Chapter 583: Heart of Chernobyl

"The Best Supporting Actress winner is..."

On the stage, Chris Cooper, the last Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actor, opened the envelope, looked down, and read the answer directly: "Scarlett Johansson, "Lost in Translation."

Hearing her own name, Scarlett Johansson covered her mouth with both hands, with an expression of disbelief, and then became excited again, as if there were tears in her eyes.

The applause sounded, and Scarlett Johansson covered her towering chest with one hand and her mouth with the other, very excited.

Of course, the excitement is real. For Scarlett Johansson, who is only 20 years old, the recognition of an Oscar for acting is of great significance.

Not to mention anything else, this actress is heavily in debt. In order to maintain a glamorous life as a star, she almost has to mortgage herself to the bank. On the road of Baifumei.

Similarly, as an actor, if you are very excited, you will naturally show 20 points.

This is also an attitude, an attitude of respect for authority.

Otherwise, the first thing each winner would like to thank is the academy and the judges.

Scarlett Johansson hugged everyone in the crew including Ronan, then walked onto the stage, took the statuette from Chris Cooper, and stood in front of the microphone.

"Thank you for the recognition from the academy." Scarlett Johansson turned her gaze to where the crew of "Lost in Translation" was: "Thanks to Sophia and Ronan, without you I couldn't stand here; thanks to everyone on the crew... "

There was nothing surprising about Scarlett Johansson's acceptance speech, but she spoke it very fluently. No one knew if she practiced before she took the stage.

Many people's eyes are on Ronan, Hollywood gossip is flying all over the sky, why Scarlett Johansson can stand on the Oscar stage, it is not difficult for these people to guess the reason.

Some people are thinking, after Harvey Weinstein, another Hollywood bigwig will fully participate in this Oscar game?

Oscars are also lucrative, and the competition is tougher because the only ones that get attention are the ones that get the heavyweight nominations.

The rich and powerful have a good eye for film selection...

These people thought,

The Oscar competition in the next few years is expected to be more intense.

Ronan sat quietly in his seat and continued to watch the awards ceremony. After winning the Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress, the Oscar journey of "Lost in Translation" came to an end ahead of schedule, and the subsequent awards had nothing to do with this film, just like As expected by the media, the award was divided among several hot spots.

The Pixar studio dudes took Best Animated Feature Film with "Finding Nemo."

Charlize Theron impressed countless judges by creating a new realm of ugliness, and without any suspense, she embraced the best actress statuette.

Sean Penn's prodigal son won Best Actor for "Mystic River."

But there's only one real winner tonight - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

This film not only won the best picture statuette, but also made New Zealand director Peter Jackson the best director.

There is no longer a non-realistic film that can win infinite scenery at the Oscars like "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King".

This is the pinnacle of magical and fantasy movies. Although there have been countless works of the same type with a much higher investment than the "Lord of the Rings" series, none of them can reach the height of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Even, magic fantasy and epic films will become Hollywood's veritable investment black hole in the next decade or so, and medium and large-scale film projects have almost a 99% chance of hitting the street.

This may also be in line with the film law that after the peak is the trough.

After the awards ceremony was over, Ronan went out the side door of the Kodak Theater and got into his Rolls-Royce Phantom. Connie in the car said, "Ms. Tina Brown just called and invited you to the Oscar night party."

The official invitation letter had already been sent to Ronan, and Ronan said directly, "Let's go to the party for a while."

Relativity Entertainment has a good relationship with Vanity Fair, and Tina Brown is also doing him a favor over the Tom Cruise affair.

In such things as communication, there must naturally be coming and going.

After waiting for two minutes, Scarlett Johansson, who was wearing a big red dress, got into the car, put down the Best Actress statuette in her hand, hugged Ronan and kissed her hard.

"Thank you!" Scarlett Johansson said repeatedly, regardless of Connie and the driver in front of her, "Ronan, I don't know how to thank you! I'm so happy..."

To win an Oscar for acting at the age of twenty, even if it is Best Supporting Actress, is enough honor.

Scarlett Johansson was born as a child star. Although she has a bad reputation in Hollywood, she is very intelligent and knows why she can get this Best Supporting Actress.

Characters and acting skills? That's just the basics, and when it comes to those two things, she's probably the weakest of all the supporting actress nominees.

There are also key qualifications, which are also the worst.

It just so happens that she, a young person, counterattacked a group of middle-aged and elderly actresses at the famous middle-aged and elderly consolation prize...

Why?

In fact, there is only one reason. The Hollywood bigwig next to her, the boss of a famous entertainment group company, has invested a lot of resources in doing public relations for her far more than other candidates.

Everything you put in, pays off.

At the Oscar night party, Scarlett Johansson took the statuette to take photos with other guests, and Ronan found Tina Brown, the editor-in-chief of "Vanity Fair".

"Good evening, Ronan." Tina Brown said enthusiastically, "It's a great honor for you to come here."

Ronan shook hands with her: "We are old friends, don't be so polite."

The two chatted casually, and Tina Brown suddenly said, "I heard that William is coming to Los Angeles?"

Ronan didn't deny it, but said vaguely: "I guess so."

Originally, William planned to come to Los Angeles in a private capacity in January and February, but it was delayed because of his early appointment as the chairman of the FA, and planned to come at the end of March.

Tina Brown did not give up, and asked: "I heard that you have a good personal relationship with William."

Ronan shrugged slightly: "It's just that I can talk a few words, and I don't have a deep friendship." He suddenly said tentatively: "Tina, you are very well informed."

Tina Brown said with a smile: "Don't forget, I am good friends with William's mother."

It was only then that Ronan remembered that, just like he distributed Robert Ludlum's death fortune, Tina Brown was the most successful distribution of Diana's death fortune in the world.

"William is here, can you help me make an appointment with him?" Tina Brown revealed the real purpose.

"I may not be able to see William." Ronan seemed to be telling the truth: "If I can see him, I will convey it, but how he decides, I can't intervene."

Tina Brown said, "I understand." She smiled again and said, "Thank you, Ronan."

"We are friends." Ronan did not despise others because of the rise of the company and status, and was always humble: "It is right to help each other."

Tina Brown fetched two glasses of wine and handed one to Ronan, and the two laughed and drank together.

After chatting for a few more words, Ronan went to other places, found Charlize Theron and Sean Penn, and sent congratulations. This pair of Oscar winners and actresses had a relationship later, and even got engaged at one point.

Ronan is not familiar with Sean Penn, and he just knew Charlize Theron. After chatting for a few words, he voluntarily resigned. He just wanted to ask the fat New Zealander Peter Jackson about the Weta studio. A short woman with long blonde hair came over.

"Hi, Mr. Anderson." The blond-haired woman introduced herself: "I'm Marian Del Rio, a director and producer"

Ronan remembered this woman, because she was on the Oscars stage tonight, and nodded slightly: "Hello, Ms. Del Rio, congratulations on winning the best documentary short film statuette."

Marianne Del Rio quickly said: "Thank you." She straightened her face: "Mr. Anderson, I heard that the distribution company, Embassy Pictures, is your business. Are you interested in short documentaries?"

Ronan had never seen the documentary and asked, "Is it a film about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?"

Marian Del Rio said: "Yes, that disaster was too horrible to be forgotten."

Ronan nodded slightly. The Chernobyl incident is so famous that it is not an exaggeration to say that everyone knows about it. There are also endless movies and documentaries about this incident, especially those shot by Westerners.

Instead, he was more curious about the distribution of the film: "You still have the right to distribute the film?"

"Yes." Marian Del Rio simply explained: "Documents have always been unpopular. Since I couldn't find a distributor, in order to get tickets for the Oscars, I had to rent three screens in Los Angeles to show..."

Ronan had never seen the film and had no right to speak, so he called Connie directly and asked her to leave the contact information of the embassy film industry staff for Marianne Del Rio, and said: "You can call this number, I will The relevant personnel will be notified to receive you."

Marianne Del Rio hurriedly said, "Thank you." She glanced at Ronan and said tentatively, "Mr. Anderson, I actually have other ideas about the Chernobyl incident."

When dealing with screenwriters and directors who have projects, Ronan has always been very patient, because his memory is not omnipotent, so he said immediately: "Ms. Del Rio, please tell me."

Marianne Del Rio knew that the opportunity was rare, and there were many rumors about Ronan in Hollywood circles, most notably his excellent vision and willingness to give new directors and producers a chance.

In fact, to find Ronan, Marianne Del Rio was a prepared action, because there were many precedents out there, she felt that facing Ronan was easier to win the opportunity.

"The Chernobyl incident has taught a lot of lessons and has attracted worldwide attention." Marianne Del Rio said cautiously: "When I was filming the documentary, I searched for a lot of information and planned to shoot a TV series."