Chapter 507 Director Zhou leads Chinese entertainment into a new era, and the "Annual Party Can
“Have Chinese-language films entered the 60 billion era?”
Even Master Zhang, whose mentality had become relatively stable, couldn't help but let out such a sigh.
Counting on my fingers, how long has it been since Chinese-language films entered the 50 billion era?
It’s only been two short years!
Even if we entered the 40 billion era, it has only been five short years.
As a result, in the blink of an eye, Chinese-language films have entered the 60 billion era?
The speed was so fast that even Master Zhang was caught off guard.
I can only say that Director Zhou is really awesome.
If you think about it carefully, the 40 billion and 50 billion eras of Chinese-language films were both broken by Director Zhou.
Even in the 30 billion era.
Apart from the 20 billion era which was driven by Monster Hunt, all subsequent historic moments of Chinese-language films were driven by Director Zhou.
Good guy.
Thinking of this, even Master Zhang couldn't help but marvel at the fact that Director Zhou is truly awesome.
Director Zhou is the biggest contributor and driving force behind the rapid development of Chinese-language films.
It's not an exaggeration at all.
Although he was reluctant to admit it, Master Zhang had to admit it.
If we take stock of the most dazzling star in the entire Chinese entertainment industry, it is probably "Zhou Qing".
Even his name, Zhang Guoshi, is lower than Zhou Qing.
"60 billion box office, great! That's great! Director Zhou is worthy of his name!"
Jiao Hongfen is just like his name, extremely enthusiastic.
Fortunately, before the release of "Changjin Lake", Jiao Hongfen's expectation was the same as "The Wandering Earth", which was to break 50 billion.
Who could have thought that "The Battle at Lake Changjin" would be so powerful that it broke 60 billion in one fell swoop!
This is completely different from breaking 50 billion.
Although the box office of 50 billion is high, there have been several movies with a box office of 50 billion before this.
Among them are works not directed by Zhou Qing, such as "Detective Chinatown 3", "Hi, Mom" and "Wolf Warrior 2".
But 60 billion is different.
"Changjin Lake" is the first one!
It is no exaggeration to say that it is a historic achievement.
As the first film that he and Zhou Qing collaborated on, "Changjin Lake" was able to achieve such results, which is definitely an extremely explosive start.
This marked a great start for Jiao Hongfen's term of office.
How could Jiao Hongfen not be excited?
In particular, Zhou Qing has also clearly revealed that the next movie will be a co-production with China Film.
Jiao Hongfen was even more eager to get going and couldn't hold back any longer.
Co-production is the most rewarding film project.
Among all the leaders of China Film Corporation, how many have ever produced a hugely successful co-production?
After counting carefully, there was really no one else except Han Sanping.
And now, we have to add Jiao Hongfen to the list.
Jiao Hongfen was truly full of endless expectations.
But if that's the case, the new War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea series that was originally planned to be directed by Director Zhou will have to find other directors to direct.
The candidate Jiao Hongfen has also been decided.
Looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, there are only a few directors who are qualified and capable of directing this kind of movie.
Apart from Master Zhang, there is only poet Chen.
Jiao Hongfen has already made a decision. When he gets back, he will contact the two directors one by one.
Even though Zhou Qing's withdrawal was regrettable, Jiao Hongfen was still full of ambition and wanted to do something big.
After all, Zhou Qing has fully proved with "Changjin Lake" that blockbuster films with the main theme of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea can work!
"Changjin Lake" has grossed 60 billion yuan at the box office, so what about other similar movies?
Although Jiao Hongfen doesn't think that others can replicate Zhou Qing's miracle, three or four billion should not be a problem, right?
Jiao Hongfen really has endless energy!
"Six billion, it really broke six billion!"
Although he had expected this, when he saw the result, Zhou Qing subconsciously broke into a smile.
"Changjin Lake" has brought my personal resume to a new high.
Even with Zhou Qing's current rank, he is very happy.
Especially as a reborn person, Zhou Qing knows that the box office of "Changjin Lake" will be the highest peak of Chinese-language films in the next few years.
These are peaks that no other movie can surpass.
You will feel more refreshed.
Of course, what we are referring to here is naturally live-action movies.
The box office of 60 billion is still not enough compared to the 2 billion of "Nezha 150".
"Nezha 2" is the real perversion.
The only consolation is that "Nezha 2" is an animated feature film.
The status of "Changjin Lake" cannot be erased.
Furthermore, "Nezha 2" is also produced by Zhou Qing Pictures, right?
It is foreseeable that Zhou Qing Pictures will dominate the Chinese entertainment industry for a long time to come!
When he thought of this, Zhou Qing, the reborn person, felt his blood boiling a little.
Yes, if I can’t reach this level, wouldn’t my rebirth be in vain and my cheating be in vain?
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"Director Zhou, congratulations."
"Congratulations, Director Zhou!"
The huge success of "The Battle at Lake Changjin" once again made Zhou Qing the most eye-catching person in the circle.
Suddenly, it seemed that the entire entertainment industry began to congratulate Zhou Qing.
Those who could reach Zhou Qing called, left messages or sent them messages.
Even if they are out of reach, many celebrities still posted on Weibo to congratulate.
It seems like this is a carnival sweeping the entire entertainment industry.
Other directors in the industry felt really jealous when seeing this.
In terms of their huge popularity and appeal in the circle, they really can't be compared with Zhou Qing at all.
But when we think about the great achievements Zhou Qing has made, well, everyone is speechless.
They really can't reach Director Zhou's level.
However, Zhou Qing did not take this matter to heart. He just spent a leisurely life with Liu Yifei every day, and that was all.
At most, it was a celebration party for "Changjin Lake", and Zhou Qing, the director, attended it.
Speaking of this celebration banquet, it is definitely one of the best in the entire entertainment industry, with a huge scale.
Firstly, "The Battle at Lake Changjin" brought Chinese-language films into the 60 billion era, which is indeed a heavyweight achievement.
Secondly, there are different meanings behind "Changjin Lake".
Therefore, almost all the big stars in the circle came to show their support as long as they received an invitation.
Even if China Film hadn't set a threshold, there wouldn't be enough venues.
All in all, this celebration banquet was a lively one.
"Dad, Mom! You're here!"
A few days after the celebration banquet, my parents also rushed over from their hometown.
Although Liu Yifei just got pregnant, her parents were extremely excited.
After quickly arranging and dealing with some matters in their hometown, they both hurried to the capital.
Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei went to the airport together to pick up the two elders.
"Xixi, why are you here too? I told you that you don't have to come, just stay at home." Seeing that their sister was there, mom and dad started to complain to Zhou Qing.
"Dad, Mom, it's only been less than a month, how can it be so exaggerated?"
The girl was a little amused.
"Xixi, don't think it's still early and don't take it lightly. There are some things you need to be careful about."
The mother took Liu Yifei's hand and began to give her some instructions.
Shared with Liu Yifei some of her experiences and lessons when she was pregnant.
Dad and Zhou Qing wanted to say something, but they couldn't.
"I heard that your movie this time did very well at the box office?"
There was no choice, so Dad had to start talking about movies with Zhou Qing.
Although my dad didn’t know exactly how much box office revenue “Changjin Lake” had, even he could feel how popular the film was.
"good."
Zhou Qing kept a low profile in front of his father.
"Brother Zhou, Sister Li, you are here?"
When we returned to the luxurious villa, Liu Xiaoli was also there and began to greet our parents warmly.
The elders from both sides started chatting enthusiastically, and the atmosphere was very lively.
However, because of the long journey, my parents were a little tired.
After having fun together for a while, they went back to the room Zhou Qing had prepared for them to sleep and rest.
As for Zhou Qing, Liu Xiaoli and others?
He took care of the nanny and started preparing dinner.
By the time my parents had rested, a sumptuous dinner was already prepared.
The whole family is having a great time together, needless to say.
"Qingzi, don't you have many courtyard houses in the capital? Just clean up one for us."
"We, the old couple, won't share the same place with you young couple."
While enjoying the breeze in the yard at night, Dad came over quietly and said this to Zhou Qing.
"How can you say you're squeezing into one place? This villa is over 700 square meters, it's big enough for us to live in!"
Zhou Qing laughed.
Not to mention mom and dad, even if all the uncles and aunts came, there would be more than enough.
"I won't live here even if it's big enough! I can't get used to it!"
Dad waved his hand.
It’s not that I’m being pretentious with Zhou Qing, but I’m really not used to it.
In such a magnificent villa, he and his mother were afraid of dirtying the floor if they took a few more steps.
Such an expensive sofa would get wrinkled if you sit on it for too long.
I feel uncomfortable all over.
Zhou Qing also understood his father's thoughts and didn't say much.
He immediately ordered people to clean up the courtyard house closest to his villa and let his parents move in.
The two elders finally lived happily.
So Zhou Qing’s life from now on can basically be summarized in one sentence: spending time with family.
Some work matters, unless they were really important and could not be shirked, were basically handed over to Director Chen and others.
It was not until December that news came from Lu Yang that the post-production of "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" was completed.
"Dad, Mom, my company just finished a movie. Do you want to go watch it together?"
In fact, Zhou Qing is now very confident in Lu Yang's ability, and watching the movie has become an optional part.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t watch it.
However, Zhou Qing still enthusiastically invited his parents, mainly to give them something new to try.
"That's not good. Will it affect your company's work?"
My dad was actually quite interested, but there was still a hint of hesitation.
The main reason is that I’m afraid of delaying my son’s affairs.
"What's the impact? Not at all!"
Liu Yifei was also trying to persuade her parents with a smile.
The two elders then agreed.
"Director Zhou, Yifei!"
"Uncle and aunt, do you still remember me? I'm Xiao Chen."
Upon learning that Director Zhou's parents were coming to the company, Director Chen dared not be negligent and personally brought his confidants out to greet them.
"It's you, Xiao Chen. Thank you for your hard work."
The father knew that this was his son's right-hand man, so he was quite polite to him.
"Dad, Mom, this is Lu Yang, he's also a director like me."
Also appearing was Lu Yang, the director of “The Annual Meeting Can’t Stop”, to whom Zhou Qing made a special introduction for his parents.
"Director Lu Yang, I know Qingzi often tells us about you. You are a famous director in the country."
Dad also greeted Luyang.
"How dare I call myself a great director in front of Director Zhou? I still have a lot to learn from him."
Lu Yang hurriedly said modestly.
Of course, it’s not being modest, it’s actually what I really think.
Although Lu Yang is indeed a well-known director in the Chinese entertainment industry, he is still far behind Zhou Qing.
"Okay, let's go in."
After a brief greeting, Zhou Qing smiled and invited everyone to go to the screening room.
“Align the granularity.”
"Is working overtime just to get the job done? Working overtime is a way to show your work attitude!"
"If you can explain something you don't understand, then don't explain it clearly."
The brisk rhythm, frequent golden sentences, and seemingly absurd but ironic plot settings made everyone laugh.
"It really makes me laugh to death. How did you come up with these lines?"
Even though she had read the script a long time ago, Liu Yifei still almost rolled on the ground laughing.
I can only say that the script is so well written.
Of course Lu Yang is also a good director, but no one can deny that the most outstanding part of "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" is actually the script.
With this script, even if we change the director, as long as it's roughly the same, the movie won't be bad.
"Luyang, 'The Annual Meeting Can't Stop' will be released in mid-January. You can take a two-day break and then start the roadshow."
Afterwards, Zhou Qing also discussed some business matters with Lu Yang and confirmed the release date of "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop".
It's already the beginning of December, so we will definitely miss the golden period of the Lunar New Year holiday in December.
Zhou Qing could only settle for the second best and send it to the January schedule.
There are no blockbusters or strong films in this period. Only Gu Tianle's "Anti-Corruption Storm 5" and Mahua's "Li Mao Plays the Prince" are worth paying attention to.
The former is an authentic Hong Kong film, with many stars joining in such as Koo Tim-lok, and it is also a series.
In any case, there is a certain fan base.
Unfortunately, the films were not very well made. The first four parts were not very popular, and the fifth part only grossed 4.81 million yuan.
As for Mahua’s “Li Mao Plays the Prince”?
The word of mouth was even worse, and the total box office was only 4.6 million.
It has no impact on "The Annual Meeting Cannot Stop" at all.
Therefore, Zhou Qing is still very confident that "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop" will sweep the market in January.
"Understood, Director Zhou."
Lu Yang naturally didn't say anything nonsense and agreed immediately. (End of this chapter)