Made in Hollywood

Although Hong Kong films are not dead, they are on the verge of death. A large number of Hong Kong film directors choose to go north to find a new way out. This has long been known to all.

A large number of Hong Kong directors went northward. To a certain extent, they have prospered the mainland film industry, but they have also brought many inherent drawbacks of Hong Kong films.

In fact, after a little analysis, it is not difficult to find that, judging from the trajectory of bad Chinese films in recent years, in addition to mainland directors, Hong Kong directors have also contributed a considerable amount. Many Hong Kong directors are typical speculators, strictly speaking It's not too much to plan into the type of "insulting the audience's IQ".

In Duke's view, the quality of the works of some Hong Kong directors is not high, and they are considered to be "excessive consumption of their own credit". In fact, the root cause is the cepa agreement signed in 2004.

Since that agreement was signed, Hong Kong directors began to enter the mainland in large numbers. However, for co-productions in the mainland, censorship is an indispensable part. As a Hong Kong director who does not know the censorship system at all, he crossed the river by feeling the stones at first. In terms of movies, they basically choose the safest routines. So in the past 8 years, most of the movies that Hong Kong directors have brought to mainland audiences are two types of movies: costume martial arts and costume comedy.

And like the gangster movies and police movies that Hong Kong directors are better at, no one dares to try casually.

After testing the waters, many Hong Kong directors found that the themes of costume martial arts and costume comedy were enough to get them a good box office.

Moreover, most of the Hong Kong directors who are active in the Mainland today are in the middle and old ages, and their pursuit of new genres, new themes, and new technologies is close to conservative in terms of creation, except for a few representatives such as Old Monster Xu. In addition, the routines of most Hong Kong directors are very old, but they are still using these past Hong Kong movie bridges to make money from mainland audiences.

however. With the invasion of Hollywood movies, just like Hong Kong movies losing the Southeast Asian market or even the local market, audiences who have seen what movies can achieve, how can they continue to recognize those old wines that do not even replace new bottles, so their works It is not surprising that more and more are classified as bad movies.

But the works of these people have also given hope to some mainland directors. Since so many major directors in Hong Kong have made only such films, and our standards are comparable to them, can we not make any money?

Movies are deeply influenced by social and environmental factors, and now the mainland is not in the 90s of the last world.

After many years of baptism in the video room, and more than a decade of advanced information in the Internet era, the taste and appreciation level of mainland audiences are completely different from those of ten or twenty years ago. The main consumer is also born in the 80s and 90s. .

Many Hong Kong filmmakers who went north did not consider themselves to be a part of this place, and regarded themselves as passers-by like migratory birds...

of course. Duke is not stupid enough to say these words. Compared to those Hong Kong directors, he is a true passerby and outsider.

Leaving the theater where the forum was held, Duke turned down several Chinese film company bosses’ invitations for a banquet on the grounds of being unwell. After meeting Scarlett Johansson and Tina Fey, he drove directly back to the hotel where he stayed.

"How is the forum going?"

Back at the hotel, the interested Scarlett asked immediately. "Do you have any suggestions? You don't know much about the Chinese film market, maybe you can become their savior."

Heard this. Duke hung up his coat, sat on the sofa and shook his head, "My dear, to this country and this market, we will always be outsiders."

He is not so stupid to think that the other party really regards himself as a savior and his own person, let alone think that one person can change a country's film industry.

Seeing Duke seemed a little tired. Scarlett took the initiative to turn to the back of the sofa, stretched out her hands and rubbed gently, then massaged Duke's shoulders.

Although the technique was not very professional, Duke narrowed his eyes comfortably.

After a short massage, Scarlett checked the time. Asked, "Are you hungry? I told the chef to cook?"

Duke nodded slightly.

On this trip to China, Duke and Scarlett also brought their own chefs.

Probably because the relationship has been too busy these two years. In the past few months, Duke’s stomach has not been very good. Under the strong request and insistence of Scarlett Johansson, he hired a specialized nutrition and health chef. Designed recipes and cooking specifically for him. In Duke’s words, the chef’s recipes are crazy.

The chef named Alan Campbell designed a very targeted healthy recipe. Duke is not the kind of rigid and stubborn person, and he knows that Scarlett cares about him very much and did not refuse.

In the past month, 80% of what Duke ate was vegetables, the chef would buy the freshest vegetables, and the remaining 20% ​​was lean meat-grass-fed steak, duck and chicken. .

As for fish, most of them are wild salmon.

Not all fresh vegetables and fruits are suitable for consumption. In fact, nightshades such as peppers are completely banned in recipes, because these things cannot increase resistance and improve stomach function, including tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms and eggplants.

Some people may think this is a bit crazy, but there are many other things that Duke should not eat in the recipe.

For example, if you don’t eat sugar, white flour, or monosodium glutamate, the chef will use virgin olive oil for cooking, but never use olive oil for cooking. Only coconut oil is used for cooking, and only Himalayan pink rock rose salt is used instead of adding. Iodized salt.

Because iodized salt is not good for normal people's body.

Is there anything else? No coffee, no caffeinated food, no fungus, no dairy products.

If Duke wants to relax, Alan Campbell will make quinoa with vegetables, use kale or chard or beet leaves, add garlic, roast with coconut oil, and have some roasted almonds, Cashew paste mixed with curry, lemon vanilla...

In addition to paying special attention to diet, Duke also has a regular life schedule. Since it is difficult for him to relax after a busy day at work, he will do some cognitive exercises to relax his brain before going to bed.

Fortunately, Duke is no longer a nightlife activist before, and he pays great attention to his own maintenance.

When Duke came to China, his most important job was to promote the "Avengers". In the following days, he and Scarlett Johansson attended a large number of various events and appeared frequently in the media.

In addition, under Duke's proposal, Warner Greater China has set off a wave of publicity, through a series of hype to increase the topic of "Avengers" in order to attract more fans to buy tickets into the theater.

For example, Duke put his idea on the "Chinese Avengers" that was once delivered to him. China Film Group, the co-publisher of Warner Greater China, launched a program called "If China is formed" on several large websites. Avengers, who would you recommend's event.

This moment aroused the enthusiasm of netizens. The replies on several websites quickly exceeded 500,000. The Calabash Brothers, Black Cat Sheriff, Monkey King, Nezha and even Peili Beibei were all included in the candidate list by netizens. As for the villains, bone spirits, scorpion spirits, and snake spirits are all listed as suitable candidates by netizens.

"If Chinese cartoon characters are also filming the Avengers, it should be awesome! Black Cat Sheriff leads the team, with Monkey King on the left, Third Prince Nezha on the right, and the Calabash Brothers standing behind!"

"The villains are also very easy to find. One ear, a cat and mouse, a couple of scorpion spirits and snake spirits, four seas dragon kings, bone spirits and other monsters are trying to rule the world. Fortunately, the Black Cat Sheriff, King Kong Gourd Baby, Monkey King, Nezha and others formed justice. The alliance finally defeated evil and brought peace to the world."

Someone proposed to set up a "Jinyong Martial Arts Alliance" to bring together Linghuchong, Yang Xiao, Baimei Yingwang, Hong Qigong, and the old naughty boy; there is also a "Famous Yanlian League", including Pan Jinlian, Xi Shi, Diao Chan, Da Ji, etc... …

"My dear..." Scarlett asked Duke curiously after listening to Tina Fei's translation, "Who is Monkey King?"

"A monkey with magical powers."

Duke didn't know where to start with this pure Eastern mythology, "A hundred times more powerful than Harry Potter."

Superheroes such as the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and other collective attacks are undoubtedly the biggest gimmick of "The Avengers".

Chinese netizens looking forward to making Chinese-made Chinese films are only slightly guided, and their imaginations are beginning to fly all over the sky, such as the Calabash Brothers, Black Cat Sheriff, Monkey King, Nezha and other cartoon characters can form a "Chinese Superman" team. Endlessly.

Under the instigation of Warner Greater China, some reporters have consulted well-known people in the industry. The feedback received is that this idea is a bit "nonsensical" and it is not easy to implement. Chinese filmmakers are shooting such live performances. The experience and ability of superhero movies are insufficient.

Stimulated by a series of publicity and marketing, "Avengers" has been soaring and radical in the Chinese market. In the week from last Friday to this Thursday, it slashed more than 800 million RMB in box office. This film is bound to create a new box office record for Chinese movies.

At the same time, the "Avengers" continued its madness in North America. In the four working days after the first week, it collected $112.06 million, and the North American box office reached $355.37 million!

Just like North America, this film has no rivals in the global film market for the time being. In just seven days, the global box office reported $82.66 million, almost booking this year's box office champion.

However, on a new weekend, "Avengers" will usher in strong challengers in North America and overseas at the same time. "Fast and Furious 5" is about to begin global screenings in more than 90 countries and regions. (To be continued.)

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