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Chapter 351 Continue to make progress, big news

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Arriving at the filming location, which was a small suburban town, I met James Wan again, and the two hugged each other affectionately.

Although they have only met a few times, the two often communicate in private.

James Wan originally had the idea of ​​adapting this weird story that happened in real life and put it on the big screen, but Zhou Yutang registered the script first.

The brainwaves can match each other, and they are both film professionals, and Zhou Yutang is also the producer, so the two have a lot to talk about.

Even though we haven't seen each other for a long time, there is no barrier.

Zhou Yutang took a look at the shooting scene.

Located in a suburban town, it basically replicates the real-life scene where the incident occurred.

"Welcome the famous Oriental Miracle Director."

Vera Farmiga, the actress who played Mrs. Warren, welcomed the young director with a warm hug: "You are even more handsome than I imagined."

"Ms. Warren, it is the right choice for you to play this elegant character."

Zhou Yutang was a little uncomfortable with it, but still flattered him in a personable manner.

He had a good impression of this elegant young woman.

Then, the actor Patrick Wilson and other actors in the crew also greeted the producer from the East.

Zhou Yutang could also feel the curious eyes of the crew members.

After all, there are very few Chinese people in Hollywood. Director James Wan and Zhou Yutang stand together, which is really eye-catching.

"Congratulations, that movie was a box office hit this year."

James Wan smiled: "I watched it. It's a very good commercial film. I'm looking forward to the wonderful sequel."

Under his introduction, I got to know the main creative members of the crew, and by the way, I watched the shots and felt that the results were good.

Although he has been praised by the domestic media as a top-tier commercial film director, Zhou Yutang has never felt that his directing skills are invincible.

When he first debuted, he filmed with director Xue Xiaolu and worked as her assistant director, and learned a lot.

Then he stole Chen Musheng's special action scenes.

After taking office, all unnecessary business activities were basically pushed back.

When I have free time to watch films, I often watch the works of famous directors.

I recently had an epiphany from watching the movie about the National Master.

Lao Mouzi's application and understanding of color are outstanding.

In "Love Like a Bouquet", he used a similar technique.

Use color to arouse the audience's emotions. The warm colors in the early stage of love and the cold colors in reality form a sharp contrast in the movie.

Zhou Yutang has been absorbing nutrients and never stopped making progress.

As the director of the "Saw" series, James Wan undoubtedly has his own unique skills.

Participating on site revealed many details.

Including the scene scheduling, the use of front and back shots, and the pushing and pulling of various shots to create a tense atmosphere, Zhou Yutang's eyes lit up.

He only stayed on the set of "The Conjuring" for three days, but his interactions with James Wan also benefited him a lot.

""The Conjuring" is indeed adapted from our actual records of the Warrens' case. Of course, the artistic creation, some places are taken liberties, there are some differences, but as it is called - adapted from the facts, believe it or not you."

The entire film industry in Hollywood is quite mature. Even before the movie is finished, a supporting publicity plan has already been put in place.

Zhou Yutang looked at the detailed interviews and articles recorded below, which were accompanied by many photos taken on the spot, adding to the sense of reality.

Among them, the blurry photo of a nun, which means that the most powerful ghost in the movie is Bathsheba Sherman, who is suspected to be a witch, exudes a scary and weird atmosphere.

"Zhou, you are really a genius. This marketing plan you came up with is great, and the senior people at Warner are full of praises!"

The old man Bob's voice was full of excitement: "I am now full of confidence in this movie."

"As for the conditions you mentioned, Warner's senior management will hold a meeting to study and discuss, but there is no result yet."

"Whatever the outcome, it was a pleasure working with you, Bob."

"Me too, happy cooperation."

Things are over in Hollywood.

Zhou Yutang had just returned to the capital and made an appointment with Tian Ming to have a meal of boiled mutton.

There is nothing more comforting than a meal of hotpot in such a cold winter.

Tian Ming didn't meet Zhou Yutang in the United States. He just came back from there and flew straight to the capital. Mainly to visit an elder who was ill, and he also made an appointment with Zhou Yutang on the way.

After eating the mutton-boiled meat, my whole body felt warm.

Zhou Yutang took Tian Ming to Zeng Li's teahouse for tea.

Zeng Li had an itinerary announcement today. She was out of town, and a female manager was in charge of the store. She respectfully led the two of them into a private room that was not open to the public.

“Nice decoration.”

Tian Ming came here for the first time. He looked around, pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and concluded: "This must be a decoration made by a woman."

Zhou Yutang was a little speechless: "How can you tell?"

"The details of the decoration and the decoration in the box."

Tian Ming sat down with Zhou Yutang and said with a smile: "She is a woman with quite good taste."

"Brother Ming, you understand women."

Zhou Yutang took out the tea he had received from Han Sanping, and while making the tea, he asked casually: "How did the discussion go?"

"That's it?"

Tian Ming took a sip of tea: "It was a fake certificate at that time. I asked someone from the Family Planning Commission to help you. Just make up a certificate and pay the money. You said that cannon is really interesting, and it does nothing but deceive people." "

"Zhang Yimou really believes that New Picture is a company owned by two brothers. He doesn't have any shares. What does he have to do with him?" Tian Ming pushed up his glasses: "As I see it, Lao Mouzi is suitable for making movies. Business I didn’t understand this, so I asked someone in the banking system. Starting last year, Zhang Weiping’s wife sent money to Chen Ting 12 times, saying that it started with “Hero” and ended with “Three Guns”. director’s salary.”

"how much is it?"

"Probably over ten million."

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Zhou Yutang's expression twitched slightly.

More than 10 million may sound like a lot at first, but Zhang Yimou is basically at the top of the domestic director list, and that movie "Hero" was almost years ago.

In other words, the top directors in the country earn an average of more than one million a year, and the national teacher is really a natural choice to work as a worker.

After talking about things in the United States, Tian Ming smiled and said: "You are quite famous there. The female supervisor of the TV station that is connected to our company heard that her husband is a senior executive of Warner. In the evening Please eat, I even heard her mention your name."

"Brother Ming, everyone is already married, so be careful what you do."

"It's just an ordinary social interaction. Don't let Xiaojie hear your nonsense. I'll have to sleep on the sofa later."

Tian Ming shook his head and smiled: "However, Yangma is just like that. It has a strong body odor. If it gets a little older, its skin will not be good."

Listening to Tian Mingfang's comments, Zhou Yutang felt that this brother was a little too arrogant.

It must be because Zhu Jie has been filming recently, and the Wolfberry King Wine has allowed him to recharge his batteries and his self-confidence has gradually increased.

Zhou Yutang said casually: "Brother Ming, I have good news for you."

"what happened?"

"I asked the director on the crew to shoot Sister Zhu Jie's scene first. She should be finished soon."

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Tian Ming's hand shook and the tea spilled.

Tian Ming didn't stay in the capital for too long. He went to visit the crew of "Wei Sheng" and then returned to the Magic City.

Zhou Yutang is very busy and has a lot of things on his hands.

In the film market, "The Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" are still going hand in hand, sweeping away other rivals in the Lunar New Year festival.

Three weeks after its release, the box office of "Thirteen Hairpins" reached 5.89 million, followed by "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" with a total box office of 5.37 million.

At present, the box office potential of a movie basically only depends on the first three weeks. According to this box office trend, it is not a problem for "The Thirteen Hairpins" to break 6 million, but it is still unrealistic to hit 10 billion box office.

night.

Zhang Yimou hung up on Zhang Weiping at the hotel.

Zhang Weiping's angry roar seemed to echo in his mind.

He rubbed his forehead, looking a little tired.

He was here to socialize and entertain with "Thirteen Hairpins", doing things that he was not good at. Zhang Weiping never came over.

Paying attention to the movie's box office, I feel disappointed and also a little sad.

For Zhang Weiping.

He has always had unconditional trust.

He is responsible for filming, and he is responsible for business operations.

The two were once a golden partner, but for some reason, the conflict between them has reached an irreconcilable level.

Tonight's phone call was already very emotional, and I heard all kinds of ugly things.

Open the window, breathe in the cool air outside, and light a cigarette.

At this time, the call rang.

It was a call from home. Zhang Yimou put out his cigarette butt and quickly answered the call. His tone became softer unconsciously: "How are you at home?"

"It's okay, everything is fine."

Chen Ting's voice suddenly became serious: "There is just something I have to tell you."

"What happened?" Zhang Yimou suddenly felt something bad in his heart.

"The birth certificate issued by Zhang Weiping back then was fake."

"how can that be?"

Zhang Yimou looked in disbelief and murmured, "He said it would be no problem."

"Staff from the Family Planning Office came to my door. I checked my ID and there was nothing wrong with it. They told me everything about the situation. I need to apply for a new ID, otherwise it will have a big impact on my child in the future."

Chen Ting's voice seemed a little hesitant and helpless.

"How did they come to the door so smoothly?"

"I don't know either. I was a little panicked at first, but the staff was very nice and explained patiently, saying that a gentleman named Zhou helped me."

Chen Ting's voice was full of gratitude: "Old Zhang, do you know a friend named Zhou? He has been a big help in this matter."

"The surname is Zhou? Did you give any other information?"

"It seems that he is from my hometown, Jiangsu Province."

"I see."

Zhang Yimou was slightly startled, and his mind quickly thought of the young man he met here a few days ago.

After giving his wife a few words, he hung up the phone and stood blankly at the window for a long time, taking several puffs of cigarette, as if he had made a certain decision in his heart.

the next day.

A bombshell news.

The entire domestic film and television industry was extremely shocked.

(End of this chapter)