Chapter 119 The absent Oscar
Chapter 119 Absent Oscar
In the extended Lincoln car moving forward, Will Smith in a black suit was looking out the window, sitting next to him Terry Smith, Jada Pink Smith, and his youngest son Jaden. Today should be a happy day. As a candidate for Best Actor, it is such a great thing to participate in the Oscars with his family! But he always felt a little regretful and sad, and so is his family.
Because the magical director with a bright smile was absent, the reason was that he was locked in the River Island Prison in New York, which had been four days.
"Dad, is there a TV in prison?" Terry Smith, who was dressed in a neat and handsome manner, suddenly thought of something, turned his head to look at Will, and asked with an interest: "Can Young see the Oscars tonight? It should be?"
Will Smith and Jada smiled at each other. Although they both knew there was a TV in prison, Wang Yang would definitely not see the Oscars tonight. However, Will patted his son on the shoulder and smiled, "Man, he will see it." He was really grateful to the young director. This performance of "When Happiness Comes Knocking the Door" brought him not only this Oscar nomination, but also a resurrection and a continuous acting career. He also had his confidence and dignity saved. That self-questioning life was not easy.
Moreover, he and Terry were much closer, so he realized some of his son's thoughts and ideas and became a better father. Will shook his head with a smile. Yang was a good person and he shouldn't be in jail, right?
Just as they were thinking about this, the driver, assistant and others in front of them all reminded that "it's coming soon", the Smiths and their family immediately calmed down and happily prepared for the next red carpet show. When the extended Lincoln car stopped, the door opened, and the Smiths and the family was greeted by dazzling flashes. The reporters not far away shouted, and the flashes emitted by the cameras in their hands filled the entire Avenue of Stars.
The 73rd Oscar this year is still held at the Selangor Theater, which will be the last time. The newly built Kodak Theater will be launched next year. Because of this reason, the organizers have done a very hard job this year, and the guests are also very proud of their face. More than 2,800 celebrities invited will attend, and the absence rate is the lowest in history. Therefore, the show of the Avenue of Stars was unveiled 30 minutes ahead of schedule compared to last year, and the number of people participating in the red carpet show will be the highest in history. This year's Oscars are extremely high.
Among the absentees, the person who attracted the most attention from the media is naturally the magical baby director Wang Yang, but this is no big deal. Oscars will never lack focus, people and news that are watched. It can be said that anyone in front of 2,800 superstars and celebrities is just a quicksand.
There were crowds of people on the red carpet outside the Xuelan Theater, with bright stars in suits and dresses everywhere, media reporters, staff, etc. holding cameras, cameras, etc. The stars laughed and showed their beautiful side.
Natalie was wearing a black off-shoulder long skirt with a faint smile on her face, but her heart was filled with empty feeling. She originally thought it was a day worth remembering, but every time she thought about it, she would feel very happy. Even if she watched the guy and his girlfriend swaying sweetly and affectionately in front of her, hugging and kissing... she endured it! But now, neither of the two people could see it, and everything in front of her seemed so noisy.
She really wanted to go back to New York now to prepare for tomorrow's visit day. Anyway, she couldn't win the best actress Little Golden Man tonight. But whether it was for the personal image of the movie fans and the Oscars jury, or for the fame of "Juno" and the Fire Movie, she needed to stay here until the awards ceremony and the end of the Oscar Night, it was so annoying!
"Harrow! Natalie, we found you." A live interview reporter from the broadcaster ABC TV station walked over with a smile. She was a middle-aged white woman holding a microphone and following her a photographer carrying a camera. This is not just a behind-the-scenes footage before the live broadcast across the United States at night, but audiences from more than 100 countries around the world will see it, and this image will be passed on forever.
Natalie looked at her and smiled and said, "Hi!" The blonde reporter pointed the microphone at her and asked with a smile, "How are you feeling now?" Natalie held her drooping hair in her ears and smiled calmly and gracefully: "This is not the first time I have participated in the Oscar, but this time is definitely the most exciting thing. But on the other hand, you know my friend, Wang Yang, the director of "Juno", cannot come. This is really bad. I think he should appear here."
In Manhattan, New York, in a hotel-style apartment, Jessica, sitting on the sofa, turned on the LCD TV. She held the remote control and turned on the ABC channel. Her pretty face without any makeup looked haggard, with two faint dark circles hanging on her eyes, and her eyes were very lonely.
The Oscars were playing on the TV screen. After introducing the video at the beginning of the space, host Steve Martin's model fell into the earth and the picture turned to the synagogue of the Selangor Theater. The spacious synagogue was packed. Amid the thunderous applause, Steve Martin in a black suit walked to the center of the stage and said, "Thank you, thank you everyone!" Behind him, a huge statue of the Oscar Kings stood.
"We live in a beautiful country. If we were in Afghanistan, this statue would have been blown up long ago." Steve Martin said seriously, pointing at the statue behind him, and a burst of laughter suddenly came out of the scene. Jessica's face was expressionless and she couldn't laugh at all. She asked softly: "Where is the fun?"
Steve Martin held his hands and continued, "In January, they asked me if I wanted to be the host of this party. What I care most about is whether I have enough time to recover after I get tired of it?" Everyone in the audience laughed again, and Steve Martin made hand movements and said, "Thank you, Astro! In any case, the opening introduction clip cost the government 1 trillion yuan. Don't expect tax cuts, it's because I want a wonderful opening introduction." The audience laughed again.
"Astronauts are watching us in a sky of 200 miles high, and now there are 800 million people around the world watching TV. Everyone has an idea and thinks we are all gay." Steve Martin continued to speak seriously, and laughed loudly in the synagogue. After some words, he said: "Kate Hudson is 21 years old (No. 'Near Fame', Nominated for Best Supporting Actress), and Natalie Portman is 19 years old."
At this time, the live broadcast camera switched to Kate Hudson and Natalie Portman. Kate opened his mouth and smiled, while Natalie kept a light smile. Amid the applause of the scene, Steve Martin spread his hands and said, "I like young actors very much because they remind me that I am about to die."
Unexpected laughter rang out on the scene on the screen. Hearing the word "young", Jessica felt tight. He should have been wearing a handsome suit and sat there accepting the host's jokes instead of prison uniforms... She leaned on the sofa and looked at the TV screen in a daze. Her heart had already flown to the other side of Lake Island and murmured: "Yang..."
In the small cell of Lake Island Prison, Wang Yang was doing push-ups on the floor beside the bed, sweat fell off his forehead, and he silently said: "121,122..."
Robert Downey, lying on the lower bed, glanced at him. He was no longer surprised that he lost so thoroughly about his wrestling. The guy on the ground punched early every morning, then lay down at the desk to write all day, did push-ups and sit-ups when he was bored... Like now, he did at least 300, and he was as energetic as a cow.
"Hey, Young." Donnie was also bored, leaning his head on his side and asked in a chat: "I saw in the newspaper that your "Juno" was shortlisted for the best original script. I was wondering what would happen if you won the award?"
Winning the award? Wang Yang paused on the ground, thought for a while, and said, "I don't think it's possible. Does the Oscar judge award it to a young man?" The result has nothing to do with him being in jail now. Sometimes these off-site factors are considered, but as early as mid-February, the 6,000 judges sent out the final ballot unless they can predict the future.
However, the shortlisted film scripts include "Almost Fame" and "Never Compromise". Although the media's predictions are very balanced, he does not have many ideas because the Oscar judges' style is notoriously conservative; but on the other hand, he knows that the Oscars have begun to intentionally make innovations and changes in the past two years. One of them is to face black people. Chinese excellent works, such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" this year, ranked second in 10 nominations; next year, Denzel Washington becomes the first black actor, and perhaps Will will take the lead this year.
So despite the lack of hope, yesterday he routinely prepared a speech on the winning of his spokesperson Ms. Bedes-Bill on the phone. He smiled and frowned. He probably couldn't use it, right? What if it doesn't matter!
"Maybe they will." Robert Downey Jr. curled his lips, took out an unlit cigarette and held it in it, *** the smell of smoke, and said with great emotion: "Man, times have changed."
In the Los Angeles Selangor Theater, the party has been held in half, and it has awarded many technologies such as Best Original Song ("Miracle Boy"), Best Art Director/Prop Set ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"), Best Original Soundtrack ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") and other technologies. The later awards have gradually come to the highlight part. First, there are two screenwriter awards, and the best adapted script was won by "Drug Network", and now it is the best original script.
Amidst the thunderous applause, Angelina Jolie, the guest in charge of the award, walked out from the left side of the stage with a white envelope. She smiled and said, "It's honor to be awarded this award. The screenwriters have created stories and characters, so that our acting skills can be displayed..." In the guest seats in the audience, Will Smith's family became focused; Natalie, not far away, finally changed her expression, with a calm face without a smile, but she was very nervous.
"The five nominees are William Nicholson, "Gladiator", Susanna Grant, "Never Compromise"; Wang Yang, "Juno". "Hearing this name and the applause sounded at the scene, Jessica on the sofa suddenly shuddered and came back to her senses. This was the award that Yang had for! She sat upright and looked at the TV screen, and saw Angelina Jolie in a white suit continued to recite: "Lee Hal, "Dancing Life"; Cameron Crowe, "Almost Fame." Everyone burst into applause again.
Natalie clapped vigorously, staring at Angelina on the stage with her eyes tightly, watching her open the white envelope, feeling her heart beating faster and faster...
"Well, the winner is..." Angelina glanced at the result in the letter, looked at the nearly three thousand guests in the audience, and smiled: "He is a very amazing guy. What I like most about him is that he loves and supports child protection work! He is a hero, and he saved a cute little girl..."
Everyone in the audience knew who it was, and applauded with cheers. Natalie waved her fist secretly, with a bright smile on her face, and her heart was filled with joy: "It's Yang! It's that guy!" She suddenly realized her current psychology, which she had never had before, and felt so happy for someone. Is this like and care? Angelina on the stage announced that she smiled and said, "Wang Yang, "Juno"!" As she said, the large screen behind her showed Wang Yang's photo and name.
"Oh, my god!" Jessica jumped up from the sofa in ecstasy and blurted out: "Yang, Yang, you won the award! You won the Oscar! Oh my god! Yang..." She suddenly stopped and looked left and right. Where could the familiar figure be there? She hugged and kissed excitedly... She sighed and sat down on the sofa with a smile.
There was warm applause from the Selangor Theater. Almost everyone knew what was going on now. The magical boy was in prison in New York and could not receive the award in person. It was obvious that it was impossible to make a telephone connection, but fortunately there was a leader. Amid the applause, Ms. Bedes-Bill, who received the award on Wang Yang, walked onto the stage. She smiled and took the golden little golden man from Angelina. She held a piece of paper and smiled at the microphone: "Thank you everyone, everyone knows that he can't come in person. I'll read his speech on winning now."
Everyone in the audience suddenly became quiet. Will Smith's family, Natalie... and Jessica, Rachel, Joshua, Michael Pitt in front of the TV... and all the 800 million viewers watching the broadcast around the world were ready to listen to his comments.
Baidies Bill looked at the note and said, "I actually won the award? Is this a kind of compensation?" Everyone laughed loudly, and she continued, "Okay, then thank Santa Claus, thanks to Lande Island, which brought me luck, and thanks to the Oscar judges!" Everyone smiled again, and heard Baidies say, "And what we want to thank next is not a synonym for ruthlessness." Everyone laughed with applause.
"First of all, thank you for losing a sweet synonym, my fans, thank you for your support; a great synonym, family! Dad, mom, grandparents... you are always so good, I love you!" Amid the applause, Bedes Bill said with a speed increase: "Thank you very much for my friends and colleagues, I'm not a little bit more. You are so cute! I would like to thank Natalie Portman for providing a lot of inspiration and creativity for this script; her understanding of Juno has also in turn influenced the script. She is a monster."
Everyone laughed and applauded, and the broadcast camera also pointed at Natalie. She smiled happily and kept clapping her palms.
"I know this will definitely cause scandals, so I will clarify now that there is no such thing. The last thing I want to thank is an angel, my girlfriend Jessica. I don't think there is more to say, sweetheart, I love you!" When Baidice said this, the cries and applause in the synagogue boiled again, Natalie's smile turned into a smile, she clapped gently, muttering depressedly: "Why isn't it me? Is it because she met you earlier than me?"
"Thank you all, but I want to say to them, I'm sorry, I'm worried about you! Finally..." Bedes-Bill held the little golden man and looked at the end of the note, saying, "I want to quote another sentence. You can kill me, but you can't defeat me. the-end, thank you."
Jessica wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a tissue, and said with a sweet smile on her face, "I love you too." Looking at Bedes walking downstairs on the screen, she suddenly felt an uncontrollable longing in her heart. She wanted to hear that voice and see that face. She couldn't help but pick up the phone on the coffee table in front and dialed the number, but no miracle happened, only the cold system voice over and over again: "I'm sorry, the user you called has turned off..."
She sighed with her eyebrows, why isn't it that voice: "Hi, sweetheart!" She stood up and walked to the balcony, looking at the dark night sky outside, and the city that never sleeps below, and Rick Island is not far north... She leaned against the balcony railing, picked up her phone and typed a text message and sent it: "I love you." After a while, she smiled and sent it: "I miss you very much." She knew it was meaningless, but she sent it: "Can you reply to me?", "What are you doing?"...
"Strange Yang, who do you think the best actor of this year will be? Tom Hanks, Russell Crowe, Will Smith?" Robert Downey, who was lying on the lower bunk, asked casually, but his right foot was shaking faster. Wang Yang, who was on the upper bunk, looked at the ceiling that was close to him and replied lightly: "It's not Robert Downey Jr."
Chapter completed!