The outside world is still very optimistic about the choice of director of "Avengers: Age of Ultron". Joss Whedon is very capable in directing science fiction movies. As expected, he talked about his views on the new movie at the press conference and passed it by.
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And another piece of news made headlines.
"The director of "Iron Man 3" was replaced, and Shane Black had no choice but to leave. Shao Shuaijun took over the crew and directed a superhero movie again." - "Hollywood Entertainment Report".
This news was initially considered to be a malicious hype. After all, Shane Black, as director, had already decided last year. Jon Favreau, the original director of Steel 1 and Steel 2, had also taken over "The Magic".
"Empire", logically speaking, the director selection has already been decided on, so it should be impossible to change.
But shortly afterwards, Marvel announced on its official website that Shane Black, the original director of "Iron Man 3", had decided to leave the directing team due to personal reasons, and that the great director Shao Shuaijun would urgently take over the crew to ensure that "Iron Man 3"
》Normal shooting.
Starring Robert Downey Jr. also left a message on Twitter: "It's a pity that Shane has withdrawn, but it is a wonderful thing to continue to work with Shao. I am full of confidence in "Iron Man 3"."
Marvel boss Kevin Feige told reporters: "Shao Shao has now begun to reset the script. In fact, we have prepared the script very early, including the confirmation of the actors, and there have been no major changes. The crew will be released at the end of June
We can start work normally. This time, Shane's withdrawal was indeed a bit hasty, but fortunately, Shao saved our plan."
The reporter asked: "Why did Shane quit?"
Kevin smiled and answered the reporter: "There are many reasons. For example, our ideas are not quite the same. Shane insists on his plan, but this will change Marvel's world view. Of course, none of this is a problem. Since we have chosen
He just believes in his ability, and the screenwriter will coordinate everything well. However, Shane’s withdrawal involves personal reasons, which I am not in a position to disclose. Thank you.”
This is a high-sounding statement, admitting that there are differences, but it will never admit that Marvel interfered in the director's work and forced Shane to leave. And Shane has received a liquidated damages, and he will not talk nonsense in the media. Otherwise, he will not talk nonsense in the media.
Summit Entertainment's industry influence is enough to ban an unqualified director.
The entertainment industry is like this. If you want everything to go smoothly without your own base, it's very difficult.
In his previous life, Shao Shuaijun had made all the preparations and was temporarily replaced.
After calling and comforting Shane Black for a few words, Shao Shuaijun immersed himself in the creation of "Iron Man 3". The reporter speculated about this change of director for a while, but the excitement didn't last long.
If an unknown director took over from Shane Black, the media would still be able to make waves and report some shady stories about grabbing jobs. But if Shao Shuaijun directs it himself, what topic can be created? The entire Summit Entertainment is like him
Personally, what kind of movie does he want to direct? It's not a matter of just one sentence. There is no need to use tricks to steal other people's jobs.
Moreover, Shao Shuaijun's four major fantasy series in the Chinese film industry have been hyped for a long time. He is busy with the four major magical series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unless there is a brain problem, Shao Shuaijun would want to direct "Iron Man"
3". It's just a sequel. It's a popcorn movie, and its box office target is set at US$780 million. There's really nothing to direct.
If it were a masterpiece like "Avatar" or a movie that could win an Oscar, Shao Shuaijun might be interested, but not much else.
Some media blocked Shao Shuaijun. When asked about the reason for directing, Shao Shuaijun also explained: "I am not very interested in directing "Iron Man 3". I have never been very interested in sequel plans. I like to create a series by myself."
.I participated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it was enough to try one "Avengers". Now I hope to direct the four major fantasy series. But Kevin found me, because there is no suitable director for Steel 3. In order not to
The schedule of the entire project was delayed, so I had no choice but to take over the director's job."
"Does Director Shao think the temporary change of director will have an impact on the film?"
"A little bit, at least I feel a little pressure. You have to do a good job in order to ensure that you are right to take over the crew. If the filming fails, it will be an embarrassing result. Others will say, don't do it if you don't have the ability.
Pretending to be a hero. Moreover, a lot of work needs to be redone due to temporary substitutions, which is a waste of money."
"How does Director Shao define success and failure?"
"Of course it depends on the box office and word-of-mouth. You reporters, how do you think "Iron Man 3" is considered a success? Surpassing "The Avengers"?" Shao Shuaijun asked rhetorically.
The reporter replied: "I don't think Iron Man can beat the Women's Federation alone. The Women's Federation has almost exceeded 1.5 billion US dollars globally, and it has not yet finished its release. It has not even been released in Japan's big box office. This is a phenomenon-level movie and cannot be compared. However,
No matter what, it has to gross over 700 million U.S. dollars at the box office, and its reputation cannot be worse than the second one."
"It's about the same as what I expected." Shao Shuaijun nodded, "I set it a little higher. I hope the box office will exceed 800 million US dollars, and the reputation will be comparable to the first film."
"Then, I wish Director Shao success in filming and "Iron Man 3" a big hit."
"Thanks."
The director change controversy has completely calmed down now.
Shao Shuaijun settled down in Wilmington, and Li Xiuxiu had no choice but to fly over with her son. There was no way a family of three would be separated in two places again. Fortunately, Dream Chase International Holdings Group did not participate in direct operations, so there were fewer affairs than before.
Many, Li Xiuxiu does not need to sit in the headquarters.
"Honey, I can't spend time with you and my son." Shao Shuaijun returned to his new home in Wilmington after a day's work, hugged Li Xiuxiu, and said.
"Who calls my husband a great director and a great hero? The earth is in danger, and a great hero should step in to put out the fire."
"Big hero, big hero." Xiao Shao ran out of the room and shouted, waving his little hands.
"Yes, I am a great hero. The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, haha." Shao Shuaijun suddenly puffed up his chest.
"Iron Man 3" has a new director, but there are no changes for the crew. Everything is still the same, except for some minor adjustments. Now Shao Shuaijun's title of director is very solid, no one dares to disobey it, and he holds it
As soon as I picked up the director's microphone, the confidence of the entire crew immediately increased by three points.
Those celebrities may not care about Shane Black, but they would never dare to show off in front of Shao Shuaijun. Those who need to be reported come to report early, those who need to be trained come to train in advance, and the crew immediately started running at high speed.
At this time, Li Eu came to the United States. After more than a year of filming and post-production, "Life of Pi" was finally completed. Li Eu came to watch the finished film and discuss "Life of Pi" for the last time.
》Is there anything that needs to be fixed? He is a real director. He only cares about two things: making a movie and whether the movie is good or not.
At the 3D Cinema in Santa Monica, Shao Shuaijun and the distribution staff of Summit Entertainment watched this artistic film that combines the efforts of filmmakers from China, the United States, and India.
The version shown this time is the version edited by Li Eucalyptus.
The beginning of the movie can be described as indifferent. It is about a writer who is in trouble and cannot write a good story. He hears someone talking about the legendary sailing story of "Pi Patel" and finds Pi. So Pai goes to the writer,
He told his own story. When he was a child, he lived with his parents and brother in a local village in India. His name "Pi" was given by his uncle after the name of a swimming pool, but because the pronunciation was close to "toilet", he was teased by his classmates.
So Pai shortened himself to "π", which is a mathematical symbol that represents pi. When introducing himself, he silently wrote down the pi to several thousand decimal points, conquering all his classmates.
Pi gained religious enlightenment by secretly drinking holy water from the church, and eventually he believed in three religions at the same time.
What the writer wanted to hear was a sailing story, so Pi told him that he was not sailing alone, but also had a tiger named "Richard Parker". Pi's father ran a zoo. Originally, the tiger was not called that name, but the administrator recorded that it was.
A clerical error confused the names of animals and people.
One time, Pi ran to the animal management library of the zoo and wanted to feed Richard and make friends with Richard, but his father severely stopped him. Pi believed that tigers are not wild beasts and have feelings like humans. His father was very interested in his thoughts.
Dissatisfied, Pi's father brought a sheep so that Pi could see with his own eyes how cruel the tiger was.
Due to the economic downturn, Pai's father planned to go to Canada to sell the animals and start a new life.
They boarded a Japanese ship. Pi's family ate vegetarian food, but the chef was unwilling to do it and fought with Pi's father. Finally, a Chinese sailor separated them. Pi's family could only eat fruits prepared for animals. As a result
The ship sailed to the Mariana Trench but encountered a storm. Pi was happily soaked in the rain on the deck. However, water entered the ship's hull and flooded his parents and brother's bedroom. Pi tried to save his family, but failed.
When he returned to the deck again, the animals ran out, and he was chased into the lifeboat by the crew. A zebra jumped onto the lifeboat, knocked the lifeboat into the sea, and floated further and further away.
From this part of the plot, the 3D effect began to appear. The entire ship tilted and rolled over in the storm, while Pi was struggling to protect himself on the lifeboat. The shock of the storm, the shock of the rolling sea, through the 3D effect,
It hits your face, and you can't help but be immersed in the movie.
It can be said that the beginning of the movie is dull, explaining the background of the story, which is the usual narrative method of literary and artistic films.
From here, it jumps out of the category of literary films and enters the original book, which is called a magnificent scene that "can't be photographed". It uses the most beautiful and powerful shots to present the legendary drifting story of Pai. It took a year to create,
The world's best special effects company participated in the entire production process, which is definitely an indelible experience in the history of 3D movies.
Pie, here it comes! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)