"The Oscars are a big event and everybody wants to be a part of it. ”

Standing in the interview area of the Hollywood Highland Center, Matthew faced the reporter's camera and said casually, "So I came, but unfortunately I didn't get nominated." ”

The reporter on the other side didn't ask much about this, after all, Matthew is not the only Hollywood star who is not interested in the Oscars.

"The Oscars introduced a film advertising section this year. ”

The reporter from the broadcaster's ABC TV station, according to the procedure set up three days ago, asked, "I heard that there are two of your films in it?"

Matthew immediately said, "To be exact, one is "The Hunger Games", which I invested, and the other is "Special Forces 2: Total Strikeback", which I starred in, and the other is "Total Counterattack", which will be filmed on Independence Day. ”

"Can you tell us about these two films?" the reporter asked again.

"The Hunger Games is a film that triumphs over fear with hope. Matthew gave a general introduction to the two films.

The interview lasted only a few minutes and ended quickly, and Matthew completed his assignment and left the interview area and walked towards the Hollywood Highland Center.

Formerly known as the Kodak Theatre, it was renamed the Hollywood Highland Center this month after the Kodak Company went bankrupt and could no longer afford to pay for the naming fee.

Matthew is also well-informed, and as far as he knows, Dolby is very likely to become the new title sponsor.

In about two or three months, the Hollywood Highland Center will be renamed the Dolby Theatre.

As soon as he walked up the steps, Matthew saw Leonardo DiCaprio.

"Hi Leo. He beckoned.

Leonardo DiCaprio let go of the blonde woman he was holding, came over to shake Matthew's hand, and deliberately looked behind him and asked, "Why, you came here alone tonight?"

Matthew shrugged slightly, "yes, alone." ”

As he spoke, he glanced behind Leonardo DiCaprio, the blonde woman was not Blake Beverly last time he saw, but an unfamiliar face.

"Another one so soon?" Matthew asked in a low voice.

"We have to speed it up. Leonardo DiCaprio sighed and lowered his voice as well, "If you shoot slowly, the beautiful ones will be snatched away." ”

He continued, "Mina is a sports illustrated model, would you like her to introduce you to one?"

Matthew shook his head, "No need. ”

"What?" Leonardo DiCaprio asked, raising an eyebrow, "Is this about to stabilize?"

"I haven't thought about it yet. Matthew told the truth.

"Leo ......" the blonde woman is calling Leonardo DiCaprio.

Matthew stopped being a light bulb and took the initiative to take his leave, pointing to the Hollywood Highland Center, "I'll go in first." ”

Entering the Hollywood Heights Center, along the purpose-built road, Matthew walked into the VIP lounge on the side, where many people took advantage of the Oscars to socialize in the pre-awards period.

For those who don't like to socialize, they can follow a specially opened passage into the theater and wait for the awards ceremony to begin.

Matthew had just spoken hello to a Warner Bros. executive when he saw Jennifer Lawrence approach.

In public, Jennifer Lawrence is a happy silly big sister, as if there will be no troubles in life.

In this era, the character of a winner in life is far less popular than a silly big sister.

There were several typical female stars in Hollywood who were born in life, namely Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Needless to say, Natalie Portman has been tepid since the end of "Star Wars Prequel" and has never really been on the front line, and Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow are quite famous, but they are both in the top five most hated stars by Americans in any survey list.

What they are most disgusted by the general public is showing off and being overconfident.

In contrast, female stars who are not particularly beautiful in appearance, seem to be grinning, and always pretend to be stupid and stunned are more popular with fans.

Jennifer Lawrence leaned over to Matthew and whispered, "I came in early and overheard Tom Hanks telling someone that the president of the academy, Tom Sherrac, seemed to be looking for you. ”

"Hmm. Matthew nodded slightly, "I see Tom Sherrac." ”

"I'll go first. "Jennifer Lawrence left here.

Just a short distance to the left, Tom Sherrac had clearly seen Matthew and was already heading this way.

Where Tom Sherak left, stood the famous Tom Hanks.

Matthew, though unfamiliar with Tom Scherak, also knew him as the current president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, when he took over the position from West German Gannis, who also took over as one of the three vice presidents when he began his four-year term.

The other two vice-chairmen are renowned producer Katherine Kennedy and veteran screenwriter Phil Robinson.

Matthew is more familiar with Tom Hanks and Phil Robinson, and it was during the audition that he was able to enter the "Band of Brothers" crew to get the role of Captain Spears.

Phil Robinson was also involved in the Band of Brothers project, writing and directing one of the episodes.

Before he could get closer, Tom Sherrac took the initiative to greet Matthew, who had always been very attentive in terms of politeness, and quickly took two steps forward, took the initiative to stretch out his right hand, and said quite politely, "Good evening, Mr. Sherrac." ”

Tom Sherak shook Matthew's hand and said with a smile, "Good evening, Matthew. He looked at Jennifer Lawrence next to Matthew, "It's so rare that you can participate in the Oscars." ”

Matthew also smiled and said, "I was too busy with work in the previous two years, and I just had time this year." ”

In fact, he has a good impression of Tom Scherak, although he is also a conservative, but not a stubborn conservative, and is also pushing for some reforms about the Oscars and Hollywood films.

He and his predecessor, Sid Gannis, teamed up to promote three important measures: First, honorary awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Joan Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and the Irving Sahlberg Memorial Award, were withdrawn from the Oscars and a separate awards party attended by about 500 people in November, a kind of "plug-in" awards ceremony that received no more attention than the Oscars.

Second, the list of nominees for Best Picture has expanded from 5 to 10.

The third is that the Best Film Song Award will realize the selection principle of "rather lack than excess", in the nomination and voting process, if the average score of all works does not exceed 8.25, then the Best Song of the Year Award will be vacant.

"It's a shame I didn't see your name on the list of nominees for this year's Oscars. Tom Sherrac came over with a certain purpose, but said something irrelevant, "Matthew, you should be competing for an Oscar for acting." ”

Matthew seemed serious, but in fact he responded casually, "If the opportunity is right, I will." ”

Tom Scherak added, "With your current level of performance and your eye for character selection, you have the strength to compete for Best Actor." ”

"I still have to work hard. Matthew said modestly.

Tom Sherak is an old man who has worked hard in the film industry for nearly fifty years, how can he not see that Matthew didn't take it to heart at all.

People at the core of the academy who don't know that Matthew Horner lacks respect for the Oscars!

But he didn't come to pay respect, he still said with a smile, "At present, the academy is determined to reform, and I hope you can support the academy more." ”

Hearing this, Matthew secretly raised his vigilance, not to mention old men like Tom Sherrac, he and Tom Hanks are not all the same.

"Of course. Matthew said, "I will definitely support the academy's decision." ”

"Hey......" Tom Sherrac sighed, "the academy is also difficult, and every decision is a lot of trouble. ”

"Let's just say that the college's new museum project has been facing a huge funding gap since it restarted at the end of last year. ”

Hearing this, Matthew gradually understood, the president of the academy came to him, not because the academy's attitude towards him had changed, but because he came to raise donations, right?

Sure enough, Tom Sherak added, "Thankfully, the members of the academy have generously contributed to some of the funding problems. ”

Matthew didn't take Tom Sherrac's words, but said, "Mr. Sherrac, haven't you thought of calling a big fundraiser? ”

Tom Sherak didn't expect Matthew to say this, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, he wanted the wealthiest few members of the academy to donate money to solve part of the funding gap, one of Matthew Horner's goals.

But what does that mean......

If he could raise funds publicly, would he still be guilty of finding them privately? If he could openly raise funds from all members, what would be the face of the college?

"That's a way to do it. That's all Tom Scherak can say.

Matthew said seriously, "When the time comes, I will also do my duty as a member of the academy." ”

Tom Sherak laughed twice, didn't say anything more, chatted with Matthew about the movie, and took the initiative to leave.

The Academy's Museum of Motion Picture project, as Matthew heard Helen Herman mention, is an ambitious plan for the Academy, with a planned investment of $400 million, and a funding gap of nearly $200 million.

With such a huge amount of money, he can only say that he can't do anything.

If the academy is open to the public, then it is easy to say that he will donate his share of the donation.

But privately taking out a huge amount of money, even if it is a tenth of the shortfall, Matthew will refuse, he is not so conscious.

Not to mention anything else, what does the academy take in return? Oscar? Don't say that he is not interested, even if he is interested, would the academy dare to take such a huge risk?

Besides, an Oscar statuette is not worth so much for him.