China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 713: New biweekly collaboration project? A new record at the pinnacle!

"Have a good rest. I'm going to the company first. I have some things to take care of."

Zhou Yutang did not linger in the land of pleasure.

He patted Yoona’s butt, stood up and went to Mingjie’s headquarters.

On the way, I took some time to have a video conference with Zhang Yiming and listen to his report on the promotion of Douyin.

Taking advantage of the traffic from the Starlight Awards, Zhou Yutang also promoted the Douyin APP. He was very satisfied with the results achieved in the initial stage.

A red envelope worth 100 million was sent out, which was a big gimmick.

But in fact, more than a dozen advertising brands have invested tens of millions, and the remaining publicity costs are definitely worth the money.

This is just the first step. For the promotion and publicity of Douyin, there is already a mature plan made by a professional team.

There was no need to keep an eye on every detail. After simply giving instructions to move forward, Zhou Yutang attended Mingjie's high-level meeting, which also included the deputy director of the Jiangsu Provincial TV Station.

This year, the film and television company under the Jiangsu Provincial TV Station reached an agreement with Mingjie on profit sharing and produced an Extreme Challenge variety movie, which will be released during the Spring Festival.

As far as Zhou Yutang was concerned, he was not very willing to do this kind of project, but he could not stop some people who were eager to do it.

The film market is so hot, just like the stock market where experts are touting sentiment recovery and a bull market.

As long as there is a hot project, you can rush in and pick up money with a sack.

Who wouldn’t want a piece of the pie?
Zhou Yutang cannot block other people's financial path, after all, it involves the interests of a considerable number of high-level officials in Su Province.

Turning a blind eye is just a favor.

There are many urgent matters to deal with, so he will stay in Shanghai for a few days, and also promote "The Mermaid".

The project of "The Mermaid" is backed by several major giants in the domestic entertainment industry, and the main producers include China Film and Shanghai Film.

In addition to the influence of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, he can be on any popular domestic variety show he wants.

Go Fighting only has one season a year, but Running Man has two seasons a year.

In addition to director Stephen Chow, leading actors such as Deng Chao, Lin Yuna, Zhang Yuqi, and Luo Xiaozhu are all the main publicity forces, and have appeared on popular annual variety shows such as "I Am a Singer" and "Ace vs Ace".

Then, under the leadership of Deng Chao, the leader of the Running Man team, he participated in the recording of the customized New Year special of "Running Man".

As for Zhou Yutang, he naturally would not participate in this kind of outdoor fierce competition variety show. He even made it clear that he would not even participate in the later roadshows.

I only agreed to do an interview variety show with Stephen Chow.

That is "Kefan Listens" on Shanghai TV, which is one of the more stylish interview programs at present.

In addition to promoting the movie, it also serves as a warm-up promotion for the final season of "Joy of Life" which will be aired after the new year.

After Zhou Yutang left, Lin Yoona took a nap and did not get up until noon when she received a call from her assistant. She simply put on some light makeup. Her outfit today was also to suit her role as a mermaid in the film, with a pure and casual style.

"Big fortune! It was also trending on South Korean searches last night. Nearly 20 billion won in red envelopes. It's really crazy!"

"It's really incredible. Showbox is responsible for the domestic promotion work, and it has been very discussed. This time the simultaneous release in both countries is likely to help your acting career take off!"

Lin Yuna's female assistant's room was next door. She knew what happened last night, but she was not surprised.

South Korean society advocates money first, and chaebols like Zhou Yutang who have such wealth and status are like gods.

From her point of view, Yoona will definitely not suffer any loss by being the woman of a chaebol.

After all, Governor Zhou is really good to her. This "Mermaid" project can help her completely get rid of the label of idol, and rise to the top in South Korea and become one of the most popular young actors.

Sometimes, being chosen is far more important than working hard.

"Wow, Yoona is so beautiful!"

"Thank you. Hello."

Lin Yoona, who was fully armed with a baseball cap, mask and sunglasses, was still recognized after walking into Mingjie Company.

Girls' Generation is very popular in Asia and is also very popular in China. Yoona enthusiastically signed autographs for several of her sisters.

When I walked into Mingjie's headquarters building, the assistant beside me was a little shocked.

We all know that China is vast and rich in resources. The area of ​​Shanghai alone is more than ten times that of Seoul, especially its architecture.

The Mingjie headquarters building is much more magnificent than the SM building.

"This is a large company with a market value of nearly 100 billion. It's really different."

The assistant around him was like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

Based on the current market value, Mingjie is guaranteed to be twenty times that of SM.

Zhou Yutang had made arrangements in advance, and his female secretary Ni Ni, wearing a professional suit, took Lin Yuna for a walk.

Seeing TV station staff carrying equipment coming in and out one after another, Lin Yuner asked curiously, "Why do people from the TV station seem to be coming here?"

"Yes."

Ni Ni explained with a smile: "Because Mr. Zhou's schedule is difficult to coordinate, and he has other things to do next, we notified the program team temporarily and decided to hold the recording venue for the afternoon program at Mingjie."

Lin Yuna and the assistant beside her looked at each other.

I have a different understanding of Zhou Yutang's energy.

Television stations that control broadcasting channels are high and mighty, whether in South Korea or China. However, in order to accommodate Zhou Yutang's schedule, the entire program team came to the company to interview him.

This is definitely hard to imagine!
Unlike last night, today Yoona Lin only met Zhou Yutang from a distance.

The Grand Commander of Jiangdong strode out of a large conference room in high spirits. The elites in suits and ties around him surrounded him like stars surrounding the moon.

After the meeting, several senior executives went to Zhou Yutang's office to report on their work until after 2:30 in the afternoon.

Zhou Yutang finally had time to meet Lin Yuner in the office: "Take a look at the outline of the interview program later. If you have any questions, just ask them directly."

"Ah."

Lin Yuna nodded: "Oppa, don't worry about me, I will prepare well."

Her professionalism is beyond doubt. She went to the lounge very seriously to prepare. The host Cao Kefan came with the program crew and related equipment early in the morning to set up the scene.

Zhou Xingxing didn't arrive until 2:40 in the afternoon and we had a brief communication before the recording.

At three o'clock, the interview officially began.

Cao Kefan did very detailed preparation work, with more than fifty questions in the outline, but Zhou Xingxing's answers were very concise.

Usually it can be solved with three or five words, and Zhou Yutang couldn't help but laugh.

If everyone does it the same way as Stephen Chow, then the entire interview of an hour-long program can be completed in at most ten minutes.

Although she was helpless, Cao Kefan was also an experienced host, so she adjusted the rhythm of the next question: "Yoona speaks Chinese very well."

"Thank you."

Lin Yuner sat on the single sofa next to Zhou Yutang and smiled modestly: "I only know a little bit, and there is still a lot to improve."

"You were in The Mermaid. How was it?"

"Director Zhou is a very good director. I am very happy to work with him. It can be said to be a perfect experience. I have learned a lot, but I also feel that I have many shortcomings."

Lin Yuna answered with a smile, her eyes rippling, but she was looking at Zhou Yutang.

A woman who looks pure on the outside actually has an unknown wildness and charm in her bones.

"YoonAh is very versatile and her acting skills are unexpectedly good."

Zhou Xingxing nodded and smiled, as if approving.

Zhou Yutang knew what Yoona was talking about.

This Zhou Dao is not that Zhou Dao.

The interview part of Lin Yuner was very easy as she was used to dealing with the media.

Besides, the questions had been reviewed in advance, so there were naturally no surprises.

The highlight was still the Grand Commander of Jiangdong. Cao Kefan moved his huge buttocks, and the leather sofa under him groaned in pain. His fat face was full of friendly smiles.

"Mr. Zhou, you are both an actor and a director. Now the audience calls you and director Zhou Xingxing the "Two Zhous" of the Chinese film industry."

"Zhou Xingxing's nonsensical comedy style is unique. People praise you for being good at training actors. So in your opinion, do I have a chance to transform into an actor?"

"Of course there is a chance."

Zhou Yutang smiled and said, "But you'd better lose some weight, because your face will be magnified and widened when you are on camera, and you won't be able to handle a close-up, unless you are a special actor."

This kind of special actor is probably similar to Lam Chi Chung in "Kung Fu" and Lam Suet who broke the gang rules in "Black Snake Society", and they specialize in playing fat supporting roles.

"Director Zhang Yimou also said this to me."

Cao Kefan smiled awkwardly: "I was filming The Flowers of War at the time, and Director Zhang said that my face was as tall as two floors in the cinema."

Zhou Yutang and Zhou Xingxing laughed together, while Lin Yoona pursed her lips and tried hard not to laugh.

"It took me three months to lose 30 kilograms."

“That’s really not easy.”

"It's not easy to be a director or an actor."

Cao Kefan completed the sublimation of the theme: "So I'd better be a host. I eat and drink as I should. Now I've rebounded and gained 10 kilograms more than before."

Zhou Yutang smiled and nodded.

In fact, to do an interview program, you have to sit and chat with the guests for several hours.

The overall atmosphere must be harmonious and the topic must have sufficient depth, which is a test of the host's skills.

Cao Kefan is indeed quite capable to be able to secure a position at Shanghai Tomato TV. He adjusted the atmosphere and then asked Zhou Yutang, "Mr. Zhou, there are rumors that Stephen Chow is not easy to get along with and has a bad temper. What do you think about this?"

“It’s normal to lose your temper.”

Zhou Yutang smiled calmly, "When I first started directing, I would often lose my temper and scold people on the set. When I wasn't famous enough, this was the most direct and effective way for a director to establish his authority. But now, when we start a film, we don't need to say much, everyone knows what they have to do."

"I agree with Mr. Zhou on this point."

Stephen Chow actually smiled, which was rare for him, and agreed: "I once thought that only by losing my temper could I prove my authority as a director. Later I realized that I could convey my ideas in a calmer way." Cao Kefan listened and admired him secretly.

The emotional intelligence of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong is also first-class.

By guiding the topic, Zhou Xingxing's interview aloofness was cured.
The next program was easy to do. Cao Kefan continued to ask: "What does Mr. Zhou want to say about this collaboration with Stephen Chow in The Mermaid?"

"It was a pleasure to work with him. Stephen Chow was very professional and personally demonstrated every scene, which benefited me a lot."

“I also learned a lot from Mr. Zhou.”

Zhou Xingxing, who is very frugal with words, suddenly said, "If there is a chance, I would like to work with Mr. Zhou on a movie."

"You are joking?"

Zhou Yutang raised his eyebrows. This was definitely not a question in the outline.

"No kidding."

Zhou Xingxing said seriously: "I have worked with many excellent actors and directors, but Mr. Zhou is definitely the most special one among them. He is an absolute genius. If there is a suitable opportunity, I really want to work with you once."

This business flattery was a bit excessive. Zhou Yutang smiled and waved his hand: "If there is a suitable project, definitely."

Cao Kefan's eyes behind the glasses were like flashlights, "If there is such an opportunity, I will definitely buy a movie ticket to support it. I believe it will be a very exciting movie."

In fact, the completely opposite acting experiences of Zhou Yutang and Zhou Xingxing are also quite interesting.

Stephen Chow started out as an extra and gradually became a well-known director and actor. He is an inspirational example.

However, Zhou Yutang had smooth sailing. He became popular as soon as he debuted and then became famous all over Asia. He is truly a man of natural talent.

Despite their different experiences, there is no doubt that both Zhou Shuang are legendary figures standing at the pinnacle of the Chinese-language film industry.

With the two weeks combined, isn’t this the hot topic?
The program "Kefan Listens" was recorded until seven o'clock. After the first half about the movie "The Mermaid" ended, Stephen Chow and Yoona Lim left first.

Zhou Xingxing had a dinner party, and Lin Yoona had to fly to South Korea overnight to attend a business event.

This interview was actually recorded in two episodes, and the second half was basically an interview about the final season of "Joy of Life".

Zhou Yutang also revealed some information about the preparation of the "Snow" project, which has not yet been made public, which can be regarded as some explosive information.
"The Lunar New Year suspense comedy film "Detective Chinatown" produced by Dongwu Pictures, jointly distributed by Guangguang and Wanda, directed by Zhou Yutang, and starring Wang Baoqi, Lu Han, Gao Yuanyuan, Xiao Yang, Zhang Zifeng, Xiao Shenyang and others has been released for a month, with a total box office of 30.85 billion, topping the domestic film box office list and breaking a series of domestic film box office records!"

"The Film Bureau has confirmed that the release and screening time of the film "Detective Chinatown" will be extended to February 2016, 2!"

Zhou Yutang has been in Shanghai these days and has dealt with a lot of people from the Shanghai circle.

He also took the time to take Liu Shishi to meet the Queen Mother and watch "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".

A sister felt sorry for him, "The box office potential of some movies has been affected by Star Wars, otherwise the box office of Detective Chinatown would definitely be higher, but why is the extension key only for half a month?"

"Don't eat in an ugly way."

Zhou Yutang smiled and rubbed Sister Yi's soft face: "Let's go, Old Wu and the others are waiting."

The secret to postponing the release of "Detective Chinatown" was that Director Tong personally made the request, and it was finally scheduled for half a month, which also meant making way for other domestic films.

At the end of the year, dinner parties and social gatherings are inevitable. Today, Zhou Yutang brought Liu Shishi to a dinner party in the Shanghai circle.

After some warm greetings, Wu Heru of New United said with emotion: "The Chinese film market is really getting better and better. A few years ago, it was unimaginable that there would be a movie with a box office of 30 billion."

Ten years ago, a game that grossed over 100 million yuan was considered the biggest hit of the year.

Five years ago, a box office of one billion would have caused a sensation in the entertainment industry.

Ever since Zhou Yutang was the first to bring the domestic film box office into the billion era.

It then broke through the 2 billion mark, swept across Asia, and topped the list. Now it has raised the box office record to 3 billion!

Moreover, "Detective Chinatown" has an extension key and still has room for improvement.

Tian Ming was also present during the banquet and said with a smile, "Grave Robbers' Chronicles is so disappointing. The stage was set, but they didn't catch it."

January is the last carnival before the Spring Festival. This year, there are eight imported blockbusters waiting to take a bite out of the Chinese film market.

When the global sweep of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and imported blockbusters such as "Charlotte Hustle" landed in the Chinese film market, "Old Boys" was about to be withdrawn from theaters, and "Bad Angels" was almost negligible. Only Zhou Yutang's "Detective Chinatown 3" stood out and launched a strong sniper attack.

Finally, imported films such as "Charlotte" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks 4: Lost on Journey" all failed.

The Grand Commander of Jiangdong has demonstrated with his outstanding achievements what it means to be the number one in domestic entertainment.

Although the box office of "Star Wars" has passed the 7 million yuan threshold, the screening schedule has also been reduced because it has to give way to the movies during the Spring Festival.

In a corner where no one cared, the box office of "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" finally stopped at 5.94 million, a bleak end.

"The reality-themed movie "The Big Buddha", co-produced by Dongwu Pictures and Zhang Yimou Studio, directed by Zhang Yimou, and starring Fan Wei, Gao Ye and others, was recently completed. Zhang Yimou returned to Beijing to support his daughter's new project."

"Feng Xiaogang's new movie "I Am Not Madame Bovary" has started filming, Reuters stills have been exposed, Fan Binbin plays a village woman who is not crazy enough to live!"

"Wu Baige has rejoined China Film Group, and the action crime film "The Chase" adapted from the novel "Crossing the Angry River" by Japanese writer Nishimura Toshiyuki has started. The script will be adapted by seven top screenwriters including Chen Qingjia, Chen Jiashang, and Ruan Shisheng!"

Ever since Zhou Yutang broke the record for China's total movie box office, the entire film and television industry has been in an uproar.

Several big directors in the circle took turns to perform, but Brother Chen Kai was the only one missing.

At this time, poet Chen rarely appeared in public except for attending the premiere of Zhou Yutang's "Detective Chinatown", which gave him an abnormal and mysterious aura.

Some people said that they had seen Brother Chen Kai and his family fly to North America to celebrate the New Year and breathe the sweet air.

Later, photos appeared in the entertainment news, confirming that poet Chen did go to North America to participate in the post-production meetings of "The Great Wall".

But he didn't stay there for too long. He soon flew directly to Neon to meet with the senior management of Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd., and then returned to the capital to begin his retreat.

It is drizzling in Beijing today, and poet Chen is taking refuge in a large villa.

Watching the video clips of the Starlight Show, poet Chen nodded with approval from time to time.

Looking at the script in front of him, which had been revised many times and finally finalized according to his ideas, he nodded with satisfaction, and when he was in high spirits, he began to recite a poem.

"It is hard to give up one's natural beauty, once chosen to be by the emperor's side. With a smile, she becomes charming, and all the beauties in the palace pale in comparison."

In front of him, it seemed as if a fantastic and gorgeous Tang Dynasty world had been constructed. However, he did not see the beauty of the Tang Dynasty. Instead, he saw Chen Hong, who was wearing a home dress and a pair of cotton slippers, and handed him a cup of authentic American coffee with both hands.

"Why are you so happy?"

The once stunningly beautiful Diao Chan has been marked by the traces of time, but her charm remains.

With a beauty by his side, Brother Chen Kai felt that he was enjoying the sight, took a sip of coffee, and praised, "I laugh at that kid surnamed Lu, who is a fraud and has little talent. Is he worthy of being called a great director?

If my "Legend of the Demon Cat" is released this year for the Lunar New Year, it can compete with Zhou Yutang's "Detective Chinatown".

"This year's Lunar New Year movie season is really not good, lacking any films of substance."

The man's confident look made Chen Hong chuckle. She took the script from the table and flipped through it, then said in surprise:

"It seems that Kelly Wang's script has been changed again?"

"There's nothing wrong with her script, but there are still some minor flaws. She doesn't understand how to perfectly integrate art with the audience's preferences."

Chen Kaige said confidently: "I polished it a little bit."

"It's a pity that Governor Zhou is too busy, otherwise we could ask him to write the script. It would be a good idea for two generations of Palme d'Or directors to join forces."

Chen Hong sighed, put the script aside, gently rubbed Chen Shiren's shoulders, and listened to him talk passionately about his new project.

Kelly Wang is a well-known screenwriter in Taiwan. She has written excellent scripts such as "Lust, Caution" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". She is also the screenwriter of Chen Kaige's new project "Legend of the Demon Cat".

But there is no doubt that Brother Chen Kai has the final say on this project.

"What did Xinli Lao Cao say?"

"He will give priority to your opinion, and LeTV has no objection either. In addition, we have already negotiated with Kadokawa. The special effects, art, sound mixing and other teams there are all very good, and we have also reserved a role."

"The male lead role should be reserved for Zhou Yutang." Poet Chen tapped the table with his finger.

“Maybe he doesn’t have time.”

Chen Hong sat on Chen Kaige's lap, her eyes twinkling, "I heard that he has several projects in Hollywood, and the company will have several big dramas to be released next year."

"Go ask him first. As long as he asks, any conditions can be discussed. Then ask Lu Han. There is a role that is very suitable for him."

"How about using Arthur for that role?"

"No, the foundation is a little weak. Zhou Yutang and Lu Han will be a double insurance."

Chen Kai patted his wife's hand to comfort her, and said slowly, "Arthur needs to make a name for himself. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. You can ask if there are any suitable TV drama projects in Jiangdong. Compared with movies, TV dramas are more popular now."

"I heard that their company will have two big dramas next year. The list has not been released yet, but it is basically certain that they will be the same as Alibaba's Eternal Love."

Chen Hong thought of something and said, "There is another drama, which should be a film and television adaptation of "Snowy", with a guaranteed investment of 300 million yuan. Lao Cao and the CEO of Huanrui have been trying to find a solution these days."

"Are you going to film 'In the Snow'? Three hundred million?"

Hearing this number, Brother Chen Kai was slightly stunned, then he regained his composure.

Three hundred million is just over 4000 million US dollars.

The North American box office of "The Conjuring 2" alone exceeded million US dollars, and the global box office exceeded million US dollars.

Brother Chen Kai is arrogant and looks down on others, but in his heart, Zhou Yutang is definitely worthy of attention. He doesn't find it strange even if he is managing a project worth 1 billion yuan.

"I heard from Lao Cao that the positioning is higher than the "Joy of Life" series, and the production cost of three seasons is expected to start at 10 billion."

The couple sat side by side and talked about their new project "Legend of the Demon Cat" and the hot film market.

"No matter what, let's first deal with Zhou Yutang. As long as he agrees, the rest will be easy. Once the post-production of The Great Wall is completed, we can start filming by the middle of next year at the latest."

"Well, I'll go ask again tonight."

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Governor Zhou reached the pinnacle of success and stood tall among his peers.

The filming of "Little Steel Cannon" started in Anhui Province amid heavy snow, which was regarded as a good omen. Zhang Yimou has finished shooting another movie, and the momentum is very strong.

Several big directors have very loud voices, and how can such a grand event in the Chinese film industry be without Brother Chen Kai?
The first domestic director to win the Palme d'Or, he became a legend in one fell swoop and was admired by everyone.

Poet Chen has a sense of pride and arrogance in his bones.

In his eyes, there flashed a fiery light called ambition.
He must take back his lost reputation and honor with his own hands!
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