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Chapter 832 Secret Discussion About "Mermaid"
"Okay, after today's premiere, tomorrow we will go to Europe first, and then to North America." Zhang Zhao quickly replied.

Although Zhou Xia rejected the company's top management's plan to release "Sword" globally simultaneously.

But not completely rejected.

"Legend of Sword" was released simultaneously on the 18th in mainland China and other places in Asia, while in North America, Europe and other places, it was postponed for half a month.

This is the safest and most reasonable arrangement for the movie not to be released simultaneously globally.

It can ensure that the overall box office situation in the mainland and Asia will not be affected by possible unfavorable situations in North America and Europe.

It won't make the rest of the world wait too long, and can take advantage of the undiminished enthusiasm of "New Detective".

If the movie is good in North America and Europe in half a month, the news will also increase the popularity of movies released in the mainland and Asia.

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In the morning, I was busy with some work in the company.

In the afternoon, Zhou Xia, Xiao Ai, and Xiao Ying accepted a two-hour interview with a reporter from Xiahua Video Network who came to the company.

After the end, the three of them went to prepare for the premiere tonight.

Most of the stars who attended the premiere in the evening came to the company.

Standing in the office, Zhou Xia could see downstairs, Xiahua Film and Television's two buildings, the office building and the artist training department, with many people coming and going, and it seemed more than ten times busier than usual.

Artists and entourages came in and out one after another, and the parking spaces downstairs of the company were basically full.

Thinking that Xiaohu, Yaya, Sisi, Yufei, Tangtang, Qingzi, Xiaoshuang and others should all return to the company, they may be doing styling and picking up custom-made dresses at the moment.

If they all came to the company and met in the lounge, there might be some kind of Shura field or a palace fight show.

Zhou Xiaqiang cheered himself up and hurried out to check the situation. .

The flowers I planted, the garden I built, I couldn't make the ground full of dead flowers and leaves.

However, the two buildings rented by Xiahua Film and Television are indeed too small.

The Xiahua Building, which has been completed for a year, has been renovated for almost half a year, and it is estimated that they will be able to move in next month.

At that time, each of them will have a lounge, and if they can't see each other, they shouldn't tear up.

Zhou Xia left the office, called Xiaobai, and went downstairs.

The artist training department, artist activity room, rehearsal room, large reception room, etc. have all moved to another building, which is the convention and exhibition center of Laijin Cultural Park that was rented later.

Xiahua Film and Television often holds events such as film premieres there.

However, tonight's "Sword" premiere is not there, but in the Great Hall.

On the way down the stairs to another building, I met many artists of the company, many of whom I would never see, were busy filming in various studios.

After entering the building, he didn't meet Xiaohu, Yaya and others. Zhou Xia went to the male artist lounge area and looked at these people again.

Considering that the female artists are busy preparing for tonight's red carpet, they must be busy with styling and changing dresses, so Zhou Xia asked Xiaobai to deal with it on his behalf.

He then went to the lounge where several directors who had come to attend the premiere this time were located.

Xu Guangtou, Ning Hao, Xue Xiaolu, Lu Yang, Diao Yinan, Han Shao, Xiao Si and others were all there.

Zhou Xia looked into the living room again, Lao Mouzi and Zhou Xingchi were also there, sitting and talking in twos and threes
Several of these directors were filming and rushed over from the set. Zhou Xia hurriedly greeted everyone.

In fact, Zhou Xia just sent an invitation letter out of courtesy, and didn't want the director who was filming to come back to attend.

This will not only delay the filming, but when their movie is released later, if he is too busy to attend the premiere, it will seem a little disrespectful to the other party.

"Thank you, thank you everyone for coming to the premiere of the movie. Let's eat something casually. This time my movie is more than two hours long, 136 minutes long!"

Zhou Xia said to everyone with a smile.

Taking into account the rhythm of the movie, as well as the impact of the length of the movie on the film schedule.

Zhou Xia's previous movies, even if it was a large-scale costume fantasy drama like "Painted Skin 2", did not exceed 120 minutes.

Most other movies are around 90 minutes or 100 minutes.

"Are all the domestic and foreign versions so long?" Xu Guangtou asked beside him.

"The European and American version is 130 minutes." Zhou Xia said with a smile.

"That's a lot of cuts." Lu Yang said in surprise.

"Yes, some Taidong-style plots and lyrical plots, and a small amount of romantic scenes were cut." Zhou Xia said directly.

It is 136 minutes long in China, mainly adding some fairy-style special effects scenery and emotional scenes.

But European and American audiences are used to special effects, and they don't like this kind of special effects. They also don't understand some emotional scenes involving oriental culture, so they cut them out in this respect.

This is the successful experience accumulated by "New Detective" after cutting some comedy jokes and adding fighting and special effects scenes.

While chatting with a few directors, eat some fruit, pastries, and place some things, so as not to have a dinner party four or five hours later, and the stomach will not be able to hold on.

In the end, Zhou Xia was pulled aside by Zhou Xingchi, and started talking with him in a low voice.

"Master Xing, congratulations. After a year and a half, the script is finally ready, and the new movie is about to start." Zhou Xia smiled and congratulated.

In the morning, he had seen the preparation progress of Zhou Xingxing's new movie "Mermaid" in the office. The casting of actors had already started, and the film could be started within a month at most.

"Hehe, I can't compare with a great writer like you. If you didn't mention a few points, it would take two or three months to finish the script." Zhou Xingchi said with a wry smile.

"Hehe, I also struggled with the screenwriters over and over again." Zhou Xia said modestly.

"Director Zhou, you're too modest!"

Zhou Xingchi showed a habitual smile, and then said: "By the way, what do you think about starring in this movie?"

It doesn't matter if the people next to him hear it, they are all Xia Hua's directors, and they have influence in the industry, so they don't go around talking nonsense.

"Hehe... Master Xing, I really don't have time until the second half of next year." Zhou Xia said with a smile, he really doesn't want to participate in the movie "Mermaid".

"It doesn't matter, with your actor's strength, you can finish filming your scenes in a month." Zhou Xingchi said without giving up.

"Well, it's not the same who plays the leading role in Master Xing's movies, the fans all go for you." Zhou Xia smiled helplessly.

"Of course it's different. If Director Zhou participates, I'll be [-]% confident that the box office will surpass the last movie, and the heroine of the movie can also be selected from the company." Zhou Xingchi lowered his voice and whispered in Zhou Xia's ear.

Zhou Xia looked at Zhou Xingchi suspiciously.

What he said was very straightforward. He wanted Zhou Xia to play the leading role and hit a higher box office record.

Zhou Xingchi's contract with Xia Hua is a relatively loose director's contract. He also has his own company and artists to support.

Zhou Xingchi asked Xia Hua's actor to be the heroine, instead of selecting Lin Yun from 12 people in Yuan Shikong to train artists for Xinghui.

It can be seen that he is very clear in his heart that if Zhou Xia plays the leading role, the increased movie box office share is much higher than the profit from cultivating an artist.

Making a film is not only a job, but also a personal career, and making money is also very important!
After understanding Zhou Xingchi's meaning, I thought that I could cultivate artists for the company and increase the box office of "The Mermaid".

Zhou Xia finally decided to agree, he hesitated and asked: "Can't one month be shorter?"

"It will take at least 25 days. After all, there are too many uncertainties in other preparations and actors who will play opposite you." Zhou Xingchi thought for a while.

"Well, if the filming starts smoothly this month and the filming is finished before the end of next month, I can still squeeze out this period of time. But if the filming cannot be finished, it will be postponed. I will go to the United States for a period of time at the end of August. time."

Zhou Xia thought for a while and said, Sophia will give birth around September.

After he finished speaking, he asked again: "By the way, what about Li Ruolan's character?"

"Then you have to be an action guide." Zhou Xingchi smiled and blinked.

"Hehe, alright, then I'll help you choose this role. As for the heroine, Master Xing, you can choose it in the company. There are many newcomers and young actresses in the company who are suitable for that role."

Zhou Xia smiled and agreed, "The Mermaid" is a modern sci-fi movie, and there are actually not many action scenes.

"Ok."

"Ha ha ha ha."

The two reached a verbal agreement, shook hands, and couldn't help laughing in a low voice.

The directors next to him saw how happy the two talking in a low voice were, and they all asked curiously.

Both of them laughed and passed away.

"Except for a few protagonists, we have almost selected other actors, and we have found almost the same location and interior shooting. The shooting will start next month at the latest. If the female lead is selected quickly, we will be able to start shooting by the end of that month."

When other people stopped paying attention, Zhou Xingchi said to Zhou Xia again.

"Oh, this is the best, then I don't have to take a vacation to delay things next month."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, seeing that the time was almost five o'clock, and everyone was about to leave for the great hall, so Zhou Xia took his leave first and left.

(End of this chapter)