Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

It was June 2008. Every year at this time, the first thing Shan He did was answer his sister's call.

Qiu Chuxi, who is seventeen years old this year, is already in her second year of high school. She will graduate from high school next year and take the college entrance examination.

She has grown into a real big girl, with beautiful facial features, bright eyes, and a slim figure. She has inherited all the advantages of Qiu Jiang and Xie Meiyu, and she is the recognized representative of beauty in the family.

Who doesn’t like a cheerful and generous young beautiful girl?

The whole family loved her to the core. Even though Xie Meiyu said she disliked her every day, she was actually extremely considerate towards her daughter.

The son was so promising that the family didn't worry much about him after junior high school. The fate of the family was also changed by him, and they didn't care about the child's happiness.

My daughter is always by my side, she is lively and noisy, and she is a typical person going crazy!

While she was enjoying her daughter's pleasure, she could still fully satisfy her motherly nature of discipline. She would scold her from time to time, which made her feel extremely comfortable!

Now that their daughter is older, the two mothers and daughters still get together to whisper. They have the same hobby, business!

For Xie Meiyu, her daughter is much more considerate than her son, but her son is too far away and walking too high!

Seeing her daughter picking up her cell phone early in the morning and preparing to call her brother, Xie Meiyu started nagging again,

"Your brother is very busy right now. Don't make trouble for him on the phone!"

"What can I do for my brother!" Qiu Chuxi looked up at her mother, her big eyes rolled around, "Mom, I have a big happy event. You will definitely jump up and down with joy after hearing this!"

Xie Meiyu looked at her daughter with a sly look on her face, and replied with disgust: "What great thing can happen to you? Isn't it just that your small shop is recruiting more people? This is not your credit. Isn't it usually Nan Nan?" No matter what, you just keep talking!"

"Just talk about me, aren't you doing a job of talking nonsense? Aunt Qu is usually in charge of the company!" Qiu Chuxi said to her mother in a low voice.

"Are you comparable to me?" Xie Meiyu was a little annoyed by what her daughter said, "I think you got into trouble at school again. I won't let you do it. Just hold it in. I can do the things you know." have no idea!"

"Forget it if you don't listen!" Qiu Chuxi picked up the phone and glanced at her mother, "Last night, Annie called me, and we chatted for more than half an hour!"

When Xie Meiyu heard this, she immediately became concerned, "What did you two say? What does this have to do with Annie? Isn't it because your brother is getting married?"

"Haha...you should be anxious!" Qiu Chuxi replied with a successful look on her face, "Mom, I tell you it's okay, you have to take credit for me, my class teacher will probably call you tomorrow!"

"I knew it!" Xie Meiyu glared at her daughter and said, "How can a girl like you be so troublesome? This is the first time. What are you doing at school?"

"I didn't do anything. I'm always willing to help others and help the weak. There are a few girls in the senior year of high school who always bully others. I had a few chats with them!" Qiu Chuxi replied plausibly.

"Did you take action?" Xie Meiyu pointed at Qiu Chuxi and asked, "Qiu Chuxi, you are really good at it. You just made trouble for me. Didn't you get hurt?"

Qiu Chuxi replied proudly: "I'm fine. How can a group of parasites who bully the weak and fear the strong have any fighting power!"

Xie Meiyu looked at her daughter angrily and said, "Taking action is the stupidest choice. I will understand this clearly. If you are bullying others, don't blame me for punishing you!"

"Mom, don't worry, I'm responsible for this matter, and they were the ones who made the move first. I even had people film it, so there's evidence!"

Xie Meiyu looked at her daughter's triumphant expression and couldn't laugh or cry. Come on, it was probably her daughter who had set a trap for those girls. I'll follow my cleverness!

"Okay, as long as you are reasonable, your mother, I won't let you suffer!" Xie Meiyu looked at her daughter and waved her hand, "What did Annie say to you last night? Tell me quickly!"

"My brother proposed to Annie!"

Xie Meiyu stood up excitedly, "Oh! This is great. Did you say when will you get married?"

"My brother said that Chinese daughters-in-law must know Chinese, and they will get married when Annie learns Chinese!" Qiu Chuxi replied with a smile.

"Oh! You can learn Chinese slowly. How does this have anything to do with marriage? No, I have to call your brother!"

Qiu Chuxi looked at her hurried mother and said with a smile: "Mom, are you so anxious? My brother has already proposed!"

"What do you know? Your grandparents, teachers and teachers are all waiting to hold your great-grandson. Besides, you don't want to hold your nephew earlier?"

"Hey! Mom, you don't understand this. Having children in country M has nothing to do with whether you get married or not. What's the use of asking my brother for this matter? You have to ask Anne!"

Xie Meiyu was reminded by her daughter's words, "That makes sense, Xixi, I will mark a great achievement for you this time!"

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Shanhe received a call from his sister early in the morning, but before he could say a few words to his sister, his mother snatched the phone away and started nagging him about his marriage to Hathaway.

Shanhe knew that this matter must have been leaked to his mother by his younger sister who was watching the fun. All younger sisters are complainers!

Little white-eyed wolf, this time Hathaway came to China, I bought her a lot of gifts and sent them to her!

He reluctantly agreed to his mother and promised to let her have her grandson as soon as possible. He listened to his mother nagging for half an hour before ending the call.

As soon as June entered, the weather in the capital began to heat up. After Shanhe dealt with his mother's urging to get married, he went out and got in the car to go to Chuhe Film and Television.

Xu Ke's "Di Renjie" series has taken shape. With Shanhe's suggestion, the film created a complete world view from the beginning.

The first part of the "Di Renjie" series by Xu Ke in the previous life is "Tongtian Empire", the second part is "The Dragon King of the Divine Capital", and the third part is "The Four Heavenly Kings".

In this life, under the influence of Shanhe, the "Di Renjie" series is arranged according to the timeline. The first film Xu Ke will shoot is "Di Renjie: Dragon King of the Dragon King".

The content focuses on Di Renjie entering Dali Temple for the first time at a young age and entering the turbulent politics of the Tang Dynasty. This is just the beginning of the entire series.

During the script creation and revision process, Shanhe gave Xu Ke some opinions, such as the characterization of the characters and the increase in real-life shooting of the scenes.

Xu Ke seems to be obsessed with technology. The original script's description of the characters and scenes is crude and rough, but the requirements for special effects are particularly high.

Shan He raised these problems with Xu Ke in person, and after more than a month of revisions, the final version was finalized today.

When Shanhe arrived at Chuhe Film and Television, Xu Ke and Ning Hao were already drinking tea and chatting in the small conference room.

The two were chatting about Ning Hao's next movie "Manslaughter". The script outline of this movie has been reviewed. Xing Aina and Yue Xiaojun are writing the movie script and preparing to start filming after the Olympics.

"Shanhe, the story of "Manslaughter" is great. Ning Hao just told me the outline of the story. It is also an extremely profound realism movie. Seeing you two becoming famous at the Cannes Film Festival, I am an old man. I'm so excited!" Xu Ke said enviously.

"Director Xu, I don't believe what you say. I see that you don't care about these false reputations!" Shanhe sat next to Ning Hao and teased Xu Ke with a smile, "You only have special effects blockbusters in your eyes now, and playing with technology is your true love! "

"Haha..." Xu Ke laughed and responded, "You are kidding me. The previous paragraph was a bit too crazy. The special effects cannot give the historical weight of the costume fantasy film. Real-life shooting is essential. "The Dragon King of the City of Gods" The script has been extensively revised, take a look!"

"Then I won't be polite!" Shanhe picked up the script on the table and started reading it.

Shan He read it very quickly, skipping the unmodified parts, and went through the script for more than half an hour.

This is a standard commercial movie script. The entire story is within the framework of the three elements of martial arts, detectives and fantasy. Relying on the cutting-edge film industry, the film attempts to unfold an Eastern fantasy journey of a detective martial arts film in front of the audience.

The investment in this script is not small, but Shanhe is still relatively optimistic. As long as Xu Ke can control the rhythm of the movie well, it will bring a brand new impact to traditional martial arts movies.

It is very in line with the appetite of the Chinese people.

Shanhe put down the script and said to Xu Ke, who was looking at him: "The script is very exciting, but the filming is not easy, especially the underwater photography. Director Xu, this technology is probably not available in China!"

"I have already contacted the photography team in Australia. They have long-term experience in underwater photography. I can solve this problem. Do you have any other suggestions? Shanhe, let's speak frankly. There is nothing to be taboo about!" Xu Ke was eager replied.

Shanhe picked up the tea cup in front of him and took a sip of tea, "Director Xu, "The Dragon King of the Divine Capital" is the first part of the entire series. You have to work hard to portray the main characters clearly and lay the foundation for the sequel. .”

Xu Ke thought about it for a while, nodded and responded: "I will pay attention to this issue, Shanhe. This time I want Andy Lau to play Di Renjie. Some Hong Kong stars will also join the crew. Hong Kong Island is the place where I made my fortune. Some I can’t escape this!”

Shanhe understood what Xu Ke meant. After "X Zhaomen", the Hong Kong entertainment industry suffered a heavy blow and was in urgent need of some eye-catching results to cover it up. Xu Ke, a former Hong Kong director, naturally shouldered a heavy responsibility.

"You are the director, and the choice of actors is up to you. However, I suggest you pay attention to continuity. This is a series of movies, and the main actors cannot be changed!"

"I know this! Thank you for your understanding. People in the world can't help themselves!" Xu Ke shook his head and sighed,

"Actually, everyone understands that Hong Kong movies have lost their halo. If they want to develop, they must rely on the mainland. But some people still can't understand the situation. I don't know what to say!"

Shan He looked at the helpless Xu Ke. He understood Xu Ke's mood very well. As one of the iconic directors in the most glorious period of Hong Kong movies, Xu Ke could not have no feelings for Hong Kong movies.

Seeing Hong Kong movies withering away step by step, he must be in a bad mood.

"Hong Kong Island movies really need to change their minds. This cannot be done by one or two people. Most people in Hong Kong are still in the glory of the past and they all need to change their minds!"

Shan He's words made Xu Ke look up at Shan He. After a moment, he nodded, "You are right, the trend of history is irresistible!"

Shanhe looked at Xu Kewei and smiled, "Director Xu, do you have any ideas about making a main theme movie?"

"Main theme movie?" Xu Ke was confused by Shan He's sudden question.

"Yes, main theme movies are the trend of the future. As China continues to grow stronger, this genre will become more and more popular. Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly" is an example!" Shanhe answered affirmatively.

Ning Hao interjected at the side, "I didn't let your "The Wind" bring it up! I heard that China Film Group is preparing a theme movie for the 60th anniversary of the National Day next year. The action is very big, and Han Shanping is personally in charge. , Shanhe, do you know this?"

Shanhe nodded, "You know, the film is called "The Founding of the People's Republic of China". Well-known actors from all over the country will probably have guest roles. The box office is expected to be high. I'm afraid the box office record of "The Wind" will be broken!"

"So sharp?" Xu Ke even spoke Cantonese,

"Speaking of movies with the main theme, I did have an idea. In 1976, when I was studying in China, I watched the Peking Opera version of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom." The story was very exciting, and I was fascinated at the time!

Later, when I returned to Hong Kong, I found the original novel and checked a lot of information, only to find out that the characters and stories in "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" all have real prototypes.

I once wanted to film it, but I could never get the rights to adapt it, so I put it on hold. When you said this, the story popped into my head again. What do you think of this story? "

"'Lin Hai Xue Yuan'!" Ning Hao sighed after listening to Xu Ke's words, "My favorite character when I was a child was Yang Zirong. Director Xu, there is definitely a market for this idea. Let Shanhe help you handle the adaptation copyright. He has a pinch in his hand!"

Shan He glanced at Ning Hao, "I should be able to help with this, Director Xu, you can start writing the script. "The Dragon King of the Divine City" probably still needs a few months of preparation time. The special effects production can start with modeling. Make it!”

"Shanhe, don't be in a hurry for "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom". I want to wait until you finish filming "Gravity". I also want to try 3D shooting. "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" is very suitable!" Xu Ke smiled. responded.

"Okay! I made a lot of money from "Dallas Buyers Club" this time. When the money comes, I'm going to start building Chuhe Film and Television Special Effects Production Factory. We'll have all the 3D shooting and production equipment ready!" Shanhe nodded in agreement. road.

Ning Hao looked at Shanhe and asked: "3D high-definition equipment is not cheap. There are only a few 3D screens in China. It will cost a lot of money to invest in this area. How much did you earn this time?"

"Less than 200 million, US dollars!" Shanhe proudly raised his two fingers.

"Hiss!" Xu Ke and Ning Hao were both shocked by Shan He's answer.

"So many! I'm sorry, it's so irritating to see people compare to each other. You rich people, why don't you just provide green screen and IMAX together!"

"I'm completely convinced! With 200 million US dollars, you can be directly ranked on the rich list of Hong Kong Island. Shanhe, you are really amazing!"

In front of two friends, Shan He had to show off, "Money is just a number when it's too much. It's meaningless. Just use enough!"

"You're awesome! I'm really tired of hearing these words, you sound like a rich man showing off your accent!" Ning Hao laughed and teased Shan Hedao.

Xu Ke was also happy, "Haha... Ning Hao, you don't understand. Shanhe can only show off to us. How can a great writer say that he has made enough in front of others? Then More price drops!”

"What Director Xu said makes sense. Shanhe, you are walking at night in brocade clothes. Are you feeling suffocated?"

"With the heart of a villain, I will judge the belly of a gentleman! Do I need to show off?"

Ha ha…

Time flies so fast in the busyness, and mid-June has passed before I knew it.

"Dallas Buyers Club" will premiere in China on June 13, when the film's screenings in other parts of the world are coming to an end.

The cumulative box office of "Dallas Buyers Club" in North America has exceeded 300 million US dollars, reaching 320 million, which is only one step away from the North American box office record of "Forrest Gump".

The global cumulative box office has also exceeded 650 million US dollars, including China’s box office.

"Dallas Buyers Club" has surpassed "Forrest Gump" and set a new box office record for realistic movies. It is already a certainty. This topic is being heated up by Disney Pictures around the world.

The movie's phenomenal box office has helped the novel continue to sell well. According to statistics from Scholars Press, in the month after the movie was released, "Dallas Buyers Club" sold a total of nearly 12 million copies in book markets around the world. book.

Since December last year, the novel "Dallas Buyers Club" has sold nearly 40 million copies in various countries around the world.

Although there is still a gap between the more than 70 million copies of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and the 50 million copies of "The Da Vinci Code\

,"But this data is also the ceiling of realism themes.

Many literary media were shocked by this data and called it incredible. It took nearly two hundred years of accumulation for Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" to sell so many copies!

Although this analogy is inappropriate, it is enough to illustrate the terrible sales data.

"Dallas Buyers Club" completely established Shanhe's identity as a literary great.

According to media reports, "Dallas Buyers Club" has been shortlisted for France's Goncourt Literary Prize.

The English Booker Prize is also discussing making an exception for Shanhe, breaking its practice of only selecting candidates from Western countries. Shanhe may become the first non-Western candidate for the Booker Prize.

Shanhe didn't pay much attention to whether these news were true or false. He was only twenty-four years old, and he probably still had to accumulate qualifications to win these internationally renowned literary awards.

I haven't even been nominated for any of China's literary awards, so don't think about anything else!

Shanhe was unable to attend the premiere of "Dallas Buyers Club" in China because the first rehearsal for the Olympic opening ceremony was on June 14. As creative director, Shanhe couldn't get away from it.

In addition to the athletes' entrance ceremony, the lighting ceremony, and other opening ceremony procedures will be rehearsed in this rehearsal, everything will be formal.

The entire team has been busy for more than ten days for this rehearsal.

The mountains and rivers are so tiring!

There were nearly 20,000 performers alone during the entire opening ceremony. Including other post-service personnel, the entire Bird's Nest rehearsal site had 30,000 people.

From the opening ceremony director team down, there is a management team of hundreds of people, with a team responsible for each link. It is almost impossible to make these dozens or hundreds of links perfect.

There is no other way but to hold meetings again and again, repeating them over and over again, in order to run the entire opening ceremony process as quickly as possible.

On June 13th, "Dallas Buyers Club" was released in China. Although pirated copies of the movie were widely available on the market at this time, Shanhe's appeal was unreasonable and directly blocked this factor!

Major theaters across the country are still crowded. In the first three days, fans of Shanhe alone were able to fill the theaters!

The staff of major theaters were in a state of lamentation. Even the pirated copies flying all over the place had to step aside to make way. Shanhe is really a fighter among bugs!

On the first day, "Dallas Buyers Club" directly grossed 30 million in domestic box office figures.

As expected, the movie became a hot topic of discussion on the Internet the next day. It is estimated that there is only one chance for this kind of R-rated movie from China to be released in China.

Although there are some deletions in the movie, scenes of homosexuality, drug addicts, transvestites and other rare domestic scenes can all be seen in the movie.

Without the reputation of Shanhe, "Dallas Buyers Club" would not have been released in China. It is precisely because of this that the Internet is talking about it in full swing.

"Let me go, is this the actual situation in country M? Why does it feel so scary? It's so inconsistent with my imagination!"

"That's right, this is the first time I know that there are so many AIDS patients in country M. Who the hell would dare to go there!"

"Shanhe is about the life of the lower class M people in Texas in the 1980s in country M. You should read the novel. Texas is close to Mexico. That place is very desolate. It is the countryside of country M!"

"There are many poor people in Country M. Why did Shan He's novel trigger a large demonstration? Isn't it because he can't afford to see a doctor or take medicine?"

"As someone who has been in New York for two years, I can tell you that New York is very prosperous, not as low-income as Texas in the movie, but it is also not safe. It is best not to go out on the streets at night. If you are still wandering around the streets at twelve o'clock, then Just looking for death!"

"Really or not, New York is so chaotic?"

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The release of this rule-breaking movie has had a huge impact on the Chinese public and the film and television industry.

At this time, information was not as developed as it would be in later generations, and the general public had relatively little knowledge of foreign countries. It was even the first time for some people to watch an R-rated movie from Country M.

This has led to a lot of public discussion about the actual situation in Country M, and many Chinese people who have been to Country M have come forward to speak out.

It triggered a discussion on the Internet, and many experts and scholars began to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of China and the United States on the Internet, as well as the differences in the national thinking of the two countries.

Which of the two values ​​is better or worse has even caused some considerable debate.