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Chapter 563 "Monster Hunt" Project Launch

Translating the worldview and occupations in "Painted Skin 2" by applying the Western fantasy worldview and magic world structure will certainly make it easier for Western audiences to understand the film, but it will also make Western audiences less aware of the differences in Eastern demon culture.

Instead of dismembering the original mature oriental worldview and applying the magical worldview to western audiences, it is better to let them read a strange oriental monster and ghost story.

Zhou Xia doesn't have high expectations for the box office of overseas movies anyway, so why not give it a try and see if it can make foreign audiences feel novel and unique, so as to generate interest.

If it is successful, then his "Legend of Sword and Sword 4" will be released overseas, and this way will continue to spread the original culture of the oriental fairy tale.

The more ethnic the more the world, Zhou Xia thinks that instead of trying to please the western audience, it is better to let them see the true charm of oriental culture.

"Director Zhou is humble, your film is so successful in China, it is naturally unique, just the high investment and the 3D special effects produced by Weta can win the recognition of Western audiences.

If they can really see real oriental magic movies and appreciate different worlds of monsters, maybe there will be a better performance. "

Jiang Zhiqiang said with some expectation that he was one of the investors of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero". Those oriental martial arts movies back then were recognized in Hollywood, and Zhou Xia's "Painted Skin 2" was not inferior in the slightest. Reason does not get good grades!
"Hehe, let me borrow Mr. Jiang's good words, but you'd better not call me Director Zhou one by one. You can call me Xiao Zhou or my name. You make me really feel like I'm sitting on pins and needles."

Zhou Xia especially emphasized.

Jiang Zhiqiang can also be regarded as his nobleman, and he fully invested in "Ocean Paradise", which was Zhou Xia's first movie.

"The Love of the Hawthorn Tree", the second movie starring Zhou Xia, was also invested by Jiang Zhiqiang. The new flower noodles just took Lao Mouzi's name and did not invest at all, but enjoyed other benefits.

In addition, Jiang Zhiqiang is also a big boss in the circle, and Lao Mouzi and others are friends of the same generation, and the other party talks about Zhou Dao, which makes him feel very awkward as a young man in his 20s.

"Okay, then I'll call you by your name. We have known each other for more than three years. We have dinner with you today. I have another thing to ask for your help." Jiang Zhiqiang was not polite and agreed to Zhou Xia's request.

"You said."

"Our Anle has been preparing for "Monster Hunt". You know this, I mentioned it to you before, it is for this movie."

"For this movie? What's the matter, is the movie going to start?" Zhou Xia didn't know the exact start time of "Monster Hunt" in his previous life, but he knew that the movie had undergone reshoots with different roles.

In August 2014, the movie was about to be released. According to reports from the public, the original actor Ke Zhendong was arrested by the imperial police for taking drugs. The movie had to choose the later Jing Boran to reshoot related scenes.

In this way, the movie was delayed until 2015 before it was officially released.

But in a media interview later, Jiang Zhiqiang once said that he started the project five years before the movie was released, that is, in 2010.

Zhou Xia had heard the other party mention this movie earlier, but the script didn't take shape at the time, so he didn't say much.

After all, the other party was considered his nobleman, so he didn't even think about bringing this project to Xia Hualai.

Now if the other party takes the initiative to ask him to cooperate, then of course he is happy to see the success.

"Although I know that asking you to be the leading actor is somewhat inappropriate, I still want to ask, would you like to participate in this animated film?"

Jiang Zhiqiang didn't like being polite, so he asked Zhou Xia directly.

Zhou Xia was about to answer the other party. At this time, the waiters had already served the dishes one after another.

The two didn't talk any more, Sisi, who had been sitting by the side, and the female companion brought by Jiang Zhiqiang were talking quietly, and stopped at this moment.

While Jiang Zhiqiang introduced the dishes to Zhou Xia and Sisi and entertained them for dinner, he still didn't forget what happened just now.

"There are prejudices in the field of animated films in China, or lack of successful experience, but I know that you, Xia Hua, have an animation department, not only producing original domestic animations, but also preparing animated films.

I have been preparing this movie for so many years, and I want to make it a classic series, so I invited the animation director of "Shrek 2" and Xu Chengyi, who is in charge of model design, to direct and design the model.

I'm very confident, how about it, let's star in this movie, I've told you the story briefly, and I can send you the script later. "

"Me, let's forget it." Zhou Xia shook her head and continued to explain: "I have too many things to do now, and I really don't have enough skills. It's better to give this opportunity to some newcomers to become popular actors."

Zhou Xia tried his best to tactfully reject the other party. If there was only one "Monster Hunt", he would just bite the bullet and act it.

But this is a series, and signing a contract means signing several films at once, and she really doesn't have the time for that.

Furthermore, this movie is certainly a good IP, and the profit is quite good, but if you can't fully control this movie, considering the reputation of the second Avalanche, and his current status, if you star in this movie, many people will probably say He pretended to be silly and cute.

This has little to do with age, it is mainly a matter of identity, status, and acting skills. He is not just an actor.

"That's a pity." Jiang Zhiqiang didn't force him any more. He had already thought about this kind of result. If he had approached Zhou Xia two years ago, the other party would probably beg him to act in this play.

But now Zhou Xia is not only an actor, but also a great director and the owner of a film and television company that is about to go public, it is completely different.

"It's nothing to regret. I won't act. I can recommend our company's male and female actors. I think Sisi is good as a female lead. As for the male lead, our company has a popular niche named Qu Bufan, the male lead in "Gu Jian Qi Tan" , you know this? He has absolutely no problem."

Zhou Xia said with a smile, but the lion opened his mouth wide, wanting two protagonists directly.

"Hehe, you have too much appetite. We are going to invite Ke Zhendong to play the male lead. We are still considering the female lead, and Sisi is quite suitable."

Sisi was sitting next to her. Although Jiang Jiang Zhiqiang didn't want to choose her, he still said something very politely.

Seeing that Sisi hadn't reacted yet, Zhou Xia quickly gave her a wink, and Sisi quickly stood up and said, "Thank you President Jiang for giving me this opportunity."

Jiang Zhiqiang was suddenly a little embarrassed, "The director still needs to make the decision for the starring role. I can recommend you. At that time, I will have to watch the audition and costumes to see what the director thinks."

Hearing this, Zhou Xia hurriedly said without waiting for Sisi to reply, "Boss Jiang, we are old acquaintances, and I don't know what to say on the issue of starring in the movie."

"You said, Zhou Xia, don't be polite. People in the circle now recognize your vision. I also want to hear your opinion." Jiang Zhiqiang hurriedly said politely.

(End of this chapter)