Chapter 1020
begins! Oscar!
February 27, 2011, Kodak Theatre.
The main entrance was already crowded with media reporters, and a 270-meter-long red carpet stretched into the street.
A giant gold Oscar statue was placed on both sides of the red carpet.
The entire environment looked extremely solemn.
Looking up, one sees red velvet curtains that have already been drawn around the steps.
Look up.
The golden curtain shimmered under the sunlight.
Liu Yifei was sitting in front of the makeup mirror, and the stylist beside her was fixing her makeup for the day.
He let out a soft breath.
For Liu Yifei, today is truly a challenge.
The panic of the past few days returned, and the thought of what she was about to face made her feel inexplicably nervous.
A hand was placed on her shoulder.
Looking up suddenly, Liu Yifei noticed Chen Yu, who had already finished his hair and makeup, behind her.
As handsome as ever.
Compared to their awkwardness when they first got together, Chen Yu is now noticeably more mature and composed.
He pulled Liu Yifei's hand over.
My palms were clearly covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.
Having been with Liu Yifei for so many years, he naturally understands his girlfriend's habits.
Whenever I get nervous, my palms always cool down considerably.
"nervous?"
Upon hearing Chen Yu's question, Liu Yifei tightly grasped the hand of the person in front of her.
"A little."
She had no idea what the future held after today.
Just thinking about the day I accompanied Chen Yu to Warner headquarters for a meeting makes me inexplicably nervous.
Barry Manye explained the pros and cons to Chen Yu and the others.
Although each award is selected by members of many colleges, there are quite a few intricacies behind the scenes.
Just like the previous Bruce Lee.
No other work can compare to it in terms of either box office performance or international influence.
But the more this is the case, the more likely it is to cause dissatisfaction.
So much so.
Despite high expectations from everyone, "Bruce Lee" did not win any awards.
this year.
Joker and Mulan were released internationally at the same time.
This situation has also become the focus of much attention, and it would be great if both of them could win the grand prize.
“Beautiful”.
The makeup artist beside him gave a thumbs up, looking at Liu Yifei, who was as beautiful as a blooming flower, and said she was truly stunning.
"No wonder people in your country call you Fairy Sister."
Hearing the praise from those around her, Liu Yifei's face flushed slightly.
"Thank you."
The two were already dressed, and Chen Yu draped a shawl over Liu Yifei's shoulders.
The daytime temperature in Los Angeles was pleasant, but by the time the Oscars red carpet ceremony began, the sun had already started to set.
The temperature is still relatively cool at this time.
All organized.
The two walked outside, where the main cast and crew of "Joker" and "Mulan" had all gathered. Everyone was clearly quite excited to be together again.
“Hello Chan”.
Zazie Beetz waved to the two people walking towards her.
Everyone was in high spirits today, and Gong Li exuded her usual domineering aura.
Hey friends!
Do we all have confidence?
Robert De Niro asked the crowd a question, and many people looked on with a hint of lingering interest after hearing his words.
In general.
They naturally hoped to win an award.
This is the Oscars.
If their work wins a major award, their status will also rise accordingly.
"Believe me."
"We are sure to achieve great results this time."
Everyone chimed in, their words brimming with confidence.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
During this process, Liu Yifei had already made arrangements with Gong Li and the others.
As international filmmakers, we all have a friendly relationship.
They each got into their cars.
As for Zhen Zidan and the others, they finally had a chance to chat with Chen Yu for a few minutes.
"This time, a major battle is truly imminent."
Donnie Yen gazed at the person before her. Ever since the nominees' luncheon ended, the internet has been flooded with rave reviews about "Joker" and "Mulan".
"Yes."
"Success or failure hinges on this moment; today will be the moment for Chinese cinema to establish itself on the international stage."
Li Lianjie spoke with great conviction.
Everyone has been waiting for this situation for a long time.
From the very day they prepared to go to the Oscars, everyone had already begun to wait.
That's right.
These two works have undoubtedly attracted strong attention from industry insiders.
Everyone is waiting for the result and wants to know what awards "Joker" will win.
If Oscars fails to win anything again this time, he will definitely be criticized.
They have waited for so many years.
Very few films can make it into the Oscars.
As for this time, Chen Yu's appearance simply gave them all hope.
The car slowly moved forward.
Their hotel was not far from the Kodak Theatre.
The scenery along the way was reflected in everyone's eyes, but instead of making them feel like appreciating it, they lost their mood.
The Kodak Theatre gradually came into view.
As brilliant as ever.
As for the area outside the street, the screams were already echoing throughout the entire Koda Theater.
Countless fans and moviegoers held up banners, and security personnel did their best to keep people outside the fence.
same.
The red carpet was lined with media outlets broadcasting the official live stream, as well as journalists from around the world.
Chen Yu looked in that direction.
Good guy.
Mainstream media in China alone have already secured a place.
As always, CCTV-6 Movie Channel is at the forefront, mainly responsible for live red carpet interviews and on-site reports.
Sina, NetEase, Tencent, and Sohu are also not to be outdone.
Xinhua News Agency, in particular, has garnered significant attention.
Of course, Chen Yu's Tomato.com also held a dominant position.
Perhaps because both "Joker" and "Mulan" were nominated this year, there are significantly more mainstream media outlets in China this year than in previous years.
“Heal Chan!”
"Colin Fells".
"Bell!"
It must be said that the fans outside were incredibly enthusiastic, with their screams basically drowning out the red carpet host's voice.
Robin Roberts and Maria Manunos were standing in the very center of the red carpet.
Their gaze fell on the direction of the starting line.
The smile on his face was incredibly warm.
Welcome to Hollywood Boulevard!
Maria Manunos's powerful voice echoed throughout the room, signifying the official start of the Oscars ceremony.
"This is the official live broadcast of the 83rd Academy Awards red carpet."
“I am your old friend Maria Manunos.”
This marks Maria Manunos' second time walking the red carpet for the Academy Awards. The last time was in 2004.
Hello everyone! I'm Robin Roberts.
After the red carpet hosts introduced themselves, they turned their attention back to the vehicles that were slowly approaching.
The official red carpet for the Academy Awards differs from that of domestic and other international film festivals.
The entire film crew won't be on set at the same time here.
Instead, they are sorted by popularity, fame, and awards received.
When the red carpet just started, the first group to go on stage were probably the supporting actor nominees or some young filmmakers.
Among these.
They will be interspersed with award presenters or directors of moderate fame.
Then.
The popularity is gradually increasing.
As for the final contestant, he is the most popular and influential figure this year.
Chen Yu was one of them.
Both he and Liu Yifei are popular choices this year.
The two sat in the car and looked out.
"I now declare—"
"This grand celebration of film is officially beginning! Let's focus on these highly anticipated and exciting moments."
As the host finished his introduction, people began to walk towards their seats on the stage.
There was nothing particularly special about the whole process.
Most people come to designated photo areas and have their pictures taken by photographers.
Then we entered the interview area.
Once your ticket is checked, you can enter the Kodak Theatre.
Watching the crowd walking down the red carpet, Chen Yu suddenly fell into deep thought.
His face held a hint of anticipation.
My mind returned to the age of 40 from my previous life.
He was full of ambition at the age of 40, but ultimately died on the stage he loved most.
As for the Best Supporting Actor award, he has yet to receive it.
But now.
Chen Yu's heart pounded; he had rediscovered his former self.
same.
He finally fulfilled his dream from his previous life.
In this life, he gained a ticket to the international stage, and from then on, his career will only flourish.
What are you thinking about?
Liu Yifei tilted her head to look at her boyfriend, her face beaming with smiles.
Compared to the tension I felt when I first arrived, I have now managed to calm myself down.
"nothing."
"I'm really looking forward to the awards ceremony."
For Chen Yu, this wasn't his first time attending the Oscars, but the emotional shift was certainly quite intense.
He heard what Chen Yu said.
Liu Yifei also felt a surge of anticipation.
"Your popularity is truly astonishing."
Gong Li turned her head to look at Chen Yu, and her words immediately drew everyone's attention to where Chen Yu was.
outside the window.
The place was full of Chen Yu's fans, and everyone was shouting Chen Yu's name.
Chen Yuyu was somewhat amused and exasperated by what Gong Li said.
This time, however, it was not denied.
What followed was undoubtedly tedious; Chen Yu and his team would have to wait a long time before it was their turn to go on stage.
"It's clear that Tom Sherac has a lot of respect for you this time."
Li Lianjie and Chen Yu chatted casually.
The photos from the recent nominees' luncheon alone shocked many people. The fact that Tom Sherac was able to give the most popular spot to Chen Yu is enough to show his thoughts.
"This time? Do you think you have a chance of winning Best Actor?"
to be frank.
Chen Yu had heard this question countless times.
Everyone was asking him if he was confident of winning the grand prize, and if asked to be confident, he certainly was.
After all, the previous Joker also swept the Oscars, winning every award imaginable.
If one lacks confidence, that is understandable.
After all, xenophobia still exists in the United States. Even though Tom Sherac has a good attitude towards him, it doesn't mean he will definitely win the award.
"Hard to say."
After hesitating for a moment, Chen Yu finally spoke his mind.
As for Li Lianjie and the others, they did not pursue the matter further.
Everyone knows that Chen Yu is under tremendous pressure right now. Putting everything else aside, just the way the eyes are fixed on him is impossible to ignore.
"I believe you."
The others present all looked over, and everyone expressed their support for Chen Yu.
After all, this is the first time that Chinese films have stood in such a high-profile environment. If they can win two major awards, it would be exactly what everyone expects.
"All right."
"Now it's our turn to go on stage."
After Li Lianjie and the others finished chatting, they got out of the car and walked towards the vehicle that the organizers had prepared.
The necessary procedures still need to be followed.
As for now.
Only Chen Yu and Liu Yifei remained in the car, and the tense atmosphere seemed to be spreading.
"It's almost our turn to go on stage."
to be frank.
Walking the red carpet is commonplace for them; since they became famous, they have attended numerous film festivals.
But this time, it put them under more pressure.
From the moment they received their Oscar nominations, whether or not they could win was no longer a point of contention for the two of them, but for the millions of Chinese filmmakers.
They are now undoubtedly fighting for a path.
For Chinese-language films to not only enter the international film scene, but also to truly establish themselves, they need to achieve this goal.
Waves of screams erupted.
As for now.
Colin Firth appeared on the red carpet, and as one of the most talked-about figures at this year's Oscars, he also caused quite a stir.
Chen Yu's gaze fell in the direction of Colin Firth.
This is undoubtedly his biggest opponent today.
Just then.
Robin Roberts picked up the microphone again, and as Colin Firth walked towards the end of the red carpet, her voice gradually rose.
"Gotham City's panic is intertwined with the shadows of humanity."
These words were spoken.
The entire arena erupted in cheers; they naturally knew who would be taking the stage next.
No one but Chen Yu could put the entire city of Gotham in a state of panic.
"Get ready, it's our turn."
Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei nodded subconsciously.
She wrapped her shawl tighter around herself and looked at Chen Yu again with immense excitement.
The two men's car slowly moved forward.
The screams around the red carpet had already plunged the area outside the Kodak Theatre into a frenzy of celebration.
“Heal Chan”.
"Joker! You're the most handsome."
"Brother Yu, you must win the Oscar for Best Actor. We'll be waiting for your triumphant return."
Even before the two entered the arena, screams erupted all around them.
"This is a masterpiece about loneliness, class, and madness."
"His appearance."
"It gave the clown flesh and blood, allowing us to witness the anger and sorrow of an era."
"Now--"
"Let's give a warm round of applause to Heal Chan and his girlfriend Crystal Liu!" (End of Chapter)