Chapter 515: "Barbie" starts filming, and Nolan has to rank below Director Zhou!
“Does the movie Barbie have metaphors? Of course it does. All good movies have metaphors.”
"The relationship between Barbie and Ken is more than just a relationship between a woman and a man, more than just a relationship between the two sexes."
"Why did the Kens riot? It's not hard to understand."
After completing their "travel mission", Commander Gao and his companions seamlessly entered into the script reading.
In fact, many film directors skip this step, thinking it is a waste of time.
Of course, it is also related to the current impetuous atmosphere in the entertainment industry.
Today's traffic, celebrities, and other things are much more "honorable" than before.
In the past, in order to portray a good role, studying the script was just the basic requirement for actors, and many people would even go out of their way to experience life.
But this basic atmosphere of professionalism is gone forever.
In an age where even memorizing lines can be praised as a virtue, what more can you hope for?
However, this kind of thing is impossible to happen to Zhou Qing.
No matter who the actor is, even if it's a top Hollywood star, they have to follow Zhou Qing's rules.
Script reading is essential!
This helps the actors understand the role and the film.
It plays a crucial role in the actors' performance after filming starts.
But then again, people like Commander Gossip and Harley Quinn are also very dedicated actors.
I actively participated in the reading from beginning to end, and understood the roles and characters under Zhou Qing's guidance.
If there were things he didn't understand, he would take the initiative to communicate and discuss with Zhou Qing.
Under such circumstances, the overall reading went very smoothly and the effect was very good.
So on July 7st, what else did Zhou Qing have to say?
It was turned on immediately as planned.
Of course, before the filming starts, a grand press conference is indispensable.
Zhou Qing had even been preparing for this launch conference long in advance.
It’s nothing, “Barbie” is a co-production.
In other words, the market for "Barbie" is not just Chinese entertainment, but also Hollywood and even the whole world.
Therefore, Zhou Qing also invited some Hollywood media in advance.
Considering Zhou Qing's current position in Hollywood, this is actually not that difficult.
All of Hollywood's most well-known media outlets came without exception as long as they received the invitation.
So at this launch conference, wow, the specifications were simply top-notch.
Looking at the Hollywood media that occupied half of the space at the scene, Jiao Hongfen's face was beaming.
What is Pai Noodles?
This is called Pai Noodles!
Let’s ask who else?
Who else can hold a press conference at China Film and have so many international media give him the honor?
nobody!
Even the two "predecessors" Han Sanping and La Peikang, who had worked with Zhou Qing before, would not work.
He Jiao Hongfen is the first one!
So how could Jiao Hongfen not be excited?
"Barbie" hasn't even officially started filming yet, but he's already been in the limelight to the extreme and has been acting like a show-off to the extreme.
Isn’t this what these leaders like?
"Director Zhou, the Barbie project was delayed for a long time in Sony's hands and could not be carried out at one point. You took over when it was about to come to a standstill."
"Excuse me, do you have the confidence to make the movie "Barbie" well?"
After the press conference officially began, a Hollywood media outlet took the lead in asking questions.
"Yes, I have this confidence, otherwise why would I take on this project?"
"I want to thank Sony for authorizing me to work on such an interesting project and for giving me their full trust."
"Sony didn't interfere with anything, whether it was the script or the actors, and let me do whatever I wanted."
"I hope everyone can trust me as much as Sony does. I will give everyone a satisfactory answer."
Under the gazes of everyone, Zhou Qing spoke fluently and confidently.
Everyone at the scene also had full confidence in Zhou Qing.
There is no other reason. Director Zhou Qing has made so many movies so far, and none of them have failed.
Not even once!
If this is not trustworthy, who else can believe it?
"Director Zhou, 80% of the actors in the movie Barbie are Hollywood actors. Why did you choose to shoot in China?"
"Barbie is a co-production. One of our investors, China Film Group, happens to have the largest and most advanced studio in Asia, so~"
"We all know that Leon once approached you to try to get the role. He even held a party for you. Why did Director Zhou choose Ryan instead of Leon as the male lead?"
"I want to clarify that I did meet up with Leon privately and attend a party, but he didn't want to take the role. Ryan is an excellent actor and he is very suitable for the male lead, so I chose him in the end."
"So Ryan, have you ever known Director Zhou before? How do you feel about starring in "Barbie" now?"
"Of course, who in Hollywood hasn't heard of Director Zhou's name? I watched his Life of Pi and The Revenant many times..."
Commander Gao praised Zhou Qing to the sky in front of the media.
It is definitely not just respect, but admiration from the heart.
Because Zhou Qing is definitely the top director in Hollywood.
In terms of rank, he is definitely not inferior to Nolan, and is even above Nolan.
Although Nolan is awesome, he has never won an Oscar.
Even in terms of commercial achievements, Nolan is only about the same as Director Zhou.
This was when Director Zhou had only made two art films.
If Director Zhou continues to make commercial films, it is not impossible for the box office to surpass Nolan or something like that.
So everyone is still looking forward to this version of "Barbie".
"Director Zhou."
"Gosling."
"Margot."
This press conference was also very successful.
Zhou Qing, Commander Gao and Harley Quinn have become the focus of the interview.
Zhu Yawen, the most famous male star in the Chinese entertainment industry, has rarely been reduced to a supporting role this time.
However, the situation of another Chinese actor, Shu Chang, is completely the opposite.
She is no longer popular in the Chinese entertainment industry, but she is able to appear in a movie of this level and grade.
Zhou Qing also actively cue him several times, and he spoke freely in front of a group of international media.
That's called a high-spirited person.
Looking at all the female stars in the entire Chinese entertainment industry, apart from Liu Yifei, who has ever received such treatment?
It would be strange if I wasn't full of energy and enthusiasm.
"Barbie held a press conference, and Hollywood's top media came to support the event."
"Director Zhou confidently said at the press conference that he was confident that he could make a good film of Barbie."
"Commander Gao made a passionate confession to Director Zhou, saying that he had a spiritual connection with Director Zhou Qing for a long time."
"Shu Chang appeared at the launch conference of "Barbie" and her role was revealed to be the second female lead!"
Not surprisingly, news related to "Barbie" instantly dominated the screen, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it swept the Chinese entertainment industry.
Barbie is basically everywhere on all major entertainment platforms and media outlets.
All the colleagues in the circle were stunned and secretly amazed.
Director Zhou is worthy of his name. Even so many big media from Hollywood have come.
Envy?
I am definitely envious.
Who in the entertainment industry doesn’t care about pomp and appearance?
In addition to satisfying vanity, this is also, to a large extent, the most intuitive reflection of a person's rank and influence in the circle.
But everyone knows that Director Zhou's level is something they can never replicate.
It’s nothing, I just really don’t have the face to do that.
Even if you shamelessly invite the top Hollywood media to report on it, who would pay attention to you?
Looking at the entire entertainment industry, only Director Zhou has such a great influence. "Shu Chang? That outdated guy actually played the second female lead?"
"Is it fair that the second female lead is Shu Chang?"
"Didn't Shu Chang retire from the entertainment industry? Now she's the second female lead?"
As for the fact that Shu Chang actually played the second female lead in "Barbie", the reactions of the other actors were extremely strong.
Especially the actresses.
"Barbie" is a co-production film directed by Director Zhou!
That is the most top-notch film project of Huayu, no doubt about it.
There is a high probability that it will be a global hit.
In this kind of movie, let alone such an important role as the second female lead, even if it is just a minor supporting role, there are countless people vying for it.
People like Si Dan and Shuang Bing, let alone playing supporting roles, people would be happy even if they just played a supporting role.
Who else but Liu Yifei would dare to dream of playing the second female lead?
As a result, Shu Chang, a nobody who was so out of fashion that he was almost unknown, actually won the award?
What a joke!
It can be said that the hearts of all the female stars in the circle were severely stimulated.
What a good life!
Shu Chang is really lucky.
Having a good friend like Liu Yifei.
Otherwise, how could such a heavyweight role as the second female lead in "Barbie" fall to Shu Chang?
Jealousy envy hate ah!
But there is no point in being envious, jealous, and resentful now. Everyone can only watch Shu Chang rise to prominence.
Take the level of the movie "Barbie" for example. It will become a global hit like "Life of Pi" and "The Revenant".
Shu Chang's status will definitely undergo a tremendous change.
Even if she is only the second female lead, she can still reach the top again!
When the female stars thought of this, they felt a little pain in their livers.
"Margot, are you ready?"
Zhou Qing naturally didn't care about the noise from the outside world. He had already brought the main creators to the digital base of China Film.
The filming officially began.
For the first shot, Zhou Qing also chose a very simple scene.
In Barbie Park, the heroine Barbie wakes up in her bed and then greets the other Barbies.
Given Harley Quinn's level, this scene is not difficult at all.
"Director Zhou, I'm ready. I can start anytime!"
Harley Quinn immediately nodded heavily to Zhou Qing.
"Every unit prepares!"
Zhou Qing understood what was going on and called out to the different departments on the scene.
All the staff including lighting, sound, camera, etc. quickly got to work.
"start!"
After all departments were ready, Zhou Qing decisively called for the start.
The photographer took a close-up of Harley Quinn who was sleeping sweetly in bed.
"what!"
The Harley Quinn then stretched and got up from the bed with a beautiful smile on her face.
Although it is beautiful, it looks a bit fake and as if it has no soul.
After sitting up in bed, the first thing Harley Quinn did was to greet her companions.
Waving with a smile in all directions, front, back, left, and right.
"Crack!"
"Pass!"
"Margot, well done!"
This scene was so easy that Harley Quinn had no problems and passed it in one take.
The same was true for the subsequent filming, and there were no overly complicated scenes.
It's mainly about Barbie's daily life.
For example, getting up, getting dressed, eating, going to work, etc., are all very easy.
There is no difficulty at all.
As for the male lead Commander Gao?
His part will appear three days later.
The same goes for the second male lead Zhu Yawen.
"This is a very nice figure, Ryan!"
Seeing Commander Gao's solid muscles that looked like they were cast, Zhou Qing couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
"It feels really good. I think I can get a good place in fitness competitions."
Commander Gao made a gesture to show off his muscles and agreed with a smile.
Just kidding, he has been training and eating fitness meals every day for the past three months.
If I still can’t build muscles, wouldn’t all the hard work be in vain?
It was the wig on his head, the color was too bright, which made Commander Gao a little uncomfortable with it.
Even his face can hardly handle this style.
"Okay, all units are ready!"
After a few words of small talk, Zhou Qing led the team to start filming again.
This scene is actually not too difficult, but it involves a little more actors.
But those extras had already received corresponding training from the assistant director and were fully capable of meeting the requirements.
Coupled with Zhou Qing's top-notch directing skills, it was not difficult to shoot.
"Hi, Barbie!"
As the clapperboard came down, Ken, played by Gosling, waved and greeted Barbie with joy.
"Hi, Ken!"
Harley Quinn responded immediately.
"Hi, Barbie!"
Zhu Yawen suddenly appeared at this time and greeted Harley Quinn.
Commander Gao suddenly felt unhappy.
This companion of mine is trying to steal my woman from me.
"Hi, Barbie!"
"Hi, Ken!"
What follows is a series of calls for creation.
It's like when one wolf in a pack roars to the sky, it will trigger a group of wolves to roar at the same time.
All the Kens and Barbies at the scene greeted each other, it was so lively.
After that, Commander Gao finally had the chance to show off in front of Barbie.
"Barbie, look at me!"
Commander Gao greeted Harley Quinn, then started rushing towards the waves ahead.
Then he made a motion of falling to the ground.
It means that Commander Gao was knocked to the ground by the waves.
"Crack!"
"Pass!"
Zhou Qing, who was behind the monitor, stood up with satisfaction. (End of this chapter)