Chapter 80 The Olive Branch of New Line
The moment the words fell, there was a roar of applause, and Zhang Chen only felt a sense of unreality.
The big screen on the rostrum passed in front of the crews of "28 Days Later", "Underworld" and "Death Comes" one by one.
Everyone’s expressions ranged from disappointment and surprise to calm smiles.
Zhang Chen was a little doubtful that he had heard wrongly, but the spotlight shining on him reminded him that it was all true.
Others nearby shook hands with him to congratulate him, and Zhang Chen stood up.
At this moment, he became the focus of the audience, and the spotlight surrounded him.
Under the spotlight, Zhang Chen walked quickly to the podium, took the heavy trophy from the award-giving guest, and stood in front of the microphone. He suddenly didn't know what to say.
The audience gradually became quiet, and everyone stared at this strange oriental face.
Zhang Chen on the stage was organizing his words, with the corners of his face grinning almost to his ears.
"Sorry, I really can't control myself, I just want to laugh~"
Hahaha~
Zhang Chen's first sentence made the audience laugh. They like people with humor. .
Grabbing the Saturn-shaped trophy and feeling the real feeling, Zhang Chen closed his eyes and took a deep breath, which allowed him to calm down his somewhat excited emotions.
The first sentence when I opened my eyes was, "The host said, I only have 45 seconds, but I have a lot to say, oh my God, there are only 30 seconds left, it seems I have to hurry up. .”
No one expected that Zhang Chen's second sentence would be this, and the audience burst into laughter again.
The camera was shown to the host. The host tilted his head and showed a "you are my boy" expression. Everyone watching the live broadcast couldn't help but smile.
“Now let me get serious. I would like to thank the Saturn Award organizing committee for awarding this award to me. “Dark Invasion” is the first film I directed. I am deeply grateful to be recognized by the Saturn Award. "I feel honored."
After a pause, Zhang Chen continued: "Here I also have to solemnly thank my parents, the school leaders and Teacher Fu, and Enlight Pictures, who have Thanks to your support, this movie was born.
At the same time, this is also the first movie in Chinese history to win this award. I am proud of myself.”
Having said this, Zhang Chen paused, and applause continued from the audience.
Compared to those veterans, newcomers like Zhang Chen’s acceptance speeches are more sincere. Especially those who have succeeded. When they see Zhang Chen, they can recall themselves at a certain period. They were also young, but full of enthusiasm.
“I have watched all the other shortlisted films, including “28 Days Later,” “Underworld,” “Freddy vs. Jason,” and “The Last Day Out: Part 2.” They are all very good horror films. I am deeply honored to compete with these excellent films.
Oh, there are only 10 seconds left. Time flies so fast. I will continue to make more and better films to give back to the audience. In addition, I would like to make an advertisement. "Dark Invasion" will soon be released in American theaters. I hope that viewers can support it. Finally, I would like to apologize to the program team. I shouldn't have made an advertisement, but I was too excited."
Zhang Chen's sexy moves once again aroused laughter. When the camera swept over, it was discovered that even the host was amused by him.
After giving his acceptance speech, Zhang Chen came off the stage with the trophy and then took pictures next to him.
I still have no experience this time. I was shortlisted for the Saturn Award, but not even a domestic media arranged it.
If there is a next time, Zhang Chen will definitely not make such a mistake again.
When he returned to his seat with the trophy, Lao Li stood up and gave him a high-five. It seemed that he had learned from the previous crew members.
“Congratulations.”
"I'm so happy, I didn't expect that I would actually win the award."
The award for the best animated film is already being awarded on the rostrum.
Zhang Chen was very excited, and Lao Li was even more excited than him. He took the trophy from Zhang Chen and kept touching it.
Actually, it’s nothing special. The Saturn Award is no better than the Oscars. The trophy is made of pure gold. It’s just a metal bump.
But even so, Lao Li was very excited.
Keep taking photos while holding the trophy.
Soon, after the Best Animated Film Awards, it was time for Best Director, and "Dark Invasion" was also shortlisted for this award.
Zhang Chen became nervous again.
The best horror film is a film award, and the best director is an individual award. It is the highest praise for a director. As a director, no one does not want to win this award.
"The nominees for Best Director are: Peter Jackson, "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Return of the King,"
Danny Boyle "28 Days Later"
Quentin Tarantino "Kill Bill"
Chen Zhang "Into Darkness"
Al Gore ·Verbinski "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"
Bryan Singer "X-Men 2". ”
As the shortlist was announced, highlights from the five films flashed on the big screen and the spotlight began to switch between the five crews.
Under the influence of the atmosphere, Zhang Chen became nervous again, as did Lao Li next to him.
Zhang Chen’s nervous look appeared on the big screen, and someone laughed.
Actually, Zhang Chen has thought that it would be good if his "Dark Invasion" could have the best horror film at most, but the best director is unlikely.
Peter Jackson and Quentin Tarantino are both too strong.
One is a popular director of hit films, and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy was simply tailor-made for Peter Jackson.
The other is a director recognized as a genius in the world, with extraordinary talents.
Zhang Chen doesn’t think he can win the best director crown from these two people.
But being nominated means that all five films have a chance. Zhang Chen still has expectations even if he knows it is impossible.
“Who will win this year’s Saturn Award for Best Director?”
The award presenters once again played tricks on people's hearts, and the background music was replaced by rhythmic drums, like a countdown, beating people's hearts one by one. The camera showed close-ups of the five people's faces. Zhang Chen was full of expectations, Peter Jackson looked longing, Quentin Tarantino was calm, Gore Verbinski was confident, and Danny Boyle responded with a smile.
The organizer is a good at playing tricks. The drum beats in the background music are getting faster and faster, and the shots of several people are switching faster and faster, which indicates that the result is about to be announced.
A director knows the language of these shots very well, but now they have become the protagonists.
At this time, the presenting guest finally slowly opened the envelope and took out the correct answer.
He took a look, deliberately made a surprised expression, and then looked towards the audience with a smile.
"I announce that the winner of the 30th Saturn Award for Best Director is..."
The award presenter stopped here again, and then solemnly announced: ""Dark Invasion" , Zhang~Chen~"
At this moment, Zhang Chen was confused. Lao Li next to him was even more excited than him, waving his hands non-stop: "Zhang Chen, you have won another award. , you won another award..."
At this time, the camera just showed him a close-up, and the guests were all amused by the expression on Zhang Chen's face.
This is also a repertoire of previous award ceremonies. They love to see the scene where the new director is shocked.
Zhang Chen woke up from a dream and hugged Lao Li. Along the way, other crew members extended friendly hands to express their congratulations. After Zhang Chen shook hands one by one, he quickly walked to the podium.
It wasn’t until he reached the rostrum that he remembered that he was still holding another trophy.
Seeing him like this, the host smiled and joked: "Are you here to show off to them?"
Zhang Chen scratched his head, embarrassed: "No, I just I was so excited that I forgot about it. I originally thought that after that advertisement, the organizer would not let me go on stage again.”
Hahaha~
Zhang Chen’s little humor immediately made the atmosphere relaxed again, and many people laughed out loud.
The host also smiled and asked to return the initiative to the presenting guests.
"Congratulations, young best director."
The award presenter handed over the trophy, and Zhang Chen took it and expressed his gratitude.
Then it was time for his acceptance speech.
The audience gradually became quiet, and everyone was waiting for Zhang Chen to speak.
Zhang Chen waited for a moment and then said in somewhat broken English: "Damn, I never thought I would win two awards, so I only prepared one speech."
< br>Hahaha~
Good-natured laughter came from below. The young people did not disappoint them. They liked this kind of speech the most.
"As I said before, I have watched several of the shortlisted films, and they are really excellent. The Saturn Award organizing committee awarded me the Best Director award. I think it is more of an affirmation of the younger generations and young directors. Thank you to the organizing committee for your support, and to the seniors who have gone before me.”
Before taking the stage, Zhang Chen had already thought about what to say. It was his first time to participate in the Saturn Awards as a foreigner, so he hugged me. Walking away with two trophies will definitely make people unhappy.
So you must show weakness, keep a low profile, and show the image of a rabbit to the outside world. I am harmless.
"In addition, since the organizing committee has given me a second chance, I will advertise again. My new film "Shark Beach" has just been completed this month, and it is no less exciting than "Dark Invasion". There is currently no overseas sponsor, and I hope interested companies can contact me.”
After saying his acceptance speech, Zhang Chen stepped down from the stage, took photos, and then returned to his seat, receiving countless envious looks along the way.
The best screenwriter was already being announced on the podium, but he didn't hear anything and was still immersed in joy.
With two nominations, Zhang Chen originally thought it would be good if he could take home one trophy at most, but he didn’t expect it to be a Grand Slam.
The award ceremony ended and Zhang Chen was interviewed by reporters.
"Mr. Director, you won two consecutive awards at the Saturn Awards. What do you think?"
Tonight, Zhang Chen is undoubtedly the biggest winner.
Best Horror Film and Best Director, both very important awards, all fell into his hands.
“Well, I’m very excited, and I’d like to thank the Saturn Awards organizing committee for their recognition of me. What I want to say is that finally a Chinese horror film can win an award abroad. I’m proud of myself, and also proud of myself. My motherland is proud.”
Zhang Chen said the second half of the sentence in Chinese, speaking very loudly.
Unfortunately, the Saturn Awards have little influence in China and were not broadcast live. Otherwise, the country would know this exciting news by now.
As the biggest winner tonight, reporters asked many questions, and Zhang Chen talked eloquently.
If it's the Oscars, there's a dinner after the awards ceremony, but there isn't one for the Saturn Awards.
However, each crew usually holds its own party.
Originally, Zhang Chen thought that a foreigner like himself, who knew no one, would not attend the party, but unexpectedly, a foreigner came over in a blink of an eye.
"Hello Zhang, I don't know if I am calling you right. I remember that your Asian last names are at the back, such as Jack Chen..."
Zhang Chen has seen this Guy, he was sitting in the square at New Line Cinema during the awards ceremony. He should be from New Line.
"Hello, you are right, you can call me Zhang or Chen."
At this time, my cousin Zhang Hongwei appeared again. He did not have an invitation letter from the previous award ceremony, so he had been waiting outside.
I just saw Zhang Chen being interviewed by a reporter and rushed over immediately.
“Oh, there’s a translator, that’s great.”
“I’m Peter Crawford from New Line Cinema, and if Director Zhang has nothing to do tonight, I’d like to invite you to attend. We hope you can enjoy the party organized by New Line Company.”
After Zhang Hongwei finished translating, Zhang Chen's eyes immediately lit up.
People from New Line contacted him, probably because it was related to the copyright of "Shark Beach". It seems that the advertisement at the awards ceremony was very effective.
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