China Entertainment Mythology 2004

Chapter 167 Sweeping Oscar

"The investment is still US$[-] million." Han Sanping couldn't help but sigh after briefly browsing through the budget sheet made by Li Mu.

Li Mu said with a smile: "There is no way, making science fiction films is a waste of money."

Putting the budget sheet on the desk, Han Sanping raised his head and said with a smile, "I don't feel that [-] million dollars is too much, but I feel that [-] million dollars is a little too little."

"Less?" Li Mu asked suspiciously.

"That's right, less." Han Sanping recalled, "I remember when we put Cheng Long and Li Lian together, we shot "Assassin", which seemed to be a top-level production at the time, oh! 6000 million US dollars, What a big battle! I was so excited at the time, but it’s only been a few years? How many movies have been made that cost more than 1.2 million U.S. dollars? Even “Inception” that cost [-] million U.S. dollars to produce Movies are also made."

Looking up at Li Mu, Han Sanping continued: "Good guy, "Gravity" has a global box office of 16.9 billion U.S. dollars! I used to think it was too exaggerated to spend [-] million U.S. dollars to make a movie, but now I think it's just [-] million U.S. dollars. Not much, not much at all!"

Li Mu asked: "Han Dong, if you want to save money, there is no way out. In this budget, I have arranged for my director's remuneration to be 2000 million U.S. dollars, and there is also a box office dividend requirement. See if my request is correct. Is it a little over?"

"Passed? Who thinks that the investment can be withdrawn after passing the time." Han Sanping raised his voice.

Li Mu said with a smile: "With Director Han's support, I have confidence in my heart. We can discuss the box office dividend part."

After nodding, Han Sanping said: "You are not short of cash at all, but you are still willing to accept investment from various companies. This is very rare, especially if you can do something at such a young age, it is even more rare."

Li Mudao: "If you have money, everyone earns it. I don't want to be the richest man in China, and Han Dongyi also knows that I have newly established a company called Maoyan Films. The development of this company is also inseparable from the distribution of various companies. Capability company’s support.”

Han Sanping nodded: "Your Maoyan movie is a bit interesting. If you encounter any difficulties in development in the future, you can come to me. Don't just think about solving it yourself. There are so many domestic companies that share the dividends of your movie, and everyone can't just share the money. Nothing to do."

Li Mu said with a smile: "With Director Han's words, I will have more confidence when encountering difficulties in the future."

……

Li Mu talked with Han Sanping for more than two hours this time, during which the two initially decided on the investment ratios for the remaining companies.

This time he offered himself a salary of 2000 million US dollars, plus a certain percentage of global box office dividends. To be honest, this asking price is really not low.

Because he has been a human being for two lifetimes and knows the importance of fighting for his own interests. Sometimes, if you don't fight or grab, people will put a high hat on you on the surface, but they will call you stupid and easy to bully behind your back.

You are obviously worth 2000 million, but you only need 1000 million. In the long run, everyone will really think that you are only worth 1000 million. At that time, if you want to get another 100 million, everyone will have opinions.

So Li Mu has always been resolute in sharing benefits when it is time to share, and resolutely fighting for interests when it is time to fight for himself.

And even after giving himself a super high salary of 2000 million US dollars, the cost of "The Martian" is still only [-] million US dollars, so is the cost of [-] million US dollars for Li Mu's sci-fi blockbuster very high?
Of course not!
In the past year, Li Mu's movies have box office low of [-] to [-] million US dollars, high of [-] to [-] million US dollars, and the cost of only [-] million US dollars is already very cheap, okay?

……

Time flies to March 2010, 3.

Today, at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA.

Sitting on Li Mu's right is Liu Yifei, on his left is Gong Li, and on Gong Li's left is Tom Hanks.

The 82nd Academy Awards ceremony has officially begun.

It was the first time for Liu Yifei to participate in this kind of occasion, so the whole person seemed very excited.

When Gong Li communicated with Li Mu before, she had said more than once that the chance of her winning the prize was very small, but at this moment Li Mu could still see the abnormal nervousness and apprehension on her face.

As for Tom Hanks, who is also the most popular candidate for the award tonight, he seemed a little extra calm.

The first award presented at the gala was Best Supporting Actor.

The guest of honor, Penelope Cruz, introduced the nominated actors and nominated films in turn-Christopher Waltz "Inglourious Basterds"; Matt Damon "It's All About Us"; Woody Harrelson "The Messenger"...

Finally, the guest opened the small note with the list of winners:

"Christopher Waltz - Inglourious Basterds!"

At this time, all the eyes of the audience were looking in the direction of Christoph Waltz. Amidst the attention of the crowd, the award-winning actor walked onto the stage with great excitement, and then he took the trophy from the award-presenting guests, and then delivered the acceptance speech.

After claiming the award, the process continues.

Then guest Ryan Reynolds introduced the film "The Blind Side", which was nominated for Best Picture.

Then the Best Animated Feature Film Award, the Best Original Song Award, and the introduction of the best film nominated film "Gravity", and then finally the first award that Li Mu is likely to win tonight was awarded— —Best Original Screenplay Award!

Presenters Robert Downey Jr. and Tina Fey respectively introduced the nominees for this year's Oscar for Best Original Screenplay:
The Hurt Locker – Mark Ball.

"Inception" - Li Mu.

Inglourious Basterds - Quentin Tarantino.

"Manchester by the Sea" - Li Mu.

Up – Thomas McCarthy, Bob Peterson, Pete Docter.

At this moment, Li Mu suddenly felt his right hand warm up. He turned his head and saw that it was Liu Yifei who was holding his right hand.

On the stage, Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. finally opened the small note with the award-winning work:
"Best Original Screenplay goes to - The Hurt Locker, Mark Ball!"

Mark Bauer came to the stage to receive the award in the midst of all the attention, and Li Mu also applauded the winners like everyone else. Liu Yifei whispered in Li Mu's ear while applauding: "It's okay, you have won so many nominations. still have a chance."

Li Mu smiled.

Gong Li on the left took a deep breath.

Although she knew that it was almost impossible for her to win the award tonight, when she saw that Li Mu's two works were nominated but still missed the best original screenplay award, she couldn't help but think for a while that she was too happy look.

She suddenly regretted that she had been expelled from the Oscars for not voting for many years in a row. Although it didn't matter if she voted or not among the more than 6000 judges, one more vote was better than one less.

The next thing to be awarded is the Best Sound Effects Award. Li Mu still has two films nominated - "Inception" and "Gravity".

Also nominated were "Avatar," "The Hurt Locker" and "Inglourious Basterds."

At this time Liu Yifei held Li Mu's hand tightly, obviously she was more nervous than Li Mu at the moment.

Li Mu patted the back of her hand with his left hand, then leaned over and whispered, "Don't be nervous, you won't get the prize anyway."

Liu Yifei glanced at Li Mu speechlessly, and somewhat blamed Li Mu for his crow's mouth.

To be honest, Li Mu was quite confused. In his previous life, "Avatar" even lost to "The Hurt Locker" in awards such as best sound effects and best sound effects editing. Two of his films obviously can't miss anything, right?

It's a pity, in the original history, both "Inception" and "Gravity" won this award.

At this time, Anna Kendrick on the stage had already opened the small note with the award-winning film:
"Best Sound Effects goes to - Gravity, Skip Reversey!"

Suddenly there was enthusiastic applause around Li Mu, which was even more enthusiastic than when every award was announced before, and Li Mu himself was also applauding vigorously-"Gravity" finally won the first award tonight, which is worthy of joy!

Skip Rievesey next to him took the stage to accept the award amidst the attention of everyone, and Li Mu and others gave him warm applause.

The best sound effect belongs to the technical award. Of course, it is not the director Li Mu's turn to accept the award, but Li Mu is still very happy, after all, it is the first award for his film tonight.

The award for Best Sound Editing will be presented next.

"Best Sound Editing goes to - Gravity, Glenn Freemantle!"

Li Mu applauded with everyone again—the second award for "Gravity" has arrived!
At this time, both Liu Yifei on the right and Gong Li on the left were all excited.

Especially Gong Li on the left, it seems that the consecutive awards of "Gravity" gave her a glimmer of hope that she had never dared to think about before.

As time went on, one award after another was awarded, and finally it was the turn of the best cinematography.

There are still two Li Mu's works in the best cinematography nominations-still "Gravity" and "Inception", both of which were edited by Emmanuel Lubezki.

In the original timeline, both "Gravity" and "Inception" won this award.

At this time, on stage.

The award presenter Sandra Bullock opened the note with a smile:
"Best Cinematography goes to - Avatar, Mulo Fioli!"

Li Mu felt sorry for Emmanuel Lubezki while applauding.

If it weren't for Li Mu, a time traveler, he should have won this award for "Gravity".

As the awards ceremony continued, it was finally the turn of the Best Actor Award, one of tonight's highlight awards!

Let the award-presenting guests introduce the actors and nominated films who were nominated for Best Actor in turn:

Tom Hanks - Manchester by the Sea

George Clooney - "Up In The Air"

Colin Firth - "A Single Man"

Morgan Freeman - "What Happens"

Jeremy Renner - The Hurt Locker

At this moment, Li Mu felt that the atmosphere around him was almost frozen, and everyone's eyes were looking at Tom Hanks next to him intentionally or unintentionally.

Previously, Tom Hanks has already won two Oscar winners. If he can still win the award today, he will be the only actor in film history to win three Oscar winners!
May I ask what an honor this will be?

At this moment, Hanks, who had been very calm before, finally began to fidget. Li Mu found that now he would rub his hands or move his butt from time to time, obviously already extremely nervous.

Finally, the award presenter opened the crucial note:
"Best Actor in a Leading Role - Tom Hanks, Manchester by the Sea!"

humming sound.

Everyone around Li Mu stood up, and everyone applauded desperately while congratulating Tom Hanks.

The first three-time Oscar winning actor in film history was born. Tonight, Tom Hanks created a brand new history!

The atmosphere in the venue suddenly reached its climax so far tonight.

Many guests from all directions stood up and applauded Tom Hanks, and the deafening applause lasted for several minutes.

Tom Hanks stood up, shook hands and hugged Li Mu, then shook hands and hugged other people around him, and then walked towards the center of the stage with his head held high in the eyes of everyone.

"Congratulations, Hanks."

"Thank you! I'm so excited!"

After receiving the statuette from the presenters, Tom Hanks began to deliver his acceptance speech tonight.

"I must mention Director Li Mu, he is a genius director. Everyone who has come into contact with him will agree with this without hesitation. If you don't think he is a genius, then it can only mean that You haven't had enough contact with him..."

……

Liu Yifei was holding Li Mu's hand tightly at this time, and at the same time her watery eyes were filled with admiration.

At this time, Gong Li, who was on Li Mu's left, was visibly restless.

If it is said that the technical awards won by Li Mu's film just increased her expectation of winning the award tonight, then now that Tom Hanks won the Oscar winner for Li Mu's film, it is for her psychologically. formed a huge impact effect.

At this time, she suddenly realized that she really had a very high chance of winning the Oscar queen title tonight!

Never before has a Chinese actress been nominated for an Oscar.

And she got it!
She has already made history.

But if he can really win the Academy Award for Best Actress tonight, what a success it will be?
Gong Li, who has been in the film industry for many years, has already been numb to various film awards. At the 2007th Hong Kong Film Awards in 26, Gong Li won in one fell swoop for her performance in "The Golden Flower". The laurel of the queen of the Academy Awards, but she chose to miss the awards ceremony at that time.

At that time, she no longer needed to prove herself with the Hong Kong Film Awards.

But what she said tonight is that she can't be as calm as she was in 2007. Although it is the same award, how can the international influence of the Hongkong Film Award compare with the Academy Award?
At this moment, she has begun to rub her hands unconsciously, just like Tom Hanks on her left.

On the stage.

The five award-presenting guests began to introduce the list of actors and award-winning films nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress tonight:
Sandra Bullock - The Weakness.

Gong Li - "Gravity".

Carey Mulligan - "Growing Education".

Gabourey Sidibe - True Love.

Meryl Streep - "Julie and Julia".

At this moment, everyone was staring nervously at the stage, and the award presenter on the stage had slowly opened the small note in her hand:

"The winner of the Best Actress award is - Gong Li, "Gravity"! Let us congratulate Ms. Gong Li!"

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, there was a commotion around Li Mu, and everyone around him was applauding desperately. Gong Li even covered her mouth and showed an expression of disbelief.

She won the Oscar for Best Actress, commonly known as the best actress!

As a Chinese actress, she broke the record and won an Oscar!

Although she had built up her heart earlier, when this moment came, tears inevitably welled up in her eyes.

Amid the congratulations from everyone around her, Gong Li first hugged Li Mu on the right, and then hugged Tom Hanks on the left, and then she strode toward the center of the stage with her chest up and her head up.

Amidst the congratulations from the award-presenting guests, Gong Li took over the statuette trophy that she never thought she would get, and then began to deliver her acceptance speech tonight with great emotion.

"What I want to say is that I fully agree with Mr. Tom Hanks' statement just now."

Speaking of which, Gong Li raised the statuette in her hand towards Li Mu:

"Director Li Mu is indeed a very, very talented director. Everyone who has come into contact with him cannot deny this. I am very grateful to him for giving me this opportunity, this opportunity to star in "Gravity"..."

Originally, the opening paragraph was not included in the speech she prepared earlier, but when she took over the statuette and started to speak, she improvised and said these words again.

Of course, in the prepared speech, there is also content to thank director Li Mu, but it is far from being mentioned in the first sentence as it is now. She even impromptuly interacted with Tom Hanks' speech just now. .

offstage.

Liu Yifei looked at Gong Li who had tears in her eyes on the stage, holding the statuette and delivering her acceptance speech. She was sincerely happy for Li Mu.

At the same time she was very proud of herself.

Proud of my boyfriend to be able to achieve such amazing results in the Oscars!

At the same Academy Awards ceremony, his boyfriend's film unexpectedly won two super heavy awards, including the Best Actor Award and the Best Actress Award.

How successful is this? !

But looking at Gong Li who is speaking on the stage at the moment, Liu Yifei also inevitably feels a little bit of envy in her heart - I don't know if she will have the same opportunity to win an Oscar statuette in the future!
(End of this chapter)