Chapter 385: Confidence as Usual - Is It Strength or Arrogance?

Jason hasn't shown up these days, after all, there is no play with him. However, Jason was not able to take it easy, and the task given to him by Zhou Shaoming was still very heavy.

In the past few days, he needs to study Brazilian martial arts, Chinese kung fu, there are videos and materials, Jason basically stays in the room every day and works hard.

Zhou Shaoming clapped his hands and said to everyone: "Okay, today's task is complete, you can rest." ”

Scarlett Johansson couldn't help but purses her lips and muttered, "Rest again, Zhou, you're too laid-back, aren't you?" With such a slow pace, when will I be able to get on stage and enjoy it. ”

Zhou Shaoming smiled: "How could I have forgotten you, a big beauty?" Isn't there some can't wait and want to talk to us about Hugh. Jackman came to bed and played passionately. ”

When Scarlett Johansson heard Zhou Shaoming's words, she couldn't help but blush, and under the face of the closed moon, she blinked her big eyes and said to Zhou Shaoming: "Yes, yes, it would be better if Zhou could personally demonstrate to me and Hugh in bed how to play a passion play." ”

Zhou Shaoming was stunned for a moment, and said with a wicked smile: "How can an actor like Hugh not act in a passion scene in bed?" You don't have a chance to share my passion. ”

Scarlett Johansson regretted what she said, she wanted to tease Zhou Shaoming next time, but she didn't expect to ask Zhou Shaoming to take her own army, and she had nothing to say.

Zhou Shaoming saw that everyone was cleaning up the facilities, so he left the filming site and prepared to go home, but he didn't expect to leave the shooting site, he saw a familiar extended Lincoln car driving towards him, and couldn't help frowning.

It's really a narrow road!

Zhou Shaoming watched the Lincoln car stop in front of him, and Frank was rolling the window. Then he stuck his head out. A triumphant smile: "Dear Smith Zhou." How is our great director doing? ”

Zhou Shaoming snorted, he was really depressed, a while ago when the supernova was going to cooperate with the movie giant Warner. It was Frank who jumped out and ruined his own good deeds.

I was still holding back my anger last time, why did it appear again today?

Zhou Shaoming knew that Frank would not have such leisure to come all the way to his shooting site, so he got straight to the point: "Did you come here just to say hello to me?" ”

Frank laughed. He was very happy, since Zhou Shaoming left Liongate, he rarely laughed, after all, in his opinion, there was nothing else in this world except that Zhou Shaoming would make him so happy.

Frank smiled: "This time you said yes, I really came to visit your old friend, you are unlucky, I am happy, you know." ”

Zhou Shaoming exhaled deeply. I almost couldn't hold back and punched that disgusting smiling face directly to stabilize my mood. Said to the bored Frank: "Isn't it too early to say such things?" Let's see who can have the last laugh, but thank you so much for creating such negative news for "Fuse" this time, otherwise, how could I see my team so good. ”

From the very beginning, Zhou Shaoming suspected that someone was secretly making trouble with this negative news, otherwise it would not have spread so quickly.

can be troublemaker, it is estimated that it is Frank!

However, the trick can't be put on the table after all, and some people think that they can bring him a lot of trouble in this way.

Zhou Shaoming thinks it's ridiculous, how many false negative news there are in the entertainment industry every day, if people in the entertainment industry can't survive every time they encounter negative news, then Zhou Shaoming believes that no one in this world can stay in the entertainment industry for a long time.

Frank looked at Zhou Shaoming's smile, his face was a little ugly, and he said coldly: "Pretend to be calm, don't you know that the two poisoned women in your crew have been rescued ineffectively and are dead?" ”

Zhou Shaoming was stunned, although Frank is hateful, he will not make up such a boring lie in front of him.

Zhou Shaoming lowered his head and was thinking about something, Frank laughed again, this is what he wants to see.

After Frank left, Zhou Shaoming fell into deep thought, indeed, if it was just pure negative news, as long as the two poisoned dancers were out of danger, people would faintly forget about it, but it was difficult to do it when things developed to this point, and Zhou Shaoming could no longer let it develop.

This will damage the release of the movie "Fuse", and it will damage the image of Supernova Entertainment, thinking of this, Zhou Shaoming hurriedly called his assistant Benjamin.

"How much do you know about the two poisoned women in our crew?"

Benjamin said truthfully: "Zhou, according to our investigation, the two poisoned women are indeed not directly related to our crew, but now," Benjamin said and stopped.

Zhou Shaoming took a deep breath and said: "It's just that now that these two poisoned women have died, it will have a big impact on our crew, and it will cause immeasurable damage to the company's image, right?" ”

Benjamin listened to Zhou Shaoming's words and nodded helplessly, at this time he felt that he was powerless to return to the sky, just because Zhou Shaoming did not stand up to clarify this matter in the first place.

Of course, Zhou Shaoming never regretted it, and he should have been mentally prepared to use this negative news to test the members of the "Fuse" crew at that time.

At that moment, Zhou Shaoming immediately gave an order to Benjamin: "Go and find out quickly, why these two poisoned women were poisoned." I think it's food poisoning, so follow this clue and find out the origin of these two women, so that once the truth about food safety is revealed, we can save the reputation of our supernova entertainment company. ”

Benjamin's eyes lit up when he heard Zhou Shaoming's instructions, and he hurriedly said, "Why didn't I think of it." ”

Zhou Shaoming nodded and said, "Then don't hurry up." ”

A few days later, a piece of news appeared!

Frank, who was in a happy mood, watched the evening news, and when he saw that there was always food poisoning on a bright night, and many people were hospitalized due to food poisoning, he couldn't help but change his face, smashed the wine glass in his hand on the TV, and said fiercely: "Smith Zhou, this time you go away." ”

Later, the news reported that the two actors who played the dancers were themselves dancers in the bright nightclub, and after the nightclub play, Zhou Shaoming borrowed a few people from the nightclub to play the following scenes, but he didn't expect that to happen.

Zhou Shaoming looked at the news. Hold the red wine in your hand. A smile crossed the corner of his mouth. He said to himself: "Frank, it seems that your thoughts have been in vain, this time you helped to promote our "Fuse" for free. But I accepted your wishes, and I will take it back a hundred times another day. ”

Zhou Shaoming had already made up his mind to start dealing with Lionsgate. He knew that Frank was insidious, and he used to have a bit of luck, thinking that it would be good to have a war of words with Frank, these days. Frank has used two practical actions to hinder the development of Supernova Entertainment.

Zhou Shaoming has made up his mind to deal with Frank and Lionsgate.

When the news confirmed that the poisoning of the two dancers in the crew of "Fuse" was due to a problem with the food safety of the bright nightclub, people suddenly came to their senses and pointed all the fingers at the media.

However, people in the entertainment media are not stupid, and as things slowly surfaced, major media began to publish them.

The media is like this, seeing the words of the wind and the rudder, and now the truth of this matter is revealed. The editor, who was still criticizing Zhou Shaoming before, immediately changed the language!

"God, Smith Chow is a genius. Such a boiling poisoning incident turned into a promotion for "Fuse", and the initiator was not Smith Zhou himself. -- USA Today

"It turns out that God played a little joke on us, and there's no denying that Smith Chow is a great director, but how far can his "Fuse" go this year? Doubtful. —The New York Times

"The issue of food safety is once again on the table, and the poisoning and death of two women is not because we should pay attention to the issue of food safety? At the same time, I really admire Smith Zhou's IQ, and it's another free publicity" - Chicago Daily News

"Everyone has misunderstood Smith Week before, but the truth is true after all, and it will come to the surface, looking forward to what kind of surprise Smith Week's 'Fuse' will bring us" - Los Angeles Times

Zhou Shaoming watched the sudden change of face of these media, and he was no longer surprised.

But for him, the surprise was that Hong Kong Phoenix Entertainment News wanted to interview him.

Zhou Shaoming, who wanted to use "Fuse" to occupy a place in the big film market in China, readily agreed to the invitation of Phoenix Media for an exclusive interview.

"The incident has finally come to light, but "The Fuse" still can't set up a predicament, if you want to achieve great success in the Chinese film market, Director Zhou Da, can you really get your wish?" -- Hong Kong Phoenix Media

Zhou Shaoming felt that Phoenix Media did tell the truth, and this was also something he had to face, but Zhou Shaoming believed that with the strong cast of "Fuse" and the shocking scenes that were enough to convince the audience, this movie could shine in the Chinese film market.

"Director Zhou Da is a phenomenal director who is known to everyone, and every film will lead the changes and trends of the global film market, and this year's "Fuse" may even bring a reform to Chinese films, look forward to it!" -- People's Daily

"Although Smith Chow is a talented director, it is a pity that he has become blind because of national borders, and "The Fuse" - choosing this Hong Kong-style police film that has not much market is bound to fail." -- Korea JoongAng Ilbo

Zhou Shaoming is used to seeing these media chasing after the wind, for him, any slander and praise is not important now, he really takes out the filmed works to prove himself, and conquering the audience is more important than anything else, that's all.

When the time came to the agreed interview time of Phoenix Daily, Zhou Shaoming came to the interview location as scheduled.

Phoenix Media attaches great importance to being able to interview a big director like Zhou Shaoming.

In a well-arranged room, Zhou Shaoming sat quietly, waiting for the preparation of the staff of the Hong Kong Phoenix Daily, and the atmosphere at the scene was a little heavy.

At this time, Zhou Shaoming was also a little nervous, to be precise, it was awkward, he used to direct others by himself, but when he was interviewed for an exclusive interview at this time, it was very strange to let others direct him.

After everything is ready.

Zhou Shaoming was down-to-earth, but the reporter sitting opposite Zhou Shaoming was obviously a little nervous at this time, because it was the first time to have an exclusive interview with a big-name Hollywood director, and it must be false to say that he was not nervous!

Taking a deep breath, the reporter comforted himself in his heart that Zhou Shaoming was also Chinese, and his heart calmed down a little.

Then, a reporter from Hong Kong's Phoenix Daily began to interview Zhou Shaoming.

The reporter gets straight to the point. smiled: "Thank you Director Smith Zhou for accepting our exclusive interview with Phoenix TV in Hong Kong during his busy schedule." ”

Zhou Shaoming smiled politely: "I'm also honored." ”

Then. A reporter from Phoenix Media bluntly asked: "Director Smith Zhou should be the first time to give an exclusive interview to Asian media. I don't know why we were chosen by Hong Kong Phoenix Radio? ”

Zhou Shaoming said with a smile: "Because, the "Fuse" I shot this year is a Hong Kong-style police and bandit film, and I want to achieve good results in Hong Kong and Chinese mainland, at the same time." It feels good about Phoenix. ”

The reporter of Phoenix Media never expected Director Zhou Da to be so blunt about the purpose of the interview with this station, and he was a little embarrassed, and then smiled: "Mr. Smith Zhou, you are too modest. I believe that with your appeal, the box office is absolutely guaranteed, even without the promotion of our Hong Kong Phoenix Media. ”

"Thank you." Zhou Shaoming responded modestly.

In Zhou Shaoming's view, no matter how dazzling the achievements were in the past, they are all in the past, and movies will not just stay in the past, they need to continue to break through, innovate and bring what the audience wants.

Obviously, this time entering the Chinese market is a breakthrough, and the previous "I Am Legend" has achieved a lot of results in China. But Zhou Shaoming is still not satisfied, the Chinese film market will be a big film market in the future. Of course, he wants to do better in China.

The filming of "Fuse" is also more due to this aspect, and it can completely gain a foothold in the Chinese film market!

A reporter from Phoenix Media then asked: "How sure is Mr. Smith Zhou that "Fuse" wants to sweep the Chinese film market this time? ”

Zhou Shaoming said confidently: "If you sweep, it will definitely be a joke, but if you can make the Chinese audience accept and bring them some surprises, I am still very confident!" ”

Zhou Shaoming never hides when he talks about his movies, which is not only a sign of self-confidence, but also an affirmation of the crew members, because he believes that his team is the best.

The reporter of Phoenix Media was a little surprised, looked at Zhou Shaoming, who was a little arrogant, and couldn't help asking: "Police films with the theme of "Infernal Affairs" have been popular in Hong Kong and even the mainland for a long time, so to speak, now that the peak period has passed, how can you ensure that this "Fuse" will not be affected?" And in the second half of this year, "Infernal Affairs 2" will also be released, what do you think? ”

A smile tugged at the corner of Zhou Shaoming's mouth: "The film market is changing rapidly, and the peak can be constantly created, and "Infernal Affairs 2" is undoubtedly a very good movie, but I think I am very confident in myself or "Fuse". ”

Suddenly, the reporter of Phoenix Media was a little stunned, because at this time, Zhou Shaoming's expression was not even clear to the reporter of Phoenix Media, whether this was a sign of confidence or a conceited demeanor

After Zhou Shaoming was interviewed by Phoenix Media, the major Asian media that were originally red-eyed once again predicted that Zhou Shaoming's "Fuse" released this year would be very bleak.

"In Smith Zhou, we see a strong self-confidence, and we hope that this confidence can have the last laugh, and we expect that "Fuse" will really create a miracle in the Chinese market as Director Zhou said." -- Hong Kong Phoenix Media

"How many blockbusters by Hollywood directors have ended dismally in the Chinese film market, and perhaps Smith Zhou's "Fuse" will also come to an end." -- Memoto Entertainment News

Zhou Shaoming just smiled and watched these media criticize himself again, but is this important? It's nothing more than to promote the movie again.

Zhou Shaoming knows in his heart that the most powerful way to fight back against such a disbelief is to be silent, and wait until the work is presented in front of the audience, let the box office and word-of-mouth speak, this is the most powerful response, and what Zhou Shaoming should do at this time is to shoot "The Fuse" with peace of mind.

In the face of media accusations, Zhou Shaoming did not take it to heart, now the first task is to complete the filming of "The Fuse", the filming progress of "Hulk" is faster, and when "Hulk" is released, Supernova will launch "Fuse" strongly, and this time the focus is on the Chinese film market.

"Smith Zhou has been a little arrogant recently, and it is very likely that his dream of entering the Chinese film market with "Fuse" is about to come to naught." -- The New York Times

"Smith Chow, as always, was arrogant and unabashedly exposed to everyone." -- Chicago Daily News

"Crazy Smith Week may have to taste the pain in the Chinese film market." -- Los Angeles Times

Scarlett Johansson read to Zhou Shaoming with various newspapers, but Zhou Shaoming was full of care: "Don't be affected by these messy things, they say this every time, but which time has it been said?" If they say that, will you still work with a director like me? ”

Scarlett Johansson nodded: "Zhou, even if people all over the world don't believe you, I will believe you." ”

Zhou Shaoming snorted: "Give me less sets, today's passion scene in bed must be filmed." ”

Scarlett Johansson said with some reluctance: "I don't feel like I'm out of shape today, please, let's shoot again tomorrow." ”

Zhou Shaoming shook his head, looked at this Hollywood beauty, and coldly refused: "Haven't you always wanted to shoot passionate scenes?" Anyway, we have to finish filming tonight, and we won't call it a day if we can't finish it. (To be continued.) )