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"An excellent science fiction film, before it is released, pin the hope of all the crew, especially the director."

Standing on the stage of the Chandler Hall of the Los Angeles Music Center, Robert Downey Jr., as the award-giving guest, said seriously, "The director is very important to a science fiction film. In the 1960s, Hollywood had Stanley- Kubrick's "2001 A Space Odyssey", George Lucas's "Star Wars" in the 70s, Robert Zemeckis's "Back to the Future" in the 80s, and Steven- in the 90s. Spielberg’s "Jurassic Park."

Robert Downey Jr. did not speak fast this time. "In the new century, a large number of excellent science fiction films have emerged, especially in the past year."

He looked down at the card and said, "Sam Remy from "Spider-Man 3", Michael Bay from "Transformers" and Murphy Stein from "Man of Steel" nominated for the best director of this year's Saturn Awards Dayton, Gore Wibinski in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and Zach Schneider in "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors."

These are all commercial films that sold at the box office last year. The Saturn Award has nothing to do with professional reviews and media reputation. It pays more attention to the popularity of the film among the audience, and whether the nominee will come to accept the award.

For two films with similar situations, if one of the nominees is willing to come to the scene to accept the award, the organizer will basically award the award to him.

In fact, it is not just the Saturn Award. In North America, awards such as the Youth Choice Award and the MTV Movie Award also have such an unwritten but well-known rule.

Tonight’s Saturn Awards ceremony’s biggest stars are Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Douglas, and the biggest directors are Murphy. Who will win this award will have no suspense on the red carpet.

"The one who won the Saturn Award for Best Director..." Robert Downey Jr. opened the envelope and took a look, cracked his mouth open, and said with a smile, "Murphy Stanton! Congratulations Murphy!"

He raised his hands on the stage to applaud vigorously, and the applause below the stage also sounded at the same time.

Regardless of whether there are other reasons for winning the award, Murphy took the best director with "Man of Steel", which can be said to be well-deserved in the eyes of most people.

"Man of Steel" brings not only high box office, but also high reputation, as well as depth and thickness that previous superhero movies did not have.

"Murphy Stanton has proven to Hollywood that noir styles can also be sold worldwide."

Below the stage, a senior from Sony Columbia Pictures said to another, “Heavy themes can make superhero movies more charming, and commercial movies can also be considered for production, such as the new "007" series. And the "Spider-Man" series we plan to restart?"

The man nodded, "I think there is a certain feasibility. Looking at Murphy Stanton's current style, I know how many movie fans in North America and the world like this style."

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Murphy stood up and walked towards the stage. On the stage, he hugged Robert Downey Jr., then took the trophy and stood in front of the microphone.

"I am very happy to stand here. This award is the greatest affirmation of my work last year, thank you!"

After saying the usual thanks, it’s advertising time. This is why Murphy attended this awards ceremony. "The support of fans is always the most proud thing for a director. You have recognized "Man of Steel". I hope you Next, I can recognize "Shameless Bastard" too!"

He raised the trophy, leaving the last sentence, "Thank you."

Regardless of the reaction of the audience, Murphy turned and walked to Robert Downey Jr., led by the staff, walked out of the stage and came backstage.

Except for some tacit things, he and Robert Downey Jr. attended the Saturn Awards ceremony for publicity.

Murphy promoted the upcoming "Inglourious Basterds", and Robert Downey Jr. ran announcements for the upcoming "Iron Man" discs and Blu-ray DVDs.

Just like the two of them, in most cases, the purpose of the big-name actors and directors attending such awards ceremonies is not simple.

Because they didn’t have much interest in the award ceremony itself, Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. entered the backstage and were not eager to go out. Moreover, the organizer also arranged a routine interview event. After simply dealing with reporters, the two stood in the interview area. There was a little chat inside.

Speaking of attending together, Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. did not come to the awards ceremony at the same time. When they walked on the red carpet, they followed the organizer's arrangement with many people in the middle.

"Man of Steel" is offline from Gibraltar, where it was last screened?"

Seeing Murphy nodding, Robert Downey Jr. asked concerned, "How much is the global box office in the end? Has it exceeded $1.2 billion?"

Murphy shook his head. In the last few markets where "Man of Steel" was released, the countries with the largest populations were less than one million people. How could there be a box office explosion?

"You are too overestimating the volume of these small markets." He lightly patted Robert Downey Jr. on the arm. "The final global box office is far from 1.2 billion US dollars, only 1,132.47 million US dollars."

"So..." Robert Downey Jr. said deliberately, "I'm still waiting for you to surpass that old James Cameron bastard."

Murphy shrugged, "I'm afraid he is the only one who can surpass James Cameron."

How many directors are willing to spend years researching and experimenting with new technologies for a film like James Cameron? He couldn't do it himself anyway.

After chatting for a few words, the two left the interview area and were about to return to Chandler Hall. When turning into the aisle next to it, Robert Downey Jr. seemed to have missed a familiar figure, looked back, and then walked in the quiet passage. Murphy was caught inside.

"What's the matter?" Murphy asked suspiciously.

"I wanted to wait for the awards ceremony to end, but I didn't expect to meet now..." Robert Downey Jr. put his chin on the interview area, "Michael Douglas is here."

Murphy didn't say much, but pointed to a surveillance camera facing the far side to Robert Downey Jr. in the distance.

"Don't worry." Robert Downey Jr. took a deep breath. "I've endured it for a few years. I'm not that impulsive."

Standing here, Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. waited for a few minutes. There was a crisp sound of the leather shoes landing, and Michael Douglas in a gray suit turned from the doorway.

Michael Douglas obviously didn't expect someone in the passage, and he couldn't help but stunned after seeing the faces of Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. clearly.

Robert Downey Jr. looked at Michael Douglas, and Michael Douglas also looked at Robert Downey Jr.

Michael Douglas didn't even look at Murphy, probably didn't want to provoke Murphy, walked five feet in front of Robert Downey Jr. and suddenly laughed.

"Donny, how many years have we not seen each other?" His smile seemed uninteresting. "The last time we spoke face to face like this, or before you went to jail... Oh, yes, why didn't you notify me when you got out of jail? Our two..."

He suddenly increased his tone, "For the sake of deep friendship, I can pick you up."

Robert Downey Jr. looked at Michael Douglas, but he didn't immediately fight back.

"Oh, yes." Michael Douglas made no secret of his dislike for the surname Downey. "Mr. Downey, the addict, I heard that you have successfully detoxified. This is definitely not true..."

"Of course I am not rehabilitating drugs as true as when your mother gave your father a green hat." Robert Downey Jr. finally fought back. His speech speed was extremely fast, but Michael Douglas could hear him clearly." Maybe you don’t know what a green hat means. In Chinatown, this specifically describes the woman carrying her husband and messing with other people..."

Without waiting for Michael Douglas to react, Robert Downey Jr. continued, "At that time, Mrs. Douglas was beautiful and moving, and she was the best socialite in Hollywood."

What this term describes in Hollywood is very clear to everyone present.

"Your father paid a terrible price..." Michael Douglas squeezed a word out of his mouth, but before he finished speaking, he was robbed by Robert Downey Jr. again.

He shrugged playfully, "I can tell you responsibly, the old Robert Downey has been reminiscing about Mrs. Glass's taste."

In the past, Murphy didn’t know much about the grievances between the Douglas family and the Downey family. Now he gradually understands it. It seems that the old Robert Downey made the mistake first, and then it incurred Kirk Douglas’s revenge. The latter probably It was not enough to relieve his anger, and he teamed up with Michael Douglas to lay out and pitted Robert Downey Jr. together.

Of course, this was just a guess, and he didn't bother to know what was going on.

Is it important to understand the cause and effect? What if it was the old Robert Downey who made the mess at first? Murphy always knew that his friend and brother were named Robert Downey Jr., not Douglas.

It is very simple to determine the position in these bad things in Hollywood, and that is the close relationship.

However, watching Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Douglas talk and talk, Murphy had no intention of helping him from the beginning to the end. If Robert Downey Jr. couldn’t beat Michael Douglas in his mouth fight, so many years of lip service were really good. White practice.

Moreover, Murphy always believes that actions have real lethality compared to lip service.

As for Kirk Douglas, one of the focus of the two men's talks, Murphy knew that he was the top power in Hollywood back then, not to mention the old Robert Downey, even Stanley Kubrick did not dare to provoke him.

But it is not now after all.

(These of Downey and Douglas are for plot service, don't take it too seriously.)