Chapter 1472

For the film industry, the biggest advantage of Los Angeles is the weather, whether shooting movies or all kinds of film related activities.

Like today.

This is January 25th.

Monday.

The 56th American film and television Golden Globe Awards ceremony arrived as scheduled.

When many parts of the northern hemisphere are covered with snow and cold winter, outside the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, under the warm Mediterranean climate, the stars on the red carpet of the award ceremony, especially the female stars, can still wear the dress they want.

There are a lot of people around.

Although the importance is not as high as that of the Oscars and the public attention is much lower, after gathering the film, television and music circles, the excitement of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony is not less than that of the Oscars, or it is more lively because it is a relatively free form of dinner.

In Hollywood's first battle, Kate Blanchett, who won the Golden Globe Award nomination for best actress in the plot by virtue of her excellent performance in Elizabeth, arrived at the busy hotel parking lot and was immediately surrounded by a group of agents, public relations managers, assistants and makeup artists, Re check the makeup and a full set of expensive dresses and jewelry sponsored by CK and Bulgari, the two brands of melisandra, and then go to the red carpet to meet the Elizabeth crew who arrived at about the same time.

After tossing around for several days for the award ceremony, she felt like a beautiful object. She thought she would be numb. However, when everyone entered the red carpet set up in the front corridor of the main building of the hotel, listened to the cheers and shouts on the auditorium on both sides, and looked at the faces around her that could only be seen on the big and small screens, Kate was still excited, Excited and nervous, hands and feet are numb.

So again, like a string puppet, we carried out various processes according to the instructions of people around us. First, we took photos in the media area, put on pose for several minutes, accepted interviews with NBC, Fashion TV and other TV stations, and then joined the flow of people again.

It's not over yet.

I'd like to greet some big guys who show up here tonight, such as Ella doichman, President of gaomen film, bill michanick, President of Disney, Rupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corporation, Michael Jordan, chairman of Westinghouse... Kate thought she had an illusion when she heard the name, Fortunately, the skilled public relations manager promptly reminded her of "the same name and surname", which didn't make a fool of herself.

After patiently greeting one by one, Kate Blanchett suddenly thought of another question, a very disappointed thing.

Simon westero didn't come.

It's said that the other party went to park city, Utah, again last Saturday to host the mountain top party that has become a routine. Maybe it's still there now, or maybe it's just not interested in participating in the award ceremony. After all, the other party's identity is far from just a Hollywood tycoon.

A reminder from her agent came in her ear. Kate Blanchett quickly took back her short distracted thoughts and went to the main creator of the chatting crew of Saving Private Ryan, including George Lucas, who rarely attended the award ceremony.

Kate Blanchett knows why Lucas is here.

The first episode of Star Wars prequel, which has been produced for more than two years, is finally determined to be released this summer with the expectation of countless fans. Even with the popularity of this series, countless people will enter the cinema without publicity, but there will be no less marketing process. Lucas attended the Golden Globe award ceremony to strive for the exposure of Star Wars prequel.

Even though the starting point is very high, after the team, including Kate herself, waited for a long time to determine that a man seems to have no other special interest in her, she wanted to use the popularity brought by Elizabeth to expand her career as much as possible. I've probably heard that Steven Spielberg and daenerys are not very friendly in the entertainment circle, but just saying hello is certainly nothing for a little actress like her.

It would certainly be better if there were opportunities for cooperation.

After all, Simon westero is a little far away. After Jurassic Park and recently Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg is still the first-line director most inclined to cooperate with Hollywood stars. Moreover, it is rumored that paramount is lobbying Spielberg to produce the fourth part of the Indianapolis series. At this time, he makes a face-to-face impression, Maybe we can cooperate next.

After Kate Blanchett said hello and left, "Saving Private Ryan" gradually dispersed their entertainment.

George Lucas went to Rupert Murdoch and talked about the release details of the first part of Star Wars prequel. Murdoch motioned to Spielberg, "George, are Steve sure tonight?"

As an academic who has not been too close to Hollywood, George Lucas will not pay too much attention to various trends in the film and television circle, but it is easy to know. When Murdoch asked, he shook his head slightly and whispered, "no accident, it should be Shakespeare's love history."

What they said is obviously the attribution of the most critical Drama Best Picture award this time.

Murdoch also shook his head slightly: "in this case, danilis should also handle the Oscar in March."

George Lucas was silent.

However, Lucas doesn't quite agree with Murdoch's view. Danilis's award public relations offensive this year is too strong. Maybe the Golden Globe Award is easier to operate, but the next Oscar is not that it's not easy to operate, but too strong attitude, which is likely to cause the rebellious psychology of those Award judges.

At least, as one of the judges of the Olympic Prize, Lucas only plans to vote for his old friends. After all, Saving Private Ryan is very excellent and fully worthy of the highest honor.

Murdoch probably saw through Lucas's mind, didn't say anything, but changed the topic: "George, have you considered retirement?"

George Lucas was puzzled and frowned slightly.

Star Wars prequel trilogy has just begun. He is only 55 years old this year. No matter what point, he is not old enough to retire.

Seeing that Lucas didn't answer, Murdoch continued: "well, George, you know, the competition in Hollywood is a little fierce. I hope to buy Lucas film and consolidate Fox's strength. Well, it doesn't matter to tell you in advance. I hope you don't disclose it. In fact, MGM sent me an invitation to merge, but although fox has The distribution right of the Star Wars series is only the distribution right. I hope to have some more solid chips. "

George Lucas didn't expect this. Facing Murdoch's openness, he hesitated a little and shook his head and said, "sorry, Rupert, I don't have the idea of selling Lucas film now."

"Don't be so absolute. Why don't we make an appointment to talk again," Murdoch said without hurry and continued: "And, George, frankly speaking, now is also the best opportunity for you. The result of the fierce competition in Hollywood is predictable. At present, some big studios will retreat to the second tier, and the status of second and third tier studios, such as Lucas film, is likely to decline. For example, if my source is right, paramount is already working with Steven's dream workers In fact, DreamWorks can no longer support the complete merger discussed by the factory team. In short, the market is still booming. It can be said that Lucas film is also at a high value point. If it is missed, it will be difficult to predict in the future. "

George Lucas listened patiently to Murdoch, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Rupert, I need to think about it."

Murdoch smiled and nodded, "I'm waiting for your news."

After that, he saw Zhang Guoshi from China coming towards him. Murdoch nodded to Lucas and took the initiative to welcome him.

Zhang Guoshi appeared here because hero won the nomination for the best foreign language film in the Golden Globe Award. In addition, Jett Lee, Maggie Zhang and Li Youhu also came together. Tony Liang was filming in a crew and didn't come to join the fun this time.

Murdoch paid a visit to China last September. At that time, the government organized some leading figures in the media and entertainment industry to participate in the reception. Mr. Zhang attended the relevant dinner, so he got to know each other.

Since we meet again, both sides are human spirits, of course, we should say hello.

After exchanging warm greetings with each other, Murdoch also knew the relationship between Li Youhu and Simon. He talked more kindly and deliberately, and finally turned to Zhang Guoshi: "by the way, Zhang, after hero, are you currently preparing a new project? Maybe fox can have the honor to cooperate?"

The last official dinner was just a brief introduction to each other, so Murdoch didn't understand the dynamics of Zhang Guoshi after hero.

After listening to the other party's question, the interpreter next to him explained fluently. Mr. Zhang smiled and nodded: "in fact, it has been determined for a long time, Mr. Murdoch. It's still Mr. westlow's suggestion."

Murdoch had some regrets and was not surprised. He asked with great interest, "Oh, what's the theme this time?"

"Tell the story between the Qin and Han Dynasties in China..." Zhang Guoshi paused here in Chinese and remembered that there was a translator nearby. He said directly: "... That is, the war theme historical film of ZhuXiong striving for hegemony will have some martial arts elements and integrate the power struggle in ancient China. In short, the scale of this planned trilogy will be very large."

Murdoch listened to the very accurate real-time explanation translated by Mr. Zhang and said with a smile: "I'm looking forward to it now."

We talked a few more words and separated again. Zhang Guoshi and his party went to Ang Lee who also attended the ceremony.

Ang Lee's market performance of "ice storm" last year was average, but he still got two nominations for best screenwriter and best female partner. This time, he came to join the fun with his old partner and nominated screenwriter James shams of "ice blood storm". His business is to specially come to the West Coast to discuss the specific preparation details of his new film "riding with the devil" with the gaomen film team.

Seeing Zhang Guoshi and others coming, Ang Lee and shams nodded to Robert Downey and his son, who had just finished speaking, and then turned here.

Under the operation of daenerys entertainment, the global box office of hero has exceeded $200 million, not inferior to crouching tiger, hidden dragon There are too many. In addition to the differences in their styles and even the differences in their main markets, there is no such competitive relationship in China. Moreover, at this time, people meet their fellow villagers in a foreign land, so they are more and more warm. After a chat, they also agreed to call the Chinese filmmakers in Los Angeles to get together at noon tomorrow.

After exchanging greetings for a while, it was obvious that someone was waiting to talk to Ang Lee, and master Zhang took the initiative to walk away.

It was Big Ben and the motor brothers who came to Ang Lee. They came back from Park City in the morning. Matt Damon was invited because of Saving Private Ryan, and Big Ben was invited because of a small film that won several marginal awards.

Naturally, they didn't come to meet Ang Lee for no reason, or they wanted to fight for the role of riding with the devil, which has been popular recently.

However, after chatting, when the brothers left and faced shams's inquiring eyes, Ang Lee shook his head directly: "they are all excellent, but they don't seem to be suitable for our film."

As Ang Lee's Royal producer, shams is always a little more rational than the director. He suggested: "it's better to arrange an audition to see the effect. You know, Matt and Ben together have no less appeal than Leon. They can just play our two 'jacks' and can become a publicity gimmick in the future?"

The two leading actors in riding with the devil are called 'Jack', but one is' Jake 'and the other is' Jack'.

Ang Lee hesitated slightly and said: "The problem is, if Matt and Ben join in, the budget we have just determined will need to be adjusted again, and it will certainly reach more than 40 million. Simon... I mean, I think Simon is right. I should focus more on the film itself and make actors with video instead of chasing famous actors to set off our films. You know, Ji Tom, the attitude of most Hollywood studio executives is just the opposite to Simon. Simon considers this issue from the perspective of our director, which is very rare. "

James shams could only touch his hand slightly, but he couldn't help saying, "I think what most people approve of can't be wrong."

"Maybe," Ang Lee nodded, then smiled and turned the conversation: "so they were defeated by Simon one by one, because they just wanted to pursue stability and lacked some adventurous spirit."

"OK, I hope we can still succeed in this adventure." shams said and pointed in one direction: "over there is the crew of Los Angeles secret, and Martin is there. Let's go and talk. Speaking of Palma's Los Angeles secret and Martin's New York gangster, there are a large number of excellent actors, such as Hugh Jackman "Beyond time and space contact" to "Los Angeles secret", and recently signed the hero of "Chicago", three films and three different themes. Simon obviously appreciates him very much. "

Then we walked over together.

With such a bustling variety of communication, near six o'clock, the guests hesitated on the red carpet finally entered the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel.