Chapter 281 Free to kill, the circle is in an uproar
After Zhou Yutang met with New Line and Warner executives to confirm the publicity plan before the release of "The Purge", he then went to watch the preparations for "The Voice" in North America. Operational status.
Of course, he did not forget to visit Guo Fan and the special effects artists who were left here to study. He invited everyone to have a meal together,
"Study hard, at the latest Next year, Jiangdong Entertainment's special effects company will be established, and you will all be the backbone by then."
After giving these people a big boost in morale, Zhou Yutang returned home.
Just landed.
He got the news that there were a bunch of media reporters blocking him at the airport.
"Xiaoyu, what's going on?"
Zhou Yutang asked his assistant Mao Xiaoyu.
This girl is a master of gossip and can always control the news in the entertainment industry immediately.
Mao Xiaoyu handed over the phone and said happily: "Boss, the news about your movie in the United States has spread back to China, and there are also scandals."
Warner has used part of its resources to promote it, and work efficiency Very fast too.
Zhou Yutang has just returned to China, and the first version of the promotional poster has already been released.
Even Zhou Yutang felt his eyes light up when he saw it.
A man wearing a blue suit in the colors of the Stars and Stripes of the United States.
Holding a knife in one hand.
One hand holds an AK47 painted with the Stars and Stripes.
Wearing a ferocious goat-headed devil mask on his face, the pupils behind the mask were as dark as a devil.
Behind this man.
There are several criminals wearing different masks.
Everyone is armed with a gun or a strangely shaped knife.
Fires broke out everywhere and demons danced wildly.
Directly above the poster are two lines of English letters with a sense of design, "The Purge" and "Keep American great" stained with red blood.
It means.
Killing Day, Keep America Great.
The fragrant breath of freedom hits you.
The date decorated with flowers at the bottom is the specific day when the movie was released. Coincidentally, it is the same day as the killing day in the movie.
This is the publicity plan made by New Line Company.
Looking at it makes people feel creepy, but it is also very exciting.
“It works well.”
Zhou Yutang's thick sword-shaped eyebrows were slightly raised.
I walked out of the safe passage with the team around me and took precautions by putting on a pair of sunglasses in advance.
The moment they saw Zhou Yutang, a mountain of media reporters were completely excited and pressed the shutter one after another.
The flash flashed fiercely, and tourists at the airport also came to watch the excitement. They immediately took out their mobile phones to arrest the wild Zhou Yutang.
A female Tank Entertainment reporter took advantage of her size to get closer and almost put the microphone into Zhou Yutang's mouth: "Director Zhou, I heard that you have reached a cooperation with New Line Company in the United States?"
"You are so well-informed."
Zhou Yutang was in a good mood, with a smile on his face.
Another entertainment reporter asked: "The media over there announced that "The Purge" is a thriller-drama film. Will it be released in domestic theaters?"
"Only in Released in North America."
"Director Zhou, someone photographed you walking out of the American Restaurant with Liu Yifei, Li Binbin and Deng Wendi. What is your relationship?"
"We are all good friends, and they happened to have an announcement there, so we got together for a meal."
It must be said that there are not a few in China who have great entertainment reporters.
New Line Company just made a publicity plan, and the next day the news came to China.
There is even a high-definition photo of him, Liu Yifei, Li Binbin, and Wendi Deng walking out of a high-end restaurant. It was probably taken with professional equipment by the paparazzi who photographed Wendi Deng.
Just after returning to China, Zhou Yutang was on the front page of the entertainment section, and many calls from acquaintances came in.
"Sissi, is it true?"
As soon as Aunt Liu saw the news, she called her daughter: "Did he really make a movie with Warner Bros.?"< br>
“It’s the same thing as New Line, a subsidiary of Warner.”
Liu Yifei’s voice was filled with arrogance: “Mom, didn’t I tell you when I came back years ago? ? Xiao Zhou started cooperating with them before the Chinese New Year. I was also involved in this project at that time.” The dragons fought their way out of Changbanpo together.
"When did you say that? Why don't I remember?"
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, I think I told Changchang, hehe."
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“Oh, Mom, I won’t tell you anymore. The assistant is calling me and we’ll start shooting right away.”
Listening to the busy signal from the other end of the phone, Aunt Liu’s face changed. black.
It’s true that women are not left alone.
I used to accompany my daughter around to film on the set. Whenever something happened, Liu Yifei would discuss it with her immediately.
In recent years, I have gradually become rebellious and started to have my own ideas.
It seems that it started when I met Zhou Yutang.
Thinking of this name, Aunt Liu couldn't help but think about it.
No matter how powerful you are in the domestic entertainment industry, it is still not as good as establishing a firm foothold on the other side of the ocean.
It would be great if Zhou Yutang could really break into Hollywood.
You have to think of a way yourself.
Why don't you treat him to a meal, talk to him, and try to make some friends?
Maybe.
When the time comes, Sissi will get a chance
"Mimi, if you don't miss this opportunity, it won't come again. The relationship between you and Mr. Zhou should be that those who are closest to the water should win first."
Zeng Jia In Yang Mi's ear, she said earnestly: "Look, he has gone to Hollywood now. What happened to the goddess Liu Yifei? In order to chase men, didn't she go down to earth and follow her to Hollywood? Zhou Yutang also introduced her to Deng Wendi, This is the wife of Hollywood media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, do you know?”
“This woman has very deep connections. I think it’s very possible that Li Binbin got the resources there by hooking up with her. I'm talking about cooperation with Zhou Yutang, and that movie with New Line is a signal."
"Okay, Sister Jia, stop chanting."
Yang Mi was quite speechless: "I still prefer the feeling of natural progress."
"Fool."
Manager Zeng Jia also hates that iron cannot be made into steel: "If someone takes the initiative more than you, just I’m ahead of you, don’t miss the chance if you have the chance.”
“Mimi.”
While the two were talking, Yu Zheng came over with a glass of wine and took the initiative. He toasted with a glass of wine and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the crew for finishing filming. I heard you will have a movie soon, right?"
"Well, I'll rest for a few days, and then I'll join the team again."
Yang Mi drank a glass of wine and nodded: "Mr. Yu, I'd like to toast you too. I've been working overtime during this period of filming. Thank you. I hope our drama will be a big hit.”
From this point of view, the two of them are on the same side.
Yu Zheng heard this and laughed: "Mimi, I heard that you and Mr. Zhou from Jiangdong Entertainment are very familiar friends, right?"
"It's okay. , just ordinary friends.”
Yang Mi said vaguely.
It was fine when I was in Lungda. After joining Jiangdong Entertainment, I was often approached by those people who were overly enthusiastic.
Yang Mi is very smart and knows very well that the enthusiasm of those people is definitely directed at Zhou Yutang.
“That’s right.”
Yu Zheng said directly: "There is something, can you ask Mr. Zhou?"
Huayi Company.
Wang Zhonglei held a cigar between his fingers and had just held a meeting to discuss the completion of the media conference of Long's "Twelve Zodiac Signs". When he heard many senior executives in the office talking about Zhou Yutang's news, he frowned and asked: "How did he get involved with Warner Bros. This line?”
“Zhou Yutang acquired Jiahe shares and may have secretly reached a secret agreement with Zou Wenhuai of Jiahe. Zou Wenhuai is a partner with the major shareholder of American New Line Company. After Xianxian was acquired by Warner, it still retained its independent production department.
It seems that Zhou Yutang was invited to discuss cooperation there last year due to the copyright issue of variety shows. With the help of Zou Wenhuai's daughter, he negotiated with New Line. Cooperation was reached"
There are also capable people in the senior management of Huayi. They have already found out the news through various channels and reported it to Xiao Wang.
“It’s really something I can do. I have a copy of “Thieves Alliance” in my hand, but it hasn’t been released yet.”
Wang Zhonglei shook the ash from his cigar: “Another one has been created. "The Purge," a horror-drama film, was his first try there, right? Maybe it really opened the door to Hollywood for him."
For several years in a row Being overshadowed by Zhou Yutang, Wang Zhonglei always smiled when meeting him, but he was naturally unconvinced.
Huayi claims to be the leader in the entertainment industry. During this year's Spring Festival, "If You Are the One 2" by Huayi's award-winning director Feng Xiaogang was even beaten at the box office by Jiangdong Entertainment's low-budget comedy, and it also lost its face
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Although Zhou Yutang holds part of Huayi Company's shares, Wang Zhonglei has always regarded it as his biggest opponent.
Now, he has one foot in Hollywood.
The manager of the film department gave his own analysis and judgment: "The main thing depends on the box office performance of the movie. If the market performance is not good, the possibility of the two parties continuing to cooperate is very small."
"What if the box office explodes?"
Wang Zhonglei frowned and didn't notice it until the cigar burned out. He murmured: "Can his ship really go to sea and dock?"
"Yu Tang, come on, come on, let's try the new tea."
China Film Group, Chairman's Office, Han Sanping took the initiative to make tea for Zhou Yutang, and said with a smile: "How is it, over there in the United States The coffee, is the homemade tea delicious?”
“Then the homemade tea must be delicious, Mr. Han.”
When Zhou Yutang was about to speak, Han Sanping came over first with a bag. Putting it next to him: "I know you like drinking tea, so I have already prepared it for you. I originally wanted someone to send it to your company, but after thinking about it, I'll let you take it back by yourself when you come over to discuss the movie schedule."
"Mr. Han, you are too polite."
Zhou Yutang said politely and put away the hardcover bag honestly.
Han Sanping sat next to Zhou Yutang and said with a smile: "You made a lot of noise this time. Why didn't you tell me in advance? What's going on?"
"Follow me. New Line made a movie.”
Zhou Yutang briefly described it.
Han Sanping was also surprised. Previously, he only knew that Zhou Yutang had a trip to the United States last year. He really didn't expect that he would quietly invest in a movie there.
Even though it's just a horror movie.
But there is more meaning.
This is a film aimed at the North American market.
If successful, it means that Zhou Yutang not only has the ability to dominate the Chinese film market, but also has the possibility of establishing a foothold in Hollywood.
"Mr. Han, my foundation is still in China."
Facing Han Sanping's earnest eyes, Zhou Yutang said tactfully: "Hollywood is not very attractive to me. It was by chance that I met a producer from New Line Company. He happened to have a script in his hand that was not available in China, so I took it. Go over there and give it a try."
"Haha, I think your project can be successful!"
"Thank you for your words."
Then the two chatted. After a few words, the topic turned to the movie schedule again.
Han Sanping brought over the production schedule from China Film.
The post-production work of "Thieves Alliance" is finished, and the next step is to determine the schedule and then formulate a publicity plan.
This is a cultural cooperation project between the two countries. There are several popular dates, Zhou Yutang can choose at will.
If you want to have a good box office, the choice of schedule is very important. The May Day schedule is still almost interesting, either the summer schedule, the National Day schedule, or the Spring Festival schedule.
“How is it?”
Han Sanping showed the domineering attitude of a mountain eagle: “Whichever schedule you like, whether it is an imported film or a domestic film, you can make way for them all.”
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"Let's go with the summer schedule. There's "The Founding of the Party" on the National Day schedule. Let's schedule it for July."
Zhou Yutang took a look at the film schedule and made a decision quickly.
"The summer schedule is good."
Han Sanping nodded: "There is a movie with a beautiful star, Chen Kexin's "Martial Arts", do you want to adjust it?"
"No. .”
Zhou Yutang smiled slightly and was very confident: "Everyone is free to compete."
Han Sanping pointed his finger and laughed too.
Everything goes without saying.
The movie market was a little deserted in March.
Fan Xiaopang’s artistic film "Guanyin Mountain" turned out to be a big winner.
After its release, the box office was 43.2 million in the first week and 38.3 million in the second week.
According to this trend, it is almost certain that the box office will exceed 100 million.
This is already worthy of praise for a literary film.
Jackie Chan's "Twelve Zodiac" also held a media conference in Beijing.
This is Jackie Chan's 101st film. It was previously revealed through media releases that the production cost of the action blockbuster is expected to be as high as 300 million yuan. In order to more truly show the local customs, the production team even more Filming plans for 8 countries and regions have been developed.
As soon as the news came out.
There was an uproar in the circle.
Zhou Yutang was naturally invited to attend this media conference.
Nothing else.
The concept of Jackie Chan's film is very good.
He has always been very concerned about the loss of national treasures overseas. He once personally went to the auction of national treasures and animal heads that were lost overseas. Unfortunately, he failed to do so. This time, in order to fulfill his dream of bringing cultural relics back, Jackie Chan prepared "Twelve Zodiac Signs" this movie.
"Ah Tang, I'm sorry about what happened last time."
Brother Jackie Chan has become more kind-hearted as he gets older. When he saw Zhou Yutang, he took the initiative to come forward and hugged her affectionately.
"A League of Thieves" initially had several starring candidates, and Jackie Chan was one of them, but the conditions could not be negotiated at that time.
“We will have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future.”
Zhou Yutang didn't seem to take it to heart at all.
Standing in Jackie Chan’s current position.
Sometimes he represents more than just himself.
It is the interests of the entire group around him, so there is nothing wrong with paving the way for his son.
Zhou Yutang glanced at Prince Long next to Jackie Chan.
What a pity.
Adou cannot be helped up.
(End of this chapter)