Chapter 1018
The Nominees' Luncheon!
Beverly Hilton Hotel.
As the organizer's car slowly drove in, the media reporters gathered outside the hotel had already sensed the buzz.
"coming!"
"It's Heal Chan!"
Some media reporters had already conducted interviews with Chen Yu and Liu Yifei when they landed at Los Angeles International Airport.
Seeing the two of them arrive this time undoubtedly made them even more excited and thrilled.
Liu Yifei straightened her dress.
The Spring Festival has just passed, but Los Angeles in February is not cold at all.
There is absolutely no freezing point.
As the car door opened, sunlight streamed down through the shade of the palm trees.
Liu Yifei's dress this time was a specially customized spring style.
Generous and dignified.
Liu Yifei, on the other hand, looks better the simpler her attire.
Especially the way he got out of the car, with a group of media present, resulted in some amazing photos.
Click, click—
The appearance of Chen Yu and Liu Yifei ignited the atmosphere of the entire venue.
However, such events are always quiet and solemn.
There wasn't excessive noise from the crowd; the most common sounds were the interplay of flashes and camera shutters.
Chen Yu held Liu Yifei's hand and slowly walked towards the position directly in front.
The hotel's exterior is quite elegant, with countless flowers arranged on both sides of the palm trees.
Besides the gold ribbons binding it, the eye-catching little golden figurine is unforgettable.
"I'm so excited!"
Liu Yifei took a deep breath, her face showing a hint of nervousness.
This Oscar journey was of extraordinary significance to her.
I've been to the Oscars before.
However, he was there to accompany Chen Yu to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
When she saw her boyfriend's photo and name on the wall of honor, she was overwhelmed with pride and excitement.
As for this time...
She finally had the opportunity to embark on this journey herself.
"With a smile on his face."
"Remember, this is your most beautiful moment."
Chen Yu gently reminded Liu Yifei that everything related to the Oscars was extraordinary.
Even a luncheon for nominees, a venue that resembles a large gathering, will generate endless media coverage and photos.
A smile appeared on Liu Yifei's face.
She was already quite adept at handling the media.
He waved to the media reporters present.
The surroundings remained quiet, but the pace of pressing the shutter button noticeably accelerated.
Chen Yu and Liu Yifei continued walking inside.
"Hi! Chan."
A voice greeted me.
When Chen Yu looked over, he noticed that the man behind him was Colin Firth, the male lead in "The King's Speech".
Time has clearly left no trace on his face.
He looked quite refined and scholarly.
"I knew it was you just by looking at your back."
The media reporters were somewhat disappointed, after all, Chen Yu and Colin Firth should be considered competitors.
Obviously.
The Oscar nominees luncheon made the atmosphere relaxed.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Colin."
Chen Yu and Liu Yifei greeted the person in front of them, while the latter waved to the media reporters.
"How about we take a group photo? Just to remember the occasion."
Chen Yu naturally did not refuse.
The three of them stood in front of the media reporters and took a group photo.
As they continued walking, Chen Yu and the others entered the Hilton Hotel.
Everything in sight is resplendent in gold and jade.
Unlike the quiet and solemn atmosphere outside the hotel, inside was filled with laughter and the clinking of glasses.
As Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's staff led them into the inner area, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to them.
Their gaze fell on where Chen Yu was.
This young filmmaker from China might have been overlooked in the past.
But now.
As someone who has consistently achieved outstanding results in the film industry both domestically and internationally, he has long been a figure that everyone aspires to be.
"OMG!"
"Chan, you've finally arrived."
Nolan quickly walked over to where Chen Yu was.
They had planned to pick them up themselves, but the organizers didn't give them that opportunity.
Nolan walked over enthusiastically.
The rest of the people present were already getting restless.
They were eager to communicate with Chen Yu, even though most of the people who came to the Oscars were professionals who had achieved outstanding success in various fields of the film industry.
However, everyone is more looking forward to having a collaborative relationship with Chen Yu.
Putting aside other things, Chen Yu's achievements in the film industry are indeed quite admirable.
but.
People were somewhat surprised to see Chen Yu and Colin Firth together.
After all, both of them are nominees for the Oscar for Best Actor.
Everyone present greeted him warmly and gathered around Chen Yu, chatting casually with obvious familiarity.
In the midst of the conversation.
Footsteps sounded behind them, and Chen Yu and the others turned around to see Tom Sherac and several other administrators of the academy standing in front of them.
"Chan, we've finally met."
Are you finding the hotel accommodations satisfactory?
In general.
Tom Sherac was clearly very friendly towards Chen Yu.
After all, he has always believed in the importance of communicating more with the Chinese market.
“Very good.”
"I must thank the Chairman for his hospitality."
The people around them looked in their direction. Putting everything else aside, even the academy president was so flattering to Chen Yu, which was truly remarkable.
Laughter echoed throughout the Hilton Hotel.
"OK."
"Then let's all catch up and I'll go prepare for the luncheon."
Tom Sherac greeted everyone.
Then he walked towards the lounge.
The Oscar nominees luncheon does not have a host; it is usually hosted by the Academy president.
This is something that everyone already knows.
Everyone naturally expressed their understanding at that moment.
The atmosphere returned to its previous cheerful state.
"Chan".
Chen Yu looked over and saw David Seidler looking at him expectantly.
"What...what works are coming out next?"
David Seidler is the screenwriter of "The King's Speech," and he is the sole writer of the script.
Perhaps because he himself had a stutter, he could empathize quite a bit with the story of George VI.
He was quite interested in Chen Yu's works.
Just like "Joker" and "Mulan", as well as "Better Days", which was the first art film to be shown on the international market.
of course.
The work that David Sadler paid the most attention to was still the Hollywood blockbuster "The Grand Budapest Hotel".
I heard that it didn't do well at the box office in China, but it resonated quite a bit in North America.
He was genuinely curious about the mindset with which this filmmaker from China created this script.
after all.
There are still significant cultural differences between China and other countries.
Just like many of the films that tried to break into Hollywood before, many failed to resonate with audiences and were even perceived as pointless whining. But then there was "The Grand Budapest Hotel".
Beneath the pink exterior, one could sense the rotten dregs inside.
He was using his own storytelling style to present the audience with a sense of the decline of European culture.
Upon hearing the question from the person in front of him, Chen Yu hesitated for a moment.
to be frank.
His current idea is simple: win the Oscar and fulfill his promise to Liu Yifei.
As for his future career...
He will likely focus more on screenwriting or directing.
He has already cultivated his skills to a great extent in the field of acting, and may soon achieve his greatest success.
"I am not creating any new works at the moment."
"I've been dealing with the release of the film for a while now, so I haven't had much energy."
David Seidler nodded in agreement.
He has always valued the quality of his work, and he certainly won't create a new script when he doesn't have much energy.
It seems so.
He and Chen Yu do have some things in common.
Just thinking about this question undoubtedly made David Seidler even more interested in Chen Yu.
The reason he asked Chen Yu this question was that he hoped the two of them could have the opportunity to cooperate someday.
"Hello, fellow nominees!"
Suddenly, a sound came from the stage, causing everyone to look towards the source of the sound.
Tom Sherac was already standing in front of everyone, within sight.
"Welcome everyone to the Oscar nominees luncheon, and congratulations on your nominations."
"This is the highest recognition the film industry can give to everyone."
Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!
Applause erupted from the audience.
Those who can appear here are all top-notch figures in the film industry.
The current atmosphere is quite friendly, with no competition or conflict.
"This year, there were many excellent films, and the competition was quite fierce."
"It is precisely because of this that we can prove the current vitality of the film industry."
"I want to thank all filmmakers for moving audiences with their talent and their works."
"Now--"
"I hope everyone can cherish this moment and communicate and exchange ideas with the industry professionals present."
Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei.
Tom Sherac’s speech was quite official, but everyone could understand it, since the president of the college naturally has to be mature and composed.
There weren't many jokes; most of the conversation was filled with blessings and formalities.
I was just thinking about it.
Tom Sherac looked at the crowd below the stage once again.
"I hope everyone has a great time at the Oscar nominees luncheon!"
These words were spoken.
The applause in the audience was deafening. Chen Yu and Liu Yifei found a seat and took their places.
Nolan is talking to several actors and directors present.
He is preparing to start filming his next project, and it is currently in the preparatory stage.
After communicating with the others present, Nolan walked over to where Chen Yu and Liu Yifei were.
Hey boy.
"You two are really good at avoiding trouble."
Nolan raised an eyebrow.
In fact.
He had already discussed the progress with Chen Yu and was hoping to continue collaborating with Chen Yu on his next project.
However, judging from Chen Yu's current statement, he doesn't seem to have any particular thoughts.
"I heard you've been preparing for a new project lately. How's it going?"
I was bored.
Chen Yu then prepared to chat with Nolan for a bit.
Upon hearing the question, a glint of light flashed in Nolan's eyes.
"What? Interested?"
"You know my plans, the Batman trilogy."
Chen Yu looked completely at ease.
In general, he was very familiar with Nolan's situation.
If it weren't for "Joker", this project might have started much earlier.
"Should we continue with your style?"
If Chen Yu were to participate in this production, it's unimaginable what kind of uproar it would cause.
Chen Yu naturally understood what Nolan was saying.
As the second installment in the Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight's portrayal of the villain Joker garnered considerable acclaim.
As for this time...
Nolan's upcoming trilogy will also feature a villain, Bane.
"You know."
"The direction I'm focusing on now."
Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Nolan subconsciously shrugged.
He had already guessed that Chen Yu would reject him.
"OK."
"However, I might need your advice then."
In a short period of time.
Chen Yu has no work conflicts, so perhaps we can invite him to provide guidance when filming begins.
but.
Nolan's words, on the contrary, prompted Chen Yu to think.
He did not participate in the filming.
However, one could participate in co-investing in this film.
After all, The Dark Knight Rises also achieved remarkable success.
The atmosphere was quite lively.
Some people, having had their fill of drinking, even went straight to the center of the stage and started dancing.
Chen Yu was holding a champagne glass.
As far as the eye can see, it is arguably the most outstanding presence in all of Hollywood.
"Amy Adams".
When the first person whose name was changed stood up, the nominees' luncheon had reached its most exciting part.
Receive nomination certificates and take a group photo.
For many filmmakers, it was also a sacred moment.
Regardless of whether they ultimately won an award, it proves that they once had the ability to win an Oscar.
The voices on stage continued.
As one person after another was called to the stage, everyone stood around the little golden statue.
Tom Sherac had a smile on his face.
He handed his certificate to each person who came on stage.
“Heal Chan”.
As Chen Yu's name was called, he turned his head and patted Liu Yifei's hand.
The Oscar nominees were presented in alphabetical order.
This proves that it will be some time before Liu Yifei arrives.
The latter nodded, his movements showing ease and confidence.
She is no longer the woman who needed to stand behind Chen Yu.
After years of hard work and experience in the entertainment industry, she has become able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Chen Yu.
Chen Yu walked towards his seat on the stage.
Tom Sherac handed the nominee certificate to Chen Yu.
"Buddy, I look forward to your rise to the top!"
Chen Yu's lips curved into a smile, and he nodded in agreement.
"Thank you very much."
When we arrived at the spot next to the little golden statue, the person next to me made way for me.
After all, Liu Yifei will be going on stage later, and the two of them will definitely have to stand together.
Chen Yu smiled.
The roll call continues, making the anticipation even greater—(End of Chapter)