Chapter 334 Engagement, "Blade of the Assassin" swept the Lunar New Year box office, "
"Zhou Qing, this is my grandma."
"This is my aunt..."
"This is my cousin..."
"This is……"
December 12th is a big day in the lives of Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei.
Although engagement does not mean marriage, it is equivalent to the confirmation of a relationship and mutual recognition of both families.
If nothing unexpected happens, it will just be a warm-up for the wedding and a prelude.
Both Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei attached great importance to it and were very happy.
In the booked luxury hotel, Liu Yifei, dressed in a formal attire, held Zhou Qing's hand and greeted her relatives and elders one by one.
Zhou Qing was naturally very sweet-mouthed at this time, and politely followed Liu Yifei in calling people.
"This is Zhou Qing. He is indeed handsome and talented. Xixi has really good taste."
"I've wanted to meet you, Zhou Qing, for a long time. Now I see that you are indeed very impressive and have a noble bearing."
The elders and relatives from my sister's family were so pleased with Zhou Qing that they kept praising him whenever they saw him.
It is absolutely sincere and not a gimmick or a perfunctory one.
After all, Zhou Qing is now the number one director in mainland China, and his popularity is no less than that of Liu Yifei.
In terms of her status in the entertainment industry, Liu Yifei can't even catch up with her.
Long before this formal meeting, Liu Yifei's relatives and friends had already known Zhou Qing.
I also got to know Zhou Qing to a certain extent.
Like Liu Xiaoli, everyone is happy that Liu Yifei has found such a big shot in the circle.
Now that we actually meet, how could I not be satisfied?
As for Zhou Qing’s relatives and elders?
Needless to say, there is no need to say more.
They are all ordinary country people. If a big star like Liu Yifei stands in front of them, she must be a big shot.
It was a very proud thing for Zhou Qing to have found such a beautiful big star.
"Yifei is even prettier in person than on TV."
"Yifei is a well-behaved, sensible, and pretty child. Qingzi is so lucky."
All the comments were praises for Liu Yifei.
The atmosphere at the scene was naturally quite harmonious and warm.
After a while of excitement, when the time was almost right, the ceremony officially began.
In the presence of relatives and elders from both sides, Zhou Qing put the engagement ring on Liu Yifei's finger and then served tea to the elders from both sides.
Liu Xiaoli and Zhou Qing's father also gave speeches.
Tian Zhuangzhuang, who was invited to serve as a witness, also read out the marriage proposal in public.
The relationship between Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei was officially confirmed at this point.
"The new martial arts film "Blade of the Assassin" has landed in major theaters and earned 1600 million yuan in box office on the first day of its release!"
"'Blade of the Assassin' is now on pre-sale, and word of mouth has been overwhelming, with a box office of 1600 million on the first day."
"Another blockbuster hit has been born during the Spring Festival. The box office of "Blade of the Assassin" reached 1600 million on the day of its release!"
On January 1, New Year’s Day, the movie “Assassins”, which had been preheated for a month, was grandly released.
The total box office was soon revealed by the media: 1600 million.
In fact, the number of 1600 million is not low at all. On the contrary, it can be said to be very high.
You have to know that even Zhang Guoshi's recently released "The Flowers of War" only made 1900 million on the first day.
It is only 300 million higher than Lu Yang's "The Blade of the Assassin".
However, compared with other films released by Zhou Qing Pictures in recent times, this film is slightly inferior.
"Hypnotist" grossed 2100 million on its first day, and "Unforgiven" grossed 2500 million.
But think again, "The Blade of the Assassin" is just a martial arts film, okay.
The requirements cannot be too high.
With a first-day box office of 1600 million, it is not difficult to predict that the total box office will exceed 2 million.
And a movie that has grossed over 2 million yuan this year can undoubtedly be considered a hit.
If a martial arts film can achieve this, what else do you want?
It’s already very impressive!
It’s just that compared to Zhou Qing Pictures’ other films that grossed over 500 million or 600 million, it’s not that amazing.
But the hit product is inevitable.
"is acceptable."
Zhou Qing himself was also quite satisfied with this.
This result was basically consistent with his previous speculation, and Zhou Qing was not surprised by it.
"Great! Blade of the Assassin is a hit again! Director Zhou is worthy of his name!"
"Shi Shi, congratulations, you starred in a hit movie!"
The atmosphere on Tangren's side was completely the opposite. Cai Yinong became excited the moment she got the data.
Even his eyes were twinkling, and he couldn't express how much he admired Zhou Qing.
As expected, you can trust Director Zhou as always.
It's really amazing that even a less popular film like martial arts films can achieve such dazzling results.
Liu Shishi's ability to play the leading female role in a film of this level will definitely greatly enhance her status.
After all, looking at the entire entertainment industry, not every female star can get this kind of box office success.
The movie "The Blade of the Assassin" is definitely one of the most important works in Liu Shishi's acting career.
I'm afraid it will become Liu Shishi's representative work for a long time.
After all, Cai Yinong still has that many credits, but Tang Ren has no foundation in the film industry and can't get any decent resources.
I don’t know when I’ll have the chance to make a movie of the level of “Knife of the Assassin” again.
Cai Yinong really had no idea.
"What a pity, Director Zhou didn't like you, Shishi."
Glancing at Liu Shishi who was overjoyed, Cai Yinong couldn't help but shake her head and sighed.
If Director Zhou had chosen Liu Shishi instead of Liu Yifei, Liu Shishi's status in the circle would definitely be completely different now.
Not to mention "The Blade Strikes Back", even "The Witch" and "Your Name" are no problem.
The “double 10 billion heroine” is Liu Shishi.
So, Liu Yifei is really an enviable guy.
Look, the two super hit movies "Your Name" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" have just been released.
This time, he went back to film "Painted Skin 2".
Although "Painted Skin 2" and "Knife of the Assassin" are both not directed by Director Zhou himself.
But these two films are completely different.
Anyone with eyes can see that the box office potential of "Painted Skin 2" is much higher than that of "Knife of the Assassin".
"Director Zhou."
A few days after "The Blade of the Assassin" was released, Director Yang reported another important matter to Zhou Qing.
Summit Entertainment's acquisition has been completed.
From now on, there will no longer be such a company as Summit Entertainment in Hollywood.
The other party has completely become a part of Lionsgate.
However, the development of "The Twilight Saga 4" will still use the "Summit Entertainment" brand.
Even the team has not changed, and it is still Director Feige and Director Yang who are in charge of coordinating and handling all relevant matters.
In fact, this is also the result of negotiations between Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate. Otherwise, it is not certain who will come to meet with Director Yang for "Twilight 4".
"Interstellar has been approved and is currently in contact with other co-producers."
"With Nolan and Director Zhou, you two are great names. There are many film and television companies that are interested."
"Giant companies like Universal and Legendary have also contacted us, but they are not content to just be a co-producer."
Director Yang also reported to Zhou Qing some relevant information about "Interstellar".
"You can do whatever you want, but Crown Studios is in full control and this cannot change."
Zhou Qing did not intend to interfere too much, but just gave Director Yang a reminder.
"Knife of the Assassin" is still reaping box office revenue in theaters, and overall the momentum is pretty good.
In the first week, the box office reached 9500 million.
It’s just one step away from breaking 1 million.
You have to know that in the original time and space, the total box office of "The Blade of the Assassin" was only more than 9000 million.
Now it has been achieved in just one week.
Although it is slightly inferior to other films recently released by Zhou Qing Pictures, it is the only one that dominates the entire film market.
No other movie can rival "The Blade of the Assassin".
"The Great Magician", which will be released on January 1, has also begun its promotion in full swing.
Judging from various feedback and data in the early stage, "The Great Magician", the only other blockbuster in January, has no chance of being a rival to "Knife of the Assassin".
Unless it is "Mission Impossible 1" released on January 28, it will be a real rival.
But at that time, the release period of "The Blade of the Assassin" had also come to an end, right?
That's not a big deal.
"Director Zhou."
"Director Ye, sit down."
When old partner Ye Weixin came to visit, Zhou Qing took time out to receive him.
"The box office of 'Knife of Blade Assassination' is so good, Director Zhou has released another hit."
Ye Weixin praised Zhou Qing right from the start, but he really admired him.
Martial arts films have already declined to such an extent, but Director Zhou's film has made a box office of 2 million yuan again. It's really hard to deny it.
"This is all thanks to Director Lu Yang."
Zhou Qing waved his hand and praised Lu Yang highly.
"Director Zhou is too modest. Director Lu certainly directed well, but Director Zhou's script also deserves credit."
Ye Weixin picked up the cup of tea, took a sip, and sighed from the bottom of his heart.
In fact, in his opinion, the most fundamental reason for the success of "The Blade of the Assassin" is the screenwriter Zhou Qing, not the director Lu Yang.
Because Ye Weixin himself is a living example.
Before directing "Ip Man", Yip Wai-shing was a losing director.
I have been shooting several films one after another.
It was not until Zhou Qing asked him to film "Ip Man" that Yip Wai-shing finally got rid of the label of losing money and became a hot director in the Hong Kong circle.
But what about after the two “Ip Man” movies?
"A Chinese Ghost Story" directed by Ye Weixin earned 1.3 million yuan, which is pretty good.
But "Happy Magic" was immediately reduced to its original form.
The film had high ambitions previously, being released during the prime time of the Lunar New Year in December, and it has only been off the screen for a few days.
The total box office was only a pitiful 1700 million, less than 2000 million.
It's a joke.
This is also the reason why the other party came to Zhou Qing as soon as the movie was released.
"Director Ye is too polite."
Of course Zhou Qing felt embarrassed to just accept it, so he returned the compliment to Ye Weixin.
After the two of them had their usual business bragging session, Ye Weixin straightened his face and started talking about business with Zhou Qing.
The wording is very euphemistic and implicit, but the general meaning is the same.
Ye Weixin has finished the work on hand and plans to officially start "Ip Man 3" after returning from the Spring Festival holiday.
Zhou Qing naturally had no objection to this.
Ye Weixin is working for himself, so naturally the sooner the better.
"The filming of "Three Brothers in the Line of Fire" starring Huang Bo, Liu Ye and Zhang Hanyu has started. The three brothers join forces to fight the war."
"Directed by Guan Hu, "Three Brothers in Fire" has started filming, Huang Bo, Liu Ye and Zhang Hanyu play the three brothers."
"Zhang Hanyu, Huang Bo and Liu Ye jointly star in the anti-Japanese war drama "Three Brothers in the Frontline."
On January 1, Huang Bo's "Three Brothers in the Frontline" started filming in Huairou, Beijing, and quickly attracted great attention in the circle.
The cast of this TV series is quite luxurious, from the director to the actors.
Director Guan Hu is actually quite famous in the circle, and can be said to be successful in both movies and TV series.
The representative TV series is "Black Hole", which is a real super hit and caused a huge response after it was broadcast.
This made Guan Hu famous overnight and he quickly established himself in the TV drama circle.
Later, Guan Hu entered the film industry and made excellent works such as "Bullfighting".
If we shoot a TV series at this moment, it would naturally be a top project in the industry.
Not to mention that the cast of "Brothers in Arms" is also very impressive.
The three main actors, Huang Bo, Liu Ye, and Zhang Hanyu, are all top-tier stars.
Still a lot of movie stars.
How could it not be a hit if these three movie stars came down to earth to star in a TV series at the same time?
Although it has just started filming, everyone in the industry knows that "Brothers in Arms" is bound to be another hit.
Another one is Zhao Liying's "Legend of Lu Zhen".
The drama started filming on January 1.
However, compared to "Brothers in Arms", "Legend of Lu Zhen" appears to be much more "low-key".
There is no other reason, it’s just that his status has really weakened a lot.
Director Li Huizhu is actually a very capable director. She came from ATV and has directed many popular TV series.
It’s just that in 10, he signed a contract with Yu Zheng’s company and came to the mainland to develop his career.
But the main actors are really inferior.
The female lead Zhao Liying is indeed a star, but after all, she has only played Xuejian and Maertai Ruoxi, and can only be considered a quasi-first-line actress.
The male lead Chen Xiao?
At this time, I am just a newcomer!
The kind that can only play supporting roles in major movies and TV series.
Gao Zhan in "The Legend of Lu Zhen" is Chen Xiao's first time to play the leading role in a TV series.
Unexpectedly, it became a hit.
I can only say that the entertainment industry is so mysterious. Small fame depends on promotion, while big fame depends on luck.
Chen Xiao is undoubtedly the kind of person who is destined to become famous.
After all, to be honest, the drama "Legend of Lu Zhen" is just that good.
Of course, that is a story for the future. As of now, Chen Xiao is just an unknown person.
The overall cast of "Legend of Lu Zhen" is indeed not that strong.
But who could have thought that such a drama would become so popular?
In the original time and space, Zhao Liying and Chen Xiao were actually in similar situations, and both became famous through "Legend of Lu Zhen".
Now that Zhao Liying is already a top-tier star, Zhou Qing believes she will be able to reach a higher level. (End of this chapter)