Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

After shaking hands with Joss Whedon and saying a few pleasantries, Bruckheimer walked up with Robert Iger and Kevin Feige.

The old gangster raised his eyebrows at Shanhe proudly, winked, and said with a smile:

"Qiu, you are so proud. No one but you can make the two Hollywood CEOs stand aside and wait for more than half an hour!"

Shanhe rolled his eyes at the old gangster, smiled, shook hands with Robert Iger and Kevin Feige, and asked knowingly:

"Robert and Kevin, how can you two busy people have time to come to Memphis to visit?"

Robert Egger held Shanhe's hand and replied with a smile:

"There's nothing we can do. You, Disney's largest individual shareholder, have been absent from the board of directors, so we have no choice but to come find you!"

Kevin Feige also smiled and answered:

"Qiu, I've always wanted to have a good talk with you, but I never got the chance. This time I came uninvited!"

"Haha... OK, I'll treat you tonight. I know there's a good restaurant in Memphis. Just wait for me for a while and I'll explain to the crew!"

"OK!"

"Then we won't be polite!"

…

At this time, Heath Ledger and Will Smith calmed down and came forward to greet several powerful Hollywood figures.

A few minutes later, Shanhe and Bruckheimer got into the car and left the shooting scene with three Hollywood tycoons.

Watching the car go away, Will Smith touched Heath Ledger with his elbow and gossiped:

"Two powerful people in Hollywood came together to visit the filming set. This is the first time I have seen this scene!"

"Haha...Qiu is the boss, he is bigger than them all!"

"Fuck, I've forgotten this after working with him every day. Why do you think they came to Qiu?"

"I don't know!"

Heath Ledger smiled and then responded,

"But it must be related to the "Avengers" series."

"Disney and Marvel wouldn't want Yau to take over the Marvel Universe, would they?"

"Will, you don't know Qiu!"

Heath Ledger shook his head and replied,

"No matter what conditions Robert and Kevin give, Qiu will not accept the comic book universe!"

"Why?"

Will Smith asked puzzledly,

"If Qiu takes over the "Avengers" series, the global box office of 2 billion US dollars will not be difficult for him. If you do the math, Qiu's income will be terrifying by then, and the share of revenue alone will exceed 200 million!"

"Haha... Is Qiu a man who is short of money? The last thing he cares about is money!"

Heath Ledger smiled and said with emotion,

"Will, do you know what conditions Warner and DC Comics offered Qiu in order to get him to join the gang?"

Will Smith asked curiously:

"What conditions?"

"I heard from Jerry that Qiu can get a lot of shares in DC Comics without paying a penny, and he can get a screenwriter share for every movie he participates in writing. If he directs, the basic box office share can be as high as 20%. !”

"Fuck, no one can refuse this offer, right?"

"Qiu refused without hesitation!"

"What the fuck! Qiu Zhen is an incredible person. This is billions of dollars in income. I really don't understand what he thinks!"

"It's very simple. Qiu doesn't like the comic book universe. He thinks superheroes are bullshit. There's no logic at all. It's all nonsense!"

"Haha... Who in the entire Hollywood Vanity Fair is talking nonsense? Look at those big shots. They don't do one thing on the surface and another in private!"

"Qiu has never changed much. He is different from others, that's why he can be so successful!"

"That's right, he is the most self-disciplined man I have ever seen!"

…

On the other side, Shanhe had a pleasant dinner with several powerful people in Hollywood. The conversation in the first half of the conversation always centered on the explosive development of the Chinese film market and the cooperation between Disney and Chuhe Film and Television. They did not talk about anything about the Marvel Universe. It was not until the main meal was finished and the desserts were served that Robert Egger pointed out the key points of the visit.

"Qiu, the release result of "Avengers 2" is far from our expectations. Disney has discussed and summarized it several times internally. The key reason lies in the shortcomings of the script. We come to you this time for the follow-up "Avengers 2" 3", this series is the main line of the entire Marvel universe, there can be no more surprises, we need your help!"

Shanhe picked up the napkin, wiped the corners of his mouth, and replied calmly:

"Robert, I'm a Chinese and don't have the comic sentiments of you M people, so I haven't participated in Marvel Universe projects, and I don't pay much attention to superhero movies. I guess I can't be of much help. You guys come to me, right? A bit polarizing?”

"you are too humble."

Kevin Feige answered from the side,

"Qiu, I have read all your novels and movies. Your talent and creativity are amazing, and you have unparalleled emotional control. The Marvel Universe series lacks these things. Film adaptation is your strength. , there is no one in the world like you. You are the best person to bring changes to "Avengers". We need a story that is both logical and creative!"

Shan He smiled and still declined:

"Haha...Kevin, you think too much of me. I am not so omnipotent. Successful adaptation is based on understanding and experience. Inspiration and creativity come from love and recognition. For the Marvel Universe , I don’t have any of these!”

"This matter is not urgent. Qiu, you are a shareholder of Disney. Don't refuse in a hurry."

Bruckheimer saw that Shanhe was about to reach a dead end with his words. He winked at Shanhe and adjusted:

"Robert, Kevin, you have to give Qiu some time. He is not God. He cannot think everything through at once!"

"Jerry is right, there is no rush in this matter!"

Robert Egger responded with a smile:

"In a few days, I will send the entire Marvel Universe plan to your email. Qiu, take a look first. If you have any requests, you can tell me directly."

Shanhe reluctantly nodded,

"Okay, let me take a look first. As for the rest, I can't guarantee it!"

Kevin Feige raised his goblet and responded with a smile:

"Qiu, we need your advice and help, it's vital to Disney and Marvel!"

Bruckheimer smiled and helped:

"I have never doubted Qiu's talent!"

Shanhe glanced at the old gangster. This old guy was a real thief. He had earned enough favors from both sides.

"Let's see and then talk!"

…

At the end of June, "Operation Mekong", in addition to its domestic release being postponed, also ended all overseas releases.

The domestic box office is close to 4.5 billion yuan, and the global box office is 1.4 billion US dollars, which has amazed the whole world!

From the box office alone, Chuhe Film and Television and China Film Group each reaped profits of nearly 100 million U.S. dollars. Even Golden Shield Film and Television, which did not invest much, earned nearly 100 million U.S. dollars in revenue. It can be said that they made a lot of money and had their mouths full. There is still a lot of subsequent income, such as online copyrights, disc rental and distribution, peripheral income, etc.

It is no exaggeration to say that one Shanhe movie can support a large film and television company, making film and television companies around the world extremely jealous.

"Avengers 2", which the Marvel Universe spent a huge amount of money on, has also completed its global screening journey. In comparison, its results are somewhat unsatisfactory. It grossed US$430 million in North America and barely exceeded 12 at the global box office. The $100 million figure embarrasses Disney and Marvel.

This is a project with a production investment of over 300 million and a total investment of nearly 400 million U.S. dollars. The box office of 1.2 billion U.S. dollars is not even enough to fully recover the entire cost. Although this project cannot be considered a failure, it is certainly not a success.

Disney and Marvel are becoming more and more eager to help Shanhe with the project. Robert Iger and Kevin Feige have been calling Shanhe from time to time since their last visit. They both wanted Shanhe to help Marvel. The universe has some advice.

After Shanhe read the information given to him by Robert Egger, he roughly recalled the achievements of the third phase of the Marvel Universe. To be honest, the Marvel Universe could wreak havoc around the world without Shanhe's help at all.

"Captain America 3", "Ant-Man", "Doctor Strange", "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" and other films have all achieved good global box office. Looking at this list of plans for the Marvel Universe, Shanhe can't help but feel a little bitter.

In his opinion, superhero movies are really meaningless. They are just popcorn movies that lack logic. Their success over and over again is mostly due to the global hegemony of Country M and the influence of Hollywood. Global influence, as well as the production and distribution background of North American films.

For Chinese-language films to compete with Hollywood, it not only requires long-term accumulation, but also requires the rise and prosperity of the country. This is not a status quo that can be completely changed by one person or one company. After more than ten years of hard work, there are still many difficulties ahead, and China still has a long way to go. !

Shanhe shook his head, shook off the inexplicable emotion, and clicked on the "Avengers 3" folder on the computer screen. There was only a comic "Infinity Gauntlet" and a character of the villain boss Thanos.

Shanhe had actually watched "Avengers 3: Infinity War" in his previous life. Although he didn't have a deep impression, he could retell the general plot and copy it out. Speaking of which, Thanos, the big boss in "Avengers 3", still has some charm. Yes, he is a very charismatic idealistic villain. The plot of "Avengers 3" is much better than that of "Avengers 2", and the box office performance is good. It seems to have exceeded 2 billion US dollars worldwide, Bruckheimer said That’s right, it’s not too shabby to make some extra money!

In early July, after nearly three months of filming, "Green Book" ushered in the final moment. There was no need for Shanhe to explain it deliberately. Bruckheimer had already arranged the final banquet properly according to Shanhe's custom.

After spending a lively night with the crew, Shanhe boarded a flight to Italy the next day. He will accompany his wife to complete the location shooting of "Wonder Woman" on the paradise island on the coast of the Mediterranean. , and then return to the capital together.

During the few days of filming with his wife on Paradise Island, he fully experienced the daily work of ordinary directors in Hollywood.

The director of "Wonder Woman" is female director Patty Jenkins. This person is not unknown. She wrote and directed "The Devil Wears Prada" more than ten years ago, thus winning Theron the Best Actress Oscar. The throne of the protagonist, but her fame and qualifications are not enough to shake Warner and DC Comics, the two major Hollywood capitals.

From Shanhe's point of view, the filming scene was completely controlled by producer Charles Rowan. Director Patty Jenkins was a tool man, locked within the scope of the script, and even changing a few lines had to be produced. With the permission of the filmmaker, her rights are not even as good as those of Anne Hathaway, the starring role.

Since Shanhe entered the film and television industry, all projects have been based on his ideas. Not to mention Shanhe, even domestic rookie directors have more say than the director of "Wonder Woman". Such an aggrieved director , this is the first time Shanhe has seen it, and he can’t help but sigh a little, but Hathaway is not surprised,

"Dear, this is the real job of most Hollywood directors. Hollywood is different from China. The producer responsibility system here is implemented. You can't use your experience to compare with others. That would be unfair to others! "

"Okay, now I understand why Hollywood movies always follow the same routine. The director has absolutely no room to express himself in the film."

Hathaway hugged her husband and smiled,

"Haha... My dear, don't you always say that execution in commercial films is more important than creativity? If you want to express yourself, then make independent films. If you want to have greater rights, you must first prove your strength. If you have Bigger fame, like you and Nolan."

Hathaway is right. Hollywood's producer responsibility system does ensure the execution of projects to the greatest extent and reduces the risk of film failure to a certain extent, but the shortcomings are equally huge.

The producer responsibility system has stifled the talent of most directors and teams. Even a commercial film is a cultural product, which is completely different from an industrial product. Without talent and creativity, the entire film industry will face decline.

It is difficult to judge which one is better and which one is worse. In contrast, Shanhe still prefers the domestic production method. His literary sentiments really do not allow a director to become a production machine.

Shanhe shook his head and changed the topic with his wife.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. When will "Wonder Woman" be finished?"

Hathaway leaned in her husband's arms and replied slightly melancholy:

"It should take another month. We have traveled almost all over Europe in the past two months. After the location shooting is completed, the green screen shooting in the studio will still take some time. I can only stay at home for a few days before I have to return to Warner Bros. Filming continues on the set.”

"it does not matter!"

Shanhe patted his wife on the back and responded with a smile,

"Don't you video chat with your children every day? You also spent a few days with them at home last month. A month passed quickly."

"I can only think this way, Qiu, I don't want to be so busy anymore. Now I just want to watch the children grow up!"

"You make your own decision, I support your decision!"

…

A few days later, the "Little Kitty" landed at the Beijing International Airport, and the Shanhe couple returned to their warm home and their children.

The little bear Qiu Yanche is already three and a half weeks old. After staying in the kindergarten for several months, he is more active than before. He looks like a naughty kid with a hundred thousand reasons why. He really misses his parents. As soon as he sees the mountains, rivers and sea Sevi kept pestering her, even hugging her mother when she slept.

Sister Qiu Yanhui is also ten months old. Compared with her brother, she is more familiar with life. It took Shanhe and his wife a whole day to get familiar with her.

Carrying his joyful and noisy son on his shoulders, holding his babbling daughter, and watching several elders chatting with his wife, Shanhe was extremely satisfied. At this moment, he fully realized the feeling of being a winner in life.