in2ebook Chapter 196 Nomination
Chapter 196 Nomination
Chapter 196 Nomination
One day, Bai Li learned in advance that "Asking Immortals" had been nominated for an Apollo Academy Award.
—Apollo Award.
This award enjoys a very high reputation in the international film industry.
With a long history and strict judging criteria, it is the most authoritative film award today.
Many filmmakers consider receiving this award the highest honor.
In other words, it has extremely high gold content.
Bai Li was greatly surprised that "Asking Immortals" was nominated for this award.
It wasn't that she lacked confidence in "Asking the Immortals," but rather that the award was a Western one.
Generally speaking, it's not recommended to include Eastern countries in the tour.
In the history of Chinese cinema, no film has ever been nominated for this award before; "Asking the Immortals" is truly groundbreaking.
Upon closer examination, it's not entirely unreasonable that "Asking Immortals" received this nomination.
The final box office results of "Asking the Immortals" were extremely impressive, settling at 150 billion yuan—which is the fifth place on the global box office ranking.
Of these, 6% of the box office revenue came from domestic sales, and 4% came from overseas sales.
Therefore, "Asking the Immortals" also performed well at the box office overseas.
Although "Asking the Immortals" was released relatively late overseas, it generated an unusually enthusiastic response.
"The visuals are so realistic, I can't help but wonder, does the ancient Eastern country really possess magical arts?!"
"The visual aesthetics of 'Asking the Immortals' completely overturned my imagination of the East! Those unique landscapes actually exist in the East, I must travel there!"
"Oh my god, this movie is simply the pinnacle of CG technology. Many scenes remind me of Pandora in Avatar."
"Although there are many concepts in the film that I don't understand, I can completely understand the emotional core of the film. This is truly a successful cross-cultural communication. Well done, Eastern cinema!"
Despite the significant differences between Eastern and Western cultures, it has not affected the spread of "Asking Immortals".
"Asking Immortals" has also received a lot of positive reviews on foreign websites.
The unique fantasy worldview of the East has never been inferior to that of the West. On the contrary, due to its unique cultural heritage, it has a mysterious and extraordinary divine beauty that has captivated countless Western audiences.
Furthermore, "Asking Immortals" represents the highest level of production quality in the world today.
When it entered the Western market, the sensation it caused was almost identical to the cultural shock that Avatar brought when it first entered China.
The merchandise for "Asking Immortals" has also sold out overseas.
There weren't many domestically produced ones to begin with, and they became even more scarce after being broadcast overseas.
The original partner factory was working overtime but still couldn't keep up with the increasing orders, so Bai Li opened up several new suppliers.
Her business ventures in the surrounding areas also brought her a fortune.
Therefore, it is not unreasonable for "Asking the Immortals" to be nominated for the Apollo Academy Awards.
Bai Li was surprised by the timing.
It's worth noting that "Asking the Immortals" has only recently finished its theatrical run, and to have already garnered a nomination for the highest international honor in such a short time is simply too fast.
Moreover, while there has been no news about domestic award selections, international nominations have already arrived.
This news is currently under strict confidentiality and has not been disclosed to the public; it was only communicated to Bai Li in advance.
But Bai Li could already foresee the uproar that would ripple through the country once the news was made public.
After confirming that it was not fake news, Bai Li did not make a fuss, but only notified director Xu Min and several core actors in the crew.
After the notification was given, Bai Li took them to her long-term partner private clothing customization studio.
This studio brand is globally renowned and has long focused on the high-end bespoke field, specializing in ultimate luxury and personalized service. Generally, only A-level or higher celebrities can receive their sponsored clothing.
If you want to establish a long-term partnership with them and become a member, only top-tier luxury brands like Baili can do so.
Seven-figure clothing and jewelry items are commonplace, and membership requires capital of hundreds of millions or more.
Currently, a significant portion of the high-end gowns, everyday clothes, and jewelry worn by Bai Li at various important occasions are produced here.
Bai Li was fairly satisfied with the food from their restaurant.
The purpose of this visit is to create formal wear for the lead actors.
For such an important international award, even a nomination requires them to attend the award ceremony in person to show their sincerest respect.
The crew hadn't seen Bai Li for a long time, and they rarely had time to meet each other.
Since the movie became a hit, everyone in the crew has been extremely busy.
Auditions, commercials, variety shows, interviews, magazine shoots, fan meetings, commercial performances...
There's no such thing as "busiest," only "busier."
When Chu Xianxian saw Bai Li, she flew over in a flash, waving and greeting her, "President Bai! President Bai!"
Ah Hu, who was originally guarding behind Bai Li, saw Chu Xianxian rushing over in such a flurry and thought that Chu Xianxian was going to pounce on Bai Li. He instantly went into high alert, his body tensed, and he quickly took a step forward, staring at Chu Xianxian warily.
Even if Chu Xianxian had the greatest courage, she would never dare to behave so rudely towards President Bai.
He stopped abruptly two steps away from Bai Li, his eyes shining as he greeted her with a bright smile: "President Bai! I'm so glad to see you! I've missed you so much!"
The saying "redness can nourish people" is absolutely true.
With the immense popularity of "Asking the Immortals," Chu Xianxian, as the protagonist, undoubtedly reaped the greatest benefits.
The once unknown young man working in a hair salon has now transformed into a rising star actor who is famous throughout the country.
She originally had a bit of a silly, rustic air about her, but after six months of intensive training and the help of a top-notch makeup and styling team, it all disappeared without a trace.
Compared to six months ago, his overall demeanor has been completely transformed.
Even if you threw him into a crowded street today, he would definitely be the most dazzling and shining one in the crowd.
Although his appearance has changed, his personality remains completely the same.
Still like a happy little dog.
"Mr. Bai, have you been busy lately? Let me tell you, I've taken on a lot of work recently. Although it's tiring, I'm extremely happy! Every time I'm working, I think about how this opportunity was brought to me by 'Asking the Immortals,' and how it's the result of your and everyone in the crew's hard work!"
Bai Li: ...
She hadn't said a word yet, and there was no way to get a word in edgewise.
Even after becoming famous, this cheerful little dog is still incredibly talkative...
Seeing Chu Xianxian talking non-stop, Bai Li smiled gently and teased, "So energetic? Looks like you're not too tired. I'll add a little more to your itinerary."
Upon hearing this, Chu Xianxian jumped back in alarm. Only when he saw the smile in Bai Li's eyes did he realize that Bai Li was joking with him.
He pouted with a long face and pleaded in a drawn-out voice, "President Bai... please have mercy on me! My schedule is already packed, I feel like I'm turning into a time management master. If I add any more, I'm afraid I'll really collapse from exhaustion, and then I won't be able to work properly for you and bring more great works to the audience!"
Bai Li was initially worried that Chu Xianxian might develop psychological problems due to his sudden popularity.
The dramatic transformation from obscurity to fame can have a significant impact on a person's mindset.
Not only Chu Xianxian, she was also worried about the other artists under the company.
In the entertainment industry, artists not only have to endure tremendous work pressure and face exhaustion from packed schedules, but they may also experience significant psychological setbacks due to the ups and downs in their careers.
These negative factors, if accumulated over a long period, are very likely to trigger a variety of psychological conditions.
To this end, she specifically set up a psychological supervision team in the company for the artists, which is responsible for preventing and treating the artists' psychological problems.
Chu Xianxian did experience anxiety in the early stages, but it is said that he recovered after treatment. Seeing him today, he is confident and energetic, and Bai Li believes that he has overcome his anxiety.
As time went on, in addition to Chu Xianxian, the other invited artists arrived one after another.