Chapter 500: Director Zhou beat the entire Chinese entertainment industry alone, "Wolf Warrior
It was July after a busy schedule, and most of the post-production work for "Changjin Lake" had been completed.
In fact, things like sound processing, special effects shots, and editing were completed at the end of June.
What remains are only some details and odds and ends.
It doesn't require much technical content, just some mechanical and boring operations.
Zhou Qing doesn't need to get started, and can basically leave it to the post-production team.
He just needs to grasp the general direction.
After checking with Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian, I found out that the other party's post-production work was delayed a lot.
The main problem is that sound processing is too time-consuming.
"Watergate Bridge" is actually the same as "Changjin Lake", basically a fight from beginning to end.
Sound processing is also a huge workload.
As for other aspects, they are not much different from Zhou Qing's.
The main thing that holds it back is the sound processing.
"Director Zhou, which team did you find for sound processing? They are so efficient!"
After learning about Zhou Qing's progress, Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian both expressed great surprise.
Because they are also working overtime on this matter and have already maximized their efficiency.
But even so, it will take half a year to complete.
In their opinion, this was already the fastest speed.
As a result, Director Zhou is going to speed it up even more?
"I already have my own team at Zhou Qing Pictures, why would I need to look for someone else?"
Zhou Qing grinned coquettishly, but didn't reveal anything more to Xu Ke and the others.
It's just a small one.
Xu Ke and the other man did not ask any further questions. Anyway, their production schedule for "Watergate Bridge" was not that tight, and half a year would be more than enough to complete it.
"How's the post-production of Watergate Bridge going?"
As the chief director, Zhou Qing also learned about the post-production progress of "Watergate Bridge".
At the invitation of Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian, I went to see the rough cut of "Watergate Bridge".
This is also Zhou Qing's responsibility as the chief director.
He has to make sure that the styles of the two films of "Changjin Lake" are consistent.
In fact, this is not the first time Zhou Qing has reviewed "Watergate Bridge", but the fourth time.
There is no need to say much about the specific results.
Several directors had detailed communication before officially starting post-production work, and kept in touch with each other during the process.
Generally speaking, there is no problem.
Zhou Qing was completely relieved.
Of course, the same is true in reverse.
Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian have also watched the rough cut of "Changjin Lake" many times.
"Director Zhou, it's getting late. Let's have a meal together before we leave."
Seeing that it was almost noon, Xu Ke made this proposal.
Zhou Qing naturally had no reason to refuse.
He then went to have a simple meal with Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian.
During the period, they were having a great time toasting each other, so needless to say, there is nothing to say.
"A private dinner photo of three directors, Zhou Qing, Xu Ke, and Lin Chaoxian, leaked, and netizens speculated that it was because of "Changjin Lake."
"The three directors of "Changjin Lake" had a dinner together. Director Xu Ke talked eloquently, while directors Zhou Qing and Lin Chaoxian listened with smiles."
Paparazzi are really omnipresent these days.
Zhou Qing didn't notice that he was being secretly photographed from beginning to end. Who would have thought that he would make the headlines as soon as he returned to Zhou Qing Pictures.
This made Zhou Qing speechless.
However, Zhou Qing just took a quick look and didn't ask any questions.
All we can say is that no one is a fool, and everyone speculated that Zhou Qing and the other two were here for the matter of "Changjin Lake".
"The Battle at Lake Changjin" immediately sparked a lot of discussion and aroused a lot of enthusiasm.
This is naturally a good thing, and it is exactly what Zhou Qing wants.
"Sissi!"
"Sissi!"
After finishing his work in the evening and returning home, Zhou Qing glanced at the luxurious living room, but did not see Liu Yifei.
I just shouted twice out of habit.
But there was still no sign of Liu Yifei.
Then I found that the girl was actually lying in the bedroom sleeping and had not come out at all.
"You're back."
The girl was lying on the bed and saw Zhou Qing, she greeted him with a smile.
"Why are you lying in bed so early? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Zhou Qing sat down on the bed next to Liu Yifei with a concerned look on his face.
"It's okay, just a cold."
Liu Yifei said nonchalantly, "I feel a little dizzy."
"Why do you have a cold? Have you taken medicine?"
Zhou Qing reached out and touched the girl's forehead. He found that she didn't have a fever, so he felt relieved.
But soon, Zhou Qing's gaze suddenly focused, and he stared at the girl.
"Xixi, did your relative not come this month?"
Because both of them were preparing for pregnancy, Zhou Qing specifically inquired about some related matters.
In the early stages of pregnancy, irregular breathing and colds are all possible signs.
Especially when these two appear at the same time, the probability will be higher.
"No way? This should just be a cold."
Liu Yifei burst out laughing when she heard this.
She thought it was just a coincidence.
Even if the two of them did not take any protective measures in the past few months, this is theoretically possible.
But, I just have a cold.
As for the relatives not coming...it's not the first time for me.
Maybe Zhou Qing is too sensitive.
"What if? You can't be careless about this kind of thing."
Zhou Qing looked serious.
He didn't dare to be careless at all, so he put aside the work at hand and took the girl to the hospital the next day.
After a thorough examination, it turned out to be just a common cold.
Well, it was all for nothing.
"I told you, you're making a fuss."
The girl was a little bit amused.
It's a waste of time to mobilize so many people to come to the hospital just for such a small matter. It's like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
"Zhou Qing Pictures' new film "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" starts filming, director Lu Yang: Use comedy to get closer to the truth of life."
"'Annual Meetings Can't Stop' starts filming in Changsha, Huang Bo says it's a different kind of comedy movie."
"Wolf Warrior 2 roadshow special. Director Wu Jing ran a kilometer to the scene at the meeting."
"Another main theme blockbuster is coming. Leng Feng in Wolf Warrior 2 continues to write the legend of special forces."
At the beginning of July, all the preparatory work for Lu Yang's "The Annual Meeting Cannot Stop" was completed.
There was naturally no need to hesitate, and I turned on the machine without any hesitation.
You have to know that "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" is Lu Yang's first serious comedy, so it is still attracting a lot of attention in the circle.
The same is true for the audience and fans. In fact, among those "Zhou Qing-style directors", Lu Yang is also a versatile person who can handle films of various themes.
He first gained popularity with suspense crime themes such as "The Labyrinth of Heart", and later he filmed martial arts, drama, science fiction, comedy, and fantasy.
The current "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" is a genuine comedy.
Extremely malleable.
This is also one of the important reasons why Zhou Qing signed Lu Yang.
This "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" will definitely become one of Lu Yang's representative works.
The other side is Wu Jing.
"Wolf Warrior 2" will be released in August, so he has temporarily taken time off from the preparations for "Shock Wave 8".
Leading a group of main creators, he began to work hard on roadshows across the country.
With the foundation laid by the first film, the response to "Wolf Warrior 2" in all aspects is actually quite good.
Director Wu Jing was very excited. He felt that there would be no problem in surpassing the box office of the first film.
Wu Jing even secretly set a small goal for himself: to break 10 billion!
My requirements are not high. As long as "Wolf Warrior 2" can break 10 billion, I will be very happy.
The same is true for Liu Yifei.
Although the girl is the heroine, like Wu Jing, she has not truly realized the huge potential of "Wolf Warrior 2".
"One billion? Xixi, you underestimate Wolf Warrior 10. I think you can raise your expectations and be a little bolder."
Zhou Qing mysteriously sold a relationship to Liu Yifei.
"What do you mean? Can Wolf Warrior 2 break 20 billion?"
Liu Yifei's eyes couldn't help but widen.
She really didn't expect that the ordinary "Wolf Warrior 2" would have such great potential.
"You will know when the time comes. All I can say is that the box office of Wolf Warrior 2 will definitely surprise you, even make you unbelievable."
Zhou Qing continued to keep the secret.
"You mean it's more than 20 billion, and Wolf Warrior 2 can even break 30 billion? Impossible?"
Liu Yifei's first reaction was disbelief.
Admittedly, there are main-theme blockbusters on the market that have extremely explosive box office success.
For example, Zhou Qing's "Operation Red Sea" made 40 billion.
The just released "Eight Hundred" also grossed over 30 billion yuan.
But even so, it's impossible for "Wolf Warrior 2" to reach that level, right?
Liu Yifei is the female lead, and I’ve seen the finished film. How can "Wolf Warrior 2" be compared with those movies?
But Zhou Qing's vision has never been wrong.
The other party's statement is so certain, doesn't it mean that "Wolf Warrior 2" can really break 30 billion?
30 billion!
No way!
Even though she had always trusted Zhou Qing, the girl couldn't suppress her inner doubts.
Really, no matter how you look at it, "Wolf Warrior 2" doesn't have the potential to be a hit.
But what is the truth?
"Wolf Warrior 8" officially landed in major theaters in early August, and the first-day box office was immediately exposed.
The entire circle was shocked instantly.
4.2 billion!
The first-day box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" was as high as 4.2 million!
This is really too exaggerated.
The first-day box office exceeded 4 million, which is an achievement that can only be achieved by those truly blockbuster movies in the history of Chinese entertainment films.
You know, even Director Zhou’s "The Wandering Earth" only had a box office of 4.2 million on the first day!
"Wolf Warrior 2" actually caught up with "The Wandering Earth"!
What a joke!
It's exciting.
I don’t know how many people’s hearts were deeply touched.
Judging from the first day box office, wouldn’t Wolf Warrior 2 also be a 40 billion-level movie?
What the hell!
Is it so easy for a movie to break 40 billion these days?
Ever since director Zhou's "Operation Red Sea" broke the 40 billion mark, there have been continuous movies breaking the 40 billion mark.
There are even some that exceed 50 billion!
"The Martian", "The Wandering Earth", "Detective Chinatown" Part 2 and 3, "Hi, Mom"...
Now I’m afraid we have to add “Wolf Warrior 2” to the mix.
Well, if you think about it this way, except for "Hi, Mom", the other 4 or 5 billion yuan worth of blockbuster movies were either shot by Director Zhou or produced by Director Zhou.
Abnormal.
It's really perverted.
Colleagues in the circle were so envious that their eyes were almost blinded.
It is no exaggeration to say that when it comes to film production, Zhou Qing Pictures alone can beat the entire entertainment industry.
Even if we include old state-owned enterprises like Huayi, Bona, Wanda, and even China Film and Shanghai Film, all of them combined are still not enough to beat Zhou Qing Pictures.
The combined performance of these giants is still not as good as that of Zhou Qing Pictures alone.
As for Wu Jing?
My brain is about to explode.
I checked it over and over again, and I couldn't believe my eyes and ears.
4.2 billion!
How can it be!
Fortunately, Wu Jing's previous expectation was to break 10 billion, but he almost achieved half of it that day.
This contrast is a bit too great.
But then came a huge surprise, which almost stunned Wu Jing.
"Wolf Warrior 2" is such a hit, I can also step into the top of the entertainment industry in one fell swoop, right?
Hahahaha, I’m about to become a top director!
"What kind of heaven-defying vision is this, Zhou Qing!"
Liu Yifei was amazed, deeply amazed.
Before the film was released, Zhou Qing said that it would be more than 20 billion, at least 30 billion.
The girl couldn't believe it at the time.
But look at it now?
Wow, 30 billion is nothing, maybe "Wolf Warrior 2" can even break 40 billion!
It is just as Zhou Qing said, the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" really surprised me.
"Wait a moment."
"Doesn't this mean that I will also become the heroine of a 40 billion box office movie?"
When she thought of this, Liu Yifei felt the blood in her body begin to boil.
Although the girl is now the "No. 1 female star in Chinese entertainment" and an international superstar who has starred in three blockbuster movies in Hollywood.
The first in the entire Chinese language is unique and superior to everyone else.
But it is a pity that Liu Yifei’s box office performance in Huayu is not the most explosive.
Despite having produced several billion-level box office movies, its best result is only 10 billion for "Mojin: The Lost Tomb."
But nowadays, there are more than one Chinese-language movies that can earn 4 or 5 billion yuan.
This more or less made the girl feel a little bit upset.
But now, Liu Yifei's only shortcoming needs to be made up.
She is about to become the top female star in Chinese entertainment with no blind spots in any aspect!
Thinking of this, the smile on the girl's face brightened several points.
“I don’t know how much the box office of Wolf Warrior 2 will be able to achieve this time.”
As a reborn person, Zhou Qing is also full of expectations and curiosity about the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2".
First of all, the script of "Wolf Warrior 2" has been intervened and optimized by myself.
Secondly, "Wolf Warrior 2" was released many years later than the original time and space.
So there will definitely be some deviations in the box office.
Although Zhou Qing could not accurately predict what the deviation would be, looking at the current trend, Zhou Qing felt that it would not be difficult to break 40 billion.
In other words, Zhou Qing Pictures is going to release another blockbuster movie, there is no way around it!
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but feel refreshed. (End of this chapter)