New Age Artists

Chapter 614 Shen Capital

"Cultural Rebel!"

《Director under authoritarian system!》

"False Confidence"

"It may be possible for Chinese-language films to succeed, but success is unlikely."

The negotiations on the film agreement have come to an end, and the United States did not get the conditions it wanted most.

Anxious.

The interview about Shen Santong, who was regarded as the culprit of the failed negotiations and had gradually faded out of public view in the past two days, was widely talked about.

"Hollywood has spent a hundred years building a narrative system that resonates with audiences around the world, but the films of Shen Santong, a cultural rebel, are still trapped in a narrow local perspective, trying to replace artistic expression with political correctness."

"Shen Santong is not used to true freedom. We in Hollywood never interfere with the creative soul of directors, but some countries even censor the endings of movies. Shen Santong turns around and accuses us of 'cultural hegemony'? This is simply an Orwellian irony."

"If the University of Tokyo is really confident, why doesn't it dare to fully open up its market? Our films can conquer the world, while their 'local masterpieces' can't even enter North American art theaters."

"Shen Santong is obsessed with the 'victim narrative' and his remarks are more like political statements than professional discussions by filmmakers - after all, only a paranoid person would reject an olive branch of cooperation from Hollywood."

"We respect all efforts, but challenging ILM with special effects of Eastern sorcery? It's like using your finger against a supercomputer."

“Hollywood movies use a lot of Asian actors, but some people are exaggerating even fictional stories - who is creating cultural barriers?”

There has been a lot of discussion in print media, TV channels, podcasts, etc. related to Hollywood entertainment.

This time, all the major Hollywood giants moved in unison, publishing special articles through mouthpieces such as The New York Times and Variety, mocking Shen Santong for his "narrow-mindedness" and digging out his past remarks and quoting them out of context.

Anne Hathaway promoted "The Dark Knight Rises" and "inadvertently" joked in a podcast: "Some people don't even dare to accept party invitations, but they want to tell Hollywood how to make movies?"

A mainstream film critic wrote: "Shen Santong's anger exposed the anxiety of the Dongda film industry - they cannot win the world with their works, so they can only resort to ideological attacks."

A senior Hollywood industry executive said: "It is too risky to cooperate with Santong Entertainment. They are obviously more interested in politics than art."

The public opinion field on the other side of the ocean immediately changed dramatically.

Overnight, Shen Santong was no longer a hero who facilitated the cooperation between the two sides, he became a sinner.

"Shen Santong attacked Hollywood's 'creative freedom' in the interview, but turned a blind eye to the domestic censorship system! Is it that only Dongda directors can criticize the United States, but the United States cannot criticize Dongda? If this kind of 'Wolf Warrior, Dragon Warrior-style socializing' is put into the film industry, it will only make the world feel that we can't afford to lose!"

"The special effects of Avatar were made by Industrial Light & Magic, and we are still using 50-cent special effects to amuse ourselves! What qualifications does Shen Santong have to talk about cultural confidence? Catch up with Hollywood's technical level before you brag!"

"Hollywood is adding oriental elements and making Kung Fu Panda to help Dongda culture go global. Shen Santong is making a fuss about it. He is too narrow-minded! Hollywood has adapted many movies from various countries, why don't people get upset? Dongda people are just too sensitive!"

"Shen Santong gave the middle finger during a live broadcast, and foreign media mocked that 'Dongda filmmakers have low quality'! This barbaric behavior has brought shame to the country's image, and allies are shocked. The country is no longer a country!"

"Hollywood criticizes us because we are not doing well enough! We should learn more from the script. Kurosawa Akira was recognized by the West before he became a master. Shen Santong's populism will only harm Dongda Film!"

"When I was studying in the United States, my professors said that Dongda movies were propaganda tools! Shen Santong still dares to challenge Hollywood? We should quickly introduce more American blockbusters to "educate the audience" so as to improve the aesthetic taste of the whole nation!"

"Hey!"

Commissioner Smith, who was in charge of operations and coordination, could not help but sigh and said to his assistant, "This won't work. What about the Empire's business?"

He has already started the resignation process and entered the revolving door to serve as a director of a company.

The years of service were paying off, but Commissioner Smith had some concerns.
Maybe the control is too good. No matter what the Empire says, it will be repeated here, which seems a bit stupid.

It has formed a typical feature in the context of public opinion at the University of Tokyo.

They blindly worship Western values ​​and criticize the current situation of Todai, but lack recognition of local culture and like to judge everything in Todai with Western standards.

Idealize Western systems, one-sidedly criticize Eastern policies, and belittle oneself on cultural issues.

Those who care too much about international public opinion believe that foreigners' opinions are more important than their own actual situation.

Then there is a tone that thinks it is smart, but the actual logic is full of loopholes, double standards, generalizations, and appeals to authority.
Low ability.

Claiming to be rational, but actually being ridiculous.

Commissioner Smith had a feeling that "when a man is about to leave, his intentions are good", and he was about to leave because he really wanted to do one last thing for the empire.

The key to dealing with Shen Santong lies not outside, not in the United States, not in Hollywood, but inside, in Southeast University.

Commissioner Smith was not optimistic about the offensive.

Breaking away from self-centeredness, Shen Santong has encountered many public opinion storms over the years. Both the mouthpieces within the empire and those outside it like to stand on the moral high ground, but they overlook one point: what can Shen Santong do when he doesn't care about these evaluations?
If this problem is not solved, there is no way to solve the problem of Shen Santong.

Not only is the problem unsolvable, it is likely to have a counterproductive effect.

Originally, some people might have objected to Shen Santong's "localization", but the fierce criticism from both inside and outside the country actually earned Shen Santong extra points.

Similar to this time, what the public sees is exactly the opposite of the Spider-Man navy.

Ignoring Hollywood's political review of scripts, it unilaterally demanded that Tokyo University unconditionally open its market, perfectly demonstrating "strict with oneself and lenient with others."

Using "Avatar" to represent the entire Hollywood, using domestic bad movies to represent Dongda Film, selectively blindly ignoring the progress of "Inception" and "Wolf Tooth", and having your knees welded to the floor.

Pretending not to know that overseas netizens have also protested against Hollywood's nonsense editing, yet demanding that Tokyo University students unconditionally accept cultural appropriation is what can be described as "internationally renowned double standards."

Hollywood stars are silent as chickens when it comes to drug abuse, sexual assault, and racial discrimination, but when Tokyo University students raise their middle finger, it means "civilization is collapsing", as if the image of Tokyo University is entirely protected by the Centipede and Spider keyboard.

Kurosawa conquered the West with local narratives, but Zoro asked the directors of the University of Tokyo to kneel down to receive awards. On the one hand, they shout "art has no borders", and on the other hand, they regard Western recognition as the only standard.

They take the prejudices of some foreign professors as the truth, assuming that Tokyo University students have low aesthetic standards and need to be "enlightened" by Hollywood, and exude "convert fanaticism."

It is full of sophistry of "ignoring facts", sweeping analogies, and self-depreciation of "the moon is rounder in foreign countries". It appears to be "erudite" by quoting from classics, but in fact it is full of logical loopholes.

To outsiders, they are like a group of people in suits reciting the Bible with high-pitched voices but empty content, yet they consciously stand on the "high ground of civilization".

The assistant felt it was ridiculous to see his boss so distressed.

No? You knew it all before, why didn't you change it before? Did you pretend to be ignorant before?
Commissioner Smith looked up at the Great Lakes and touched his chin: "I will stand guard for the empire for the last time, and give Shen Santong a big one before I leave."

The assistant immediately said, "The commissioner is wise!"

Los Angeles.

Shen Santong watched TV with great interest.

He likes to call the program in the United States "Eighteen Palms of Winning".

In this negotiation, the US not only failed to get what it wanted, but also had nothing to say.

The Chinese side has made the requirement that as long as there is a match, the document will be signed immediately, but the US side is not equipped.

Hollywood has always said that Japan is a protectionist country on various occasions, but this time it is completely the opposite.

However, the minor setback in the film industry did not affect the victory.

The media began to hype up how great Michelle's husband was and how he got a good deal for the United States, saying that Chase Yong's kindness was far from over.

When the heads of departments in the White House appear on the show, they always express their gratitude first and brag about the wisdom and bravery of Michelle's husband.

If translated into Chinese, anyone who can hear it will feel their scalp tingling. It's like crying at someone else's grave, so filial.

At the University of Tokyo, such blatant flattery would immediately be regarded as flattery, but in the United States it is a routine practice, and every speech is filled with flattery, and if it is done in English there is no shame in being a native speaker.

Although the film industry has lost the moral high ground that it had occupied for two or three decades, it has also won.

The best always wins.

Shen Santong now understood why the navy in later generations used the rhetoric of "win, win, win".

Rumors are inseparable from the background environment. The cyber army active in the public opinion of the University of East Asia is mainly composed of the United States. To be more precise, the Democratic Progressive Party is the main force, the other side of the strait is the vanguard, and the Koreans are the flank.

The United States is “win, win, win” and always says “we are so great”. As a pioneer, the other side of the strait is no less impressive and has built a “Win, Win Echo Wall”. Everyone is winning.

Chen Chexi was impressed to see that he still had the mind to watch TV.

She has had her worldview broken down countless times recently: "You are almost becoming a 'sinner' in China, and Hollywood is also smearing you in various ways. You are really heartless."

Shen Santong said without blinking: "I am very lucky."

The East and the West joined forces, and the public opinion fields of two major countries were waiting for him.

Weirdly cool.

Moreover, Shen Santong had a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and suddenly everything connected.

I had this feeling before, and now it's been thoroughly verified.

Although there is an ocean between them, their words echo each other.

Hollywood has portrayed Shen Santong as a "nationalist" or a representative of "anti-Westernism", which weakens the objectivity of the viewpoint.

By emphasizing diversity and inclusion in Hollywood, the problem of third world stereotypes is covered up.

Denigrating the technological backwardness of Tokyo's film industry, it implies that it is incapable of engaging in an equal dialogue with Hollywood.

On the one hand, they emphasize the "universal values" of Hollywood films, implying that Dongda films lack global resonance. On the other hand, they regard Shen Santong's criticism as "cultural inferiority" and claim that "only Hollywood can teach the world how to tell stories."

Using "creative freedom" as a shield, they cover up Hollywood's commercial manipulation, selectively ignore the intervention of Hollywood studios in scripts, and package themselves as "pure defenders of art."

Shen Santong was portrayed as an "extreme nationalist" to undermine the legitimacy of his views. The media implied that he did not understand "real art".

Denying the creative value of Dongda Films based on the technological gap. Equating the temporary backwardness of Dongda Film Industry with "permanent defects" and ignoring its development potential.

Using Hollywood's "diverse casting" to cover up the stereotyped consumption of non-Western culture. Glorifying Hollywood's "cultural appropriation" as "global inclusion", accusing Shen Santong of "not understanding the essence of entertainment".

Taking advantage of the media’s discourse power, they misinterpreted Shen Santong’s criticism as a “threat.”

Portraying Shen Santong as a "Hollywood rule breaker" forced him into a passive position in international public opinion.

On the other hand, on the Tokyo University side, not only the rhetoric and methods were consistent, but even the content was consistent.

They belittle domestic films, believing that Dongda films cannot compare with Hollywood films, that the technology is backward, the stories are old-fashioned, and they lack an international perspective.

They feel self-depreciation and national inferiority, believing that Shen Santong’s tough attitude would damage the international image of Southeast University and that the university should be more “open” and “inclusive”.

Idealize Western cultural products and view Hollywood movies as symbols of art and freedom, ignoring their commercialization and cultural hegemony.

There have been personal attacks on Shen Santong, questioning his motives, and believing that he is fighting Hollywood for personal gain or political purposes rather than truly caring about film art.

It is just like the geographical concept of extension point.

The United States took a shit, and then it passed through the earth and fell into the open mouth on the other side. After it was eaten, it was digested and then pooped out something even stinkier.

The PR person in the team came over and asked, “What’s our response?”

Shen Santong said: "Send out the draft of the previous interview."

Chen Chexi said worriedly: "Should we ease up? This will be detrimental to your public image."

In the past few days, her ideas have been challenged again.

Hollywood changes its attitude like turning the pages of a book. It may be smiling and welcoming a few days ago, and then immediately call for war and killing.

There was nothing decent about the transition.

Shen Santong shook his head: "The United States is a big country."

Chen Chexi didn't understand: "Then what?"

Shen Santong explained briefly: "The citizens of big countries have similarities. They can accept bad things, but they cannot be stupid or weak. They admire strong people and tough guys."

Shen Santong is not without any desires. He also wants to take advantage of the Western market.

It is indeed easy to make money from North America and the European Union right now.

Like Huawei's early years, its products were first launched at a European conference, and the company's tone had an old European style. It is true that it is easy to make money in the European market.

But it is very difficult to get it, especially in the cultural field.

Shen Santong has some ideas, but to realize them, it can only be equality, and he will not integrate into the other party.

In Shen Santong's view, encountering a storm of public opinion is not necessarily a bad thing.

The manor housekeeper came over to remind him: "Guests are coming."

In order to settle down in Hollywood, Shen Santong bought a manor in Beverly Hills.

Barry Meyer, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Jeff Bewkes, CEO of parent company Time Warner, entered the manor led by waiters.

Waiters in linen Tang suits and white gloves drove the car, palm trees glowed with wax in the midday sun, and fountains streaked across the sky, leaving a rainbow as if time had frozen.

Barry Meyer said: "The atmosphere here is incompatible with Hollywood."

Jeff Bewkes hit the nail on the head: "It's the temperament of people that is different. Of course, whoever is in an 80 million dollar mansion will have a different temperament."

This French castle-style mansion located in the 90210 zip code area has set the highest transaction record in recent years.

It covers an area of ​​approximately 4.6 acres, approximately 1.86 square meters. The main building is approximately 4.5 square feet, approximately 4180 square meters. It has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a mirror hall imitating the Palace of Versailles, a private theater, and a gilded underground garage that can accommodate 200 cars.

Shen Santong said: "Welcome, you are the first guests of this manor."

Barry Meyer and Jeff Bex had already discussed the strategy, and he immediately said, "Shen, I can tell you that it will be difficult for Santong Entertainment's movies to get good distribution in the future."

Hollywood's major studios have secretly reached a tacit agreement to refuse to provide North American distribution resources for Santong Entertainment's films, and will also put pressure on film festivals to give its works the cold shoulder.

Barry Meyer did not say it explicitly because he was afraid that Shen Santong would record it. This behavior is completely monopolistic.

Jeff Bex said with interest: "It seems you are not in a hurry."

Shen Santong asked back: "Do you know why I bought this mansion? I am not a person who likes to spend lavishly."

The two of them didn't speak. Shen Santong said to himself, "You know, in the eyes of some people in our country, the United States is a combination of the fighting spirit of the 40s, the strategic planning of the 50s, the employment of the 60s, the ideological trends of the 70s, the inflation of the 80s, and the world hegemony of the 90s, plus the fairness of socialism."

To be honest, Spider's remarks may be fine as a rhetoric, but when they were put on the table seriously, Barry Meyer and Jeff Bewkes were indeed a little overwhelmed.

Shen Santong continued, "A country that combines the strengths of capital and society, and gathers the strengths of all eras. Even Americans want to worship it, but it has never existed in reality."

Jeff Bewkes asked, "So, why did you spend so much money on this mansion?"

"Because I'm rich." Shen Santong said as a matter of course: "Only rich people can afford luxury houses."

Barry Meyer and Jeff Bewkes: "."

The reason why Shen Santong invited people from Warner Bros. and Time Warner was to find an opportunity to break the deadlock.

We cannot generalize about Hollywood; there are also differences in interests among them.

Generally speaking, they would choose to cooperate with Disney or its subsidiary Marvel, but Shen Santong did not do so.

Why should people cooperate with him?

Marvel has a clear strategy, Disney's Robert Iger has a clear mind, and everything is on the right track.

On the contrary, Warner is facing many difficulties, and Nolan's dark Batman is a big pit.

It can be said that the more successful Disney and Marvel are, the more anxious Warner becomes.

Anyone would be anxious if the meat is right in front of them but they can't eat it.

To put it bluntly, Shen Santong purchased this mansion to adapt to the local customs.

Sing the song that suits the mountain you are on.

In the matter of Wo Nang Fei and Da Hua She, not only the Hua She family is good at using online public opinion, but they are also good at acting. However, they cannot do it alone. The active Internet internet army is the greatest force.

The death of the big flower snake is most obvious in the book.

You can't criticize Japanese medical care, nor can you criticize your Korean husband. Your sister and mother are members of the internet troll army. In the end, your ex-husband, who you divorced from several years ago, was exposed online.

But Coward Fei is indeed a coward. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, if he doesn't make money through illegal means, isn't a horse-stacking man, or isn't a gambler, a normal rich second-generation will not marry a local female star.

Even if the rich second generation wanted to, they couldn’t enter the house.

Everyone in the mainland is equal in personality. There are differences between rich and poor, with more or less resources, but there is no gap in personality.

Even if she was a nanny, if she treated the person as a servant, she would have run away long ago.

The giant snake has benefited from the equality of personality on the mainland, the filters of early Hong Kong and Taiwan pop culture, and the one-child policy.

My son is stupid and I have no choice as a mother.

A normal relationship is like that between Xiao Huashe and her husband. They both have a little bit of financial resources and look down on female stars. The difference between Hong Kong and Taiwan is in personality.

Wo Nang Fei treats people as human beings. If he didn’t treat people as human beings, things would be simpler.

Given the environment in the area where the flower snakes live, if someone with a weak character were to come to him, it would be easy for him to deal with the flower snakes.

If Cowardly Fei behaved like the master, the family would be very harmonious.

This shows the importance of adapting to local customs!
When you come to the United States, don't play the pig and eat the tiger game.

Now he is Shen·Capital·Santong!
(End of this chapter)