The 80th Oscars held the nominees luncheon for the first time, held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on February 4, and more than 100 nominees gathered together to take a group photo with the little golden figures, which naturally attracted the attention of many entertainment media and reporters from all walks of life; Nearly 100 Oscar nominees also attended the event in beautiful clothes, and at the same time, it also attracted the help of stars and senior executives of various companies.

Of course, this is not a simple gathering of industry insiders, but also the best opportunity for various film companies to "lobby" for their own entries, because a few days later, on February 9th, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will also hold a science and technology awards ceremony to recognize some of the winners of the technology category in advance, and until February 19, the final votes for all awards will be closed, and then two accountants from Houseworth accounting firm will solve the counting of votes for this film event within a week.

Before the luncheon began, the nominees were all gathering in twos and threes to chat, and last year's British Rose Cate Blanchett and Judy Christie, Marion Cotiard, and Ellen Page were talking about what the best actress nominees in black coats and dresses were saying.

And George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Tommy Lee Jones, Daniel Day Lewis and other new and old handsome guys in crisp black suits are full of aura, and they look radiant just by standing aside and talking and laughing.

However, the shortlisted directors obviously lack rest, Christopher Nolan, the Coen brothers, David Fincher and others all look a little tired, all sitting on the bench yawning.

The real active ones are the publicists from major companies, Tom Cruise of Black Pearl, Harvey Weinstein, the fat producer in the circle, and Jim Burke, the clever producer of Paramount, all of whom are "communicating feelings" with the executives of different unions in various corners.

"Hey, Jack~~ I told you that our movie this year is fantastic, yes "No Country for Old Men", can you believe it? There is such a great director as the Coen brothers on the earth~~ What a tiger, India~~~ There are also those children's themes that are getting older and younger, those are all relying on special effects, do you know what is the essence of the movie~~ Your directors' union should choose a masterpiece this year, representing the most top-notch level in the circle~~"

"Ha~ You talked to that dead fat man in Weinstein? Yes, he's crazy, maybe he's taken the wrong medicine, I'll inform you first, he'll sell you a bad movie, but I believe you, can you tolerate such a bad movie to represent Hollywood? Of course not, you know that we need some themes from the third world of the country, so that our film awards are more international, do you know Danny Boyle, the director of "Slumdog Millionaire"? Yes, it's that British genius~~ He is simply the best director I have ever seen, you have seen this film, you must have been conquered by him~~"

"Helen~Helen~~ You're so beautiful today~~ How is your mother? Did she nag me? I will definitely go to see her when I have time~~ Helen I need you~~ Yes, you will love our movie this year, think about it, the story of an Indian boy and a tiger~~ Isn't this the most imaginative work!? What the? Weinstein says I discriminate against you blacks~!? Oh my God~I, Tom Cruise, swear to God~! My grandpa's grandpa was black! Look at my lips, typical black features! ”

The publicists of various companies show their charm, either humorous or outright sycophants, in short, to please everyone who wears the badge of the Academy Academy, and know that the votes of the road are in the hands of these unions.

Among these people, only Li Xiaole is different, he seems to have inexhaustible energy, but he does not mix and "lobby", but constantly talks with those photographers who are not known at present, and sound engineers, chatting about various professional issues, people can't help but sigh in their hearts: "I didn't expect this movie Jesus to be really a full technical master, and the madman James Cameron is a moral ......"

Scarlett Johansson, who came to help the public relations of Black Pearl Company, was already busy in the dark, constantly smiling with others and trying to leave a good impression on the other party, and finally took a gap to walk to Li Xiaole's side and complained:

"Director Li, you are one of the protagonists today, let us supporting characters go to the front line to work hard, isn't it too much for you to be lazy here?"

"Isn't that like that? I'm putting together a team for next year's film for you, don't you think it's a good idea? Li Xiaole smiled and looked at Scarlett Johansson, who was wearing a white sequined dress and was boundless in sexy.

"What movie of mine?" Scarlett Johansson didn't understand what Li Xiaole was talking about.

"The Avengers." Li Xiaole said as a matter of course: "By the way, you have taken a break from your work in the past few months and followed me to China to train in martial arts, it will take at least three months, or I'm worried that you won't be able to play Black Widow, didn't you say you don't need a stand-in?" ‘

"What? Isn't the Avengers series frozen? Scarlett Johansson raised her eyebrows slightly and said in surprise.

"Don't worry, after Oscar, this incident will be resolved." Li Xiaole smiled: "When the time comes, I'm afraid that your action scene will not be good." ”

"As long as you can solve this problem, I'm willing to do anything, but I don't believe that the six bastards will let you go." Scarlett looked at him and snorted, for her, an action drama fan, she was too eager to show her skills on the screen, but where could things be so good, did the Six Majors take the initiative to give up the lawsuit?

Li Xiaole smiled and didn't speak, but beckoned to Alan Rosenberg, the chairman of the Screen Actors Guild wearing reading glasses, not far away.

"You've got the support of the Screen Actors Guild?" Scarlett immediately understood the reason why Li Xiaole was so calm, and said with surprise on her face.

"Not yet, they just promised to consider it." Li Xiaole pouted: "If the strike of the writers' union can last until a week after the end of the Oscars, then they will also respond to us, of course, provided that our strike will not affect the holding of this Kausca." ”

This is exactly what the filmmakers present are most concerned about, the screenwriters actually support the strike of the management, but if this strike boycotts the Oscars, they will be difficult to do, you must know that this award is not only an honor, but also brings huge commercial profits to the award-winning films, and many films have to rely on this award to be distributed overseas.

Today, the top management of the Writers Guild did not come because of the strike, and even sent the union's security guards to stand in front of the Hilton Hotel, prohibiting the shortlisted screenwriters from attending this luncheon (the Writers Guild has been doing this at the gate of the six major studios during the strike), prohibiting the six major studios from contacting them, and encouraging the nominated screenwriters to withdraw from the strike.

So Li Xiaole, the god of screenwriters, is the only person who can represent the screenwriters' union now, from just now, the actors, directors, and the heads of the producers association have all quietly contacted Li Xiaole, and they have all expressed their support for the strike of the screenwriters' union, of course, they have not clearly expressed their willingness to join the strike, they are just in a wait-and-see attitude, everyone wants to see if the Black Pearl Company can lead the screenwriters' union strike to achieve a substantial breakthrough.

According to everyone's estimates, if the writers' union strike continues, the Hollywood major leagues will not be able to hold out until the end of March at most, and after the accumulated scripts are consumed, many American dramas and movies will be suspended due to the lack of scripts......

So the key question now is only whether Li Xiaole has the cohesion to let the writers' union strike last until the end of March, which may also be directly related to whether he can be recognized by the Oscar judges.

Li Xiaole was chatting with Scarlett, when he saw Warner President Jeff Robinoff coming over with a wine glass, Scarlett looked stunned, will the rival take the initiative to come over and talk to them?

"Director Li, congratulations on winning 11 nominations~~" Jeff Robinoff shook hands with Li Xiaole with a smile, and Li Xiaole smiled when he saw him coming: "Mr. Robinoff is serious, congratulations to you Warner, "The Dark Knight" is also excellent." He knew that the Great Alliance would send someone to talk to him.

At this time, many people noticed the meeting of the representatives of the two major forces in Hollywood, and they all turned their eyes to this side, but no one paid attention, Li Xiaole quietly put his hand into his pocket as if he pressed something......

"Director Li, who do you think will be the big winner of this year's Oscars?" Jeff Robinov is tall, standing in front of Li Xiaole and looking very domineering, completely overwhelming Li Xiaole in momentum.

"The best movie will be the winner." Li Xiaole shrugged his shoulders and said, he knew that Jeff Robinov didn't want to ask him anything, but wanted to tell him something.

"Actually, I've got an internal list." Sure enough, Jeff Robinoff smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice:

"There may be bad news, and good news, for you, Director Li."

"Oh~ Then I'd love to hear about it, would Mr. Robinov mind telling me about it?" Li Xiaole showed a smile, although he said so, there was not the slightest worry or curiosity in his expression.

"The bad news is that No Country for Old Man will win Best Picture, Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle will win Best Director, and Life of Pi will probably only have three technical awards." Jeff Robinov sighed and finished speaking, but looked at Li Xiaole again and raised his glass and said:

"But the good news is that Life of Pi is not far away from these two awards, and the difference in votes seems to be only in double digits."

When Scarlett next to her heard this, she immediately understood what Jeff Robinov meant, and gently pushed Li Xiaole's shoulder with some excitement, signaling to him: "The other party has come to negotiate, so don't take the opportunity to put forward conditions." ”