Chapter 111: The Birth of a Movie Emperor

  "Congratulations, our genius director, genius screenwriter, you are the best!" Annie Bancroft said with a sincere face to Song Tang after presenting him with the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

  "Thank you, esteemed Ms. Anne Bancroft!" Song Tang took the Oscar statuette and smiled slightly in response to Anne Bancroft's congratulations.

  "You're really a fascinating man, young, handsome, rich and talented. I've always been curious what makes our genius director so perfect. Heaven, you can't be a relative of God's, right?" Annie Bancroft stared at Song Tang with a curious face, her expression unyielding until she figured him out.

  "Uh, sorry, Annie Bancroft ma'am, I'm a Chinese person, and I don't believe in God!" Song Tang said with a somewhat embarrassed expression under Annie's gaze.

  "Oh, what a pity! I don't know if we'll have the chance to collaborate in the future, but I've heard that Mr. Song's scripts are very popular!" Annie gazed at the Oscar statuette in Song Tang's hand and said wistfully.

  "And hopefully, Anne Bancroft won't refuse then." For an Oscar-winning actress who wants to appear in her own film, Song Tang is almost begging for it, how could she refuse? However, apparently this is not a good place to discuss this, because at this time, today's host Billy Crystal walked onto the stage and said with a surprised expression.

  "Hey guys, can you guess what those two were just talking about? They're actually discussing when to start filming, and our world-renowned Oscar-winning actress is proactively wanting to appear in the script of our genius screenwriter Song. This is truly a shocking thing!"

  Billy looked at the two in surprise, laughing and shouting to the audience below: "But indeed, Song is the best screenwriter of the year. Who would have thought that his first directorial film 'Lowbrow' not only received nominations for Best Actor and Actress at this year's Oscars, but also won the award for Best Original Screenplay? His second directorial film 'The Shawshank Redemption' was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Score, and Best Sound Mixing!"

  "Wow!!!!!" Although it was already known that last year's Oscar ceremony would be a big hit, the young director who participated in the Oscars for the first time, received many Oscar nominations, but once again when the host Billy said it out loud, it still caused a sensation among countless people. Although in the history of Oscar films, there is no shortage of overnight sensations among directors, screenwriters and actors, at this moment, without a doubt, everyone was amazed by the young director in front of them. Yes, amazement! Many people's eyes on Song Tang were filled with amazement, reverence, and even admiration!

  "Although so far, the seven-time Oscar-nominated 'The Shawshank Redemption' has only won a minor award for Best Cinematography, there is no doubt that it was one of the most classic films of last year. And I can tell you that the screenplay for last year's 'Jurassic Park', directed by Mr. Spielberg and the first film in world cinema history to gross over $1 billion at the box office, also came from the hands of this genius director and screenwriter!"

  "Wow!!!" Billy's words exploded the atmosphere on the scene. If people just felt good about what Billy said earlier, now they were truly shocked. What can be more intuitive than a huge box office for a great movie? $1.13 billion at the box office, this is really $1.13 billion! Except for production costs, promotional expenses, and other expenditures, the minimum profit would be around $700-800 million. The movie "Jurassic Park" has truly shown people what a money-making machine looks like. I'm afraid even the Federal Reserve's money-making machine can't compare to this. If the person in front of us can make a few movies like "Jurassic Park" every year, then his film company will be unstoppable. For the first time, the directors, producers, and movie studio bosses below the stage realized that the person on the main stage was not only a director and screenwriter they admired but also someone who posed a serious threat to their own development.

  At the thought of this, the producers, directors and film company bosses couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines as they looked at Song Tang with deep-seated wariness and apprehension!

  "Ah, it seems that this time, I've become the leader of all troubles. Being too outstanding isn't a good thing, after all. Keeping a low profile is the best way to go!" Song Tang looked at the crowd below, gazing at his own changing expression, and couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.

  "What's wrong, Mr. Song? You've won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and you're not satisfied?" Annie Bancroft, who had not yet walked down from the stage, asked curiously, noticing a change in Song Tang's expression after hearing host Billy's words.

  "What's going on! I'm not even happy yet! How can I not be happy!" After hearing Anne Bancroft's words, Song Tang couldn't help but secretly blame himself for forgetting where he was and that there were people around him. Thinking of this, Song Tang's face regained its surprised expression.

  "Really!" Anne Bancroft looked at Song Tang with a puzzled expression, and when she saw that Song Tang didn't seem to want to explain, she also didn't ask any more questions about it.

  What was originally a happy event, but today's host Billy said something that left Song Tang somewhat at a loss for words, and then Song Tang hastily expressed his surprise and excitement after winning the award, before walking off the stage.

  "Hello, congratulations to you, genius Song. Nice to meet you, I'm Sharon Stone!" Just as Song Tang was about to return to his seat, a woman dressed in revealing clothes and looking very sexy blocked his way, smiling at him with a smile on her face.

  "Hello! Sharon Stone, is there something I can help you with?" But Song Tang was clearly unimpressed by the Hollywood star who rose to fame with her erotic film "Basic Instinct".

  "Heh heh, dear Mr. Song, I wonder if you have a role that suits me? I'd be delighted to work with you!" Sharon Stone seemed oblivious to the impatience on Song Tang's face, and instead leaned in close, her ample bosom rubbing against his arm as she whispered in his ear.

  "Sorry, I'm really sorry, but there's no role that suits you right now! I have something else to attend to, sorry!" Song Tang was indeed not interested in the person in front of him, so he shook off Sharon Stone's grasping arm and walked towards his own place.

  "Hmph!" Sharon Stone gazed at Song Tang who had just walked away, a flash of resentment flickering in her eyes! However, Song Tang, eager to leave, didn't notice and didn't know that his carelessness would provoke a woman, nor did he know that this woman would soon bring him no small trouble!

  "Congratulations, Song!" Monica said with a smile as she saw Song Tang walking towards her, holding the small golden statuette representing the Best Original Screenplay award.

  "Thank you, dear!" Song Tang exclaimed happily after hugging Monica.

  "Who was that woman just now?" Monica asked with a hint of wariness in her eyes.

  "...". Upon hearing this, Song Tang only then realized that the person in front of him was a bit jealous. However, towards this, Song Tang could only laugh helplessly, and it was clear that Monica had misdirected her jealousy at the wrong person.

  "What a bore! Let's ignore him!" Song Tang said with a smile after secretly pinching Monica's hand.

  "Is this true?" Monica looked at Song Tang with a puzzled expression in her eyes.

  "Of course, with you this charming and sexy one by my side, how could I think of anyone else!" Song Tang looked back and forth at the beauty in front of him, whom he hadn't seen for several months, his gaze constantly sizing up Monica's sensual and seductive body, a wave of fiery passion flashing in his eyes!

  Monica's heart was also burning with passion as she saw Song Tang in such a state, after all, they had been in a relationship for several months and hadn't seen each other!

  "Hey, friends! Where's your enthusiasm? Today we've finally arrived at the highlight of the event! Where's your passion? The winners of the Best Actor and Actress awards are about to be announced! It's really exciting, I wonder who will take home the coveted Best Actor and Actress trophies tonight!"

  After a brief rest, Billy Cristo returned and passionately shouted at the audience below.

  At every Oscars ceremony, the awards that attract the most attention are usually Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Picture of the year. Today was no exception. When Billy announced that the winners for Best Actor and Best Actress were about to be revealed, the atmosphere on site suddenly became heated again!

  "Haha, it seems that the title of Emperor and Empress is still attractive to people. I just don't know if I'll have the chance to win the Best Actor award in the future, it's really something to look forward to!" As he said this, Billy made an expectant expression, which caused a burst of whispers from the audience below.

  "Alright everyone, it's getting late, let's invite the presenter for today's Best Actor award, last year's Oscar winner, Mr. Anthony Hopkins!"

  Finally, the highlight of the evening arrived - the award ceremony. Many people in the audience let out a sigh of relief. As for tonight's host, Billy Crystal, people really got to see his "talent"! It was simply a waste of time, although Mr. Billy Crystal's hosting skills were indeed excellent and he himself is very talented!

  Today's award presenter, Anthony Hopkins, is also a veteran Hollywood actor. He was born on December 31, 1937, in the UK and is an actor who has worked in film, television, and theater. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his acting career after graduation. His outstanding acting skills have not only earned him the love of movie fans but also led to him being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1987 for his contributions to British theatre and cinema, and this year he was further honored with a knighthood.

  In 1974, he began to develop in Hollywood, USA. At this time, he was no longer young. Saying goodbye to his hometown and coming to the United States, known as the land of gold, was a severe test for him. During this period, he participated more in drama performances. In the gathering of stars on Broadway, Hopkins also firmly occupied his own place.

  In 1980, at the age of 43, Hopkins took on a small but famous role in the low-budget film "The Elephant Man", and finally received widespread media attention. This film, which depicts how outcasts communicate with groups, is extremely detailed in its psychological portrayal. Although Hopkins was not the central figure, his solid and precise acting skills finally made most people notice him, making him a minor celebrity.

  After the 1990s, Hopkins' career gained new momentum. With long-term acting honing, Hopkins not only excelled in portraying complex characters but also mastered playing elegant, courteous, and refined middle-class roles. In 1991, Hopkins won the 64th Academy Award for Best Actor for his outstanding performance in "The Silence of the Lambs". In this famous suspense film, he had only 21 minutes of screen time, but from then on, he rose to fame. However, he didn't seem very pleased with it, and once lamented: "Many people started praising my acting skills, but before that, I rarely heard such voices. To them, my acting skills seemed to have suddenly descended upon me at the age of 54, as if they were a gift from God, whereas before that, I was just an ordinary-looking person who walked with a slight shake."

  This is a very admirable movie actor, if one sentence can describe Anthony Hopkins, then the Chinese saying "Ten years of cold window without asking, one achievement and fame all over the world." is undoubtedly the most appropriate! Many people may feel disdain for Anthony's words, but who knows the truth that accumulation makes perfection, and every step forward is a step closer to success?

  Song Tang looked at the movie emperor in front of him, who was walking towards the stage while greeting everyone, and felt a kind of admiration.

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