Chapter 1015
The True Uncrowned King!
Tuesday, April 2011, 1.
With eight days to go until the Spring Festival, today is also a very important day.
The Oscars have officially announced the nominees for 2011.
In a short time.
This undoubtedly caused a sensation.
Everyone's attention has already been focused on the Oscars, after all, they have a different significance.
As the most influential award in the film industry, it is the highest honor that countless filmmakers aspire to.
Chen Yu and Liu Yifei had just woken up.
His phone started ringing incessantly, and Chen Yu instinctively picked it up from the bedside table, squinting as he prepared to read the messages.
next second.
Only then did Chen Yu have the opportunity to see the contents clearly.
All the messages were congratulatory.
Almost all of the information came from industry insiders.
He clicked on it subconsciously, and finally realized that the Oscar nominations had been announced.
I think everyone already knows this.
After selecting a few close friends, Chen Yu responded and then directly clicked on the top trending topic.
Just as expected.
The entire internet is reporting on the Oscar nominations.
[Making History! Joker Scores 11 Oscar Nominations]
[Joker Leads the Oscar Race, May Be the Biggest Favorite]
[Double Celebration! Heal Chan Teams Up for Oscars with "Joker" and "Mulan"]
[The Road to Acting Mastery: Chinese Filmmaker Heal Chan Aims for Best Actor]
With 11 Oscar nominations in hand, "Joker" is poised to wreak havoc at the Oscars.
as predicted.
A deluge of reports swept in.
Chen Yu's gaze gradually cleared, and his face showed an air of certainty.
Liu Yifei had already been awakened by the noise, so she snuggled into Chen Yu's arms and looked sleepily at the contents of Chen Yu's phone.
"Honey, what are you looking at?"
Upon hearing his girlfriend's question, Chen Yu finally pulled Liu Yifei into his arms.
"The Oscar nominations have been announced."
These words were spoken.
Liu Yifei's eyes lit up instantly.
This was news she had been waiting for for a long time. Her eyes widened as she finally saw the record in front of her.
"It's been announced!?"
Chen Yu nodded.
In addition to online reports, netizens have offered a plethora of comments.
As for now.
The most important thing is to take a look at the list first.
Chen Yu clicked on it directly, and what appeared was the complete list of nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011.
When he looked over, Chen Yu's gaze was completely fixed on him.
The first thing that catches the eye is the Best Picture award.
Black Swan
Fighter
The children are all well.
The King's Speech
The Social Network
127 Hours
True Grit
"clown"
Mulan
Winter's Bone
Just looking at the nominees for Best Film is enough to tell you how tough this battle is.
Liu Yifei came closer, her expression showing some shock.
"so much."
Faced with the question from the person beside him, Chen Yu nodded subconsciously.
The previous life.
There should also be Nolan's Inception and Toy Story 3, but in this life, Nolan has been assisting him in filming Joker, so Inception was obviously delayed compared to the previous life.
Besides.
Toy Story 3 failed to be nominated for Best Picture this time around.
However, it received a nomination for Best Animated Feature.
Chen Yu continued reading.
He is currently more focused on the Best Actress and Best Actor awards.
The King's Speech -- Colin Firth
True Grit -- Jeff Bridges
The Social Network -- Jesse Eisenberg
127 Hours -- James Frank
The Clown -- Chen Yu
The winners of Best Actor are almost always those who win Best Picture.
In comparison, Chen Yu's biggest competitor should be Colin Firth in "The King's Speech".
It must be said that even Chen Yu admired his portrayal of King George VI in the film.
His acting skills are undoubtedly superb.
especially.
Colin Firth was also the ultimate winner in the previous life.
This put Chen Yu in a bit of a dilemma, wondering who would win the grand prize.
The competition is certainly strong, but the influence of "Joker" is also extraordinary.
Now we'll just have to wait and see who wins the best.
"What about the Best Actress award?"
Liu Yifei was already quite impatient at this moment, having been eager to watch the Best Actor award.
to be frank.
She wasn't worried about Chen Yu at all.
In her eyes, Chen Yu winning Best Actor was a foregone conclusion.
Putting aside other things.
The achievements of the Joker alone are unparalleled both domestically and internationally.
Best Actor? Isn't that a sure thing?
Chen Yu continued scrolling down.
The nominations for Best Actress have already been presented to the two of them.
Black Swan -- Natalie Portman
The children are all well -- Annette Bening
Rabbit Hole -- Nicole Kidman
Winter's Bone -- Jennifer Lawrence
Mulan -- Liu Yifei
Just as Chen Yu had expected, the nomination list in the previous life was exactly the same.
only.
Michelle Williams, who starred in "Blue Valentine," has been replaced in "Mulan."
The final winner was Natalie Portman for "Black Swan".
To know.
2011 was definitely the peak of Natalie Portman's acting career.
The previous life.
With her performance in "Black Swan," she swept all the major Best Actress awards, including the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Her commercial value has earned her widespread admiration.
After noticing the list in front of her, Liu Yifei hesitated slightly.
She knew all too well that this path would not be easy.
The actresses who made the shortlist are all big names in Hollywood.
To surpass them and win the Oscar for Best Actress is an impossible task.
Thinking this way.
Liu Yifei couldn't help but sigh in relief.
"This is so hard!"
She didn't know the final outcome of this fierce battle, and she had no way to deal with the situation at present.
"Lack of self-confidence?"
Chen Yu's words made Liu Yifei subconsciously look over.
After only a moment, he slumped back into the covers, dejected.
"This battle is not as simple as we imagine."
The influence of "Mulan" is indeed extraordinary, but other films are equally impressive.
Overcoming obstacles is definitely not as easy as it seems.
"I believe you."
Chen Yu's voice came from beside her, causing Liu Yifei to raise an eyebrow and look over.
Ring ring—Before Chen Yu could answer, the latter's phone rang at just the right moment.
The vibrations had been continuous, and Chen Yu subconsciously assumed they were celebratory calls from industry insiders.
After all, it is extremely rare for "Joker" to be nominated for 11 awards.
Furthermore, the fact that two of his works were nominated at the same time naturally attracted great attention in China.
just.
When he looked at the phone number displayed on the screen, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
It was an unfamiliar number.
However, the fact that someone was able to obtain his private phone number suggests that they must have made an introduction.
Without any hesitation, Chen Yu pressed the answer button.
“Hello Chan”.
"I apologize for calling you. Let me introduce myself first. I am Tom Sherac, the chairman of the Oscars organizing committee."
Upon hearing the voice from the other end of the phone, a knowing glint flashed in Chen Yu's eyes.
The Oscars have just announced their nominations.
The chairman's phone call came as expected.
It must be that Chen Yu was invited to attend the Oscars ceremony.
as predicted.
Just as Chen Yu's thoughts returned to normal, Tom Sherac's voice came through the phone again.
He sounded a bit old, but you could still sense that he was in high spirits.
"On behalf of the Oscars organizers, I would like to formally invite you and Crystal to attend the Oscars ceremony on February 27th."
Upon hearing what the person on the other end of the phone said, a smile appeared on Chen Yu's lips.
"Okay, Sherak."
"I will definitely attend the awards ceremony on time."
This phone call was quite official, after all, Tom Sherak, as the president of the Academy, certainly had to maintain a proper attitude.
After receiving Chen Yu's reply, Tom Sherac's laughter came through the phone.
“Hey Chan.”
"I just informed you as the Chairman, but now I want to congratulate you as Tom Sherac."
Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei to the side.
The latter was still trying to listen to the call on the other end.
Even knowing the content of the phone call, she still felt hopeful.
"congratulations."
"You've truly opened my eyes."
Tom Sherac's voice became strong and powerful, completely different from his 65-year-old voice.
"Did you know? This is the first R-rated movie to receive so many nominations."
"Joker is absolutely record-breaking!"
to be frank.
This is the first time Tom Sherrak has attended so many Academy Awards ceremonies that he has ever admired a film so much.
The sensation caused by "Joker" when it was first released at the time amazed him.
An R-rated film.
Films that are highly likely to cause social unrest were previously in a precarious position.
But Chen Yu had the ability to bring the dead back to life.
With his own talent, he made "Joker" a highly sought-after character.
It was truly astonishing.
There is currently no one in Hollywood who can completely overpower him.
"Sherak, please stop praising me."
"The reason why 'Joker' was able to achieve such success is due to the joint efforts of the entire crew."
"It's not something I can do alone."
Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Tom Sherac clicked his tongue twice.
Hey boy.
"What you said is incorrect."
Putting aside everything else, Tom Sherac is quite knowledgeable about it.
The film "Joker" was written, directed, and starred by Chen Yu himself, which alone is something that no one else can do.
"I think--"
"This time, you're sure to shine at the Oscars."
Hearing what the person on the other end of the phone said, Chen Yu was both amused and exasperated.
However, no rebuttal was offered.
After all, foreigners are different from Chinese people. When they truly praise someone, they hope to receive a strong response from the other person.
"Thank you."
"See you at the awards ceremony then."
Tom Sherac strongly agrees.
"This time we must come early to attend the nominees' dinner."
Chen Yu repeatedly agreed, but it felt as if a raging fire was burning in his chest.
This time.
He finally had the opportunity to fulfill his dream and the promise he made to Liu Yifei.
The two parties hung up the phone.
As for Liu Yifei, she was already curled up in bed scrolling through netizens' comments.
Putting other things aside for now.
The fact that both "Joker" and "Mulan" were nominated for Oscars at the same time has indeed caused a sensation both at home and abroad.
Not only industry insiders, but also many people on mainstream websites offered their congratulations.
Even the official channels have stepped in to promote it.
After all, this is no longer just an honor for one person; it has risen to another level.
To date.
No one has ever been able to do this much before.
But Chen Yu.
He not only did it, but he did it so beautifully.
"They are simply the pride of China!"
"Our Brother Yu and Sister Xixi have made something of themselves; they're going to take Chinese films to the world stage."
"Why does this scene give me the feeling of wanting to cry?"
"To win glory for the country!"
"Brother Yu finally did it. He showed the world the strength of Chinese films."
Not only that.
Their first move was a thunderous clash.
Two films being nominated for Oscars is an unprecedented event in the world.
Hua Yi and Chen Yu fought each other their entire lives.
Seeing such reports now, I actually feel a sense of pride.
Having been in the film industry for so many years, Huayi Brothers can be considered a leader in the film industry, but they have never had the strength of Chen Yu.
"I really underestimated him."
Wang Zhonglei sighed heavily.
His expression at that moment carried a hint of melancholy.
His gaze fell on the view outside the window, and for a moment he was speechless.
As for Wang Zhongjun...
He seemed to have anticipated this outcome all along.
He had already guessed this outcome when "Joker" and "Mulan" were released.
Chen Yu never focused his attention on the Chinese film industry.
His ambitions may be even greater.
"Brother, our Chinese film industry has really produced a genius."
Wang Zhonglei smiled helplessly, a smile clearly tinged with bitterness.
Even though he was forcibly suppressing the bitterness in his heart, it still left him with nowhere to hide.
"Yes, Chen Yu is indeed a genius."
He should have guessed Chen Yu's capabilities from their very first collaboration on "Kara Is a Dog".
but--
He never imagined that a young man fresh out of school would actually establish himself both domestically and internationally with his passion.
Putting everything else aside, Chen Yu's current strength is such that even international superstars would have to give way.
"We've been fighting for half our lives, and I've watched him become more and more successful."
I am truly unwilling to accept this.
However, they were powerless to do anything about it and had to concede to Chen Yu's power of conquest.
This is the end.
He became the uncrowned king.
The entire Chinese-language film industry will have its rules rewritten! (End of Chapter)