Entertainment upstart

Chapter 854 New Carol, Kidman?Winslet?

Because of the hot sale of "Sword of Immortal Sword", the stock prices of Xiahua Film and Television and Xiahua Video Network, the two listed companies of the Xiahua family, have also risen sharply.

The market value of Xiahua Film and Television exceeded 2350 billion, and Xiahua Video also broke through the 1200 billion mark.

Zhou Xiaming's personal wealth exceeded 1800 billion for the first time, becoming the first person to enter the top three Chinese rich people in the entertainment industry, and ranked 25th on the global rich list.

At the same time, Xiahua Film and Television's new headquarters in the Imperial Capital, Xiahua Building, has completed various occupancy inspections and can finally move.

When the time comes to move to a new address, the arrival of the so-called new era of Zhou Xia and Xia Hua's film and television is also very timely.

After finishing the promotion in Asia, Zhou Xia and the main creators will go to Europe and North America to promote the film together on the 29th.

On the evening of July 7th, a large villa in the suburbs of Beijing.

After Zhou Xia and Xiaohu finished their meal, they were just about to go for a walk in the garden on the roof, exercise, and digest their food.

Zhou Xia then received an overseas call from Peter, the head of North America of Xiahua Film and Television.

"Boss, the makeup test photos and play test videos of the main actors of "Carol" have been uploaded to the company's Xiahua Video Overseas Edition account. After you log in to view, please give us your choice as soon as possible.

In this way, we can take advantage of your coming to promote the film this time, and make an appointment for some actors for you, so that you can meet and talk, talk about roles and other things. "

Peter said quickly, over there, it should be just work in the morning.

"Okay, I'll watch it right away, and I'll call you back in three hours at the latest." Zhou Xia hung up the phone after finishing speaking.

He stopped going for a walk, and went upstairs to the study, while Xiaohu followed him with interest.

Zhou Xia sat down and turned on the computer, ready to log in to check the casting status of "Carol", when she saw Xiaohu standing behind her, she said, "Go, go for a walk by yourself."

Thinking that the auditions are all famous Hollywood actresses, and there may be intimate scenes, Zhou Xia thinks it's better not to let Xiaohu see it.

"Why, there is something I can't know." Xiaohu asked with a frown.

"No, I want to work, don't hinder me." Zhou Xia continued to insist.

"I heard, what audition video do you want to watch?" Xiaohu pouted immediately.

"Oh, you really understand it?" This surprised Zhou Xia: "Xiaohu, your English has improved very quickly."

"That's right, my English speaking and listening are not much of a problem now, remember to consider me next time you collaborate with Hollywood on any blockbuster."

Xiaohu immediately said proudly.

After Liu Yufei starred in "Pacific Rim" last year, this year she won the role of the female doctor who played a lot of roles in "Reunion 2" with her English advantage.

This made Xia Hua Film and Television's other actresses feel great pressure and motivation.

They all regard learning English as the most important task now.

After Yaya finished filming "Descendants of Yanhuang", she took advantage of her break to go to Australia to learn English.

Xiaohu, Sisi, Tangtang, Xiaoai, Xiaoying and others also invite English teachers to teach every day.

After all, no one wants the company to have a blockbuster film with Hollywood in the future, with a suitable role, and Liu Yufei will take it.

Zhou Xia felt very satisfied with the competition between Xiaohu, Sisi and others.

Thinking that what I'm about to watch is the lesbian-themed "Korol" audition video, and that Xiaohu, as a woman, has a certain point of view and perspective, so I won't let her leave.

"Since you want to read it, then read it carefully. I will ask questions later."

While talking, Zhou Xia logged into the overseas account of Xiahua Video that Peter mentioned.

"No problem, let me watch your lesbian drama, who did you choose, whether she's pretty or not."

Xiaohu happily agreed, came from behind the chair, and sat sideways on the armrest of the chair.

There are a total of three folders, which are divided into makeup test photos and test play videos, all of which are test play materials of the two heroines and several test play actors.

Zhou Xia first clicked on the makeup test photos of the second actress Terris. There are four actors in total, namely Eva Green, Megan Fox, Emma Watson, and Rooney Mara.

Zhou Xia opened them one by one, and looked at the four actresses in the costumes of the 60s of the last century, full of retro atmosphere, each with its own characteristics, and was very satisfied.

Then I continued to watch the audition videos of the four of them. The four of them auditioned for the same two scenes.

After Carol left a breakup letter and left Tetris, the sad interpretation of Tetris; and when Carol came back again, Tetris's complicated feelings.

The casting team scored the four actors' auditions comprehensively. Zhou Xia's favorite Rooney Mara scored 87 points, ranking second.

Emma Watson, who had no accidents, scored 88 points first, Eva Green with 84 points in fourth, and Megan Fox with 85 points in third.

The difference in ratings among the four is not that big, so it can be seen that he, the director, will make the decision in the end, and whoever he likes the most will win.

Zhou Xia repeatedly watched these makeup test photos and play test videos on the computer.

Feeling that the computer screen was too small, he put the video on a blank wall in the office and zoomed in for a more detailed observation

It took a full half an hour.

Zhou Xia first ruled out the 80-year-old Eva who was born in 34.

She looks a little too sexy and provocative, and doesn't quite fit the image of Terris, a 23-year-old girl in the movie.

Then the other three people scored according to the detailed scoring of the casting team. Emma Watson did not get the highest overall score because of her acting skills.

It is more because of the degree of fit with the character's age and temperament, as well as other remuneration, influence, etc., that the score is higher than others.

Relatively speaking, the acting skills of the other three actresses are more mature.

Zhou Xia watched Megan Fox's audition video and makeup photos carefully, which was actually pretty good, but thinking that her previous sexy images on screen might have impressed the audience too deeply, Zhou Xia still ruled out her.

Zhou Xia was not in a hurry to choose between the two remaining.

I also want to watch a few videos of actors playing against each other to see the overall feeling and effect.

The little fox on the side remained silent, quietly observing Zhou Xia.

Although they are both in the film and television industry, an industry, actors and directors are two different professions. Directors have too many things to consider, which is different from actors who mainly consider their own performance.

It was the first time for her to watch Zhou Xia's work so closely. She just watched him watch those videos and makeup test photos repeatedly, thinking silently, not knowing what he was thinking.

Zhou Xia ignored Xiaohu, who had been sitting quietly on the armrest, and opened the files of the makeup test photo and play video of Carol's character.

Only Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet auditioned for the role of Carol.

Look at the stills of the two of them first.

Both of them are typical blond beauties, which fit the temperament of Carol, a middle-aged lady.

Compared with Cat Brecht in the original movie, the two of them look softer and less aggressive, and they don't quite meet the needs of the characters.

But after putting on makeup and costumes, the two actors fit the roles much better than Zhou Xia thought.

"Wow, Yiyi, are you going to work with them both? I love Nicole Kidman so much!"

Xiaohu couldn't help exclaiming when he saw the two superstar movie queens in the opened stills.

"Hehe, yes, what's the matter?" Zhou Xia smiled.

Not too many people know about his shooting of an English-language lesbian-themed movie.

Xiaohu only heard about it and didn't know more details.

(End of this chapter)