Chapter 55: The Artist Who Causes Destruction
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The MTV Movie Award is an international film award established by MTV Global Music Station last year - 1992. Since the trophy of this award is designed as a must-have popcorn barrel for viewers to watch movies, this award is also called the "Golden Popcorn Award".
On the surface, the characteristics of the award being decided by the audience voting gives the MTV movie award a strong entertainment and creates a warm, relaxed and absolutely eye-catching atmosphere.
This is also some basic information Duke specifically learned after preparing to attend the award ceremony.
In mid-January, the second MTV Film Awards ceremony kicked off in the Los Angeles Music Hall. Although this was only the second time, because nominees were all films and movie stars that were popular with audiences, coupled with the promotion of MTV TV station, the Viacom Group behind it and Time Warner, the awards ceremony was definitely not lacking in the attention of media audiences.
Just like the biggest winner last year was Terminator 2, it is completely different from Academy Awards such as the Oscars. The acting school will always be a supporting role here. The most popular people are idols such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, the silly sister Julia Roberts, and the sweetheart Meg Ryan of the United States.
"Are you nervous?"
On the back seat of the rented luxury car, Duke looked at Naomi Watts, who was wearing a bright silver shoulder strap dress next to him, and said with certainty, "Dear, you're nervous."
“This is my first red carpet!”
Naomi took two deep breaths in succession, "It's also the most important show I've walked so far."
“This is my first red carpet.”
As soon as the calm words finished, the car stopped, Duke pushed open the door and walked down first, ignored the dazzling flash, turned around and pulled Naomi Watts out of the car. When her hand was placed on his arm, the flash lights were on significantly faster.
"Control your emotions."
Waving casually to the reporter and audience area, Duke whispered as he walked, the blonde who was stiff like a stone because of tension, "If you fall down, you will definitely make the headlines of tomorrow's entertainment version."
Fortunately, Naomi Watts is a smart person and is not stupid enough to make headlines in this way.
"Should we go and sign them?" Naomi saw many people in the audience holding up posters of "Life and Death Hour". "Are we going?"
"If you don't mind signing the poster of Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman..." Duke shrugged slightly, his feet not stopping, "You can go."
Although it was just established, MTV's appeal is strong enough. When walking through the red carpet quickly, Duke saw that there were many big-name stars in front of Chandler's hall, such as Mel Gibson, who was nominated for Best Actor for "Deadly Weapon 3", Sharon Stone, who became famous for "Instinct", and the old man who claimed to be the most handsome in history...
Walking all the way through the red carpet, Naomi Watts also showed a certain psychological adjustment ability. When approaching the interview area, Duke could clearly feel her breathing gradually stabilized and her stiff smile became softer.
For a woman who has been fighting for several years in Japan, Australia and North American entertainment circles, dreaming of becoming famous and frustrated one after another, it is actually not easy to do this.
"Hello, Director Rosenberg."
As soon as he walked into the interview area, a reporter from MTV TV immediately came over and looked at Naomi Watts in surprise. He obviously didn't know her.
"This is Miss Naomi Watts." Duke introduced, "a very outstanding actor, the heroine in my new film."
The reporter immediately changed into a passionate smile, "Hello, Miss Watts..."
Then she praised her appearance and clothes.
"Director Rosenberg, when I shake hands with you..."
This MTV reporter embodies the entertainment spirit of this movie awards very well. The words said in the interview are all ridiculous. "I always think of the continuous explosions in "The Speed of Life and Death". I worry that once my hand comes into contact with you, will it explode first. I feel that my adrenaline is starting to rise."
"In the film industry, if the director wants to make a good reputation," Duke deliberately changed into a very serious tone. "It must be adrenaline."
Naomi Watts next to him and the reporter opposite him couldn't help laughing.
"I heard you're shooting a new movie."
Warner's public work is done very well, "Can you evaluate you or your new movie?"
"It can be summarized in one sentence..." Duke raised his right index finger, "He is born to be wary and is very popular everywhere."
After saying that, Duke glanced at Naomi Watts, who was standing uneasy next to him, and took a step back slightly. Since she brought her to the award ceremony, she would always give her some sweetness.
"Miss Watts, as the heroine in the new film directed by Rosenberg,"
Unfortunately, the reporter was not very proud of his face, and the question he asked was still related to Duke. "What do you think about the cooperation with the director?"
"This is our second time working together." Naomi Watts is not a fool. She stood in front of the camera and showed her best side. "He gave everyone a surprise in "Life and Death" and I can't believe that my first film with a formal role in North America had a box office of more than 130 million US dollars, and the global box office could exceed 350 million US dollars. This is a great honor for me, and it is my honor to be able to work with Duke."
She was not too smart either. After saying a few words about herself, she quickly brought the topic back to Duke.
"Duke is the best young director I have ever met. On the set, his every move is fearless, and even his words can send a signal of courage and confidence to people. He is like a fighter who never admits defeat. I think he is an artist who is good at creating destruction!"
"Artist who is good at creating destruction!"
When Duke heard Naomi Watts' words, he felt his eyelids twitch. I guess many people would regard him as a destruction maniac after the next film was released.
"Excuse me……"
Even the cool breeze blowing at night cannot withstand the reporter's burning gossip fire, "Are you guys and girlfriends?"
"We are good friends," Naomi Watts smiled sweetly, "and a partner who trusts each other."
Although he is the director of many nominated films, the interview cannot last too long. After a brief interview, Duke saw Naomi Watts's hand resting in his arms again and turned toward the Chandler Hall.
At the front of the hall is already a forbidden area for media viewers. Many people choose to pause and say hello to people they know. After all, the connections in this circle sometimes play an unexpected role.
“Hi, Duke.”
Uma Thurman, holding a man, happened to see them and walked towards them. Her eyes naturally fell on Naomi Watts and teased, "You are really a match."
"She is the heroine of my new film." Duke replied casually without explaining.
It was a while since Uma Thurman's interim partnership with Keanu Reeves was obviously over. The man she held was still impressed by Duke because of the upcoming movie. If he remembers correctly, he should be Uma Thurman's first husband.
"It's great to know you, Mr. Oldman."
After Uma Thurman's introduction, Duke shook hands with the other party, "Your performance in "Four Hundred Years of Shocking Love" is impressive, and I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."
"I hope so." Gary Oldman politely said.
This is an absolute personality and the salary in the future will not be very high. If you have the chance, Duke really wants to work with him.
"Look at Gary Oldman's eyes..."
After the two of them walked a little further, Naomi leaned into his ear and said, "It's even more intense than when I was looking at me."
"Dear, I promise..." Duke lowered his voice, "If you all stripped naked, I would never look at Gary Oldman, all my eyes would be focused on you."
Entering Chandler Hall, there was still some time before the ceremony began. Under the guidance of a staff member, Duke and his wife walked into the VIP lounge on the side, where most of the guests who attended the ceremony gathered, and the shining stars were enough to cover the lights outside the music hall.
Just like every industry, there are always countless small circles in a big circle, and the same is true for VIP lounges. Stars, directors and producers from different origins and crews are scattered into several small groups, whispering gossip in the circle, upcoming movies, projects to be promoted in the future, etc. Maybe the initial plan for a certain movie is to reach a preliminary consensus in communication on such occasions.
Just entered Hollywood and focused on the directorial career. Duke knew many people, but not many people knew him. Most of them nodded. Without a familiar person, it was impossible to rashly break into those small circles and simply took Naomi Watts to a quieter place.
In the crowd, only fifty feet away, two equally unruly people were sitting together.
"Shawn..." Mel Gibson said to the old man beside him, "Look at who is there! A young boy who has rejected your kindness."
"A idiot who doesn't know the world is high."
As rumored, this handsome old man in history who is drunk, drug-taking and irritable is definitely not a generous person. "Can you count the director who fell into the abyss after a movie in Hollywood succeeds?"
Because of their common view on Scottish independence, these two people have been very close recently, Mel Gibson nodded and agreed, "No matter how you look at it, he will be one of them."
"Are you interested in going over and chatting with him?" Sean Connery rubbed his beard and a smile broke out on the corner of his mouth.
"This kind of small character." Mel Gibson curled his lips, "A person used to be proud of him."
Habitually pulled the collar of the dress, Sean Connery changed into a polite smile and walked towards Duke.
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