After some thought, Eddie thought that Zhang Fan's consideration was correct.

Hollywood is also a world of seniority, and world-class superstars like Leonardo have been unable to win the Oscar because of their age. Zhang Fan, who is younger than Leonardo and is still a foreigner and even Asian, will have even more difficulty if he wants to win Best Director and Best Picture!

The division of power within Hollywood is intricate, and almost all major film companies regard the Oscars as their own taboos, and it is simply outrageous for outsiders to get their hands on them.

If Zhang Fan is just an ordinary talented director, then he may have a chance to win the Oscar after many years of mixing up with Eddie's practice. But Zhang Fan has his own company, which is essentially the opposite of Hollywood's movie giants.

The reason why Zhang Fan was able to get the support of Disney and Twentieth Century Fox this time was largely because Zhang Fan had close interests and cooperation with ABC TV and Fox TV. What's more, neither of these Hollywood giants thought that Zhang Fan would be able to win the Oscar for the first time in Hollywood.

After all, this kind of thing is too mysterious, and no one has ever been able to do it before. Therefore, they support Zhang Fan and are not worried that Zhang Fan will really win the final award, thus standing at the top of Hollywood.

But next year, things will change dramatically!

After the slum millionaire fire, it means that Zhang Fan has gained a foothold in Hollywood. With his good work on the New York Times bestseller list, it's no surprise to get a good adaptation of another good adaptation. At that time, will Zhang Fan, who has already gained a foothold, give Disney such benefits this time? Zhang Fan is not a fool!

Even the relationship of interest between Zhang Fan and ABC TV and Fox TV still exists. However, Disney Studios and Twentieth Century Fox did not have a direct affiliation with the two television stations. They just belong to the same group of companies, and they are to be responsible for their own profits and losses, how can they harm their own interests for the sake of the TV station.

It won't take long, and when they wait for the second year, they will take the initiative to turn around and suppress Zhang Fan! This is a fundamental conflict of interest that no one can change.

After considering all the reasons, Eddie was surprised to find that things are really as Zhang Fan said, only this year is the only chance!

This year's Zhang Fan is too much, and the strength in all aspects is enough. And what can hinder him is either carelessness or thinking that he can't succeed and doesn't care. This kind of God-given opportunity is really over and will not come again!

After thinking about this, Eddie, who has been working in Hollywood all year round, began to operate with the full support of Zhang Fan. Strive for the best result for Zhang Fan at any cost!

Americans are also taking bribes. Bribes, but they call it lobbying. The lobby on Capitol Hill was even able to change some of the established national policies! This shows the power of the lobby group.

The same is true for the Oscars. And they themselves will not refuse lobbying. Of course, it is certainly not possible to send money directly. The face on the surface still needs to be preserved.

But as long as there is money in this world, there is almost nothing impossible to do.

With a large check in his hand, Eddie presented the latest DVD players and the film's fine DVDs to the more than 6,000 judges around the world who were eligible to vote.

These things are basic, after all, most of the judges don't have time to watch the works that are nominated, and they vote with their feet. If you can't let them see it, it's useless.

After that, it is time to send a variety of exquisite small gifts, including red wine, jewelry, all kinds of exquisite gadgets and so on. Eddie even paid for those judges to travel!

Many judges, such as Spielberg and others, are rich and have no shortage of benefits. However, most of the judges are ordinary practitioners in Hollywood, but they are old enough to get this status. Every year, the Oscars are an opportunity for them to earn benefits, and they are not willing to refuse these gifts. It depends on who gives the most and votes for whomever it is.

These judges are very ethic, and whoever gives the most benefits will definitely vote for whomever they want. This has long been known throughout Hollywood. Rules.

Compared with others, Zhang Fan's investment is greater, and he invests a large amount of money almost at any cost to canvass votes.

You know, that's thousands of judges, and even a few thousand dollars in gifts per person is an astronomical amount. Under normal circumstances, no crew can invest so much money in canvassing. That is, people like Zhang Fan, who are not short of money for fame, will desperately sprinkle money.

For the Golden Globe Award, the Oscar vane, Zhang Fan naturally did not let go.

The Golden Globes only have 96 judges, which is much more convenient than the Oscars. Millions of dollars in public relations expenses have been smashed, and it is almost certain that they will be able to get the award they want.

Before the Golden Globe Awards ceremony began, Zhang Fan came to Los Angeles.

Compared with the enthusiasm in the eastern region, especially in New York State, Zhang Fan's influence in the western United States is somewhat worse. After all, the greatest influence of the empire in that heart is still near New York.

After leaving the airport, there were many fewer fans who came to greet Zhang Fan than in New York.

After leaving the airport, Zhang Fan went directly to Beverly Hills. It's home to Hollywood's celebrities, and if you want to make it in Hollywood, you need to have at least one villa here.

Compared to the prices on New York's Upper East Side that make bankers cry, Beverly Hills is a lot cheaper. However, this villa still cost Zhang Fan more than 10 million US dollars.

The western part of the United States is vast and sparsely populated, and even in a large metropolis like Los Angeles, there is a vast area of land. The size of the houses here is generally large, and the villa that Zhang Fan bought has a garden in the front yard and a swimming pool in the backyard. The interior is luxuriously decorated and equipped with all kinds of advanced appliances, as long as you bring your bag and move in.

After washing up and making a few phone calls to explain the things at work, Zhang Fan directly found the room and lay down to sleep and rest.

During this time, he was constantly busy with all kinds of things, and he had to shuttle back and forth between various cities, and when he was on the plane before, even in the first class, he fell asleep directly after dealing with several enthusiastic flight attendants. Now Zhang Fan feels that he urgently needs to rest. Lying on a soft ******* was what he wanted to do most at this time.

But it was clear that he wouldn't be able to go to bed so early tonight.

The doorbell rang in the villa, and Zhang Fan, who was lying on the bed just now, looked unhappy. When she was about to enjoy her sleep, she was disturbed by someone, and no one would have a good face.

Looking at the night outside the window, Zhang Fan suddenly pulled the quilt and covered his whole person underneath. Turning a deaf ear to the doorbell ringing outside. He swore he wouldn't open the door even if the FBI rang the doorbell outside.

After a while, the doorbell finally disappeared, and Zhang Fan, who had his eyes closed, showed a smile. Just as I was about to fall asleep, my phone rang.

"Don't let people sleep!?" The angry Zhang Fan lifted the quilt and sat up.

Compared with the ringtone that sounded outside, the sound of the mobile phone on the side was like a hammer at this time, so that Zhang Fan didn't want to continue to sleep.

"Who?!" picked up the phone and didn't look at the caller ID, Zhang Fan shouted out directly in dissatisfaction.

"Zhang, I'm Scarlett." A seductive voice came from the phone.

"Ah, Scarlett." Zhang Fan's voice finally regained its calmness: "Is there anything wrong with me so late?" ”

After the last time she talked to Scarlett Johansson about her lack of a classic role in Hollywood, Scarlett occasionally talked to Zhang Fan on the phone. As slum millionaires get better and better, the frequency of phone calls increases.

It can't be said to be an ambiguous relationship, neither Zhang Fan nor Scarlett has this meaning. But they also maintain a relationship of mutual acquaintance.

Zhang Fan is in order to take Scarlett to play Black Widow when filming the Avengers later. And Scarlett has a high reputation in Hollywood, and it doesn't hurt to be friends with her.

As for Scarlett, to be able to get to this position in the vanity fair of Hollywood, it is absolutely impossible to be simply beautiful, and a wise brain is also needed. Scarlett is very smart, she can see that Zhang Fan's ability and power in her hands are very strong, so she maintains a friendship with Zhang Fan. After all, there will be a day when it will be useful.

As a smart woman, Scarlett knows when to do something.

"I saw a man who looked a lot like you walk into a villa in Beverly Hills. I used to ring the doorbell but no one answered, so I'll call you. Scarlett's voice was filled with a smile, "Where are you now?" ”

"What a coincidence." Zhang Fan raised his hand and touched his nose: "The person who looks like me is indeed me." I'm in Beverly Hills right now, and you ring the doorbell and no one responds because I've just gotten off the plane and I'm a little tired, so I'm asleep. ”

"That's right." Zhang Fan asked out loud, "Why did you see me?" ”

"My house is right next door." Scarlett's laughter was feminine, like her face so delicate that it took your breath away: "You bought this villa?" It seems that we will be neighbors from now on. ”

"Neighbors indeed." Zhang Fan got up with a smile: "I'll go open the door now." ”

"No need." Scarlett's voice came "You need to rest now, and it's too late." I'll visit tomorrow. ”

"Okay." Zhang Fan hung up the phone, frowned and glanced at the night outside the window, and then laughed, "What a smart woman." ”

Scarlett is indeed very smart, no matter how beautiful a woman without brains in Hollywood is, she can only be reduced to a plaything, at most she is a vase. Only people who value both beauty and wisdom can truly succeed.

Zhang Fan knew very well in his heart that there was no chance that he would see him walk into the villa. Scarlett is just borrowing this reason!

"It's fine." Zhang Fan fell back on the ******* and muttered in a low voice, "It's not bad to have a beautiful neighbor." ”