Chapter 322: Another billion-dollar blockbuster, "Painted Skin 1" is launched, and "L
Not only Zhou Qing, but also director Lu Yang is full of confidence in "The Blade of the Assassin".
In Lu Yang's opinion, with a solid script and excellent production, "The Blade of the Assassin" is definitely a masterpiece worthy of the audience and the market.
The audience will naturally buy it.
Although martial arts films are indeed losing their market these days and fewer and fewer people are watching them.
But Lu Yang believes that as long as the movie is well made, this problem will not exist.
Doesn’t the success of the “Ip Man” series fully illustrate this point?
What's more, like "Ip Man", the script of "Knife of the Assassin" was written by director Zhou.
What else is Lu Yang worried about?
"Director Zhou, the post-production of "Blade of the Assassin" will be completed in about two months, and the finished film will probably be released in mid-November."
"I plan to release the film during the Lunar New Year holiday. What do you think?"
After returning to the company, he didn't even have time to catch his breath before he rushed to discuss relevant matters with Zhou Qing.
"Luyang, it seems that you are quite confident in "Embroidered Spring Blade"."
Zhou Qing couldn't help but smile and glanced at Lu Yang opposite him.
The Lunar New Year period is the most competitive one, and it is difficult for an average movie to squeeze in.
"With Director Zhou's script as a foundation, I do have confidence."
Lu Yang did not deny this, he was really full of endless fighting spirit now.
"Of course the Lunar New Year holiday is fine... let's just release it in January next year."
Zhou Qing naturally had no objection to the Lunar New Year period. After a moment of hesitation, he gave more specific suggestions.
In November, there is Zhou Qing's "Your Name", and in December, there are "The Flowers of War" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", so Lu Yang can only choose January or February next year.
However, if we compare these two months comprehensively, it is obvious that January is more suitable.
After all, there are still several strong and competitive films released in February.
The first is Tom Cruise's "Mission Impossible 4", a true Hollywood blockbuster and a box office harvester.
The film was released on January 12, 1, and its total box office grossed 28 million yuan, which is quite impressive.
Not to mention another Hollywood blockbuster "Journey 2: The Earth's Center", which was released on February 12, 2.
It also grossed 3.6 million yuan at the box office.
So next February will still be a little cruel.
Zhou Qing is not optimistic about how well a martial arts film like "The Blade of the Assassin" can stand up to these two Hollywood blockbusters.
With such a simple calculation, isn’t there only one schedule left in January?
So, are there any rivals for "The Blade of the Assassin" in January?
At most, there is only one movie, "The Great Magician", starring Liang Chaowei, Liu Qingyun and Zhou Xun.
But the total box office of the film was only 1.7 million yuan, and "The Blade of the Assassin" was not afraid at all.
"I understand, Director Zhou."
When Lu Yang's voice sounded, he nodded immediately without thinking.
Since Zhou Qing has made the decision, Lu Yang will certainly not raise any objections.
After saying hello to Zhou Qing, he hurriedly went to work on the post-production of "The Blade of the Assassin".
"Director Lu is really motivated. He just finished filming and doesn't even need to take a break?"
Huang Bo glanced at Lu Yang's back and couldn't help but show a look of admiration.
Don't think that Luyang seems to be a lazy guy at ordinary times, but when he is really busy, he is really a workaholic.
I can't accept it.
That’s right, Huang Bo has also finished filming. His "The Militiaman Ge Erdan" was actually completed in early September.
Compared to Lu Yang who returned to work right away, this guy stayed out for more than ten days before showing up.
"So, Old Huang, you should learn more from Lu Yang."
Zhou Qing made a joke to Huang Bo.
"I can't learn it. I'm not the director. I have nothing to do with the film once it's finished."
Huang Bo said it as a matter of course.
"It's hard to say. What if you are interested in becoming a director in the future?"
Zhou Qing raised his eyebrows at Huang Bo with a meaningful look on his face.
Speaking of Huang Bo's directorial debut, the results are actually quite impressive.
Not only did it gross 13.35 billion yuan at the box office, it also received a high score of 7.1 on Baidu.
For a first-time director, it's pretty good.
"It's not impossible. Singers can be directors, so why can't I?"
Huang Bo laughed, but it was still just a joke.
At that time, he could not imagine that the threshold for becoming a director would become lower and lower in the future, and anyone could cross over to try their hand at it.
"By the way, Old Huang, has Senior Brother Ning Hao contacted you?"
The two chatted and laughed for a while, and Zhou Qing casually asked Huang Bo.
Calculating the time, Ning Hao’s "Lost in Thailand" should have been in preparation for some time, right?
He has already signed the investment agreement.
"Haozi has already told you, Qingzi, that's really nice of you. You're the male lead again, and you'll be joining the crew next month."
Speaking of this, Huang Bo began to become excited.
Today, Ning Hao is a top director with a great reputation in the entire circle.
Although the other party's new play this time is not Qingzi's script, Ning Hao himself is also capable of coming up with a good script.
For example, their “Crazy Series” and “No Man’s Land” are all high-quality works with high reputation.
Therefore, Huang Bo is full of confidence in "Lost in Thailand".
If nothing unexpected happens, this will surely be another hit that achieves great success in both word-of-mouth and box office.
How could Huang Bo not be happy?
Of course, what Huang Bo would never have thought was that the total box office of "Lost in Thailand" would be in the billions!
The post-production of "Your Name" is still progressing in an orderly manner, and three quarters of it has been completed so far.
What made Zhou Qing even more delighted was that all the special effects shots had been completed.
According to Zhou Qing's requirements, all of them are of the highest specifications and the highest standards without exception.
Although there are not many special effects shots overall, it definitely represents the top level of current domestic entertainment and the effect is still very good.
After the special effects shots were completed, the subsequent progress became smoother.
Maybe we can produce the finished film two or three days earlier.
"Director Zhou, 'Lucy' has been released in North America, with a total box office of 1.14 million. Congratulations!"
"Lucy" has also completed its theatrical release in North America, and the total box office is slightly different from what Zhou Qing remembered.
Zhou Qing didn't feel too surprised about this. After all, the release time of "Lucy" is different from the original one, right?
It is normal for there to be some deviations in the box office.
Generally speaking, they are basically in the billions of US dollars range.
Zhou Qing knew what was going on and didn't say much.
"Also, Director Zhou, Lucy has been introduced to the mainland. When it will be released will depend on how China Film arranges it."
In addition, Director Yang also reported another matter to Zhou Qing.
It can be said that Zhou Qing was neither surprised nor surprised.
It is not surprising that the original "Lucy" has been introduced to the mainland before, so it is not surprising that it is introduced again this time.
Surprisingly, Zhou Qing didn't expect Han Sanping to be so quick.
He had just mentioned this matter to me, and right after that he got it done.
This is really efficient. I just don't know when Han Sanping will release "Lucy"?
Zhou Qing is still looking forward to this.
"Xiao Liu, contact Wu Ershan, the director of Blade Laughing, and ask him to come over to discuss cooperation."
After ending the call with Director Yang, Zhou Qing called his assistant over and gave him an extremely difficult task.
Contact Ulshan.
There is no doubt that the purpose is to prepare for the filming of "Painted Skin 2".
For movies like "Painted Skin 2", the preparation time is usually longer.
When Zhou Qing was filming "Painted Skin", he prepared for 3 months.
In addition, Wu Ershan has only directed one film, "Swordsman", so his experience is certainly not that rich.
It may take even longer.
So even though the filming of Your Name was completed less than two months ago, Zhou Qing feels that the production of Painted Skin 2 is also about to start.
Otherwise it would have been too long.
"I understand, Director Zhou."
The young assistant naturally followed the order and contacted Wu Ershan immediately.
Although he didn't know what Zhou Qing wanted him to do, Wu Ershan didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest.
You have to know that Director Zhou is the number one director, the most awesome and powerful director in the entire Chinese entertainment industry, no doubt about it.
And what about Wuershan?
He is just a new director who has just entered the circle and got the admission ticket.
Compared with Director Zhou, it is no exaggeration to say that his status and position are as far apart as heaven and earth.
Therefore, when faced with Zhou Qing's invitation, Wuershan really took it very seriously.
They didn't know what Zhou Qing's purpose was, so they immediately put aside the things they could do and came to Zhou Qing as quickly as possible.
But when Wu Ershan learned that Zhou Qing asked him to come and actually planned to let him direct "Painted Skin 2", he was completely stunned and shocked.
Can't believe it.
"Director Zhou, is everything you said true?"
"Are you really going to let me direct Painted Skin 2?"
Wu Ershan's voice was trembling slightly, and he repeatedly asked Zhou Qing for confirmation in disbelief.
No wonder Wu Ershan was so excited. This matter was really a little unbelievable.
What level of movie is "Painted Skin"?
The first blockbuster in the history of Chinese entertainment to break the 3 million box office, it became a super hit across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Director Zhou actually wants to entrust the sequel of a movie of this level to me?
Director Zhou must be joking with me.
You have to know that he has only directed a low-budget movie with a cost of only 500 million.
As a result, Director Zhou asked me to direct a blockbuster movie with an investment of over 100 million yuan?
What the hell!
Wu Ershan felt that his breathing had become heavier, and it took him more than ten seconds to regain his composure.
Thinking back carefully, it seems to be true. Director Zhou does have the habit of supporting new directors.
Looking at the top directors who have been promoted by Director Zhou, there are Ning Haolu, Yang Xue Xiaolu and Wu Jing.
Every one of them, weren't they all spotted by Director Zhou since they were newcomers?
But now, is it my turn?
Thinking of this, Wuershan could hardly hide his excitement and joy, and he felt the blood in his body boiling.
"I've seen your film 'Swordsman'. It was well shot and the visuals are very sophisticated. I think you are very suitable to direct 'Painted Skin 2'."
Facing Wu Ershan's gaze, Zhou Qing added an explanation.
So that’s it!
Wu Ershan suddenly understood and finally understood why Director Zhou fell in love with him.
Without any further ado, he immediately expressed his attitude to Zhou Qing in a solemn manner.
"Painted Skin 2", he, Wu Ershan, took the role!
It's such a joke. For a small director like me who works at the bottom of society, having such a huge pie fall on my face is like a dream.
Unless you are crazy, you will refuse to let me in.
Of course I have to answer it!
"Okay then, Director Chen will be responsible for communicating with you about the follow-up matters."
Zhou Qing smiled and didn't talk much with Wu Ershan. He directly sent him to Director Chen.
"The sequel to the hit fantasy action film Painted Skin, Painted Skin 2, has been approved. The screenwriter is still Zhou Qing, but the director has been replaced by a newcomer."
"Painted Skin 2 is confirmed to start filming, and the director is new director Wu Ershan, who directed The Swordsman."
"Director Zhou Qing is no longer directing Painted Skin 2. The director has been replaced by new director Wu Ershan."
The news of "Painted Skin 2" spread quickly and immediately caused a crazy discussion in the circle.
No one would have thought that more than 4 years later, the classic hit "Painted Skin" would actually have a sequel!
Fans of "Painted Skin" were naturally surprised and happy, and were simply overjoyed.
When Xiao Wei did not die at the end of "Painted Skin", many people guessed that this was a foreshadowing, and that this movie might have a sequel.
After waiting for more than four years, this day finally came.
Good news, great news!
Let me ask those fans of "Painted Skin", who doesn't want to see what happens next with Xiao Wei?
Although Xiao Wei is a fox demon, to be honest, it is really hard to hate her.
So what about colleagues in the industry?
Another super beast is about to be born!
The films released by Zhou Qing Pictures have always been big hits. Needless to say, this sequel to the big hit "Painted Skin" is definitely a big hit among big hits.
This is beyond doubt.
There is just one thing, the director is not Director Zhou, but... Wu Ershan?
Who is Wuershan?
I've never heard of this name!
Because of the huge popularity of "Painted Skin 2", Wu Ershan's past was soon exposed.
Many people were dumbfounded.
I studied advertising directing at the Beijing Film Academy, so I can barely be considered a semi-professional, and my resume is very poor.
The only film he can show off is "Swordsman".
So, Director Zhou has set his eyes on another new director?
If it were in the past, everyone would definitely be highly suspicious of Wuershan.
But the examples of those top directors supported by Zhou Qing are right in front of us, and many people are speechless.
It seems that those people's initial resumes were not any better than Wu Ershan's, right?
No, the situation is just the opposite. Wu Ershan’s resume is considered good among those people!
So, those big directors have proven to be huge successes, so why can't Wu Ershan do the same?
Director Zhou’s vision has never been wrong!
Taking all these factors into consideration, although Wu Ershan is just a newcomer, the public's attitude towards "Painted Skin 2" is generally very positive.
As for Wuershan himself, he was so envious and jealous that he almost went blind.
This guy is so lucky!
A little Karami who is obviously nothing was unexpectedly noticed by Director Zhou.
It's really unreal that such top resources as "Painted Skin 2" were thrown at them right away.
After the filming of "Painted Skin 2" is finished, won't this small minion Wu Ershan soar directly to the sky and reach the peak of his life?
Just like those "directors in Zhou's circle" such as Lu Yang and Wu Jing?
This guy's fate is really going to be changed by Director Zhou! (End of this chapter)