My girlfriend is an idol
Chapter 689 Return to Marvel (3)
"So, unless Warner let it go, it's impossible for DC to make a good movie, but their Wonder Woman makes me think...
Kevin, we have discussed Black Widow’s independent films a long time ago. Now, Marvel has the ability to make the first film featuring a female superhero.
We should pay attention to female audiences in North America or around the world. Think about "Twilight". Women's spending power is also an objective box office income..."
Kevin fell silent, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the marble table.
If it is said that in the decades of Hollywood movie history, there is a strong femininity, or the audience is dominated by women after the movie is released, the "Twilight" series is definitely a work that cannot be ignored.
From the perspective of professional film critics and men, many people criticized this movie as worthless, just like changing those dog-blooded Mary Su idol dramas into a movie version, and put on a vampire halo.
It's understandable that men don't like this. Maybe they are jealous of Edward's popularity and appearance in the movie, as well as the inherent aristocratic temperament.
But I have to admit that the work that was not favored from the beginning, caused a sensation among the female community after it was released, which completely shocked the outside world.
Probably from that time onwards, there was a special group in Hollywood—female directors.
"Nowadays, there are not many female characters in Marvel's movie universe. So far, there are only two most popular ones, Pepper Pepper and Black Widow Natasha.
Because the former is always connected with Iron Man, as long as Iron Man is on the stage, the presence of Pepper must be indispensable, so that only Black Widow will be left..."
Li Xianzhe and Kevin wanted to shoot a female superhero movie long ago, but they stagnated due to various factors.
In the final analysis, at that time, there were very few movies featuring women in Hollywood.
If you compare the salaries of Hollywood movie stars and actresses, you will find that the difference between the two is very obvious. Hollywood is not only a high incidence of racial discrimination, but also sexism.
An actress can get ten to twenty million dollars in salary, which is already the top treatment in Hollywood.
But in the actor's place, it is only a mid-level level, compared with Downey and Johnny Depp.
"Lee.... You are really obsessed with the "Black Widow" project..."
Kevin has never refused or denied that he did not want to make an independent film "Black Widow". The two-year blank period left by Li Xianzhe caused this project to be shelved indefinitely internally. Most of the directors disagreed. Think that "this is not the right time."
But with the box office of "Avengers 1", and "Black Widow" has a wave of fans all over the world, as the only female member of the "Avengers", she is indeed qualified to make comics Wei set his sights on her, otherwise he would really be sorry for the "first sister" status that Marvel gave her.
"Tell me... are you and Scarlett between..."
Gossip is human nature. In Kevin's view, Li Xianzhe was suddenly interested in the project of "Black Widow" from a certain moment.
Even once wanted to participate in investment, Kevin could see that he was very confident in the performance of "Black Widow".
Of course, he didn't know that the reason for Li Xianzhe's interest and confidence in "Black Widow" was that DC's bold launch of the film "Wonder Woman" a few years later caused unprecedented praise.
"Kevin... When did you change your career to be a paparazzi..." Li Xianzhe pushed Kevin's cheeky face back.
"In the past, we thought that this project needed to be suspended because the timing was wrong, but now I think we should start it. I can write the script.
I also want to try to write a story that can be liked by female audiences.
What's more, if you keep pushing off like this, Kevin, you have to consider Scarlett's age. When she retires from the screen in the future, you won't be able to shoot."
The bloody example of Toby Kuier is in front of us, and people cannot accept a man with a beard to play Peter Parker, who is always a student in the comics.
Similarly, people can't accept an old woman with butterfly prints to play a young Natasha.
"And... Marvel has been avoiding this project for a long time... I'm afraid we can't bear those feminist attacks..." Following Li Xianzhe's advice, Kevin finally changed his face.
The feminist group, this is the existence that makes the government succumb at any time and has a headache. On the surface, everyone swears that men and women are equal, but discrimination exists everywhere.
In a country like the United States, few men dare to offend feminist organizations publicly, because the next moment they will beat you up. There are still many shrews among American women.
"Black Widow" was initially rumored to be filming. Li Xianzhe remembered that some girls' rights organization sent an email to Marvel, saying "always pay attention" and "hope that Marvel can bring Black Widow to the big screen as soon as possible."
"Lee...you know, we are willing to make a profitable story. We couldn't shoot it at the beginning. It was also because there were no people in the company who were willing to take charge of this project, and many screenwriters sent us to write them. Neither story can satisfy us..."
Li Xianzhe was speechless, Kevin's face change was really fast, and his front foot was always thinking about it, as if he was deliberately fishing him.
"Leave the "Black Widow" project to me, except for "Captain America 3", "Thor 3", and "Guardians of the Galaxy 2"...for me, it's just one more task."
"Oh God...do you Easterners like to work that way?
Li, do you know that there has never been a screenwriter in Hollywood who dares to take on so many tasks at once, and some people may need to spend a year to polish a script..."
Although Kevin is very pleased with Li Xianzhe's work attitude, this is the boss's favorite type of employee everywhere, not only efficient, quality, but also overfulfilled.
But on the other hand, from the perspective of a friend, Kevin is very worried about Li Xianzhe's state.
Because Marvel guarantees that at least two movies will be released every year, but Li Xianzhe will take all of the next few years.
"Don't worry... I will hand over the script to you one after the other according to the movie release schedule set by the company before... I have thoughts about these several years ago."
Li Xianzhe replied in a humorous tone, "Of course...if you are willing to provide me with a delicious lunch and afternoon tea...I can start writing scripts from now on..."
Kevin waved his hand, and Li Xianzhe's work enthusiasm suddenly broke out. He felt that he needed a period of time to buffer it.
"Oh, no, no.... You have completed "Era of Ultron" and "Infinity War". I think you should take a break. The script is not urgent. I believe you will not run. We have time to wait."