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Chapter 526 Rejecting the invitation
With the crew running in an orderly manner, the filming in Pondicherry was completed, and the next step was to return to Beijing for the next part of the filming.

Wang Shuhui will return to Beijing first and wait for Jill to lead the crew.

Hollywood films are producer-centered. He is just the director and Gil is the producer.

Jill is in charge of all matters related to the crew.

"Shu, are you going back home tomorrow?" Tabu found Wang Shu after getting the news.

"Yes, I will return home first." Wang Shu responded with a smile.

He was a director, his job was to make movies, and he had already completed his work in Pondicherry. Besides, he had already visited all the places he needed to visit in this coastal town, so there was no need for him to stay here any longer.

When Tabu heard the affirmative answer, he immediately invited her, "Would you like to have dinner with me? I hope you will take good care of me when I visit your country in the future."

Hearing what Tabu said, Wang Shu immediately responded: "Okay, let's have dinner together."

Seeing Wang Shu agreed, Tabu smiled.

In the evening, Wang Shu and Tabu had dinner together in the restaurant.

Compared to the last time when Tabu only ate salad, this time he not only ate the same thing as Wang Shu, but also drank red wine.

"Shu, you are really amazing. If it were another director, it would take at least one or two months to shoot these films, but you finished them in just ten days. I heard that Jill and Elizabeth are very satisfied and are just waiting for the post-production editing."

Tabu took a sip of red wine and looked at Wang Shu and praised him sincerely.

As a veteran actor who has been in the industry for many years, she has rich experience and knowledge.

Throughout her career, she has encountered directors with a fast shooting schedule.

However, although the progress is fast, the quality cannot be guaranteed.

And now, the attitude of producer Jill and Elizabeth of Fox has proved that Wang Shu is not only fast, but also of very good quality.

She knew that Hollywood producers and film studios liked to work with this kind of director.

Not only can it shorten the cycle and save costs, it can also ensure the quality of the film and maximize profits.

Therefore, with this skill, Wang Shu will not lack investors in Hollywood.

And this, for Tabu, is the key.

Wang Shu has no shortage of investors in Hollywood, and his speed in shooting movies indicates that Wang Shu may have many works released in Hollywood in the future.

If she could just take part in some of these, she might become a Hollywood star or even win an Oscar.

Oscar statuette.

There is no actor in the world who doesn't want to get one.

For Tabu, who is already one of India's top artists, no matter how many film and television awards he wins in India, none of them can compare to an Oscar.

Wang Shu listened to these slightly flattering words and smiled politely: "It's mainly because the scenery here in Pondicherry is very beautiful. Any shot with the camera will produce quite nice scenery."

When Tabu heard Wang Shu praising the scenery of India, she, as an Indian, couldn't help but smile with pride and said, "The scenery is part of it, but what's more important is that you are amazing, Shu."

After that, he continued, "Shu, I heard from Jill and the others that there are many producers in Hollywood who want to work with you, right?"

Wang Shu politely explained, "After all, I have won an Oscar, so it is normal for producers to come to me and seek cooperation."

After hearing the exact content from Wang Shu, Tabu smiled and complimented him, "Shu, there are many producers in Hollywood who want to work with you. Doesn't that also prove that you are very capable?"

"Haha." Wang Shu smiled when he heard that.

Tabu raised his glass and clinked it with his, took a sip, and asked with a smile, "Shu, do you think I have a chance to develop in Hollywood?"

Wang Shu saw Tabu looking at him and smiled, "Of course."

The skin of the Indian aristocracy is relatively white and their appearance is similar to that of Western faces.

If compared with domestic actors, just from the looks of the actors, it seems that Indian actors have more advantages in Hollywood.

That's the truth, but you can't just get into Hollywood if you want to.

A top Indian actress like Tabu would definitely not be willing to go to Hollywood to play a minor role and start from scratch.

If she hadn't been a supporting actress, there would be so many actors to choose from in Hollywood, and resources would never have been available to an Indian actress like her.

Gong Li was able to go to Hollywood, which at least means she has won international awards and has a certain status in the international arena.

Tabu is just a first-line actress in India, and her international fame and status are far inferior to Gong Li.

"Shu, don't lie to me. Do I really have a chance to develop in Hollywood?" Tabu is not a three-year-old child and immediately rolled his eyes.

Wang Shu smiled and said, "Isn't this movie you are currently filming an opportunity?"

Of course, Tab knew that this was an opportunity, but she also knew that she did not have what it took to gain a foothold in Hollywood.

If there is no follow-up, it would be like looking at the moon in a well.

What's more, "Life of Pi" is a movie set in India, and that's why there is such an opportunity.

This kind of opportunity is rare in Hollywood and you may not come across it for many years.

There were no similar Indian-themed movies in Hollywood, which meant she had little chance.

"This is an opportunity, but what happens next?" Tabu sighed.

If you change to some lick dogs, nine out of ten times they will say "I am here, I will help you in the future" and so on, in order to draw the two sides closer, and then
Wang Shu replied softly, "Things will work out when the time comes. We'll talk about the future later. When this film is released, maybe a producer will contact you."

When Tabu heard this, his expression stiffened for a moment, then returned to normal in an instant.

For her, hoping that a producer would extend an olive branch to her after the release of "Life of Pi" is not as useful as getting Wang Shu's support.

Not to mention whether a producer will extend an olive branch, even if a producer does, we don’t know whether the olive branch will be a bad movie resource or a high-quality resource.

It’s useless if you have resources for bad movies, no matter how many times you act in them.

Not only that, it will also damage its own reputation.

On the contrary, a talented director like Wang Shu has proven with his achievements that the films he directs, or writes and directs himself, are all good.

"I hope so." Tab sighed.

After dinner, Tub suggested, "Shu, it's still early, why don't we go for a walk together?"

Wang Shu nodded when he heard this and followed the other person.

Walking on the coastal plank road, Tabu suddenly reached out and pulled Wang Shu's hand.

Wang Shu turned back in confusion, only to see Tabu's eyes dimly saying, "Shu, you are very charming. I admit that I am attracted to you."

Hearing this, Wang Shu calmly pulled his hand away and said with a smile: "Tabu, you were right before, you have a family, we shouldn't do this."

Upon hearing this, Tabu held Wang Shu's hand again and said, "Shu, it's okay. As long as you don't tell anyone, no one will know."

Wang Shu heard this. He pulled his hand away calmly and sighed, "But I can't get over this mental barrier."

After that, he added righteously, "Tabu, you are very beautiful and charming."

“It’s really beautiful and charming.”

"but"

"You're right, you have a family, we shouldn't do this."

"Even if you don't tell anyone, you shouldn't do this."

Tabu had never expected that her initiative would result in such an answer. She was stunned for a long time, then moved her lips and said, "Shu, you are a good person."

She didn't know what to say, so she just uttered this sentence.

In fact, she was really surprised.

She dared to conclude that if it were anyone else facing her initiative, they would have already become anxious.

And Wang Shu was actually thinking about her family.

Tabu could sense that Wang Shu didn't dislike her, but he just didn't want to affect her family by crossing the line.

This is truly caring about her, not just her lower body.

After understanding this, Tabu's evaluation of Wang Shu rose to a higher level.

Before, she thought that Wang Shu was handsome and a talented Oscar-winning director, and having a relationship with him to gain resources would not only break even, but make a lot of money.

Not only can you sleep with a young and handsome Oscar-winning director, but you can also get resources and win a great deal. Why not do it?
Now, she couldn't help but look up to Wang Shu again.

Seeing that he had received another good guy card, Wang Shu smiled and said, "Go back. I have to catch a flight tomorrow."

When Tabu saw that Wang Shu had turned and left after he finished speaking, he opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it. He just followed behind him silently.

Wang Shu returned to Beijing from India on April 2009, 4. As May approached, the temperature in Beijing changed from spring to summer, with a large temperature difference between day and night.

As soon as Wang Shu returned to Beijing, many people contacted him.

"Director Wang, I want to meet you this time because I want you to be the host of this year's Huabiao Awards ceremony."

In the reception room of Yikeshu Company, the people from the Film and Television Bureau explained their purpose to Wang Shu in person.

In 2009, the 13th Huabiao Awards will be held on August 8, which is about four months away.

The person from the Film and Television Bureau said, "For this Huabiao Awards, we have invited Chen Long to represent Hong Kong Island, Xu Ruoxuan to represent Taiwan, Pu Cunxin to represent mainland actors, and Jing Wei, the host of Yangshi."

At this point, he paused for a moment and continued, "We invited you to represent the new generation and directors from across the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong."

"The five of you will form the host group for this year's Huabiao Awards ceremony."

"I hope Director Wang won't shirk his responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shu politely responded, "It is my honor to receive an invitation from the organizer. How can I refuse?"

The organizer of the Huabiao Awards is the Film and Television Bureau. Although this award is not as famous as the Golden Rooster Award, which is comparable to the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards, it has the most "prestige".

The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards are both awards organized by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Film Association in collaboration with local governments.

Among these three awards, only the Huabiao Award is sponsored by the Film and Television Bureau.

The people in the Film and Television Bureau breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this. Wang Shu is the first Oscar-winning director from the mainland, and also the youngest Oscar-winning director in history. His works are also innovative. Wang Shu was named to host this year's Huabiao Awards ceremony together with Chen Long, Pu Cunxin and others.

Chen Long is not only the number one in Hong Kong's film and television circles, but also the number one Chinese movie star in the international arena.

It can even be said that Chen Long is not only the number one Chinese movie star in the world, but is also equivalent to a world-famous international superstar like Michael Jackson.

Chen Long's reputation and popularity in mainland China are not very high, which makes many people think that Chen Long's international fame is just average.

In fact, Chen Long's international fame is second only to Michael Jackson.

After Michael Jackson's death, Chen Long became the most famous person in the world, followed by Taylor Swift.

Of course, fame is not the same as popularity.

In terms of popularity, Taylor Swift is far more popular than Chen Long.

But in terms of global fame, after Michael Jackson, Chen Long is the best artist.

Wherever he goes in Europe, America, Africa, Australia, Asia, or in any country around the world, many people know him.

Without such a reputation, the Oscars would not have given him the Lifetime Achievement Award.

As for Vivian Hsu, who represents Taiwan, her role is to complement the other male host guests.

But this is a problematic artist, so let’s not talk about him.

Pu Cunxin, although not as well-known as the Four Dans and Two Bings, is the vice president of the People's Art Theatre, chairman of the Beijing Opera Association, vice president of the Film Association, and has many other backgrounds.

The remaining host, Jing Wei, is a professional who specializes in guiding and hosting the work.

In the original timeline, the hosts of the 13th Huabiao Awards Ceremony were Chen Long, Xu Ruoxuan, Pu Cunxin, and Jing Wei.

Today, Wang Shu has become the youngest Oscar-winning director in history, and the films he makes are also innovative.

The Film and Television Bureau was thinking of inviting him to co-host this year's Huabiao Awards with Chen Long and others.

After all, since the reform of the film industry, the Film and Television Bureau has been promoting the development of domestic commercial films.

Although Wang Shu has made many award-winning films, he has also made many commercial works that are representative in China.

The emergence of these works has not only made a significant contribution to the development of domestic commercial films, but is also representative.

"It is our honor that Director Wang is here."

The people from the Film and Television Bureau were also quite polite. After completing the task, they chatted politely with Wang Shu for a few minutes and then said goodbye and left.

Afterwards, a dedicated person will be responsible for contacting Yikeshu Company and adjust a time to meet in advance based on the schedules of Wang Shu, Chen Long and others, so as to better complete the work of hosting the Huabiao Awards.

Of course, this will be in two or three months.

Now, I just need to discuss this matter with Wang Shu first, so as to avoid a sudden visit when the time comes and Wang Shu will be unable to spare the time due to other things.

"The 13th Huabiao Awards?"

After seeing off the people from the Film and Television Bureau, Wang Shu returned to his office, muttering to himself.

He vaguely remembered that at this year's Huabiao Awards, Chen Kaige won the Outstanding Director Award for "Mei Lanfang" and Feng Xiaogang won the Outstanding Director Award for "Assembly".

Although the Huabiao Award is an award sponsored by the Film and Television Bureau, it is actually of great value.

20 films were nominated for Outstanding Feature Film, and 10 won the Outstanding Feature Film Award.

There were 4 nominated directors, and two won the Outstanding Director Award.

Among the 4 male and 4 female nominees, two won the Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress awards respectively.

What's even more bizarre is that this award also includes awards for Outstanding Overseas Chinese Director, Outstanding Overseas Chinese Actor and Outstanding Overseas Chinese Actress, which were awarded to Johnny Wu, Zhen Zidan and Shu Qi respectively.

In this way, three awards for Outstanding Director, Outstanding Actor, and Outstanding Actress will be given out free of charge.

Thinking of this, Wang Shu shook his head. If it wasn't for the film awards sponsored by the Film and Television Bureau, he wouldn't have wasted his time making the trip.

Although he wanted to decline, the people from the Film and Television Bureau invited Chen Long right away.

Wang Shu knew Chen Long's strength and weight very well.

Even Chen Long agreed to this matter. If he refused, it would seem a bit arrogant.

Moreover, the reasons given by the Film and Television Bureau cannot be rejected.

Chen Long represents Hong Kong Island, and Pu Cunxin represents mainland artists.

He represents the new generation of directors as well as directors from across the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong.

Especially the words "director from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong" reveal a lot of information.

In the past, mainland directors were good at making art films and won many international awards.

Today, fifth-generation directors such as Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou have all failed in the field of art films, and their commercial films are neither good nor bad.

Since the reform of the film industry, the Film and Television Bureau has been promoting the development of commercial films.

But looking around, most of the commercial films being planned and produced in China are directed by Hong Kong directors in the north.

Although the sixth generation of directors have emerged and won international awards, none of them are good at commercial films, and their fame is far less than that of Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. They are simply not up to the standard of mainland directors.

In contrast, without Wang Shu, the mainland's huge market would seem very lackluster.

Today, Wang Shu not only won the Oscar for Best Director, becoming the first director from the mainland to win the Oscar for Best Director, but also the youngest Oscar-winning director in history.

With an Oscar and the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival, Wang Shu has also made many commercial films with proven box office success.

Therefore, this time the Film and Television Bureau obviously wants to use Wang Shu to regain face from Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The plan is very clear, which is to tell Taiwan and Hong Kong through the Huabiao Awards that there are also big directors in the mainland who can make commercial films.

Not only can he make commercial films, he is also an Oscar-winning director.

It is well-deserved to represent the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and it will dampen the prestige of the Hong Kong Island entertainment circle and the Taiwan entertainment circle.

It is undeniable that Taiwan’s Li An has also won the Oscar for Best Director.

But Li An is not good at making commercial films.

Wang Shu from the mainland not only won an Oscar for award-winning films, but also achieved impressive box office results for commercial films.

Moreover, he is the youngest director in history.

In short, the Film and Television Bureau actually wants to use the Huabiao Awards to announce to Taiwan and Hong Kong that there is a person named Wang Shu in the mainland.

It is announced that there are also directors in mainland China who have won Oscars and can make commercial films.

From now on, the two islands should put away their arrogant looks and stop looking so arrogant.

As soon as the people from the Film and Television Bureau left, they announced that Wang Shu had agreed to invite directors representing the new generation and from across the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong to host the 13th Huabiao Awards ceremony.

Once the news spread, the entertainment circles in Hong Kong and Taiwan fell silent.

Many people on both islands are quite dissatisfied with this and want to ask why Wang Shu can represent directors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong?

But because Wang Shu is the youngest Oscar-winning director in history, I couldn't ask.

So angry!

(End of this chapter)