In the story of "Gravity", is there any output of Chinese values, or Chinese concepts?

Not really.

This movie talks about the relationship between human beings and the earth, the contempt of human beings in front of the universe, and the importance of the earth that gave birth to life.

But just because the protagonists of this story are a group of Chinese astronauts, Haolaiwu is full of resistance to it.

"Hero" can be released on a large scale in North America, and "Ambush on All Sides" and "The Great Wall" can also be released on a large scale in North America.

Because these movies are about ancient China, they are kung fu movies, and they are fantasy movies.

Whether these movies are big hits or big hits, they will not affect the image of modern China in the international vision.

After all, you can't expect a group of modern people with guns and "truth" in their hands to really be afraid of the Chinese kung fu that flies off the walls in the movie.

But "Gravity" is different, "Gravity" tells the story of a modern China, and even a future China with highly developed technology.

A Chinese astronaut has traveled through many space stations in space, and has successfully escaped from space and returned to the earth alive when the space stations of other countries and even their own countries have been destroyed one after another.

Good guys, what kind of superman is this?

In a sense, the essence of "Gravity" is no different from Hollywood's "Top Gun", both of which are films that promote and show the capabilities of a great power.

It's just that "Gravity" shows the strength of the "future" of Huaxia Aerospace.

In a word, if this movie is released in the United States, it will definitely promote a wave of Huaxia technology in front of American fans.

Science fiction movies have always been the core cultural invasion force used by Hollywood to promote American science and technology, which can be touched by Chinese people?

Not only Disney, but also the six major Hollywood were reluctant to take over the release of "Gravity" in the United States, and refused the request for cooperation in the era of light and shadow.

There are some small distributors who are willing to take over, but they can only provide dozens or even a dozen theaters for the schedule.

Just like when "The Wandering Earth" was released in the United States, there were only 125 open movie theaters, and only 30 had IMAX halls.

If "Gravity" wants to be released in the United States, only small distributors will take on the distribution work.

Is this movie not good?

Putting aside all prejudiced eyes, there is no doubt that "The Wandering Earth" is definitely a qualified high-quality sci-fi blockbuster that is rarely placed in Hollywood.

Wu Yuan's "Gravity" is even more so, and even the American version of its predecessor can get $700 million at the global box office.

However, the two films enjoyed the same injustice at different times.

Hollywood does not allow such a film that promotes the power of the Chinese country and the power of science and technology to be released on a large scale in North America!

Of course, it is impossible to say so bluntly on the surface, but only to say that after comprehensive consideration, it is not suitable for the American market.

Anyway, the six major people have mastered all the theatrical releases in North America, and they say that it is not suitable, and it is not suitable for it.

Just like China Film said that it will not be introduced, even if the global box office is 1.5 billion US dollars, then don't want to enter the mainland market.

Yes, it's Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Doesn't China Film know that "Spider-Man: No Way Home" will make a lot of money if it is released in the mainland?

According to the account-sharing agreement with Hollywood, Hollywood movies are released in the mainland, and the mainland's cinemas and China Film make a lot of money.

But even so, when it was time to give it up, this part of the interests was decisively abandoned by China Film.

In turn, Hollywood can do the same.

Wu Yuan, who was already mentally prepared for this, sighed after scolding a few words: "So, if "Gravity" wants to be released in North America, it can only be screened on a small scale, right?" ”

"Next year, I will definitely submit "Gravity" to compete for the Oscar for foreign language films."

"It's good to come to the dock with this attitude, I'm afraid I won't give the best foreign language film."

Judging from the attitude of the six major Hollywood Dock Majors now, it is estimated that the academy will not be more interested in this film promoting Huaxia Aerospace, even if it spends money on public relations, it may not be able to win the Best Foreign Language Film Award under public relations.

Wu Yuan didn't plan to waste this money either.

"And the same goes for Canada and Mexico?" He asked again.

In a narrow sense, there are three main countries in North America, namely the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The film markets of these three countries are basically unified, Mexico is better, and there will be local Spanish-language films released, Canada is fully integrated into Hollywood, and its own actors are all developed in the United States.

Now that the six major parties of Hollywood have spoken, South America, their own back garden, will not blindly obey, but North America is still eaten to death.

"Yes, the theatrical distribution in Mexico and Canada is mainly in the hands of Hollywood, and if the Big Six don't cooperate, we can't negotiate the distribution with the cinema chains of these two countries alone."

"Director Wu, I suggest selling the distribution rights in North America, if there are only more than 100 movie theaters in North America, you won't be able to make much money by sharing accounts."

"Warner offered to buy the North American distribution rights to Gravity, including the DVD distribution, for $3 million."

"Three million?" Wu Yuan sneered: "What about sending Hanako?" ”

Although it is not Harvey Weinstein's well-known big liar, the price given by Warner is indeed not high.

However, considering that Hollywood does not plan to let "Gravity" set off any influence in North America, being able to buy the distribution rights at this price can be regarded as giving Wu Yuan face.

In their eyes, it is estimated that they already think that they have lowered their "arrogant" heads to Wu Yuan and taken the initiative to show goodwill.

"Don't worry, wait a little longer." Wu Yuan shook his head and rejected Li Xiaoping's suggestion.

Hollywood can decide what movies they want to introduce, but they can't decide what movies North American fans like to watch.

Just like after "Spider-Man 3" was banned from being introduced in the mainland, it once aroused the dissatisfaction and condemnation of many mainland fans.

Don't they know that this movie is because Marvel insulted Hua, so it was banned and given a warning?

But they don't care, they just feel like they're missing out on a "good" movie, they want to see three generations of Spider-Man in the same frame, and that's more important than anything else!

Similarly, Wu Yuan also believes that when "Gravity" has a good reputation in Asia and some spoiler reviews are spread on the Internet in North America, there will be a large number of North American science fiction fans who want to see this movie released in North America.

North America is the place with the largest number of sci-fi fans in the world, and it is also the place where the most excellent sci-fi movies are hung.

It just so happens that "Gravity" is the best, most connotative, and best space sci-fi film since the 21st century!

Wu Yuan wanted to wait a little longer, wait for North American science fiction movie fans to speak out, and let them become a heavy enough weight on the negotiating table, and then wait for the price to sell.

"Okay, let's put the Gravity matter aside."

Rubbing his somewhat swollen temples, Wu Yuan turned the topic back to China: "Now riding the east wind of Shenzhou-7's successful spacewalk, the domestic viewing tide of "Gravity" is very popular. ”

"But we can't put all our eyes and focus on this one film."

"The company's TV series are all advancing normally, right?"

"Is the post-production of 'Soul Ferry' finished?"

If "Gravity" is Wu Yuan's most important work at this stage, then "Soul Ferry" is his most important work in the next stage.

Although this is just a TV series, or even a webcast drama, the success of this TV series is related to his Chinese streaming platform development strategy!

The $200 million drawn from the Light Age has been injected by Wu Yuan into the newly established company [Light and Shadow Express].

"When the Olympics are over, 'Soul Ferry' should be ready to be launched." Wu Yuan said with some apprehension: "Although all the preparations have been done perfectly, it is still unknown whether we can get a good result in the end." ”

It is rare to see the emotion of "apprehension" in Wu Yuan, and Li Xiaoping was a little surprised.

It turned out that Wu Yuan, who had always seemed to be holding Zhizhu in his hands, as if nothing in the world could be difficult for him, would also have such a time when he was uneasy.

Although he didn't understand what kind of online TV series Wu Yuan wanted to do and be a streaming media platform, at this time, Li Xiaoping still gave him the firmest support: "It will definitely succeed." ”

"After all these years, I haven't seen you fail, and I definitely won't fail this time."

Although it sounds a little too flattering, this is really from Li Xiaoping's heart.

In the past few years since joining the era of light and shadow, she has experienced many projects that she was not optimistic about, but because of Wu Yuan's persistence, she finally succeeded.

Even if she is a very rational person, it is inevitable that she will have a little blind belief in Wu Yuan.

As long as it is a decision made by Wu Yuan, even if she doesn't understand it, she will strictly implement it, such as the filming of "Soul Ferry".

"Because of the need to do a lot of special effects in the later stage of "Soul Ferry", the special effects branch is still working overtime to do the post-production, and it is estimated that it will be completed by the end of August."

"Over there, Mr. Wang and I have always been in close contact, and their software has been tested many times and can be launched at any time."

"Then it's tentatively scheduled to be launched in October, the National Day is seven days of fun, and not every family has the money to travel." Wu Yuan thought for a moment and commanded.

"The traffic on the National Day is high, and many young people stay at home or go to Internet cafes to play on the computer during the holidays, which is suitable for us to start the first shot."

"Some warm-up publicity, now we can start to prepare."

"The QQ pop-up window on the penguin side has a very good effect, and we bought it to promote the movie before and attracted tens of millions of netizens."

"This time, we will continue to buy the pop-up promotion of penguins."

"There are also forums such as Douban, Tieba, and Tianya, and they also have to buy some eye-catching advertising space to promote and focus on the Internet."

"It's a cyber battle!" (End of chapter)