Chapter 288 Opening the Soul-Calling Universe, the Amiable Mountain Eagle
"Zhou, you really brought me too many surprises."
Natalie smiled so hard that she could hardly close her mouth.
If.
At first she was doubtful that Bob valued Zhou Yutang so much.
So after the success of the "Human Purge Plan" project, she simply believed in Zhou Yutang more than she believed in her husband.
Her husband will also go out to find a mistress and work on film and television projects with Zhou Yutang, which can create huge benefits and help her to further her career.
"For the "The Conjuring" series, you are going to ask James Wan to direct it. It sounds like a good idea. When are you going to start the project?"
"There's no rush. Let's wait for the end of the "Human Clearance Plan" and slowly make a project cost estimate."
Zhou Yutang swayed the red wine glass, looked at Natalie thoughtfully, and smiled: "I think you should understand what I mean."
"certainly."
Natalie was startled for a moment, and then she quickly understood. She opened her arms and gave her a close hug. Her enthusiasm almost overflowed: "Zhou, please believe that you are the best in New Line Company." Friends, our way of cooperation must be a win-win situation."
"Here's to our cooperation."
Zhou Yutang raised his wine glass and clinked it with Natalie with a smile.
New Line is a powerful company with rich experience in producing various types of films, including horror films, such as "The Butterfly Effect" and "The Deathly Hallows", both of which are classic horror series.
Zhou Yutang chose a new line and took the old relationship with Zou Wenhuai.
It was my first time working together and it was quite a pleasure.
Bob also gave him a lot of say, including the script and editing of the finished film, which made him feel very comfortable.
Today's "The Conjuring" series will be the money-making work after "The Purge".
but.
No contract signed yet.
Because the water is deep here in Hollywood.
Especially in the accounting of movie dividends, there are a lot of tricks that can be played.
It is not uncommon for a movie that is obviously very popular and very popular, but through a series of operations, it can become a loss-making movie, and the investors cannot get any dividends.
So Zhou Yutang was prepared to check the situation first.
Make plans after seeing the dividend income obtained from "Human Purge Plan".
Cooperation is cooperation.
He would not trust these white people unconditionally.
Dealing with these old foxes.
There is nothing wrong with keeping an eye out.
After discussing the script of "The Conjuring" with James Wan, I handed over the matter to Zou Zhongyan.
Old Man Zou's daughter, regardless of the business aspect, has excellent professional abilities. She has no problem being Zhou Yutang's agent here.
then.
Zhou Yutang got on the flight back to China.
It takes about twelve hours to fly directly from New York to Beijing.
When he arrived in the capital, it happened to be night here in the capital. He thought he could escape the encirclement of entertainment reporters, but he didn't expect that there were still a bunch of media reporters at the airport with guns and cannons.
"Come out! Come out!"
When he saw the assistant next to Zhou Yutang coming out of the passage first, the sharp-eyed entertainment reporter immediately recognized him.
Then, the eager entertainment reporters swarmed in as if they had been given a shot of blood.
Zhou Yutang listened to seven or eight questions popping up at the same time. Because of the time difference, his head hurt a little. He said helplessly: "You guys are working too hard."
"Director Zhou, may I ask how the box office of "The Purge" is expected to exceed 100 million? What do you think?"
"It's really a surprise. I didn't expect such results."
There were not many people at night, so Zhou Yutang simply accepted a series of interviews.
"Mr. Zhou, are you ready to start Hollywood business?"
"Currently, the focus of business is still domestic."
"Mr. Zhou, what do you think about the scandal between you and Blake Lively?"
"What scandal? I don't know."
"There are photos of you going to dinner together."
"We are just friends and we just arranged to have a meal together."
Zhou Yutang simply answered a few questions, and a team of security guards was in place to clear the way. He decisively chose to get out of the way: "Tomorrow, the company will hold a press conference."
I broke out of the siege, got into the nanny's car, and went straight home to get back the jet lag.
It's not that he doesn't want to manage his time, it's mainly because Zeng Li has been busy working as the producer of "Border Storm" recently and has gone to Yunnan Province.
Da Meiyuan and Liu Tianxian have another commercial shoot, and they are out of town
"The evaluation of rural people is: Zhou Dog is really good at playing."
"People in the city also think that Zhou Yutang can play. She is one of the four major stars in Hollywood."
"Zhou Yutang's vision is indeed trustworthy. Blake Lively is very beautiful. She was so beautiful in Gossip Girl."
"Well done! I support Zhou Yutang in winning glory for the country!"
"Upstairs, with Sissi, that's also bringing glory to the country."
"I don't envy mandarin ducks, I don't envy immortals. I envy Zhou Dog every day."
I had just returned from abroad and had jet lag, and the Internet was already abuzz with discussions about Zhou Yutang's commotion in Hollywood.
The industry is paying attention to the box office success of "Human Purge". Outside the industry, most of the viewers are people who have fun and prefer to watch Zhou Yutang's gossip.
Or about the scandal between Zhou Yutang and Blake Lively.
I don’t know how those people got the photos.
The first picture shows a banquet where Zhou Yutang in a straight suit smiles and clinks glasses with Blake Lively in a formal dress.
Another photo.
It was probably the paparazzi in Hollywood who took a photo of Zhou Yutang and Blake Lively going to a restaurant to have dinner together. Zhou Yutang was wearing sunglasses, casual clothes, Blake Lively's T-shirt and shorts, and the girl was smiling happily.
There are pictures and there is truth.
When the news came back to China, the media began to add information, saying that it was love at first sight between Zhou Yutang, who became famous in Hollywood, and this popular Hollywood actress.
Yang Mi was still resting at home these days, and was about to join the cast of "Painted Skin 2". When she heard that Zhou Yutang had returned to the capital, she immediately took action.
The two made an appointment for a meal, and during the dinner they made various insinuations. Zhou Yutang touched her conscience and swore that he was absolutely innocent.
"Is it really just a simple friendship?"
"Why did you lie to me?"
"That's true. In fact, I'm asking for Shi Shi. Please take your hand away."
Damimi was very satisfied with this answer and rudely slapped Zhou Yutang's hand away: "I believe you and you have done nothing to regret Shi Shi."
"Yu Tang, when will Shi Shi's "Bu Bu Jing Xin" start airing?"
"Soon."
Zhou Yutang glanced at Yang Mi's expression and knew something in his mind: "Did Yu Zheng ask you to come here and ask?"
Yu Zheng's "Palace Lock Heart Jade" and Cai Yinong's "Bu Bu Jing Xin" are actually similar competing works.
He is also capable. Before the post-production work was completed, Mango TV saw part of the trailer and decisively won the right to premiere the show.
Thus.
Mango TV already has two Qing Dynasty palace dramas, but which one is broadcast first will undoubtedly have the upper hand.
"No way."
Yang Mi twisted around: "I'm just curious."
"It's been decided over there that "Bu Bu Jing Xin" will start the drama promotion work soon, and it will be broadcast in June at the latest."
Zhou Yutang chuckled leisurely and revealed the news.
After "The Legend of Zhen Huan" became popular, Xiangtai took a fancy to the market of Qing palace dramas.
This year, two Qing Dynasty palace dramas, "Step by Step" and "Gong Lock Heart Jade", have been included. Zhou Yutang, a Tang Dynasty production of "Step by Step", is the producer and also has part of the investment share.
Zhou Yutang still has a special love for Liu Shishi. At this time, he has a close cooperative relationship with Mango TV. He has informed Mango TV in advance that the resources there will be given priority to "Bu Bu Jing Xin".
"That's it"
"You don't have to worry, the market for Qing palace dramas is huge."
Seeing Yang Mi's slightly disappointed expression, Zhou Yutang chuckled and said, "The popularity will not go down in a year or two."
"In one or two years, will there be any policies?"
Yang Mi was very smart and seemed to hear something from Zhou Yutang's words.
"As long as you know what's going on."
Zhou Yutang chuckled lightly and didn't say much.
Naturally, he received some inside information.
There's another meeting going on above.
Probably next year at the latest.
Control and censorship of such Qing palace dramas will become increasingly strict.
Even when making costume TV dramas in the future, the complexity of various conditions such as historical authenticity and cultural traditions must be taken into consideration.
certainly.
It doesn’t mean that you can’t make costume time-travel dramas.
It's just another way of expressing it.
With the national conditions of China.
As long as you have the background and connections, even a movie with ghosts in it can be released.
"You are really powerful."
Yang Mi suddenly nodded, then thought of her purpose, leaned closer and said in a tired voice: "Yu Tang, can I ask you for a favor?"
"You want to be in a movie over there in Hollywood?"
Zhou Yutang declined before she could say anything: "The next project will use actors from there, which is not suitable for you."
Long before Yang Mi, Fan Xiaopang, Li Binbin and other celebrities who had a good relationship with him had already directly or indirectly expressed similar thoughts.
Zhou Yutang also said the same thing.
Both "The Purge" and "The Conjuring" series are horror films aimed at the North American market.
This type of subject matter relies on creativity and atmosphere to attract the audience. If the play is not flattering, there is not much point in playing a supporting role.
"That's not what I meant."
Yang Mi leaned closer and closer, and her unique sweet voice sounded like a coquettish voice: "Yu Zheng asked me to sing the theme song of the TV series. Can you help me write a song?"
After a small gathering with Yang Mi, Zhou Yutang went to China Film Group.
Han Sanping was talking to someone in the office, and he sat outside for a while. Secretary Zheng stood up to greet him and greeted him thoughtfully: "Mr. Zhou, congratulations on the box office success."
Everyone who works as a secretary is very discerning, and Secretary Zheng is no exception.
He has served Han Sanping for many years. It can be said that he has seen Zhou Yutang grow bigger step by step. It is precisely because of this that he admires him more and more.
Zhou Yutang was not in a hurry, and just drank the tea that Secretary Zheng made for him in the reception area outside and chatted for a while.
When the people inside came out, they saw an angry old man. It looked like he came to beg for alms but was beaten back.
Judging from the shape of his mouth, he was clearly cursing "mountain eagle" and other unpleasant words.
"Mr. Han, calm down, getting angry is not good for the liver."
"Haha, it's not a big problem. Some old men whose corpses are covered with corpses know how to keep an eye on this support fund."
Han Sanping's face was also a little gloomy, but after seeing Zhou Yutang enter the door, his gloom suddenly turned bright and he smiled brightly: "Yu Tang is here, come and sit down."
Zhou Yutang was already familiar with the art of face-changing, and took the initiative to hand over the publicity plan discussed by the company: "Mr. Han, the publicity plan for "Thieves Alliance" has been made."
"Oh, let me see."
Han Sanping put down the thermos cup, took the information and started reading, talking to Zhou Yutang about things in Hollywood.
While affirming Zhou Yutang's achievements, he also expressed his support in an encouraging tone.
Borrowing a boat to go to sea is a very popular idea in the domestic entertainment circle. Hollywood has always been aloof to the domestic entertainment circle, and it seems to be shrouded in a veil of mystery.
Zhou Yutang's achievements there undoubtedly inspired and enhanced Han Sanping's confidence.
"There is nothing wrong with the plan. We can start working on it this month. China Film will fully cooperate."
Han Sanping crossed his legs and quickly finalized the publicity matter.
"A League of Thieves" is targeting the summer season, and two months of promotion time is enough to boost the popularity of the film.
"correct."
As he spoke, Han Sanping seemed to have thought of something and continued: "Yu Tang, have you received an invitation to this year's College Student Film Festival?"
"Um."
Zhou Yutang nodded slightly.
The Beijing College Student Film Festival is led by the General Administration and sponsored by the Film Channel Program Center, Beijing TV Station, and the School of Art and Media of Beijing Normal University.
Zhou Yutang has also received invitations in the past few years, but either due to schedule conflicts or busy time management, she has not been there yet.
This year, the General Administration directly issued a gold medal and asked him to be an image ambassador. Han Sanping also spoke up, but Zhou Yutang couldn't push him even if he wanted to.
Seeing Zhou Yutang's reluctant expression, Han Sanping shook his head and laughed: "Sometimes, don't be too low-key. Your achievements are worthy of recognition."
"Big Shot", which set a box-office record for Chinese movies last year, received many nominations, and even "Unfortunately" was nominated for a Comedy Film Creation Award.
Then Han Sanping asked about her daughter.
To be entrusted by others is to be loyal to others.
Zhou Yutang has always been reliable in doing things.
After the New Year.
Proper arrangements were quickly made, and Han Jia Nyeo was listed in the screenwriting and production departments of Jiangdong Entertainment.
"The company has many film and television projects. Sister Jia participated in the screenwriting work of "Reply 1997" and was also the producer of a film project in the hands of Wen Muye."
Zhou Yutang said briefly and expressed his affirmation to Han Jianu: "Jia Jia is very capable. With a little bit of experience, there will be no problem in future projects."
This is also realistic. Han Jia's personal abilities are indeed good.
For a young old man like Han Sanping, money and beautiful women are like clouds to him.
All they want is fame and descendants.
Zhou Yutang's compliment tickled Han Sanping's skin.
"Compared to you, it's far worse."
Han Sanping nodded with satisfaction and patted Zhou Yutang on the shoulder: "Take care of her more from now on."
Han Sanping at this time.
Mao suit, crew cut, squinted smile, wrinkles at the corners of the eyes.
He looks like a kind and amiable little old man from the countryside.
Nothing like the violent and domineering mountain eagle just now