Chapter 298: "The Witch" made 2 million before it was released, and "SPL 2" was
"Zhou Qing Films is in control, and the filming of "Startling by Each Step" co-produced by Tangren has been completed. Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin bid a sad farewell."
"The first large-scale Qing Dynasty drama series "Startling by Each Step" has finished filming, and the main creators were reluctant to part and burst into tears on the spot."
"'Startling by Each Step' finally wrapped up, Zhao Liying's relationship with four men is tangled."
On August 8, the filming of "Startling by Each Step", which has attracted much attention and recognition in the entire circle, was completed.
Everyone in the circle immediately knew that another hit TV series would be launched this year or next year!
That’s right, even though “Startling by Each Step” has just finished filming and post-production has not yet begun, no one doubts this.
Who can underestimate the combination of Zhou Qing Pictures and Tang Ren?
As the main prosecutor, Zhou Qing also attaches great importance to "Startling by Each Step".
As soon as the filming of the drama was completed, I met with Cai Yinong to discuss a series of subsequent related matters.
"The post-production of 'Startling by Each Step' will take about three months, and the finished film will be available around the end of November or early December."
"We have already been talking to TV stations, and many have expressed strong interest."
Cai Yinong's voice was filled with immense confidence.
In the film industry, Zhou Qing is undoubtedly a super boss, but in the TV drama industry, Tang Ren is a real big tree!
When it comes to operating TV dramas, Cai Yinong is naturally confident.
"Mr. Cai, I have only one request, and 'Startling by Each Step' must be broadcast before March next year."
"I won't ask about anything else."
Zhou Qing nodded to show that he understood, and then spoke to Cai Yinong with a serious face.
Although he was the main controller, Zhou Qing also understood that it was inappropriate for an outsider to give orders to the insiders.
So I didn’t plan to get involved in the production of “Startling by Each Step”.
But when it comes to the broadcast time, Zhou Qing must stick to it.
Why?
In the original time and space, "Palace" was broadcast at the end of January 11!
"Startling by Each Step" has to be broadcast before the other one no matter what, right?
However, due to my own intervention, the production of "Palace" was slower, delayed by about 3 months.
Zhou Qing naturally had to be on guard.
If it were in the past, Cai Yinong would definitely not understand Zhou Qing’s strange request.
But ever since she found out that someone was plagiarizing "Startling by Each Step", how could Cai Yinong not understand Zhou Qing's good intentions?
Director Zhou must be worried that the plagiarized work will be broadcast first.
If that's true, it's really disgusting.
So Cai Yinong agreed to Zhou Qing's request without any hesitation.
Anyway, the time Zhou Qing reserved was not short, 5 months, which was enough to complete all the operations.
"Director Zhou."
Jiang Wen contacted Zhou Qing again, and the voice coming from the receiver sounded very excited.
There was also a hint of pride that could not be concealed.
The film "Let the Bullets Fly" is out.
Director Jiang enthusiastically invited Zhou Qing to watch the movie.
However, hearing Jiang Wen's arrogant tone, Zhou Qing seriously suspected that the other party's real purpose was to show off in front of him.
Watching movies and stuff like that are secondary.
Since he was not too busy at the moment, Zhou Qing did not refuse and agreed without hesitation.
There are four producers of "Let the Bullets Fly", namely Zhou Qing Pictures, China Film Group, Yinghuang Film Group, and Jiang Wen's own company.
Jiang Wen naturally notified all four producers.
However, considering that "The Founding of a Party" started shooting on August 8, Jiang Wen scheduled the viewing date for August 18.
Zhou Qing naturally had no objection to this.
He met up with Jiang Wen on time at 10 o'clock that morning.
"Director Zhou."
"Director Han, President Yang!"
Yang Shoucheng and Han Sanping were also present, and everyone chatted and laughed when they met.
The atmosphere was very good, needless to say.
"Director Zhou, I'm sorry in advance. I'm afraid your record of Source Code will be lost."
Jiang Wen was still as arrogant as ever when he spoke.
It seems as if the Source Code has been rubbed on the ground.
And judging from Jiang Wen's tone, he wasn't just pretending, but truly felt that way from the bottom of his heart.
It can be seen that Jiang Wen is quite confident about "Let the Bullets Fly".
"If Director Jiang can really break the record of Source Code, that would definitely be a good thing. The higher the box office, the more money I'll make, right?"
"Besides, even if you defeat Source Code, I still have Witch waiting for you."
Zhou Qing just smiled and said what was really in his mind.
To be honest, his 25% share is already quite a lot, and he will definitely make a lot of money.
"Vulgar, so vulgar! We are directors, we can't just focus on money."
Jiang Wen waved her hands repeatedly and asked everyone to take a seat with a smile.
"Director Jiang, that's wrong. You and Director Zhou are directors, but you are also bosses."
Yang Shoucheng interrupted with a smile.
"What boss? I don't care whether he is having a good time or not. I just want to make things easier. But Director Zhou..."
Having said this, Jiang Wen looked at Zhou Qing and was speechless.
I have nothing but admiration.
Zhou Qing Pictures releases so many movies a year, and each one is a hit.
It is the most profitable film and television company in the industry, no doubt about it.
It’s even better than Huayi which has gone public!
It is also better than Ying Huang of Yang Shoucheng who is present here.
So what Yang Shoucheng said was true. Zhou Qing was not only a director, but also a big boss.
At this point, Jiang Wen could only envy.
After laughing and chatting for a while, the movie viewing of "Let the Bullets Fly" officially began.
"Don't be impatient, let the bullets fly for a while."
"One walk is like a tiger's wind, one walks a thousand miles a day, one walks like a lifetime ago."
"Translate, translate, what the f*ck is a surprise!"
"Oh no, I'm a stand-in!"
The film, which is over two hours long, didn't feel long at all. On the contrary, it felt short and not enough to watch.
The brisk rhythm, the wonderful story, the clever reversal, the frequent golden sentences...
Everyone watching "Let the Bullets Fly" at the scene exclaimed that it was wonderful and cheered continuously.
Even Zhou Qing, the time traveler.
To be honest, "Let the Bullets Fly" is a true classic. It is worth watching twice or three times. I can't get enough of it.
It can be seen that Han Sanping and Yang Shoucheng were also quite satisfied with "Let the Bullets Fly" and both gave it extremely high praise.
"I can't say whether this movie can surpass Source Code, but I think it will have no problem breaking 7 million."
Han Sanping smiled so hard that wrinkles appeared on his face.
I am very optimistic about the prospects of "Let the Bullets Fly".
Seeing that several investors, especially a top director among them, were full of praise for his film, Jiang Wen was also very happy.
"By the way, there will be a press conference for The Founding of a Party tomorrow. If you have time, please come and show your support."
After discussing "Let the Bullets Fly", Han Sanping took the opportunity to extend an invitation to several people present.
"Third Master, you are like this again."
Jiang Wen started complaining in front of Han Sanping.
Last time when we were sharing the cake, we dragged everyone to the premiere of "The Founding of a Republic", and now we are dragging everyone to the opening ceremony of "The Founding of a Party". Uncle San, you have really had enough.
"Why, I've asked you right in front of me, can you refuse me?"
Han Sanping couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Can you refuse?
Of course not.
Jiang Wen can't do it, and neither can Zhou Qing.
He and Jiang Wen both arrived at the launch conference of "The Founding of a Party" on time on August 8.
I went to support Han Sanping.
"Zhou Xun, Tang Wei and Ye Xuan attended the press conference for the filming of "The Founding of a Party" with makeup on."
"The filming of "The Founding of a Party" directed by Han Sanping has started, and Director Zhou Qing appeared to support it."
"After 'The Founding of a Republic', Han Sanping once again directed 'The Founding of a Party'."
Needless to say, a film of the level of "The Founding of a Party" immediately went viral on the Internet and various media after the press conference.
Just like the currently popular "Aftershock", this is another movie with cheats!
Whether it is good or not is another matter, but we can guess with our imagination that the box office of "The Founding of a Party" will definitely not be bad.
Although the same routine has just been played once, and it is not a special day like the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the buff of "The Founding of a Party" is relatively weaker.
But even so, it's still a hang-up.
No one dares to underestimate it.
"If everyone knew that this movie has been in theaters for three months, they would probably be disgusted, right?"
Zhou Qing couldn't help but complain in his heart.
Didn't take this movie to heart at all.
It’s not that Zhou Qing is too arrogant, considering his current level and the current film market.
A movie that only grossed 4 million yuan in three months after its release poses little threat to me.
How could Zhou Qing take it so seriously?
Not to mention, Wu Jing had been resting for nearly a month after "The Man from Lone Ranger" was released, and he was beginning to get a little impatient.
The other party knocked on Zhou Qing's office door with great enthusiasm and told him his decision.
"Director Zhou, I won't wait any longer. I've decided to start filming 'Unforgiven' right away."
Wu Jing looked like he was ready to go.
Zhou Qing naturally would not stop this decision.
Even from the boss's perspective, it's a good thing that Wu Jing started shooting earlier.
"Since you have made up your mind, I will ask someone to approve the project. I will also say hello to producer Chen and fully cooperate with your work."
Zhou Qing discussed the specific related matters with Wu Jing.
The two of them communicated in detail about all the details, and many issues were finalized one by one.
"By the way, Director Zhou, I still plan to play the male lead in 'Unforgiven' myself."
When Wu Jing saw that the time was right, he told Zhou Qing about his decision.
It was not beyond Zhou Qing's expectations.
He also did not object.
"SPL 2" was originally a movie starring Wu Jing, and Wu Jing was indeed Zhou Qing's first choice actor.
As for the role of prison guard Achai, it was given to Wang Baoqiang, so there was no chance that Zhou Qing would have any problem.
"For the role of the warden Gao Jin, Wu Jing, I recommend an actor to you, Zhang Jin."
Zhou Qing simply specified the actor for the role of the suit thug to Wu Jing.
Zhang Jin?
Wu Jing fell into deep thought.
Wu Jing naturally knew who Zhang Jin was, after all, they were both in the "Kung Fu circle".
Zhang Jin is a serious Wuying-level athlete.
He has also starred in popular TV series such as "Water Moon Cave" and "Legend of the Spirit Mirror".
But it hasn't developed very well in recent years.
Wu Jing really didn't expect that Zhou Qing would think so highly of Zhang Jin that he would personally appoint him to play the role.
You must know that the role of warden Gao Jin is an extremely important supporting role.
Of course, although it was an accident, Wu Jing had no objection to Zhou Qing's request.
Who says Zhou Qing is the big boss?
What's more, Zhou Qing was not a randomly assigned character.
Instead, from the director's perspective, he recommended an actor who was very suitable in all aspects.
As far as Zhang Jin's professional ability is concerned, there is nothing wrong with playing the role of a prison warden.
This matter was agreed upon so happily.
The two sides briefly communicated on some other issues, and Wu Jing immediately started the relevant preparatory work.
"Zhou Qing Pictures' new film "No Mercy" has been approved, and the director is Wu Jing, the director of "The Man from Nowhere."
"The new film "No Mercy" directed by Director Zhou Qing and directed by Director Wu Jing has begun preparations, and another blockbuster has been booked."
“Didn’t you get enough of The Man from Nowhere? Wu Jing is bringing you a new masterpiece, Unforgiven. Stay tuned.”
After a period of preparation, "No Mercy" was unsurprisingly exposed by the media.
It immediately attracted great attention in the circle, and made a number of actors and stars eager to make a move.
The director of the hit "The Man from Nowhere" has made a new film!
When Wu Jing filmed "The Man from Nowhere", he faced a lot of doubts. But this time with "Unforgiven"?
That's a completely different situation.
Basically all of them are sought after and enthusiastic.
After all, "The Man from Lone Star" really proved Wu Jing's ability and proved that Wu Jing can also make a hit.
This time the screenwriter is Director Zhou and the director is Director Wu Jing. The subject matter is the same as "The Man from Lone Star", so it can be said to be exactly the same formula.
It looks like it will be another hit.
Who can remain indifferent?
I don’t know how many actors and actresses were jumping up and down.
"Xiao Liu!"
However, Zhou Qing was too lazy to take care of these things and left them all to Wu Jing.
As for himself, he asked his assistant to book a flight to Venice.
Without him.
It is now the beginning of September and the Venice Film Festival has opened.
Zhou Qing still has a very important task to complete.
What task?
To sell movies, of course.
"Thomas."
"Wesley."
"Otto."
The process was the same as the previous times I came to Venice to sell films.
During the days he stayed at the film festival, Zhou Qing met with film producers one after another and negotiated all the time.
It can be said to be quite boring.
But the final result is very gratifying.
Considering Zhou Qing's current rank and the superhero theme of "The Witch", all the copyrights together were sold for a total of 5000 million US dollars.
Calculated based on the current exchange rate of 6.77, that would be 3.3 million RMB!
After deducting the cost of 1 million, the profit is still as high as more than 2 million!
Although the profit is not as high as the previous film "Source Code", Zhou Qing is also very satisfied.
This speed is almost like robbing money, so why do you need a bicycle?
What else is there to be dissatisfied about? (End of this chapter)