Chapter Nine Hundred and Eighty Seventh Attack Oscar

As if he heard everyone's shouts, Xiao Yunhai's eyes became sharp like a sword, and his aura rose sharply, and said, "Since it's the 20 billion bet I proposed, of course I won't lose my trust. I'll bet."

"it is good."

The overwhelming applause and applause resounded throughout the theater, and the atmosphere was much more frenzied than those of the best actors and actresses who won awards.

The $20 billion gamble was too exciting, and everyone's face was full of excitement.

Hanks showed a triumphant smile and made a stop gesture to the audience. The hands seemed to have magic power, and the scene miraculously quieted down.

Hanks said: "Mr. Xiao, since you have agreed to the bet, then we must formulate the rules in front of everyone, so that the loser will not default."

Xiao Yunhai sneered: "It's only 20 billion dollars. Does Mr. Hanks need to be so careful?"

Hanks said: "I have always been careful when doing business. You said that your movie will be released in the second half of the year. Can you tell me a specific time?"

Xiao Yunhai asked, "When do you think it is appropriate?"

Hanks glanced at Weaver, and Weaver said, "With the current progress, my Resident Evil will almost be completed by the end of August."

Hanks said: "Then it will be released globally on October 10, do you know if Mr. Xiao agrees?"

Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "My time is a little tight, so let's set it on November 1st."

Hanks heard Xiao Yunhai's recording and knew his difficulties. Not only did he not feel the slightest surprise when he delayed the time, he was even more relieved.

"Can,

At that point we'll decide whether we win or lose by the box office of the movie for the entire month of November. "2012" wins, $20 billion is yours. "Resident Evil" wins, $20 billion is mine. "

Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Yes. Tomorrow I will go to a Swiss bank to loan 20 billion US dollars, and ask them to act as a middleman to seal the two cheques. Whoever wins will have them send 40 billion US dollars to each other. "

Hanks said: "Very good. There are still some terms, I will read them to everyone now. If you have any objections, you can raise them."

Next, Hanks read out more than 20 restrictive measures, each of which was designed to address the problems Xiao Yunhai said in the recording, very detailed, and there were no loopholes in the middle.

In order to win Xiao Yunhai's 20 billion US dollars, Hanks can be said to be painstakingly.

Xiao Yunhai was secretly happy, but his face was very solemn.

After the other party finished reading, Xiao Yunhai did not find any gaps, nodded and said, "Yes."

Hanks took out two long-prepared agreements and was about to sign them when Xiao Yunhai quickly stopped him and said, "Mr. Hanks, I'm sorry, if you want to sign an agreement, it should be signed by Stell, not you."

This is absolutely not to be messed with. When the time comes, Paramount loses the bet, Stell refuses to admit it, and pushes Hanks out.

Stell Finance Minister James stepped forward, took out a seal, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao is really careful. This is the special seal of our Stell Network Company, so there should be no problem."

Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Of course."

The two sides signed their names and stamped their seals, and the gambling contract of up to 20 billion US dollars officially came into effect.

There was warm applause from the audience, and everyone was extremely excited.

"Fantastic. The war of the worlds has finally begun."

"The showdown between No. 1 and No. 2 on the box-office chart, with a $20 billion bet, makes my blood boil."

Ivan took a deep breath and said, "Beekwen, you and Mr. Xiao should be familiar with each other. Who do you think will win?"

Bi Kewen frowned and said: "It's hard to say. The key depends on Xiao's 3D effect? ​​If the technology is immature, it can't make us feel immersed in the scene, or it is far from our expectations, then the whole The movie is probably finished. On the contrary, if the effect of "2012" can be perfect, no matter how well "Resident Evil" is shot, don't even think about winning it."

Ivan smiled and said, "I forgot that you were a techie. However, I totally agree with you."

With the contract in hand, Xiao Yunhai had a gloomy face and left the DuPont Theater with the crew without even attending the banquet.

Looking at his back, Hanks, who was being interviewed, showed a triumphant smile.

As soon as they walked out of the theater, Xiao Yunhai and others were surrounded by countless reporters who had been staying outside. At the same time, many reporters rushed out from behind and surrounded them.

"Mr. Xiao, do you think you can win the $20 billion bet?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "If I don't have confidence, how could I agree to bet with them."

"But from our point of view, it seems that you reluctantly agreed to do it for the sake of face? Isn't it?"

Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "Absolutely not. I have 100% confidence in "2012". Its splendid level, combined with 3D technology, will achieve far beyond your imagination. Don't say It's a "Resident Evil", even if it's ten or twenty, I won't take them seriously."

"Mr. Xiao, it seems that you didn't get any prizes tonight? How do you feel about this?"

Xiao Yunhai's face twitched, and he said coldly, "In addition to being disappointed, what else should I feel? My "Infernal Affairs" sold billions of dollars during the economic crisis, and "Inception" is even more stable. No. 2 on the global box office chart. Two films that have been recognized by fans around the world have not won a single award. Friends from the journalists, are you fair?”

"Mr. Xiao, are you questioning the impartiality of the Oscar jury?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "That's right. When I came here, I heard a lot of gossip that some companies were frequently contacting the Oscar judges. At first, I didn't take it seriously, and felt that such a big movie should not be a prosperous world. There will be some problems that should not arise, but now it seems that my thoughts are a little too simplistic."

Xiao Yunhai's words are actually challenging the Oscar Organizing Committee and criticizing them for operating behind the scenes.

Such news is simply too valuable for journalists.

Ye Yongren next to him gently tugged at Xiao Yunhai's clothes and said softly, "Yunhai, you have to be careful when you speak. Offending the Oscar jury will be very detrimental to your future."

Xiao Yunhai said: "I don't care. Tonight, I'm almost suffocated to death. If I don't vent, I feel uncomfortable. The big deal, I won't participate in the Oscars in the future, okay?"

A reporter asked, "Mr. Xiao, is there any basis for your statement?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "No. I'm just guessing based on the Oscar awards. We Huaxia have been shortlisted for three films, "Xiao Cui", "Infernal Affairs" and "Inception", and the global box office combined exceeds 100. Five billion dollars, but in the end it was a mess. If you say there is no problem in it, do you believe it? I think Oscar is biased towards our Chinese movies."

"Mr. Xiao, please be careful, we have held the Oscars for so many years, and there has never been a problem of black box operation."

A loud voice came from outside the crowd.

Everyone turned their heads and saw a white-haired but spirited old man standing at the entrance of the theater.

Kerry whispered in Xiao Yunhai's ear. "This is George Mikan, chairman of the Oscar jury. Don't look at his upright appearance, but he's actually a full-fledged male thief and female prostitute."

When the reporters saw George Mikan, they consciously made way for him.

Mikan walked up to Xiao Yunhai and said, "Mr. Xiao, I can understand that you are not in the mood to win the Oscar, but every award in it is voted by the judges earnestly, you can't insult the Oscar team like this. committee."

"Insult?" Xiao Yunhai sneered: "I never thought of insulting Oscar, I just raised my own objection. My "Infernal Affairs" and "Inception" are really bad enough to not even win an award. Are you there? Mr. Mikan, don't try to coax me with the same trick to coax fans. Do you dare to swear by the Bible that this year's Oscars don't have any problems in private?"

George Mikan is the most famous Christian in the United States. Even if he was beaten to death, he dared not swear by the Bible. Once he told a lie, it would be equivalent to betraying his own beliefs and would be cast aside by Americans all over the country. The consequences would be worse than breaking the law. to be serious,

"Every awards ceremony cannot guarantee absolute fairness and justice, we..."

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