Chapter 281 Free killing, an uproar in the circle

Chapter 281 Free killing, an uproar in the circle

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 see the preparation and operation status of "The Voice" in North America.

Of course, he didn't 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. Jiangdong Entertainment's special effects company will be established next year at the latest, and you will all be the backbone by then."

After giving these people a big deal and boosting their 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 the assistant Mao Xiaoyu beside him.

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 spent some resources on promotion, and its work efficiency is also very fast.

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 American Stars and Stripes.

Holding a knife in one hand.

In one hand, he holds an AK47 painted with the stars and stripes.

There was a ferocious goat-headed devil mask on his face, and the pupils behind the mask were as dark as those of a devil.

Behind this man's back.

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 designed English letters "The Purge" and "Keep American great" stained with dark red blood.

It means.

Killing Days, Keep America Great.

The fragrant breath of freedom hits you.

There is a date decorated with flowers at the bottom, but it 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.

It makes people feel creepy just looking at it, 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 mountains of media reporters were completely excited when they saw Zhou Yutang, and they pressed the shutter one after another.

The flashbulbs 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 advantage to come 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?"

"Your information is really well-informed."

Zhou Yutang was in a good mood, with a smile on his face.

Another entertainment reporter asked: "The media there announced that "The Purge" is a thriller-drama film. Will it be released in domestic theaters?"

"Released in North America only."

"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 has to be said that there are not a few domestic entertainment journalists with great abilities.

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 by the paparazzi who took the photo of Wendi Deng with professional equipment.

Just after returning to China, Zhou Yutang was on the front page of the entertainment section, but many acquaintances also called 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.?"

"It's similar to New Line, a subsidiary of Warner Bros., I guess."

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, and I was also involved in this project at that time."

Helping with translation work and printing materials was also a real participation. Adou also followed Zilong to fight their way out of Changban Slope.

"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 the filming will start soon."

Aunt Liu's face turned dark when she heard the busy signal from the other end of the phone.

It’s true that women are not allowed to stay in college.

In the past, she would accompany her daughter around while filming 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.

By then, Sissi will get a chance.

"Mimi, if you don't miss this opportunity, don't come back again. The relationship between you and Mr. Zhou should be that those who are close to the water first win the moon first."

Zeng Jia said earnestly in Yang Mi's ear: "Look, he has gone to Hollywood now. What happened to 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 Wendi Deng, do you know this is the wife of Hollywood media tycoon Rupert Murdoch?"

"This woman has very deep connections. Li Binbin hooked up with her and obtained the resources there. I think it is very likely that she is discussing cooperation with Zhou Yutang. That movie with New Line is a signal."

"Okay, Sister Jia, please stop chanting."

Yang Mi was quite speechless: "I still prefer the feeling of natural progression."

"fool."

Agent Zeng Jia also hates the fact that iron cannot become steel: "If someone is more proactive than you, they are ahead of you. If you have the opportunity, don't miss it."

"Mimi."

While the two were talking, Yu Zheng came over with a glass of wine, took the initiative to toast, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the crew for finishing filming. I heard that you will have a movie soon, right?"

"Well, let's rest for a few days and then join the group 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 for taking care of me. I hope our drama will become a hit."

From this perspective, the two people are on the same side.

Yu Zheng heard this and laughed: "Mimi, I heard that you and Mr. Zhou from Jiangdong Entertainment are alumni. It seems that you are very familiar friends, right?"

"It's okay, just ordinary friends."

Yang Mi said vaguely.

It was fine when I was in Hongda.

After joining Jiangdong Entertainment, I was often approached by those people who were overly enthusiastic.

Yang Mi was very smart and knew very well that the enthusiasm of those people was definitely directed at Zhou Yutang.

"Is such that."

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 discussing Zhou Yutang's news, he frowned and asked: "How did he get involved with Warner?"

"Zhou Yutang acquired Golden Harvest shares and may have secretly reached a secret agreement with Zou Wenhuai of Golden Harvest. Zou Wenhuai is a partner with the major shareholder of New Line of America. Since New Line was acquired by Warner, he still retains independent production department.

It seems that Zhou Yutang was invited there last year to discuss cooperation due to copyright issues with variety shows. With the help of Zou Wenhuai's daughter, he reached a cooperation with New Line Company."

There are also capable people in the senior management of Huayi. They have already found out the information through various channels and reported it to Xiao Wang.

"It can really make things happen. I have a copy of "Thieves" in my hand, but it hasn't been released yet."

Wang Zhonglei shook the ash from his cigar: "He has produced another "Human Purge". This horror-drama film is his test of the waters there, right? Maybe it will be opened to him." The door to Hollywood."

Having been outshone by Zhou Yutang for several consecutive years, Wang Zhonglei always smiled when meeting him, but he was naturally unconvinced.

Huayi claims to be the leader in the entertainment industry. During the Spring Festival this year, the box office of "If You Are the One 2" by Huayi's award-winning director Feng Xiaogang was even beaten by Jiangdong Entertainment's low-budget comedy, and it was also disgraceful.

Although Zhou Yutang holds part of Huayi Company's shares, Wang Zhonglei has always regarded it as his biggest opponent.

Now, he actually has one foot in Hollywood.

The manager of the film department gave his own analysis and judgment: "It mainly depends on the box office performance of the movie. If the market performance is not good, then the possibility of the two parties continuing to cooperate is very small."

“What if the box office explodes?”

Wang Zhonglei frowned and didn't realize 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 taste the new tea."

In the Chairman's Office of China Film Group, Han Sanping took the initiative to make tea for Zhou Yutang and said with a smile, "How about the coffee over there in the United States? Is the coffee over there as good as our own tea?"

"Then it must be that our own tea tastes good, Mr. Han."

When Zhou Yutang was about to speak, Han Sanping came over first with a bag and put it next to him: "I know you like to drink tea, so I have prepared it for you. I originally wanted someone to send it to your company, but after thinking about it, I'd better wait for you to come over and discuss it. I’ll let you take it back when the movie is scheduled.”

"Mr. Han, you are too polite."

Zhou Yutang said politely and put the hardcover bag away 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?"

"Made a movie with New Line."

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 it has 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 try it.”

"Haha, I think your project can be successful!"

“I’d like to lend you Mr. Han’s good words.”

Then, the two chatted for a while, and the topic turned to the movie schedule.

Han Sanping brought over the production list 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 schedules for Zhou Yutang to choose at will.

If you want to do well at the box office, the choice of schedule is very important. The May Day schedule is still almost meaningless, either the summer schedule, the National Day schedule, or the Spring Festival schedule.

"How about 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."

"Let's just do it in the summer. There's "The Great Cause of Party Building" on the National Day schedule. It's scheduled for July."

Zhou Yutang took a look at the film schedule and made a decision quickly.

“The summer season is good.”

Han Sanping nodded: "There is a star-studded film, "Martial Arts" by Chen Kexing. Do you want to adjust it?"

"Need not."

Zhou Yutang smiled slightly and said confidently: "Everyone is free to compete."

Han Sanping pointed his finger and started laughing.

it is more than words.

The film market was slightly 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 commendable for a literary film.

Jackie Chan's "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 and customs, the production team has developed 8 countries and Regional shooting plans.

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.

"A 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 cooperate again if we have the opportunity 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.

Unfortunately.

Adou couldn't be helped up.