Heads Up Hollywood

The screening process of "Daredevil: Beginning of War" was no more joyful than the two "Spider-Man".

But when the screening was over, the warm applause seemed to be able to lift the roof of the projection hall.

During the questioning session, both media reporters and film critics gave the film a very high evaluation.

Whether it is the past "Superman" and "Batman" series, or the "Spiderman" and "X-Men" series that have been popular in recent years, they all adopt the exaggerated expression technique like comics.

Until this "Daredevil: Time to War", a more rigorous realistic approach was adopted, such as the inexperienced skills of Daredevil when he first came out of the rivers and lakes and the novice on the road, as well as the primitive and wildness in the fighting process. It is a fictional and sinful New York, but many details make people feel real and credible.

The popularity of film critics has at least set the tone for this film to be a must-see.

However, among many questions, a question from the reporter of "Entertainment Weekly" attracted Tang En's attention.

"Ms. Shirley Lansing, we all know that you have just resigned from Paramount. What is the reason that prompted you to join New Universal?"

Shirley Lansing replied very formulaically: "New Universal... has very attractive values. New order, new model, new power, new universal, new Hollywood, this is a great and magical fantasy. Here There is an experienced management team, a fantastic creative team, and an excellent boss who is bold and careful...all of these are the reasons that prompted me to join New Global.”

"Let me say a few words."

Tang En took the microphone, and the smile on his face made the hearts of many people in the media jump.

Rush to speak?

Is it going to fire again?

Tang En cleared his throat, and said lightly: "As we all know, some time ago, I was awarded the title of honorary policeman by the Los Angeles Police Department. Of course, this is not a real policeman, it's just an honor, a commemoration. But for me Said, I hope to do my best to truly play some police functions in the Hollywood industry, so that the environment in this circle will become better and better."

"Some things, I don't say anything, everyone will understand. In the workplace, for the same position and the same job, women must be paid less than men. This phenomenon is very common. I am not trying to criticize individual companies, I am just saying It's a common phenomenon in America, and it's unfair."

"Shirley Lansing has been in charge of Paramount for more than ten years. During this period, she has released countless classic films and has become a memory in the hearts of a generation of movie fans. If she is the first to be laid off and fired just because she is a woman, I will I don't think this is the right choice. I have known Shirley for many years, I know her ability, she has an unimaginable taste in movies, which is why New Universal hired her."

As soon as the voice fell, the audience was silent.

Anyone with a little brain can understand that Tang En's words are aimed at Summer Redstone, a media tycoon in New York!

This is pointing at Redstone discriminating against female employees!

As feminism intensified in New York, it would hit Redstone in a soft spot.

Viacom has very few female employees.

Now, when Viacom's stock price encountered some crisis, it immediately fired the female leadership. Isn't this obviously discriminatory against women?

Well, there is another good show to watch.

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There is also a big advantage to holding the premiere two weeks in advance.

That is, you can borrow the pen of film critics to further expand the influence of the film!

BBC Television: "Beginning is a bold and brilliant superhero movie, the best comic-book adaptation of all time!"

"Dallas Morning News": "British actor Christian Bale's acting skills are worthy of praise. He showed the soul that 'Daredevil' should be. The story is also very good. It is worthy of being the beginning of the dark Marvel. It will make people feel relieved." A lot to think about. Daredevil is probably the toughest superhero, though."

"Movie Review": "Nolan's "Daredevil", there are many scenes in the plot that pay tribute to "Spiderman", especially the subway chase scene with Bullseye. The main points of this film: 1. Daredevil The growth of Xia's mind includes overcoming the fear of darkness and the 'betrayal' of love; 2, adding more chips, in this film, Daredevil cannot fail, and failure means the complete sinking of New York."

Yahoo Entertainment: "The new feminist trend of thought is perfectly expressed in Nolan's "Daredevil: Beginning of War". The film rejects the routine emotional drama of the hero and heroine, and rejects the vulgar plot of heroes saving the beauty. A foiling gesture from Watchmen, turned into something that really holds the film's spine. Matt and Erica's story clearly isn't over yet, and we're looking forward to the sequel."

"Rolling Stone" magazine: "The dark atmosphere is well established, and Daredevil shows the ambition of Marvel Studios."

MSN News: "Matt Murdoch runs through the whole film from personal grievances, sublimation to justice and awe-inspiring, struggling love psychology. Or tangled, or hesitant, or painful, or confused... So far, an emotional, rich Feelings, insisting on justice, just like the Daredevil who lives beside us, appeared!"

"Hollywood Reporter": "Obviously, Marvel Studios wants to make "Daredevil" a series. The ins and outs of various things are explained in the movie. Director Nolan has little room to play. But in the limited play In the space, we saw the control ability of this young British director, and the shock under the huge imax screen is like being there.”

Because it was the premiere, most of the film critics who were invited here had a good relationship with New Universal.

Those thorny heads are not within the scope of invitation.

This has also led to media public opinion, unanimously, the film "Daredevil: Beginning of War" has been praised to an unprecedented height!

The judging criteria of Rotten Tomatoes are "fresh" and "rotten". Only professional film critics or media professionals registered with the Film Association are qualified to evaluate.

Because Rotten Tomatoes is not well-known enough, they don't need to log in to the site in person to rate the film.

The staff of Rotten Tomatoes will capture a large number of media reports and intercept the evaluation of these film critics on the film.

Praise, then give "fresh";

Bad reviews are given as "rotten".

In the continuous media reports, Rotten Tomatoes lifted the ban on reviews before the release of "Daredevil: Beginning", and the freshness index: 100%!

52 professional evaluation agencies, all gave good reviews!

The effect is amazing!

After the movie is released, the freshness will definitely gradually decline.

But it certainly won't drop too much.

Even at the beginning of the month, "X-Men 2" had a fresh index of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Push it forward.

"X-Men 1", fresh index: 79%; "Spider-Man 2", fresh index: 91%; "Spider-Man 1", fresh index: 94%...

Even Sam Raimi's blockbuster "Transformers" produced in 1990 has a 76% freshness.

As far as the current situation is concerned, superhero movies are still a new trend in the film industry, and they are indeed relatively "fresh".

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With the end of a grand premiere, Christopher Nolan's new film "Daredevil: Beginning of War" has won unanimous admiration from the media, with rave reviews and a 100% fresh index on Rotten Tomatoes!

unprecedented.

On the other hand, Tang En's speech at the premiere also showed strength in the media public opinion.

Tang En has a great reputation and is one of the leading figures of American feminism today.

Radical feminists organized a parade to demonstrate and protest outside Viacom's headquarters in the Rockefeller Building in Manhattan.

It caused great public opinion pressure on Lei Shidong.

Viacom's stock price also fell again and again!

Lei Shidong really cried, completely cried!

In order to save Viacom's stock price, he chose to start with the film industry, and the first direction was Paramount.

This really has nothing to do with discrimination against women!

In order to fire Shirley Lansing, he even paid more than 23 million US dollars in liquidated damages.

You know, Shirley Lansing's basic annual salary at Paramount is only $650,000!

Redstone paid such a high price, not only failed to save Viacom's falling stock price, but made it worse!

Tang En's remarks did not criticize by name.

But the listener had a heart, and had already labeled Lei Shidong as a female employee.

Investors sold Viacom stock like crazy.

Within three days, Viacom's market value plummeted by $7.4 billion!

The market value directly fell below the $50 billion mark!

After a Paramount turnover, Viacom's market value dropped to $47.6 billion.

At this time, Disney is currently broadcasting "American Idol", and using the images of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, it is carrying out singers' homecoming activities all over the country, in full swing!

Momentum is gratifying!

"American Idol" will end in 2 months, but the current number of text messages has exceeded that of the previous season!

According to incomplete statistics, telecom dividends alone can increase by 50% this year!

Although the box office of several Disney films released this year was mediocre, due to the good news of the second season of "American Idol", the market value has reached 49.5 billion US dollars!

$1.9 billion more than Viacom!

With the help of Tang En, Michael Eisner led Disney to finally surpass Viacom and become the second largest media group in the world after AOL Time Warner!

Michael Eisner made a special trip to call Tang En, with a loud and passionate voice: "Tang En, letting Disney and New Universal reach a strategic cooperation is the most correct decision I have made in my life!"

He seems to have forgotten.

Three years ago, Disney was hit continuously by Tang En Pictures in the movie market. At the same time, under the internal and external attacks of Viacom and Roy Disney, Michael Eisner was devastated and his position was not guaranteed.

He cursed angrily in the office at that time: "It is the stupidest decision I have ever made in my life to allow Dunn Walker to grow bigger!"

After three years, everything has changed.