Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 118 The female stars were stimulated by Director Zhou, and "La La Land" is about to be released
"A World Without Thieves" continued to write box office myths, and the first week's box office was quickly reported, reaching more than 40 million.

It can be said to be extremely fierce.

That’s right, the box office of “A World Without Thieves” in just one week is already equal to the total box office of “Departures”.

Feng Xiaogang doesn't even have a major award, but he can maintain an equal status with Zhang and Chen in the mainland. This is indeed not an exaggeration.

They are really good at making money at the box office.

I can't deny this.

"Liu Dehua died in the end. What a pity. Why did the screenwriter write him to die?"

I called Liu Yifei in the evening and we talked about this movie.

Liu Yifei is still filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes", but she still took the time to watch this movie, which shows how popular this movie is now.

"If Liu Dehua hadn't died, we wouldn't have been able to watch this movie."

Zhou Qing laughed at Liu Yifei.

In fact, if we ignore other factors and only analyze the script, there was no need for Liu Dehua to die in the end.

Including Milk Tea’s pregnancy, the script was not written that way at the beginning.

But who told them to be thieves in the movie? Those who understand will understand.

"Wang Baoqiang from your studio might become very popular this time. I heard many people are talking about him."

Liu Yifei also noticed Wang Baoqiang.

"Baoqiang caught a great opportunity. Shagen was tailor-made for him."

Zhou Qing agreed with this.

Just looking at Wang Baoqiang's stupidity, this role would be soulless if played by anyone else.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is the role that Wang Baoqiang was destined to play.

"You really have a good vision to sign such a potential stock."

Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh.

When she first learned that Zhou Qing signed Wang Baoqiang, she was actually very confused.

With Wang Baoqiang's image, can he really become popular?
After all, he doesn't really have any famous qualities.

As a result, not long after that, people started to show signs of this.

All we can say is that the great director's keen vision is indeed beyond the reach of ordinary people like them.

The promotion work for "La La Land" continues and the results are very good.

People in the industry are generally optimistic about this movie.

In any case, this is Director Zhou’s third feature film, and it won a major award in Venice.

Zhou Qing's "127 Hours" and "Departures" also achieved very good box office results, which gave Zhou Qing considerable box office appeal.

In addition, stars like Zhou Xun and Chen Kun have joined the cast, and especially the male and female protagonists have been given buffs one after another.

One became a movie queen, and the other became a movie king.

Taking all these factors into consideration, the momentum of "La La Land" can be said to be very good.

"Director Zhou."

"Senior brother."

In addition to promotion, Zhou Qing also visited the crew of "Crazy Stone".

In any case, this is also my own exclusive film, and now that the filming is more than halfway done, it is time to go and watch it.

"It's just a blue and white one, Lao Wang said it's worth a hundred dollars."

"You guys, with so many people, didn't catch him, and you just let him get away in broad daylight?"

"Oh, that man runs faster than a dog. I can't catch him. Baotou..."

"Alright, alright, go look around."

In front of the camera, Sun Honglei was communicating with a security guard about the relevant situation.

But after sending the other party away, Sun Honglei was suddenly stunned.

The unintentional conversation between the two parties just now suddenly reminded Sun Honglei and made him realize something.

Sun Honglei immediately walked back to the safety glass cover and carefully observed the diamond.

His complexion changed immediately.

That thing is fake!

Someone switched it!
Zhou Qing, who was watching the show on the side, didn't say much, but couldn't help but nodded secretly.

The acting skills of Yan Wang are pretty good.

The Bao Shihong he portrayed is no worse than Guo Tao's.

"Crack!"

"Pass!"

Ning Hao was also very satisfied with Sun Honglei's performance and immediately stood up from the monitor.

"Qingzi, how do you feel? Give me some advice."

Ning Hao asked Zhou Qing for his opinion.

"My senior brother directed it very well, and Hong Lei acted very well, too. I have no complaints."

Zhou Qing smiled and waved his hand, telling the truth.

With the experience of being the executive director of "La La Land" last time, Ning Hao's level has reached a new level.

It is definitely more than enough to direct "Crazy Stone".

This is even more true for Sun Honglei. Bao Shihong is just a piece of cake for King Yan.

After watching it for a while, Zhou Qing became more and more confident about this movie.

"That's good, that's good. To be honest, with Director Zhou here, I still feel a little pressured. I just hope I didn't mess up."

Sun Honglei came over with a smile and greeted Zhou Qing.

The other actors also gathered around, and the atmosphere was very good.

"Go and notify the media that they can interview you now."

The two sides chatted for a while, and seeing that the time was about right, Ning Hao and Zhou Qing exchanged opinions and then gave the following instructions to the assistant director.

The reporters who had been arranged long ago were brought over one after another to conduct an interview regarding Zhou Qing's visit to the set.

Zhou Qing, the poor "tool man", once again contributed to a wave of popularity for "Crazy Stone".

"Notice of the State Administration of Press, Publication and Publicity on the Filing and Project Approval of Film Scripts (Synopses) Nationwide in November 2004."

On December 12, the Film Bureau announced a number of film projects that had been successfully registered and approved.

One of the film projects immediately attracted great attention from the industry.

Title: The Hearing Girl.

Filing unit: Zhou Qing Studio.

Screenwriter: Zhou Qing.

Filing result: Agree to shoot.

Place of filing: Beijing.

"Director Zhou Qing's fourth feature film has been successfully filed. The title is "Hearing Girl", and the screenwriter is still Director Zhou Qing."

"After La La Land, director Zhou Qing is preparing a new film again, and the Hearing Girl has attracted much attention in the industry."

"Director Zhou Qing has approved the project of writing and directing a new film, "Hearing Girl", which focuses on the deaf-mute community."

The entertainment industry, which was already very lively, was thrown into the mix with another huge rock, causing wave after wave of disturbances.

I don’t know how many actors are getting ready to make a move, and I don’t know how many actors are losing their composure.

This is especially true for actresses.

After all, "The Hearing Girl" is a movie with a female lead at first glance.

Nowadays, movies with female protagonists are still very rare, especially those directed by a big director like Director Zhou.

Director Zhou’s previous film, “La La Land”, produced a Venice Film Festival Best Actress. So what about this film with a female lead?
I can't hold it any longer!

I really can't hold it anymore.

"Director Zhou is going to make a new movie again? The Hearing Girl?"

Upon receiving the news, Fan Bingbing stood up subconsciously and clenched his fists unconsciously.

His eyes were full of light, and looked a little scorching. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

"No matter what the cost, I will get this role!"

Fan Bingbing shouted secretly in his heart.

Last time, I was careless and Li Bingbing took advantage of it, which resulted in Li Bingbing's status surpassing my own.

Fan Bingbing was so angry that he couldn't even express it in words.

I have been holding back my energy and secretly waiting for Director Zhou's next new film.

And now, Director Zhou has finally released a new film!
"Director Zhou..."

Fan Bingbing called Zhou Qing without any hesitation.

Little did he know that Li Bingbing on the other side had the same idea as Fan Bingbing.

Although she had collaborated with Zhou Qing on "Departures" last time, it doesn't mean they can't continue to collaborate.

Didn’t Director Zhou collaborate with Qin Hao twice in a row?
Li Bingbing also started contacting Zhou Qing as soon as possible.

It's not just the two soldiers, the same is true for the four soldiers.

Needless to say, Zhou Xun, who had already worked with Zhou Qing, had already cried in front of Zhou Qing the first moment.

Zhou Qing felt so cold that he got goose bumps.

This time even Zhang Ziyi couldn't sit still.

She is an actress who has worked with Li An and Zhang Guoshi successively, so she has always been a little reserved towards Zhou Qing.

Of course, Zhang Ziyi is indeed qualified, after all, she has the highest status among the four actresses.

Looking at the entire domestic entertainment industry, she is the only one besides Gong Huang, so it is understandable that Zhang Ziyi is so pretentious.

So she didn't follow Zhou Qing around like other people did.

But this time?
Zhang Ziyi couldn't hold it anymore.

Zhou Xun won the Venice Film Festival Best Actress Award!
It posed a great threat to her position!
It is true that Zhang Ziyi has worked with Master Zhang Li An, but neither Li An nor Master Zhang helped her win the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival.

What's more, this time "The Hearing Girl" is a movie with a strong female lead.

Zhang Ziyi finally took out her cell phone and dialed the number she had never called before.

"Director Zhou, it's Zhang Ziyi's call."

Assistant Xiao Liu quickly reported to Zhou Qing.

There was no way. After the news of the "Hearing Girl" project was announced, too many people contacted Zhou Qing.

He sent them all to his assistant.

Zhou Qing would only answer the phone in person for some relatively important people.

As for Zhang Ziyi?
Zhou Qing thought about it and took the phone from his assistant.

"Ziyi, 'Hearing Girl' is just a project now. I'm busy promoting 'La La Land' now, so I don't have that much time."

"The casting for 'Hearing Girl' won't start until next year, so just follow the updates from my studio."

Zhou Qing gave the same reply.

He had already said similar words to Zhou Xun, Shuang Bing and others.

"Xiao Liu, please issue a statement."

After ending the call with Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Qing gave Xiao Liu an instruction.

The situation got a little better when people in the industry realized that the casting for "The Hearing Girl" would not start until next year.

But there are still some calls coming in from time to time, which is unavoidable.

"Xixi, Zhou Qing is going to make a new movie, and it's a movie with a female lead. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

On the set of The Return of the Condor Heroes, Liu Xiaoli said to Liu Yifei excitedly.

This movie is definitely a super killer for female stars in the circle, and no one can resist this temptation.

Even Liu Yifei.

"Eat, eat, eat. You're still eating. You only know how to eat."

Seeing that Liu Yifei was still eating leisurely, Liu Xiaoli was almost angry to death and took out her phone.

"Forget it, I'll make the call. I really hope your opportunity is gone."

Liu Xiaoli felt helpless.

"Mom, let me do it."

Seeing this, Liu Yifei had to stop Liu Xiaoli first.

She can just discuss this matter with Zhou Qing themselves. If Liu Xiaoli comes forward, the situation will be different.

"Zhou Qing."

Soon, the call was connected and the two sides began to exchange pleasantries.

"Do you have a role suitable for me in your "Hearing Girl"? "

Liu Yifei did not beat around the bush and asked Zhou Qing directly.

When facing Liu Yifei, Zhou Qing did not use the perfunctory approach he had used for next year's casting, and told Liu Yifei the truth.

"Xixi, your age is quite suitable, but your temperament is a bit cold, giving people a feeling of being out of touch with the world."

“And the heroine of ‘Hearing Girl’ is an ordinary girl from a poor family. She looks like a princess no matter how you look at her.”

What doesn’t Liu Yifei understand?
This is not my own play.

"Well, I really can't play such a role."

Liu Yifei is very reasonable and authentic.

The girl herself has that level of ability. Isn't it funny to ask her to play a child from a poor family?
Liu Yifei herself thought it was ridiculous.

What kind of life had she led since she was a child?

It's completely two different worlds compared to the poor.

The girl didn't continue talking about "The Hearing Girl" and started chatting with Zhou Qing about other things.

"Not looking for you again?"

Liu Xiaoli waited until Liu Yifei hung up the phone before she spoke with a little disappointment.

It’s really hard to get into Zhou Qing’s car.

"Mom, I really can't play this role."

Liu Yifei explained Zhou Qing's words to Liu Xiaoli, and Liu Xiaoli could only shake her head helplessly.

In fact, she had anticipated this outcome from the beginning.

After all, the films Zhou Qing is currently shooting are all competing for the three major European awards, and the requirements for actors are indeed quite high.

My own daughter really can't get into a movie like this.

She could only pray silently in her heart that Zhou Qing would one day find a role suitable for Xixi.

After dealing with the matter of "The Hearing Girl", Zhou Qing continued to promote "La La Land".

Everything is going on in an orderly manner.

"Kung Fu" also invited Zhou Qing to attend the premiere, but Zhou Qing still did not go.

There’s no other reason. I just can’t get away.

Strictly speaking, Zhou Qing's "La La Land" and "Kung Fu" are direct competitors.

However, the movie "Kung Fu" is really terrifying, with a staggering box office of 1400 million on the first day.

Almost three times that of "A World Without Thieves"!
It directly broke the first-day box office records of all movies shown in the mainland, including Hollywood blockbusters.

I can only say that Master Xing’s strength is indeed terrifying.

And this is just the beginning.

On Christmas Eve the next day, the box office of "Kung Fu" exceeded 2000 million, breaking the single-day box office record of 1800 million held by Zhang Guoshi's "Hero".

My jaw dropped in shock.

"Isn't Kung Fu too strong? Looking at this momentum, is it heading for a 200 million box office? It won't even surpass Hero, will it?"

Zhou Xun, who was promoting "La La Land" together, was stunned by the fierceness of "Kung Fu".

She knew that Stephen Chow's box office appeal has always been strong, but she never expected it to be this strong.

Even Master Zhang’s record was broken.

(End of this chapter)