Even though CAA has great capabilities, the impact of the divorce turmoil is immeasurable.

On January 8, the National Society of Film Critics Awards were awarded, and Gwyneth Paltrow successfully won the heroine crown for "Shakespeare in Love";

On January 13, the American Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards were presented, and Cate Blanchett won the trophy for "Elizabeth";

On January 20, the Screen Actors Guild Awards were presented, and Gwyneth Paltrow won Best Actress again.

On January 24th, it was the much-anticipated Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

Don, who disappeared from the public eye for a long time, attended the award ceremony.

He and Nicole Kidman are not shy about appearing in the same frame, with a spring breeze face and a pleasant smile.

"Donne, Nicole, are you dating?"

This year's Golden Globe Awards is an exclusive live broadcast on CBS, and seeing the two appear together, it is natural to represent all Americans and ask the most concerned question.

Nicole Kidman laughed "poof", brighter than the stars in the night sky that night, and brighter than the luxury ceiling lights of the Hilton Hotel.

Don smiled, "Recently, Nicole's names and I have been appearing in the newspapers, and people who don't know think that we have locked in this year's Golden Globe Awards!"

The reporter couldn't help but laugh, "Aren't you going to give some explanation?"

Nicole suddenly interjected, "There's nothing to explain, the clear ones clear themselves." Don and I are best friends, we've had a great experience working together, and as you all know, My Grand Greek Wedding is the best performance I've ever delivered, and I want to thank Don for the trouble I caused him because of my personal problems. ”

Don shook his head nonchalantly, "It doesn't have to be this way, Nicole, we're friends. I deeply regret the divorce of Nicole and Tom, but after all, this is only a private matter between the two of them, and I hope that fans and audience friends will still focus on their works, not their private lives. ”

At this time, Don's eyes lit up and he saw an Asian face.

John Wu!

He has no female companion by his side, is wearing a black classical suit, blue tie, and a warm attitude, and is signing autographs for fans.

The Asian director is popular, and just won the Saturn Award for Best Director last year, but no work was shortlisted for the Golden Globe Awards, so he should have come to be the guest of honor.

Tang En secretly walked over, almost laughed, this John Wu is really straightforward, it takes at least half a minute to sign a name, first sign the English name "John Wu", and write the Chinese name "Wu Yusen" below.

Finally signed, John Wu looked up and saw Donne's smiling expression, slightly stunned, and then stretched out his right hand affectionately, "Hello, Director Walker." ”

Don laughed and refused to shake hands, but directly opened his arms and gave him a big hug.

This yellow-skinned face made him very intimate.

"Director Walker, Tom has already approached me, thank you so much. John Wu looked at this post-graduate director who was twenty years younger than himself, and his heart was full of mixed feelings.

"Mr. Wu, you are so polite. Don stretched out his hand and walked inside, "I'm your number one fan, and I love your style of action. ”

John Wu smiled slightly, "Hehe, in fact, after "Changing Face", I have received a lot of invitations, either not enough investment, or the script is too poor, I don't like it very much, "Mission Impossible" is very good." ”

This is really not bragging.

The success of "Changing Face" made John Wu in Hollywood!

In today's Hollywood, there are five directors of commercial blockbusters who are eligible for the final editing rights of their films, and John Wu is one of them, an achievement that even Done Walker can't achieve!

Even in the post-production of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace", George Lucas tried his best to limit Donn's participation, mainly in special effects production, which requires professional ability, and he can't trust this young man who has just entered the industry.

"My Grand Greek Wedding" Donn was able to make the final cut because the film was his full investment. He is an investor and producer, so he can naturally obtain the editing rights.

No other film project, by no means.

However, John Wu, who has not been in Hollywood for a few years, has achieved such amazing achievements, which has to be amazing!

If that doesn't tell us where he is now, it's telling the story by naming four other directors who have the final editing rights – Steve Spielberg, James Cameron, George Lucas, and Roland Emmerich.

Of course, many master directors are not counted because they disdain commercial blockbusters.

Done Walker, who is "white-skinned and yellow-hearted", naturally respects John Wu very much, "I heard that the original setting of "Changing Face" was a science fiction film?"

This obviously provoked John Wu's vanity, and he said eloquently, "Yes, when I first received the script, this was indeed a science fiction genre. ”

"How did it turn into an action movie about two families?"

John Wu said: "The main thing is the difference between Eastern and Western cultures. In the East, the concept of family is very important, and both parents and children love this family deeply and are willing to give everything for it. But in the United States, the family concept is very poor, especially some children, even at the age of sixteen or seventeen, move out to rent a house, which is very bad. ”

Nicole Kidman came over unconsciously, her beautiful eyes flashing, "So...... You use this film to focus on the family, and use this kind of humanized feelings to ease the conflict of the action scenes?"

John Wu nodded to Nicole and smiled, "That's true." There is a big difference between Hollywood movies and Hong Kong films. Hollywood has a very clear genre, action movies are action movies, romance movies are love movies, and feature films are usually very literary, but Hong Kong films are different, Hong Kong films often integrate many elements in one movie. ”

Tang En bowed his head slightly, "The combination of family and action is the biggest key to the success of "Changing Face", Mr. Wu, you did a great job!"

"But...... Does the producer agree?"

Nicole had a hard time believing that an Asian director could lead a movie.

John Wu said modestly: "I was lucky, Mr. Sam Raimi helped me win the final editing rights for the last movie "Broken Arrow". As for "Changing Face"...... The president of Paramount, Ms. Shirley Lansing, was very supportive of me, and she even asked that no one interfere and that everything should be based on my opinion. I was able to replace the two scheduled male leads, Schwarzenegger and Stallone, with Nicolas Cage and John Travota. ”

Nicole's face changed slightly, "Then your luck is indeed very good." ”

Don said with a smile: "Luck is also part of strength. Mr. Wu, I believe that your filming of "Mission Impossible 2" will definitely achieve more dazzling achievements. ”

After the three of them separated, Nicole sighed softly, "He's a very humble director. ”

"yes, he'...... He is the pride of Asians. ”

Tang En was all emotional.

Ann Lee's great success in Hollywood is because he makes Hollywood movies, but John Wu came to Hollywood with the spirit of Hong Kong films to pursue his dream.

What he brought with him was a new film culture.

Of course, this new culture can only give Hollywood a sense of freshness and curiosity, and it will be successful in the early days, but after a long time, it will definitely be eliminated.

Hollywood's film industry is unlikely to change for the niche culture of Hong Kong films.

……

The Golden Globe Awards dinner began.

Nicole Kidman was unsurprisingly defeated.

In the Best Actress in a Musical Comedy category, Gwyneth Paltrow beat Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Meg Ryan and others to lift the trophy.

And the best actress in the drama category, Hollywood newcomer Cate Blanchett defeated Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep and other well-known acting schools and successfully sealed the queen.

The original situation of "three beauties after the victory", because of a few words from Tom Cruise, instantly changed the situation and became the "two-person turn" of Cate Blanchett and Gwyneth Paltrow.

It is conceivable that at the Oscars a month later, Nicole Kidman was already out.

Fortunately, Donn lost the competition for best director to Spielberg, the director of "Saving Private Ryan", and lost to "Shakespeare's Love History" in the competition for best picture, which made Nicole feel a lot more balanced.

"Believe me, I will definitely be able to put you on the throne of the queen of the movie!"

Don covered his mouth, lowered his voice, and swore an oath.

Nicole pursed her lips and smiled, shaking her head slightly, "Don, you don't have to do this, actually...... Ever since "My Grand Greek Wedding" became a big hit overseas, I have never doubted you again. ”

"That Night......

"Where's Naomi?"

"Nicole, you're so cute!"

Don snorted, and John Wu took the stage and presented the Best Screenplay Award.

"The winner of the Best Screenplay award was Nia Vadalas, My Grand Greek Wedding!"

"Wow!"

The crew of "My Grand Greek Wedding", which had been silent all night, finally broke out into a wave of lively cheers.