America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 160 Liar
The Hollywood awards season has kicked off, with celebrities, directors and producers donating generously in the race for an Oscar.

"There is a saying about European professional football that is most suitable for the Oscars."

On the lawn of the luxurious villa, Kate said to Louise and Martin: "Those who spend money may not win the prize, but those who don't spend money will definitely not win the prize."

Louise smiled and said, "You have multiple brand sponsors behind you, and they are willing to pay for your sponsorship."

Kate said: "It's OK this time, and it's OK next time, but if it happens a few more times, the sponsor will abandon me."

Martin gained a lot of information from their conversation. When actors compete for important awards, the sponsors behind them will also help.

It seems a bit like what Adidas and Nike do in the sports world.

Seeing that no one was around, Louise whispered, "Who is the main competitor this time? I'll send Martin to bring her down."

Kate also laughed: "Good idea."

"Hey! Hey!" Martin reminded, "The person involved is standing right here. Aren't you going to ask for his opinion?"

Kate winked at Martin and said, "Louise keeps calling you a tough guy. If you can really help me get rid of my competitors, I will thank you very much."

Martin took the initiative to step back: "I can't handle it."

He has been reading newspapers a lot these days. The movie "Million Dollar Baby" starring the old cowboy and the tomboy has been screened in Los Angeles.

Suddenly, Leonardo, with his hair combed back, appeared and greeted from a distance: "Kate!"

Kate strode forward, ignoring Gisele Bundchen beside Leonardo, and hugged him tightly.

The two separated, and Leonardo said, "Kate, I must speak up for you this time. That little golden man should have belonged to you in 98!"

Kate and Leonardo were straightforward: "If you stand up, some of the votes that voted for me will vote for others instead."

Leonardo said: "It makes me sad when you say that."

Kate called him and Giselle over: "I'd like to introduce you to two friends."

He made introductions for Martin and Louise.

Leonardo knew Louise and shook her hand politely, and just nodded politely to Martin.

Gradually, there were more and more guests, and Martin and Louise went to other places.

Most of the people who came to the film screening tonight were from the industry or the media commentary industry. Martin got to know quite a few people along with Louise.

Many famous British actors and directors from Hollywood also came.

Rachel Weisz stopped and chatted with Louise for a few words.

She is currently working with Warner Bros. on Constantine, and the two are often seen at the Warner studio.

With Louise, Martin was much more restrained than when he was alone.

There is no other way. I cannot embarrass the rich woman.

At this time, a tall and thin man came over and greeted Rachel. He was probably similar to Martin, wanting to meet more people at the party to expand his network.

Rachel had a good relationship with him and took the initiative to introduce him: "Martin, Louise, this is Chad Stahelski, a stuntman and action director of my crew."

She then introduced Martin and Louise.

Martin shook his hand and said, "I seem to have seen you in many movies."

Chad smiled and said, "I started out as a stuntman. Since the 92 film The Envoy of Justice, I have frequently played roles in a number of film and television productions, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Martin understood that this was a stuntman turned action director: "I personally like action movies very much. Strictly speaking, the two works I released are also action movies."

"I've seen both Zombie Dancing and House of Wax." Chad recognized this as the young star who often appeared in gossip media with Anne Hathaway. "The action designs in Zombie Dancing were really great, and the creativity was very good, especially the flying battle."

Martin is unabashedly modest: “Those action scenes originally came from me.”

Chad was surprised: "You also understand action design?"

Martin nodded: "I know a little, but not very professionally. I have practiced fighting, I can use swords, guns, bows and arrows, and I also learned Kung Fu for a while."

In fact, he had also practiced horse fighting before. In his previous life, he really tried his best for a tiny chance.

But later on, there were fewer and fewer crews shooting actual scenes, and the martial arts scenes gradually turned into dance-style fighting scenes.

Chad seemed to have found a soulmate: "I have also practiced many types of fighting and know a lot of routines. I even went to the crew of The Matrix to learn. I have to say that the action directors from Hong Kong are much better than the traditional Hollywood action directors."

In Martin's eyes, the action design of Hong Kong movies in this era still beats Hollywood: "The action is sharp, the impact is explosive, and it looks good to shoot."

Chad said: "A large group of our action directors found the producers and filmed their teaching scenes with high-speed cameras. We analyzed them frame by frame and learned a lot."

He looked very impressed: "Their gunfight combined with action design is indeed unique."

The two of them started chatting and ignored Louise and Rachel Weisz at all.

The latter two specifically took people to other places to leave room for chatting.

Martin nodded to Louise and continued the previous topic: "In addition to specialized action fighting, you are also involved in gunfights?"

"Of course!" Chad is a commercial filmmaker: "Pure action fighting has a narrow audience, but adding modern guns is different. Bullets flying, headshots and blood spurting, close-range fighting, these action scenes can stimulate the audience's hormones more."

He took two steps forward and patted a small palm tree. "For example, if this is an enemy, what would be your priority when you have a gun in your hand?"

Martin said, "Shoot him!"

"Yes, use guns! This is America, there are guns everywhere!" Chad clenched his fist and placed it in front of the tree trunk: "The tree is the enemy's body, and my fist is the enemy's head. The enemy is moving at high speed, how can I deal with him?"

Martin said without hesitation: "Hit the target's largest torso first to make him lose his ability to move, then shoot him again."

He hated the stupid designs in many gun-fight action movies: "You have to shoot the enemy again to kill him, leaving him no chance to fight back."

"Yes, that's it." Chad's idea was obviously the same as Martin's: "Clean and quick, leaving no hidden dangers." The two kept talking about action design, which lasted until the second half of the party.

Seeing that some guests were leaving, Martin said, "I'm planning a gunfight action movie and want to design some really cool action scenes. If you're interested, we can discuss it together after I have some ideas."

Chad nodded, "I'll have to wait until I finish my work on Constantine." He asked a key question, "What's the budget for the project? The action scenes are very expensive."

Martin gave a more conservative figure: "No less than 4000 million US dollars."

Chad was able to serve as one of the action directors on the Constantine crew, so naturally he didn't want to go to a bad crew, even if the other party's ideas were very much to his liking.

Ideas belong to interests, while work is related to food and the future.

Louise came over at this time and said, "We should go."

Martin nodded: "I didn't expect time to pass so quickly."

After saying goodbye to Chad, the two walked slowly towards Kate.
The guests were leaving one after another, and each leaving guest received a gift from Kate.

This is an open secret in the Oscar race.

Martin and Louise also each received a tote bag.

There was no one around at the moment, so Kate chatted with them for a few more words.

"I think I have a good chance of getting nominated." Kate was not optimistic: "It's almost impossible to win."

Louise comforted: "You are still young, there are plenty of opportunities."

Kate laughed: "Should I prepare for next time in advance?"

Martin continued, "It sounds like you're prepared?"

Kate nodded slightly: "Someone recommended a novel to me about that crispness. I'm reading it now and it feels good."

Martin said sincerely, "Good luck, Kate."

Another person came over, and Louise said, "Let me invite you out for a drink some other day."

She and Martin got into the car outside the villa and left Beverly Hills.

"Take you back to North Hollywood?" Louise asked.

Martin asked, "Can't come to your place?"

Louise said to Nikki who was driving, "Go home."

Martin thought of Kelly and said, "If the early planning of Wanted goes well, I plan to shoot it in Atlanta, where there are tax incentives."

Louise knew immediately: "You talked to Kelly on the phone?"

"That's right." Martin gradually came up with an idea: "Kelly told me that she prepared a surprise for you."

Louise became interested: "Surprise? Is she plotting against me?"

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Pasanadi, Los Angeles.

In a suite, Mene was lying on the sofa, gasping for breath, his almost white face covered in sweat.

He pulled a tissue from the coffee table and wiped his numb lips vigorously, almost without feeling.

very tired.

Mene struggled to get up, picked up the Red Bull that had been prepared long ago, drank it all in one breath, turned his head to look at the bathroom, and asked, "Honey, are you still not done?"

Victoria, who is over 40, said, "I'm putting on makeup, please wait a moment."

Mene muttered, "Women are really strange creatures."

"What did you say?" Victoria vaguely heard the voice.

Mene said loudly, "My dear, you said you would help me introduce the crew and the role."

Victoria smiled and replied, "You have to be patient."

Hearing this excuse, Mene couldn't help but recall Martin and Old Bull's words. Could this woman really be a liar?
The problem is that she didn't cheat anyone. She was the one who paid for the hotel rooms every time.

Cheating?

This thought flashed through Mene's mind, but the other party was a good-looking woman, although she was in her forties.

Even though she had enjoyed it many times, it seemed that he would not suffer any loss if she kicked him out now.

The bathroom door creaked open, and Victoria, who had put on her dress and put on makeup, looked elegant, smart and capable.

Mene looked at her strangely: "Didn't you say tomorrow morning?"

Victoria smiled and said, "Let's stop here. I'm gradually losing my feelings for you. It's time to end it."

Mei said in her heart, it is true.

But he didn't intend to dwell on it, just let it be.

Victoria didn't think so. She took out an ID from her clothes and showed it to Mene: "LAPD, you are suspected of engaging in illegal transactions..."

Mene was completely dumbfounded. He didn't even hear a word the other party said.

I have to go out today, so there are only two updates left.

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(End of this chapter)