Chapter 594: The favor is not over yet, we will forget each other in the world
"It's almost time."
"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six..."
The whole auditorium was full of corpses, and the scene was shocking and impactful.
Although Zhou Yutang's smile was bright, no one doubted that when he finished counting down.
Death would come and take their lives mercilessly.
At this moment.
One after another, the believers began to waver in their faith.
Some people struggled to get up, not daring to look directly into Zhou Yutang's fiery eyes, lowered their heads, and fled out of the auditorium in panic.
Bang!
The countdown to death ended.
The first unlucky person closest to Zhou Yutang fell down, a middle-aged woman with an ordinary appearance.
"Life is such a journey, I crave your smile to complete it."
"You can open the door of freedom for me, hold hands, a new person."
In a few breaths, gunshots rang out, and the auditorium was full of corpses.
The bright red blood splattered on the white wall, and occasionally a few drops stained on the snow-white window screen, like a plum blossom blooming.
This healing song, like a dirge played in hell, made Ni Ni shudder.
"How many tears are needed to complete a journey like life."
Zhou Yutang continued to reload bullets, and the sound of gunfire continued. Soon, only the woman standing on the stage, swaying gently with the song, was left.
She was the most loyal believer of the Venerable.
At this time, her expression did not waver at all, and she turned a blind eye to the bloody massacre in front of her.
It was as if her spirit was indulging in another world.
Zhou Yutang did not hesitate and still shot her in the head.
The splashing blood dyed the portrait of the Venerable who was compassionate to the world red.
"Ka!"
Zhang Yimou couldn't help but stand up from his seat, rubbing his hands, and said excitedly: "Good, very good."
Jin Shijie's previous performance with ease brought the cult Venerable Lin Luhe to life.
Originally, the national teacher was worried about Zhou Yutang, worried that he would not be able to take on the role.
Unexpectedly, his performance was not inferior at all.
Although he was extremely calm, he gave people a completely crazy feeling, which made the climax of this scene perfectly sublimated.
In reality, there was no gunshot.
But Zhou Yutang really made people feel the suffocation of the bloody butcher.
And besides this suffocation, it made people feel inexplicably happy.
"It's really wonderful."
Li An and Hou Xiaoxian also felt impeccable from the director's point of view.
This scene was a bit strong. After it ended, Zhou Yutang stayed alone for a long time before he recovered.
Hearing Ni Ni say that Li An and Hou Xiaoxian were still there, she felt a little helpless.
These two most prestigious local directors in Taiwan Province, who were the talkers of the Golden Horse Awards before and after, obviously did not just come to visit the crew.
Director Li An pushed aside the work at hand and came to the "Zhou Chu" crew with Hou Xiaoxian to be lobbyists.
His attitude was very sincere, and he invited Zhou Yutang and Zhang Yimou very seriously.
Zhou Yutang and Zhang Manyu filmed the Golden Horse promotional advertisement last year, which had an extraordinary influence and the Golden Horse ratings broke a new high.
This year, Li An still wanted to take advantage of Zhou Yutang and let him continue to serve as the Golden Horse promotion ambassador.
The Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan are mostly held in November, and many important things have to be decided in advance.
"Director Li, my schedule in the second half of the year is full."
Zhou Yutang shook his head and chuckled and declined: "After the filming here is finished, I will join another drama."
In fact, if it is just to shoot a promotional advertisement, there is no problem in taking one or two days.
But the time of the time management master is very precious. Zhou Yutang has already made an appointment with a beautiful woman, so how can he promote the Golden Horse for others?
Li An tried to persuade them again and again to no avail, and with a helpless look on his face, he had to take a step back: "Director Zhang, Director Zhou, please come to the Golden Horse Awards ceremony when the time comes."
"The Return is very exciting, and Red Wings won the Palme d'Or. The entire Chinese film industry is proud. If you two don't come to the Golden Horse Awards, it will definitely be a loss for the Golden Horse Awards."
Hou Xiaoxian also followed suit with his eloquence.
If there were two international directors, Zhang Yimou and Zhou Yutang, this year's Golden Horse Awards would have both traffic and topic popularity.
The two had probably rehearsed their speeches many times before they came.
They spoke with emotion and moved with courtesy, singing the same tune, and they cooperated very well.
Zhou Yutang didn't refuse this time, which was considered to be giving them enough face.
Looking at Lao Mouzi's original intention, he probably didn't want to go, but after hearing Li An inadvertently reveal that Gong Li was expected to be nominated for the Golden Horse Best Actress, he finally nodded.
At this time, Gong Huang was only one Golden Horse Award away from the three gold grand slams.
Zhou Yutang sighed in his heart.
In Lao Mouzi's heart, he probably always had a very special feeling for Gong Li, right?
It is said that it is better to forget each other in the rivers and lakes than to help each other in times of adversity.
Can you really forget such an amazing person when you are young?
After the explosion in the auditorium, the overall filming progress has been almost completed by 80%.
Chen Guilin killed Xiangjiangzi, who ranked second on the wanted list, and killed the leader of the cult in Xinxinlingshe - he has become the new number one brother on the list.
As the title says, Zhou Chu eliminates three evils.
First kill the dragon, then kill the tiger.
Then he has to eliminate one of the remaining three evils, that is, Chen Guilin himself.
Zhang Yimou and Zhou Yutang were filming in Taiwan Province, and the official took the opportunity to hold a cultural exchange event to promote cultural exchanges between the two places.
In addition to Li An and Hou Xiaoxian, several local heavyweight filmmakers in Taiwan were also invited to the crew for learning and exchange.
In recent years, many talents have emerged in the film and television industry in Taiwan.
For example, Niu Chengze, Dai Liren, Wei Desheng, etc. became famous early and each has their own excellent works.
There are also Wu Zhongtian, Qian Xiang, Chen Hongyi, etc. who are all rising stars.
On the exchange day, Zhou Yutang saw a very interesting crime-themed short film called "The Big Buddha".
If nothing unexpected happens.
This short film may be a strong contender for the best creative short film at this year's Golden Horse Awards.
A factory security guard, a factory owner, and a loser who makes a living by recycling garbage.
Just a few simple characters from different classes, through a dashcam that records a murder, intersect together, presenting a very interesting story.
"I remember that the screenwriter expanded the content of this short film and submitted the script to Jiangdong Entertainment."
"Is it the screenwriter gold award you organized?"
"Yes."
Lao Mouzi was very interested in understanding, so Zhou Yutang explained the inside story to him.
The industry-wide screenwriter gold award that Tian Zhuangzhuang and Han Sanping have been busy with has been initially implemented and has achieved certain results.
In addition to Tian Zhuangzhuang and Han Sanping, the judges also include several enthusiastic older filmmakers who want to continue to shine.
The specific process is divided into three stages: preliminary review, re-review, and final review.
Zhou Yutang did not participate in the first two stages, but his opinions were very important in the final review.
The theme of the entire screenwriter gold award is that Zhou Yutang proposed "not considering other factors, selecting scripts that tell a good story."
The scope of selection excludes the mainland, and Taiwan and Hong Kong are also treated equally.
As long as you are selected, you will get at least a seven-digit bonus.
Of course, what is more important is not the bonus, but the fact that the winning screenwriter can become famous overnight.
"This is very meaningful."
Lao Mouzi nodded and affirmed: "It provides a channel for the bottom screenwriters to rise."
He was sincerely moved in his heart.
Before this, most screenwriters were considered small transparent in the industry.
Not only can the director summon them at will, but even the actors with bigger status can give orders and have no say at all.
But with Jiangdong's repeated hits and the subtle influence of the screenwriter gold award, this situation will gradually improve in the future.
At least the capital also understands that a good script can bring far more benefits than a bad movie.
"Teacher Tian's evaluation of this script is quite high. It should be able to win an award. Director Zhang, can you take a look?"
"Okay, let me take a look."
Taking the tablet computer handed over by Zhou Yutang, Lao Mouzi read it with interest.
The director of "The Great Buddha", Huang Xinyao, adapted the movie script based on the short film, is also an entry, but the screenwriter named it a bit casually, called "The Great Buddha Plus".
Seeing Zhang Yimou supporting his chin with his hand, Zhou Yutang did not interrupt him and took out his mobile phone to send a message to Nazha.
My good sister has joined the crew of "Now You See Me 2". Guo Fan took the crew to the Macao River to shoot in the past few days.
I have contacted Miss He in advance and arranged everything, so there is no need to worry.
About half an hour later, Zhang Yimou, who had roughly read it, slowly let out a breath and said to Zhou Yutang beside him: "It is indeed a good script."
"Is Director Zhang interested?"
"Has this script been taken?" Zhang Yimou's face showed a little surprise.
"One of the conditions for participating in the Golden Award for Screenwriters is that Jiangdong Entertainment has the priority to sign the contract."
Zhou Yutang smiled calmly: "This script, Mr. Han Sanye thinks it has great development potential and has already been negotiated."
After taking the start-up funds for Jiangdong Dream, the governor's kindness is not over.
On the premise of considering the overall situation, Zhou Yutang will certainly not forget his own interests.
Lao Mouzi is also Jiangdong's treasure, but he has certain shortcomings in storytelling.
Zhou Yutang has mastered the instructions for using the national teacher, so he is naturally aware of this. In the future, there will be a steady supply of good scripts with the Screenwriter Gold Award.
This also makes up for Lao Mouzi's shortcomings.
"This is a good script."
Lao Mouzi nodded thoughtfully.
After the studio signed with Jiangdong Entertainment, he witnessed Zhou Yutang's incredible rise and made outstanding achievements.
In addition to being shocked, he often reflected on himself.
Zhou Yutang learned a lot from him, such as the use and expression of colors, the exploration of the sense of form of movies, etc.
He also often looked for Zhou Yutang to communicate the elements of success of new-era commercial films.
The remnants of the old era want to board the big ship of the new era, so they can only work hard to integrate into the market and understand the aesthetics of modern audiences.
After thinking about it, Zhang Yimou readily agreed: "But there are still two projects to discuss, and we will have to see when the time comes."
He suddenly had a happy trouble.
As an internationally renowned director, he certainly has no shortage of projects to do.
However, the priority of external projects is undoubtedly much lower than the scripts selected by Zhou Yutang for him.
For example, the current "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils".
The script given by Zhou Yutang combines commercial and literary themes.
Although the shooting time is short and the finishing work can be completed by the end of the month, Lao Mouzi knows that the quality of this movie is very high.
When he was doing the editing work at night, he even had a very strong feeling in his heart.
——This movie may even create the peak box office record of his directorial career.
The entertainment industry was in turmoil throughout August.
The 8th First Youth Film Festival Awards Ceremony held in Xining, Qinghai at the beginning of the month came to an end.
"Heart Labyrinth" by Jiangdong young director Jin Yukun won the two awards of Best Feature Film and Best Director, becoming the top winner of the night.
But the most eye-catching thing in the circle is probably the continued hype of Stephen Chow's "Mermaid", and the official announcement that Deng Chao, who just rose a little because of "The Breakup Master", will play the leading role.
In addition, "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy", another heavyweight director in the circle, Xu Ke, passed the review and was scheduled for the Lunar New Year.
It collided head-on with Gu Changwei, another big director of Huayi Company besides Feng Xiaogang.
"Micro Love" starring Chen Chichi and Yang Ying was also the first answer sheet handed in by Gu Changwei after he took over the Huayi Film Department, and it was also arranged for this year's Lunar New Year.
"Gu Changwei may be in trouble this time."
When Zhou Yutang received the news, he was slightly happy.
He himself participated in the post-production of the movie "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy".
This movie, which combines the main theme and commercial nature, is of good quality, and it is also endorsed by China Film. When the time comes, it will inevitably be supported by the official.
According to the company's internal professional evaluation, the box office will be at least 800 million.
If Chen Chichi and Yang Ying can handle the 800 million box office, Huayi will not be suppressed by Jiangdong, and the big and small Wang will have hit the moon long ago.
Xu Ke fought for his early wish.
Zhou Yutang later learned from Brother Long that the shooting environment was bad at the time and Xu Ke was not in good health.
The old illness recurred and was quite serious. He was even carried up the snow mountain in a wheelchair to complete the shooting.
Now that Xu Laoguai has fulfilled his wish, Shi Nansheng has no worries anymore. He put down the things in his hands and turned away.
The news of her low-key divorce from Xu Ke spread like wildfire in the circle and caused a sensation.
This pair of golden boys and girls in the film and television industry admired and achieved each other when they were together, and created many classics in the film industry.
But in the end, they were defeated by reality. Now they are separated and it is clean and neat.
Shi Nansheng did not say anything bad about Xu Ke, and Xu Ke never responded to this matter in front of the media.
It is better to forget each other in the end than to help each other.
"Bob, "Fifty Shades of Grey" is scheduled for Valentine's Day?"
"Choked to death, Zhou, you know, this type of film is very suitable for that kind of atmosphere."
"Ou Kai, you can do it."
Zhou Yutang shrugged his shoulders.
Old Bob has been floating in Hollywood for decades and has become a master. He naturally has his own unique sense and judgment of the North American film market.
After several years of pleasant cooperation, the two have established a solid foundation of trust based on interests.
"We are a golden pair. It may take some time for the first box office share to be paid."
When it comes to money, the old wall lamp's eyes light up, and the whole person seems to be several decades younger.
Zhou Yutang also became energetic.
The global box office of "Lucy" has reached 418 million US dollars, and the total box office of "The Purge 2" has reached 95.32 million US dollars.
These two movies alone can make his overseas company a lot of money.
Flowers bloom outside the wall, and the fragrance is fragrant inside the wall. Is there anything more fragrant than US dollars?
Zhou Yutang's last scene, that is, after the male protagonist Chen Guilin surrendered, he was sentenced to death by injection.
Before that.
He gave Cheng Xiaomei the most precious Peppa Pig watch left by his grandmother.
This has nothing to do with love.
It is more beyond love.
It seems that God has given her the right to choose a free life again.
Cheng Xiaomei shed tears, shaved this man's face and mended his suit, simply wanting him to leave as decently as possible.
After all, his hands were stained with too much blood, and he must pay for it.
When the lethal injection was carried out, Zhou Yutang lay on the execution chair, with a smile of relief on his face, but he also seemed to be crying.
The tears flashing in his deep eyes were heartbreaking.
Chen Guilin thought of his grandmother when he reached the last stage of his life.
He thought of the wrinkles on her face.
He thought of her telling him to remember to eat.
He also wanted to say sorry to her, because he didn't listen to her and take care of himself after all.
The needle for the lethal injection was stuck in his arm and slowly pushed forward.
Zhou Yutang's breathing began to become rapid and disordered.
His muscles were spasming, his handsome face began to twist and cramp, and his facial muscles even had a physiological reaction of cramping.
Immediately, the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
"There is no trace of acting at all."
This scene was actually a bit depressing, but Zhang Yimou was extremely excited.
He widened his eyes, opened his mouth, pointed his fingers, and was indescribably shocked.
The picture was so beautiful that it was captured by the photographer.
This is a precious filming footage, which can be used as promotional material.
Executive director Fu Lulu also rubbed her arm with goose bumps, and praised sincerely: "Yu Tang's acting is really great. If this part is taken out alone, I guess the audience will think it is a documentary."
"The boss really put a lot of effort."
Ni Ni smiled with her beautiful cheeks, and her dark and bright eyes stared at Zhou Yu Tang.
Others were still amazed at his acting skills.
Ni Ni walked over and handed Zhou Yutang a warm towel, rubbing his arm gently with her slender hands.
The injection scene just now had to be filmed to show the blood returning, so Zhou Yutang took the initiative to ask for a real injection.
Of course, it was only glucose, but his arm seemed to have some adverse reactions and began to swell gradually.
"Doctor, come and have a look."
Ni Ni called out, and the medical staff equipped by the crew came up to check and confirmed that there was nothing wrong, so Ni Ni and others were relieved.
Lao Mouzi also breathed a sigh of relief, and rarely made a joke: "It's good that you're fine, otherwise you can't afford to sell the entire crew."
"With Yutang's wealth, even a hundred crews can't afford to pay."
Fu Lulu smiled and said: "But the effect of the last part is really good."
"Let me see."
Zhou Yutang covered his arm and walked behind the monitor to communicate with Lao Mouzi.
Ni Ni suddenly felt a pain in her heart.
As Zhou Yutang's personal secretary, she knew how much her boss had paid for this play.
Since agreeing to Zhang Yimou's role, Zhou Yutang has taken time out of time management to write a nearly 100,000-word biography of Chen Guilin.
Ni Ni was responsible for helping him correct typos and also read the entire biography.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is almost equivalent to a short story, with Chen Guilin's identity background, detailed life events, personality and habitual movements.
The last death penalty scene was revised at least three times.
In order to shoot this scene, Zhou Yutang got the relevant video materials of the execution of death penalty by injection through some connections.
Privately, he also discussed with other actors such as Deng Chao, Wang Jianhui, and Zhang Songwen about the performance method of the death penalty scene.
After so much hard work, Zhou Yutang finally used his own understanding to perfectly restore the death penalty in the script.
To others, Zhou Yutang may seem effortless.
But only Ni Ni knows that he has made great efforts behind the scenes.