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Chapter 689: With ease, Jing Ye sighed

When Cao Baoping is filming, he always takes his time and does a fine job.

"The Murderer" started filming in June and was only completed in November.

I heard that the actors were tortured terribly.

The post-production of the film will be done by Vision Media.

Zhou Yutang went to take a look.

The texture is very good.

I had lunch with Lao Cao in the company cafeteria at noon.

It was just ordinary beef sliced ​​noodles, but when Zhou Yutang picked up the chopsticks, he thought of Zhang Yi.

In this drama, Zhang Yi's role as a five-star killer absolutely subverts the audience's perception of him.

Especially the scene of eating noodles, which is a classic.

"How are the arrangements for this year's Golden Horse Awards?"

Cao Baoping drank the mutton offal noodle soup happily, with a satisfied expression on his face.

The men in Datong, Shanxi, like this kind of food.

There is a chef in the canteen of Jiangdong Company who is an expert at making noodles.

"This month is very busy. I have to go to Hong Kong soon. Director Zhang is not going either."

Zhou Yutang put some chili oil in the bowl and said with a smile: "When the time comes, Teacher Cao, you can go over there."

His schedule is very tight.

There are big moves in Jingdong, and meetings are being held continuously.

I have another flight to Hong Kong soon.

Zhou Yutang had previously agreed to Boss Yang to make a guest appearance in "Cold War 2", and he would never go back on his word.

There are only a few shots and it can be done in a day. It is mainly to prepare for "The Lonely and Great God".

"There's not much hope even if I go."

Cao Baoping slurped a mouthful of noodles and ate them with garlic.

The Jiangdong faction still has a loud voice at the Golden Horse Awards.

Zhang Yimou's "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" received seven nominations including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Action Design, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Design, and Best Costume Design.

But he is in Tyrande right now and will definitely not attend.

Deng Chao was also nominated for Best Actor for "The Sun Also Rises", while Liu Shishi was nominated for Best Actress for "The Piano Tuner".

When the nominations were announced, some media in the industry joked.

Jiangdong Entertainment took up half of this year's Golden Horse Awards.

The Executive Committee sent an invitation to Zhou Yutang in advance.

Zhang Aijia, the chairman of the Golden Horse Executive Committee, is just an acquaintance, not too familiar with her.

But this year, the chairman of the jury is Chen Guofu, who is an old acquaintance of Zhou Yutang.

He went to Jiangdong Building twice and almost achieved the goal of visiting Zhou Lang three times in Jiangdong.

But Zhou Yutang's schedule conflicted with the Golden Horse Awards, so he had no choice but to give up.

When he first debuted, Zhou Yutang needed the Golden Horse Awards to raise his profile.

But that time, this time.

Now Zhou Yutang has already risen to fame in the entertainment industry.

If he attends, it will actually help boost the Golden Horse Awards.

The Magic Thieves was a huge success, so a seminar was imperative.

Zhou Yutang received a phone call from Director Tong himself at the beginning of last month.

How can the active development of the film industry be separated from leaders who can grasp the overall situation?

Only by summing up experience and conveying spiritual ideas.

Only in this way can we promote the creative transformation and innovative development of the entire industry...

It was Guo Fan's first time participating and he was a little nervous.

The meeting was attended by some bigwigs who often appear in official news.

People from the Film Bureau and Long Xuan also came.

Even the head of China Film Group, La Peikang, is positioned relatively far back.

There are also big directors in the industry, CEOs of film and television companies, gold medal producers, various experts, etc.
In a word, the standards are very high.

"It's been several hours. Don't drink too much water."

Zhou Yutang, who was at the top of the creative team, kindly reminded Guo Fan.

The meeting process will probably last for several hours.

Leaders took turns to speak, the creators shared their experiences, and then scholars and experts asked questions and summarized, and media reporters took photos...

Guangtou Xu had suffered losses before.

That year, "Lost in Thailand" was a phenomenal hit. He attended the seminar in his best attire and started by drinking a lot of water, ready to perform well in front of the leaders.

As a result, halfway through, her face changed and she squeezed her legs together, fearing that it would leak out.

By the time it was over, my bladder nearly exploded.

Zhou Yutang is always present at the annual seminars and always appears quite calm.

After the seminar, Guo Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little impressed.

He remembered a popular meme on the Internet.

Even if Zhou Yutang didn't work in the entertainment industry, he could still become the head of a factory by screwing screws.

He felt that Zhou Yutang, wearing a pair of black-framed plain glasses, had a somewhat elegant demeanor of an old cadre.

Apart from the fact that he is too young and handsome, he doesn't look out of place even among that group of big guys.

Those who can attend such occasions are all celebrities in the industry.

After the meeting.

Some people even come over deliberately to build relationships, chat about random things, and occasionally even ask for autographs.

Zhou Yutang handled the situation with ease, and as soon as he came out, he was pulled over by Section Chief Jia for tea.

The bustling National Day holiday has come to an end, and the film market in November is a bit deserted.

Domestic films such as "My Virgin Land" and "Rainy Night Terror" are mostly small fish and shrimps and not worth mentioning.

The only big fish that can be considered a hit is Director Jia’s film “Mountains May Depart”.

However, after the movie was released, the box office was only mediocre.

In the four days since its release, the box office has exceeded 4 million. However, it is about to be taken off the screen because of too few screenings after only four days.

With a quick glance, Zhou Yutang saw disappointment in Chief Jia's expression.

If it was before "A Touch of Sin", he would definitely not be so lost.

After all, the films he made were all realistic art films, which have a very high viewing threshold for ordinary audiences.

Life is hard enough for everyone.

When you go to the cinema to watch a movie, you just want to relax, so naturally you don’t want to watch such a heavy realistic movie.

But at that time, Zhou Yutang helped to mediate and build relationships, and "A Touch of Sin" was successfully released in the Chinese film market. With the gimmick of being almost banned, it attracted a lot of traffic.

Coupled with the high quality of the film and the hot spot effect created by marketing, word-of-mouth and box office both took off, closing at 1.93 million.

The producers almost slipped on their knees in the living room, and truly witnessed Governor Zhou's ability to turn decay into magic.

It also created the peak box office record in Director Jia's career.

Chief Jia, who has gained both fame and fortune, has been held in a very high position by some movie fans.

Something in his mentality changed.

For "Mountains May Depart", there will be a psychological suggestion and expectation that "it is at least one step further than "A Touch of Sin"."

Especially now that the Chinese film market is taking off, new generations such as Lu Yang, Wen Muye, and Guo Fan are emerging.

I'm embarrassed to show off the box office performance of several hundred million.

One billion, one and a half billion, two billion
Big directors like Xiao Gangpao are ready to make their debut, and although Lao Jia appears calm on the surface, he can't help but have some thoughts.

Just waiting for the box office results to come out, Chief Jia woke up from his dream.

However, Zhou Yutang comforted him a little and he quickly adjusted himself and talked about another matter: "Boss Zhou, I plan to take the lead and organize an international film festival."

"International Film Festival?" Zhou Yutang was slightly stunned.

"Yes, our Chinese films should be more diversified, with more innovative film genres, so that the entire film industry will get better and better."

Section Chief Jia spoke incessantly with gestures and a light in his eyes.

"this."

After listening to him, Zhou Yutang sighed: "I'm afraid it's not that easy."

China originally only had three international film festivals: the Shanghai Film Festival, the Changchun Film Festival, and the Beijing International Film Festival. This year, the Silk Road Film Festival was newly established.

Zhou Yutang felt that he did not have the energy to carry out this matter.

Given his identity and status, he is only suitable to operate behind the scenes and should not come to the front.

But he still admired Chief Jia's ideas.

At least it's not just empty talk, it's really doing something for China's film industry.

With Chief Jia's connections, maybe he can actually get it done for him...

Last month’s Film Academy anniversary celebration coincided with the 110th anniversary of Chinese cinema, and is considered a major event in the industry.

In addition to working on the post-production of a film at the time, Zhou Yutang also took time out to attend the Beijing Film Academy anniversary celebration with Liu Tianxian.

But poet Chen did not even show up at such a grand event.

This unscientific.

Zhou Yutang guessed that he was in seclusion, and it was a dead end where he had to break through before he could build up again.

Chen Hong had invited him several times before, and he was quite curious. Now that the post-production of his movie was completed, he took some time out to visit the crew of "The Great Wall".

Most of the scenes in this drama were shot in Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis.

During this period, I happened to be shooting on location at the Huairou Film and Television Base, which saved me a lot of trouble.

"We are honored to have President Zhou visit the crew of The Great Wall."

Zhou Yutang sent the message in advance. As the personal steward of the crew of poet Chen, Chen Hong came out to greet him in person, with a greeting that was a bit too polite.

I don't know which temporary worker put up a sign at the scene that said "Welcome Mr. Zhou to visit the set of "The Great Wall". Please have some milk tea~~"

Milk tea was also arranged long ago. It would be wrong to come empty-handed to visit the crew. After shaking hands with Chen Hong and taking photos for two excited media outlets, he entered the crew.

"Sister Hong, I have benefited a lot from being able to communicate and learn with Director Chen..."

Zhou Yutang's lips, of moderate thickness, perfectly revealed a brilliant smile.

With just one sentence, Diao Chan was made to smile from ear to ear.

It's not all politeness.

Objectively speaking, poet Chen's talent is more than just nice words.

His picture composition and use of colors are absolutely at the top level among Chinese directors.

"Hey, I'll take you to see it."

Chen Hong smiled and led Zhou Yutang inside: "Brother Kai should be in a meeting with people from Legend and Universal. It's really difficult to deal with..."

When the Grand Commander showed up, the actors and extras in the crew immediately made way for him to pass through and watched him go with respectful eyes.

After hearing from Chen Hong that there were other guests in the crew, Zhou Yutang looked up and saw that it was Wang Jing from Hong Kong.

Does this fat guy also want to improve so much?
"Boss Zhou?!"

"Director Wang is here too?"

"Hey, come here and learn Director Chen's filming techniques."

This fat guy is as greasy as ever.

He seemed to be a little fatter than the last time we met.

He was still accompanied by the long-legged beauty Qiu Yi Nong, smiling and greeting politely:
"Hello, Mr. Zhou."

"Ah hello."

Zhou Yutang nodded calmly: "Let's go in and take a look together."

Sweet Princess has been in the crew for more than half a year for this drama, and there has been no press release about her for a long time.

At this moment, he was wearing silver-bronze armor, looking very heroic. When he saw Zhou Yutang, his almond-shaped eyes widened with surprise: "Brother Yutang, why are you here?"

"Come and see you."

Zhou Yutang smiled gently: "How do you feel?"

"I don't know how to put it, but it's quite fulfilling."

Da Tiantian smiled sweetly: "I heard from Director Chen that it seems like the filming is about to be wrapped up."

"Mud howl, Zhou."

Matt Damon speaks broken Chinese.

This popular Hollywood star looked a little sloppy and like a savage at this moment.

This is also because of his character in the play, a mercenary who came to China to look for black gunpowder.
“You speak Chinese well.”

Zhou Yutang hugged him affectionately and said, "I heard that Cassie's film "Manchester by the Sea" has been completed?"

He has interacted with Matt Damon and the Affleck brothers several times at cocktail parties in Hollywood.

"Wow."

Matt Damon said in a tone of amazement, laughing heartily: "If Cassie knew that Mr. Miracle of the East was paying attention to him, he would be flattered."

Zhou Yutang's company's business in Hollywood is not limited to cooperation with Warner New Line.

We are also evaluating suitable investment projects.

A movie like "Dallas Buyers Club" is a classic example of finding a bargain.

Unfortunately, when I later watched Manchester by the Sea, I was told that no additional investment was needed.

The entire film investment cost was only 850 million US dollars. Matt Damon himself was the producer, and there were several other producers, so there was no financial pressure at all.

Fatty Wang followed beside him, also without saying a word.

However, the long-legged beauty next to him looked at Zhou Yutang with a strange look in her eyes.

She felt that this popular Hollywood star was deliberately being friendly towards Zhou Yutang.

There was no further conversation. Zhou Yutang followed Chen Hong around and saw people from the Hollywood team everywhere.

"This is an Oscar-winning design team. In order to perfect the image of Taotie, they designed and produced a total of 746 versions."

“There is also ARRI’s latest camera, the ALEXA 65, which can shoot up to 6.5K dynamic images. This is Stuart Draper, a photographer from the American Association of Photographers.”

Chen Hong proudly introduced to Zhou Yutang.

Apart from director Chen Shishi, the pre-production, post-production and visual effects departments are all professional production teams from Hollywood.

It can be said that "The Great Wall" was basically produced under the standardized industrial system of Hollywood.

After the meeting, poet Chen watched the previously filmed footage of "The Great Wall" together.

Well, the picture is beautiful, the rest is hard to describe
"After this play, I will start "Monk Kūkai: The Great Tang Ghost Banquet". I have been working on the scenery in Xiangyang for five years. That play will be under my control."

Zhou Yutang felt that poet Chen's hair had turned a lot whiter, as if he had aged ten years.

It’s definitely not because Diao Chan drained his energy, but probably because of the hard work involved in making this movie.

Jingcheng Kaiye is very depressed.

No matter how strong this relationship is, it can’t be stronger than the capital daddy, right?

"You're from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and you played the role of Gu Jian?"

"Yeah, but I didn't do very well. I played the role of a stone demon. Maybe you don't even remember it."

Qiu Yinong didn't feel embarrassed and smiled openly.

"I have some impression. I got here this way. With Director Wang supporting you, it will definitely be no problem for you to become famous...

By the way, what kind of cosmetics do you use? How do you maintain your legs? Your skin is so good..."

Ni Ni is quite good at comforting people, and soon they all started chatting together.

Zhou Yutang glanced casually.

Her face has been enhanced with some technology, but her pair of natural legs is really eye-catching and is not inferior to Ni Ni's.

Fatty Wang has always been good at having fun.

The red flag at home is not down, but the colorful flags are fluttering outside.

He has seen people hitchhiking on cars, but rarely on planes.

It was fate that we met this time. When we came out, I had a meal with Fatty Wang.

He heard that Zhou Yutang was going to Hong Kong, so he shamelessly followed him.

However, the flight lasted more than three hours, so it wouldn't be boring if I had someone to chat with.

Fatty Wang graduated from the Chinese Department of Hong Kong University and is also a screenwriter. He has been in the film and television industry for decades and has a great eloquence.

During the interview, we naturally talked about what we saw on the set of "The Great Wall".

The stewardess opened a bottle of red wine, and Wang Jing asked with a smile:
"It seems that Director Chen's face is not very good. What do you think, Mr. Zhou?"

"What do you say?"

"Haha."

Maybe because he was having a great time chatting, Fatty Wang let himself go.

"Director Chen's filming techniques and camera shots are certainly impeccable, but the plot has big problems, and there are foreigners providing advice and guidance. I don't know how he will end it."

Zhou Yutang just raised his glass and took a sip of wine.

Smile lightly.

However, Ni Ni and Qiu Yinong beside him kept looking sideways.

In fact, as a director, you can get a rough idea of ​​the quality of a movie when the project is halfway through.

Logically speaking, the producers of this film have announced that the film will be completed in September.

But right now, Shi Shi Chen is still reshooting some parts, which is the result of the Legendary and Universal Studios airborne production team being dissatisfied with some parts of the film.

With these two teams following up throughout the process, poet Chen faced many constraints in doing his work, as foreigners would not play that game with him.

"Director Wang, I heard that The Storm Riders 3 will be released during the Spring Festival?"

"It just happened to coincide with Mr. Zhou's The Mermaid."

Fatty Wang shook his head, looking very annoyed. “Wow, two weeks together, that’s terrifying. I hope it won’t be too embarrassing, or I won’t be able to explain to the bosses.”

Zhou Yutang also found it funny: "I don't have many scenes, just a cameo."

"It doesn't matter if it's not much. Everyone knows that Mr. Zhou's name is equivalent to a billion box office. Every time Stephen Chow goes out for an interview, he always mentions Mr. Zhou. He even wants to make Mr. Zhou the protagonist..."

Zhou Yutang listened to Fatty Wang chattering and recalled old stories in the Hong Kong circle.

Back then, Zhou Xingxing was still working at Yongsheng and had collaborated with Fatty Wang. The two were even good friends.

Later, when filming "King of Gamblers 2000", Fatty Wang invited Stephen Chow to act with Zha Zha Hui.

The schedule was six days, but it ended up taking nine days.

After the movie was completed, Zhou Xingxing was edited into the leading male role.

When promoting the movie, Fatty Wang also put Stephen Chow, who only appeared for 15 minutes, at the center of the poster.

No one else knows what happened during this period.

But rumors went that Zhou Xingxing felt that Fatty Wang had set him up and was trying to give honor to Zha Zha Hui, who was not well-known at the time.

At this point, the two fell out.

"Director Wang has been living in the capital recently?"

"Yes, I'm used to living here. I only go back to Hong Kong once every few months. This time, I'm taking advantage of Mr. Zhou to go back and visit my father."

Fatty Wang lives in Beijing most of the time.

In order to better approach mainland audiences, I privately studied all the best-selling films in the mainland over the past decade.

Whenever I have time, I often go to Jiangdong for entertainment.

After a few interactions, he became familiar with Wen Muye, Lu Yang, Guo Fan and others.

The Hong Kong entertainment industry is declining, and many big Hong Kong directors have failed. However, Fatty Wang is one of the few Hong Kong directors who can make money.

Two "The King's Woman" films were made in succession. Although the word of mouth was not very good, the box office data was quite good and it really made a lot of money for the producers.

Otherwise, they would not have released "The King's Woman 3" and targeted this year's Spring Festival.

Fatty Wang started out as a paper-throwing boy and rose to become one of the top commercial film directors in Hong Kong today. Any project he directed rarely causes investors to lose money.

But he made commercial films himself and privately invested in many art films.

This is what Zhou Yutang appreciates about Fatty Wang.

That's also why he was able to board this flight.

(End of this chapter)