The attention of the North American media quickly shifted away from the Harry Potter series, as the most competitive awards season kicked off, with more topics to cover and hype, and it was easier to attract public attention in a short period of time.

Despite Harvey? Weinstein left North America long ago to oversee the filming of "The Matrix" in Australia, but over the years, Ryan's team has also gained a lot of public relations experience, and since the release of "Desert Island" in North America, they have been active among many judges and media.

Compared with the same period last year, Ryan and Jenkins Films' public relations efforts have decreased significantly, and even KK Agency, after getting Ryan's support, has focused on Charlize? Theron was nominated for a Golden Globe and Best Actress above.

As for Ryan himself, just guarantee the nomination.

As is customary, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list of nominees for the 71st Oscars more than a month in advance.

Although "Desert Island" only won three nominations for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture, it was the three most important award nominations, which was enough to make Ryan feel satisfied.

As in previous Oscars, Ryan's awards have been nominated, with the theme song "Prince of Egypt" "When.You.Belive" nominated for Best Original Song, and "The Apocalypse" nominated for Best Visual Effects.

And the biggest winners of the nominations are the other three films.

"Saving Private Ryan" became the biggest winner of the nomination, getting eleven nominations including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Picture, the only pity is that DreamWorks submitted for Ryan for Best Supporting Actor was not nominated.

This is also normal, since Ryan has been nominated for Best Actor for three consecutive years, no one can say anything about taking away a Best Supporting Actor nomination.

Robert? Another winner was Bernini's "Life is Beautiful," an Italian film with a total of seven nominations.

Perhaps it was the Weinstein brothers who left Miramax early. Founded by Weinstein Pictures, "Shakespeare in Love" received nine nominations, including Best Director, Best Picture and Best Actress, which is a lot less than in previous lives.

And because of Ryan's relationship, "Perfect", which was delayed for a year, also received three nominations for Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor and Best Actress.

PR of KK Agency, plus Charlize? Theron's performance in the film was quite good, and the South African diamond was nominated for the first Oscar in his life.

Ryan is very interested in whether the first bloody case in Oscar history will be staged.

And Gwyneth? Paltrow, with the relationship established by Paltrow Sr. and others over the years, if the public relations are effective - Spielberg also said hello to Ryan - it is not impossible for her to get the actress. But I'm afraid the hat after the water can't run away.

Leonardo, who also starred in "Shakespeare in Love"? DiCaprio, who was extremely disappointed that he was not nominated for Best Actor, made a special phone call and vented that he would refuse to attend the Oscars.

Ryan persuaded him a few words, and Leonardo also dispelled this idea, otherwise he would not have participated in the award ceremony, if he said such a strange reason with a big mouth like in his previous life, he would offend the old man of the academy, and then embark on the old road of constantly nominating but not being able to win the award.

Anyway, Ryan's goal is not on this Oscar. After only paying a little attention to the nominee list, he shifted his goals, dieting, fitness, and practicing swordsmanship took up most of his time, and occasionally followed the progress of the casting.

The efficiency of the crew is extremely fast. In 1999, the New Year's was advertised, and in late January, they began their first round of super-large auditions.

It's no wonder that the crew, there are too many candidates to sign up. If it continues, it is likely that more than 100,000 people will end up holding auditions for 100,000 minors. It is estimated that it can break the Guinness World Record.

The crew struck a deal with the British side of Studio 9 to set up their largest studio outside London and set up the studio and hold auditions.

Although I don't know how the young actors in Lu Dao's previous life were selected, but in this life he has become the leader of this project, and Ryan is still a little interested in auditioning, so he specially picked one of them and came to the set.

The set cleared a large open space that would soon become a set for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and now filled with benches on which young actors and their parents sat waiting for auditions.

Among them, some people come specifically to join in the fun because of interest, but more people definitely want to become famous, as long as they are not stupid and idiots, they can think that starring in this series of movies is definitely a matter of fame and fortune.

As for the movie will fail? They never thought it was, this was Ryan? Jenkins' work!

"Hey Chris, what a coincidence."

Ryan glanced at the crowd waiting for auditions from a distance, and was about to go to a few audition rooms to have a look, and happened to meet Chris in the hallway? Columbus.

"It's not a coincidence, but I heard that you are here, and I came here specifically." Chris? Columbus's face showed obvious exhaustion, "How many times have you, the investor and the original author, been to the crew?" ”

"Chris, you know, I'm getting ready for a new movie, there's other work to take care of......," Ryan gestured with you understanding.

Chris? Columbus understood that the child star had already completed his transformation and was no longer a pure actor and playwright.

"Can you let Jean?" Behind Ryan, a crisp girl's voice came out, "The hallway is very narrow, you guys blocked the way." ”

Ryan realized that he and several bodyguards and George were completely blocking the way to several audition rooms, and he couldn't help but turn sideways and try to get out of the way.

"You...... You're Ryan. ”

The little girl's voice was full of surprise, obviously not expecting to meet the idol here, "Ryan, did you personally audition for us?" ”

"I'm sorry, Ryan." The middle-aged woman beside her gently pulled the little girl, "She was a little too excited." ”

"It's okay."

His eyes drifted over the little girl, a girl about Taylor's age, with fine brown curls and a few faint freckles on her fair face on either side of her nose.

"Hell, I forgot to bring my autograph." The girl was complaining.

It seems to be a little younger than the impression of the age, but there should be nothing wrong with looking at the appearance, after all, whether it is the movie or the image of myself, I have seen it too many times. Ryan couldn't help but pinch his chin and take a closer look at the little girl.

"Rui...... Ryan ......"

The little girl's reflexes were unusually responsive, and she seemed to be comparable to Taylor.

"This little lady, can you know your name?" Ryan asked directly.

"Me?" After all, the little girl's age is here, and she can't help but be a little surprised at this time.

But her mother was unusually shrewd, as if she realized something, and gently pulled her to the side, and the little girl immediately laughed, "My name is Emma, Emma?" Watson. Hello, Ryan. ”

As he spoke, he stretched out a small hand, Ryan shook it lightly, and said very directly, "Hello, Emma, you give me a very good feeling, come on, I am very optimistic about you." ”

"Really?" The little girl was almost about to leap with joy, but she bit a finger, "Rui...... Ryan, do you know the role I'm going to audition for? ”

"Isn't it Miss Jack-of-all-trades?" Ryan frowned deliberately, "If not, it would be disappointing." ”

"Of course not...... Ah, no, not really. The little girl was anxious, and seemed to not know what to say, and after a while, she gradually calmed down, "What do I like most about Hermione?" Granger is up. ”

"Go for it, Miss Emma." Ryan encouraged him with a last word, "I hope to see your name on the list of the most reluctant." ”

Whose name appears in the last list is not up to you. When the little girl leaves, it is inevitable that she will be slandered.

After the girl and her mother walked into the audition room, Chris was watching the play on the side? Columbus spoke, "Ryan, do you think this girl is a good fit for Hermione?" ”

"Her temperament and appearance are very similar to what I originally envisioned."

That's for sure, when the series was copied out, whenever Hermione was written? The name Granger must have come to Ryan's mind as the girl and the image she would have when she grew up.

And in her previous life, she was the most popular actor in the Harry Potter series, not one of them, and it can be said that among those actors, there are few people who are not disabled.

The experience of her previous life has been proven, the Miss Know-it-all she plays has a super market appeal, and now that she has met her, Ryan will of course consider her first, which is not to say that she must be necessary, but European and American child stars have a trait, they are basically disabled when they are older, what if the newly selected actor becomes disabled after a few years?

That would definitely take a toll on the film.

There are very, very successful experiences here, and if you have to choose to take risks, it is not bravery, but stupidity.

"Well, I'll pay special attention to her in the later auditions." The little girl apparently also gave Chris? Columbus made a good impression.

Ryan nodded, with him and Chris? Columbus's words, as long as Emma? Watson's performance in the audition was not disastrous, and there were certainly no problems with passing the first few rounds.

As for the other little actors, it depends on their luck.

A few audition rooms went around, and Ryan instructed Chris? Columbus pays more attention to the audition situation, like this kind of audition, insiders and related households are always indispensable, and Ryan doesn't care, almost all auditions in Hollywood are like this, it's too normal.

Ryan's concern was that it was about an audition for underage actors, and he didn't want to see some shocking scandal on his company's crew. (To be continued......)