Don't Be My Old Man [Entertainment]

The movie "Natural" was nominated for Best Film at the Academy Awards, and the leading actor Zheng Wushu was once again among the candidates for Best Actor.

When the news came out, Zheng Wushu became popular again after a long absence.

Since Zheng Wushu went abroad to develop, the domestic resources have gradually decreased, and the fans have almost entered the state of retirement in advance, and occasionally a little Reuters is not enough.

But in contrast, Zheng Wushu's name began to be mentioned again and again in foreign media.It is said that many actors who have worked with him will mention him in interviews, saying that he is excellent in acting, humble and so on.

Therefore, even if the momentum in the country is gradually weakening, the fans can only be happy for Zheng Wushu.

Although Wushang's work in China has been reduced a lot, doesn't he show his face occasionally?Now that Wuliang is developing well abroad, they should be happy as fans.

Besides, the word-of-mouth of "Natural" was also very good before. Although the box office was only about [-] million, it still had a slight surplus, and the fans also contributed a corresponding box office.

Now, seeing that "Natural" is starting to compete for the Academy Award, and Zheng Wushu has once again entered the list of candidates for the best actor, fans are naturally excited.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

"I already had a hunch, "Born" has received a lot of praise from film critics before!"

"Looking at the actors selected this year, it is very likely that Wu Liang will win the Best Actor again."

"I cried when I watched "Natural". The reason why I didn't go for a second brush was because I couldn't stand the abuse because I was too old."

"Zheng Wushu has proved with practical actions that although there is no trace of brother in the rivers and lakes, there is a legend about brother."

"awesome."

"Hahaha, I went to check Yang Li's Weibo, and sure enough, Yang Li, Zheng Wushu, started boasting all kinds of things again."

Of course Yang Li was happy for Zheng Wushu.

The awarding time of the Golden Statue Awards was around the time of Zheng Wushu's birthday, as if he was rushing to give Zheng Wushu another present on his birthday.

Haha.

Maybe God thinks the same as him?

Yang Li couldn't help thinking so narcissistically, maybe he could ask Mr. Zheng, which one he likes more, the best actor trophy or the wine he brews?

There is nothing more joyful than a double harvest of career and love, right?

The more Yang Li thought about it, the happier he became. After "Luofeng 2" was finalized, he stayed at home and tested the recipes. He had already tried several recipes successfully, but he still wanted to keep improving.

Now that he heard the news that "Born" might win an award, Yang Li became more confident.

This must be God in disguise to encourage me.

Of course, Zheng Wushu knew a little earlier than Yang Li about the selection of "Natural".For this reason, he had to work overtime to catch up with the schedule, to show up before the award ceremony, and to cooperate with the organizing committee of the Academy Awards to shoot some promotional videos.

Zheng Wushu felt a little embarrassed.

Just after the Spring Festival, he just finished his vacation, and he had to ask for leave with the director again.

However, the director readily approved Zheng Wushu's leave.On the one hand, he likes the wine that Zheng Wushu gave him, on the other hand, he also knows that Zheng Wushu is very serious, and this time he asked for leave because he was going to win an award.This is a good thing, how can he stop it?

Strictly speaking, most of the production team of "Natural" is from Hong Kong. It was really frustrating that the delay in its release was delayed because of the failure of the review, but even if things like honor come late, it is better than never. .

Zheng Wushu also remembered that when he took over this movie, he originally wanted to use it to hit the best actor position, but unfortunately it was shelved by accident, but another "Rich Orphan" succeeded.

But now "Born" can re-enter the public eye is exciting enough.

Soon, Zheng Wushu's fans began to say internally that this was "a birthday present from the Golden Statue Awards to Wushu", and the atmosphere was so enthusiastic.

Compared with the enthusiasm of Yang Li and Zheng Wushu, the other actors who were also nominated for the Best Actor in the Academy Awards were not so happy.

It stands to reason that "Natural" has been filmed for several years, and it is hard to guard against being selected at this time.Originally, they thought that the Best Actor in this issue of the Golden Statue Awards was a competition between them, but unexpectedly, Zheng Wushu suddenly came out.

Zheng Wushu has made it clear that he has started to turn to the international market, and he came here to compete with them for domestic awards. Isn't his appetite a little too big?

Several candidates who were also selected as the best actor felt very uncomfortable.

Don't look at Zheng Wushu's various accompaniments before he won the title of actor, but there are also many people who accompany him, and everyone is frightened every time.Even though the three gold awards are not as influential as before, they are still the most gold-rich awards in the history of Chinese-language films.

Zheng Wushu went abroad to develop, and many actors were secretly happy. Without this mountain, they could finally be one step closer to the trophy.As a result, there was a plop, and Zheng Wushu appeared again, how could it not make people's teeth itch with hatred?

The Hong Kong Film Awards is an award in Hong Kong, and local films in Hong Kong have unique advantages in this award.Among the films selected this time, there is naturally the film "Dog Barking" by Hong Kong actors from Hong Kong, which is also produced by a big company in Hong Kong.

Best movie, best actor, best actress, best director, if you can get two or three of them, you can be called the biggest winner at this awards ceremony.

From the perspective of industry insiders, the best director this time should belong to "Dog Barking". The style of this film is full of nostalgic Hong Kong style, which is the type that the judges like most, and the switching of various shots is also well used. Brilliant.The strong candidate for the best actress should be the heroine of another literary film. "Dog Barking" and "Natural" almost all have the absolute role of the male lead, but the performance of the female lead is not so exciting.

After all, in fact, the biggest competition for these two films should still be the best actor.For the sake of balance, the best movie and the best actor should be given one each. If one movie wins the best actor, then the best movie should be given to the other.However, this method of dividing pork is not absolute. In terms of film quality and word-of-mouth, "Natural" undoubtedly has a lot more viewers than the niche "Dog Bark".

Ever since the film crew of "Dog Barking" frequently released promotional drafts for their own film and praised the leading actor, the other three candidates knew that this was the other party's intention to enter the competition for this award.

The three of them are studying with the prince to see who can be the big winner this time between "Natural" and "Dog Barking".

Because Zheng Wushu had to come back before the awards ceremony, he had to hurry up to film his own scenes during the awards competition, and Wang Chuhong, as a manager, came back early to participate in this awards competition.

For Zheng Wushu today, the significance of this award is extraordinary.

Originally, Zheng Wushu thought that the Hollywood blockbuster he made at the beginning would be released smoothly this summer, but it seems that the production of special effects in the later stage has been slowed down a lot, and the release time must be postponed. Can tell.

In this way, it is equivalent to Zheng Wushu not producing any works for nearly a year.For a rising actor, although the one-year window period is not fatal, it has far-reaching effects.

If Zheng Wushu can win the Best Actor this time, then even if Zheng Wushu doesn't have any works in the future, this title alone will be enough to send a draft for several months to ensure a certain exposure rate.

Therefore, Wang Chuhong is bound to win this award.

The film "Dog Barking" is basically supported by the director alone. The male protagonist in it is a complete newcomer, just acting in his true colors, and his acting level may not be as good as that of a student who has just entered university.But it is this pure nature that is easy to move people's hearts.

In comparison, although Zheng Wushu's acting skills are flawless, his face has already appeared in front of the judges many times, so there is nothing new about it.

If the other party wants to win the best actor, they can only start with the impression of the judges.

"Sister Wang, you came back so fast." Yang Li opened the door for Wang Chuhong, and couldn't help but look behind Wang Chuhong.

"Wu Shu has to catch up with the schedule in the next few days, or he won't be able to come back before the awards ceremony." Seeing Yang Li constantly looking behind her, Wang Chuhong immediately understood what was going on.

"Sigh." Yang Li knew in his heart that Zheng Wushu was unlikely to come back at this time, but didn't he think that there might be surprises?After all, Mr. Zheng gave him a surprise on New Year's Eve.

"If there are always surprises, it's not a surprise." Wang Chuhong could see Yang Li's little thoughts clearly.

"...Sister Wang, do you know how to read minds?" Yang Li touched his face, "Why do I think you know what I think?"

"Because I've seen you act like an idiot once on another person." Wang Chuhong glanced at him depressedly, "You two are a match made in heaven, hurry up and get together, if the country allows you to get married , Did I pay for the wedding?"

"Success." Yang Li laughed.

"Are you still laughing?" Wang Chuhong pinched Yang Li's face angrily, "I have serious business to do when I come back this time."

"Is it about the Golden Statue Awards?" Yang Li quickly understood, "But I finished watching "Dog Barking", and I think Mr. Zheng's performance is to beat this rookie male lead."

This is not because Yang Li is wearing a fan filter, but watching it purely as an actor.

Zheng Wushu was much younger when he was filming "Natural" than he is now, and with the addition of makeup to reduce his age, it is perfect to play a young man who is not familiar with world affairs.

This is simply an angel in the world. Yang Li was so moved when he saw it, he began to regret why he didn't enter the entertainment industry a few years earlier, otherwise he would have seen Teacher Zheng's cute look before.

"If these awards were only based on acting skills, Wushuang wouldn't have been with him for several years before." Wang Chuhong slowly shook her head, "The more valuable the award, the more fierce the competition for capital behind it, and the Oscars are no exception. Let alone domestic?"

Even when the award is won, the audience will have some criticisms, thinking that XX is better.But after a few days, everyone will only remember who the Best Actor winner was this time, and will never remember who was the candidate at that time.

The audience is such a forgetful creature.

Winning an award is winning an award, not winning is not winning, there is no such thing as "although you didn't win an award, you are still a recognized actor".

Zheng Wushu used to have a good relationship with Hong Kong, otherwise he would not be able to star in "Natural", let alone be shortlisted after it was released a few years after filming.But the trouble is that now that Zheng Wushu is going abroad to develop, although the human relationship with Hong Kong has not been interrupted, it is not the peak period at the beginning. In comparison, "Dog Barking" has a lot of advantages as the host.

"Is there anything I can do?" Yang Li quickly figured out his role in it, how could he be a niche being promoted by Hong Kong capital now.

Under normal circumstances, in "Half Century" and "Luofeng 2" that I have starred in before, there will always be a supporting actor nomination for him to win either the Academy Award or the Golden Horse Award.

Whether he can win an award is another matter, but the capital behind it is not reluctant to give it to a nomination, and Yang Li still has this self-consciousness.Besides, his performance is also worthy of a nomination, and he won't be as strong as Li Jiyang and won't get it.

"Don't you have any work recently? If it's convenient, come to Hong Kong with me." Wang Chuhong said, "I may have to meet some people and give some gifts. I don't ask how biased the judges will be." There is no limit, as long as it can be treated fairly and justly."

It's not the first time Wang Chuhong has done this kind of thing to compete with others on their territory.The Golden Statue Award comes only once a year. If you miss it this year, you may not have this opportunity next year, and maybe you may not have this opportunity in the next few years. Therefore, Wang Chuhong is bound to win this time.

"Of course I have time." Yang Li agreed without hesitation, "In fact, I almost have some ideas now, but I still feel that something is missing. Maybe I can find new inspiration when I go out."

It is also very fast to meet Mr. Zheng when I transfer from Hong Kong. Maybe I can meet a few times in advance. It would be nice to come back with Mr. Zheng when the award ceremony is about to start.

perfect!

Wang Chuhong didn't know what kind of ideas Yang Li was planning, but she was still a little delicate about Yang Li's enthusiasm for "Zheng Wushu's business is my business".

In fact, she suspected that Yang Li's eyes were not good.Although his own baby hurts himself, Wu Shu actually has a lot of eyes and is quite a bad person.

Wang Chuhong felt a faint sense of guilt, always feeling that she accidentally pushed Yang Li into the pit.

However, Yang Li himself seemed quite happy.

Well, there is no way.

Yang Li, Wang Chuhong and Zhou Cheng quickly bought air tickets to Hong Kong without wasting much time.

Zhou Cheng followed Wang Chuhong to make contacts, and Yang Li went to attend various banquets with Zhou Long.

Now that Zheng Wushu won't be able to come back for a while, Yang Li can only leave the task of building relationships and building goodwill.

Yang Li patted his chest and said that it was time for him to drink.

Wang Chuhong didn't dare to be careless.

"Don't think that the bigwigs and tycoons in the Hong Kong circle are the same as those in our mainland. Many of them came from the chaotic era. They can not only drink, but also play tricks. I don’t know what to say to break their taboo.” Wang Chuhong was worried, with bad thoughts in her mind.

Yang Li is so young and fresh, if someone takes advantage of him, the loss outweighs the gain.

In fact, Wang Chuhong's worries are completely unnecessary.

Although Yang Li seems to have never touched alcohol these days, whether he can drink this kind of thing really depends on his talent.

In the past, Yang Li's reputation for being able to drink was only spread among artists in the Hong Kong circle, and most of the parties Yang Li attended were private parties, and everyone drank more restrainedly.

But this kind of large-scale gathering is different. After the toast in this circle, the legs of the tough man will tremble, but Yang Li is the only one who is not blushing and not panting, which makes people have to obey.

Many bigwigs in the Hong Kong circle have a bit of quack spirit, seeing that Yang Li can drink, they are also willing to fight with Yang Li.At the end of the fight, he and Yang Li almost became brothers directly.

"No, Sister Wang, you still said that you are worried about this artist's loss?" Several friends of Wang Chuhong couldn't help complaining when they saw this, "Fortunately, Yang Li was born in the 30s. If he was born [-] or [-] years earlier, I'm afraid it will Just because he can drink, he will become the brother-in-law of countless gangsters, and he will win all the film and television resources in the Hong Kong circle by himself!"

All the big gangsters in the early years could drink. If Yang Li was born in the early years, how could there be other actors?Those actors who have worked so hard to get in touch with the gangsters are afraid that they will go to Thailand to hire someone to make Yang Li bow their heads.

"Cough." Wang Chuhong turned her head embarrassingly, "I don't know him either...he's gotten better at drinking."

Weird.

What Zhou Cheng clearly told him was that Yang Li hadn't drunk wine for more than half a year, in order not to disturb his sense of taste, and wanted to make wine for Zheng Wushu in the best state.

Wang Chuhong was also worried that Yang Li's level would drop after not drinking for a long time.

As a result, Bai was worried.

Yang Li was in such a mess.

"But you don't have to worry." The friend next to him comforted Wang Chuhong, "You don't have to worry about Zheng Wushu's acting skills. Besides, Yang Li's contract is still in your hands. It's really not good, just make a deal with them. gone."

Wang Chuhong's face turned cold: "What do you mean?"

"Cough. I'm also here as a middleman to ask you, how long is the contract between Yang Li and your studio? As long as you don't open your mouth, there are many companies here who are willing to sign Yang Li. Look, Yang Li is currently supported by the capital in Hong Kong. If he can sign an entertainment company in Hong Kong, it will definitely benefit his future development. Your studio can also get To get the corresponding trophy is completely beneficial to both of us."

In fact, things are very simple to solve.

Zheng Wushu can get the title of Best Actor at the Academy Awards this time, just by exchanging Yang Li's contract.

Now anyone with a discerning eye can see that Yang Li's momentum is huge, and he can go further in the future.In addition, Yang Li's recent filming has become popular, and in the eyes of the superstitious Hong Kong bosses, he is undoubtedly a golden baby. It is definitely a good thing to sign him at this time.

"The work on Yang Li's side is taken over by people from our studio, and it's not easy to leave." Wang Chuhong couldn't refuse forcefully, but continued to test the other party's intentions.

"But you can't hold on to him forever. He was promoted by our resources, and there are many roles waiting for him, but his contract is in your hands. In the eyes of the people here, Yang Li is not my family yet."

At least they must hold Yang Li's contract in their hands, so that they can feel more at ease and let Yang Li play the good role in their hands.Otherwise, if Yang Li's wings become stiff and he runs away, where will they find new people?

Of course Wang Chuhong understood what the other party meant.

In fact, they have also considered this point.

It's just that Li Jiyang's side fell fast at that time, and Hong Kong's side didn't have any good artists, so Yang Li made a time difference to get to the top.Now that he has come to his senses, he naturally wants to tie Yang Li down further.

But once Yang Li is bound by the contract, whether it is a money laundering movie or other bad movies that consume popularity, Yang Li may have to take it for the sake of the company.

How many actors are ruined by all kinds of bad movies?

"Is this what you mean or everyone's meaning?" Wang Chuhong didn't give a clear answer, "An ordinary company can't afford Yang Li's default amount."

The largest entertainment company here in Hong Kong has many powerful connections and people with deep backgrounds. As long as these seniors don't give up their positions, what good can Yang Li get?

"It should be divided out to sign." The other party thought for a while, "For example, TV dramas are one appointment, movies are another appointment, and music is another appointment. Variety shows, public relations, promotions, etc. can be split up and handed over to different parties. The company handles it, and the amount is also jointly paid by these companies.”

Hearing the other party's unreliable answer, Wang Chuhong felt a lot more at ease: "Don't make me laugh, Yang Li might not be able to carry out a single job in this way. I don't think you have a specific answer here." The charter? I don’t think it’s safe to let Yang Li sign in to a company in Hong Kong. It doesn’t matter whether Yang Li is a Hong Kong resident or not. The key is whether our interests are aligned.”

The company in Hong Kong is very cheated, Wang Chuhong is crazy to let Yang Li sign here.It is not without precedent in the past. In terms of marketing packaging, entertainment companies in Hong Kong are inferior to mainland companies. It is not 01:30.

To put it simply, the wind direction circle in Hong Kong is outdated and no longer applicable to today's entertainment circle.

"As for the Best Actor issue, I don't think you need to fool me." Wang Chuhong said with a smile, "This time the award will definitely be unrestricted. Both Yang Li and I have confidence in him."