Chapter 359: The World Is Yours
"I just brought my parents back after watching it together, it's so good-looking!! Po is super cute, the story lines are relaxed and humorous, and the theater is constantly laughing! The action scenes are beautiful, the pure Chinese kung fu effect, especially when I see the majestic Chinese landscape painting-style picture, I feel very good, and the humanistic thought is in place, when Ah Bao defeats the Thai wolf, and Ah Bao's father is really touched to hug him!Definitely recommended!!"
With the full release of "Kung Fu Panda" in Chinese mainland, the audience returned from watching the movie, and there was heated discussions on Tianya Forum, Baidu Tieba and various film and television subtitle websites.
Facts have proved that the majority of Chinese audiences are very tolerant and generous, open-minded, and able to think modestly and objectively, admit problems and demand improvement; instead, some people are willing to be ridiculed clowns in the name of artists, experts and scholars and media attention, and hype themselves up with a gimmick of boycott, making the original simple "Kung Fu Panda" more unexplained scandals.
Tianya user Xiao Hao Ge praised: "After watching it today, I had high expectations before, and after watching it, I feel better than I imagined!", Bing Long praised: "To be honest, it's very good, it's funny and funny, it's going to be fighting, and even adding some sensationalism, but there is a little kid in the movie theater who laughs from beginning to end." The gangster policeman said: "I just watched the premiere, I feel that it is quite good, I took my wife and parents to see it, I haven't seen the movie theater so full for a long time." Han Idiot praised and said: "Although there is Wang Yang, I still dare not imagine that "Kung Fu Panda" is a Hollywood movie. is not surprised by the large number of Chinese elements in the movie, but surprised by the comprehension of Chinese culture and philosophy, which many domestic teams have not understood, but Hollywood has comprehended, and the interpretation is so profound. ββ¦β¦ If you think that the confession of "Kung Fu Panda" was rejected and the love letter of the flame and blue sky was not appreciated, it would be wrong!
Only a small number of people who keep shouting to resist panda Po and are keen on panda conspiracy theories are a small number of people; many people don't even know that there is such a thing, and most of the viewers who know are clear-eyed people, they are not so sensitive, not so blind and shallow! On the contrary, the ability of Chinese to accept and integrate foreign cultures has always been super strong from ancient times to the present, and there has never been any major religious war in history. Pop culture can be appreciated, and there is no such parochialism and ignorance as the average American who does not read subtitles.
In this regard, Chinese is indeed very broad-minded, and any culture will be sinicized and integrated into a part of itself, not to mention that it is its own traditional culture, and Chinese fans know how to appreciate this "Kung Fu Panda", Taoist culture, Buddhist culture...... "There are some things that we can control, I can control when the fruit falls, and I can control where the seeds are planted," said Master Raccoon. The tortoise master replied, "Yes, but no matter what you do, the seed will still grow into a peach tree, and you may want apples or oranges, but you can only get peaches, and the seed will still grow into a peach tree." A conversation that may be common in North American and European theaters, but Chinese movie fans and audiences can hear a deeper meaning, Taoism's do-and-don't do is in line with nature, and the immortal death of the turtle master seems to be just a very beautiful picture, but they can feel a deeper artistic conception.
So it is not surprising that "Kung Fu Panda" is very popular in Chinese mainland, and while fans praise and recommend it on the Internet, more and more people criticize the vexatious troubles of people led by Zhao Bandi.
The media also showed the rationality they should have, and the special title of "Time Weekly": ""Kung Fu Panda" hits: Chinese cultural export, or American cultural invasion?" Sina Entertainment said: ""Kung Fu Panda": This is a love letter to China" China News Service wrote: "Cultural thinking triggered by the "Kung Fu Panda" craze", "The lack of traditional Chinese culture from "Kung Fu Panda", "It is better to retreat and close the net than to admire fish in the abyss". ββ¦β¦ At present, the reason why mainland audiences go to the cinema is mostly "to see that movie", and "to watch a movie" is only a minority, and during this time, there are many more people who "go to see "Kung Fu Panda" than "to watch "Star Wars Prequel 3", and the type of content suitable for all ages makes them drag their families even more.
After May 27th-29th, there is no suspense about the weekend champion! "Kung Fu Panda" received 30 million yuan, setting a number of box office records in mainland film history, not long ago "Star Wars Prequel 3" opened weekend with more than 25 million results rose to the second place in the first weekend box office of imported blockbusters, the previous record holder was 28 million "Capture of Las Vegas", and the third place was 22 million in last year's "Lord of the Rings 3".
Now "Kung Fu Panda" is like a bamboo, soaring all the way to the top! When two weeks later (May 27-June 2, June 3-9), its mainland box office rushed to 45 million, breaking the national box office record of 41 million held by "The Lion King" released in 1995.
In addition to "The Lion King", which has 40 million imported films, Pixar's "Story" series and Blue Sky's "Ice Age" series often have only more than 30 million. No amount of resistance can repel this enthusiasm for movie-watching, and the all-old "Kung Fu Panda" is not only the new champion, but it will also expand the number of this record, rushing to 50 million, 60 million, and 70 million.
Although "Star Wars Prequel 3" and "Kung Fu Panda" have set records, the most anticipated "Firefly" has not yet debuted, and it will be released simultaneously with the world on June 18.
Not long ago, "Firefly" began to complete the ratings of various countries one after another, all of which are equivalent to the PG-13 level in the United States, and recently it has also passed the review of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, which makes fans very happy to cut it! You must know that they have been worried for a long time because of the world background setting of "Firefly", for fear that some official will decide to put a mosaic on the Dragon Eagle Star Flag of the Star Alliance as soon as he pats his head. Fortunately, the relevant personnel of radio and television told the media: "There is no problem with the content, and it will not hurt the emotions of the audience." β
"Kung Fu Panda" is a hit, "Firefly" is not cut, for the situation in Chinese mainland, the flame movie is really happy to die! Wang Yang also has a feeling of being booed by Jessica with "divorce" as a prank, before because of what boycott, media calls and inquiries were so blocked, now it seems that he reacted too fiercely and self-righteously, was angry with a few boring guys, felt hurt, really funny, but the Chinese audience is so cute! He loves his movie fans! And fried rice!
When they heard that "Kung Fu Panda" had set a new record in the history of animation in Chinese mainland, everyone in the office of Blue Sky headquarters was full of joy, and the panda team that had been working hard for the past three years was very happy and relieved: "This is amazing!"
There is also good news for the Panda team, the global box office of "Kung Fu Panda" has exceeded 300 million US dollars, and it is expected to exceed 600 million in the end, and the box office alone will be profitable! Flame Blue Sky officially announced to the media that "Kung Fu Panda 2" is planned to be launched! This sequel will be on the global big screen in three years; and in the future, Flame Blue Sky will make more unique cultures and charming customs around the world into cartoons, and write love letters to fans around the world.
The North American weekly box office champion from May 27 to June 2 was won by "Star Wars Prequel 3" with 82.36 million, although the freshness of the two new films this week was 55%/39% and 31%/40% respectively, both of which were labeled bad films by film critics, but they were still able to release enough competitiveness, "Mada Gaviga", which opened in 4131 theaters, received 72.26 million and ranked second, "The Longest Yard" took advantage of the gap in the market for live-action comedy to win the third place with a large income of 69.7 million, and "Kung Fu Panda" Received 33.68 million to rank fourth.
June 3-9 North American theaters staged a battle every day, this week another 18.31 million "Kung Fu Panda" ranked fifth, has completely withdrawn from the top three stages (North America total 182.7 million), and the first "Madagaras" 38.96 million, the second "The Longest One Code" 34.9 million, the third "Star Wars Prequel 3" 34.45 million (North America total 317.2 million) can be said to be the last day to decide the winner, so that the fans watching the game are addicted.
"Star Wars Prequel 3" is in its third week, and it can still spell out such a good show with two commercial films in the second week, the strength is really terrifying, and what is even more terrifying is that it has a global box office of 641.2 million! 22 days swept the world!
However, no matter how gorgeous it is, there is a curtain call, and the final chapter of the Star Wars series has entered the final stage; another big director's work "Heavenly Dynasty" has a North American box office of 46.41 million after increasing this week's 906,500, and 160 million overseas simultaneously released globally, with an almost fixed total box office of 210 million.
"Summer of Jeans," one of the three new large-scale films this week, only had 14.27 million first-week box office receipts, with a 77%/94% freshness and 78% likeability, and Joshua was very angry: "Everyone should look at what the newspapers say! The Washington Post said, 'This is a must-watch movie, a girl's emotional story, excellent acting!' What's really amazing is that they can make a grown man cry.'" 'It's so classic, it's so good! I'm going to watch it ten times!'
Joshua is so excited for no other reason, the film stars Blake Lively, Alexis Bledell and others.
One of the new films, "Lord of Dogtown", originally invited Heath Ledger to play the starring role, but he refused because of "Firefly", and he seemed to have made a wise decision, "Lord of Dogtown" only received 7.53 million this week, with a freshness of 55%/61%, which can be described as a mess.
And with the upcoming release of "Firefly", Heath Ledger, who participated in various promotional interviews, has recently increased his exposure, whether it is with Wang Yang or by himself, he is always so happy that he can't extricate himself, and talks about "Firefly" with reporters and talks about his fiancΓ©e and family happiness: "Magical Yang has helped me a lot! You know on the set and in life, thank you so much." "Michelle is definitely a good mother. "I will teach the baby to call Daddy first. ββ¦β¦ The world has long known that Michelle Williams has been pregnant for five months, and only some friends know that the baby is a girl, and Heath Ledger decided to adopt the name Wang Yang helped and name her daughter Matilda Ruth Ledger.
Oscar-winning director Ron Howard's new film "Iron Fist Man" with a production cost of 88 million was staged, although it has "best partners" Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger starring, and has a good evaluation of 1% freshness and 88% likeability, it retains the hope of impacting next year's Oscars, but it is not popular, and the box office in the first week is only a pitiful 24.91 million, and Universal Pictures is disappointed! Seeing that the next blockbusters are coming one after another, the tickets for "Iron Fist Man" can simply not be printed.
Another big director fiasco, at least a commercial fiasco. As one of the top 10 highest-grossing directors in North America in film history, Ron Howard did not use his commercial abilities this time, and Yahoo Entertainment's top 10 expectations this summer (No. 5 "Iron Fist Man") really miscalculated.
Joshua was very angry, Wang Yang was also angry, and he was holding back his anger, and he didn't know whether to be angry with himself or her. There was really a frightening incident, a few days ago, Wang Yang and Jessica attended this year's MTV Movie Awards to promote "Firefly", after the happy awards ceremony, Jessica, who was nearly three months pregnant, fell while walking backstage at the Sylangor Theater! Fortunately, the fall was not serious, she did not feel any abnormal conditions such as stomach pain, and the family doctor said that it was fine.
At that time, there were no media reporters in the background to shoot, so I didn't see the newspaper again, but these were not the point! Wang Yang was very shocked at the time, and instantly broke out in a cold sweat: "Oh my God!......!" But it doesn't seem surprising to think about her usual behavior, but now it's pregnant!
Of course, Wang Yang didn't get angry or blame anyone, he was just worried and anxious, including her and the baby. Looking at Jessica's appearance of crying, how could he not understand her feelings? Before pregnancy, there is only longing and beauty, many situations have never been thought about, or think that "I won't", these difficulties slowly appear during pregnancy, but he is not afraid, she is not afraid, the family will be fine.
The process of the baby from conception to birth is also the process of expectant parents becoming parents, and they and the baby are growing.
"Jan, Heath, you're going to be fathers this year, do you have anything to say?" In the bright interview room, Vera McGee, an interview reporter for "People", asked with a smile, the news of Michelle Williams' pregnancy has long been confirmed; Recently, at the MTV Movie Awards, Wang Yang and Jessica teamed up to present the awards, and in the laughter of the guest audience, the two finally confirmed that she was three months pregnant and that she would be out of film for at least a year.
Hearing this question and hearing "Dad", Wang Yang laughed fatherly, and Heath Ledger also laughed fatherly, Wang Yang expressed his wish: "I hope that the baby and the baby's mother will be healthy and happy to complete this journey." Heath Ledger nodded, "That's what I think too, I just want this." Vera-McGee then smiled and asked, "Do you want the baby to call Daddy or Mommy first in the future?" Heath Ledger glanced at Wang Yang and laughed: "I guess this is a kind of competition? I will teach the baby to call Daddy first." Wang Yang smiled and shrugged his shoulders: "I just hope that the baby will not learn to become BAD, it is DAD!" ...... In this interview, Wang Yang self-described "Firefly" as: "An interesting and mysterious, passionate and thrilling interstellar adventure trip, it will be a little sad, but everyone will spend most of the time in laughter and exclamations." Heath Ledger commented on himself: "The best performance I've had since my debut, and that's the movie." β
The two of them were smiling and holding their stomachs together with their hands on their hips and a warm photo imitating the posture of a pregnant woman became the cover of "People", which is their heart for their wife: "Pregnant women are the most beautiful!", but Robert Downey Jr. was disappointed not to have a "Firefly Three Musketeers" magazine cover because his new wife Susan Levine was also pregnant.
On June 10-12, the three days of the new weekend, North American cinemas ushered in four new large-scale screenings, the horror film "High Voltage" and the comedy "Honeymoon Period" did not make any upsets; Robert Rodriguez's new work "Shock Boys: Shark Boy and Magma Girl 3D" aimed at 3D but messed up, "It's terrible 3D, this movie is full of all the badness." With a freshness rating of 20%/16%, a liking rating of 39%, and an IMDB score of 3.4, Rodriguez has just been praised for "Sin City", and in the blink of an eye, he has been sprayed by cruel and ruthless critics and audiences for nothing.
The 110 million cost action blockbuster "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" debuted in 3,424 theaters! This movie attracted more attention because of the divorce of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, and the dating of Brad Pitt and Angelilie Jolie, although it received 58%/46% freshness and 63% liking and became a bad movie, it received 50.34 million on the opening weekend to hold the box office champion this week! Yahoo Entertainment's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" ranked 8th in the TOP10 of this summer's expectation list, and the box office was not well received.
No. 1 "Star Wars Prequel 3" sold well > mixed reviews, three and a half β β β stars, No. 3 "Heavenly Dynasty" was all messed up, half starβ, No. 5 "Iron Fist Man" was not a hit, two and a half β β starsβ, No. 8 "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was not a hit, two stars β β .
On Wednesday, June 15, the sixth "Batman: Time to Go to War" was the first to open in 3,718 North American theaters, with a production cost of 150 million yuan, and was released simultaneously in the semi-global world; on Friday, June 17, the second "Firefly" arrived belatedly, landing in 3,845 North American theaters, with a production cost of 200 million yuan, and was released simultaneously around the world! Two long-awaited movies that have been long-awaited by movie fans and audiences around the world collide head-on!
"Now that I'm older and I'm going to be in the fifth grade, even if I can't go into the screening room, at least I can be friends with you, right?" said Duoduo to Alfedo on the big TV screen.
"Sometimes, when you hear a room full of people laughing and screaming, you get happy. It's a good feeling, as if you're making them laugh and make them forget their worries. β
"Her smile makes you feel ...... I don't know what to say. "Duoduo looks distressed. "That's love," said Alfedo. ββ¦β¦ Tomorrow "Firefly" will be released! In the dimly lit spacious hall, Wang Yang is nestled in a ball on the fabric sofa, looking at the screen of "Paradise Cinema" attentively, will this movie make people laugh and make people cry? Listening to his breathing getting heavier and heavier, Jessica, who was sitting next to him, snuggled up to him sideways, quietly did not speak, Wang Yang reached out and put his arm around her waist, gently caressing her belly, for some reason his eyes suddenly moistened a little, every time he watched "Paradise Cinema", he would be like this.
"Get out of here and go to Rome! you're young, the world is yours, I'm old. I don't want to hear you anymore, I want to hear someone else talk about you...... Love what you do, just like you loved the projector as a child!" Alfedo said to Duoduo.
The film quietly came to an end, only to see the TV screen, black and white film images kept changing, scenes of forbidden shots at that time, kissing images, and in the leisurely sad music from the stereo, Wang Yang and Jessica kissed each other gently.
"I don't want to hear from you anymore, I want to hear someone else talk about your ......"
(To be continued)