Chapter 216

If Xie Xie Xiaojing can rise from the position of director department head and succeed Hou Keming as vice president and director of the Youth Film Studio, his vacated position, Old Tian's competitiveness is definitely greater than others.

Old Tian's advantage is too obvious.

He and Xie Xie Xiaojing are classmates in the same class, both are from the 78-level director class, and both are students of Old Situ. This is the first.

Second, Old Tian, before being banned, belonged to the same level of director as Old Old Mouzi and Chen Chen Kaige, and his fame in the country was quite large. Even if he was banned for ten years, he was just weak in not having big awards.

However, now Old Tian is not without awards.

Cao Yang won the Venice Golden Lion, and Old Tian once hung the name of producer. This can be blown outside. Old Tian, as long as his face is thick enough, insists on saying that he won the Venice Golden Lion, it is also possible.

Although everyone knows what is going on, it is recognized internally and can be written in the resume.

Third, Old Tian himself also has a lot of connections internally.

The teacher Old Situ himself is a teacher of the 78-level director class and has been the director department head.

Old Situ's father once served as deputy minister of the Ministry of Culture. When the instructor went to Chongqing for negotiations, the clothes he wore were sewn by Old Situ's mother.

Old Tian's father once participated in the preparation of the Beijing Film Studio and served as deputy director of the Film Bureau of the Ministry of Culture.

Old Tian's mother organized the Children's Film Studio and served as the first director, and was invited by Premier Zhou to attend the second CPPCC National Committee.

In addition, Old Tian's relationship with Cao Yang is well known. Several important political achievements of the school's leaders were brought by Cao Yang, which is also a big plus for Old Tian.

Like Old Tian, who has fame, resume, and background, it is very easy to be promoted to director department head.

Cao Yang didn't discuss this matter in detail with Old Tian. For Old Tian, as long as he can get the news in advance, it is the greatest help to him.

"I saw the news a few days ago, 'District 9' won Best Actor and Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes?"

Old Tian picked up a piece of food, seemingly not surprised at all that Cao Yang's film could win an award.

In fact, when Old Tian saw the news, he was still a bit surprised. Depp won the Golden Globe Best Actor in a Drama for the second time after "Milk," and Cao Yang won the Golden Globe Best Screenplay again.

But thinking about it later, this is Cao Yang's film, so there is nothing to be surprised about. His film winning an award is not news. If there is one that doesn't win an award, maybe that is news.

"The Golden Globe is not a great award. The gold content is just like that. Don't you see that there are very few news reports in the country?"

Cao Yang swallowed the food in his mouth and said with a smile.

Old Tian really wanted to slap Cao Yang. Does the American Golden Globe have no face? Why are there few reports in the country? Don't you have any self-awareness?

In the past, this kind of thing would definitely be widely reported in the country. Unfortunately, it encountered a big event like "District 9" breaking the record during normal screening, and the award won by the Golden Globe became a "trivial" small matter.

"District 9" winning the Golden Globe was calm in the country, but in the United States, it occupied a considerable amount of space in newspapers.

For the box office of "District 9," Columbia has exhausted its means.

At the Golden Globes, Depp beat Leonardo DiCaprio and, following "Milk," won the Best Actor in a Drama again, winning the Golden Globe Best Actor for the second time.

This is definitely a big hot spot, which also drove a wave of box office rebound for "District 9." For Columbia, attacking the Golden Globes is much easier and more cost-effective than attacking the Oscars.

"What about the Oscars? Are your chances big this time?"

Old Tian asked. Art-house directors all over the world are the same, despising the Oscars, but yearning for the Oscars in their hearts. If there is a chance, they say they don't want it, but they are 100% or 1000% willing to win the Oscar big award.

"Getting a few nominations is definitely no problem, but don't think about big awards. By the time the Oscar nominations are announced, 'District 9' will also be in the late stage of screening. Columbia is very satisfied with the current box office and should not spend more unjust money to attack the Oscars."

Cao Yang thought about it and said to Old Tian.

"If 'District 9' delays its release and puts the release time after the Oscars, maybe Columbia will work hard and attack a few big awards for 'District 9'." Old Tian said with a smile.

"If it hasn't been released before the Oscar awards, the best release time after winning the Oscar big award is within a month after the Oscars, but the slot in February and March is a bit worse. Even with the Oscar addition, it is difficult for the box office to exceed 200 million, which is more suitable for pure art-house films."

Cao Yang explained.

Old Tian nodded. He also understood what Cao Yang said, but it was just a pity that the box office of "District 9" was so high, it is estimated that Columbia would not use its heart to attack the Oscars.

It depends on whether Depp's talent agency has the ability to let Depp win Best Actor again at the Oscars. It is estimated that it is a bit difficult.

"Don't talk about this. Do you think Hou Keming has a chance this time?"

!

Cao Yang touched Old Tian and couldn't help but ask.

Old Tian thought for a while before saying:

"If the big leader goes up, Old Hou has the best chance. Air-dropping or internal promotion will not only fail to convince the public, but also cannot suppress Old Hou. Old Hou's level has long been reached. From the perspective of stability and the overall situation, it can only be Old Hou."

After speaking, Old Tian couldn't help but look at Cao Yang. Old Hou is really lucky, otherwise, based on his qualifications, it is difficult to get to the top.

But Old Hou firmly grasped Cao Yang, bound himself with Cao Yang, and gave the green light to Cao Yang's films and actively ran around when Cao Yang didn't have much fame. It is deserved that he has the current opportunity.

Then he thought of himself and couldn't help but laugh at himself. Perhaps he is also one of the beneficiaries.

On January 25, 2005, "District 9" ended its normal screening in the country and got a box office of 374 million.

It was also on this day that Han Zong, after discussing with Cao Yang, decided to delay the screening of "District 9" for one month.

It was also on this day that the 77th Oscars announced the nomination list.

"District 9" won seven nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Visual Effects.

Although it is not as shocking as the ten nominations of "Milk," seven nominations are enough to cause a huge sensation in the country.

It can even be said that the seven nominations of "District 9" caused more attention and influence than the ten nominations of "Milk" because this is a co-production.

"District 9," even if it is delayed, also borrowed the influence of the Oscars, and the box office rose again.

As one of the producers, Han Zong was in high spirits and frequently appeared in news reports.

As one of the producers, Hou Keming changed his low-key past and frequently appeared in various activities in the school.

(End of chapter)