Chapter 151: Golden Globe Awards

Walking on the red carpet, Xu Guanwu was still a little nervous at first, but fortunately, he remembered what Zhao Yazhi had just said and tried his best to keep a smile in front of the media.

The media is also very interested in this film investor from the East, and in their impression, it is estimated that it is the first time for Hong Kong people to walk the red carpet here.

So Xu Guanwu was favored by many media, clicking, flashing non-stop, and his slightly stiff smile was photographed.

When he walked to the other end of the red carpet, Xu Guanwu was used to facing the media, and his nervousness gradually calmed down.

Under the guidance of the guide, Xu Guanwu and Zhao Yazhi walked to the photo area and posed in various smiling poses for people to take pictures.

After a pause for nearly a minute, he was instructed by the guide to go to the interview stage and be interviewed by NBC TV. The station is also a sponsor and partner of the Golden Globe Awards.

"Stanley, long time no see!" Moderator: Alan. Heller greeted Xu Guanwu very warmly, "After filming "Rocky", you disappeared in Hollywood, where did you go?" ”

"I went back to Hong Kong, and you know that Hong Kong is known as the Hollywood of the East, but compared to Hollywood, the development of Hong Kong films is still very slow. So I used what I learned in Hollywood to accelerate the development of our Hong Kong film industry. Xu Guanwu explained.

"Who is this beautiful woman next to you, can you introduce us to it?" The host asked with a smile again.

"She's my wife, Zhao Yazhi!" Xu Guanwu introduced with a smile.

"Zhao, you're beautiful," Allen praised with a smile, "Are there any new investments other than Rocky recently?" ”

"Yes, there is a "Jaws" in the near future, which will meet fans soon." Xu Guanwu introduced with a smile.

"Jaws, wow! The name sounds scary. Allen pretended to be frightened, and then asked with a smile: "This time, "Rocky" competes with movies such as "The Godfather 2" and "Chinatown", do you think there is much hope of winning the award?" ”

"'The Godfather 2' and 'Chinatown' are both great movies, and I wouldn't be surprised that any of their films won." Xu Guanwu smiled, "Of course, if "Rocky" wins the award, I will be even happier." ”

"Okay, xiexie, you accept our interview, xiexie!" Alan finished asking the prepared questions and said with a polite smile.

Xu Guanwu and Zhao Yazhi walked off the interview stage with a smile and entered the hall of the Kodak Theater under the guidance of the guide.

There are still many reporters in the hall, like sharks, who go up to interview celebrities when they see them.

Celebrities, producers, and film company representatives who have not just appeared on the interview stage also have the opportunity to appear on camera at this time.

"Stanley, come over here." Richard. Zaniuk greeted him with a smile and introduced some friends in the film industry to Xu Guanwu.

Xu Guanwu and Zhao Yazhi walked over together, and under the introduction of Richard, they met many Hollywood filmmakers.

These people include stars, directors, producers, film company CEOs, distributors, TV station representatives, film critics, etc., and these people make up the entire Hollywood film market.

Although everyone only had time to say hello and say a few words, Xu Guanwu also knew that the opportunity was rare. If it weren't for the introduction of Richard, the "second generation of shadows", it would be difficult for him to get in touch with these people.

After staying in the hall for half an hour, the red carpet ceremony was finally over, and the guests entered the venue one after another under the leadership of the guide.

Xu Guanwu, Stallone and others were nominated for the award, so they were specially arranged to sit in the front row.

At the Golden Globe Awards, "Rocky" was shortlisted for a total of five awards, namely the Best Score Award, the Best Screenplay Award, the Best Actor Award, the Best Director Award and the Best Film Award.

Among them, the Best Film Award is an award for film investors, that is, the award that Xu Guanwu competes for.

Xu Guanwu is not very confident in whether he can win the award, because the strong opponent he will face is the movie "The Godfather 2".

The "Godfather" series of movies is such a classic, you can only know its value when you see that it is still reported by later generations.

This is a classic work that can transcend the long river of time, and in the face of it, "Rocky" seems a little weak.

So when Xu Guanwu found out that he wanted to compete with "The Godfather 2", he automatically gave up the hope of winning the award, and only went to Hollywood to have a look and mix up a familiar face.

Anyway, for him, there are more opportunities to invest in award-winning films in the future, and he can't afford to suffer such gains and losses.

Compared with Xu Guanwu's calmness, Stallone was much nervous.

For him, a trophy not only represents honor, but also represents countless money.

There is too much difference between an actor who has won awards and an actor who is only nominated.

If Stallone wants to be promoted from a third-tier or fourth-tier artist to a second-tier and first-tier artist, then a trophy for Shijie's top awards is indispensable.

In the nervous anticipation of everyone, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony began soon.

The award ceremony specially invited two well-known talk show hosts to host, and they were full of witty words and lotus tongues, which made everyone laugh back and forth from time to time.

But due to the differences in culture and customs, Xu Guanwu didn't feel anything ridiculous, just put on a kind smile.

After the talk show ended, the trophy was about to be awarded, and the first trophy was in the field of television, which Xu Guanwu didn't understand very well, so he didn't care.

Several trophies were awarded, interspersed with some singing and dancing performances, and finally it was time to present the film awards.

Stallone, who was as bored as Xu Guanwu, immediately became energetic, because the trophy for the first method was the Best Screenplay Award.

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but get nervous when he saw Stallone being so nervous.

"The 32nd Golden Globe Awards, Best Film Screenplay Award, the finalists are "The Godfather 2", "Rocky", "Chinatown", "The Old Man and the Cat", ......" the award presenter shouted.

"The winner is ......" The award presenter paused for a while, and the music immediately sounded, Stallone gasped for breath, and his nervous hands exploded, "Chinatown, congratulations!" ”

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, peeked at Stallone, and saw him facing the camera, smiling a little dimly.

"Stallone, don't worry, although the Best Screenplay Award was missed, there is still the Best Actor award." Xu Guanwu comforted.

Stallone couldn't help but smile when he heard this.

The subsequent awards for Best Score, Most Promising Newcomer, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Actress and other awards were taken away by other films, and halfway through the awards ceremony, "Rocky" received five nominations, but none of them were won.

"It's an exciting time to present the award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Miller, Wessen. Steinberg! ”

Stallone tensed again, his eyes staring straight at the stage.

"Ah Wu, do you think he will win the award this time?" Zhao Yazhi saw that Stallone was working so hard, and couldn't help but ask softly.

"It's hard to say, this time the opponent is so strong." Xu Guanwu shook his head and said.

"The Best Actor Award in the Drama category, the finalists are Jack. Nicholson, Sylvester. Stallone, Dustin. Hoffman, Al. Pacino. "Stephen. Miller said.

"The award is, guys, Calm, Jack. Nicholson. "Wessen. Steinberg yelled.

Xu Guanwu looked at Stallone worriedly, and when the award presenter shouted the word Jack, he saw that Stallone froze instantly, the expression on his face froze there all of a sudden, and his eyes showed a mixture of joy and sorrow, disappointment, and pain.

The next Best Director award was still directed by "Chinatown" Roman. Polanski received, there was nothing to do with "Lodge".

"Ah Wu, the Best Film Award is about to be announced, are you nervous?" Zhao Yazhi asked worriedly.

Xu Guanwu smiled and shook his head.