Chapter 642 Sleepless Night
Christine suddenly broke in and it was difficult to continue discussing the issue of the bathroom.
Although Carey Mulligan kept smiling on the outside, she was actually very unhappy inside.
She originally took this opportunity to communicate with Wang Shu, but was interrupted by Christine.
Although it seems like a small thing, when it comes to Carey Mulligan, it is equivalent to blocking her career.
Wang Shu is a talented Oscar-winning director. If he can be favored by Wang Shu, not to mention the commercial blockbusters in cooperation with the eight major Hollywood companies, but also the art films written and directed by Wang Shu to compete for Oscars, there will be a great chance to win them. to play a role.
Because, even if the art film project of a big director is a producer-centered system, the ideas of the big director will be the main focus.
Not to mention that Wang Shu is not only a great director, but also has a production company in China, which shows that Wang Shu is likely to set up a production company in Los Angeles in the future.
At that time, Wang Shu can have the final say in casting.
Carey Mulligan is only 24 years old, still very young, and she understands this very well.
As long as you are favored by Wang Shu, you will get an opportunity sooner or later.
The easiest way to gain Wang Shu's favor is to communicate in depth.
Carey Mulligan also learned that Wang Shu did not have a girlfriend. If he could become his girlfriend, it would be easier to get opportunities.
Kristen had a slight smile on her face, and when she was about to speak, Cameron came over: "Shu, congratulations on winning the best director again."
Cameron is an internationally renowned director. Kristen and Carey Mulligan greeted each other politely. Cameron smiled and looked at Wang Shu.
"Thank you." Wang Shu responded politely, and then joked with a smile: "James, did Catherine come to comfort you today?"
Cameron couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
Kristen and Carey Mulligan watched the two great directors chatting helplessly, not daring to interrupt.
Youdao doesn't know each other without fighting. "Pacific Rim" and "Avatar" were released at the same time in Europe and the United States, and they also participated in the Golden Globe Awards at the same time, so the two had some exchanges.
Cameron gestured with the champagne, and then asked: "I heard that the science fiction film you are cooperating with Paramount is going to be based on real shooting?"
Wang Shu responded without concealment: "That's true."
"In order to have a more realistic texture?" Cameron asked.
Wang Shu responded noncommittally: "James, no matter how good the special effects technology is at this stage, there is no real scene that feels real."
Cameron did not deny this. He had watched "Pacific Rim" and knew that Wang Shu was also good at green screen shooting.
Only this time, the green screen was suddenly not used, but the gimmick of real scenes was used.
He felt that this might be the reason why "Pacific Rim" lost to "Avatar", so he took a different approach with the new film.
"Is it a combination of real shooting and green screen?" Cameron asked.
"Avatar" is a combination of real shooting and green screen, but the proportion of green screen is higher and the special effects are even bigger.
"Of course." Wang Shu responded, "This is a science fiction film, so it's impossible not to use green screen technology."
Cameron nodded. He is also a great director and he has already understood Wang Shu's thoughts.
Mainly based on real shooting, simply put, the shots that can be shown in real shooting should be shot as real as possible, and the shots that are difficult to complete in real shooting should be completed in the form of green screen.
As for real shooting, if the framing is really excellent, then it really has a more realistic texture than a green screen.
He had to admit that "Bad Pacific" lost to "Avatar", and it was really the right thing for Wang Shu to find a new approach in this way.
Because if Wang Shu mainly used green screens like "Pacific Rim", it would be too sharp a contrast with "Avatar".
Originally, "Pacific Rim" had already lost, and if it lost again, it would become his foil.
But now, changing the track and focusing on real shots, not only are there differences, but the gimmicks are also different.
Cameron had to admit, this was a smart move.
However, this is what he thinks.
Because Wang Shu is not as much as he thought. Wang Shu actually shot "Interstellar" just because he wanted to copy Nolan's version of "Interstellar".
Nolan's version of "Interstellar" is mainly based on real shots.
Not only were many of the scenes shot in real time, but even the spaceships were shot in real time.
Of course, only the exterior scenes of the spacecraft were shot on real models, while the interior scenes were still shot on location.
But even if the scene is shot, it is still a real shot, not a performance without real objects like a green screen.
Cameron didn't ask any more questions, but smiled and said: "I hope you can get good results."
Wang Shu also smiled and said: "I hope you will have good luck at the Oscars next month."
Cameron shook his head when he heard this. As a veteran director, he knew the criteria for the Oscars.
Although he really wants to win the award in his heart, he thinks that Catherine's "The Hurt Locker" and Wang Shu's "Life of Pi" have a better chance than his "Avatar".
The Golden Globe Award for Best Picture is probably the highest honor for this film.
Although Cameron was unwilling to accept that he only won a Golden Globe for his painstaking work, there was nothing he could do about it.
It is difficult for commercial films to win Oscars.
The two chatted for a while, and Cameron had other social contacts, so he said goodbye and left.
Kristen and Carey Mulligan stood aside without interrupting. After Cameron left, Kristen couldn't help but ask: "Shu, why is James shaking his head? Does he have no confidence?"< br>
Wang Shu glanced at Carey Mulligan, then shook his head and said, "I don't know either."
Of course he knows, but his explanation is likely to be spread, and then turn into his belief that Cameron will not win the Oscar.
At that point, it’s rhythm again.
Carey Mulligan asked aloud: "Shu, when will you return to Los Angeles?"
Wang Shu told the truth: "Tomorrow."
Carey Mulligan was a little disappointed when she heard this.
If Wang Shu stayed in London, she could invite Wang Shu to her home.
Soon, he managed his disappointment again, and then said with a sweet smile: "Shu, if I have a chance to go to Los Angeles, can I come and play with you?"
"Of course." Wang Shu responded noncommittally.
Agreeing, does not mean that you will actually meet the other party. When Carey Mulligan does come to Los Angeles and look for him, she may be unable to escape from work.
It all depends on your mood.
Kristen pouted on the side. She is also an actress. She understood Carey Mulligan's thoughts very well, so she said: "Shu, I am also going back to Los Angeles tomorrow. Do you want to come together?"
Carey Mulligan heard this with a dry smile on her face.
Wang Shu looked at Kristine and replied: "I have already booked a flight ticket. It may not be the same flight as you."
Kristen said with a smile: "Which flight are you on? Let me see if we can change them together."
Wang Shu's flight ticket was booked by Gil Nate for him, and he wasn't very clear about it. He then said: "Jill booked the flight ticket for me, and I don't know. I'll tell you when I get back to the hotel."
Kristen smiled and nodded: "Okay."
Wang Shu saw Gil Nate waving to him not far away, so he said: "You guys chat, I have something to do."
Carey Mulligan and Kristen followed his gaze and saw Gil Nate, and responded: "Don't worry about us, you can do your business." Wang Shu nodded and walked away.
He left on the front foot, and Carey Mulligan left on the back foot without much conversation with Kristen.
When Wang Shu arrived next to Gil Nate, he realized that a producer wanted to get to know him.
Wang Shu was not surprised by this.
As a director making lucrative movies in Hollywood, there have always been producers trying to get to know him in various ways.
Not only to get acquainted, but also to invest money.
That's the way it is in Hollywood, as long as you can make money, many people will follow you.
This is true whether you are an actor or a director.
Next, Wang Shu fell into various social interactions and met some producers, film producers, and actors.
From beginning to end, he never took the initiative to get to know anyone.
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And others took the initiative to get to know him through various means.
And, it’s all an expression of goodwill.
Back to the hotel, it was already late at night.
Wang Shu had just finished taking a shower when he heard a knock on the door. When he opened the door, he saw it was Tabu.
"Are you going back to Los Angeles tomorrow?" Tabu asked casually as he walked into the room.
It was indeed just a casual question, because she already knew about this matter before, which was equivalent to asking knowingly.
This kind of knowingly asking questions is mainly to start a conversation.
"Yes." Wang Shu closed the door and hugged Tabu.
Tabu's eyes were dark and he took the initiative to kiss her.
Wang Shu is really too strong, so strong that I haven’t seen him for a while, so I couldn’t help but think to myself.
When they talked about their ideals with each other, Wang Shu clearly noticed that Tabu was not only proactive but also very hardworking, and there was a vague suspicion in his heart.
The Academy Award nominations have been announced, and Tabu was not nominated for either Lead Actress or Supporting Actress.
It's a pity to miss the Golden Globe Award, and the only remaining award that still has something to say is today's Academy Award for Motion Pictures.
However, the Best Actress award was awarded to a local actor who only debuted a few years ago and acted in a few movies.
Tabu will inevitably feel disappointed and unwilling in his heart.
More than an hour later, Tabu kissed Wang Shu on the face, stood up and said while getting dressed: "Jill has booked a flight ticket. I will go to Los Angeles on March 6."
Despite not being nominated, the Oscars red carpet is not something you can just walk away from.
This time, Tabu will not miss this opportunity, but will walk the Oscar red carpet with the cast of "Life of Pi."
Although she was not nominated, Wang Shu was nominated for best director.
Not only that, it was also nominated for several minor awards such as Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, etc.
At that time, whether it is Tabu, the leading actor Suraj Sharma, or others from the crew, they will be there.
For many people, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appear on the Oscar red carpet. Regardless of whether they are nominated or not, they will not miss it.
"Well, see you then." Wang Shu stood up and hugged Tabu, his hands starting to move.
There was so much force that Tabu bit her lip and fell into his arms.
Wang Shu looked at the captivating look of the Indian national treasure actor and couldn't help but discuss international friendship with him.
Fortunately he is very strong, otherwise he would not be able to withstand it.
At this time, Wang Shu felt more and more that this was the golden finger after his rebirth.
domestic.
Sina: "The British Academy Film Awards are opening! Wang Shu won the Best Director Award!"
NetEase: "Cameron lost to Wang Shu, who won the Best Director Award!"
Tencent: "Wang Shu won the Best Director Award again at the British Academy Film Awards!"
Sohu:…………
As major media reported that Wang Shu won the British Academy Film Award, there was a lot of discussion on the Internet.
On the Tianya Forum, a hot post appeared.
Title: "Wang Shu won the British Academy Film Award for Best Director, does it mean that Wang Shu is one step closer to an Oscar?"
Content: "I think many people know that Wang Shu also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director before."
"The Golden Globe Awards are the weather vane of the Oscars, and its winners often have a high probability of winning the Oscar statuette again."
"But this Golden Globe Awards is different, the organizers have made changes."
"The best picture went to the commercial blockbuster "Avatar."
"So, if the Oscars don't make changes, it will be difficult for "Avatar" to win the award even though it has been nominated for an Oscar."
"Therefore, this Golden Globe Awards lacks reference."
"I think some people must not know that the British Academy Film Awards are also the benchmark for the Oscars."
“Not only are the judging styles similar, but the awards are often the same as the Oscars.”
"For example, at this year's British Academy Film Awards, the biggest award for Best Picture was won by "The Hurt Locker."
"This shows that although this film failed at the Golden Globe Awards, if the Oscars do not change like the Golden Globe Awards, then the Oscar for Best Picture will probably be won by this film."
"The Best Director Award was won by our director Wang Shu for his high-quality film "Life of Pi"."
"Does this mean that Wang Shu is likely to win the Oscar for Best Director again?"
1L: "Although your analysis makes sense, it is impossible for Wang Shu to win the Oscar for Best Director again. Regardless of his age, seniority, or other aspects, it is impossible for the Oscars to award him the award."
"Let's put it this way, whether Wang Shu wins the Best Director Award or "Life of Pi" wins the Best Picture Award, I will win in front of the grand prize."
"If you know the movie "The Hurt Locker," then you know that the Best Picture Award is nine times out of ten for this movie."
"As for the Best Director Award, it could be Cameron, it could be Catherine, it could be someone else, but it can't be Wang Shu!"
"Today, I will put my words here."
2L: "If what you said is what you said, Wang Shu is indeed very likely to win the Oscar for Best Director."
"But the reality is not like that."
"Director Wang is too young and is not yet an American director. In addition, he already has a statuette for Best Director. It is impossible for him to be awarded Oscars consecutively."
"I'm not saying that the quality of "Life of Pi" is not good enough for Director Wang to win the award."
“It’s other factors that make it impossible for him to win consecutively!”
(End of chapter)