Hollywood Hunter

In the Holy Citizen Auditorium, the three-hour award ceremony finally came to an end.

The penultimate award is Best Director.

When Robert De Niro, the guest of honor, took the stage and read out the name of "The English Patient" director Anthony Minghella after an introduction, there was basically no suspense at the awards ceremony.

As of best director, "The English Patient", a touching drama about a tortuous love story in North Africa during World War II, has won 8 out of 12 nominations. In this case, the final best picture award is The board is nailed.

After just three hours of the award ceremony, many guests at the scene had a feeling in their minds: Although a young tycoon did not attend the award ceremony, this Hollywood honor event has been shrouded in every aspect of the other party's figure.

First, the ceremony broadcast television station, ABC, is affiliated with Daenerys Entertainment.

Secondly, the presenters, whether it is two generations of alien girls, or Sylvester Stallone, who has returned to the peak of his career with "Jumanji", or the trio of Charlie's Angels, or even the "Mission Impossible 2" male The protagonist, Nicolas Cage, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

Once again, the Melisandre party, this large party that has been determined to be the official after-party of the Oscars, is still led by someone. Although there is only one event per year, this gathering is of great benefit to the branding and marketing of the luxury group Melisandre.

Finally, of course, the most important award.

"The English Patient", which seems to have nothing to do with Daenerys Entertainment, won a big victory, but as we all know, the film's producer Fang MGM, the major shareholder is Australia's Johnston Holdings and other capital, in fact, Simon A vassal of Daenerys Entertainment under the control of Westeros.

In addition, although only one Best Original Screenplay Award has been won, "Good Will Hunting", which has won both box office and reputation during this period, and Cohen, who also won the two core awards of Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor, Brother "Frozen", all from Daenerys Entertainment.

Even the "Mrs. Veron" starring Madonna, a best original song award, is not a return empty-handed. The film also has a lot to do with Simon Westeros.

All in all, this awards ceremony can be used in all aspects? It can be said that it has been squeezed to the extreme by Daenerys Entertainment? What is left to other studios, only some scraps are left.

The most unacceptable thing for some? This is obviously going to be the case for many years to come.

Simon Westeros is only 29 years old!

Inside the auditorium hall.

Best picture honoree is Roland Emmerich? Again, a no-brainer.

The German director created an unprecedented box-office miracle two years ago with "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," and has another "Soliloquy" coming out this summer. And? The film "Crash of Heaven and Earth", officially announced by Daenerys Entertainment, is still directed by Emmerich.

Obviously? It's still a direct line.

The final award will be announced soon? "The English Patient" won the Best Picture Golden Man without any suspense.

Saul Zaenz, Anthony Minghella, Ralph Fiennes and other main creators took the stage at the same time. Many celebrities who were tired after supporting for three hours in the audience began to regain their energy. Next There is also an important entertainment.

Melisandre party.

No coercion? Of course not. Just? Such a promising opportunity to meet a young tycoon face to face, if you miss it, you have to wait another year. Relatively speaking, if other people show their faces in front of Simon Westeros and have a chat? If they can make an impression, they may be remembered first when there is a suitable opportunity.

It's still the same.

When the crowds started rushing to the Sunset Tower Hotel after the awards ceremony? Simon was chatting with Jonathan Friedman and some others on the terrace of the hotel's rooftop bar.

He also came to the party ahead of time. This time, Jonathan was mainly to let George Miller and Simon, who had just signed under the banner, get in touch with each other.

The Australian director who created the "Mad Max" series has had a bumpy career in recent years? Or, was this powerful Australian director who could control and succeed in various subjects on the timeline? Always quite Ups and downs? Like George Miller's "Justice League"? For example, the masterpiece "Mad Max: Fury Road" has been in mind for 20 years, and after twists and turns, it was able to be put on the big screen.

George Miller's bad luck seems to have begun these years.

Entering the 1990s, Miller's only directorial film was 1992's "Journey to Regeneration," starring Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon, about a couple who were identified by the medical profession in order to save their lives. A story about a son with a terminal illness who went through hardships and finally succeeded.

The film was adapted from a real case and cost 30 million US dollars, but unfortunately it was not successful at the box office.

Then, George Miller got Warner's approval to start preparations for the fourth part of "Mad Max".

Too bad it hasn't worked out for years.

Because when George Miller finally came up with a complete plan, he happened to encounter the box office failure of "Future Water World", which is also a wasteland theme. In addition, Miller's fourth budget was too high and was rejected by Warner.

As a result, from 1992 to 1997, George Miller wrote and executive produced only in 1995

A fantasy comedy, "Little Pig," based on an animal novel by British novelist Dick King Smith.

This is also a project that has been brewing in Miller's mind for more than ten years. At that time, because of the preparation of "Mad Max 4", Miller gave up the directorship to another Australian counterpart, and the final cost of 30 million US dollars, Although the North American box office is not very good, only over 60 million, it sold 190 million overseas, and the global box office grossed as high as 250 million US dollars, which was a great success.

After "Little Pig", Warner Bros. still did not release "Mad Max 4", but let Miller strike while the iron was hot to continue producing the sequel to "Little Pig".

The idea of ​​"Little Pig Baby" has been exhausted in the first part. Miller did not want to make a sequel, but he couldn't meet Warner's request and could only agree. The project was officially approved at the end of last year, named "Little Pig Entering the City", with a budget of 80 million US dollars.

This time, George Miller also served as the director himself.

Simon naturally knows the follow-up of the film, the standard dog tail sequel, the cost of 80 million US dollars, and the final global box office of less than 70 million US dollars, which can be called a blood loss. As a result, the box-office fiasco again cost Miller years until the 2006 3D animated film "Happy Feet" made a name for itself, and almost a decade later, "Mad Max: Fury Road" to meet the audience.

This meeting before the official start of the party tonight was mainly about a change in things.

George Miller's brokerage contract was originally signed under icm with his friend and long-term partner Mel Gibson. For several years, his career was not going well, which made Miller's mind change. It happened that another big Hollywood agency giant, wma, frequently threw olive branches , and finally decided to switch to Jonathan's side.

Just recently signed a contract.

Jonathan Friedman's relationship with Simon is well known, and Miller is clearly trying to capitalize on this relationship in hopes of getting better opportunities from Daenerys Entertainment.

In fact, George Miller and Simon have had several encounters in the past few years.

When the filmmaker was a producer on "Across the Horizon," starring Sam Neill and Nicole Kidman, Simon visited the class, and on other occasions, several encounters were also very special. Pleasure, coupled with Simon's close relationship with Australia, the two sides should have gotten along very well.

Unfortunately, the problem is that the rise of a young tycoon's status over the years is so fast that it is too fast for everyone to catch up. Unless the other party takes the initiative, it is difficult for most people to establish a close personal relationship with him.

on the bar terrace.

If you say the feeling of being out of reach, Courteney Cox, who also came with Jonathan Friedman tonight, feels even more deeply.

Back then, she knew him before Sandra Bullock and others.

Now, let's just talk about the overwhelming news about the collapse of the Nasdaq during the day. Almost every report mentions someone's personal net worth of $2.3 trillion at the peak of the Nasdaq at 10 o'clock in the morning. 2.3 trillion dollars is completely beyond Courteney's imagination. What she can understand is that the young man around him who has not changed much from 10 years ago is now, 10 years later, in Hollywood. A huge power that covers the sky with one hand.

Under this power, she only has the identity of a former opposite-sex friend of Simon Westeros who has been seen by more and more people over the years. So much that she wants to see him today, she can only achieve it with the light of Jonathan Friedman.

For George Miller, just a memory of "Mad Max: Fury Road" is enough to make Simon value it very much.

However, in the time before Melisandre's party officially started, Simon just chatted with Miller about the "Little Pig Into the City" that the other party was planning, and did not remind him that it was a super big pit. Those who have fallen to the bottom will be more convenient to use in the future.

Anyway, the loss is also Warner.

Simon also thought about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which was not too far away.

With the ability of George Miller, it is possible to introduce this big man who can control science fiction, animation, comedy, action and other genres into the creative team of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future.

Everyone chatted happily on various topics, until Angela Ahrendts came over to remind the "English Patient" and other crews that they had arrived, and Simon ended the conversation with Jonathan, Miller and others. Just as he was about to leave with Zhu Momo, who had been obediently beside him, and noticed Courteney Cox's hopeful gaze, Simon remembered something, paused and said, "The heroine of "The Clash of Heaven and Earth," I think You are quite suitable, the results will be released soon, wait for good news."

After Simon finished speaking, without waiting for Courteney to speak, he waved his hand slightly and left the bar terrace surrounded by a group of people.

Courteney stayed last, looking complicated.

Even some inexplicable regret and grievance made people want to cry.

Frankly speaking, because of the little acquaintance at the beginning, he was already good enough to her. The heroine of the "Superman" series, she wanted it, so she got it smoothly. The heroine of "The Clash of Heaven and Earth", she participated in the audition, and he didn't take the initiative to speak today, but he made a statement on the spot. Actors dream of something.

But in any case, Courteney was not happy.

On the other side, Simon and others soon welcomed the full crew of "The English Patient".

"Congratulations, Sol, another best picture, and I'm already looking forward to your next work."

"Oh, thank you, Simon, I know you contributed to the making of this film

A lot of help," Saul Zaenz chatted with Simon in the lobby of the bar on the top floor of the Sunset Tower, and said, "By the way, I heard that the production of "The Lord of the Rings" has already started? "

"yes."

"Then..." Saul Zaenz was about to continue, then reacted and said with a smile: "Oh, sorry, Simon, I should give the time to others, maybe we can talk later, no one is better than I'm more looking forward to The Lord of the Rings being brought to the big screen?"

"certainly."

Simon nodded, and after Sol Zaenz walked away temporarily, he turned to Anthony Minghella and the others, who were still holding the golden statuette, and congratulated them one by one.

Immediately followed by the crews such as "Soul Catcher" and "Frozen Blood\

,""Frozen is a great movie, Joel, and Ethan, keep it up, I'm sure you'll get the Oscars sooner or later."

"Thank you, Simon."

The older brother of the Coen brothers said so, looked at Zhu Momo next to Simon, hesitated a little, and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this is the heroine of Zhang's new film "Speaking Well", right?"

Zhu Momo silently made a dutiful vase beside the man the whole process. Although he couldn't say anything, he was occasionally looked at by some actresses who usually only heard their names, and his vanity was still full. At this time, I didn't expect that someone would recognize me on this occasion.

Simon was also a little surprised, but nodded: "Yeah," and then helped to introduce: "Momo, this is Joel Cohen, and Ethan Cohen."

I wish Momo quickly and obediently came forward to say hello and shook hands with the brothers one by one.

Originally, I wanted to take advantage of the situation to compliment a few words, but, frankly, the girl has never seen the movies of these two brothers, so it is inevitable to be a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, the men around me are not the kind that would make a girl too embarrassed. Joel Cohen quickly explained and took the initiative to say: "Ethan and I watched Zhang's new film last time in Berlin, and I remember it best. What is profound is this Miss Zhu's performance, Zhang's dramatic treatment of Miss Zhu's height is very interesting."

When Joel Cohen said this, Simon reacted.

"Something to Say" was released in China as this year's Lunar New Year film, and also participated in the Berlin Film Festival in February. However, compared to Zhang Guoshi's other films, although "Something to Talk About" was shortlisted for the main competition in Berlin, it just went to the gilded soy sauce nature and did not expect any awards, and in the end it did not win any awards.

Unexpectedly, the Coen brothers also went to Berlin and watched the film.

As for Zhu Momo's side, because the girl's net height is only one centimeter lower than that of Lao Jiang, she had paid a little attention and it was no problem to play. However, in the actual production process, Zhang Guoshi and Lao Jiang finally adopted another plan to deliberately highlight Zhu Momo's height, making the girl wear a 12 cm height in the whole process, and adding some additional lines to make the relationship between men and women appear more Full of tension.

The end result is obviously great too.

It's not only in China that Zhu Momo is famous all over the country because of the popularity of "If You Have Something to Say". Obviously, professional filmmakers such as the Coen Brothers are also deeply impressed.

Of course, that's all.

Zhu Momo's stature is too high, especially in the Chinese film circle, where he is approaching the level of a special actor, and it is destined to be difficult to develop too much. Therefore, being your own model with peace of mind can go further. In terms of movies, at most, some suitable characters are occasionally selected to show their faces.

Several crews who greeted have greeted them. Brother Simon and Coen took advantage of the opportunity to go to a nearby booth and continued to chat about another new film, the famous "Murder of Green Toes", which they started filming in January at the end of the year.

This is a black absurd comedy that the Coen brothers won the least awards and honors. The audience is also polarized, but it is regarded as a masterpiece by some die-hard fans, and a special governor culture was born around the hero's attitude towards life.

Simon belongs to the kind of person who likes this film very much, so he decisively continued the cooperation after "Frozen".

In addition, Simon also made some small interventions in the casting of the film, giving the role of the millionaire young wife Bonnie to Charlize Theron. The South African diamond has been quietly suppressed by Simon in recent years, it is time to gradually distribute it Brilliant timing.

After all, it is also the kind that is very suitable for introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Simon and the others just sat down at the booth, and Madonna, who participated in this Oscar because "Mrs. Veron" was nominated and also served as a guest performer, came over with her new boyfriend. New boyfriend Simon also knows Guy Ritchie, who has just made a name for himself with "Two Smoking Guns" recently, but he has brought history back a little.

This is not surprising.

Madonna likes a cult-style violent crime movie very much. At the beginning, Quentin's "Reservoir Dogs" was also publicly praised by Her Majesty the Queen. She also gave Quentin a record because of her evaluation in the film. Unfortunately, Quentin is too ugly. The two talents didn't hook up together, but Madonna still participated in Quentin's "Four Rooms" with several other directors.

This time, "Two Smoking Guns" is once again in line with Her Lady Queen's taste. Guy Ritchie's appearance is also Zhou Zheng, but he is still a British accent that can easily make Americans lose their resistance, so it is logical for Queen Mai to get started.

After Queen McQueen came over, the Coen brothers quickly got up and left, and then other guests came forward to greet and chat with Simon.

Until Kate Beckinsale and Rachel Weisz stepped forward.

Immediately, seeing that Kate and Rachel had been staying by the man's side, other 'Westeros girls' also gathered one after another,

Two generations of heterosexual girls, Qusi Gauff who has completely completed the transformation from model to actor, Fernanda Lima, Eva Herzigova and several other supermodels who came to the West Coast to join in the excitement of the Oscars, and so on.

Facing the 'aggressiveness' of a group of big goblins, the other guests soon stopped coming forward to join in the fun.

Only Simon was surrounded by a group of women.

In the bar, everyone was either envious or ridiculed or envied or yearned for this scene, but to some extent they were all used to it. Even if it is not said that Simon Westeros has a terrifying wealth, it is only natural that he is surrounded by a large number of beautiful women because of the power of the other party in Hollywood.

However, with a large group of women gathered together, it must be an extravagant hope for them to live in harmony.

Intrigue is the norm.

In the end, even Simon couldn't stand it, so he simply chose to show off, and in the eyes of a group of foodies, resentments or anger, he only took Zhu Momo to leave.