Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

"Rat!"

"Old Huang!"

Huang Bo and Ning Hao were quite familiar with each other, and they exchanged some familiar greetings when they met.

"You two are getting together, isn't that because of some new drama?"

After chatting for a while, Huang Bo glanced at Zhou Qing and Ning Hao and couldn't help but make such a guess.

Considering that the two have collaborated twice in a row, Huang Bo's speculation is natural.

And if that was the case, why did Qingzi specifically call me over at this time? Could it be that...

Huang Bo appeared calm on the surface, but he was already eager to make a move inside.

"You really said it."

Zhou Qing smiled and explained to Huang Bo, "Senior Brother is going to start a new play and wants you to act in it."

Huang Bo almost couldn't help but slap his thigh.

I actually guessed it right!
This is undoubtedly a great thing for Huang Bo.

You should know that Ning Hao is also a popular director in the circle.

He directed two low-budget commercial films in succession, each of which was a box office hit and had very strong reputation.

Huang Bo is naturally very willing to work with such a director.

"I said before that I would look for you next time I make a movie. You're the first person I thought of this time. How about that? Isn't that nice?"

Ning Hao just smiled and agreed.

Of course, he was just saying it casually. He looked for Huang Bo simply because he thought Huang Bo was suitable, that's all.

"That's really nice! That's really nice!"

Huang Bo nodded repeatedly and asked impatiently, "What role? Should it be the protagonist?"

"Why, you won't act if it's not the main character?"

Ning Hao joked on the side.

"Of course I will, I'll play a minor role in your movie, Haozi!"

Huang Bo responded immediately without thinking.

Just looking at Ning Hao like this, how could he not know that he must be the protagonist?

The two sides then had further communication and reached an agreement very happily.

It was confirmed that Huang Bo would play the protagonist Geng Hao in "Crazy Racing".

On September 9, the shortlist for the 25th Golden Rooster Awards was announced, which once again attracted great attention from the industry.

No one was surprised that a number of mainstream blockbusters such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Tokyo Trial", "My Long March", and "Tengu" swept the list.

After all, this is the nature of the Golden Rooster Awards.

But what is surprising is that "Painted Skin", the box office champion in Chinese film history, did not even have a single nomination!

This is a movie that broke the box office record in mainland China.

And to be honest, even if we ignore the box office, the quality of "Painted Skin" itself is not bad.

Especially Xiao Wei played by Zhou Xun, it was definitely a superb performance worthy of a movie queen.

As a result, people like Milk Tea, Li Bingbing, and Liu Jialing were nominated, but Zhou Xun was not?
This is unreasonable.

But the truth of the matter was soon revealed.

Well, it’s not that “Painted Skin” was not nominated, but that “Painted Skin” did not register again!

This is where things get interesting.

Director Zhou did not sign up for the Golden Rooster Awards in 05, nor for the Hundred Flowers Awards in 06. So he hasn’t signed up for the Golden Rooster Awards in 07?
And you still say you didn't mean it?

Fortunately, in 05, Director Zhou gave an interview and said that he forgot to sign up because he was too busy with work. But if you forget once, you can’t forget twice or three times, right?
It seems that the previous "rumors" were correct, Director Zhou really doesn't think highly of the Golden Rooster Awards.

Many media outlets wanted to contact Zhou Qing and conduct interviews on this matter.

However, this time, Zhou Qing was too lazy to care, too lazy to respond, and even refused to accept the interview.

However, as for the Golden Horse Awards, Zhou Qing has signed up.

To be honest, this year's Golden Horse Awards is still somewhat disadvantageous to Zhou Qing.

After all, there are really many strong people, especially there is such a powerful and tough opponent as "Lust, Caution".

A commercial film like "Painted Skin" wants to compete with "Lust, Caution", but it lacks confidence no matter how you look at it.

Therefore, Zhou Qing was very clear from the beginning that he would most likely not win awards such as Best Picture and Best Director.

But when it comes to the Best Actress award, Zhou Qing is more optimistic about Zhou Xun.

To be honest, Zhou Xun's performance in "Painted Skin" is really worthy of a Best Actress award.

So Zhou Qing certainly can't deprive Zhou Xun of the chance to win the Best Actress award just because he himself didn't win the award, right?

What's more, even if it's Mr. Hu, he might be able to get a nomination for Best Actor.

Frankly speaking, Hu Jun’s acting in “Painted Skin” is also pretty good.

Of course, the possibility of winning the award is not very high, after all, this year's Golden Horse Awards includes Liang Chaowei from "Lust, Caution".

But as for the nomination, Zhou Qing felt that there should be no problem.

And just being nominated is also a huge bonus for an actor.

Zhou Qing naturally would not deprive Hu Jun of this opportunity.

"Director Zhou, the post-production of Ip Man has been completed."

The finished film of "Ip Man" was finally released, and Ye Weixin sincerely invited Zhou Qing to watch the film.

Zhou Qing readily agreed to this and immediately boarded a plane to Hong Kong Island.

Although he is confident in the quality of "Ip Man", after all, Ip Wai-shing is the original director.

However, this version of "Ip Man" is different after all.

There have been quite a few changes in the cast, and Zhou Qing is quite curious about the quality of this "new version" of "Ip Man".

"Director Zhou."

Ye Weixin and Huang Baiming were both there, and they warmly received Zhou Qing.

After some warm greetings, the two sides started to get down to business.

“There is no man who is afraid of his wife, only a man who respects his wife.”

"I want to hit ten!"

Zhao Wenzhuo's version of "Ip Man" is equally exciting, not inferior to Zhen Zidan at all. Zhou Qing couldn't help but nod his head repeatedly while watching it.

"Very wonderful Director Ip, this is the Ip Man in my mind."

Zhou Qing immediately expressed his approval.

Ye Weixin's slightly anxious heart finally relaxed completely. As long as Director Zhou Qing was satisfied, that was enough.

"It's mainly because Director Zhou wrote a good script, and Zhao Wenzhuo and the others also acted well."

Ye Weixin smiled and acted modestly in front of Zhou Qing.

"Director Ye is also very good at guiding. This is the key point."

Zhou Qing also gave some business boasting, which made the smile on Ye Weixin's face even brighter.

"With the strong collaboration between Director Zhou and Director Yip, I believe that Ip Man will be a big hit at the box office."

Wong Pak Ming spoke at the right time, and the atmosphere on the scene was quite friendly and warm.

"Director Zhou."

After everyone finished talking about the movie "Ip Man", Ye Weixin started discussing the issue of the release date.

Normally, the director would make the final decision on such matters, but Zhou Qing is the sole producer.

After all, Ye Weixin wanted to hear Zhou Qing's opinion.

"What does Director Ye think?"

Zhou Qing did not rush to give his opinion, but asked Ye Weixin instead.

"Ip Man is Director Zhou's script, and I am very confident in it, so I plan to release it during the Lunar New Year holiday."

"But Director Li's Lust, Caution is coming out in November, and Assembly and The Warlords are coming out in December, so I'm planning to release it in January next year. What do you think, Director Zhou?" Ye Weixin expressed his plan.

From Ye Weixin's perspective, this is indeed the most suitable schedule.

It’s a pity that the release date of “Now You See Me” has not been announced yet.

Zhou Qing grinned when he heard this: "My Now You See Me has been confirmed for January next year."

The corners of Ye Weixin's mouth twitched slightly.

Now You See Me? I can’t afford it.

This is director Zhou Qing’s second blockbuster.

Looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, it is a super beast!
It is a beast that all other films have to avoid, except for a few top blockbusters like "The Warlords" and "Assembly".

Since "Now You See Me" is scheduled to be released in January, "Ip Man" has no choice but to change the release date.

Otherwise you will just become cannon fodder.

But looking at the entire Lunar New Year period, there are blockbusters every month.

This is a big deal.

"Director Ye, in my opinion, it would be better to schedule Ip Man for next year. The competition during the Lunar New Year holiday this year is too fierce."

Zhou Qing gave suggestions to Ye Weixin.

If "Ip Man" must be released during the Lunar New Year period, it can only be released in early November to compete with "Lust, Caution".

After all, compared with films like "The Warlords", "Assembly" and "Now You See Me", "Lust, Caution" is indeed a slightly softer target.

But if it's in November, it won't be in time.

It's already October 10th, and there's no time to promote "Ip Man".

So the embarrassing fact is that "Ip Man" really can't squeeze into this year's Lunar New Year box office.

"Director Zhou is right. Let's put it off until next year."

After some thought, Ye Weixin agreed with Zhou Qing's opinion.

After returning to the studio and just opening the door of his office, Zhou Qing found an extra book on his desk.

"People's Literature".

“The book has arrived.”

Zhou Qing glanced at it and put it on the bookshelf without even opening it.

Like those other novels, Zhou Qing bought this magazine not for reading, but simply because of a novel in it: "The Sound of the Wind".

Director Chen has already obtained the copyright. As for the book, he can just use it for collection and showing off.

But there is no need to open it.

"Student Zhou Qing!"

After a long time, Xue Xiaolu came to Zhou Qing's office again.

Seeing the other party's eager look, Zhou Qing knew that Xue Xiaolu was probably already prepared.

"Is Teacher Xue finally going to start work?"

After some greetings, Zhou Qing spoke to Xue Xiaolu with a smile.

"I have been preparing for quite some time, and I think I am almost ready."

Xue Xiaolu straightened her face and nodded to Zhou Qing, "If classmate Zhou Qing still trusts me, I plan to make the movie as soon as possible."

"Of course I believe it. I have been waiting for Teacher Xue."

Zhou Qing just laughed.

Xue Xiaolu, who was sitting opposite him, couldn't help but feel relieved when she saw this.

She was really worried that Zhou Qing was just acting on a whim.

I've been procrastinating for so long, maybe he'll change his mind.

But now it seems that I was just overthinking it.

"Love Is Not Blind" is a small-scale movie with a total investment of 800 million yuan, which includes your director's salary, Mr. Xue."

"I won't interfere with the specific preparation and filming process. As for casting, apart from the male lead, whom I plan to recommend to you, Mr. Xue, I won't interfere with other roles."

"Of course, if Mr. Xue, the male lead I recommended, doesn't think he's suitable, I have no objection."

After the greetings, the two sides began to communicate further, and Zhou Qing also gave Xue Xiaolu a great deal of autonomy.

Although Xue Xiaolu prefers to choose the roles herself, people have paid her to make the movie, so what else does she want?
Moreover, Xue Xiaolu also believed that Zhou Qing would not insert some obviously unreliable actors.

"Do you have a favorite candidate for the male lead?"

Xue Xiaolu asked curiously.

The brain reacted immediately after just a moment's thought.

"Zhu Yawen from your studio?"

Xue Xiaolu asked with certainty.

She is not stupid. The person Zhou Qing wants to insert is most likely an artist from his studio.

As for the artists under Zhou Qing, who else is there besides Zhu Yawen?
However, if it was Zhu Yawen, Xue Xiaolu thought about it quickly and her eyes lit up.

You know what, it's really suitable.

Sure enough, even if Zhou Qing recommends actors, he will definitely not recommend random ones.

"Yes, it's him. Don't worry, Mr. Xue. Yawen's acting skills are still very good. I promise he won't let you down."

Zhou Qing nodded and admitted it.

He did intend to give the male lead role of this movie to Zhu Yawen.

With Zhu Yawen's image, temperament and acting skills, there will be no problem for him to play the role of Wang Xiaojian.

As for Zhao Liying, Zhou Qing also planned to send her to Xue Xiaolu's side to play a supporting role.

But for such a small matter, I can just say hello to Xue Xiaolu when the time comes. It’s not a big deal at all.

In addition, there is another question. Will Xue Xiaolu find the original heroine Bai Baihe to play the heroine of the movie?
Zhou Qing thought it was unlikely.

After all, there are many actors in the circle who are suitable to play Huang Xiaoxian.

The director has been changed, so the possibility of choosing Bai Baihe by coincidence is too low.

"Ya Wen is fine. He is indeed suitable to play the leading actor."

Xue Xiaolu nodded and agreed.

Firstly, Zhu Yawen is indeed quite good, and secondly, Zhou Qing is the investor.

Although Zhou Qing also said that Xue Xiaolu could not adopt it if she felt it was inappropriate, it was enough to just listen to it.

Xue Xiaolu was not stupid enough to take this seriously.

The two sides briefly discussed some other issues, and Xue Xiaolu left in a hurry.

Started preparation work for "33 Days of Broken Love".

"Xiao Liu."

Zhou Qing called his assistant over to handle the review and filing of "Love Is Not Blind".

At the same time, Zhu Yawen was also called over to discuss with him about starring in "Love Is Not Blind".

"Male No. 1? Qingzi, you are really nice!"

Zhu Yawen is still very, very happy. Isn’t Qingzi, his roommate, so awesome?
How long have you been signed in?
Just one movie after another.

Not only did he just finish starring in a blockbuster movie like "Now You See Me", but he now has another leading male role!
Although "Love Is Not Blind" was not directed by Aoko, the script was written by Aoko.

"Lost on Journey" has fully demonstrated that Qingzi can become a big hit even if it only provides the script.

How could Zhu Yawen not be happy?

"I'm jealous, Lao Zhu. I admit that I'm a little jealous!"

Huang Bo couldn't help but reveal a look of envy and jealousy.

Qingzi really has nothing to say about her roommate! (End of this chapter)