"Duke, I'm optimistic about you and Saving Private Ryan."

Hearing the words of the veteran academy member, who was clearly Jewish, Duke quickly said, "Thank you for your support, Mr. Hoffman. ”

"Don't be too outside, although there are constantly critics saying bad things about you in front of me, but if we don't even support our own people."

The other side raised his glass to Duke and said, "Then Hollywood won't be Hollywood." ”

After a few more words to him, Duke stepped aside and breathed a sigh of relief, this is the party he held at home, aimed at the awards season, in this circle, there are some things that he can't completely refuse even if he is reluctant, not to mention that if the film can really win the best picture, he is also a direct beneficiary.

This was Duke's first use of the estate's Grand Ballroom, which was packed with thousands of square feet of guests, including Nancy Brown. Josephson and Pani? Kelis, the people who wandered through the crowd to get support for him, also Tom? Hanks and Leonardo? DiCaprio and other crew members, and Jeff? Robinov is such a representative of the producer.

Like Duke before them, they mingled with members of the directors' guild, the actors' guild, and the Zuò people's union, which they had specially invited, and worked hard to promote their roles and films in order to win their support.

This is arguably the most common scene before the awards season, and the academy does not prohibit public relations, but instead considers it a manifestation of the will to compete freely, and during this special time of the awards season, pies like this will be staged almost every day in the City of Angels.

Not just the pie, Duke, like everyone else, prepared gifts for those who came to the pie, such as champagne, memorabilia, and videotapes and VCDs from Saving Private Ryan.

Giving the judges something delicate but not particularly expensive is an open secret for the Oscars.

Furthermore. Like all of Hollywood's top schools, Duke doesn't ban actors or models who want to find an opportunity, and there are also members of the academy who have the right to vote, and there are also people who like handsome men and women and have special fetishes, as long as both sides look at each other, no one will stop them.

"Hi. Duke. ”

In the crowd not far away, Jeff? Robinoff walked out, his formulaic smile gone, to the relatively quiet spot where Duke stood, and whispered, "A lot of people have shown their support for us. ”

"Don't forget this special time this year."

In Duke's view, as long as Warner and Fox's publicity and PR are in place, "Saving Private Ryan" has at least a seventy percent chance of winning Best Picture, as for Best Director. He thinks he might have a chance of getting a nomination, but he has little hope of winning an award, and according to the few fragments in his memory, Mel? Gibson once won the best director, not only because of the film, but also because there was no strong competition.

Normally, the Academy awards Best Director and Best Picture to the same film, but this year is special. Maybe the college will separate the two awards and play a balancing act. This is also a method they occasionally use.

Thinking of Mel? Gibson might get Best Director, Duke couldn't help frowning, he had never been a generous person, and he would never do that kind of thing to repay grievances with virtue.

Shaking his head slightly, Duke stopped thinking about this and asked the side. "Jeff, why did Warner and Fox have to let me leave Pai Duì at home?"

"It's because you want to convey to the outside world that you value the Oscars."

So many times together, Jeff? Robinoff also understands Duke's mentality, explaining simply, "If you don't pay attention to the Oscars yourself. If you don't show an attitude of actively striving for awards, then the academy will ignore you, and they will not give the little gold figure to someone who does not value the award. ”

Hearing the words of the Warner CEO, Duke immediately remembered the former David? Finch, the famous personality director, has never been much of an Oscar-winning and public relations fan, rarely attending public events before the awards ceremony, and then went home empty-handed on several occasions.

Follow Jeff? Robinov's statement, David? Finch's defeat was not an upset, but the most normal situation.

Maybe he'll be like David too? Vinci like that, returning empty-handed again and again? Duke thinks it's very likely, after all, the age disadvantage is here, and he doesn't think that the Oscars represent a qiē, let alone an award maniac.

Skillfully weaving through the crowd, tactfully rejecting some hints, and always with a charming smile on her pretty face, Catherine? Zeta? Jones was at ease in such a pie, and though she met many people who were courteous to her in the evening, she was not at all interested, and her charming eyes were always catching the figure of her master.

Although this is just a pie duì convened by the owner in his personal name, it is the top pie duì in Hollywood, Zeta? Jones only turned half a circle, and saw countless faces that she once envied and regarded as a goal to strive for, to be among the top places in Hollywood, she only relied on the identity of the heroine of "Chicago", she wanted to really become a part of this circle, so what is the fastest shortcut?

The amber eyes looked at the tall figure again.

"'Saving Private Ryan' was such a big hit, Duke? How much will Rosenberg gain this time? ”

There's a whispered discussion next to you, Zeta? Jones turned his head to look, it was Catherine, the famous female producer of Hollywood? Kennedy and Annie? Hurd, just listening to the former, said, "Obviously, Duke signed a tiered share agreement, and the film grossed more than $600 million, and his box office share would be 20 percent. ”

Annie? Hurd agreed, "Yes, this is one of Hollywood's top directorial contracts. Also, although he doesn't know the specific proportion, he definitely has a peripheral share of the film. ”

What is the perimeter share? Zeta? Jones has no way of knowing, but what is the 60 percent box office share? She could easily figure it out.

He's not just a successful director, he's also a billionaire, right?

Just thought of this, Zeta? Did Jones hear Catherine again? Kennedy's words, "It seems that Duke took more of the box office from 'Independence Day,' and I have the exact news that the share is only a lot more than 'Saving Private Ryan.'" ”

"It shouldn't be less than $150 million!" Annie? Hurd chimed in.

$150 million?

Zeta? Jones felt a little dizzy, those so-called successful directors in Hollywood are racking their brains for the box office of the film to break the $100 million mark, the successful people are often excited and carried away, and the young director who is only twenty-five years old can get $150 million for just one film?

On top of that, he is still working hard with such success and great wealth......

On the same crew, Zeta? Jones knew how hard the other party was trying, and he threw himself into it like a nobody desperate for success, even ignoring her few hints.

Is success and career really that attractive? Zeta? Jones didn't know, she just knew that if she was the owner of such a large fortune, she would definitely dream of laughing.

Seeing that there are fewer people around the master of the pie, Zeta? Jones wanted to go over to say hello, but just after a few steps, a familiar figure came from the side.

"Hi Kate, I didn't expect you to come to Hollywood to develop."

See Sophie? Marceau offers to say hello, Zeta? Jones had no choice but to stop, "Hello, Sophie, you look so beautiful tonight." ”

The other party is wearing an all-black short strap low-cut evening dress, the skin set off is extraordinarily fair, and the tight-fitting design also highlights the delicate and graceful curves, especially the fluffy brown short and medium hair and makeup with a lazy temperament, just like the girl who is most eager for love in adolescence, even if she thinks she has strong money, she can't help but feel jealous.

"Kate, you're not bad either." Sophie? Marceau just said hello, "I still have something to do, if I have time another day, I'll invite you to dinner." ”

With that, she turned around and walked towards the side front, Zeta? Jones couldn't help but frown, the other party went to Duke's side.

It's not far from where Duke is, but Sophie? As Marceau walked through the few tens of feet, countless thoughts crossed her mind.

After thinking and preparing for a long time, she openly agreed to Mel? Gibson and CAA's demands were nothing to her anyway, and she knew how much she was tempted by men, and it wouldn't take much effort.

But she was still a little hesitant, and in the last month or so, she learned about some of the CAA's situation. Bob and Ino? The two interest groups led by Martin are fiercely competing within the CAA. Bob loses the competition and is bound to step down, Mel? Gibson's promise is no different from a savage's fart.

Pay must be rewarded, this is her bottom line.

Even if you have doubts in your heart, Sophie? Marceau's pace did not slow down, she had another plan in her heart, a plan to use the calculation and power of CAA to get some benefits from the top director opposite.

As the pie drew to a close, Duke shook hands and saw off many of the guests, and with the crisp sound of high heels falling to the ground, an unusually tall Frenchwoman walked up to him.

"Sophie, when did you come?"

Duke was sure he hadn't invited her, and could he feel Sophie as he held the other's outstretched hand? Marceau's fingers flicked a few times in his palm.

"I came with a friend." Sophie? Marceau showed the most charming smile, "Seeing that you have been busy, I didn't come to say hello." ”

"The hospitality is not good."

The visitor was a guest, Duke politely replied, and asked, "Ready to leave?" I'll have someone send you. ”

Sophie? Marceau shook her head slightly, suddenly stepped forward, leaned into Duke's ear, and whispered, "Actually, I have something I want to talk to you about alone. (To be continued......)