章節 134: Chapter 134
After the Oscars ceremony ended, some people went to the Vanity Fair after-party held near the Sunset Tower Hotel.
However, a three to four-hour award ceremony left many guests famished. When Charles stepped out of the Kodak Theatre, he found Ang Lee holding the Best Director Oscar statuette in one hand and devouring a hamburger with the other.
"Mom, do you want to get something to eat? You must be hungry too," Charles kindly asked as he supported Evelyn.
Evelyn shook her head and said, "Have you ever seen a woman eating casually at this hour? Your mom still needs to maintain her figure!"
She glared at her son, "If you're hungry, go eat something on your own. At the after-party, there are reporters everywhere; hardly anyone will eat casually!"
Charles chuckled, "I already ate while leaving the awards hall, so I am not that hungry."
Besides, Charles wasn't a star worried about being photographed while eating.
"Alright, I'm going back to the hotel to change clothes. Charlize and Scarlett should also be back at the hotel; they are presenting awards tonight!" Evelyn said as she began to head back to change her attire and makeup.
Heh, women, they always want to look their best!
After accompanying his mother back to the hotel, they indeed ran into Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson, who were preparing to change outfits for the Vanity Fair party.
"Mom, it'll take about an hour, right?" Charles inquired, seeing Evelyn at the makeup table while a makeup artist and stylist were working on her.
Evelyn didn't respond immediately. She picked up a nearby cushion and tossed it at him, "If you're free, head over first. You need to spend more time on networking!"
Charles laughed and nodded. He put the cushion back and then left the room. Charlize, who was also getting her makeup touched up, smiled and said, "Charles finally looks his age now!"
"He's fine; he's always been laid back since he was young. But over the past few years, maybe because he's entered Hollywood, he's become more serious in all aspects!" Evelyn's face was full of smiles. Nowadays, Charles was also a shareholder of LV, and many high-end luxury brands would send products over at a mere phone call.
Charlize Theron responded, "Charles seems more like a businessman now than a filmmaker!"
Evelyn nodded with a smile, "I used to want him to enter the film industry as an actor. I sent him to audition for various roles, but he'd often tell me he didn't want to audition. He'd say he'd rather be the one auditioning others, not be auditioned by them!"
"So he's indeed achieved that now. He can directly decide many actors' futures. You have to admit he's a movie genius; his vision has rarely faltered!" It was undeniable that Capet Pictures had developed many films over the years, some quite controversial, but commercially and artistically, they were highly successful.
"This year, he plans to distribute many films himself. We'll see the results. Last year, he was lucky in France, won a lot of money, which supports his ventures now!" Evelyn couldn't lie; she was worried. Film production can attract significant investment to share the risk, but distribution involves hefty promotion costs upfront.
High box office revenue is one thing; if films don't perform well, it takes a long time to recover the investment through DVD and other markets, risking a cash flow crisis in the company.
Meanwhile, Charles entered Scarlett Johansson's room, where she was resting, sipping champagne while sitting on the sofa with her high heels off.
"Hey, aren't you planning to change your outfit before going to the Vanity Fair after-party?" Charles poured himself a drink.
Scarlett Johansson shook her head, "I think my current dress is beautiful; it goes perfectly with my makeup and hairstyle. I don't want to change."
She indeed looked stunning in a black Roland Mouret off-shoulder gown and a diamond tiara, highlighting her beauty at 21.
"I heard you're currently shooting a new movie with Christopher Nolan?" Charles asked.
Scarlett Johansson nodded, "Yes, it's called The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale."
"After this, isn't Christian Bale going to film your The Departed?" Charles nodded. Scheduling filming involves balancing actors' fees and availability.
"Christopher Nolan is quite an exceptional director. I've watched Following and Memento; they're deeply profound for low-budget films. Unfortunately, his production company has an exclusive deal with Warner Bros., so all his films are led by them," Charles regarded Christopher Nolan highly but could only work with him through Warner Bros.
Scarlett Johansson reminded, "The Prestige involves Disney's Touchstone Pictures and holds North American distribution rights, though Warner Bros. handles overseas distribution."
Charles leaned back on the sofa, saying, "I've got enough of my film projects to deal with. I hardly have the energy to meddle in theirs."
Scarlett Johansson put down her glass and leaned on Charles, whispering, "I love that new Ferrari 430 you gave me. It's so beautiful and perfect for a woman!"
Charles hugged her, giving her a kiss, and jokingly said, "It's like the successor to the 360, and it indeed looks good. But don't you prefer driving large SUVs like the Suburban or the Mercedes G-Wagon?"
"Sometimes I like driving smaller cars too. California's sunny weather is perfect for convertibles!" Scarlett said before kissing Charles again.
After making out on the couch for a while, Charles pushed her away and reminded her, "We still need to head to the Vanity Fair after-party, then we'll leave early."
Scarlett Johansson probably needed to touch up her makeup before leaving the hotel.
"Alright, let's go quickly. You do need to celebrate with the Brokeback Mountain crew and accept some media interviews," Scarlett Johansson was understanding. Although Charles didn't feel like going, he had to recognize the significance.
Brokeback Mountain won three Oscars, including Best Director, making Ang Lee the first Asian to win this award, which held significant importance.
At the Sunset Tower Hotel, the Vanity Fair party was already buzzing. Besides the nominees and winners, many big-name stars, models, fashion insiders, and a lot of media made the event glitter with star power.
Winners held their Oscars while receiving congratulations and posing for photos to capture this memorable moment!
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