The Best Director

"The Ghost Story" failed to win the championship for the third week. From April 15 to 21, it ranked third this week with a box office of 15.21 million U.S. dollars. The total box office in North America subsequently rose to 94.84 million. According to this The box office is on a downward trend, with North America unable to receive 110 million yuan, but there is no problem in entering the 100 million yuan club. Quick and stable updates!

Another newly released horror film "The Amityville Horror" took over the championship with a box office of 10,000,000 yuan..." The production cost of 10,000,000 yuan, with five companies including Royal Gate, MGM, United Artists, Platinum Dunes, and Radar Color Pictures as shareholders. Looking at the style of "Firefly", it is really touching that the 200 million production cost of "Firefly" was borne by all. MGM, which is responsible for the North American tour, did not disappoint and finally fought a beautiful battle. Although the freshness rating was 24% 21%, with a likeability rating of 64%, which can be considered a rave review; driven by the market of "Phantom 3", it has the potential to exceed 100 million in global box office.

"The Amityville Horror" was originally Chloë Grace Moretz's famous work, and now with her starring in "Evil Dead 3", there is naturally another little girl who has successfully auditioned.

The second place this week belongs to the disastrous failure of "Sahara". The next week's box office of 16.54 million announced the death of this blockbuster; and "Sin City", which received another 8.92 million, ranked fifth, with 63.53 million in 21 days. It has no hope of breaking 100 million at the North American box office. The 22nd-placed "Kung Fu" continues to have 7 theaters and continues to perform well at 8 US dollars each. This Chinese-language film costing 20 million US dollars has received rave reviews. The Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating is as high as 85%, and the audience's likeability rate is 86%.

Andrew Sun of The Hollywood Reporter said: "A combination of supremely delirious, nonsensical and spectacular, Hong Kong comedy king Stephen Chow takes the kung fu comedy genre to hilarious new heights." The Dallas Morning News "If you're not entertained, it's time to sober up," says Chris Vognar of The Chicago Sun-Times. "When I saw this at the Sundance Film Festival, When I wrote it, it was 'like a Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton party with Quentin Tarantino and Binnie Rabbit...' Watch this Movies can satisfy everything you want."

Regarding the good situation of "Kung Fu", the production companies Sony and Columbia are very happy, and Fire Film, which seems to have no neighbor relationship, is also very happy, because "Kung Fu Panda" will be released in May and "Firefly" in June, both of which are It can be called a kung fu action movie, especially "Kung Fu Panda" with the title "kun-Fu". Nowadays, kung fu type movies can perform well, and they are not the kind of big hits that saturate the market, which just helps the flames. An animated film and a live-action film serve as a warm-up.

But unfortunately, if "Kung Fu" is produced by Jianyan Films, they will definitely not be stingy in publicity. Then it is more likely to achieve the box office success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" instead of successfully testing the waters like it is now. Just grab a pen and that's it.

The success of "Kung Fu" allowed Stephen Chow to continue to maintain his status as a celebrity with Sony and Columbia. Of course, Columbia is interested in cooperating with him on new films. Flame Films has also initially received Stephen Chow's agreement to star with Kim Carey in "Green". "The Bee Man"; on the other hand, Kim Carrey, who was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar, was in a good mood.

No matter how pleasing the flame was, he initially agreed to this collision between the kings of Eastern and Western comedy.

Recently, Flame Films has purchased a number of adaptation rights and multiple scripts to add options to its library of shooting materials. One of the adaptation rights is British writer Christopher Priest's masterpiece "The Prestige" to develop movies. plan; the other is the film rights to "The Green Hornet", whose creators George Trendle and Fran Stryker's family agreed to adapt Flame.

Who can we find to adapt and direct "The Green Hornet"? After getting to know each other, Wang Yang and Huo Huo learned that Stephen Chow is a rather aloof person, the kind of "tyrant" who has a high degree of control over creation and production and a bad temper. There is no shortage of such filmmakers in Hollywood, such as "the scariest man in Hollywood..." James Ben Mellon. It was common for him to scold actors and actresses on set. However, a genre like "The Green Hornet", where Eastern and Western cultures collide, will inevitably produce many conflicts and disagreements. Originally, Columbia suffered from this bitter pill. Creative differences led to Stephen Chow's complete withdrawal from the "Green Hornet" project. Parted on bad terms.

Either make it clear from the beginning that "it's just a starring role" and not allow Stephen Chow to participate in the creative process of writing and directing. But the reason why he only agreed initially is because he doesn't like this kind of cooperation. He wants to write and direct. To take control of this movie.

Another big name, Kim Kerry, has never been interested in directing. He only participated in the script creation of the Chinese New Year TV series "Vivid Colors" and the Chinese New Year's "The Detective"; even the producer has no interest. He has only served as a director for so long since his debut. Passed twice. This time for "The Green Hornet", he said that he only plays the starring role and does not care about anything else, so he can either hand over the creative control to Stephen Chow and his team and trust them to nip all conflicts in the cradle.

Which choice? Flame Films has been considering this problem for many days. Wang Yang's attitude is leaning towards the latter. Stephen Chow is also a die-hard fan of Bruce Lee and has his own unique insights and feelings for "The Green Hornet". "Performing the idol's famous work" also This is what tempts a tyrant to agree to "just starring". Tyrants often have a stubborn trait. They never want to be careless. He must go all out for "The Green Hornet".

Just taking into account the cultural differences between the East and the West, and considering that the 9-year-old version of "Dragon Ball" with Stephen Chow as producer was a mess, no matter which plan, "Green Hornet" needs a gold medal producer with rich production experience and high commercial ability. .

The documentary "Yao Next Year", which was released in 12 theaters this week, ranked 67th and received 33,345 US dollars, with an average of 2,779 yuan per theater. It can be said that its screening hall is basically in a state of swatting flies every day, and it is hurriedly released without the second week. , Hongshang's "high-quality route" can only consider DVDs. Waiting for peripheral sales routes.

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As the last shot of the theatrical version of "Fireflies" was played, the leisurely and melancholy ending music sounded in the screening room, and the small screen screen also entered the acting stage. Directors, screenwriters, producers... the auditorium in the screening room was filled with excitement. A burst of crisp and warm applause, Joss... Weeden, Valle-Pfist, Jann-Kezmelik, Hans Zimmer, Margaret-Goodspeed, Lee-Smith, Sean-Walsh, Kevin-Kavanagh...

"Awesome!" All the creators of "Firefly" gathered here. At this time, they were giving applause and praise to the young director. Maybe other movies have great uncertainty, but this one they jointly created is well-deserved. classic! Joss Whedon wiped his wet eyes

, still immersed in the artistic conception of the movie, so complex, so profound yet coherent, and finally received the fatal blow, he praised: "Tp... It's incredible."

Valet... Pfister looked at Zhan and Hans and couldn't help but raise his thumbs. No matter the literary or martial arts, no matter the artistic conception of the picture or static movement, the music is always so pleasant and harmonious, touching people's hearts and conveying the director's intention. It was said through music, especially the last part of the Battle of New Shanxi and the ending, which kept making people's hearts twitching, excited and sad. He praised: "The soundtrack makes the picture vivid and vivid!"

"Thank you, but actually we have to thank you a lot!" Hans Zimmer also praised. Such real and amazing special effects, explosive fighting, and pictures so beautiful that they can be frozen into pictures, all of this is really... as a serious person As a serious German, he couldn't help but praise: "This will be the best science fiction film this year!"

"K, guys!" Seeing that they were still praising each other, Wang Yang stopped in disgust. He clapped his hands vigorously and said with a smile, "It's done. Thank you for your efforts! I still agree with you. I hope the audience will too." It will look good." Everyone immediately said without humility: "Of course!", "Director, I don't think you need to worry.", "It's easy to tell good movies from bad movies, we are not blind."

"It is a classic among classics." "It's so charming! Deep in the soul!"

Wang Yang looked at the credits rolling on the screen, shook his head and sighed: "Do you know? You are really the least humble crew."

The production cost of "Firefly", which has been completed in front of all parties, is fixed at more than 190 million. The highest proportion is naturally the film salary and special effects expenses. It is not a fake blockbuster but a real blockbuster, with the most top-notch and broadest vision of this era. enjoy.

This is due to the projector and its large format. This also allows "Firefly" to be released in ordinary theaters, and will also be printed in 65... film frames, 35, film frames adjust the screen aspect ratio, and appear on 6 Giant screen theaters around the world. Although there are less than 100 of them in North America, their ticket prices are high and attendance is high. If they are run well, they will be very profitable; and the concept is one of the publicity stunts of "Firefly".

Not a documentary! The first live-action movie to use it! As long as the audience hears it, regardless of whether it is a good movie or a bad movie, "Firefly" is already different.

The majority of the audience who walked into the theater because "Let's go see a movie tonight?" checked the film selection on the computer before going out, or directly faced the poster wall of the theater to choose. Which one has this special feature? No, who knows what it is? However, having technology is better and cooler than not having it, don’t you know it after seeing it? So they made a choice: "Watch Firefly."

Of course, if a concept gimmick develops to the point where it is too common, has no mystery, no trust, and has had enough, the audience will be disgusted. For example, when fake 3D is common, maybe printing a row of bright red "nT-3d" on the poster will be more popular. .

There are still 2 months left before the global release date of "Firefly" on June 17, but Flame Films has already sent it to p for classification review. Wang Yang's most important task at hand has been completed. Now, in addition to participating in "Firefly" The promotion of "Firefly" is just waiting for the moment when it will bear fruit.

There is nothing left to do with "The Ghost Story 3". Only Lions Gate is doing some dV production and talking about photography. "Kung Fu Panda", "Assassin's League", and "Brokeback Mountain" that have participated in it have all been completed, and they are as busy promoting it as "Firefly" Waiting for release. On the other side of the screen, "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" has a stable rating of around 10,000. "has its own production team, so he doesn't need to worry about it; he also left the main creative team for the third season of "Prison Break" and only works as a planning consultant; the second season of "The Big Bang Theory" will continue to maintain the position of top manager .

With summer approaching, Wang Yang seems to have become more leisurely, or maybe he was too busy before and now he has more time and attention to accompany his beloved wife who is "expecting to give birth" and to start new movie projects.

"Hi Yang"

In the spacious and bright living room, Wang Yang on the couch felt strangely startled when he saw this caller number. He picked up the remote control, turned down the volume of the TV, and answered the phone: "Hi, Helen." Over there. After Helen said hello in a calm tone, she asked: "Are you watching the game?" On the TV screen, the TnT channel was broadcasting a nB playoffs: the first game of the Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks series. The two teams are fighting today. The status is similar. Currently in the fourth quarter, the Rockets are leading by a small score.

"Yeah, haha! Are you watching too? T-Today is really good." Wang Yang looked at the TV screen happily. Of course, he supported the Rockets 100%. Not to mention the factor of Yao Ming, Mark Cuban was anxious to play. Jumping down and running around makes him happy! He suddenly screamed: "Oh my god! This action is not a foul! Damn it! What a bullshit referee! It's been like this all night. Is this a black whistle? Oh my god!"

"Wait a minute, Yang, I have something to tell you." Helen laughed helplessly over there, and Wang Yang couldn't help but come back to his senses: "That's right, call me...what's the matter?" Helen's message came out on the phone. A faint voice showing happiness: "Yang, I'm getting married."

Am I getting married? Am I getting married? For a moment, Wang Yang felt as if he had been showered with cold or hot water. His head shook and his eyes truly left the world of screen nB. He shouted uncontrollably: "Get married! Wow!" He touched the back of his head and laughed. He stood up and said, "Congratulations! Wow! Congratulations! Who is that guy? Wow, who is that guy? You are so good!" His mood was happy, excited, and messy, and it was certain that his heartbeat was beating fast: "That guy is Who? Is he a good guy?"

Helen didn't want to go into details and said a few words: "Yes, my classmate at Stanford is Chinese. He is not as handsome as you, but he is cute." Wang Yang said oh, she just likes Asians, doesn't she? He smiled and said: " Tell me his name, and I'll notify my friends in San Francisco to help you keep an eye on him! If he dares to cheat, he will be thrown from the Golden Gate Bridge the next day." Helen did not laugh, but said seriously: "Don't make such a joke! You know I don't, he's a good guy, a hard worker and we love each other and that's it."

"k" Wang Yang nodded, knowing that she was never wordy, and asked: "When? I can't wait to get to know him." When he got married last year, he also informed Helen, and she said on the phone He didn't want to attend, lest he make the bride Jessica unhappy; but he really wanted to see Helen in a wedding dress, and he didn't feel any embarrassment. He added: "Of course, I'm just your ordinary high school classmate. Just sit there."

"Okay, Yang, I don't mean to invite you." Helen over there smiled and refused, and she said: "He knows what happened between you and me in the past, and he can't hide it. So many of my friends have witnessed us, and some It's not a good thing to have a famous high school boyfriend." Her complaining tone surprised Wang Yang, and Helen said seriously: "But there is no need for you to come to my wedding. You will put pressure on him and let me marry him.

It's not fun to have one more element of instability, you know. "

Wang Yang didn't know what to say, and Helen suddenly took a deep breath: "And... I don't want to see you sitting there." She smiled: "I'm not as cool as you think, and I never have been! Do you understand? ?When you went to USC, I was angry and sad, but I waited for you, an hour, a day, a week, a month, I waited for your call, what did you give me? I cried for months ! Goodbye, Jan."

"What, wait..." Wang Yang opened his mouth in shock. Did he let her down? She's not actually that cool...is she? Those past events came one after another, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath: "Why did you tell me?"

"Because I know you, I know you will remember this, and you will not be willing to accept it." Helen's voice softened, just like before when he thought she was trying to coax him: "But baby, do you understand? This love There are no losers, we are all losers." Wang Yang pursed his lips and smiled emotionally: "I know, I have known it recently, and we all screwed up at that time." Helen suddenly laughed : "As long as you understand, then, goodbye!"

Wang Yang didn't say goodbye, but suddenly said: "By the way, I'm going to be a father this year." Helen on the other side said wow and blessed happily: "Congratulations, it seems that my call is just in time? I wish you good luck!" She said Then he smiled and said: "You always have to beat me, right?" Wang Yang smiled and said "Yes", Helen smiled and said: "I don't know how you and Jessica are, sometimes you can't believe a woman's words ,not all."

"Thanks, I think I can trust her with everything."

Putting down the phone, Wang Yang leaned on the sand and let out a long breath. He couldn't even find the mood to watch football for a while. In fact, she is not that cool. In fact, she is just a girl. She is reserved, sarcastic, duplicitous, and waiting. ...What has he done? However, these are no longer regrets. If he does it again, he will think that Helen is too cool to make that call. Then he goes to the next planet. Now, the development trajectory of this world is like this.

"Who called? I thought I heard you talking about getting married." He thought for a while, and Jessica, dressed in loose casual clothes, came out of the kitchen with a large bottle of spray oil in her hand. She always said "nny" "The sensitivity and interest of this word are particularly high.

When Wang Yang saw her baby in her belly, she suddenly felt bright and sunny. If it wasn't so cool, it wouldn't be that cool! When this woman came out of the kitchen after being in the kitchen for so long, he asked with a smile: "What did you eat secretly again!?" Jessica sat down on the sofa and stretched herself against it, raised the nozzle of the cream bottle to her mouth, and sprayed it while He said: "I just ate a few apples, who is going to get married?" Wang Yang replied: "Well, Helen, she is my high school girlfriend."

Jessica was obviously stunned. She kept pressing the spray button of the cream bottle with her finger. Circles of snow-white cream spilled out of her mouth and onto her face. She suddenly sat up straight: "What! She's getting married!"

"Yes!" Wang Yang quickly reached out to catch the dropped cream and stuffed it into his mouth. It was so sweet! Thinking that the tastes and tempers of pregnant women would become more elusive, he still chose to speak euphemistically: "I won't attend, but we told her last year and she told us too." Jessica kept blinking her eyes , a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, as if she had let go of a big problem in her heart, and she suddenly couldn't help laughing: "Sorry, sorry, haha, congratulations to her! I'm so happy..."

"Sorry for what?" Wang Yang shook his head angrily and hugged her body, whose shoulders were shaking with laughter. Does this fool care about his ex-girlfriend so much? It seems that it is really necessary to make such a movie! Jessica smiled and stopped again: "I don't know..." She looked at him with a frown: "Isn't it naughty of me to do this..." Wang Yang smiled and shrugged: "Please! She is not you My love rival, from the moment we met, your love rival, my love rival, everyone was out."

Jessica suddenly lowered her head and looked at herself again, and asked quickly: "Am I fat? Am I fat?" Wang Yang shook his head seriously: "No, you are fine, what's wrong?" Jessica asked She was excited on a whim: "I want to wear a wedding dress to show you!" She sighed in a blink of an eye: "Forget it, the waist is very tight."

"It's okay, you're very beautiful just like you are." Wang Yang appeased her recently rising beauty mood, and while kissing her lips, he picked up the remote control and turned up the volume: "Watch the ball! Watch the ball! Come on Houston! "

The game came to the last two minutes, when the Mavericks launched a final counterattack. Jason...Terry just hit a three-pointer to rekindle the Mavericks' hope.

Following his words, Jessica couldn't help but shift her attention to the ball game, and said with certainty: "The Mavericks will lose today!" Wang Yang nodded and said: "If it weren't for the referee's help, they would have lost long ago... yh!" Jessica clenched her fists at the same time and shouted: "yh! Free throw! Haha, look at Mark Cuban's expression!"

In the end, the Rockets won the Mavericks 98:86 in an away game; two days later, under the continued leadership of Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Rockets won the second game of the series 113-111. McGrady dunked Xiao after a breakthrough. Enyi Bradley's shot made the fans excited. The Rockets led the total score by 2:0, returned to Houston with two away victories, and the situation was very good to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

The North American box office list from April 22 to 28 has come to an end. The newly released "Translation" won the championship with 29.31 million; "The Amityville Horror" ranked second and "Sahara Troopers" ranked third, ranking fourth in the theaters. Zhou's "The Ghost Story" received another 6.51 million, ranking sixth, and the total North American box office rose to 13.5 billion; "Kung Fu", which expanded its theater scale to three this week, ranked fifth, highlighting the impact of poor publicity. When it comes out, analysts predict that its North American box office is expected to be in the -10,000 range. The 28th was Jessica’s birthday. Wang Yang, Joshua and other family and friends celebrated her birthday together and had a happy pregnancy birthday with her. One of the differences about birthdays during pregnancy is that Jessica almost finished her 24-year-old multi-layered cake by herself. Of course she did so with a birthday wish: "The baby will be born healthy and happy. Be successful and your family will be happy every day!”

In May, "Firefly" successfully passed the p review and received the predetermined rating target of p-13, which means that it is almost oriented to the market of all ages; and in this month when the summer vacation officially opens, Flame The animated film "Kung Fu Panda" that leads the movie is about to debut.