Chapter 542 Winning without Warning
It is impossible for Shen Xudong to write the script independently...
Including "Carol", he just wrote a script outline and key plot points, and then the specific content and plot were completed by the studio's screenwriters.
He's not a typewriter. Even if he was, he wouldn't be able to handle the English script!
Not to mention a movie like "Juno" that is full of American slang.
It’s strange that he can write it...
But he has the ability to judge!
Each project requires an average of six screenwriters. These screenwriters basically work on the job. They go to the screenwriter room for meetings eight hours a day. They also go to the company to write the scripts they are assigned. They can also discuss with colleagues while writing, so everyone can communicate at any time.
Of course, they also have the right of signature - written by so-and-so, which literally means written by so-and-so.
The screenwriters of "Carol" are Shen Xudong, Phyllis Nijha and the original author Patricia Highsmith.
The screenwriters of "Juno" are Shen Xudong and Diablo Coti.
After these two dramas, both of them became famous in one fell swoop and could lead the team independently...
Of course, this thing has nothing to do with Shen Xudong. He changed a group of screenwriters for "The Fault in Our Stars".
Oh, "Little Miss Sunshine" is an exception. He remembers this film too deeply - Shen Xudong in his memory has acted in the film several times... and knows the lines by heart.
He was in the hotel with Gong Li...
We didn’t discuss art. On the one hand, the makeup artist is coming over later, and so is the “Carol” team—it’s the Oscars red carpet!
On the other hand, the dress Gong Li wore was a custom-made one, so it was not easy to get the essence of art mixed with it.
Although Gong Li won't lose money, it is always a bad thing if the relationship with the brand is stalemate because of a piece of clothing!
Gong Li was nominated for an Oscar, and his commercial value skyrocketed. Several international brands approached him - he was originally looking for an international chapter...
At this stage, the Oscars, for most actors, mean top status, which is a lifelong pursuit of a bunch of international actors.
In addition to the rise in actor status, popularity and commercial value have also skyrocketed.
Not to mention anything else, Nicole Kidman relies on the honor of Oscar-winning actress. Even if she becomes a box office poison, she will not have to worry about film dates for the rest of her life - if she does not get film offers, she can also do TV series.
What's more, a lot of international brands are now entering the Chinese market, and Gongli is perfect for it...
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At two o'clock in the afternoon on February 27, there was already a sea of people in front of the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
Media reporters from all over the world blocked the entrance.
Since the movie "Carol" received 6 nominations, there were many Chinese reporters present, and they could be seen in all four interview areas.
Unfortunately, domestic video websites have not won the rights to live broadcast, but there are still many live broadcasts of pictures and text, and Sohu and Sina have arrangements.
In fact, domestic netizens’ attention to overseas film festivals is mainly based on whether someone they are familiar with has been nominated...
Like at this year's Berlin Film Festival, "Tuya's Marriage" won the Golden Bear Award, but netizens didn't discuss it much. Many people don't know who Wang Quan'an is...
Gong Li is different. He has long been a famous brand in Chinese films. There may be many domestic audiences who don't like Gong Li, but if you say you don't know or haven't heard of it, that's a bit personal.
——The high-definition resources of "Carol" have long been available online.
The North American box office is 27 million US dollars, the overseas box office is 34 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 50 million US dollars.
By the way, some media deliberately asked Zhang Ziyi for her opinion - nominating for an Oscar...
Of course Zhang Ziyi said, 'She has always been the best in my heart! ’
As for whether it’s sincere or not…
Is it important?
Gong Li now surpasses her in terms of commercial value and awards. This is a fact!
Even if you don’t accept it, you have to hold it in.
Someone also asked Zhang Yimou for his opinion, and he was more candid: "She has always been the best actress in China. I am not surprised that she can get an Oscar nomination this time..."
Of course, many film critics and film experts also took the heat to analyze the probability of winning the award.
Most people think that Gong Li's probability of winning the award is not high - it is indeed not high. The four major trends, the Golden Globe, the British and Olympics, the Film Critics Association Award, and the Guild Award, all lost to Helen Mirren of "The Queen".
Most film critics believe that this year’s Oscars will be the year for Martin Scorsese to reach the top – no need to predict at all, just look at the award-winning guests for Best Director: Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Copper pull…
Let’s make it clear, congratulations on his coronation!
The four major Hollywood directors of the 1980s: George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg.
Sell your emotions, and all the movie boys back then became famous.
Bringing it back, in fact, Gong Li also knows that he has a low chance of winning - even if there is an accident, Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada" is more likely to be crowned.
Therefore, when I was interviewed by reporters at the scene, I made it very clear, ‘I have tried my best to get nominated. Of course I want to go further, but the probability is not high...’
'Li Min said in a previous interview that 'The Oscars are like a battlefield. You have to build momentum for yourself and fight with each other. The four-month campaign from the beginning to the end is exhausting physically and mentally.' I still don't believe it. I have experienced it myself. , I have to believe it! ’
'After experiencing this once, I never want to do it again anyway. There are too many factors besides acting and movies! ’
When it comes to Shen Xudong, he is more direct: "Oscar is a North American awards ceremony, and the Academy must have its own bias. I have never figured out how those people's heads grew in the first place. They actually thought that "Gladiator" was better than "Drug Network"? "Shakespeare in Love" is better than "Saving Private Ryan"..."
"When one day, our country's movie fans and filmmakers will no longer be troubled by conspiracy theories about why Hollywood likes us, doesn't like us, and what its motives are, it should be the time for the official rise of Chinese-language films!"
"...I haven't participated in many awards season activities. How could the Academy award the Best Adapted Screenplay to "Carol"?"
Well, that's right. The Academy did not award the best adapted screenplay to "Carol" but to "The Departed", but the best original screenplay was awarded to "Little Miss Sunshine"...
Yes, the screenwriter is Shen Xudong!
Shen Xudong... his whole body was numb...
It’s really numb. Of course “Little Miss Sunshine” is the work of his screenwriter, but... There is nothing to do in this film awards season. The only thing that has no suspense is the Best Supporting Actor - Alan Arkin’s award season for “Little Miss Sunshine” Beat Mark Wahlberg ("The Departed") multiple times…
Screenplay awards are rarely won...
He always thought that the winner would be "Tower of Babel" or "Pan's Labyrinth"...
The previous trendsetters were equally matched by these two works.
With such a sudden move, Shen Xudong did not prepare an acceptance speech at all.
Catch the ducks and put them on the shelves...
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After receiving the statuettes from Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Shen Xudong took a long breath and then said: "Thank you everyone, thank you from the Academy for awarding me the Screenplay Award. I'll keep it short..."
"Thank you Harvey for your discerning eye and your eye for seeing this script and buying it at a high price. Thank you to the director and actors for their wonderful performances..."
"Actually, when I was writing "Little Miss Sunshine," I felt it was ridiculous. After I finished writing it, I felt that if someone was willing to invest in the production, then this film would definitely be able to move people."
"As it turns out, I was right!"
"Finally, I would like to thank the fans in China. Without you, I wouldn't be able to get where I am today...Thank you all!"
Well, the acceptance speech was not bad, although it was a little rushed.