"The Avengers" is scheduled to be released in May 2012 and is also the last film of the first set of the Marvel Cinematic Universe project. It can be said that the first five movies are all paving the way for this movie.

In The Incredible Hulk, the Hulk wreaks havoc in the North Pole, breaking the ice and revealing the frozen Captain America.

"Iron Man 2" in S.H.I.E.L.D. Chief Nick. Fury, Black Widow, and Level 7 Agent Coulson, all assist Iron Man in his battle.

In "Thor", Hawkeye is already a government agent, and at the end of the movie, an easter egg will be released. Fury gave the Cosmic Cube to the Doctor for research, and eventually led to the evil god Loki, the rival of the Women's Federation.

At the end of "Captain America", the captain wakes up from his slumber, and Nick. Fury came to pick him up.

In this way, the six superheroes are connected in series, providing enough foreshadowing for the collection of the Women's Federation. This movie is the most important one at this stage.

So at the opening ceremony this time, in addition to Shao Shuaijun and a group of cast and crew, even many producers came over. Among them is the director of Steel 1 and Steel 2. Fei Ru, general manager of Marvel Comics, Kevin Murphy. Feggy, General Manager of Summit Entertainment, Mitchell. Bruce, as well as Stan, the creator of Marvel Comics. Plum.

Naturally, reporters asked crazy questions, and several producers did not hesitate to disclose Marvel's film production plan to some content that does not need to be kept secret.

"We have a lot of confidence in 'Thor' and 'Captain America' because the movies are so good that 'The Avengers' will reach new heights under the influence of previous films. I'm sure it will. Shao Shuaijun said confidently when asked by reporters whether the box office of the movie would exceed $1 billion.

"In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in the background, we made the setting, so the plot revealed in each part is not random, but organically combined. All the films are linked together, and there are three more films in the first group that have not yet been released, but we have the second phase of the film. Basically, the script was written. In addition to "Iron Man 3" is still in creation, we have even created the third phase of "Ant-Man". Kevin. Figgy smiled and answered the reporter's question.

And Stan, who is almost 90 years old. Li, who is sought after, is even more enthusiastic than Shao Shuaijun, a great director. Journalists are constantly asking questions. Stan. Lee is a funny old man. The gag reveals a little bit of news: "Some people say that I am the father of comics, the father of Spider-Man, but in fact I am just a painter and screenwriter. I don't feel like a father because the child is not in my hands. But I talked to Kevin, and he said that the company was in talks with Sony, and maybe it wasn't impossible for Spider-Man to come home. ”

"As the only heroine, I was under a lot of pressure because I had to play a ruthless Black Widow. However, after I got the script, I was very grateful to the director, the scenes that the director arranged for me were very challenging and shapely, and I am looking forward to working with the director for the third time. "Scarlett. After Johnson finished speaking, he also threw a wink at Shao Shuaijun intentionally or unintentionally.

"I have cooperated a lot with Director Shao, and I only got out of "Night Watch: Reflection" a while ago, but I didn't expect to enter Director Shao's management again. I would like to thank Director Shao here, we have failed together, we have succeeded together, and we have made up for the regrets of the year together. I look forward to this, this time, our crew will hit new honors together. "Jack. Gyllen Hill said.

The opening ceremony ended in such a lively and lively manner, and after Shao Shuaijun coped with this reporter's interview, he also completed all his obligations in publicity, and he will no longer interfere in all kinds of hype and propaganda in the future. With an investment of more than $200 million, he needs to devote himself wholeheartedly.

This is a huge challenge, as long as this mastery is completed, nothing will be able to stump him in the field of directing commercial blockbusters in the future.

In this way, "The Avengers" entered the filming, and Shao Shuaijun entered the two-point and one-line life of home and the set.

Special effects companies such as Golden Harvest D2 are also stationed in the crew and participate in the special effects cooperation throughout the process.

Time flies.

On the three-day weekend from March 11th to 13th, three more movies were released on a large scale in North America, "The Battle of Los Angeles", "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Story of Mars Saves the Mother", but with the blessing of good word-of-mouth, "Weakness" did not fall but rose at the box office this week, with $41 million, successfully suppressing the $36 million of "The Battle of Los Angeles" and topped the North American box office weekend champion.

This is Summit Entertainment's first box office weekend winner of the year.

Another three-day weekend from March 18 to 20 saw the release of three films on a large scale this week, "Neverending," "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "Paul." However, it encountered the blockbuster film "Weakness", and was once again crowned by "Weakness" with $21 million.

In three weeks after its release, "Weakness" has already achieved an outstanding $120 million in North America, and overseas releases are planned. The results far exceeded everyone's expectations, and even with the super reputation of the movie, "Weakness" may have a chance to go to the Oscars.

At that time, the U.S. antitrust organization finally passed the review of the acquisition of Lucasfilm, and the acquisition did not involve a monopoly! On the day of the review, Summit Entertainment held a signing ceremony. Bruce & George. Lucas signed the contract and shook hands.

"Lucasfilm was acquired by Summit Entertainment for $3.9 billion, and since then, the special effects kingdom is no longer detached and has been thrown into the arms of large companies."

"The puzzle of Dream Chasing Entertainment Group has added another huge piece, the Eastern Golden Harvest D2, the Western Industrial Light and Magic, and the overlord of the special effects industry was born."

When Lucasfilm was confirmed for a deal, the whole of Hollywood, all the companies sighed, and others could eat and drink spicy, they could only tighten their belts. The impact of the subprime mortgage crisis has not faded, and the only ones who have the ability to make such a big deal are Summit Entertainment and Disney. Disney hasn't made a big move since its $7.4 billion acquisition of Pixar in 2006, but a new company has opened its mouth.

It is indeed a lion's mouth.

D2 and Lucasfilm are both influential companies in the industry.

In about the same time, MGM's acquisition has also progressed, and MGM has reported to the U.S. government to accept Summit Entertainment's $1.8 billion acquisition plan, which will buy more than half of MGM's shares. In order for the government to allow it, Summit Entertainment has also worked with Sony to formulate a MGM revitalization plan, which will jointly invest $5 billion to support MGM.

Just wait for the above review to pass, and the funds will be in place.

In order to make up for the loss in MGM, Sony has only raised $2 billion to raise $2 billion this time, and it will work with Summit Entertainment to turn things around and fight a turnaround.

When Shao Shuaijun went home, Li Xiuxiu told him about it, saying: "Sony thinks that Summit Entertainment really intends to revitalize MGM, and all the company's liquidity is bet on MGM." We told Sony that you've found at least ten movies to remake for the MGM library, and Sony is now confident. ”

"Haha, the more confident they are, wait for Carl. When Icahn attacked, they would get more and more pain. Son, don't you say? Shao Shuaijun teased Xiao Shao and said casually.

Li Xiuxiu looked at the happy appearance of the two of them, and also smiled: "Our profits this time will be very rich, but it's a pity that MGM, the last chance to rise is a blow that makes it completely silent." Icahn has already said that once MGM successfully cashes out, he will withdraw his investment, and all MGM's film library resources will flow into our hands. ”

"Well, I've been envious of the copyright of the 007 series and the copyright of the "The Hobbit" series for a long time. It's best to get the rights to 007: Skyfall and The Hobbit before they get their hands on the project. ”

MGM's classic is the 007 series, which has released 24 films and is a bestseller. And "The Hobbit" is the great director Peter Brown. Jackson, the prequel series that tried after the Lord of the Rings series, although filming has not yet started, but the rights have been sold to MGM.

Now that the movie has not been established, as long as a copyright transaction is carried out, these two series that are bound to sell well can be snatched up. If the project is approved, the investment and division are planned, and then the transaction will be much more troublesome. When Marvel Comics was acquired, it was because "Iron Man 2" and other movies had been established and the distribution rights were sold to Paramount, so Summit Entertainment had to share the proceeds of "Iron Man 2", "Thor" and "Captain America" with Paramount in exchange for the copyright.

If things go well, Icahn will make a hostile takeover of Sony in May, forcing them to abandon MGM and shrink their business. At that time, it was the time when we went to MGM. And we don't need to act as villains at all, Sony can't hold on, we can abort the plan, and get rid of MGM's chaotic equity, even if we rob the copyright by fire, it can also be said to be compensation for Sony's failure of the plan......"

Everything has been moving forward step by step along the inevitable path since Shao Shuaijun hit Lionsgate Pictures. Cal. Icahn is a predator on Wall Street, and Summit Entertainment is the new king of Hollywood.

Sony is doomed to fall.

Time goes on.

From March 25th to 27th, "Weakness" delivered a perfect fourth-week box office with $15.06 million, and the box office champion was also a winner. So far, in the four weeks of its release, the total box office in North America is 150 million US dollars, and it has also received 50 million US dollars overseas, and the total global box office is 200 million US dollars.

With the good reputation of "Weakness" and a very small box office decline, there is still a long release period to go in North America, and the global break of $300 million is already in sight. This makes many film companies crazy with jealousy, and it is just that Summit Entertainment has a few popular movies, and now it is just a small-budget literary film, but the box office explodes again.

Produced by Summit Entertainment, it simply represents a guarantee of the box office.

It's April soon, and the box office explosion period of Summit Entertainment has arrived, and it is foreseeable that this year will be another crazy year for Summit Entertainment.

"The earth can't stop the pinnacle entertainment anymore!" -- In an issue of The Sun, the Sun boldly predicted Summit Entertainment's box office this year.

$4 billion. (To be continued......)