"Mr. Tom, is there any good news?" In just a few days, Zhao Sicheng fell from heaven to hell, which completely wiped out Zhao Sicheng's high spirits. It also made him stand guard, fearing that he would hear something bad.
""Legal" is nominated for an Oscar for Best Editing!"
"What! "Fatal Crisis" actually received an Oscar nomination? Isn't the box office of "Fatal Crisis" not very optimistic?"
"Yes, although the box office is not optimistic, this movie reflects our current environment in the United States very well. Yesterday, Senator Sergey publicly praised it in front of the media. After watching it, several members of the jury also felt that the film was very good.
Well, some people gave it a very high evaluation, thinking that this is what the real America should be like. Also, they felt that this movie revealed China's traditional culture and China's current situation in a very profound and reflective way...
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"Of course, our company has also put in a lot of effort. Mr. Jims traveled around, submitted information, and met with friends to get such a nomination... Although it has not been made public yet, as soon as the company received the news, I will notify him immediately
you……"
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Life is so dramatic sometimes.
These days, Zhao Sicheng, who has been banned from directing for a year, is feeling very gloomy.
These negative emotions kept rising deep in his heart.
He smashed an unknown number of things in the house, and even the neighbors in the villa next door could hear his filial piety to his wife.
He even donated a large amount of money to several universities in the United States, and even made some connections with the immigration bureau. He was ready to leave this country that disgusted him completely and never come back unless necessary.
However, when he was about to sign, he received a call from the United States.
After receiving the call, he was ecstatic, and all the anger and humiliation he had felt seemed to disappear at this moment!
He was almost crazy with excitement, laughing like crazy in the room.
Oscar!
Yes!
His "Fatal Crisis" was actually nominated for an Oscar!
Although he is not the first Chinese director to be shortlisted for this award, it is enough to shock the entire Chinese film industry!
Where is Oscar?
It is a world-class film palace, and it is the highest honor for Chinese directors.
There is no way out in the mountains and rivers, but there is another spring in the dark willows and bright flowers!
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CCTV hall.
Since China Central Television held the Spring Festival Gala in 1983, it has been held continuously for 25 years.
Over the past 25 years, every New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers around the TV to watch the Spring Festival Gala and have a reunion dinner. It has become one of the most solemn rituals before the New Year every year. It carries the memories of several generations and plays an important role in the entertainment industry.
In that era of scarcity, it sent countless joys and laughter to every family.
It was once the most anticipated TV program among Chinese people.
However, maybe it’s because the older artists are retiring one by one, maybe it’s because computers are gradually becoming more common in households, making it easier and more convenient for people to obtain information, or maybe it’s because the Spring Festival Gala programs really lack new ideas. Since 2004,
The show's ratings are getting lower year by year...
The chief director of the 2007 Spring Festival Gala is named Shen Jinsong. He is 48 years old and is one of the vice presidents of the Chinese Directors Association. However, he has little power in the film industry and is considered a marginal figure among the vice presidents.
There is still half a month until the Spring Festival Gala starts, and the program of the Spring Festival Gala has basically been confirmed, but Shen Jinsong has been looking at the stage silently, his eyes deep in thought.
"President Zhou, I think this year's Spring Festival Gala needs to be reformed, and it can't go on like this..." When Zhou Yilin and President Zhou came to the scene to see Shen Jinsong's arrangements for the Spring Festival Gala, Shen Jinsong said these words seriously
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"How do you want to reform?" Zhou Yilin picked up the program and watched it for a while, then put the program list aside.
"The Spring Festival Gala should be in line with international standards, what do you think?" Shen Jinsong said this tentatively.
"In line with international standards, do you mean the special effects of the Spring Festival Gala, or the equipment?" Zhou Yilin looked at Shen Jinsong's determined expression and pushed up his glasses.
"Last year, the ratings of the Spring Festival Gala directed by Chen Kai hit a new low for the Spring Festival Gala... The lack of appeal of the program is partly due to the fact that the Chinese people are a little tired of the Spring Festival Gala..."
"how do you want to do it?"
"I want to invite Korean star Li Dojun to come over..."
"You want to invite Korean stars?" Zhou Yilin was stunned for a moment, then frowned: "The Spring Festival Gala did invite foreigners in the early years, but they were foreign disciples of the cross talk master Mr. Ding Ma Chun... Li Dujun is a singer
Bar?"
"President Zhou, Li Dujun is very famous in South Korea and has countless fans in China. Now is the time when the Korean Wave is surging. This is a new era. No one can go against the times. Director Chen Kai and Chen last year
The reason for the failure of the Spring Festival Gala is that it failed to adapt to the times and always focused on those outdated cross talk sketches... These things are indispensable, but they are not the expectations of the Spring Festival Gala's ratings!" Shen Jinsong explained while looking at the Spring Festival Gala program list.
"I will respond to my boss, but Li Dujun's appearance fee for the Spring Festival Gala is not cheap, at least 8 million!"
"Hasn't the higher-ups always wanted to reform? I think the direction of reform should be in this direction. You want ratings but don't want to spend money. Doesn't this mean that you want the horse to run without giving the horse grass?"
"Yeah, okay."
Zhou Yilin nodded, and then his phone rang.
After answering the phone, Zhou Yilin was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes flashed with disbelief.
"What's wrong? President Zhou?" After seeing Zhou Yilin's expression, Shen Jinsong felt a little strange.
"Director Zhao is here!"
"Director Zhao? Isn't he a forbidden director now?"
"His film "Legacy" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing!"
"What!" Shen Jinsong's eyes widened, and his originally calm expression suddenly became extremely excited: "Has he really been nominated for an award?"
"Yes! Haha, just in time, the three of us went to the relevant departments to meet with the leaders, just in time to talk about the lifting of the ban and the reform of the Spring Festival Gala!" Zhou Yilin's eyes flashed with a shrewd look, and he smiled even more heartily.
"OK!"
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"This lifting of the ban should be a certainty. Congratulations, Director Zhao..."
"Haha, I haven't won the award yet, so don't rush to congratulate me. I didn't want to come here originally, but I feel that as a Chinese, and I have been in China for so many years, not to mention hard work, but at least I am conscientious. I wasted a year.
, is equivalent to making one less movie...I hope the leaders can seriously consider the ban..."
"Don't worry, the leaders value talent most. This time you win the nomination award, the leaders will definitely consider it carefully!"
"hope so!"
People feel refreshed when happy events occur.
A few days ago, Zhao Sicheng was quite disappointed with the relevant departments and hated them deeply, but now, when he stepped into the hall of the relevant departments again, his face was full of smiles.
He followed Zhou Yilin and Shen Jinsong into Xu Kangnian's office again.
When Xu Kangnian saw the three people, a hearty smile appeared on his face. He even shook Zhao Sicheng's hand very seriously, said a lot of words of encouragement, and then asked them to wait in the office while he went to see the leader Li Li in person.
Come back and discuss lifting the ban.
After the three of them waited in the office for two hours, they saw Xu Kangnian walking over with a cold expression.
"Xu Ke, how's it going? Did Bureau Li pass it?"
"No..." Xu Kangnian shook his head.
"What? Why? I'm like this and I still can't get my ban lifted? If that's the case, this would be too chilling!" Zhao Sicheng became excited, and his voice was heard by Zhang Jianguo next door.
"Director Li has arrangements for Director Li. Don't be impatient. You go back and wait for the news. I will talk to Director Li again. Director Shen, I already know your proposal for reform of the Spring Festival Gala. Director Li generally agrees.
However, we still have to hold a meeting to discuss the details, so you should go back first..."
"Xu Ke, I think this matter should be put on the agenda. Director Zhao is an excellent director, and being nominated for an Oscar this time is a matter of glory for the country!" Zhou Yilin frowned and looked at Xu Kangnian.
"President Zhou, I know that this matter will be discussed in the long run. I will talk about it at the meeting tomorrow..." When Xu Kangnian faced Zhou Yilin, he squeezed out a smile on his face and said a few words of relief.
Zhou Yilin and Shen Jinsong nodded, left the office with a smile, and walked out of the relevant departments.
However, Zhao Sicheng, who was following them, hesitated.
"President Zhou, President Shen, you should go first... I still have something to do."
"Director Zhao, don't be impulsive."
"It's okay. I'm not impulsive. I just said a few words. Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
"good!"
After seeing Zhou Yilin and Shen Jinsong leaving, Zhao Sicheng turned around and returned to the office. He took out the documents and took a deep breath at Xu Kangnian's surprise: "Xu Ke! This is my immigration information. I
To be honest with you, I will apply to the US Immigration Bureau in a few days... This time, no matter whether I win an Oscar or not, it will prove my international director level. If it is not a last resort, and if there are some things
It’s so depressing. I won’t leave my motherland... Being banned from teaching for one year has had a huge impact on me. How many years are there in my life? I don’t want to be forced to leave..."
"Go back first, I will handle this matter, don't be impatient." The smile on Xu Kangnian's face suddenly disappeared.
Although he was partial to Zhao Sicheng deep in his heart, the threatening tone in Zhao Sicheng's voice made him feel harsh, but he still said these words patiently.
"Okay, um... I'm sorry, Xu Ke, I spoke a little harshly, but I really can't be banned for one year now, and I'm so unwilling... I can make a movie in one year
..." Zhao Sicheng looked at Xu Kangnian, and he also realized that his tone seemed a little harsh. He lowered his head, his voice full of sadness.
"It's okay. I understand. Let's go back first. Have a good rest today. I've seen you look quite haggard recently."
"Okay, I believe that you, Xu Ke, are fair and just and will definitely give me justice!" Zhao Sicheng said with gratitude.
Just when he picked up the information and was about to leave, he suddenly heard a burst of footsteps, and along with the footsteps, there was an emotionless voice: "Director Zhao, I want to ask you, you can't be banned, can you?
Do other directors deserve to be banned for so many years?”
After hearing the sound, Zhao Sicheng turned his head subconsciously, only to see Zhou Yang standing at the door looking at him.
He took a deep breath, his expression was cold, and the fire in his heart suddenly arose: "Zhou Yang, what do you mean by being so yin and yang?"
"It's not interesting. I just happened to pass by here and heard what you said. I couldn't help but say a few words..." Zhou Yang glanced at Zhao Sicheng, then looked behind him: "Director Zheng, let's go there.
,Zhang Ke has been waiting for us for a long time..."
Zhao Sicheng was so angry that his whole body was trembling: "What the hell, you made some movies and got some box office, and you really think of yourself as a character!"
Zhou Yang stopped when he heard the voice, and then continued to look at Zhao Sicheng expressionlessly: "It's not me who regards myself as a character, it should be Director Zhao, right? Isn't it just an Oscar nomination? As for using chicken feathers as an arrow for so much effort and effort?
?Do you really think that you are the only director in Huaxia? If Huaxia leaves you, the film industry will not continue?"
Zhao Sicheng was extremely angry and laughed back: "Isn't it just an Oscar nomination? Haha, Director Zhou, you are awesome, why haven't I seen you get a nomination?"
Zhou Yang, who was about to walk into the office, stopped, and then looked at Zhao Sicheng expressionlessly: "See you Oscar!"
After finishing speaking, he walked into the office, leaving Zhao Sicheng with a confused look on his face.
What?
What does it mean to meet at the Oscars?
Is it possible...
As soon as he learned about his nomination, he was extremely excited. He called everywhere to talk about the lifting of the ban. He wanted to tell everyone about it immediately. He never thought that there would be others...
This is an Oscar, not a cabbage. In the history of Chinese films, two Chinese directors have never been nominated in the same year...