Chapter 648 Re-election
Off the stage, when Wang Shu finished his acceptance speech, Kathryn Bigelow, although she was also applauding, felt quite disappointed and unwilling.
From the Golden Globe Awards to the British Academy Film Awards to the Academy Awards, he missed out on the Best Director Award in all three awards.
While Best Picture is the biggest award, Best Picture honors the entire cast.
For a director, the Best Director Award is the highest personal honor.
Catherine sighed in her heart, now that it was over, she could only hope to win the Best Picture Award next.
"The Hurt Locker" won the British Academy Film Award for Best Picture, and she felt she had a chance to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
With the awarding of the Best Director Award completed, the next step is to award the biggest award, the Best Picture Award.
I saw Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks walking onto the stage, first interacting with the audience, and then loudly saying: "The movie that won the Best Picture Award this year is..."
"The Hurt Locker!"
The audience suddenly burst into enthusiastic applause.
Catherine also stood up in surprise at this time, hugged the people around her, and led the crew of "The Hurt Locker" onto the stage.
The Best Picture Award is an award that honors the entire crew. Although the producer Catherine will give her acceptance speech, other members of the crew will also appear on stage.
Wang Shu was sitting in the audience, also applauding.
He wasn't surprised that "The Hurt Locker" won the best picture award.
After all, the Academy Awards are American awards, and "The Hurt Locker" is another film that praises American soldiers. Winning the award is expected in the eyes of many people.
As long as the Oscars don't change like the Golden Globes, then "The Hurt Locker" will win the Oscar.
It would be impossible for Cameron not to be disappointed.
Although "Avatar" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture, the Oscars have greater influence.
The Oscar statuette is the pursuit.
Unfortunately, the Oscars are still the same as in previous years and do not like commercial films.
On the Oscar stage, commercial films may be nominated, or they may win some minor awards, but not the grand prize.
Cameron looked at Catherine, who was about to give an acceptance speech on stage, and couldn't help but laugh at himself: "Wait a minute, won't she come to comfort me?"
At the Golden Globe Awards, Catherine missed out on the Best Director and Best Picture awards. After "Avatar" won the Best Picture Award, Cameron went to comfort her, and a lot of related news broke out.
Now the two levels are reversed.
Cameron had anticipated that there might be news about Catherine comforting him in the audience.
Thinking of this, Cameron felt increasingly uncomfortable.
Compared to Cameron, Catherine, who won the Best Picture Award, was finally able to feel proud, stand on the stage with her head held high, and deliver her acceptance speech.
With Catherine's acceptance speech finished, the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony has come to an end.
Next, there is the cocktail party after the award ceremony.
"Shu, congratulations on winning another Best Director Award."
At the reception, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Kate Winslet and others came over to congratulate Wang Shu.
"Haha, good luck." Wang Shu said modestly.
Matt Damon patted Wang Shu on the shoulder and said happily for Wang Shu: "I said you could win another Oscar. Facts have proved that I was right, right?"
After finishing speaking, he then asked, "How are you preparing for your film project with Paramount? Have you selected the actors?"
When Robert Downey Jr., Kate Winslet and others heard this, they all looked at Wang Shu, obviously full of interest in this matter.
Wang Shu told the truth: "We have almost made the selections, and we should be able to start shooting soon."
When Matt Damon heard this, he lightly punched Wang Shu on the shoulder and said: "Really recommended Matthew McConaughey to Paramount?"
Wang Shu responded noncommittally: "Of course!"
When Matt Damon heard this, he joked a little reluctantly: "In what way am I worse than Matthew McConaughey?"
"Let you recommend him, not me."
He didn't care whether Robert Downey Jr., Kate Winslet and others were here, he just spoke out.
"Uh..." Wang Shu opened his mouth and said, "When I changed the script, the actor I thought of was Matthew McConaughey."
Hearing what Wang Shu said, Matt Damon was speechless.
He was indeed unwilling to participate in the movie Wang Shu collaborated with Paramount.
Not to mention that Wang Shu is now a great director who has won two Oscars in a row, but the film Wang Shu collaborated with Paramount is a science fiction film that Wang Shu is good at, so it is worth participating in it.
However, Wang Shu’s favorite candidate is Matthew McConaughey.
Kate Winslet smiled and answered: "Matt, the tree not only rejected you, it also rejected Leon."
When Matt Damon heard this, he looked at Wang Shu in surprise.
Wang Shu nodded noncommittally.
Matt Damon then took a deep breath and said: "It seems that you have really spotted Matthew McConaughey."
Wang Shu laughed and put the topic aside in this way.
The few of them chatted for a while, and Robert Downey Jr. suddenly said: "Shu, if you have a suitable opportunity in the future, please contact me."
Wang Shu heard this and responded without saying a word: "Of course."
Verbal agreement does not mean that Robert Downey Jr. will be invited to cooperate.
Robert Downey Jr. smiled when he heard this.
Kate Winslet then spoke up: "Tree, and me, don't forget me."
"No." Wang Shu responded with a smile.
Next, many producers came to Wang Shu and handed them their business cards, offering him an olive branch for cooperation.
As the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face. Wang Shu put all the business cards in his pocket and showed that he would consider it.
After the reception, Wang Shu returned to the apartment.
As soon as he returned to his apartment, he threw the business card in his pocket into the trash can.
This scene happened to be seen by Tabu who came back with him, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
She also went to the reception after the award ceremony, and no producer handed her a business card.
On the other hand, when Wang Shu was handed a lot of business cards by producers, he threw them into the trash can without taking them seriously.
Comparing people to each other makes people angry.
Tabu lamented in his heart. Whether he could star in a Hollywood movie again in the future, all his hopes could only be pinned on Wang Shu.
Thinking of this, Tabu couldn't help but walked behind Wang Shu, leaned on Wang Shu's back and stretched out his hands to hug Wang Shu.
Domestically, it is already afternoon, and major media outlets are relaying live coverage of the Oscars ceremony.
Sina: Congratulations to Wang Shu for becoming the first non-American director in history to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Director.
Sohu: Wang Shu, the first Chinese director to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Director.
Teng Xu: Wang Shu, first and third in history.
The first in history refers to Wang Shunai being the first non-American director to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Director.
The third in history refers to the third consecutive director in Oscar history. On the original timeline, the third person in history was Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu.
He won two consecutive Oscars for Best Director with "Birdman" in 2015 and "The Revenant" in 2016.
Now, Wang Shu has been re-elected in 2010, and he has become third.
Tianya Forum.
At this time, there have been many hotly discussed posts.
Title: "Where is the person who kept saying before that Director Wang would never win the Oscar for Best Director again?"
Content: "Didn't you say that if Director Wang wins the Oscar for Best Director consecutively, he will eat it? Why don't you go out and eat it while it's hot? Everyone is waiting."
1L: "Just wait for Brother Chixiang to show up."
2L: "Spicy Melon Seed Coke in the front row."
3L: "..."
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4L: "I said that Director Wang is likely to win another Oscar. You all didn't believe it. Do you believe it now?"
"The quality of "Life of Pi" is there. In addition, it is adapted from a best-selling American novel, and it has the gimmick that is impossible to make into a film and television. Whether it is the best director or the best picture, it should have a small gold medal. People.”
"Facts proved that my judgment was correct. Director Wang won the Best Director Award, and the movie "The Hurt Locker" won the Best Picture Award."
"As for "Avatar"..."
"Many people thought that "Avatar" would sweep the Oscars. Whenever I see such comments, I can't help but laugh."
"These people really don't understand the Oscars. How can "Avatar", a commercial film, win the award?"
"No one who knows the slightest bit about Oscars would say such nonsense that "Avatar" will sweep the Oscars."
"It's just a dream."
“Have you really won another statuette for Best Director?”
At this time, Han Sanping also learned that Wang Shu had once again won the Academy Award for Best Director. He was happy for Wang Shu, but also a little uncomfortable.
I am happy because Wang Shu won the award, but sad because Wang Shu will probably stay in Hollywood for a long time after winning the award.
As a result, it will be impossible to continue to collaborate with Wang Shu on blockbusters.
Although there are many directors in the country, you can also invest in others.
But... Han Sanping felt that it was basically impossible to cooperate with other directors.
Working with Wang Shu on a blockbuster movie is different.
"Is Wang Shu really trying to trick me?"
Huayi, Xiaowang and Feng Xiaogang were discussing the special effects blockbuster. After hearing the news reported by the secretary, they were all shocked.
Feng Xiaogang was also incomprehensible and muttered subconsciously: "When did Oscar become so open-minded?"
In their long-held understanding, Wang Shu is a Chinese film director, and he is young and has no qualifications.
Although it won the statuette for Best Director last year, it was only possible due to the global economic crisis.
Nowadays, Wang Shu does not have such a general trend, and it is impossible to be the leader.
As a result, he was actually the banker.
Feng Xiaogang and others were puzzled.
"That's right." Wang Zhonglei responded, "Logically speaking, it is impossible for Wang Shu to join the village. What's going on?"
If there is anyone who doesn't want Wang Shu to become more and more mixed up, Wang Zhonglei is one of them.
Back then, he asked Zhang Hanyu to come forward and ask Wang Shu for dinner, but because Wang Shu had just debuted, he didn't take it seriously.
Today, Wang Shu has transformed. Not only is he worth hundreds of millions, but he is also a director who has won two Oscars in a row.
The better Wang Shu gets, the more arrogant he was then and the clown he is now.
Feng Xiaogang didn't want Wang Shu to get better and better as he got more mixed up, because the more mixed up Wang Shu got, the more he seemed to be out of touch.
Just listen to him say: "It is certain that the movie "The Hurt Locker" will win the award. It is incomprehensible that only Wang Shu will win another Oscar for Best Director."
"Judging from all aspects, it is impossible for him to win the award."
"The result..."
Wang Zhongjun thought for a moment and said, "Do you think the Oscars are really different from the domestic awards?"
"Relatively speaking, it is indeed more fair and equitable."
"I have watched the drama "Life of Pi" and it is indeed very successful and artistic."
"If the Academy Awards uphold the principles of fairness and justice, it is really possible to award a grand prize to Wang Shu."
"What do you think?"
Wang Zhonglei and Feng Xiaogang looked at each other, and Wang Zhonglei said: "It seems that this is the only explanation that makes sense."
The three of them analyzed it and got further and further away from the truth.
Although the Oscar awards have their own set of standards, as long as the awards are not judged by AI, it does not mean that off-site means cannot be used to change the winning rate.
Feng Xiaogang nodded and replied with some disbelief: "Maybe... that's true."
Wang Zhongjun took a deep breath and said: "No matter what, Wang Shu has now won the Academy Award for Best Director."
"If I remember correctly, Wang Shu should be the first non-American director in history to win consecutive Academy Awards."
After finishing speaking, he glanced at Feng Xiaogang, and then said, "With this kind of honor, he may be praised as the number one director in the country in the future."
When Wang Zhonglei heard this, he looked at Feng Xiaogang and said nothing.
Feng Xiaogang answered with a smile: "The first is the first, I don't have an international award."
"If it's uncomfortable, it must be more uncomfortable for Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Gu Changwei and others."
"They all have international awards. In the past, no one would accept them."
"Now that Wang Shu has won the Oscar again, he has basically left them behind."
When Wang Zhonglei heard this, he smiled and said: "I don't know what other people are like. I know that Director Chen will definitely be unhappy after hearing the news."
Wang Zhongjun was also happy and said: "Don't say it, this is really what happened."
Feng Xiaogang smiled and said: "It is inevitable that Director Chen will be unhappy."
"In the past, I was arrogant because I had a Palme d'Or, looking down on this and that."
"Now that Wang Shu has won two consecutive Academy Awards for Director, he will definitely not be happy."
Wang Zhonglei nodded: "I also feel that the one who is most unhappy is Director Chen."
"Now Wang Shu has two Oscar statuettes, while Director Chen only has one Palme d'Or."
"A Palme d'Or is not enough, it is equivalent to Wang Shu now towering over Director Chen."
……
Just as Wang Zhong and Feng Xiaogang expected, Director Chen learned about Wang Shu's Oscar win...
(End of chapter)