Rebirth In Hollywood

May 2004 was a different month for Star Wars fans. According to George Lucas, "Star Wars", a myth that has lasted for more than 20 years, is about to come to an end.

As the finale of the "Star Wars" series, "Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" will be released simultaneously around the world.

As the middle of the month arrives, the small town of Cannes in the south of France is on alert level 1 to welcome the arrival of the stars of the 'Galactic Republic', where "Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" will premiere. At the Cannes Film Festival, when all the main creators appeared on the red carpet together, the huge number of audiences directly caused traffic paralysis in the Cannes area for up to three hours.

Just after 18:00 French time, the heavy breathing sound of "Hoo...ho" and "Hoo...ho" sounded from the external speakers of the Palais des Festivals. This is the male lead Anakin Skywalker and European The classic breathing of Biwan when he transforms into a cyborg after being burned in a duel.

As the sound gradually intensified, a group of 'clone soldiers' dressed in robot costumes gathered in a row in front of the red carpet from front, back, left and right. The audience was shocked by this sudden scene and burst into shock. Huh, the number of onlookers is also increasing, making it difficult for the French police to maintain law and order.

Samuel? Jackson, Anthony? Daniel, Christopher? Lee and others stepped onto the red carpet one after another, triggering a frenzy of cheers from fans.

As the hero and heroine, the first climax of the premiere was set off when Ryan and Natalie walked on the red carpet in dark dresses of the same color. Anakin Skywalker and Padmé ? Amidala's shouting from the two walked the red carpet did not stop, until George? Lucas appeared.

The real climax only belongs to George Lucas, no matter how much attention the stars like Ryan and Natalie are, this is the "Star Wars" series after all!

When George? Lucas stepped onto the red carpet with a strong body, the audience applauded unanimously to express their respect for this film master who has made outstanding contributions to world cinema. The enthusiasm of the audience allowed Lucas to respond enough, taking two steps and stopping one step, shaking hands and signing autographs for the fans. Because the fans were too enthusiastic, the short red carpet of dozens of feet took a full twenty minutes.

When George Lucas stepped on the high steps of the Palais des Festivals, Ryan standing under the huge poster clapped his palm first, and then all the actors, guests and reporters gathered here spontaneously applauded, enthusiastically. Although the applause is not as good as the shouts of the fans below, it is the best tribute to the film master.

The applause continued and grew louder. Keep in mind that more than 400 journalists from all over the world will join the cast and lucky viewers to witness the final chapter of the Star Wars franchise.

This Star Wars ending film also detonated the biggest movie-watching enthusiasm since the opening of Cannes.

Even if it was just a screening session, the limelight easily overshadowed the entries from Europe and Asia. Even yesterday's opening film, "Bad Education", was at least three grades worse.

When George Lucas walked to the interview area, reporters swarmed up. surrounded him.

In today's premiere, even if George? Bush and Elizabeth II came together, they can only play a supporting role.

"It's been seven years, and it's finally time to end."

Stand beside Ryan. Natalie, who was wearing a black wide-shoulder evening dress, seemed to sigh with emotion, "It's been a strange journey from 1997 to the present."

"Don't be so sentimental, dear." Ryan also sighed. The one who stood in Cannes in the previous life was a bald girl, but her appearance completely changed everything. "There will be a new trilogy waiting for you to shoot soon."

"Shh..."

Natalie pointed at Ryan. On the other side came the voice of George Lucas being interviewed.

"The Star Wars series took me twenty-eight years, and when the last one came out, I hardly knew how I would live without it, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is the entire An important piece in the series, it answers a lot of the suspense and connection that came before it."

Then another reporter asked about the rating of this film in North America. The first few Star Wars films were all unrestricted, while "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" was rated pg-13 by mpaa. .

George Lucas made no secret, "This will be the darkest, heaviest and cruelest film in the Star Wars series, and with the stricter grading now, this film is graded pg-13, because there are more of them than the others. More violent scenes, but I think this level is acceptable, and parents can absolutely take their children to the cinema to see this movie."

Afterwards, George? Lucas ended the interview and came over to take pictures with the actors.

"God, you are finally here."

After standing beside Ryan, George Lucas complained, "At the press conference the day before yesterday, the reporter asked if you would attend the premiere, and I don't know how to answer."

"Hey, George," Ryan whispered, laughing. "We weren't late."

He and Natalie arrived in Cannes at noon, and after sleeping in the hotel for a while, they rushed over immediately.

"Ivan is absent." George Lucas remembered another star who was filming "Escape from Clone Island" and shook his head, "If you and Nate are absent again, this premiere will not be held."

"George, you are the protagonist here!"

After the flash, Ryan walked into the main entrance of the Palais des Festivals holding Natalie in his arms. As he walked towards the Lumiere Hall, he continued with George Lucas who was walking beside him, "As long as you are here , the premiere cannot be deserted."

Before coming to the Lumiere Hall, Ryan saw many guests attending the premiere, many of whom were acquaintances, such as Quentin Tastino, who is the chairman of the jury at this Cannes Film Festival; Lasseter, the creative director of Disney Animation, took Superman to the competition...  

Speaking of which, do you want to find a way to get a Palme d'Or for "Superman Family"?

After shaking hands with a few people who came over, Ryan was still thinking about this, but gave up quickly.

First, unless the judges are all crazy, an animated film will be awarded the Palme d'Or; second, he saw Harvey Weinstein and Michael Moore, with "Fahrenheit 911", who have always been against the Americans. Would the French have any other choice?

"Harvey, what's the reaction?"

After shaking hands with the big fat man, Ryan asked, "Are you sure?"

"The response was very good, beyond our expectations." Harvey Weinstein glanced at Michael Moore secretly, who was surrounded by a group of French people, who was proud of his spring breeze, "French media and industry insiders are touting Michael Moore, with a little work, the Palme d'Or isn't a problem."

"Be careful to draw the fire on yourself."

After the premiere of "Fahrenheit 911" in Cannes, although the mainstream media in North America did not lack ridicule remarks, the main tone was still criticism.

Harvey Weinstein nodded, "Don't worry, I understand what to do, just let Michael Moore out in the limelight."

Ryan patted his arm lightly and stopped talking about this topic, and Harvey Weinstein turned to Natalie, "Congratulations, Nat, the first feature film entered smoothly. the theater."

"Thank you." Natalie looked at Ryan with a smile. "Without Disney's help, I wouldn't be able to enter the theater so quickly."

"How's the response?"

"General." Although she said that, Natalie did not show any disappointment. "The experimental taste of the film is too heavy and does not suit the audience's taste."

After talking a few more words, the guests began to enter the venue one after another. Just like the tradition of the European Film Festival, the crew members walked in the back and were greeted by the audience when they entered the Lumiere Hall.

Occasionally shaking the hand handed over, Ryan walked all the way to the front row, and just sat down, Natalie beside him hurriedly asked.

"Jus has been released for three days, and you haven't told me the specific situation yet."

"Jus" is the experimental feature film directed by Natalie and starring Scarlett Johansson.

The film, which was pushed into theaters by Ryan, tells the story of a Jewish girl who comes to North America from Israel and how she fits into her community.

As Natalie said, the style of the film is too experimental, and it only appeared in more than 30 remote theaters. Except for the posters of the theaters, basically no other publicity methods were adopted.

As for the box office and attendance, it can only be said that nothing is better than nothing. The average performance of each museum in the past three days is only more than 200 US dollars. Although it is not a three-day tour, a one-week tour of the theater is certain.

After saying a few words to Natalie, Ryan thought for a while, "The film will be down soon, and we'll put it up again."

"You can deal with it." Natalie nodded. Anyway, she and Scarlett didn't plan to earn back the $200,000 they invested.

The opening music that belongs to "Star Wars" sounded, and "Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" opened the curtain.

Anyone who has followed the Star Wars series will know the outcome of this film, and they are most concerned about how the film will deal with the fall of Anakin Skywalker.

The answer is love, everything is destroyed by love, Anakin Skywalker parted ways with Padmé Amidala, turned against Obi-Wan, and finally started killing and fell into endless pain and darkness, Black Lord Darth ? Vader was born out of hatred and anger, and the fateful tragedy is unavoidable... Under the invasion of evil forces, it is the democratic spirit and system of the republic that is destroyed at the same time.

The Milky Way has finally fallen, and everything is irreparable. However, above the ruins, a new dawn has already shined. Luke Skywalker and Leah Skywalker will unveil the magnificent prelude of the war of freedom and restore the so-called original force balance. (To be continued..) ()