Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

So what about Zhao Liying herself?

He was as excited as a Husky whose owner was not at home, and seemed to have endless energy.

In addition to studying the script and trying to figure out the character every day, he also often seeks advice from his "predecessors" such as Huang Bo and Zhu Yawen.

Everyone can see how hard he works.

Sometimes when Huang Bo and his friends went out to run promotions, Zhao Liying would not even let go of her boss Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing was very pleased about this.

Putting aside other things, just based on Zhao Liying's attitude, she deserves to be angry.

If someone has luck, certain talents, and is willing to work hard, who will succeed?

"Director Zhou, how should Xuejian be played in this episode? Can you help me analyze it?"

On Thursday, Zhou Qing went to the post-production team again to oversee the post-production. After he came back, he was "drafted" by Zhao Liying again.

Zhou Qing naturally couldn't refuse such a request, so he helped Zhao Liying sort it out.

"So that's it!"

Zhao Liying suddenly realized, and felt that listening to your words was better than reading ten years of books.

"Director Zhou, you are really amazing!"

Zhao Liying couldn't help but look at Zhou Qing with admiration.

Or is it that Director Zhou is the top director?

Just a few words can make me completely understand, I can't help but admit it.

Zhao Liying has taken her understanding of characters, grasp of their inner world, and how actors should present their characters to a higher level.

"Okay, stop kissing my ass. You're not good at this."

Zhou Qing smiled and waved his hand, then casually asked, "When will your drama start filming?"

"The director informed us that the filming will start on the 20th of next month, but I want to join the crew half a month in advance."

Zhao Liying immediately explained to Zhou Qing.

For ancient costume fantasy dramas like "Chinese Paladin III", various trainings and script readings are required before filming begins, so it is normal to join the crew early.

Zhou Qing just nodded in understanding and didn't say anything more.

"Act well. This kind of TV series is very popular. Maybe you will become famous."

After a pause, Zhou Qing encouraged Zhao Liying again.

The three main actresses in the original time and space all became famous through "The Legend of Sword and Fairy III".

Zhou Qing believed that even if Yang Mi was replaced by Zhao Liying, the situation would still be the same.

After all, is Zhao Liying worse than Yang Mi?

Zhao Liying is also very suitable for the role of Xuejian.

"Director Zhou, I will try my best to act well!"

Zhao Liying immediately nodded heavily, her voice was so sonorous and powerful, and she felt that her whole body was filled with strength.

"Director Zhou, you've been quite busy lately."

Not long after Zhao Liying left, Lu Yang came over and chatted with Zhou Qing with a forced smile.

He talked about this and that, as if he was just here to chat with Zhou Qing.

But Zhou Qing saw through the other party's little tricks at a glance.

"Once the post-production of Whiplash is finished, I will write a script for you. Don't come here and get in the way all the time."

Zhou Qing said to Lu Yang with a smile.

"Okay, Director Zhou, I'll be waiting for your script then."

Lu Yang left with satisfaction.

"Director Zhou, Ip Man will hold its premiere on the 27th. Is your time convenient?"

As the release date of "Ip Man" was getting closer, Ye Weixin called Zhou Qing again and again to invite him.

"I'll be there."

Zhou Qing agreed without much hesitation.

Anyway, he doesn't have anything else important to do recently except the post-production of "Whiplash".

Zhou Qing also attaches great importance to the movie "Ip Man" and will naturally go to show his support.

“When will the post-production of Whiplash be completed?”

After returning to school, Tian Zhuangzhuang asked Zhou Qing about "Whiplash".

Of course Zhou Qing would not hide anything from his teacher.

“Whiplash is not a big movie, and post-production can be completed in a month, so the finished film will be out by the end of August.”

Zhou Qing told Tian Zhuangzhuang the truth.

Tian Zhuangzhuang nodded and continued to ask, "Have you chosen a release date?"

"It should be next year's summer or Lunar New Year season, but the specific date has not yet been determined."

Zhou Qing still spoke the truth.

"Your film is going to go to Cannes?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang's eyes lit up when he heard this and he immediately made such a guess.

After all, according to Zhou Qing's usual style, if he goes to Berlin, the film should be released in February.

As for the Venice Film Festival?

It is usually from the end of August to mid-September, which is definitely too late for the summer vacation.

Since Zhou Qing has even taken the summer season into consideration, he must be aiming for Cannes in mid-May.

In addition, among the three major European film festivals, Zhou Qing has not conquered only Cannes, so it is not difficult to draw such a conclusion.

It can even be said to be natural.

If it were an ordinary person, Zhou Qing would have definitely just brushed it aside.

But since it was Tian Zhuangzhuang who asked, Zhou Qing simply smiled and nodded: "To be honest, teacher, I do want to try Cannes."

"Cannes is great. You should have gone to Cannes a long time ago."

Tian Zhuangzhuang strongly supports this and is full of endless expectations.

Among the three major European cinemas, China Entertainment’s performance in Cannes is the worst, with only one Palme d’Or.

Tian Zhuangzhuang still very much hopes that Zhou Qing can break this deadlock.

Looking at all the directors in the entire Chinese entertainment industry, the one who has the greatest hope of breaking this deadlock, apart from Master Zhang, is really only Zhou Qing.

"Go try your luck. I can't guarantee the result."

Zhou Qing echoed.

The difficulty of entering Cannes is far from comparable to that of Berlin and Venice.

Even though Zhou Qing was a reborn person and a hacker, he didn't dare to say how confident he was.

All he could say was that there was great hope, but Zhou Qing had no idea what the outcome would be.

"Your record at the Big Three has always been impressive, and it will definitely be the same at Cannes this time."

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled and gave Zhou Qing good wishes.

"By the way, you'll be graduating next year, so it's almost time to prepare your graduation project."

The two sides chatted for a while, and then Tian Zhuangzhuang started talking to Zhou Qing about business.

Graduate students in directing like Zhou Qing are required to produce a serious film upon graduation.

Short films or long films are both acceptable.

However, that is relative to the average students.

For a student of Zhou Qing's level, a short film is undoubtedly not feasible, and he must make a feature film.

"Teacher, can I just submit Whiplash?"

Zhou Qing asked weakly. "What are you thinking about?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang ruthlessly shattered Zhou Qing's fantasy.

Well, now, Zhou Qing has one more main task besides Whiplash:
Prepare graduation project.

In other words, Zhou Qing has to make another movie before graduating next June!

But if you calculate the time, it is actually more than enough.

Even if we start counting from the end of August when the post-production of Whiplash was completed, and the preparations started in September, that would still be more than half a year.

For a reborn person like Zhou Qing, making another movie is not a problem at all.

So Zhou Qing has been doing what he is supposed to do these days, as steady as an old dog.

"Director Ye, I wish 'Ip Man' a big box office success!"

“I wish I’ll win the box office!”

On July 7, "Ip Man", another masterpiece exclusively produced and written by Zhou Qing, premiered and attracted great attention in the circle.

Considering Zhou Qing's current position in the circle, there is an endless stream of celebrities and big names coming to support him, needless to say.

What’s even more interesting is that because the production team of “Ip Man” is all from the Hong Kong circle, many Hong Kong stars also came.

After all, Oriental Films’ boss Wong Pak Ming also showed up in person.

This person also has a great influence in Hong Kong Island.

"Director Zhou."

The leading actor Zhao Wenzhuo was particularly enthusiastic about Zhou Qing and ran over to greet him with great enthusiasm.

Even when shaking hands, they do it with both hands and bend over, and their posture can be said to be very humble.

It is no exaggeration to say that Zhou Qing is truly a noble person in Zhao Wenzhuo's life.

The movie "Painted Skin" saved Zhao Wenzhuo, who was unable to make it in the film industry, and the movie "Ip Man" brought Zhao Wenzhuo's career to a higher level.

How could Zhao Wenzhuo not be grateful?
"Director Zhou, if you need me in the future, I'll be there for you at any time. Just give me a call, and I won't say no."

Zhao Wenzhuo patted his chest again and again in front of Zhou Qing, looking very confident.

No matter whether it is true or false, at least the effort on the surface is there.

"Be prepared. If Ip Man does well at the box office, I will make a sequel."

Zhou Qing chatted with Zhao Wenzhuo for a few words and then told him the news.

This one sentence immediately made Zhao Wenzhuo feel as if he had been injected with chicken blood, and even his heartbeat quickened a little.

I had just finished acting in "Ip Man" and the movie hasn't even been released yet, but Director Zhou has already booked me as the leading actor in another movie?
A blessing from heaven!

This is a blessing from heaven!

Although Director Zhou also said that he would only develop "Ip Man 2" if "Ip Man" did well at the box office.

But so far, are there any movies directed by Director Zhou that have performed poorly at the box office?
Isn’t “Ip Man 2” a foregone conclusion?
Zhao Wenzhuo felt like he couldn't hold back and was about to jump up.

"Hello Director Zhou, I'm actor Wu Jing."

Zhou Qing didn't expect to meet Wu Jing at the premiere.

You have to know that Master Liao, played by Wu Jing, is just a minor supporting role in the movie.

But no matter what, since Wu Jing was here, Zhou Qing chatted with him for a few more words.

"I heard you made a movie?"

After a brief greeting between the two sides, Zhou Qing casually mentioned this matter.

This surprised Wu Jing very much.

You have to know that he is just an insignificant little actor in the film industry now, and is not worth mentioning in front of a top director like Zhou Qing.

To put it bluntly, he is not even worthy of carrying my shoes.

Wu Jing hesitated for a long time before coming to say hello to Zhou Qing, fearing that Zhou Qing would ignore him.

Unexpectedly, Zhou, a top director, was surprisingly easy-going and polite even to a young actor like himself.

What was even more unexpected was that Director Zhou actually knew about my movie making!

"I was just messing around and made Director Zhou laugh."

Wu Jing admitted it embarrassedly.

"Making movies is all about nonsense, and so am I."

Zhou Qing smiled and asked again, "Is the post-production done? When will it be released?"

"The post-production has been completed, and the release date is tentatively scheduled for December."

Wu Jing hesitated for a moment, and since there was nothing to hide, he told Wu Jing the truth.

"December, right? I'll go and see it then."

Zhou Qing said to Wu Jing seriously.

Wu Jing didn't take Zhou Qing's words to heart at all, he just regarded it as Zhou Qing's politeness.

How could a top director like Director Zhou be interested in a movie directed by a small-time director like him?
In fact, Wu Jing guessed it right.

Zhou Qing had no intention of watching "Wolf Tooth" at all. After all, the movie was really mediocre.

The main reason is that it is too cliché and old-fashioned, and not worth Zhou Qing's movie ticket and time.

However, Zhou Qing mentioned this specifically not just out of politeness, but also to lay the groundwork.

What's the preparation?
This is the prelude to signing Wu Jing's contract.

You know, Wu Jing is actually very talented in being a director.

Needless to say, his two famous works, "Wolf Warriors", were not only a huge success at the box office, but also of good quality.

The ratings on Douban are 7.0 and 7.1 respectively.

As an action movie, a score of over 7 is actually quite good.

Even Wu Jing's debut film "Wolf Fang" had a score of 6.5, which is not low.

The main flaw is not with the director, but with the script.

It's all the same old clichés that have been used to death in Hong Kong movies. There's no way it can attract people's interest.

Even so, the film was able to score 6.5 points, which really shows Wu Jing's directing talent.

So wouldn’t it be a pity if we missed out on such a new director?

Especially since Wu Jing had already finished filming a serious movie, he could save on training and could start work right away after signing.

Why not?
After "Wolf Tooth" was released, he said that it was a good film and he admired the newcomer Wu Jing very much.

Wouldn't it be possible to extend an olive branch to Wu Jing?

So what about Wu Jing?
The movie "Wolf Tooth" made him lose all his money and it was a complete failure.

When the time comes and Zhou Qing recruits you, as long as you're not crazy, you won't refuse, right?

Zhou Qing's calculations can be said to be very successful.

"The martial arts film Ip Man, exclusively produced and written by director Zhou Qing, premiered with excellent production and received rave reviews."

"The premiere of Ip Man ended successfully, with many big names including director Zhou Qing and Dongfang Films' Huang Baiming showing up to support the event."

"Will the release of Ip Man, directed by Zhou Qing, be able to create another box office legend?"

Because of Zhou Qing's golden brand name, the release of "Ip Man" still made its presence felt.

Judging from the feedback from the premiere media and audiences, the momentum of "Ip Man" is also very encouraging.

Not only was the attendance rate very high, but the reviews given by everyone were generally positive.

In view of this situation, both Wong Pak Ming and Ip Wai Shun had great expectations for "Ip Man".

Facts have also proved that "Ip Man" is indeed worthy of this expectation.

It was released on July 7 and the box office was quickly reported to be 30 million!
Eyes red.

The circle was once again filled with anger.

Damn it, Director Zhou, do you want others to live?
Kung Fu movies have fallen to such a low point, and now you’re going to make another hit?
The first day box office was 1100 million, and the total box office exceeded million. Isn’t that a piece of cake?
So Director Zhou just casually made a billion-dollar blockbuster?
When did it become so easy to make a billion-dollar movie these days? (End of this chapter)