Chapter 493 Liu Yifei’s status in Hollywood, "Assassination of Novelist" sold 15 billion o

Chapter 493 Liu Yifei’s status in Hollywood, "Assassination of Novelist" sold 15 billion o

To give the simplest example, take the tank props in the crew.

Because the cost was too high, the crew's tank props were extremely limited, not enough for two large groups to use at the same time.

Need to use it during off-peak hours.

In other words, when Zhou Qing has used up his skills, Xu Ke and the others will use them, and when Xu Ke and the others have used up their skills, Zhou Qing will use them.

Every time this kind of dispatch is done, a large crane has to be used to operate it.

It can be said to be quite troublesome.

What's more important?
This order cannot be wrong.

Since it is a war, the tanks must be different at different times.

In the early days, it was relatively new and would be damaged as it was fought, and finally it would be directly smashed and exploded.

This requires that the two large groups of Zhou Qing and Xu Ke must work out an accurate shooting schedule and coordinate time in advance.

The kind that can't go wrong.

Once you make a mistake, the tank prop will be scrapped.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Of course, this is not only true for directors, but also for actors.

Often I would be shooting at Zhou Qing's place for the first hour, but would have to rush to Xu Ke's place to shoot the next hour.

The time span between the two sides is quite large, and the actors have to adapt quickly, which is also a big challenge.

In short, "Changjin Lake" is really a big project.

Considering all the issues involved, how could the progress be fast?
The filming was completed in half a year because three top directors worked together and spent a lot of time in the early stages to prepare.

If someone with less than strong business capabilities were to come in, it would definitely not last more than half a year.

"Every unit prepares!"

"Clear the venue!"

"start!"

After all the preparations were completed, Zhou Qing once again took the big lama and shouted to start.

The scene we are about to shoot is actually very simple to describe.

It was the scene where more than 100 people from the Seventh Company crossed the Stoney Ridge but were bombed by enemy aircraft.

However, it is not that easy to shoot, because in order to capture a majestic scene, you have to use some aerial and overhead shots.

There are 157 soldiers in the 7th Company. Zhou Qing certainly would not fool people, but really found 157 people.

How these 150 people move, when they move, and how they react when they encounter enemy planes must not be wrong.

Once you make a mistake, you have to start over again, which is quite troublesome.

Fortunately, most of these extras are just background characters, so they don’t need to perform any acting skills, and they don’t even need to show their faces.

As long as there is good communication in the early stages and each party is in the right position, there will basically be no problems.

The real focus of the camera is still the people in the protagonist group.

"Each platoon advances in 4-4-6 battle formation!"

In front of the camera, Zhu Yawen used a telescope to scout the terrain for a while and issued such an order.

Upon seeing this, the assistant director who had been waiting for orders immediately made a gesture to the more than one hundred extras.

The extras immediately began to act quickly according to their previous rehearsals.

Needless to say, the photographer immediately started to work.

The rhythm of the scene was so enthusiastic.

Needless to say, the overall shooting went very smoothly.

In fact, this is the first serious battle in "Changjin Lake" and also the simplest one.

But it took two full days to complete the shoot.

In the movie, it only takes up a few minutes of footage.

Or was it the case that the Seventh Company just lay on the ground and was bombed by planes in the sky, but there was no real fighting.

The subsequent battles were not so easy to film.

For example, the next battle is also the first truly full-scale war in "Changjin Lake".

It is also the most important war scene in the first movie: the battle in which the Seventh Company supported the Sixth Company in blowing up the enemy's communication tower.

That’s a bit troublesome. We’ve been shooting until November, and we’ve only finished one-third of it.

If you want to finish filming all of them, you have to wait until mid-to-late January next year.

Maybe we can even shoot in February.

There is no way, this battle is too complicated and too grand.

"Liu Yifei secretly appeared at the airport and was caught by reporters. It seems that the filming of "Divergent 3" has been completed."

"Divergent 3 is finished, Liu Yifei returned to China and accepted an interview saying she was very happy."

While Zhou Qing's work on "Changjin Lake" is progressing slowly, the last part of "Divergent" has already been completed for the girl.

This is the first time this girl has returned to China since she "defeated" Disney and her popularity soared again. How could she be let off by the media?
It took me more than half an hour to interview him before I finally got rid of him.

"I covered my whole body tightly, even my eyes were not exposed, but they still recognized me!"

The girl couldn't help but call Zhou Qing to complain, but it sounded like she was showing off.

"You are now a second-tier Hollywood star, and even a first-tier star in China. The paparazzi must be keeping a close eye on you."

Zhou Qing did not expose the girl, but instead took the opportunity to say something respectful to her.

The girl immediately laughed happily.

That’s right, Crazy Rich Asians plus two Divergent movies, and of course, the help of Mulan.

The girl is now barely able to enter the ranks of second-tier stars in Hollywood.

Although he is not the best among the second-tier players, he is just at the bottom.

But the second line is the second line.

The price that girls are being offered in Hollywood now is that of a second-tier actress, and that circle also accepts this price.

After all, the girl really has achievements.

One Nolan's "Interstellar", and three consecutive box office hits, the girl is still very confident.

This is even more true in the Chinese entertainment industry. She is the first female star to truly break into Hollywood and have box office appeal in Hollywood.

Never had this happen before with a girl.

How can Chinese entertainment not be exciting?

"It's a pity that it's only the second tier. It would be better if it was the first tier."

Liu Yifei then began to mutter unsatisfiedly again.

"Don't even think about being in the first-tier market. That circle doesn't allow it."

Zhou Qing shook his head, not optimistic about this at all.

Even if Zhou Qing finally shot "Blink" and helped Liu Yifei's movie win an Oscar, it would not have allowed Liu Yifei to become a top star.

The second line should be the peak of a girl’s career in this life.

But then again, this girl's career peak is the ceiling that everyone in China Entertainment can only dream of.

It’s a legend in the circle!

Liu Yifei actually knew this, she just complained casually and didn't really want to make it to the front line.

In fact, girls are not that career-oriented and are more rational.

"How far have you progressed in filming The Battle at Lake Changjin? Where are you filming now? I want to come see you."

The two sides chatted for a while, and Liu Yifei suggested that she wanted to come over to visit.

If it were any other time, Zhou Qing would definitely welcome it warmly.

But considering that this is a special period, Zhou Qing rejected it. The reality really does not allow it.

"Director Zhou, the finished film of 'Assassination of Novelist' is out."

Lu Yang then reported this incident to Zhou Qing.

Just as the other party had estimated, the entire post-production process took more than a year and was not completed until mid-November.

As for Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior 2"?
There is nothing to report to myself yet, so it is obvious that it is not completed.

There is also Chen Sicheng's "Detective Chinatown 3".

The film was actually completed in September. In order to catch up with the Spring Festival schedule, Chen Sicheng also worked at full capacity on post-production.

Obviously it wasn't finished either.

However, Chen Sicheng is targeting the February schedule, which means the film will be released in January, so he has relatively more time.

Considering that the scale of "Detective Chinatown 3" is not that large, this period is actually not that tight.

Zhou Qing was not worried.

The only uncertainty is Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior 2".

However, since the post-production of "Wolf Warrior 2" has not been completed yet, it doesn't matter whether it is earlier or later.

Because Zhou Qing had already planned that, whichever of "Wolf Warrior 2" and "Assassination of Novelist" was released first would be released during the Lunar New Year holiday.

In this wave, Lu Yang "won".

Then naturally, "Assassination of Novelist" will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Which specific period is it?

It’s already November, and it seems that there aren’t many options for “Assassination of Novelist”.

January next year is relatively not as good as December. "Detective Chinatown 1" is scheduled for the Spring Festival in February. Zhou Qing generally will not let his own films compete on the same stage.

With this calculation, it is naturally December.

Lu Yang had no objection to Zhou Qing's decision and agreed happily.

First of all, Lu Yang was obeying the arrangements of his boss.

Secondly, as the director of "Assassination of Novelist", Lu Yang is also eager to send it to theaters as soon as possible.

To be honest, the production period of this film was indeed quite long.

Lu Yang couldn't wait any longer.

So after finalizing the release details with Zhou Qing, Lu Yang did not stop at all and immediately started to go on a roadshow across the country with Zhao Liying and other main creators.

"Lu Yang has spent two years honing his skills. The shocking special effects of "Assassination of Novelist" are not inferior to "Life of Pi."

"'Assassination of Novelist' is coming, Zhao Liying and Lu Yang work together to create a different world."

Judging from the cast and level of the film "Assassination of Novelist", it is definitely a heavyweight film project in the industry.

The effect of the publicity and promotion was very gratifying, and it quickly ignited everyone's enthusiasm for watching the movie.

Especially the special effects of "Assassination of Novelist", which were made by the special effects team of "Life of Pi", which makes people look forward to this movie even more.

You have to know that the top special effects were definitely an important reason why "Life of Pi" sold so well.

At this moment, the same team is also working on "Assassination of Novelist", and the special effects are no worse than others.

In addition, there is the appeal of Lu Yang and Zhao Liying, the golden signboard of Zhou Qing Film and so on.

The accumulation of various buffs really makes "Assassination of Novelist" attract a lot of attention.

Judging from various feedback in the early stages, the popularity and attention of "Assassination of Novelist" are much higher than in the original time and space.

This made Zhou Qing very pleased. It seemed that the box office of "Assassination of Novelist" should be better than that in the original time and space, right?
Facts also proved that Zhou Qing's guess was completely correct.

By mid-December, "Assassination of Novelist" was officially released in major theaters, and the relevant data was leaked at the first opportunity.

1.5 billion!

A full 1.5 million!

I have to say that this result is still very impressive.

No matter when, if the sales exceed 1.5 million on the first day, it is definitely a big hit, not to mention it is million.

Just by looking at this opening, Zhou Qing knows that "Assassination of Novelist" is a sure win again.

You have to know that in the original time and space, the first-day box office of "Assassination of Novelist" was only 1.3 million.

After his own operation, the box office on the first day increased by 20 million.

It’s really good.

More importantly, the script that Zhou Qing reviewed was of much higher quality than the original one.

At least some obvious BUGs are gone.

This will undoubtedly make "Assassination of Novelist" much more powerful than the original version.

To be honest, the quality of the original "Assassination of Novelist" is indeed a bit disappointing, with a score of only 6.5!

Taking all these factors into consideration, Zhou Qing is even more looking forward to the total box office of "Assassination of Novelist".

"1.5 million, not bad."

Lu Yang couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Unlike other films directed by Lu Yang, "Assassination of Novelist" was a film that Lu Yang insisted on making, and he even wrote the script himself.

If there is really compensation, it will definitely be Luyang's responsibility.

You have to know that Director Zhou has never accompanied any of the films he has made since his debut.

More importantly, the cost of "Assassination of Novelist" is quite high, a full 300 million yuan.

How could Lu Yang not be worried?

It would be a lie to say you are not worried.

Although he never showed it, Lu Yang was actually always worried.

Only now did Lu Yang feel completely at ease.

If it makes 1.5 million on the first day, there will be no problem for "Assassination of Novelist" to break 10 billion in total box office.

Of course, due to the high cost, Lu Yang didn’t dare to say how much money "Assassination of Novelist" could make for Zhou Qing Pictures.

But at least, Zhou Qing Pictures did not lose money.

And this is Luyang’s bottom line.

"This guy Lu Yang has become a top director now."

On the set of "Changjin Lake", Zhu Yawen, who was capturing the scene, could not help but sigh in front of Zhou Qing.

Recalling when Zhou Qing just signed Lu Yang, the other party was just an inconspicuous student at Beijing Film Academy.

Not to mention other people, even the Qi mentor Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't take Lu Yang seriously.

Who would have thought that such a mediocre director with no highlights would be noticed by Qingzi.

Facts have also proved that Qingzi's vision is indeed not underestimated. After signing Luyang, Luyang immediately demonstrated his value.

His debut film "The Heart" grossed over 100 million yuan and became an instant hit.

The movies he directed since then have all been box office hits.

But even so, it was just an average box office success.

Compared with Zhou Qing-style directors like Xue Xiaolu, Chen Sicheng, and Xu Zheng, he is not that great.

But now?

In a blink of an eye, Lu Yang shot several movies in succession, all of which had box office revenue of over 10 billion.

Even the movies he wrote are of this standard, which is quite remarkable.

Judging from the box office data in recent years, Lu Yang can really be called a great director.

You know, looking at the entire entertainment industry, there are really few people who can make several billion-level movies in a row. (End of this chapter)