Chapter 86： Pride of Asians

Even though CAA's ability is great, the divorce turmoil has had an immeasurable impact.

At the National Film Critics Association Awards on January 8, Gwyneth Paltrow won the leading actress crown for "Shakespeare in Love";

On January 13, the American Broadcasting Film Critics Association Awards, Cate Blanchett won the trophy for "Elizabeth";

At the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 20, Gwyneth Paltrow once again won Best Actress.

January 24 is the much-anticipated Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

Dunn, who disappeared from the public eye for a long time, attended the awards ceremony.

He and Nicole Kidman are not shy about appearing in the same frame, with a springlike face and a pleasant smile.

"Dawn! Nicole! Excuse me, are you dating?"

This year's Golden Globe Awards was broadcast exclusively on CBS. Seeing the two appear together, it is natural to ask the most concerned question on behalf of all Americans.

Nicole Kidman burst out laughing, brighter than the stars in the night sky that night, and brighter than the luxurious ceiling lights of the Hilton Hotel.

Dunn smiled, "Recently, Nicole's and I's names have always appeared in newspapers. People who don't know it think we've locked in this Golden Globe Award!"

The reporter couldn't help but laugh, "Aren't you going to make some explanations?"

Nicole suddenly interjected, "There is nothing to explain, the clearer is clear. Dunn and I are best friends, we have a good cooperation experience, and everyone knows that "My Grand Greek Wedding" is my history. I would like to thank Dunn for the best performance I have ever contributed, and I must apologize for the trouble I have caused him with my personal issues."

Tang En shook his head seriously, "It doesn't have to be like this, Nicole, we are friends. I deeply regret the divorce of Nicole and Tom, but after all, this is only their private affairs. I hope that fans and audiences will be friends. Still focus on their work, not their private lives.”

At this moment, Dunn's eyes lit up and he saw an Asian face.

John Wu!

He has no female companion by his side. He is dressed in a classic black suit and blue tie. He has a warm attitude and is signing autographs for fans.

This Asian director is very popular. He just won the Saturn Award for Best Director last year, but no work has been shortlisted for the Golden Globe Award. He should have come to be the presenter.

Tang En secretly walked over and almost laughed. This John Wu is really upright. It takes at least half a minute to sign a name. First sign the English name "John Wu", and then write the Chinese name "Wu" below. Yusen".

When he finally signed his name, John Wu looked up and saw Tang En's smiling expression. He was slightly startled, and then he extended his right hand affectionately, "Hello, Director Walker."

Tang En laughed and refused to shake hands. Instead, he opened his arms and gave him a big hug.

This yellow-skinned face made him very affectionate.

"Director Walker, Tom has already approached me, thank you very much." John Wu looked at this young director, who was twenty years younger than himself, with mixed emotions.

"Mr. Wu, you are so polite." Tang En stretched out his hand and walked inside, "I am your number one movie fan, and I like your action style very much."

John Wu smiled slightly, "Haha, in fact, after "Face Change", I received a lot of invitations. Either the investment was not enough, or the script was too bad, and I didn't like it very much. "Mission Impossible" is very good."

This isn't really bragging.

The great success of "Changing Faces" made John Wu a prosperous person in Hollywood!

In today's Hollywood, there are five directors of commercial blockbusters who are eligible for the final editing rights of the film, and John Wu is one of them. This is an achievement that Dunn Walker cannot achieve!

Even in the post-production of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Menace of the Ghost Man", George Lucas tried his best to limit Dunn's participation, mainly in special effects production, which required professional skills.

The reason why Dunn was able to make the final editing of "My Great Greek Wedding" was because he fully invested in the film. He is an investor and producer, and naturally he can obtain editing rights.

Other film projects, absolutely impossible.

However, John Wu, who came to Hollywood a few years ago, has achieved such amazing achievements, which must be admirable!

If that doesn't tell you where he is now, then name the four other directors with final editing rights - Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, George Lou Cass, Roland Emmerich.

Of course, many master directors are not included because they disdain commercial blockbusters.

Personality aside, Dunn Walker of "White Skin and Yellow Heart" naturally respects John Wu, "I heard that the original setting of "Changing Face" was a science fiction film?"

This obviously stirred up John Wu's vanity. He said eloquently, "Yes, when I first received the script, it was indeed a sci-fi genre."

"Why did it turn into an action movie about two families?"

John Wu Dao: "The main difference is the cultural difference between the East and the West. In the East, family values ​​are very important. Whether parents or children, they love this family deeply and are willing to give everything for it. But in the United States, The family view is very poor, especially some children, even at the age of 16 or 17, have moved out and rented a house, which is not good."

Nicole Kidman unknowingly came over, her beautiful eyes flashed, "So...you use this movie to focus on family, and use this humanized feeling to ease the conflict in action scenes. ?"

John Wu nodded to Nicole and smiled: "It is true. There is a big difference between Hollywood films and Hong Kong films. Hollywood has a very clear genre, action films are action films, romance films are romance films, and drama films are usually It’s very literary, but Hong Kong films are different, and Hong Kong films often combine many elements in one film.”

Tang En nodded lightly, "The combination of family and action is the biggest key to the success of "Changing Face", Mr. Wu, you did a great job!"

"But... does the producer agree?"

Nicole finds it hard to believe that an Asian director can lead a movie.

John Wu said humbly: "I am lucky, Mr. Sam Raimi helped me win the final editing right for the last film "Broken Arrow". As for "Face Change"... Paramount's chairman Snow Ms. Leigh Lansing is very supportive of me, she even asked no one to interfere, everything is based on my opinion. Only then can I replace the two scheduled male protagonists, Schwarzenegger and Stallone, into Nicolas Cage and John Travolta."

Nicole's face changed slightly, "Then you're really lucky."

Tang En said with a smile: "Luck is also a part of strength. Mr. Wu, I believe your "Mission Impossible 2" will definitely achieve more dazzling achievements."

After the three separated, Nicole sighed lightly, "He is a very humble director."

"Yeah, he...he is the pride of Asians."

Dunn was full of emotion.

Ann Lee was very successful in Hollywood because he made Hollywood movies, but John Ng came to Hollywood to pursue his dream with the spirit of Hong Kong movies.

What he brought was a new film culture.

Of course, this new culture can only give Hollywood a sense of freshness and curiosity. It was successful at the beginning, but it will definitely be eliminated after a long time.

It is impossible for the Hollywood film industry to change for the niche culture of Hong Kong filmsThe Golden Globe Awards dinner has begun.

Nicole Kidman was unsurprisingly lost.

Gwyneth Paltrow beat Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Meg Ryan and others to take home the award for Best Actress in a Musical Comedy.

And the best actress in the drama category, Hollywood newcomer Cate Blanchett defeated Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep and other well-known acting schools, and successfully won the post.

The original situation of "three beauties won the back" was instantly rewritten because of a few words from Tom Cruise, and it became a "two-person turn" between Cate Blanchett and Gwyneth Paltrow.

It is conceivable that at the Oscars a month later, Nicole Kidman was out.

Fortunately, Dunn lost to Spielberg, the director of "Saving Private Ryan" in the competition for best director, and lost to "Shakespeare in Love" in the competition for best picture, which made Nicole feel balanced. a lot.

"Trust me, I will definitely be able to hold you on the throne of the actress!"

Tang En covered his mouth, lowered his voice, and swore.

Nicole pursed her lips and smiled and shook her head gently, "Don, you don't have to do this. In fact... Since "My Grand Greek Wedding" became a big hit overseas, I have never doubted you again."

"That night..."

"Where's Naomi?"

"Nicole, you are so cute!"

Dunn let out a haha, and saw John Wu on stage and presented the Best Screenplay Award.

"The Best Screenplay Award went to Nia Vardals, "My Great Greek Wedding"!"

"Wow!"

The crew of "My Great Greek Wedding", which had been silent for a night, finally burst into a wave of lively cheers.