Chapter 439

As everyone expected, none of the most important awards was named "The Fellowship of the Ring". This film only won three technical awards for best makeup, best soundtrack, and best visual effects. , Obviously they are all consolation prizes, but Duke doesn't care much. Even if the academy really values ​​this series, they will leave the prizes for the final chapter.

Although he attended the awards ceremony, Duke, like his own movie, accompanies the entire awards ceremony.

This is destined to be a controversial Oscar awards ceremony, and even the most controversial in the last ten years-"Shakespeare in Love" has no "Saving Private Ryan" foil, the controversy is no longer so huge-despite Ron Howard There is no controversy about the best director and best film of "Beautiful Mind", but the debate about the hero and heroine will not stop.

Even in the past ten years, Denzel Washington and Harry Berry's best actor and actress are still full of controversy, and they can definitely be ranked at the forefront of the Oscar rankings.

Whether it is Denzel Washington or Harry Berry, compared to their competitors, such as Sean Penn, Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger, Judy Dench and Nicole Key Deman, the role and performance do not appear to be any convincing, especially the latter, even significantly worse. ∮,

They can win awards, the key factor has nothing to do with the movie, just because this is the Oscar after 9/11, only because it is a political need, and only because the mainstream society now needs to unite black people!

But few people, including Duke, are surprised by this situation. This is the Oscar. Movies and characters are not the only conditions for winning at all, and they are not even the key conditions.

Political correctness has a profound impact on Oscars, and the color of the skin determines the ownership of the best actor and actress.

"I am very unwilling!"

Vanity Fair party. Nicole Kidman looked at Harry Berry, who was in the middle of the crowd, and said to Duke, "If you lose to Judy Dench or Renee Zellweger, then I have nothing to say. , But lost to her..."

"No way, dear."

Even Tom Cruise can see very clearly, "Who makes you not a black man."

"Damn politics!" Nicole Kidman cursed lowly, "Damn complexion!"

Then, she changed her voice to a lower level, so low that only the three of them could hear, "Damn nigger!"

"Hey, Mary." Duke reminded this woman who has always been very temperamental. "This kind of remark is not suitable for the present situation."

"I'm just not reconciled!"

If there is no possibility of touching, then forget it. But the Little Golden Man was right in front of him, but he lost for some inexplicable reason. Nicole Kidman was inevitably psychologically imbalanced, "Seeing Harry Berry's overwhelming appearance, I just..."

She almost bit her teeth.

After several years of working together, Duke and the Cruise couple maintained a fairly good relationship, and they rarely conceal their emotions in front of him.

Of course, their cooperation with Duke has benefited a lot. It is also in this way to get closer to each other.

Duke knew how shrewd Nicole Kidman was. Her resentful appearance was a bit real, and he didn't bother to explore it. The thing that aroused his curiosity most about this couple was that they hadn't gotten a divorce until now!

Like the fading memory, Nicole Kidman starred in previous movies one after another, but the difference is. For example, in this edition of "Moulin Rouge" and "The Moment", which is said to have started filming, the largest investors are all from Tom Cruise...

"This Oscar has given me a great touch."

Tom Cruise, who has never said much, suddenly said, "This is the most authoritative award in Hollywood, yes, but there are so many factors that can affect it..."

He suddenly patted Duke on the arm. "Just like the two of us, those old men have a deep-rooted prejudice against us. No matter what we make, they always turn a blind eye."

"So, Mary, you don't need to complain anymore." Duke laughed a few words to himself, "I am more unbalanced than you. The thirteen nominations only won three consoling technology awards. Who am I going to complain?"

Even so, Duke looked open-minded. If he thinks that the film and the characters are good enough, he should have a bunch of figurines, that can only be said to be too naive.

Talking to Tom Cruise and his wife about the sequel to "Mission Impossible", a tall figure suddenly walked over.

"Hi, Nicole. Hi, Tom."

She first greeted the Cruises politely, and then turned to Duke, her polite smile changed to a familiar smile, "Can you talk a few words, Duke?"

"of course can."

The person who came by was Charlize Theron. Seeing Duke nodded, he walked to the large terrace of the banquet hall, especially looking for a table away from the crowd. After sitting down, he ordered two more glasses of soda.

"You haven't come to me for a long time."

Putting down the water glass, Charlize Theron looked at Duke, "Have you forgotten me?"

"Honey, don't be kidding." Duke gently turned the water glass in his hand, reminding her intentionally or unconsciously, "I already have a girlfriend."

Charlize suddenly tilted his head and said in a joking tone, "Why not me?"

"We have had a great time together in the past few years, Sally." Duke frowned and said a few words, "I remember I mentioned to you, if I find a girlfriend, what are the conditions..."

"So, you chose Ivanka? Trump?"

In fact, Charlize has known this for a long time. Although she is very interested in becoming Duke's girlfriend, she has become famous. She would never choose to give up her career and quit Hollywood to be someone's girlfriend.

"Sally, let's talk about business."

Duke knew very well that Charlize would not come to him just for this.

Charlize knew Duke's style of doing things and didn't go around in circles. He said directly, "I received an invitation. A very special role requires me to pay a lot. I don't know if I should take it. I want to ask for your opinion. ."

"What role?" Duke asked curiously.

"Have you heard of Irene Vonos?"

Seeing what Duke recalled, Charlize explained, "A female serial killer, she killed six men, including a policeman..."

Hearing these words, coupled with the fact that Charlize Theron was sitting in front of him, Duke gradually remembered, "I have seen her case in the newspaper before."

"Someone wants to adapt her story into a movie?" Duke asked.

"Yes..." Charlize nodded seriously, "and also sent me an invitation, so I was a little embarrassed."

She paused and took a sip of water. "I talked to the project leader once. It takes a lot to play this role. I have to gain at least 30 pounds and shave my eyebrows..."

Appearance is a woman's second life, Charlize is obviously very hesitant.

Duke seldom interferes in other people's private affairs. Even if Charlize Theron has maintained a relationship with him for a long time, he will not directly influence her with his own opinions.

"Sally, you didn't directly refuse, but you have concerns about playing a role, right?"

"Is such that."

Hearing Charlize's answer, Duke said again, "Why didn't you reject this role? What can this role bring to you?"

"Change, change the image of my vase." Charlize said, turning his head to look at the banquet hall, which is where Harry Berry is, "bringing recognition of honor and authority."

Duke didn't say much, but left the last sentence, "My dear, you need to judge whether it is worth or not. I can only tell you that the chances of you getting the Oscar for Best Actress through normal channels are very small."

In fact, in terms of Oscars, Charlize Theron is very similar to him. Both of them are made famous by commercial productions. They are both types of discrimination by the academy. They don't take advantage of some special situations and want to get the Oscars. too difficult.

Duke is also very clear that taking advantage of the accumulated advantages of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, plus the favor points accumulated by the Christopher Rockencourt incident, will be his best opportunity two years later, and with his character and production His style will not be filmed for awards. The future Oscars will only become more politicized and niche, and the intersection with him will only decrease.

The Oscar awards ceremony was completely over. Regardless of the criticism of the Oscar and the grievances made by the outside world, Duke focused all his energy on the post-production of "The Return of the King" and the pre-publicity of "The Two Towers".

With the end of the awards season, the media's various inventory of Hollywood in the past year kicked off again, and Duke-related news easily grabbed the headlines of various entertainment editions.

In the "Hollywood Reporter" 2001 North American box office rankings, "The Fellowship of the Ring", which had just dropped from the theater market, won the No. 1 box office in North America without any suspense, with 1.1 billion. $32.14 million won the global box office champion.

The second place is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". Although this film has not been downgraded from North America, its $329.95 million score is enough to ensure that it takes second place. It also ranks in the global box office. In the second, it has received US$892.33 million.

In addition, the "Hollywood Reporter" also announced a list of the most anticipated movies of 2002. "Two Towers" and "Reloaded" ranked first and second respectively with absolute advantages!

At the same time, "Vanity Fair" announced the top ten gossip scandals in Hollywood in 2001. Duke also made the list for the first time. Just like he thought, Ivanka Trump's extraordinary identity has been destined to be this. Duan Hui's love affair is extremely eye-catching.

These, coupled with the overwhelming propaganda of Warner Bros., have made "Two Towers" even more compelling.

Moreover, in addition to various rankings in the entertainment industry, Duke also entered the Forbes rich list for the first time! (To be continued...)