《帝国真相》：昆仑支著；新华出版社出版。 今年春，迪士尼真人版《白雪公主》在美国公映。拉丁裔女演员主演童话主角白雪公主，在全美引发了 一场关乎肤色与"政治正确"的大辩论。两年前，黑人演员成为《小美人鱼》电影中的人鱼公主，同样掀 起持续数月的争议。有人为之喝彩："美国终于正视多元现实"；也有人愤怒质问："为什么要把熟悉的 童话变了颜色？" 《 人民日报 》（ 2025年06月20日 20 版） 这两则新闻同时也是寓言：人们今天看到的，是一个在童话与现实之间裂痕日益加深的国家。到底发生 了什么？为何今天呈现在世人面前的美国，同很多人曾经的美国印象有着巨大差异？ (责编：岳弘彬、牛镛) 答案，或许能在这本《帝国真相》中找到。实际上，关于美国的书层出不穷。《帝国真相》独特之处在 于，它是近年来一部少见的从非西方视角系统解析美国历史与现实的作品。它不跟从西方话语体系，而 是立足世界历史视角，以多维度、全球化的眼光，冷静地剖析美国的历史轨迹与现实面貌。 它并不是对美国的简单批判，也不是碎片化的历史叙述，而是以一系列新闻事件为切口，采取一种"新 闻即历史"的打开方式。从加州山火与政党争斗交织成灾，到联合国大会上美国否决加沙 ...

Core Viewpoint - The live-action adaptation of "Snow White" by Disney has faced significant backlash, resulting in poor box office performance and widespread criticism regarding casting choices and character development [1][2][3] Group 1: Cultural Reflection - The modern adaptation attempts to align with contemporary feminist ideals by portraying a more independent Snow White, but ultimately fails due to the outdated foundation of the original fairy tale and a lack of depth in the storyline [2][3] - The fairy tale narratives have historically shaped societal expectations of gender roles, with girls aspiring to be princesses and boys seeking to rescue them, reflecting a cultural deception regarding the realization of these dreams [4][7] Group 2: Gender Expectations - The portrayal of princesses in fairy tales often emphasizes beauty and passivity, while male characters are depicted as active agents who achieve their happiness through personal effort [10][11] - The narrative of "Snow White" continues to reinforce traditional gender roles, as the character's supposed empowerment is superficial and ultimately relies on the prince for resolution [10][12] Group 3: Historical Context - The original tales, particularly those by male authors like the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault, have perpetuated a patriarchal view of female characters, often reducing them to passive roles awaiting rescue [11][12] - There exists a historical narrative of female authors who challenged these norms, creating more complex and empowered female characters, which have been largely overlooked in mainstream adaptations [20][21] Group 4: Alternative Narratives - The discussion highlights the need for a re-examination of the "princess" narrative, advocating for stories that empower women to take control of their destinies rather than relying on male figures for validation [22][23] - The emergence of alternative fairy tales that feature strong, independent female protagonists serves as a counter-narrative to traditional depictions, suggesting a shift towards more equitable storytelling [19][22]

Core Viewpoint - Hollywood's global market share in the film industry has significantly declined, dropping from over 90% in 2009-2010 to 69.5% in 2024, while China's share has increased from 5.5% to 16.5% during the same period [2][3] Group 1: Decline of Hollywood - Hollywood's global box office share has decreased by 16 percentage points over the past decade, indicating a structural decline in the industry [2][3] - The rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ has shifted audience viewing habits, contributing to Hollywood's challenges [3][4] - Labor disputes, including strikes by writers and actors, have further complicated the industry's recovery efforts [3][4] Group 2: Globalization of Film Production - The film production industry has become highly globalized, with Hollywood relying on international collaboration and outsourcing to manage costs [5][7] - Countries like the UK and Canada have become key destinations for Hollywood productions due to lower costs and favorable tax incentives [7][8] - Australia and New Zealand are also significant players in providing production services for international films, with substantial investments in the industry [8] Group 3: Challenges and Future Prospects - The traditional high-risk, low-innovation production model of Hollywood has led to a decline in market tolerance for mid-sized original films [4][9] - The industry faces pressure to innovate and adapt to new technologies, including the impact of artificial intelligence [10][11] - Efforts to revitalize Hollywood, such as tax incentives, are ongoing but face criticism and challenges, indicating a long road ahead for recovery [11]

进入5月，包括迪士尼（NYSE：DIS）、派拉蒙环球（NASDAQ：PARA）等在内的好莱坞巨头陆续公 布了自然年2025年第一季度的财务报告。 具体从各家公司的财务数据来看，作为好莱坞传统巨头中市值最大的公司，迪士尼2025财年第二财季 （对应自然年2025年第一季度）营收同比增长6.96%至236.21亿美元，净利润同比大增1474.54%至34.01 亿美元。 值得注意的是，由于迪士尼此次的重组费用同比减少约95%至1.09亿美元，使得迪士尼的税前收入和净 利润有大幅增长。 派拉蒙环球2025财年第一财季（对应自然年2025年第一季度）的营业收入同比减少6.42%至71.92亿美 元，净利润则同比增长129.6%至1.61亿美元。派拉蒙环球增利不增收的原因主要是成本费用的大幅减 少。有关数据显示，派拉蒙环球在报告期内包括销售、一般、行政、折旧摊销等在内的整体成本与费用 从去年同期的81.02亿美元减少至66.77亿美元。 与派拉蒙环球类似的还有华纳兄弟探索。其2025财年第一财季（对应自然年2025年第一季度）的营收同 比减少9.83%至89.79亿美元，净亏损则同比收窄52.98%至4.49亿美元。由 ...

Core Viewpoint - Disney's Q2 performance exceeded expectations, driven by strong results in theme parks and streaming services, leading to an upward revision of the full-year profit forecast [1][5]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Disney reported Q2 revenue of $23.62 billion, surpassing the expected $23.05 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 7% [1]. - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 were $1.45, exceeding the forecast of $1.20, and reflecting a significant year-over-year increase of 20% [1]. - The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to a growth of 16% to $5.75, above the market expectation of $5.44, and projected operating cash flow of $17 billion, higher than the previous estimate of $15 billion [1]. Group 2: Business Segments Performance - The theme park segment showed strong performance, with revenue growth of 9% to $2.49 billion, primarily driven by increased visitors in California and Florida parks [3]. - The direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming segment, including Disney+ and Hulu, achieved profitability for the fourth consecutive quarter, with profits reaching $336 million, significantly up from $47 million in the previous year [3]. - Disney+ added 1.4 million subscribers in the quarter, exceeding analyst expectations of a 1.25 million subscriber loss, despite a previous decline of 700,000 subscribers due to price increases [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Disney's CEO expressed confidence in the company's future, despite facing challenges such as tariff pressures from potential 100% tariffs on foreign-made films [5][7]. - The company is actively repurchasing shares, having bought back $1.8 billion worth of stock this fiscal year, and expects park revenue to grow by 6% to 8% in fiscal year 2025 [6]. - Disney aims to generate $1 billion from streaming services this year and continues to focus on enhancing the profitability of its online platforms [6].

1937年，谁站在科技与人文的 十字路口？ 作者 丨陈序宁 1937年，人类历史上第一部动画长片《白雪公主》登场，迪士尼为它赌上了一切，最后大获成功。 88年后，迪士尼翻拍的真人电影《白雪公主》于2025年3月在全球上映，口碑崩塌：豆瓣评分3.9， IMDb评分1.6。 技术的进步和资金的充裕，永远是生产好内容的双翼。但一部好电影的诞生，远比这复杂得多。 01 1937年，无论你走到世界的哪个角落，都能感受到时代的动荡与不安。 在美国，社会正处于大萧条的后半段，经济虽略有恢复，但仍有大量失业和贫困。年初，罗斯福在 他的第二次总统就职演讲中说，全国三分之一的人"住不好、穿不暖、吃不饱"。一个普通的美国四 口之家，每星期平均生活费约为30美元。 在英国 丘吉尔把自己用时8年断断续续写下的人物评论结集为《世界1937》 他在书里这样评价喜 剧大师卓别林：一个能同时控制眼泪和笑声的"完美演员"。丘吉尔还需要再等待3年，命运女神才会 把他推到首相的位置，带领英伦脱离至暗时刻。 在欧洲，墨索里尼和希特勒抱成一团，加上日本，法西斯统治下的德意日轴心国集团初步成型，同 时在东西方挑起战事，妄图用武力征服世界。罗斯福发出警告： ...