Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 455 Golden Globe Awards Ceremony

In its fourth week of release, Titanic grossed $3714 million in 2746 theaters, bringing its total U.S. box office to $2.06 million.

Meanwhile, overseas box office revenue continues to grow, earning $2.73 million in 97 countries and regions this week, bringing the total overseas box office to $7.88 million.

In January, the film industry awards season arrives, and the nominees for the 55th Golden Globe Awards were announced in early January.

Guess what? Nine films from the film industry were nominated.

"Saving Private Ryan" received five nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score.

"Evita" received five nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Original Song.

"Boogie Nights" won two awards: Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.

"Girl, Interrupted" won two awards: Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

Fight Club won 1 award for Best Screenplay.

"My Best Friend's Wedding" won three awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor.

"Primal Fear" won 1 award for Best Supporting Actor.

"The Ice Storm" won two awards: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress.

"The Legend of 1900" won 1 award for Best Original Score.

"Zheng Chenggong" won 1 award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Including films co-produced with Columbia Pictures and New Line Cinema such as "L.A. Confidential" and "12 Monkeys," the number of films nominated for this year's Guess the Movies series is even greater.

However, the film that received the most nominations at this year's Golden Globes was "Titanic," with a total of 8 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

After the list was announced, the media began discussing which film would be the biggest winner of this year's awards season.

Despite the good quality and critical reception of "Saving Private Ryan," the vast majority of media outlets chose to support "Titanic."

After its release, "Titanic" caused a huge sensation around the world, with phrases such as "Titanic," "Jack and Rose," "My Heart Will Go On," and "If you jump, I jump too" becoming popular.

In addition, the film has had a great impact on the film industry, including technological innovation and production benchmarks. The film perfectly combines CGI (computer-generated images) with live-action shooting, which has promoted breakthroughs in film special effects technology.

Secondly, it will reshape the global film market. This film is the fastest in film history to break the $10 billion mark at the box office, and it will earn even more in the future. This has also shown investors the huge potential of the film industry, and more capital will enter the film industry in the future.
Third, Titanic became a phenomenon, combining a love story with disaster elements to become a global pop culture icon, and had a great influence on later disaster films.

Based on these factors, Titanic is more likely to be the biggest winner of the awards season.

Link shared this view, so during awards season, he and his PR staff took a break and did not conduct any PR activities.

"It's such a pity. If it weren't for Titanic, Saving Private Ryan would definitely have been the biggest winner of this year's awards season."

Julie Delpy said, flipping through a newspaper by the outdoor pool at the estate.

"It's okay. Both movies are projects from Guess the Movies. If Titanic wins an award, its overseas box office performance will be even higher."

Renée Zellweger was wearing a bikini and sunbathing on the beach.

"But if Titanic wins an award, Link will not be able to win the Oscar for Best Director."

Charlize Theron lay on a bench, her skin glistening with sunscreen.

“It’s okay if we don’t get it. Link is so young, and he makes one good movie after another. If he doesn’t get it this year, he will definitely get it next year or the year after. I believe in Link.”

Cameron Diaz looked up and kissed Link on the thigh.

"Yes, we can't let Link win the award too early. Maybe he'll lose his motivation to create after winning the Best Director award."

Jodie Foster said.

"Link, is that so?"

Drew Barrymore blinked and asked.

"No, making movies is my job. As long as I can still move, I will continue to make movies. Maybe fifty years from now, a hundred years from now, I will still be making movies."

Link held the petite Naomi Watts in his arms and gently stroked her soft blonde hair.

"A hundred years from now? A hundred years from now you'll be over 120 years old, unable to walk, and you'll still want to make movies?"

Jennifer Lopez laughed.

"Yes, I will continue filming as long as I can stand up."

“Link, I have to admit, you are indeed a very dedicated director, and all of us directors should learn from you.”

Sofia put down the magazine and said.

You're welcome, let's learn from each other.

Link patted Naomi's bottom, got up and walked to the 3-meter diving platform by the pool. He did a 720-degree tuck and jumped into the water cleanly and neatly.

The girlfriends at the scene cheered loudly.

Then Jennifer Lopez, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cameron Diaz, and others all jumped into the water and swam alongside Link.

Suddenly, the crystal-clear swimming pool was filled with hot and alluring long legs.

The Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held on January 18. The day before the ceremony, Link and his nominated girlfriends left the estate and returned to Los Angeles to attend the awards ceremony.

The results of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony were largely in line with media predictions, with "Titanic" emerging as the biggest winner, taking home Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Original Song, and Best Original Score.

Saving Private Ryan only won Best Screenplay.

"Evita" won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress.

"Girl, Interrupted" won the Best Actress in a Drama Series award, with Winona Ryder taking the prize.

Julianne Moore won the Best Supporting Actress award for "Boogie Nights".

"Zheng Chenggong" won the Best Foreign Language Film award.

Although Saving Private Ryan didn't win many more awards, Guess the Movies films performed well overall. If you include the awards won by The Big Ship, Guess the Movies films almost swept all the awards at this year's Golden Globes.

"Link, it's such a shame. If it weren't for Titanic, Saving Private Ryan would definitely have been the biggest winner at this year's Golden Globes."

Michael Ovitz looked dejected, appearing even more disappointed than Link.

Link smiled slightly. After the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, he heard many people say the same thing. Some people genuinely felt sorry for him, while many more were secretly laughing.

His response was always similar: "It doesn't matter. Titanic is a rare good movie. Saving Private Ryan lost to it, but it was still an honorable defeat."

"Haha, I almost forgot that Titanic was also a film produced by your company. It won awards, and you were able to make even more money in the overseas film market. That's so enviable."

As he said this, Ovitz's expression of envy was genuine. He truly envied Guess Movies for releasing two films that grossed over $1 billion worldwide within a year. If that achievement were his, he was 60% confident he could gain the support of the shareholders, oust Michael Eisner, and become the true boss of Disney. "Hey, Link, congratulations, last year was another very successful year for you guys."

New Line Cinema President Robert Shea and Columbia Pictures CEO Jon Bides came over with wine glasses to offer their congratulations.

"Harvey, what are you doing?"

Not far away, Bob Weinstein grabbed Harvey's arm, preventing him from getting closer to Link.

"Why are you pulling me? Link and I are business partners. Guess what? The film company won a lot of awards today. What's wrong with me going to congratulate them?"

Harvey slapped his arm away.

"Are you really going to offer congratulations, or to cause trouble?"

"Of course, I'm not a brute; I can't just beat him up here."

"All right!"

Bob temporarily trusted Harvey, but when Harvey walked toward Link, he followed him to prevent any accidents.

The reason he was being so cautious was that Harvey had a lot of issues with Link.

Last year, the two companies collaborated on two films, "Fight Club" and "Evita".

The former's production cost was $4200 million, and for this film to be profitable, it needs to gross over $1 million worldwide.

However, the film has only grossed $4135 million in North America and just over $30 million overseas.

Miramax expects to lose more than $300 million.

Although "Evita" won Best Picture in a Comedy/Musical and Best Actress, its current North American box office is only $4860 million, and its overseas box office is $745 million, while the film's production cost is as high as $5500 million.

Miramax expects to lose more than $600 million.

Last year, Miramax partnered with Guessing Movies on two projects, both of which resulted in losses of up to $1000 million for the company.

This made Harvey extremely angry.

Last year, Guess Movies released 17 films, 15 of which were exclusively produced by Guess Movies and were box office hits. Even those that didn't were able to break even, and two of the films grossed over $10 billion worldwide.

Only the two films produced in collaboration with Miramax Films were box office losses.

This is too coincidental, making one suspect that it's a conspiracy by Link, who deliberately used this method to ambush Miramax.

This is also why Harvey was angry.

"Haha, Link, congratulations! Guess what? The film company will win the box office champion again this year. That's amazing."

Harvey grinned widely, trying his best to look happy.

"Thank you, we were lucky."

Link said modestly.

Harvey's facial muscles twitched violently as he used all his strength to hold back the filthy words in his mind.

If he were richer and of higher status than Link, he would want to grab Link by the collar and tell him to stop showing off, that his hypocrisy would easily get him struck by lightning.

"Haha, good luck is sometimes a kind of strength. I dream of being as lucky as you."

Harvey said with a chuckle.

Link chuckled softly when he heard the barely suppressed bitterness and resentment in Harvey's words.

Actually, guess what? Both of the films he made with Miramax lost money. This wasn't his arrangement; it was just that Harvey was incredibly unlucky. Both of these films were personally selected by Harvey, so he has no one to blame but himself.

"Hi, Link, Mr. Weinstein, I hope I haven't disturbed you?"

Kate Winslet, the female lead in "Titanic," walked over and greeted us with a smile. She was wearing a white off-the-shoulder dress, and her figure was voluptuous yet well-proportioned, without appearing overweight. She exuded a charming fragrance.

“Kate, it’s great to see you here. You are absolutely the most radiant star at tonight’s awards ceremony.”

Harvey, with his large belly sticking out, laughed heartily.

"Thank you!"

Kate Winslet's gaze fell on Link. "Link, do you think so too?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Winona Ryder, Julianne Moore, Jodie Foster, Jennifer Aniston, and others chatting not far away. They were also nominated for Golden Globe Awards this year, and as Link's girlfriends, each of them was the leading lady at the party.

Link smiled gently, "Yes, you are now the dream girl of men all over the world. No matter where you appear, you can attract the attention of all the men present. You are not only radiant, but also the center of attention."

"Does the world's men include you?"

Kate Winslet stepped forward, looking at him with sparkling eyes.

"Of course, I represent men all over the world."

"Haha, it's my honor."

Hearing the two talking, Harvey's smile gradually turned gloomy again, his heart filled with anger and jealousy once more.

He had responded enthusiastically to Kate Winslet's greeting, but the woman's reaction was very perfunctory. After saying thank you, she focused all her attention on Link and used extremely seductive language and actions to seduce him, wishing she could get into his bed as soon as possible.

Moreover, when the two were joking around, they didn't pay any attention to his presence and just used him as a prop to create atmosphere.

Harvey gritted his teeth, his heart filled with rage.

This experience reminded him of his childhood. Because he was ugly, fat, and short, no woman was willing to approach him during his school days, let alone be his girlfriend. He was still a shameful virgin until he was 22.

Therefore, he secretly vowed from a young age that he would become a great man in the future, find many women, and make all women kneel on the ground and look up to him.

Over the past decade, he has used his resources to sexually harass many women, including female celebrities, successfully fulfilling his childhood dream.

Just when he thought he had succeeded and would no longer be looked down upon by women, the cold attitude of Kate Winslet and Link and the other women slapped him hard in the face.

In a daze, he seemed to return to his high school days, becoming that virgin who was unpopular with women once again.

This feeling infuriated him, and once again he craved success more than ever before, longing to be a big shot, a man who would never be looked down upon by women.

"Harvey, we should go."

Bob came over and reminded him.

Harvey snapped out of his daze and found that Link and Kate Winslet had disappeared sometime earlier. They were now laughing and chatting among several beautiful women, including Winona Ryder, Jodie Foster, and Jennifer Aniston. They looked so happy and so eye-catching.

Harvey's facial muscles twitched a few more times, his expression turning ferocious, greedy, and ambitious.

(End of this chapter)