"Duke, I'm very optimistic about you and "Save Private Ryan."

Hearing the words of this veteran member of the Academy who is obviously a Jewish descent, Duke hurriedly said, "Thank you for your support, Mr. Hoffman."

"Don't be too frank. Although there are constant critics saying bad things about you in front of me, if we don't even support our own people."

The other person raised his wine glass to Duke and said before drinking, "Then Hollywood is not Hollywood anymore."

After saying a few more words to him, Duke walked aside and breathed a little relieved. This was a party he held at home, aiming at awards season. In this circle, he could not completely refuse some things even if he was reluctant. Moreover, if the film really won the best film, he would be the direct beneficiary.

This is the first time Duke uses the large ballroom on the estate. The large ballroom of thousands of square feet is filled with guests, including those who wander among the crowds and seek support for him, as well as crew members such as Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as producer representatives such as Jeff Robinoff.

Like Duke, they interacted with members of the directors’ union, actors’ association and producers’ alliance, and worked hard to promote their roles and videos to win each other’s support.

This can be said to be the most ordinary scene before the awards season. The college does not prohibit public relations. Instead, it believes that this is the embodiment of the will to compete freely. During the special period of the awards season, parties like this will be staged in Angel City almost every day.

Not only the party, Duke, like everyone else, also prepared gifts for those who came to the party, such as champagne, souvenirs, videotapes and vcds of "Save Private Ryan".

Giving judges some exquisite but not particularly expensive gifts is an Oscar's open secret.

In addition. Just like all the top parties in Hollywood, Duke will not prohibit actors or models who want to find opportunities. Those academy members who hold voting rights have a lot of people who like handsome men and beautiful women and have special hobbies. As long as both parties see each other correctly, no one will stop them.

“Hi. Duke.”

Among the crowds not far away, Jeff Robinoff walked out, dissipated his formulaic smile, came to the relatively quiet place where Duke stood, and whispered, "Many people expressed their support for us."

"Don't forget this special time period this year."

In Duke's view, as long as Warner and Fox's promotional PR is in place, at least 70% of "Save Private Ryan" may win the best film. As for the best director, he thinks he may have hope of winning a nomination, but he is basically hopeless to win the award. According to the few clips in his memory, Mel Gibson was able to win the best director, which is not only related to the film, but also to have no strong competitors.

Generally speaking, the college will award the best director and the best film to the same movie, but the situation this year is special. It is possible that the college will separate the two awards and make a balanced trick. This is also a method they occasionally use.

Thinking of Mel Gibson as he might win the best director, Duke couldn't help frowning. He was never a generous person and never did anything like repaying grudges with kindness.

Shaking his head slightly, Duke stopped thinking about this and asked the side. "Jeff, why did Warner and Fox have to let me put the party at home?"

"This is because you want to convey to the outside world the importance you attach to Oscars."

After working together so many times, Jeff Robinoff also understood Duke's mentality and briefly explained, "If you don't value the Oscars and don't show an attitude of actively fighting for awards, then the college will ignore you. They will not award the Little Golden People to those who do not value awards."

Hearing Warner CEO's words, Duke immediately remembered the former David Finch, the famous personality director. He has never been very popular with Oscars and does not like public relations. He rarely attends public events before the awards ceremony, and then after being favored several times, he all returned empty-handed.

According to Jeff Robinov, David Finch's defeat was not an upset, but rather the most normal situation.

Perhaps he would return empty-handed like David Fincher. Duke thought it was very likely. After all, the disadvantage of age was here. He himself did not think that the Oscars mean everything, let alone a madman who won the award.

She skillfully shuttled through the crowd for socializing, politely rejected some hints, and always had a charming smile on her beautiful face. Catherine Zeta Jones was so scattered at such a party. Although she met many people who were attentive to her at night, she was not interested at all. Her charming eyes were always constantly capturing the figure of the master here.

Although this is just a party that the host convenes in his personal name, it is the top party in Hollywood. After only half a circle, Zeta Jones saw countless faces who were once envied by her and regarded as the goal to become the top venue in Hollywood. She only relies on the identity of the heroine of "Chicago". She wants to truly become a part of this circle. What is the fastest shortcut?

The amber eyes looked at the tall figure again.

"How much can Duke Rosenberg gain this time?"

A low discussion came from beside him. Zeta Jones turned to see. They were famous Hollywood female producers, Catherine Kennedy and Anne Hurd. The former said, "It is obvious that Duke signed a step-sharing agreement. The film's box office exceeded 600 million US dollars, and his box office share would reach 20%.

Anne Hurd agreed, "Yes, this is one of Hollywood's top director contracts. Also, although he doesn't know the specific proportion, he must have the peripheral share of the film."

What is the peripheral share? Zeta Jones has no way of knowing, but what is the 60% box office share? She can easily calculate it.

He is not just a successful director, he seems to be a billionaire?

Just now thinking about this, Zeta Jones heard Catherine Kennedy's words again, "It seems like Duke took more share from the box office of Independence Day. I have the exact news that the share is only a lot more than "Save Private Ryan."

"It shouldn't be less than $150 million!" Anne Hurd echoed.

$150 million?

Zeta Jones feels a little dizzy. The so-called successful directors in Hollywood are racking their brains to break the $100 million mark in the box office of the film. Successful people are often so excited that they are so excited that they are forgetful. The young director who is only 25 years old can get $150 million in just one film?

Most importantly, he is still working hard while so successful and gaining huge wealth...

On the same crew, Zeta Jones knew how hard the other party worked. He was like an unknown man who was extremely eager to succeed, and even ignored her several hints.

Success and career are really so attractive? Zeta Jones doesn't know. She only knows that if she is the owner of such a big fortune, she will definitely laugh in her dreams.

Seeing that there were fewer people around the party owner, Zeta Jones wanted to go over and say hello, but after just a few steps, a familiar figure came from the side.

"Hey, Kate, I didn't expect you to come to Hollywood to develop."

Seeing Sophie Marceau greeting him on his own initiative, Zeta Jones had to stop, "Hello, Sophie, you look so beautiful tonight."

The other party was wearing a short black suspender low-cut evening dress, which made her skin look particularly fair and her tight design also highlighted her delicate and graceful curves, especially her fluffy brown medium-short hair and lazy makeup. She was like a girl who most longed for love during her adolescence. Even if she thought she was a wealthy person, she couldn't help but feel jealous when she saw it.

"Kate, you're not bad, too." Sophie Marceau just said hello, "I have something to do. If you have time another day, I'll treat you to a meal."

After saying that, she turned around and walked towards the side. Zeta Jones couldn't help but frown, the other party was going to Duke.

Although not far from where Duke is, Sophie Marceau walked past these few dozen feet and had countless thoughts.

After thinking and preparing for a long time, she openly agreed to the requests made by Mel Gibson and Caa. Anyway, this kind of debauchery was nothing to her. She also knew how great she was to men, and it would not take too much effort.

But she was still a little hesitant. In the past month, she has learned about some of the situations in Caa. The two interest groups led by Martin Bob and Ino Martin are extremely fierce in the competition. If Martin Bob fails in the competition, he will inevitably step down. Mel Gibson's promise is no different from the savage farts.

The effort must be rewarded, which is her bottom line.

Even though she had doubts in her heart, Sophie Marceau's pace did not slow down at all. She had another plan in her heart, a plan to use the calculations and power of caa to gain some benefits from the top director on the opposite side.

The party was approaching, and Duke shook hands and saw off many guests. Amid the crisp sound of high heels falling to the ground, an extremely tall French woman walked in front of him.

"Sophie, when did you come?"

Duke was sure that he had not invited her. When he held the other person's stretched out hand, he could feel Sophie Marceau's fingers twitching slightly in his palm.

"I came with my friend." Sophie Marceau showed his most charming smile, "I didn't come to say hello when I saw you were busy."

“The hospitality is not good.”

The visitor was a guest. Duke politely asked, "Prepare to say goodbye? I'll send you a gift."
Chapter completed!