After an extremely boring opening speech, two senior film practitioners came on stage to announce the first award.
Best Photography Award!
Nominations for Best Cinematography at the 70th Academy Awards:
Russell Carpenter, Titanic;
Janusz Kaminsky, "The Broken Tide"
Dante Spinoti, L.A. Confidential;
Eduardo Serra, The Wings of the Dove;
"The winner is Russell Carpenter for Titanic!"
As the winner of the award was announced, Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio and others from the "Titanic" crew applauded enthusiastically. After all, this was the first award "Titanic" won after receiving 14 nominations.
A good start always makes people happy!
Even the Best Cinematography Award is just an insignificant award among the many Oscars!
"Mr. Page, judging from the current situation, the awards that Titanic wins tonight might be quite astonishing," said Bruce Willis.
Kyle nodded.
14 nominations and 11 Oscars, is that a joke?
Really...
In the following awards, Titanic won four consecutive awards, including Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, and Best Editing.
Terribly powerful!
The film "The Sixth Sense," produced by Page Pictures under Kyle's name, was nominated for Best Editing but failed to win.
"Boss, we lost our first nomination. The next five nominations are also in danger!" CEO Victor said vigilantly.
It's more than just dangerous!
The movie "The Sixth Sense" received a total of 6 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Now the Best Editing has been lost. As for the remaining nominations,
None of them is easy to get.
Do Oscars matter?
Of course it's important!
According to statistics, every year, the already sluggish box office of the film that wins the Oscar for Best Picture or Best Director will soar by 15 to 35 million US dollars in the next week; and its offline DVD and videotape market will also increase by an additional 25% to 70%.
These growth figures are all money!
Every year's Oscars bring in at least $200 million in market value to major Hollywood film studios!
Otherwise, why would major film companies spend tens of millions of dollars on operations and public relations? It's all for profit.
The famous Weinstein Company has built a market value of nearly $600 million by operating the Oscars.
Therefore, the Oscars are money to the film studios;
For filmmakers who want to become famous, it is a step up the ladder to success.
Why did cousin Jennifer Lawrence (the actress who played the Transformer) become so famous and well-known worldwide? It is impossible to escape her title of "the first Oscar-winning Best Actress after 90 years".
....
"Boss, the next award is the Best Original Screenplay Award!" Victor suddenly said.
"Well?"
In an instant, Kyle, who had been distracted at the beginning, immediately perked up.
Will I win the award?
Not likely!
I'm only 21 years old.
From what I know of the old fogies in the academy, they are reluctant to give awards to young people.
But?
Maybe, I can succeed, who knows!
For a moment, even Kyle, who had seen many big scenes, became serious.
"Please welcome Mr. James Cameron and Mr. John Lasseter to present us with the 70th Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay."
The host said loudly.
Amidst applause, directors Cameron and Lasseter walked onto the stage.
"Hehe~!"
Kyle was surprised and said, "They are both old acquaintances of ours."
Victor was also surprised.
Bruce Willis looked at Kyle in surprise and said excitedly, "Mr. Page, you may not know this. Generally speaking, the winner of this award and the person who reads out the list are usually good friends. Well, this is an established rule."
"You mean, I might..." Kyle asked with a little surprise.
"That's right!"
Bruce Willis said solemnly: "The possibility of you winning this award is now close to 90%!"
Hearing this, Kyle was a little surprised.
Man, that's an Oscar!
Think about it, man!
James Cameron and John Lasseter, both veterans, appeared extremely relaxed and calm on stage.
The conversation between the two is full of humour and wit.
But!
Suddenly, Lasseter turned his gaze to Kyle who was sitting in the audience.
"Hey, Kyle! Don't look at others, I'm talking about you, Mr. Kyle Page! We have been friends for quite a while. Tell me, when the awards are announced and you are not selected, will you cry?" Lasseter joked.
MMP!
Kyle's face turned black!
Hey, hey, hey, there are so many people watching here, and tens of millions of people are watching on TV. As a friend, how can you tease me? Are you really okay with that?
"Smiling on the face, but MMP in the heart!"
At this moment, Kyle interpreted it vividly.
"Haha~!"
James Cameron on the stage also laughed and said, "Lasseter, our friend Mr. Kyle Page is not as fragile as you think. You know, he invested in the Titanic and successfully made a lot of money. I believe, and have reason to believe, that Mr. Page must be strong."
"Well, he definitely won't cry in front of you. At most, he'll go home and cry, hehe."
Suddenly, the audience burst into laughter.
The eyes of thousands of people at the scene were all turned to Kyle who was pretending to be calm.
"Boss, you won't cry, I'm sure." Victor tried to hold back his laughter.
How the hell is this a comfort?
He was just adding insult to injury!
Kyle couldn't get angry at the moment, so he could only smile at the camera that was turned to him.
Woo woo woo~!
"I'm enduring more attention than I should be enduring at my age!"
....
"Alright guys, now let's announce the winner of the award."
Lasseter held up a cue card and announced, "Nominees for Best Original Screenplay at the 70th Academy Awards are~!"
"Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Good Will Hunting;
James L. Brooks, As Good as It Gets;
Paul Thomas Anderson, Boogie Nights;
Woody Allen, Deconstructing Harry;
And Kyle Page's "The Sixth Sense"! And the person who won the award is~~."
Before Lasseter finished speaking, he handed the card to Cameron beside him and asked him to make the announcement.
Cameron took the card and did not refuse it at the moment.
He said loudly: "The winner of the 70th Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay is Kyle... Oh, I read it wrong, congratulations to Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and congratulations to "Good Will Hunting"!"
Oh shit!
"Fuck you. Ameron!"
The corners of Kyle's mouth twitched violently. At that moment, he really wanted to take off his shoes and smear them on Cameron's face. Yes, people did play like this during the Oscar announcements. Kyle had seen it a few times on TV in his past life, but now it was happening to him...
Everyone can curse!