American fame and fortune

Beverly Hills, Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

The attention of the entertainment media has all gathered here today, and the 84th Oscar Nominees Luncheon is about to be held.

The past half month has been a mess in Hollywood, and it can be called the most chaotic Oscar public relations ever.

It seems that among the seeded contestants who have signed up to compete for major awards, each one is being hammered by others, and each one is hammering others.

When has the pre-Oscar warm-up phase ever been so lively?

In the hotel lounge, Academy President Tom Sherak finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect the chaos to become like this."

Vice Chairman Tom Hanks added: "If only one crew is messing around, we can kick them out and disqualify them from Oscar selection, but all the crews competing for major awards are gone, which makes it difficult to handle."

It's not that it's not easy to handle, it's that it's impossible to handle. During this period of time, the executive committee of the college just pretended that they were deaf and blind.

Another vice chairman, Katherine Kennedy, said: "It's not without its benefits. They have fully prepared for the Oscars and this year's Oscars have attracted much attention."

She smiled and said to the two Toms: "Isn't this exactly what we want?"

Sherak said: "If it hadn't caused a stir and attracted public attention, why would I have allowed them to cause trouble like this?"

Hanks understands the hidden meaning. Oscar attention is declining every year. If this continues, it will become a real self-pleasure among Hollywood circles.

This is the face of the film academy, the way they best demonstrate their presence.

Tom Sherak added: "After the nomination list is announced, these things will soon calm down. If anyone does not follow the rules, their qualifications will be terminated."

Hanks and Katherine Kenneth agreed.

Now that the popularity is there, Oscar should put back its high-end brand.

The luncheon is about to be held, and in the hall filled with round tables and chairs, guests are arriving one after another.

Spielberg, wearing round glasses, came to the table where the "War Horse" crew was sitting. As soon as he pulled out his chair, he noticed several people coming diagonally behind him.

Director Bemit Miller and actor Matt Damon from the crew of "Moneyball".

When the latter saw Spielberg, he quickly came over to say hello: "Steven..."

Spielberg didn't seem to see the extended hand. He glanced up at Matt Damon and nodded slightly, with no intention of talking to him.

Matt Damon retracted his right hand angrily, feeling inexplicable. Didn't everything happen back then? The culprit is already in jail, is this necessary?

Spielberg turned his head and stopped looking here.

At this point, let alone one Matt Damon, even ten Matt Damons are nothing.

Just as Matt Damon was about to go back and sit down, he found Spielberg turning back again.

Not only did he turn his head, but he also had a smile on his face.

Matt Damon looked along his face and saw three people.

Leonardo, Nicholson and Martin Davis.

Three of the most famous assholes in Hollywood today!

Spielberg waved at the three of them.

The three Martins went over, greeted Spielberg, and chatted for a while.

In Spielberg's eyes, the goal of "The Martian" must be Best Actor, but "War Horse" did not apply for this award at all, and there is no competition between the two.

On the contrary, Warner Pictures wants "Moneyball" to win best picture, best director and best actor.

Spielberg always believed that the first challengers to him came from Warner Pictures and Matt Damon.

Especially the latter, who did some tip-off back then.

There were a lot of people in the banquet hall. Matt Damon received a cold reception from Spielberg, but Spielberg was very enthusiastic about the bastard trio, and many people saw it.

Matt Damon still looks honest and honest, and there is no visible change.

The agent next to him said: "Don't worry about these little things. Let's get the nomination first and then figure out how to operate it..."

The events that happened some time ago made Matt Damon very anxious and he no longer had confidence in winning the award. He just said: "Just get a Best Actor nomination."

The three Martins returned to the "Mars" table and sat down.

There weren’t many people from the crew, and the table was just big enough to sit down. Ridley Scott didn’t come at all. He took his assistants to Morocco to prepare for the new Alien movie “Prometheus.” prepare for.

In Ridley's words, the best he can get is an Oscar nomination for Best Director, but it is impossible to win.

Louise Meyer, who was sitting at the same table, said to Martin: "In the next voting, I will mobilize all the resources in my hands. If you can't win this year, don't worry about my resources within three years. They won’t help anymore.”

Martin understood: "Our plan should work."

Leonardo shook his head: "I succeeded in being ugly, but you failed in being miserable. It doesn't make sense."

Nicholson patted him: "Martin's is more reliable than bad."

Leonardo said the truth: "Because Hollywood is full of shit."

Matt Damon noticed that the next table was full of people from the crew of "The Martian". He turned his head slightly and looked at the three assholes sitting in the middle.

Nicholson noticed it and immediately turned his head to look at Matt Damon. The old bastard bared his teeth and showed a weird smile.

Just like the Joker he once played.

Matt Damon turned back, no longer looking over there, and kept telling himself in his heart that they were three idiots, three mad dogs with water in their heads. People cannot see like mad dogs.

If he didn't do this kind of psychological construction, he would be really afraid that he wouldn't be able to help himself.

On the other side, Martin completely ignored the "Moneyball" crew, as if the crew didn't exist.

Neither side is a good thing. He mobilized his power to mess with Matt Damon, and Matt Damon was also using various methods to hack him and "The Martian."

It will soon be known who is more effective.

The banquet hall was full of people, but the atmosphere was a bit weird, and there was a bit of tit-for-tat between the various crews.

Quarrels even broke out among individual crew members.

Nicholson said: "Did you see it, Leo? Can your plan to sell people out have the effect it has today? Martin's plan is better!"

Martin said: "I have gone from being a miserable person to showing off my wealth. Who can I ask for explanation?"

He looked at Leonardo: "Do you know how many non-governmental organizations and charity funds have called me recently to ask me to donate? They want me to donate all my family property! I declined invitations to some charity evenings, but was hacked Fan attacks have no compassion and they spend so much money on food, drink and fun without knowing how to help other people."

Leonardo was as shameless as Martin and Nicholson. He grabbed Martin's sleeve and said, "Donate all your wealth to my environmental foundation. From now on, you will never face these troubles again."

Nicholson said: "I discovered that the most shameless person is Leo."

Martin said: "After all, 100 meters..."

Leonardo frowned, stared and opened his mouth, then whispered: "The luncheon is about to begin."

Academy President Tom Sherak took to the ballroom stage together with Jessica Chastain, who hosted the luncheon.

The nominations for each award have been announced. This is truly a small year for the Oscars, with only a few films attracting attention.

As far as Martin is concerned, except for "The Martian" and "War Horse", other films have basically no impression.

The nomination lists were announced one after another. In fact, after so many frontline awards, the nominations were similar to what the outside world had guessed. The list predicted by the media in advance had at least a 90% hit rate.

Because the overlap rate between the Hollywood industry union awards and the corresponding Oscar awards is too high.

Finally, we came to the four most important awards.

Tom Sherak read out the list of five nominees for Best Actor.

The first one is: "Martin Davis, "The Martian"!"

The crew cheered softly.

Nicholson and Leonardo high-fived Martin.

Leonardo was completely shameless and whispered: "Without the failure of my bad plan, how could you compare to the success of your bad plan?"

Martin said: "I really want to thank you very much. I will find a group of beauties from Thailand to come over one day and hold a separate thank you party for you!"

Leonardo gave him a middle finger.

Tom Sherak is still reading out the list: "Gary Oldman, "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"; George Clooney, "Descendants", Joel Edgerton, "Warrior"... "

Matt Damon's heart tightened every time he read a name. After spending so much time and energy, beating so many crews and being beaten by so many crews, there must be something to gain, right?

There was one last nomination for Best Actor, and his heart was lifted.

There was no pause in Tom Sherak's voice: "Demian Bichir, 'A Better Life.'"

Cheers erupted from another crew.

Martin kept laughing and winning with dignity.

Matt Damon still looked honest, sitting in his seat like a stone sculpture.

After doing so much, he didn't even get a nomination!

The agent discovered Matt Damon's anomaly and said with relief: "We will continue next year."

"Failed." Matt Damon said softly.

The agent was also helpless.

Matt Damon reflected on his experiences over the past half month and quickly found the crux of the matter: the attacks on him by the women involved in the Weinstein scandal!

But he was very surprised when he didn't even get a nomination.

At the table next to him, Leonardo was about to bump fists with Martin to celebrate: "Congratulations, your bad plan was successful. Your biggest competitor didn't even get a nomination."

Nicholson concluded: "Martin is much more reliable than Leo when it comes to making trouble."

Leonardo said: "You don't know? Martin is best at bringing high-end opponents down to the same level as him, or even worse than him, and then defeats them with his rich and incomparable bad experience!"

Martin saw the hope of winning this Oscar for Best Actor and said: "Boss, please mobilize all your resources."

The nomination list has just been announced and Matt Damon has voluntarily withdrawn.

When you leave, you have to pass Martin's table.

Matt Damon tilted his head, not looking at the three bastards.