After a box office of 10.35 million in the first week, "Pumping Heart" only took in a box office of 7.2 million US dollars in 2,458 theaters in North America in the second weekend. For a single theater, the downward trend in box office is not obvious, but the attendance rate has always been
is a problem.
Audiences who have seen it said it was good, and it was praised online, but it just couldn't attract audiences to go to the theater to watch the movie. As the Los Angeles Times said, this is a niche movie. There are no special effects, no handsome men and beautiful women, no big-name stars, and no weirdness.
The story is twists and turns, even there are only a few scenes, school, home...
Although theaters have been cut and the box office has dropped, with the reputation of Shao Shuaijun and Summit Entertainment and the good reputation, the release cycle of "Thumping Heartbeat" will definitely be long, and it is expected that the box office of 30 million US dollars can be achieved. Overall
Generally speaking, the movie will not lose money and will make a profit, but it is just different from everyone's expectations.
Everyone has become accustomed to Shao Shuaijun’s magical ability to attract money...
In mid-April, Shao Shuaijun put aside the "Pumping Heart" matter, and another major event was waiting for his participation. The negotiations between Summit Entertainment and Marvel Comics have entered a substantive stage. Compared with Walt Disney's toothpaste squeeze
With similar bids and war-like negotiations, Summit Entertainment relied on its upstart-like generosity to win the favor of Marvel Comics.
Now, they want to talk about the future with Shao Shuaijun, the OSS behind Summit Entertainment.
As a big boss and a financial professional, Shao Shuaijun will not participate in the negotiation process, and if he does, it will only be a disservice. What he needs to do now is to talk about the future with Kevin Feige, the boss of Marvel Comics.
Let’s talk about what to do if Marvel Comics is merged into Summit Entertainment, etc.
Basically, Kevin Feige needs to know the status of Marvel Comics in Shao Shuaijun's mind.
If they just want a casual subsidiary, Kevin Feige is not willing to be acquired. After all, they are also a comics giant, they have the confidence and dignity to demand more attention.
At the Marvel Comics headquarters in New York, Shao Shuaijun and Kevin Feige were drinking tea and coffee in the cafeteria, and started chatting.
"I just went to see "Heartbeat". It's a very good movie. After watching it, I felt a lot. It was like remembering the past. A lot of innocence was found and picked up." Kevin Feige is
A talkative middle-aged man who can take charge of a comic giant is naturally magnanimous.
Shao Shuaijun said with a smile: "Thank you, this is a simple movie that can make the audience feel a little bit. I feel like I didn't shoot it in vain."
"Yes, the current mainstream Hollywood is full of all kinds of commercial blockbusters. Occasionally, it does need some simple and innocent movies to whet its appetite. But you give people the impression of being a commercial director full of magic. Suddenly you transform into this
The style is really surprising.”
"Sometimes when shooting a subject, it's just a matter of seeing if you like it. No one is the same."
Kevin nodded: "This era is changing, and we must keep changing to ensure that we will not be thrown off by the progress of the world. Whether it is making comics or running a company. This time the subprime mortgage crisis is bigger 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 significantly."
"Yes, the subprime mortgage crisis is broadcast on TV every day, making it seem as if the world is going bankrupt. I don't feel that much. Both Dream Chaser and Summit Entertainment have gone public against the trend and have good momentum."
"Summit Entertainment is the most outstanding film company in North America in the past two years. During the period when the industry was affected, investors had great confidence in you. It can be said that you have also benefited from the subprime mortgage crisis and have stood out." Kevin
Feige said that Marvel Comics was also affected by the subprime mortgage crisis, which is why they are willing to be acquired.
It can be said that Marvel Comics has gone through countless ups and downs, especially during the economic crisis at the end of the last century. The comic book industry declined and Marvel Comics almost went bankrupt. It had to sell off the superhero copyrights, and famous heroes such as Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four were all sold out.
Become someone else's money-making treasure.
Without the support of a powerful parent company, it will be difficult to rise again. Seeing that the old enemy DC Comics, since becoming a Warner Bros., Batman and Superman are making money, and Marvel Comics is also greedy.
Shao Shuaijun smiled: "We have strength. Summit Entertainment not only has a unique vision, but also has a series of blockbuster movies. It also has the support of the Internet and high technology, which is enough to survive. Moreover, Summit Entertainment's parent company is still China
It is a giant enterprise. China's economic development speed is visible to the world. Summit Entertainment itself and its background are strong. 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 just a piece of fat lying on the side of the road. Apart from being snatched away by a wolf, there seems to be no good outcome.
. Let’s see now, whether this wolf will be eaten raw or made into a delicacy...
Kevin was sore for a while and suddenly asked: "I heard that the acquisition plan was proposed by you, Director Shao. Are you very optimistic about our Marvel Comics?"
"How should I put it? I'm very optimistic about our cooperation. If Marvel Comics wants to remain independent, to put it bluntly, you don't have the financial resources to support your revitalization plan. I know that you have been building the 'Ultimate Universe' plan.
I appreciate this plan very much.”
"Yeah?"
"Yes, Kevin, you know, I am also a fan of superhero comics. I like to watch Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and the Fantastic Four, which are very cool. Of course, I am not referring to the world in these comics, but
Your re-arranged 'Ultimate Universe' series..."
In Marvel comics, superheroes know each other and occasionally visit each other to have a chat. For example, Spider-Man fights the Hulk, Wolverine and Captain America save Black Widow’s life, etc. Although these superheroes come from
Different comics, but both owned by Marvel Comics.
Because comics are continuous, as long as they sell well, they can continue to be drawn. Comic companies can also continue to operate. However, changes such as resignation, reduction, or increase in the number of people who draw comics may occur. In order to prevent the flow of personnel, resulting in
When a comic reaches the end of its life, the comic company decides to set the background of the story within a framework.
In this way, whether it is a new artist or an artist who takes over halfway, he can easily take over the drawing work of all comics without confusing the world setting, and comic fans can also appreciate the comics more clearly. As the comics
As the number of characters increases, the background of the story becomes larger and larger, eventually forming a "world".
A world where comic book 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 canon world. Sometimes it is also called Earth-616 (Earth 616, meaning another Earth, established in 1961
June 2018). This world ensures the overall continuity of comic stories under Marvel Comics within a certain range.
But as time goes by, children grow up and no longer read comics. When new children read comics, they are unable to cope with the vast background plot. This leads to a tragedy. New readers are increasingly
There are not many, and comic shops are becoming more and more niche.
In order to change this embarrassing situation, Marvel Comics made a bold plan in 2000. They abandoned the historical baggage of the past and re-told the stories of superheroes. The superheroes were packaged again, and the stories were placed in a similar 21st century
in the context of.
Listed as the experimental subject was Marvel Comics' most popular series at the time - Spider-Man. Then came the X-Men. These two aces were a huge success and gained a large number of new readers, so more and more superheroes began
Join the program. Finally, Marvel Comics has launched an important branch.
This system is called Ultimate, which is the ultimate universe, and is numbered Earth-1610 (Earth 1610). All comics titled "Ultimate" belong to this world.
In the Ultimate Universe, superheroes have not only returned to their origins, but are even younger than when they appeared in the original story. Mr. Fantastic Reed Richards is no longer a gray-haired scientist, but a genius who is only 21 years old.
Youth; the ultimate version of Dr. Strange is the son of the original Dr. Strange. He often has problems with his magic power and likes to appear in the media...
Compared with the old-fashioned canon world, the superheroes in the Ultimate Universe have more prominent personalities, their identity and background are more realistic, and are more suitable for being adapted into movies. "Spider-Man" and "X-Men"
The popularity is proof.
"I'm very interested in the ultimate universe plan, and I think your setting is so cool." Shao Shuaijun praised lavishly. "Whether it's Iron Man, Thor, or the Avengers, this is extremely exciting.
The story is very suitable to be adapted into a movie."
"Yes, that's what we think." Kevin was praised and very excited, "Our Marvel Comics superheroes are more popular than DC Comics superheroes, and the movies we develop will definitely be more popular. This is
The precious resources we have accumulated over decades are priceless. Shao, how much do you think they are worth?"
"A priceless treasure." Shao Shuaijun suddenly changed his subject, "But it's in the hands of others."
"Uh." Kevin suddenly choked.
Marvel Comics does have countless super popular heroes, but it almost went bankrupt due to the economic crisis and almost all the copyrights were sold.
The film rights for X-Men, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Daredevil are owned by 20th Century Fox, the film rights for Spider-Man and Soul Ranger are owned by Sony, and the film rights for Blade are owned by New Line (owned by Warner Bros.
), the film rights to The Punisher are in the hands of Lionsgate Pictures.
The distribution rights for the film versions of Iron Man and Thor are in the hands of Paramount.
Almost all the leading superheroes are in the hands of others... (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster!)