Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

After finishing the work on "Source Code", Zhou Qing felt a lot more relaxed.

However, this does not mean that Zhou Qing can really relax, because he still owes a lot of debts to the school.

Now that graduation is approaching, Zhou Qing still has a lot of courses to catch up on.

After all, if a graduate student wants to graduate successfully, it is not enough to just have a graduation project, he or she still needs to pass the corresponding exams.

That’s right, Zhou Qing was confident about the defense and it wouldn’t be a big problem.

But Zhou Qing still needs to prepare for some miscellaneous related courses.

Therefore, the plans for the next few months were very clear to Zhou Qing.

First, be a student again and prepare for your graduation exam.

Second, take advantage of this period to produce some scripts, and if the timing is right, launch some film projects.

"How's your Source Code post coming along?"

After a few days of classes at school, Tian Zhuangzhuang and other school leaders came to Zhou Qing to inquire about the situation.

Everyone is curious about the small-scale science fiction film shot by this student of theirs.

Everyone wants to see what this kind of movie is like.

"The post-production has been completed, and I am just waiting for the graduation defense."

Zhou Qing gave the same answer to each of these questions.

"Okay then, I'll wait for your defense!"

Everyone's interest was instantly piqued, and they all expressed that they would be present at the defense.

This made Zhou Qing feel a little bit helpless.

Are all these teachers really coming?
What will my defense be like then?
"Don't worry, the teachers will definitely come. You are Zhou Qing after all."

Tian Zhuangzhuang just laughed.

The graduation thesis defense of the top director in mainland China will be held, and all the relevant teachers from Beijing Film Academy will be present. Who would be willing to miss it?
If you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life.

"Okay, come on, who's afraid of who?"

Zhou Qing was not afraid at all about this. He was a reincarnated person with a cheat, so what if more people came?
"Teacher Xue, Director Ip has already started filming Ip Man 2. You're really patient."

During this time, Zhou Qing also went to sit with Xue Xiaolu and made a joke with a smile.

Xue Xiaolu was quite helpless about this, and smiled bitterly: "After all, I am still a teacher at Beijing Film Academy, so I have to substitute for the class."

Do you think Xue Xiaolu doesn't want to shoot "Beijing Meets Seattle" right away?
Xue Xiaolu wanted to too.

But she has to coordinate the time with the school.

"I probably won't be available in the first half of the year. At the very least, I may have to wait until the second half of the year."

After some hesitation, Xue Xiaolu finally gave Zhou Qing an answer.

Zhou Qing naturally had no problem with that either.

"Any time is fine. It's fine as long as it's convenient for Teacher Xue. I'm here to see you, Teacher Xue, not to rush you."

Zhou Qing spread his hands towards Xue Xiaolu.

To be honest, he plans to produce two other films besides Ip Man 2 this year.

To be honest, it’s not a small number, and Xue Xiaolu’s film is not a big deal.

"Qingzi, help me take a look."

Ning Hao, full of energy and vigor, appeared in front of Zhou Qing again and brought a new script.

"Brother, are you going to release a new film? I'd better take a good look at it."

While Zhou Qing greeted Ning Hao warmly, he was thinking and guessing in his heart.

If nothing unexpected happens, this new movie should be "No Man's Land", right?

This movie has a very unfortunate fate. It was actually completed in 09, but it failed to pass the review despite repeated revisions.

It took four years of twists and turns, and it was not until 4 that it finally saw the light of day again.

It achieved a good box office result of 2.6 million yuan and was shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival.

"In fact, I had this inspiration before filming Crazy Racing, mainly because I once lived in Xinjiang for a period of time, and I think the lives of the locals are very interesting..."

As Ning Hao was talking on and on, Zhou Qing opened the script in his hand.

Well, it really is "No Man's Land".

It is not the final theatrical version of "No Man's Land", but the initial version of "No Man's Land" that has never been seen by the public and has been revised many times.

Frankly speaking, it is much better than the theatrical version, much more profound, and more thought-provoking.

But unfortunately, it's too dark.

Given the general environment in the mainland, it is impossible to pass the review.

"Brother, this is a good book, a rare good book."

After closing the script, Zhou Qing gave it high praise.

Ning Hao, who was sitting opposite him, couldn't help but smile.

Even a director like him felt honored to receive Zhou Qing's recognition.

"But brother, don't be too happy yet. I have to pour some cold water on you. This script is good, but I'm worried that it won't pass the censorship after it's filmed."

Zhou Qing's solemn voice sounded again.

Given his current relationship with Ning Hao, he would naturally speak his mind.

The chrysanthemum smile on Ning Hao's face finally faded a little, and also became a little more solemn.

As a director, how could he not have considered this issue?

But like many people, Ning Hao still holds on to a sense of luck.

What if?
What if it passes the trial?
Ning Hao was reluctant to make changes to such a good script.

But now that Zhou Qing, the top director, has said so, it is difficult for Ning Hao to ignore this point.

"Do you think there's such a risk?"

Ning Hao frowned and asked Zhou Qing for confirmation.

"Yes, and it's big!"

Zhou Qing nodded heavily.

"Is it really that serious?"

Ning Hao's expression became more and more serious.

"Actually, what I just said was too conservative. If we really shoot according to this script, it will definitely not pass the review. This script needs to be changed."

Zhou Qing emphasized again and again.

"Change? How can we change this? The book is already perfect, any change would be a destruction!"

Ning Hao didn't want to change, and more importantly, he didn't know how to change.

"How about this, Senior Brother, leave this book with me first. I'll show it to Director Han later and let him check it."

After some discussion between the two, Zhou Qing made this proposal.

"Yes, yes, let Mr. Han see that you are smart, Qingzi."

Ning Hao's eyes immediately lit up.

Han Sanping is the chairman of China Film Group Corporation. He is certainly more authoritative than Zhou Qing in terms of whether a film can pass the review.

Even if it really cannot pass the review, given the relationship between Zhou Qing and Han Sanping, it may not be impossible for Han Sanping to give specific suggestions for revisions.

This is much more reliable than making blind changes.

But there is no rush for this matter. Han Sanping is currently busy filming "Founding of a Republic" and he probably has neither the mood nor the time to deal with such matters.

After some thought, Zhou Qing decided to wait until he joined the crew of "Founding of a Republic" to talk to Han Sanping in person.

"Qingzi, I'm leaving it to you."

When he told Ning Hao about his plan, Ning Hao immediately agreed.

"Zhu Yanping + Jay Chou's second adventure action movie "刺陵" has started filming, and the identity of the mysterious heroine has been revealed."

"Jay Chou's new film "刺陵" started shooting in Tonghu Grassland Tourist Area. This is another masterpiece of Jay Chou after "Slam Dunk."

On March 3, the “high-quality film project” that Han Sanping had mentioned to Zhou Qing before, “刺陵”, started filming.

Because the male lead is Jay Chou and the director is Zhu Yanping, his former partner, the film immediately attracted great attention in the circle.

Like Han Sanping before, people in the industry are generally optimistic about this film.

I think it will definitely be another hit, the kind that will easily break the 100 million mark.

After all, this movie really has the qualities of a hit.

Not only is it a blockbuster movie with an investment of over 1 million yuan, Zhu Yanping and Jay Chou's "Slam Dunk" also grossed over million yuan at the box office.

The two of them have teamed up again this time, wouldn’t it be easy for them to surpass the previous work?
"Boss Han is going to make a mistake again this time."

Zhou Qing's attitude towards this movie is just limited to just watching the show.

However, China Film Group is a large company with a huge business. Many of the blockbusters produced by Han Sanping have suffered huge losses, so "刺陵" is not a big deal.

There is no way Han Sanping cares, okay?

Zhou Qing naturally couldn't care either.

Compared to "刺陵", all his attention is focused on another movie that has started shooting.

what movie?
"Twilight 2"!
Director Yang has received news that "Twilight 2" has started filming on March 3.

Both Summit Entertainment and Zhou Qing have high expectations for this sequel.

With the success of the first part and the huge fan base of "Twilight", the book has become a hit.

There is almost no doubt about the success of "Twilight 2".

It is foreseeable that Zhou Qing, the actual boss of Crown Pictures, will be able to reap another wave of profits!

Pleasure!

When he thought of this, Zhou Qing couldn't help feeling happy.

Even when Zhou Qing was writing the script, he felt that his efficiency had improved.

That’s right, during the time when Zhou Qing returned to school and started classes, he also took the opportunity to create the corresponding script.

However, it was not a script for himself, but a script for Lu Yang and Wu Jing.

Zhou Qing had just finished filming Source Code, and even Whiplash, his previous film, had not yet been released.

There is no need to rush to make the next movie.

But it won’t delay writing high-quality scripts and giving them to others to shoot.

Among the scripts for Lu Yang, Zhou Qing did not choose his representative work "The Blade of the Assassin" after some consideration.

Taking all factors into consideration, the potential of "Embroidered Spring Blade" for Zhou Qing, a reborn person, is actually not that great.

You have to know that the box office of this series is just average.

After screening through his own "resource library", Zhou Qing found another small-scale film for Lu Yang that would yield big returns.

"Hypnotist".

The potential of this movie is much higher than that of "The Blade of the Assassin".

Like "Knife of the Assassin", it was released in 14 and grossed 2.7 million yuan at the box office.

Ranked 14th in the 19 annual domestic film box office rankings.

This ranking may not seem too high, but it is actually not low either. What’s more important is that the cost of this film is low.

Even in 14, the production cost minus the actors' salaries was only a mere 1000 million!

So what about 09?

The cost will only be lower.

In addition, the actors' pay in 09 cannot be compared with that in 14.

You have to know that even after so many years, the pay of celebrities in this era is still very average.

Take TV dramas for example, the pay for first-tier stars is only about 15 yuan per episode. For example, Huang Xiaoming, who is so popular, only makes yuan per episode.

So what about movie stars?

Except for some top celebrities, the prices are generally not high.

The prices in the mainland are even lower.

For example, Zhou Xun in the original time and space was also one of the top four actresses and her salary was only about 200 million.

Even when he starred in "Painted Skin 12" in 2, his salary was only 400 million.

There is also Zhao Yanzi, whose salary for "Painted Skin 2" was 450 million, which is only 50 higher than Zhou Xun.

There is also Huang Xiaoming, whose movie pay was only around 100 million, less than 200 million.

In 09, the cost of "Hypnotist" would have been at most 1000 million, and it might even have been or million.

So what about the box office?
Even if we take into account the five-year difference in the number of screens, there will be a reduction.

But how much can the box office of 2.72 million yuan be reduced?

Coupled with the strong appeal of Zhou Qing's golden signboard, Zhou Qing felt that it would not be difficult to break the 100 million mark.

So after comprehensive consideration, Zhou Qing chose the movie "Hypnotist" for Lu Yang.

So what movie was chosen for Wu Jing?

It's not "Wolf Warrior", but a crime action movie like "Wolf Tooth".

A classic action movie from South Korea: "The Man from Lone Star".

The film was released in 10 and was extremely popular in South Korea, achieving tremendous success.

At that time, it ranked 4th in the box office history of Korean films.

Please note that this is not the annual box office ranking, but the film history box office ranking.

To say it was explosive is no exaggeration.

Although this film has not been released in China, according to Zhou Qing's professional judgment, it has great market potential in China.

Of course, Zhou Qing has not contacted Wu Jing yet, although according to Zhou Qing's judgment, signing Wu Jing should not be difficult.

But the best thing to do is to be afraid of accidents.

What if something unexpected really happens and Wu Jing refuses to sign?
It’s simple, just find someone else to take the photo.

There is no shortage of directors these days, and there is no shortage of talented directors either. On the contrary, there is a shortage of good scripts.

So it’s not a problem.

Whether or not he can capture Wu Jing, it will not prevent Zhou Qing from producing "The Man from Lone Ranger".

Otherwise, if you miss this year, you will really have no chance, because the Koreans will come up with it themselves next year.

Therefore, Zhou Qing happily included "The Man from Nowhere" in his future plans.

However, the script Zhou Qing is currently writing is "Hypnotist".

As for "The Man from Nowhere", Zhou Qing plans to wait until "Hypnotist" is finished before starting writing.

"Director Chen."

At the same time, Zhou Qing also gave Director Chen an order.

What command?
The natural thing is to contact Wu Jing and try to sign him.

Facts proved that Zhou Qing's previous complaints were completely unfounded, and Wu Jing soon followed Director Chen to Zhou Qing Pictures.

He was extremely excited, holding Zhou Qing's hands and shaking them non-stop, his face flushed and excited.

A grown man, but he couldn't even speak clearly.

This shows how much ups and downs his heart is in.

"Director Zhou, are you really going to sign me? Really? Like you signed Director Lu?"

"My Wolf Fang failed like that, and you decided to sign me?"

Wu Jing confirmed with Zhou Qing again and again, a little bit unbelieving.

After all, this matter is really too unexpected.

You have to know that Wu Jing now is really a complete loser.

The kind that is so bad that it has to go to grandma's house.

As an actor, others get better and better and are promoted higher and higher, but he is the complete opposite.

He was originally a popular young actor, but suddenly he had to go to the Hong Kong entertainment industry to make his living.

It doesn't matter if you work hard, but it will directly ruin your future.

Became an 18th-tier passerby!

There is no hope for being an actor in this life.

Otherwise, if there was any hope, why would Wu Jing transform himself into a director?

But even as a director, Wu Jing was still a complete failure.

He invested all the savings he had accumulated over the years, but it didn't even make a splash and was a complete mess.

So now Wu Jing is really standing at the lowest point in his life, with a bleak future and no end in sight.

Under such circumstances, Wu Jing never thought that the day would come when his luck would turn.

He, a small fry at the bottom of the valley, was unexpectedly noticed by the top boss at the top!
Sign yourself too!

Not even as an actor, but as a director!
For Wu Jing, this really felt like a dream, so unreal.

"I watched Wolf Tooth. As a newcomer, it is very rare to be able to shoot like this."

"Wu Jing, you have great potential to be a director. I am very optimistic about you."

Facing Wu Jing's excited gaze, Zhou Qing told him the answer seriously.

Director Zhou went to see my "Wolf Tooth"?
This was the first thought that flashed through Wu Jing’s mind.

At the launch conference of "Ip Man", Zhou Qing once mentioned to Wu Jing that he would go to see "Wolf Tooth" when it was released.

Wu Jing thought that Zhou Qing was just being polite and said it casually, and he didn't take it to heart at all.

Who would have thought that Director Zhou actually went to see it?

Do you admire yourself because of this?
Surprise!

What the hell is a surprise?

This is what we call a surprise.

In an instant, Wu Jing realized the true meaning of the word "surprise".

"It wasn't filmed well and the box office was terrible. Director Zhou is embarrassed."

However, Wu Jing then touched his head awkwardly and embarrassedly.

A work like "Wolf Tooth" would probably be laughed at in front of the top directors in mainland China, right?

"Although there are some flaws, for a newcomer, Wolf Fang is a very good film. At least it gave me a surprise."

"Why else would I ask you to come over?"

Zhou Qing just laughed.

Wu Jing sitting opposite him was also smiling, as happy as a child.

"So Wu Jing, how have you thought about it? Do you need more time to think about it?"

After the greetings, Zhou Qing asked Wu Jing about business matters.

"No need, I've thought about it Director Zhou, I'll sign it!"

Wu Jing said without thinking.

What a joke! He is currently at the bottom of the valley and has finally encountered such a great opportunity. He would only miss it if he was crazy.

"Believe me, you will be glad you made this decision."

Zhou Qing smiled and called his assistant, and both parties quickly completed the signing process.

Swish swish.

When he signed his name, Wu Jing felt more at ease than ever before.

All the previous confusion, anxiety, frustration, uneasiness, and other hesitations were swept away.

The only feeling in my heart is steadiness.

From now on, we are also part of the big ship of Zhou Qing Pictures!
With such a big ship escorting us, what is there to be afraid of?
"Welcome to join us, Wu Jing. In addition, I will prepare a script for you this month."

"Are you ready for a big fight?"

Zhou Qing said to Wu Jing with a smile.

Wu Jing couldn't believe his ears. The huge surprise and happiness almost knocked him unconscious.

Am I right?
Director Zhou is going to let me direct a movie so soon?
Even if you just messed up a movie?
Director Zhou trusts himself too much!

"A scholar dies for a confidant."

Such words popped up in Wu Jing's mind involuntarily, and he wished he could die for Zhou Qing immediately.

"Director Zhou... I really don't know what to say. From today on, you are my real brother!"

Wu Jing excitedly grabbed Zhou Qing's hands and shook them violently, his speech becoming a little incoherent.

"Forget it. I don't dare to agree if you call me brother."

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "My friend, you are so much older than me, how can you be so shameless?"

"After the new director Lu Yang, Zhouqing Pictures signed the second director Wu Jing."

"New director Wu Jing has become the second contracted director of Zhouqing Pictures. Wu Jing has directed "Wolf Tooth" before."

"'Wolf Fang' director Wu Jing signed a contract with Zhou Qing Pictures, and Zhou Qing Pictures has added another director."

Related reports quickly leaked out, leaving many people dumbfounded.

Wu Jing?

Who is this?
When many people hear this name, their first reaction is that they can't remember it.

After further investigation, I found out that this person is just an 18th-tier unknown star, the kind that is so unknown that he is almost a burnt-out celebrity.

It was okay when I was filming TV series, but since I started filming movies, I can only play supporting roles in each film.

It has been 03 years since he started working in the film industry in 6. His most representative role is actually a killer in "SPL". Can you believe it?

Even if he changed his career to become a director, the films he made were extremely fuzzy.

The box office of 600 million or so is like a joke, it was a mere flop.

How did Director Zhou take a liking to such a person?
Many people did not understand Zhou Qing’s actions, and some even wondered if Zhou Qing had lost his mind.

What's the point of signing such an unknown person?

What a fuss!

However, Zhou Qing ignored those voices. Apart from taking extra classes, he just continued writing scripts as if nothing had happened.

Among them, "Hypnotist" by Zhou Qing has been completed.

This movie originally had a score of 7.6 on Douban, which is not low, but it can actually be improved.

It took Zhou Qing a total of thirteen days to complete it.

As for "The Man from Nowhere", which Zhou Qing is currently "plagiarizing", its score is as high as 8.2.

There is no need for optimization, but it does need to be translated into Chinese.

Zhou Qing estimated that it would take about two weeks.

"Director Zhou, good news! The Cannes Film Festival nomination list is out, and Whiplash is on the shortlist!"

When he was halfway through the creation, the young assistant excitedly knocked on Zhou Qing's office door, and the sound was so loud that it could have blown the roof off.

The excitement was as if I had won a million-dollar prize.

Shortlisted!
Zhou Qing was also very excited. How could he care about "The Man from Lone Ranger" anymore?
I immediately logged into Cannes' official website to check, and my pupils quickly shrank.

"Revenge", "Hug", "Face", "White Ribbon"... "Whiplash"! (End of this chapter)