Ace Hollywood

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"Daniel **** was invited by a minority group in Los Angeles to stand up for a campaign against campus discrimination."

"Daniel said he admires the professionalism and high artistry of European films, and looks forward to the possibility of cooperation."

"When asked about his favorite movie, Daniel said that Italian director Roberto Bernini's "Life Is Beautiful" is very good. This movie won three awards at the Oscars last year, including best actor."

Reports like this one after another after the Christmas period, and Daniel's attendance at various events has increased significantly.

For example, he has dedicated two oil paintings created by him in minority activities, the themes are equality, freedom and peace doves and so on, and his attainments are quite profound. So far, his paintings have been displayed except during the promotion period of "Gladiator" , has not yet been released.

These two works were sought after by some wealthy people at the affiliated auctions of the event. They were invited to come here to buy good reviews. Seeing that Daniel's works have some artistic value, they are better than other students' handicrafts and wear. The dresses are always going to come a little more popular.

The two small paintings were sold at US$9,000 and US$11,000 respectively, raising US$20,000 for the event organization.

At another Asian-American organization event, he also showed off his Chinese, which surprised the Chinese team present.

In addition, he talked more about movies from various countries, saying that he hopes to promote movies in Europe, Asia and other regions, and he is also very longing for local filmmakers.

At such a critical moment, Daniel's actions naturally aroused media speculation.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has a total of 89 reporters. Most of these people are from European countries, but there are also Asian countries such as Japan and Israel, and of course Australia and New Zealand. In general, Daniel's coverage is almost inclusive of most people.

No one knows how useful this is, but it doesn't prevent competitors from publishing articles criticizing him for "public relations awards" - public public relations awards, this is the accurate statement.

But these negatives are also part of Daniel's plan.

Triver even arranged some negative remarks.

Then, based on these designed attack points, he wrote the rebuttal points to please those foreign reporters.

"Everyone is on the same line now, and whoever jumps higher may jump up." Triver comforted Daniel when he eased his worries, "Daniel, you know, the judges of the Golden Globe Awards. They have never been so well-behaved, they are eager to have disputes, as long as it is not principled and seriously undermines credibility, now you are all about the same, no one will affect the Golden Globes, as long as you can please them, they completely dare to put it. Vote for you."

Out of recognition of Triver's trust and experience, Daniel still followed Triver's arrangements.

However, during this period, one of the things that was more beneficial to Daniel was that the Screen Actors Guild Awards had its own award list. Daniel defeated Albert Finney, who was very vocal, and won this crucial best award. Supporting Actor Trophy.

This provided more motivation for him to fight for the Ballon d'Or.

Because the Screen Actors Guild Award is a very neutral award, it often becomes a reference for other awards, not a threat or an opponent.

The Golden Globe Awards ceremony is getting closer and closer, which means that the Oscar nominations are not too far away. After entering January 2001, the schedule of the awards season seems to be catching up at once, and the Golden Globe Awards and Oscars are once again flooded. In Hollywood, it is a bit embarrassing for the Golden Globes that, as the awards draw near, the Golden Globes, which should have been getting hotter and hotter, have been robbed of the limelight by the upcoming Oscar nomination list, even if The difference between the two is almost twenty days.

It is inevitable that all awards ceremonies must start and end under the prestige of Oscar.

Halfway through January, all Daniel can do is almost done, and in the end, Triver can't make any more promises, only the last moment - maybe someone can nominate to know, but certainly very little, Especially with such a well-matched award. After all, the greater the influence of an award, the more expensive its credibility is. After all, there are not so many people who are willing to spend so much money. Similarly, the integrity of the judges is not so vulnerable.

Some inclinations, more possibilities, and a certain percentage of support are the norm, but the words "surely" are not the rules of Hollywood, nor the rules of the Oscars.

However, as Daniel waited for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony, a call from Paris, France, where he had just left, diverted his attention.

The call came from Tim Rowland, an investor in "Snow Eagle Fund".

Tim still chatted with him about the project the last time they met, but months passed and Daniel didn't get any further news, and in fact, with his current plans, he didn't have much time to make another one. A few months of movies, unless back row.

"Tim, long time no see."

"Yes, then tomorrow? I'm going back to Los Angeles from Paris tomorrow. Can I invite you over to sit at home next night? I'll treat you to red wine, you know I have a lot of good stuff."

Daniel was very surprised. Tim's invitation came in such a hurry that he didn't expect it.

"Oh, tomorrow? You wait a moment."

Covering the receiver, Daniel called Andy and asked about his itinerary. He tried not to reject Tim, even if the two of them couldn't work together at this opportunity, but with Tim's connections and the strength of Xue Ying Fund, he might not be able to do so in the future. There will be a chance for cooperation.

This is a relationship that needs to be maintained.

Andy got a signal, measured the itinerary, and nodded to him, indicating that there was no problem.

"Tim?"

"Yes, how is it?"

"I can't wait to taste your collection."

"Oh, great, then see you tomorrow night?"

The next night, Daniel and Cusa avoided the media to meet Tim at his temporary home in Los Angeles.

An unexpected guest surprises Daniel.

Harvey Weinstein.

This name is familiar to everyone in Hollywood, but if the Weinstein brothers, namely Bob Weinstein and him, and their Miramax, are definitely more familiar to everyone.

Miramax is currently the most successful independent film company. After being acquired by Walt Disney, it has been producing high-quality films. This year's "Chocolate" is their work. nominations.

"Harvey, it's nice to see you."

Daniel's surprise was only for a moment, and immediately he hugged Harvey very affectionately.

"This is the Daniel everyone is talking about, and I'm happy to see you too."

This Oscar public relations expert looks quite demeanor. Looking at it like this, most people can't imagine that the Weinstein Brothers went against the world to push "Shakespeare in Love" to the Oscar throne and directly kill "Saving the Privates". Ryan", which almost became a stain that Oscar couldn't wash away.

"I have to go back to Paris tomorrow," Tim said as he watched them communicate, and nodded to Cusa Damon, who was standing by the side, "so please come and sit together this year."

Before Daniel came, the conversation between Tim and Harvey had ended. Obviously, Harvey was also interested in getting to know Daniel, so he stayed.

After getting to know each other, the two confirmed their desire to build a further relationship with each other, and Harvey left Tim's house.

"Daniel, I'm sorry, in the movie I told you before, the director wanted to choose European actors in the UK, so my recommendation was not accepted, and your conditions are a bit outstanding, I mean face and body, so—"

Daniel made a wry smile, "Tim, you know what, I've heard several times recently that my face is a hindrance, you know I just finished filming The Bourne, and the heroine persuaded the director to give me You have to grow a beard to shoot with me."

"Haha, this is a happy annoyance." Tim laughed loudly, "but now the situation has changed, he has auditioned for more than a thousand actors and there is no suitable actor, and now he is recruiting male leads in European newspapers, UU reading www .uukanshu.com, of course, also decided to look at my recommenders."

Daniel's heart moved. He had interviewed more than 1,000 people. You must know that there are thresholds for interviews. Although there are many wolves in the entertainment industry, the opportunity to attract more than 1,000 people is definitely not a big deal.

"Tim, don't tease me anymore, can you tell me what movie it is? Who directed it?"

Tim pondered for a while, looked at Daniel and Cusa again, and spit out a name.

It's a terrific name.

Roman Polanski!

This is a legendary director with a list of brilliant and controversial works. His life experience is even more unparalleled in Hollywood, this is a Polish man who escaped from the Nazis and experienced his pregnant wife being hacked and killed at home by an evil organization.

Although he fled to Europe in the late 1970s because he was suspected of having a relationship with a minor, and never returned to the United States, his works have always attracted attention in the United States.

Daniel felt that his mouth was a little dry.

It is now 2001. If there is no accident, the film that Polanski is preparing should be the work that made him achieve his peak - "The Pianist".

Any ignorant film practitioner will not be unaware of the achievements and artistic heights of this film.

At this moment, Daniel didn't have any fear of facing the world-shattering work. All he had was excitement and excitement, and the blood that was accelerating and surging all over his body.

"Tim—"