Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 312 Oscar Night, Winning the Award
The news that "Hero" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film had already spread throughout China.

With the vigorous promotion from Renren.com and some media outlets and magazines.

As everyone also learned, Tang Wen was the driving force behind the nomination of "Hero".

Yesterday, Tang Wen met with people from China.

This year's Oscars will be broadcast in China.

This is unprecedented.

Due to the time difference and the need for translation.

Domestically, the broadcast time was moved to the evening.

After meeting with the people from CCTV.

Tang Wen then went to entertain the crew of the film "Hero".

Because he made a promise of a high winning rate, with more than 50% of his winners receiving awards.

The entire cast and crew of "Hero" arrived at once.

Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping, Zhang Manyu, Leung Chiu-wai, Chen Daoming...

And there's Jet Li, who is currently developing his career in Hollywood.

And Zhang Ziyi, who loves to join in the fun and promotes herself as Zhang Ziyi, an international star.

At that time, Hollywood was extremely attractive to domestic actors, including those from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Just look at Zhang Ziyi's career path to understand.

Fan Bingbing relentlessly pursued the two princesses and Xu Cainu within China, subjecting them to a brutal beating.

They said they didn't deserve to be called leading ladies.

But it's a bit difficult to get Zhang Ziyi to cooperate.

After all, he actually starred in the Hollywood movie "Rush Hour".

He has also won prestigious awards.

The current atmosphere in the entertainment industry is not considered extravagant, and the audience recognizes these achievements.

Zhang Ziyi has roles and awards to her name, while Fan Xiaopang lacks the depth and experience to match her.

If you insist on attacking it, it will backfire and make the audience dislike you.

Lin Chih-ling and Scarlett accompanied Tang Wen to entertain the cast and crew of "Hero".

Zhang Ziyi, who was eager to get close to Tang Wen and see if they could walk the red carpet together the next day, was rudely blocked by the two of them.

Zhang Ziyi looked a little embarrassed and couldn't help but mutter to herself: What's with the swagger?
This is Hollywood, and you, Director Tang, are just an ordinary director here!
If "Hero" really wins an award, along with "Rush Hour" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" before, my future will be no worse than anyone else's!

After all, actresses can take shortcuts!

There are so many wealthy people in America; if you were to hook up with just one of them, they would be someone Tang Wen could never hope to reach.

I've run into a wall with Tang Wen many times.

Zhang Ziyi inevitably harbored resentment.

In Tang Wen's eyes, she was quite beautiful, about the same level as Zhang Jingchu, who was in China but had nothing to eat.

If you're all alone, playing a friendly match is a good option.

But if you want to rise to the top, or even want benefits like being the female lead.

Forget it.

Chicken ribs.

Zhang Ziyi secretly resolved to work hard and climb the social ladder.

He turned around and approached Li Lianjie.

Actress Maggie Cheung accompanied director Zhang Yimou.

Then it wouldn't be bad for her to accompany Li Lianjie.

The other person is a second-tier star in Hollywood.

Beside Tang Wen, Scarlett and Lin Chih-ling exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.

Scarlett understood that a director of Tang Wen's caliber, who was also a billionaire, was in excellent physical condition and could provide an ultimate experience. She couldn't help but think that she couldn't control him.

Even if a fairy descended to earth, it probably wouldn't work.

She's been in the entertainment industry since she was a child, so she's experienced and has a good attitude towards these kinds of things.

In the original timeline, Scarlett repeatedly expressed surprising views: monogamy is "a product of social construction" and "does not conform to human nature."

Even after marriage, she still holds this view.

She is young, confident, and has plenty of assets.

She wasn't worried at all that Tang Wen would abandon her.

Zhang Yimou leaned over and said, "Hollywood is really lively lately."

Zhang Weiping exclaimed with schadenfreude, "That Harvey is a rapist! When was he sentenced?!"

This is a complex problem.

If a feminist gets involved, being sentenced is almost certain.

But the other party has powerful backers and money.

It's not 20 years from now, and Harvey has committed fewer crimes.

It's really hard to say how long the sentence will be.

"No matter the verdict, he's definitely finished!"

"Good riddance! He should have been finished a long time ago!" Zhang Weiping was so angry that he gritted his teeth when he thought about how Harvey had tricked him.

"Do we really have a great chance of winning the prize tomorrow?"

"of course."

Tomorrow is the Oscars ceremony, and Zhang Yimou is making sure everyone doesn't drink too much.

Dinner ended quickly, and everyone went back to the hotel to adjust to the time difference.

With "Hero" in the spotlight, domestic media outlets are paying close attention to this year's Oscars.

Photos of the film crew and Tang Wen having a get-together in North America were posted online.

Chinese netizens are speculating whether "Hero" can continue the success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

On Renren.com, Tang Wen's fans focused their attention on Scarlett O'Hara, who was wearing a formal dress.

"Ah, this is talent."

"Mr. Tang, you're really enjoying your meal!"

"Fan, I hereby declare that from today onwards, I am a Scarlett Johansson fan!"

"The overseas empress?"

"..."

Whether "Hero" wins an award or not is not important to them.

It's not a movie by Tang Wen.

It's more exciting to look at beautiful women!
That evening, Tang Wen did not stay to keep Scarlett company.

After a busy week, Nicole Kidman will be spending the night at his villa, and Tang Wen needs to go back there.

Scarlett was unhappy, but she had been eating well these past two days, so she didn't say anything.

After exhausting himself by squeezing Tang Wen dry, he let him go.

Tang Wen put on his clothes and left the room.

She took out her phone and sent a text message to Lin Chih-ling: "Lin, he's gone back."

By the way, you can invite me to parties like this next time.

19-year-old Scarlett is at an age where she loves excitement.

hum~
Lin Chih-ling replied instantly: No problem, you're very welcome, Scarlett.

The car stopped in front of the villa.

Tang Wen had just gotten out of the car when a tall American woman pounced on him:
I missed you so much!

With her makeup flawless, Nicole Kidman didn't wait in her own room; instead, she threw herself into his arms.

She forcibly offered her red lips.

Tang Wen was somewhat resistant.

Nicole rolled her eyes at him, knowing what the man wanted, and rested her head on his shoulder, whispering in his ear, "I've been so busy these past few days, I haven't been drinking enough water."

"This is not good for your health!" Tang Wen lifted her up with one hand, gently lifting her off the ground.

"You're so strong! Nobody has ever hugged me like that before!" she exclaimed, her eyes filled with admiration.

Nicole is 180cm tall, has a large frame, and is quite plump.

Tom Cruise is over 170cm tall. Regardless of his strength, the height difference makes it difficult to carry him like that.

After feeding the child water.

Finished washing.

Tang Wen carried her with one hand, stepping slowly up the stairs to the master bedroom on the top floor.

Clothes were scattered all over the stairwell.

The woman tilted her head back and rolled her eyes.

Before falling into a deep sleep.

Nicole Kidman looked as if she were floating on clouds, her eyes filled with fascination.

The man in front of me not only saved his own career.

It can also bring such an unforgettable experience.

If only I were ten years younger, so I could be with him openly and honestly...

The next day, at 5:30 pm.

The Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. The Oscar ceremony entrance ceremony begins on time.

The United States does not have a Spring Festival Gala or any holiday galas.

In terms of influence and viewership, the finals of the Oscars, Grammys, and Super Bowl are equivalent to their Spring Festival Gala.

The Oscars red carpet is often a stage for female celebrities to compete for attention and outshine each other.

But this year is different.

In 2003, the United States launched a war of aggression.

The film crew, including Tang Wen, received advance notice from the Oscar committee.

This year's Walk of Fame will be a bit more low-key.

Many European filmmakers declined invitations to this year's Oscars in protest against the war.

Tang Wen led Scarlett onto the red carpet.

Cheers erupted from both sides.

However, the audience was smaller, and the live experience was far less impressive than at the Grammys.

Behind the two was the crew of the film "Hero".

Maggie Cheung looked elegant and beautiful in a black evening gown, showcasing the grace of an Eastern woman.

Tang Wen nodded secretly, and Scarlett also expressed her appreciation: "I've seen her movies, and I was particularly impressed by one called 'In the Mood for Love'."

"Jet!"

“li”

Kung Fu fans shouted out the English name "Li Lianjie".

Jet Li took a unique approach in Hollywood.

Commonly known as "selling off"!
His films in the past two years, "Romeo Must Die" and "Kiss of the Dragon," have not been particularly successful at the box office.

The former grossed over 9000 million yuan at the box office, while the latter grossed 6000 million yuan.

Relying solely on box office revenue may not be enough for the production company to break even.

However, the DVD rental and sales channels were a huge success, both exceeding 100 million US dollars.

Later, he earned the title of King of Discs.

In this respect, Chenglong is actually stronger.

The DVD market for just one film, Rush Hour 2, has grossed over $2 million.

Of course, Tang Wen's "Saw" series is equally excellent.

The first two DVDs and related merchandise brought Tang Wen millions of dollars in revenue each quarter, and that revenue continues to grow.

For this kind of gory horror movie, more people would rather rent a DVD and enjoy it at home with friends, rather than go to the cinema.

Scarlett nudged Tang Wen quietly: "That woman padded her breasts and buttocks."

His gaze swept across the room and he saw Zhang Ziyi's impressively defined cleavage.

Tang Wenhun didn't care and walked straight into the theater.

Even with extra padding and cushioning, it's still not a big deal.

Director Tang is an expert in this area!
The venue was filled with big names.

Looking around: Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt... a group of world-class male stars.

She intensively studied English for a period of time.

I want to go up and get to know them, but I'm not too bold.

Looking around at the famous directors and producers, they are either surrounded by actresses or chatting with people of the same caliber.

Zhang Ziyi looked around for a long time, from celebrities and directors to producers, wanting to get to know everyone, but knowing she couldn't squeeze in.

Meanwhile, Zhang Manyu and Liang Chaowei, who were in the same group, sat quietly, chatting in Cantonese, without making any attempt to socialize.

Director Zhang, on the other hand, had a pleasant conversation with a Japanese person through a translator.

This Japanese man is a director, and a very famous one at that, but unfortunately, he is an animation director—Hayao Miyazaki.

Even if she goes to great lengths to befriend the other party, it won't help her career.

Her male companion, Jet Li, was chatting with several familiar celebrities.

Zhang Ziyi went over to join in the fun, but after chatting for a while, she couldn't get a word in edgewise except for forcing a smile.

The black men across from her kept glancing at her cleavage, but none of them were as famous as Jet Li.

She didn't even look at it.

Unable to bear the other person's gaze, she had no choice but to retreat dejectedly.

Zhen Zidan, who grew up in the United States, couldn't resist wandering around the venue and got two autographs, but nothing else.

Their eyes met unintentionally.

Zhen Zidan complained, "Hollywood is actually very xenophobic. For us Chinese to reach the level of Senior Brother Li is already quite remarkable."

Zhang Ziyi was initially dismissive, but those words reminded her.

She searched for Tang Wen in circles.

Soon, his back was spotted in the front row.

Haha, even Director Tang isn't doing so well; nobody's even trying to curry favor with him. Looks like his influence isn't all that great after all…

She sneered inwardly.

Zhen Zidan followed her gaze and saw Tang Wen, asking in surprise, "Director Tang wasn't nominated, was he? Why is he sitting so close to the front?"

Despite her quiet demeanor, Zhen Zidan is actually quite enthusiastic about fame and fortune.

I know quite a bit about the Oscar rules.

The prime seats in the first three rows of the Oscars are reserved for films that have received major nominations.

For example: Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress nominees...

There were no nominees, and those sitting in the first three rows included not only union chairpersons such as actors, directors, and producers, but also past winners, highly respected directors and top producers in the industry, and guests waiting to receive awards.

The practice of seniority is the same all over the world; differences in industry status can be reflected in seating arrangements.

'Maybe it's just a last-minute decision,' Zhang Ziyi thought to herself.

Otherwise, it doesn't make sense.

Although Tang Wen made money in Hollywood, he didn't have any big-budget films released, nor did he showcase his artistic talent.

He was young and a foreigner.

Their status cannot be too high.

However, the awards ceremony officially began.

Tang Wen remained seated firmly in the third row.

To be fair, Zhang Ziyi's analysis was quite good.

According to seniority, he couldn't have gotten this position.

But he spent a lot on public relations this year, and the Oscar executive director, considering the money, had to give him a prominent position.

The awards ceremony began with technical awards and a musical performance.

Next up is the Best Original Screenplay award. Tang Wen's investment, "My Grand Greek Wedding," only received a nomination but missed out on the award.

The nominees for Best Animated Feature are all classics.

For example, "Ice Age" was considered a strong contender for awards.

Unfortunately, it ran into the Japanese film "Spirited Away".

The two are almost on different levels.

The Oscar judges can't be unfair even if they want to.

The party was in its second half.

Zhang Yimou visibly tensed up; the Oscars had always been his dream.

A Mexican actress with a slightly exaggerated figure took the stage and announced in English: "...the film that won the 75th Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is—Hero."

hum~
Zhang Yimou felt as if something had struck his brain.

The noisy sounds in the venue became muffled.

"This, me?"

"We won an award!" Zhang Weiping pulled him up from his seat, and he jumped for joy.

Zhang Manyu, who is usually aloof, was full of surprise.

Chen Daoming, Liang Chaowei, and Zhen Zidan stood up and applauded.

The judges in the front row watched their excited performance with secret satisfaction.

How could we not be excited when a foreigner wins an Oscar?
Even Scarlett Johansson and Nicole Kidman were happy.

Only Tang Wen remained calm.

Zhang Yimou stepped up lightly, excitedly thanking Tang Wen repeatedly.

The camera panned to Director Tang in the audience, who also appeared excited.

The Best Foreign Language Film award is not important to Americans.

Zhang Yimou came down.

The awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress have been presented.

This year's main event is here—Best Actress!

The camera is pointed at the audience:

The faces of five actresses—Diane Lane, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and another actress—appeared together on the big screen.

Denzel Washington, the previous Best Actor winner, walked onto the stage and, without further ado, quickly called out "Nicole Kidman's" name!

(End of this chapter)