"I didn't expect you to appear here, Master Karina," said Palpatine in a low voice, standing in the center of the chamber, covering himself under a black cloak, "I thought you were someone who knew the current affairs."
"Do you think—" Kaelina sneered and glanced at Yoda, who was kneeling beside him still panting, "Am I here to save it?"
"Oh?" The cold eyes under the cloak showed a hint of surprise, "So, are you here to serve me?"
"No, I heard that you killed that idiot Windu, I really want to know—" Kaelina flashed her purple lightsaber again, "Can you kill me!"
"This is... It's really a pity." Although Palpatine showed his red lightsaber at the same time, his tone was full of temptation and regret, "You should have been on our side, Master Karina."
"Frankly speaking, Speaker Palpatine, if I hadn't been thinking about other things at the time, maybe I'd have recognized you, and only one of us would have been able to walk out the door." Karina said proudly, "but Then again, you wouldn't pick me up when I was completely calm, would you?"
She pulled out a sword flower: "Come on, let me see how powerful you Sith is."
"Wait... Kelina..." Master Yoda tried to stand up and wanted to say something, but Kelina didn't give it a chance to speak. With a wave of her hand, she threw it into the ventilation duct with force: " Do what you have to do, Yoda!"
Taking this opportunity, Palpatine rushed up with a red lightsaber, and Karina blocked it in time, and the two started a dazzling fight amid a buzzing sound. Both of them did their best, especially Palpatine, who knew very well that this time without Anakin by his side, Karena wouldn't hold back like Windu.
Although the killing was inextricable for a while, Palpatine was relatively older after all, and Kaelina also practiced the Type 7 sword, and the scale of victory began to gradually tilt towards her. At this moment, a large number of clone troopers rushed into the council and started shooting at Kaelina. If it was a normal time, she naturally didn't have to worry, but there was a powerful Sith warrior by her side, so she shot twice. After the lightning, he was finally hit hard and unable to fight again.
"Hehehe, I finally won, Karena." Palpatine laughed.
"But that's it." Even though she was barely half-kneeling on the ground, Kaelina still maintained her pride.
"Why?" The twisted face under the cloak once again showed a regretful look, "You are so wild and uninhibited, on the dark side it will only make you feel like a duck to water, I even let the clones let go of the previous actions. about you."
"I thought about it," Karina said with a sneer, "it's just... it's more fun to run wild in the Jedi Council of Elders."
"That's such a pity." Palpatine said no more, raised his hand, and swung his sword down.
"Cut! Very good!" Lucas clapped his hands with a look of joy on his face, "Just once, great job, Angie!"
After a pause, he added: "Of course, Ian also did a good job. Without your cooperation, it would not have been so smooth."
"It's lucky that he didn't forget me this time." Ian McDiarmid, who played Speaker Palpatine, said jokingly, which immediately attracted a burst of laughter.
Angela also cooperated and laughed a few times, and then returned to her place after Lucas announced the break, and just after a few glances around, Alizee's voice rang beside her: "I told you, she Not today."
"Understood." Angela glanced at the expressionless Alizee and released her clenched fist.
At this time, Lucas, who had explained the matter, walked over with a smile: "You have performed very well recently, Angie."
"Of course, since you have designed such a characterful female Jedi master, of course I have to play her well." Angela only took a few seconds to adjust her mood, and then half-jokingly held Lucas a handful.
If the character of Kelina still had a flat feeling in the previous film, and the impression it left on people was just flamboyant, then in the
The third part is much more vivid. For example, this character, who was both good and evil, rescued Yoda at the last moment, and then died in the hands of the Sith Emperor.
"It's a pity that this character died at the hands of Heath in the end." Angela said with a smile as she looked at Lucas.
"Actually, it's very simple to resurrect." Lucas said suddenly while rubbing his chin with his beard.
"Hey, George, I'm just joking." Angela quickly raised her hands. If she really came back to life, it would disrupt the connection between the prequel and the main story. Although the connection is a bit stiff now, it can at least justify it. Besides, Kaelina was killed by the Great Sith himself, so it would be too much to be resurrected...
"Don't worry, there are many ways to revive." Lucas raised his eyebrows proudly, the old urchin's true character was undoubtedly exposed, "For example, using animation or games to tell Kaelina's previous story, I have already outlined Lots of details!"
Angela couldn't help being dumbfounded, and then she remembered that "Star Wars" is not only a series of movies, but also a world created by Lucas. Although there are only six movies including the current prequels, there are countless animations and games. These works are improving the world and the stories of each character step by step.
"It's still... Forget it." Angela said after thinking for a few minutes. Although these animations and games are excellent and independent, they are a bit messy compared to the whole world view and the whole story. To sum it up, the big things are right and the small places are conflicting everywhere. If Lucas really wants to expand the story of the character of Karena, God knows what will be made up. You know, Kaelina's ambiguous setting with Qui-Gon and Dooku has touched the bottom line of the worldview.
"Why?" Lucas scratched his head depressedly, "I think the role of Karena has great potential, and your performance has inspired me a lot. Besides, I can't think of anything else. How to comfort..."
Lucas, who realized that he had slipped, suddenly closed his mouth, but unfortunately the last sentence had fallen into Angela's ears without a word, and she immediately raised her eyebrows: "You said to comfort me?"
"Well..." Lucas rubbed his hands, looked at Angela's half-smiley expression and finally gave up his defense, and shrugged with a wry smile: "Although there is no evidence that the two are necessarily related, I have said it before. You don't get best director."
Just three days ago, the 76th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Kodak Theater, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" became the biggest winner without any suspense, with 11 nominations and 10 in the end. While it didn't break the record as the first film to win as many awards as it was nominated, it also took a spot among the most awarded films. And among these 11 awards, the most important is the best director of Peter Fatty - yes, to most people's expectations, Angela lost again.
The Queen, which received 5 nominations, ended up taking only two awards, Best Actress for Helen Miller—there's hardly any controversy, and Helen's performance in the film is quite flawless. Although the appearance is slightly different from that of Queen Elizabeth II, the temperament and momentum shown are very good, so many people who are familiar with the Queen praise her performance, and there is no too strong opponent, then this award is really is normal.
The other award is for best film. When the presenter announced that "The Queen" had won the best movie, the scene was quiet for several seconds before applause broke out, and the audience in front of the TV was stunned for a long time. In the eyes of many people, it would be better for "The Return of the King" to win the best movie and Angela to win the best director, but they didn't expect such an ending.
Frankly speaking, Angela's version of "The Queen" is completely capable of defeating "The Return of the King" to win the best movie. She carefully avoided certain issues when directing, focusing mainly on "compromise". . Facts have proved that what she did is right. Except for the British media's endless discussion of political views, most film critics believe that the word "compromise" is perfectly interpreted in this film award, which is no less than the courage, Loyalty and justice.
But the jury did this, but it seemed that the best movie was awarded to "The Queen" in order to compensate Angela. In addition, when a judge was besieged by reporters the next day, he unintentionally muttered "she made a British film", and was strongly questioned and discriminated against by the public. Finally, Bruce Davis, chairman of the Film Academy, had to come forward in person. Explained: That sentence is actually another way to explain why "The Queen" won the best movie.
Then someone broke the news and said that in the competition for the best director, Angela had one more vote than Peter, which led to a lower average score and lost, and "Queen" will win the best movie is just the situation. upside down. If it was before, this kind of news would not be a big deal. Coincidences are everywhere. But now because the public is very dissatisfied with this year's list of winners, the fairness of the Oscars is unavoidable to be discussed. It's a coincidence that Mr. Bruce, who is president of the Film Academy, is going to have a headache for a while.
The discussion is a discussion, and the result is definitely unchangeable, so the 76th Oscars set several records: there is a new member of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in the film queue with the most awards.
— "A great movie certainly gets the praise it deserves." This is a message from a fan on the official website.
Then there's Pixar's record-breaking 6 Best Picture nominations and 6 consecutive Best Picture nominations.
- "This is a monopoly! They have a monopoly on the best movies!" Other studios expressed dissatisfaction.
Of course, Angela, who has been nominated for Best Director 6 times in a row and lost 6 times in a row, is also indispensable.
—"The saddest young female director ever." headline in the entertainment section of the New York Times.
"Okay, George, thank you for your concern, I didn't care about this defeat." Angela shook her head with a smile, seeing Lucas looking at herself suspiciously, she shrugged again: "Look, I didn't even participate in the participation, I had expected it."
"You got used to it so quickly?" The old man raised his eyebrows, "That's right, it's time to get used to losing six years in a row."
"That's right, so you should hurry up and think about how to shoot next. You must know that most of the reasons for my NG these days are caused by changing the shooting method on a whim!" Angela joked with a smile, " Finished filming early so I can rest, I have other things to do this month."
"Okay okay," Lucas shrugged, then mumbled again, "you seem to be busy all the time, Woody Allen also has a movie every year, and I haven't seen him. As busy as you are. But then again, you get nominated for best director every time, and it has nothing to do with talent and hard work, right?"
"Okay, George, do what you need to do." Angela tapped him on the arm angrily and funny.
Seeing that Lucas shook his head and went back to start preparations, Angela put away her smile and sighed in annoyance. She turned her head just to meet Alizee's eyes, and the other party did not show any embarrassment or panic of being discovered - in fact, she If there was such a reaction, it would definitely make Angela jump—but after staring at her for a long time, she looked away, and Angela grinned involuntarily.
The reason for the annoyance is of course not because of the defeat of the best director. In a sense, this defeat has increased the weight in her hands. Angela has said before that if the judges award the best director to someone else this time, it will be tantamount to suicide. According to the news from the financial advisor, Google will go public this year, and the relationship between China and the United States since 9/11 is still warm. Besides, the voice of anti-war in the United States is gradually increasing...
That's why she is so full of complicated emotions mainly for other things. Although Fat Peter called immediately after the award ceremony to show off his victory, he also said a lot of comforting words, such as sooner or later you will get It doesn't matter if it's sincere or polite. After that, many people tried to comfort her in various ways. Even Lindsay and Avril, who had seldom contacted recently, had emails, but she didn't want to see the reality, but she didn't have one. Especially one of them was on the set, although she always avoided each other after that day, but...
Fortunately, with the end of this most important scene, Angela's scenes in "Star Wars Episode 3" are running out. After a few days, it is basically completed, and she can devote all her energy to another. Go to the job and don't think about the things that make her angry, painful, sad, and hateful.
"Hey, Ed." Angela took a few steps tighter and held Ed's hand with a smile, "How come you are so free to pick me up in person? I feel flattered."
"It's a normal thing to come out to greet a major shareholder, not to mention that she is a respectable director." Ed also joked, followed by a gesture of invitation.
"How long have they been here?" Angela asked as she walked.
"Not long, about 15 minutes," Ed replied.
"What did you talk about?" Angela continued to ask.
"About the cooperation," Ed's brows suddenly wrinkled when he said this, "Frankly speaking, Angie, I thought you gave people enough surprises, but I didn't expect you to want this time. make this theme."
"Surprise?" Angela glanced at him.
"There is a point," Ed nodded and admitted, "Although I know you have reasons for doing this, as early as when the documentary was released in 2002, I didn't expect you to make a movie on this subject."
"Is there a problem? Or do you think..." She gestured.
"No, I agree with you, it's not about ideology," Ed shrugged. "It's just… kind of weird, like hearing you were doing The Pianist in '99."
"Why, you still don't think I can handle this theme until now." Angela asked half-jokingly.
"No, no," Ed waved his hands again and again, "that's just a feeling. After all, it's a completely different country from us. Even if you have a good impression of that country, I'm afraid it won't be easy..."
The two said so all the way to the conference room. There were two Chinese people sitting at the long table of Nuoda. When they saw Ed and Angela walk in, they stopped talking and stood up.
After saying hello, Ed introduced Angela to them.
"Hello, Miss Angela Mason, I'm Wang Zhongjun from Huayi Brothers Media Co., Ltd." A thin man with glasses stretched out his hand with a smile.
"Hello, Mr. Wang, you speak good English." Angela raised her eyebrows and said in Chinese.
"I graduated from the University of Michigan, and got a master's degree in mass media from the State University of New York." Wang Zhongjun did not show any surprise, obviously he already knew something about Angela.
Following him, he introduced the people around him: "This is Mr. Yu Hongtao, the general manager of Huayi Media."
Angela immediately shook hands with the other party, but Wang Zhongjun's brief pause during the introduction did not escape her eyes. In addition, although Yu Hongtao in front of him didn't say anything superfluous, his stern face was immediately noticeable. I know it's not something that happens overnight.
Sure enough, it's really troublesome. Although she had already anticipated that this might happen, Angela still frowned slightly in her heart.
Originally, she planned to contact the local government in Nanjing directly to see if she could shoot at those well-preserved old sites, but bureaucracy killed people, and those guys discussed it for several days before giving a reply: Since many of these places are national cultural relics, under normal circumstances Framing is not recommended, otherwise the maintenance cost must be borne by the producer.
Simply put, it can be used, but it has to go through a lot of procedures and the cost is quite high. Although there is no shortage of money, time can't wait - God knows how long the procedures will take - and worrying about irreparable damage to the old sites that belong to cultural relics during the shooting, Angela finally gave up the plan of shooting in Nanjing. And turn to Shanghai.
However, after such a delay, several well-informed film groups in China immediately came to the door.