Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Time has unknowingly come to November. For Zhou Qing, this will be an increasingly busy month.

Although more than half of the preparations for "The Witch" have been completed, the casting work has been completed.

But Zhou Qing had another more important thing to do.

whats the matter?
Source Code promotion.

"Source Code" is scheduled to be released on December 12, and intensive publicity is indeed about to begin.

"Director Zhou!"

Just at the beginning of the month, the publicity and promotion team of China Film Group met with Zhou Qing.

A detailed communication was conducted on the specific promotion and marketing plan to follow.

Frankly speaking, the task is not easy.

It is already 09, and publicity and promotion, which was once not given much attention, has become an indispensable and important part of the film industry.

In addition, Zhou Qing cannot completely let go of the preparations for "The Witch" and also has to devote his attention to it.

This November will really be a month of non-stop work.

"The science fiction film Source Code, written and directed by Director Zhou Qing, has begun to warm up. Director Zhou Qing led Duan Yihong, Zeng Li and other main creators to appear at the fan meeting."

“The media screening of Source Code ended successfully, and the brain-burning story won high praise.”

"Director Zhou's first science fiction film was a huge success, Source Code is full of excitement both on and off the screen."

He took Duan Yihong, Zeng Li and Yu Nan to attend various activities, participate in various interviews and media conferences.

Although it is a bit tiring, I have to say that the effect is still very good.

The attention and exposure of "Source Code" were instantly hyped up.

It has become one of the most anticipated blockbusters in the entire Lunar New Year period.

Yes, just one of them.

Even though "Source Code" was written and directed by Zhou Qing himself and is a science fiction film, Hollywood bought the copyright and remade it.

All kinds of buffs are stacked up.

It's a buff that can be called a cheat level, the kind that other movies can't compare to at all.

But "Source Code" is still not the most eye-catching one in the whole circle. There is still another rival that can compete with it.

"Three Shots Surprise".

Speaking of Master Zhang's "Three Guns", from the front stage to the backstage, it is indeed not inferior to Zhou Qing's "Source Code".

The other party is also a top director in the mainland, and the movie itself also has many powerful buffs:

This is the first commercial blockbuster of Zhang Guoshi after he became a legend in the Olympics. It is adapted from the Coen brothers' classic film "Blood Simple", starring Xiao Shenyang who became popular all over the country during the Spring Festival Gala.

Taking all these factors into consideration, "Three Guns" has fully aroused everyone's expectations.

It is really not inferior to "Source Code".

What's even more interesting?
"Source Code" is scheduled to be released on December 12, and "Three Guns" is scheduled to be released on December 10, just two days earlier than "Source Code".

It also immediately raised the tension.

In addition, while "Source Code" was promoting at full speed, "Three Guns" was not lagging behind and its various promotions were also in full swing.

Although Zhou Qing didn't think about so many messy things, he was just simply doing his own publicity.

But some things were indeed not under Zhou Qing's control. The "Zhang-Zhou dispute" was completely hyped up by the media.

"A head-on confrontation between the top directors in mainland China, "Three Shots Surprise" and "Source Code", which one will you support?"

"The most lively Lunar New Year box office in history, with Zhang Guoshi's "Three Shots Surprise" in the first place and Zhou Qing's "Source Code" in the second place."

"Who is the real number one director in mainland China, Zhang Guoshi or Zhou Qing? The answer will be revealed during the Lunar New Year holiday."

Various reports kept popping up, each one more explosive than the last.

If you don't know, you would really think that Zhou Qing is trying his best to compete with Master Zhang and fight for the title of the mainland's number one director.

Little did he know that as a hacker, Zhou Qing had never really regarded Master Zhang as an opponent.

We have a powerful weapon, so wouldn't that be an unfair victory?
It's really not fair to Master Zhang.

Of course, even though he was complaining in his heart, Zhou Qing did not deliberately clarify anything. Given the nature of the media, that would not have any effect.

What's more, the hype about the "Zhang Zhou dispute" can also contribute a lot of popularity to "Source Code".

To some extent, Zhou Qing was also happy to see this happen.

Liu Yifei has been in the group training for more than ten days. She works very hard every day and is very strict with herself.

All movements are pursued for perfection. If there is even the slightest dissatisfaction, we will train again and again until we are satisfied.

Even when they return home, they still work overtime to train.

Zhou Qing tried to persuade her at first, but Liu Yifei simply wouldn't listen. Now that things had come to this, he could only let it go.

"Zhou Qing, look at what this is?"

In the luxurious villa, Liu Yifei, who had just finished taking a shower, came out while wiping her wet hair, stretched out her right arm and called to Zhou Qing.

He also made a move to show off his muscles.

"Xiaolongbao? It's still hot."

Zhou Qing walked up to Liu Yifei and smiled deliberately.

"Where are you looking? I asked you to look at my muscles. Is this my biceps?"

Liu Yifei reached out and patted Zhou Qing, then showed off her muscles again in dissatisfaction.

After training every day recently, the girl feels that she is becoming more and more powerful.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but I even feel like I have muscles.

"Forget it, you call this muscle? This is what muscle is, okay!"

Zhou Qing curled his lips, took off his shirt and showed it to the girl.

"You are such a boring person, why can't you just compliment me a bit?"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Zhou Qing in displeasure.

"Wow, Xixi is really amazing. Look at these biceps. She can knock me down with one punch."

Zhou Qing cooperated with Liu Yifei and complimented the other party in an exaggerated tone.

Liu Yifei's eyes immediately narrowed into a line.

"Don't tell me, I think I can beat three of you right now."

Liu Yifei excitedly clenched her fists and made a handsome punching gesture.

That was a punching move she had just learned today. It was both cool and powerful.

"Okay, then let me see how powerful you are!"

Zhou Qing chuckled, picked up the girl and headed straight towards the bedroom.

"Director Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly begins filming in Huairou. Ge You's mustache is the most stunning, and Jiang Wen rides a horse in style."

"After three years, Director Jiang Wen brings a new film, Let the Bullets Fly, and Zhou Qing Pictures is a co-producer."

"With the dedicated cooperation of two directors, Director Zhou Qing and Director Jiang Wen, Let the Bullets Fly has started filming in a grand manner."

Jiang Wen's long-awaited filming of "Let the Bullets Fly" has finally started.

Although he was busy promoting "Source Code", Zhou Qing still found time to attend the other party's launch conference.

Although Jiang Wen’s previous film “The Sun Also Rises” was a huge flop, causing both Ying Huang and others to lose a lot of money.

But who says she is Jiang Wen?
After three years, he made a film again and it still attracted the attention of the entire circle.

It still makes "Let the Bullets Fly" one of the most anticipated top film projects.

In addition, the producer of Let the Bullets Fly is Zhou Qing Films, which can be regarded as a collaboration between Zhou Qing and Jiang Wen. This makes the public even more excited about Let the Bullets Fly.

After all, Director Zhou has produced many films throughout his career, and there has never been a film that failed to become a hit.

Even an art film like "Li Mi's Conjecture" was a hit.

"Let the Bullets Fly" should be no exception, right?

Let’s take a look at the cast of “Let the Bullets Fly”: Chow Yun-fat + Jiang Wen + Ge You?
Damn it, how can I not watch this movie?

Although the filming has just started, many people are already looking forward to "Let the Bullets Fly".

"I found the right person when I found you."

At the press conference, Jiang Wen expressed great satisfaction at the lively atmosphere.

Of course, he was also very clear that a considerable part of the popularity was brought by Zhou Qing, the top director.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, Jiang Wen had to admit that in the circle and in the eyes of the public, he, Jiang Wen, could not compare to Zhou Qing.

Although Jiang Wen himself doesn't think so.

"I turned down all the promotions for Source Code. You're not going to dismiss me with just one nice word, are you?"

Zhou Qing looked at Jiang Wen with a smile.

"Look at what you said, how about I toast you two glasses later?"

Jiang Wen laughed and said carelessly, putting his arm around Zhou Qing's shoulders.

"Forget it. I've been busy these past two days and can't drink too much."

"What are you busy with? I'm going to toast you and see if you'll drink it."

The two chatted for a while, and then Jiang Wen spoke to Zhou Qing again with a serious look on his face.

"Since you're here, why don't you make a cameo appearance at my place?"

Zhou Qing was speechless. Well, Jiang Wen is still thinking about this matter?
"Not very good, don't even think about it!"

Zhou Qing righteously rejected Jiang Wen, which made Jiang Wen feel very sorry.

If Zhou Qing, the Cannes Film Festival winner, had a cameo appearance, it would have made the film much more popular.

What a pity. What a pity.

"Director Zhou!"

There were quite a lot of things happening in November, and Ye Weixin also contacted Zhou Qing.

The finished film of "Ip Man 2" is out.

In addition to inviting Zhou Qing to watch the movie, the other party also mainly communicated the follow-up arrangements of "Ip Man 2".

For example, the release date or something like that.

This was also a very important matter and Zhou Qing could not shirk it, so he had to find time to go to Hong Kong Island.

"Director Zhou."

"Director Ye."

After some warm and polite greetings, both sides quickly started watching the movie.

Because it is the original crew, and more importantly because the script of "Ip Man 2" was optimized by Zhou Qing.

So to be honest, the finished film of "Ip Man 2" is of better quality and more sophisticated than the original "Ip Man 2".

Zhou Qing believes that the box office of "Ip Man 2" will definitely be good.

"Very good, it completely met my expectations. Director Ye's level is as trustworthy as always."

Zhou Qing spoke up and gave high praise.

Ye Weixin, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but smile brightly and also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

In fact, "Ip Man 2" has been screened internally and the response has been very good.

But what can I say? No matter how good the internal response is, it is still fake. The most important thing is that the exclusive producer has to think it is good.

Until now, Ye Weixin finally let go of the last bit of worry in his heart.

"Director Zhou, regarding the release date of Ip Man 2, what do you think?"

Ye Weixin said a few polite words and then started to talk to Zhou Qing about the release schedule.

It is already mid-to-late October, and it will definitely be too late to schedule the Lunar New Year holiday in November.

There will be a dispute between Zhang and Zhou in December, so it is absolutely not a good idea to go, as you will just be cannon fodder if you go.

Ye Weixin’s ideal release date is actually January or February next year.

But Ye Weixin also knew that the final decision actually lay with Zhou Qing, not him.

So I just didn't even bring it up.

Besides, Zhou Qing Pictures produces so many movies a year, so they have to consider all aspects and decide when each movie will be released.

He became more tactful and handed the decision-making power completely to Zhou Qing.

"Next year's summer season, there are no suitable dates for this year's Lunar New Year."

After a moment's hesitation, Zhou Qing told Ye Weixin his answer.

The only suitable time slot for this year's Lunar New Year holiday is February, but Zhou Qing has already put "No Man's Land" in it.

Then naturally, "Ip Man 2" will not be sent into internal friction.

The best choice is next summer vacation.

"June or July are fine, but August is not very suitable."

Zhou Qing said to Ye Weixin again.

Next year's summer season will actually be relatively quiet, unlike this year, when there were a lot of Hollywood blockbusters.

The pressure has made it difficult for many domestic films to catch their breath.

Next year's summer movie season will only include "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" on May 5 and "Toy Story 28" on June 6, and there won't be many Hollywood blockbusters.

Moreover, these two Hollywood blockbusters are not really strong films, with box office revenues of just over 1 million yuan.

The threat is not too great.

"Ip Man 2" is not afraid at all.

So what about domestic blockbusters?
Apart from the movie "Tangshan Earthquake" on July 7, there is nothing worth mentioning.

However, "Aftershock" was really amazing, with a box office of nearly 7 million yuan. Ordinary movies would naturally give it a miss.

So during next summer vacation, it won’t be a good idea to go in August, but there will be no problem in June or July.

After a brief discussion between Zhou Qing and Ye Weixin, they tentatively scheduled the release date of "Ip Man 2" for July.

"The film Beijing Meets Seattle, produced by Zhou Qing Pictures and written by Zhou Qing, has finished filming. Director Xue Xiaolu thanks Director Zhou for his kindness."

"After Love Is Not Blind, director Xue Xiaolu's second feature film Beijing Meets Seattle has finished filming."

"'Beijing Meets Seattle' wrapped up, the main creators were reluctant to leave after the wrap party."

One thing after another was really all completed in November. Xue Xiaolu's "Beijing Meets Seattle" was also completed this month.

With Xue Xiaolu's current rank and Zhou Qing's golden signboard, "Beijing Meets Seattle" has also made its presence felt in the circle.

Especially Zhou Qing’s large number of fans, as well as fans of “Love Is Not Blind”, are eagerly waiting for the movie to be released.

However, given Xue Xiaolu's efficiency, I really don't know when the finished film of "Beijing Meets Seattle" will be released.

Of course Zhou Qing had no intention of urging Xue Xiaolu.

For him, he has produced quite a few films in 09.

Xue Xiaolu's morning and evening meetings are nothing. (End of this chapter)