Chapter 387 A grand event in the capital, a romance unique to Chinese people
National Convention Center.
The flowers are decorated with brocade and the strings are graceful.
This year’s Beijing International Film Festival has been organized in a special way because the top leaders have spoken out.
The main members of the organizing committees of the three major European film festivals, including the Busan Film Festival, Tokyo Film Festival and other international film festivals, were all present.
Senior officials from the capital are also in place, as well as Long Propaganda Department, General Manager, China Film, Shanghai Film, West Film and other bosses.
Including the bosses of Jiangdong Entertainment, Enlight Media, Huayi, Bona and other film and television companies attended.
In martial arts novels, this is when the heads of various sects gather together and hold a martial arts conference.
Even experts from the Western Regions and foreigners have arrived.
Warner, Disney, Universal, Fox, Lionsgate.
Hundreds of senior executives from domestic and foreign film companies, including Zhou Yutang's old friend Bob, were also there.
People from all walks of life gathered in the capital. With such a luxurious lineup, it can be said to be a world-wide film event.
At the opening ceremony, after the leader finished speaking, the big stage was given to the famous director James Cameron, who had just been raging in the Chinese film market.
The recent big ship of Truck Driver has pierced the entire Chinese film industry, and its reputation has once again been shaken, and it has also attracted the attention of the giants in Hollywood.
The box office forecast of "Titanic" by a professional box office forecasting agency is 900 million. According to the current exchange rate, it is at least more than 100 million US dollars.
The Chinese film market is still developing, but its size has already attracted the attention of Hollywood.
After James Cameron finished speaking, Liu Tianwang, Zhang Ziyi, Fan Binbin and Xiaogang Pao were the award guests respectively, presenting awards to Li Xuejian and Zhou Yutang.
The Beijing International Film Festival does not have awards to begin with. It is just a commendation from the Chinese film industry and the organizing committee, and the title of Outstanding Contributor to Film is awarded.
It means that he made outstanding contributions to Chinese films last year.
One old and one young complement each other.
Li Xuejian has a long history and reputation. He has appeared in many theme movies and is well-deserved to win the award.
And Zhou Yutang has successively set box office records for Chinese movies, taking Chinese movies to another level.
When he took the stage, the voice from the audience obviously reached another peak.
Even people from several large foreign film and television companies frequently looked sideways and talked about it.
Zhou Yutang embraced Teacher Fan politely and gently, feeling that the mature woman's charming eyes seemed to eat him to the bone.
Next up was the theatrical performance, "Phantom Imaging" produced by Vision Media and Crystal Stone Company, which was eye-catching.
This program uses digital imaging technology to create wonderful visual effects, combining film art and technology to bring the ultimate sensory enjoyment of both reality and fantasy to the audience. .
When the opening ceremony was over, Huang Xiaoming saw Zhou Yutang and gave him a loving hug first.
"Brother Xiao Ming, how was the filming of "Yue Fei"?"
"It will probably take some time. The program your company produced tonight looked really good."
Huang Xiaoming, like Zhou Yutang, also took a leave of absence from the crew, but he looked a bit haggard: "What a miserable loss. The next step is up to you, Yu Tang."
His "Everyone" ", it was a complete failure. After the box office of 3.8 million on the first day of release, it made 2.1 million on the second day and only 1.5 million on the third day.
The box office has been falling.
The two companies invested 30 million yuan and lost all their money.
However, even if Huang Xiaoming has negative emotions, he will not pass them on to others.
Soon a leader-like smile appeared on his face again, which may also be a kind of peculiar personality charm.
“There is no way.”
Zhou Yutang was also a little helpless: ““Border Storm” was also beaten badly.”
The final box office of “Border Storm” was set at 308 million, which can be regarded as a shot in the arm for the current sluggish domestic movies.
This also made Chen Er, a new director, famous overnight.
Galloping Pony, the main controller behind it, is as famous as Jiangdong Entertainment, but in front of "Titanic", which has continued to rush towards the goal of 700 million or even higher, it seems a bit unsatisfactory.
"If "Search" is placed at the end of the month, I'm afraid it will also be affected."
Zhou Yutang was chatting with Huang Xiaoming about the movie.
Not long ago, Han Sanping also mentioned that "Titanic" applied for a key extension, but of course it was rejected.
In May, there will be another "Avengers" movie. Marvel's superhero universe layout has been completed, and it is also coveting the Chinese market.
This time it was a grand event, and several superhero actors such as Black Widow and Iron Man came over.
"Brother Xiao Ming, do you want to watch "Xiu Chun Knife" together?"
"The film is out?"
"Well, it was just finished."
Anyway, the opening ceremony was over and nothing happened. Zhou Yutang simply took Huang Xiaoming back to the company.
There are some things to deal with, and the post-production of "Xiu Chun Dao" has finally been completed.
Lu Yang does have talent.
My first film directed by myself won an award in Busan, and this film "Xiu Chun Knife" was also very good.
Chaotang and Jianghu, the plot is rigorous, and every character in the film can be said to be sharp-edged.
After watching the finished film, Huang Xiaoming commented: "The overall atmosphere is very good, especially the scene where Shi Shi dances in the snow, it was really well shot."
"Director Zhou personally supervised the cutting of this section."
There was a little excitement in Lu Yang's smile.
Not only Huang Xiaoming praised it, but also everyone who has watched the finished film thinks it is good.
Including Zhou Yutang, Tian Zhuangzhuang from the film school, Xu Haofeng and other teachers also gave a lot of opinions.
“Beware of arrogance and impetuosity, you still have a long way to go.” Tian Zhuangzhuang was very optimistic about Lu Yang and did not praise him much. Instead, he taught earnestly: “Work hard and continue to make progress. The future belongs to you. .”
The finished film of "Xiu Chun Knife" has been submitted for review and is just waiting to get permission for public release.
Zhou Yutang asked the company's marketing department to start marketing planning.
An excellent movie requires not only good quality, but also marketing and publicity, so that more audiences can know about it.
Every grand event such as the Beijing International Film Festival, without exception, has a very important purpose, which is to promote exchanges between filmmakers from all over the world.
After the opening ceremony, Han Sanping took Zhou Yutang to the director exchange meeting. Chen Kaige, Xiaogangpao and other famous directors in the country were all there.
After a brief greeting, Zhou Yutang felt a little want to laugh while listening to the reporter interviewing the truck driver.
The reporter was a bit confused and asked: "Do you think China's movies lack technology or content?"
The truck driver also mentioned Zhou Yutang: "I don't think China's movies lack anything. , in my opinion, the world's largest film market, Tianchao Film is first-rate, especially with outstanding filmmakers like Zhou Yutang, who have achieved very good results in Hollywood."
"Of course, except for some. Cutting-edge technology, in addition, there may be restrictions on shooting some subjects”
Face was given, but not fully given.
There was a lot of discussion below, and the truck driver said it very directly, but also to the point.
China’s film and television review system is amazing. Many well-known directors have been blocked. Sometimes film creation is indeed subject to great restrictions.
"The leader wants to see you, please don't talk nonsense later."
Listening to Zhou Yutang's private complaints, Han Sanping was a little speechless, and he gave special instructions.
"Mr. Han, don't worry, I'm very stable."
Zhou Yutang assured him, patting his chest.
"Xiao Zhou, what suggestions do you have for the development of Chinese films?"
"Gradually implement the film rating system."
Zhou Yutang spoke loudly, letting everyone present The faces of several leaders changed slightly, but they looked at each other and soon returned to normal. They said pleasantly: "Xiao Zhou, someone has proposed this matter internally, but the specific implementation needs to be discussed at a meeting."
The leader opened and closed his mouth and said a lot.
Start from the overall situation, don’t take too big steps, and make steady progress. In short, it should be well-founded and convincing.
Zhou Yutang nodded to express his understanding, and the leader's attitude was also very satisfactory.
A child can be taught!
Then, after more than ten minutes of ideological education, he said a little bit: "The movie you make will definitely have some support in terms of subject matter and censorship, but it can't be too excessive. There is a degree, you have to control it”
"Oh?"
Zhou Yutang's heart moved slightly.
The leader patted Zhou Yutang on the shoulder: "Xiao Zhou, your contribution is seen by the superiors. With the introduction of the new Sino-US film agreement, everyone's life is very difficult, but only when there is pressure There will be motivation. I hope you can continue to work hard and continue to make progress. If you have any ideas in the future, you can boldly put them forward."
Of course.
It’s one thing if you bring it up.
Whether it can be implemented is another matter.
After all, China has its own national conditions and the system is here.
However, Zhou Yutang is very satisfied with this result.
Zhou Yutang and Xu Ke have met several times and had exchanges in Berlin this year.
After finishing "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", Xu Ke started preparing for the second part of Huayi's Di Renjie series, "The Dragon King of the City of Gods".
Xu Ke is a very strange person.
This is reflected in his forward thinking.
As early as nearly thirty years ago, he made the first fairy tale movie "New Shushan Swordsman".
Later, at the beginning of the century, he spent money to make "The Legend of Shushan", which featured strange magical magic weapons and unconstrained special effects.
Unfortunately, the box office and reputation of "The Legend of Shushan" were not ideal at that time, and it was only later that people gradually understood it.
Since then, Mr. Xu has been keen on combining 3D film technology with martial arts style. "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is such an experimental work.
Zhou Yutang has watched Xu Ke's "The Legend of Shushan". Regardless of the story, the special effects were absolutely explosive back then.
The two of them were also talking about 3D special effects. A smile broke out on Zhou Yutang's face: "Director Xu, we will communicate more in the future. I have some ideas that I want to talk to you about."
Xu Ke was slightly a little confused. Surprised: "Director Zhou, do you have plans for a 3D movie in the future?"
"There will be more special effects for "Now You See Me" this year."
Zhou Yutang smiled and shook hands with Tsui Hark: "Maybe I will have the opportunity to work with Director Xu in the future on a fairy tale movie."
"I am available at any time."
Old Monster Xu's eyes lit up instantly.
This is exactly why Zhou Yutang spent money to build a special effects company.
Imagine this.
With the sound of Li Chungang's sword, he once again entered the realm of sword immortals on land. Thousands of swords rained down, covering the sky and the sun. What a magnificent image it was.
Wang Xianzhi stood in Emperor Wu's city and ran across rivers and seas. His energy was so strong that it caused the clouds in the sky to droop and the water in the four seas to stand.
If "In the Snow" does well in the future, it can be a TV series and a movie together.
Even, going further, among the gods, there are many mythological stories that can be explored, such as Yang Jian, Nezha, and Jiang Ziya
Xianxia is also one of the types of science fiction stories in the future of the Celestial Dynasty.
Flying with a sword, chasing the wind and the moon.
That is a romance unique to the people of China.
(End of this chapter)