Beverly Hills, The Ritz-Carlton.

The eyes of the entertainment media are all gathered here on this day, and the 84th Oscar nominees luncheon is about to be held.

In the past half month, Hollywood has become a mess, which can be called the most chaotic Oscar publicity and public relations in history.

The seeded players who signed up for the main prize seemed to be being hammered by someone, and each one was hammering someone else.

In the pre-Oscar warm-up stage, when was it so lively?

In the hotel's lounge, the president of the academy, Tom Sherrac, finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect it to be like this. ”

Vice Chairman Tom Hanks continued: "If only one crew messes around, we can kick them out and disqualify them from the Oscars, but all the crews competing for the main awards are gone, and it's not going to be easy." ”

It's not that it's hard to do, but it can't be done, and the executive committee of the college simply treated itself as deaf and blind during this time.

Another vice chairman, Kathleen Kennedy, said: "It's not without its benefits, they've done a good job of warming up, and this Oscars are in the spotlight. ”

She smiled and said to the two Toms, "Isn't that what we want?" ”

"If it hadn't sparked the heat and attracted the public's attention, how would I have let them get into trouble now?" ”

Hanks understands the hidden secret, the attention of the Oscars is declining every year, and if it continues like this, it will become a real Hollywood circle of self-esteem.

This is the face of the film school, and they are the best way to show their presence.

Tom Sherrac added: "After the nominees are announced, these will soon subside, and if there are any unruly ones, they will be disqualified. ”

Hanks and Kathleen Kenneth agreed.

Now that the heat is there, Oscar should put the high-quality signboard back again.

The luncheon is about to be held, and guests are coming over one after another in the hall full of round tables and chairs.

Spielberg, who was wearing disc glasses, came to the table where the crew of "War Horse" was, and as soon as he pulled out his chair, he found that several people were coming diagonally behind.

The director of the "Moneyball" crew, Bemet Miller, and the actor Matt Damon.

The latter saw Spielberg and hurriedly came over to say hello: "Steven......"

Spielberg didn't seem to see the outstretched hand, raised his eyes and swept over Matt Damon, nodded slightly, and had no intention of talking to him.

Matt Damon withdrew his right hand stupidly, feeling inexplicable, didn't everything happen back then? The culprit is already in prison, is it necessary?

Spielberg turned his head and stopped looking at this side.

At his point, not to mention one Matt Damon, even ten Matt Damon is nothing.

Matt Damon was just about to go back and sit down when he noticed Spielberg turning back again.

Not only did he turn his head, but he also had a smile on his face.

Matt Damon followed his face and saw three people.

Leonardo, Nicholson, and Martin Davis.

Three of the most famous bastards in Hollywood today!

Spielberg beckoned at the trio.

The three of them went over, greeted Spielberg, and chatted a few words.

In Spielberg's eyes, the goal of "The Martian" must be Best Actor, while "War Horse" did not apply for this award at all, and there is no competition between the two.

On the contrary, Warner Pictures wants "Moneyball" to win Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.

Spielberg always believes that the first to challenge him came from Warner Pictures and Matt Damon.

Especially the latter, who did the news back then.

There were a lot of people in the banquet hall, and Matt Damon was given a cold reception at Spielberg, but Spielberg was very enthusiastic about the bastard trio, and many people looked at it.

Matt Damon is still honest and doesn't see any change.

The agent next to him said: "Don't worry about these little things, let's get the nomination first, and then find a way to operate......"

What happened some time ago made Matt Damon anxious, and he had no confidence in winning the final award, but said: "I can get a nomination for Best Actor." ”

The three Martins returned to the "Martian" table and took their seats.

There weren't many people on the crew, and the table was just enough to sit down, and Ridley Scott didn't come at all, he went to Morocco with his assistants and was preparing for the new alien movie "Prometheus".

In Ridley's words, at most one Oscar nomination for Best Director, it is impossible to win.

Louise Mayer, who was sitting at the same table, said to Martin: "In the next vote, I will mobilize all the resources in my hands, if you can't win the award this time, within three years, I don't have to think about the resources on my side, they won't help anymore." ”

Martin understood: "Our plan should be successful. ”

Leonardo shook his head: "I succeeded in selling ugliness, but you sold miserably but didn't succeed, it doesn't make sense." ”

Nicholson slapped him: "It's still Martin's more reliable than bad." ”

Leonardo told the truth: "Because Hollywood is all a bunch of." ”

Matt Damon noticed the next table, which was full of people from the "The Martian" crew, and he turned his head slightly to look at the three bastards sitting in the middle.

Nicholson noticed it and immediately turned his head to look at Matt Damon, the old bastard baring his teeth and showing a weird smile.

Like the clown he once played.

Matt Damon turned his head and stopped looking at it, constantly telling himself in his heart that it was three sand sculptures, three mad dogs with their heads in water, and people could not see like mad dogs.

If he didn't do such psychological construction, he was really afraid that he wouldn't be able to help it.

On the other hand, Martin completely ignored the "Moneyball" crew, as if the crew didn't exist.

It's not a good thing on either side, he mobilizes forces to get Matt Damon, and Matt Damon is also hacking him and The Martian in various ways.

As for who is more effective, it will soon be seen.

The banquet hall was full of people, but the atmosphere was somewhat weird, and there was a bit of-for-tat between the various crews.

Between individual crews, even quarrels broke out.

Nicholson said, "See, Leo? Can your miserable plan have the same effect as it is today? It's Martin's plan! ”

Martin said: "I went from selling miserably to showing off my wealth, who to reason with?" ”

He looked at Leonardo: "Do you know how many civil society organizations and charitable foundations have recently called me to ask me to donate?" They want me to give away all my possessions! I politely declined some invitations to charity galas, only to be attacked by black fans for not having sympathy, spending so much money on eating, drinking, and having fun, and not knowing how to help other people. ”

Leonardo, like Martin and Nicholson, grabbed Martin's sleeve and said, "Donate your entire wealth to my conservation foundation, and you will never face these troubles again." ”

Nicholson said: "I've found that the most shameful is Leo. ”

Martin said: "After all, 100 meters ......"

Leonardo frowned and opened his mouth wide, then whispered, "The luncheon is about to begin." ”

Academy President Tom Sherak and host of the luncheon took to the stage of the ballroom.

The list of nominees for one award after another was announced, and this is a real Oscar year, with very few films that attract attention.

As far as Martin is concerned, except for "The Martian" and "War Horse", other films are basically unimpressed.

The list of nominees was announced one after another, in fact, after so many outpost awards, the nominations were similar to what the outside world had speculated, and the list estimated by the media in advance had at least a 90% hit rate.

Because the overlap rate between the union awards of various industries in Hollywood and the corresponding Oscar awards is too high.

Finally, it came to the four most important awards.

Tom Sherrac read out the list of five nominees for Best Actor.

The first one is: "Martin Davis, The Martian!" ”

The crew cheered softly.

Nicholson and Leonardo high-fived Martin.

Leonardo was completely embarrassed, and said in a low voice: "Without the failure of my miserable plan, how can you be more successful than the bad plan?" ”

Martin said: "I really want to thank you for finding a group of beautiful women from Thailand to come over another day and have a thank you party for you alone!" ”

Leonardo gave him a middle finger.

Tom Sherak is still reading out the list: "Gary Oldman, 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'; George Clooney, "The Descendants," Joel Edgerton, "The Warriors......"

Every time a name is pronounced, Matt Damon's heart tightens a point, it takes so much time and energy, beats so many crews and is beaten by so many crews at the same time, there must be something to gain, right?

There was one last Best Actor nomination, and his heart lifted.

Tom Sherak's voice didn't pause: "Demian Bihil, Better Life" ”

Another crew burst into cheers.

Martin has been smiling and winning the dignity.

Matt Damon still has a plain face, sitting in his seat like a stone sculpture.

After doing so much, he didn't even get a nomination!

The agent spotted Matt Damon's anomaly and was relieved: "We'll continue next year." ”

"Failed." Matt Damon whispered.

The agent is also helpless.

Matt Damon looked back on the experience of the past half month and quickly found the crux of the problem, the attack on him by those women in the Weinstein Gate incident!

But he didn't even get the nomination, and he was very surprised.

At the table next to him, Leonardo was about to bump his fist with Martin in celebration: "Congratulations, the plan is successful, and the biggest competitor hasn't even been nominated." ”

Nicholson concluded: "When it comes to making trouble, Martin is much more reliable than Leo. ”

Leonardo said, "You don't know? Martin is the best at bringing high-end opponents down to a level like him, or even worse than him, and then beating them with a lot of bad experience! ”

Martin saw the hope of winning this Oscar for Best Actor, and said: "Two bosses, mobilize all your resources." ”

The list of nominees has just been announced, and Matt Damon has voluntarily withdrawn.

When leaving, pass by Martin's table.

Matt Damon pouted his head and didn't look at the three bastards.

(End of chapter)