Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Then the problem is coming.

Why would a director of Nolan's level choose Liu Yifei to play the leading role in his new film?

This is unreasonable, totally unreasonable.

After all, there had been relevant information in Hollywood before. Anne Hathaway had contacted Nolan and wanted to play the heroine of "Interstellar", but was rejected by Nolan.

That's Anne Hathaway!

Not only is he a top Hollywood star, he also worked with Nolan on "Batman".

We are old partners.

From all aspects, there is no reason for Nolan to abandon Anne Hathaway and choose Liu Yifei.

Is it just because the screenwriter of "Interstellar" is Director Zhou?
Do screenwriters have that much say in Hollywood?
Is it so big that it can interfere with the casting of a director of Nolan's level?

This doesn't make sense.

"Explosive news! Crown Pictures, the main controller of Interstellar, is the company of director Zhou Qing!"

"Crown Pictures, the rising star in Hollywood, was founded by Director Zhou Qing!"

"Director Zhou has a famous film and television company in Hollywood!"

"It turns out that Interstellar was not only written by Director Zhou, but also produced by Director Zhou!"

"There's also 'Lucy', which was also directed by Director Zhou!"

The media and netizens are all very powerful, and the affairs of Crown Pictures were exposed at the first opportunity.

The entire circle was instantly in turmoil.

If Liu Yifei won the female lead in "Interstellar", it would be like throwing a bomb into the circle.

Then Zhou Qing is the CEO of Crown Pictures, which is equivalent to throwing a nuclear bomb.

The entire Chinese entertainment industry was shaken violently, as if there was an 8.0 magnitude earthquake.

If it hadn't been confirmed again and again, no one would even dare to believe the news.

This is Hollywood, after all.

Director Zhou quietly opened his company in Hollywood?

Of course, it is not difficult to start a company in Hollywood. Anyone in the industry who is willing can do it.

But given the exclusive environment of Hollywood, you wouldn't be able to operate a business even if you opened one.

Do you really think it is that easy to start a film and television company?

Even if the right time, place and people are all in place in the country, only a few big names can succeed.

Countless small film and television companies go bankrupt every year.

Not to mention a place like Hollywood.

First of all, without any background or connections, people can easily kill you or murder you.

Secondly, the entertainment environment in Hollywood and China is completely different. It would be good enough if you can understand the domestic entertainment industry, let alone Hollywood.

Even if you were given a ready-made company to run, you would not be able to run it.

Taking all these factors into consideration, it is nothing but a pipe dream for people from China Entertainment to open a film and television company in Hollywood.

But what about Director Zhou?

It's really cheating.

How long has Crown Pictures been established in Hollywood?
The result was three blockbuster movies like "Twilight" and "Lucy" released one after another, which was really too exaggerated.

So Director Zhou is Director Zhou, he is so fierce.

It would be fine if every hit in the domestic entertainment industry swept the entire circle, but why is it the same in Hollywood?
You really are a cheater!

Everyone in the circle began to pay homage to Zhou Qing.

So, this is the real reason why Liu Yifei was able to get the female lead in "Interstellar"?
The answer is already very obvious.

It’s not just because Director Zhou is the screenwriter of "Interstellar", but also because Crown Pictures was founded by Director Zhou!
Director Zhou is the investor and copyright holder of "Interstellar".

With these two factors combined, even director Nolan had no choice but to accept Director Zhou's suggestion to cast the characters.

The case has been solved and the truth is out!
Everyone in the industry finally understood.

In an instant, Liu Yifei became the most envied and jealous person in the entire entertainment industry, no doubt about it.

Everyone was so envious that their eyes were almost blinded.

Liu Yifei is really lucky. She actually got a boyfriend like Director Zhou who is so lucky.

Not only has Liu Yifei been promoted to a "double billion heroine" in the domestic entertainment industry, she has also been made the heroine of a top Hollywood blockbuster.

With such a strong backing, who in the circle can compete with Liu Yifei?

Can't compete.

"No wonder, no wonder the director and screenwriter of Life of Pi are both Director Zhou, and this movie was also produced by Director Zhou's company!"

Everyone suddenly realized what happened in "Life of Pi".

No wonder Hollywood would make such a big concession for such a Sino-US co-production, handing over the most important directors and screenwriters to the mainland.

It turns out that this movie was originally made by Director Zhou himself!
This is the benefit of having your own film and television company in Hollywood.

what does this mean?
This means that Director Zhou can shoot Hollywood blockbusters at any time in the future.

That’s right, a Hollywood blockbuster!

Director Zhou can not only make Chinese-language blockbusters as he pleases, but also Hollywood blockbusters.

To put it more bluntly, Director Zhou is currently the only channel for Chinese entertainment to enter Hollywood, and the only platform that has a ticket.

In the past, it was extremely difficult for Chinese entertainment actors to star in Hollywood blockbusters.

Except for a few top big names, ordinary people have no chance at all.

But it’s different now.

Director Zhou is here!

Bang bang bang!
When they thought of this, everyone in the circle couldn't help but start beating wildly, and almost jumped out of their chests.

No one could remain calm.

After all, in these days' Chinese entertainment industry, which actor doesn't want to act in a Hollywood movie, and which actor doesn't want to be on the Hollywood stage?

Even Li Lianjie and Cheng Long are no exception.

Although these two big names were once glorious in Hollywood, they both left Hollywood miserably.

For these two people, they had enough confidence and pride when facing Zhou Qing before.

However, now, neither of them could remain calm.

Because even they can't resist the temptation from Hollywood.

As for the others, needless to say, they all lowered their posture even more in front of Zhou Qing.

It's not just the actors, it's the same for the investors as well.

Because if those investors want to break into Hollywood, they have to rely on Zhou Qing.

"Crown Pictures is actually his. I never thought it would be possible!"

Wang Zhongjun was completely numb and could not accept such shocking news at all.

The fact that Huayi, a listed company, could not compete with Zhou Qing Pictures was enough to upset Wang Zhongjun.

But the Wang Zhongjun brothers can still comfort themselves that Huayi is a listed company.

The money is more than Zhou Qing Pictures, and the artists are also more than Zhou Qing Pictures.

Although they also understand that once Zhou Qing Pictures goes public, it will definitely surpass them quickly.

But isn’t the key point that Zhou Qing Pictures is not listed?
Therefore, they are still the most powerful private film and television companies.

But now?
They suddenly expanded their territory to Hollywood.

The Twilight series and Lucy are all global hits. He also worked with a director of Christopher Nolan’s caliber on Interstellar.

This is something that Huayi cannot accomplish even if they risk their lives.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is a complete dimensionality reduction attack.

"Qingzi, you are actually a Hollywood big shot, you are hiding it too well, aren't you?"

Huang Bo was so worshipful to Zhou Qing that he almost knelt down in front of him.

The other artists from Zhou Qing Pictures were also unable to remain calm, and their admiration for Zhou Qing was as endless as a surging river.

Another example is that the flood of the Yellow River is out of control.

Director Zhou is going to heaven!
Director Zhou already has a unique position in the circle. Doesn’t he become even more "supreme" now?

Looking at all the filmmakers in the Chinese entertainment industry, including all the big names, who can be compared with Director Zhou?

From now on, Director Zhou is the most powerful boss in the circle, no, the biggest boss.

No matter who is in front of Director Zhou, they are always inferior.

Director Zhou’s status in the industry is unmatched.

Under such circumstances, the status of artists under Zhou Qing, such as Huang Bo, also rose along with the tide.

In the future when you are in the circle, who wouldn’t look up to you?
In fact, Huang Bo and others are already the most enviable artists in the circle, no doubt about it.

These guys can get the upper hand and get Hollywood resources first.

If Director Zhou really intends to use Chinese actors in Hollywood movies, won't everyone else have to take advantage of these few people?
These people really reached the top overnight.

"Yeah, Qingzi, you guy, Crown Pictures has been established for several years, and you didn't say a word."

Zhu Yawen punched Zhou Qing on the shoulder in inexplicable excitement, and felt the blood in his body boiling.

What’s a supporting role in “Life of Pi”?
In the future, we can also play more important roles like Sissi, or even the protagonist.

Hahaha, it’s taking off. This time it’s really taking off.

When Zhu Yawen thought of this, his mouth stretched to his ears.

"You guys, that's enough. You've been crying for quite some time."

Zhou Qing slapped Zhu Yawen's hand away with a look of disdain, "It's just Crown Pictures, what's the big deal."

Zhou Qing gave himself full marks for this show of pretense.

"That's right. We can't even compare to the Big Eight in Hollywood. What's there to be proud of?"

Huang Bo nodded frantically, as if it were a real thing.

When it comes to pretending to be cool, it seems like everyone is good at it.

"Xixi, why are you so calm? You already knew about this, right?"

Zhu Yawen turned his head and looked at Liu Yifei, his voice sounding sour.

Can we still play happily together? Are we still good brothers?
We all graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 02. You kept it a secret from us for so long, but revealed it to Xixi so early?

It is true that he forgets his friends when he sees a beauty, and forgets his brothers when he has a woman.

"No, I just found out about it just like you guys."

Liu Yifei didn't admit it and kept shaking her head.

But unfortunately, no one here is a fool.

"Come on, Old Zhu, they are a couple, how can you compare with them?"

Huang Bo began to criticize Zhu Yawen.

But the envy and jealousy for Liu Yifei in his eyes could not be concealed no matter what.

"Okay, all of you stop getting in my way and go do what you need to do."

After playing around for a while, Zhou Qing kicked Huang Bo, Zhu Yawen and others out.

Liu Yifei also knew that Zhou Qing must have something important to do, so she tactfully left with him without disturbing him.

"Xiao Liu, call Lu Yang over."

After Zhou Qing pondered for a moment, he gave this order to his assistant.

Lu Yang’s “The Blade of the Assassin” was taken off the screen in February, and more than four months have passed since then.

In any case, Lu Yang had rested enough, and Zhou Qing decided not to delay any further and finish "Assassin's Blade 2" right away.

Lu Yang naturally had no objection. He immediately took the order and began to prepare for "The Blade of the Assassin 2".

Zhou Qing is still busy with the work of "Life of Pi" and has no time to take care of other things.

However, he was completely relieved to leave everything to Lu Yang.

The only problem is Zhu Yawen's schedule.

According to the current progress, the filming of "Life of Pi" should start in August.

"Assassin's Blade 2" has the foundation laid by the first part, so the preparation time for the second part is actually shortened a lot.

After all, the costumes, props, etc. are all ready-made and there is no need to redesign them.

According to Zhou Qing's experience, the project will be ready to start in September.

This means that Zhu Yawen, the leading actor, has to join the crew in August for corresponding training.

There is indeed a little conflict in time.

But it doesn’t really matter. Zhu Yawen’s role in “Life of Pi” is really small, and it can be filmed in a few days.

In addition, "Life of PI" and "Knife Identity 2" are both films controlled by Zhou Qing, so both sides can make adjustments at will.

So there is no problem.

"Director Zhou."

After a few more busy days, news came from Wuershan.

All post-production of "Painted Skin 2" has been completed and the finished film has been released.

It is worth mentioning that although Wu Ershan is not a director under Zhou Qing, his post-production was also done by Zhou Qing Pictures.

Zhou Qing, Liu Yifei and others went to watch the movie as soon as possible.

"The film is very good, Director Wu Ershan."

Zhou Qing gave high praise on the spot.

With an optimized script and the fact that Wu Ershan does have some real talent, "Painted Skin 2" can be called a masterpiece.

"Director Wu Ershan, I now understand why Zhou Qing specifically asked you to direct Painted Skin 2."

Liu Yifei also nodded repeatedly and was very satisfied with the finished film of "Painted Skin 2".

In my opinion, "Painted Skin 2" is certainly inferior to "Painted Skin". After all, Wu Ershan can never compare to Zhou Qing.

But overall, "Painted Skin 2" is also a good movie, better than many movies on the market.

Anyway, Liu Yifei was watching with great interest.

"Yifei, you are too kind. I am still far from being as good as Director Zhou."

Wu Ershan waved his hand, with a smile on his face that showed both pride and humility.

Of course, Wu Ershan was somewhat proud to be praised by a great director of Zhou Qing's level.

But he is also very self-aware and knows that there is still a long way to go before he can become a real great director.

Especially from Wu Ershan's perspective, he is more aware of the gap between "Painted Skin 2" and "Painted Skin".

Wu Ershan thought to himself that he would never be able to reach the level of Painted Skin in the next few years.

"By the way, Director Zhou, when will Painted Skin 2 be released?"

After the two sides had some business talks, they naturally talked about this important issue. (End of this chapter)