In Beverly Hills, the sun was tilting to the west, Ronan got in the car, asked the driver David to pick up the assistant Connie first, and then went straight to the Kodak Theater to the scene of the 76th Academy Awards.

Connie got into the co-pilot of the Rolls-Royce Phantom and said: "Embassy Pictures has just reported a message that Mel Gibson's agent Cameron Sloan took the initiative to contact Embassy Pictures to discuss the division of the producers of "The Passion of the Christ". ”

Ronan frowned slightly: "If I'm not mistaken, Embassy Pictures bought out all the copyrights of "The Passion of the Christ" at one time, right?"

"That's right. Connie explained simply: "He believes that the producer is the key to the success of the film and has the right to participate in the post-production sharing. ”

Ronan is not surprised by this, after all, the box office explosion of "The Passion of the Christ" was too ruthless, and as the person who single-handedly planned and shot this movie, it is not normal for Mel Gibson to have no ideas.

But that doesn't mean he endorses Mel Gibson's involvement in the late split.

Embassy Pictures bought out "The Passion of the Christ" for $40 million, judging from today's box office results, it does take a big advantage, but what if the film hits the streets? Embassy Pictures invested $65 million from buyout to publicity to distribution, and the producer will help make up for the loss?

The answer is obvious.

Ronan asked, "Didn't they mention specific conditions?"

Connie said quickly, "10 percent revenue share or 10 percent box office share." ”

"Heh......" Ronan couldn't help laughing: "How can there be such a good thing in the world." ”

So what do you need laws and contracts for?

Connie said: "The Embassy Pictures is prepared to turn them down. ”

Ronan thought for a while and said: "In this way, the film can be a big hit, Mel Gibson and the producer really contributed a lot, let the embassy pictures communicate with the producer, and wait for the film to be released in North America, pay Mel Gibson 2 million US dollars as a box office reward, the actor and heroine...... Well, $500,000 each. ”

Embassy Pictures gets the lion's share of the profits, and Ronan doesn't mind giving the producers some bonuses.

But this is a project bonus, not a later share!

"Okay. Connie jotted down a note in her notebook and said, "I'll let Embassy Pictures know tomorrow." ”

It is impossible for Ronan to open such an opening, and there will definitely be a buyout of the film by the embassy pictures in the future, once there is a precedent, it will be difficult to do it in the future.

After a moment's deliberation, he added: "If Mel Gibson and the producer don't agree, then make a non-cent request and follow the contract signed by both parties." ”

The black Rolls-Royce Phantom arrived near the Kodak Theater, and under the command of the staff, it quickly stopped in front of the red carpet.

The red carpet ceremony is a moment for the stars, and the director and producer have to make way for them.

Ronan came to the interview area, and a reporter recognized who he was, and also came over for an interview, wanting to ask him if he was optimistic about the film and won the award.

"I don't think it's needed. Ronan deliberately glanced at his watch: "Please be patient for four hours, you can know all the results." ”

After speaking, regardless of the questions of other media reporters, he walked directly to the steps of the Kodak Theater.

The Oscar results have already come out, and the predictions and the like are still forgotten.

The last vote for this year's Oscars, starting from the announcement of the nominees on February 14 and ending on February 25 before the awards ceremony, after the judges' votes were mailed back to the college, two accountants from PricewaterhouseCoopers were responsible for counting, the votes were counted, the names of the winners were sealed, and these envelopes were filled with suspense and anticipation, and they would not be opened one by one until the Oscars were broadcast live on TV.

On the way to the main hall of the Kodak Theatre, Ronan meets Charlize Theron again.

"Good evening, Sally. Ronan took the initiative to say hello.

Charlize Theron was wearing a fishtail evening dress with a sparkle sheet, her figure was basically restored, and her whole person was full of aura created by her glamorous four hearts.

"Good evening, Ronan. Charlize Theron smiled at Ronan.

Stuart Townshed, who was following Charlize Theron, was very non-existent and was subconsciously ignored by Ronan, who just said to Charlize Theron: "You are the number one favorite for Best Actress tonight, and I wish you a little golden man." ”

Charlize Theron said politely, "Thank you." ”

Ronan didn't say much, and walked forward alone after entering the theater.

Stuart Townsend looked at Charlize Theron with mixed feelings, Charlize Theron won the Best Actress, should he be happy?

Stuart Townsende, the Oscar-winning actress's boyfriend, has already imagined that the media and the public will call him in the future.

This feeling is really not very good, and it is detrimental to the dignity of men.

Charlize Theron obviously didn't notice the change in her boyfriend's mentality, and in the short time she was on the way to the crew, many people took the initiative to say hello, whether it was out of politeness or the maintenance of her network, she needed to respond enthusiastically.

Similar to Ronan, almost everyone ignores the existence of Stuart Townsend and is just talking to Charlize Theron.

Because it's clear to everyone that Charlize Theron has a ninety percent chance of being the best actress tonight.

In front of Best Actress, Stuart Townsend is completely transparent.

When Ronan passed by the location of the "Lord of the Rings" crew, he chatted with Peter Jackson for a few words, and then went to the place where the crew of "Lost in Translation" was located.

Scarlett Johansson, who was next to him, immediately came over: "You came very late, it's about to start, I thought you weren't coming." ”

Ronan smiled: "Whether I come or not has no effect on the results of the awards." ”

Scarlett Johansson took his hand directly and said, "You are here, you can give me confidence." ”

Ronan joked: "You can't run away, we have done our work in place, and the rest depends on luck." ”

Scarlett Johansson rolled her eyes, leaned into Ronan's ear, and whispered, "If I can take a little golden man back, I can do whatever I want tonight." ”

Ronan smiled and said nothing, because there were too many casual times, and he was no longer so attractive.

"Can I win the award?" asked Scarlett Johansson anyway.

Ronan said calmly, "You're the hotspot. ”

Before the awards ceremony, the media released various predictions, but the predictions for the winners of the major awards were strikingly similar - Best Picture and Best Director were "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" and the film's director Peter Jackson, the best actor and actress will still be Sean Penn and Charles Theron, who have already won awards during the awards season, and the Best Supporting Actor and Actress awards will go to Tim Robbins and Scarlett Johansson, respectively.

Even, some media claim that this is the most suspenseless Oscars, and the competition where the suspense disappears will be somewhat boring.

Of course, this is just a prediction, and upsets are never uncommon at the Oscars.

The Oscars have nearly 6,000 members, and the final outcome is simply not possible to change by personal will, and at this moment, there are only two people who know the results of the awards - PwC partners Greg Garrison and Rick Rosas.

The music on the stage suddenly sounded, and the 76th Academy Awards kicked off.

Perhaps because of the disastrous ratings of the past few years, this year's awards ceremony not only has a more gorgeous stage setting, but also has a bit of a retro taste of the 90s.

Billy Crystal is back on the stage hosted by the Oscars after a three-year absence.

The famous comedian once again came up with his Oscar repertoire - nominated film singing skewers.

"There is Sofia Coppola, the first-ever American woman to be nominated for Best Director...... It took her only 47 days to shoot the film, and her friend, who had just woken Elijah Wood from her sleep, had just woken up Elijah Wood from her sleep......"

"Frodo and Sam were walking in the mysterious land, and Smeagol suddenly jumped out, like Jenny Jackson's right breast! Britney and Jennifer Lopez dumped their husbands after watching this movie, and they thought it was called the Wedding Ring......"

The first award at the opening was Best Supporting Actor, and as predicted by the media, Tim Robbins took the Best Supporting Actor Golden Man from the last Best Supporting Actress winner Catherine Zeta-Jones for her performance in "Mystic River".

Subsequently, technical awards began to be awarded, and "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" became the biggest winner, but for all the nominated awards, Peter Jackson's crew won the little golden man.

Best Sound, Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, Best Movie Editing, and more, "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" has always won 100 percent.

Everyone, including Ronan, saw clearly that after the end of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, the Oscars should be the greatest recognition for the series.

Having said that, if JK Rowling hangs up, it is estimated that the Oscars will give a similar response by the end of the "Harry Potter" series.

The dead are always more popular than the living, and the old man is always more important than the young, this is the Oscar truth.

Another big truth is that the Oscar judges don't want to give an important award to a certain popular person or a certain popular movie, and they will definitely give a consolation prize before the heavyweight award arrives.

Unfortunately, Sofia Coppola and Lost in Tokyo are included in this category.

After "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" won the best adapted screenplay, Sofia Coppola won the best original screenplay for "Lost in Translation".

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Sofia Coppola has bid farewell to Best Director in advance.

Even Scarlett Johansson was a little nervous, grabbed Ronan's hand and asked, "I'm not going to be affected, am I?"

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