Chapter 653 "Tangshan Earthquake"
“In fact, the standard for a good movie lies largely in its being above average and in the niche content it explores.
You see, this is the contradictory point: being above the masses and wanting to be influenced by the masses are fundamentally contradictory. "
"So, some movies are destined to have low box office..."
"Movies that pursue a certain depth of thought will hardly have a good box office."
"It's normal. It's very difficult for a movie to achieve both artistic and commercial considerations, as well as box office and reputation."
Shen Xudong probably said a lot...
He had already expected the box office failure of "Love Is After Life", so he didn't feel like he was being hit...
However, the reputation is not that good either...
And because of the subject matter, it is difficult to sell overseas copyrights.
Last year, I participated in the Busan Film Festival and Tokyo Film Festival, and only sold overseas rights for less than 300,000 US dollars...
I can only say that I was lucky to go to Busan and Tokyo. But if I go to Cannes, 300,000 US dollars is not enough to make a round trip.
Zhang Guoli comforted him... It's understandable, because "The 601st Call" directed by him also suffered from box office and word-of-mouth failure.
I feel the same way!
Feng Xiaogang should just express concern.
But... Shen Xudong can't make any mistakes in his next movie!
This is a commercial film industry that pays attention to data and practical interests. Even if he fails twice in a row with his current status, it will still have an impact!
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After the New Year concert, Shen Xudong went to a restaurant with Feng Xiaogang, Uncle Ge, and Zhang Guoli.
Oh, towards the end, Feng Xiaogang, Ge You, and Zhang Guoli donated 300,000 yuan on behalf of the "Mobile Phone 2" crew, and by the way, donated 100,000 yuan on behalf of Taihe Mining Company...
Shen Xudong also donated 200,000...
Just go with the flow!
When they arrived at the hotel, Feng Xiaogang took the initiative to suggest: "This is what I think. I'll do one "Geng Hao Returns to Hometown" for the summer, and another one for "If You Are the One" for the Lunar New Year at the end of the year..."
Shen Xudong was surprised: "Two movies a year?"
"Well, can you coordinate the release date?"
"...We have three movies this summer, "Back to 20", "Jingjue Ancient City", and "South Star Guest"... However, since "Geng Hao" is going to be released, let's put "South Star Guest" in September !”
"20 Again" is a continuation of "Stone" and "Life Events", with a new director and a new starring role - the new starring role is not accurate, the starring role is Tang Yan, she is a popular actress, and is scheduled to be released on May 30th...
"The Ancient City" will be released on July 1, ten days ahead of "Red Cliff (Part 1)".
Originally, "Nan Xing Ke" was going to be released on August 1st, and I wanted to try it with "Nine Beauties"...
Now that "Geng Hao" is coming, let's give it to "Geng Hao"
"But there are Olympics this year!"
"...It's okay, it's only been half a month, so it won't have much impact..."
Has little effect?
In the whole of August, there are three new films, "Nine Beauties", "South Star Guest", "Desolate Village Apartment", and yes, there is also "The Incredible Hulk"...
Why?
Just to avoid the Olympics!
Shen Xudong asked: "It can't be released in September, right?"
Zhang Guoli interjected: "There will be "The Mummy 3" in September..."
"The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor".
China-U.S. co-production, a tribute to the Olympics...
That’s what their posters say!
It's just a milky movie.
Some people say that the core plot of this series is that two white men spread the emperor's ashes. If it is not filmed, it will be humiliating...
It can also be understood as anti-imperialist and anti-feudal.
The first two films of The Mummy have a clear Egyptian background and desert painting style. After "Tomb of the Dragon Emperor", Dunhuang was followed by the snow-capped mountains, the Great Wall...
Some people also say that the prototype character of Imhotep in the first and second parts of "The Mummy" is Imhotep.
Imhotep was the prime minister of King Djoser, the founder of the Third Dynasty of Egypt. He was a figure with the highest intelligence in Egyptian historical stories. Pyramids and mummies were his inventions, so he was called the god of architecture and medicine. It is basically understandable. He was a person like Zhuge Liang in Egypt, and then became a scumbag in the movie.
Since the prime minister who was the founder of Egypt's third dynasty could have an affair with the king's woman and kill the king, what's the problem with Qin Shihuang's generals stealing women from Qin Shihuang?
There is actually no difference in the general background of the story between the first and third parts. Foreigners may have the same feeling when watching the third part as you did when watching the first one...
It's just that you understand history.
It makes sense...
Americans are disrespectful to the whole world. They even filmed "Lincoln the Vampire Hunter"...
So why is The Mummy 3 still a co-production? Even as a gift to the Olympics...
I don't understand!
But Shen Xudong still has to thank "Tomb of the Dragon Emperor".
"Thank you for what?"
"Because it can be produced and released, "Jingjue Ancient City" passed the review much more smoothly..."
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After the food was served, a group of people ate first. Deng Jie glanced at Shen Xudong and suddenly asked: "Xudong, are you 24 this year?"
"Yes, Aunt Deng wants to introduce me to my girlfriend?"
Shen Xudong asked a question before her.
Deng Jie: "...It depends on whether you want to get married!"
"You need to introduce me first. What if the girl doesn't want to get married?"
"I do know a nice girl who is about the same age as you..."
"Oh? Who?"
"My name is Ye Qianyun...you are the one who got into the show..."
I have never heard of this name... However, Shen Xudong shook his head: "I don't really want to be with an actor. It's hard for me to tell that she is approaching me because of my resources..."
"What's the difference?"
"I still long for love, the pure kind..."
purely?
Feng Xiaogang really wanted to spray the wine in his mouth on his face to make him sober up...
The only ones he knew were Gong Li, Xu Jinglei, Fan Bingbing...
Are you still pure?
Well, this is not love!
Zhang Guoli suddenly interrupted: "Didn't you take over the job of "Earthquake"? Let's talk to Xudong!"
"Yes, I almost forgot!" Feng Xiaogang slapped his forehead: "Xudong, there is a project... about the Tangshan earthquake... The Film Bureau and the Tangshan Publicity Department want me to do it..."
"The Tangshan Earthquake... really should be filmed... Do you have any requirements?"
Feng Xiaogang said: "Their idea is to make a film that reflects the tenacity of Tangshan people after the earthquake and promotes today's new Tangshan..."
Zhang Guoli interjected: "They want to promote the great achievements made in the past 30 years after the Tangshan earthquake and the humanistic spirit of Tangshan..."
Shen Xudong was speechless: "Propaganda achievements... Then we can find a few documentary directors and make it into a documentary. Why are we looking for you?"
"It shows that they still want to achieve market success..."
Shen Xudong said casually: "We must reflect this disaster with the gathering of a family, and tell the story of family affection and humanity from the perspective of ordinary people... For example, before the earthquake, the heroine's mother became seriously ill, and she took her daughter with her. She returned to her hometown to see her mother, in a county near Tangshan. Her husband had to take care of his sick son, so he stayed at home.
A big earthquake came, and the heroine was injured trying to protect her daughter. However, she missed her husband and son and ignored the dissuasion of her family. She braved the aftershocks and took her daughter on the way home.
When the heroine returned to Tangshan after many hardships, she found that the entire city had turned into ruins, and her family was buried in the ruins..."
"Then what?"
"Then she took her daughter and left the city..."
"This won't work...you have to let her stay!"