"The nominees for Best Actor are, George Clooney, Daniel Day Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, Martin Davis, ......"

On the stage, Helen Mirren, the last Best Actress, looked at the big screen behind her, introduced the nominees, opened the envelope in her hand, and read her name directly: "Best Actor is Daniel Day Lewis." ”

The applause rang out, and Martin applauded, and the results were already announced when the Screen Actors Guild Awards came out.

Daniel Day Lewis, who is most admired by academics, took the stage to accept the award and took away the Best Actor Golden Man.

Leonardo did not forget to hit Martin and stabilize the output: "Accompany the run, come on!" ”

Martin behaved very calmly and said softly: "If I get the little golden man, you haven't got it yet, Leo, I will give it to you publicly." ”

Leonardo didn't believe he would win the Oscar later than Martin, saying: "If you dare to give it to me, you will dare to accept it." ”

Martin couldn't help but wonder how he could make Leonardo so hard that he would automatically lose when he heard it like 11 seconds in the 100m.

Elizabeth leaned over and comforted Martin: "The people in the academy like you very much, and when you have enough qualifications, you will soon be able to win the award." ”

Martin nodded: "I will definitely win the award in front of Leo." ”

Nicholson heard it and agreed: "Leao may win the award in another ten years, and I believe Martin will win the Oscar in five years." ”

Leonardo was traumatized and didn't want to talk about it anymore, just as the last actor Whitaker was on stage.

Kate became nervous and subconsciously turned her head to look at Martin.

This time, she felt that it was the best opportunity.

Martin got rid of his biggest rival Cate Blanchett ahead of schedule, and none of the nominees on the list can play as well as her.

Again, there is no suspense about this award.

Whitaker read out the final answer: "It was Kate Winslet who won Best Actress!" ”

Kate held her face in her hands and opened her mouth exaggeratedly, looking incredulous.

Martin and others around him applauded and congratulated.

Kate gave Sam Mendes a gentle hug, then stood up and walked towards Martin.

"Congratulations on your dream." Martin said.

Kate opened her arms and hugged Martin hard, so excited that she couldn't help herself.

Then, she let go of Martin and came to Leonardo.

The camera camera all turned to this side, and everyone's eyes turned to this side.

Spanning ten years of time and space, Ruth and Jack hugged tightly.

Kate let go of her hand, raised her arms high, beckoned around, and walked all the way to the stage to take the little golden man.

Whether it is the expression of true feelings, or the performance of star actors who go deep into the bone marrow, Kate's eyes are red and her eyes are full of tears.

At this time, the audience stood up and applauded her.

Kate thanked the House judges, thanked the team, thanked parents and family, thanked Leonardo, and then came to Martin.

"I also want to thank Martin, he brought me into the play in many scenes during the filming, without Martin I wouldn't have had such a great performance, and I wouldn't have this wonderful role."

Kate pointed to Martin's side, as if thinking of Oscar's previous crazy output, and said loudly: "Martin Davis, you are the best partner!" ”

Martin raised his hand and beckoned, in response.

Kate hugged the Best Actress Golden Man and went backstage.

The last two awards all fell on "No Country for Old Men", and the Coen brothers also won the best director.

The awards show is over, but Oscar night has just begun.

Almost everyone made it to Beverly Hills for Vanity Fair's Oscar Night party.

Including Thomas, their respective agents also appeared at the party.

"Cheers!"

The main creators of the reader crew raised their wine glasses together, and Kate smiled very heartily.

After two glasses of wine, Sam Mendes quietly left.

Kate didn't care about Elizabeth's presence, she grabbed Martin's shoulder, and the little golden man put it in his hand: "This award has half of yours!" ”

Martin beckoned: "Come, come, everyone, let's take a picture with the Oscar-winning actress together." ”

A photojournalist from Vanity Fair came over with a camera.

Kate is very arrogant, holding Martin in one hand, Leonardo in the other, and an Oscar statuette on her lap, she deserves to be the biggest female winner tonight.

After taking a group photo, Georgina came over to congratulate Kate, and Harvey followed along.

Georgina pulled Kate to speak, and Harvey approached Martin: "Let's talk a little." ”

Martin replied: "Harvey, we are old friends, just say something." ”

Harvey's biggest trump card is Quentin, Quentin is going to do a big project next, a big project means high investment risk, and he must increase the project's ability to resist risks.

"Quentin has prepared a new project, missing a leading actor." Harvey knew that Quentin had a certain attraction to celebrities: "The male protagonist is a tough guy type of character, the kind who can lead a task force to take out Hitler." ”

Hearing the latter words, Martin knew what movie it was, after all, he had seen all of Quentin's films more than once.

Although he doesn't get along with the foot gang, he still likes Quentin's films in the early and middle periods.

Martin thought about things and said, "Hitler? World War II themes? ”

Harvey said simply: "It can be said that it is Quentin's version of Garrison's death squad, the actor is very brilliant and can help you hit the Oscars again." ”

Martin put his hand behind his back and beckoned to Thomas.

Thomas, who had been keeping his ears up to watch this side, immediately walked over and shook Harvey's hand.

"Harvey, you can't do that." Thomas is now facing Harvey, completely different from before, very confident, half-serious and half-joking: "My agent is next to you, you are looking for Martin to play the role, but you don't call me?" “

Two years ago, Harvey dared to let him go directly, but now it is different, and he can only say with a smile: "I heard that Martin has always been the master of the selection of roles. ”

This is true, but he said it to his face, and the purpose was not pure.

Martin's hidden eyes swept over Bruce, who immediately pulled out his phone and walked over.

He shook his phone: "Emergency number." ”

Martin patted Thomas on the arm: "Specifically, you talk to Harvey first, you are very clear about my requirements." ”

He does like Quentin's films, but liking movies and commercial cooperation are completely different things.

Martin took his phone and went somewhere else.

Thomas was very straight in front of Harvey, because he knew that he was representing Martin, and said directly: "Harvey, we are all old acquaintances, there is no need to go around in circles, Martin's salary circle knows that $15 million or $5 million plus share." ”

The salary can be negotiated, and then the others are not appropriate, and there is no need to talk about the others.

Harvey, the fat man, scolded himself and said, "$5 million, plus a share of the North American box office." ”

"No, it's not a North American box office share, an offline revenue share." No matter how Thomas is, he has also worked hard in Hollywood for many years: "Quentin's movies have never been good at the box office, and if it is purely a box office share in North America, it is extremely unfair to Martin, and we want offline DVD and TV rights sharing." ”

Harvey shook his head: "It can't be. ”

Thomas was direct: "That's $15 million." ”

Harvey frowned: "This actor can compete for the Oscar, and many people are willing to reduce their salary several times to play ......"

"Martin has no shortage of roles contending for the Oscar." Thomas understood that the fat man wanted Martin's commercial appeal and didn't want to pay at the market price, although he didn't say the specific number, but looking at the meaning, it would be good to give two or three million dollars.

The big-name stars that Harvey cooperates with are not paid two or three times off when they enter his project, and he is also used to operating like this, emphasizing: "Don't forget, this is Quentin's project." ”

Thomas laughed: "Martin starred in the project directed by Scorsese, and he was also fully paid. ”

Speaking of this step, Harvey couldn't go on.

wants to borrow Martin's strong market appeal on the "Inglourious Basterds" project, and is distressed by the salary of tens of millions of dollars, and there is no solution.

Seeing that Georgina was still chatting with Kate, Harvey left alone.

Back at his table, Ben, who had been observing, leaned over and asked, "Didn't reach your intention?" ”

Harvey shook his head: "They can't recognize their position, and they even ask me for $15 million." ”

Big Ben muttered, "Weinstein Pictures has never paid anyone such a high salary since its inception, right?" ”

Harvey said: "It's also the first time I've asked for so much. ”

Cassie's face was full of frustration: "If Martin Davis takes this head, you will have to pay a huge price if you invite other big-name stars in the future." ”

Harvey has already thought about this: "Give it up. ”

Cassie tried to say more, but was kicked under the table by Big Ben.

Harvey picked up a glass of wine and fell into thought.

On the other side, Martin and Elizabeth were ready to go back.

Kate came over to see her off and took the opportunity to whisper, "Do you have time tonight?" ”

Martin looked at Elizabeth and said, "Another day." ”

Kate said directly: "Tomorrow morning, I will wait for you in the old place of the hotel, you must come." ”

Martin nodded, and left the ballroom, where Elizabeth and Thomas were joined by the old Escalade.

Thomas briefly said what he had said to Harvey.

Elizabeth was surprised and sneered: "Why didn't he let you play for free?" ”

"It's not that he doesn't want to, he just knows I'm not going to make money for him for free," Martin said. ”

Bruce said in front: "I didn't let you pay to play the role, it's already very conscientious, I remember when you were in Atlanta, you paid to act." ”

The next morning, Martin sent Elizabeth home and came to the hotel again to congratulate Kate on winning the Oscar.

(End of chapter)