Chapter 545: Continue to develop the "Tang Detective" series. Only Director Zhou has this
The preparation work for "The Universe in a Flash" is actually relatively simple.
Because there are no special sets to build for this movie, basically the entire movie takes place indoors.
There are exterior scenes, but they are very few.
This means that location scouting is much easier, and you can even shoot directly in the film and television studio.
It is also more reassuring to leave these matters to the production team.
Therefore, Zhou Qing was relatively relaxed in the preparation of "The Universe in a Moment".
Not only do you not have to keep your nerves so tight, you can even go home more often to spend time with your wife and children.
"Director Zhou, Teacher Gong Li is here."
During this period, Gong Li and Zhou Qing met.
The most important thing, naturally, is to arrange matters related to Gong Li's training.
Taking physical reasons into consideration, Zhou Qing will not arrange any high-intensity training for Gong Li.
Gong Li would not perform the serious fighting scenes himself, but would leave it to a stunt double.
What Gong Li really needs to master is nothing more than being able to put on some postures in a decent manner.
But on this basis, Zhou Qing is more inclined to perfection.
"Sister Gong Li."
"Director Zhou."
When two parties meet, there will naturally be some polite greetings, no need to say much.
"Sister Gong Li, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Zheng Jizong, an internationally renowned martial arts instructor. I specifically asked Brother Cheng Long for him."
Soon they got down to business, and Zhou Qing introduced a martial arts instructor close to him to Gong Li.
This person's name is Zheng Jizong, and he is a member of Cheng Long's Cheng family team.
Among the Cheng family Stunt Team, he is indeed one of the more well-known ones.
Zhou Qing said that he was an internationally renowned martial arts instructor, which was not an exaggeration to some extent.
Zheng Jizong has indeed directed many Hollywood movies.
Among them are some Hollywood blockbusters that have sold well around the world.
For example, Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour", Dwayne Johnson's "The Jungle Book" and "The Scorpion King", and Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and so on.
There is nothing to say about business skills.
There will definitely be no problem in being the martial arts instructor for "Blink of an Eye".
"Sister Gong Li, when I came here, my brother was still talking about how he wanted to thank Director Zhou for letting him work with you."
At this time, Zheng Jizong also greeted Gong Li with a smile.
"Yeah, I never thought that we would get to work together one day in our lifetime, and play a couple at that."
Gong Li couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
In fact, Cheng Long and Gong Li have a very good personal relationship and they are pretty good friends.
When Gong Li was filming "Leap Year", Jackie Chan went to visit Gong Li on the set.
"Well, Sister Gong Li, I'll give you a simple test later, and then I'll make a specific training plan for you. What do you think?"
After saying hello, Zheng Jizong straightened his face and said to Gong Li.
A training plan is not something that can be drawn up casually.
Different training plans need to be formulated according to different target objects.
Especially for big names like Gong Li, we should be more cautious.
"Then I'll trouble you later."
Gong Li nodded and said something polite to Zheng Jizong.
"It's not a bother, it's not a bother. My brother told me when I came here to make sure I take good care of Sister Gong Li."
Zheng Jizong also waved his hands repeatedly.
Needless to say, Zheng Jizong started to work with Gong Li.
Gong Li quickly joined the group and began his special closed training.
As for Cheng Long?
This person is a professional martial artist, so the corresponding training is much simpler.
So there is no need to join the group so early.
All you need to do is some simple training and set-ups half a month before the filming starts.
"The main theme movie "Wolf Warrior 3" has finished filming, and Wu Jing said that this is the most difficult movie he has ever shot."
"Wu Jing's self-directed and self-acted military action film "Wolf Warrior 3" has finished filming, and the story of the legendary special forces soldier Leng Feng continues."
It was June and all matters related to "The Universe in a Moment" were progressing steadily.
Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior 3" has finally been completed.
Just as Zhou Qing had expected, although the filming of Wolf Warrior 3 started before Big Life Events 2, it was indeed completed a month later.
"Director Zhou, when do you plan to release Wolf Warrior 3?"
After Wu Jing returned to Zhou Qing Pictures, he immediately asked Zhou Qing about the situation.
"Just tell me what's going on."
Zhou Qing temporarily stopped the work at hand and asked the other party a question.
"I was thinking, if Wolf Warrior 3 isn't in a hurry to be released, I'll do it slowly in the later stages."
"The filming of Wolf Warrior 3 took half of my life away. I want to recover my losses first, Director Zhou."
Wu Jing did not continue to beat around the bush with Zhou Qing and told him the truth directly.
God have mercy on him, Wu Jing is really exhausted from filming "Wolf Warrior 3" these few months.
Not only was he exhausted, but he was also covered in injuries.
Wu Jing really needs to recuperate for a while.
“I plan to release Wolf Warrior 3 during the Lunar New Year holiday, and I’m not in a hurry for the post-production.”
Zhou Qing waved his hand and agreed readily.
As I said, although he needs Wu Jing and others to help him make money, he will not treat his people as beasts of burden.
As long as it doesn't interfere with important matters, Zhou Qing still gives him a high enough degree of freedom.
"I feel relieved when you say this. I've been really exhausted during this period of time."
Wu Jing didn't bother to be polite with Zhou Qing and sat down on the sofa opposite Zhou Qing.
"By the way, Director Zhou, have you finished casting for 'A Moment in the Universe'?"
After chatting with Zhou Qing for a while, Wu Jing suddenly mentioned this point with his eyes shining.
"Why, you want to act?"
Zhou Qing looked at Wu Jing with a smile.
Wu Jing's current mental state seems to be extremely depressed.
There was something wrong with his posture when he walked, he looked very stiff, probably he was injured.
"Of course I want to act. I can't stand seeing Lao Zhu being so cocky."
"And doesn't that guy Baoqiang also act? He also brags in the group every day."
Wu Jing pouted and complained to Zhou Qing in dissatisfaction.
"Bao Qiang is just a minor supporting role with only a few lines. If you want to play a similar role, you can just leave after a fight."
"Why, are you sure you want to act?"
Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow at Wu Jing.
If Wu Jing really wanted to act, he could certainly arrange it.
However, in Zhou Qing's opinion, there was actually no need for Wu Jing to act.
You have to know that Wu Jing and Wang Baoqiang are different.
Wang Baoqiang simply wanted to satisfy his craving for Hollywood blockbusters, but Wu Jing had already starred in Hollywood blockbusters.
"Forget it. I'm afraid if I continue acting, I might die on the set."
When Wu Jing heard that it was just a minor supporting role, he hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and refused.
Zhou Qing was not surprised by this.
"Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going home to rest first. My wife and children are waiting for me."
After chatting with Zhou Qing for a while, Wu Jing didn't waste any more time with Zhou Qing. After saying hello to Zhou Qing, he left Zhou Qing Pictures briskly.
Go home to be with my wife and children, and recuperate at the same time.
As for Zhou Qing?
Needless to say, I am still busy with the preparations for "The Universe in a Moment".
It is worth mentioning that the casting has been completed.
There are actually not many actors involved in this movie, especially the main actors, which are just Cheng Long, Gong Li and Liu Yifei.
Other characters, big and small, are actually supporting roles and don’t have many parts.
The choice is naturally very easy.
Zhou Qing had also asked Zhou Qing Pictures and Crown Pictures to announce their respective casts.
Needless to say, this has attracted a lot of attention and heated discussion in both Hollywood and Chinese entertainment.
What about other related preparatory matters?
According to the current progress, there will be no problem in completing all the preparatory work in June.
In other words, "Blink of an Eye" will officially start filming in July.
"Director Zhou."
"Producer Zhang is here."
After sorting out the relevant context, the assistant knocked on Zhou Qing's office door.
It turned out that the producer had arrived.
Zhou Qing didn't waste any time and immediately called the producer over.
I communicated with the producer in detail about the relevant preparatory matters.
"I know, get busy."
More than half an hour later, Zhou Qing sent the producer away.
Director Zhou Qing also cooperates with the producer to coordinate the overall situation.
Various preparatory work was carried out in an orderly manner.
"Notify Cheng Long to join the team."
By mid-June, Zhou Qing gave an order to his assistant.
The filming will start in half a month. It’s time for Cheng Long, the biggest star in the crew, to join the crew for training.
Of course, there are also supporting actors such as Wang Baoqiang who have fighting scenes.
When Cheng Long received the notice, he rushed over immediately without any hesitation.
"Director Zhou."
"Big brother."
Zhou Qing greeted the other party, and Cheng Long gave Zhou Qing a warm hug.
"Big brother!"
"Hello, big brother!"
After Cheng Long and Zhou Qing exchanged greetings, other people at the scene came over to call for help.
Even a big shot like Wang Baoqiang would obediently call him "Big Brother".
Only Gong Li's reaction was much calmer.
But Cheng Long really deserves the title of "Big Brother".
At present, in the entire Chinese entertainment industry, Jackie Chan’s status is indeed the highest.
You see, even Li Lianjie called Cheng Long "big brother" when he talked about him, let alone other people.
Of course, given Zhou Qing’s level, calling him “Big Brother” is different from others.
Zhou Qing's call of "brother" was purely out of courtesy, nothing more.
After some greetings, Cheng Long also began to join the training.
Given Cheng Long's business capabilities, there is no need to worry at all.
Zhou Qing also reviewed Gong Li's training results.
I can only say that these older generation actors are really dedicated.
Although Gong Li is sixty years old, he is still in great shape.
All training tasks were completed resolutely without exception.
Zhou Qing was quite impressed by this.
In addition, Gong Li's stunt double is an even more professional martial artist, so when the filming officially starts, there is no need to worry about Gong Li's fighting scenes.
Seeing this, Zhou Qing began to prepare for other related work with confidence.
Just as Zhou Qing expected, by the end of June, or even before July, all the preparations for "The Universe in a Moment" were completed.
The filming will start in July, so there won’t be any delay at all.
"Director Zhou, the post-production of Life Events 2 has been completed."
However, before the filming officially started, Lu Yang reported an important matter to Zhou Qing.
"Is the film "Life Events 2" out?"
Zhou Qing raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and his spirits subconsciously perked up.
"Life Events 2" is an important film project of Zhou Qing Pictures this year, and Zhou Qing still attaches great importance to it.
He didn't waste any time and immediately took out some time to watch the movie.
There is no doubt about the result.
With Lu Yang's level + his own script, "Life Events 2" is as good as the first one.
Zhou Qing is still very optimistic about the prospects of this movie.
"Get ready. I will arrange for the launch of comprehensive publicity and promotion work. You must also start cooperating with the relevant roadshow work."
Zhou Qing didn't hesitate and began to instruct Lu Yang.
It's already July now, so "Life Events 7" will definitely be released in August, there is no doubt about it.
August is the golden period of the summer movie season.
Considering the level of "Life Events 2", it must be released during this golden period.
As for what movies will be released in August?
Judging from the current release schedule of related films in the industry, there are really no decent movies released in August.
Not only that, the market appears to be extremely depressed.
I don’t know what the reason is, but except for a boom during the Spring Festival, the entire market has not been very prosperous until now in the past 25 years.
For a movie of the caliber of "Life Events 2", it is already considered a blockbuster.
Then what is there for Zhou Qing to hesitate about?
Just send "Life Events 2" to August as soon as possible.
In addition to the release of "Life Events 2", Zhou Qing plans to do another thing before the filming of "Blink of the Universe" starts.
whats the matter?
It’s about “Detective Chinatown 4”.
The Detective Chinatown series is also a key film project of Zhou Qing Pictures. It can be said that Zhou Qing attaches more importance to it than "Life Events 2".
"Director Zhou, you are really generous."
When Chen Sicheng received the news, he immediately came to Zhou Qing Pictures, and his eyes were filled with envy.
Cheng Long and Gong Li are starring in the show at the same time. Who else in the entire Chinese entertainment industry can bring together such an incredible lineup?
It’s just Director Zhou, Zhang Yimou and Brother Chen Kai, right?
If it were anyone else, no one would be able to do it.
Anyway, if you ask Chen Sicheng to do it, he will definitely not be able to do it.
"But Director Zhou, this time it should still be the 'Detective Chinatown' series, right?"
The two chatted briefly for a while, and Chen Sicheng couldn't wait to speak to Zhou Qing.
When Zhou Qing looked for movies to shoot himself, there was no other series other than the "Detective Chinatown" series.
So this is not hard to guess.
I just don’t know whether Director Zhou is going to shoot "Detective Chinatown 4" or the sequel to "Detective Chinatown 1900"?
Chen Sicheng can be said to be full of expectations.
But no matter which series it is, Chen Sicheng said that he is full of enthusiasm and energy. (End of this chapter)