Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 984 Reviving MGM

""Gravity" overwhelmed the crowd and won eight nominations for the Golden Horse Awards!" --- Reported by Sohu Entertainment
"Gravity won eight nominations, and "Gravity" leads the list of nominations for the Golden Horse Awards!" --- Netease Entertainment
""Gravity" has become the biggest hit of this year's Golden Horse Awards!" --- Qiandu Entertainment
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On November 2012, 11, the 2th Taiwan Film Golden Horse Awards officially announced the nomination list.

Among them, Chen Hao's "Gravity" became the biggest winner, receiving a total of 8 nominations.

They are Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Design and Best Sound Effects.

"Girlfriend Boyfriend" and "Floating City Mystery" followed closely with 7 nominations.

The quality of "Gravity" is beyond doubt, and it is not surprising that it can receive a total of 8 nominations.

However, before Li Press strongly invited Chen Hao to participate in the 50th Golden Horse Awards, which is also the 50th anniversary of the Golden Horse Awards, Chen Hao agreed.

But thinking that "Gravity" has extremely high requirements for the director, especially the 17-minute long shot at the beginning, it is definitely a classic that can be famous in film history.

This was a great test for the director's ability, but Chen Hao did well, which is very beneficial to the competition for the best director, so Chen Hao signed up for the 49th Golden Horse Awards.

After all, the Golden Horse Award has the greatest influence among the three awards in China, and it still has considerable appeal.

In addition, Haotian Films' "33 Days of Broken Relationship" also received 5 nominations including Best Actress, Best New Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Original Film Music.

"Painted Skin 2" was nominated for Best Visual Effects.

"Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" was shortlisted for the Best Animated Feature Film, and it was the only one shortlisted, which means that "The Return of the Journey to the West" will definitely win the award!
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After the nomination list for the 49th Golden Horse Awards was announced, Chen Hao had another busy week before getting up and heading to the United States.

"Gravity" will be released in North America in early December, because the Golden Globe Awards will announce the nomination list in mid-December. If it is later, it will not be able to catch up with the Golden Globe Awards.

Therefore, Chen Hao had to come to the United States to participate in the promotion of "Gravity".

In the first week after Chen Hao came to the United States, while promoting the film, he also participated in the premiere of the first film produced by MGM after its acquisition.

MGM has been out of production since 2008 because of huge debts. Although it was acquired by a consortium dominated by Sony, there is no sign of revival, nor has it produced any films.

Subsequently, MGM directly filed for bankruptcy protection in 2011, until it was fully acquired by Liangtianchi Films in 2012.

As for this acquisition, there is almost no optimism in the United States. Although Haotian Entertainment North America owns MGM's global distribution channels, it also bears MGM's debt of up to 40 billion US dollars.

Not to mention the emerging Haotian Entertainment North America, this debt is also a heavy burden for the six giants of Hollywood.

Therefore, many media and Hollywood film companies are gloating, wanting to see the unlucky Haotian Entertainment in North America, and even being dragged into bankruptcy by MGM because of this.

However, after Chen Hao sold shares in Marvel Entertainment, sold MGM's coffee and hotel business, and directly repaid 15 billion US dollars, the voice became much quieter.

However, regarding Chen Hao's practice of investing huge sums of money in preparing to revive MGM, the attitudes of major companies and media vary.

Some people think that Chen Hao should concentrate on the rapid development of Tianchi and Marvel Entertainment, while MGM can only borrow its global distribution channels.

The current MGM has been ruined after years of ups and downs and several changes of hands. Chen Hao should not be so eager to let MGM produce movies.

However, some people think that the century-old MGM still has a strong global reputation and influence, and it owns a lot of IP, which is definitely worth developing.

Chen Hao's decision to invest in the production of "007: Skyfall" and "The Hobbit 1" is undoubtedly a wise move, and he is also the one who really wants to revive MGM.

For this reason, the two sides argued endlessly and started a war of words.

And now all the results are about to be announced, because MGM's "007: Skyfall" is about to be released.

More than half a year has passed since MGM was acquired, but "007: Skyfall" is about to be released.

This is because MGM was already planning the production of "007: Skyfall" and "Post-Bitman 1" long before Liang Tianchi acquired MGM.

Candidates for the director and starring role have already been drawn up, and the filming is just waiting for the funds to be in place.

Unexpectedly, he received a notice to stop the production halfway. This was proposed by Chen Hao when he acquired MGM, because Chen Hao did not want to share the copyright of the two films.

Therefore, after Chen Hao acquired MGM, as soon as the filming funds were in place, the filming of the two films began immediately.

Compared with "The Hobbit 1", which required a lot of special effects, and the post-production time was very long, "007: Skyfall" was relatively simple.

After 3 months of filming and 2 months of editing, the production is complete.

And "007: Skyfall" has also become the first film produced by MGM in 4 years, which is naturally extremely important for the reborn MGM.

At the same time, MGM is also a little impatient. After all, there has been no MGM in the world for 4 years. This time may not be very long, but it is so long for MGM.

Therefore, "007: Skyfall" will be officially released in mid-November.

Because MGM, which has been down for a long time, can't wait, and can't wait to take the first step of MGM's rise!
As the first work to revive the century-old MGM, Chen Hao naturally attaches great importance to it, so besides promoting the film, he also participated in the premiere as his platform, hoping to bring good luck to the reborn MGM.

The media are also very concerned about this "007: Skyfall". Whether MGM can rise again after being acquired, this movie is undoubtedly an important weather vane.

At the same time, this is also a formal test of Haotian Entertainment North America's decision to acquire MGM. Whether Chen Hao's decision is correct or not depends on whether the first shot of "007: Skyfall" can be officially launched!

Soon, a week passed by in a hurry. In the anticipation of MGM, the media, and Hollywood giants, the North American box office of the new week was freshly released.

North American weekend box office list (2012.11.02-2012.11.04):
No. 1, "007: Skyfall", with a weekend box office of 8780 million US dollars, MGM, with a cumulative box office of 9000 million US dollars, 3505 theaters, and a production cost of 2 million US dollars;
No. 2, "Wreck-It Ralph", with a weekend box office of 3305 million US dollars, Disney, with a cumulative box office of 9369 million US dollars, 3752 theaters, a decrease of 32.6% from last week, and a production cost of 1.65 million US dollars;
No. 3, "Crash Landing", with a weekend box office of US$1510 million, Paramount, with a cumulative box office of US$4777 million, and 2047 theaters, a decrease of 39.4% year-on-year, and a production cost of US$3100 million;
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"007: Skyfall", which traces the hidden life of Ms. M in the past, won a high-priced opening of 3505 million US dollars in 8780 theaters, and the single-house score was as high as 25050 US dollars, becoming the champion of this week without any suspense.

Combined with the $220 million in IMAX theaters at midnight on Thursday, the first-week revenue has reached $9000 million.

Not only has it become the highest opening of "Not Harry" and "Not Twilight" in film history in November, but it has also successfully rewritten the best opening score of the 007 series of films.

"007: Skyfall" opened at a box office of US$8780 million, which is quite dazzling.
The top six in movie history are "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" (2 million) and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" (1.42 million).

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1.25 million), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (1.02 million), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (9029 million) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets "(8835 million).

In addition, "007: Skyfall" also successfully surpassed the $007 million first week of "6750: Quantum of Solace" and became the "Bond No. 50" in the past [-] years.

And it ranked fourth on the opening drawing list in 2012, second only to "The Avengers" (2.07 million), "The Dark Knight Rises" (1.60 million) and "The Hunger Games" (1.52 million).

At the same time, it also surpassed the 3 million first week of "Ace of Great Spy 7307", ranking first in the opening list of spy-themed films.

参考《007：量子危机》6752万开1.68亿收、《皇家赌场》4083万开1.67亿收、《择日而亡》4702万开1.60亿收的历史曲线。

"007: Skyfall" is likely to become the first "Bond movie" to break through the 2 million box office line.

There are many reasons for the popularity of "007: Skyfall", but it boils down to three words: "attention"!
Since MGM announced its official bankruptcy and reorganization, the whereabouts of Bond movies has become a topic of great concern to movie fans.

After struggling in the vortex of MGM's bankruptcy and finally settled in Haotian Entertainment North America, the London Olympics accompanied the Queen's "Heavenly Falling" creative idea, and invisibly made a huge global advertisement for the film.

In addition, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of Bond, and the Bond Culture Month has lasted for several months since the American Museum of Modern Art collected the first 22 Bond titles into its collection.

Bond concerts across the ocean, Bond-themed cultural exhibitions, Bond props auctions, etc. have all become strong publicity for the film.

Looking at the 23rd 007, from the beginning of "Skyfall" performed by Adele in the opening title, it has embarked on a route of seeking change while maintaining stability.

In all fairness, Adele's "Skyfall" can be regarded as the most unbond song among the 007 theme songs, but the epic atmosphere of the huge symphony and Adele's consistent sad performance are still in harmony with the fusion of the opening title.

Just as Li Press's "Hulk" is always filled with the charm of thinking about life, Sam Mendes' "007: Skyfall" is equally literary and artistic.

Therefore, although the film still continues the "safe" style of "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace", the grim and practical style, but the funny gags from time to time, and the depiction of the inner mood of a large number of characters all present the "revolutionary" style of the literary school. "The number of roads.

Although countless masters have used practical actions to prove to us that action and art are not inseparable, internal essential conflicts are still inevitable.

The direct manifestation is the sharp reduction in the use of weapons, plus one of the symbols of the Bond series: Sex Bond girls are strangers.

And the faint sadness that lingers from the beginning to the end of the film can also bring an unprecedented movie-watching experience.

"007: Skyfall" has a comprehensive media rating of 81 points, and the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes is as high as 91%. 212 people voted for Fresh Tomatoes, and 20 people scored Rotten Tomatoes.

"Chicago Sun-Times", "Tambo Bay Times", "Entertainment Weekly", "Total Cinema" and "Variety" gave full marks to the five media, and countless film critics enthusiastically praised Sam Mendes' version of 007, the film history The best titles come and go.

"There is no doubt that this is the best Bond movie ever. As one of the most famous, flesh-and-blood and lifelike cultural totems in the history of human movies.

Under the extremely professional and flesh-and-blood interpretation of Daniel Cogrey, this "Skyfall" pays a vivid and intelligent tribute to "Bond".I have to say that the film exceeded my imagination in many aspects! "

"This 007 performed by Sam Mendes is definitely an indelible record in film history!"

"In just the third Bond movie, Daniel Cgray has managed to blend in perfectly with the image of Bond, and strongly demonstrated the character's personality charm. Watching this film is undoubtedly an excellent experience!"

"The era of Daniel Cogrey has arrived. Although all the adventures in the film are not new, this 007 is like a textbook explaining how to make new wine out of old bottles!"

"Once again with the 'intelligence' of MI[-], Skyfall creates a brilliant, intelligent, unbelievably convincing Bond.

Ms. M's role soared to cover up the original Bond girl's big breasts and fat buttocks, which added a lot of humanistic feelings to the film! "

"After more than 50 years of transformation and development, we have read countless films and found that even though action films are being mass-produced, Bond is still an indispensable link in our film industry!"

"Between the tense plot and the tight rhythm, there are many humorous plots interspersed just right. I believe this film will become a pilgrimage work in the hearts of 007 fans!"

"While retaining a lot of nostalgia and respect, it has paved the way for 007's future, which makes people look forward to the arrival of the 24th Bond film!"

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"007: Skyfall" can be said to have made a good start, not only setting a new record for the series' highest opening in North America, but also gaining a surprisingly good reputation.

This has made countless media full of expectations for the final box office of "007: Skyfall".

At the same time, the North American media and Hollywood giants who were full of doubts before have to admit that Chen Hao's acquisition of MGM does not seem so stupid now.

Perhaps, Chen Hao could really be the one who revived the century-old MGM!
Even if he is a Chinese!

(End of this chapter)