American fame and fortune.

Chapter 850 The college encourages competition and discredits
It's the arrival of another new year. During the New Year's holiday, Martin borrowed Leonardo's island in the Caribbean and took Lily and Elizabeth for a happy holiday.

Lily and Elizabeth hadn't taken a long vacation for a long time. The three of them stayed a little too long. When they returned to Los Angeles, the Golden Globe Awards had just ended.

"La La Land" won the Golden Globe Awards, winning a series of awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress in the Musical and Comedy category.

Saoirse Ronan also won the most important acting award in her life.

She held a party to celebrate this occasion, but she did not invite Martin and others. She only invited a few girls she had met in previous years.

At that time, as Martin's student, Saoirse often went to Martin's house to play, and became familiar with Martin's neighbor Kristen Stewart. By the way, she met many local Hollywood girls in Los Angeles.

For example, the Fanning sisters, such as the three Stallone sisters.

Saoirse mainly invited them to this party.

"Golden Globe Award for Best Actress!" Sofia Stallone rubbed Saoirse's trophy, her eyes full of envy: "We didn't even understand what acting is, but you won such a big award first."

Her sister Sistine Stallone said: "You are also an actor, but you don't even have a memorable role."

At this Oscars, the Academy has made many reforms to demonstrate the spirit of "forge ahead".

Sofia interjected: "Didn't Martin say anything about me?"

Saoirse added: "Since the fall of Harvey Weinstein, although the ecological environment of Hollywood has become better, if actresses want to get ahead, how can it be possible without the support of others."

Dakota Fanning showed a hint of envy: "Who wouldn't want a teacher like Martin?"

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Sistine Stallone said: "Ellie and I are the same age."

Martin is in no rush and plans to wait until after the Oscars.

"No matter our age, we are all good sisters!" Saoirse picked up the cup and said, "Sisters, let's drink!"

"Really?" Elle Fanning looked surprised.

A few people were laughing and chatting very enthusiastically. During this period, Saoirse proposed to hold regular parties to maintain the relationship between sisters, and everyone agreed.

Sofia couldn't help but ask: "I heard some rumors in the circle that Martin is very strong?"

Saoirse picked up what she could say and told the truth.

These people were amazed.

Several heavyweight awards won at the Golden Globe Awards gave "La La Land" a small rebound in the box office, and the North American box office also exceeded 2.5 million US dollars.

Ellie also knows what actresses, especially pretty ones, will face when they grow up. Her sister is a typical example of someone who plays with a lot of people but gets very little.

Sofia said: "My birthday is in August. I will call you then. You must come to the party."

Saoirse smiled and said: "You three sisters are so outstanding, Martin will always remember them."

The biggest one is that the award list will no longer be announced at the nominees’ luncheon. Instead, a press conference will be held in advance, and the attendees of the nominees’ luncheon will become the real nominees.

Others raised their glasses and clinked them together: "Cheers!"

Ellie asked curiously: "Saoirse, even if you are Martin's student, there must be other conditions for him to help you so much, right?"

"Very strong, not only physically strong, but also top-notch in technique." Saoirse doesn't need to brag, she just needs to tell the truth: "Frankly speaking, it's very difficult to deal with it alone. I lose control every time. I don't know if you have experienced it." No, it’s the kind of thing where you don’t think about anything, your mind is so blank that you just want to fly in the sky forever, even if you die right there.”

Elle Fanning responded: "I am going to have a small party for my sixteenth birthday in April, and I will only invite you to attend."

The ears of the three Stallone sisters all pricked up. Growing up in Hollywood, they were full of curiosity about these gossips.

The youngest sister Scarlett is twelve years old and knows something about Hollywood: "Sofia is as stupid as a pig and has no talent at all."

Elle Fanning laughed and looked at Saoirse: "Can you tell me the secret of your success?"

Girls in the new era have grown up in the chaotic entertainment industry. They are more curious and like to play.

Saoirse understood what the question was about. Because she had an ulterior motive, she said calmly: "It's nothing. I often dance for the teacher and play games with the teacher. You know."

Sophia came over from behind, hugged Dakota, and said, "If you had a teacher like Martin, the transition wouldn't be so difficult."

"Because I have a good teacher!" Saoirse emphasized her tone specially: "The teacher helped me a lot."

Saoirse also took the opportunity to find out their secrets, using this method to get closer and become real best friends.

The Oscars are coming, and "La La Land" still has the potential to rise at the global box office.

During the hot chat, Saoirse asked Sophia: "I remember you will be 18 years old this year. When will you hold your coming-of-age party? We can prepare gifts for you in advance."

Saoirse said: "I am a lucky person. I met my teacher early. The teacher not only taught me carefully, but also fulfilled everything he promised."

Dakota was very envious: "Actually, I have known Martin a long time ago, but it's a pity..."

Saoirse remembers this film: "Martin also remembers you. He said that you are a particularly spiritual actress."

Elle Fanning said: "I also starred in the same movie as Martin, in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, where I played the same role as Elizabeth Olsen."

Several people all aroused strong curiosity, asking Saoirse some detailed questions as if they were discussing private best friends.

Dakota's face turned dark, but what Sofia said was true. Before she was fifteen years old, she was the most spiritual female child star in Hollywood. Then her career failed to advance and then she fell back. Now, let alone the heroine, she even has a slightly heavier role. Supporting actresses can't even get it.

Netflix also approached Davis Studio early to negotiate the offline on-demand copyright of the film.

Dakota is well aware of the difficulty: "You are right, it is better to play with one person than to play with many people! Even if you play with many people, the promises they give are like bullshit. People in the industry like Martin say this But there are too few trustworthy bosses.”

The film received an equally strong response overseas. The overseas box office has already caught up with the North American box office, with the combined global box office reaching US$5.11 million.

In late January, the Academy announced the nominations for all categories.

"La La Land," promoted by Davis Studios and Disney Pictures, won best original screenplay, best editing, best actress, best original song, best director and best picture. A total of 14 nominations were received, tying the previous Oscar nomination records for a single film such as "Come on Earth" and "Titanic."

But this is not good news. "La La Land" itself is not that strong. Too many nominations may cause the voting to be dispersed in the final vote.

Martin's goal remains unchanged, with his primary public relations target being Best Picture.

At the subsequent Directors Guild Awards and Producers Guild Awards, "La La Land" both won the best film category. Many entertainment media and people in the industry are confused as to why "12 Years a Slave", which has been well received during screenings and is extremely in line with Oscar tastes and meets the needs of American society, did not apply for a series of best picture awards.

The crew did not declare, and these awards cannot be awarded to them out of thin air.

In early February, a nominees luncheon was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

"I can't understand that "12 Years a Slave" actually gave up the best picture nomination." Although they belonged to different crews, Leonardo still sat at the same table with Martin: "The film was invested and produced by Plan B. , Jennifer Aniston has absolute controlling interest in Plan B.”

He was very curious: "Martin, how did you get Jennifer Aniston?"

Martin followed up Leonardo's words by saying: "You mean it literally."

Leonardo was stunned for a moment.

Nicholson next to him said: "You are such a fool, of course Martin can handle it!"

Leonardo suddenly realized: "It's really done!"

Martin said casually: "In order not to hurt my feelings, Jenny and I competed in advance. Jenny also invited Julie to help, but in the end I won."

Nicholson suddenly sighed: "If Leo had to compete with his competitors in this way, he would never win an Oscar in his life!"

"Don't say that." Martin defended Leonardo: "Leo is working hard towards 100 meters and 30 seconds."

Leonardo didn't want to deal with these two idiots.

After finishing one attack, Nicholson started to attack another: "Martin, in the future, you can write an Oscar memoir and describe the entire process of your Oscar competition. Like a hero who sells misery, wins with dignity, and fights hand-to-hand competition, you will definitely do it." It will become an important part of Oscar history!”

Leonardo immediately became energetic and said: "Martin will become a veritable Oscar hero!"

Martin shrugged: "Becoming only the second member ever to be expelled from the Academy."

Nicholson and Leonardo both laughed happily.

Jolie and Aniston arrived at this time and sat at an adjacent table.

The latter looked at Martin and said: "You are the big winner of the nomination."

Martin smiled: ""12 Years a Slave" has received a lot of nominations, and it is very likely that Best Actor will win."

Aniston pointed at Leonardo: "He is also competing for an Oscar."

Martin expressed direct contempt: "When you count your competitors, Leo can be ignored."

Leonardo was helpless: "It's really difficult for me to win the award this time."

“The number one favorite is Matthew McConaughey,” Jolie interjected, “His performance in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ was really great.”

Aniston sighed: "Martin, you have to make it up to me."

Nicholson joined in the fun: "Martin told me just now that he will pay tens of billions to compensate you. Jenny, when the luncheon is over, I will catch him. Remember to come and take him away."

Aniston was not polite at all: "Then I'll bother you, Jack."

Julie leaned into Martin's ear and whispered: "We have customized many torture instruments specifically to deal with you."

Martin was not afraid: "Don't worry, I will use it on you."

Immediately, the nominees luncheon began.

After this Oscar reform, the nomination list was announced in advance, and the luncheon became a pure promotional event.

A group of people ate, drank, and took photos and interviews with the media in preparation for the Oscars ceremony in a few weeks.

Perhaps it’s because the Academy severely warned Ang Lee and “Life of Pi” this time, so the contenders this time have restrained themselves; or maybe Martin didn’t participate much in public relations, so the competition for this year’s Oscars isn’t as fierce. It also lacks a real breaking point.

After the group photo of the nominees, several college presidents gathered together, feeling a little worried.

Chairman Tom Sherak sat in the lounge, frowning, and said: "The competition this time is not fierce enough, resulting in insufficient attention, and the attention has dropped seriously compared with the same period last year."

Kathleen Kennedy, the only female vice president, said: "At the same time last year, the "Pi" email scandal broke out, which attracted nationwide attention."

Tom Hanks then asked: "Is it because the punishment last year was too severe, which made the public relations of the crew applying for this year timid and insufficient."

"We have to punish people who cross the line, but if they are punished, it will affect the enthusiasm of other crews." Tom Sherak feels that it is too difficult to control the degree: "I would rather have a crew that commits suicide every year than to Seeing this calm situation again this year. "

Kathleen Kennedy thought about it and said: "Competitors smearing each other is not necessarily a bad thing for the Oscars. At least it can keep the popularity alive."

Tom Hanks was also worried: "We can't encourage them to discredit each other, right? In that case, how can the Oscar style be maintained?"

These words made Tom Sherak shake his head slightly. He thought for a long time and said: "If the Oscar's ratings fall below 2000 million and its influence further declines, how can we talk about style?"

The influence is gone, so being high-style is of no use.

Tom Hanks nodded, this is a very real question.

The lack of commercialization of the Oscars means that the Academy has no money. Once the Academy has no money, how can it maintain its transcendent status in Hollywood?
Katherine Kennedy started from reality: "Let's relax the rules a little. As long as the trouble is not too serious, we will turn a blind eye."

"This can only be like this." Tom Sherak feels that this year's Oscars may create a new low in ratings, and everything can only start next year.

He warned: "Next year, we will find ways to spread the news starting from the middle of the year, and strive to make the competition fierce as soon as we enter the awards season."

Tom Hanks is very responsible: "Leave this matter to me. I will find a way to quietly spread the news. Even if we encourage competition, we must maintain the style of the academy."

The three quickly reached an agreement.

They are also thinking about Oscars.

In the new era, Oscar faces too many challenges.

After the nominees luncheon ended, Martin did not leave the hotel and was attracted by Jolie and Aniston.

There was no way, "12 Years a Slave" voluntarily withdrew. Although it was because of Aniston's defeat, Martin, the winner, has a very American style. Of course, he would send an army of billions to the loser's hometown.

(End of this chapter)