Hollywood New Century

At the 2006 Golden Globe Awards, the biggest winner was "Brokeback Mountain", which won three awards for Best Picture Drama, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress.

Next is "Juno", which won two awards for Best Picture Musical Comedy and Best Screenplay.

From a few years ago to the present, the parties in Hollywood are one after another, building relationships, engaging in public relations, and so on.

After the Golden Globe Awards, at the dinner held by Universal Pictures, Simon also attended. After all, now "Juno" is their copyright, and they are also releasing DVDs this year. Awards will always increase their income.

Burbank, across the street from Xinghai Pictures, is where the Huaying Production Company founded by Nicole Kidman is located.

"You've been to those parties recently, why didn't you come with me?" Nicole sat on the sofa in the office and asked Simon Pike, who was sitting opposite.

"I don't go there often. I went to two or three receptions held by Universal Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox, and discussed the movie with some of their production and distribution people," Simon said over coffee. Awards are not enthusiastic at all, business is king.

Awards are very attractive to independent films. They can increase their fame and box office, and their influence will be great.

"By the way, Simon, you've got my attention on the Oscars, that Lionsgate 'Crash' has been very active lately," Pat Kingsley said.

"Well, the Oscar nominations will be announced in a few days, and it's time for film companies or star public relations judges recently," Simon said slowly, leaning on the sofa.

"Best picture, no surprise, "Brokeback Mountain", "Juno", "Crash" will be shortlisted, best director, best actress we will also be shortlisted!"

"It is very possible, but it will be difficult to win the award. "Juno" is good enough, and the box office is also high, and its influence is not small, but the directors Jason Reitman and Ellen Page are too young, The qualifications are too poor, the Oscars value qualifications more than the Golden Globes!" Pat Kingsley analyzed.

"Universal didn't help? They released Juno," Nicole Kidman asked.

"This is all the responsibility of Focus Pictures, and their main goal is "Broken Arm Mountain", which is the most popular right now, and "Broken Arm Mountain" is still being released, and the interest is high!" Simon explained casually, which is also quite It's a promotional movie in disguise, how wonderful!

Now the voices outside are mainly discussing these three films. The publicity point of "Juno" is in the direction of women's rights, and it is unanimously optimistic about Hollywood women;

The point of "Crash" is that in terms of racial discrimination, people of color, especially black groups, are the main force;

"Brokeback Mountain" focuses on the topic of homosexuality. In terms of artistry, it is also the highest among the three films.

Of course, Ang Lee's ability is not comparable to the other two directors.

"Simon, do we have to do some PR work too, if we can really win the Oscar for Best Picture, then..." Nicole certainly yearns for this honor, she is a producer.

"Pat, you should be more aware of this. Is Lionsgate imitating Miramax's methods, but increasing the bribes of Oscar Academy judges and reducing some aspects of hacking other films?" Simon was talking about the fact that Miramax used sloppy means to push "Shakespeare's Love Letter" to the throne of the best picture Oscar, and "Saving Private Ryan", a movie that everyone was optimistic about, was not selected.

Pat looked at Nicole, and then at Simon's fearless look, so the Weinstein brothers, Nicole has had a lot of cooperation with them!

"Almost, Lionsgate recently held a cocktail party around the corner to entertain the Oscar judges and gave out a high-end DVD of "Crash". It is reported that they have prepared at least 30,000 copies, and the Oscar judges are only 5, 6,000 people, plus some Friends from the media, Lionsgate seems to be obsessed with the best picture Oscar this time!" Pat Kingsley himself has done nothing less, and Nicole Kidman also has his own credit for becoming the Oscar winner. Woolen cloth!

"Hey, a big deal, a high-end DVD costs more than $100, 30,000 copies is more than $3 million, plus banquets, media meeting fees and other public relations expenses, Lionsgate is cruel this time! "Simon smiled, it's no wonder that Brokeback Mountain can be turned over.

"Then, us?" Of course Nicole Kidman knew something about this, which cost a lot and required personnel.

"We don't have to mix it up, but the necessary PR is still needed. Although the card of feminism is not as profound as homosexuality and racism, it will help to some extent. Ellen Page's voice is actually very high, and this year is not outstanding. The female character!" Simon slowly analyzed the movie released last year, and there really was no female character that he remembered.

"It is also possible that Ellen Page's influence has been greatly improved last year, and the performance in "Juno" is impressive. You can try to operate it. However, I think the possibility of you winning the Oscar for best original screenplay is very high. The big one, after all, the rest of the great films are adaptations, and they're in the running for best adapted screenplay," Pat Kingsley said.

"Come on, the nominations will be announced at the end of the month anyway, and the necessary PR will still be done," Simon actually needs Oscar gold plating now, otherwise why would Lionsgate spend so much energy!

Isn't Harvey Weinstein's ability to pinch Hollywood actresses the power of his movies at the Oscars?

"Then, Simon, you decide, the film I participated in has not won the Oscar for Best Picture," Nicole Kidman seemed to have not recovered from the role of the actor.

This Simon Parker seems to be very clear about the operation of Hollywood. Can schools learn these things?

"In this regard, Pat, you are a professional publicist, so I will trouble you. Xinghai Pictures and Susan White will definitely support you. This time we will invest millions of dollars to participate in this event!" Simon Having said that, he stood up, there is no need to save this kind of small money, and now the Oscar brand is still very loud!

After leaving Huaying, Simon returned to Xinghai Pictures and watched the media conference of Disney's acquisition of Pixar in the lounge.

In the $7.4 billion merger, the Disney Group invested $1 billion in cash, and the other $6.4 billion was exchanged with equity, and one Pixar share was exchanged for two Disney Group shares.

Steve Jobs personally owns 50.1% of Pixar's shares, and not only received $500 million in cash, but also became the largest individual shareholder of the Disney Group. Of course, with 7% of Disney's shares, it is logical to enter the board of directors.

Simon leaned back on the couch. Both Disney and Pixar are public companies, and the estimated timing of the deal will take several months to close.

The goal of the Disney Group is estimated to be Marvel, but now Marvel is really bad.

Moreover, the backstage boss of Marvel is the wolf of Wall Street, and Icahn Carr, a hedge fund expert, who only cares about making money, regardless of company operations.

What he is best at is to acquire some companies that are in bankruptcy, then carry out asset reorganization, and sell the company's fixed assets to achieve their own purpose of making money.

On January 31, the list of Oscar-nominated films was announced, and "Juno" won four nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay.

"Brokeback Mountain" received six nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, Best Score and Best Cinematography.

"Crash" received three nominations for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.

"There's more than a month left, a month of life and death in Hollywood," Simon was half lying on the sofa at his home, Blake Lively snuggling in his arms.

"I heard that everyone is using the Oscars one month before the awards ceremony to solicit tickets for their movies, and the stars are also doing public relations through their agents. You still don't seem to care as much as before?" Blake Lively I feel that now I should do my best to help "Juno" to canvass votes.

"I'm not professional in this area. I'll leave it to Nicole's agent, Pat Kingsley, and Sonia Roman has no previous experience in this area," Simon responded while staring at the TV.

"Oh, next week I'm going to be filming, mostly in the UK," said Blake Lively.

"Oh, that's ok, just remember to protect yourself. If you have any problems, just call me," Simon said and kissed the **** the face.

"Well, you said you want to help me arrange a popular TV series, let me hone my acting skills first, when will it start!"

"Oh, wait," Simon said, picking up the phone and calling Sonia Roman.

"Sonia, there is a fashion novel on the Upper East Side of New York called "Gossip Girl", go and contact the author, Xinghai Pictures bought its film and television adaptation rights, it seems that it was published a few years ago, there are several sets, There is a certain influence!"

"Okay, I'll go take a look!"

Sonia Roman used to be the agent of some novelists at the beginning, and she has an advantage in this regard.

Moreover, there are too many literary readings in the United States, and although there are many adapted into film and television, they are still a minority in total.

"Gossip Girl? This is going to be adapted into a series?" Blake Lively asked, looking up.

Simon nodded, "Yes, the novel actually has some audiences. I believe it will be good after it is adapted into a drama."

"It's just right for a young and beautiful girl like you to play the protagonist!"

Blake Lively nodded, and then the two kissed on the sofa. Today, Blake Lively came over and not only made a delicious treat for Simon.

Of course, I still miss this kind of ecstasy feeling of men and women!