Director’s Legend

Just when Shao Shuaijun was about to have dinner with Katzenberg, the three-day weekend in North America from March 4th to March 6th ended, and four new movies were released this week, "Rango", "Fate Planning Bureau", "Beastie Boy" and Summit Entertainment's "The Blind Side."

The literary film "The Weakness", which didn't have much expectations, brought a lot of surprises, with US$34.12 million in the three days of the weekend, second only to the US$38 million of "Rango", ranking second. In addition to the box office, word of mouth is even better, and the sales are also applauded.

Sweeping away the bleak and gloomy low-cost films in January and February, it started the box office offensive of Peak Entertainment this year.

After having dinner with Katzenberg, Shao Shuaijun will return to San Francisco. Katzenberg has a bald head and wears glasses. He looks more like a scholar than a businessman, but after all, he is the chairman of Disney Studios. He is very eloquent, and sometimes Shao Shuaijun can't get in his mouth.

Shao Shuaijun felt that he did not have any good organization to convince Katzenberg. I just explained the status of Dream Chasing Entertainment in China through the relationship network, and said that Dream Chasing Entertainment straddles the Internet and the entertainment industry. Based on these two industries, it is ambitious to become one of the top major studios. ambition.

It was not obvious from the dinner table that Katzenberg had any interest in Shao Shuaijun's words, but at the end, Katzenberg seemed to ask politely: "Does Director Shao think animated films have a future?"

"I don't think animated films will decline over time, but in the future. Animated films will take up a larger share of the film market, as well as a larger share of film peripherals." Shao Shuaijun replied in this way.

Then, without saying anything, I said goodbye politely.

Lying on the bed at home, Shao Shuaijun was still thinking about whether DreamWorks could be acquired.

Not long after, Li Xiuxiu came in in her pajamas.

"Have you given your son to mother?" Shao Shuaijun asked.

"kindness."

Putting aside the company affairs, Shao Shuaijun became interested: "Then, it's been a long night, what should I do..."

On March 8, Shao Shuaijun, who had been flying around, finally stabilized. Flew to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The crew of "The Avengers" is already waiting here. Once Shao Shuaijun is in place, the machine will be turned on immediately.

This time, it was also Shao Shuaijun's filming years. A power-on ceremony with the highest specifications. It's not just The Avengers' fame. As a superhero team, it has long been popular. It's not just the joining of big-name stars. What's more, the total investment of this film exceeds 200 million U.S. dollars, which is the largest cost for Shao Shuaijun's filming. It is also the largest investment film Summit Entertainment has ever produced.

For this "Avengers", Marvel Comics and Summit Entertainment can be said to spare no effort in publicity and promotion.

In the first installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe trio, The Avengers Inception, Women's Federation is the final film and the one that brings all the previous ones together. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a revised comic book story. There is only one general thread that runs through all the movies. The specific movie content needs to be perfected by the screenwriter.

After the acquisition of Marvel Comics, Shao Shuaijun began to draft the script of "The Avengers".

The movie will take over the previously released "Invincible Hulk", "Iron Man", "Iron Man 2", as well as "Thor" and "Captain America" ​​which are about to be released. The soul chariot can no longer be added. Therefore, this Women's Federation will only have six heroes, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye.

The script is simple.

It tells the story of a sudden and powerful evil force that poses a fatal threat to the earth, and no superhero can resist it alone. S.H.I.E.L.D., which has long been committed to protecting the safety of the world, was caught off guard. Its commander "Nick Fury" realized that he had to create the strongest alliance organization in history, gathering superheroes from all sides to show their power together, in order to save the world in dire straits and resist the Invasion of dark forces.

So the six superheroes "Iron Man" Tony Stark, "Thor" Thor, "Captain America" ​​Steve Roger", "Hulk" Bruce Banner, "Black Widow" Na The Avengers Alliance formed by Tasha Romanoff and "Hawkeye" Clint Barton came into being. They showed their special abilities and united as one, finally defeated the evil forces and ensured the safety of the earth.

Arriving at the set in Albuquerque, Shao Shuaijun finally met with the cast and crew.

"Hi, how are you all?" Looking at the cast and crew gathered together, Shao Shuaijun looked like a leader inspecting, waved his hand, and almost said hello, comrades.

"Hello, director." Everyone laughed and greeted scatteredly.

Shao Shuaijun nodded, then cleared his throat: "Because of some trivial matters, I was delayed for a few days, I'm sorry. I will be interviewed by reporters later, let us get to know each other first. I, Shao Shuaijun, I believe you all know that I I am the director of "Inception" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", and also the participant and creator of the Marvel Cinematic Universe plan. We will spend the next four to five months together. I am very easy to talk to, I My directing philosophy is to enjoy every moment of shooting. I won’t care what you guys do in private, just put yourself in front of my camera. Well, who will come first, Iron Man?”

Iron Man is Iron Man Tony Stark, played by the famous Robert Downey Jr. in the past two years.

Tony Stark is the heir to Stark Industries, super rich, and his father Howard is one of the founders of S.H.I.E.L.D. In a kidnapping accident, Tony invented a set of super-powered flying armor, which is made of molecularly rearranged and sorted crystalline iron, which is strengthened by a magnetic field and then covered with titanium. After putting on the armor, Tony turned into an Iron Man who punishes evil and promotes good, invulnerable to swords and guns, and able to fly.

Iron Man has appeared in the movies "Iron Man", "Iron Man 2", and "The Incredible Hulk" before.

Robert Jr. and Shao Shuaijun were not strangers, after some playful self-introductions. Shao Shuaijun asked again: "Who will come next, Black Widow?"

Black Widow Natasha Romanoff is played by Scarlett Johansson, the star of the Shaw Brothers.

The Black Widow was originally a Russian female agent of the secret organization S.H.I.E.L.D. She has a graceful figure, a good face, a clear mind, quick action, extraordinary skill, toughness and viciousness. She is an elite agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Natasha was originally arranged as an undercover agent within Stark Industries, responsible for monitoring Iron Man Tony Stark, and then officially joined the Avengers. She is also the only female member of the Women's Federation that has become an army this time.

Black Widow has already appeared in the movie "Iron Man 2" before.

After Scarlett introduced herself, it was Thor's turn. The actor is Jack Gyllenshire, a general of the Shaw Brothers.

Thor is a non-terrestrial member of the Women's Federation. He comes from the world of Asgard at the other end of the universe. He is the heir of Odin, the king of Asgard. He was exiled to the earth because of his youthful vigor and recklessness. And regard the earth as their own guardian land. His biggest concern. It is to maintain the peace of the universe. At the same time, handle the relationship with the villain's brother well.

Thor has not yet met with the audience, but in May of this year, "Thor" will be released.

After Gyllenshire. It's the turn of Hulk Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo.

The Hulk was originally a scientist, Dr. Bruce Banner, who was accidentally injured by gamma rays in an experiment, and then he discovered that when he fell into anger or fear, his uncontrollable heartbeat would make him transform Become a green bruiser of enormous size, strength but no will. Dr. Banner is always looking for how to cure this "pathology", and he was recruited to join the Women's Federation because of his terrifying power.

The Hulk has already appeared in the movie "Invincible Hulk" before.

After Mark, there is the actor of Captain America, Chris Evans.

Captain America was originally a thin ordinary soldier during World War II. Because he participated in the "Super Soldier Rebirth Project" and was injected with super soldier serum, he became the only successful experiment and possessed physical strength beyond ordinary people. He made great achievements in World War II, but in the final battle to expel the villain Red Skull, Rogers was severely injured and frozen, and he woke up about seventy years later. He then joined the Women's Federation.

Captain America has not yet met the audience. In August this year, "Captain America" ​​will be released.

After Chris introduced himself, it was the turn of the last superhero Hawkeye, played by Jeremy Renner.

Hawkeye is an orphan who grew up in a circus. Because of his superb archery skills, he was recognized by the SHIELD commander Nick Fury and joined the Women's Federation. Hawkeye moves quickly and resolutely, with a low-key and steady personality, and he is extremely good at sniping. In the movie, Hawkeye has a little emotional entanglement with Black Widow.

Hawkeye will appear in "Thor", but only in a small number of scenes.

After the six superheroes introduced themselves, Tom Hiddleston, who played the villain Loki, began to introduce himself.

Loki is Thor's younger brother, but not his biological brother. He was picked up by Odin on the battlefield. In the process of growing up seeking fatherly love and fair treatment, Loki gradually lost his reason and balance, and his desire for power made him Take the road of rebellion. After being exiled, he formed a huge army to attack the earth.

Loki will also make his first appearance in Thor.

After Tom finished speaking, it was the turn of Nick Fury, the commander of S.H.I.E.L.D., played by Samuel Jackson.

Nick Fury is also known as the One-Eyed Man, and is also a product of the super soldier's rebirth plan. However, compared with Captain America, he is slightly inferior, but he can also delay aging. He is the leader of SHIELD and the Women's Federation convener.

Basically, these eight are the main actors of "The Avengers", and they are also some of the big names present today. Others like Gwyneth Paltrow, who played Iron Man's girlfriend Pepper, Clark Gregg, who played the seventh-level agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Cobie Smulders, who played the ninth-level agent, because without them The role, not the starring role, was not present.

After starring, all the cast and crew briefly introduced themselves.

Only then did Shao Shuaijun clap his hands: "Then, welcome to join the Women's Federation, and the task of defending the earth will be entrusted to you! Now, let's go to the reporters for an interview and warm up the scene first." (To be continued...)