The media is a double-edged sword, Duke knows this very well, but he will not deliberately avoid some things, although he will not act recklessly with his character, but there is no need to keep silent, besides, some Walt Disney media have never given up slandering and attacking him over the years. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info [Latest Chapter Reading]

There are also some pretentious professional film media who always disdain his name when it comes to him, as if the films he shoots are synonymous with vulgarity.

"No matter what the media says, I've never been hit, maybe in individual reviews or anything like that, but never before the release of the film."

Compared to the calm just now, Duke's tone was full of confidence, "People who have never thought about what we're doing just want to think, this is a movement that can hit us, and my team and I are made to look like the stupidest people in the history of cinema, and every movie shot is a garbage genre." ”

He shrugged his shoulders and said dismissively, "But what is the studio spending $200 million on a project for?" And you know it's a huge budget, so if we don't make a mass mainstream movie, do we have to spend $200 million to make a niche film? I'm not going to let them ruin my films, and I'm going to do my best to make movies that I and mainstream audiences love. ”

Speaking of the films you made...... "Allen? DeGeneres' question grew sharper, "What is your favorite film?" ”

"All of them." Duke isn't stupid either, "They're all painstakingly made by me and my co-workers, and each one of them is like my own child." ”

"It is said that last month you were involved in an internal Hollywood discussion with David? Finch, Quentin? Tastino, James? Cameron, Steven? Spielberg and Peter? Jackson and many other big Hollywood directors,"

Allan? DeGeneres asked, "You have a huge disagreement at the meeting, why is that?" ”

"It's a very normal discussion within the industry, like a different production concept." Duke casually responded, "We just have different views on the future of the film industry. ”

In fact, the divisions that arose at the seminar were much more serious than Duke had suggested. It could be directly related to the future of the film industry, revolutionizing the way independent cinema operates.

Since last year, major studios, led by Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox and Universal Pictures, have been looking for new revenue streams in the film industry. It is planned to launch a product that allows you to watch new movies simultaneously at home without leaving home.

Newly released movies can be pushed directly to the user's home through the set-top box, and the cost of a movie is $50 and is valid for 48 hours after payment, but it can only be watched once.

In addition, it requires a special set-top box. To ensure that the user cannot record the movie, and the user will need to pay an additional $150 for the device.

There is no doubt that if this plan can be promoted, Hollywood will find a new profit point after the decline of DVDs.

The discussion with the participation of big directors like Duke discussed this plan.

However, this plan was met with the quintin ? Tastino was vehemently opposed, and even publicly stood out against the plan.

Except Quentin? Outside of Tastino, there is also David who opposes the product? Finch.

And Duke, James? Cameron, Steven? Spielberg and Peter? Jackson was a supporter of this plan.

The decision of the two camps is based on the consideration of interests.

For example, the home terminal of ordinary users in the next many years will not be as good as the equipment of the cinema. Films made by directors like Duke are completely different concepts from those seen in the theater and at home, which not only does not affect the box office of the films they make, but also attracts the target audience who do not frequent the cinema and increases the overall income of the film industry.

Like David? Finch and Quentin? In some ways, the difference between using a home terminal and watching a movie in a theater is not particularly large, and this will directly impact the box office of their film.

It is true that the box office of the films directed by them has never been particularly high, and they rely more on offline broadcasts in the later stage to increase income. But don't forget that the box office is the basis of a film's revenue, and if the box office is not high enough, in most cases. How many people can be counted on to watch offline.

Some people always say that a movie is not good at the box office and how hot it is in the videotape market, earning $80 million in offline revenue in ten years, but they always ignore another point, such as "The Lord of the Rings" third series and "Spider-Man" and other box office hits, the first week of DVD sales in North America alone can reach more than $100 million, not counting other offline revenue.

David? Finch and Quentin? Tastino is not stupid at all. Clearly a boon for commercial directors and big studios, but a nightmare for independent films.

However, David? Finch and Quentin? Tastino can't bring about any change, Hollywood is still in the typical six eras, like Duke, James? Cameron, Steven? Spielberg and Peter? Jackson and many other big Hollywood directors have become shareholders of the six major companies.

Of course, Duke will continue to maintain its unshakable position in theaters, and at this stage, it is essential for a film to have an exclusive premiere in theaters, both creatively and economically.

Behind Allen? DeGeneres asked a few more pointed questions, but Duke had been in Hollywood for more than two decades, and it was easy to deal with.

The show gradually came to an end, and the topic of the two sides gradually came to the entire film industry.

"There are a lot of directors who have come up with the top 10 films in their minds," Alan? DeGeneres looked at Duke and asked, "Can you tell me about your list of the top 10 movies?" Of course, it does not include films directed by yourself. ”

"My top 10 movies?"

Repeating the question, Duke's head spun quickly, and he not only gave a list of movies, but also gave his own reasons, "Star Wars, which created an unparalleled myth for the whole of America and changed the distribution model of movies; "Terminator: Judgment Day", even now, it is still shocking; "Jurassic Park", which was the beginning of Hollywood films' real conquest of the global market; "Forrest Gump", he deserved the Oscar for Best Picture in the 90s; "Titanic" not only led the boom of pop culture, but also completely opened up the world market for Hollywood......"

"The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta, Zach created a new style of cinema; "Avatar", which pushed the film industry into a new era; "Toy Story 3" not only created the most glorious moment of animated films, but also pulled Pixar Studio, which deviated from the direction, back on track; "Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier", even if you don't pull superheroes off the altar, you can shoot to new heights......"

Obviously, with Duke's character and preferences, there is no real old movie, or a product of the so-called golden age that is remembered by countless members of the Academy.

Is the so-called Hollywood of the Golden Age really more brilliant than the current Hollywood? I'm afraid that the discerning person will easily come up with the answer.

Allan? DeGeneres' gaze fell on Duke's left hand and asked tentatively, "Is this an engagement ring?" ”

Duke didn't deny it either, and nodded slightly.

"Can you ask, "Alan?" DeGeneres continued to ask, "Duke, are you with Scarlett?" Is Miss Johnson engaged? ”

As in the past, Duke neither deliberately publicizes nor avoids this aspect of things, "What happened just a few days ago. ”

Allan? DeGeneres seemed to be about to say something, but was interrupted by Duke's words, "You'll be invited." ”

"That's a real honor." Allan? DeGeneres looked surprised.

Finally, she asked, "Do you have any new plans for the next few years?" ”

"Of course there is, both the Star Wars series and the Marvel series are at a critical stage." Duke won't stop moving forward, "I'm going to make more films in the future!" ”

This is the end of the show, and Duke politely rejects Alan? DeGeneres' invitation to the party left the TV station directly.

This episode can also be regarded as a summary of Duke's past, present and future, and he also said a lot of what he really thinks in his heart, especially to further express his production philosophy in film.

At the same time, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" continues to be screened in North America and overseas markets, and after the North American box office exceeded $1.1 billion, both the film schedule and attendance rates have entered the trough that each film will inevitably reach, and in the overseas market, although some new regions have joined the screening, there is no big market among them, and the overseas heat has cooled.

To date, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has grossed more than $3.1 billion at the global box office, leaving a huge chasm for those who follow it.

Although preparations for the wedding were underway, Duke handed over the work to a professional company, and his main focus was on the next phase of Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm's plans.

Marvel has entered its third phase, and the civil war between the Avengers is about to begin; The second part of the Star Wars series is also in preparation, and the Gaiden series will be launched in advance......

On the other hand, Duke also conceived a science fiction theme about the future, and he also began to write it in his busy schedule, but the work plan for the past two years has been filled, and he can only wait a few years before it can be put on the agenda, but fortunately, this is a genre that is completely conceived by himself, and it also takes time to refine the worldview and polish the script.

The possibilities are endless. (To be continued.) )