1045 [to the United States]
"Think about it, why are you born so beautiful, some people are born ugly, why am I born so smart, some people are born idiots......" Summer smiled slightly, "This world is inherently unfair, and now the Academy Awards are unfair, which is also a normal phenomenon, I have already seen it, so I naturally don't have any extravagant hopes for winning awards." Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info"
"Well, Ah Tian, you have a good point. Lin Qingxia heard him say this, and nodded with deep feeling.
"That's why I'm telling you, being shortlisted is a certainty, and it doesn't matter if you win the award or not. In fact, this is exactly what I say in my heart, not to pretend to be humble in front of you. Summer said with a smile again.
"I see, Ah Tian, I won't misunderstand you again. Lin Qingxia nodded, and then flattened her mouth and said, "But it's good that you can be shortlisted, but unfortunately I can't even be shortlisted." ”
The movie "Dao Ma Dan" she starred in last year was applauded and popular, and she also sacrificed a lot for that movie, torture, and jumping over the ridge, quite hard. But it's a pity that she may even be nominated for Best Actress, which makes her inevitably disheartened.
"It's a matter of gain and loss. Because you are so beautiful, the judges will be biased and make unfair judgments when judging. In fact, in my opinion, with your performance in "Sword and Horse", you are definitely qualified to be shortlisted. Summer smiled and comforted.
Actors with good looks are always not treated with awards, and it seems that people are sure that those with good looks must be idols, not acting skills.
This phenomenon is not only seen at the Hong Kong Film Awards, but also at the Academy Awards. Like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, two famous beautiful men, no matter how hard they work, they can't get the recognition of the Academy Awards.
Leonardo Little Plum was a tender and juicy piece of fresh meat that amazed the world. Strive to perform, but never get the favor of the judges. Later, all kinds of deaths, all kinds of disfigurement, and turned himself into a rough man who couldn't bear to look at him directly, and finally won the affirmation of the judges.
Therefore, it is actually normal for the beautiful Lin Qingxia to not get the affirmation of the Academy Awards.
"But I've been debuting for so many years, I really want to get an award. Lin Qingxia heard him say this, and said unwillingly.
She made her debut in the movie "Outside the Window" in 73 years, and it has been 14 years now. During this period, she was nominated several times, but in addition to the Best Actress at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, she failed to win an important award.
She has debuted for so many years, and by now, she has fame, money, and the most lacking thing is the affirmation of awards. She really wants to win an award to prove that she has not been in vain for more than ten years, and she has not been red for so long just by one face.
"Ah Tian, you are so smart, help me figure it out. Lin Qingxia then pleaded again.
"Think of a way?!" Summer was stunned for a moment, pondering for a moment, "Okay, I'll try." ”
"Do you have an idea?" Lin Qingxia quickly asked when she heard this.
"Hmm. Summer nodded, "I didn't even get nominated this year, I definitely won't be selected, so there's no way." But we can prepare for next year's Academy Awards. ”
"The first thing is to make a good film, and it can't be a commercial film, but a literary film. Moreover, your role must also be brilliant, and you can't be covered by the male lead. The character setting should be good, and the plot should cater to the tastes of the judges. Finally, during the selection period, it is necessary to create public opinion and conduct public relations for the judges, which should be able to increase the probability of winning the award. ”
He learned this trick from Weinstein, the Oscar gold medalist, who conquered the Oscar judges with public opinion and public relations, and successively won his films "Shakespeare in Love", "The King's Speech", "New York Gang", "Chocolate", "Bad Love" and so on, on the throne of the Academy Awards.
The films produced by him received three hundred and three Oscar nominations in his previous life, and he hugged the Oscar statuette sixty-nine times. This achievement is unprecedented in the history of the Oscars, and it also proves that his method of public opinion and public relations is effective.
Lin Qingxia heard what he said, and immediately became interested, "Ah Tian, then you have to write a good script for me." ”
"Don't worry, I'll definitely do my best for you. Summer smiled and nodded.
"Hmm. When Lin Qingxia heard him say this, she immediately gave a fragrant kiss excitedly.
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On April 4, Summer, together with Zhong Chuhong, Liang Jiahui, and Liu Dehua, took a plane to the United States to promote the movie "People and Ghosts Are Not Over".
"Mr. Xia, is the United States fun?" asked Liu Dehua with great interest. It was also his first time in the United States, and he was really curious about it.
"It's all the same, it's not fun. It's nothing more than a bigger place, more foreigners, and colder air, and the rest is similar to Hong Kong. Summer smiled slightly.
The United States has only been around for more than 300 years since its founding, so there is little sense of history in the city, all of which are high-rise buildings, busy with traffic, and crowded with pedestrians. This is similar to that of Hong Kong.
Unlike European cities, such as Paris in France, London in the United Kingdom, Rome in Italy, Venice and other cities, there are many ancient buildings that have been preserved for hundreds of years, showing a profound historical accumulation and cultural atmosphere.
"That's right. When Liu Dehua heard this, he was skeptical.
"Andy, don't be disappointed, the United States is actually quite fun. Zhong Chuhong saw his face of loss, and comforted him with a smile, "What farm did Ah Tian and I go to last time, it is surrounded by mountains and rivers, it is simply beautiful." ”
"Skywalker Farm. Summer added with a smile.
"yes, that's it. Zhong Chuhong smiled and nodded, "And that Silicon Valley, the town is also very beautiful." They are all villas, big and beautiful. Moreover, those world-famous large companies, the office location is not conspicuous at all, there is neither a big signboard, nor a big sign, just put up a sign on the side of the road, you will encounter it inadvertently, which is really very different from Hong Kong. ”
All large companies in Hong Kong have made their office buildings magnificent, and everyone knows it. For example, HSBC, such as Hutchison Whampoa, such as New World Real Estate, such as Wheelock, are all a company that occupies a commercial building, soaring into the sky, domineering, and quite conspicuous.
They see it as a symbol of the company's strength, and the bigger the company, the taller the office building. In Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Causeway Bay, office buildings there are simply in short supply, and no matter how expensive the rent is, some people are willing to rent it.
"Sounds good. Liu Dehua heard Zhong Chuhong say this, nodded with a smile.
"Mr. Xia, did you buy Lucas's computer animation division last year?" asked Liang Jiahui.
Summer smiled and nodded, "Not bad." George Lucas didn't think the company was profitable, so he sold it. After I took over, I changed my name to SKYLAND. ”
"Mr. Xia is really amazing. When Liu Dehua heard this, he said admiringly.
It has always been the Hong Kong film company that begged grandpa to sue grandma, and sent it to the door to beg Hollywood film companies to cooperate with him. Contribute money and efforts, but it may not be good. In the end, Hollywood film companies drink and eat meat, and Hong Kong film companies can only drink some soup.
Unexpectedly, Summer was able to successfully counterattack and buy out the Hollywood animation company. Although it is not yet famous, Liu Dehua believes that with Summer's intelligence, the company will definitely develop rapidly. Perhaps, in the future, it will surpass Disney and become the most outstanding animation company in the United States and even the world.
"Don't say that, I haven't made decent results yet. Summer smiled modestly.
Although Pixar was the world's leading 3D animation company in its previous life, it was a previous life after all. In this life, after the influence of his butterfly flapping its wings, no one can say whether he can reach the height of his previous life. So in the summer, he didn't make a big deal of nonsense and brag, and he still continues to pay attention to the development of animation in the world with a cautious and optimistic attitude.
"Yes, Ah Tian, speaking of which, it's been almost a year since your company was acquired, why haven't you heard of any movies being launched?" Zhong Chuhong asked suspiciously, "Don't you don't keep an eye on the United States, so those people just fish all day long, right?"
Generally, film companies can launch new movies within a few months, even if the world's animation has extremely high requirements for the work, meticulously crafted, at least there must be a semi-finished product, but now there is no movement at all, so she is really worried that she will be deceived in the summer.
"No, it won't. In fact, computer animation is much more difficult to make than live-action movies, and it is good to be able to make one in two or three years. Summer explained with a smile.
Ordinary 3D computer animation, if you don't pay too much attention to it, the production cycle does not take too long. For example, "Bear Infested" and "Pig Man". The animation software they use is ready-made, and there is no need to develop new technologies, and models, scenes, etc. do not need to be redesigned, and can be reused, so the production cycle is greatly reduced.
But if it is a Hollywood blockbuster, such as "Zootopia", "Crazy Primitives", "Flying House" and so on, the requirements are strict, each requires the picture to be improved, and each one requires new technology, then it will be troublesome.
For example, in the 3D animation "Toy Story", all toys, characters, and animals are almost hairless, and even if they do, they are quite conformable and will not be distinct.
By the time of "Monster Electric Company", Monster Sullivan finally had a "bohemian" hair, and the roots were distinct, which made it more and more believable. However, the other main character is still naked, and there is not a single hair.
And when it comes to "Zootopia", the hair of all animals looks very natural, even passers-by have a "beautiful" fur, which is the improvement of technology.
In order to achieve these amazing picture effects, countless animators have put in hard work, long hours and countless painstaking efforts.