Chapter 449 Director Zhou looked down on the three major European movies, and "Your Name"
"Director Zhou."
"Mr. Hendry."
Zhou Qing is still busy with the special effects and post-production of "The Martian".
This is Zhou Qing’s most important job right now, no doubt about it.
And frankly speaking, a cycle of just 5 months is really very tight.
Fortunately, Zhou Qing, a wealthy man, is not stingy when it comes to spending money, and in today's world, money can solve most problems.
Although the special effects company said that the workload was heavy and the task was arduous, they were still willing to speed up the progress for Zhou Qing as long as the money was in place.
Of course, the kind that guarantees quality and quantity.
Zhou Qing's own work, on the contrary, is relatively easy.
After all, the scale of "The Martian" is actually not that big.
Apart from the special effects shots, other post-production work is not that stressful.
Even Zhou Qing spends most of his time every day in the special effects company, and only does other post-production work after that.
Even so, we can still handle the work.
However, on August 8, Zhou Qing temporarily stopped all the work at hand.
I went to the airport in a very low-key manner.
What?
Just pick up Liu Yifei.
After this busy period, the preliminary preparations such as casting for "Crazy Rich Asians" have been completed.
It is expected to start filming in mid-August.
At this point, of course Liu Yifei has to join the crew with other actors.
There is also a series of other preliminary actor training work including script reading.
Despite many doubts from the outside world, the girl still takes "Crazy Rich Asians" very seriously.
Dare not slack off in the slightest.
After receiving the news, I rushed over immediately.
"Sissi!"
"Mom, you're here too."
After reuniting with the girl, Zhou Qing discovered that Liu Xiaoli had also come.
In fact, ever since the girl had Zhou Qing as her backer, Liu Xiaoli hasn't been to the set to "take charge" like a nanny for a long time.
"It's really boring to be idle at home, so let's come here to relax."
Liu Xiaoli smiled and casually explained to Zhou Qing.
"Let's go, the house is ready."
Zhou Qing naturally didn't say much, and enthusiastically invited the two to get in the car.
Needless to say, they rested for a night in Zhou Qing Marbury's luxurious villa that day. The next day, Zhou Qing took Liu Xiaoli and the others to visit Crown Pictures.
Speaking of which, his Crown Pictures has already made a name for itself and is well-known both in Hollywood and in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Liu Xiaoli has never been here before.
"Mom, let me tell you, Crown Pictures is much bigger than Zhou Qing Pictures. This whole building is full of it."
Liu Yifei had come here several times and enthusiastically acted as the director, introducing Liu Xiaoli.
With a hint of showing off.
"The whole building?"
Even someone from Liu Xiaoli's background was surprised.
It’s not cheap to buy an entire building in a location like this.
"House prices plummeted during the subprime mortgage crisis, so I took the opportunity to buy in. It was a bargain."
Zhou Qing smiled and explained to Liu Xiaoli.
Liu Xiaoli nodded and understood.
But even so, it would cost a lot of money.
But when she thought about the fact that Zhou Qing produced so many blockbuster movies every year, and that he was like a money-making machine, Liu Xiaoli felt relieved.
My son-in-law is not short of money.
"Director Zhou, Yifei, you are here."
As we walked into the company's first floor lobby, Director Yang, who had received the news, immediately came over to greet us enthusiastically.
The guest that Director Zhou brought today was not an ordinary guest, so Director Yang naturally did not dare to neglect him in the slightest.
However, only Director Yang knew this news, and Zhou Qing did not spread it to others.
Therefore, during the whole process, only Director Yang and a few other senior executives were present, and no one else was alarmed.
Of course, Liu Xiaoli was also very tactful. After lunch, she left with Liu Yifei.
It did not delay Zhou Qing's work and the operation of Crown Pictures much.
"Zhou Qing, go and get busy. The production schedule for The Martian is pretty tight. I don't need you to accompany me."
"You may not be more familiar with this place than I am."
As a son-in-law, Zhou Qing naturally couldn't ignore his mother-in-law, especially when Liu Yifei would soon join the group.
So he took some time out to entertain Liu Xiaoli.
But he was soon "driven away" by Liu Xiaoli.
Zhou Qing didn't continue to be pretentious. After making all the arrangements, he started to get back to work.
"The reading has started. Director Zhu is pretty good."
As soon as I arrived at the office, Liu Yifei sent me a photo.
It is a photo of her, other actors and director Zhu Haowei.
The girl was surrounded by people like the moon surrounded by stars, and the overall atmosphere looked so harmonious.
"Director Zhu is quite capable. If you shoot it well, this movie will definitely surprise you."
Zhou Qing smiled slightly and replied.
"Know it!"
The girl also replied immediately.
"Okay, I won't tell you anymore."
After saying hello to Zhou Qing, the girl put away her phone and started reading intently.
Zhou Qing naturally continued to be busy with the corresponding work of "The Martian".
"Liu Yifei's second Hollywood work Crazy Rich Asians has started filming, directed by the director of Step Up."
"The all-Asian cast of Crazy Rich Asians has started filming, with Liu Yifei taking on the female lead opposite Yang Ziqiong."
"'Eternal Love' has started filming, and Zhouqing Pictures has once again entered the field of TV dramas."
"Another hit TV series has been booked, and the filming of Eternal Love, produced by Zhou Qing Pictures, has started."
On August 8, the filming of "Crazy Rich Asians" started, which attracted corresponding attention in Hollywood and Chinese entertainment.
Although the investment in "Crazy Rich Asians" was not huge, it was only 3000 million US dollars.
But this is a movie produced by Crown Pictures.
Crown Pictures is now also a well-known brand in Hollywood.
In addition, the screenwriter is still Zhou Qing, and there is an all-Asian cast. Liu Yifei gave up on "Mulan" because of this. All kinds of buffs are simply piled up.
It's really hard not to attract people's attention.
However, both Hollywood and Chinese entertainment have some doubts about the prospects of "Crazy Rich Asians".
Especially in Hollywood, there are many voices mocking Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei.
An all-Asian cast?
Your brain is flooded!
Who in North America cares about Asian-American movies, even if they are made by a director who has won two Oscars?
And the heroine Liu Yifei is even more crazy. She actually gave up "Mulan" because of such a movie. It's ridiculous.
Neither Zhou Qing nor Liu Yifei paid any attention to this.
As a reborn person, Zhou Qing has the information advantage of foresight, so naturally he doesn't take it to heart.
Where is the girl?
I just believe in Zhou Qing.
In addition, the TV series "Eternal Love", which Zhou Qing has always attached great importance to, will also start filming in four days.
Of course, Hollywood is unlikely to pay attention to this TV series, but it still made a strong presence in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Considering Zhou Qing Pictures' impressive record in the field of TV dramas, everyone generally believes that this will be another hit.
People in the film industry just watch the fun at most and don't think there's anything wrong with it.
But many people in the TV drama industry are already feeling a little uneasy.
Didn’t Director Zhou say that he only makes TV series occasionally and that his main business is still movies? Why does the current pace seem a little off?
You haven’t even finished filming “Princess Agents” yet, and you’ve already started shooting for another TV series?
Even the serious TV drama production work is not as enthusiastic as you.
Many people really became uneasy.
If Director Zhou really enters the TV drama field with great fanfare, it would really not be good news.
That's really the wolf coming.
It's still an extremely ferocious and powerful wolf!
"Director Zhou."
Zhou Qingcai ignored the concerns of the TV drama industry and just continued to be busy with the post-production of "The Martian".
However, during this period, he did not expect Villeneuve to contact him again.
To be honest, Zhou Qing was a little surprised and curious about this.
Although he and Villeneuve had worked together before, they were not actually familiar with each other.
We haven't even met each other properly.
The authorization of the "Arrival" script to him was handled by Director Chen.
The two had no more contact after that, so why would the other party suddenly contact him?
"Director Villeneuve, long time no see, how are you doing recently?"
Although he had no idea of Villeneuve's intentions, Zhou Qing still greeted him politely.
"I'm fine, Director Zhou, thank you! And thanks to you, I'm in a better mood now."
Villeneuve greeted Zhou Qing with a smile, and the smile in his voice could not be hidden.
It can be seen that the other party is in a very good mood.
"Director Zhou, I'm calling you this time to congratulate you. You may very well win another Venice Film Festival trophy."
"I know that you, Director Zhou, already have many trophies from the three major competitions, but who would complain about not having enough of something like this, right?"
After the two sides chatted for a while, Villeneuve finally explained his purpose.
It is hoped that the film "Arrival" directed by him has been shortlisted for the main competition unit of Venice.
According to Villeneuve's judgment, there is a high possibility that "Arrival" will win the Best Screenplay Award, so he informed Zhou Qing.
In addition to expressing congratulations, he also asked Zhou Qing if he wanted to go to the Venice Film Festival together.
“The Venice Film Festival list has been announced?”
Zhou Qing suddenly realized this.
Firstly, Zhou Qing has been very busy recently, and secondly, Zhou Qing has no films to submit for review, so I haven't paid much attention to it.
Now that we have calculated the time carefully, it is time to announce the nomination list.
"You're right, Director Villeneuve, I want to congratulate you too. Arrival will definitely win a Golden Lion."
After coming to his senses, Zhou Qing congratulated Villeneuve.
However, Zhou Qing had no plans at all to go to a film festival together.
Not to mention that Zhou Qing simply couldn't spare the time right now, he wouldn't even want to make a trip even if he had nothing to do.
It’s simple. Zhou Qing really doesn’t care much about the Best Screenplay Award at the Venice Film Festival.
Just as Villeneuve said, Zhou Qing has won so many awards, all of which are heavyweight awards, and he also won two Oscars.
He really has no shortage of trophies.
A small award like Best Screenplay is really not something he would be interested in.
Zhou Qing politely declined Villeneuve's invitation.
Villeneuve was not surprised by this. It was not surprising that Zhou Qing, of his level, looked down on the screenwriter award.
He continued to chat and laugh with Zhou Qing before ending the call.
Then I started calling the male and female protagonists of "Arrival" and other main creative staff.
Zhou Qing doesn't think highly of the prize in Venice, but others covet it.
"Your Name, directed by Shinkai Makoto, was a huge hit at the box office in Japan, setting a record for the box office of a Japanese film premiere."
"The remake of Your Name has set off a viewing craze, with 3 viewers in the first three days of its release and a box office revenue of 95 billion yen."
In late August, a piece of information from Japan was transmitted back to the domestic entertainment industry, sparking heated and widespread discussion.
The movie of the same name adapted from Director Zhou's "Your Name" by Japanese animation master Makoto Shinkai has been released.
The box office is simply exploding!
On the first day of its release, it not only set the annual box office record, but also broke the record in Japanese film history.
Film history records, this is a bit too exaggerated.
Even the Hollywood blockbuster "Beauty and the Beast", which was recently released in Japan, is far behind.
You have to know that "Beauty and the Beast" is a super hit that grossed 12.64 billion US dollars worldwide.
But in Japan, it was defeated by "Your Name".
Even judging from the early data, it will be easy for "Your Name" to break 10 billion in total box office.
Maybe even, it can hit 200 billion!
Not only in Japan, "Your Name" is also being released in some other countries, and the results are very encouraging!
No one expected that the animated film adapted from Director Zhou's movie of the same name "Your Name" would become so popular.
The name "Zhou Qing" also gained a lot of popularity due to the huge hit of "Your Name".
This is true in both Japan and Chinese entertainment.
Especially in China Entertainment, everyone was extremely excited. I don’t know how many people were calling for China to introduce "Your Name".
In response, Lape just smiled and said nothing.
Do I need to say more about this?
This is a remake of a Chinese movie, so how could it not be introduced?
"Director Zhou, this is too fierce, isn't it?"
Wu Jing couldn't help but be secretly shocked.
It would have been fine if it had just dominated the Chinese entertainment industry, but the films that exported its culture were also successful.
If you think carefully, this is the case with both "Source Code" and "Your Name".
Awesome, awesome!
What about taking a look at your own “Wolf Warrior”?
Wu Jing was quite satisfied at first, but now he felt a little depressed.
At present, "Wolf Warrior" has been released for two-thirds of the time, and the box office has reached 5.8 million yuan.
Judging from the current momentum, there will be no problem for the final box office to break 6 million, and we can also expect it to break 7 million.
But there is not even the slightest possibility of breaking 8 million.
The facts were exactly as Wu Jing had expected. When "Wolf Warrior" was completely withdrawn from theaters in early September, the total box office revenue also flowed out accordingly.
A full 7.21 billion.
Frankly speaking, it’s actually pretty good.
Especially considering that "Wolf Warrior" is still a mainstream blockbuster. (End of this chapter)