Chapter 779： despicable Me

If you just look at the first half or the second half of "Escape from the Island", it's pretty good, but the combination of the two always gives people an awkward feeling.

Frankly speaking, this is definitely not the worst movie made by Michael Bay, at least better than the very unreliable "Peerless Tribulation".

Because Scarlett Johansson turned down the audition invitation for this film because of Ronan's relationship, Michael Bay finally chose Jessica Alba as the heroine.

This also allows the film to still have enough guarantee in terms of appearance.

In the previous "Escape from the Island", the crew chose Ivan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson as the protagonists, which is also considered one of the reasons for the failure.

By the way, looking at Michael Bay’s past, "Escape from the Clone Island" can be said to be Michael Bay’s most thoughtful and sensational work.

Okay, this is the first half.

To be more precise, Michael Bay wanted to play connotation, but somehow he got back on the old road of chasing explosions.

The split of style is the most terrible.

Michael Bay’s film, poor reputation during the trial screenings is normal, but in the past, the box office after the official release can always bring the director back.

This point did not appear in "Escape from the Clone Island".

Even if DreamWorks invested nearly 180 million U.S. dollars in the production and distribution costs of this film, it still cannot bring Michael Bay's consistent success.

Three days after the opening weekend in North America, "Escape from the Clone Island" earned $11.4 million.

Lost at the box office!

and irretrievably.

Spielberg is also a qualified businessman. He can't do anything when he sees things.

Fortunately, the current DreamWorks is not what it used to be. After successfully financing from India and having an independent global distribution channel, the ability to resist risks is stronger.

Otherwise, the failure of "Escape from the Clone Island" will make DreamWorks embark on the old road of selling itself to the six major companies.

The failures of "Kingdom of the Heavens" and "Escape from the Clone Island", in some respects, also made "The Bournemouth 3" of Relativity Entertainment.

After the start of the summer vacation, "The Bournemouth 3" is the dominant player, and it has achieved three consecutive titles in the North American box office very easily and smoothly.

In the third weekend of "The Bourne Shadow 3" was released, another $22.15 million was taken in North America, and the North American box office totaled $191.83 million.

The final North American box office of this film is extremely promising to hit 300 million US dollars or more.

Two consecutive major production commercial films failed, and the industry seems to have felt the coldness of this summer vacation.

Hollywood is very realistic. With the failure of "Escape the Island", DreamWorks temporarily interrupted the discussion with Michael Bay's new project. Michael Bay's first film after leaving Jerry Bruckheimer ended in failure.

There are more and more criticisms of Michael Bay from the outside world. Ronan has not let anyone contact Michael Bay for the time being. These criticisms are actually not a bad thing for Michael Bay.

Frankly speaking, Michael Bay is a typical commercial director. The critics have scolded him for so many years. There is a tendency to be brought into the ditch by the critics’ public opinion. If you don’t make good commercial films, you have to add all kinds of things to big commercial films. Humanistic thinking...

Don't talk about Michael Bay. Most directors do this, but they only fail.

The film critics have missed many talented commercial directors. Ronan is actually a pity for the Wachowski brothers. These two directors who were brothers for the time being and later became sisters could have brought another atmosphere to Hollywood commercials.

It's a pity that the praise of film critics put them on the path of philosophical thinking. They have never looked back, and have never achieved the success of "The Matrix".

Even in many comments about the director, the Wachowski brothers belonged to the typical debut and peak.

Although "The Matrix" is not the first work of the Wachowski Brothers, it is a famous one, and the two have been on the decline since then.

Finally I went to shoot a TV series, still thinking about it, still unable to get rid of the failure, the project was forcibly cut off...

The Wachowski brothers are being touted as a bias, and Michael Bay is being scolded as a bias.

Perhaps, the failure of "Escape from the Island of Clone" will allow Michael Bay to recognize himself more clearly.

Ronan called George Clint and asked him to contact Michael Bay after entering June to discuss the "Transformers" project with him.

For now, Ronan can't find a director who is more reassuring than Michael Bay.

Gilmour Del Toro has expressed his interest in "Transformers", but his production philosophy has added too much information about island Gundam and mecha.

Ronan was full of misgivings about this, just like mechas and monsters, declined Gilmour del Toro.

The huge investment in the "Transformers" project determines that the audience and market differences must be considered at the beginning of the project.

Hasbro is far from relativistic entertainment composure, and has repeatedly urged film production to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

But this kind of top-level production project, even if it does not count the final release funds, requires at least a two-year production cycle.

Relatively speaking, Michael Bay belongs to the kind of director who shoots faster.

At the same time, good news from the Premier League came.

In the penultimate round of the 2004-2005 season, Manchester United swept West Bromwich Albion at home. Although Chelsea also won in this round, Manchester United still retained a five-point lead in the standings. Won the Premier League title one round early.

In this way, Manchester United can devote all their energy to preparing for the Champions League final at the end of May.

Roan specifically asked people about it. Although Chelsea did not win the Premier League title, they still have the FA Cup to compete. Abramovich did not intend to fire Mourinho, but instead plans to increase investment in the next season.

What is the most effective way for a football club to improve its performance? That is to increase capital investment.

Today's professional football league has been fully commercialized.

Ronan did not attend Manchester United’s Premier League championship celebration, because Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio’s first animated feature film "Despicable Me" was officially released, and Manchester United’s true championship celebration will have to wait until the end of the Champions League final.

Embassy Pictures also held the premiere of this animated feature film.

Ronan was a little surprised that he saw people from 20th Century Fox at the premiere.

"Despicable Me" director Chris Leonard explained to Ronan: "My invitation to Twentieth Century Fox."

Ronan nodded slightly, understanding the thoughts of people like Chris Leonard.

Chris Leonard said in a low voice: "The team that was resigned by Twentieth Century Fox is now the core of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio. They have always been cherished by the ruthlessness of Twentieth Century Fox. Emotional vent."

Ronan patted his arm lightly: "I understand, just do whatever you want."

Chris Leonard shook his head: "Tom Rothman, who kicked us away, has lost power in 20th Century Fox. The 20th Century Fox sent here is just a middle-level supervisor."

Ronan said relievedly: "As long as "Despicable Me" succeeds, there will be ideas on the 20th Century Fox side, and it will be uncomfortable for the original stupid decision."

By the way, if it wasn't for the 20th Century Fox to sweep Chris Leonard and others out, how could Shahai Entertainment successfully establish its own animation studio?

In this respect, Relativity Entertainment should come to the Fox Tower to thank you.

Ronan swears that he really wants to thank Twentieth Century Fox.

Perhaps, when Universal Pictures acquired the lighting entertainment at that time, they had similar ideas.

Twentieth Century Fox is really nice.

About the 20th century, Fox believed that with Blue Sky Studio in his hands, he had mastered one of the future markets for animation feature film production.

But the blue sky studio has faintly lack of stamina.

As one of the three major animation studios in Hollywood, Pixar continues to shoot and produce animation feature films one after another, and has achieved success; DreamWorks Animation Studios is also constantly opening up new territory outside of "Shrek". "Shark Gang" and "Madagascar" to be launched this summer are proof; the development of Blue Sky Studio is somewhat lagging behind, still clinging to the "Ice Age" series, and other aspects of production and development are seriously behind.

Once, the weakness of Blue Sky Studio was not unreasonable.

After 2010, Twentieth Century Fox wanted to sell Blue Sky Studio more than once, but easily could not find a company willing to take over.

The release of "Despicable Me" is of great significance to relativity entertainment.

Following comedy movies, Relativity Entertainment has opened up a new territory in the production of feature films.

Of course, compared to the feature-length animated films produced by Pixar’s actor, "Despicable Me" is rougher in terms of screen and other technologies. After all, the production cost is only $60 million.

Fine technology is the guarantee of success Successful animated feature films are not necessarily technically superb.

"Despicable Me" is a perfect interpretation of this aspect.

The style of this animated feature film is exactly the same as the "Minions" short film. It is not a Pixar adult fairy tale with a smile and tears, but a typical simple and lovely.

The plot and theme are simple, and several protagonists, especially the minions, are responsible for cuteness.

When a bunch of minions appeared, they turned over the whole theater.

Therefore, after "Despicable Me" was released, it was unsurprisingly successful, and the opening box office of the first weekend in North America was as high as $65.47 million!

This achievement exceeded everyone's expectations.

"Despicable Me" also put an end to "The Bournemouth 3" in the North American box office rankings. It took the title of the box office champion when it opened the painting.

also makes people see that in addition to the three major animation studios, there are new animation production forces rising.