was as strong as ever, and cut off a big piece of cake as soon as he opened his mouth.

Wang Changtian and Ye Ning were not willing to be outdone, and began to use all their skills to fight for their own rights.

After a heated debate, the three parties finally reached an agreement.

China Film holds 20%, Fiber Optic and Wanda each hold 15%.

The matter of "The Witch" was finalized.

"Wanda Cinemas, Zhou Qing Pictures, China Film Group and Fiber Media jointly produced the action science fiction blockbuster "The Witch". The film was written and directed by Director Zhou Qing. Please look forward to it."

Wanda was an impatient person, and he announced the matter as soon as he returned.

China Film Group and Fiber Optic Media were not willing to lag behind and made announcements one after another.

Ever since.

The circle suddenly became lively.

Director Zhou has a new film coming out!

It has been 9 months since last year’s “Source Code” and it is now October.

Director Zhou finally has new moves!
Considering Zhou Qing’s current rank, although only the title of the film was announced, there is no other information.

But it still attracted great attention in the circle.

Looking at all the big stars in the circle, almost all of them who have schedules have set their sights on Zhou Qing's movie.

Especially those female stars such as the Four Dan and the Two Soldiers, needless to say.

Everyone was as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and their eyes began to sparkle.

This movie is called "The Witch".

Without a doubt, this is a movie with a strong female lead!

The bonus for actresses is naturally the biggest.

Watch "The Hearing Girl", watch "La La Land", and then watch "Painted Skin".

Which actress can resist such temptation?
"Director Zhou!"

"Director Zhou!"

All of a sudden, those female stars who could reach Zhou Qing started jumping up and down again.

"The heroine of "The Witch" has been decided."

But unfortunately, those actresses all received such a disappointing answer.

People in the industry have begun to speculate vigorously about who the actress who has been chosen is.

Basically everyone's guess was Liu Yifei.

There is no other reason, Liu Yifei is a contracted artist of Zhou Qing Film.

The other party signed with Zhou Qing Pictures last year, but Director Zhou did not use Liu Yifei in the subsequent film "Source Code".

Now, more than a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Director Zhou is making a new film, and it is also a movie with a female lead. It would be unreasonable if he didn't use Liu Yifei, right?

Damn, Liu Yifei is so lucky!

Surprisingly, Director Zhou took notice and signed her, and it started out as a movie starring a female lead.

It's not even just an ordinary movie with a female lead, it's also a science fiction and action movie!

In addition, since Director Zhou wrote and directed the film himself, how could this movie not be a hit?

That will definitely explode!
It’s just a pity that everyone could only watch it fall into Liu Yifei’s hands.

However, apart from other actresses like Sidan Shuangbing who are unwilling to play supporting roles, their enthusiasm is not greatly dampened despite the envy.

Instead, he started to move frantically, trying to get the important supporting role in the film.

For a film of this level, if you can't get the leading role, it's good enough to get a supporting role.

"Zhou Qing Films' main film "Witch" actor recruitment announcement is as follows:
Father Li (the heroine's father), visually aged 42 to 50, is a member of the working class. He is not in good health due to years of hard work. He is serious but very kind.

Mother Li (the heroine's mother), visually aged 42 to 50, loves her daughter but is afraid of losing her, is always worried about gains and losses, and suffers from amnesia.

Mr. Cui, visual age 30-40, is a cold-blooded special forces captain and a compassionate killing machine.

......"

Zhou Qing Pictures also released the recruitment announcement shortly afterwards.

It was more like throwing a stone into calm water, causing waves within the circle.

Those actors who met the casting requirements were all very excited, and seemed as happy as if they had won the lottery.

I couldn't wait to send my resume to the designated email address of Zhou Qing Film as required.

Those who had relatively more power and means called Zhou Qing Pictures.

Some people even attacked Zhou Qing directly.

In short, Zhou Qing Pictures also became lively.

"Director Zhou!"

Zhou Qing had already arranged for the assistant director to screen the corresponding resumes, but Li Xiaoran, to whom Zhou Qing had sent an audition invitation, had arrived at Zhou Qing Pictures for the audition first.

Although he knew that this role was a supporting one and a villain, Li Xiaoran still took it very seriously.

Before coming here, I did a lot of preparation. "It is really an honor to receive the audition invitation from Director Zhou."

Li Xiaoran greeted Zhou Qing politely, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Although this person is much younger than himself, his status in the circle is much higher than his own.

"Sister Li, you're welcome. Please sit down."

Zhou Qing had a polite smile on his face and invited Li Xiaoran to take a seat.

"The role of Dr. Bai is not only a villain, but also requires him to act older and uglier. Can Sister Li accept this?"

After a brief greeting, Zhou Qing began to talk specifically about the audition.

Some actors have a heavy idol image, so Zhou Qing thinks it is better to communicate this issue in advance.

"How ugly will it be?"

Li Xiaoran did not dare to agree rashly and asked a specific question.

"It's just to make you look like a woman in her 40s, without deliberately making you look ugly."

Zhou Qing explained further.

"If that's the case, then I have no problem with that."

Li Xiaoran breathed a sigh of relief and agreed immediately.

She could totally accept this level of vilification.

"Well, let's try a scene."

After a brief discussion on other matters, Zhou Qing took Li Xiaoran to the audition room and started the actual audition.

"You are the person in charge of the enhanced human project of a mysterious company. All the enhanced humans in the company were created by you."

"You have no sympathy. You just treat those people as guinea pigs. Those enhanced people are your products."

"But one day, an enhanced person you created came up to you and wanted to kill you, and even beat you up."

"Just when you thought you were doomed, Mr. Cui, the company's special operations captain, showed up and stopped the monster."

"What would be your reaction at this time?"

Zhou Qing described a specific situation to Li Xiaoran and let Li Xiaoran act freely.

"Mr. Cui, save me, save me quickly!"

"Kill all these damn monsters, leaving no one alive!"

"Did you hear me? Kill them quickly!"

After some planning, Li Xiaoran began her performance in front of Zhou Qing.

I have to say that the overall acting is indeed very good.

Although this is his first time to challenge the role of a vicious villain, he has already portrayed it in a very similar style.

Zhou Qing was quite satisfied.

"Director Zhou."

The second person who also received an audition invitation, Yang Lishu, also came to Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing gave her the same audition content as Li Xiaoran.

As for this person's acting skills, there is actually nothing wrong with them.

But Zhou Qing's overall impression was still slightly worse than Li Xiaoran's.

So after comprehensive comparison, the role was finally chosen for Li Xiaoran.

This is the first confirmed role following several other actors including Liu Yifei, Zhao Liying and Wang Baoqiang.

As for the other characters, Zhou Qing is not in a hurry for now.

Let the assistant director screen it first.

Zhou Qing used this time to cooperate with the producer in other preparatory work.

On October 10, the nomination list for the 7th Golden Horse Awards was announced, attracting great attention from the entire industry.

Wu Yanzu and Yuan Quan, starring in "Like a Dream", instantly became the most handsome guy in the crowd.

It received a total of 9 nominations, leading the entire Golden Horse Awards.

Among them, all important awards such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress were included.

It is a well-deserved favorite to win the award.

Even Zhou Qing's "Whiplash" only received 8 nominations.

However, there are important nominations such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, which needless to say.

It’s hard to say whether he will win the Best Picture or Best Director award, but Zhou Qing is still highly favored for the Best Actor award.

First of all, Zhou Qing is the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor.

The weight of the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award is extremely heavy, whether in the domestic entertainment industry or elsewhere.

Secondly, with the popularity of "Whiplash", the audience has indeed witnessed Zhou Qing's acting skills with their own eyes.

Convinced orally!

It is generally believed that Zhou Qing's acting skills are fully worthy of the honor of Cannes Best Actor.

Under such circumstances, the other candidates for Best Actor are naturally far less popular than Zhou Qing.

So what about the movies ranked below Whiplash?
"Can't Live Without You" received 7 nominations, "Bullfighting" and "The Message" received 6 nominations each.

That’s right, although “The Whistleblower” is still showing in theaters, it had actually been registered for the Golden Horse Awards a long time ago and was fortunately shortlisted.

The nominations were okay, with a Best Actress award and some other insignificant minor awards.

As for "Bullfighting", there is one less Best Actor nomination than in the original time and space.

The main reason, of course, is that the leading actor is not Huang Bo.

No matter who Guan Hu finds to replace Huang Bo, it seems that his acting will not be as good as Huang Bo's.

In addition, "Li Mi's Conjecture" and "The Heart Labyrinth" produced by Zhou Qing Pictures were also nominated at the Golden Horse Awards.

Among them, "Li Mi's Conjecture" received 3 nominations.

In addition to two insignificant minor awards, there was also a nomination for Best Actor, by Huang Bo.

Even if "Li Mi's Conjecture" won nothing at the Golden Horse Awards, Cao Baoping can still be considered a success as he was nominated for Best Actor.

As for "The Heart", it was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best New Director.

For a new director like Lu Yang, even just two nominations is already a very good start.

Looking at the entire industry, this is not an achievement that an ordinary director can achieve.

Even if he doesn't win the award in the end, it will be a great bonus for Lu Yang.

"Director Zhou's films have been shortlisted for four more films, the same as last time."

"I just wonder how many awards Director Zhou's movie will win this time?"

Just like last year's Golden Horse Awards, the name "Zhou Qing" once again made a big splash.

It’s not just because Zhou Qing’s "Whiplash" has received so many nominations, but also because four films produced by Zhou Qing Pictures were shortlisted.

It's exactly the same as last time.

This year's Golden Horse Awards was once again won by Zhou Qing.

But to be honest, Zhou Qing’s situation at the last Golden Horse Awards was a bit embarrassing.

Not only did Zhou Qing's "Now You See Me" win few awards, but the same is true for the movies he produced.

So what about this year’s Golden Horse Awards?

Let's wait and see.

However, considering that "Whiplash" is an art film, it also won two awards at Cannes.

It should be better than commercial films like Now You See Me, right? (End of this chapter)