"Long time no see."

When I arrived at the shooting site, it was a suburban town, and I met Wen Ziren again, and the two hugged each other cordially.

Although they have only met a few times, the two often communicate in private.

Wen Ziren originally had the idea of adapting this weird story that happened in reality to the big screen, but Zhou Yutang registered the script first.

Brain waves can match, and they are both film practitioners, Zhou Yutang is still the producer, and the two have a lot to talk about.

Although we haven't seen each other for a long time, there is no barrier.

Zhou Yutang glanced at the shooting scene.

Located in a small suburban town, it is basically a replica of the scene of the real-life version of the incident.

"Welcome to the famous Mr. Oriental Miracle Director."

Actress Vera Farmiga, who plays Mrs. Warren, welcomed the young director with a warm hug: "You are more handsome than I thought. ”

"Ms. Warren, it is the right choice for you to play this role with an elegant temperament."

Zhou Yutang was a little uncomfortable, but he still flattered him with a graceful manner.

He had a good opinion of this elegant young woman.

Then, the actor Patrick Wilson and the other actors of the crew also greeted the producer from the East.

Zhou Yutang could also feel the curious eyes of the crew members.

After all, there are very few Chinese in Hollywood, and directors Wen Ziren and Zhou Yutang stand together, which is really eye-catching.

"Congratulations, that movie is a big hit at the box office this year."

Wen Ziren smiled: "I watched it, it's a very good commercial film, and I'm looking forward to a wonderful sequel." ”

Under his introduction, I got to know the main creative members of the crew, and by the way, I watched the shooting footage, and I felt that the effect was good.

Although he was touted by the domestic media as a super-first-line commercial film director, Zhou Yutang never felt that his directing skills were invincible.

When he first debuted, he filmed with director Xue Xiaolu and served as an assistant director for her, and learned a lot.

then stole Chen Musheng's housekeeping skills.

After ascending to the top, unnecessary commercial activities were basically pushed away.

I usually have nothing to do when I pull films, and I don't see much of the works of famous directors.

Recently, I had an epiphany from the movie of the national teacher.

Lao Mouzi's application and understanding of color is a must.

In "Bouquet of Love", he used a similar technique.

Use color to mobilize the audience's emotions, and the warm tones in the early love and the cold tones of reality form a sharp contrast in the movie.

Zhou Yutang has always been absorbing nutrients and has never stopped improving.

As the director of the "Chainsaw" series, Wen Ziren undoubtedly has a unique job.

When I got involved on the spot, I found a lot of details.

Including scene scheduling, the use of positive and negative shots, and the push and pull of various lenses, it creates a tense atmosphere, which makes Zhou Yutang's eyes shine.

He only stayed in the crew of "The Conjuring" for three days, but the communication with Wen Ziren also benefited him a lot.

"The Conjuring is indeed based on our real case record of the Warrens, of course, artistic creation, some places are free, somewhat different, but as it is called - based on facts, believe it or not."

The entire film industry on the Hollywood side is quite mature, and the movie has not yet been completed, and the supporting publicity plan has been come out.

Zhou Yutang looked at the detailed interviews and articles recorded below, with a lot of photos taken on the spot, adding a sense of realism.

The blurred photo of the nun, that is, the most fierce ghost in the movie, is Bathsheba Sherman, who is suspected of being a witch, and exudes a terrifying and eerie atmosphere.

"Zhou, Ling is really a genius, the marketing plan mentioned is great, and the people at Warner's top management are full of praise!"

Bob's old man's voice was full of excitement: "I'm confident in this movie now. ”

"As for the conditions you mentioned, Warner's senior management will hold a meeting to study and discuss, but there is no result for the time being."

"Whatever the outcome, it's been a pleasure working with you, Bob."

"Me too, happy to work with."

Things are over on the Hollywood side.

Zhou Yutang had just returned to the capital, and he made an appointment with Tian Ming to have a meal of mutton shabu.

There's nothing more comfortable than having a meal of mutton shabu on a cold winter day like this.

Tian Ming didn't meet Zhou Yutang in the United States, he just came back from there, and he also flew straight to the capital, mainly to visit an elder who was sick, and he made an appointment with Zhou Yutang by the way.

After eating the mutton shabu, the whole body warmed up.

Zhou Yutang took Tian Ming to Zeng Li's teahouse to drink tea.

Today, Zeng Li has an itinerary notice, he is in the field, and a female manager in the store is in charge, and he respectfully led the two into the box that is not open to the public.

"Nicely decorated."

Tian Ming came here for the first time, looked around, pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and concluded: "This must be a decoration done by a woman." ”

Zhou Yutang was a little speechless: "How can you see it?" ”

"The details of the decoration, and the decoration in the box."

Tian Ming sat down with Zhou Yutang and said with a smile: "She is still a woman with good taste." ”

"Brother Ming, you understand women."

Zhou Yutang took out the tea from Han Sanping, and asked casually, "How is the matter?" ”

"That's it?"

Tian Ming took a sip of tea: "It was a fake certificate made at that time, I helped you ask someone from the Family Planning Commission, just make up a certificate and pay the money. You said that the cannon was really interesting, and it did its best to pit people. ”

"Said that the new picture is a company of buddies, Zhang Yimou really believes it, and he doesn't have shares, what's the matter with him?"

Tian Ming pushed his glasses: "If you want me to see it, Lao Mouzi is suitable for making movies, I don't understand the business part, I asked the people in the banking system, probably since last year, Zhang Weiping's wife has paid Chen Ting 12 times, saying that it is from the beginning of "Hero" to the director's salary of "Three Guns". ”

"How much?"

"It's probably over 10 million."

“.”

Zhou Yutang's expression twitched slightly.

More than 10 million sounds a lot at first glance, but Zhang Yimou is basically the ceiling of domestic directors, and that "Hero" is almost a movie 10 years ago.

In other words, the top directors in China earn an average of more than one million a year, and the national teacher is really a natural choice to work.

Speaking and talking about the affairs of the United States, Tian Ming smiled: "You are quite famous over there, the female director of the TV station that is connected with our company, I heard that her husband is an executive of Warner, please have dinner at night, and I heard her mention your name." ”

"Brother Ming, everyone is already married, you have to be careful."

"Just ordinary entertainment, don't talk nonsense, let Xiaojie hear it, I have to sleep on the sofa when I go back."

Tian Ming shook his head and smiled: "However, the big Yanmar, just like that, has a very strong body odor, and if it is a little older, then the skin is not good."

Listening to Tian Ming's comments, Zhou Yutang felt that this brother was a little floating.

It must be because Zhu Jie has been filming recently, coupled with wolfberry king wine, which has made him recharge his energy and gradually expand his self-confidence.

Zhou Yutang said casually: "Brother Ming, tell you good news." ”

"What's wrong?"

"I asked the director on the crew to shoot Sister Zhu Jie's scene first, she should be finished soon."

“.”

Tian Ming's hand shook, and the tea spilled.

Tian Ming didn't stay in the capital for too long, went to visit the crew of "Unborn", and then transferred back to the magic capital.

Zhou Yutang is very busy, and he has a lot of things in his hands.

On the film market, "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" and "Dragon Gate Flying Armor" are still going hand in hand, sweeping other opponents in the Lunar New Year file.

Three weeks after its release, the box office of "Thirteen Hairpins" went to 589 million, followed by "Dragon Gate Flying Armor", with a total box office of 537 million.

At present, the box office potential of the movie is basically only looking at the first three weeks, according to this box office trend, it is not a problem for "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" to break 600 million, but it is still unrealistic to hit the box office of 1 billion after all.

Night.

Zhang Yimou hung up Zhang Weiping's phone at the hotel.

Zhang Weiping's angry roar seemed to echo in his mind.

He rubbed the corners of his forehead and looked a little tired.

He was here to socialize and socialize for "Thirteen Hairpins", doing things that he was not good at, but Zhang Weiping never came.

Paying attention to the box office of the movie, I was disappointed and a little sad.

For Zhang Weiping.

He has always been an unconditional trust.

He is responsible for making films, and he is responsible for commercial operations.

The two were once golden partners, but I don't know why, the contradiction between themselves and him has reached the point of irreconcilability.

Tonight's phone call is already torn to the face, and all kinds of ugly words have been heard.

I opened the window, breathed in the cool air outside, and lit a cigarette.

It was at this time that the incoming call rang.

It was a call from home, Zhang Yimou snuffed out the cigarette butt, quickly picked it up, and even his tone softened unconsciously: "How is it at home?" ”

"It's okay, it's all good."

Chen Ting's voice suddenly became solemn: "There is one thing, I have to tell you." ”

"What's the matter?" Zhang Yimou suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.

"The birth permit given by Zhang Weiping back then was fake."

"This ...... How can it be? ”

Zhang Yimou looked shocked in disbelief and muttered, "He said, no problem." ”

"The staff of the family planning office came to the door, I looked at the documents, there was no problem, they told the situation and wanted to reapply for the documents, otherwise it would have a great impact on the children in the future"

Chen Ting's voice seemed a little hesitant and helpless.

"How did they come to the door in such a good way?"

"I don't know, I was a little panicked at first, but the staff's attitude was very good, and I patiently explained, saying that there was a gentleman surnamed Zhou who helped to do it."

Chen Ting's voice was full of gratitude: "Lao Zhang, what friend surnamed Zhou do you know, he has helped a lot in this matter." ”

"The surname Zhou? Is there anything else that was said? ”

"It seems that he said that he was my fellow countryman, from Suzhou Province."

"I see."

Zhang Yimou was slightly stunned, and his mind quickly thought of the young man he met here a few days ago.

After instructing his wife a few words, he hung up the phone, stood at the window for a long time, took several puffs of cigarettes, and seemed to have made a decision in his heart.

The next day.

A bombshell news.

The entire domestic film and television industry was extremely shocked.

(End of chapter)