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Chapter 397 New Movies and the Oscars

"Li, congratulations, "Replacing the Battery" was nominated for an Oscar!" James Dean said with a smile on his face and gave Li Yi a polite hug.

James Dean certainly had reason to be happy.

"A Dog's Mission" made Dean Pictures a lot of money.

That's not all, the key point is that "A Dog's Mission" is a co-production film, and the box office in China is not inferior to that in North America.

Therefore, for Li Yi, he naturally welcomes him very much.

"Thank you, I should thank you. Without the support of Dean Films, I don't think it would have been so smooth!" Li Yi said with a smile.

"We're friends, aren't we?" said James Dean.

"Of course!" Li Yi smiled and nodded.

"Lee, I hear you're working on an animated feature film?" James Dean asked.

Li Yi was not surprised that James Dean knew about this.

He nodded and said, "At that time, the release in North America will still need the help of Dean Films."

"Of course, there is no problem!" James Dean agreed with a smile.

"Li, are you interested in continuing to cooperate with Dean Films?" Suddenly, James Dean couldn't help but ask.

"Continue to cooperate? Do you mean co-productions?" Li Yi was not surprised by this. After all, "A Dog's Mission" was indeed very successful, and he actually understood James Dean's urgency.

After the success of "A Dog's Mission" in the two largest markets of Huaguo and North America, it also performed well globally.

It can be said that Li Yi has become a favorite.

Even other giants in Hollywood are very interested in Li Yi.

So Li Yi's choice, Dean Films is not the only one, he can definitely be regarded as a rare commodity now, which is why James Dean sold Li Yi well.

Successful people will always succeed, and it is the same on a global scale.

If they choose a partner, then there is no doubt that a director like Li Yi with a successful record is the one they most hope to cooperate with.

"Of course! "A Dog's Mission" we had a great time working together, didn't we?" James Dean said with a smile.

Speaking of this, Dean Films is indeed kind and honest, and has not tampered with the accounts. Of course, this is also because the two sides check and balance each other, and Dean Films also knows the truth that it cannot be exhausted.

Therefore, it is indeed a pleasure to cooperate.

If they continue to cooperate, Li Yi's first choice must be Dean Films. After all, if they change partners, the trust between the two parties will need to be re-established.

"Actually, I do have some ideas. Let's talk about it later!" Li Yi said with a smile.

James Dean immediately laughed when he heard the words: "OK, this is really good news! Then I look forward to our new cooperation!"

"I'm looking forward to it too!" Li Yi said with a smile.

Continuing to make co-productions was what Li Yi had thought of before.

Because at present, although the all-Chinese lineup has an advantage in China, it has become a disadvantage when it comes to North America.

Many things need to be subtle.

Hollywood can kill the Quartet, and it didn't happen overnight.

Therefore, Li Yi doesn't mind continuing to cooperate, not to mention that the release of "Wall-E" in North America will also need to rely on Dean Films.

If the two parties are happy to cooperate, then there is no reason why Dean Pictures should not play a role in the distribution of "Wall-E".

Time flies, and soon it is the day of the Academy Awards ceremony.

When Li Yi saw Zhang Haiyang and the others, he couldn't help being taken aback.

Mainly Zhang Haiyang and his fellow cartoonists, all of them look like giant pandas.

"Aren't you exaggerating?" Li Yi couldn't help but said helplessly.

"Hehe, I'm so excited that I can't sleep at all, Mr. Li, do you think we have hope?" Zhang Haiyang asked with some worries.

Li Yi looked at the others, and they were all equally nervous.

"Why are we here if there is no hope? If you are nominated, there must be a glimmer of hope." Li Yi smiled lightly.

In fact, if you really take your work to participate in the Oscar rashly, the probability of winning the award is almost zero.

You know, the judges of Oscar's animation category are inextricably linked with those animation studios in North America.

Although the influence of animated short films is very limited, if you declare rashly, it is already very amazing to be nominated.

It can be said that the probability is very low.

In this matter, Dean Films obviously contributed.

That's why "Replacing the Battery" has the possibility of winning!
Closer to home, Li Yi did not take his sister to the red carpet tonight, but took Zhang Haiyang and his party.

No way, here in North America, he really can't bring anyone on the red carpet, can he bring Xu Nannan?It is conceivable how the domestic media will report.

In fact, director Mu should know, but she always pretends not to know, but it doesn't mean that this matter has been covered by the media, she can still pretend that she doesn't know!

Therefore, Li Yi simply didn't take anyone with him.

Feb. 2, Dolby Theatre.

The Avenue of Stars is inlaid with more than 2500 terrazzo medals dedicated to stars.

Li Yi, Zhang Haiyang and the other two people from Xingman stopped at the entrance, ready to enter!
"Don't be so nervous, it's just walking on the red carpet, don't act like you're on the battlefield."

Li Yi looked at Zhang Haiyang with some helplessness.

It's just that it's useless, and they are still nervous about not wanting it.The smile on the face was a little stiff.

Li Yi and others stopped at the entrance, ready to enter!

At this moment, there was a sudden exclamation from the front.

Li Yi and the others couldn't help but look over. The next moment, Zhang Haiyang and the others were dumbfounded.

Because a well-known Hollywood actress fell down.

It's nothing to fall down, the key is, I don't know if the dress is too weak, or it's intentional, anyway, it feasts the eyes of Li Yi and others.

Every year at the Oscars, or the three major European film festivals, when walking the red carpet, receiving awards, etc., the stars who fell, of course, most of them are female stars, there are really quite a few.

Of course, it's hard to say whether it was a real fall or eyeballs.

And this scene like Li Yi and the others is really rare, but they just take it as a fun.

When Li Yi and the others walked on the red carpet, they seemed relatively deserted. Except for the domestic media, the Hollywood media lacked interest.

No way, although Li Yi has some fame in Hollywood, but he is a director, not an actor, and this time he was nominated for the best animated short film, it is hard to raise interest.

The awards ceremony began. This time, for Li Yi, it was purely to join in the fun. When the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film began to be presented, Li Yi couldn't help but be affected by Zhang Haiyang's nervousness.

"There are nominations for Best Animated Short Film."

(End of this chapter)