Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

"Parasite" grossed over 20 million at the box office on its first day and was heavily promoted by Disney Pictures. Shan He received numerous interviews and invitations.

The phone in Qu Ling's hand felt hot. While it was still charging, she quickly took the time to use the landline to call China to announce the good news.

"Parasite" has not yet been released in China, and the news that Shanhe won the award in China did not cause any controversy. Except for a few professional literary magazines, there was no media attention.

At this time, the only literary award that the Chinese public knows about is the Nobel Prize for Literature. As for the other awards, there is nothing to report!

After Shanhe completed some media interviews arranged by Disney Pictures, he returned to the hotel. He had to prepare a speech for four to five minutes at the awards ceremony tomorrow night.

What should I say on stage?

When Shanhe was thinking, the phone call came from home. Shanhe held the phone and felt a headache. Aunt Qu had called his mother to complain, right?

"Hey, Xiaohe?"

"Mom, it's me. What's wrong? It's already very late in Shanghai. Is it okay to call me so late?"

"Today, Tencent's second round of financing has basically been finalized. The South African Communications Company has acquired 25% of Tencent's equity at a valuation of US$60 million. Xiaoma has not mentioned giving up the equity again. We The equity was only diluted proportionally. It seems that you did convince Xiao Ma that day!"

"Really? That's good. We have to save Tencent's shares until the end. I'm very optimistic about its development. Maybe these shares will not only represent money in the future."

"I got it, everything about Tencent is up to you, Xiaohe. Your Aunt Qu said that "Parasite" was a box office hit in country M, and you even won the Best Novel Award. You kid, you didn't even give us a call. Talk about it!”

"Mom, what's there to say? We only got about 5% of the share of "Parasite". The entire project was controlled by Disney. I didn't understand this award at first. I've never heard of it in China. However, it seems to be an authoritative award now, and I will take the trophy back to you tomorrow."

"Okay! There's nothing else to do. Your sister wants to talk to you later, so slow down! I'll give it to you right now. You're the only one who's nosy!"

"Brother, when will you come back? My grades have improved by more than ten places, and I have successfully counterattacked! Our class teacher even praised me in front of my mother!"

Shanhe laughed when he heard this, "Qiu Chuxi, tell me what you want, I know what you mean."

"Haha, my brother is still wise. Disney has a lot of cartoons. Brother, bring me some dolls when you come back. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White, etc., dwarves are also fine!"

"Okay! Then do I fulfill the agreement?"

"Then the appointment doesn't count. You just brought some gifts to your family. Our agreement must be counted separately!"

Shanhe couldn't help but smile after hearing his sister's words, "Okay! You have to keep your grades up!"

"Brother, don't forget. Mom urged me to hang up. Mom is so stingy. She always says the phone bill is expensive."

"Okay, I'll remember it!"

"Brother, goodbye!"

"goodbye!"

After Shanhe put down the phone, he couldn't help but laugh. Qiu Chuxi is such a pistachio!

If you don't want to give a speech about winning the award, let's talk about my family!

Shanhe immediately began to write a speech. It was a good idea to talk about his family and motherland.

The National Book Critics Circle Award is a literary award sponsored by the National Book Critics Association. It is one of the most authoritative literary awards in the United States.

Founded in 1975, it includes the Fiction Award, the Non-Fiction Award, the Poetry Award, the Memoir/Autobiography Award, the Biography Award, and the Criticism Award.

The selection scope includes books translated into English and published in country M.

On the afternoon of December 27, Shanhe Quling and Hathaway rushed to Washington. The award ceremony was held at 8 pm at the Washington Convention Center.

That night, the three of them arrived at the Washington Convention Center dressed up, and without any foreplay, the three of them were taken directly into the venue.

The entire venue was not big, filled with dozens of small round tables, and the three of them, Shanhe, were led to the one at the front.

"Mr. Qiu, ladies, this is your seat. The award ceremony will start at eight o'clock on time. There is still some time, so please help yourself!"

"Thanks!"

After Qu Ling watched the staff leave, he whispered to Shanhe: "How come this foreigner award ceremony is like a party, and you can walk around? It's so irregular! Look, there is something to eat over there!" "

"People in Country M are all pursuing freedom. They don't have the sense of ceremony of our country, and they have very low requirements for solemnity." Shanhe said casually.

Hathaway on the side was a little confused about the Chinese conversation between the two. She stretched out her hand and pulled Shanhe's sleeve, and Shanhe translated the conversation for Hathaway.

After hearing this, Hathaway smiled and said: "In country M, most award ceremonies are like this. The Golden Globe Awards will also be arranged in this way soon. Only the Oscars are special. Qiu, if you feel hungry, you can go and order some." Food, we women are not suitable for eating at the ceremony, we will wear makeup, and our dresses are not suitable for going to the bathroom midway!"

While the three of them were waiting, people kept coming over to say hello and introduce themselves. Shanhe received more than a dozen business cards, most of them from film company producers.

At eight o'clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.

The M country's awards scene was arranged so casually, and the award process was exactly the same as in China. Several well-respected celebrities took turns speaking on the stage, which occasionally triggered a burst of laughter from the audience. Shanhe couldn't find a point of resonance, so he reluctantly grinned and pretended. .

After talking a lot of nonsense, the awards presentation began. The Best Novel Award won by Shanhe was the most important of the many awards, so it was left at the end of the finale.

The three people sitting in the front row watched as the winners of the awards came up to receive their awards one after another. They showed various performances. Some were talking freely, some were crying, and some were unable to express their feelings.

The guests in the audience all gave warm applause.

After the poetry awards were awarded, the host began to introduce the candidates and their works in the fiction category. Shanhe's "Parasite" was still placed at the end.

Everyone already knew the result. When the host said Shanhe's last name, the audience applauded.

Shanhe hugged Anni and Qu Ling one after another and walked onto the stage calmly with a smile.

"Congratulations, Qiu, your "Parasite" is wonderful!"

"Thanks!"

After receiving the trophy from the presenter, Shanhe raised his hand to Qu Ling and Hathaway, and the audience applauded again.

Shanhe approached the microphone and began his speech.

"Dear distinguished guests, distinguished judges, distinguished audiences, good evening, everyone. I am honored to be recognized by you and receive this great honor. This is my second trophy. The first one was in the middle school essay competition. !”

Suddenly there was a burst of applause and laughter from the audience. Shanhe was a little confused. What was so funny about this? The people of country M have such a low point of laughter!

Shanhe waited for a while and continued: "My hometown is in a remote small county in China. My first work was born in the remote mountainous area below the county. There are my grandfather and grandmother there. They have been farmers for generations. , I can’t even read newspapers, but it is they who have given me endless inspiration and life experience. Chinese people pay attention to inheritance, which is not only reflected in words, hard work, optimistic life, simple kindness, tolerance The way I treat others is the imprint left on me by my ancestors through their words and deeds. It is precisely because of these inherited imprints that I can stand here today!"

“My father is a middle school teacher, my mother is a postal worker, and my neighbor is my father’s teacher and wife. They have given me a perfect environment, and they have continuously contributed their life experience, their own knowledge, and the inheritance of culture. All the honors I get belong to my family, they made me who I am today!”

"I also have to thank my country and nation. Five thousand years of civilization are passed down in my blood. The splendid culture has given me the foundation for creation. Biography, poetry, and opera are all food for me on my literary journey..."

"I am honored to be recognized as a Chinese. I am grateful to the Book Critics Association for treating everyone equally. I hope to bring you more works and stories in the future. Thank you!"

After Shan He's speech ended, the audience burst into warm applause. Anne Hathaway and Qu Ling even stood up to applaud. Several Chinese people also stood up, and then the entire audience stood up one after another.

Shanhe looked at the standing ovation of the audience, and felt a wave of emotion in his heart, as a man should be! Then he bowed to the audience and walked off the stage.

After the awards ceremony, the three Shanhe rushed back to Los Angeles. The first week of screenings of "Parasite" was coming to an end, and Disney's promotional activities were gradually expanding.

On Monday, "Parasite"'s first-week numbers were overwhelmingly reported by the media.

It opened with 20.7 million on Friday, 25.3 million on Saturday, and 21.6 million on Sunday.

The first-week total box office was $66.4 million.

Commercially, Parasite was a huge success, with Disney Pictures doubling its North American box office forecast.

This week "Parasite" will begin its global release.

280 million in North America and 500 million US dollars globally. Here are the box office predictions for Disney Studios.

The new issue of Time Magazine has also been released. On the cover, mountains and rivers stand gracefully in the soft light. The title is The Connector of Eastern and Western Culture, and the subtitle is I am the inheritor of Chinese civilization.

Shanhe flipped through the copy of Time Magazine in his hand. He was a little surprised that this influential magazine from Country M actually praised himself so highly.

Is it because this is the honeymoon period between the two countries?

The publicity in magazines and newspapers, the explosion of movie box office, the winning of literary awards, and the adulation of film companies all came one after another, and the mountains and rivers in Vanity Fair seemed radiant!

Hollywood is really a blessed land, with unexpected gains every time.

Anne Hathaway was so excited about her boyfriend's success that she read out of Time Magazine.

"Annie, don't you think it exaggerates me too much?" Shanhe looked at his girlfriend and asked.

"Dear, this is how Country M is. The pace of Hollywood is faster. When you are in glory, everything revolves around you, but it will soon be replaced by other people or things. It was the same for me at the beginning of the year. Everything seemed to revolve around me. The center was happening, and I soon discovered that this was an illusion, Qiu, don’t pay too much attention to this!” Anne Hathaway shared her experience.

Shanhe nodded, but Hathaway's answer hit him hard, "Thank you, Anne! I never asked you, what role will you have next?"

"I have accepted the script for "Nicholas Nyback," adapted from Dickens's novel. My dear, my experience at the beginning of the year told me that if I want to leave my own mark, I have to have outstanding works, just like you! I still have to Hone my acting skills, and after you return to China, I will start working on the script!" Hathaway replied.

Shanhe looked at this ambitious girl, a little moved and a little emotional, "Annie, come on, I said, I will help you!"

"Qiu, we are all too young, don't make promises to me, let's let nature take its course, okay?" Anne Hathaway was more rational than Shanhe imagined.

Shanhe nodded silently, and the two stared at each other silently.

A knock on the door interrupted the silence between the two. Shanhe stood up, touched Hathaway's face, and walked towards the door.

After the door opened, Bruckheimer stood in front of Shanhe with a smile.

"Qiu, are you surprised to see me? I didn't disturb your happy time, right?"

Shanhe rolled his eyes at Bruckheimer, "What's the surprise when I see you? Don't you need to arrange a publicity plan? How come you have time to come to me?"

"What? Aren't you going to invite me into the room?" Bruckheimer said with a smile.

When Hathaway saw the two people walking in, she poured a glass of water for Bruckheimer and said, "Mr. Bruckheimer, you drink water. If you have any trouble with Qiu, I can get out of the way first."

"No!" Bruckheimer picked up the cup and took a sip of water. "The Golden Globe Awards are coming soon. I'm here to ask you, do you want to participate?"

Shanhe looked at Bruckheimer doubtfully, "Is that all?"

Bruckheimer smiled coquettishly, "Of course, I'll show you a few scripts by the way."

"Let me tell you, it's definitely not a simple greeting for a busy person like you to come visit me." Shan He said mockingly, "What kind of script? What do you mean by showing it to me?"

"Qiu, do you remember the pirate-themed movie you told me about last year?" Bruckheimer asked directly, ignoring Shan He's ridicule.

Shanhe looked at Bruckheimer in surprise, is "Pirates of the Caribbean" about to start?

"Jerry, are you going to start a pirate-themed movie? I remember you said that no one dares to touch this theme!"

"I said so, but I believe in your luck more, Qiu. Take a look at these scripts first. They are all buyout scripts in the Disney Pictures script library. Let's take a look first and don't make a decision in a hurry!" Bruckheimer looked at the mountains and rivers and said.

Shanhe was speechless at Bruckheimer's words, "Jerry, you can't be so arbitrary!"

"My intuition tells me that following you is following God's guidance!" Bruckheimer said nonsense seriously.

Hathaway on the side covered her mouth and laughed.

"Okay, Jerry, leave the script and I'll read it." Shanhe rolled his eyes at Bruckheimer, "Is there anything else?"

"Tomorrow night, I will treat you, Qu, and Annie to a private banquet. Let's celebrate the box office success of "Parasite"."

"If you want to treat me, I will definitely not refuse. I will read the script tonight and we will talk tomorrow."