Chapter 234 229 What's Wrong with Being a Little Crazy?

Chapter 230 229. What's wrong with being a little crazy?

Winning the Best Sound Editing Award, "Transformers" finally gained something, at least it didn't hand in a blank paper.

There are many more unlucky than it, such as "The Far Side of the World", which was nominated for only this award, and tonight's award ceremony was completely in vain.

Looking at the shot of Eric on the big screen, Harvey Weinstein felt a breath of anger in his heart.

The more he thought about it during this period, the angrier he got, and he was about to explode.

Except for "Kill Bill" that made money, all the movies in the Christmas season were wiped out, and the box office lost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Although some losses can be recovered through copyright income in the future, the line is too long, and it will not be realized in five or seven years.

Especially "The Far Side of the World" lost too much, not counting the cost of 150 million US dollars for publicity and promotion, even if it was inflated, it would be at least 120 million US dollars.

In the end, the global box office only earned less than 50 million US dollars, and it had to share the revenue with the theaters, which was a huge loss.

Mickey Mouse was very dissatisfied with this and had begun to doubt the ability of the Weinstein brothers. Many people even suggested replacing them.

Although the brothers were very powerful and controlled Miramax and Dimension, their strength also depended on who they were compared with. They were not enough to compare with the seven major companies.

Once Mickey Mouse really made a decision, the Hollywood emperor would pack up and leave!

The one who caused all these tragedies was Eric Cooper. Since MGM stood up, Miramax began to fall.

Harvey Weinstein even tried desperately and secretly went to a fortune teller to ask if it was because the two companies both started with M, so there was a conflict in the names, and Miramax's luck was sucked away by MGM.

But even if he was angry, he couldn't do anything. With MGM's re-listing, the strength of that stinky boy increased several times and he had completely become a new Hollywood giant.

Can't afford to offend, really can't afford to offend!

After the Best Sound Editing, the big-mouthed beauty Julia Roberts took the stage to present the Best Sound Award, or more accurately, the Best Recording Award or the Best Mixing Award.

The names of these two awards are very similar, and the nominees are also similar. It is easy for laymen to be confused, but there are still differences.

An easy-to-understand example is that the sound editor is similar to a composer, responsible for providing the score, and the mixer is similar to a conductor, presenting the score.

The two links are inseparable, cooperating and achieving each other.

These two awards are generally prepared for science fiction, war and other blockbusters, but if there are very outstanding realist films, they are generally all given in.

For example, the original "Transformers" lost to "The Bourne Supremacy" and "Avatar" lost to "The Hurt Locker", all according to this rule.

As expected, "The Lord of the Rings 3" defeated "Transformers", "The Last Samurai", "Season 2" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" and successfully won the Oscar.

"Eric, look, look, it's an Oscar trophy, a real Oscar statuette!"

Gadot held the Best Sound Editing statuette with excitement, stroking it back and forth with both hands, looking left and right like a scientist who is studying seriously.

"Wow! It feels really heavy. It can't be pure gold."

Eric was speechless: "What are you daydreaming about? This little golden man weighs more than 4 kilograms. If it is pure gold, do you want to bankrupt the academy?"

"What's more, if it is really pure gold, it will attract a lot of unnecessary troubles, such as thieves and robbers."

"I heard that this thing is cast in alloy and plated with a layer of gold on the outside. It is actually not worth much money. It is mainly for honor."

Gadot fiddled with it with some envy: "I wonder when I can get a little golden man. Do you think there is a chance?"

This question is not easy for Eric to answer. Gadot is not behind the scenes or director. The awards she can compete for are nothing more than Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress.

But these two awards require superb acting skills to support them. She has a long way to go. In short, it is difficult.

The only way Eric can think of is to make an art film by himself, specifically to promote her, but even so, it depends on luck.

"Maybe, I will."

"You don't sound confident at all. Actually, I can accept the Golden Globe Award, just like the Olsen sisters."

"Well, the difficulty is not much lower. How about MTV and Teen Choice Awards?"

"Too second-rate. I want authoritative ones."

"It's not that there is no way. Can you accept playing a homosexual? Or a transgender person? These marginal people are all plus points. The Academy likes it the most."

"Homosexual? Is there any other way? I have no experience."

"The Olsen sisters have no experience either. They have developed their talents under my training. This is a shortcut. Otherwise, you need to go to school to study and lay a good foundation."

Gadot looked embarrassed: "I need to think about it carefully."

"Well, this is one of the few ways I can think of, and it has worked."

If Gadot's gay nature can be stimulated, then all of Eric's women will have participated in homosexual films and TV series, which is an unprecedented achievement.

When it's late at night and everyone is sleeping together, it's a beautiful thing to let them comfort each other and perform.

Eric was imagining a beautiful future in his mind. The soundtrack of the Lord of the Rings sounded many times on the stage. So far, it has won 9 awards including Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Mixing, Best Original Song, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

All the nominations were correct. As long as the Knights of Middle-earth participated, all other competitors lost regretfully. "Transformers" also lost the Best Soundtrack Award again.

The voices of thanks to Peter Jackson and New Line were endless. The big beard who had been running for two consecutive years did not close his mouth tonight.

At present, "The Lord of the Rings 3" still has two major awards left, Best Director and Best Picture. If nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely be stable.

If it can finally win 11 awards, it will tie the highest record in film history.

The most award-winning movies at present are "Titanic" and "Ben-Hur", the former with 14 nominations and 11 wins, and the latter with 12 nominations and 11 wins.

Among them, "Ben-Hur" is also a representative work of MGM. It saved MGM from bankruptcy, but it was sold to Warner.

Damn it! I must get them all back in the future!

14 nominations are already the most in the Oscars. In addition to "Ben-Hur", there is also "All About Eve" in 1950. If we go back in time, there will be another "La La Land".

But except for "Lord of the Rings 3", other movies have not won the grand slam. Only it has won all the nominations and won all the awards. It is the ultimate record that is unmatched and will never be broken in the future.

With the Best Foreign Language Film being won by the Canadian French film "The Invasion", the ultimate melee of the Oscars tonight kicked off.

At present, there are four awards left, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Picture. According to the attention, the first award is Best Original Screenplay.

The great director Francis Coppola and his daughter Sofia Coppola walked onto the stage as award presenters.

Back then, Sofia Coppola was criticized for starring in "The Godfather 3". Later, she won the Golden Plum Award many times and was ridiculed by countless people for relying on her father.

But who would have thought that she is now an excellent director with amazing creativity and is qualified to stand with her old father. This joint award ceremony is also a recognition of the Academy.

"Sofia, I have always hoped that you will inherit the family business."

A classic line from "The Godfather" by old Coppola immediately caused laughter in the audience.

Sofia Coppola responded: "Dad's experience is passed on to future generations, right?"

"Yes."

"I'm not talking about "The Godfather", but "The Blue Sea."

Hahahaha

Sofia Coppola continued: "An Irish family came to the United States to start a new life, a thriller story of human trafficking using hypnosis, an interesting journey of an ocean fish baby looking for his father, and the feelings between two young girls."

"The nominees for Best Original Screenplay are: Dennis Arcand for "The Blue Sea"; Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds for "Finding Nemo"; Eric Cooper and Ray Whannell for "Get Out."

"Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan, and Kirsten Sheridan for "The New American Dream"; Eric Cooper for "Blue Is the Warmest Color."

MGM's treatment is the same as the Golden Globes. Eric received two nominations, which is another day of making history.

What is different is that Lost in Translation, which is considered to have an excellent script, did not get this nomination. Although it has two more nominations for Best Director and Best Picture, it is over and this Oscar night is destined to be fruitless.

On the big screen, shots of each nominee flashed by. Some looked calm, some looked expectant, some were a little nervous, some smiled slightly, and Eric had no expression.

"Eric, aren't you nervous?" Ashley asked in a low voice.

"Why are you so nervous? Is it necessary? This award is 100% mine. It was destined the moment Lost in Translation was eliminated."

"What if something unexpected happens? Finding Nemo is also very good, and the media is very supportive."

"Impossible. Being nominated for an animated film is the biggest compliment. There is no hope of winning. The label of being suitable for all ages is inherently at a disadvantage. The judges of the Academy don't like it. Even Shrek the Monsters only got a nomination."

The result also confirmed Eric's point of view. Francis Coppola opened the envelope and read calmly: "The winner of the best original screenplay is Eric Cooper of Blue Is the Warmest Color."

Hua La La.

Clap Pa Pa.

Instantly, the whole audience burst into warm applause.

Excluding the bonus of his status, this award was also well-deserved and undisputed.

Eric tapped Ashley and Mary on the cheeks, hugged others, and walked onto the stage.

"Congratulations, young man. You deserve this trophy."

"Thank you!"

Francis handed the little golden statue to Eric and they shook hands.

"Eric, your script is great. I am convinced of my defeat. Congratulations!"

Sofia Coppola took the initiative to hug him and whispered her blessing in Eric's ear.

"Thank you. I hope we can work together again."

The father and daughter stepped aside and Eric began to give his acceptance speech.

"This trophy is of great significance. It is my first Oscar statuette. Thank you for the honor given by the Academy."

"Thank you Ashley and Mary for your wonderful performances, Andrea, my assistant director, for your hard work, Neil Blomkamp, ​​my assistant, for your hard work, and everyone in the crew. Without your efforts, no matter how good the script is, it cannot be presented on the big screen."

"I also want to thank my parents and family for their silent support behind the scenes. You have also contributed to this."

Generally speaking, it is almost time to leave the stage after thanking everyone.

However, looking down at the trophy in his hand, Eric suddenly didn't want to be modest. Is it necessary?

A year ago, he wanted to thank the Academy for its generosity, but it won't be too long, maybe two or three years, or at most five years.

The Oscars will be proud to invite him to attend, so I have to be a little crazy, I have the capital!

Under the gaze of thousands of people in the audience, Eric raised the little golden man high: "I made history, don't you think so?"

The scene was stagnant at first, and then suddenly broke out into thunderous applause and shouts.

He is handsome, capable and talented. It is more suitable for young people to be a little crazy. He is more popular, especially women.

Going off the stage with Coppola and his daughter, Sofia's eyes wandered back and forth on him: "Eric, I suddenly found that you have become much more handsome. If it weren't for the 11-year age difference, I would really like to try with you if I have a boyfriend."

Eric smiled and thought that 11 years is not too old. The age difference between him and Nicole is even greater. It is not a problem if they really fall in love with each other. The key is that they are not in the right place.

After chatting with her for a few words, the two returned to their seats.

This time, the little golden man was not taken away by the Olsen sisters, because the award for Best Actress also began.

Last year's Best Actor winner Adrien Brody walked to the center and made a small joke: "Don't worry, the Academy has banned me this time, I won't kiss anyone."

"There are two familiar faces and four new faces among this year's nominees. They are all excellent actors and have contributed amazing acting skills."

"The nominees for the Best Actress Oscar are Diane Keaton for Something's Gotta Give, Samantha Morton for American Dreams, Charlize Theron for Monster, Naomi Watts for 21 Grams, and Ashley Olsen and Mary Olsen for Blue Is the Warmest Color."

On the big screen, clips of five movies began to be played in turn, and finally divided into six equal parts, with each nominee occupying one part.

Diane Keaton, the most experienced, looked calm and composed, but that was just a cover to cover up her inner excitement.

The nervousness of the other five people was already written on their faces, and they couldn't even hide it.

Adrien Brody picked up the envelope and prepared to open it, but suddenly he took out a bottle of chewing spray from his pocket and sprayed it on his mouth a few times.

Hahahaha

He made another little joke before he opened the envelope and announced: "The winner of the Best Actress is"