Chapter 273: You won't really go to the Oscars, will you?

"The Expendables" was first released in North America, followed by Europe and Asia. Huaxia, naturally, because of Jiayi Company, will also land. Moreover, it is also the first region to be released after North America.

This is still relatively rare in Hollywood films.

Huaxia is not without restrictions on Hollywood movies. Many films will only be released in other parts of the world before it will be China's turn, and many will not be released at all. This is also a helpless move to prevent Hollywood's impact on Chinese films. It has nothing to do with the film itself.

"The Expendables" is somewhat different from the original in the previous life, but the style is very similar, the plot is monotonous, the action is hot, and the old action superstars emerge in endlessly. Only Wang Li looked dim in it. However, he is the youngest in it, and Wen Yi also intends to add drama to Chinese actors, so that he is not covered up by others because of his fame, and his appearance in it is still very eye-catching.

However, no matter how eye-catching, under the general trend of nostalgic style, it can't be compared with those old action superstars. Especially those veteran action superstars have revealed what they are best at and are the most familiar to fans, even dialogues, and some small actions. That's a lot better.

Nostalgic style, evoking memories for countless people. And those former fans of veteran action superstars still have not lost their spending power at this time, and even the consumer group is the main force. Their impact on the box office is still very big.

This nostalgic film immediately became a hot topic as soon as it was released. Especially those veteran action superstars in their sixties and seventies are back on the screen. Although it is not as strong as it was back then. But the charm is still endless.

Although the film was produced by Brad. Smith, the retired governor of California, directed and starred. But in the eyes of many media, this film can really meet everyone, but Wen Yi is a great contributor.

Because this film is not only a script written by Wen Yi, but also an investment he invested. Although the producer of this film is Frank, the famous producer of this Lionsgate.

Without Wen Yi, there would be no film. No one will deny this claim.

Of course, Wen Yi smiled when asked by the media about this issue. Then say something humble and polite.

Attending the premiere of "The Expendables" inevitably involves dealing with the media. When interviewed by the media, in addition to being asked about his new film, it is natural to ask about the topic of "Kung Fu Panda" that he has drawn and the sequel to this film.

"Kung Fu Panda" has been painted in the world, with a box office of nearly one billion in the Chinese film market, equivalent to more than 100 million US dollars. And North America has achieved a box office of nearly 300 million US dollars, which can be regarded as an extremely dazzling animated film, not to mention a Chinese film.

And other differences, such as Europe and Asia, are equivalent to more than 300 million US dollars at the box office. The film has reached $700 million at the global box office, which can be regarded as blinding countless people.

In addition to the cost of the system. Publicity costs, cinema sharing, etc. This cartoon has brought great benefits to Jiayi Company just at the box office. Of course, if it's income from other things. For example, toys, games, etc., the benefits are even more considerable.

Jiayi Company previously acquired a game company, and now it has formed a production chain. Many movies have been adapted into games by that game company, and of course the most famous is "Resident Evil"!

Wenyi, or Jiayi, once again staged a drama of big investment and big returns, which made many film and television companies ready to move. However, not everyone can play with big investments.

Not long ago, a film and television company cooperated with Hollywood to shoot, with a large investment, and the box office was dismal, and the result was a loss. even affected the company's roots, directly giving cold water to those film and television companies that are ready to move.

Therefore, many companies have paid attention to the cooperation with Jiayi Company. Xu Ke's studio before, and Zhang Xiaogang's Hu Xia Pictures behind, cooperated with Wen Yi, not only a bumper harvest of word-of-mouth, but also a bumper harvest at the box office!

I don't want to admit it, but I have to admit it. Wenyi's grasp of the market is unique. It is the same whether it is for the Chinese film market or the overseas film market.

That sci-fi film, that cartoon is the best proof of this. Even "My Sassy Girlfriend", which he spent two months on the schedule, can set off a frenzy.

A bewitching genius. This evaluation of Wen Yi has spread from China to Asia and then to the world.

Although Wen Yi is not an actor in "The Expendables", attending its premiere even stole the limelight of Brad, a veteran work superstar.

"The sequel to "The Expendables", I won't invite you to the premiere anymore. If you look at the media, is there anyone else in your eyes besides you? Brad, those guys are depressed about this! They say you stole the front page of his door. Frank said to Wen Yi with a smile.

"The sequel to "The Expendables", I really can't find a reason to come back! Is it as an investor? Wen Yi smiled and said, "Mr. Smith shouldn't be depressed about this." He was thinking about the script for the sequel at this time. ”

"The Expendables" has a good reputation at the box office, and it is even better than expected. So a sequel is already on the agenda. However, Wen Yi did not plan to write the script for the sequel, but directly delegated the power to Brad, who is good at writing, directing, and acting.

However, the copyright of "The Expendables" is in the hands of Jiayi Company and Lionsgate, and Wenyi naturally will not give up this money-making series. Although it will not write a sequel, the investment is indispensable. However, although he was not involved in the writing, he still talked a lot with Brad.

A rough idea of a mercenary world in his own mind, naturally he had to mention Brad. Of course, the screenwriter was given to Brad, and Wen Yi did not mention any conditions, that is, Wang Li's role must not be missing.

Actually, Wen Yi still wants to conceive a mercenary world by himself. However, he was too short on time, and there were too many things he wanted to shoot. Moreover, neither Lionsgate nor Brad and others could wait for Wen Yi to come out with the script. Who can guarantee when Wen Yi will be able to write the script?

After all, Wen Yi is not a full-time screenwriter!

Lionsgate can't wait, obviously because it doesn't want to sink this money-making movie to the bottom. And Brad and the others can't wait, it's undoubtedly because time is running out, and they are getting old year by year.

"I heard that you make a traditional oriental martial arts movie?" Frank looked at Wen Yi and said, "I sometimes really don't understand why you are always unexpected. You are not interested in sequels to movies like "The Expendables", and you are actually keen on that kind of out-of-the-way film! I heard Brad mention what you told him about the mercenary world! ”

"Huh! My previous films have a strong Western flavor, and some defenders have criticized me for worshipping foreigners. So I made a movie with oriental colors to plug those people's mouths! Wen Yi smiled and said half-truthfully.

Wen Yi filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" naturally not to gag other people's mouths, but some people say that it is true that he admires foreign charm. But Wen Yi simply ignored it.

Frank smiled, naturally he wouldn't believe Wen Yi's words, although he didn't have much contact with Wen Yi, he also knew that this guy didn't pay much attention to the comments of the media.

"You wouldn't really follow those rumors that you want to make a Chinese-style film to hit the Oscars, right?" Frank asked suddenly.

"Do you believe that!?" Wen Yi smiled and said.

Although he really went for the Oscar, he definitely couldn't have said it beforehand. After all, he wasn't sure at all. The original "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the previous life was nominated for ten Oscars and won four. But after all, they are two worlds, and Wen Yi is not sure that it will surpass Ang Lee's original version, or even be as unsure as him. Even if there is the original as a reference.

There are some things that Kenben can't imitate!

What's more, competitors can't be the same. It's like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the previous life encountered the shipwreck tertiary film, and the three technical awards are estimated to be no play. is the Best Foreign Language Film Award, and when you meet other opponents, it's hard to say who wins or loses.

If you are not sure, Wen Yi will not say it again. relied on big talk to hype, and in the end it was still his own face. (To be continued......)