“Xiao Liu.”

Zhou Qing didn’t hesitate any longer and called his assistant over.

Instruct the other party to handle the filing and review matters of “The Wandering Earth”.

Now that she has had enough rest, she has gone to Hollywood to join the crew of “Divergent”.

Then it’s time for Zhou Qing, the famous director of Chinese entertainment, to get busy.

As a science fiction blockbuster and a visual effects blockbuster with a future background, the early preparations for “The Wandering Earth” were actually quite troublesome.

The most important thing is some related concept designs in the movie.

For example, planetary engines, the exoskeleton armor worn by Wang Lei and others, the doomsday transport vehicle, the space station, the dungeon, the super artificial intelligence computer moss, and so on.

All of them require a lot of time and energy, and a dedicated team must be formed to design them.

The concept design process is even more complicated than that of “The Martian”, and the workload is completely different.

In addition, there is the construction of scenes, the production of props, etc., which are also much more complicated than “The Martian”.

This is also why Zhou Qing has the advantage of foresight and can copy the homework directly, and also estimates that it will take 4 months.

This is really a big project.

Of course, the same is true for the later stages, which involve a lot of special effects.

The simplest part of the entire film production process is actually the shooting.

But even so, the scale of “The Wandering Earth” is much larger than “The Martian”.

The time spent is naturally much longer.

Because the schedule was not that tight, Zhou Qing did not start preparations immediately like he did for “The Martian”.

Instead, he lived a leisurely life as a boss, waiting for the review of “The Wandering Earth”.

It won’t be too late to start the corresponding work after the film project is successfully approved.

As for now, of course, I am enjoying the simple and boring life of the rich.

“Director Zhou, this is the Cannes Film Festival organizing committee’s call.”

After a few days of leisure, the young assistant knocked on Zhou Qing’s office door and reported such an incident to him.

Cannes Organizing Committee?
Zhou Qing fell into deep thought.

My own “The Wandering Earth” is still under review, I wonder if Cannes already knows about it?
Obviously this is impossible.

But it also couldn’t have been for The Martian.

Not only does this film not conform to the style of Cannes, the key point is that it has already been released and the global copyright has been sold.

Therefore, Zhou Qing really couldn’t guess Cannes’ intention this time.

But Zhou Qing didn’t think much about it and nodded to the assistant immediately: “Please bring it in.”

The young assistant immediately took the order and left. Soon the call from Cannes was connected.

“Director Zhou, it’s been a long time.”

“Haha, James, long time no see.”

The two sides exchanged greetings in a very good atmosphere.

In his early years, Zhou Qing specialized in the three majors and achieved brilliant results in all three.

So I am quite familiar with the officials of the three major companies and have acquaintances in all of them.

This James is Zhou Qing’s “old friend” in Cannes.

I don’t know why Cannes has targeted Zhou Qing this time, but letting this old friend come forward will undoubtedly have the best effect.

“Director Zhou, we at Cannes would like to invite you to be the chairman of the jury this year. You can’t refuse.”

After chatting for a while, James finally explained his purpose.

Zhou Qing suddenly realized it.

It turns out that people didn’t come for their movie, but for Zhou Qing himself.

Zhou Qing was surprised at first, but then he felt relieved.

With his record in the three major awards and the Oscars, he is more than qualified to be the chairman of the jury of the three major awards.

If there was nothing else, Zhou Qing would definitely not refuse.

This is of course a good thing for Zhou Qing.

For example, Cannes invited Zhou Qing to be a judge in the past, and Zhou Qing went there, right?

But this time, it was really unfortunate, as Zhou Qing was still busy with the work of “The Wandering Earth”.

“James, I’m honored that Cannes recognized me, but I’m really sorry. I’m preparing a new movie, so…”

Zhou Qing rejected James without hesitation.

Although James felt very sorry, he had to give up.

You can’t ask someone to put down his own movie and become the chairman of your jury, right?

That is obviously inappropriate and unrealistic.

“Crown Pictures’ new film “Divergent” has started filming, the screenwriter is director Zhou Qing, and the heroine is Liu Yifei.”

“After Crazy Rich Asians, Liu Yifei ventured into Hollywood again, and the film Divergent, a female-led movie, started filming.”

In mid-April, the filming of “Divergent” started, and the relevant information was directly transmitted to China Entertainment.

It made the entire Chinese entertainment industry lively.

It is inevitable that fellow actors in the circle feel a little jealous and envious.

Liu Yifei is so lucky.

She just finished filming Crazy Rich Asians last year, and now she’s starring in another female-led movie this year?

When did resources in Hollywood become so cheap and so easy to obtain?
People in the circle call you “International Liu”. You really have gone international, right?

It’s sour, it’s really sour.

Every one of those actors is jealous.

It can only be said that with the support of Zhou Qing, Liu Yifei is truly standing at the top of the entire entertainment industry, and no one else can compete with her.

It’s okay in China, but the top movies and the most important resources in the industry basically come from Zhou Qing Pictures.

Liu Yifei can easily get those roles that other actors are fighting for but cannot.

Even look down on it.

As a result, Director Zhou is still doing very well in Hollywood.

Various Hollywood blockbusters can be arranged for you one after another.

Produced by Crown Films and written by Director Zhou, anyone with eyesight can see that this is a movie Director Zhou made specifically to promote Liu Yifei.

No wonder Liu Yifei even rejected Disney’s “Mulan”. Zhou Qing is her biggest confidence!

Speaking of this, Liu Yifei’s “Crazy Rich Asians”, in which she rejected “Mulan”, seems to have been scheduled to be released in August.

I just don’t know what kind of results I can achieve in the end?

“This Liu Yifei is really amazing.”

On the set of “The King of Fire: Thousand Miles of Wind”, such discussions around could not help but reach his ears, making Jing’s expression become complicated.

He appears calm on the surface, but he is not as calm inside.

Jing couldn’t remain calm either.

Da is a well-known resource-rich person in the circle. Although she herself never admits it, everyone can see her super-powerful resources.

Since her debut, she has been the leading lady in various big productions without any exception.

Most of the top resources in the entire Chinese entertainment industry can be easily obtained.

Even Hollywood resources can get a piece of the pie.

For example, Hollywood blockbusters such as “King Kong: Skull Island” and “Pacific Rim 2”.

When it comes to resources, Jing has never been afraid of anyone!
Jing never took top actresses like the Four Dans and Double Soldiers seriously. But when facing Liu Yifei, Jing really couldn’t muster any fighting spirit.

I can’t do it.

With Zhou Qing as her backer, Liu Yifei can even defeat her in terms of resources.

In terms of Jing’s level, there are almost no female stars in the circle that he envies, but Liu Yifei is undoubtedly one of them.

It leaves Jingdu far behind.

“Director Zhou, you are finally planning to develop The Wandering Earth.”

La Peikang was the first to see the filing information of “The Wandering Earth” and he was immediately excited.

There is no other reason, because China Film Group has been eyeing the big IP of “The Wandering Earth” from the beginning.

In the original time and space, this movie was produced by China Film Corporation.

It was just because of Zhou Qing’s intervention that China Film was one step late.

When China Film Group planned to develop “The Wandering Earth”, it discovered that the copyright of “The Wandering Earth” had already been acquired by Zhou Qing.

So I had no choice but to give up.

Under such circumstances, how could La Peikang not be excited when he learned that Zhou Qing had finally started developing “The Wandering Earth”?

“The market for science fiction blockbusters has just been hyped up, so why not strike while the iron is hot and continue to make a science fiction blockbuster?”

“Now is the best time to develop The Wandering Earth.”

Zhou Qing smiled at La Peikang.

La Peikang strongly agreed with this point.

It can be said that “The Martian” has completely ignited the enthusiasm of the Chinese entertainment industry for science fiction blockbusters.

Now everyone can’t wait to experience a domestic science fiction blockbuster on the big screen again.

The enthusiasm was so strong that it could not be stopped.

However, science fiction blockbusters are not something that just anyone can make.

First, the investment is too huge, and even the top film and television companies will not easily enter the market.

Another issue is the shortage of talent.

There are many top directors in the Chinese entertainment industry, and even more talented directors, but which director can you say can make a good science fiction blockbuster?

No one is sure.

Currently, the only person who can prove that this has been done is Director Zhou Qing.

Under such circumstances, the scarcity of science fiction blockbusters is almost certain.

At this time, making a science fiction blockbuster to follow up “The Martian” would definitely be a natural move.

“Has the budget for The Wandering Earth been worked out?”

The two sides chatted briefly about other things, and then La Peikang straightened his face and started talking about business with Zhou Qing.

“The budget for The Wandering Earth is the same as that for The Martian, both are 3 million yuan.”

Zhou Qing directly told La Peikang the answer.

La Peikang expressed a certain degree of surprise at this.

It’s okay for “The Martian” to have 300 million, but is 300 million enough for “The Wandering Earth”?

The background of this movie is much larger than that of “The Martian”.

Director Zhou is really honest. He never thinks about cheating investors’ money. He is reliable!

However, since the budget for “The Wandering Earth” has been made, the two sides did not continue to procrastinate.

We immediately contacted our two partners, Wanda and Fiber Optic, and we met together three days later.

“Director Zhou!”

“Mr. La, Mr. Ye, Mr. Wang, please sit inside.”

After a brief greeting, Zhou Qing asked everyone to take a seat. The atmosphere at the scene was very harmonious.

“It’s a pity that The Martian didn’t break 50 billion after all.”

During the chat, Wang Changtian couldn’t help but mention this, his face still full of regret.

The same was true for Ye Ning beside him.

Although judging from the revenue sharing, they won’t get much more even if the revenue exceeds 50 billion.

But 40 billion and 50 billion are definitely different.

In fact, Ye Ning had discussed with Zhou Qing at the beginning and wanted to make some adjustments to increase the box office of “The Martian” to 50 billion.

This is quite easy for Wanda, the cinema chain.

However, Zhou Qing didn’t give it any thought and refused without hesitation.

With his current rank, is it necessary for him to do this?

“It’s nothing to regret. If it were you, The Wandering Earth would definitely make over 50 billion!”

Wang Changtian interrupted Ye Ning’s sigh with a smile.

“Mr. Wang is right. I am shallow. There is no doubt that The Wandering Earth will be able to make 50 billion!”

Ye Ning also smiled and was very optimistic about the prospects of “The Wandering Earth”.

The first reason is of course because of the supervision of Zhou Qing, a top director, and the second reason is naturally because of Liu Cixin’s huge fan base.

Combining these two factors, it would be hard for “The Wandering Earth” not to be a hit.

In addition, the parties were all old partners, so the subsequent division of the cake was very harmonious and pleasant.

There is no need to say much about Zhou Qing Pictures’ 50% share. China Film Wanda and Fiber Optic also maintain the proportions of 20%, 15% and 15% respectively. Everything remains the same.

“As for the actors, has Director Zhou found a suitable candidate?”

Afterwards, everyone talked about the casting issue again, and La Peikang couldn’t help but ask with great interest.

Several producers have read the script of “The Wandering Earth”. The male and female protagonists are too young. Zhou Qing Pictures does not have suitable artists and can only look for them outside.

The few artists from Zhou Qing Film Company could only play the role of the astronaut Liu Peiqiang.

Of course, Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang are definitely not suitable, that is, Zhu Yawen or Wu Jing.

“Liu Peiqiang can ask Zhu Yawen or Wu Jing to play the role.”

Facts have proved that everyone’s guess was correct. Zhou Qing first confirmed the role of Liu Peiqiang.

In terms of image and temperament, Zhu Yawen and Wu Jing are undoubtedly suitable.

The role was played by Wu Jing in the original movie, and his acting was actually quite good.

Zhou Qing’s first choice was naturally Wu Jing.

However, Wu Jing is currently busy with the filming of Wolf Warrior 2 and may not have the time.

Although this possibility is small, after all, as long as Wu Jing has a normal mind, he will not miss such an important opportunity as “The Wandering Earth”.

But Zhou Qing still included Zhu Yawen in the candidate list.

Just in case.

“If he plays in The Wandering Earth again, Zhu Yawen will really be on the rise.”

Ye Ning couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

This is not an exaggeration.

Currently, there is only one movie in the entire Chinese entertainment industry that has a box office of 30 billion yuan.

Under such circumstances, Zhu Yawen has already starred in two 40 billion movies, “Operation Red Sea” and “The Martian”.

If he continues to make a movie with a box office of 50 billion…wow!

I really can’t imagine it. (End of this chapter)