Chapter 427: "Operation Red Sea" is cold again, Director Zhou wants to shoot "The Wan
"Director Zhou."
"Thomas."
While Zhou Qing was making the repairs, international film producers had already come to Zhou Qing Pictures.
As the director of "Operation Red Sea", Zhou Qing naturally had to receive everyone throughout the process.
Especially these international film producers who came for the first time are the most well-known major film producers in North America.
For example, Hollywood giants such as the Westin Brothers, Warner, and Sony.
They are definitely big customers.
Zhou Qing should not be neglected, right?
"Director Zhou, your film is as high quality as ever, but I'm afraid my price will be quite conservative."
"Operation Red Sea is a good movie, but just like your last movie, Medicine God, our audience may not like it."
The specific situation was similar to what Zhou Qing expected.
It is basically impossible for the copyright of "Operation Red Sea" to sell well like "Witch", "Source Code" and "Your Name".
This film is indeed not in line with the tastes of the international market.
So Zhou Qing didn't force it too much.
How much can be sold?
Even if it's like "Dying to Survive", which only sells for more than 10 million but less than 20 million US dollars, it's still a huge profit.
You should know that the copyright belongs to Zhou Qing and does not need to be shared with other producers.
However, based on the specific negotiation situation, "Operation Red Sea" is actually more optimistic than "Dying to Survive".
After all, "Operation Red Sea" is an action movie, and it's the kind that's exciting from beginning to end.
The audience of this kind of film is naturally wider than that of pure drama films like "Dying to Survive".
Stories like "Dying to Survive" that take place in China are hard to resonate with outside of China, but "Operation Red Sea" is different.
Just watching the bang-bang-bang battle is a visual treat.
The fact that "Operation Red Sea" sold better than "Dying to Survive" in North America in the original time and space is the best proof.
Therefore, Zhou Qing felt that the overseas copyright of "Operation Red Sea" might be able to exceed 20 million.
Not bad.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing was in a relatively good mood.
"Director Zhou, producer Zhang Miao is here to visit by appointment."
Zhou Qing had just seen off the international film producers and breathed a sigh of relief when his assistant knocked on the office door to report.
Zhang Miao?
Zhou Qing couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Most people may not know who this name is when they hear it, but many people in the film industry know that this person is a big shot.
The other party has worked for top Hollywood film and television companies such as Columbia and Sony, and served as their respective senior director in China.
Apart from anything else, this resume alone is enough to make everyone pay attention.
As a reborn person, Zhou Qing knew more about Zhang Miao's achievements.
For example, in the original time and space, super hits such as "Wolf Warrior 2", "Dying to Survive", "The Unknown", "Hello, Li Huanying", "The Wandering Earth", etc. were all produced and distributed by this person.
But what’s interesting is that, so far, almost all the films produced by Zhang Miao have been intercepted by Zhou Qing.
"What does he want from me?"
After those thoughts flashed through his mind, Zhou Qing raised his head and asked the assistant casually.
After calculating the current period of time, Zhou Qing had a vague guess.
"For the adaptation rights of The Wandering Earth, Producer Zhang wants to make this novel into a movie."
The assistant answered truthfully.
really!
Zhou Qing remained calm on the surface, but he was secretly moved in his heart.
I guessed it right.
Zhang Miao indeed came here just for "The Wandering Earth".
In fact, it is not just Zhang Miao. Since the IP craze began, all of Liu Cixin's novels have also become hot commodities.
Needless to say, his most famous masterpiece, "The Three-Body Problem", has been unanimously sought after in the circle.
Other novels, including "The Wandering Earth", are also the focus of development for many investors and producers.
I don’t know how many people have contacted Zhou Qing Pictures, hoping to obtain the corresponding adaptation rights.
But unfortunately, Zhou Qing never agreed.
Sometimes things are just so strange. Some novels are obviously not difficult to adapt, but they are often made into a pile of shit.
But when it comes to Liu Cixin, the situation is just the opposite.
It was difficult to adapt several of his novels, but all of them were successful without exception.
Let’s first talk about the masterpiece “The Three-Body Problem”, which was made into a TV series by Penguin.
Even though it wasn't as big a hit as expected and didn't trigger a viewership frenzy, it at least had a good reputation.
It has a high score of 8.7 on Douban.
It is really not easy to adapt a difficult work like "The Three-Body Problem" to this extent.
The same is true for two other novels that were adapted into movies.
"Rural Teacher" was adapted by Ning Hao into "Crazy Alien", which directly took 22 billion yuan at the box office, a sure hit.
What about "The Wandering Earth"?
Wow, that’s even more amazing.
This is definitely a work that holds an important position in the history of Chinese entertainment and can be called a milestone work.
You have to know that Chinese entertainment has never been good at making science fiction films. Apart from Zhou Qing's "Source Code", a standard science fiction film, there are no successful examples.
Even films with science fiction elements like "Your Name", "Witch", "20 Again" and "Time Raiders" were produced by Zhou Qing Pictures.
However, strictly speaking, these films only contain science fiction elements and cannot be considered serious science fiction films.
Therefore, the only "authentic" science fiction film that the entire Chinese entertainment industry can produce is "Source Code".
This is still the situation now.
What about the original time and space?
Not a single one.
"The Wandering Earth" is the first science fiction film in the true sense to be a huge success in both box office and critical acclaim.
Not only did the total box office explode to 46.87 billion, but the rating on Douban was as high as 7.9 points.
A sure success in both box office and reputation, a double explosion!
It has become a landmark work of Chinese entertainment science fiction films.
It is no exaggeration to say in the industry that "The Wandering Earth" has opened the door to Chinese science fiction films.
What's even more rare?
"The Wandering Earth" not only achieved extremely dazzling results itself, but its sequel was equally dazzling.
The box office of "The Wandering Earth 2" was slightly lower than its predecessor, but it also reached an astonishing 40 billion!
What about word of mouth?
Instead of decreasing, the score on Douban increased to 8.3 points!
It was also a super hit with both great box office and good reputation.
With the foundation laid by the first two films, Zhou Qing believes that the third film, which has not yet been completed, will also be a hit.
This trilogy, man, is simply horrible.
Even if we look at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, apart from Jiaozi's Nezha series, there is no other series that can be compared with it, right?
Then, how could Zhou Qing, a person who has been reborn, give up such a cheating work to someone else?
Of course I keep it for myself to take pictures of.
"Just like before, let Director Chen handle it."
Zhou Qing hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand to the assistant. His current plan was to take a break for two days, so he was too lazy to personally take care of some of the miscellaneous, unimportant matters.
"Understood, Director Zhou."
The young assistant knew what was going on.
"Also, call Director Chen over."
Zhou Qing finally issued this order and sent the assistant away.
"Director Zhou, you're looking for me?"
Director Chen came to Zhou Qing immediately.
"I'm not in the company these two days. You take care of the company's affairs..."
Zhou Qing gave Director Chen some instructions, then left the company with ease and returned to his luxurious villa.
Zhou Qing’s next task is only one: rest!
This is the only thing Zhou Qing needs to do before "Operation Red Sea" officially starts its all-round and concentrated promotion.
"Comfortable!"
When Zhou Qing opened his eyes the next day, he stretched comfortably.
As soon as I opened the curtains, the not-too-bright sunlight came in through the window, making me feel comfortable.
I looked at the time. It was already half past nine, almost ten o'clock.
This sleep was really refreshing.
"Mr. Zhou, can you prepare breakfast now?"
When I went to wash, the nanny came over and asked about the situation.
"Let's get started, just the old way."
Zhou Qing nodded to the nanny casually.
By the time he finished washing up, a delicious and rich breakfast had already been placed on the table.
Zhou Qing doesn't have to worry about anything, just enjoy it.
I have to say that this kind of life of rich people is really enjoyable.
"Director Lu Yang directed and director Zhou Qing wrote the script for "Life Events" and it started filming, with Zhu Yawen starring."
"Zhou Qing Pictures has started shooting another new film, "Life Events", focusing on the story of a funeral director and a little girl."
"Following 'Operation Red Sea', Zhu Yawen once again brought a new film 'Life Events' this year."
During the days that Zhou Qing was resting, Lu Yang's "Life Events" finally started filming.
Although the name "Life Events" seems unremarkable, the subject matter is still the story of a relatively unpopular funeral director.
Generally speaking, it is a very niche product, and I am afraid that if other people take pictures of it, it will most likely fail.
But who can blame it for the fact that this is a film produced by Zhou Qing Pictures?
It is also a work directed and written by Zhou Qing.
Just looking at these two points, "Life Events" cannot be underestimated.
There is also director Lu Yang and lead actor Zhu Yawen, this team is also very reliable.
Lu Yang is not the top one among the "Zhou Qing-style directors", but his performance has been relatively stable.
Especially the previous film "Time Raiders" achieved a box office of 10 billion, which was a huge hit.
Who can underestimate this new film?
Not to mention Zhu Yawen, he is definitely a top-tier celebrity.
So although due to the subject matter, everyone feels that the upper limit of "Life Events" may not be that exaggerated.
But it is certain to be another hit.
“Life Events will definitely surprise everyone when the time comes.”
In the luxurious villa, Zhou Qing browsed through the relevant information with a smile on his face.
In the original time and space, "Life Events" was a super dark horse.
Who would have thought that a movie about a funeral director would eventually gross 17 billion yuan?
It’s even better than Lu Yang’s previous work “Time Raiders”.
Zhou Qing believes that the box office potential of "Life Events", produced by Zhou Qing Pictures, will be even greater.
After all, the original team of "Life Events" was really too "ordinary".
Director and screenwriter Liu Jiangjiang is a pure newcomer, and "Life Events" is his debut work.
Not to mention any appeal, no one knows him at all.
Although the male lead Zhu Yilong is a star, he was just a TV star at that time.
In the film industry, he has no appeal.
There is no comparison between the team in front of and behind the scenes and the current "Life Events".
Even so, it still earned more than 17 billion at the box office, let alone the current "Life Events"?
Zhou Qing felt that it was not impossible for his company's film "Life Events" to break 20 billion.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but feel a little proud.
You have to know that China Entertainment has just entered the 20 billion box office era!
There are only three films in the entire industry that have grossed over 20 billion yuan.
One of them is "Lost in Hong Kong" released by Zhou Qing Pictures.
In this situation, with another blockbuster that has a great chance of hitting 20 billion, how could Zhou Qing not be happy?
In addition, "Operation Red Sea" is about to be released.
Wow, Zhou Qing Pictures is coming to excite everyone’s heart again.
"Director Zhou."
After a simple two-day rest, Zhou Qing returned to Zhou Qing Pictures.
I originally planned to meet with the publicity and promotion team to finalize all publicity and promotion issues.
But before that, Director Chen reported something to Zhou Qing.
The script for "Princess Agents" has been completed.
Because Zhou Qing is the producer, according to convention, Zhou Qing's decision and approval are definitely required.
Otherwise the script would have to be sent back for rewriting.
"Director Zhou, you are recognized as the best screenwriter in the industry. It is really rare to have this opportunity to have you give me some advice."
Jia Wen, the screenwriter of "Princess Agents", was sitting opposite Zhou Qing, and he was extremely polite.
Of course, corrections are just polite words, and what Jarvan is actually more worried about at the moment.
What he said to Zhou Qing was actually what he really thought. Zhou Qing is indeed the top screenwriter in the industry and deservedly ranked number one in Chinese entertainment.
This means that the other party is very difficult to fool.
Even if there is the slightest flaw in the script, it cannot be hidden from the other party's eyes.
Although the script director Wu Jinyuan is already very satisfied, who knows if it can pass Zhou Qing's test?
“You’re welcome. Let’s communicate and learn from each other.”
Zhou Qing waved his hand and acted modestly.
Then he picked up the script of "Princess Agents" and flipped through it, and nodded secretly.
It’s not that the script of Princess Agents is that good, in fact it’s quite the opposite.
From Zhou Qing's professional perspective, the script of "Princess Agents" barely even meets the passing line, with problems everywhere.
If Zhou Qing really wanted to point them out one by one, he might not be able to finish in one day.
But this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that this script is the one that Zhou Qing remembers.
That's it.
Even though the quality is not that high, everyone loves to watch it after it is filmed and the ratings are very popular.
This is why Zhou Qing insisted on looking for his original team. (End of this chapter)