Huayu: A Commercial Director

Chapter 186 Nomination
Chen Shou was on the plane back to China. He was used to the more than ten hours of flight. The first-class seats were very large, and he just lay down and fell asleep.

While it was daytime in China, a piece of news from across the ocean caused a stir among those who follow the film and television industry.

People in the film and television industry, in particular, focused their attention on that news, expressing either disbelief or great excitement.

[From Hollywood News: The nominations for the 71st Golden Globe Awards were announced today. Gravity, directed by Chen Shou-che, received four nominations: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Actress – Drama, and Best Original Score.]

Chen Shouzhe, who also directed the film *The Pursuit of Happyness*, received nominations for Best Actor in a Drama and Best Original Song.

Two films, six nominations, including a Best Director nomination.

This is the Golden Globe Award. Currently, there is only one in China. Although it is not as prestigious as the Oscar, very few people have won the Golden Globe. The previous one was a foreign language award, which is not a major competition category.

Chen Shou, who has two films released this year, has only been publicly participating in the Oscars for a few days, and has already been nominated for a Golden Globe.

Two films, six nominations, both for male and female actors—how could this not be tempting for domestic actors?

Even Hollywood noticed this; Chen Shouzhe, a Chinese name, appeared at the Golden Globes, and two of his films were nominated.

"He really got nominated, for Best Director."

"The first Chinese director to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director, right?"

"That's right, the first one in mainland China."

"Great job! After six years of not aiming for an award, this time it's a big one."

"The funniest thing is using science fiction movies to compete for awards."

"This is not a slap in the face to certain people. Back then, they looked down on science fiction movies, but they used science fiction movies to enter the Oscars and the Academy Awards. If they win the awards, certain people will be slapped in the face."

There seems to be a special affection for the Oscars in China; both directors and actors yearn to visit that land.

Many directors from mainland China have won the three major European Oscars, but no mainland Chinese director has ever succeeded in winning one.

Chen Shouzhe is not the first person to compete for an Oscar, nor will he be the last, but he started competing for an Oscar when he was in his early twenties.

This has upset many people in China, especially some high-ranking old men who have been suppressing Chen Shouzhe, but Chen Shouzhe hasn't given them a chance.

He's not Feng Xiaogang; he won't fall for it.

Previously, when the "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" award was requested to be attended, Chen Shouzhe ignored it. The August First Film Studio also supported Chen Shouzhe. As for the China Film Group, they wanted to go, but others were holding them back, so they couldn't go even if they wanted to.

In the end, they compromised and went to the Huabiao. However, Chen Shou was abroad when the Huabiao was held and did not attend the award ceremony. Jiang Wen went on stage in his place.

That award is still at the horse farm, kept by the master's wife. Chen Shouzhe has even handled it, after all, it's a national award.

Now that he's nominated for a Golden Globe, it's a big deal. Many media outlets will rush to report on it, and Chen Shouzhe's fame will soar.

Many people who didn't know the director behind the scenes started to learn about Chen Shouzhe, and with the help of others, they discovered that many of the movies they had seen were actually directed by Chen Shouzhe.

"Golden Globe nomination, so what about the Oscars? Behind Gravity is Warner Bros." Wang Zonglei was at a loss for what to do to deal with Chen Shouzhe.

The current Chen Shou is not the same person who could be suppressed by him six years ago.

Given Huayi's current stock influence, it would be incredibly difficult to suppress Chen Shouzhe, who is listed on the stock exchange. It would be a good thing if they didn't turn around and be targeted instead.

Feng Xiaogang's film was released earlier in November to avoid competing with Chen Shouzhe's film during the Lunar New Year season.

The domestic Lunar New Year film season, which they pioneered, has become Chen Shouzhe's private domain, leaving Wang Zonglei feeling frustrated and helpless. Things are different now; he can only watch helplessly as Chen Shouzhe takes off, and even has to be wary of him sabotaging him.

The film and television industry is abuzz with discussion, and multiple media outlets have come to Shouzhe Film Studio to keep an eye on the situation.

Many people who know Chen Shouzhe are posting on Weibo to congratulate him.

When the plane landed at the Capital Airport after flying for more than ten hours, Chen Shouzhe and his assistant got off the plane.

Although he had taken a nap, he still felt very tired on the plane, and he watched a few movies during the flight.

I got back around noon and needed to adjust to the time difference.

"I have to fly back in a few days and get jet lag again. It's really tough," Chen Shou complained to his two assistants.

Both of his assistants were men, and it was hard for them to work with him. Girls couldn't handle such long flights. He had four assistants, two of whom were in China, so he didn't need bodyguards anymore once he was in China.

When he's abroad, he hires Blackwater bodyguards, since there are plenty of people who want to kill him.

"We're doing well; we can travel for work and leisure." The two assistants smiled. Working with Chen Shouzhe was well-paid; it was tiring, but it was worth their salary.

The three of them pushed their luggage out. There were too many people at the Capital Airport. Chen Shou saw the people who were there to pick them up again.

"Wow, so many people. Probably just those pretty boys again," one of the assistants chuckled.

"Keep your voice down, these people's fans are terrifying," another assistant said.

"My cousin keeps nagging about my brother, it's driving me crazy. She heard I work in the entertainment industry and insists I go to them for autographs, and she even went to my parents' place," the assistant complained.

"I really don't understand. They're all human. If someone is really that good, why would people idolize them? It's just an actor's job. I can't comprehend it."

"What's so hard to understand? There's nothing wrong with liking handsome men and beautiful women. The problem is that they don't even know why they like them," Chen Shou said after glancing at them.

The two assistants didn't say anything, pushing their luggage and following behind Chen Shouzhe. Chen Shouzhe also pushed his own luggage, just like the others.

However, reporters have sharp eyes, and Chen Shou didn't know how he was discovered. Suddenly, three or four reporters surrounded him.

"Director Chen?"

"Congratulations, Director Chen, on your Golden Globe nomination. Do you have anything to say?"

"Director Chen, may I interview you?"

"Director Chen..."

Chen Shou waved his hand and said, "There's something interesting over there. You guys go ask over there. I just got off the plane and I'm exhausted. Oh, by the way, the Golden Globe nominations are out?"

"The results are in. Gravity received four nominations, including Best Director, and The Pursuit of Happyness also received two nominations," the reporter hurriedly said.

"That makes six items, not bad." Chen Shou nodded without any further reaction.

"Director Chen, are you unhappy?" the reporter asked.

"I'm alright, but I'm very tired right now. I'll say more when the premiere of Mojin: The Lost Legend comes out." Chen Shou waved his hand and walked away from the reporters into the car.

The reporters didn't dare stop him and could only watch him leave.

(End of this chapter)