Daredevil, also known as Daredevil, first appeared in 1964 and was originally named Matt Murdock. He was blinded due to exposure to nuclear waste since he was a child, but his other senses are different from ordinary people.
Later, under the guidance of Gunsou, he learned good martial arts, and relied on his intelligence to successfully obtain a lawyer's license. From then on, a blind lawyer who spoke impassionedly in court during the day and sought justice for the weak turned into the Daredevil at night, fighting for justice and fighting crime.
The reason why Xiang Nan used Daredevil to start Marvel's film and television journey is mainly because Daredevil does not have any superpowers, so it does not require a lot of special effects, so it is relatively easy to produce. After all, it was his first test of the waters, so he didn't want to take too many risks.
Xiang Nan was filming "Mission: Impossible 2" while conceiving the script for "Daredevil".
Time passed little by little, and in May, Universal Pictures released "Legend of Sicily" starring Monica Bellucci.
This film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Monica Bellucci also became an instant hit with this film and enjoys a high reputation in the international film industry. Now this film has finally been released in the United States.
Unfortunately, because this is an Italian-language film, and it is a restricted-rated film, it was released in limited theaters, so the box office performance was not very good. In the end, it only took over 3 million U.S. dollars at the box office in the United States.
However, the investment in the film itself is not large. When it was released in other countries before, it has already earned tens of millions of dollars at the box office. So overall, Xiang Nan did not lose money.
Besides, his purpose in making this movie was for Monica Bellucci.
This woman alone is worth everything.
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In June, the summer season has arrived.
Universal Pictures first released the comedy "The Fat Professor" starring Eddie Murphy.
Although Eddie Murphy has become somewhat outdated in recent years, he is still the most outstanding African-American star in Hollywood and has the strongest box office appeal among African-Americans.
Therefore, after "The Fat Professor" was released, there was still a group of die-hard fans to support it.
The so-called die-hard fans are those people who will still support his movies no matter how bad they are.
After they went to the theater, they were surprised to find that the movie was much better than they imagined.
As a result, the reputation of "The Fat Professor" suddenly rose. With a good reputation and the popularity of Eddie Murphy, "The Fat Professor" will naturally be a box office hit.
The final box office in North America was US$128 million, and the global box office was US$270 million. Eddie Murphy made a successful comeback with this film.
And this also makes more outdated stars hope to cooperate with Universal Pictures. Because there have been successful cases of Sylvester Stallone turning around, and now with the demonstration effect of Eddie Murphy, those outdated stars are naturally willing to cooperate with Universal Pictures.
Xiang Nan also welcomed this.
A has-been star is also a star. If he performs well, there is value to be mined.
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In July, the action blockbuster "Prison in the Sky" starring Xiang Nan, George Clooney, John Malkovich and Jennifer Aniston was officially released.
The story of this movie is thrilling, the plot has ups and downs, and it requires action and scenes. Especially when the protagonist himself faces a plane full of vicious criminals, the sense of tension and oppression is overwhelming and makes the audience breathless throughout the whole process.
Because of this, when the protagonist wins, the audience feels unprecedentedly happy. So after "Prison in the Sky" was released, as expected, it was a hit at the box office.
The box office in North America exceeded US$100 million, and the global box office reached US$240 million. It can be said to be a very successful commercial blockbuster, comparable to "True Lies".
Although the heroine played by Jennifer Aniston does not have much screen time, her role is not very important. But she is still a legitimate heroine after all, so the film's success also gave her a good start in the film industry.
It is worth mentioning that the most eye-catching performance in the movie is the villain played by John Malkovich. He is cunning, ruthless, and extremely capable of leadership. He manages all the felons to be obedient. Showed superhuman talents.
In addition, the serial killer Garland Green played by Steve Buscemi has less screen time than the heroine played by Jennifer Aniston.
But as the saying goes, there are no small roles, only small actors. Through his wonderful performance, this serial killer still left a very deep impression on the audience.
Even because he finally escaped the police pursuit, the audience speculated whether Xiang Nan deliberately left a tail for future filming of "Prison in the Sky 2".
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In August, Universal Pictures released "Planet 2" starring Jim Carrey and Halle Berry.
This film tells the story of an animal detective who heads to the African continent to help the local tribe find a lost sacred object-a white bat.
Jim Carrey is now one of the most popular comedians in Hollywood. He has a great talent for comedy, and his expression changes and rhythm control are unmatched in the world.
Therefore, even if the comedy films he starred in are slightly weak in story, his performance can make up for the shortcomings. The story of "Detective Plane Head 2" is already good, and coupled with his wonderful performance, it is enough to make the audience burst into laughter.
Therefore, "The Detective 2" won acclaim and its box office performance was even more eye-catching. In the end, the film's box office in North America was US$108 million, and its global box office was as high as US$240 million. It can be said to be a very successful work.
Jim Carrey continues to be the leading comedy star with his outstanding performance in this movie. Although Halle Berry only played a role in the movie, she still ranks among the most box-office-charging African-American actresses simply because of the movie's success.
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Entering September, "Casino" directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Sophie Marceau, Joe Pesci, etc. was officially released.
This movie tells the story of Sam, a con man who prospered in the casino, but became famous because of it. Not only was he defrauded of his money by a woman, but he also turned against his brother. In the end, he recognized the cruel reality of the casino and chose to retire from the world.
This is a story about a hound that must eventually die on the mountain, how a general can avoid being killed in battle, and a story about success and failure. It is also the subject matter that Martin Scorsese is best at.
Under his careful direction, this film is full of epic style and very thought-provoking. Therefore, after its release, not only was it praised by the media, but it also performed well at the box office.
It grossed US$43 million in North America and US$102 million at the global box office, which is considered a successful work.
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