The North American media's attention quickly shifted from the Harry Potter series, as the most fierce awards season kicked off, with more topics that could be reported and hyped, and it would be easier to attract public attention in a short period of time.

Although Harvey Weinstein had long left North America and went to Australia to supervise the filming of the last literary drama of "The Matrix", over the years, Ryan's team also gained a lot of public relations experience. Since "The Rest of the Island" was released in North America, they have been active among many judges and media.

Compared with the same period last year, Ryan and Jenkins Films' public relations efforts have dropped significantly. Even KK brokerage, after receiving Ryan's support, focused on Charlize Theron's Golden Globe Awards and Best Actress nominations.

As for Ryan himself, just guarantee the nomination.

As usual, the School of Film Arts and Sciences announced the nomination list for the 71st Oscar more than a month in advance.

Although "The Rest of the Desert Island" only won three nominations for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture, they were the three most important awards, which was enough to satisfy Ryan.

Just like previous Oscars, there are many nominations for awards related to Ryan. The theme song "Prince of Egypt" was nominated for Best Original Song, "The Peerless Heavenly Tribulation" was nominated for Best Visual Effects, etc.

The biggest winner in the nomination is the other three movies.

"Save Private Ryan" became the biggest winner in the nomination, winning eleven nominations including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Picture, etc. The only shame that DreamWorks submitted the best supporting actor for Ryan was not nominated.

This is also normal. Since Ryan was nominated for Best Actor for three consecutive years, no one can say anything about the nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

"Beautiful Life" directed and starred by Robert Bernini is another winner. This Italian film has won a total of seven nominations.

Perhaps the Weinstein brothers left Miramax early and founded the relationship between Weinstein Pictures. "Shakespeare in Love" won nine nominations including Best Director, Best Picture and Best Actress, which is much less than in previous lives.

Because of Ryan's relationship, "The Best of Good" was postponed for a year and also won three nominations for Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor and Best Actress.

The public relations of KK agency, coupled with Charlize Theron's performance in the movie, was quite outstanding. South African Diamond won the first Oscar in his life.

What Ryan is very interested in is whether the first bloody incident in Oscar history will be staged.

There is also Gwyneth Paltrow. With the relationship established by Paltrow and others over the years, if the public relations are effective - Spielberg even greets Ryan, it is not impossible for her to get the Best Actress Award. But the Hat of the Best Aquaman may not be able to escape.

Leonardo DiCaprio, who also starred in "Shakespeare in Love", was extremely disappointed that he did not win the nomination for Best Actor. He even called and vented that he would refuse to attend the Oscars.

Ryan advised him a few words, and Leonardo also gave up the idea. Otherwise, it would be fine if he didn't attend the award ceremony. If he had said such a weird reason as he had been like his previous life, he would have to offend the old man from the academy and then take the old path of constantly nominating but not winning awards.

Anyway, Ryan's goal is not on this Oscar. After just paying a little attention to the nomination list, he shifted his goal. Dieting, fitness and practicing swordsmanship accounted for most of his time, and occasionally he would pay attention to the progress of casting.

The crew was extremely efficient. The audition advertisement was launched in the New Year in 1999, and in late January, they began their first round of super-large auditions.

This is no wonder the crew, there are too many candidates to sign up. If it continues, there will be more than 100,000 people in the end, and auditions will be held for 100,000 minors. It is estimated that it will break the Guinness World Record.

The crew reached an agreement with the British Ninth Studios, whose largest photographer is located outside London, which will become the location for the crew to set up studios and hold auditions.

Although I don’t know how the young actors were selected in my previous life, I became the leader of this project in this life. Ryan is still a little interested in auditions. He specially picked one of them and came to the set.

The set cleared a large open space, which will soon become a setting for the Hogwarts Magic School. Now it is full of long chairs, with small actors and their parents waiting for audition.

Among them, some people come to join in the fun because of their interest, but more people definitely want to make a name for themselves. As long as they are not fools or idiots, they can think that starring in this series of movies is definitely a matter of fame and fortune.

As for the film's failure? They never thought that this was the work of Ryan Jenkins!

"Hi Chris, what a coincidence."

After Ryan looked at the crowd waiting for the audition from afar, he was about to go to several audition rooms to see it. He happened to meet Chris Columbus in the corridor.

"It's not a coincidence, but I heard that you're here, specially." Chris Columbus's face was obviously exhausted, "How many times have you been to the crew as an investor and the original author?"

"Chris, you know, I'm preparing for the new movie, and there's other work to deal with..." Ryan made a gesture you got.

Chris Columbus understood that the child star of that year had already completed his transformation and was no longer a pure actor and playwright.

"Can you let me go?" Behind Ryan, a crisp girl's voice came, "The corridor is very narrow, you block the road."

Ryan then realized that he, several bodyguards and George had completely blocked the way to several audition rooms, and could not help but turn to the side, trying to get aside.

"You...you are Ryan."

The little girl's voice was filled with surprise, and she obviously didn't expect to meet her idol here, "Ryan, have you auditioned for us personally?"

"Sorry, Ryan." The middle-aged woman beside her gently pulled the little girl, "She was a little overly excited."

"It doesn't matter."

Eyes floated past the little girl. This was a girl about the same age as Taylor. She had fine brown curly hair and a few faint freckles on her fair face on both sides of her nose.

"Hell, I forgot to bring my signature book." The girl was complaining.

It seems to be a little younger than I remember, but it should be right to look at the appearance. After all, I have seen it too many times in both the movie and the image of myself. Ryan couldn't help but pinch his chin and looked at the little girl carefully.

"Ri...Rion..."

The little girl's reaction was extremely sensitive and seemed to be comparable to Taylor.

"Can you know your name, this little lady?" Ryan asked directly.

"Me?" The little girl was so surprised that she was a little surprised at this time.

But her mother was extremely smart, as if she realized something, and gently pulled her next to her, and the little girl immediately laughed, "My name is Emma, ​​Emma Watson. Hello, Ryan."

As he said that, he stretched out his small hand, Ryan gently held it on it, and said very directly, "Hello, Emma, ​​you give me a very good feeling. Come on, I really like you."

"Really?" The little girl was almost excited, but bit her finger, "Ri...Rion, do you know the role I'm going to audition?"

"Isn't it Miss All-Time?" Ryan deliberately frowned. "If not, that would be a disappointment."

"Of course not...ah, no, it's not right." The little girl was anxious, as if she didn't know what to say, and then gradually calmed down after a while, "I like Hermione Granger the most."

"Work hard, Miss Emma." Ryan finally encouraged, "I hope you can see your name on the last list."

It’s not your final decision for whose name appears on the last list. When the little girl leaves, she will inevitably complain.

After the girl and her mother walked into the audition room, Chris Columbus, who was watching the show, spoke, "Ryan, do you think this girl is suitable for Hermione?"

"Her temperament and appearance are very similar to what I originally thought."

This is certain. When I copied this series, whenever I wrote the name Hermione Granger, the girl and her image in Ryan's mind must be the ones she had when she grew up.

Moreover, in her previous life, she was one of the most popular actors in the Harry Potter series, and she was also said to be the few who did not grow disabled in that group of actors.

Experience in her previous life has proven that she plays Miss Wanshitong, which has a strong market appeal. Now that she has met her, Ryan will of course consider her first. This does not mean that she must be, but European and American child stars have traits and basically become disabled when they are old. What if the newly selected actors become disabled in a few years?

That will definitely cause losses to the movie.

If you have very, very successful experiences here, you have to choose to take risks. That is not courage, but stupidity.

"Okay, I'll pay special attention to her in the audition later." The little girl obviously left a good impression on Chris Columbus.

Ryan nodded. With him and Chris Columbus's words, as long as Emma Watson's performance in the audition was not a disaster, there would definitely be no problem passing the first few rounds.

As for the other young actors, it depends on their luck.

After walking around several auditions, Ryan told Chris Columbus to pay more attention to the audition situation. For such auditions, insiders and relationships will never be missing. Ryan doesn't care. Almost all auditions in Hollywood are like this, which is too normal.

What Ryan is worried about is that this is an audition for underage actors, and he doesn't want to see some shocking scandals appear on the crew of his company. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!