Just days after the January 4 premiere (首映) of Hollywood blockbuster Avatar in China, the box offices across the country had gone beyond 100 million yuan (around $14.7 million), thanks to the enthusiasm of huge number of Chinese movie fans. China Film Group Corp. Estimates are that the total box office may finally reach 500 million yuan.
Though almost every movie theater in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai gives Avatar top billing(最优先的档期), with as many as 20 show times a day, Chinese audience still find it tough to get a ticket. In Beijing, the Wanda Movie Theater in Shijingshan, the first IMAX theater in Asia, is the first choice for Avatar moviegoers. The theater shows the 3D IMAX version of Avatar five times a day, and tickets are generally sold out a day in advance.
In Shanghai, to get an IMAX ticket for Avatar can mean waiting in freezing weather all night for a show three days later. Shanghai local media reported that on Friday, around 500 people were queuing for tickets at 8 a.m. in front of the downtown Peace Cinema, including some who had waited for 12 hours. Movie fans came equipped with quilts, wooden stools and snacks, in a scene reminding of that at train ticket windows before the New Year, when huge numbers of Chinese travel to be with family.
For the 3D version of Avatar, ticket prices varied for different theaters and time slots(场次), ranging from 60 yuan to 120 yuan. Meanwhile, illegal tickets traders asked as much as 600 yuan for the IMAX version in Shanghai. The Peace Cinema is planning to raise the ticket price for the IMAX version to as much as 200 yuan from the current 150 yuan from Jan. 14 for some time slots.
A report by the People's Daily owes the difficulty in getting tickets partly to the lack of 3D screens in China. There are only 11 IMAX commercial theaters in nine cities across China. Because of this, people are traveling long distances to see the movie. In southern China, the IMAX-equipped Dongguan Wanda theater has seen a huge coming of people from Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Wednesday afternoon, due to a technical breakdown of the system, the movie was stopped for an hour, and the sound didn't come together with the picture. In the end, the general manager of the theater had to beg forgiveness on his knees twice to lessen the angry audience who drove a long way to see the movie. The theater had to pay back each audience member the full ticket price as well as 200 yuan for traffic expenses.
The world-wide gross(总收入) for "Avatar" is now at $1.335 billion, second only to the $1.843 billion pulled in by "Titanic," another film directed by Cameron. But how long will 'Avatar' manage to hold its death grip around the number one spot?
【小题1】The behavior of movie fans in Shanghai shows that __________.| A．the time slots of the film are not enough |
| B．people are too enthusiastic about the film Avatar |
| C．Chinese seldom have chances to enjoy Hollywood blockbusters like Avatar |
| D．the tickets for the film are harder to get than train tickets before the New Year |
| A．the weather is freezing and the queue is too long |
| B．the cinemas have raised the ticket price for Avatar |
| C．not many 3D screens are available in China |
| D．there are many illegal tickets traders in different cities |
| A．thinks the film is sure to hold the number one spot |
| B．questions the truth of the number one spot of the film |
| C．concludes that the film Avatar is not better than Titanic |
| D．doubts whether the film can keep its popularity with the people |
| A．Hollywood Blockbuster Avatar Hitting China |
| B．Chinese People Kneeling Down for a Film |
| C．Lack of IMAX Theaters in China |
| D．Difficulty in Seeing Avatar in China |
Screenwriting Camp for Teens
At New York Film Academy’s 4-week screenwriting camp for teens, students learn how to write their own screenplays.
This hands-on camp is structured to benefit students of any experience level. Students spend an average of 24 hours per week in class, and 8 to 16 hours per week in writing labs. In all locations, students have the opportunity to write and shoot a group project. Students are required to do a significant amount of writing in the evenings and on weekends to complete the written assignments of this camp.
Screenwriting Summer Camp Classes
To get a sense of what students will learn in the screenwriting camp, here are some screenwriting courses they will take.
● Story Generation: This is a first-week class in which students present a variety of film ideas and choose one to write for the rest of the course.
● Screenplay Analysis: This class looks at the complexities of feature-length screenwriting.
● Film Craft(技术) : In this course students learn about the elements of the feature film.
● Production Workshop: Students expand their understanding of the visual components of a screen story by shooting their own short scene.
Camp Information
Classes are held at the Film Academy’s New York City (NYC), Los Angeles(LA), and South Beach campuses.
Tuition Fees: $4,525
Start Dates for Our Locations: Jun 25, 2023-Jul 22, 2023
If you need assistance, please contact us immediately at summerprograms@nyfa.edu or call us at 212-674-4300 (NYC), 818-333-3558(LA), or 305-534-6009(South Beach) so we can assist you. For more information about all other camp locations, please contact 212-966-3488.
【小题1】What will students do in the 4-week camp?| A．Study in class for about 48 hours. | B．Do their homework in writing labs. |
| C．Learn to write for 16 hours on weekends. | D．Get some experience of screenwriting. |
| A．Film Craft. | B．Story Generation. |
| C．Screenplay Analysis. | D．Production Workshop. |
| A．212-674-4300. | B．818-333-3558. |
| C．305-534-6009. | D．212-966-3488. |
Now that the holiday is coming, there is no doubt that it’s relaxing to watch a movie. Here we have chosen three exciting movies for you. Let’s take a look!
Chibi Maruke Chan: The Fantastic Notebook
Anime (动画)’s favorite third-grade schoolgirl is about to make the jump from 2D to 3D. Early 2022, Chibi Maruko-chan will star in her own feature film.
Maruko will jump out of her everyday life and travel on a mysterious adventure in a new world of fantasy, according to Sakura Production. “We delightedly expect everyone to enjoy the charming world of Maruko in the movie.”
Turning Red
This movie is a story based on a girl Mei Lee’s changing emotions. Mei is a Chinese-Canadian teenager. As she starts adolescence, an ancient curse put on her family means that every time she has a sudden outburst of feelings, something strange happens she turns into a giant fluffy red panda.
The message of the movie is that you don’t have to push emotions away or get rid of them to be considered a good girl or a good woman. The key is, to be yourself and be able to own your emotions.
Only Fools Rush In
The movie tells the story of a motorcycle enthusiast living in an island town. After falling in love with a waitress, he approaches her and joins her drama-prone brother’s motorcycle team, competing in local races. But their lives are turned upside down after an accident, then, the innocent young man and his girlfriend, has to go on a motorcycle road trip to Guangzhou where they end up drifting in the city as they struggle to deal with their difficult situation.
【小题1】What do we know about Chibi Maruko Chan: The Fantastic Notebook?| A．It will be shown on 2D version. |
| B．It will be launched in March, 2022. |
| C．The movie is about a fantastic exploration |
| D．The leading character is a seven-year-old girl. |
| A．Try to be good. |
| B．Don’t feel depressed. |
| C．Never put emotions away. |
| D．Learn to become who we are. |
| A．Motorcyclists’ competition. | B．Common people’s life. |
| C．Love in the couple. | D．Struggle among racers. |
2019 Academy Award for Best Picture Nominations (提名)
Black Panther
Type: Adventure
Running Time: 134 min.
Release Date: February 16,2018 (United States)
Current rank:★★★★
Director: Ryan Coogler
Actors: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B.Jordan
With his father having died in Captain America: Civil War,T'Challa is the new ruler of the advanced kingdom of Wakanda. As the king, whenever a challenger for the crown announces his intentions, he must give up his powers and take them on in a physical challenge.
The Favourite
Type: Drama
Running Time: 120 min.
Release Date: November 23, 2018 (United States)
Current rank:★★★
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Actors: Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz
In the early 18th century, with Britain and France at war, a fragile Queen Anne occupies the throne as her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill governs the country in her stead, while tending to Anne's ill health and changeable temper.
Green Book
Type: Drama
Running Time: 130 min.
Release Date: November 16,2018 (United States)
Current rank:★★★★★
Director: Peter Farrelly
Actors: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali
Tony Lip, an uneducated Italian-American who's known for using his fists to get his way, is hired to drive world-class, famous pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour from Midwest to the Deep South. They must rely on "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to guide them to the few settlements that were then safe for blacks.
A Star Is Born
Type: Musical
Runing Time: 135 min.
Release Date: October 5,2018 (United States)
Current rank:★★★★
Director: Bradley Cooper
Actors: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga
When country music star Jackson Maine stops at a bar for a drink after a concert, he's both entertained and attracted by young nightclub singer Ally. He discovers that she writes songs as well as being a talented singer, but hasn't had a break because of her look.
【小题1】Which film is the MOST popular among audience?| A．Black Panther. | B．The Favourite. | C．Green Book. | D．A Star Is Born. |
| A．adventure | B．musical | C．drama | D．comedy |
| A．Ryan Coogler. | B．Yorgos Lanthimos. | C．Peter Farrelly. | D．Bradley Cooper. |
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