Chapter 98: Taken 2 is released (Subscription required)
That afternoon, the content of Gu Wei's defense in the Beijing Film Academy auditorium was reported by reporters.

"I think what Director Gu said is very right. Some directors make movies that are just like shit."

"There is still a gap between domestic films and those in Europe and the United States, and this problem needs to be addressed."

"There are still some guarantees for movies by several big directors. I look forward to the domestic blockbusters at the end of the year."

After reading Gu Wei's defense remarks, many people on the Internet are looking forward to the movies released by several big directors at the end of the year. The media's constant coverage has given them hope for the rise of domestic blockbusters.

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"Do you really think that just because you won the Oscar for Best Director, you can dictate the domestic film industry? When The Promise is released at the end of the year, you will see what a domestic blockbuster is."

Brother Chen Kai said this during an interview.

Lu Chuan: "Director Chen is right. Some individuals should not start talking nonsense just because they have won a few awards."

"I think what Director Gu said is very right. Facing the gap and catching up is the way to narrow the gap between domestic films and European and American films."

Zhang Yimou is currently filming a movie. When he took some time out to answer an interview, he shared his thoughts.

The remarks made by several big directors have triggered a new round of discussion, with some supporting and others opposing, and there are many different opinions.

Gu Wei saw the news report but did not refute it. When some things have not happened, no one can convince anyone else. So let time tell.

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It is July now and all the universities have started their summer vacation. For students from art schools, summer vacation is not much different from normal times as everyone is working hard to get into a film crew.

During the holiday, Liu Xiaoli hired several professional acting teachers for Liu Yifei to continue learning acting.

During this period, Gu Wei took Qin Hao, Liu Yifei and others to have a few meals. As contracted artists of the company, the two got along well.

"Super Girl", a popular entertainment program jointly launched by Nanhu Satellite TV and Tianyu Media, has entered the finals on July 15th after a lively selection process since the beginning of the year.

The audience decides the contestants' stay or departure through various voting methods, and ultimately through layers of elimination, the outstanding female voice that represents the audience's wishes is selected.

This event is also the hottest large-scale reality talent show in the country.

...

In mid-July, Hollywood called and said that Taken 2 was about to be released, and Universal Pictures hoped that Gu Wei would go over to help promote it.

Gu Wei did have this obligation as he had invested in the movie himself, and then he flew alone to Hollywood.

July 7th, Los Angeles time, Los Angeles Airport.

After a flight of more than ten hours, Gu Wei landed at the airport at ten in the morning.

"Boss, this way."

At the exit, Reid came to Gu Wei, took the luggage, and then took a car to the company.

"How's the discussion going on YouTube?"

After arriving at the company, Gu Wei came to the office and asked first.

"It's going relatively smoothly. According to the way YouTube operates, their funding gap is slowly widening.

In my opinion, it will soon be unsustainable and it is only a matter of time before we need to accept financing.”

Ryder said confidently.

"Well, the funding can be increased appropriately, at least 10% of the shares must be obtained."

Gu Wei would not miss this opportunity to make a fortune. According to future time, YouTube will be acquired by Google for US$16.5 billion next year.

Even if you can only acquire 10% of the shares now, you can get a return of more than ten times when you sell them.

The next day, Gu Wei and Ryder went directly to Universal Studios and watched the finished film of Taken 2. The editing effect was quite good and the fighting scenes were indeed thrilling.

On the 21st, the premiere of "Taken 2" officially began and the venue was set at the Hilton Hotel.

Gu Wei was dressed casually and went there with Reid.

Same format, same process: red carpet, cocktail party, movie screening.

After the entire process, the premiere was successfully concluded. We just have to wait until the movie is released in major theaters in North America tomorrow and then take a look at the box office data for the first three days of the weekend.

On July 7, Gu Wei received data from Universal Pictures.

The situation was similar to that of the first "Taken" film, which opened in more than 2500 theaters and grossed US$ million after three days.

Thanks to the recovery of the North American film industry, Universal Studios' business unit predicts that this film will exceed the box office of the first one. As for how high it will ultimately reach, it depends on the audience's choice.

There were many Hollywood movies released in the first half of the year, the most famous one was "The Conjuring" starring Jamie Kennedy and Bob Hopkins.

Christian Bale and Morgan Freeman in the film Batman 5.

and the film Mission: Impossible 3, starring Tom Cruise and Carrie-Anne Moss.

There is only one movie in July that can be compared with "Taken 2", and that is "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" directed by Tim Burton, a director known as a genius in Hollywood.

The film, starring Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore and others, is a fantasy adventure film.

This movie was released a week earlier than Taken 2 and had very high box office performance within three days of its premiere, winning the box office championship for two consecutive weeks.

In this film, Depp played the mysterious and childish Willy Wonka, which was a breakthrough role for him.

The film brought Depp the recognition he deserved, even though he was previously considered a cult actor and for quite some time his role was fixed in "Captain Jack Sparrow".

.........

"Gu, how is it?"

“Perfect, the effect is amazing.”

At DreamWorks Animation, Gu Wei looked at some of the animation clips that had already been produced and smiled.

"Haha, this animated film will definitely become a classic."

The head of DreamWorks Animation's production department said this confidently and clenched his fist. He was also very satisfied with the results of this animated film.

After watching the clip, Gu Wei set his sights on the special effects equipment and these machines, feeling a little envious.

He casually asked the person in charge next to him about the price. After getting the specific number, Gu Wei thought about it and decided to wait and see, as the price was indeed not cheap.

"The production process is going smoothly at the moment, and the company will deliver the movie to you on time."

"very good."

"Gu, I heard that you also have a script for an animated film?

Haha, Ryder and I mentioned this when we were chatting. "

The technical director did not hide it and asked directly.

"I've been too good to Reid," Gu Wei muttered, but still said, "There is indeed a script, but I won't consider the next part until the movie is released."

“Is it similar to this animated movie?”

"There is a little difference. The characters are quite different."

"Gu, DreamWorks will deliver a perfect work to you. I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate again in the next film."

"Of course, I have full confidence in your ability. After all, this price is enough to shoot a big-budget movie."

Gu Wei made a joke.

“Our technology is worth the price.”

The other party didn't mind Gu Wei's teasing, but instead praised their own production level.

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