"HERO," the latest Zhang Yimou release, came to Chinese screens last week. The following phrases are intended to help you with articles on the movie business:
    struggling (stagnant) movie industry 低迷影市
    With an unprecedented US$31-million budget, "Hero" aims to set a number of records to help the mainland's struggling movie industry. — CHINA DAILY
    to beat pirates/ pirated disc copiers 打擊盜版/盜版商
    In order to beat the digital-video-disc pirates, only segments will be played at the premiere ceremonies in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, which hundreds of reporters have asked to attend. — CHINA DAILY
    smash box office records/ box office battle/ exclusive rights to show 爆棚/票房大戰(zhàn)/放映權(quán)
    A year after "Harry Potter" smashed box office records worldwide, its sequel enjoyed a magical bow in North America, Europe and Asia over the weekend. — IN FOCUS
    behind-the-scenes look / sound track/ costume drama 幕后花絮/電影音樂(lè)/古裝戲
    During filming, a documentary was shot simultaneously to record details of the crew's work. This behind-the-scenes look at film making is scheduled to air on provincial TV stations in China next month. — BOXING POST
    gunning for the Oscars (lining up competition for the Oscars) 角逐奧斯卡
    Some believe that Zhang is not only aiming at international box-office success but is also gunning for the Oscars. — BBC
    capable production crew/to lead a stellar cast/ cameo role 強(qiáng)大制作陣容/領(lǐng)銜主演/友情出演
    Because of the capable production crew and casting pool that are based in Texas, along with some of the most diverse locations any state has to offer, Brinkman has decided to develop and produce many of his properties in his home state.