Chapter 779 Academy Invitation
"Well..."
On the other end of the phone, after listening to Anson's story, Edgar pondered for a moment, dragged out his voice, and briefly fell into deep thought. .
Anson did not interrupt Edgar. He sat cross-legged on the floor and picked vinyl records. He was looking for music that suited the atmosphere of the dinner, which was particularly leisurely.
After a short while, Edgar came back to his senses and found silence on the other end of the phone, so he couldn't help but call out.
"Anson?"
"Here, so, how do you think about it? Is there any problem?"
"No, no problem. It's just a little unexpected, things have gone round and round. It's in our hands; and I don't seem to be able to help, so I feel a little frustrated."
"Haha, captain, don't be depressed, I believe you can shine."
< br>Edgar could hear Anson's teasing, and laughter surged deep in his throat, "So, do you also think Kate is more suitable?"
"Yes." Anson did not hesitate.
Edgar, "Okay. I understand, I will talk to Focus Features."
"If they need to talk to me, you can arrange a time and I will Tomorrow morning I am going to watch an art exhibition with my mother, and the afternoon and evening should be fine."
"Anson, this project has already spent enough of your energy, you don't need to worry anymore, leave the rest to me. I will help you negotiate it, and you can treat this cooperation as finalized. I will let Focus Features feel our sincerity and let them show enough sincerity."
First of all, Charlie. - Kaufman, and then Michel Gondry. This project really cost Anson too much energy, even more troublesome than the last "butterfly effect". Considering their position in front of them, Edgar thought that he, the agent, His job is not good enough, he needs to step up.
Even through the phone, Anson could detect Edgar's drive and energy.
So, Anson said nothing more and said simply, "Then I will wait for the good news."
Edgar was so motivated that he couldn't help but sit in the office He began to sharpen his knife secretly, "By the way, there is an invitation letter from the college."
"College? What college?"
"..." Anson's answer was so natural that E Degas actually choked and was slightly startled. Now he realized that Anson's reaction was normal, "American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."
Anson, "Oh, what invitation?"
In North America, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is undoubtedly the highest palace of the film industry, not to mention its authority and professionalism, but at least it covers The lineup of 6,000 industry professionals is undoubtedly the core of the entire industry.
Naturally, the Oscar, which is voted for by 6,000 professionals, has an extraordinary status.
In fact, Oscar is the exclusive nickname of the statuette trophy, and the real name of the entire award ceremony is "Academy Awards", which demonstrates professionalism.
Exactly five years ago, "Shakespeare in Love" upset "Saving Private Ryan" to win the Oscar for Best Picture, which became a historic turning point for the Academy Awards——
The concept of college public relations is officially launched.
Of course, it existed before this and has been passed down for a long time; but it was not until this time that a systematic concept was truly formed.
Moreover, the Weinstein brothers, the driving forces behind "Shakespeare in Love", have officially stepped onto the stage of history, turning the academy's public relations during the awards season into a thorough battle of marketing, social networking, publicity, and public opinion.
However, these are digressions. Although the awards season is gradually being eroded by public relations wars and gradually changing its flavor, no one can deny the influence of the Oscars on the industry and market.
First of all, this is an award chosen anonymously by more than 6,000 industry professionals. Regardless of the value, this is recognition and praise from the industry, and it is always unmatched by other awards and award ceremonies.
Secondly, after the authority and myth of the award gradually evolved into a bubble, this is still the most well-known award in the world. Even if it is just a nomination, it is still an important attraction for the general public.
The entire industry chain surrounding the Oscars is spread across various film markets around the world, forming a single economic benefit.
Influence is everywhere.
Oscars, after all, are Oscars.
What's more, compared with now and twenty years from now, the influence of the Academy's public relations has not penetrated all aspects. The awards trend every year is still full of suspense and surprises, and the authority of the Oscars also deserves recognition.
In addition, the Internet and short videos have not occupied people's leisure and entertainment life for the time being. The entertainment effect of the annual Oscars ceremony is still far ahead. This is a TV program in North America that has a ratings second only to the Super Bowl. The global ratings performance is also far ahead.
As you can imagine, Oscar’s status in the world is very important in front of us.
In the simplest and most direct way, the choice of actors for "Warm and Bright" felt the impact of the Oscars. Anson experienced the influence of an Oscar nomination early——
Nomination , just a nomination, the possibility of winning an award, has quietly changed many minds.
Now, Oscar's influence falls further on Anson's shoulders.
"Invitation to the award ceremony." Edgar said.
At this time, Anson finally reacted and did not hide his surprise, "It starts now, wow, earlier than I thought."
Edgar, " You are right, it is indeed earlier than expected.”
“Generally speaking, before and after the Golden Globe Awards, the academy needs to consider the list of award presenters and guests, and they need to confirm them one by one in advance. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if someone said they were not interested after the list was announced.”
Anson was as excited as a crowd, "Is there anyone else who refuses to attend the Oscars?"
Edgar, "Of course. The Academy invited Woody Allen more than once, but he refused them all."< br>
"So far, the only time Woody has appeared at the Oscars was last year. Because New York suffered the September 11th attacks, for his beloved New York, he nodded and agreed to stand on the stage of the awards ceremony to save himself from the disaster. New York is gradually coming back to life."
"There are not only two superstars in history who have refused to attend the Oscars and embarrassed the Academy."
"Richard Burton ( After Richard Burton failed in all four Oscar nominations, he refused to attend the fifth nomination and persuaded his then-wife Elizabeth Taylor (Elizabeth-Taylor) to be absent."
"The same goes for Paul Newman. All of his seven Oscar nominations were reduced to supporting roles. So when he finally won the eighth Oscar for 'The Color of Money,' he did not attend the award ceremony and had no regrets, he said. , it's like you spent eighty years pursuing a woman, and she finally said yes, but you said, 'It's a shame, I'm tired.'"
"Similarly, Katharine Hepburn never claimed herself. She has won the Oscar for Best Actress four times, but she has never attended. She said she just wanted to prove that she has never lived for awards in her career.”
I don’t know if I don’t say it. Surprisingly, the list is longer than expected.
Anson laughed directly, "But they don't have to worry about me, I will definitely not refuse."
Edgar rarely agreed, "Really? Are you sure? Are you going to attend the award ceremony? ”
(End of this chapter)