Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

"8200 million, Zhou Qing! Your Name is a hit again!"

At Zhou Qing Films, Liu Yifei hugged Zhou Qing tightly and kissed him on the cheek.

There's no way, the girl is really excited.

I was so excited that I almost slapped my thigh until it was swollen.

Even though the girl knew that "Your Name" would definitely be another hit, she didn't expect it to become this popular.

With a first-day box office of over 8000 million, Zhou Qing created another miracle.

A miracle that others in the circle can only look up to but cannot touch at all.

As the heroine of "Your Name", how can Liu Yifei remain calm?
"It's incredible! Your Name will definitely be another billion-dollar hit."

Huang Bo looked at Liu Yifei with extremely envious eyes and sighed.

Although the movie has just been released, it is a foregone conclusion that the total box office of "Your Name" will exceed 10 billion, there is no doubt about it.

In other words, Liu Yifei will once again become the heroine of a billion-dollar box office hit.

Including the previous "The Witch", Liu Yifei is the "double 10 billion box office heroine".

This is unique in the entire entertainment industry, and no other female star has achieved this achievement.

Even if there are four Dan and two soldiers, it won’t work, it’s still far from enough.

Every one of those other female stars, the box office of the movies they starred in is far worse than Liu Yifei's.

They are not on the same level at all.

"Xixi is really amazing this time."

Zhu Yawen looked at Liu Yifei with the same burning gaze.

Although she has not won any awards, but if you ask her who is the most popular and famous female star in the circle now?
There is no doubt that it is Liu Yifei who is beside him!
Being the leading actress in a movie with a box office of 10 billion, this honor is so heavy.

After all, these days, if the box office breaks 10 billion, it's really a cheating level.

Apart from the two Hollywood blockbusters "Avatar" and "Transformers 3", only Zhou Qing's movies can do this.

Looking at all other Chinese entertainment films, no other film has this strength.

Even Zhang, Chen and Feng can’t do it.

But what about Liu Yifei?
Not only has she been the heroine of a billion-dollar box office movie, but she has done it more than once!
This makes other colleagues feel very uncomfortable.

“If the box office of Your Name exceeds 10 billion, the total box office of movies starring Yifei will exceed 30 billion.”

"Yifei will be the well-deserved 'No. 1 female star in the Chinese entertainment industry'."

Wang Baoqiang also echoed strongly, extremely excited and thrilled.

There is also an envy that cannot be concealed.

Personal total box office exceeds 30 billion?
hiss!
This achievement is too incredible!
Looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, including all the female stars, has anyone achieved this kind of achievement?

Is there anyone who has starred in such a terrifying total box office of his works?

No.

not a single one.

Not only are there no ones, but they are all far from it. Not even one can be half as good as Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei's personal total box office has reached a record high.

What if we include "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate" which will be released in December and "Painted Skin 12" which will be released next year?

Good guy!
What a great guy.

There is no doubt that these two movies are super hits, and the total box office of the two combined is conservatively estimated to be in the billions.

In other words, the total box office of movies starring Liu Yifei next year will exceed 40 billion!
What a horrific achievement this is!

It’s scary just thinking about it.

"What do you mean by 'the most popular actress in the Chinese entertainment industry'? Bao Qiang, you are exaggerating."

Liu Yifei immediately waved her hands to deny it, but her eyes had narrowed into a line.

Although there is an element of flattery in it, it is not mindless flattery.

What you said is actually true, isn't it?

Judging from the box office results alone, Liu Yifei is indeed at a cheat level, and it is not an exaggeration at all.

"It's fine if we just talk about this in private, but don't spread it around."

Zhou Qing spoke up and reminded everyone.

Doesn’t the title of “No.1 Sister” mean that everyone else is inferior to Liu Yifei?

This will bring so much bad luck to the girl.

Of course Zhou Qing also understood that no one, whether Wang Baoqiang or anyone else, would be stupid enough to go out and make a fuss.

However, it is safer to get some vaccinations.

"Don't worry, Director Zhou, we all understand."

Wang Baoqiang and others immediately spoke up in agreement.

"Xixi, are you going to meet up with Director Xu and the others tomorrow?"

Zhou Qing nodded, glanced at Liu Yifei and asked casually.

Now that "Your Name" has been officially released, Liu Yifei's mission is not over yet.

The girl is also the lead actress in "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate"!
Promotional work and the like cannot be absent.

"Yes, Director Xu has urged us several times."

Liu Yifei told the truth and then briefly talked about her upcoming schedule.

One word to describe it: busy.

However, when she thought that if she worked harder she could earn more box office revenue for "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate", Liu Yifei was still full of motivation.

The next morning, I said goodbye to Zhou Qing and boarded a plane to the Magic City.

Go and join the crew of "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate" and continue to work hard for the promotion and marketing of "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate".

It was a rare opportunity for Zhou Qing to catch his breath.

Apart from paying attention to the box office performance of "Your Name", there is nothing else important.

So how is the box office performance of "Your Name"?

It can still be described as explosive.

In addition to the extremely high box office of 8200 million on the first day, the daily box office in the following days also continued to rise and remained extremely strong.

接下来几天分别斩获了8310万、8565万、8726万、9052万、8861万、8624万的开挂级票房。

shocked.

The entire circle was stunned.

"Your Name" is so powerful, it's like killing people who stand in your way, and killing Buddhas who stand in your way.

There is simply no other film that can compare to it.

2天破亿，3天2亿，4天3亿，5天4亿！
In just 7 days since its release, the total box office of "Your Name" has reached 6 million!

It's full of records.

The fastest to break 2 million, the fastest to break 3 million, the fastest to break million...

Every day that "Your Name" is released in theaters is a record-breaking day.

It's so fierce and violent.

If this momentum continues, it will be easy and pleasant for "Your Name" to break 10 billion in total box office without any suspense.

Even breaking the record of "Avatar" doesn't seem to be difficult.

Everyone in the circle, one by one, had their eyes fixed on "Your Name".

I really want to know whether "Your Name" can create this miracle.

The same is true for Zhou Qing.

He is also looking forward to that day.

Although the record of "Avatar" will be broken sooner or later, the first person to achieve this achievement will be the most valuable one.

"Director Zhou!"

Director Yang contacted Zhou Qing again and reported something to him.

"The acquisition of Summit Entertainment is about to be completed. It will take at most one or two months to complete the process. At that time, Summit Entertainment will officially become a part of Lionsgate." "I have communicated with Mr. Feige and people from Lionsgate. After the acquisition is completed, Twilight 4 will be launched immediately."

"Even if Summit Entertainment is acquired, Twilight 4 will still be Lionsgate's key development project."

Zhou Qing was not surprised by this. As far as he was concerned, Summit Entertainment would be officially merged into Lionsgate in January next year.

It is completely consistent with what Director Yang reported.

"How's Gravity?"

Zhou Qing didn't ask much, but did ask about "Gravity".

This movie is currently Zhou Qing's most important project, no doubt about it.

Although "Lucy" sold well in North America and around the world, it made Crown Pictures very popular in Hollywood.

It even took Crown Pictures' status to a higher level.

But to be honest, the influence of "Lucy" is actually much inferior to that of "Gravity".

After all, Gravity swept the Oscars season.

When that day comes, Crown Pictures will truly become bigger and stronger.

"We are working on post-production in full swing, but as Director Cuarón said, the progress is not fast."

Director Yang also reported the relevant situation to Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing knew what was going on, but still had no intention of intervening. He just told Director Yang to keep an eye on it.

"By the way, Director Zhou, since Lucy became a global hit, your reputation has become well-known in the screenwriter circle."

"All those scripts you asked me to sign up for are now very popular."

"Many directors and production companies have contacted us."

Director Yang mentioned this matter again, and his voice did not hide his admiration for Zhou Qing at all.

Director Zhou is really awesome.

Not only is he gifted as a director, he is also equally talented as a screenwriter.

Director Yang has read all the scripts that Zhou Qing asked him to register.

I have nothing but admiration.

That kind of imagination and creativity are not something that ordinary people can conceive.

"Don't worry about it for now. Crown Pictures' most important tasks right now are Twilight 4 and Gravity."

After a moment's hesitation, Zhou Qing gave Director Yang these instructions.

His scripts are good, but not just anyone can make them well.

Zhou Qing’s principle is to either shoot the film himself or ask his original team to shoot it.

This is the only way to ensure the success of the project to the greatest extent possible.

"Understood, Director Zhou."

Director Yang agreed immediately. Naturally, he had no objection to Zhou Qing's decision.

"But Director Zhou, there is a script among them that Director Nolan is also interested in."

But Director Yang paused and changed the subject.

"Director Nolan? Which Director Nolan?"

Zhou Qing's heart immediately moved.

Although I had some guesses, I still asked Director Yang for confirmation.

After all, there are so many people with the last name Nolan in Hollywood. Who knows if the "Director Nolan" that Director Yang is referring to now is that person?

"Christopher Nolan, who else could it be? He's the top director in Hollywood!"

Director Yang's voice rose slightly an octave, and he sounded a little excited.

Three Batman movies and one Inception, all of which were huge hits.

It completely established Nolan's supreme position in Hollywood.

This guy is now a big shot in Hollywood, and is fanatically pursued by countless investors and big stars!

To be honest, Director Yang should brag about the fact that such a big shot actually came to him on his own initiative.

“It’s really this Director Nolan.”

Zhou Qing sighed. He didn't expect that it was really the famous Nolan.

But when I think about it again, it is true.

If it weren't for this Nolan, would Director Yang still need to make a special report?
And the script that Nolan took a fancy to could be...

"Is the script that Director Nolan is interested in Interstellar?"

Zhou Qing made this guess very naturally.

That’s right, Zhou Qing also wrote the script for “Interstellar”.

As a reborn person, how could Zhou Qing miss a classic like "Interstellar"?
In fact, the script of "Interstellar" was written by another Nolan in 07.

The plan was to have Spielberg make the film.

But for various reasons, Spielberg eventually rejected the film and chose other films.

Interstellar was put on hold for the time being.

It was not until six years later, in 6, that Nolan was confirmed to take over the project.

Nolan and his brother revised the script of "Interstellar".

This is how the classic movie was finally born.

It is worth mentioning that Nolan's revised "Interstellar" is very different from the original script.

These are two completely different stories.

What Zhou Qing has come up with now is Nolan's revised version of "Interstellar".

So even though the first version of the script existed in 07, there would be no problem for Zhou Qing to work it out again.

After all, those are two completely different stories.

Moreover, the first version of "Interstellar" was not even called "Interstellar" at all.

Therefore, the "Interstellar" produced by Zhou Qing now will not involve any disputes.

It's not surprising that Nolan took a liking to him.

This is a script that suits Nolan's taste.

"Director Zhou, how did you know?"

Director Yang was full of admiration for Zhou Qing. Director Zhou could even guess this?

Amazing!
"Given Director Nolan's vision, he probably wouldn't be interested in any other movies except Interstellar."

Zhou Qing smiled lightly and acted like a show-off in front of Director Yang.

This made Director Yang feel even more deeply in awe of Zhou Qing.

As expected, the person who knows the top directors best is the top directors!
"Then Director Zhou, how are you going to deal with the Interstellar issue?"

Director Yang continued to ask Zhou Qing for his opinion.

Although Director Zhou said that those who contacted him should be ignored for the time being, Director Nolan should not be included, right?

"It's not impossible for Nolan to shoot if he wants to, but I have conditions."

"First, Crown Pictures is in full control, and second, I want a Chinese actress to play the role of the female astronaut."

"To be more precise, it was designated by me."

"If Nolan agrees, Interstellar can be given to him to shoot. If he doesn't agree, then it's not impossible for me to keep it and shoot it myself."

After a brief thought, Zhou Qing told Director Yang his idea.

So who does Zhou Qing plan to give the role of the female astronaut to?
Without a doubt, it’s Liu Yifei.

It was because of my interference that Liu Yifei was unable to play the leading role in "The Forbidden Kingdom".

Although the final result is more beneficial than harmful, it is an indisputable fact that Liu Yifei lost an opportunity to perform on the Hollywood stage.

And this time, Zhou Qing gave Liu Yifei another chance.

An opportunity that is infinitely better than "The Forbidden Kingdom". (End of this chapter)