Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Of course, to be honest, the movie "The Warring States" is actually very marketable.

It's a big-budget, big-production film with a star-studded cast, and it's an adaptation of a best-selling manga in Japan, so it naturally has a large fan base.

Fan Bingbing has always had high hopes for "The Warring States".

I even hope that "The Warring States" can flourish and achieve extraordinary results in Japan and South Korea.

But who could have thought that "The Warring States" would actually go head-to-head with "Painted Skin", which is really very frustrating.

How could "The Warring States" possibly beat "Painted Skin"?

Although the star lineup of the movie "Painted Skin" cannot be compared with "The Warring States".

But don’t forget that the director of “Painted Skin” is Director Zhou.

The top director in mainland China!
A movie like "The Hearing Girl" can make over 100 million yuan, let alone a big production like "Painted Skin".

Considering Zhou Qing’s previous impressive battle record, how could Fan Bingbing not be worried?

"I didn't expect to compete with Director Zhou this time, but even if it's you, Director Zhou, I won't admit defeat."

Liu Dehua was much more optimistic than Fan Bingbing and could even joke with Zhou Qing with a smile.

"I believe Hua Ge's "War of Attack" is a good movie, so let's see how it performs at the box office."

Zhou Qing also said to Liu Dehua with a smile.

How could he be weak after just using "The Warring States"?
The only film that really worries Zhou Qing during the entire Lunar New Year period is Zhang Guoshi's "Curse of the Golden Flower".

Zhou Qing is not afraid of any other movies.

"I was just saying that. I was really panicking. Director Zhou, you are really too strong."

"But if it's Director Zhou's movie, even if 'Warring States' loses, it won't be too embarrassing, and I'm sure no one will blame me."

However, Liu Dehua immediately changed the subject and began to admit his weakness in front of Zhou Qing.

As expected of King Liu, he is a great crosstalk performer.

But maybe Andy Lau might really be right.

You should know that Andy Lau was labeled as a box office poison because of the box office failure of "The Warring States".

"Brother Hua, I still like your unruly look."

"Ha ha!"

The two sides chatted happily for a while, with laughter coming from time to time.

"Brother Hua, please come in first. The premiere is about to start. We can talk later."

"Okay, I can't wait."

After inviting Liu Dehua in, Zhou Qing continued to walk among the crowd and greet other people.

There's nothing we can do. There are simply too many guests here today.

Zhou Qing and the other main creators of "Painted Skin" are the hosts, so shouldn't they entertain the guests well?

It was not until almost everyone had arrived that I finally entered the cinema hall.

Before I even had time to catch my breath, the messy process started again, including some opening remarks.

It was not until half an hour later that Zhou Qing had time to sit back in his seat.

Together with Han Sanping and others, we stared at the big screen in front of us with great anticipation, waiting for "Painted Skin" to begin.

Snapped!
As the lights were turned off, the originally noisy theater became quiet.

All eyes were fixed on the lit big screen.

Under everyone's close attention, the main film of "Painted Skin" officially began.

The endless desert and lonely smoke at the beginning show its vastness, and there is also a coldness and depression in the atmosphere.

It sets the tone for the entire movie.

A team of armored soldiers appears in the camera.

Mr. Hu is very eye-catching, and the general he plays is really that kind of person.

Director: Zhou Qing.

Screenwriter: Zhou Qing.

Starring: Zhou Xun, Hu Jun, Liu Yifei, Zhao Wenzhuo, Dong Xuan.

The corresponding subtitles also flashed, and as the camera moved, Xiao Wei, played by Zhou Xun, appeared on the big screen.

Everyone's eyes lit up. This vixen's acting was really good!

Although Zhou Xun has nothing in common with the word "vixen" in terms of appearance, her superb acting skills completely make up for it.

That charm, that allure and seduction, those seductive eyes, they were truly brought to life.

At this moment everyone believed from the bottom of their hearts that this was a vixen.

Moreover, she is a fox spirit with profound skills and rich "experience in committing crimes".

"She is worthy of being the Venice Film Festival queen."

Many people were amazed and impressed by Zhou Xun's acting skills.

The rest of the story quickly gets to the point without any dragging.

Wang Sheng, played by Hu Jun, "rescued" Xiao Wei and brought her back to the Duwei Mansion.

A complex emotional drama centered around a man, a woman, and a demon begins to unfold.

It is true that Xiao Wei is a greedy and ruthless demon, but she is deeply in love with Wang Sheng.

She didn't look like a demon at all in front of Wang Sheng.

He is a lovesick person who falls in love at first sight.

And what about Wang Sheng?

A normal man would inevitably be moved when faced with a perfect woman like Xiao Wei who is so infatuated with him.

But Wang Sheng's love for Peirong made him always stick to his bottom line and not accept Xiaowei.

Xiao Wei tried every possible means to get Wang Sheng but failed, and finally realized that she could not defeat Peirong.

The only way to get Wang Sheng is to make Peirong disappear.

Not death, but disappearance.

Because if Peirong died, Wang Sheng would only remember her more.

So Peirong turned into a monster.

But who would have thought that even though she was a monster, Wang Sheng still loved Peirong.

This feeling touched many people.

But Xiao Wei has the same feelings for Wang Sheng. She is willing to give up her life for Wang Sheng!

How to say it, although Xiao Wei is a vixen who kills people and eats their hearts, it is really hard to hate her at this moment.

There are even many people who are full of pity and sympathy, and hope that Xiao Wei can be with Wang Sheng.

Wow!
When the ending song sounded, thunderous applause broke out in the theater.

Everyone was immersed in the story of "Painted Skin" and until this moment they were unable to get out of it.

Wonderful, really wonderful.

Director Zhou has indeed made a subversive adaptation of "Painted Skin", which is very bold, yet very touching.

All I can say is that Director Zhou’s screenwriting standards are as high as ever and he never disappoints.

Whether it is Xiao Wei, Wang Sheng or Peirong, all three are portrayed with flesh and blood, and their characters are complicated and captivating.

At the same time, there are also exciting fighting scenes.

Zhao Wenzhuo's skills were fully displayed in the movie, making people fascinated.

This movie is really unfinished.

"Qingzi's move is extraordinary!"

Huang Bo couldn't help but let out such a long sigh.

From his perspective as a professional filmmaker, this movie is absolutely perfect and impeccable in every aspect.

Qingzi's strength was once again fully demonstrated. "Yes, Director Zhou made this movie so well, he is worthy of being Director Zhou."

Zhao Liying's eyes were a little red, and I don't know if she was moved by Peirong or Xiaowei.

But the red eyes could not stop Zhao Liying from expressing her admiration for Zhou Qing. "Painted Skin" is definitely the best movie she has ever seen in recent years, no doubt about it.

"Director Zhang should really change the release date!"

Fan Bingbing felt more and more like crying.

This "Painted Skin" is so awesome, what can "The Warring States" use to compete with it?

Isn't that seeking death?

Even Liu Dehua's expression became a little unnatural.

With Zhou Qing's ability, Liu Dehua knew that "Painted Skin" would definitely be good, but he didn't expect it to be so good.

To put it bluntly, it's much better than his previous film "House of Flying Daggers".

Liu Dehua is becoming increasingly uncertain about "The Warring States", a film he had high hopes for.

I just hope that “The Warring States” doesn’t lose too badly.

Both Han Sanping and Zhou Qing saw the reactions of everyone around them and showed very relieved smiles on their faces.

With such enthusiastic response, this movie is sure to do well at the box office.

"The premiere of Director Zhou Qing's first commercial blockbuster, Painted Skin, received an extremely enthusiastic response and was hailed as Director Zhou Qing's pinnacle work."

"The grand premiere of director Zhou Qing's new film Painted Skin has set off a nationwide viewing craze and received rave reviews."

"Painted Skin is the first hit of the Lunar New Year box office. Director Zhou Qing's first commercial blockbuster is leading the Lunar New Year box office. Tickets are hard to come by in major cinemas."

"Painted Skin" truly set off a trend.

All major media outlets were reporting on the film, and related film reviews and word of mouth quickly leaked out.

Because the film is of really high quality and very classic, it received mostly positive reviews at first glance.

Even if there were some haters, they were quickly drowned out by the positive reviews and were criticized so much that they were speechless.

The fermentation of good word of mouth has formed a kind of feedback, which has once again aroused everyone's interest in watching the movie.

It's a completely virtuous cycle.

Zhou Qing and China Film Corporation saw the relevant situation and felt relieved, but also full of great expectations.

How high can the box office of "Painted Skin" reach?

"Congratulations, Director Zhou! Painted Skin grossed 2568 million on its first day, breaking the mainland movie box office record!"

The accurate data came out that evening. It was called by Han Sanping himself, which shows how excited Han Sanping was.

Director Zhou really did not disappoint me, and "Painted Skin" really did not disappoint me.

The first day box office was so explosive.

It is higher than the 2115 million of "The Promise" and a new record in the history of mainland movies!

Judging from this trend, there will be no problem for "Painted Skin" to break 2 million in total box office.

After all, the reputation of "The Promise" had collapsed, and it was severely hit by "Mantou", so the box office shrank significantly, and finally it only reached 1.75 million.

And what about Director Zhou’s “Painted Skin”?

Han Sanping has seen it more than once. The quality is excellent and the reputation is great. There is no possibility of a significant box office decline.

So there is really no problem at all for this movie to break 2 million.

It's not just about breaking 2 million. Han Sanping feels that it's possible to reach 3 million.

3 million, this is another new record!

That is a result that even Master Zhang’s “Hero” has not achieved.

When he thought of this, Han Sanping couldn't stop getting excited.

With Painted Skin, he has completely recovered from the setback he suffered in The Promise.

"I finally lived up to President Han's expectations. I can rest assured now."

Zhou Qing couldn't help but reveal a very bright smile on his face, and his whole mood was extremely happy.

"It's more than reassuring. Your movie is going to be a big hit. Not only will it break the first-day box office record, I believe it will break many more records."

Han Sanping's voice sounded three times more pleasant than Zhou Qing's.

"Then I'll borrow Mr. Han's good words."

Zhou Qing smiled and chatted with Han Sanping for a few more words before the two sides ended the call.

"Zhou Qing, how much was the box office on the first day?"

Liu Yifei in Japan hadn't slept either, and had been waiting for Zhou Qing's letter on time.

After all, Liu Yifei is one of the heroines in this "Painted Skin", so the girl still takes it very seriously.

"Xixi, the box office of Painted Skin is OK, 2568 million."

Zhou Qing told Liu Yifei the number truthfully.

"How many, how many?"

Liu Yifei couldn't believe her ears, and even her voice trembled.

"You heard it right, Sissi. 2568 million."

Zhou Qing smiled and repeated it to Liu Yifei again.

"what!"

Suddenly, a somewhat crazy scream came from the receiver, as if someone was crazy.

There's no way, the girl is really stimulated by this number.

2568 million, mainland movies have never had such a terrible first-day box office!

Even though Liu Yifei already knew that the box office of Painted Skin would not be bad and had raised her expectations, she still couldn't imagine it for a while.

After all, this number is really too exaggerated.

"Xixi, why are you so surprised? How much is the box office?"

Liu Xiaoli was also standing by with her eyes wide open, almost unable to hold it back.

After finally waiting for Liu Yifei and Zhou Qing to finish their conversation, he immediately stepped forward to ask.

"Mom, Zhou Qing has created a new record. The first-day box office of Painted Skin is 2568 million!"

Liu Yifei shared this with Liu Xiaoli with great joy, and she almost jumped up.

2568?
hiss!
Liu Xiaoli gasped on the spot and was shocked. It took her several seconds to come back to her senses.

This is too high!

That guy Zhou Qing is really scary.

Xixi was right, Zhou Qing really set a new record!
Thinking that her daughter is the heroine of "Painted Skin", Liu Xiaoli began to become excited and excited.

The mother and daughter probably couldn't sleep that night.

"Director Zhou Qing's new film Painted Skin grossed 2568 million yuan on its first day, setting a new first-day box office record in mainland China."

"The first-day box office of Painted Skin has reached an astonishing 2568 million, breaking the record held by The Promise and becoming the new record holder for the first-day box office in China."

"Director Zhou Qing's first purely commercial blockbuster was a huge success. Painted Skin grossed 2568 million on its first day, and 2 million is not out of the question."

The related reports leaked out the next day, which immediately caused an uproar in the circle and shocked everyone.

2568 million!
This is too fucking fierce!
It’s even more powerful than the original “The Promise”.

The 2115 million viewers of "The Promise" at that time already touched many people's hearts, and now "Painted Skin" is going to be even more explosive.

Especially considering that the cost of "Painted Skin" was only 1 million yuan, less than half of "The Promise".

The box office of 2568 million seems even more abnormal.

So this is the result of director Zhou Qing’s first purely commercial blockbuster?

It's really true that if he doesn't make a move, it's fine. But once he does, it scares people to death. (End of this chapter)