Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

Shan He is indeed the lucky star of this African-American candidate. From "Parasite" to "Dallas Buyers Club", this candidate has successfully entered the political forefront of Country M with Shan He's novels.

A few years ago, "Parasite" triggered a comprehensive protest by ethnic minorities in Country M, in which he loudly advocated for more equal rights for African Americans.

A few years later, he used "Dallas Buyers Club" as an introduction to announce his policies to the public, gaining more reputation and exposure for himself.

To him, mountains and rivers are simply angels flying from across the Pacific. He has declared more than once: I am a fan of Hua Guoqiu. Starting from "We Are Young People", I have read every one of his novels. Guoqiu is not only a literary genius, but also a wise man with admirable vision and feelings!

"Dallas Buyers Club" indeed lived up to his hard work and expectations. His speech and encouragement in New York made this fire that had been brewing for more than a month by Shanhe New Books finally spread to all states in the United States.

Beginning in New York, a protest demonstration against the medical system of country M swept across the United States.

Within a week, all states and counties in Country M held large-scale demonstrations and rallies. Organized and called upon by some groups with clear goals, millions of people in Country M took to the streets. They urgently demanded that the government change medical policies and solve the problem of medical treatment. The current situation of difficult and expensive medicines.

The demonstrators, led by patients, held protest signs and chanted protest slogans loudly and occupied the bustling avenues of state capitals.

Times Square in New York, the Massachusetts State House, the Congressional Memorial Tower in Washington, the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles and other landmark buildings and streets in major cities were filled with protest rallies.

There were also reporters from the following media who kept taking photos and conducting interviews.

"Did you spontaneously participate in the rally and march? What are your specific demands?"

"I read Hua Guoqiu's novel. Although I am not a patient, I feel the anger. No one can guarantee that they will always be healthy. The public has the right to receive medical care, and the government has the obligation to ensure that citizens receive medical care. Around me, there are many families going bankrupt due to medical loans. We need the government to improve the medical system..."

"Have you seen "Dallas Buyers Club"? I think all Americans who have seen it should stand up. Ron's experience is not an exception. There are many people like Raymond who are afraid of dying. They As kind as Raymond is, since Ron alone cannot change reality, then everyone can change it together..."

"With You and For You, this is our slogan. We need to stand together and shout loudly. I am very grateful to the magician. He is always speaking for ordinary M people, but we cannot rely on a foreigner to fight for us. rights, we need to stand up for ourselves..."

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There are too many people in Country M who are in embarrassment due to medical treatment. In addition, there are relatives and friends around them, and some people who are fighting for their own rights. Of course, there are also many people joining in the fun. The more people gather in the parade, the louder and louder they shout. !

This storm swept across completely. For a while, the Drug Administration and drug manufacturers of country M did not dare to make any more noise. It seemed that the entire country of M was roaring!

This African-American candidate has earned enough political prestige and support!

The character who appeared most frequently in the parade was Ron Woodruff. The cover poster of the novel "Dallas Buyers Club" became the symbol of the parade, and many of Shanhe's words in the book also became the slogans and slogans of the parade.

Therefore, in the numerous media reports in Country M, this massive mass incident was named "Buyers Club Parade"!

The wide scope of the march and the large number of participants quickly attracted close attention from the global media and the public.

The causes and consequences of the entire incident were quickly reported by the media in various countries.

Among them, the Chinese media are the most involved. The core figures in this major incident in Country M are Chinese.

"Xinwen Lianbo" made a special report on this incident and continued to pay attention to the development and process of the entire incident.

"The largest medical protest in history broke out in country M. Ordinary people in country M in many places spontaneously took to the streets to express their anger at the incompetence and inaction of the government of country M. It is reported that the beginning of this incident was in our country The cover poster of the new novel "Dallas Buyers Club" by the famous young writer Qiu Shanhe can be seen everywhere in the parade. Let's connect with the CCTV reporter in M..."

The Chinese people can even hear a sense of pride in the host's broadcast. The mountains and rivers are incredible. They have just made the people of M country happy for a few days, and they immediately made them cry again!

The Internet is even more noisy, and all kinds of messages make people daydream about it.

"I knew Shanhe was going to cause trouble in Country M. Look, everything is going to be shaken up. Now "Dallas Buyers Club" is going to go down in history!"

"This time Shanhe has greatly offended the medical system of Country M. Please return home quickly. Everyone in Country M has a gun..."

"You can still blame Shanhe for this. It's clear that someone is behind it. However, what the person above said is right. It's better to return to China as soon as possible and leave as soon as you're done. This is Shanhe's style!"

"This is really an exaggeration and is shocking. In the future, the government of country M will not ban the entry of mountains and rivers!"

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While the public around the world is eating the melon, they are also amazed and curious. It is incredible that a Chinese writer and director turned Country M upside down with a novel. Does Hua Guoqiu really have magic power?

This book is so legendary, you must buy a copy and read it!

"Dallas Buyers Club" has become famous all over the world!

The publication of translations in various languages ​​quickly entered into negotiations and translations. Scholar Publishing House was extremely well prepared, and the distribution in European countries suddenly reached a climax.

Within a week, the sales of novels in Europe and the United States alone exceeded 2.5 million copies. Is this still a sales figure for realistic novels? It’s so outrageous!

When "The Da Vinci Code" first took Europe and the United States by storm, it only had this kind of momentum in the beginning!

Moreover, the influence of suspense novels and realistic novels is hugely different, and they cannot be the same!

Scholar Press is really happy this time. After the new century, competition in the publishing industry has become increasingly fierce. Publishing giants such as Penguin, Random House, and Pearson are all expanding and improving their distribution networks around the world.

The same goes for Scholar Press, and what's the best way to do this? Bestselling and signature author of course!

The cooperation with Shanhe will enter a new stage, which is the consensus of all senior management of Scholar Publishing House.

Under the guidance of thoughtful people, the matter has become so big that it makes family members and friends in Shanhe in China worried.

Two strong women, Qu Ling and Xie Meiyu, put down everything they were doing and rushed to Los Angeles as quickly as possible.

This unlucky kid really doesn’t make anyone worry!

We can't let him write stories about Country M anymore. He has to cause big trouble every time and I don't know what to say!

In fact, Shanhe was a little uneasy at the moment, not because he was afraid of revenge, but because he was a little overwhelmed by the reactions around him.

Both Scholar Publishing House and Disney sent a team to follow Shanhe, including many security personnel. Even the Chinese Consulate in M ​​also sent two people to accompany him on his daily basis.

In their words, don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected!

The arrival of his mother and Qu Ling made him sweat even more.

Shanhe did not wait for the two emperors at the airport, but saw his mother and Qu Ling in the car at the airport gate.

As soon as Xie Meiyu saw her son, she slapped Shanhe's arm angrily, "You said how can you be such a troublemaker? Look at the good things you have done. The whole family is worried to death, and your teachers and teachers can't sleep well. What are you doing here when such a big thing happened? Go home quickly!"

"Okay, Meiyu, Xiaohe can't be blamed for this." Qu Ling looked at Shanhe with a smile and said, "Xiaohe, your mother is right, hurry up and finish the rest of the things before you return home. Relax!"

Shanhe touched the arm that was sore from his mother's beating, and smiled coquettishly, "Mom, Aunt Qu, I will finish the movie in a few days and then return to China. You don't need to make a special trip. I am safe in Los Angeles. How can I be in danger if I write books and make movies?"

Xie Meiyu was both proud and worried about her son. She glared and replied: "Everyone in the country is dumbfounded by what you have done. There is everything you can say on the Internet. We can feel relieved. The whole family is frightened." You are so timid, I will take you home no matter what!"

Qu Ling looked at Shan He, who was touching his head and smiling, and took over the conversation, "Xiaohe, this time the matter is so big, it is obvious that someone is behind it. It is more complicated than the protests caused by "Parasite" in previous years, and involves many people. There are too many interests and characters, and you are at the center of the storm. You have gained a lot of benefits, but you still need to get rid of it as soon as possible. I will help you with all the affairs of country M. Scholars Press and Disney are determined this time. I want to work closely with you, and I will try my best to gain more say for you!"

"I know!" Shanhe nodded and agreed, "Mom, Aunt Qu, the only thing missing about the movie is color correction and dubbing. I spent a lot of effort on this movie. The actors put in too much effort. I have to make it. It’s over, this is related to my commitment to others, and it is also a task that I must complete. You guys wait for me in Los Angeles for a few days, and I will speed up and finish it!"

Xie Meiyu glared at Shan He and ignored what he was talking about about film production. She suddenly changed the topic to Hathaway, "Is Hathaway still in New York with her parents?"

"Well, she finally spent her vacation. I didn't let her come over. There's no need to get involved with her when the storm is raging!" Shanhe answered his mother.

"You have thought it through quite well!" Xie Meiyu nodded in response, "I watched TV and you got along well with Hathaway's family. Since I have time, I plan to go to New York to see Hathaway tomorrow. By the way, please Her family has a meal, but the two families haven’t met for a chat for so many years!”

Shanhe looked at his mother with a surprised look on his face. Just now he was thinking about taking him home quickly, but why did he suddenly arrange his trip to New York? My mother had already planned it! Are you going to New York to meet your in-laws and talk about the wedding date?

Shanhe was dumbfounded by his mother's twist, "Oh my god, you are really good. That's why you came to Country M this time. You can give me a lesson and take me home!"

"Why do I have to report to you when I come to country M? Hurry up and finish what you are doing!"

"Haha..." Qu Ling interjected with a smile, "Who would have thought that you and Hathaway could go so far? This guy can't explain sometimes!"

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The arrival of his mother and Qu Ling calmed down Shanhe's inner uneasiness. He chatted with the two elders all night, and the next day, the three of them were busy with their own affairs.

Xie Meiyu flew to New York, and Qu Ling went to River Pictures to start meetings with Scholar Press and Disney.

Shanhe continues to complete the post-production of the film. Shanhe attaches great importance to the color grading work of the film. Most of the shots in "Dallas Buyers Club" were shot handheld, and there were not many lighting shots.

Natural light is a neutral tone, which is more suitable for straightforward movie plots. The focus is on reality, but it lacks texture and is slightly insufficient in setting off the atmosphere of the movie.

These can all be compensated for with color adjustment.

Professional film colorists are very high-end and scarce talents. The salary of professional colorists in China is extremely high, and the same is true in Hollywood, but Disney Pictures has no shortage of talents in this area.

Disney started with animated films. Animated films are their biggest basic industry and trump card, and color grading is an indispensable and important process in animated films.

Generally, for a movie with an investment of hundreds of millions, Disney will ask different colorists to come up with several sets of plans for the director and producer to choose from, which costs a lot of money.

A movie with an investment of less than 20 million naturally cannot enjoy this luxurious treatment, but Bruckheimer still arranged for a color correction team to color the film according to Shanhe's intention.

While the color grading work is in progress, post-dubbing is also in progress. On-site shooting will inevitably cause some blurred recordings, and background sounds also need to be added twice, which requires post-dubbing to make up for it.

Leonardo, Heath Ledger and Winslet all came to Disney Studios to complete the actor's final work.

This is the first time that Shanhe has seen the three leading actors in a movie since the filming of the movie was completed. DiCaprio has not yet returned to his original shape, and his cheeks and figure still look a little thin and thin, but he is no longer sick as he was during the filming, and he is in good spirits.

Winslet seems to have put on a little more weight, probably because she ate too well during the Christmas holidays and didn't diet.

Heath Ledger has no signs of losing weight. He has changed a lot. He is no longer as gloomy as before, but there is a bit of worry in his smile. He said anxiously when he saw the mountains and rivers,

"Qiu, you should return to China as soon as possible. I think it will be difficult for this protest to subside in a short time. You are the core figure in this incident! This will bring you trouble!"

Shanhe looked at Heath Ledger and felt a little touched. Real friends always think about each other. He smiled and shook his head.

"I am just an introduction at most. The struggle for interests behind this matter has nothing to do with me. I am still in country M because I have to ensure that the movie is completed according to my ideas. For this movie, Leonardo and you have paid a lot. I I need to fulfill my responsibilities!”

"Okay! I don't know how to help you, but call me anytime if you need it!" Heath Ledger nodded in response.

"Heath, you are overthinking it! Qiu is a world-renowned writer and director. No one would be stupid enough to find trouble with him." DiCaprio said with a smile on his face, "Qiu, although you have a venomous tongue, you are a trustworthy person." Director, do you know how my agent described you? Never refuse Qiu's projects, these are his exact words, you are an incredible person, you can always bring unique surprises!"

"Leo is right!" Winslet added, "Originally I was not very optimistic about the box office of "Dallas Buyers Club", but it is different now. This protest march will bring great help to the movie. , this time Leo and Heath are not only sure to win the Oscar, but the box office will definitely be the same. In my opinion, breaking over 100 million is just the bottom line!"

"These situations are all unexpected. I am very confident in the movie. Jerry is going to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Leonardo, I am very sure that Cannes will be your first best actor." !" Shanhe responded with a smile.

"Haha..." DiCaprio gave Shanhe a hug, "You and Cameron are both annoying on the set, but you both have the same characteristics, extremely confident, and you can turn this confidence into reality!"

"Really? I thought you were complimenting me!"

"Don't listen to Leo's nonsense, you are a hundred times gentler than Cameron!" Winslet said with a smile, "Cameron is the most irritable director I have ever seen. He is a nightmare for all actors. !”

"Cameron is a tyrant on the set, and Qiu is not bad either. He is a venomous snake on the set. The venom spewed from his mouth can drive people crazy! When I was in Texas, I wanted to beat you until your face was stained several times!" Li Zi looked at Shanhe and gritted his teeth and said.

Ha ha…

Several people couldn't help laughing when they recalled the filming process.

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More than ten days have passed since New Year's Day of 2008, and the final cut of "Dallas Buyers Club" has finally been produced.

There are only subtitles and opening credits left before the screening version, and Shanhe has completed his directorial work.

Bruckheimer and several Disney executives watched Shanhe's director's cut in advance and applauded and praised Shanhe's work.

Shanhe was given a guarantee that Disney would not make any changes to the film except adding openings and endings.

The entire director's cut is only 103 minutes long, and the opening and closing credits are about 110 minutes, which was beyond their expectation.

According to these people's experience and conjecture, the director's cut will be longer than the final released version. The director's requirements for the movie are always different from the audience's. Almost every released version of a movie needs to be re-edited on the basis of the director's cut. reduce.

Shanhe's edited version surprised them. The actors' performances were amazing, and the storyline was compact. While it was plain and long, it also did not lack rhythmic ups and downs.

The whole movie focuses on portraying the characters, but it is not boring. The first half of the movie even has a lot of laughs and is full of joy. This also makes the second half of the movie extra sad and heavy, using a comedic way. Narrating tragedy is a very advanced method.

This is an art film that does not lack commercial elements. Shanhe has integrated his own pursuits into the film. Art films can also have high box office, and commercial blockbusters can also be produced with depth. The two are not contradictory!

It is not without precedent that both refined and popular films can be enjoyed by both the refined and the popular. "Forrest Gump" and "The Dark Knight" are among the best.

As a reborn person, Shanhe has an innate advantage to pursue this. The memory of the original film gave him a basis for transformation. From a standpoint, he shot and modified the entire film from the perspective of both the audience and the director. , which helped him tremendously.

Starting from "Bottom Hot Girl" and going through the filming and production of four movies, Shanhe has gradually formed his own unique shooting style, and his ability to control the overall film is getting stronger and stronger.

In the past, he had been worried that he was too ambitious and could not capture the memories in his mind. Now he can rest assured because the overall effect of "Dallas Buyers Club" exceeded his expectations.

He is very sure that he has taken a step forward compared to when he was filming "The Wind"!

This feeling is great. He seems to have experienced the feeling of Liang Jiahui and Zeng Li during their long scene, satisfied, fulfilled and passionate!

The movie was completed, and this Hollywood shooting trip was full of rewards. It was finally time to go home. Xie Meiyu and Qu Ling seemed to have gained something, and the three of them laughed and laughed as they boarded the flight back to the magical city.

As they boarded the plane, the sales data of "Dallas Buyers Club" for the second week of the following month came out. North America continued to exceed one million copies, 1.3 million, and European countries also exceeded one million, 1.2 million. Thousands of volumes.

In the first two weeks of 2008, the sales volume of "Dallas Buyers Club" exceeded 5 million copies. Adding in the sales in North America last month, the total sales volume has approached 10 million copies!

The demonstrations that have spread across country M are still continuing, and people's emotions are still venting and exploding, which cannot be resolved in the short term.

The government of country M has extensive experience in demonstrations and responded very quickly. They know that the matter is not finished until the people vent their inner dissatisfaction!

This year is the year of the general election in country M, which makes the incident more complicated. Various figures play a role in it, and everyone is fishing in troubled waters and taking advantage of the opportunity to profit.

As for the medical reform, that is a matter for the future. You can just vent and vent, but life still has to go on, and the money that needs to be spent still has to be spent!

This large-scale protest made Shanhe famous again. Not only did it gain sufficient social influence, but it also made a lot of actual profits.

The income from the copyright of the novel "Dallas Buyers Club" alone is estimated to be over 10 million US dollars. When the movie adaptation of the same name is released, the income will be even more.

Country M is indeed a blessed land. He has accumulated funds, made a name for himself, and has all the romantic partners ready for him!

On the plane back to China, Shanhe looked down at the "Hollywood" landmark on the outskirts of Los Angeles and smiled softly.

The summer was hot when I came, but I left with fruitful results!

Once again it will be in the spring, another season, another story!