Chapter 85: The Oscars (1)
On the counter of the cowboy tavern, Victor pulls a drink list, writes a simple contract in the blank space, and hands it to Cooper.
There are only a few articles in the contract, which basically simply define the obligations and rights of both parties.
Cooper didn't even look at it and wanted to sign it again.
Victor: "Jali, I have to tell you, the total investment in this movie is only $500,000, so your salary ......"
Jali Cooper waved his hand: "Fuck the pay!" I don't have money to do this job! ”
Then, the guy quickly signed his name, handed the contract to Victor, and burped: "When will filming start?" ”
Victor put away the contract and thought for a moment: "March." ”
"March." Cooper calculated: "That's fast!" It's early February! ”
"So adjust your condition as soon as possible." Ford said: "This time it's cheaper for you, originally this role was mine, if it weren't for my lack of skills......"
"You're old, John, let's be honest about your promising career as a director, and the actors will still be handed over to us." Cooper flipped through the script, couldn't be happy, and said: "The wife of the old cowboy in it, this Carla Joan, who plays it?" ”
"Ingmar, Ingmar Bergman." Victor Road.
"Who? Miss Bergman!? Cooper was stunned, then put his arms around Victor and kissed Victor on the face: "Damn it, Victor, I love you to death!" Hahahaha! ”
"What is this!?" Victor angrily wiped the saliva from his face.
John Ford looked at Victor and smiled, "It's been two years since Jally pursued Bergman, don't you know?" ”
"Is there such a thing?" When Victor heard this, he immediately felt that this was completely fate, a big fate.
"A good movie, a beautiful girl, Ingmar, I'm coming!" Cooper looked wistful.
"on yourself and talk to yourself. How can people look up to you. John Ford gave Cooper a blank look.
Cooper was unconvinced: "What's wrong with me!?" Although I'm not as handsome as Clark Hollywood, how can I shoot second!? ”
"John, let's go, it's disgusting!" Victor laughed.
After signing Jali Cooper, "No Country for Old Men" was officially established.
Victor has always acted in a hurry, with the help of Nicholas, Leo and others, things are going very smoothly, the personnel are matched, the equipment and equipment Leo has also been escorted to the original filming location, and a local hotel was selected as the crew station, just waiting for the start of filming.
The time soon came to the end of February.
At the same time, Hollywood has also started the most lively and seductive time of the year.
That is, the Oscar ceremony.
At the beginning of each year, the Oscars are held on time, with an annual summary of the previous year's films and awards being awarded.
Therefore, at this time, whether it is Hollywood or the media, it can only be described as looking forward to it.
The newspapers were full of editorials, and the reporters were moved by the news.
Unlike previous years, this time the list of winners is completely confidential and not announced in advance, which is even more appetizing.
Legendary Films.
Victor looked at the pile of invitations on the table, looked up at Nicholas and smiled: "Nicholas, let Leo come back quickly, it seems that we have to start filming a few days later." ”
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February 27th. Bilt Mow Bowl Hotel Los Angeles.
On a clear night, the most famous hotel in Los Angeles is as bright as day, with red floors, crowds of people at the door, crowds of reporters, and the glimmer of camera flashes.
The cars stopped at the door, and the superstars and directors who came out of them made the onlookers exclaim.
The Oscar feast has begun!
"I knew I would have rented a good car! It's also shabby for us. Leo drove the car and pulled his tie.
In the car, a group of people were dressed in suits and leather shoes, and they were very serious.
Leo drove the car, wearing a black suit to outline his muscular figure. Monroe sat in the co-pilot, wearing a short white skirt, dressed up brightly.
Behind. Victor is also dressed in a black suit, with a bow tie and the Ferro family badge pinned to his chest, and is handsome and contemptible.
Gregory was dressed in his own suit, his hair combed back and creamy.
As for Nicholas Zink, the old man deliberately chose a white suit, with that full head of white hair, and a cigar hanging, it was a bull's fork!
This is the main creative team of Legendary Films. As for others, such as Baggins and others, they were arranged in a car.
Leo is right, along the way, other companies are BMW cars, and look at yourself, it is a second-hand classic car that Leo bought for 500 dollars, which is indeed shabby enough.
"We're here for the ceremony, it's not an auto show, why do you want such a vain thing. Drive your car well. Victor laughed.
The car stopped at the door, and a group of people got out of the car.
The audience immediately burst into cheers.
Leo was proud, holding his head high, and shouted at the audience, "I love you!" "Looks like a big star.
Victor kicked over: "You can't die if you don't pretend to be forced!" ”
Truly. Because the crowd was shouting slogans like this: "Garbo! Garbo! ”
"Fonda! I love you! ”
"Gary! Gary! This way! This way! “
……
Who cares about Victor's gang?
It was indeed a big gathering of Hollywood celebrities.
Victor was a little confused by the cheers and flashing lights, especially when he saw the faces around him.
John Wayne, Clark Gable, Henry Fonda, Garbo, Gary Grant...... These stars are just like the bright stars in the night sky, living in front of them, smiling charmingly.
In addition, Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Liu Beiqian, William Wheeler, Kim Victor, Howard Hawkes, Frank Capra, Raoul Walsh, ...... A famous director in the annals of history has his own personality!
This is Hollywood! Victor sighed.
"I love you guys! Thank you for your support! That girl, I'll look for you when I turn around! Leo laughed at the crowd, pointed, and was hugged back by Gregory: "Leo, let's not be ashamed, there is no one to bird us at all." ”
Nicholas looked in front of him, his eyes flushed: "Victor, I haven't been here for many years. How much it used to be in the limelight, so much so that now it ......"
"Now we're not bad! Comeback, you old man. Leo excitedly.
"Yes, yes, yes! Rise like the phoenix! Ha ha. Nicholas wiped a handful of tears and looked up at the door of the hotel: "I, Nicholas, am back!" ”
"Don't complain, go in, I'm starving." Wren's words left everyone speechless.
At the award ceremony, according to the name tag, Victor led everyone to find a seat.
After taking his seat, Victor found that not only did his gang have nothing to do with the front row, but were also placed in one of the most aggrieved back row corners of the entire awards ceremony.
"Isn't that bullying!?" Leo was furious: "We're nominated!" It should be arranged in the middle, not the first few rows, and it should be not far from the front! What a person here! ”
The people sitting next to him are all small companies, and in addition, there are audience representatives. Looking at the entire venue, Victor's position is probably the saddest.
"Sit down! Don't be ashamed. It's almost getting started. Gregory pressed Ray down.