Chapter 412: Star-studded
"Is It Really Weird," that's the entertainment headline of USA Today, with the subtitle about "Million Dollar Baby" being the big winner yesterday.
The article said: "Among the best films, "The Lord of the Rings 3" is undoubtedly the most artistically devoid of a film, he is a commercial film, nothing more.
Compared with "The Aviator" and "Hotel Rwanda", "Million Dollar Baby" is undoubtedly deeper and closer to our lives.
At the same time, we have to mention that "Million Dollar Baby" also received as many as nine nominations, and they were recognized not only in the technical category, but also in the Best Actor and Actress awards, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress.
And, of course, the script.
In short, this is a really excellent work, they have acting skills, life, and enlightening connotations, not things like "The Lord ......of the Rings 3" that rely on special effects and the vulgar plots of some commercial films. ”
On the second day of the Oscars, there was a lot of noise in the media, and the most talked about it was naturally about "Million Dollar Baby" and "The Lord of the Rings 3".
There are those who support the former, and naturally there are those who support the latter, and both camps belittle each other as worthless, and all kinds of tones fly sideways.
This qiē has nothing to do with Lee Chung-hee, and even the news that he won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, as well as Charlize Theron's kissing on stage with him laughing, are not so eye-catching.
Lee Chung-hee didn't care about this, and after finishing the Oscar schedule, he flew to Boston.
"Harvard Love Story" is about to start filming.
March 3rd, after a short period of adjustment. The opening ceremony of "Harvard Love Story" was held in the auditorium of Harvard University.
Because too many big names are involved. Including Tom Hanks. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Jang Dong-kin, Cha Tae-hyun, Won Bin. Song Yoona, Yim Jung-hwa and others, including Lee Chung-hee and Kim Tae-hee, the two protagonists are all here, so it has also attracted almost 200 media and a lineup of thousands of people.
It's nine o'clock, and there is still some time before the opening ceremony at half past nine.
After breakfast, Lee Chung-hee accompanied a group of guests to wander around the campus.
"This is where you've been for three years?"
Tom Hanks looked at the iconic red-walled buildings everywhere with a smile, and turned to ask Lee Chung-hee. "You're in Colombia, aren't you?"
Lee Chung-hee smiled and nodded. Leonardo DiCaprio shrugged, "I envy you, I haven't read a book seriously, and when I get to such a place, I will feel a little regretful!" ”
Lee Chung-hee shrugged, "Can I say I'm the same as you," After a pause, in the eyes of everyone's probing, he smiled: "You should understand that for a child, they don't know how to cherish and enjoy that kind of time at all, they want to escape from ......." ”
Jack Nicholson laughed: "Looks like you're pretty big right now!" ”
Everyone laughed, and Lee Chung-hee spread his hands, "I only understand now, so if I have time, I like to come here, and then go to the school bar over there to sit and feel the atmosphere."
Perhaps, this is also the reason why I chose to come here to make a TV series, not even a movie, I want to show more of the kind of images that remain in my memory and I cherish,"
Saying that, he looked at everyone and said with a smile: "I also hope that everyone can enjoy this process with me, instead of making it a job, of course, I will try to do so!" ”
Natalie Portman pouted, "I took this book because I saw the refreshing beauty in the script, and to be honest, like you just said, I don't seem to have enjoyed the good things you wrote before." ”
"People can't be too greedy!"
Lee Chung-hee smiled and continued: "You have used your smart decision to get you an extra four years of precious college time, which is already enviable!" ”
More than a dozen people, most of whom are Hollywood superstars, even if they walk on the campus of Harvard, they are very eye-catching.
However, because Lee Chung-hee came to Harvard a lot of times, everyone didn't gather around, just smiled and waved hello, so Song Yuna couldn't help but sigh: "Harvard is really different, if it's in South Korea, even if it's in Seoul National University, Tae-hee, they will probably go crazy!" ”
Kim Tae-hee smiled dumbly, he didn't know what to say, Koreans are indeed more sought after celebrities than Americans.
At half past nine, the opening ceremony was held on time, and at this time, there were many students at Harvard, plus media reporters together, and I was afraid that there were only a few thousand people, and the scene was surrounded by water.
Even the windows outside the auditorium were full of people.
The simple ceremony was followed by a press conference, which was the standard procedure.
The first question was naturally thrown at Lee Chung-hee, who was Emerson of the Los Angeles Times, who always had some concessions, and the PR team around Lee Chung-hee was even more familiar with him.
"Dr. Lee, everyone has too many questions about "Harvard Love Story", but what everyone is more curious about is that this time, this TV series will be a real cooperation between Hollywood stars and Korean stars, and even the American and Korean entertainment circles? Excuse me, when did you have such an idea, and why did you choose to do it? ”
Lee Chung-hee smiled and nodded, "It's very simple, this story takes place in three places: Boston, New York and Seoul, and I want to present the customs and cultures of two different countries."
If it's like a general film, when it's on location, it's very casual shooting, then it's not the work I want.
…… I am very grateful to Tom and others for their support to me, so that I can have the best actors to complete such a work, and I hope that this work will make people in the two countries more deeply aware of each other's ....... ”
"Hello, Nicole Kidman, what kind of character are you in the film?" A reporter from the Boston Herald asked, "What made you choose to star in this TV series?" ”
"At first, of course, it was because of Vincent," Nicole Kidman replied with a smile, "I hadn't read the script at the time, and he called me and said I would do me a favor, and of course I would have loved it." ”
"In terms of characters, I can't tell you too much detail, I can only say that I am both friend and foe," Nicole Kidman glanced at Lee Chung-hee with a smile, "And it's a very connotative character, I really like it, and I finally became an alumnus of Harvard!" ”
Everyone laughed because of her last sentence.
Next to him, a reporter from the Washington Post threw a question to Natalie Portman, "You've always said that you want to work with Dr. Lee, what do you think of this collaboration, and that role is said to be based on the scene of your first meeting?" ”
"It's not much of a collaboration,"
Natalie Portman said proudly: "As for the character, this guy is stingy, he was stupid at the time, and I didn't know him, so naturally I want to avoid him, who knew that he wrote me so badly now?" ”
She talked for a long time, but she didn't say anything more specific about the role, but it made the reporters curious, but she didn't say anything next.
There are a lot of reporters in Hollywood, and it is natural to throw questions at the Hollywood stars they are familiar with.
After all, they don't know each other well and are afraid of language barriers.
It was Emerson who broke the silence, he had been with Lee Chung-hee for many years, so he naturally knew these people, and he also knew that Won Bin had the best relationship with Lee Chung-hee, so he asked: "Is there any pressure to appear in such a co-production for the first time, and to play against Tom Hanks and others, and how do you feel now?" ”
Many American reporters were puzzled, afraid that Won Bin's English was very good, but soon, they found that Won Bin's English standard, which had been improved by Lee Chung-hee's system, was a mess.
With a shy smile, he said: "There will be some pressure, but more excitement, Tom Hanks is my idol, it is my honor to be able to play with him." ”
After he opened his mouth, he answered so fluently that the American reporter was naturally impressed, so he quickly threw the question at him and others.
Regarding the question of the role, Won Bin said with a smile: "At the beginning, when Jung-hee came to me, he said that he was compensating me because he had stolen my role in "Blue Life and Death Love" back then.
It's a joke of course and I'm honored to be a part of this TV series...... There may be some personal friendship between me and him, but, as he told me, he thinks I am his favorite person, and I trust him and will try to do my best! ”
In the big battle, the enthusiasm of the media is naturally high, except for Lee Chung-hee, everyone is surrounded by problems, and among them, Kim Tae-hee is one of the most concerned.
"Miss Kim Tae-hee, as far as we know, you just graduated from Seoul National University, and although you have acted in TV dramas, movies, and commercials before, you have all played supporting roles or something."
Winterna, a female reporter for USA Today, asked in a questioning tone, "What do you think is the reason why Dr. Li chose you as the heroine, and do you think you can do it?" ”
Kim Tae-hee was so angry in her heart, she was really a newcomer who had no human rights, and even looking at Winterna's envy, jealousy and hatred, she didn't think maliciously, this woman didn't fall in love with Lee Chung-hee, she was jealous.
On the surface, she is still smiling, because of this problem, Lee Chung-hee has already rehearsed with her.
Of course, the smile is a little stiff, but it's normal.
"I don't know if you've seen my show,"
Kim Tae-hee said frankly, this is the confidence she has in herself after improving her acting skills, "Also, one thing I must tell you is that any protagonist starts with a small role and a supporting role, so it is not surprising that I am now the leading role."
Of course, I was lucky because Dr. Lee chose me this time, but also because he chose me, which also proved my ability on the other hand.
This is not a TV series that he has spent a lot of effort on and attaches great importance to......! (To be continued......)