Chapter 498: Stepping on Director Zhou to rise to the sky, "Changjin Lake" has the ambitio
"Director Zhou."
"Director Zhou."
When they returned to Zhou Qing Pictures the next day, many actors greeted Zhou Qing enthusiastically.
Everyone is so humble.
Some actors even looked terrified.
It's nothing, the rank difference is just too big.
Zhou Qing knew that these were the actors who came to audition for "The Annual Party Can't Stop".
Some of them looked familiar, but most of them were strangers that Zhou Qing had never seen before.
But for Zhou Qing, they are all the same.
He just nodded lightly and didn't say much.
Went straight back to his office.
The actors stretched their heads and watched Zhou Qing leave.
Not even one person mustered up the courage to go up and say hello individually.
"I really got to meet Director Zhou."
"I saw the legendary Director Zhou up close!"
"When can I act in Director Zhou's play?"
"Director Zhou's play? Don't dream! You'd be lucky if you could act in Director Lu's play."
"Yeah, I better prepare well for this audition."
It was not until Zhou Qing's figure completely disappeared that discussions began to emanate from the scene.
Many actors still subconsciously looked in the direction where Zhou Qing left, with extremely simple wishes flashing through their minds.
I wish we could be like those lucky guys like Zhang Wanyi and Zhang Zifeng and be noticed by Director Zhou once.
Even if it's just a supporting role, it would be fine.
Then fate would really change!
It’s just a pity that the reason why the lucky person is the lucky person is because he is one in a million!
The probability of it happening to ordinary people like them is not zero, but it is almost there.
"Director Hu."
After briefly handling other related matters in the office, Zhou Qing went to the post-production team as soon as possible.
Continue to work on the post-production of "Changjin Lake".
"Director Zhou, the sound processing for The Battle at Lake Changjin took at least half a year. Almost all of the scenes are fighting scenes, so the workload is huge."
The team leader in charge of sound processing reported this problem to Zhou Qing.
After hearing this, Zhou Qing also fell into deep thought.
What Director Hu reflected is indeed a problem.
The general movie sound processing is not so complicated, but "Changjin Lake" is really different.
There are all kinds of battles and big scenes. The whole movie is more than 170 minutes, nearly three hours, and more than half of them are war scenes.
The workload is at least several times greater than that of an ordinary movie.
"It's impossible to have more than half a year. You only have three months at most. Let everyone work overtime and give them enough overtime pay."
Zhou Qing said without hesitation.
"Changjin Lake" must be released on National Day. This date is set by the higher-ups and cannot be delayed.
"Director Zhou, we only have four Protools workstations. Even if we work overtime, we can't finish it in three months."
"Then we'll work in three shifts around the clock. Not only will we pay you enough overtime, but if you can finish it within three months, your bonus will be doubled."
Zhou Qing pondered for a moment and came up with this plan.
"Director Zhou, make sure you complete the mission."
When Director Hu heard this, he was as excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
Although working in three shifts 24 hours a day is indeed a huge challenge.
But according to the conditions offered by Director Zhou, they can get almost three months' salary for just one month's work.
What's there to hesitate about?
They would love to add extra classes like this every day.
"Go ahead."
Zhou Qing then waved his hand and sent Director Hu away.
As for Zhou Qing himself?
He personally took charge of the editing work.
In fact, Zhou Qing Pictures’ post-production team has top editors, but Zhou Qing is usually more accustomed to doing things himself.
Who said his editing skills are also maxed out?
No matter how well other people cut their hair, it’s not as good as Zhou Qing’s, right?
At the very least, Zhou Qing must complete the rough cut himself.
However, the editing work of "Changjin Lake" was not difficult. With Zhou Qing's full-level editing skills, he could easily complete it on schedule every day.
But there is no need to be as nervous as the sound team.
"Director Zhou, do you have time to come over and sit down? Let's talk about "Changjin Lake"."
After a few days of hard work, Zhou Qing's work was temporarily interrupted by a call from Jiao Hongfen, the new chairman of China Film Group.
What else does Zhou Qing have to hesitate about?
I immediately stopped the work at hand and went to China Film Corporation as soon as possible.
Although "Changjin Lake" was not produced by China Film Group, it is a direct subordinate unit of the Central Propaganda Department.
Any ideas or opinions of the Central Propaganda Department on the film are conveyed by China Film Group.
How could Zhou Qing be negligent?
"Director Zhou, please come in quickly."
"Xiao Li, make some tea for Director Zhou."
When they knocked on Jiao Hongfen's office door, the other party was equally enthusiastic towards Zhou Qing.
Just like Han Sanping and La Peikang back then.
The two "predecessors" of mine have set a good "example" for Jiao Hongfen.
It’s all because of Zhou Qing’s support that he became a dazzling star in China Film.
To put it bluntly, Jiao Hongfen had been eyeing this piece of "fat meat" since before he took office.
Now that he has finally taken office, there is no doubt about how to treat Zhou Qing.
He also wanted to be like La Peikang and the others and rely on Zhou Qing to show his skills.
"Mr. Jiao, you are too polite."
Zhou Qing smiled and chatted with Jiao Hongfen, and the atmosphere was very good.
"Director Zhou, how is the post-production of The Battle at Lake Changjin going? It should be fine for the National Day release, right?"
After some pleasantries, Jiao Hongfen inevitably asked questions related to "The Battle at Lake Changjin".
"Don't worry, Director Jiao, the post-production of The Battle at Lake Changjin will be completed in August."
Zhou Qing gave a very affirmative answer.
After hearing this, Jiao Hongfen finally felt relieved.
This also leaves enough time for the promotion of "Changjin Lake".
Reliable!
"Director Zhou, you are an expert among experts when it comes to the three major European organizations. I invited you here this time because I want to learn from you."
Jiao Hongfen then changed the subject and started chatting with Zhou Qing about the three major European countries.
It is obvious that the higher-ups were planning to send "Changjin Lake" to the three major tests as well.
Zhou Qing was actually a little speechless about this.
How could a film like "Changjin Lake" win an award in one of the three major places?
No, it should be said that it is impossible to even enter the main competition unit.
Even if they went, they could only go to other screening units. Zhou Qing was definitely not willing to waste his time.
But who can blame Zhou Qing Pictures for controlling "Changjin Lake"? Even though Zhou Qing Pictures controls the film, it does not have the final say.
The higher-ups wanted to use "The Battle at Lake Changjin" to show off their status to the three major filmmakers. What else could Zhou Qing do?
He briefly introduced some information about the three major European countries to Jiao Hongfen.
Sure enough, after listening to Zhou Qing, Jiao Hongfen told Zhou Qing that the higher-ups had decided to send "Changjin Lake" to next year's Berlin Film Festival.
In response to this, Zhou Qing could only say, as long as you are happy.
In addition to the Berlin Film Festival, Jiao Hongfen also discussed with Zhou Qing some post-production arrangements for "Changjin Lake":
Not only the Berlin Film Festival, but also all the respectable film festivals in China are planning to send "Changjin Lake" to be screened.
The three major awards in mainland China are the Golden Rooster, Hundred Flowers and Huabiao Awards, and there is also the Hong Kong Film Awards, which Jiao Hongfen specifically mentioned.
From what Jiao Hongfen said, in addition to these film festivals, "Changjin Lake" will also participate in other special film festivals.
In addition, there are matters concerning the overseas release of "Changjin Lake" and so on.
It can be clearly felt that the ambition above is really big!
This is hoping that "Changjin Lake" can sweep the entire Chinese entertainment industry and even go international!
In fact, Zhou Qing can understand this.
In terms of the cast of "Changjin Lake", it is indeed the most important movie released, no doubt about it.
It is impossible to have no ambition from above.
What else can Zhou Qing do?
We can only make our attitude clear: we will fully cooperate with whatever plans are made by our superiors.
Of course, China Film Corporation will be responsible for operating these matters, and Zhou Qing only needs to cooperate.
Both sides know this.
After all, Zhou Qing himself has not participated in domestic film festivals for many years, nor has he attempted to enter the three major European film festivals.
"Master Zhang's new film "On the Cliff" will be released on May 71st. The -year-old master is still as skilled as ever."
"The long-awaited "On the Cliff" is about to be released, and the 13th "Mou Girl" is only 20 years old!"
April is not a good period, and the film market is relatively quiet.
Apart from "My Sister" starring "Green Girl" Zhang Zifeng, there are basically no new films worth mentioning.
Zhang Zifeng is a child star and is quite popular among the people.
In addition, his net worth and fame skyrocketed after starring in "The Wandering Earth". Now he is at the peak of his popularity, which directly benefited the movie.
In such an unpopular period, the box office of "My Sister" is surprisingly very good.
It grossed 9100 million on the first day of its release, almost breaking the million mark!
This surprised many people in the circle.
Zhang Zifeng is quite capable of carrying the box office.
With such a subject matter and such a schedule, to be able to achieve such results is really impressive.
In addition, Chen Sicheng's "Detective Chinatown 3" and Jia Ling's "Hi, Mom" are still hanging in theaters after being postponed.
Unfortunately, the effect of these two extensions is not very good.
After a month, each of them only added tens of millions to the box office.
At present, the producers of both films have announced that they have each successfully obtained the second extension key.
The release period will be extended to May 5.
But even so, the industry's enthusiasm for these two films has almost been exhausted.
Judging from the current momentum, even if the release is postponed for another month, it won’t increase the box office much.
The total box office of "Detective Chinatown 3" will most likely stop at 53 billion, while that of "Hi, Mom" will be 52 billion.
There is basically no suspense.
Whether "Detective Chinatown 3" can surpass "The Wandering Earth" remains to be discussed, but "Hi, Mom" is basically impossible.
Of course, Zhou Qing didn't pay much attention to this kind of thing. On the contrary, everyone else in the circle turned their eyes to him.
Is Director Zhou, who has always dominated the Chinese entertainment industry, going to be trampled under someone's feet?
This is big news.
Chen Sicheng, the director of the "Detective Chinatown" series, has become the most watched person in the circle.
This guy's "Detective Chinatown 2" broke 40 billion, becoming the second director in the entire Chinese entertainment industry to achieve this achievement.
If "Detective Chinatown 3" surpasses Director Zhou again, it will be a real success.
Chen Siben himself couldn't help but rub his hands, waiting for this day to come.
In addition to "Detective Chinatown 3", the most watched movie in the circle is Zhang Guoshi's "On the Cliff".
The film is scheduled to be released on April 4, aiming for the May Day holiday.
These days the May Day period is not a big period at all, but a very small period.
After all, it's only a three-day holiday.
But who said that "On the Cliff" was directed by Master Zhang?
Although Master Zhang’s movies have not been so popular at the box office over the years, and have even been surpassed by many others.
But even so, this is still Master Zhang.
It still has a transcendent position in Chinese entertainment.
He is still the second top director after Zhou Qing.
Who dares to look down on it?
The film was released on April 4th and took in 30 million on the first day, which doesn't seem too high.
It was much less than "My Sister" which was released in early April, and its box office was snatched away by the terrible movie "Your Wedding".
But true gold is not afraid of fire. "On the Cliff" quickly achieved a comeback thanks to its high reputation and box office.
It has earned 18 million yuan at the box office in just 9.62 days, and there is no doubt that it will break 10 billion yuan.
This will be Zhang Guoshi's second film to break the 10 billion box office mark after "The Great Wall".
The national teacher is very happy.
Even in this day and age, breaking 10 billion is already a very impressive number.
Chen Sicheng was also very happy.
On May 5, "Detective Chinatown 12" was taken off the screen, and the total box office reached 3 billion!
This is a box office of 53 billion.
If you count on your fingers, there are only three films in the entire Chinese entertainment industry.
Based on the current film market environment, Chen Sicheng does not think that there will be a movie that breaks 60 billion in the short term.
In other words, his "Detective Chinatown 3", like Zhou Qing's "The Wandering Earth", will become the ceiling of Chinese-language films.
And it will last for a long time.
This will definitely make "Detective Chinatown 3" leave a heavy mark in the history of Chinese entertainment.
The only regret is that the box office of "Detective Chinatown 3" ultimately failed to surpass "The Wandering Earth".
There's even only a difference of 10 million in box office between the two!
Chen Sicheng was very disappointed.
I am only one step away from becoming a god.
In fact, if it were any other situation, the difference of 10 million would not be a problem at all.
As long as Chen Sicheng makes a little effort, this gap can be bridged and it will be easy to surpass "The Wandering Earth".
But who can blame Zhou Qing Pictures for being the investor of "Detective Chinatown 3"?
Chen Sicheng is a working director!
What little moves can he make?
What's more, Chen Sicheng is a director who was promoted by Zhou Qing, so doing such petty actions is very detrimental to his character.
So no matter how unwilling or regretful he was, Chen Sicheng could only watch "Detective Chinatown 3" fail due to that tiny gap of million.
Chen Sicheng didn't think much about other messy things.
I'm just thinking about a question: If "Detective Chinatown 3" couldn't do it, will "Detective Chinatown 4" be able to do it?
The identity of Q in the finale of "Detective Chinatown 3" has been revealed, so it is obvious that there will be a sequel, right?
It will be so exciting to see the two Chinatown detectives fighting against Q.
You know, the foreshadowing of Q started in the second part, which really whetted everyone's appetite.
There's no reason for such an important character to be just a background character, right? (End of this chapter)