Chapter 355 Sixty-second Oscar

As Bali Diller said, Spielberg would not refuse.

"Saving Private Ryan" is indeed a heart-warming movie.

"Why didn't Mr. Zhang direct the film himself? War scenes are what Mr. Zhang is good at. Spielberg looked at Zhang Yi and asked.

"Hehe, I make movies, not to see if I'm good at it, but to see if I'm interested. This film really doesn't have much interest. And the one who can shoot it well is undoubtedly Mr. Spielberg. Zhang Yi smiled and said.

Spielberg listened and nodded. He can naturally understand that Zhang Yi is not only a screenwriter, director, but also the owner of a film company, and more importantly, he is also a super-rich man.

When it comes to Zhang Yi's part, the movies he makes are indeed not based on what he is suitable for, but on whether he is interested. If you are interested in something, even if you don't win awards, don't make money, or even scold constantly, it's possible to shoot.

If you don't have an interest, even if it's a movie with a good reputation at the box office, you may not shoot it.

Of course, Zhang Yi is interested in "Forrest Gump", and he doesn't exactly know that he can make money and win awards.

However, it is estimated that Zhang Yi will not be interested in such a movie anymore.

"How much are you going to invest in this movie?" Spielberg took the film, so naturally he wanted to know what the shooting budget for this film was.

"Huh. Mr. Spielberg may not be used to working with me. If it were Mr. Cameron, he wouldn't ask. Zhang Yi smiled, and then said, "Making my movie is not how much I invest, but how much you need!" ”

"Seventy million, maybe more." Spielberg thought for a moment, then looked at Zhang Yi.

"No problem." Zhang Yi nodded, and the investment in the original version was just this number. However, Zhang Yi knows that it is estimated that after the shooting, there will be more.

"I don't think that director will want to work with you anymore after working with Mr. Zhang." Spielberg smiled and said.

The director said that as much as the budget, he would invest. There is no director who doesn't like such an investor. However, Spielberg naturally knew that in fact, Zhang Yi also had a number in his heart.

He's not a big deal.

"Who does Mr. Zhang think is suitable to play the leading role?" Spielberg then asked.

"Who does Mr. Spielberg think it is?" Zhang Yi smiled and didn't answer, but asked.

"Tom. Hanks! Spielberg then said.

"Hehe, there is a saying in China that a hero sees the same thing." Zhang Yi said with a smile, "I, Mr. He Bali Diller, also think so. ”

"Hmmm! I'll do my best to implement this. I guess in a few days, Tom. Hanks's net worth is different. Spielberg smiled and said.

"Oh? Is Mr. Spielberg so optimistic about him? Zhang Yi naturally heard the meaning of Spielberg's words.

"Mr. Zhang's kind of film is not very competitive. There is not much suspense in this Oscar. Spielberg then said, "If many awards are not given to you for "Forrest Gump", I guess no one will agree." ”

"Huh!" Zhang Yi smiled and didn't say anything more.

It is no secret that Zhang Yi arrived in the United States. However, as always, he rarely appears in public.

Although Zhang Yi did not appear in public, news about him related to him was reported by the media from time to time. And when a report pointed out that Zhang Yi would cooperate with Lucas and Spielberg, it still caused a great sensation.

With a detailed investigation, everyone knows that Lucas will direct the sequel to "The Mummy", setting the story in China for decades. Spielberg, on the other hand, will direct a war film starring the current Oscar favorites for Best Actor.

Both films were written by Zhang Yi. Produced by Polar Shadow Film Company. Zhang Yi's screenwriting ability is naturally self-evident, and he has won two Academy Awards for Best Screenplay. Of course, one is the original screenplay award, and the other is the adapted screenplay award.

With both awards in hand, it is naturally even more powerful.

The global box office list, not to mention the top five, is the top ten, and the only ones who can compete with Zhang Yi may be Spielberg and Lucas. Now that the three are working together, who else can stop them.

Some time ago, Polar Pictures and Columbia Pictures had a fight. In order to block Columbia Pictures' "Godzilla", Extreme Movie Film Company has invested in "Reading Power Said", although it is not as much as seventy or eighty million. But now, it has been rumored that two films with an investment of nearly 100 million yuan have shocked many people.

Perhaps only people like Zhang Yi dare to invest in large-scale systems one after another without scruples.

On March 26, the 62nd Oscars arrived.

This year's Oscars can be described as highly anticipated. Especially in Southeast Asia and other places, the expectations are even higher than those in North America.

A movie shot by a Chinese, although the content of the movie is a typical American movie, after all, the movie came from him. is also a screenwriter, a director, and the owner of a production company.

This is the highest achievement ever achieved by a Chinese in Hollywood. Even if he doesn't win an award, he will become an unsurpassed legend. Of course, in the eyes of everyone, there may be only Zhang Yi who can surpass.

"Are you really going to walk the red carpet alone?" Bali Diller smiled and said, "The organizing committee asked you if you had a female companion, obviously trying to arrange one for you." ”

"Although Xiao Min didn't come to the United States because of something, it's better to arrange a female companion." Zhang Yi waved his hand, then looked at Bali Diller, and then said, "If you want to find a female companion, don't come with me, feel free." ”

"You are in the spotlight now, and whoever can be your female companion on the red carpet will definitely become the focus of the media." Bali Diller smiled and said, "But if you change to a man, you will definitely be overshadowed by your light." However, this is suitable for me who is low-key. ”

"You're low-key, too?" Zhang Yi smiled and didn't say anything more.

When Zhang Yi and Bali Diller walked to the red carpet, they suddenly caused a stir. Zhang Yi is now well-known to everyone, especially his dress, I don't know how many people imitate him. What's more, how many Chinese faces are there in this Oscar?

"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang! You have thirteen nominations for Forrest Gump, how many trophies do you think you can win? A reporter asked aloud.

Zhang Yi smiled and said, "I don't know how much I can take, but I naturally hope that the more the better." ”

"Among the thirteen nominations of Mr. Zhang, which award do you care about the most, Best Picture? Or Best Director? A reporter asked again.

"Huh. I care about every award. Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Well, you can listen to what I said, take it out of context, and say that I threatened to win all the awards!" It's just a wish. ”

"Mr. Zhang has won the Best Screenplay Award twice, and he has also won the Best Adapted Screenplay. Do you still care about winning the Best Adapted Screenplay award this time? After all, you already won this award last year. A reporter added, with some excitement in his words.

Zhang Yi listened to some tongue-twisting words, but he also understood the meaning of those words, and then smiled and said, "It is also an honor to be re-elected. Naturally, I hope to win the Best Adapted Screenplay award again. ”

After Zhang Yi answered a few questions, he waved his hand and then walked inside.

"Well, Mr. Hanks, you look a little nervous!" Zhang Yi smiled at Tom. Hanks said.

The main creator of "Forrest Gump" naturally arranged to sit together. Before the award ceremony started, Zhang Yi looked at Tom. Hanks' face stiffened, clearly nervous.

"Mr. Zhang is not nervous at all?" Tom Hanks looked at Zhang Yi in surprise, in his opinion, the most nervous thing should be him. Moreover, he alone has been nominated for several awards, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, Best Picture, and even Best Sound.

"If it's your own, you can't run. It's not your own, no matter how nervous you are, it's useless. Zhang Yi smiled and said.

"Mr. Zhang's state of mind, we can't do it. In fact, we all understand these things, but we can't control ourselves and get nervous. "Tom. Hanks said.

He was nominated last year, but he missed the Oscar, and now he is nominated again, and it is still a big hit, how can he not be nervous.

Oscar-winning actor, this is the glory that all actors dream of. (To be continued.) )