Later, the editor-in-chief of Warner Times discussed the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" with Disney executives.
When Disney executives saw the novel written by Oscar, they realized that it was actually a promotion for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean theme. They knew that Oscar's first novel, "Forrest Gump", had attracted many readers.
The free publicity was also a novel tailor-made for Disney, so there was nothing Disney's top management wouldn't want to do.
After the two parties signed the contract, both Warner Bros. and Disney promoted the novel "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", attracting the attention of a large number of fans and readers.
As the promotional campaign continued to deepen, the novel "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" quickly climbed to the top of major bestseller lists as soon as it was released.
Originally Oscar's book fans and Disneyland tourists bought the novel "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl".
After reading it, I was completely attracted by the bohemian, witty and brave image of Captain Jack Sparrow in the story, as well as the series of thrilling and humorous adventures he and the crew of the Black Pearl.
Readers seem to have set foot on the mysterious Caribbean Sea in person, facing the cunning of pirates, the raging storms, and the temptation of treasure with the protagonists.
The hot sales of the novel not only further consolidated Oscar's position as a best-selling author, but also brought a wave of tourists to Disney.
This is all later.
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Jiahe, in a conference room.
Shaw Yi-fu, Zou Wenhuai, Cheng Bosheng, as well as the presidents of the Hong Kong Film Assistant Directors Association, the Hong Kong Film Visual Effects Association, and the Hong Kong Film and Television Sound and Image Production Association gathered together to discuss the details of the Hong Kong Academy Awards.
Earlier they gathered together to discuss the general framework of the Academy Awards, next year's award ceremony time, various awards and other details.
We are gathered together again today not only to decide on the spokesperson for the Academy Awards, but also to decide on the chairman of the first Academy Awards and the list of six judges.
This arrangement and lineup are based on the models of the three major international film festivals.
First, the Academy Awards spokesperson selects the chairman and judges of that year's Academy Awards. The chairman and the judges are jointly responsible for selecting the winners of each award.
Becoming the spokesperson and chairman of the Academy Awards not only allows you to plan various awards for your company, but also establishes an authoritative image in the industry.
More importantly, the chairperson of the jury has absolute say. She has three votes, accounting for half of the votes, and plays a crucial role in the final decision of the award.
Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest and representatives of the presidents of several major associations are all eyeing this opportunity, hoping to use it to win more honors and resources for their companies or associations.
The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn and serious.
Zou Wenhuai, one of the main initiators of the Academy Awards, spoke first: "Ladies and gentlemen, after several discussions, we have determined the general framework of the Academy Awards and the various award settings.
Today, our main task is to select the chairman and six judges for the inaugural Academy Awards. I hope everyone will uphold the principles of fairness and impartiality and select the most suitable candidates.
Shao Yifu nodded in agreement, "Yes, the Hong Kong Film Awards is our counterpart in the Hong Kong film industry against the three major international film festivals. Its fairness and authority are of paramount importance.
The chairperson and judges we select must be highly respected, possess extensive film knowledge and industry experience, have a keen insight into actors' performances, and be able to deeply understand and judge all aspects of film art.
Finally, there are directors who have won awards abroad. Such a background will not only enhance the international influence of the Academy Awards, but also ensure that our judging standards are in line with international standards and enhance the global recognition of the awards.
Therefore, I suggest that Director Zhang Qiurui be the best person to serve as the chairman of the jury of the first Academy Awards.
Director Zhang not only won the Best Director award in Berlin this year and produced a Berlin Film Queen, but his film "Love" was also nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.
Another film, The Tuner, was also shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival's main competition unit. Such a brilliant and dazzling achievement makes it no problem for her to serve as the chairperson of the first Academy Awards jury."
"I have no objection to having Director Zhang serve as the chairman of the Academy Awards jury."
"The Hong Kong Film Awards is comparable to the three major international film festivals. If we don't invite Director Zhang to chair the jury for the first edition of the Hong Kong Film Awards, that would be our loss."
"I have no objection either."
When the people present heard Zou Wenhuai recommend Zhang Qiurui to be the chairman of the jury of the first Academy Awards, they all knew Zhang Qiurui's achievements and expressed their agreement.
Zhang Qiurui not only enjoys a high reputation in the film industry outside Hong Kong, but her works have also won numerous international awards. Her joining will undoubtedly add a profound heritage to the Academy Awards.
"Since everyone has no objection, the chairman of the jury for the first Academy Awards will be Director Zhang Qiurui." Seeing that everyone had no objection, Zou Wenhuai made the decision.
“As for the six judges, we can choose Mr. Cha, Zheng Guojiang, Huang Nian, Ni Kuang, Cai Lan, and Di Long.
These six have made achievements in various fields, and it is no exaggeration to call them highly respected. Whether they are screenwriters, lyricists and composers, or film critics and actors, they all hold a pivotal position.
The addition of these six judges will ensure the comprehensiveness and professionalism of the Academy Awards judging process," Shaw Yi-fu continued.
"In addition to these, let's add Hong Jingbao and Mr. Shao as backup candidates!
If they are invited but don't have the time, availability, or other reasons to attend the Academy Awards, we can have two backup candidates to fill in and avoid a scramble when the time comes," Zou Wenhuai added.
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