China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 59
"The Pursuit of Happiness" was nominated for three awards, and they were in the front row, along with other award nominees.

Next to Li Mu were the producer and director.

Li Mu looked around and saw that his biggest competitors were all here.

At this time, there are only two real rivals for Oscar. If you look at the ending of the previous life, there is only one film in the strict sense.

I just don’t know if “The Pursuit of Happiness” will muddy the waters.

There was a slight time difference in the domestic broadcast, and people in China who were paying close attention to the awards show were paying close attention.

With Li Mu's participation, the attention in the country has risen several levels.

Not surprisingly, Nortel organized students to watch it in the Nortel Auditorium. This was Nortel's unique honor. When Li Mu won the award, he pulled up the banner.

Liu Yifei specially took the morning off, and the award ceremony was at 8.30 a.m. Imperial time.

Liu Yifei and Liu's mother were watching the awards show intently at this time. When they saw the camera turning to Li Mu, the curvature of the corners of their mouths told the host's mood at this moment.

People such as Lao Mouzi and Chen Kaige are also paying attention. After all, this is the first domestically nominated best director and best film.

All the fans are holding their breath at this moment, waiting for the moment of reveal.

Chris Rock took the stage as the host of this year's show.

This guy talks a lot, but as it is a must-have program for the Oscars, it is normal for many celebrity directors to be ridiculed by the host.

Some of the order was adjusted this time. The first award was the Art Direction Award, which was ultimately won by "The Aviator".

Li Mu seemed to have seen the ending of "The Aviator", this poor little plum.

The second award was the Supporting Actor Award, and the award presenter was quite familiar to Li Mu, Renee Zellweger.

It's not that it has anything to do with her, but the heroine of "Chicago", the movie that took away Li Mu's best picture.

Anyway, Li Mu was a little sleepy in the front. This American humor really didn't seem very funny to Li Mu.

None of them laughed, because Li Mu never smiled when he saw Will Smith.

The host was somewhat embarrassed, at least that's how Li Mu saw it.

No wonder later generations commented: "Noisy, sarcastic, and dismissive. His (performance) is not only disappointing, he is simply the worst host in history."

However, when the visual effects award was presented, Li Mu became somewhat interested.

Because the presenter was an international chapter, I have to say that Zhang Ziyi's dress was really good at this moment, and it gave her the elegance of an oriental beauty.

The performances of several programs, namely Beyoncé's "Learn to Be Lonely", interested Li Mu. After all, she is one of David's goddesses. With her exaggerated dressing style, her sensuality seems to be coming out.

As the awards ceremony approaches, the big prizes slowly start to arrive.

The Best Actress came first, and the presenter was Sean Penn, the last Best Actor.

Film clips of five award-winning heroines were introduced on the screen in sequence, each with its own highlights.

Hilary Swank, "Million Dollar Baby"

Annette Bening, "Being Julia"

Caterina Sandino Moreno "Ave Maria"

Imelda Staunton "Vera Drake"

Kate Winslet "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

Finally, Sean Penn opened a small piece of paper with the list of winners: Hilary Swank, "Million Dollar Baby"

At this time, all the eyes of the audience looked at Hilary Swank's position, and many actresses showed envious eyes.

Of course, several other nominees were applauding with smiles on their faces, as if they were really happy for them.

Actor Hilary Swank walked onto the stage in the spotlight, winning Best Actress, an award coveted by many actresses.

After taking it, at least the quotation will increase a lot, even if it is a water queen.

Hilary Swank cried with joy, took the trophy from the presenter, and then began to deliver her acceptance speech.

I have to say, "Million Dollar Baby" has this magic.Li Mu has also seen this movie, which is one of the inspirational movies. However, unlike "The Pursuit of Happiness", this movie is desolate and deeply engraved in his bones.

"When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is about happiness engraved in life. The two are similar but take opposite paths.

This is also Li Mu's strongest competitor this year. Although DiCaprio's "The Aviator" received many nominations, it was not liked by this year's jury.

The Best Actress award is followed by the Best Foreign Language Film Award and the Original Screenplay Award.

Won by "Sleep in the Deep" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" respectively.

After two awards, another top award came. At this time, Will Smith was a little short of breath. This was the closest he got to an Oscar.

Uncertainty and fluctuations in mood are inevitable.

Li Mu was also a little nervous. Although he did not win the award, he was able to help the actors get on stage. As a director, he was also honored.

Charlize Theron took the stage as the last Best Actress winner.

Five movies flashed on the screen, all of which were highlights of the male protagonists in the movie.

Jamie Foxx "The King of Soul"

Will Smith "The Pursuit of Happiness"

Leonardo DiCaprio "The Aviator"

Johnny Depp "Finding Neverland"

Clint Eastwood "Million Dollar Baby"

And "The Pursuit of Happiness" is exactly the plot of solving a Rubik's Cube in a taxi.

Charlize Theron tore open the envelope and ran her eyes over the paper.

Li Mu didn't know if it was an illusion, because he felt that Charlize Theron seemed to have stayed with him a little longer just now.

Then Charlize Theron happily announced: "The Best Actor Award goes to Will Smith, "The Pursuit of Happyness"!"

Will Smith was stunned for a second, and then he was so surprised that he first hugged his son next to him, and then gave Li Mu a heavy hug.

"Thank you, thank you, Lee!"

"Go ahead and take what you deserve."

Li Mu saw DiCaprio's forced smile. "The Aviator" was indeed excellent, but it was not enough for DiCaprio to win the Oscar for Best Actor.

While Li Mu applauded, Will Smith stepped onto the podium, took the statuette from the guests, kissed it gently, and then spoke.

"Thank you! Thank you! First of all, I want to thank the Oscar jury and all the supporters for giving me the opportunity to stand on this stage and hold this golden little guy." Will Smith's eyes flashed with sincerity of light.

"I want to especially thank our director, Li Mu! There is still a story between us. Thank you for insisting on choosing me to star." He turned to Li Mu and sincerely bowed slightly to Li Mu, and the audience burst into warm applause.

"Lee, you are so talented and creative. I am willing to work with you every time! You can look forward to our next movie, we are working together again!" Will Smith said with a hint of ridicule in his voice , but also with deep friendship.

He also placed another advertisement along the way, and everyone in the venue laughed.

"Thank you to my dear family, my wife, and children. You are the biggest motivation in my life. Without you, there would be no best actor award." Will Smith's eyes are on the team members and family members His face stayed for a while, and a warm smile appeared on his lips.

Will Smith raised the golden trophy high above his head, showing a charming smile, and all the eyes of the audience were focused on him.

Then all the male and female stars in the venue fixed their gazes on the young and outrageous Chinese director, and some female stars didn't hide their eyes at all.

At this time, many people in China were a little excited to see Will Smith win the award.

Although he is not Chinese, he is from the crew of "The Pursuit of Happiness", which also proves director Li Mu's ability to win the Oscar for Best Actor.

The minds of domestic female stars have become even more active. If such a flattering director doesn't work hard, he may even look down on himself.

Liu Yifei was also shouting loudly in the room at this time, as if she had won a prize.

Next came the Best Director Award, and Li Mu began to feel nervous. Li Mu looked at Will Smith's statuette and looked at the awards stage with some anticipation.

(End of this chapter)