The 29th Toronto International Film Festival has come to an end, and the two films exhibited by Embassy Pictures can be described as two days of ice and fire.

Due to the limited number of audiences, the slow pace and the German-language films, "Eavesdropping Storm" did not continue the momentum of the frenzied mass of trophies in Europe, and the response was mediocre throughout the festival.

North America, the world's largest insulator for television, film and media, remains stubborn as a rock.

In contrast, as a North American local film, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", although the chicken soup is a bit unscrupulous, still caused a sensation during the film festival, Will Smith can be called a BUG-level existence in the film market in this era, and his identity as an absolute actor is also the key to attracting audiences.

A chicken soup movie like this, waiting for more than ten years to appear again, may be another evaluation and perception, but now it is well received.

"When Happiness Knocks on the Door" continued to skyrocket in the last few days, overpowering "Hotel Rwanda", which had been leading before, and won the most important audience choice award at the Toronto Film Festival by a narrow margin.

This also shows one thing, even if countless chicken soups have been poured over the years, the audience has not yet reached the time to break their stomachs.

Currently, chicken soup and chicken soup movies are very marketable all over the world.

Ronan is also soaked in various chicken broths.

For example, Washington's cherry blossom axe, Edison's small bench, Leonardo da Vinci's egg, Einstein's math and so on.

If you drink too much chicken soup, you will have a certain immunity.

What really made Ronan think that chicken soup was poisonous was the recruitment experience of college roommates.

That classmate bought countless success books, and was convinced of the famous "paper picking" recruitment until he hit his head and bled out.

I remember that half a year before graduation, my roommate, like most of the students who are about to enter the society, submitted their resumes and interviewed many companies, including some famous companies.

According to his roommate, every time he goes to an interview, he pays great attention to details, picking up garbage on the ground, picking up paper balls, and even helping people tidy up when he sees a mess of chairs.

In the case of the famous "paper picking group", a company should have thrown an olive branch and made him a winner in life.

But the reality is that all the interviews are not heard from.

When they graduated, they drank together, and their roommates finally realized that they were really stupid.

In fact, it is not difficult for people with work experience to find that any reliable company or enterprise will use this kind of unpopular way to recruit people.

"When Happiness Knocks on the Door" won the Audience Choice Award, which also added another weight to the upcoming Hollywood awards season.

The more awards a film wins before and during awards season, the better the odds of winning the Oscars.

Because awards are basically directly related to exposure.

There are too many judges who don't go to the movies at all, and that's when the popularity of the film plays a key role.

This film will be released in December, due to the strong commercial attributes and the existence of Will Smith's unsolvable market weapon, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" will not be screened, but will be released directly on a large scale.

The premise of the award is also to ensure the commercial income of the film first.

"Crash", which has just been obtained, and "Eavesdropping Storm", which swept major awards in Europe, will be screened on a small scale in December, and it will really make efforts in the market until the Oscar nominations are announced.

The two films will be distributed and operated in the traditional Oscar format.

Coupled with Alan Albert's "Emperor Penguin Diaries", which bought the copyright from Paris, France, a total of four films, forming Relativity Entertainment's Olympic Legion this year.

Of course, the goals are also different, namely Best Actor in "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", Best Picture in "Crash", Best Foreign Language Film in "Eavesdropping Storm", and Best Documentary Feature in "The Emperor Penguin Diaries".

Among the four goals, any Oscar statuette can be said to be a victory.

Back in Los Angeles, Ronan met with Paul Haggis in person and got another important piece of news from him.

Paul Haggis wrote the screenplay for old cowboy Clint Eastwood's new film Million Dollar Baby, the heroine of which is none other than the famous Hollywood female Hilary Swank.

The film will be released in December and is also aiming for the Oscars.

Ronan remembers that "Million Dollar Baby" earned Clint Eastwood Best Director, and Hillary Swank won Best Actress twice.

This opponent is very strong.

Subsequently, Ronan specially asked Connie to check the relevant information about "Million Dollar Baby".

Produced and distributed by Warner Bros., directed by Clint Eastwood, the actress is the famous acting school Hilary Swank, and the supporting actor is the veteran black movie star Morgan Freeman, full of nostalgic texture of the sixties and seventies......

It's nothing short of Clint Eastwood's tailor-made work for the Oscars.

Unlike Miramax Films' "The Aviator" and Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood has always been the darling of the Oscars.

Martin Scorsese is still fighting for the first Oscar statuette in his life, so he did not hesitate to change his filming style and made a "Aviator" that is very different from the gangster theme, but Clint Eastwood's side is about to win the award.

Judging by Martin Sr.'s experience, Ronan feels that Will Smith is also dangerous.

Oscar is always like this, if he doesn't like you, he doesn't like you, and it doesn't matter if he doesn't press you for twenty years.

Then again, how many years did Leonardo be crushed until he completely crippled himself......

Ronan spoke specifically to Will Smith about it.

"It's an opportunity, and I can't give it up. Will Smith also saw it clearly: "If you work hard, even if you can't get it, you won't regret it in the future." ”

Ronan nodded: "Embassy Pictures will vigorously promote this film." ”

The film has not yet been released in North America, and the investment in publicity will definitely be huge, and Will Smith is also worth such an investment.

Will Smith deliberately said, "I'm so likable, everyone can't hate me, right?"

"It's a pity that there are too few women on the Oscar jury. Ronan laughed, "Otherwise you can convince them one by one." ”

Will Smith shrugged: "I don't want to be tossed to death." ”

Ronan said: "When the awards season begins, maybe you will encounter such non-scoring requirements." ”

There are some veteran actresses or producers who have not disappeared from the eyes of audiences and the media, and these people have built up a vast network of contacts over the years, which may be forgotten in normal times, but when it comes to awards season, there is often a lot to be done by using the status of veteran Oscar judges.

Things like receiving gifts are just the most basic small operations, and it's not uncommon to ask eye-catching winners to provide certain services.

The whole Hollywood environment is like this, and later when the rice rabbit movement was booming, some media exposed relevant news, and many older actresses had the experience of eating tender grass by old cows.

These even include several female initiators and leaders of the Rice Rabbit movement.

As for whether the little fresh meat they persuaded was voluntary, it was also a confusing account.

"I'm a gentleman. Will Smith looked righteous and swore solemnly: "No matter what kind of non-sub-point request, I will refuse them all." ”

Ronan continued: "I heard that the academy plans to invite a group of outsiders into the academy to become Oscar judges to increase the diversity of the academy's membership, and maybe the Williams sisters will become Oscar judges one day." ”

Will Smith said categorically, "Then I'll say no too!" Ronan, let's be honest, Waist ...... I can't afford to hurt it!"

Ronan patted Will Smith on the arm and was very sympathetic: "Cherish life and stay away from female athletes." ”

It is said that people engaged in professional sports secrete hormones far more than ordinary people, and both men and women are particularly in demand in that regard.

People who rely on their bodies to eat often also look for people who rely on their bodies to eat as partners.

Will Smith suddenly asked, "You're not looking for a fixed one?"

Ronan said honestly: "I don't have this plan for the time being. ”

"That little girl...... The blonde girl you work with a lot. Will Smith asked, "She seems to have a crush on you." ”

Ronan could guess who he was talking about: "You're talking about Amanda, right? ”

"When you get acquainted with each other, you can trust each other better. Will Smith's mouth was full of crooked reasoning: "The little girl adores you very much, so coaxing, it doesn't affect your daily routine to go out to find prey." ”

Ronan shook his head: "Tom hasn't found a girlfriend, I'm not in a hurry." ”

Will Smith coughed and said, "Tom has dedicated his life to the church, and he may be on board the ship and leave the earth at any time, so there is no need. ”

Ronan almost laughed, "I heard that Tom has a new level of status in the church?"

"yes. Will Smith said: "He is already in the second highest level in Scientology, and I wouldn't be surprised if he suddenly became the leader one day." ”

Ronan nodded lightly: "I'm afraid I'll have to wait for another ten or twenty years." ”

"It doesn't matter. Will Smith said, "Tom is younger than the rest of the Scientology, and he can kill them." ”

Ronan pulled the crooked topic back: "How much do you plan to invest in this award?"

Will Smith is sober: "I personally invested $6 million, and if it doesn't win a prize, forget it." ”

Ronan agrees: "Will, you're already one of Hollywood's top stars, and the Oscars are just the icing on the cake for you. ”

"I understand. Will Smith saw it through, but couldn't put it down easily: "If you can't get that little golden man, I'm always a little unwilling." ”