Director’s Legend

Following the 10.35 million box office in the first week, the second weekend, "Pumped" in 2458 theaters in North America, only got 7.2 million US dollars in box office. For a single movie theater, the decline in the box office is not obvious, but attendance is always a problem.

The audiences who have seen it said yes and praised it online, but they just couldn't attract the audience to watch the movie in the cinema. As the "Los Angeles Times" said, this is a niche movie. There are no special effects, no handsome men or beauties, no big stars, no bizarre stories, and even only a few scenes, school, home...

Despite the cuts in theaters and the lower box office, with Shao Shuaijun and Summit Entertainment's face and good reputation, the release cycle of "Pumped" is definitely still long. It is expected that the box office of 30 million US dollars can be won. Generally speaking, the film will not lose money, and there will be a surplus, but it is different from everyone's expectations.

Everyone has become accustomed to Shao Shuaijun’s magical ability to attract gold...

In mid-April, Shao Shuaijun put aside the matter of "Punching Heart", and another important event awaited his participation. The negotiation between Summit Entertainment and Marvel Comics has entered a substantial stage. Compared with Walt Disney's toothpaste-like bids and anti-war negotiations, Summit Entertainment relied on its nouveau riche to win the favor of Marvel Comics.

Now, they want to talk about the future with Shao Shuaijun, the behind-the-scenes leader of Summit Entertainment.

As a big boss, and a financial professional boss, Shao Shuaijun will not participate in the negotiation process, and participation can only be a disservice. What he needs to do now is to talk with Marvel Comics CEO Kevin Feige about the future, how to treat Marvel Comics if it merges into Summit Entertainment, and so on.

Basically, Kevin Feige needs to know the status of Marvel Comics in Shao Shuaijun's mind.

If you just want a random subsidiary, Kevin Feige is not willing to be acquired. How can they be a comic giant with confidence and dignity, and demand more attention.

At the Marvel Comics headquarters in New York, Shao Shuaijun and Kevin Feiji were in the cafeteria restaurant, drinking tea and coffee by one, and started talking nonsense.

"I just went to see "Fantastic", a very good movie. After watching it, I felt a lot. It was like thinking of the past. A lot of innocence was found and picked up." Kevin Feiji is A talkative middle-aged person who can be in charge of a manga giant is naturally a man of tolerance.

Shao Shuaijun laughed and said, "Thank you. This is a simple movie that can leave the audience with a touch. I don't think it was shot in vain."

"Yes, the mainstream Hollywood nowadays is full of commercial blockbusters, and occasionally a simple and innocent movie is needed to adjust your appetite. But you give the impression that a commercial director full of magic suddenly turns into this The style is really amazing."

"Sometimes shooting a subject is just to see if you like it or not. No one is set in stone."

Kevin nodded: "This era is changing, and we have to keep changing to ensure that we don’t get out of the car by the progress of the world. Whether it’s manga or running a company. This time the subprime mortgage crisis is more than imagined. Fortunately, Summit Entertainment has shown us that the threat to the entertainment industry is minimal, and we can continue to be strong. Those real estate tycoons are unlucky and their assets have shrunk dramatically."

"Yes, what subprime mortgage crisis is being broadcast on TV every day, making it as if the world is going bankrupt. I don't feel much. Whether it is Chasing Dream Golden Harvest or Summit Entertainment, they are all listed against the trend, and the momentum is good."

"Top Entertainment is the most outstanding film company in North America in the past two years. During the period when the industry was affected, investors held great confidence in you. It can be said that you have also been exposed to the light of the subprime mortgage crisis and thrive." Kevin Feiji said that Marvel Comics was also affected by the subprime mortgage crisis, which is why they are willing to be acquired.

Marvel comics can be said to have experienced countless trials and hardships, especially in the economic crisis at the end of the last century, the comics industry declined, and Marvel comics almost went bankrupt. Had to sell the copyrights of superheroes. Famous heroes such as Spider-Man and Fantastic Four have become other people's money-making treasures.

Without the support of a strong parent company, it is difficult to rise again. Looking at the old adversary DC Comics, since becoming a Warner Bros. banner, Batman and Superman have made money and made money, and Marvel Comics are also greedy.

Shao Shuaijun smiled: "We have the strength. Summit Entertainment not only has a unique vision, one after another blockbuster movies. It is also supported by the Internet and high-tech, enough to survive. Moreover, Summit Entertainment's parent company is still China The speed of China’s economic development is visible to the world. Summit Entertainment has a strong background and itself. It makes no sense not to rise, right?"

"That's true." Kevin flattened his mouth, feeling a little sour. Compared with Summit Entertainment, Marvel Comics is a piece of fat on the side of the road. Apart from being taken away by a certain wolf, it seems that there is no good result. Let's see now, whether this wolf is eaten raw or made into a delicious...

Kevin was sour for a while, and suddenly asked: "I heard that Dong Shao proposed the acquisition plan. You are very optimistic about our Marvel Comics?"

"How should I say, I am very optimistic about our cooperation. If Marvel Comics wants to remain independent, it is ugly, you do not have the financial resources to support your revitalization plan. I know that you have been building the'Ultimate Universe' plan. I really appreciate this plan."

"is it?"

"Yeah, did you know Kevin? I am also a fan of superhero comics. I like watching Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and Fantastic Four. It’s very cool. Of course, I’m not referring to the world in these comics, but Your rearranged "Ultimate Universe" series..."

In Marvel comics, superheroes know each other, and occasionally they will come in for soy sauce or something. For example, Spider-Man vs. Hulk, Wolverine and Captain America saved the life of Black Widow, etc. Although these superheroes come from different comics, they all belong to Marvel Comics.

Because comics are continuous, as long as they sell well, they can continue to be drawn. Comic companies can continue to operate. However, people who draw comics may experience changes such as resignation, reduction, and increase. In order to prevent the movement of people and lead to the end of the life of a comic, the comic company decided to set the story background within a framework.

In this way, whether it is a newcomer or a painter who takes over halfway, they can easily pick up all comic drawing work without messing up the world setting, and comic fans can appreciate the comics more clearly. With more and more comic characters, the background of this story has become larger and larger, and a "world" has finally been formed.

A world where comic heroes are born.

The world of Marvel Comics is called Marvel-Universe, Marvel is Marvel Comics, and Universe is the world, also known as the True World. Sometimes called Earth-616 (Earth 616, meaning another earth, established in June 1961). This world ensures the overall continuity of the comic stories under Marvel Comics within a certain range.

However, as time goes by, children grow up and no longer read comics, and when new children read comics, they are unable to resist the vast background of the plot. This led to a tragedy, with fewer and fewer new readers, and an increasingly niche manga store.

In order to change this embarrassing situation, in 2000, Marvel Comics made a bold plan. They abandoned the historical burden of the past and retelled the stories of superheroes. Once the superhero is wrapped, the story is also placed in a context similar to the 21st century.

Listed as the test subject was Marvel Comics' most popular series at the time-Spider-Man. Then there is the X-Men. These two trump cards were so successful and gained a large number of new readers, so more and more superheroes began to join the project. Finally, Marvel Comics created an important branch.

This system is called Ultimate, which is the ultimate universe, numbered Earth-1610 (Earth 1610), and all comics titled "Ultimate" belong to this world.

In the ultimate universe, the superheroes not only return to the origin, they are even younger than they appeared in the main story. Mr. Fantastic Reed Richards is no longer a scientist with white temples, but a talented young man who is only 21 years old; the ultimate version of Doctor Strange is the son of Dr. Original Strange. He often has problems with mana and likes to be in the media. Publicity...

Compared with the old story world, the superheroes in the ultimate universe have more prominent personalities, their identity backgrounds are more in line with reality, and they are more suitable for filming. The popularity of "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" is proof.

"I am very interested in the ultimate universe project. I think your setting is really cool." Shao Shuaijun praised. "Whether it is Iron Man or Thor, or the Avengers, this is a wonderful story, very suitable for adaptation into a movie."

"Yes, we think so." Kevin received praise and was very excited. "Our Marvel comics superheroes are more popular than DC comics superheroes, and the movies we have developed must be more popular. This is The precious resources we have accumulated over the decades are priceless. Shao, how much do you think they are worth?"

"A priceless treasure." Shao Shuaijun said suddenly, "but in the hands of others."

"Um." Kevin choked suddenly.

Marvel Comics does have countless super-popular heroes, but it almost went bankrupt due to the economic crisis, and the copyrights were almost sold.

The film rights of X-Men, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Daredevil are in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox. The film rights of Spider-Man and Chariot of Souls are in the hands of Sony. The film rights of Blade Warriors are in the hands of New Line (Warner Bros.) ) In the hands of Lionsgate, the film copyright of the Punisher is in the hands of Lionsgate.

The distribution rights of Iron Man and Thor are in Paramount's hands.

Almost all the master superheroes are held in the hands of others... (to be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)