Chapter 546: "Life Events 2" is a big hit at the box office, and she is looking forward to
“This time it’s Detective Chinatown 4.”
Facing Chen Sicheng's gaze, Zhou Qing nodded.
"Detective Chinatown 4!"
Chen Sicheng immediately became energetic.
"Detective Chinatown 4" is good.
After the first three "Detective Chinatown" films, I believe everyone is looking forward to the showdown between the Chinatown detectives and the Qs.
Even if we use our thighs to guess, the box office of "Detective Chinatown 4" cannot be low.
Even Chen Sicheng is confident that "Detective Chinatown 4" will definitely become the best in the series.
It just so happens that although the box office of "Detective Chinatown 1900" was decent, it did not meet the expectations of Chen Sicheng and the industry.
It's a bit of an exaggeration to say that it's a failure, but it's indeed somewhat disappointing.
Chen Sicheng has put all his efforts into making a comeback at the box office with "Detective Chinatown 4".
Snapped!
After a brief greeting, Zhou Qing took out the script of "Detective Chinatown 4".
After Chen Sicheng and Zhou Qing greeted each other, they couldn't wait to start reading.
After reading it in one breath, I couldn't help but applaud.
Director Zhou is worthy of being Director Zhou.
The script of "Detective Chinatown 4" is as brilliant as ever.
Just by reading the script, which isn't even a movie, Chen Sicheng found himself fascinated by it.
There is a feeling of being unable to stop.
Even the words are like this, Chen Sicheng couldn't imagine what it would be like if it were made into a movie.
The only regret is that "Detective Chinatown 4" is the last film in the series.
"'Detective Chinatown 4' is the final chapter."
Chen Sicheng sighed, feeling reluctant.
In fact, according to what he meant, the confrontation between Tang Detective and Q could be filmed in several more movies.
Chen Sicheng believed that even if it was made into a trilogy, people would still watch it.
But Zhou Qing didn't think so.
If we really continue to shoot like that, wouldn't it just be a way to make money?
A series of movies has already reached the fourth film, and it's time to stop.
"Detective Chinatown 3" does not have an ending, so "Detective Chinatown 4" is necessary.
However, after "Detective Chinatown 4" put an end to the Detective Chinatown series, there is no need to continue it endlessly.
"We've already filmed four movies, it's time to wrap it up."
Zhou Qing nodded, and then changed the subject, "But Detective Chinatown 1900 can still be filmed."
Although "Detective Chinatown 1900" only had a box office of more than 20 billion yuan, Zhou Qing is very optimistic about the prospects of this series.
You have to know that the first "Detective Chinatown" only made 10 billion yuan.
Didn’t the second and third parts just go crazy?
Strictly speaking, the start of "Detective Chinatown 1900" is better than the first "Detective Chinatown".
"Director Zhou, since this is the final chapter, I'm thinking, how about putting an Easter egg from the second part of Detective Chinatown 1900 at the end?"
Chen Sicheng had an active mind and after pondering for a while, he proposed this to Zhou Qing.
Since "Detective Chinatown 4" is the last one, let's squeeze out its value to the maximum extent.
Zhou Qing would definitely not refuse this and agreed immediately.
The two sides briefly discussed some other matters, and Chen Sicheng left Zhou Qing Pictures in high spirits.
I started to coordinate the work on hand, and then began to prepare for "Detective Chinatown 4".
So what about Zhou Qing?
Everything is ready for "The Universe in a Moment"!
So he didn't delay and announced the start of filming on July 7st.
This time's launch conference was really lively.
Basically all the well-known domestic media were there, and many international media were also there.
Who can blame the cast of the movie "Blink of an Eye" for being so amazing?
Not only is this another co-production with Zhou Qing following "Barbie", but the key actors are also amazing.
Cheng Long + Gong Li + Liu Yifei, I just ask you if you are afraid.
"Brother Cheng Long, this is your first collaboration with Director Zhou, right? I wonder how you feel about being able to play the leading role in "The Universe in a Moment"?"
With Cheng Long's status, even with Zhou Qing around, he couldn't overshadow Cheng Long.
Many media have interviewed Cheng Long.
"As early as 20 years ago, I actually told Director Zhou that I hope we can have the opportunity to work together."
"I just didn't expect that I would have to wait 20 years for this collaboration, but after reading the script, I had one thought: the 20-year wait was worth it."
Cheng Long started talking in front of the reporters, completely hyping up the atmosphere.
"We all know that you, Gong Li, and Brother Cheng Long are good friends, but you two have never worked together before. Now you two are playing the male and female protagonists in Director Zhou's movie respectively. What do you want to say?"
A big shot like Gong Li certainly cannot be ignored.
"It feels very strange, right? I have a very good relationship with Cheng Long in private, and we have even joked about whether we would have the opportunity to act in a movie together."
"But our acting styles are quite different. To be honest, there is not much chance for us to act together."
"When I heard that Director Zhou had asked Brother Cheng Long to play the male lead, I was delighted. I thought to myself that my brother and I would have the opportunity to act in a movie together."
Gong Li also shared some behind-the-scenes stories in front of many cameras.
"Yifei, this is the first time you have challenged a villain role in your career. It should be quite subversive for you, right?"
Liu Yifei is currently a popular international star and is also a key interview subject for Chinese and foreign media.
"It is a bit subversive. I have been in the industry for so long and have acted in so many movies, but I have never played a villain."
"But the villain this time is not a villain in the conventional sense. Anyway, I think it is a very interesting character."
"Believe me, the villain I play will definitely not disappoint you."
Zhou Qing, Cheng Long, Gong Li and Liu Yifei, these four people are undoubtedly the most handsome guys in this press conference.
Almost all the focus was on these four people.
And each of these four people has a lot of information to dig up, and each of them is a huge gimmick.
They are all heavyweights who deserve extensive coverage and publicity from the media.
Therefore, this press conference lasted a little longer.
Of course, correspondingly, the enthusiasm for contribution is also very gratifying.
"Filming of 'A Moment in the Universe' begins, Cheng Long reviews the '20-year agreement' with director Zhou Qing on the spot."
"At the launch event of "A Moment in the Universe", Gong Li talked about her first collaboration with Jackie Chan."
"Liu Yifei is very excited to play the first villain in her career and said she will not disappoint people."
Various related reports swept across the entire Chinese entertainment industry in the first place, almost dominating the screen.
There's nothing we can do about it, the movie "Blink" is so full of highlights.
Whether it is the first collaboration between Zhou Qing, Cheng Long and Gong Li, Gong Li's first action scene, or Liu Yifei's first time playing a villain, etc.
They are all extremely explosive topics.
Any one of them is enough to become a hot topic or even make the headlines.
Now they are all bursting out at once, and with layer upon layer, it is not a simple one plus one equals two.
Need I say more about the effect?
It really swept the screen.
Even in Hollywood, it has attracted a lot of attention and has become a hot topic. It's just not as popular as in the Chinese entertainment industry.
"Sister Gong Li, are you ready?"
On the set of "A Moment in the Universe", Zhou Qing has already started leading the entire crew to get busy.
The first shot to be filmed was the shot of the heroine Gong Li, which was also the first shot in the movie.
It mainly shows the daily life of the male and female protagonists, and briefly introduces their identities, personalities, etc.
To be honest, the role is relatively simple.
With Gong Li's professional ability, it is easy for him to control it.
"I'm ready, Director Zhou."
Gong Li put down the script in his hand and nodded to Zhou Qing.
"All units, prepare."
Zhou Qing didn't waste any time and started the formal filming after giving an order.
"start!"
After sitting back at the monitor, Zhou Qing quickly shouted "start".
The photographers quickly took their positions and aimed at Gong Li from two positions.
Gong Li also got into the state in one second.
But she looked sleepy and forced herself to sit down at her desk.
I rubbed my eyes subconsciously.
At first glance, you can tell that he was woken up by the alarm clock early in the morning and forced to get up and get busy.
After putting on his reading glasses, Gong Li began to sort out the pile of documents on the table.
While quickly browsing through it, he was also mumbling something, mumbling and calculating.
I have to say that Gong Li's acting skills are amazing.
If there were an outsider who didn't know Gong Li present, he would definitely think that he was just a low-level beast of burden.
Just that look, that movement, that expression, it's really amazing.
It's a perfect whole.
What is a good actor?
This is called a good actor.
After checking the surveillance camera, Zhou Qing was extremely satisfied.
In front of the camera, Cheng Long, who had been prepared for a long time, began to appear. He was holding a piece of paper in his hand and appeared in front of Gong Li.
He snatched the document from Gong Li's hand.
"Don't play anymore, there's no time."
Gong Li looked at Cheng Long helplessly and speechlessly.
"I know I can't help you right now, but can we talk about something else?"
Cheng Long, however, chose his words carefully before speaking.
What he was holding in his hand was actually a divorce agreement!
But Gong Li didn't know that. She thought it was a work matter, so she just took the divorce agreement.
Cheng Long was so scared that he snatched the divorce agreement away.
He was planning to talk to Gong Li about this matter, but he would do it step by step, not just slapping this thing in front of the other person right away.
"What's the matter with you?"
Although Gong Li felt that Cheng Long's reaction was a bit strange, he was too busy at the time to ask questions.
"It seems like you really don't have time. I'll tell you when I have time."
Cheng Long could only shake his head helplessly.
Cheng Long's acting skills are definitely not as good as Gong Li's.
But after all, Jackie Chan is a veteran actor who has been acting in movies for a lifetime, and has won the Best Actor awards such as the Golden Horse and Golden Rooster.
The acting is actually something you can be assured of.
So the specific shooting is very smooth.
"Crack!"
"Pass!"
Zhou Qing, who was behind the monitor, couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
In fact, the movie "Blink of an Eye" is definitely a movie with a strong female lead.
Cheng Long is said to be the male lead, but in fact, he is just an important supporting actor.
The entire movie serves the heroine Gong Li, including the hero played by Jackie Chan.
It is precisely because of this that Zhou Qing has the confidence to strive for the Oscar for Best Actress with "Blink".
According to what Zhou Qing knew, the original script of "The Instant Universe" was actually a male-centered script.
However, despite being invited many times, Cheng Long refused to act, and the original director had no choice but to change the script to one with a female lead.
That is the script that was finally presented in the movie.
To this, Zhou Qing, the reborn person, only wants to say one thing: it’s a good change.
If the entire movie was centered around Jackie Chan, how could he have won the highest award in the acting category at the Oscars?
Even now, with Gong Li playing the leading female role, Zhou Qing is still very confident that she can strive for the Best Actress award as she did in the original time and space.
But if Cheng Long plays the male lead, Zhou Qing really doesn't have the confidence.
So even though Zhou Qing successfully invited Cheng Long, he had no intention of changing the script.
The final version of the script is still used.
"The full roadshow of "Life Events 2" directed by Lu Yang and starring Zhu Yawen has started, and the high reputation is not inferior to the previous work."
"The road show of "Life Events 2" in Shanghai, the fans at the scene couldn't help but shout out Zhu Yawen's name."
"Another masterpiece of Zhou Qing Pictures, "Life Events 2", is in hot pre-production, and Director Lu Yang said it is absolutely worth the price of the ticket."
Since entering July, "Life Events 7" has also launched all-round intensive publicity.
Director Lu Yang, along with the male lead Zhu Yawen and other main creators, began a hard-working roadshow across the country.
A big-name director, big-name starring actors, and a previous film that was a box office hit.
The publicity and promotion effect of "Life Events 2" is still very good.
It is no exaggeration to call it the first hit of the summer season.
Judging from various early data, "Life Events 2" is the highest in terms of popularity, expectations, etc.
It is far superior to other films of the same period.
If nothing unexpected happens, "Life Events 2" should be the best-selling movie of this summer.
The facts have proved that this is indeed the case. When "Life Events 8" was released in early August, the corresponding data was leaked at the first time.
The box office on the first day was 2.1 million!
Is this data good?
That would definitely be very good.
It has completely surpassed the 1.5 million yuan of its predecessor, and is the same as "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons " directed by Wang Baoqiang.
But the quality of "A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: India" cannot compare to that of "Life Events 2", so the box office of "Life Events 2" is probably unlikely to surpass that of "A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: India".
You know, even the first part of "Life Events" had a total box office of over 20 billion yuan.
Then Zhou Qing’s expectations for "Life Events 2" will definitely be higher.
It cannot be said that it is higher than "Eight Hundred", which had a box office of 2 million on the first day and a total box office of 30 billion.
But at least it was 20 billion, so Zhou Qing felt that it was not a big problem. (End of this chapter)