Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

At the end of May, Zhou Qing hurriedly flew to Vancouver to deal with the relevant preparatory matters for "Now You See Me".

He stayed there for five full days and dealt with everything that needed to be dealt with. When Zhou Qing returned, it was already May 5th.

"Director Zhou, the filming of Ip Man will start the day after tomorrow. If you are free, please come and show your support."

Ye Weixin greeted Zhou Qing again and again.

It can be seen that Yip Wai-hsin attaches great importance to this "Ip Man".

In fact, not only Ye Weixin, but also Ye Weixin’s boss, Wong Pak Ming, the boss of Oriental Films, also attaches great importance to this movie.

In Wong Pak Ming's view, this is not just a film project with great potential that can break away from the decline of Eastern films.

More importantly, this is an opportunity to work with Director Zhou Qing!
If they could get in touch with director Zhou Qing through this opportunity, wouldn't Oriental Films be a jackpot?
You have to know that every movie directed by Zhou Qing in recent years has been a huge hit, and that's not an exaggeration at all.

Art films have won numerous awards, and commercial films have not only become the champions of mainland film history, but have also been selling well all over the world.

Many people in the circle were eyeing it eagerly, wanting to get director Zhou Qing's car.

Huang Baiming is no exception.

"I'll be there."

Zhou Qing did not hesitate too much and gave a very affirmative answer.

This is his own exclusive film production, and strictly speaking, Ye Weixin is working for Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing would take it to heart without Ye Weixin saying much.

"Okay, then I'll be waiting for Director Zhou to arrive."

Only then did Ye Weixin feel relieved.

"Director Zhou agreed?"

Huang Baiming on the side immediately confirmed the situation with Ye Weixin.

"I promised. He will come over the day after tomorrow."

Ye Weixin smiled and nodded.

Huang Baiming felt relieved when he heard this.

He secretly made a decision in his heart that he must take advantage of this opportunity to make friends with this talented director.

"Director Zhou, an invitation to the Magic City International Film Festival."

The Shanghai International Film Festival once again invited Zhou Qing.

However, Zhou Qing was not invited to submit his film to participate in the competition, but to serve as a judge.

Zhou Qing had no interest in this film festival, not even as a judge.

After all, this film festival is really too low-class, it can be said to be extremely low-class.

It’s fine that they keep giving major awards to foreign films now, but the key is that can you believe that in a few years the Best Picture award will be given to "Tiny Times"?

Just a joke, "Tiny Times" won the Best Film Award at an international A-category film festival!

What's going on?

Are you crazy to be a judge at a film festival like this?
Since he had no works to promote there, Zhou Qing refused without a second thought.

What's more, objective conditions do not allow it.

The Shanghai International Film Festival will open on June 6, and Zhou Qingren should probably be in Hollywood by then.

After all, "Now You See Me" will start filming on July 7, so we have to go there a few days in advance to make some preparations.

"I'll be back in the middle of next month. It shouldn't affect our movie, right?"

I talked to Liu Yifei on the phone in the evening. After chatting for a while, Liu Yifei began to seek Zhou Qing's opinion.

"It won't delay us. It's more than enough. The film will start shooting in July."

Zhou Qing told the truth.

This movie is not like "Painted Skin", where the actors need corresponding training and have to join the crew in advance.

Even the acting skills required of the actors are not too high. Compared with "Painted Skin", this is just a complete popcorn movie.

As long as the actors understand the script thoroughly, memorize it, and perform well on the set, that's all.

As for the script of "Now You See Me", Zhou Qing had already given a copy to Liu Yifei and asked her to take it back to Sony.

The girl had also told Zhou Qing a long time ago that while preparing for her second album, she had also memorized the script by heart.

In this way, there will naturally be no problem.

"That's good."

Liu Yifei was completely relieved.

The girl is actually very concerned about her second blockbuster since entering the film industry.

"Have you finished recording your album?"

Zhou Qing also casually asked about the girl's album.

"It will be finished in half a month. It was originally planned to be released in August, but now it looks like it will be postponed again."

Liu Yifei briefly introduced the situation to Zhou Qing.

It will definitely be impossible to complete the filming of "Now You See Me" in August, so the album issue will have to be put on hold.

In fact, Sony was already very dissatisfied with Liu Yifei because of this, but Liu Yifei couldn't care less about Sony's attitude now.

What's more, she has no plans to renew her contract with Sony. She will sign directly with Zhou Qing Studio when the contract expires.

"Director Zhou!"

"Director Zhou!"

June 6 is the day when the filming of "Ip Man" will start.

As the producer and screenwriter, Zhou Qing arrived in Shanghai in advance and joined the "Ip Man" crew.

Director Ye Weixin personally led a group of creative people to receive Zhou Qing.

Whether it was director Ye Weixin or actors like Zhao Wenzhuo, they all came to greet Zhou Qing enthusiastically.

Especially the leading actor Zhao Wenzhuo, who was even more polite to Zhou Qing.

He held Zhou Qing's hands with both hands and shook them continuously without letting go.

There is no other reason, Zhou Qing is Zhao Wenzhuo's benefactor!

It's not an exaggeration.

First, he was found and cast in a blockbuster movie like "Painted Skin" when he couldn't make it in the film industry. Then, he was chosen to star in "Ip Man". How could Zhao Wenzhuo forget this favor?

Zhao Liying, who came with Zhou Qing, followed behind Zhou Qing like a follower.

He raised his head and looked at the group of stars surrounding Zhou Qing, his eyes shining with excitement.

Director Zhou is really stylish.

"Liying, I don't need to introduce Brother Zhuo to you, right?"

After Zhou Qinghe greeted Zhao Wenzhuo, he glanced at Zhao Liying beside him and smiled.

"Of course not. I loved watching Brother Zhuo's "Wind and Cloud" and "The Legend of Beauty". Our whole family loves watching them. I am so happy to meet Brother Zhuo today."

Zhao Liying immediately greeted Zhao Wenzhuo sweetly.

"This is Zhao Liying, an artist from my studio."

Zhou Qing then introduced Zhao Liying to Zhao Wenzhuo.

"I was saying this little girl is full of spirit and has the potential to be a star. It turns out she's Director Zhou's artist."

How could Zhao Wenzhuo dare to be negligent in the slightest? He praised Zhao Liying non-stop, making her feel a little embarrassed.

Not only Zhao Wenzhuo, but others like Ren Dahua, Xia Yu and others were also generous in praising Zhao Liying.

Although this person is just a newcomer whose name no one has ever heard of, since he has been signed by Director Zhou, he is bound to soar to fame.

This is really not nonsense. Just look at the artists that Director Zhou has signed now.

Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang, they both became stars in just a few years?

Especially Wang Baoqiang, it’s even more exaggerated, it’s only been two years at most!

Even Wang Baoqiang has never acted in a movie directed by Director Zhou himself!

From this we can see how sharp Director Zhou's vision is. He can make two people who are so ugly famous, let alone this little girl in front of him?

This is the only female artist under Director Zhou!

What is visible to the naked eye is that this future is “immeasurable”.

"Director Zhou, I have been in a relationship with you for a long time and have wanted to visit you for a long time."

Huang Baiming, the boss of Oriental Cinema, also came to greet Zhou Qing politely.

"Mr. Huang, you are too polite. I am very familiar with you."

What Zhou Qing said was not an exaggeration.

The person in front of me is definitely a rare talent in the circle.

Among the original "Seven Monsters of New City", this was the one Zhou Qing was most optimistic about and admired the most.

Although the others have their own talents, Wong Pak Ming is truly capable of writing, directing and acting. He is an all-round talent and can handle both commercial and art films with ease.

So what is his status in the Hong Kong circle?

Huang Baiming's influence and status are incomparable to those of the other "Seven Monsters" at the time.

This person is a competitor to big names like Shaw Brothers, Xiang Huaqiang, Ying Huang Yang Shoucheng and others.

Of course, the comparison here is only within the entertainment industry and does not involve anything else.

"I don't deserve it. I can still be proud of myself in front of others, but in front of Director Zhou, I really feel inferior."

Huang Baiming waved his hands repeatedly and said what was in his heart.

Although he has been in the film industry for his entire life and has produced countless films, he is still far behind Zhou Qing in terms of performance.

In terms of box office, Wong Pak Ming has produced many hits, but none of them can compare to "Painted Skin".

There is nothing that can even be compared with Zhou Qing's "La La Land" and "The Listening Girl".

This is even more true when it comes to awards. Zhou Qing's films' achievements in the three major categories are even more unmatched.

Wong Pak Ming also admires him very much.

"Director Zhou, rest assured, there won't be any problems with the subsequent filming of Ip Man. We at Oriental Films will do our best to make this movie the best it can be."

"I hope this Ip Man is just the beginning, and we can have a longer-term collaboration with Director Zhou in the future."

After some pleasantries, Huang Baiming expressed his wish to Zhou Qing.

"Mr. Huang, you are too polite. There will be such an opportunity."

Zhou Qing said to Huang Baiming with a smile.

This is not to fool Wong Pak Ming, "Ip Man" is a series!

Zhou Qing still plans to let Ye Weixin shoot the next few "Ip Man" films.

Isn't it a long-term cooperation?

Huang Baiming couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile on his face when he heard this.

Although Director Zhou's words may just be polite, to some extent, they also show Director Zhou's attitude.

"Director Zhou, how did you come up with the idea of ​​asking Director Yip Wai-shing to direct Ip Man? What qualities of Director Yip Wai-shing attracted you?"

"I have seen 'SPL' directed by Yip Wai-hsin. It is a very exciting and excellent movie. When I finished the script of 'Ip Man' and was planning to start looking for a director, 'SPL' started to come to my mind. I think the person who can direct 'SPL' can definitely make 'Ip Man' well."

The launch conference then began, and Zhou Qing, the exclusive producer and screenwriter, gave a high-profile interview to reporters.

"Director Zhou, you produced and wrote the film Lost on Journey, which made over 400 million RMB with a budget of 6000 million RMB. So what do you think Ip Man, which you also produced and wrote, will achieve?"

"I dare not say the box office will be too high, but I think it will not be a problem for Ip Man to break 100 million yuan."

Zhou Qing said very confidently.

You have to know that in the original time and space, "Ip Man" earned 08 million at the box office in 9000, let alone now?

Now that "Ip Man" has the golden name of "Zhou Qing", the box office will only be higher.

Over 100 million is really not a problem.

The main creators of "Ip Man" were very excited, especially the director Ip Wai-hsin.

He has made so many movies, but he has never achieved a box office of over 100 million yuan.

It's not just him. Looking at the whole of Hong Kong Island, no one has achieved such an achievement except Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu".

Although "Painted Skin" has brought Chinese-language films into the 3 million era, breaking the million box office is still an insurmountable gap!
But now that director Zhou Qing said that "Ip Man" can break 100 million, Ye Weixin still believes it.

After all, Director Zhou’s strength is obvious to all.

Ye Weixin became so excited that his blood boiled at the thought that he might become the second Hong Kong director to join the billion-dollar club after Stephen Chow.

"Director Wang Jiawei is also preparing a biographical film about Ip Man, and has been preparing for many years. Director Zhou thinks that your Ip Man can surpass the Ip Man biographical film directed by Wang Jiawei."

"There is no first in literature, no second in martial arts, and the same goes for movies. There is no such thing as a better movie, and no such thing as a better movie. My Ip Man and Director Wang's movies are both unique."

This lengthy interview contributed a lot to the popularity of "Ip Man".

The launch conference ended in a harmonious atmosphere.

Originally Zhou Qing thought that someone would jump out and make a fuss about why he had designated mainland actors as the leading actors, but that didn't happen.

Even though there were many criticisms of Zhou Qing in Hong Kong a while ago, no one jumped out to sing a different tune at this launch conference.

It seems that Wong Pak Ming and his team must have strictly screened the media and given them quite a few red envelopes.

This is certainly a good thing for Zhou Qing.

"The film "Ip Man", produced and written exclusively by Director Zhou Qing, started shooting today at Shanghai Film and Television City. Director Zhou Qing appeared at the press conference to support the event."

"The second film of Ip Man, written and directed by Zhou Qing, has started filming. Can Ip Man create the miracle of Lost on Journey again?"

"The film "Ip Man" has started filming, and producer and screenwriter Zhou Qing has made a bold statement that the box office will exceed 100 million yuan. Is this confidence or arrogance?"

Relevant reports soon came out, and "Ip Man" made its presence felt in the circle.

The two words "Zhou Qing" indeed brought a lot of attention and popularity to "Ip Man".

"Director Zhou."

"Producer Zhang."

The preparations in Vancouver are almost complete, Zhou Qing only needs to fly to Vancouver for the last time on the 15th.

After that, the relevant personnel will go to Hollywood again to carry out a series of related work.

Preparing for the filming of Now You See Me in July.

Although Zhou Qing was in the capital, he was always planning and giving remote commands.

Everything is progressing in an orderly manner.

"Director Zhou, Ms. Stephanie wants to talk to you."

However, on the 5th, Director Chen brought Zhou Qing an unexpected but not surprising news.

Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight novels, plans to adapt the film into a movie.

However?

The film and television adaptation rights of this novel had already been acquired by Zhou Qing!
God knows how much Director Chen admired Zhou Qing when he received Stephanie's call.

Frankly speaking, when Zhou Qing was aggressively buying up copyrights, Director Chen didn't take it seriously at all.

I think Director Zhou is a bit too optimistic.

Although novel adaptations are not uncommon, they are ultimately low-probability events.

What percentage of movies are adapted from novels?
Is Director Zhou so confident that the novels he bought are worthy of adaptation?
But the result?

A short story was just taken notice of not long ago, and now another novel is to be adapted.

Director Zhou has a really sharp vision.

I can't accept it.

“Is Twilight finally getting an adaptation?”

Zhou Qing ignored Director Chen's compliments and just kept flickering his eyes.

This is an opportunity.

An opportunity to set up a Hollywood plan! (End of this chapter)