Entertainment Rebirth Rhapsody

Chapter 450: The Outlier at the Oscars

As soon as the Spring Festival was over, Sun Honglei couldn't wait to join the Beijing Special Police Team and began his training experience.

Liu Ye became popular all over Asia because of "Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Mystical Ancient City", which made Sun Honglei very jealous and his expectations for "Operation Mekong" were once again raised a lot.

Although this is a purely domestic mainstream film, it is unlikely to achieve good results in foreign markets like "Youth of Yi" or "Ghost Blows Out the Light", but this is Shanhe's project, and what he is best at is creating all kinds of impossibilities.

Ever since Sun Honglei read the revised script by Shanhe, he felt like he had been given a shot of adrenaline. This was the most awesome movie script he had ever seen. From the characters to the plot, to the descriptions of various big scenes, he seemed to see himself shining in the movie.

The box office of this movie will definitely not be low!
He wished that the filming could start immediately so that he could transform into the omnipotent SWAT captain Gao Gang!
The daily physical training of the SWAT team gave Sun Honglei a big warning. He vomited the next day. After all, the script is just a script, and it is too different from reality.

A week later, Shanhe, Liu Ye and several other actors joined the special police team and began the experience training phase.

Over the next month, the actors will start with physical training and then receive full military training, including the use of firearms, mastering tactical commands, simulated combat and other training.

Liu Ye has more tasks to do. Under Zhou Luyao's arrangement, he must contact and observe drug addicts and even receive some special training as an undercover police officer.

Director Shanhe also participated in the training, but he did not actually take part in many projects. His focus was on observation. He hoped to learn more about the daily life of the SWAT team and try his best to incorporate this reality into the movie.

There are so many trivial things in the mountains and rivers that it is impossible for him to experience and receive training in the special police team safely like the actors.

The preparations for "Operation Mekong", his wife's pregnancy and his young son at home all required his attention. In addition, there was an Oscars ceremony that the couple needed to attend.

At the end of February, under the envious gazes of Liu Ye and Sun Honglei, who were scolded by Zhou Luyao, Shanhe embarked on the journey to the Oscars after an absence of two years.

The lucky guy Tang Xiaoyu also went to the United States with the Shanhe couple.

After experiencing the baptism of the Venice Film Festival and the Golden Globe Awards, Tang Xiaoyu has matured a lot. The media's hype, the spotlight's attention, and the envious eyes around him once made him feel at a loss.

But his mother's admonitions and the example of Shanhe once again made him sober up from his arrogance.

He kept telling himself that his success was only due to luck, and that temporary success did not represent future success. To be truly respected by his peers and loved by the public like Brother Shanhe, he needed more learning and hard work.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this clarity and self-control beyond his age that the young Tang Xiaoyu has a unique temperament different from his peers. He is vigorous but also a little calm, and confident but also firm.

Shanhe looked at the boy who was growing up day by day and was extremely satisfied with the actor he had personally selected for the movie.
"Xiaoyu, how are you doing recently? Are you feeling tired?"

"It's okay! Sister Yang Liu didn't help me get too many endorsements. I've been taking extra classes recently. I'll be a senior in high school next year. I plan to apply for the directing department of the Film Academy. I want to be a director like you in the future!"

"Ha ha…"

Shanhe laughed and responded,
"I support you. You are more talented than me. You can be a director, screenwriter and actor all at once. But if you want to achieve this goal, you still have to work hard. Being a director is not that easy!"

"I will!"

Tang Xiaoyu clenched his fist vigorously towards the mountains and rivers.

"They all say that I have a trump card in my hand and am destined to be extraordinary. I won't let you down!"

"I'm looking forward to your future!"

Shanhe patted Tang Xiaoyu on the shoulder and poured him a glass of water.

"Xiao Yu, don't hold your hopes too high for this Oscar trip. Your chances of winning are almost zero. Just go and broaden your horizons and go through the motions!"

"I understand, Brother Shanhe. I grew up in Los Angeles. The discrimination and prejudice against Chinese people in Country America are everywhere. One day, I will be like you and make them give me the award willingly!"

"Ambitious!"

Hathaway on the side also had a good impression of this young man.

"Fisher, please come home more often and take care of your brother Bernier. He is getting more and more naughty as he grows older. We are all having a headache!"

"Haha...I get it, sister-in-law!"

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After the "Little Flying Bear" arrived at the Los Angeles airport, the arrival of the Shanhe couple and Tang Xiaoyu could not be hidden from the powerful Hollywood paparazzi, and the three were soon surrounded by a large group of reporters at the airport gate.

These three people are the biggest topic and hot spot of this Oscars.

Shanhe missed two consecutive Oscars. When everyone thought he would miss the third time, he unexpectedly came, and brought his wife who had just become pregnant.

Hathaway is also this year's most popular actress. She set off a wave of feminism in Europe and the United States with an interview, which has not subsided yet. She is the biggest spokesperson for feminism in Hollywood.

Tang Xiaoyu is also a rising star, having just won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. At a young age, he has been recognized by the two major European and American film festivals. The movie "Being a Good Boy" made him famous all over the world and he became the world's most famous teenage superstar. His popularity among European and American teenagers cannot be underestimated!

All kinds of questions from reporters came to them like a tide.

"Qiu, have you reconciled with the Academy? What guarantees did they make to you to allow you to return to the Academy?"

"Qiu, if 'Life of Easy' is deliberately suppressed by the Academy again like 'Joker' last year, will you say goodbye to the Oscars completely?"

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"Annie, Bruckheimer said that you have already booked the Oscar for Best Actress next year. What do you think about this?"

"Annie, the feminist movement you started is still going on. What suggestions do you have for the protesters?"

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"Fisher, how confident are you of winning the Oscar for Best Actor? Will you return to Hollywood in the future?"

"Tang, you've turned down almost all invitations to big Hollywood productions. Can you tell me what you think?"

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"There is no conflict or guarantee between me and the Academy. It is the Academy's right to decide who will win the award. I respect their choice. The Academy invited me, and I came. It's that simple!"

Shanhe responded to the reporter with one sentence, then protected his wife and stopped talking.

Hathaway followed his wife's lead and didn't talk as much as usual.
"I did not instigate the feminist march. The reason why American women took to the streets to protest was discrimination and injustice. We are not protesting for the sake of protesting. We hope to see change! As for who will win the Golden Globe next year, that is God's work. Jerry's words only represent himself. Thank you for his expectation and recognition!"

Tang Xiaoyu's answer was simpler.
"I'm still young and need to calm down and study. Getting nominated is just a momentary luck. I have no ambition for an Oscar!" The three were able to get rid of the reporters and get into the car and leave with the protection of the airport and Disney staff.

The arrival of the Shanhe couple became the biggest entertainment gossip in Hollywood the next day. Various entertainment media pushed them to the headlines, and the various grievances between the Shanhe couple and the Academy Awards were reported in great detail by reporters.

Whether Hua Xia Qiu and "Life of Easy" can sweep the Oscars, and whether the Academy will let Hua Xia go home empty-handed again, immediately became a hot topic among the global audience.

The popularity of the Oscars ceremony has suddenly increased significantly.

This finally allowed the Oscar Awards broadcasters and the old men and women in the Academy to put their worries to rest.

Unlike the media and broadcasters who welcomed Shanhe, the judges of the Academy Awards had very complicated feelings towards Shanhe.

They have always regarded themselves as the makers of global film standards, and have established a set of rules of their own for Hollywood and even global films. Filmmakers around the world are proud to participate in the Oscars, and even consider winning an Oscar as the highest honor.

But there happened to be a Chinese named Qiu who broke their rules again and again. It was unexpected that a Chinese person could be invincible in Hollywood. The most important thing was that suppression had no effect on him, and they had to acknowledge the achievements of this outlier.

But he still disdained the Oscars. He was absent when he won the award and he was still absent after winning the award. The entire Academy of Oscars was helpless against this Chinese talent.

In order to maintain the global influence of the Academy, they need to humble themselves to accommodate this outlier, and even make guarantees to him in advance. This is really a bit frustrating for the arrogant Academy!

Alas, something must have gone wrong with God. Why isn’t Qiu a Chinese?
Shanhe doesn't care what the old-timers at the Academy think. He comes to the Oscars ceremony just as a formality to give the Academy some face. After all, his movie needs the North American market, and he also needs to fulfill his promise to his wife.

As for whether "Youth Yi" will win an award or how much it will win, he really has no expectations.

Just like in previous Oscars ceremonies, Sanhe and Hathaway walked the red carpet amid cheers. After being interviewed by the host, they did not linger in the square to take pictures like other guests, but prepared to go directly into the venue and wait.

But a familiar shout in Chinese stopped them in their tracks.

"Shanhe, Annie, wait, we are the hosts of CCTV-6's 'World Film Journey'!"

Shanhe looked back and saw that it was indeed the CCTV crew. He could not refuse an interview from his old family, so he and Hathaway walked towards the CCTV crew.

"Sixth Princess is even broadcasting the red carpet ceremony this time?"

"Yes, in response to strong requests from domestic audiences, our six channels will broadcast the entire Oscars live this time!"

Shanhe laughed and said casually:
"Really? This red carpet ceremony is such a mess. It's not as interesting as the market in our hometown. What's so interesting about it?"

"Shanhe, we are broadcasting live, it has already started!"

"what!"

Shanhe reacted to Hathaway's laughter and waved to the camera with a little embarrassment.
"Hello, friends from the domestic audience!"

At this time, there were quite a few viewers watching the live broadcast in China. Shanhe's unintentional complaints and awkward greetings made the audience in front of the TV burst into laughter.

On TV, Hathaway covered her mouth and laughed, then helped her husband finish the sentence.
"Hello everyone, in fact, the Oscars ceremony in Country M is a gathering of filmmakers. Everyone gets together to communicate with each other and share what they have. We are also one of the participants!"

The crew smiled and started the interview.

"Shanhe, how many awards do you think "Youth" will win at this Oscars? Which award are you most looking forward to?"

"Well, it's all right, as long as there's an award. I think the Best Adapted Screenplay Award should be given to me!"

"Haha...As for Best Director and Best Picture, 'Life of Easy' is the biggest favorite at this year's Oscars!"

"How should I put it? Winning an award or not is not the most important thing. It would be the best if I could win one, but I won't be disappointed if I don't. As long as everyone likes and agrees with me, that's all!"

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"1942, The Grandmaster and Lost Souls represent mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan respectively in the competition for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Which one do you think is the best?"

"Uh~ 1942! To be honest, I'm not too optimistic about it. It's very difficult for Chinese-language films to win Oscars. There are many reasons for this, and I won't explain them one by one!"

"Annie, do you think differently?"

"I have always had confidence in Yau. His works are always the best in my eyes. I think he can win the Best Director Award, and of course, the Best Adapted Screenplay Award!"

"Annie, congratulations on having another angel. I heard that you hope the second baby will be a girl. Is that true?"

"It's true. I think it must be a girl because the reaction this time is much stronger than when I was pregnant with Bernier. And I like spicy food very much. Sour boys and spicy girls. The whole family thinks it's a girl..."

"Have you chosen a name for her?"

"The English name has been chosen. I want to call her Diana. My family is still discussing the Chinese name!"

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Shanhe looked at the host and smiled. This host was quite interesting. He didn't even ask about the Oscar Awards Ceremony, but went straight to gossip!

It’s no wonder that the questions asked by this host are really the most popular questions among the domestic public.

Whether Shanhe wins the award or not is just a matter to everyone. Just as he said, if it wins, everyone will naturally be happy and proud. If it doesn't win, everyone won't be too disappointed.

The grievances between Oscar and Shanhe have been reported by Chinese and foreign media. The biggest attraction of this Oscars is how the grievances between Shanhe and Oscar will develop next. Whether Shanhe wins an award or not will be a topic to discuss. Everyone just wants to have fun watching it!

After Hathaway became pregnant with her second child, she has not accepted any interviews. Compared to the Oscars ceremony, people are more curious and gossipy about the baby in her belly!
The online discussion has been intensive since the beginning of the interview.
"Haha... Shanhe is going off the rails again, complaining that Oscar is not as interesting as the market in his hometown. He really doesn't like Oscar!"

"I just like his genuine character. The Oscar is really useless to him. He has already won all the awards he deserves. His movies really don't need the Oscar's popularity!"

"Is Annie's second baby a girl? I'm so looking forward to it. Little Bear is going to have a sister. I especially hope to see him with his sister!"

"Hathaway is really no different from us Chinese now. She can even say sour boy and spicy girl so fluently. They are a couple with a model love. We envy them!"

"By the way, aren't people online naming the Qiu family's little princess? Shanhe, take a look too. The wisdom of the masses is endless!"

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(End of this chapter)