Chapter 444： Ride the boat

The Oscars were awarded one after another. Penelope Cruz, the guest presenter for the best foreign language film, stepped onto the stage, said a few words against war, and then gave up the big screen behind it.

One after another on the big screen, the films nominated for Best Foreign Language Film were introduced.

""Hotel in Paradise", Paula Van der Oster; "A Man Without Past", Aki Korismaki; "Hero", Zhuangyi Mou; "Love in Africa", Caroline Lin Gram; "City of God", Fernando Merrills..."

Two years ago, Ang Lee won the best foreign language film Oscar with the Chinese martial arts film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", gained countless prestige and money, and inspired the lingering Oscar plot of directors in the East.

Therefore, Director Zhang followed the trend of a super martial arts production. Under the operation of Embassy Pictures, he appeared at this Oscar and wanted to shop for the best foreign language film.

Ronan quietly watched Qin Jun's arrow rain on the big screen like locusts crossing the border, and he knew very well that the "Hero" crew would be disappointed.

Yu Jiaolong next to him is thinking carefully. Although the chance of winning the "Hero" is not high, if you really want to get the best foreign language film, should you go up with the director to receive the award?

The moment this thought flashed, she gave up, and now she is also a star with a reputation and status, and can't do anything that is detrimental to her style.

Not far from the "Hero" crew, the people from the "City of God" crew looked at Penelope Cruz in anticipation, and it seemed that Penelope Cruz must read the name of "City of God" .

Navas is confident that the quality of "City of God" itself is first-class, and its professional reputation is too good. The theme is also suitable for Oscars. Lionsgate has done all the publicity and public relations work very well. The Oscar's best foreign language film is already here. Waved to them.

A good movie is totally worthy of an Oscar statuette.

In most of the predictions before the awards ceremony, "City of God" was the number one favorite for the best foreign language film.

No one can deny the excellence of this film.

"These are all excellent films. Unfortunately, there can only be one winner." Penelope Cruz opened the envelope, took out the card, took a look, and announced, "The best foreign language film was won Africa", congratulations to Caroline Link!"

A German film took away this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

There was applause, and a female director walked towards the stage.

Navas was a little confused, how could this be the result? Why did you suddenly get upset? The unpopular is stepping on Lionsgate Pictures?

Despite the subconscious applause, Navas's face was a bit ugly: What are the judges thinking about Oscar?

Ronan was also a little surprised, "The City of God" did not win the prize!

It can only be said that the Oscar is worthy of the Oscar, the quality of the film can not determine the award.

As for the "Hero" crew, disappointment is inevitable, but I was mentally prepared before, and it is not surprising that I missed the best foreign language film, Xiao Jinren.

Zhang Guoshi is also a sensible person, knowing that "Hero" is obviously inferior to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the Oscar rush.

Strictly speaking, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed for Westerners, and what he made was an Eastern film after all.

Zhang Guoshi remembers that Xu Ligong said that when Li Ang led the people to adapt the script of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", he first completed it in English and then translated it into Chinese. As for many expressions and details, they were all to cater to American taste .

Since his family knows his family affairs, Zhang Guoshi knows very well that he can't make this kind of film.

Unfortunately, "Hero" only won a nomination for best foreign language film, and the Oscar journey has ended early.

Zhang Guoshi suddenly turned his head and looked at the crew of "City of God", and suddenly felt less depressed. The most depressed person in this award should be Lionsgate and the crew of "City of God"?

The award ceremony continues.

As in the past, films and characters will never be the only factors for awards. There are so many things that can affect Oscars.

Although the theme of the party is "appropriately reflect reality", and relevant adjustments are made according to the situation, although the black evening dresses of many stars have also set a solemn tone for the party, but when the pregnant Zeta-Jones came on stage with a pregnant belly , When the ruffian Eminem was there talking and singing, and when scenes of bizarre images appeared on the stage again, Hollywood was still that Hollywood.

Glamorous and drunken gold fans will always be an indispensable part of this circle.

"The best animated short film was... "Peppa Pig"."

Amidst the music, Chris Leonard stepped onto the Oscars podium and was excited to take over the statuette, thanking Ronan and Shahai Entertainment.

But the people below didn't care much, this was just a small award on the very marginal side of Oscar.

"Oscars are getting more and more degenerate, and such a naive film can win awards." Navas was quite upset, but thinking of the promotional efforts of this animated short film, it was a bit strange: "What is Ronan Anderson thinking? So hard to win an award for the best animated short film that doesn't matter?"

When the biggest goal of this Oscar was achieved, Ronan was completely relieved and became a pure bystander.

Adrian Brody was upset and won the best actor, and Nicole Kidman unsurprisingly won the best actress.

Oscar also proved once again that character and artistic achievement have nothing to do with each other, and awarded the best director to Roman Polanski, who didn't dare to come to Los Angeles.

Harvey Weinstein and Miramax once again became the big winners of the Oscars. In addition to Nicole Kidman's best actress, they also took away the best film statuette with "Chicago".

After the awards ceremony, there was an "Oscar Night" dinner. Ronan received an invitation from the organizer "Vanity Fair" very early and went to the banquet site to take a walk.

The most impressive thing about the dinner party is that both men and women are eating special food.

For the award ceremony, many people have gone on a diet or even drink a little for a few days. Today, they do not eat or drink. Now that the award ceremony is over, they can't bear it anymore.

Tina Brown, the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, took the initiative to find Ronan.

"It's a great honor for you to come." Tina Brown was very polite.

Ronan shook hands with her and said, "Vanity Fair has always been a partner of Relativity Entertainment. Of course we have to support you."

Tina Brown said with a smile: "Your company's advertising needs to consider "Vanity Fair."

Ronan nodded slightly: "Of course. Vanity Fair is the most important business partner of Relativity."

Tina Brown attaches great importance to the cooperation with Relativity Entertainment. Last year, the advertising expenses that Hollywood manufacturers invested in Vanity Fair, Relativity Entertainment even surpassed Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures, ranking fourth.

"Relativity Entertainment has any needs, you can call me at any time." Tina Brown knows the importance of the gold master: "In addition, congratulations on your company for getting an Oscar gold medal."

Ronan smiled: "Thank you."

As a boss backed by an entertainment group company, Ronan has become more handy in managing personal connections.

Because he represents not only the personal value of the producer, but also the interests of an entire group of companies.

Tina Brown chatted with Ronan for a long time before leaving for another place.

Ronan saw Nicole Kidman, surrounded by a bunch of people, which was definitely one of the focal points of this banquet.

Thinking of Tom Cruise's request for help, Ronan was preparing to go, but halfway through, he ran into Navas from Lionsgate.

Navas looked at Ronan's eyes a bit complicated, but thinking of the boss's instructions, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Ronan, I got another Oscar trophy."

Ronan said modestly: "It's just good luck."

Hearing luck, Navas felt uneasy, and Lionsgate’s luck was too bad!

"Your eyes are still as good as always." Navas continued: "The animated short film won the Oscar trophy. Although "Hero" did not win the best foreign language film, it sold at the box office. Now the North American box office is almost 50 million US dollars? "

Ronan told the truth: "It is estimated that after the end of this weekend, it will reach 50 million US dollars."

The two chatted without a few words, and Zhang Guoshi came over. Because of language barrier, even if Yu Jiaolong was the translator, he still stayed a little depressed. He planned to say hello to Ronan and leave.

Navas saw that typical oriental face, his heart moved, he gestured with his eyes, and said to Ronan, "Don't you introduce it?"

Ronan glanced at Zhang Guoshi, then at Navas, and directly introduced: "Zhang, this is Navas, the CEO of Lionsgate. Navas, this is Mr. Zou Yi, a famous director from the East."

After "Hero", Zhang Guoshi had little commercial value for Relativity Entertainment, and it didn't matter to introduce it to other companies.

Even if he doesn't introduce him, Hollywood companies still have channels to contact the oriental director.

It’s better to follow the boatHello, Director Zhang. "Navas smiled all over his face.

Zhang Guoshi heard that the other party was a president-level figure of Lionsgate, and responded very politely.

Yu Jiaolong acts as a translator in the middle.

Ronan left at the right time. He could guess what Navas wanted to say to Zhang Guoshi, and Yu Jiaolong acted as an interpreter. Afterwards, I asked Connie to ask him what he said.

Seeing Ronan leaving, Navas immediately ended his greeting: "Director Zhang, your "Hero" is very successful. It has once again set off a martial arts boom in North America. Do you have any plans to continue shooting this type of film?"

Zhang Guoshi is not only a director, but the attributes of merchants have gradually increased. Although Ronan believed in his words, he also knew that he could not put eggs in the same basket.

"There are plans in this regard." He translated through Yu Jiaolong: "I am planning to make another martial arts film."