In April 2015, there is a full month to go before this year's summer season. Universal Pictures' $190 million "speed and passion 7" was officially released. It adheres to the "spring season strategy" of the series, tries to avoid the crowded summer as much as possible, seizes the time at the end of spring and the beginning of summer to warm up for the coming summer, This strategy has achieved very good results in the past few years, and they choose to continue.
This series of films is undoubtedly a different kind of Hollywood. It once experienced a double fiasco in the third film, which was almost cut off at the box office. But then it regained its status in the fourth film, and reached its peak in the fifth film. Although the sixth film fell slightly, it still became one of the most vigorous Series in North America.
In the fifth film, lenley was invited to play the role of FBI agent Luke Hobbes, which is regarded as the magic stroke of the series and is still one of the most attractive characters on the big screen. However, Universal Pictures regretfully failed to keep lenley in the cast.
Up to now, Universal Pictures has missed lanli's decision, which still makes countless fans worried. They can't help but assume: if lanli is still there?
But this is Hollywood. Movies are eternal, and the main actors come and go, come and go, come and go. Only the movie itself can survive for a long time. Looking at the "Spider Man" series, Sony Columbia Pictures has officially given up Andrew Garfield and started the new spider man casting, And then this one will be the third spider man.
"Doctor mystery", "007", "Holmes" and so on are all like this.
What's more, Paul Walker, who grew up with the series of films, has officially decided to leave the role of Brian O'Connor after the end of the seventh film, which also means that one of the two cores of the series will be officially absent.
No one can blame Paul.
At the beginning of last year, Paul was on the verge of death in a car accident. It was a miracle that he was able to stand in front of the fans. After that, Paul decided to say goodbye to Brian O'Connor for his family and for himself after careful consideration. The fans sent their best wishes in tears, The only thing we can do is to go into the cinema, support the work "speed and passion 7" and bid farewell to our youth memories.
Because of this, the release of "speed and passion 7" has special significance.
Universal Pictures has shown its absolute importance. From the early publicity to the premiere ceremonies around the world, it has given the highest level of grand treatment in all aspects, just like a Carnival Party, sending Paul off in the most grand and lively way, expecting the fans to report their enthusiasm.
However, for van diesel, this is not an easy thing.
Paul is only part of the reason. Talents such as dawn Johnson, Jason stanson, Michelle Rodriguez and tyris Gibson are the real main reasons.
The shooting schedule of "speed and passion 8" has been determined early, and all the actors have successfully signed the contract, which also means that no matter what happens, the eighth film is imperative; However, the rumors of dishell's disagreement with other actors have spread irresistibly.
Four actors, represented by dawn Johnson, joined the ranks of producers and divided up the power in the hands of diesel, which weakened diesel's control over the crew, and triggered a small-scale power struggle within Universal Pictures, which further revealed that Paul was forced away by diesel.
Although the rumors have been clarified and Paul has also issued an official statement, the clamorous rumors on the social network have never been able to dissipate, and the negative comments on diesel are following. This will not only affect the image of diesel, but also further affect the market appeal of diesel. The final result is that, The power struggle between dessel and Donne fell to the bottom, losing territory step by step.
Not good, very bad.
On the contrary, lanli is no longer beset by diesel - that guy's position is too high and too far away, not to mention diesel. Even top industry leaders like Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks can only bow to the wind.
Diesel still doesn't like and even dislikes lanli. The style of "hereditary aristocracy" is like the sand in his eyes, which makes diesel intolerable.
But there are more than one or two disgusting guys in Hollywood? Diesel can now accept Langley's arrogance and annoyance, pretend that the guy doesn't exist, completely shake off the influence, and then concentrate on dealing with the jackals and tigers around him.
Do you regret it?
Of course, diesel has thought about this problem, and he has regretted, hesitated and repeated it. But after seriously thinking about the result, he came to a definite and positive conclusion
If he did it again, he would still make the same choice.
Langley's achievements just prove the original worry of diesel
He did surpass diesel, he did achieve brilliance, he did break the deadlock - how could the group of people like dawn and Jason become producers in such a short time without the help of Langley? Michelle and tyris, if not instigated by Langley, how could they stand in the opposite of diesel?
And Paul, who has never been ambivalent and has no ambition, how can he be divorced from diesel without the instigation of Langley?
Diesel was right from the beginning. He expected that Langley would be a trouble. His only regret was that he didn't start harder at the beginning, and he didn't press that guy to death before Langley got up. In the final analysis, he was too soft hearted.
As for now, regret or regret, if it's done, then accept it. He is an open and aboveboard character. He will never indulge in the past. Since the world has changed, he will continue to move forward. His opponents have become Donne and Michelle. Let them compete to see what will happen when "speed and passion 8" reaches the end, and who can laugh to the end.
However, before entering "speed and passion 8", diesel has another problem to face: "speed and passion 7" premiere in London.
The "problem" is not Lan Li, but the chain effect brought by Lan Li's attendance.
To be sure, dawn and Jason are bound to be around lenley, let alone lenley, which also means that diesel may be isolated——
In such an eye-catching occasion as the premiere, every move, every word and every deed may become the focus of netizens' analysis. How can diesel turn the tide quietly? More importantly, even if diesel is willing to take the initiative to approach lanli and extend the olive branch, what if lanli refuses?
It's a headache.
According to his usual habit, he tends to come out at the end of the game and let the spotlight and attention focus on himself, enjoying the pleasure of dominating the world; What's more, the premiere of "speed and passion" is the only stage where diesel can show himself. He can't get such treatment at other award ceremonies or movies. Who can blame him for enjoying his good time?
But today, after careful consideration, diesel unexpectedly chose to take the lead to arrive at the premiere - Trafalgar Square, preemptive.
Fans attending the London premiere packed the square like the meandering Thames River, which was vast and turbulent; The bright and charming red carpet starts from the street next to the square, extends all the way down, then turns around the outside of the square, like a question mark, barbs into the inside of the square, and finally converges into the front stage, gathering the focus of more than 5000 people.
The action of dessel's first arrival at Trafalgar Square successfully ignited the cheers of the whole audience and gradually ignited along the red carpet. The loud and dazzling frenzy made the media witness the enthusiasm of fans of "speed and passion" with their own eyes. As the absolute core protagonist of the series, dessel's action of "speed and passion" made the audience happy, High popularity is still hard to shake - even when Paul Walker was still on the set, it was hard to compete with diesel.
With a bright smile on his face, he interacted with the scene easily and freehand, and welcomed friends from all over the world as hosts; After arriving at the central stage, it started the fan service under the guidance of the host. It was easy to interact and interview. Its naive smile revealed sincerity and enthusiasm, which made the cheers and shouts of the fans never calm down.
"Ah, ah
"Ah, ah
At the beginning of the red carpet, there was a loud scream, which was out of control because of too much excitement. The sound was like a vibration from the bottom of the ground. The trembling of the rumble was transmitted to the scalp through the soles of the feet, and it seemed that a storm was brewing.
Dessel, who was being interviewed on the stage, took the initiative to stop, listened attentively for a moment, and then said to the microphone, "I guess our old friend arrived at the scene, don't you think?"
But the host was slightly stunned, and his thoughts could not keep up with the rhythm of diesel. He asked hesitantly, "do you mean... Langley hall?"
It's mainly an accident. He didn't expect that dessel took the initiative to mention lanli. He was eager to try and made a warm welcome.
Diesel did not hesitate, but according to his original plan, said with a smile, "of course, apart from him, who can detonate such enthusiasm? Otherwise, let's make a bet to see if Langley arrived at the scene. "