Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 500 The Protective Cow: I'm Back
The lights at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills were still dazzling.

The atmosphere at the event had entered its final sprint, and this was true for both television and film awards.

The winner for Best Actress in a Drama Series has been announced: Sandra Bullock, for *The Blind Side*.

She walked onto the stage with a bright smile and thanked her family, colleagues, and the real-life inspirations behind those stories.

Following that, Jeff Bridges was announced as the winner of the Best Actor in a Drama award for "Crazy Heart".

This result was already written into the press releases of almost every Hollywood reporter present, and the applause was enthusiastic yet carried a sense of "naturalness."

Down in the audience, Wu Chen and Jiang Wen couldn't help but feel nervous; a new big prize was on its way.

The award for Best Comedy Film – The Martian.

Jiang Wen's emotions calmed down quickly.

"If we don't win an award, we'll be bald."

".Forehead!"

Wu Chen hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.

Mainland media outlets are already reporting that Jiang Wen lost the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy, and to be honest, many people breathed a sigh of relief.

Because if Jiang Wen gets his hands on it, it will be incredibly awkward for actors like them who don't work in the same field.

Meanwhile, Sina's live streaming room in China had already switched to "sprint mode".

The host's words were tinged with excitement:

"Although Jiang Wen lost the Best Actor award just now, the next one is Best Comedy Film."

Compared to *Nine*, *500 Days of Summer*, and *Sin*, several authoritative Hollywood media outlets predict *Sin* will be the frontrunner, followed by *500 Days of Summer*. *The Martian* also has a chance, but isn't considered a top contender.

Film critic Bi Chenggong flipped through his cheat sheet:
"Actually, The Martian did well at the box office and in terms of critical acclaim in North America, but the combination of genre and humor may not have been as effective as the direct comedic effect of The Sin."

However, the press association sometimes has its share of unexpected problems, especially when a 'big-name director' is involved.

The live stream comments were flooded with messages:

"Listening to your words is like listening to your words."

"Don't jinx it, what if it actually comes true?"

"Keep it up, Director Wu!"

"."

Meanwhile, at the Beijing Film Academy, a large screen in the cafeteria was broadcasting the ceremony.

The students sat together, each holding a paper cup of hot tea. When the scene cut to the Best Comedy Film nominees, many people instinctively held their breath.

"Judging from the types of films that Wu Chen makes, he may have very few opportunities to win Best Picture in the comedy category in the future. He may still have a chance in the drama category, but this may be the last time."

"Nonsense, if we don't get it, we can just make another comedy next time."

"Are you silly? Comedies usually lean towards local culture; it's not that simple. This time, it's just because the subject matter is more universal."

"."

Discussions were constant at the scene, and the atmosphere at the Central Academy of Drama was no exception.

After all, Jiang Wen is an alumnus of our school. Although he just lost in the Best Actor competition, if the film wins Best Picture, it will still be a glorious achievement.
Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were both glued to the screen, leaving the snacks beside them unused.

"There's a chance."

"Probably, it's just that the media isn't very optimistic, but they'll be proven wrong sooner or later." Liu Yifei hummed, and Shu Chang next to her immediately laughed.

"What are you laughing at?" Liu Yifei asked, puzzled.

Do you know what you looked like just now?

"like what?"

"You're just like a bull protecting its calf," Shu Chang said, then quickly dodged away with a grin.

"You're the one who's awesome!"

Liu Yifei angrily threw the pillow.

On the large screen at the venue, clips from the five nominated films were played in sequence.

The musical numbers in "Nine" are gorgeous, "500 Days of Summer" is artistic and refreshing, "The Sin" is unrestrained in laughter, but "The Martian" reveals a warm sense of comedy under its science fiction shell.

Award presenter Juliet Roberts stood in the center of the stage, holding an envelope, her smile unchanged.

She glanced around at the cast and crew in the audience, raised an eyebrow, and announced: "The winner of the 67th Golden Globe Award for Best Musical or Comedy Film is..."

There was a brief pause, and the breathing in the room seemed to tighten simultaneously.

"The Martian."

For a moment, Jiang Wen, who was next to Wu Chen, was stunned. Then, he shook Wu Chen's shoulder and clapped first.

Wu Chen also stood up, a surprised smile on his face.

This was indeed unexpected by most. The applause around him was no less enthusiastic than when the favorites won; in fact, it was even more enthusiastic because of the surprise.

Sitting at another table, Cameron smiled and clapped, congratulating Wu Chen: "Congratulations!"

He knew very well that this award going to "The Martian" also gave "Avatar" an even greater advantage in the Best Motion Picture category.

Wu Chen smiled and nodded, "Thank you, I hope you get what you want too."

Cameron was slightly taken aback by these words, but then became excited.

Wu Chen walked onto the stage.

Juliet Roberts handed him the trophy.

"Thank you to the judges, and thank you to everyone who contributed to this film."

Although The Martian is a science fiction film, it is also a movie about loneliness, perseverance, and creativity.

Comedy isn't about mocking difficulties, but about using laughter to overcome them. We created a Mars-like scene in the film, but its true vitality comes from every laugh you get in the audience.

Wu Chen paused, glanced at the audience below, and smiled slightly: "Of course, I also want to thank my actors, even though he was eating potatoes on Mars to the point of wanting to call the police."

Laughter and applause filled the air, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Wu Chen looked at the camera one last time: "May everyone find a way to survive on their own 'Mars'. Thank you."

In the Sina live broadcast room in China, Wu Chen had just finished giving his acceptance speech when the comment section was instantly flooded with "Congratulations!" and "Awesome!"

The host then made a complete 180-degree turn: "This is a surprise tonight. 'The Martian' wasn't the most popular film, yet it won Best Comedy Film."

The guests offered their congratulations and nodded frequently.

"This situation serves as a reminder not to place too much faith in odds."

"This necessitates a reassessment of the Best Feature Film award. 'Avatar' may not be as badly outshone as previously predicted by 'The Hurt Locker,' given the example of director John Woo's 'The Martian.'"

It seems that the predictions for the Best Comedy Film award for "The Martian" have quietly changed.

After winning Best Director, Avatar was probably no longer considered a contender against The Hurt Locker.
Meanwhile, cheers echoed throughout the Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama, as did Liu Yifei's side. However, along with the laughter, both of them couldn't help but yawn.

I got up early to watch the live stream, but I was still a bit sleepy.

"I've won the award, and there's nothing else to do. Time to catch up on some sleep."

Shu Chang was very self-aware.

Liu Yifei nodded in agreement.

The news headlines on portal websites were updated almost simultaneously:
"The Martian" unexpectedly wins the Golden Globe for Best Comedy Film; Wu Chen delivers witty remarks on stage.

"Not a favorite, but a winner because of its story"—The Golden Globe witnesses an upset as "The Martian" takes home the grand prize!

"The Martian may win an award and reshape the landscape of Best Drama Films; Avatar's chances of winning increase!"

"."

It was morning in China at the time, and the news spread quickly, with many people offering their congratulations on Weibo.

Congratulations to Director Wu on winning the award.

Huang Xiaoming was quick; before anyone else could even react, he had already left a comment. Even netizens were a step behind him.

"We've captured Huang Xiaoming alive!"

"Holy crap, Xiaoming's speed is incredible!"

"."

Just as Zhou Xun was about to go up and offer her congratulations, she noticed Huang Xiaoming's comment.

"That sycophant"

Although she was complaining like that, she realized that the other person was now doing very well in the industry and had connections everywhere.

"Let's learn from it."

Zhou Xun's congratulatory message was swift, and she also took the opportunity to promote her upcoming film, "Confucius."
Beverly Hills, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

The spotlight was still flashing intensely, as it was time for the final award.

The drumbeats slowed down slightly, and the camera zoomed in on several of the nominees for Best Picture in the Drama category—Avatar, The Hurt Locker, Up in the Air, Precious, and Inglourious Basterds.

The breathing in the audience seemed a little more rapid than it had been a few minutes earlier. In the media section, reporters from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and The New York Times raised their pens, ready to jot down the final answer.

They whispered their final predictions.

Most people are still betting on "The Hurt Locker," since, based on the pattern of the past decade, "The Hurt Locker" is a typical favorite of film critics, and the combination of politics, war, and social concerns is always a winning formula.

A few media outlets are willing to give Avatar a chance to surprise.

The presenter on stage paused for a few seconds with a slightly playful smirk before slowly unfolding the card: "Avatar."

A wave of applause erupted, and several key members of the Avatar team jumped to their feet. Cameron embraced those around him, his face displaying a long-absent, confident expression.
"I'm back."

Cameron made no secret of his ambition to win awards and compete for the Oscars.
(End of this chapter)