Chapter 465: Best Picture!
"'Brokeback Mountain,' produced by Diana O'Shinena, James Sham, ...... 'Capote,' produced by William Vince, Michael Oyun;" As Jack Nicholson introduced, footage of "Capote" and live nominees appeared on the screen, and the enthusiastic applause continued.
"Fireflies", produced by Wang Yang and Joss Wheddon. The Kodak Theater immediately returned to a boiling state, and the thunderous applause made people's blood surge, tonight there were the most supporters of the interstellar cowboys! Wang Yang had not returned to his seat, only to see the Whedon couple smiling, Jessica and the others were also smiling and applauding, the video was still returning to the Valley of Tranquility, the children ran towards Marr and the others, and the little girl raised her head and asked with a smile.
"Good night, good luck!" Nicholson said, then turned around and walked in the direction of the backstage, and the guests immediately burst into laughter! It was also funny when introducing the best picture, and only an old qualification like Nicholson would dare, and it seemed that he had not given the award speech before, which made him unwilling. After a bit of amusement, the old man turned around and continued: "Produced by Grant Heslov," and the applause reappeared, and in the black-and-white video, Edward was at work, "Munich," produced by Catherine Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, and Barry Mendel. β
The applause gradually stopped, and the background music of the scene became "rumbling" and serious, Nicholson glanced at the open envelope before looking up at the microphone and saying slowly: "It is ...... who won the Oscar"
Tonight's grand prize, the 78th Academy Award for Best Picture, is recognized as the most important Oscar award because it is the final decision of all the judges of all the unions, academies, etc., and represents all the efforts of a film's director, acting, music creation and screenwriting: Best Picture!
At this moment, thousands of guests in the audience fell silent, and the crew members and supporters of the five films held their breath, no one was sure to win!
The big hit "Brokeback Mountain" and the small hit "Capote" are gay, you must know that "Midnight Cowherd" was 36 years ago! The big hit "Firefly" sci-fi film has never had a record of science fiction movies winning awards! So the members of "Good Night, Good Luck" and "Munich" are also nervously looking forward to it, and there is a great chance of an upset!
"......" has only been two or three minutes since Nicholson's appearance, and Oshana and Shams are already in a cold sweat; Whedon has a tense face and no smile, if the first film is produced and wins the Oscar, he only knows that he and his family will be very happy; Heslov, Clooney and others have their hearts beating so fast that they have a tight chest, and they have a much greater chance of upsetting than "Munich"; Spielberg and others are engrossed, although "Munich" The momentum is not good, and the awards season is less invested, so there is nothing to be gained tonight for the time being...... But isn't there still a chance?
Wang Yang, who had already trotted back to his seat, did not sit down and stood, holding the best director trophy in his right hand and about to crack, if he could, he wanted the best film trophy, the trophy that gave the individual and the crew victory, honor, and pride!
Originally, this year's winner "Crash" lost as early as last year, and now it is the third (0/5) impact of the flame movie on this little golden man, "District 9", "Mr. Hughes 2", "Crash", "Firefly", "Brokeback Mountain", will FF receive the first Oscar for Best Picture!?
"The Oscar winner is ......" More than 40 million TV viewers across the U.S. watched nervously at Nicholson, conservatives, progressives, gay cowboys, and intergalactic cowboys...... No science fiction film winning Best Picture has always been one of the most controversial places in the Oscars, and not winning the award is of course controversial, if "Firefly" breaks through, there will definitely be all kinds of new controversies, just as the 70th "Shakespeare in Love" in 1999 defeated "Saving Private Ryan", "Life is Beautiful" and other films, as the first comedy film (comedy/drama/love) to win Best Picture in the past 30 years, people still question and controversy about it and its producer Harvey Weinstein to this day.
Two years ago, "The Lord of the Rings 3" broke the ground for fantasy movies, won Best Director and Best Picture, and even lifted 11 awards on a record! And it has been 34 years since the first nominated sci-fi movie "A Clockwork Orange", and the best groundbreaking time has finally arrived, a phenomenal epic masterpiece with a global box office of 1.8 billion, profound themes and discussions, unparalleled production in all aspects, political correctness, sensitive themes of opponents, and super high public popularity and voice...... can "Firefly" create history and create legends?! The best director is here, and then he wins the best picture, and he wins 11 awards in a record!?
The guests were nervously looking at the stage, the TV audience was nervously looking at the screen, the screen was not divided, but everyone knew how the nominees were feeling at the moment! Immediately the audience cheered, screamed, and shouted!
"Fireflies. "Hearing Fire, the Kodak Theater was already in a frenzy, and then hearing Fly, the atmosphere of the whole ceremony venue reached the most ** tonight, cheers and applause resounded in the sky! Science fiction movie is unprecedented! The fourth film in the Oscar Hall to win 11 awards!
Nicholson thought, waved the fingers of both hands, and raised his eyebrows in surprise, "OO", science fiction won the award......! The youngest best screenwriter!The youngest best director!The youngest best editor!The youngest best producer!Everyone in the audience has already fallen into madness, and the old man thinks that no matter what the script of the American version of "Infernal Affairs" is, he should agree to perform, otherwise he will be an old fool, who knows what the awards season will be like next year?
The Firefly crew was overjoyed and cheered!
Mr. and Mrs. Weddon hugged each other, the kind former bald man burst into tears, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie hugged each other, Captain Marr smiled like an uninhibited prodigal son, many people with trophies laughed and shouted, Mr. and Mrs. Pfister laughed, Shanna Mirkovich Hes opened her mouth wide in surprise and exaggeratedly, Margaret kissed the trophy excitedly, Kezmelik, Zimmer and others hugged their wives first, and laughed at each other: "Great!", "Wow!!We got it!", "Young, Young!!Wowββ!! "Oh my God!" ...... For a while, the "Firefly" seating area was both joyful and chaotic, the happiest place in the audience! The "blue glove" Hiss who was in the "Brokeback Mountain" area over there swept away his previous seriousness and smile, and with the brightest smile on his face, he got up and applauded and laughed with Michelle and said something.
The surrounding Diana, Shams, Ang Lee, Hathaway and others were also laughing and applauding and congratulating, although they were disappointed, they also accepted it, losing to "Firefly" and losing to Magical Young, so they couldn't be annoyed, how to annoy a person who single-handedly built "Brokeback Mountain"?
"Wow oh oh!", "Ahh......ββ!hh As soon as he heard this word, Wang Yang raised his hands high and raised the best director trophy in his hand! He grinned, his eyes widened round and wide, and the world in his heart completely stretched out, and he got it! Got !! everyone, old man Efedo, old man, old man...... Dedicated to you!
"Jan-" Huo Ran, he had been hugged tightly by Jessica's side, the best editing trophy was placed on the red seat, she closed her moist eyes, hugged his broad chest and snuggled up, and shouted excitedly: "It's us, Fireflyββ!!"
Wang Yang suddenly turned around and hugged her, pulled her whole person up hard, and spun in a big circle on the spot, he laughed loudly: "We did it!" Jessica also laughed loudly: "We did it!!" Both of them smiled brightly, their eyes were full of joy and love, and many people around them were very lively, but at this moment, it seemed that there were only two of them in the whole world, and he smiled: "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Jessica pouted and kissed him in the air: "Thank you!"
The live broadcast camera paid attention to all this, and when Wang Yang picked up Jessica, the screams of the audience suddenly became louder! Whether it is love, like, or have a good feeling, whether they are single or not, many ladies are really envious of Jessica, so happy! Natalie and Rachel applauded hard and laughed loudly, it is inevitable that there are some daughters who don't want to tell others to sigh, and there are many reasons for liking, but what fascinates them is not the one who lifts the trophy, but the one who lifts her.
"Wow!!" Wang Yang was thrilled to win the award at an all-time high, he stuffed the best director trophy into Jessica's hand, kissed her on the lips at the same time, cheered, trotted to the stage, and greeted Joss Whedon: "Come on! The show is running out!" Joss Whedon happily followed.
"Hahahaha! I said it a long time ago, oh haha!!" Seeing Joshua's excited screams and distorted face, Keke let out a series of crisp and loud laughs: "Hee-hee-babble! Oh-ah-babble......" The little angel was happy, and Wang's father, Wang's mother, Mark, and Cathy were all laughing and enjoying this happiness, and Danny, who had been walking around for a long time, also stretched out his big tongue and gasped.
"Firefly was nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won 11 Oscars, Best Sound Effects, Best Sound Editing, Best Makeup, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, Best Original Score, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Director and Best Picture. β
While the winners were celebrating, the narrator sounded and gave a brief introduction to the harvest of tonight's absolute winners. "Firefly" unfortunately failed to win Best Original Song, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Screenplay, and the 11 awards are tied with "Ben Hur", "Titanic", and "The Lord of the Rings 3" to rank first in Oscar history! At present, three films with a global box office of more than $1 billion can receive this result.
It doesn't repeat the "Star Wars tragedy", after "The Lord of the Rings 3", science fiction movies are in the limelight!
In the long history of the Oscars, after the era of big studios came to an end, it has been a long time, and it is still the traditional big companies that take turns to take the throne of best picture.
It wasn't until the 54th in 1981 that Ladd & Warner Bros. won the award, and it seemed that something began to change; in 1984, at the 57th, Orion Productions, which was split off from United Arts (UA) and completely independent, made a splash with "The Biography of Mozart", and then it won the 59th with "Field Platoon", "Dances with Wolves" won the 63rd, and "The Silence of the Lambs" won the 64th Best Film. β¦ Orion, the former leading independent filmmaker, closed its doors in 1999.
In 1996, at the 68th edition, Miramax announced his new leader with "The English Patient", and the Weinstein brothers changed the rules of the awards season, and in 1998, at the 70th edition, it won the prize again with "Shakespeare in Love" (copyright owned) with Universal.
In 1999, the 71st edition of "American Beauty" belonging to DreamWorks, the ambitious D was not to be outdone, and the joint venture "Gladiator" (copyright ownership) with Universal continued to win the 72nd edition in 2000, and "A Beautiful Mind", which participated in Global Investment, won the 73rd edition in 2001, and came to the 75th edition in 2003, Miramax regained glory with "Chicago", in 2004, the 76th edition, New Line Pictures' "Lord of the Rings 3" staged madness, and tonight, in 2006, the 78th edition, the flame movie, "Firefly".
There are also "Braveheart" and "Titanic" cooperated by 20th Century Fox, Paramount and private independent filmmakers. Now Orion is long gone, Miramax is in turmoil, Weinstein Pictures has not yet established its footing, DreamWorks has been acquired, New Line Pictures has long belonged to Time Warner and its financial situation is not optimistic, Lionsgate failed to win "Crash", and the completely independent flame film has taken over the Oscar for Best Picture after becoming the double annual box office champion!
Today's flame is a bit like Orion in 1984-1986, when it was full of talent, acquisitions, and expansion...... The difference is that Orion borrows money, Flame does not borrow money, Orion's big projects lose money one after another, Flame makes money on small projects, and big projects make more money.
But how many years will the flame at the top of the flame remain so hugely successful? When will it be the next time it will win Best Picture? No one but some professional film media will think about it, especially now is a time to celebrate! FF won its first Oscar for Best Picture!
"Wow, oh, ohββ!!" In front of the TV, countless movie fans and fans have already gone crazy, the big victory of the amazing Yang! The big victory of the fans! Do you remember how those film critics and those Yang Hei sang down him in the first place? 1.8 billion global box office, 11 Oscars!! those people were fanned to the ground! Evelyn shouted so that her mother couldn't bear to cover her with a pillow: "Ahhhhhh The children who supported Uncle Yang were also shouting loudly...... In the press center and backstage interview room of the Renaissance Hotel connected to the Kodak Theater, media reporters from all over the United States and the world are about to go crazy when they press out: "Fireflies won 11 awards", "Fireflies made history", "The best picture in the science fiction category was born, and the three awards were magically raised...... In addition to a large number of sci-fi records, there are also the producers, directors, screenwriters, editors, and original songs of the first Best Picture all participated in and were nominated (5 items), and there were even performances that were not nominated; the producer and director of the Best Picture are the same person (1/ 2), while the record holder was William Wheeler (3/13) ...... "Congratulations, Young. On the big stage of the ceremony hall, Nicholson hugged Wang Yang, who was walking quickly, and handed him the little golden figure in his right hand, Wang Yang smiled and said a few times: "Thank you! Sorry for running out of your time." A smile appeared on Nicholson's old face, and his voice was hoarse: "We'll talk later, I have some questions about Infernal Affairs." He walked over to Joss Whedon, hugged him lightly, and then handed him the little golden figure in his left hand: "Congratulations." β
"Thank you, thank you. Whedon took the trophy with great emotion, and his right hand suddenly sank down, only then did he know that the Oscar trophy was so heavy, and he held it hard, and the heavy feeling was so wonderful! This weight was condensed by his and many people's efforts, support, and dedication. As soon as Whedon turned around and looked ahead, wow! It seemed that he had just realized that there were so many people in the audience! Countless faces, countless pairs of eyes, he was suddenly excited and nervous, and he couldn't help but secretly take a deep breath to calm his emotions, how could Yang cope with it so well?
At this time, the live camera swept to the others, Spielberg pursed his lips and sat on the chair with a smile, so that people couldn't see his thoughts, Clooney and Heslov smiled and bared their teeth, and everyone in the crew of "Brokeback Mountain" still stood to congratulate, seeing that Wang Yang was about to start talking, Sham, Lee An and others sat down one after another.
"I really regret it now, I should have made another promise just now, and I just kept it...... That would make me look handsome. β
Wang Yang's words once again made the Kodak Theater, which had been without laughter for a long time, jubilant, the guests laughed, and several beautiful ladies who were familiar with MY applauded and whistled, so they were very handsome!
"Hehe!" Wang Yang knew that the host's non-appearance was a sign of serious overtime, and it was estimated that the timer would not let them say a lot, so he had to race against time, he didn't joke anymore, and smiled: "I have already thanked everyone just now, I am proud of you! And this time I would like to add a few people who mean a lot to me, thanks to Alfedo, who taught me what a movie is, and thanks to my deceased master, who taught me too much......" An indescribable emotion suddenly rushed up, he pursed his lips, his face was already calm, and said, "Master, I miss you very much, thank you!"
"Huhuhu-" A large burst of applause, many guests, especially Wang Yang, clapped their hands vigorously, although he didn't say much, didn't choke or cry, but it was very moving. Natalie and Rachel were both thinking, what a good relationship he had with his master! Jessica silently raised the two trophies on her left and right hands, and Jan saw it.
Wang Yang nodded with a smile, and then made a "please" gesture to Whedon next to him, letting go of the microphone and stepping aside.
"Oh! I have so many thanks. Whedon smiled innocently when he controlled the stage, he knew that his children were watching, his father and brothers were watching, his mother was watching, and he forgot most of the speech, so he naturally said: "Thank you to my family, my wife Kay, my boys Arden, Squier, I love you! And my mother Lee, if you know my mother, you will know how kind, strong, and beautiful a woman she is, and I have always been proud of her." β
The audience applauded thunderously, and family affection deserved the loudest applause! Friends who knew Whedon well knew that he was a staunch feminist precisely because of the influence of his mother. The live camera swept over, Kai Kohler smiled, and after Whedon continued to thank the academy, Flame Movie, the crew of "Firefly", movie fans, good friends and many others, he solemnly said separately and solemnly: "Thank you very much Young, working with him is the most pleasant thing, his talent drives me crazy, and his age and hair make me jealous......"
After all, Joss Whedon is a humorous and interesting person, once he adapts to the stage, he starts to be funny, this sentence naturally caused the guests to laugh more than once: "Hahaha-" At this time, Wang Yang deliberately flicked his forehead with a large movement, which intensified the decibels of laughter: "Hahaha-"
However, before Whedon could continue, the ceremony hall suddenly sounded with the passionate battle music of "Firefly": "Doodoo Doo...... "Don't use the chronograph lights at all, and don't signal them to step down, and the party will end directly! Whedon said "thank you" and didn't say anything, but Wang Yang leaned into the microphone and said loudly: "Why does it seem that Jack Nicholson mispronounced his name? No matter what, I won't go back! Thank you for the science fiction movie! Good night! I hope you will enjoy this show!"
Although the battle music grew louder and louder, it still could not cover his voice, could not cover the laughter of the audience, could not cover the thunderous applause and cheers: "Whew-"
I saw that on the TV screen, the side shots of the stage were pumped higher and farther and farther, the guests were applauding, and Wang Yang on the stage waved his hand and walked backstage with Whedon, Nicholson and the staff.
The annual Oscars have officially come to an end, and a new legend has been born.
(To be continued)