America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 291 Oscar Presenters

Behind the long bar in the villa's living room, Louise personally prepared a cup of expansion screws for Martin and placed it in front of him.

Martin took a sip and said, "My skills have improved a lot."

"Nothing tastes as good as the drinks you mix." Louise raised her long eyebrows: "I still remember the penicillin you mixed for me in Atlanta. It tasted so wonderful that it cured the soul of an alcoholic."

Martin understood what was meant, went behind the bar, picked up a brand new cocktail shaker, and mixed a glass of Penicillin.

Louise picked it up and took a sip. The wine flowed over every taste bud, stirring her nerves, as if something exploded in her mouth.

She slowly closed her eyes, felt it carefully, and said, "The swelling and spiciness are like a huge thing suddenly stuffed into my mouth, and the next moment it becomes round, mellow and sweet. The swelling and impact are as exciting as before!"

Martin picked up his glass and clinked it with Louise: "As long as you like it."

Louise leaned on the bar and said, "You're nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. With your current fame and influence, the quality of the role and the film is guaranteed. If you're willing to invest resources, there's still a chance."

She asked, "I asked you to bring the contact list of those people. Did you take it?"

Martin opened his bag, took out his address book and handed it to Louise.

Recorded here are all the contact information left by the parents of the people he rescued during the Burbank Middle School incident.

Louise looked through the pages carefully, circled two people, and pointed them out to Martin one by one: "This man was promoted to deputy editor-in-chief of The Hollywood Reporter at the end of last year. This newspaper has the greatest influence in the industry. Ask Thomas to contact him."

Then he said, "This is a senior executive of the Screen Actors Guild and a key member of the Screen Actors Guild Awards Nomination Committee. He has the power to recommend actors for nomination, which means he can put your name on the long list, and then the nomination committee will vote to decide whether to nominate or not."

Burbank High School is one of the top private high schools in California. The families of the students attending the school are not ordinary, and its location also determines that it is closely related to the media and entertainment industry.

Martin followed up on Louise's question and asked, "Is it directly related to the Oscar nomination?"

"Closely related." Louise said, "The core members of the union are basically members of the Film Academy, that is, Oscar judges. If you get a nomination from the Screen Actors Guild, your chances of getting an Oscar nomination are much greater."

Louise circled a few more people and said, "These are also people in the industry. Don't use them for now. This is your first time to win an award, and the crew's focus is not on your role. Your chances of winning are very low. This kind of favor will be gone after you use it once. Use it at a critical moment."

Louise has more experience in this area, so Martin listens to her advice.

Pacific Pictures will also mobilize its connections to get nominations for Martin.

Martin toasted with Louise again: "With your guidance, the fog on the road ahead has dissipated and it is clear now."

Louise felt the impact of penicillin in her mouth, and after a while she said, "Then stay with me tonight."

Martin glanced at his watch and said, "There are still two and a half hours until dinner time. You can play as much as you want. I'll accompany you to the end."

Louise tilted her head and looked at Martin: "Girlfriend?"

"Blake is very cheerful and doesn't ask much of me." Martin picked up his glass again: "When she's in Los Angeles, just don't stay out all night."

Louise jumped onto the bar.

She had finished drinking the penicillin that could cure her alcohol addiction, and she wanted to savor the penicillin that could heal her soul.

Her temperature suddenly rose and she needed a fever-reducing injection.

At around five o'clock, Martin drove out of Louise's house and saw Elizabeth Olsen again.

She was walking down the hill from the park with her dog.

Martin was particularly tough now. He was not very interested in sweet girls and beautiful girls. The two sides were far apart, so he just drove away.

"Potato, it looks like Martin's car." Elizabeth said to the golden retriever, "Didn't he see us?"

The golden retriever barked a few times.

Elizabeth walked the dog across the street and into the house.

The two sisters have returned.

Mary Olsen waved her over and asked, "Liz, do you really want to enter the entertainment industry?"

Elizabeth thought of Blake Lively and responded, "I want to be a star, too."

“It’s not an easy road,” Mary said.

Ashley Olsen sang a different tune: "It's much easier than entering an unfamiliar industry."

The descendants of Hollywood practitioners are still working in Hollywood or related industries because the previous generation laid a certain foundation.

Mary was young, but she understood this truth and said, "Okay then."

Elizabeth immediately asked, "Have you found the right role?"

"You are an inexperienced newbie." Mary reminded, "It's not that easy."

Elizabeth said: "I starred in two movies in the 1990s. I have been a most important member of the school drama group over the years and participate in at least two performances of the Coty Community Theater every year..."

Mary broke her fantasy: "It's not as simple as you think. Your sisters don't have the ability to help you succeed overnight."

Ashley brought over a few job postings and placed them in front of Mary.

Mary said, "These are advertising contracts. I can help you get the jobs." "Okay, I'll try my best." Elizabeth had the fantasies of a girl her age, but she had also seen the reality and cruelty of the world. She took the job notices and looked at them carefully.

It's all advertising contracts.

The first one was an ad for a cosmetics brand, and then it was an ad for Wrigley gum...

When it came to the third copy, Elizabeth picked it up and read it carefully word by word.

Coca-Cola is recruiting a model or actress under 20 years old to play the role of the saint beside the leader of the Coca-Cola cult. She must be beautiful and have an infectious smile...

Elizabeth asked, "Mary, is the Saint in this ad starring with the Leader?"

"Yes, this year's Coca-Cola annual advertisement." Ashley knew more and took over the conversation: "The role of the saint in this advertisement is co-starred with Martin Davis."

Elizabeth thought about last year. If it weren't for Martin, there was a 99% chance that she would have died at Burbank High School like those victims.

At that time, she seemed to have fallen into hell, and Martin was the only light.

If someone asked Elizabeth if she believed in light, she would definitely say I believe in light.

Although it has faded a little now, the scene at that time seems to be engraved in my mind.

Elizabeth picked out the Coca-Cola ad and said, "Sister, help me get this job, okay?"

Mary took it, looked at it and said, "It should be fine."

Elizabeth smiled sweetly and kissed each of her two sisters on the face: "I love you!"

Ashley laughed: "If I can't get it, then I hate you?"

"Let's go, Potato, help me rehearse." Elizabeth called Blonde upstairs and waved to her sisters: "I will love you forever."

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On the way back to the Coti community, Martin called Thomas and sent him the contact information of the two people. It was up to him to handle the details.

Brokers are great at building relationships.

The 78th Academy Awards ceremony has not yet begun, but Martin is already preparing for the next Oscar.

The crew of "The Departed" also kicked off the awards rush in advance, securing a chance for Leonardo, Nicholson and Martin to walk the red carpet at this year's Oscars.

Among them, Jack Nicholson will serve as the award presenter for Best Picture.

Thanks to the operation of WMA and the award ceremony's advertising sponsor Coca-Cola, Martin will not only be able to walk the red carpet, but will also serve as the presenter of the Best Documentary Award.

As for Leonardo, he doesn't need that at all. As long as he stands on the red carpet, he will be the focus of the whole audience.

Martin can bring a female companion when he walks the Oscars red carpet.

It must be his public girlfriend Blake Lively.

With a week until the awards ceremony, Blake has put himself on a strict diet plan.

Martin took a rough look, measured Blake's body inch by inch with his hands, and said, "It's good enough. There's no need to torture yourself like this."

Blake came to the dressing mirror and carefully looked at the blonde beauty inside. She had a great figure, but he was still not satisfied: "It's not perfect yet."

Martin pointed to the schedule: "You're going to have a hard week ahead."

Black said: "I consulted a professional nutritionist and fitness trainer. She is a consultant for many big stars. After Charlize Theron won the Best Actress Award, she lost weight by strictly following her menu and exercise plan. I am young and have a fast metabolism, so the amount of my menu is twice that of those women who are nearly 30 years old."

Martin knew that female stars were all crazy when it came to pursuing a body shape.

With this menu, Blake only eats two meals a day, two boiled eggs each, plus a few almonds for breakfast, and some vitamin supplements for dinner.

Do not drink water on the day of the award ceremony to avoid edema and a bulging belly.

When Martin walked the red carpet in the past, he would only pay a little attention to his diet on that day.

Blake comforted him, "I'm still young, it's okay, don't worry, I won't take any extreme measures."

She paused for a moment, and then continued, "Some people use a more exaggerated method for the award ceremony, called intravenous injection. They take the necessary vitamins through intravenous injection and do not eat at all during the preparation period..."

"Popularity is temporary, but health is forever." Martin said specifically, "Honey, promise me that no matter what happens in the future, don't use those overly extreme methods."

Blake nodded: "I'll remember that."

Martin glanced at his watch and said, "Come on, let's go look at the dresses."

Blake said: "I don't have any sponsor brand at the moment, so I can just rent a dress at random."

"The rental effect is not good, it can't show your beauty." Martin took her out and said, "The top-grade women's dresses are disposable. Once you put them on, you can't take them off."

Jewelry can be rented, but if the dress is not sponsored, it is best to buy it.

Martin doesn't have to worry about it himself, as Armani has contacted WMA and will provide him with men's suits.

(End of this chapter)