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Chapter 646 Oscar

On March 3, the 7nd Academy Awards was held at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, with many stars on the red carpet.

As the heroine of Avatar, which swept the global box office and won multiple nominations, Zoe's outfit is very eye-catching. Although this luxurious purple pleated haute couture dress created by Givenchy design director Riccardo himself is a bit exaggerated, fortunately the whole set of Givenchy design is relatively balanced.

Bullock, who is the favorite to win the award, showed off her figure in a gold glittering beaded gown with side slits, which set off her long hair and bright pink lips.

The theme of this year's Best Actress dress is classic. A black Prada dress doesn't match Carey very well, but with the Swarovski crystal decoration on the chest, it looks a lot more lively. If you look closely, there are small knives, small forks and even lightning shapes, which is funny and childish~

There are corset dresses, strapless backless dresses, long dresses with high slits, and deep V dresses, all of which are dazzling.

However, several best actresses all chose the classic dress style.

In fact, no matter what route you take, you are a "salesman" for the brand.

For example, Carey Mulligan, who was nominated for Best Actress for "An Education," has been favored by dozens of costume designers, who are competing to rent her jewelry and dresses to wear at the Oscars.

The young actress, with her neatly cropped hair, is known to be a master at dressing.

Hamish Bowles, editor of Vogue Europe, recalled a sparkling Prada dress Mulligan had recently worn and said, "Carey Mulligan will be the most talked about person on Vogue.com."

The Academy Awards red carpet has become one of the fashion industry's most major marketing channels, with photos of its nominees being posted everywhere from Boise, Idaho, to Mumbai, India, and appearing on countless blogs after the March 3 awards ceremony.

Not only that, the Oscars will have a television audience of more than 3 million, making it an irresistible advertising platform.

So in Los Angeles, designers hired people specifically for VIPs whose job it was to get their clothes on celebrities.

The fashion industry does this because it works.

After Sienna Miller wore Thakoon's fitted cocktail dress at the premiere of the fashion documentary The September Issue, every store that stocked the dress sold out, which shows the red carpet's promotional effect on the dress.

in the country, there are always critical voices during the Spring Festival Gala every year, and the same is true for the Academy Awards ceremony.

This time, domestic netizens even proposed the ten sins of the Oscars ceremony.

1. The awards ceremony should be held early - these days, everything is accelerated. Therefore, by the time of the Oscars, most of the nominated films have already been withdrawn from the theaters, or have won a lot in other film awards. It is recommended to move the Oscars ceremony to February 2st, so that it will not feel like eating overnight meals.

2. One host is enough - well, I'm looking forward to Steven Martin, but I'm not sure about Eric Baldwin. But after all, too many hosts will make the show slow. One person who can speak well will be enough. Just don't have David Letterman.

3. Disrespectful ridicule is not good - being funny is good, but forced laughter is boring. Avoid corny witticisms, including teasing that a sexy beauty will present the "Best Special Effects Award" or a little brat will present the "Best Short Film Award".

4. Take advantage of the opportunity to promote, no thanks - Why are Celebrity A and Celebrity B standing in a corner blah blah? Because they have a new movie coming out and they have to show up to promote it when they get the chance. It's stupid, they might as well save money and buy TV ads.

5. No more empty tributes - I miss Billy Crystal's "A Beautiful Night at the Oscars" every year, but last year's "Salute to the Musical" was basically a tribute to Hugh Jackman. Can we just not sing a medley of songs?

6. I am tired of watching the short film collection - this is also relative. The key is that there are endless short film clips with different themes every year, and they always revolve around the same segments that we are tired of watching. It is really boring to watch them.

7. Small awards are meaningless - Although the film academy always insists on the necessity of these awards, are they really necessary? Two awards for sound effects, three for short film? It would be better to give them out during the commercials, or just give out the awards for technical categories one day in advance, how quiet!

8. Find a more interesting guest presenter - If you find a former winner who you have a personal connection with to be the guest presenter to the current winner, it is reasonable. But look at last year, they actually found someone who was completely unrelated to you. Find someone you know as soon as possible, a mentor and a helpful friend.

9. The party is the way to go - it was great back then, and the Golden Globes copied it, which is to throw a party for the award presenters and their friends, set up a fancy bar, and shoot with cameras. That's what people want to see!
10. The awards ceremony should start early - This year is the 29th and last time Barbara Walters interviewed celebrities before the awards ceremony. Very good, keep her, but please start the awards ceremony earlier. Even if it is an hour and a half earlier, it will not end until 11 pm. Are you sleepy?
However, some netizens joked about the ten deadly sins of the Oscars, and many netizens were discussing who would win the awards at this year's Oscars.

In the past, although many domestic netizens knew that the Academy Awards was the world's most influential film award, they did not pay much attention to it. They only paid some attention to it after the news of the awards was announced.

Things are different now. Because of Wang Shu's existence, many netizens are paying close attention to the Oscars.

It can even be said that it is because of Wang Shu that the attention paid to the Academy Awards in China has increased significantly.

"The Oscars ceremony has already started, right?"

Sun Li looked at Deng Chao and asked softly.

Afternoon in the United States is morning in China, and the time difference between the two places is 16 hours.

Deng Chao took a bite of his breakfast, looked up and replied, "It's time to start."

Sun Li couldn't help but ask, "Do you think Director Wang can win the Oscar for the second time in a row?"

Deng Chao stopped eating and analyzed, "Although many people in and outside the circle and on the Internet think that Director Wang can't win the Best Director Award for two consecutive years, I think since Director Wang has won the Best Director Award for two consecutive years at the Golden Globe Awards, it is also possible for him to win the Oscars."

“Moreover, the Academy Award for Best Director is also the award that is most closely related to Director Wang.”

"If it's the Best Picture Award, he was not the producer of Life of Pi, so even if he wins, he won't be the one to accept the award."

After a brief pause, he continued, "Among the five nominated directors, only Director Wang and Cameron's ex-wife Katherine have the best chance of winning the Best Director Award."

"As for Cameron..."

“Unless the Academy Awards changes its style, commercial films will not be able to win big awards.”

Hearing this, Sun Li sighed deeply and said, "I hope Director Wang can win again this time..."

"If he can win the Oscar for Best Director for the second time in a row, it will be of great help to our film, The Night the Comet Came."

"With the gimmick of Director Wang winning the Oscar for two consecutive years, even if "The Night the Comet Came" is a Chinese-language film, it is possible to be introduced to European and American theaters for screening."

"And with the hype surrounding Director Wang winning the Oscar for the second time in a row, many people will probably go to the cinema out of curiosity."

Deng Chao was slightly stunned when he heard this, but then he reacted.

What Sun Li said is correct, it seems to be true.

If "The Night the Comet Comes" is released in North America and many people go to the theaters to watch it, then he will have appeared in front of European and American audiences.

This will be of great help in entering the international stage.

Even if these are all wishful thinking, with the hype of Director Wang winning the Academy Award for Best Director for two consecutive years, "The Night the Comet Comes" is likely to achieve higher box office and popularity when it is released in China.

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Whether it is fame, popularity, or status in the circle, it will increase significantly.

Moreover, there will be good news regarding acting career and acting contracts.

He couldn't help but think of Mei Ting.

This actress was a TV actress before, but she became a popular movie actress because of her starring role in Pacific Rim, a movie that grossed over 1 billion yuan in China. Not only did she become a first-line actress, she also received many acting offers and endorsements.

Nowadays, it is Mei Ting who chooses acting offers, endorsements, etc. instead of looking for opportunities.

"You are right. It would be good for us if Director Wang could win another Best Director Award," Deng Chao responded.

Then he added, "'The Night the Comet Came' is on the May Day schedule, which is less than two months away."

"If Director Wang wins the award, it will be good for publicity and promotion."

"Then, with the gimmick of Director Wang winning the Oscars consecutively, it will definitely attract many people to the cinema."

"That's exactly what I meant." Sun Li responded, "'The Night the Comet Came' is also a commercial film. If the box office is high enough, we actors will all be proud of it."

When Deng Chao heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Then Director Wang will definitely make a lot of money."

"The production cost is 10 million, and the publicity and promotion cost is 30 million, a total of 40 million."

"As long as the box office reaches 100 million, we can break even, and the rest is all profit."

Sun Li rolled her eyes when she heard this, and then said, "I don't care how much Director Wang makes, I care whether this movie can win an award."

"Get a prize?" Deng Chao wondered.

Sun Li said, "Haven't you heard about what has been said above?"

"As long as Director Wang shoots films in China that are suitable for our country, he may win the Huabiao, Golden Rooster, or Hundred Flowers awards."

"If Director Wang's movies can win awards, then wouldn't it be possible for us actors to win awards as well?"

"Given Director Wang's current situation, he probably won't be returning to China to film in the short term."

“So, next year’s Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Hundred Flowers Awards may see ‘The Night the Comet Came’.”

When Deng Chao heard this, he immediately reacted.

I thought to myself, that’s right.

Although Pacific Rim has broken 10 billion, it was an imported film and could not participate in the selection of awards such as Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Hundred Flowers.

If Wang Shu does not make Chinese-language films in China in the future, then only "Pacific Rim" will be eligible to participate in the selection of major domestic awards.

only……

Deng Chao sighed and said, "'The Night the Comet Came' may participate, but it is impossible to win an award. I think Director Wang is also aware of this."

"'The Night the Comet Came' is not only a commercial film, but also lacks depth. It is just a science fiction film that crosses time and space."

"You are also the heroine. I think you are also aware that this movie is just interesting but does not have much depth."

"It can be considered a very standard commercial film, but it cannot be said to be an award-winning film."

“So, even if you sign up, you won’t be able to win a prize.”

"But if it's an acting award, we might have a chance."

"However, Director Wang has never participated in the Huabiao, Golden Rooster, or Hundred Flowers Awards, and The Night the Comet Comes is unlikely to win any awards, so I think Director Wang is unlikely to submit the film for any awards."

"As long as he doesn't send the film over, it has nothing to do with us actors."

For the actor award, photography award, screenwriter award, etc., it is not the corresponding individuals who sign up to participate in the selection, but the crew who signs up to participate.

In other words, as long as Yikeshu Company does not register Sun Li and others, Sun Li and others will not be able to run for election.

As for the nature of "The Night the Comet Came", Deng Chao believed that Wang Shu would most likely not sign up for the award.

When Sun Li heard this, she also felt that it made sense, and said, "We'll see when the time comes, maybe we can sign up to participate?"

"The Night the Comet Came" may not have much depth on the artistic level, but because of the cross-time and space setting, the actors need to perform different personalities and states, which in turn can reflect the actors' acting skills.

Having said that, it is often difficult for actors to win awards even if they perform well in commercial films.

After all, it is people, not AI, who judge the awards, so preferences and other factors are bound to factor in.

For example, in several major domestic awards, many actresses won the awards mainly for their crying scenes in art films.

As long as there are tears in the art films, the old men will give a thumbs up and applaud.

On the contrary, even if an actor performs very smoothly in a commercial film, he or she will not win any awards.

Deng Chao nodded and responded, "Let's eat first. After we finish eating, the Oscar results should be announced in a while."

"Yeah." Sun Li responded and buried her head in eating.

The red carpet at the Oscars in Los Angeles.

Wang Shu wore a haute couture suit, while Tabu walked the red carpet in a dark blue off-shoulder gown.

The two did not walk one after the other, but Tabu walked onto the stage together, holding Wang Shu's arm.

As soon as Wang Shu appeared, the flash lights at the scene started flashing non-stop.

As Wang Shu's female companion, Tabu could not help but marvel in her heart as she felt the frequency of the flash lights around her.

If she had walked the red carpet with the actors from the crew instead of Wang Shu, she would definitely not have received such treatment.

This time, he was able to take advantage of the popularity of the great director Wang Shu.

As for Wang Shu, as a director who has the potential to win the award again, he is a hot topic and it is inevitable that he will be paid attention to by the media reporters on the scene.

(End of this chapter)