Vol 2 Chapter 668: Breaking the convention invitation

The screenwriter's strike once affected the holding of this year's Oscars. Many people even think that the Oscars will inevitably be aborted. It is not difficult for industry veterans like Duke to understand that a strike cannot kill the Oscars.
Although the Producers Union is extremely tough on the Screenwriters Association, it must eventually make concessions.
The college has made two-handed preparations. They are also worried that the Oscars ceremony will be suspended due to the screenwriter's strike. If the strike continues at that time, the college will launch an emergency party.
Oscars are the facade of Hollywood and even the entire North American film industry. The Academy will not let accidents happen.
They sent someone to intervene in the negotiation, urging the two parties to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
The Washington authorities are also making efforts. The fragile economic situation in the United States absolutely cannot withstand the torture of a long strike. The accident in Hollywood will not only cause problems in the entertainment industry, the pillar industry, but even intensify the turmoil on Wall Street.
If any industry wants to operate normally, both employers and employees must abide by the "rules of the game" that recognizes each other's fairness. The entire entertainment industry's annual output value of tens of billions of dollars, a share of the screenwriter, seems to be justified.
But capital is inherently profit-seeking, and moving the cake of commercial groups is undoubtedly digging meat from capitalists.
The main point of disagreement between the two parties is that the producers require payment of part of the remuneration after recovering the costs of movies and TV shows; while the screenwriters demand that the treatment of screenwriters in movies, TV series and reality shows be increased, and the producers must pay the screenwriters The share of the DVD share is as high as 2%, and the share of income from downloading programs on demand on the Internet will also increase from zero to 4.5%.
This condition is absolutely unacceptable by the production company and the producer alliance.
Ten days before the Oscars ceremony, with the concerted efforts of all parties, the producer alliance and the screenwriters association finally reached a preliminary agreement in the see-saw negotiation. The major Hollywood production companies made certain concessions. The screenwriters association and the production The People's Alliance signed a three-year temporary contract.
The contract not only increased the screenwriter's basic salary, but also won 0.6% of the DVD and 2.3% of the revenue share of the network on-demand, which not only includes the works from now on. Past works can also draw a certain percentage from it.
Subsequently, the Screenwriters Association held a membership vote, with an overwhelming 3775 votes, unanimously agreeing to stop the protracted strike tug of war.
The Screenwriters Association also sent an email to each member. Call on everyone to resume work immediately.
"The strike is over. Tomorrow, the screenwriters will return to their positions and everything will return to normal."
Patrick Villon, chairman of the Screenwriters Association, said at the press conference, "The strike is not what we expected. We are just trying to get a reasonable commission in the revenue of new media dramas. Now. The results we have achieved are enough to make us in this digital The times have a foothold."
The producers paid a certain amount of interest. Although the Screenwriters Association did not meet the initial requirements, the results of the negotiations have already satisfied most people.
"This is the best treatment we have received in 30 years." Many screenwriters said in interviews.
Although the screenwriters have gotten a share of DVD and Internet revenue as they wish, the term "best treatment" is more like a sigh of relief after the tug-of-war.
This three-year temporary contract is at best a psychological bottom line price, and the strong position of the producer league is unlikely to change with the strike.
It is foreseeable that the way to achieve benefits through strikes will become a model in Hollywood. The strikes in 1988 and 2008 at least on the surface have won some of the benefits they need for disadvantaged screenwriters.
Perhaps the next Hollywood-style strike is not far away.
The labor conflict can never be completely resolved.
With the end of the screenwriter's strike, the 80th Oscars ceremony was held smoothly.
"It's raining..."
Stepping out of the car, Scarlett Johansson lifted the corners of the dark evening dress. Carefully holding Duke on the wet ground, "Really annoying."
Los Angeles is arid and drier. No one thought it would actually rain on the day of the Oscars.
Fortunately, the organizing committee is fully prepared to put up a white canopy to protect the stars on the red carpet. For Hollywood, which has just experienced a screenwriter strike, this bit of wind and rain is really nothing.
Under the guidance of the staff, Duke walked into the big tent erected in the waiting area. Because of Heath Ledger, all the members of the "Dark Knight" crew who participated in the award ceremony wore dark gowns.
Duke's side. Even Scarlett Johansson wore a black evening dress.
Although it was a bit late, and many people had already walked on the red carpet in front, there were still many people waiting in the tent, and Duke also greeted some of them. Then walked in front of an acquaintance.
"Are you ready for acceptance speech?"
The person he asked was Leonardo DiCaprio, and Leonardo shrugged, "I think my chances of winning the prize are even smaller than you get the best director."
Both of them laughed, after all, they are not new to this circle, can they win the prize? Still have a clearer judgment.
And Leonardo was nominated for "The Infinite Walker". The popular awards for this film are recognized as best director and best film. Just like Heath Ledger, countless fans and media believe that, It is time for the college to give Martin Scorsese affirmation.
Also, Leonardo’s main competitor is Daniel Day Lewis, he is the darling of the academy.
After chatting with Leonardo for a few words, Duke looked forward, and the Oscar red carpet was staged every year indispensable.
The bleachers and streets around the Kodak Theater are packed with thousands of fans. The first stars to step on the red carpet include George K. Ke, who was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor for "Michael Clayton". Rooney, as well as the new James Bond actor Daniel Craig and his girlfriend Rachel Weisz.
Renee Zellweger wore a backless evening dress, which caused fans to scream when she appeared; Cate Blanchett wore a huge and dazzling necklace and walked slowly onto the red carpet; Harrison Ford, Penelope Stars such as Cruz and Hilary Swank also stepped onto the red carpet and entered the Kodak Theater.
At all large-scale awards ceremonies, the male stars are all black and old, and they are nothing new or interesting.
The important task of attracting eyeballs on the red carpet naturally falls on the shoulders of female celebrities. Hollywood is star-studded today. A group of female celebrities who have been dressed up and bravely spared no effort to show off and noble, and selling is no longer limited to low-cut back , Sloping shoulders, split ends, perspective and even retro... the tricks are endless.
Like male stars, black has always been the insurance choice for female stars at the awards ceremony. The calm temperament that black exudes can be interpreted as mystery, sexy, and noble, with little mistakes.
But at this year’s Oscars awards ceremony, the female stars seem to have agreed. There are a large number of people who have moved to the red camp, and they all chose bright red. The newly emerged Amy Adams and the last movie queen Helen Mirren. And the retro beauty Catherine Heigl, whether veteran acting or youth idol, has a soft spot for bright red, bringing fiery passion to the noble and classic Oscar.
Just look at the frequency of the flashing lights, you can know how strong their heat is.
"The Ledgers are here."
Hearing Scarlett's reminder, Duke withdrew his gaze and turned to the direction of the entrance. After seeing Kim Ledger and his wife, he tidied his gown slightly and brought Scarlett Johansson to greet him.
Although this country doesn't say that the dead are the greatest, Duke must also appropriately show the importance of Heath Ledger's relatives on this occasion.
"Hi, Kim."
After walking over, Duke and Kim Ledger hugged each other, and then they said a few more polite words.
He didn't say much, and soon a staff member came to inform that he and Scarlett Johansson walked on the Oscar red carpet, although they also signed a few fans holding "The Dark Knight" and "Transformers" Name, but Duke passed the red carpet at a relatively fast speed as before.
Entering the Kodak Theater, he and Scarlett walked directly to the front row. As the crew of nine nominations, the crew of "The Dark Knight" sat high enough. In addition, in order to promote the film, Warner Bros. also served as Andrew? Garfield and Amber Heard sought out the guest of honor for the best animated feature film.
Duke was also one of the award-presenting guests. He did not refuse the invitation of the academy because the other party wanted him to award the best supporting actor!
This break-in-convention invitation almost means that Heath Ledger will inevitably get this golden man.
In some ways, this year’s Oscars is like the one that Duke participated in the previous time when he won Best Director and the Golden Man, lacking enough suspense.
The Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture, before the awards ceremony, all have super hot candidates, and the college should not make an upset choice.
After all, the advantages of Heath Ledger, Daniel Day, Lewis and Martin Scorsese are too obvious.
The stage lights up, and after the short prefixes, Jon Stewart, the host of the "Daily Show", stepped onto the stage, and started with the topic of the Hollywood screenwriter who had just ended.
He said in a joking tone, "The past two months have been difficult, and the bitter screenwriting strike has torn apart Hollywood. I am very happy that this struggle is over."
The Oscar officially celebrated its 80th birthday, and the 80th Oscar Awards ceremony kicked off. (To be continued.)
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