The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

Time passed slowly, and after some song and dance performances, some peripheral technical awards, and some minor awards were all given out during the intermission.

Memoirs of a Geisha once again won Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography.

The Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing awards went to "Crash," with Zhang Ziyi presenting the Best Editing award.

The Best Original Score and Best Adapted Screenplay awards went to "Brokeback Mountain".

The Best Foreign Language Film award went to South Africa's "Gangsters".

As for the other minor awards, Lin Bufan didn't pay much attention to them.

Next, only the last six, which are also the most important awards, remain: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.

Of the six awards, "Manchester by the Sea" was nominated for five, except for Best Actress.

Li An's "Brokeback Mountain" was nominated for the same award as Lin Bufan, only for Best Actress. Neither film was nominated, which is also because there was no female lead in the film.

"I hereby announce the nominees for Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams (Junebug), Catherine Keener (Capote), Frances McDormand (North Country), Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener), Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain), Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)..."

This year at the Academy Awards, Michelle Obama is again leading the pack with two nominations: "Brokeback Mountain" and "Manchester by the Sea".

At this moment, Michel Williams, sitting in the audience, felt extremely uneasy.

She was nominated for two films at the Golden Globes, but missed out on the awards. I wonder how she'll fare at the Oscars this time.

"Next, let's welcome our award presenter, Mr. Morgan Freeman, to the stage..."

As the host announced, Morgan Freeman walked onto the stage, received the letter from the host, made some lighthearted banter with the finalists, and then slowly opened the letter.

At this moment, the five actresses who were shortlisted were so nervous that their hearts almost jumped out of their chests.

"Congratulations to Rachel Weisz on 'The Constant Gardener'..."

When the winners were announced, some were happy while others were sad.

While others were understandable, Michelle was the most resentful. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for two films, but just like the Golden Globe result, she was defeated by the same person.

There will be other opportunities in the future.

Cassie and Lucas comforted Michelle.

After the Best Supporting Actress award was presented, it was immediately time for the Best Supporting Actor award, and the tension shifted from Michelle to Lucas.

At the Golden Globe Awards, Lucas beat out several others to win Best Supporting Actor, and he also hoped to replicate that moment at the Golden Globe Awards.

The nominees for Best Supporting Actor are George Clooney for Syriana Grande, Matt Dillon for Crash, Paul Giamatti for Cinderella Man, William Hurt for A History of Violence, Jake Gyllenhaal for Brokeback Mountain, and Lucas Hedges for Manchester by the Sea.

"Now, let's welcome our award presenter, Ms. Nicole Kidman."

Born in 67, Nicole Kidman is 39 years old this year and has long passed the peak of her beauty. In addition, Western women tend to age faster.

She was once a stunningly beautiful woman, but she is no longer the same.

Compared to Rosamund Kwan, who was born in 62 and played Aini in last year's "Hairdresser," she is already 44 years old this year, but her looks are still stunning.

"Congratulations to George Clooney, Syriana..."

On stage, Nicole Kidman opened the envelope and, without keeping everyone in suspense, immediately announced the winner.

"Why!"

At that moment, Lucas sighed, understanding the disappointment Michelle had felt earlier.

Of course, Lucas was much luckier than Michel, at least he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, while Michel went home empty-handed.

The next award is Best Actress.

The nominated films are Judi Dench in *Mrs. Henderson's Gift*, Felicity Hoffman in *Crossing America*, Charlize Theron in *North Country*, Keira Knightley in *Pride and Prejudice*, and Reese Witherspoon in *Walk the Line*.

Lin Bufan wasn't particularly familiar with any of the nominated actresses, and their looks didn't fit his aesthetic preferences.

The award presenter was a man named Jamie Foxx, whom Lin Bufan didn't recognize at all.

Ultimately, Reese Witherspoon won the Best Actress award at the 78th Academy Awards for her role in "Walk the Line".

Next up is the exciting Best Actor award. The nominated male stars are all eager to compete, unable to contain their excitement.

Beside Lin Bufan, Casey Affleck, who had already won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, was in the same situation.

No one feels they have received too few awards.

Moreover, the Oscar winner is on a completely different level than the Golden Globe winner.

"Next, please see the films nominated for Best Actor:..."

The host on stage also became somewhat excited.

Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain), Joaquin Phoenix (Walk the Line), David Strathairn (Good Night, Good Luck), and Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea).

These are all highly skilled actors; the outcome hinges on the slightest difference.

At this moment, not only was Cassie Affleck nervous, but Lin Bufan was also nervous.

This time, "Manchester by the Sea" only won the Best Director award. If Casey Affleck wins Best Actor, it will be very difficult for him to win Best Director.

He now hopes that Casey Affleck will win Best Actor, and at the same time, he hopes that he can win Best Director.

But he knew that this was almost impossible.

The presenter for Best Actor was Hilary Swank. After she came on stage, she opened the envelope, glanced at it, and her gaze swept over the nominated actors before finally lingering on Casey Affleck for a few seconds.

"Congratulations to Casey Affleck for Manchester by the Sea..."

On stage, after the results were announced, Casey Affleck jumped up excitedly, hugged Lin Bufan, and walked onto the stage with great emotion to receive the Oscar from the presenter.

"First of all, thank you to the Academy..." Casey Affleck said excitedly, his words somewhat incoherent.

Casey Affleck never dared to dream that one day he would win the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Before filming "Manchester by the Sea," he was just an unknown actor in Hollywood.