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Chapter 181: You sing and I will take the stage

Chapter 181: You sing and I will take the stage

"Director Zhang?" Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help but be stunned, the person who came turned out to be director Zhang Yimou. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info But soon, Liang Xiǎo Long reacted, Han Sanping said a few years ago that "Hero" has begun filming, and Weta Digital Studio will be responsible for the post-production special effects, Zhang Yimou's trip, presumably because of this.

Liang Xiǎo Long suddenly wondered, what will this film, which was released four years in advance, be filmed? Although many people are scolding "Hero", it is undeniable that it is indeed a very bāng film, the first in the previous life", the first time in China to beat a Hollywood blockbuster with a domestic film; For the first time in the United States, it defeated a Hollywood blockbuster with a domestic blockbuster, topping the box office list for two consecutive weeks; For the first time, it broke the unreasonable box office distribution system left over from the previous planned economy, and increased the box office distribution ratio of domestic film investors, thereby increasing the investment confidence and enthusiasm of investors; For the first time, the unilateral monopoly price of film audio-visual rights was broken, and the price of audio-visual rights increased dozens of times.

The four firsts are of great significance to the development of China's film industry, especially breaking the unreasonable box office distribution system, so that more film companies are willing to spend a lot of money to enter the film market. Otherwise, according to the previous distribution plan of 70 or 80 percent for theaters, film companies will hardly make money, and they will not dare to invest too much money, and it will be difficult for the film industry to develop, let alone any blockbusters.

Liang Xiǎo Long chatted with Zhang Yimou about "Hero", and learned by the way that China Film Group is very concerned about the first blockbuster launched by the company, and because it has cooperated with Yanhuang Film Company, Pyra Méng Company, and Disney Company many times, and has made several large sums of money, and the funds are very abundant, so it has also increased its investment in "Hero", from the original $30 million to the first shot, successfully opening the prelude to China's commercial blockbusters.

"Courageous." Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help but praise, don't look at it, only 10 million dollars have been added, but it can definitely improve the level of special effects. Moreover, in China, the salary is very cheap, except for Jet Li, who took 5 million US dollars, the salary of others will basically not exceed 10 million yuan, and most of the actors are officers and soldiers. It can be said that most of the $40 million will be used to make special effects.

Liang Xiǎo Long asked how the box office was distributed, and if the original distribution system was followed, then the $40 million would be a wasted investment. Zhang Yimou said: "The producer and distributor take 49, which is less than Hollywood, but it is much better than the original. Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help but smile bitterly: "It's a lot worse, Hollywood producers and distributors can get about 70-75 in their hometowns, and domestic theaters are indeed dark enough." Zhang Yimou said with a smile: "If it is an investment by SI people, it is true that only this number is taken, but many domestic theaters are in the hands of film companies, and they will make a lot of money in the end." ”

"This time, in addition to making special effects for the film, I also brought a group of students." Zhang Yimou said that compared to making special effects, learning about special effects production is the most important thing. In 98, if it weren't for the appearance of Liang Xiǎo Long, several Chinese-themed blockbusters frantically hit the domestic market, which made China Film establish ahead of schedule, and only then did domestic film companies realize the importance of special effects technology. But realize that it does not mean that there is, the level of domestic special effects technology is even much worse than the level of Hollywood in the 80s, and only through continuous learning and absorption can we develop our own special effects technology.

In this regard, it is within the contract, and Liang Xiǎo Long is also very supportive, but Weta Digital Studio is not his own opinion, and it is very strict about the core technology control, and it is impossible to pass it to outsiders. If domestic special effects technology wants to develop, in addition to learning the methods of special effects production, it is ultimately necessary to develop special effects production software by yourself.

The next day, Liang returned to the United States for a promotional program, and then made an appointment to meet Jerry. Goldsmith. Jerry is also very interested in Liang Xiǎolong's invitation, because everyone knows that Liang Xiǎo Dragon is synonymous with box office guarantees, and "Million Dollar Baby" is also Liang Xiǎolong's largest investment film ever, and it is very likely to be another masterpiece. If you can make music for such a film, and make it perfectly, it is definitely possible to hit the Oscars.

In this regard, Liang Xiǎo Long also breathed a sigh of relief, with the joining of this music master, there should be no problem in music. Moreover, in this regard, Liang Xiǎo Long is also very relaxed, don't be afraid of delaying time, and must ensure the quality of the music, after all, on the Oscars, there are several Xiǎo Golden People who are related to music.

After finishing the conversation, Liang Xiǎo Long was about to leave, when he suddenly received a call from Carl again: "Brother, I heard that no, that arrogant Japanese has made a big move again." Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help but be stunned: "Big action? You don't want to do it with us again, do you? Thinking of this, Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help laughing, now the strength of Yanhuang Film Company is not weaker than any of the eight Hollywood giants, and with Pyra Méng and Disney as strategic partners, it is definitely not someone who wants to handle it.

"Although people are arrogant, they are still self-aware." Carl explained with a smile that after the box office failure of "Saving Private Ryan" launched by Pyra Méng and Dream Communists, "Godzilla", a joint venture between Sony and Samsung, also premiered tonight. A big-budget film directed by Aymerrick and costing $130 million. The arrogant Japanese has already threatened that "Godzilla" will definitely be able to bring a new breath to the dull box office market this year and revive the box office market.

"It's really arrogant......" Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help laughing, if it was changed to another film, he might still believe it, but for Godzilla, the Japanese monster, he didn't care at all. In fact, from the perspective of the level of special effects production, "Godzilla" is indeed a first-class production, and the plot is also very good, which can be called a masterpiece, but this monster from Japan is a bit unaccustomed and not accepted by American audiences.

Liang Xiǎo Long had seen this film in his previous life, and he was very aware of the tragic history of this film. First of all, it was originally planned to release the film in 94, but the level of special effects at that time was really limited. Americk was also responsible, canceling the original monster and rebuilding it, until 98 when he succeeded in creating an agile Godzilla. Therefore, its tortuous shooting route can be called a great tragedy.

Secondly, it is the box office, which is definitely one of the most tragic blockbusters in Hollywood history. A blockbuster film costing $130 million was forced to be drawn after only six weeks of release, you know, a film with a big investment like this is generally released for more than ten weeks, and "Titanic" is as high as 18 weeks, and he only has six weeks, which is one-third of "Titanic". At the box office, it only won 136 million in the United States, if it weren't for the good overseas box office results, it would definitely be a film that lost people's lives.

After doing this, Liang Xiǎo Long returned to Wellington, New Zealand, and worked for another week, all the special effects production was completed, and it was immediately transferred to the final production. However, these are no longer without Liang Xiǎo Long participating, and he finally put down his burden and can rest for a while.

There is nothing to do, and Liang Xiǎo Long has no intention of investing in the filming of the new film, and is ready to rest at home for a while and spend more time with his family. And the box office of "Godzilla" in the first week also came out, winning $44 million well, although it failed to live the box office market as expected, but it can be regarded as bringing a new wind to the box office market. The arrogant Japanese stood up again and threatened: "The box office of "Godzilla" is by no means limited to this, there is still a lot of room for development. ”

As a result, he really said that the box office in the second week did not fall but rose, winning $55 million, which made the media and film Mi fall through the glasses, and they speculated: "Is there another situation like "My Captain, My Group", the first week is not high, and the second week is crazy?" ”

said it right, but the arrogant Japanese was amused, and stood up again: ""Godzilla, the great Godzilla, will definitely become the champion of the annual box office list." "If, according to this trend, it is really not difficult for "Godzilla" to become the champion of the annual box office list, after all, there has not been a film with a very good box office this year.

When the box office of the third week came out, Liang Xiǎo Long suddenly laughed wildly at home, and Rachel and Jessica also laughed, because, the box office of "Godzilla" this week was only a pitiful $18 million, which can no longer be called a box office drop, it should be a box office collapse.

"I'm really looking forward to that arrogant Japanese guy coming forward again." Liang Xiǎo Long said with a smile: "I don't know if he will say it, it's just an accident, in the fourth week, the box office will definitely rise." ”

"Then he's a fool." Rachel laughed, "I guess he must have been hiding tightly and refusing to be interviewed by any reporters." ”

"I'm sure I'll run back to Japan, and I'll come to the United States after that." Jessica giggled: "This scene is too dramatic, just shouting that it is going to be the champion of the annual box office list, and there will be a big rout soon." This would, even Roland. Director Aymeric is also going to be implicated. ”

It's really a very dramatic side, generally speaking, even the box office rout happened in the second week, who would have thought that it would happen in the third week, or when the box office broke through in the second week. Liang Xiǎo Long joked: "In the final analysis, it is because Godzilla is not adaptable, if this monster is allowed to change its clothes and get rid of the Japanese flavor, it may be much better." ”

"To put it bluntly, if you don't smell good, you can't get it." Rachel laughed, but what Liang Xiǎo Long said is not unreasonable, why did a blockbuster with a plot that can have a good plot and first-class special effects suffer such a rout at the box office in the third week? The model of the monster is indeed a key issue.

"Actually, there's a big problem." Jessica suddenly got confused, and gave a very reasonable answer, in the year of the economic crisis of 98, people's morale is not high, and this kind of moving and destroying film is often not liked, because it can always provoke people's sad emotions this year. On the contrary, comedies are more promising this year, and many comedies have achieved good results.

Liang Xiǎo Long and Rachel looked at each other, and then said in unison, "Sweetheart, you have suddenly become smarter." Jessica snorted, "Sister Benxiǎo is a wise fool. ”

The farce of "Godzilla" made many people laugh and hurt their stomachs, and the box office market was still slow to be lived, in such an environment, every company wanted to be this pioneer and leave a heavy mark in 98. And "The Return of the Mummy of the Tomb Robber" has been fully produced, and Disney will also release the film over the weekend on the principle of no further ado.

Compared with "Saving Private Ryan" and "Godzilla", "The Return of the Mummy of the Tomb Robber" is relatively expensive, but it is also as high as 100 million US dollars. In terms of publicity, Disney also threw out an introduction, putting aside "Terracotta Warriors" and "Immortal War Spirit", this "Return of the Mummy" is the first real sequel, and the camera is also refocused on the Egyptian pyramids, which is very much expected by the filmmaker.

"There are a lot of people coming." Stepping on the red carpet and looking at the shadow of the mountain and the tsunami, Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help laughing, this is the star effect. But this is also inevitable, after the previous three films, the series "Tomb Robber MI City" has a very strong influence, and the filmmakers are naturally willing to rush to cheer for their favorite films.

"Captain, do you think that "Tomb Robbery MI City" can live the box office market?" Mark knew Liang Xiǎolong's box office estimation ability, and the fact that the wine in the office had been removed was the best proof, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Well, I guess it's hard." Liang Xiǎo Long also can't say well, although the addition of "Terracotta Warriors" and "Immortal War Spirit" makes this series more influential, but this year is a year of economic crisis after all.

The story of the film is indeed very colorful: 1933, that is, the era of the Scorpion King. It's been eight years since O'Connor and fearless Egyptian archaeologist Eve fought hard to survive the 3,000-year-old Immorton.

O'Connor and Eve are now married and have made their home in London, living with their son Alex. After a series of events, they discover that the body of the "old monster" Immorton has been resurrected in the British Museum in London - and the "mummy" Immorton has reappeared on Earth to continue his lifelong pursuit of evil. But in this world, another force has been unleashed, from the darkest and mystical sect of ancient Egypt, and more powerful than Imetep. When these two terrible forces collided, the balance of fate of the entire world was upset. O'Connor and the others had to do everything in their power to save the whole world, as well as their sons, from these evil forces as soon as possible.

They returned to Egypt to explore, and entered the Scorpion King's sphere of influence. This powerful warrior had long since promised the god Anubis with his soul in exchange for military strength. He and his troops, though frozen in time and space, are ready to kill again in the next 5,000 years. The Scorpion King has great powers, secrets, and powers, far more terrifying than the fearsome Imetep. He's hot-tempered and deadly, so you can't alarm him.

But in the end, the Scorpion King was still released, and there was a tragic battle with twists and turns in the pyramid, the thrilling action made people's eyes huā luàn, the unswerving love of the male NV protagonist was touching, and the final betrayal of the male NV supporting role was shameless. It is also a kind of revelation of human xing.

It is worth mentioning that the Scorpion King is played by Dwynn. Johnson, nicknamed Rock, was a famous player of the World Wrestling Federation, and won "The Mummy of the City" to "Terracotta Warriors", turning the camera from the West to the East, replacing the mummy with the Terracotta Army, and becoming Hollywood's first Chinese-themed film, which was a great breakthrough. From "Terracotta Warriors" to "Immortal War Spirit", the story has historical figures turning to myths and legends, changing from land battles to air battles, adding a lot of oriental fantasy modes, and changing the ending of the story, which is another big breakthrough.

However, when the camera returns to Egypt, the whole story reverts to its original appearance, lacking the spirit of innovation and curiosity. But in any case, this film is still relatively colorful in terms of story, and it is also a rare good work, and it is also deeply loved by filmmakers, and it frantically earned $68 million on three days after its premiere, which shows its popularity.

"In the box office market, in the end, it is up to me to live." Rachel giggled, $68 million in three days is definitely a crazy number, if it can be continued, it can be a lifeless box office market, then she, a new actress, can also leave a stronger mark this year.

"I won't know until the box office comes out next week." Liang Xiǎo Long couldn't help but hit her, after all, it was not yet time to celebrate.