Chapter 765: Troubled Times, the Honor of the Motherland Above All Else

Chapter 765: Troubled Times, the Honor of the Motherland Above All Else

Early July.

Zhou Yutang didn't wait for the genius director Xu Ke to join the crew, but Huo Wenxi took Wang Pangzi to the crew in the snow for a walk.

After a set of regular combos of milk tea and cold drinks, the entertainment reporter squatting outside the crew had new information, and the crew members also had a meal.

Everyone was happy.

Wang Pangzi was still as slick as ever, smiling and greeting.

Then he looked around.

Zhou Yutang didn't bother to care about him.

This guy has been trying to improve for a long time.

Wang Pangzi went north to film in his early years. "Little Fish and Flower", "Eight Heroes", "The World's Number One" and other dramas were all from his hands. He has also seen the world.

It doesn't matter if you don't watch it, but the more you watch, the more frightened you will be.

Wang Pangzi keenly discovered that the operating mode of the mainland crew seems to have quietly changed compared to the past.

In the past, the domestic entertainment industry was easy to chant by foreign monks, and it was particularly dependent on and preferential to the group of film and television professionals in Hong Kong Island.

But now, in the crew of "Snowy", most of them are mainlanders, speaking Mandarin.

This is an elite team that has been with Zhou Yutang for several years. They work quickly and have a good understanding of each other.

The costumes and props are so exquisite that it is outrageous.

What makes him even more confused is that there are two special effects teams from Vision Media following the group.

Every day, they have to come up with specific special effects plans according to Zhou Yutang's shooting requirements.

As for the actors, you can hit an old actor by picking up a brick and throwing it down.

The most popular young actors like Zhu Yilong and Chen Xiao all play supporting roles in the play. Even the traffic queen Teacher Fan also starred in the play for free, without any temper.

"It's not so luxurious even when making a movie!"

After watching the scene for a long time and seeing the operation of the entire crew in the snow, Fatty Wang was a little shocked:

"It's worth the trip, it's worth the trip. Mr. Zhou's crew is really amazing."

He was really convinced. Zhou Yutang was called the entertainment emperor in the industry and repeatedly produced hits. There is a reason.

The key to being able to mobilize such a huge amount of resources is his own popularity. In Wang Pangzi's opinion, this "Snow" with great momentum has already become the king of dramas.

Compared with Wang Pangzi's rainbow fart, Huo Wenxi is more down-to-earth.

She is responsible for the important task of Yinghuang, and she is not here to visit the crew for fun.

After a round of greetings, when Zhou Yutang finished work, he briefly reported the preparations for the two films "Chasing the Dragon" and "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City".

"There are no requirements for Shanghai Film, but it is best to start filming before the end of July to cooperate with the listing plan there..."

"In addition, Director Chen has some problems with his health..."

"Nasopharyngeal cancer?"

"It's in the early stage. I just had surgery and need to recuperate for a while. This time I invited Zheng Baorui."

"Yeah."

Zhou Yutang nodded. He was relieved when he heard that it was not serious.

He didn't have many friends in Hong Kong, and Chen Musheng happened to be one of them.

The two have been working happily together since "The Man from Nowhere", so we have to find an opportunity to express our condolences.

The director of "Chasing the Dragon" is the fat man Wang Jing. As for the comic adaptation of "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City", it is not bad to use Cheang Pou-soi as a substitute.

Action movies are the bottom pants of Hong Kong movies, and Cheang Pou-soi is of course proficient in the business.

Putting aside the "Journey to the West" series in the mainland in the past two years, the movie "Dog Bite Dog" shot by this person made a deep impression on Zhou Yutang.

Well, Teacher Chen starred in it, and it was nominated for the Best Film Award in the main competition unit at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

"Ah Tang."

Huo Wenxi and Wang Jing looked at each other, and finally the beautiful queen spoke: "Are you interested in playing Lei Luo? I talked to Director Wang, and this role is really suitable for you..."

Zhou Yutang's cameo in "Cold War 2" provided a lot of heat for this movie.

If he starred in "Chasing the Dragon", and the real entertainment tycoon of China played the role of the 500 million detective in the last century, wouldn't the audience be excited?

Fatty Wang was so greedy that he urged Huo Wenxi to be a lobbyist.

"Atang, really, you might as well consider it."

Huo Wenxi was also very straightforward, and he persuaded him with emotion and benefits: "We have all cooperated for so many years, and you are also familiar with Director Wang..."

"I agree unconditionally."

"If you have ideas about the script, you can decide the actors, including the salary and share..."

"Sister Mani, my schedule is scheduled until the year after next."

Zhou Yutang glanced at Huo Wenxi with a smile, and looked through the project plan she brought.

Fatty Wang had talked to him about the script several times, and had boldly proposed this idea a long time ago, but he was rejected. Unexpectedly, he still had the thief's heart.

Still want Huo Wenxi to play the three visits to Jiangdong to invite Zhou Lang?

Zhou Yutang would definitely not take on a project that he was not interested in.

"Alas, that's such a pity."

Fatty Wang sighed. He had made a plan in advance, but he didn't think it would work. He just wanted to give it a try.

But he couldn't help but feel a complex emotion like a dog being rejected by a goddess...

Zhou Yutang took the tablet and continued to browse the video materials of Kowloon Walled City compiled by Huo Wenxi.

Because a large part of the stories of "Chasing the Dragon" and "Kowloon Walled City: The Siege" took place in Kowloon Walled City.

So when the project was finalized last year, the entire art team spent a lot of time on preliminary preparations.

After the first investment was in place, 50 million Hong Kong dollars were directly invested to build a 6.5-meter-high two-story old building of the Walled City in real proportion.

The neon sign of Kowloon Walled City shines on the roof, including the alleys full of electric wires, as well as stores, ice houses, electrical appliance repair shops...

The intricate buildings seem to form a chaotic and disordered gathering place for the lower class in the last era.

It really has that flavor.

After filming "Chasing the Dragon", "Kowloon Walled City" will start next.

Hey, killing two birds with one stone is delicious.

This time the movement is not small, and it has also received strong support from several departments such as the Hong Kong Tourism Development Bureau, Hong Kong Airport Authority, and the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

Even Brother Chao personally led a team to inspect the site and made the headlines in Hong Kong.

In short, the attitude is clear, and everyone will work together to vigorously develop the film tourism industry.

In fact, Zhou Yutang does not attach much importance to these two projects.

Otherwise, he would not have asked much about it and left it to Huo Wenxi to handle the whole process.

Instead, he said hello to Huo Wenxi and put Jiangdong's own signed action actor Xie Miao in the comic-adapted martial arts film "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City".

There are currently no suitable scripts in China, and Hong Kong kung fu films are the signature of the underpants, so Xie Miao was allowed to go in to accumulate some experience.

Fatty Wang's little disappointment in his heart soon disappeared after failing to negotiate with Zhou Yutang.

"Cold War 2" has broken through 500 million, and is heading for 600 million. He can't wait to get ready for a big fight.

Huo Wenxi was also full of expectations and smiled, "Atang, these two movies are the most important inventory of Yinghuang in the next two years. You are the producer, and you should do more work. Give more suggestions when the time comes."

Zhou Yutang muttered, "Isn't there a decisive battle with the God of Cookery?"

This project operated by Ye Weiming and Wen Jun was supported by Yinghuang, Shanghai Film, Wanda, and Star Media with a capital of 250 million.

The old guys in Hong Kong are very knowledgeable, but Zhou Yutang cannot understand the concept of 3D food at all.

After reading the script sent by Huo Wenxi, Zhou Yutang's evaluation is that it is far inferior to Xu Ke's "Man Han Banquet", which is so awkward.

I don't know why Ge Da Ye took this role. Tang Yan even sent him a photo of a funny sea urchin head. It's disgusting.

As for the little chef of Hong Kong, it's okay to sell twelve kinds of Fengwei grilled sausages. If you want to prove your cooking skills, you have to ask Tang Niu if he agrees...

...

Night.

He Yanni is packing for her husband.

Tomorrow, Xie Miao will join the crew of "The Besieged City of Kowloon".

Before the start of filming, he will have to train with the martial arts team of Hong Kong for a period of time.

This is how the entertainment industry is, with less time together and more time apart.

Now that they are about to part, He Yanni always feels a little reluctant.

She neatly folded her husband's clothes and put them in the suitcase.

Even the commonly used medicines were prepared, and he was mumbling about some trivial matters.

"By the way, when we go to Hong Kong, let Xiao Wang apply for Octopus card..."

"Also don't work too hard, your body is your own..."

Turning around and seeing Xie Miao's happy and honest smile, He Yanni couldn't help rolling her eyes: "Did you remember what I told you?"

"Remember, Octopus card, don't work too hard..."

Xie Miao smiled innocently: "Wife, don't worry, this time it was Mr. Zhou who made the call, and the crew has arranged it, there won't be any trouble."

Originally, before signing with Jiangdong, his wife was still his agent.

In fact, there was no agent business at that time, and he was not starving to death by running around in various crews.

But after signing with Jiangdong Entertainment, the situation has changed a lot. After enjoying the dividends of "Nirvana in Fire" last year, Xie Miao is no longer an unknown person.

Business, endorsements, and announcements came one after another, and the company also equipped him with a dedicated assistant.

At this time, looking at the luggage that his wife had packed for him, Xie Miao felt an inexplicable sense of happiness, and couldn't help but hug He Yanni from behind.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Wife, I will definitely film well."

"Of course, Mr. Zhou values ​​you so much, you must seize the opportunity."

"Don't worry, my kung fu has not fallen behind."

Xie Miao's chest suddenly became heroic, and he said loudly: "I will never fight worse than others!"

This year's "Kowloon Walled City: The Siege", Zhou Yutang opened his mouth, and he was the protagonist Chen Luojun who came from heaven.

The setting is that he sneaked into Hong Kong, which is also appropriate.

Even Hong Kong Louis Koo, Fatty Hong, Richie Jen and others played supporting roles for him.

It can be said that he rose to the sky in one step.

...

Zhou Yutang was in the crew, and he also paid attention to the film and television information in the circle.

Just today, AMC Cinemas under Wanda Group announced that it would acquire the largest cinema chain in Europe, Odeon \u0026 UCI Cinemas, for 921 million pounds.

So far, the richest man in China already owns AMC Cinemas, Hoyts Cinemas in Australia and the largest Odeon \u0026 UCI Cinemas in Europe.

Wanda Film and Television's global strategic layout has taken a step further.

There was an uproar in China, and even foreign countries were shocked.

Old Bob even called Chigua: "Zhou, I received news that Wanda is still talking to Viacom."

"For Paramount?"

"Yeah, they want to take over 49% of Paramount Pictures, a subsidiary of Viacom!"

"Tsk, it's really Lao Wang's style of doing things."

"This is too rich."

Lao Deng couldn't help but sigh.

Wanda waved its checkbook, first swallowing AMC, and then acquiring the old Hollywood giants. This is to buy all over the world.

Founded in 1912, Paramount is one of the eight old Hollywood giants.

Even the oldest among the eight major companies, with big hits such as the Transformers series, Star Trek, and Mission Impossible.

Wanda Lao Wang has his own layout, and Zhou Yutang also has his own way of playing. He said calmly: "Just do a good job on the projects in our hands."

Among the eight Hollywood giants, Paramount Pictures' financial report last year was very clear.

The company's revenue was 1.025 billion US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 24%, and its operating profit was 122 million US dollars, which was not as good as Jiangdong International Pictures.

Over there, it was like the setting sun, while Jiangdong was like the rising sun.

Well, the advantage is mine!

…

In early July, the South China Sea shook.

Public opinion on the Internet was boiling, and Zhou Yutang was the first to voice his support.

Celebrities in the entertainment industry responded in unison and expressed their attitudes one after another.

Tian Zhuangzhuang, who had just arrived at the crew in the snow, couldn't help sighing after learning about what happened, "It's really a troubled time."

Recently, the atmosphere of the crew has also been talking about this matter, and the mood is unprecedentedly high.

"Fei Houzi, you are just a clown... that's all, don't talk about state affairs."

Zhou Yutang, who knew more shocking inside stories, was still as calm as a calm lake, and changed the subject calmly: "Teacher Tian, ​​you come to Ningbo, you must try the seafood here..."

Eat and drink, and take Lao Tian to experience the local characteristics.

"Clear the scene, all departments prepare."

"Start the camera!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang plays Xu Yongguan, an old soldier of Yuguying.

Old Xu didn't have much ability. He followed Xu Xiao from Liaodong to Beiliang, fought on the battlefield, and was shot blind.

He was just an ordinary retired veteran.

After retiring, he helped his dead old brother pay for the coffin and became penniless.

Because he was blind, he was walking on the street and was trampled on his leg by the son of a powerful man riding a horse. He was rescued by Xu Fengnian and they became friends.

The character setting is relatively simple, and there are not many scenes, but those few scenes can outline the image of such a loyal old soldier.

Then, he shaped the characters of His Royal Highness and the Northern Liang King Xu Xiao from the side, which was also a key supporting role.

Originally, another veteran actor with both virtue and art was invited, but that teacher broke his bones and could not recover for three to five months.

Zhou Yutang called Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Tian Zhuangzhuang was originally going to play a sunset love story with Sylvia Chang, but heard that the crew of the beloved disciple was short of people, and Sylvia Chang happened to have something to do and postponed the start of the filming, so he came to save the fire.

His acting skills were really good, and he looked like that in a coarse linen shirt.

Especially his acting with his cousin Li Xuejian was very exciting.

Li Xuejian sighed: "Xu Xiao, he is nothing more than a hunchbacked old soldier, what's so good about him."

"One of the 18 old-character camps in Jinzhou, the last cavalry soldier of the Yugu Camp, Xu Yongguan, see General Xu!"

Realizing that it was really the Northern Liang King in person, Tian Zhuangzhuang pushed the golden mountain and overturned the jade pillar, and knelt on the ground crying.

In the midst of shock, there was also a sense of moving, and the emotions flowed very smoothly, especially the tears that came so easily, and the tears were so flowing that Tianbao was ashamed.

"Okay, thank you Teacher Tian for your wonderful performance!"

Until the last shot was completed, Zhou Yutang took the lead, and the crew followed and applauded.

After receiving the red envelope from his beloved disciple, Tian Zhuangzhuang was a little amused and asked casually: "When will this drama be finished?"

"Next month will be almost."

"Well, do a good job on the next foreign language film."

Tian Zhuangzhuang patted his beloved disciple on the shoulder and encouraged him.

Compared to the commercial "Snow", Lao Tian actually looks forward to Zhou Yutang's art film "Joker" more.

In the past few years, Zhou Yutang has discussed this with him privately.

It made Tian Zhuangzhuang do his homework and know the superman wearing underwear outside...

He was originally the leader of the fifth generation of directors. He was banned from directing, but he brought out an apprentice who was very impressive.

Entering Hollywood, planting a flag of Jiangdong, preparing for this project for several years, how can we not look forward to it?

Lao Tian came quietly to save the day, stayed in the crew for only two days, and then left quietly.

…

Fifteen days after its release, the box office of "The Blade of the Assassin 2" has reached 849 million.

Still leading a number of domestic summer movies.

Director Lu Yang became famous again, Huang Xiaoming's TV and movies blossomed, and Liu Shishi's popularity also reached an unprecedented peak.

Stars, after all, have to rely on their performance.

The "Sword Rain" and "The Blade of the Assassin" series alone are enough to make Liu Shishi sit on the throne of the first female action star in the mainland.

However, after the first week of the road show, Liu Shishi left the publicity team.

Flying directly to Hong Kong, rejoining the group of "Bad Genius" to continue filming.

Lu Yang took Huang Xiaoming and other main creators to do road shows everywhere, but he could not avoid the decline in single-day box office.

Affected by the successive impact of summer blockbusters, the single-day box office of "Blades of Assassin 2" inevitably dropped to around 20 million.

There was no way, another Hollywood imported blockbuster "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows" was released.

Paramount, which had just been rumored to be acquired by Wanda, was very competitive. On the first day, it earned 90.9 million in China, knocking "Cold War 2" off the box office champion throne of the day.

The pattern of this year's summer season has been determined.

Guangguang's "Big Fish and Begonia" suppressed Huayi's "Rock and Roll Tibetan Mastiff". The former has a total box office of over 300 million, while the latter only earned more than 20 million.

Zhao Yanzi's "So Young·Fresh Meat Edition" did not create a miracle either. It started to stagnate after passing 200 million.

Huayi publicly complained, and Wanda sniped fiercely.

The film market is surging, and it is a situation where many heroes compete for supremacy.

However, when "Cold War 2" steadily followed "Blade of the Assassin 2", it stepped over the 600 million threshold.

People in and out of the industry were surprised to find that these two movies in which Zhou Yutang made a cameo appearance firmly occupied the top two places in the summer box office list...

...

"The Meg was successfully completed, and Nazha posted a photo with Jason Statham!"

"The movie was shot at the ends of the earth, and local leaders attended in person!"

"Hollywood gold medal producer Zou Zhongyan revealed that "The Meg" will cooperate with top special effects teams such as Vision Media and Scanline to enter the post-production stage."

Naza's role in the snow was not much, and Zhou was hugged by her left and right. The next day after watching the movie, she flew directly to Hainan to reshoot the last shot.

The completion of "The Meg" has attracted great attention from the local government.

Such a Sino-US co-production of a blockbuster will undoubtedly play a powerful publicity role for the local cultural and tourism industry, which is a great fortune.

Zou Zhongyan followed the crew of "The Meg" to shoot in China. During the period, he went to Hong Kong to see his father, and then personally experienced the scenery of Guangdong Province, and felt a lot.

She received elite education since she was a child, and was sent abroad by Zou Wenhuai to study early.

This was also the standard of wealthy people in Hong Kong at that time. There was always some inexplicable fear of the mainland.

Before this, Zou Zhongyan had not been to the mainland much. This time he really experienced the life in the mainland, and then he was inspired:

"Boss, the mainland is developing too fast now, it is not what the foreign media reports..."

"Foreign media reports cannot be trusted."

Zhou Yutang just smiled: "In the future, watch TikTok more."

In the shadows that ordinary people cannot see, there have always been invisible big hands manipulating public opinion.

Let ordinary people be in the carefully woven information cocoon.

The information that people are exposed to is the news that those people want them to be exposed to.

As a result, most Westerners' impression of the Celestial Empire has always remained in feudalism, poverty, and backwardness.

In this invisible war, the right to speak has always been in the hands of others.

But now the power of the Celestial Empire is growing stronger and stronger, and the world pattern is experiencing unprecedented changes!

For Zhou Yutang, as a Celestial Empire.

The honor of the motherland is above everything else.

Since he is the number one in the domestic entertainment industry, he enjoys resources and benefits that others cannot imagine.

He is also happy to do what he can for the country.

Therefore, he has devoted all his efforts to the global layout of Douyin short videos at all costs, in order to tear open a gap in the Western media and public opinion.

It is time for the whole world to open their eyes to the Celestial Empire.

At that time, there will be great scholars to debate for me.