The Best Director

The North American weekly box office champion from August 12 to 18 belongs to "League of Assassins", with a box office trend of -35.7%. It retained the honor with 35.42 million US dollars (an average of 11,226 per theater in 3155 theaters, +50), and the total box office rose to Flame Movies was satisfied with 90.53 million, and FF won another championship this summer.

Being able to easily win the championship is partly due to the sluggishness of other films on the market. This week's four new films are all rotten on Rotten Tomatoes. The worst "Jigolo 2" only has 9%, while "Four Brothers" has the highest 52%. It had a good performance and won the runner-up with an average of 30.63 million in a single theater exceeding 10,000. In its ninth week, "Firefly" finally fell below the 10 million level in a single week. This week it only collected 7.16 million in box office (the average of 1,861 theaters 3,847 per venue, box office trend -45.5%, -789).

The total North American box office of 636.13 million is enough to support it surpassing the most classic "Empire Strikes Back" (1980) in the "SW" series. After adjusting for inflation, it rises to 12th place in North American film history! It continues to create the best box office results for movies in this century.

There is only a gap of more than 5 million U.S. dollars in current value between "Firefly" and the 11th-ranked Disney animation "101 Dalmatians" (1961) in film history. According to the normal downward trend, there is no doubt that another 5 million dollars will be added before the full line is closed. , it is only a matter of time before it breaks through to 11th place. However, "Firefly" is missing the 10th place "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937), "the world's first color cartoon with sound", by a huge gap of more than 63 million. The media and the public know that the 11th place This is the limit of "Cowboy Bebop Storm".

"What a shame!" Tea361 said; "I really hope to see Young and "Firefly" enter the top ten of this record." nes said; "Why was money so valuable in 1937?"...

The box office report message board was full of expressions of regret. This is really a big regret! Just because there are more and more channels for people to watch movies, they have to stay at the 11th place overall. Science fiction movies are ranked 3rd after "Star Wars" and "ET". Maybe "Fireflies" is the pinnacle of Wang Yang's life. Even if it isn't, I don't know how long it will be before I can see him perform such a crazy performance next time. Five years? 10 years? Is there still a chance? "Fireflies" seems destined to be full of wonders and sighs.

On the other hand, in the overseas market, Japan maintained a stable and strong weekly championship momentum, -25.8%, and collected another 26.48 million (3.071 billion yen, total box office 12.64 billion); the remaining 30 or so regions where it was still showing basically could not sell tickets. Yes, it’s all the IMAX giant screens in various regions that are making a contribution. After adding in the weekly total of 31.14 million in all regions, "Firefly" has a total overseas box office of 1.0588 billion US dollars and a global box office of 1.69493 billion US dollars, which is about to exceed 1.7 billion.

After a week of careful decoration, Wang Yang and Jessica's new home in Palo Alto has become a warm and pastoral-style home. However, the two have been arguing for a long time about the design of the baby room, because the baby room in Los Angeles is It was just country style, and they didn't want to repeat it in their new home.

"I mean,

Do we arrange it into a world of blue, pink, light green or other colors? Put some trees there and hang some cute dolls. "Jessica pointed to the corner on the left, then walked to the right with a big belly, her face full of energy, and she said happily: "The bookcase and miscellaneous cabinet are placed here, and the children's books, bedtime story books, and toy books are all here. Put it inside and we can read to her. "

Her attitude was still that of a fresh and childish child. Wang Yang, who was silent, still had other thoughts. He watched her walk to the opposite corner of the window and heard a voice of satisfaction and approval: "Put the crib here! Such sunshine You can take care of your baby, and she can also see the scenery outside.”

"Yes, but what's the difference between that and the pastoral style?" Wang Yang seriously disagreed. Jessica turned around and looked: "Of course there is a difference, this is a modern style." Wang Yang shook his head indifferently, looking around and thinking. What. When it comes to parenting, Jessica has the absolute confidence and domineering attitude to do her job. What does he know? What babies need is a safe, quiet, comfortable and beautiful environment. Those messy thoughts Not the time! Jessica was a little annoyed: "Don't ruin my plan, don't force me to do it."

"I'm so scared..." Wang Yang responded casually, suddenly snapped his fingers, and said happily with an idea: "Yes, yes! We want science fiction! That genre is called... high-tech! It's also modern!" Style, haha!" Jessica came over confused: "You mean?" Wang Yang put his arm around her shoulders and said with a detailed smile: "You know this is the center of Silicon Valley, we should build a high-tech baby room. Let the baby know the difference." Jessica blinked and nodded as if it made sense: "Then what?"

"First of all, let's make the ceiling look like stars in the universe. Let's just open a skylight! Place an astronomical telescope under the skylight." Wang Yang took Jessica to the crib position she had just planned and gestured. He gestured to the placement of the telescope and said happily: "We also need to hang a large spaceship toy in the air, which can be rocked back and forth! But for safety reasons, it cannot fly over the crib."

Jessica's expression finally softened a bit, and the plan returned to the acceptable level; Wang Yang, who was immersed in the idea, didn't realize it, and continued: "Of course the crib must be sci-fi! Nutrition cabins and nutrition pipes don't seem very cool... We can customize a future streamlined open-top sports car crib! Then the baby will sleep in the driver's seat." He looked at her smiling face, feeling happy for the support, and smiled: "There is also a cool one. What a thought! Let’s buy a stereoscopic projector and place the screen on that wall. We can usually play some animals and cartoon animations..."

"A baby can see three-dimensional effects while sitting in a sports car?" Jessica couldn't help but interrupt him. For example, a group of dolphins jumping in the air? That would be really cool! She then asked her doubts: "Is that kind of technology available now?" Wang Yang nodded and said softly: "But he needs to wear 3D glasses." Thinking of the funny look of the baby wearing red and blue glasses all day, Jie Sika burst out laughing and leaned on his shoulders as if she was unsteady: "Haha! My dear, you are a very special man."

"Thank you." Wang Yangquan kissed her with praise. Seeing her cute and innocent posture, where she kept laughing and laughing, he couldn't help but laugh. He slapped her buttocks and said with a smile, "Okay! Forget about the three-dimensionality for now. Projection, high-tech is more than just that..."

Jessica stopped and walked up to him, looked into his eyes, crossed her arms and said seriously: "How about this? Anyway, we still have a free bedroom, you go and design it into a high-tech baby Room, I designed it in Jessica style, and let the baby choose where to stay in the future." Wang Yang also thought this was a good idea. They had been arguing for a long time. The differences in the layout of the wedding room were not so big at first, but he had A question: "How do you choose when your baby can't talk yet?"

"Ha!" Jessica couldn't help but reveal the conspiracy in advance: "Since the baby is underage, her mother chose for her..." She smiled and showed two rows of teeth: "And her mother's choice is country style!"

Wang Yang laughed disdainfully, turned around and walked out of the room: "I'm sure the baby will like to go to the 'Future Technology World' for vacation." Jessica behind him looked at his back and shouted encouragingly: " She won't!" Wang Yang danced and shouted: "Let's wait and see, she will! Everyone loves 3D——"...

Throughout the weekend, Wang Yang spent a lot of time on the specific design of his baby's room. On the other hand, Jessica was also more diligent in decorating her baby's room. In fact, her due date is in December, and the baby is still a few months away. will come to the world. After the weekend, amidst the alternating sounds of "N!" and "CUT!", Wang Yang continued to lead the crew of "500 Days with Summer" in the filming work, and at the same time inquired about other matters on the phone, like a high-speed machine. engine.

There is a lively atmosphere and wonderful rhythm surrounding the crew. Although the operation is fast, it is very efficient. Everyone is passionate and works well. Every day and night means one shot after another, one shot after another. A scene is declared complete.

"The flames are aiming at the Korean movie "Oldboy" and want to remake it into a Hollywood version.", "The global box office of "Firefly" exceeded 1.7 billion", "Amanda Seyfried joined "Mamma Mia" and was praised by Magic Yang" , "Warner Bros. revealed that it will reach multiple cooperation agreements with Flame Films in the near future", "Wang Yang appears on the cover of the US version of Time again, with a title praising him for changing the world", "Wang Yang goes out with friends", "Set Express : Intimate conversation between Wang Yang and Natalie Portman", "Celebrity street photography: Wang Yang and Jessica Alba shopping in the supermarket", "Due to the failure of "Batman Begins", Vice President of Warner Bros. Production Department "Dan-n resigns", "It is rumored that Lin Yibin will sign the contract for "The Dark Knight"", "The father of Saw will direct the American version of "Oldboy"?" "Fire has purchased the rights to "Marley and Me", and the film adaptation is scheduled to be released in 2007 "Released on Christmas Day"...

Time flies by, and there are endless new developments in various aspects every day. When the night from August 19th to 25th passed, the penultimate North American box office champion this summer was born, from the critically acclaimed new R-rated comedy film "40". "The Old Virgin" won 32.29 million, another new thriller and suspense film "Red Eye" took the runner-up with 22.27 million, and "Assassins" in the third week ranked third with 15.79 million (-54.4%). The total box office can be said to be Astonishingly, it soared to 106.3 million yuan. While entering the 100 million yuan club, it also broke the reputation of John Woo and Halle Berry as box office poisons.

After adding 4.2 million in North American box office and 18.65 million in overseas box office, the global box office of "Firefly", which ended its tenth week, rose to 1.7177 billion US dollars, continuing to shock the world in its own way.

However, a sudden disaster attracted the attention of the US and global media. The US National Hurricane Center reported that Tropical Depression No. 12 had formed in the southeastern waters of the Bahamas on August 23, and intensified into Tropical Storm Katli on the morning of the 24th. Na continued to strengthen into a hurricane on the 25th and made landfall in Florida that evening. It passed through southern Florida and then entered the Gulf of Mexico. On the 29th, it reached a maximum level of Category 5 and passed through Louisiana. The city of New Orleans was completely destroyed and paralyzed. Death, crying, evacuation, disaster relief, chaos, destruction, emergency, economic loss, stock market and crude oil futures market crash, crisis...

Naturally, faraway California has not been directly affected, and work and life will not stop. However, there will be no less discussions about Hurricane Katrina on the set of "500 Days with Summer", expressing sympathy, blessings, sadness, or sighs. Or angry, some people are angry about the Bush administration's inability to prevent and provide disaster relief. What makes people particularly angry and surprised is that New Orleans, the hardest-hit area, is full of chaos and despair. Thugs commit murder, robbery, and other evil things, and the seriously injured die like flies. , the whole city seems like a hell on earth...

"I really think you're right. It's a wonderful world now." During a break from filming, Wang Yang talked about the disaster with Natalie and Joseph. Natalie explained with emotion: "I didn't mean Hurricane, I mean people should learn to cherish the beauty in front of them, I can't ask for anything." Everyone nodded in agreement. I believe that many, many people now have this sigh. Seeing the horrors of the disaster, they can't help but feel that "it was good before" Feeling.

Looking at the staff carrying and laying photographic equipment over there, Wang Yang recalled the coma incident not long ago. Although Los Angeles and New Orleans in the dream were two different doomsday cities, apart from loneliness, the confusion, pain and fear were probably not the same. How much difference would there be? He shook his head and sighed: "I hate disasters, everything! The feeling of the end of the world and death approaching is too bad, especially when you have a family of your own." He looked at a few people, and he was the only one with Family, but the more he thought about it, the angrier he became: "Think about my parents. I will do anything to protect my family. Don't those scumbags have family? Damn it!"

In the past two days, everyone has been denounced and cursed until their mouths are tired, but what's the use? The only help they can do is donate to disaster relief.

Natalie nodded and suddenly asked: "Do you have any plans for "I Am Legend"?" Now the whole world's eyes are on the disaster areas. Of course, the attention of film and entertainment has been greatly reduced, but movie fans in non-disaster areas People also have normal lives. Countless people have contacted the rumor that Wang Yang is going to film "I Am Legend". Even if it is not a doomsday theme, what does he think when such a serious disaster happens to happen?

"No plans, everything is business as usual." At this sensitive moment, Wang Yang did not say much in public except for blessings and prayers. He has already realized the huge influence of his daughter. "I Am Legend" will not be released tomorrow, and there will be nothing Impact, if there happens to be a disaster, I will be helpless, I hope there will be nothing. Wang Yang pondered and said: "You know, as I just said, disasters not only bring pain, but also make us know how to cherish life more and think about something. In fact, these feelings and thoughts can be brought by disaster and doomsday movies, And everyone walked out of the cinema happily, this is the charm of movies, I always think so."

"That's right." Natalie and Joseph silently said yes. Wang Yang stood up from the director's chair and walked towards the camera: "Hurry up and read the script and work hard!"

Speaking of disaster movies, he couldn't help but think that in recent years, there has been a feeling of more and more disasters. Last October, Hurricane Jeanne hit Haiti, killing more than 3,000 people. At the end of December, the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killed nearly 300,000 people. People are losing their lives, and the news seems to be filled with droughts, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc. all over the world. What is happening to this earth? The first draft of the script for "I Am Legend" took place in San Francisco in 2000, and now the third draft has been placed in 2012, which does seem to be a very suitable year...

From August 26th to September 1st, under the shadow of Hurricane Katrina, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" continued to retain the North American weekly championship with a box office of 23.05 million; after two years of production and multiple reschedulings, it finally The new fantasy film "The Brothers Grimm", which was released with a production cost of 88 million, suffered a disastrous failure.

Although it stars the recently popular "Blue Glove" Heath Ledger and Mada Ramone, it only received three Rotten Tomatoes top indicators of 37%/29%/47%, and 19.69 million in its first week. Box office (an average of 6,382 per theater in 3,087 theaters), many movie fans said it "simply puts "Firefly" to shame", Dimensions Pictures, Summit Entertainment, Miramax and other independent production and distributors have joined forces I can only beat my chest and sigh, but it’s a pity that it doesn’t have a magical halo!

In its eleventh week, "Firefly" once again collected 2.25 million at the North American box office and 12.98 million at the overseas box office. The North American film history box office ranking (adjusted for inflation) officially surpassed "101 Dalmatians" and rose to 11th place. The global box office increased. to US$1.733 billion.

At the same time, the disaster caused by Hurricane Katrina is becoming more and more serious, and more heinous atrocities are occurring. The government has authorized the anti-violence army to kill the thugs on the spot...

"Let's go out and bask in the sun." Really feeling heavy from the real-time news and miserable pictures on the TV screen, Wang Yang picked up the remote control and turned off the TV. Jessica, whose eyes were wet, didn't want to watch any more. She frowned and sighed. Said: "Yang, when you were in a coma last month... I was so scared! A sudden disaster would destroy everything. It's so scary... I don't want to anymore." Wang Yang hugged her tightly : "So we have to enjoy every day." The two looked at each other and smiled, got up and walked outside the house while talking.

With the arrival of the new weekend from September 2nd to September 4th, the bustling summer vacation of 2005 has also come to an end.