Chapter 206: Oscar coming

Chapter 206 The Oscar Is Coming
At the "Independent Spirit Award" star luncheon held on the 22nd the day before, many celebrities condemned George W. Bush and the Allies for the war against Iraq. The winner of the best documentary award, Michael Moore, said that Bush was " The "false president" was Bush ’s terrorist attack; Mike White, winner of the Best Screenplay Award, said, "This year we should invest more energy to prevent Bush from being re-elected." ...
The big-name nominees, including Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, and Julianne Moore, all said that they have already prepared the Oscar speech. If the final award has a chance to take the stage, they will make an anti-war declaration, although This year's Oscar organizers stipulate that each person's speech time is only 45 seconds, and at the same time, they must not talk about politics. Wang Yang and other hard-liners with previous convictions are the main objects of discussion.
The "Unbeaten Artist League" composed of many celebrities specially designed and manufactured a peaceful ng needle for the stars attending the Oscar. The shape is taken from the Picasso Peace Pigeon and is made of gold and diamonds. The alliance hopes that the stars will all Wear it to attend to promote the faith of peace. Meryl Streep, Martin Scorsese, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Wang Yang and others all agreed, in addition to Kim Carrey, Dustin Hoffman, Kerr Guests such as Stern Dunst and Ben Effleck also promised to wear them.
From the morning of the 22nd, two blocks near the Kodak Theater where the award ceremony was held have been blocked; in the afternoon, a large block of anti-war demonstrations exploded, and the police were forced to block many more streets. Three helicopters have been blocked. Patrols hovering over Hollywood Boulevard, as well as security doubled from previous years, are guarding against any accidents.
For the first time in the history of the organizers, the traditional red carpet link was cancelled. The Hollywood Boulevard was deserted, and only some reporters with different pass permits around their necks were admitted. There is still a small section of red carpet at the entrance of the Kodak Theater. A huge Oscar statue tens of meters high stands in front of the door, shining with golden light, surrounded by police, security guards, and ceremonial waiters to welcome the celebrities who arrived on the 6th. We will have more people attending this film event tonight.
At the same time, a large number of anti-war people gathered on the corner of the blockade, holding various anti-war signs, shouting anti-war slogans "Honor belongs to peace", "Stop Oscar Award" ... another block of Hollywood There are also anti-war marches, which is one of the voices, asking for the cancellation of the awards, and the stars to join the parade; compared to another public voice, it is advocated that the two should not be discussed together, and the Oscar also just calms down the war.
Oscar history has never delayed the award ceremony because of the explosion of war, but there are three reschedulings, which were the result of the rainstorm in 1937, the assassination of the black leader Martin Luther King in 1968, and 1981. President Reagan was assassinated.
Tonight, more than 100 countries will broadcast the ceremony tonight. Because of the "Hero" in the best foreign language film, China's TV6 will also be recorded on the 24th at 9: 9. For this year's Oscars, the fans of the Chinese movie mí are most concerned about, of course, the magic Yang and Zhang Yimou. A number of portals have been connected for simultaneous graphic live broadcasts. The guest chat room of Sina Entertainment, in addition to the host Zeng Zihang, also invited film critics Cheng Qingsong, Wang Lei, and young director Wu Shixian.
"War is war, movies are movies, and shouldn't be together. I support awarding as usual, which also represents a symbol of peace." Talking about whether Oscar continued to follow suit is outdated, Cheng Qingsong said; his voice has not fallen, Wu Shixian also said: "Yes, I also think that it should be separated, don't resist this one all day, then you can simply resist watching the movie, completely different." ...
After talking about the impact of the war on Oscar for a while, and talked about some of the heroes of the Olympic Games, the four people started the discussion on the magical Yang who was most concerned about by the film mí. The chat comment area has already been filled by fans. "Wang Yang Wang Yang" on the page
Zeng Zihang said: "People who are very concerned about the people, Magic Yang, he competed for the best director, best adapted script two personal awards today, and the best film," the ninth district "that everyone knows." Cheng Qingsong Said: "" The Ninth District "is called a great science fiction film, I also feel deeply shocked after watching it, but personally think it is very likely to win the prize xìng." Wu Shixian said: "If you don't win the prize The so-called, at the age of 23, was nominated for best director, and Wang Yang won tonight. "
"Shixian, a friend asked if you know Wang Yang? What kind of person is he in life? Will he make Chinese films?" Zeng Zihang saw the message on the computer screen and turned to ask Wu Shixian in a ball hat .
Wu Shixian was born in Taiwan in 1975. He is a Chinese-American native of China. He grew up living with his parents in China, the United States, Australia, and Canada. He once studied at the Film Art Department of the University of Washington and transferred to the director department of the Beijing Film Academy in junior year. After graduating, he started directing TV commercials and mV in Mainland China, and also made two short films "East 22" and "Che 44".
"I haven't contacted Wang Yang. He rarely participates in those film festivals. He is a recognized workaholic." Wu Shixian said: "I don't know more than everyone, so it's difficult to make a comment; as for Chinese films, I don't know." Cheng Qingsong, who knows something, added: "A reporter asked before, Wang Yang said that he would shoot when there was a chance, he wanted to try everything." ......
On the sand in the living room, Evelyn holding the pillow turned on the TV on time. Although the Iraq war was very heavy, how could a war take away all your happiness? There are already many people suffering from the war. At this time, in a piece of music, the TV screen showed a large screen with the image of the "75th Oscar" on the stage of the Kodak Theater, and the instant news of war was still rolling below.
"Mom-do you really not read it?" Evelyn yelled, and heard a voice from upstairs: "Don't read it, I don't want to see the sudden bombing pictures, baby, you tell me The result is not just miraculous, "Evelyn replied loudly:" OK, I will "
Although this year's Oscar ratings will inevitably drop significantly due to war, even the lowest in history, but according to Nielsen's real-time statistics, there are still more than 30 million people watching live broadcasts in the United States. Fans of various celebrities and idols, as well as relatives and friends are among them; those who support Magic Yang are also watching the opening animation of the ceremony, diamonds flashing fragments of the classic movie: "Lawrence of Arabia" "The Godfather" ... "Hello, my name is Forrest, Forrest-Gan ..." ... "I'm flying Jack." ...
In the thunderous applause, the big TV screen on the stage slowly rose, and the voice of the narration male sounded: "Kodak Theater live broadcast, welcome everyone to enjoy the 75th Academy Awards" Rumble, the venue suddenly sounded cheerful Saxophone, wearing a black suit and white Steve Martin, walked out with a smile: ","
On the upper and lower floors, the multi-person guest audience seat suddenly generated warmer applause. Many guests stood up with a smile, Nicole Kidman in the black front dress and Jack-Nico wearing sunglasses Nelson, Nicholas Cage ... Wang Yang in a black suit and black tie sits in the second row of the right area, and smiles and claps his palms; Jessica sits on his right, also in a black evening dress. Late black is the mainstream. On the left are Robert Downey Jr. and others, who also welcomed the host with applause.
"Thank you" applause gradually stopped, everyone re-seat, Steve Martin on the stage sideways, pointing the back of the finger with his palm, looking around, and said the opening speech calmly: "I'm really glad to see this year "Unpretentious", he continued to say, "Maybe everyone is now missing the traditional red carpet." He emphasized the tone: "That is a clear message"
There was a burst of laughter from the audience, and there were also some cheering calls. This sentence imitated what spoof George Bush told the Saddam government.
"I didn't host last year, because ... how can I say? No one wants me but everyone supports me as host this year, of course, except France and Germany." The audience laughed again, France and Germany strongly opposed the Allied war s country. Making a joke about the war, Steve said again: "This year Oscar made high-resolution TV broadcasts, so first greet the audience in the TV store, hey"
"Writer, director, actor. If we are trapped tonight and the food is eaten up again, we will eat them in this order."
Among the laughter, the TV screen was aimed at Martin Scorsese under the stage. He turned his head to make the award gesture. Everyone around laughed, and the guest Steve sitting in front of Scorsese Wen Soderbergh also smiled. Cannibalism was joking about the plot background of New York Gangs.
Steve Martin continued to laugh at the guests off the stage, and in a burst of applause, he looked at the direction of the front row and laughed again: "Nicole Kidman is there." The camera immediately swept the camera. Nicole, she smiled and raised her head, meaning "Don't laugh at me", Martin continued: "There is a secret story about Nicole Kidman, which no one knows. She turned out to be wearing a fake nose. All movies except "Moments". "
The audience suddenly laughed, Nicole looked down at the camera with a smile, Steve Martin suddenly appeared something surprised, said: "Halley Berry is also please pay attention" He calmly said: "Where I stand It ’s about 22 feet (6.7 meters) from Halle Berry and fully complies with the court ’s order.
Many guests and Halle Berry also laughed. This was a joke that she was disturbed by crazy male fans following sa.
"Someone told me that there is eT in Hollywood. Do you still want to say that? I used to star in that year. That eT." After a few words, Steve Martin said again with a serious expression, and there was a light laughter from the audience, he Continue to say: "No, it's a new alien, it's just the same ugliness." He laughed, he suddenly looked at the next stage of the stage and smiled: "Hey, Wang Yang there I thought he went again. On vacation, he avoided me last time. "
Everyone was a little laughter again, and the lens swept away to Wang Yang very well. The big screen on the stage and the TV screen of thousands of audiences suddenly showed Wang Yang's smile, and there was also a smiling Jesse beside him. Card, Downey.
"The next time you go to Las Vegas with Robert Downey Jr., remember to bring me. I love the night there." Steve Martin folded his palms together, and he spread out in the loud laughter Hand, said solemnly: "I haven't gone for a while, for this host."
After teasing several movies and Tom Cruise, Roman Lansky, who was not present, Steve added: "Tonight's guests have many familiar faces, the conference praises your talents, you are well received People from all over the world are welcome, I ca n’t help but think of a question, what is a movie star?
A soft and gentle music sounded from the venue, Steve walked a few steps, and preached again:
The movie stars are different, some are very big. , Some are very short, some are smaller, or a piece of firewood. "
"Hahaha" bursts of laughter from many of the guests suddenly destroyed the serious atmosphere that was created before, but Steve Martin kept his face light and said, "Some are Democrats ..." He said with his mouth wide open. Suddenly, the appearance of the deputy suddenly caused another burst of laughter. There were very few movie stars who were Republicans, let alone non-white skinned people. Demented Steve suddenly said: "Or It's a piece of firewood. "
The unbearable laughter resounded through the venue again. Steve clasped his fingers in his hands and continued: "There are young people." A large black and white photo of the little boy was released on the large screen behind him. Achievement award winner, age-old Peter Otto; Steve said: "Middle-aged fù woman." A close-up photo of Natalie Terman is displayed on the big screen, which is the still picture in "Juneau".
"Ahahaha--" The Kodak Theater, which had been quiet for a while, burst into laughter suddenly, and Wang Yang also smiled silently, looking at the Jessica next to him, and said with a smile: "It's really old, when in Martida, She is the young man. "Jessica nodded with a smile:" Well, she is. "
After another round of jokes, the long opening statement ended, followed by the first award, which was awarded by Cameron Diaz in the best animated feature film.
In thunderous applause, Cameron Diaz dragged the microphone in the middle of the stage of the black skirt and smiled, saying, "This is the first time I am awarded an Oscar. It is a great honor. A long time ago, it was Parents take their children to watch animation; now the technology of animation is changed, and the children will take their parents to watch animation. The following is a shortlist of the best animated feature films that men, women and children like. "
"" Ice Age ", Chris Wedge." With her words, a mammoth appeared on the screen, and it said to the sloth: "Hey, your tail is on fire." There was not much applause from the audience. Wang Yang clapped his hands vigorously, and Jessica, Downey, and other good friends in the field naturally applauded and cheered. Wang Yang turned to look at Chris Wedge sitting far behind, and laughed silently. Suddenly, Wedge raised his fist with a smile.
They all know that the award is basically hopeless this time, and they did not expect much, because the connotation of this movie's award is insufficient. However, the transcript of "Ice Age" has been filled with a, whether there is an Oscar, it is an important part of the history of cartoons.
"" Interstellar Baby ", Chris Sanders." Pony Fairy ", Kelly Asbury." Thousand and Thousand Seeking ", Miyazaki." The applause from the audience suddenly became loud, "Thousand "Yu Chihiro" can be said to be a big hit without suspense this year. Cameron Diaz read the last nomination and said: "" Silver Island ", Ron Clay méngz." She opened the envelope and smiled while saying: "The winning work is," Thousands of Chihiro " "Miyazaki."
"Woo" the venue immediately applauded, Diaz turned his head, smiled: "Congratulations to Miyazaki, and on behalf of the trophy, thank you"
Next, the best animated short film ("Teu!"), The best visual effect ("The Lord of the Rings 2"), the best supporting actor (Chris Cooper, "Adapted Script"), and the best art director ( "Chicago") ... The annual award sequence is not fixed, but is scheduled according to the situation of attention, ratings, etc. Generally, the second most popular actor award is first, and then the technical awards are interspersed, and finally the most Four important prizes.
The best costume design award fell on "Chicago", and the best makeup award was awarded to "Frieda"; the next best supporting actress was won by Catherine Zeta-Jones of "Chicago". 13 nominations for Chicago have already won three small goldmen.
"Song and dance films will fully revive" If anyone said this five years ago, they would be laughed at, but now, who would laugh at? Five years ago, someone said that. Thinking of the voice at the time, Rachel sitting on the sand couldn't help but smile, watching Catherine jī in the big belly on the TV screen saying something, but those memories poured like a tide.
At the same time, many young fans in front of the TV, young people who have experienced that singing and dancing boom ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Many people vaguely remembered that one person shouted
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More people have a moment, feel the martial arts, the Holy King, the Holy King, the Holy King will kill the God Seal Throne at night The Nineth Heaven's Strongest Abandoning the Young Zhou Dynasty's Martial Emperor Qiankun will kill the God of the Immortal Throne at Night The royal family Zhou missed the beautiful youth time and jumped up in the cinema ... Evelyn whispered softly: "What team? Wildcats team."
Looking at Catherine who stepped off the stage from the screen, she took a deep breath and shouted: "Mother's Best Supporting Actress was awarded to Catherine Zeta-Jones, yes, it's" Chicago "again. Here comes the mature female voice: "Baby, I don't need to shout so loudly I know Jones will take it. Oscar likes others to self-destruct, and she can take it when she gains weight."
"Why is there only one best song nomination for" High School Musical "at that time? Evelyn shouted in a disappointed voice, and the female voice upstairs chuckled with laughter:" Isn't there any six items in District 9 tonight? " ? "Evelyn shouted:" But I lost two and I still have four. I hope Magic Jana is the best director. "
"That's impossible. Will Oscar be so young?"