Chapter 490： Waiting for the award ceremony to start

On March 25, the 73rd Oscars ceremony officially kicked off. This will be the last time the awards ceremony will be held in the Sacred Citizen Auditorium. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Kodak will be under construction starting next year. The theater will be the fixed venue for the Oscars. Watermark Advertising Test Watermark Advertising Test (Pingnan Literature Net)

A few days ago, this place attracted the attention of many reporters. Hundreds of young women who drove across the North American continent gathered in the preset stands in advance. They were well-dressed and dressed in various luxury brand fashions. With a signed banner in support of Ryan, taking turns singing and dancing here every day has become a landscape before the award ceremony.

These female fans from the Upper East Side of New York are enthusiastic and crazy at the same time. When interviewed by the media, in addition to supporting Ryan's remarks for winning the best actor, they also openly clamored to give Charlize Theron on the red carpet. Embarrassed.

Perhaps these fanatical women, or perhaps the college has already considered this aspect. The day before the awards ceremony, the organizing committee heightened the guardrails and increased the number of security personnel in front of the preset stands, which made the atmosphere of the scene. There is a hint of tension.

News soon came out. Just a few days ago, Russell Crowe, who served as the guest of honor, played a negotiating expert in "The Elements of Survival", which attracted dissatisfaction from a criminal group in South America. The other party claimed He will be kidnapped in retaliation in the near future.

Although the Australian movie star came to the Hall of Sacred Citizens, there were several FBI agents behind him. The red carpet was always black from beginning to end, and he barely squeezed a smile until the interview area.

Ryan held Charlize next to him and walked behind Russell Crowe, right in front of them were two sturdy men, if you just look at it from the outside. These agents are more like professional boxers.

Because of the initiative to gain weight, Charlize deliberately chose a white dress that would not highlight the figure, and for the first time took his favorite person onto the Oscar red carpet. Naturally very happy.

"Let's pass the interview area quickly." Ryan waved to the stand. Bian said to Charlize, "I don't want to deal with those reporters."

"I don't want to deal with them either." Charlize also quickened his pace immediately. "Didn't George wait in the interview area?"

Russell Crowe is now the focus of media attention. When Ryan walked into the interview area, reporters from the broadcaster were blocked in front of him, like cross-examination. Asking all kinds of questions, if it's not from the other side, I'm afraid I can jump on it.

The appearance of Ryan and Charlize shared a lot of firepower for him.

It doesn't matter if the reporter asks "Is there any confidence in getting the best actor", or "Is Pixar any shareholder preparing to transfer shares to Disney", or "Why Miss Theron suddenly got lucky, is she pregnant?" Both Ryan remained silent and walked into the auditorium all the way under the **** of George and the others who had been waiting a long time ago.

"God, what are they thinking?" He tightened Ryan's arm. Charlize whispered, "They asked me if I was pregnant?"

"Just ignore them."

He patted her hand comfortingly, and a greeting came from behind, "Ryan, it's been a long time."

"Hi, Stephen."

Hearing some familiar voices, Ryan turned around, shook hands with the bald head who was coming, and joked, "You are our biggest opponent tonight."

""Gladiator" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" have jointly won 22 nominations." Stephen Soderbergh looked very humble, "Ryan, your biggest opponent is yourself, I am optimistic that you will get the most Good actor."

The three of them walked forward together, Ryan put away his smiling face and said in a low voice, "I also look forward to you getting the best director."

Although "Eileen Brockovich" appeared early, Stephen Soderbergh still won two best director nominations for "Drug Network" and "Women's War". If nothing else, best director. It should fall on his head.

Not only that, the heroine of the "Women's War" that Ryan hasn't seen is Julia Roberts, and she won the second best actress nomination in her life for her tenacious and persevering role.

In fact, Ryan's vote for Best Actress went to Big Mouth Zhu, even if he hadn't even watched the trailer.

Well, he has inherited the best traditions of the Oscar judges and became a member of the ballot with his feet.

The seats of the two sides are far apart and separated after entering the theater. Ryan looked at the bright bald head. The other party and his movie are definitely the biggest opponents of "Gladiator".

Although filmmaking has always had a strong personal style and was even criticized as being too experimental, Stephen Soderbergh seems to have found a balance between art and commerce on "Drug Network". The film is both popular and popular.

This year's Oscars, "Gladiator" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" all have a direct relationship with Ryan, and the organizers also arranged the seats of the two crews in accordance with tradition. (Pingnan Literature Net)

Of course, this place has also become the most concentrated place of Chinese descent in the theater. In addition to the main creators of the movie, people whom Ryan knows alone include Tan Dun and Youyou Ma, and a female singer who speaks loudly when greeted. .

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won ten Oscar nominations, which will undoubtedly arouse the attention of the North American Chinese community. This year will definitely be the most Chinese entertainer invited to attend the event. Not only is there a large number of guests sitting nearby, but also someone from the Far East. Joint interview delegations on both sides of the strait, as well as Chinese audiences who tried their best to enter the venue in order to witness historical footage.

"Hi, Ridley." After shaking his hand, Ryan took the initiative to take a little distance and deliberately looked at Ridley Scott, "You look black."

"The Moroccan sun is too terrible." Ridley Scott had just rushed back from the set in Africa, "I really should have set the set in Nevada."

"Is the shooting of Black Hawk Fall finished?" Ryan asked concerned.

"At least two months."

Hearing Ridley Scott's words, Ryan secretly sighed that the fate of this movie was really doomed.

After greeted each other with the rest of the crew, Ryan came to his seat, first hugged Leonardo DiCaprio, nodded to Gisele Bunchen, and waited for Charlize to be with him. After they shook hands, they sat down.

However, he is still uneasy. Many celebrities who are new to the theater choose to come over and say hello to him.

"It seems that there are not many guests here today."

As time went on, there were fewer and fewer people in the theater. Ryan chatted with Charlize a few words, "Do you feel that way, Charlie?"

"Did you not watch the relevant news?" Charlize was puzzled, then laughed again, "I forget that you have been busy with work recently. It is said that the total number of guests and entertainers invited to attend this year reached more than 2,800. The most one in history."

"Then Los Angeles fashion and jewelers are going to make a fortune." Ryan sighed with emotion.

Every Oscar, the stars who compete on the red carpet will always bring huge income to Los Angeles businesses.

Fortunately, male celebrities, such as Ryan, who participated in so many Oscars, have always been traditional dark dresses and bow ties, and female celebrities who want to show off on the red carpet often spend a lot of money.

Fortunately, a popular female celebrity like Charlize is usually sponsored by sponsors or well-known designers, and ordinary celebrities can only pay for it out of their own pockets.

These costs range from dresses to jewelry to RVs, often tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Although the award ceremony has not yet officially started, more than a dozen cameras on the TV station will scan from the field from time to time to capture the expressions of the stars, especially those who have been nominated, before the ceremony.

Ryan's side was naturally the focus of attention, and there was even a camera that obviously stayed on Charlize's face for a long time, which caused the South African Diamonds to complain.

"God, my image is completely ruined as I am now."

Although she only looks plump, the woman is very concerned about her figure and beauty. "I really hope I can finish filming "The Devil" tomorrow, and then hurry up to lose weight."

"My dear." Ryan deliberately used a joke to comfort her, "I have to remind you that the film will not start until three days later, and it will take at least one and a half months after the filming is complete."

"Why did you choose Christina? Richie played Hilby?" Charlize didn't answer him at all.

"A candidate recommended by Drew." Ryan made a gesture that you understand and continued, "Director Jenkins also thinks her audition effect is okay."

Hearing the recommendation of the other party’s friend from Ryan, Charlize shrugged, leaned to his ear, and whispered, “I have a better candidate. She must be more suitable for Hilby than Christina Ritchie. Who?" Ryan's mouth trembled subconsciously.

"I have talked with Hilby several times. She is a very complicated person." Charlize suddenly turned to the role. "Your script is set in this way, honey, don't you think Natalie Bo Is Terman the most suitable candidate?"

Seeing Charlize and retreating back with a smile, Ryan gave her a concealed look. The South African Diamond blinked her eyes mischievously, and then focused her energy on the little golden figure erected on the stage.

Ryan would only treat this kind of proposal as a joke, and would never agree. He and Natalie finally formed a tacit understanding, usually not mentioning the names of Nicole and Charlize, if these two quite individual women face each other. , Also plays a same-sex couple, what kind of unpredictable risks will it bring?

It is estimated that this film with an investment of 30 million US dollars may not be finished by today next year.

Slanting his eyes, seeing Charlize’s lips curled into an upward arc, Ryan simply threw these words behind her head, and stared at the Mr. Oscar set standing on the stage, waiting for the start of the award ceremony. ()