The curtain of the 73rd Oscars is slowly opening.

As the world's largest and most influential film festival, the Oscars did not transfer the production rights of the ceremony to a third-party production platform such as Dick Clark Productions, as the Golden Globes did, but the organizers were solely responsible for the three major film festivals in Europe.

At this year's Oscars, Disney's ABC broadcasting company has won the broadcast rights of the Oscars for the fourth time in a row. J. Horwitz is also from the ABC Group.

Based on the relationship between Donn and Disney, it is conceivable that when it is broadcast, the perspective given by the TV station will be very unfriendly.

It can be more clearly reflected through the cost of advertising in the interstitial.

Disney's main war blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" this year easily got a 45-second commercial, which topped them all!

And Towne Pictures spent a record-breaking $1.1 million to promote "Unsinkable" before getting a 30-second commercial.

This also requires that at this year's Oscars, Don should pay attention to dress, image, and influence.

Therefore, Don En kept a lot of low profile, and did not unscrupulously hold the hands of other female stars to show up, but stayed by Natalie's side in a proper manner, and was silent throughout the whole process.

For the enthusiastic interview of the ABC reporter, he simply ignored it.

Natalie only replied lightly, "I'm sorry, I have an uncomfortable throat today and don't want to talk more." ”

But when she saw Director Steven Spielberg in a blink of an eye, she immediately became happy and talked enthusiastically, "Director Spielberg, I heard that you are going to prepare a new movie, right?"

Spielberg had promised her a long time ago that there would be a chance to work together, and said slowly: "I just finished working on the late stage of "Artificial Intelligence", and the new movie ...... It is estimated that the project will be established in May. ”

Natalie complimented, "You're so diligent!"

Spielberg smiled dumbly, glanced at Don beside her, and jokingly said: "The director next to you is not bad at work, since he started his career, there are new movies every year, right?"

Generally speaking, the production cycle of Hollywood commercial films is between 15 and 20 months, mainly after post-production, and the producer needs to conduct several rounds of internal test screenings in order to reduce the risk, repeatedly put forward opinions and solve problems.

However, there are exceptions, such as Spielberg, whose films ...... No one is qualified to give an opinion!

So the cycle for him to shoot and produce a movie is usually within 12 months.

In this regard, Donn, like Spielberg, is a veritable fast gunner!

Natalie smiled proudly, and then said coquettishly: "He's different, I've collaborated with him on several movies." ”

Spielberg said, "Have you seen Philip Dick's short story "Minority Report"?"

Natalie shook her head.

Spielberg was embarrassed: "There is a heroine in this film, who is a mysterious 'predictor' Agatha, but there are not many scenes. ”

"It's okay! I can take it!" replied Natalie.

Spielberg said bitterly: "But...... I've already agreed with Tom Cruise that the male lead will cast him. You know, it's a commercial film, and I have to think about the box office. ”

Outsiders may not know, but Spielberg is clearly aware of the rift between Tom Cruise and Donn and Natalie.

Natalie's face was indifferent, and her reaction was very indifferent, "It's okay, at the last Golden Globe Awards ceremony, he was still my guest of honor, and he behaved very professional......ly! In the crew, he was able to show more superstar demeanor. ”

"Superstar demeanor?"

Spielberg was secretly speechless.

Tom Cruise is notoriously difficult on the set, even if he is not a producer, he is also half a producer, and he will put forward clear requirements for the shooting angle of the camera and the position of the actors, which is to set off his superstar status above all actors in the movie.

Others say it, but behind Natalie Portman is Donne Walker!

Let Natalie act as a green leaf to support Tom Cruise, with the arrogance of this Harvard top student, it is impossible!

Don saw Spielberg's concerns, and was a little helpless.

According to his thoughts, Natalie doesn't need to participate in Spielberg's movies at all, he has enough strength to hold Natalie up, and maybe even the best actress in history!

But Spielberg's charm is too great, and no one in Hollywood will refuse his invitation! Even he owns a manor in Long Island, Manhattan, and although he is not rich, he definitely has the top status and influence.

Natalie wants to work with such a big director, it is human nature, this is the most basic ideal of every actor.

Although "Minority Report" is not Spielberg's most classic movie, at least it is not a bad movie, Natalie can participate if she wants, and Donn will not stop it.

As for Tom Cruise......

The current Don is completely different from when he just hooked up with Nicole Kidman three years ago, when Tom Cruise dared to throw his face and lose his temper, but now as long as he is not stupid, he has to hide away.

Even Michael Eisner couldn't withstand Donn's blow, so that the entire Hollywood could see Donn's strength clearly!

In fact, at the last Golden Globe Awards ceremony, Don saw it.

At that time, Tom Cruise was very professional, and praising Natalie during the award ceremony was probably an expression of an attitude that turned hostility into friendship.

Anyway, Natalie will not be bullied by Tom Cruise in the crew, so Don was relieved to boldly give her freedom, and said with a smile: "Steven, Nat has always admired you, just give her a chance." ”

Now Donn, the weight of face is very heavy, he opened his mouth, even Spielberg couldn't refuse, and nodded, "Since that's the case...... Then come and audition. Done, I don't mean to be embarrassed, this film is Kubrick's posthumous work, the copyright is in Twentieth Century Fox, and I also respect my predecessors, so I will accept the invitation to be the director. But in reality, I'm just a director, not a producer. ”

He said so many words, enough to show his respect for Donn.

Donn smiled, "It's okay, Twentieth Century Fox is ...... I'll get in touch, as long as you, the director, have no opinion. ”

Spielberg couldn't help but feel Donn's amazing connections and energy, as the chairman of Donn Pictures, his hand can reach into Twentieth Century Fox, it's amazing!

Platter investment is really an eye-popping and amazing idea!

It is said that Michael Ovitz has been running to Wall Street a lot lately, and it seems that Legendary Pictures will soon have a large amount of money in its account.

Spielberg was a little helpless, so he had to reach out and shake Natalie gently, "Beautiful young lady, it seems...... Do we have to work together this time?"

Natalie pursed her lips and smiled, her face filled with excitement that could not be concealed, "Director Spielberg, thank you!"

Spielberg shook his head repeatedly, "Thank you, just thank you for your wonderful boyfriend." ”

Natalie tilted her head and glanced at Donn, the corners of her mouth curled slightly, and snorted softly: "I don't thank him!"

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This is the last time the Oscars will be held in the Sacred Auditorium, and the Kodak Theater on Hollywood Boulevard is about to be built, and the future Oscars will be held at the Kodak Theater.

At the beginning of the ceremony, as in previous years, the host appeared to have a talk show of the year's Hollywood summary.

However, the host Stephen Martin, who made a cameo appearance, was obviously not as eloquent as a professional, and he didn't shake several burdens after stumbling, and he was extremely embarrassed.

Don couldn't help but laugh.

He certainly wasn't amused by the presenter's jokes, but at Disney and ABC Broadcasting.

With such a big change, next year's broadcast rights, ABC Group is destined to be completely lost!

However, the subsequent performance made Don's eyes hot and he almost cried.

For the first time since the Oscars were founded in 1929, Chinese cultural elements finally appeared at the Oscars ceremony!

This large-scale performance program "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Classic Martial Arts Song and Dance", which integrates traditional Chinese culture, won full applause!

Even Don stood up excitedly and clapped violently.

So much so that the crew members of "Soul Shifting Girl" sitting next to him all stood up and applauded.

Natalie Portman and Nicole Kidman on the left and right were even more surprised, looked at each other, and shook their heads.

This Don can understand the art of this oriental martial arts?

No way!

He's a person who doesn't learn and doesn't know how to do it!