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“We always regard the 1600 special effects shots of Avatar as a threshold for entry, but what really limits creation is the fear of trying closed-loop narrative with an investment of even 500 million RMB.”

Guo Fan took Source Code, which he directed, as an example: "We usually think that A-level big productions are the representatives of Hollywood, and in fact, this is true.

But let us not ignore that when we were shocked by the amazing 3D effects of "Avatar" and obsessed with the majesty of Optimus Prime.

Hollywood creators can conquer audiences with wonderful stories, and these stories usually do not require a lot of investment.

For example, Source Code cost 4000 million US dollars to make. If it were in the Chinese film industry, I think 6000 million RMB would be enough.”

Guo Fan continued: “In fact, due to lack of self-confidence and imagination, our creators set limitations for themselves.

I recall a rainy afternoon when the lighting team of Source Code completed the lighting of the quantum cabin with two LED flat panel lights and mirrored stainless steel plates.

Producer Liu Ji suddenly said to me, isn’t this the method often used in Hengdian in China? "

Guo Fan's words made the guests participating in the discussion think deeply, and his words were taken seriously.

Looking at the film practitioners who were thinking carefully about his words, Guo Fan suddenly understood why Gilbert Jr. told him that he needed fame and status.

This is not for one's own power, but to ensure that what one says will no longer be ignored.

Don't underestimate this difference. It is very important if you want to change the Chinese-language film industry.

Guo Fan continued to share his experience, saying: "I talked to Toby Emmerich, the screenwriter of Black Hole Frequency, and he still has the original creative board of Black Hole Frequency hanging in his studio.

The film was highly praised by director Gilbert Jr., who considered it a model of low-budget science fiction films.

I found that the creative board was covered with more than 300 sticky notes, recording various deductions from the grandfather paradox to the principle of television display.

In order to verify this deduction, Toby Emmerich even consulted a quantum physicist. This was not to add gimmicks, but to make the character's logic self-consistent.

I once discussed this idea with domestic investors, and the response I got was: the audience won’t understand this, just add more love scenes.

That’s why no matter what we shoot, love always takes up the most space. In Hollywood, a hundred flowers bloom, love, family, friendship, everything is included.”

At this time, a guest stood up and asked: "Director Guo, you have worked in the crew of Director Gilbert Jr., can you tell us about the situation there?"

Speaking of this, Guo Fan has something to talk about.

"I can say that it is the best crew in the world, with the best people working together. Under the wise leadership of director Gilbert Jr., they produce one wonderful movie after another."

As he spoke, Guo Fan also showed some photos of the interior space of the Batmobile in "The Dark Knight", including some parameters.

These places outside the film's camera are still carefully displayed, without being perfunctory because the camera cannot take care of them.

“Details, the pursuit of details is what has kept Director Gilbert Jr. on top of the world for so many years.”

Guo Fan is also a little proud when talking about this: "I think the biggest gap is not the gap in industry, but comes from people.

But as time goes by, one day we will be able to make Hollywood blockbusters and be better than them.”

Guo Fan later told Gilbert Jr. about this discussion at the college student film festival in China, and Gilbert Jr. affirmed Guo Fan's idea after listening to it.

Regardless of whether it is right or not, at least a way out can be found. Back in Hollywood, while "Avatar" was breaking all kinds of records, "Inception", which was released for the third week, continued to create good results.

The surprise release this week was the epic action-adventure film "Robin Hood," produced and distributed by Universal Pictures, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring big names like Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett.

The role of Robin Hood is still very famous, and many movie stars have played this role. When Russell Crowe starred in this "Robin Hood", he was already 45 years old, becoming the oldest actor to play Robin Hood in history.

The second oldest is Sean Connery, who played Robin Hood in the 1976 film "Robin Hood and Marian" and was under 45 at the time.

By the way, after the heavy blow, Sean Connery has completely disappeared from Hollywood. It is said that his wife has now become his ex-wife, and his son no longer associates with him.

Today, this grumpy old man works as a farmer on a farm in the English countryside. His life is miserable, and he has paid the price for his willfulness.

Back to the movie "Robin Hood", in 2007, Disney, Warner, Universal Pictures, Sony Columbia Pictures and Paramount all competed for the copyright of this movie.

But thanks to Gilbert Jr.'s advice, Disney quickly withdrew from the competition, and the project fell into the hands of Universal Pictures, which attracted the interest of Ridley Scott.

Gilbert Jr. once said to Robert Iger: "Ridley, who doesn't make epic films, is one of the best directors in Hollywood.

As for Gladiator, that was an accident.”

In fact, this is true. After the failure of "Kingdom of Heaven", Ridley Scott almost fell into despair.

Later, he produced a number of feature films and served as a producer of TV series, and restored some of his reputation through "American Gangster".

However, Ridley Scott did not seem to be convinced and soon took over the "Robin Hood" again. However, the facts once again gave him a heavy blow.

This epic blockbuster, which cost $3606 million to make, only earned $ million in its first week in North America, which was a dismal performance.

In contrast, "Inception" continued to win the weekly box office championship, earning 3803 million US dollars in the second weekend, maintaining its strong performance.

The film's North American box office reached 2 million US dollars and the global box office reached 9572 million US dollars, dominating the North American and global box office charts.

On the one hand, this is because Inception is indeed of excellent quality and can maintain its strong performance. On the other hand, it is also because the new film Robin Hood is not strong.

This is the second blockbuster with a $2 million investment to flop this year, the first being "Tron: Legacy".

But there is no way, no matter how high the investment is, if the audience doesn't like to watch it, then they just don't like to watch it. So it's not surprising that the box office failed miserably.

The dismal performance of "Robin Hood" undoubtedly put Ridley Scott in an awkward situation.

The old British man has the stubbornness and unwillingness to admit defeat that are unique to the British, but the reality is that "Robin Hood" did flop, and he couldn't even find an excuse this time.

Holding the box office report in his hand, Ridley Scott felt a pain in his heart.

Could it be that he could only live off his old savings again?
Gilbert Jr. felt some sympathy for Ridley Scott's experience, but the film market was so cruel that it would not give anyone a chance.

After winning the box office championship for three consecutive weeks, the good days of "Inception" are coming to an end. Next week, "Shrek 4: The Monsters" produced by DreamWorks Animation Studios will be released.

Never expect to dominate the summer season; being the box office champion for three consecutive weeks, "Inception" has already reached its limit.

Next, it's time for new players to enter the game. (End of this chapter)