Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

"Avatar" swept across the country in the second week, making Shanhe convinced of his memory.

The inertia of history brought things back to their original trajectory. After a slight sigh, Shanhe put it aside.

The first draft of "The Life of Yi" is almost complete.

This book has been started for a year and a half. Shanhe has already written a thick stack of drawings for the new book. Shanhe is struggling to write. The plot of the entire novel is almost completed, but the text scenes are still in a scattered state.

He needs to combine these text passages and plot scenes to form a smooth whole.

Coupled with the tasks left by Han Shanping, Shanhe's daily life is still busy.

The constant stream of visitors did make him a little annoyed, but he was also very happy.

The release of "Gravity" has had a huge impact on the domestic film and television industry, and Shanhe and Chuhe Film and Television have benefited greatly from this.

Their domestic status has reached a new level.

Many outstanding filmmakers who are interested in making movies have approached them.

The relationship between Shanhe and the Film Academy has always been very good. Chuhe Film and Television invests a training fund in Beijing Film Academy every year, and has also invested in the debut films of teachers and students from the directing department many times.

Almost all the pillars of Chuhe Film and Television are students who graduated from the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, and the relationship between the two is evident.

There is an endless stream of teachers, students and alumni from the Film School visiting Shanhe these days.

Teachers from the directing department such as Xie Xiaojing, Zhang Jiandong, Jiang Wei and Cao Baoping came to recommend or ask for advice one after another with their outstanding juniors and their own works.

Shanhe was very surprised to meet Lu Yang, Guo Fan, Wen Muye and others. These are all outstanding talents in the directing department of Beijing Film Academy.

The directors and teachers at Beijing Film Academy have high expectations for them. As the leader of the director department of Beijing Film Academy, Shanhe naturally has a responsibility.

In Xie Xiaojing's words, you Shanhe are the pride of the Beijing Film Academy's directing department. You are their senior and you have the responsibility to guide them!

Shanhe is naturally very willing. These are the backbone of future Chinese-language films, and everyone likes the development-based gameplay.

Shanhe had a great time chatting with several peers, and they all brought their debut scripts.

Lu Yang's "Cinema for the Blind", Guo Fan's "The Adventures of Li Xianji", Wen Muye's "Stones", all of them have been reviewed one by one.

The communication between them was very pleasant, and Chuhe Film and Television sponsored all their works.

Shanhe is naturally a god-like figure in the eyes of these novice directors. It is a great blessing for them to get Shanhe's guidance and favor.

Chuhe Film and Television is a movie mecca in the director department of Beijing Film Academy. The examples of Ning Hao, Shanhe, and Wu Ershan are astonishingly powerful.

They all became famous at a young age, and their experience of becoming famous is an enduring topic in the Beijing Film Academy's directing department.

The campus anecdotes of the three people were widely circulated. The legendary dormitory 201 naturally occupied the largest space, and there were also many old stories between Ning Hao and Wu Ershan.

Who doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and join their ranks!

In addition to the students, Xue Xiaolu, a literature teacher who had interviewed Shanhe before, also came to visit with his directorial debut script.

For a time, the mountains and rivers felt as if all the talents in the world had fallen into my lap.

Beijing Film Academy truly deserves to be a talent pool for Chinese-language films. Shanhe seems to have seen a future of continuous great Chinese-language films!

To Shan He's surprise, Brother Chen Kai also came to visit the next day with his beautiful wife.

Although there was no conflict between Shanhe and Brother Chen Kai and they had a lot of contact, the two of them seemed not to be on the right track and had always been just acquaintances.

Brother Chen Kai's intention of coming to the door made Shanhe a little puzzled. He has no shortage of investment and projects! Could it be that Director Chen Da wants to collaborate with me?

In fact, the reason why Director Chen came to visit was very simple. It was not as complicated as Shanhe thought. It was because he was frightened by the two perverts Shanhe and Cameron.

Especially Shan He, he is so close in the Chinese film industry that the premiere of "Gravity" shattered Chen Kaige's arrogance.

The subsequent domestic and overseas box office sales completely wiped out his pride.

"Avatar" hit Chen Kaige's film thinking again, and for a while, he had doubts about his creative ideas.

Director Chen Da has always thought highly of himself and thought he knew the development of Chinese films very well, but the impact of these two perverts on him was too great.

He needs to find someone to talk to. If a director loses his own creative concept and self-confidence, it means being eliminated.

Shanhe is the most suitable candidate.

Shanhe has no prejudice against Chen Kaige, and even regrets his works many times. Based on "Farewell My Concubine" alone, Shanhe is still a fan of director Chen Kai.

He warmly received Chen Kaige and his wife, and after taking them for a tour of his courtyard, they made tea on the coffee table in the main hall and chatted.

"Senior Brother Chen, Teacher Chen, try the authentic Wuyi rock tea. My mother found someone to get it for me. It's very rare!"

"It's the tea leaves from those female tea trees. It's really a rare thing. I have to try it!"

Brother Chen Kai said with a smile,

"Shanhe, don't call her Teacher Chen. Just call her sister-in-law. She respects you very much at home. You are my son's role model!"

"Old Chen is right. If those two in my family had 20% of your potential, Old Chen and I would be in high demand!"

"Sister-in-law is so complimentary!"

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The three of them tasted tea twice and exchanged a few words. Brother Chen Kai told the purpose of his visit.

"Shan He, I am a little confused by "Gravity" and "Avatar" now. Does the future of movies really lie in shooting technology? How should our Chinese historical dramas adapt to this change? I have always believed that the future of Chinese movies In terms of our history and culture, but now we are a little confused!”

Shan He refilled the tea for the two of them and looked up at Brother Chen Kai.

He agrees with Chen Kaige’s idea that the future of Chinese-language films does lie in China’s history and culture.

"Senior Brother Chen, I agree with your idea. I also want to shoot our own historical blockbusters, but my cultural background is not enough and my directing experience is not enough, so I am opportunistic and shoot some movies with few scenes and strong freshness. Domestic movies The foundation of the film industry is too poor, and history and culture also need the film industry!"

Brother Chen Kai answered and continued to ask,

"Do you think my ideas and persistence are correct?"

"I think it's okay!" Shanhe nodded and replied with a hint,

"Brother Chen, technology and special effects are always just modifications. Every director has his own ideas and persistence. It's not worth denying your own persistence because of technology and special effects! But it's a better choice to learn from others' strengths!"

"Learn from everyone's strengths?"

"That's right! Brother Zhang Yi is already studying 3DIMAX and special effects production technology with Ning Hao. Historical and war blockbusters also need breakthroughs. Of course, the prerequisite is to have an excellent script!"

Shan He's thoughtful answer made Brother Chen Kai think for a moment. Brother Chen Kai was very smart and he noticed Shan He's implicit advice.

"Shan He, you are the most famous screenwriter in China. Let us tell the truth between brothers and sisters. Do you think the second half of "Mei Lanfang" was really such a failure?"

"Well, it is indeed a pity!"

Shanhe didn't worry too much and said directly,

"The screenwriter is very important, and the communication between the screenwriter and the director is even more important. Substantial changes to the script during the filming process will inevitably lead to incoherence in the plot, or even the collapse of the plot!"

Brother Chen Kai has never been able to accept criticism from others. Chen Hong, who was sitting on the side, looked at her husband worriedly. Shanhe's words were too blunt. She was afraid that her husband would make accusations again and make things get out of hand.

But the situation was not as she feared. Brother Chen Kai was really impressed by Shanhe's "Gravity" this time.

I can listen to some of Shanhe's opinions.

"Screenwriter?"

Brother Chen Kai knocked on his thigh and thought for a while, seeming to be talking to himself or answering Shanhe,

"It seems that I have to talk to the screenwriter more about the script of "The Orphan of Zhao"!"

Shan He smiled and gave Brother Chen Kai another cup of tea.

"Brother, we have the same goal, which is for the future of Chinese-language films. I speak too bluntly, so don't mind!"

"It's nothing!" Brother Chen Kai shook his head and replied, "You have the right to criticize me!"

Shanhe was suffocated by Brother Chen Kai's answer. Director Chen was really arrogant to the extreme.

Even Chen Hong on the side rolled her eyes angrily at her husband. What you said really makes people laugh and cry!

But Brother Chen Kai didn't think anything was wrong at all, that's what he thought.

He continued to say to Shanhe: "Shanhe, do you know about the Battle of Changjin Lake?"

Don’t you know that Shanhe has also watched pirated movies?

"You know, the Battle of Changjin Lake is called the most brutal battle in modern warfare by the people of Country M. The 15,000 soldiers of the First Marine Division of Country M suffered a total of nearly 13,000 casualties, which is the highest number in the history of Country M!"

Brother Chen Kai was a little surprised by Shanhe's answer. Very few young people knew about this battle, but Shanhe could explain it so clearly.

"Shanhe, I have always wanted to put this battle on the big screen. Unfortunately, the domestic market and technology cannot meet the requirements. Do you think it can be filmed now?"

Shanhe looked at Brother Chen Kai and thought for a while. He was surprised that Brother Chen Kai could tell him this. After a brief exchange of words, Shanhe was a little moved by Brother Chen Kai's sincerity.

"Senior brother, this is a wonderful idea, but now is not a good time, the situation is not suitable!"

"situation?"

Brother Chen Kai fell into thinking after what Shan He said. After a while, he came back to his senses.

"You're right, the situation is indeed not suitable. Hey, it seems that my idea has failed again!"

Shanhe looked at the frustrated Brother Chen Kai, his heart moved, and he said,

"Senior brother, do you know Chen Ruidian? You should be familiar with the Hump Route, right?"

Brother Chen Kai looked up at Shanhe and replied: "Are you talking about the flying team of Country M during the Anti-Japanese War?"

"Yes! That's it, 'Flying Tiger'! What do you think of putting it on the big screen?"

"Ha ha…"

Brother Chen Kai laughed loudly, "You are so smart! The best thing to do is to follow the trend, take a lesson!"

Shanhe responded with a smile: "Senior brother, if you are interested, we can cooperate when the time comes!"

"interesting!"

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Shanhe and Brother Chen Kai had an unexpectedly interesting chat.

After sending Brother Chen Kai away, Shanhe felt proud. His idea was so wonderful!

When it comes to making original works and big scenes, you are not sure. You can find someone to cooperate with you. Brother Chen Kai is definitely up to par, but he is too self-indulgent and too arrogant!

With his own weight, he will definitely be able to restrain himself. Learning from the strengths of others is the best way. He can also learn more from it and gain more experience. It is really a blessing!

Shanhe understands his own strengths and weaknesses very well. If he has the opportunity to learn from the strengths of others and make up for his own shortcomings, why not do it!

Putting aside the conflicts and anxiety in his heart, Shanhe devoted his energy to the novel again.

The global storm caused by "Avatar" and "Gravity" continues.

In the third week of its release, "Avatar" continued to dominate the world. The North American box office dropped very little, earning 180 million US dollars in seven days. The cumulative box office in North America has infinitely approached 500 million.

The overseas box office also suffered a very small decline, reaching US$280 million.

The global box office in the third week was US$460 million, and the cumulative box office in three weeks was US$1.37 billion!

It greatly exceeded the box office of "Gravity" during the same period.

"Gravity" is not bad either. Driven by the film's reputation and the tie-up with "Avatar", the North American box office also saw a small decline in its seventh week.

After collecting another 45 million US dollars in seven days, the North American box office accumulated more than 500 million US dollars, barely still ahead of "Avatar"!

Europe was greatly affected by "Avatar", with a significant decline, only over 23 million.

East Asian countries are still as stable as ever, especially in Neon, where "Gravity" is firmly on top of "Avatar".

It continues to be the box office champion in China, with a total box office of 120 million yuan, and the total box office exceeded 1.8 billion yuan.

Moving towards the desperate figure of two billion!

In the seventh week, the global box office revenue of "Gravity" finally fell below 100 million US dollars, 88 million US dollars!

"Gravity" has a cumulative box office of over 1.7 billion in seven weeks!

The task that Shanhe originally thought was impossible, the 1.85 billion for "Titanic" is just around the corner.

1.7 billion vs 1.37 billion!

This kind of abnormal data has completely distinguished Shanhe and Cameron from all other directors.

You two perverts, just have fun on your own! Normal people should stop getting involved!

At this time, almost all Western media are cheering for Cameron and "Avatar".

Based on the current box office trend, it is a foregone conclusion that the total box office of "Avatar" will exceed that of "Gravity". The King of Hollywood has finally retained the highest honor of movies for the Western world.

Movies originated in the West. If Hollywood was completely crushed by an Oriental, it would be a shame for the entire Western cultural community.

Most Westerners are not willing to see this happen!

Fortunately, the King of Hollywood has taken over this fig leaf!

On the contrary, the reversal of the box office situation made the domestic public feel regretful. It was about to sink the big ship "Titanic". As a result, the owner of the ship brought in a more luxurious cruise ship.

How outrageous!

Although a failure at the box office, "Gravity" is far ahead in professional film reviews.

The reputation of "Avatar" among professional film critics and film media is divided into two levels. Some filmmakers and media sing praises, while others are dismissive.

The authoritative Hollywood film magazine "Variety" gave a negative review:

"Except for the stunning 3D special effects and the fantasy and colorful Pandora planet, "Avatar" is just a qualified commercial movie. The colonists' awakening reflection and judgment are not new. There is nothing big about the Na'vi and the Indians. The difference is, Kevin Costner's "Dances with Wolves" is much more moving than "Avatar"!"

The authoritative European film media "Sight and Sound" also expressed disappointment:

"Compared with Hua Xiaqiu's "Gravity", Cameron's "Avatar" is just an old-fashioned and vulgar popcorn movie. The film seems to be full of flowers, but the content is empty and weak, and it cannot even stand up to basic logic. Think about it, what can the audience see in the film? Apart from visual experience and entertainment, there is very little!"

Neon Hooligans director Takeshi Kitano even publicly complained about "Avatar" on a TV show as a gorgeous bad movie:

"It's better to spend money to watch "Avatar" than to buy a few comic books. After reading it, you can use it to sell scraps or make instant noodles. "Avatar" is full of Western white people's sense of superiority. They have colonized the world. Now But here comes the cat crying over the mouse, fake compassion, what’s the point of this, it’s just telling everyone that we have changed the way of playing, and can become indigenous people to change their minds..."

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However, these negative reviews did not have much impact on "Avatar"'s box office sweep.

In its fourth week, "Avatar" still easily took away US$320 million in global box office.

The total box office is approaching 1.7 billion US dollars!

Next week it will surpass "Gravity" and stride towards the new milestone of two billion US dollars.

But next week happens to be the premiere time of "Avatar" in China.

While Shanhe was immersed in a new book in the courtyard, he received a very unexpected news.

"You said Cameron is coming to the capital? Why is he coming to the capital and using him to promote "Avatar"?"

Kang Zhixuan handed a fax to Shanhe,

"Boss, I don't know what Cameron is thinking! But he wants to meet and chat with you, and this is his invitation!"

"Meet me?"

Shanhe took the fax and took a closer look. A line of handwritten English came into view:

"Dear Yau, I'm James Cameron, and we're playing a box-office game that's shocking the world. Maybe on the surface I'm the winner, but we all understand that Gravity didn't lose. It rocked I shocked the entire West!

I will go to the capital of China next week and look forward to meeting you and talking about movies and the future! "

Shanhe looked at Cameron's inexplicable invitation to meet and complained in confusion:

"Isn't this old man trying to show off in front of me?"

Kang Zhixuan covered her mouth and smiled,

"Boss, I made it very clear that you did not lose. I guess he really wants to talk to you. He is a famous space movie fan, so he may not want to cooperate with you!"

"Looking for cooperation with me?"

Shanhe muttered to himself with a confused look on his face,

"He didn't want to ask me for a script, right?"

"It's not impossible. Two perverts might be able to create an even more perverted movie record!"

"Zhixuan, how does it feel to scold a bald man in front of a monk?"

"Haha...I am complimenting you!"

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The next day,

The news that Cameron would go to the capital of China and send an invitation to Shanhe to meet was somehow exposed, and the news spread all over the world.

These two people have been the focus of the world in the past two months, with "Avatar" and "Gravity" fighting fiercely.

Everyone was watching the two people fighting in the air, it was like the peerless masters of the East and the West in martial arts novels facing off from a distance.

It can be said that the two have their own victories and defeats. The winner at the box office is naturally Cameron, but Shanhe did not lose either!

There is a huge gap in the size of the two movies. In terms of professional reputation and profit gains, Shanhe is the winner!

Now the two are going to meet in reality. Isn't this a replica of Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng's decisive battle on the top of the Forbidden City?

This is so legendary that no movie can capture such a plot.

The meeting between the two instantly surpassed the box-office miracles of "Avatar" and "Gravity" and became the center of media coverage.

The door of Chuhe Film and Television was surrounded by reporters who came after hearing the news.

The staff of the external public relations department of Chuhe Film and Television really cannot persuade these reporters to leave until they achieve their goals.

Yang Liu had no choice but to go downstairs to deal with it.

As soon as she appeared in the reporter's sight, the flashbulbs drowned Willow, and all kinds of questions came to her face.

"Yang Liu, is the news from the Hollywood media true? Cameron really sent an invitation to Shanhe to meet?"

"Mr. Yang, will Shanhe accept Cameron's invitation?"

"Mr. Yang, can you reveal the specific method of their meeting?"

"Mr. Yang, what's the secret behind the meeting between the two? Is it related to any cooperation?"

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Yang Liu blocked his glasses and smiled bitterly: "You are flashing me like this, how can I answer you!"

"Stop taking pictures!"

"Turn off the flash!"

"Why are you filming Mr. Yang!"

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Yang Liu looked at the reporters around her, coughed a few times, and the whole place fell silent. Everyone was waiting for her answer.

"This news is true. Cameron did send an invitation to Shanhe to meet, but he did not write down the reason for the meeting. Shanhe has agreed to Cameron's invitation, but the specific time, place and method of the meeting have not yet been determined!"

"Yang Liu, what do you think of this meeting between the two of them?"

"Is it possible for the two of them to cooperate further?"

"What's Shanhe's impression of Cameron?"

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"That's all I know!"

Yang Liu replied loudly, "I really have nothing to say about the rest. How can I, a normal person, think of the thoughts of two monsters? Everyone, please leave!"

Ha ha…

Yang Liu's answer quickly spread throughout the Internet, and the news that the two perverts were going to meet and fight was confirmed.

The domestic public is watching Qi Qi right now and commenting on it. What can two monster directors from the East and the West do when they come together? This has become the focus of everyone's discussion.

"Why did Cameron meet with Shanhe? Could it be that he wanted to declare victory?"

"How is it possible? Shanhe didn't lose either. Besides, Shanhe is so young. Why would Cameron show off in front of Shanhe? Isn't he looking for trouble!"

"Cameron has repeatedly expressed his love for "Gravity". Isn't he looking for Shanhe to cooperate?"

"If that's the case, then you really can't imagine what terrible things two perverts can do if they cooperate!"

"This Cameron is a bit interesting!"

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