Chapter 78 Dinner Party
After Gu Wei won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director, more and more cocktail parties invited him, and more and more actors wanted to work with him.

Even though Reid helped share most of the burden, Gu Wei was still unable to handle all the remaining cocktail parties.

"Ryder, please help me turn down the remaining invitations to the cocktail party."

In the office, Gu Wei leaned back on the sofa, rubbed his forehead and said.

"Okay, boss, I'll do it right away."

"How's the situation with Harvey?"

“So far, everything is going well and the PR effect is good.”

There are thousands of Oscar judges every year, and it is impossible to select all of them for public relations. We can only conduct targeted public relations based on the judges' interests and hobbies.

"Boss, we have negotiated the copyrights for the two novels."

Reid looked at Gu Wei who was leaning on the sofa and spoke directly.

Gu Wei was sitting opposite, and when he heard Reid's words, he was suddenly shocked.

"Have you bought the copyright?"

“Yes, boss, the Knicks handle a lot of animated films every year, and they’ve been having a conflict with Disney recently.

The copyrights of these two films may not be unimportant in their eyes. The Knicks value the "Tom Clancy's" series more.

God knows how many novels of this type they review every year.”

"Good job, Ryder."

With the copyright in hand, Gu Wei is not in a hurry to write the script and will consider the matter after the Oscars.

The production of the two animated films requires a lot of money, so we should wait until the subsequent box office revenue is shared.

...

"Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon team up to star in Warner Bros.' latest film."

"The film is adapted from the Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs."

In the office, Gu Wei was browsing Hollywood entertainment reports and saw this news report.

Gu Wei has some impression of this movie, the winner of the 06 Oscar for Best Director and Best Screenplay. It has a new name in North America, "Infernal Affairs".

……

Los Angeles, January 1, weekend, sunny.

"Leon, I heard that you and Matt took on a new movie together?"

"Haha, Gu, I can't hide anything from you. This is indeed true."

"Gu, congratulations on winning the Best Director award."

"Thanks, Matt."

In the Beverly Hills restaurant, Gu Wei said as he looked at Leonardo and Matt Damon across from him.

"Gu, are you also interested in this movie?"

"From what I understand, this movie is adapted from a movie from Hong Kong Island, and the subject matter is very good."

"Matt and I read the script, and after discussing it, we decided to take it on together. I have to say, the story is very attractive."

“Has the director of the film been decided?”

"Warner Bros. has decided to let Martin Scorsese direct, and Leon and I have no objection."

“He’s a legendary director.”

Matt Damon took the opportunity to say something.

"What a lucky guy."

"Gu, are you optimistic about this movie?"

“Of course, I think its subject matter is very suitable for Oscars.”

"Oscar? Matt, we have to be at our best for this movie."

Looking at Leonardo's excited face, Gu Wei did not ruin his mood at the moment.

After all... Gu Wei only said it was suitable for the Oscars, but did not mention any specific awards.

cough.

Gu Wei is familiar with Leonardo's journey to the Oscars. Come on, Leon, just wait.

"Gu, try the steak in this restaurant. It tastes great."

Gu Wei looked at Leon, nodded, and started.

Well, it tastes good. Things that don't cost money are delicious. Yes, this meal was treated by Leon. According to him, it was to celebrate his winning of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

"Gu, Leon, I wish you all the best in advance for being nominated for an Oscar."

Matt Damon said as he picked up his glass of red wine.

"Thank you, Matt."

"You guy, Matt, I accept your congratulations in advance."

Leonardo added: "I think this year is very promising, you should know what I mean."

Gu Wei: “…”

Good luck Leon…

It has to be said that the movie "The Aviator" currently has a very high reputation and reviews, and currently has an advantage in the Oscar awards selection, which may have given Leonardo an illusion.

Gu Wei clinked his glasses with the two men. More than ten thousand dollars worth of red wine. Damn capitalism.

The dinner was over and the three of them left.

The Oscar nominees will be announced in the next two days, and Gu Wei has put all his energy into this matter.

...

In China, the box office of "Kung Fu" was fixed at 170 million, which was nearly 50 million higher than the box office of Feng Xiaogang's film "A World Without Thieves".

Lu Chuan's "Cocolisi" flopped at the box office, but the movie received good reviews online.

However, a "plagiarism" incident broke out afterwards. According to media reports:
"'Kokolixi' was suspected of plagiarizing the documentary 'My Tibetan Antelope' and was asked to pay copyright fees."

After the news came out, the onlookers began to discuss it lively again.

"House of Flying Daggers" has been screened in North America for a month. The box office data has been reported back to China, and there are many reviews online. Compared with "Hero", the gap is quite large.

"The box office is too exaggerated, just over 10 million."

"It's OK, but it can't compare to Director Gu."

"Has anyone calculated the total box office of the movies directed by Director Gu in Hollywood?"

"The one above, including The Pursuit of Happyness which has not yet been released, the total box office of Director Gu's Hollywood movies has exceeded one billion US dollars."

"All I can say is, it's awesome."

...

China Film Group.

Han Sanping has been in a good mood recently. He took over the distribution rights of "Kung Fu" from Huayi Company. The movie won the domestic annual box office championship. At the year-end meeting, this matter was praised by the department leaders.

"Director Han, this is the list of directors supported by the group this year. I need your signature."

"Leave it there."

Speaking of the group's support funds, Han Sanping felt a headache. A lot of money was given, but few of the films produced were decent. It was no different from a bottomless pit.

"We still have to make commercial films." Thinking of this, Han Sanping envied Gu Wei. The revenue of a movie converted into RMB was more than 2 billion.

"Boss Han, Director Chen's filming isn't going well at the moment."

In the office, Han Sanping, who was thinking, was interrupted by his assistant's voice. After listening to the assistant's report, his face suddenly fell.

I originally thought that investing in this movie would definitely make money, but I didn't expect that from the beginning of filming, the crew encountered a lot of problems, and there was not a single smooth day.

There is no way. This movie is China Film’s largest investment so far, and no accidents can happen.

"Contact Director Chen and handle the matter as soon as possible so as not to cause any negative impact."

Leaning back in his chair, Han Sanping gave instructions to his assistant.

"By the way, what's the current situation with Director Gu Wei? Has the Oscar nomination list been announced?"

"Director Han, the shortlist will be announced on the 25th."

“According to online news reports, Director Gu just had dinner with Hollywood actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.

I heard that Director Gu arranged a PR company. Judging from the situation, Director Gu should be confident of being shortlisted."

"Well, that's good, let's go get busy."

Han Sanping waved his hand and the assistant left the office.

"Good boy, you really know how to enjoy yourself."

Han Sanping browsed the online reports and complained.

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