February 22, a very two day. For the vast majority of people, this is a day that is ordinary and has no special significance. However, for people in the entertainment industry, especially in the film industry, this day is a grand festival.

At half past eight in the evening of this day, the Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Koda Theater in Hollywood.

Every Academy Awards is a big feast. The popularity of the scene and the high TV ratings make the Oscars the crowning achievement of the entire world film industry.

Before the awards ceremony began, many media predicted that the biggest winner would be rejuvenation, who received a full thirteen nominations.

The film, produced by Paramount Pictures, directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt, has been featured in newspapers and magazines lately. Many journalists and film critics are admiring the film, swearing that it will win the Oscars.

Paramount is one of Hollywood's six biggest studios, and David Fincher is a famous Hollywood director. And Brad Pitt is known as the most popular actor in Hollywood. With such a strong lineup, on the face of it, a big win at the Oscars is simply a matter of course.

Obviously, this is Paramount Pictures' efforts. Behind it is the world-class media group Viacom as the promoter.

Viacom, a world-class media group. Paramount, which is famous in Hollywood, is just a subsidiary.

Compared to Zhang Fan, this is a real behemoth. However, it is obvious that even if Viacom has the strength to influence Oscar, he does not want to do it directly, and just uses the media to influence.

There is a price to be paid for everything, both individually and for a megagroup like Viacom.

They have the ability to influence the Oscars, but the price they pay is not in line with their income, so they naturally won't do it. When you are alone, you may still have a spur of the moment. But to the extent of a large group, it is absolutely intellectually cold. Everything is premised on interests, and things that are not done without interests will never be done.

Viewers may be confused by the media coverage, but a real professional, such as a smart person like Pat Kingsley, will be able to roughly analyze the final award in advance.

At this point, the Oscar vote was over, and no one would know about it except for two PwC lawyers who were carrying the final results. But the upfront investment, the lobbying of the judges, the comparison of the film works themselves, and many other external factors can give people a glimpse or two.

"This time you have a good chance of winning Best Picture. Pat Kingsley sat in the back of a luxury limousine and handed out a note to Zhang Fan, who was wearing a black dress on the side, "This is my acceptance speech for you." There is no sensationalism, no crying, and of course no taboo words. It's bland, but it's as satisfying as possible. If you get the best picture or the best adapted screenplay, you can just read it. ”

"If you get the best director, read this too?" Zhang Fan took the note and watched it carefully. It's not much different from those in China, thank you for this and thank that, saying how excited you are, how happy you are after winning the award, and how hard you have to work in the future. Basically, if you don't want to be curious, the acceptance speech is similar.

"It's okay to talk about other awards, but it's very difficult to say best director. Pat Kingsley paused, but said it anyway.

"Because I'm a foreigner?" Zhang Fan raised his eyebrows.

"There are more foreigners who have won the Oscar for Best Director. Pat Kingsley glanced at Zhang Fan, "And you're too young." ”

"Understood. Zhang Fan nodded: "Because of my skin color." ”

It's a cliché that says that blacks are discriminated against in the United States because blacks like to rebel. When you are discriminated against, you will get up and make trouble and protest or something.

People of other skin colors, especially yellow-skinned, are also discriminated against, even more so than blacks. It's just that they rarely choose to resist, but bear it silently. So it doesn't seem like much of a difference, but in fact, the subtle impact is very large.

In addition, Zhang Fan's age is also a huge problem.

There is nothing wrong with giving him the best movie, the best movie is rewarded by a whole crew and a film company, and Zhang Fan is only a representative at most. But in terms of best director, there has never been an Oscar for Best Director at such a young age as Zhang Fan.

If the Best Director Award is awarded to Zhang Fan, the impact will be huge. Especially under the premise that the entire industry is tacitly arguing about seniority.

Many people can ignore Zhang Fan's nationality and tolerate Zhang Fan's skin color. But there is no way to accept his age.

Seniority means that most people can expect benefits, as long as they wait for their seniority to arrive. This is also a common rule in times of peace. A norm has been formed.

But if someone upsets this balance, it will have a huge impact on this rule, which is already very solid and involves many people. Talented people will get more opportunities to get ahead, but most of the people who enjoy the benefits of seniority are ordinary people. They will instinctively oppose it from the bottom of their hearts.

If Zhang Fan is ten years older, then there is almost no suspense about the best director this time.

"You're too young. Pat Kingsley sighed, "It's hard for the old men of the academy to accept that a young man in his twenties should win the best director. They are even willing to give you Best Actor rather than Best Director. ”

"How many votes can the academy influence?" Zhang Fan didn't care about Pat Kinsley's regret, but raised his hand to rub his chin, squinting his eyes slightly as if thinking about something.

"About a third. "Pat Kingsley tells a terrible reality" The old men of the academy have a lot of influence, and if they make up their minds, they can even influence a third of the judges. Of course, because you're entering Hollywood for the first time, they're not going to be so wary of you. After all, older people are slow to react. ”

"I've always liked to take my destiny into my own hands. Zhang Fan's face showed a smile, and his eyes were full of confidence: "For this Oscar, I have almost directly invested more than 100 million US dollars from the beginning of my preparation! This is not counting other expenses." Do you think I'm paying so much just to get the best picture?"

Pat Kingsley was silent and did not speak. She knows that Zhang Fan is very rich, and wealth is the passport to this world.

"Don't say those old men don't have the energy and time to join forces to resist me. Zhang Fan's eyes were full of confidence, "Even if they do this, they will definitely not be able to stop me from moving forward!"

Zhang Fan's self-confidence comes from the judges who accepted his gifts. The judges who drank the champagne wine sent by Zhang Fan, looked at the latest DVD player sent by Zhang Fan, and spent Zhang Fan's money to travel around the world made an agreement to provide Zhang Fan with votes while accepting Zhang Fan's gift. In the absence of strong competitors, on the premise that the academy and several giants did not make it clear that they wanted to boycott Zhang Fan. There is hardly the slightest suspense about his victory.

This is not a Golden Globe Award with only 96 judges, a person of prestige may be able to influence dozens or even hundreds of people, but there is absolutely no way to influence thousands of judges from all over the world!

"Good luck. Feeling the strong confidence in Zhang Fan's body, Pat Kingsley left a word of blessing before getting out of the car.

"I don't see anything out of her abilities. Soon after Pat Kingsley got out of the car, the car door opened again, and it was Li Ruhui, who had a beautiful evening dress all her life, who came in, "Still want to steal my job?"

Pat Kingsley's desire to become Zhang Fan's agent is no secret to Li Ruhui. After all, Zhang Fan has a lot of staff around him at this time, and some things that don't need to be kept secret will soon be known. Of course, Li Ruhui will not have any good feelings about Pat Kinsley.

"It's beautiful. Zhang Fan didn't answer, but changed the topic and praised her beautiful clothes.

"Thank you. Sure enough, Li Ruhui's attention was turned away in an instant, and she thanked Zhang Fan with a smile on her face. Because this expensive evening dress was bought for her by Zhang Fan. To be exact, she chose it herself and then Zhang Fan checked out.

When Hollywood female stars appear in front of the camera and reporters and fans, they all have delicate faces, white skin and beautiful appearances. And they are all dressed in gorgeous costumes and expensive jewelry. On the surface, it looks very beautiful.

It's just that Hollywood, the huge vanity fair, is a terrifying gold cave. If you want to maintain a glamorous life in front of people, you need to invest a lot of money. This is especially true for female stars who advocate comparison.

The income of many female stars simply can't support such a luxurious life, and even Scarlett's level of actress salary is only millions of dollars. And there are only a handful of female stars who can reach her level.

In addition to some shady deals, the beautiful clothes and jewels that many people wear are actually borrowed or sponsored.

The outfit on Li Ruhui's body plus various shiny jewelry is worth at least millions of dollars, but Zhang Fan bought it directly without blinking his eyes. I have to say that when a man has money, the lethality of a woman is too great.

"It felt a little nervous. The limousine drove forward, and Li Ruhui's expression was obviously a little excited, "This is the Oscars." ”

"Hmm. Zhang Fan nodded, looked at the crowded reporters and fans outside the car window, and nodded with a smile, "This is the Oscar." ”