【环球时报特约记者 吕克】美国《综艺》6月29日称，《速度与激情》系列主演范·迪塞尔近日参加活动时透露，已经去世的保罗·沃克（如图）有望在该系 列第11部影片中"回归"。 然而，沃克2013年死于意外车祸，年仅40岁，当时正在筹拍《速度与激情7》的导演温子仁和制片方决定用一种特别的银幕方式来送别这个主要角色。该片 使用已经拍摄的部分素材，配合特效，以及保罗的两个兄弟柯迪、迦勒作为替身，通过350个特效镜头在大银幕上"复活"了保罗·沃克。 《速度与激情7》2015年上映后获得了巨大成功，全球票房超15亿美元，其中中国票房就达24.4亿元人民币。《速度与激情》系列之后又拍摄了4部（包括 2019年的外传），最近一部《速度与激情10》于2023年5月上映，3.4亿美元的高昂预算，换回了全球约7亿美元的票房，并不算很成功。对于《速度与激情 11》，片方曾透露其剧情将延续《速度与激情10》，为该系列画上句号。 在加利福尼亚州波莫纳举行的车迷节上，范·迪塞尔向粉丝透露了最新一部《速度与激情11》的情况："就在昨天，片方环球影业还在问我，能在2027年4月 上演《速度与激情》的大结局吗？我说：'那我要有三个条件：第一，把该 ...

Box Office Performance - "Mission: Impossible 8" has achieved significant box office success since its release, maintaining the top position in the domestic box office rankings [1] - As of June 4, the global box office revenue for "Mission: Impossible 8" reached $353.8 million [5] - The film's release has led to the best box office performance for IMAX cinemas during the Dragon Boat Festival since 2019 [5] Franchise History - The "Mission: Impossible" series has been around for nearly 30 years, originating from a Cold War-era American television series [3] - The franchise has seen increasing box office success over the years, with "Mission: Impossible 4," "6," and "7" grossing ¥6.72 billion, ¥8.68 billion, and ¥12.45 billion respectively [3] - "Mission: Impossible 7" experienced a significant drop in box office performance, failing to meet the predicted ¥400 million in China, marking the first loss for the franchise with a global loss of approximately $25 million [3] Industry Challenges - Hollywood has faced declining box office performance in recent years, with many major releases underperforming [7] - The reliance on established IPs has led to a lack of originality, resulting in audience fatigue and diminishing returns [8] - The production costs for major films like "Mission: Impossible 8" have escalated, nearing $400 million, due to pandemic-related delays and rising labor costs [10] Production Environment - The film industry in Los Angeles has seen a 58% decline in production volume since its peak in 2021, leading to a loss of approximately 40,000 jobs in the California film industry in 2023 [10] - Some films that would typically be produced in Hollywood are moving to other states or countries that offer tax incentives and favorable policies [10] - California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly acknowledged the struggles faced by the Los Angeles film industry [11]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significance of "Mission: Impossible 8" as a potential last hope for Hollywood action films, highlighting the challenges faced by the genre in the current market landscape [1][2]. Box Office Performance - "Mission: Impossible 8" achieved a record-breaking opening weekend in North America with $63 million, marking a new high for the series [8]. - The previous films in the series have shown a consistent but not explosive box office performance, with "Mission: Impossible 6" being the highest-grossing at $792 million globally [3][5]. - "Mission: Impossible 7" underperformed, grossing only $571 million globally and becoming the first film in the series to incur a loss of $25 million [6]. Market Trends - The article notes a significant decline in the box office performance of Hollywood films, with "Mission: Impossible 8" facing pressure to recoup its production costs, which are expected to be similar to the $290 million of "Mission: Impossible 7" [6][9]. - The current market environment is described as cold, with many films struggling to attract audiences, as evidenced by the poor performance of recent releases like "Captain America 4" [9][12]. - The article emphasizes the changing audience preferences, indicating that family-oriented films are outperforming male-targeted action films in the current market [8]. Cultural Impact - "Mission: Impossible" is recognized as a long-standing franchise that has accompanied Tom Cruise throughout his career, spanning 29 years [3][5]. - The film is positioned as a potential savior for the struggling film market, particularly in China, where it is expected to benefit from the holiday release window [9][10].

短剧的风，已经飘洋过海吹到了美国。在好莱坞的所在地洛杉矶，现在平均每个月有 100 部中国短剧开 拍。 资深驻外记者刘骁骞就是这场美国短剧风暴的见证者：美国短剧剧组中的外国导演和演员到底是如何看待 自己参与创作的短剧的？同样的爽剧剧本和套路在美国是否适用？中国资方如何挑选最受欢迎的「大众情 人脸」？ 在许多人眼里，短剧或许依旧是「上不了台面」的存在，但那些围绕它发生的人物故事依然有被看见和倾 听的价值。 声东击西 今天我们要聊的话题很「声东击西」—— 中国短剧。这些霸道总裁题材、略带狗血的短剧，正在颠覆好莱 坞的一些传统业态，带来新的变革和力量。驻美记者刘骁骞从去年年末开始用自己的镜头记录下了这些颠 覆与新生，我们来听听他的故事。 刘骁骞 去年秋天，我的工作从芝加哥调到了洛杉矶，很多常驻洛杉矶的外国记者告诉我，这里的新闻其实比想象 中要少。这些年来包括国人在内的全球观众对好莱坞的态度发生了很大转变，大家不再把好莱坞电影看作 唯一的标杆。尽管如此，影视产业依然是洛杉矶的金字招牌，所以我一直想以此为出发点去做一些深度观 察。 刚到洛杉矶的时候，我和一位中国朋友吃饭，聊起一个学电影的中国留学生，他之前帮我拍过活动， ...