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Time flies, and the 2007 movie summer vacation season has arrived in increasingly hot weather.

"Spider-Man 3" with a production cost of 258 million will be released on May 4, "Shrek 3" with a production cost of 160 million will be released on May 18, and "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" with a production cost of 300 million will be released on May 25 , three blockbusters took the lead in bombing theaters in turn!

"Spider-Man 3" dominated the North American weekly charts for two weeks and grossed a crazy amount of money. Four weeks later, it had a North American box office of 310 million and a global box office of 824 million. During the same period, "28 Weeks Later", "Georgia Rule", "Three Legs" "Cat Troopers" was all bombed to pieces, but as the last game in the series, it only has a less than satisfactory Rotten Tomatoes score. Roger Ebert gave Rotten Tomatoes a score of 2/4: "Too many villains, too many pale plots, too many romantic misunderstandings, too many conversations, too many street crowds looking at the sky in shock. Say 'h!', then look over there and say 'aaah!'"

The weekly winner of May 18-24, "Shrek 3" is not much better in terms of critical response. It scored a 2 on the Rotten Tomatoes index by Roger Ebert. It uses the wrong farce thinking as a reason to have fun. In fact, stories with bouncing, energetic characters are the easiest to write because they are uncreative and their actions are static. so what? "It really can't stop it. After 15 days, it has a box office of 227 million/250 million, and it has not landed in any major overseas ticket warehouse. It is expected that the final global 700 million will be no problem.

When it ended from May 25th to 31st, "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" undoubtedly took over the weekly championship with 160 million, with a total box office of 173 million/476 million. The Pirates series once again hit the global box office worth one billion. However, behind the scenery is only the Rotten Tomatoes index, and Roger Ebert did not write a review. Probably too lazy to watch; Tom Long of The Detroit News gave it a C rating: "At nearly three hours long, the film continues the senseless atrocities of the second film while completely missing the romance of the first. Charm."

Although none of them can highlight the series of crazy records of "Fireflies", they are definitely very popular! However, none of the three major blockbusters in May could be unanimously applauded by film critics and even movie fans.

Under this circumstance, people are increasingly looking forward to "Iron Man" with a production cost of 140 million. This film is produced and adapted by Wang Yang, directed by Jon Favreau, and stars Robert Downey Jr., Rachel McYax What will it be like to wait for a superhero comic book movie starring others? What kind of performance will it have?

Previously, "Dead Silence" was hastily released after 5 weeks of screening, and only received 26.28 million at the North American box office. Universal has made a huge loss; "Death Never Dies" is currently showing in 319 theaters and has received 5.08 million box office. It is estimated that it will eventually collect about 8-10 million. Lionsgate has made a small profit; "Green Hornet" has been in theaters for 11 weeks. "Xia" is still being screened in 165 theaters. It has collected an almost fixed amount of 202 million North American box office. With a global box office of 514 million, Huo Huo is another blockbuster classic.

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This gives Warner Bros. a lot of peace of mind. It also makes movie fans look forward to more. "The Dark Knight" has started filming in early April, with Christopher Nolan leading Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and others to create a new Gotham Town crisis; "Firefly 2" will be in May. Filming started at the end of the month, and as early as half a month ago, Serenity was once again gathering in Vancouver for martial arts training. Jessica is naturally one of them.

However, she was very reluctant to leave Ke Ke, even if she had daily video conversations and flew back to Los Angeles on weekends to reunite, it was very difficult. I'm also afraid that if this goes on for a long time, Keke will no longer be the most loving to her...

In order to allow Jessica to have the best working condition, as she is also one of the screenwriters and planning producers of "Firefly 2", when the production of "I Am Legend" was completed, Wang Yang, Keke and Danny also Went to Vancouver. Before the release of "I Am Legend", he was mainly involved in publicity work and officially started the actual preparation period for the next 3D film. If it were any later, the time would be too tight.

Due to the high level of confidentiality and low profile, the media do not yet know any information about this film. It is only rumored that "Magic Young intends to produce a 3D science fiction film". Their shots are focused on "Iron Man" and "I Am Legend". That was also the effect Wang Yang and Huo Huo wanted.

On June 1st, Flame Films’ second film this summer will be released! The long-publicized superhero blockbuster "Iron Man" has landed in 4,154 North American theaters and entered nearly 60 overseas markets simultaneously!

I probably feel that there is a possibility that "Iron Man" will fail miserably, or it may not be so overbearing, and the subsequent films such as "Ocean's Thirteen" are not docile at all. The premiere weeks of the three blockbusters in May were all large-scale. was released in the first week of June, but there were three other films: the comedy "One Night" (pd 30 million) in 2,871 theaters, the thriller "Mr. Brooks" (pd 20 million) in 2,453 theaters, and the Sports film "Football Players" (PD9 million).

War is about to break out!

"Well, I haven't spoken like this for a while, so I have to read it as it is." On the big screen, Tony Stark looked at the many reporters in the packed audience, took out a speech script, and began to read: "Some people doubt me. It has something to do with the accidents on the highway and the company roof..." At this time, the female reporter Christine suddenly interrupted him: "Sorry, interrupt! Mr. Stark, do you really think we will believe in the 'armored bodyguards falling from the sky' 'Is this a statement? And..."

Tony also interrupted her: "I know it's a bit unbelievable! It's one thing to doubt the official explanation; but it's another thing to insinuate that I am a superhero and condemn me." The female reporter laughed: "I I didn't say you were a superhero." A burst of laughter immediately erupted in the screening room, and Tony muttered to himself: "No? That's good, because that idea is very strange and ridiculous...I obviously didn't mean it. I am a hero, but I have a lot of shortcomings, and I have made many mistakes..." Colonel Rhodes next to him reminded him: "Read it according to the draft." Tony nodded.

He lifted up his speech and continued to read: "In fact..." He stopped as he spoke. The flashbulbs were still shining brightly, and he didn't want to evade responsibility anymore. He said calmly: "I am Iron Man."

"Wow--" All the reporters stood up and rushed forward. Recorders and cameras were busy, and the questions formed a cacophony. Under a close-up shot, Tony's calm face on the big screen freezes and turns into a comic page, and the credits at the end of the film light up: "Director: Jon Favreau; Screenwriter: Wang Yang, Mark Fergus, Hawke - Osterby; Producers: Wang Yang, Susan Downey..."

"Huhuhu——" Along with the exciting ending song, the screening room was boiling. The audience was as excited as the reporters, and spontaneously applauded in unison. It was so interesting and shocking! Another masterpiece! Another superhero masterpiece!

The film ran for two hours. From the beginning, he was a bohemian, arrogant and unrestrained genius. From the thrill of the disaster to the return... until the final battle and ending, audiences across North America were fascinated to watch. Two hours passed almost in the blink of an eye. The extremely handsome Downey, the fierce and calm Rachel, all these, superb and expressive performances, fascinating stories, humorous and interesting lines, gorgeous and real special effects, wonderful and smooth action fights... …Everything is brought to full play!

Maybe "Iron Man" isn't the best movie of the summer because of "I Am Legend," but there's no doubt that it's the funniest and most exciting! That’s what audience member Austin Ashkin thought. "Spider-Man 3" has great action scenes, but its storyline is long and boring. In particular, the lines are too preachy, and "Iron Man" is so cool! Will "Transformers" be better? Maybe, now it belongs to "Iron Man"!

"Wow -" the audience with smiles on their faces exclaimed in admiration. It's cool, handsome, refreshing and full of adrenaline... This is a crazy movie! They began to get up and leave their seats, laughing and chatting with friends and even strangers: "Unbelievable! The amazing Young won!", "Favreau did not disappoint, Downey did a great job!", "Wow, I really like the opening scene. I have never seen this before!", "Wang Yang is that kind of person, right?", "I love Qi Qi Yang!!!"...

"Wang Yang + Robert Downey Jr. is this movie." - 4/4, Richard Rope, "eb'er t\u0026ep'er"; "Iron Man may not be the first-tier member of Marvel Comics, ranking next to Behind Spider-Man, X-Men, and the Incredible Hulk, he might be the movie superhero we can rely on." -- 4/4, Kirk Honeycutt, "The Hollywood Reporter"; "For years, there have been very few "Iron Man" is one of the few standout superhero movies out there." -- 4/4, James Paladinari, News; "It's the summer's blockbuster, and it pulls off the smartest Work, no bombast." --3.5/4, Colin Covert, "Minneapolis Star Tribune";

"It inherits all of Young's charisma except his attitude towards women, a notorious playboy, complete with Robert Downey Jr. having a past." -- 3.5/4, Michael Phillips, Chicago Forum "Despite some adrenaline-pumping moments, Favreau and Downey remain focused on the perfectly scripted true story of a man learning to take responsibility for his actions. It has all the firepower and is well-crafted, and that makes Iron Man really flies." - 3.5/4, Frank Lewes, Newsday...

Rotten Tomatoes contains 205 film reviews, with a 98% freshness rating from popular film critics and a 95% freshness rating from well-known film critics! 95% audience likes it (259,639 participating users)! The imd film critics and audiences were impressed and fascinated, and the whole world gave it a thumbs up, a perfect response!

“Bleeding, funny, and thrilling entertainment.” — 3.5/4, Carrie Rich, The Philadelphia Inquirer; “‘Iron Man’ officially heats up summer like few other movies dare To compete with the competition." - 3.5/4, Peter Travers, "Rolling Stone"; ""Iron Man" is really great escapist entertainment! It is worthy of being Wang Yang's first 2007 summer movie. Bombshell." -- 4/4, Bill Yulken, "Chicago Sun-Times"; "'Iron Man' will surely become one of the most memorable blockbusters of the summer of 2007." -- 3.5/4, Peter - Howell, Toronto Star…

A superhero blockbuster that puts other superhero blockbusters to shame! If "Green Hornet" is an unconventional action comedy. Then "Iron Man" is the most traditional and unique summer blockbuster!

There is no doubt that it will be the opening day champion, there will be no doubt that it will be the weekend champion... When June 1-7 passes, "Iron Man" will be the North American weekly box office champion without any doubt! Why do those three new films think they have a chance to share the box office with "Iron Man"? Fans of the movie were filled with emotion. So stupid!

Another upstart has fallen. Last year, the independent film studio Picture House (tuhotuse), which gained both fame and fortune with the release of "Pan's Labyrinth" (PD19 million, box office of 3.76 million; 2/6 Oscars), went down in one fell swoop this year. There are 8 new films on the release schedule, but "The Ballad", which they had high hopes for, only had a box office of 1.93 million in its first week (an average of $1,666 per theater). Rotten Tomatoes was completely stunned by this huge blow. What's going on! !

"Mr. Brooks" made MGM sigh. Its first weekend box office was 10.68 million (an average of $4,353 per theater), and Rotten Tomatoes will suffer another loss.

Originally, "Bucket Overnight" was a model film that received critical acclaim. However, the development and pattern of today's comedies, R-rated comedies, and pregnancy-themed comedies have long been different. Under the impact of many hilarious films, "Bucket Overnight" has not changed much. It became that kind of ordinary movie. It's quite funny. But there is no surprise. It has a good Rotten Tomatoes index and its first-week box office was an average 26.22 million (average single theater $9,132).

And the first one... m.com's report is titled "Iron Man takes off". Magical and true, terrifying! The fourth blockbuster movie of the summer, Crazy! It grossed 162 million in North American box office in seven days, with an average of $38,998 per theater! At the same time, the global box office was 327 million!

"Fire Films has created another miracle. Producer and Fire Chairman Wang Yang said: 'This is a fantastic start, but it deserves all this.'"

Brendan Gray wrote in the report: "A new milestone has been reached. Roaring Iron Man arrives with a bang. Its opening weekend ($130 million) is the second-highest opening weekend ever for a Marvel comic book adaptation, behind only Best record "Spider-Man 3" (151 million); among the first games in the series. It is the best one.

This means that another Marvel hero steals the show on the big screen. Fire Movies, which owns the film franchise, has resurrected a superhero that has been hidden for many years. Mark Slant said, 'We are lucky to have this powerful brand. Representing quality family entertainment, audiences of all ages have proven to love 'Tony Stark' and now we can safely release the full creative.

In the face of a recent drought of high-rated movies, "Iron Man" is an oasis, with more upper-tier superhero movies performing at the box office. Previously, only the most popular superheroes had reached such heights, namely "Spider-Man", "Batman", "Superman", and "X-Men"; and the second-tier "Fantastic Four" and "Hulk" ", "Ghost Rider" and "Daredevil" are in the middle tier. In the commercials, Iron Man is a smart and funny image and shows the character's characteristic personality. Who doesn't like the latest, witty and happy superhero?

According to Fire Movie's end-of-show data poll, 65% of the audience were male and 55% were over 25 years old. What's more, audiences seem to love the movie, as it got an 'A' in both nemohot and user polls. "

A mid-level superhero appears on the big screen and is actually more popular than Superman and Batman! One of the investors, Xinxian, was very happy, this result was amazing; Xinxian was very sad, beating his chest, oh my God! Why were the rights to "Iron Man" sold to Fire Films! Why! Why! …

But then again, why can an under-appreciated and shabby project like "Iron Man" have such great charm and explode? Without Magic Yang, who knows what it would be like? Anyway, no one dares to question whether his decision is correct. Facts speak louder than words. Jon Favreau's work results this time are no worse than any major Hollywood director, or even better!

"Hollywood's weapons of mass destruction: Yang Wang, Robert Downey Jr.; previously undiscovered: Jon Favreau." -- 3.5/4, Claudia Pugh, USA Today; "One of the latest, best-written and best-directed superhero movies. It joins the summer movie season in brilliant fashion." -- 4/4. Lou Luminick, New York Post; "Here comes a superhero with as much brains as brawn." — 3.5/4. Chris Wagoner, "The Dallas Morning News"; "Even if 'Iron Man' fulfills its genre obligations, it rises above the rest." --3.5/4, Christopher Orr, "The New Republic"...

When June 8-14 passed, "Iron Man", which swept the world, retained its North American weekly championship with 72.57 million (-55.2%)! The total box office is 234 million/474 million! A storm of steel quickly blew across the entire earth!

The runner-up "Ocean's Thirteen" only disappointed Warner Bros. with a first-week box office of 50.7 million (an average of $14,223 per theater), and the Rotten Tomatoes index's all-star lineup is invalid; as for "Surfing Season" and "Hotel 2", they can really be ignored .

"Iron Man" naturally established its important position on the screen in one fell swoop, but Paramount was drumming uneasily in its heart. Is this the evil consequence of "The Fantastic Director"? Will the robot market be eaten up first? Transformers is on July 6th! ! And they are very worried about how many fresh tomatoes Michael Bay will receive, even if the producer is Spielberg, especially if it has to face the collision of weird blockbusters like "I Am Legend".

"What about me? What about me?" Over there, New Line was happy and sad, and over here, the executives of Warner Bros. were like a child asking for candy. How they hope that "The Dark Knight" has such a powerful momentum as "Iron Man"! But Alan F. Horn and others are certainly not stupid. Seeing the popularity of "Iron Man", what else is there to question? The word miracle is specially designed for Wang Yang! They really changed their attitude and showed favor to the Nolan brothers and to please Wang Yang. I don’t even mention those long-winded words before.

Wang Yang did not forget his original promise. He wrote on his blog: "Hey guys, have you watched "Iron Man"? Jon Favreau and the others have done a great job!!! Robert Downey Jr. Nina, you're half as handsome as me! L, Rachel McAdams is so hot! By the way, guys who bet on it before. Did you watch it? What did you think? Give me a reply."

Most of those who doubted it have disappeared, and in the comments on the message board praising the blockbusters, there are occasionally some harsh words ""Iron Man" is disgusting!". Not as much as the wooing of female fans.

"My boyfriend loves this stuff the most and has forced me to watch every superhero movie so far. I must say Iron Man is that rare one, it's incredibly fun and entertaining Sex story, enjoyed it!" - Saskia, four stars; "One of the greatest superhero movies ever made, Yang Wang + Robert Downey Jr. are the best, a genius modern version of Captain Marr." ——Dr., five stars; "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! A powerful shock! Non-comic fans can enjoy it." ——Richard-P, five stars;

"As with other superhero movies, 'Iron Man' is terrible! It makes them seem so childish! Fantastic movie, 'I am Iron Man.'" -- Owen-D, five stars; "Amazing movie, Tony - Stark and Pepper Potts are portrayed so perfectly, Miraculously great." - Faith-F, five stars; "How else can you praise Miraculous Young? Incredible! Brilliant acting, great action, plenty of wit. A perfectly scripted story with lines and tension, you'll just love it, it's as delicious as jam! This is the best superhero movie, epic, I haven't seen in years." - Simon-O, five stars...

Another classic screen image of Robert Downey Jr. can be said to add fuel to the fire. Who is the most dazzling A-list star in Hollywood now? His name is definitely on the list.

There is no doubt that audition invitations and film appointments are sent to Downey's management team one after another, but this former prodigal son and now a happy man is the number one partner of Fire Movie. In addition to the currently filming "Firefly 2", the future " Iron Man 2", "Due Date", and he will star in a new Fire movie.

Bring Lionel Wigram's comic book "Detective Sherlock Holmes" to the screen! This project was proposed, established and responsible for by Vice President of Production Department Lin Wei. It is expected to be filmed in the fourth quarter of next year and released at the end of 2009. This is also the basis for Lin Wei's promotion. If "Sherlock Holmes" can be a big success, he will be promoted to president of the production department and receive partnership shares. At the same time, Susan Downey, who has credits for "Firefly" and "Iron Man", has officially joined the Flames as co-president of the production department. She will also be the producer of "Sherlock Holmes".

“‘Iron Man’ is an unusual superhero movie, high-concept popcorn.” — 4/5, . — Scott, The New York Times; “This gadget is absolutely dazzling. So much. Exhilarating action, flashes of comedic fun provide tremendous dramatic energy." -- 4/4, Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal; "A supremely confident, well-crafted entertainment. It's destined to wow Other summer blockbusters are being phased out at an accelerated pace.” —A, Tom Charlotte “Iron Man” does something I didn’t expect, it makes this former inferior man look like a superhero with integrity as high as God. ”—a+, Ethan Ott, Giant Magazine;

"At the end of the day, Iron Man takes to the skies and stands apart from most other superhero movies." - 4/4, Roger Ebert, "Chicago Sun-Times"...

Time passes in a bustle, and the box office of the superhero masterpiece "Iron Man" is growing day by day, making great strides towards 600 million or 700 million!

In this case, although "Fantastic Four 2" (pd 130 million) on the Rotten Tomatoes Index took over the weekly championship with 67.45 million (average per theater $17,037), it seemed to be a disaster. Facts have proved that Rachel will not return to star. Invisible Woman, how smart it is to switch to Pepper Potts.

If 20th Century Fox's frown on the box office performance of "Fantastic Four 2" is bearable, at least the global box office will probably be able to recoup the production fee, promotional copy and other expenses; "Fantastic Four 2" (pd175 million) It made Universal cry from ear to ear, with a box office of 45.53 million in its first week (an average of $12,635 per theater), and the Rotten Tomatoes Index did not include Kim Carrey = it was finished; with "Ratatouille" and "Die Hard 4" killing Entering theaters, the former won the championship for the week of June 29th to July 5th with 80.51 million. This summer has entered July.

In order to fully cope with the brutal main battlefield, "Transformers" has already reset its release date to July 6, and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" has also been postponed by two days to Saturday, July 13.

What makes them so confused? On July 6, "I Am Legend" will be released worldwide! (To be continued)