Chapter 634

"As long as I want to, it's easy to get a nomination. Well, in Hollywood, only you can say that. "After dealing with the reporters, Cameron said in a sentimental tone.

Adriaan smiled and didn't respond. He didn't need to say much, it was the truth. But from a director's point of view, he might not be as good as Spielberg, Lucas, or Scorsese, who had been in Hollywood for more than a decade and had richer connections. But in other aspects, no one in Hollywood could compare to him.

These old guys all had their own film companies, and DreamWorks even had the potential to fill the gap left by the merger of United Artists and become the eighth largest film company in Hollywood. This was enough to compete with the three medium-sized film companies in Adriaan's hands. But the problem was that he had more than just a film company in his hands, not to mention the two TV stations. Pixar, once the ugly duckling of Silicon Valley, was the only one who saw the potential in it. Now it was another dazzling pearl that completely revolutionized animation after Disneyland, and major film companies were now looking for business opportunities in 3D animation.

In addition, not to mention Miramax and New Line, Adriaan was instrumental in reviving Bosworth Pictures from a state of decline. Especially in the first two years when he took over, most of the blockbuster movies were produced by him, and because of this, he established a good relationship with other companies. Although it seemed to be a lot less now, in fact, many of the blockbuster movies were still inextricably linked to him.

What's more, he could produce all kinds of blockbuster movies. Spielberg and the others had never won an Oscar for Best Director at the age of 25. Or to put it more vividly, it was like Rupert Murdoch or Sam Redstone, on the one hand, managed their own groups in an orderly manner, and on the other hand, they could personally serve as directors and produce amazing works. Although people more or less knew that Adriaan didn't speak much in his own group and always claimed that his friend Claude contributed to the development of the group today, he still firmly sat in the position of chairman, and the entire film and television works of AC Media could be said to be single-handedly supported by him.

No one would think that such a person was arrogant or arrogant when he said those words. He had the capital, didn't he?

"Congratulations, James." A crisp voice sounded, with a slight British accent.

"Thank you, you too, Gwyneth." Cameron smiled and shook hands with the beautiful woman who appeared in front of him. Then, he looked around and even stretched his neck to take a look behind the woman.

"What are you looking for?" Gwyneth asked curiously.

"I'm worried that you'll suddenly pull out a basin full of water from behind you and pour it on me from head to toe," Cameron said with a straight face.

Gwyneth immediately covered her mouth and giggled. "I didn't know you could be so humorous, James."

"So you see, we may have a chance to cooperate in the future." Cameron continued to maintain a serious look.

"Don't even think about it, James!" Gwyneth immediately cried. "I will never take my words back."

During the promotion of the ship, Gwyneth had told the media more than once that she never wanted to cooperate with Cameron in the future because he was too harsh. Of course, she basically said it with a smile, and with a sense of ridicule and self-mockery. It could also be seen as a disguised form of praise for his excellence. Only someone knew that this was indeed Gwyneth's true thoughts.

"You will support me, right, Eide?" She looked at Adriaan and gave him a faint smile. She was wearing a brown transparent silk evening gown, half covered and half seductive. Her golden hair was pulled straight down one side, and the faintly discernible classical temperament added to her charm.

"Of course, even if James grabbed me by the neck and threatened to kill me if I didn't hand you over, I wouldn't agree." Adriaan shrugged.

"That's impossible. Even if there was, it would only be you grabbing my neck and telling me not to treat Gwyneth harshly." Cameron snorted and walked forward. "I'd better go first."

"Even if you go in now, the little golden man won't be handed to you in advance." Even though Adriaan urged him to stay, he couldn't let him stay a moment longer. He was quite tactful.

"Look, you scared away the most promising Best Director candidate tonight. That's … scary." Adriaan looked at Gwyneth and said in a mocking tone.

"Am I the plague?" Gwyneth raised her eyebrows, pretending to be displeased.

"Of course not. Otherwise, they wouldn't press the shutter so hard. The flashes almost dazzled my eyes." Adriaan glanced at the reporters not far away. There weren't many people at the beginning, but after Cameron left, the cameras all pointed here. Was there anything more worthy of filming than a miracle director and one of his miracle girls together? As long as they showed even the slightest hint of intimacy, there would be something to write about in tomorrow's news.

"Alright, then I'll go in first." Gwyneth sighed helplessly. She knew that he was reminding her. After glancing around, she snorted softly in a voice that only the two of them could hear and turned to walk inside.

Adriaan also sighed softly and looked in the direction she glanced at. Monica, Julia, and Blanchett entered his sight one after another. They were also glancing at him, intentionally or unintentionally. Like Gwyneth, they were all waiting on the red carpet for him to appear, even if some of them had arrived earlier. Monica was wearing a black strapless evening gown, which complemented her neat black hair. She looked sexy and mysterious. Julia was wearing a light gold V-neck evening gown. Her hair was tied up behind her, giving her a noble temperament. Blanchett was wearing a pink sleeveless evening gown with some small accessories. Her short hair was curled on both sides. She had a slightly arrogant smile on her face, but she also looked approachable.

Each had their own merits! Adriaan couldn't help but feel a little proud in his heart, and then a little regretful. Although Kate had made a successful comeback, it was far from enough to rely on "Killing Moment" alone. Besides, she wasn't the main character, so she simply stayed at home to accompany Lily. Sarah and Liv both said that they weren't interested in the Oscars, and they didn't have any nominations. Why should they join in the fun? Anyway, with Adriaan around, most actresses wanted to step on the red carpet. The opportunity to step on the Oscars red carpet was not worth mentioning to them. Of course, as for what they were thinking, it was their own business.

Natalie wasn't qualified yet, and Kirsten wasn't nominated yet. She was ambitious and smart. Besides, Adriaan had repeatedly told her that it was time to hide her abilities. But it had to be said that it was a pity. Adriaan still couldn't forget everything that happened at last year's award ceremony. As for Sophie, she was supposed to come, but she complained on the phone that Adriaan didn't go to France often. She threw a little tantrum, so she decided not to come. However, her main thoughts were probably similar to those of Sarah and Liv.

As for Naomi and Nicole, there was no need to mention them. As for Nicole, the current storm was not over yet. Was she going to attend with Cruise? And according to her current temper, even if she came, she wouldn't wait for him on the red carpet like Monica and the others. So, the only fish that escaped the net was Richel. Adriaan found an excuse to deal with her again.

However, after Gwyneth left, Adriaan didn't walk towards one of the three. Instead, he chose …

"Gentlemen, you all look in high spirits." Adriaan laughed.

"Aren't you the same, Eide?" Kevin Spacey was the first to answer. Russell Crowe and Revan Phoenix also smiled and greeted him. Apart from them, there was also … Kathryn Zetajones.

She was also wearing a black one-shoulder evening gown, and her hair was also neat and tidy. Her sexy appearance didn't lose to Monica at all. Although she didn't have Monica's sense of mystery, her seductive aura attracted the eyes of many men. Coupled with her natural charm, she was worthy of being called a stunner.

"Mr. Adriaan, 'Luo City Confidential' and 'Titanic' were nominated for Best Movie at the same time. Which movie do you want to win?" a reporter asked.

"It's an honor no matter which movie wins. To be honest, instead of thinking about this, why not congratulate Revan? Maybe he will become the youngest Best Actor," Adriaan simply pushed the question aside.

"What do you think about Leonardo not being nominated for Best Actor, Mr. Adriaan?" a reporter asked.

Leonardo didn't get nominated for Best Actor, just as he remembered. He also refused to attend this year's award ceremony. He's young and impetuous, isn't he? In a few years, when he recalls his current actions, he will definitely regret it. Revan was only four years older than Leonardo, and he was the youngest Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The reporter's intention was obvious. As for whether or not it would cause a conflict, it wasn't their business. If there was no conflict, there wouldn't be any news.

Adrian was also aware of this, so he just waved his hand and led Spacey and the others away from the reporters' area, directly ignoring their repeated questions.

"I'm really sorry for interrupting your interview," Adriaan said apologetically.

"It's okay, we're just doing our job. We've already answered most of the questions," Crowe said immediately.

Adriaan smiled and looked at Revan. "How do you feel? Is there any difference between a Best Actor nomination and a Best Actor nomination at the Venice Film Festival? "

"There's no difference. At most … the Oscar nomination will receive more attention." Revan shrugged. He didn't show much emotion, which was very fitting of his name. When it was time to gallop, it would definitely be fierce. When it was time to be calm, it would be absolutely calm.

"It'd be even better if you could get it. The youngest Best Actor in Venice and an Oscar." Adriaan laughed. However, he knew that it was basically impossible. Although the three major film festivals in Europe had almost fallen to the point of admiring themselves behind closed doors, they weren't particularly conservative in this aspect. After all, the degree of conservatism in a society was directly proportional to the size of the country.

So, he changed the topic. "It's a pity. Either of you should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor."

"It's okay, I already have an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Russell is the one who's truly regretful." Spacey patted Klaus on the shoulder. "He played the role of a boorish policeman perfectly in the movie. When he was with Catherine, it was that famous Disneyland cartoon."

His serious words instantly amused the few people in front of him. Needless to say, there was no other cartoon more suitable than Beauty and the Beast.

"I have to say, Kevin, your description is very accurate." Adriaan smiled and patted Klaus on the shoulder. "Don't worry, Russell. If it doesn't work this time, there's always a next time."

"Yes." Klaus nodded. After he met Adriaan, his first movie was nominated for Best Actor. Since then, he had always been very respectful in front of Adriaan. How could he not believe him?

"But it's indeed a pity. If you could be nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Actress with Zeta Jones, or even win together, it would be very interesting." As Adriaan spoke, he looked at Zeta Jones with a smile. "Don't you think so, Kate?"

"Of course, it would be even better if Rui Fan could get Best Actor too. That would be even more perfect." Zeta Jones smiled. "But I don't have too much hope for myself."

"Oh?" Adriaan raised an eyebrow.

"You taught me, Eide." Zeta Jones shrugged and kept his eyes on him. There was a hint of hidden bitterness in his tone. "You taught me many things."

"I'm glad you remember them, Kate." Adriaan smiled and nodded. He quickly glanced at the other three men. As expected, a very smart woman. But … would it be useful?

"Everyone will have a chance. Don't worry," he said. He then beckoned them to continue walking inside. "Let's go in first. Today is quite an important day."

They didn't talk about this topic along the way. Adriaan took the opportunity to ask Rui Fan about Denis. When Adriaan's "Mulholland Drive" was halfway through filming, David Fincher's "Fight Club" had officially begun filming. The three main roles were played by Rui Fan, Denis, and Winona.

As mentioned before, for some reason, Winona agreed immediately after receiving the invitation. Then, Adriaan's prediction was right. Denis's backyard was finally frozen. When Aniston learned that Denis was going to star in a movie with Winona, she had to take the initiative to end the cold war. However, the small disputes between the two continued.

For example, she couldn't stop Winona from taking on "Fight Club". All she had to do was persuade Denis to turn it down. However, Adriaan had specifically asked him to star in this movie. How could he turn it down? However, the advantage of this was that Aniston's attention was focused on Denis. The atmosphere on the set of "Friends" was a lot more relaxed.

In the past few months, the relationship between the three female leads could only be described as weird. They could basically immerse themselves in filming, but they almost didn't talk to each other during breaks. According to the staff present, Lisa Kudrow and Courtney Cox seemed to be … somewhat afraid of Jennifer Aniston, and there was always awkwardness between Lisa and Courtney.

The three male leads had been trying to find a way to comfort them, but the results were minimal. After all, they didn't know what was going on. Even if they asked, they would only be dismissed with "you don't understand." Other than the four people involved, only Adriaan knew the ins and outs of the matter. However, he couldn't say anything. He could only pretend that he didn't know anything and wait for things to develop on their own.

After making up with Denis to a certain extent and starting to argue over some small issues, the relationship between the three female leads eased up a lot. Although they didn't say much to each other, they finally smiled. When their dissatisfaction was vented, the conflict would naturally ease up. When Adriaan first suggested inviting Winona to star in "Fight Club," it wasn't without this consideration.

As for Jordana, the girlfriend that Denis "seduced" later, when she found out that he and Aniston had reconciled and were engaged before that, she angrily slapped him and left. Hopefully, it wouldn't affect her future. She wouldn't end up like those two women because of the butterfly's wings. Of course, that was impossible. Jordana's family background was much better than those two.

As for Denis, he was dizzy after being slapped by Jordana. He had to deal with his relationship with his ex-girlfriend on the set, and he also had to suck up to his fiancée. So, he gave up on attending this year's Oscars and stayed at home to accompany Aniston.

"It's … interesting. Jenny often comes to visit, and she likes to say intimate words to Dan in front of … everyone. When she's not here, Dan and Nori will sit on the chairs and look at each other without saying a word. Dan University is basically dejected, and Nori will cross her arms. She seems a little angry and sad, so much so that David often privately complains that he shouldn't have agreed to let you use Nori as a supporting actress." When Rui Fan described the scene on the set, the corners of his mouth twitched. It seemed that he had to use a lot of effort not to laugh. Even Rui Fan, the calmest of the three Phoenix brothers, could become like this. One could imagine how inexplicable the two guys were on the set, and how worried Aniston was.

Rui Fan then added, "But during the filming, they all did a good job. David was just saying it."

Adriaan didn't care about this. When he first recommended Winona, apart from the consideration mentioned above, it was also because she was seeking a career change and had always been good at acting. He wasn't such a casual person. Okay, so be it. I'll let Denis worry about it himself. It's his loss that he didn't come. There aren't many people who can witness the birth of a miracle.

With this thought in mind, Adriaan walked into the place where this year's awards ceremony would be held — the Shrine Theater.