Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 1092 Finding the Leakage Channel
James Cameron is indeed the top mechanical special effects expert in Hollywood. After reading the storyboard of the bison hunting scene, he immediately drew a sketch, and then found a special effects expert he knew to introduce to Ronald.

"This is not a difficult model, Mr. Li. But it takes a lot of work... because different scenes require different special effects. For a bison, we need to make about eight fake bison models made of mechanical devices."

Two special effects experts with beards and looks like outdated hippies immediately came up with a plan.Each bison must have a small-scale model for shooting.

For example, some bison can install the engine, move forward quickly on the guide rail, and then reach an end point and be knocked over by the slider.This is for shooting close-up hunting shots.

Some bison have mechanical devices inside, which can control the activities of the limbs, and are operated by a console controlled by wire.This is for shooting the scene of the bison struggling to death after being knocked down and dying on the grassland.

There are also a few heads of different sizes, which can be installed with a low-profile power unit below, which can move quickly on the ground. This is used for shooting large panoramic shots in high-speed moving cattle.

In Cameron's special effects studio converted from a large warehouse, Ronald watched two special effects experts manipulate the ready-made bull model and expressed his satisfaction.Then I gave them a deposit check and asked them to work overtime to start making bison fur and appearance models, which were assembled and shipped to South Dakota.

"Actually, just give me a call for this kind of thing. Do you want to come in person? Why, don't you believe my feelings about special effects models?" Cameron hurried back to accompany his girlfriend Catherine Bi Gro, joked to Ronald.

In fact, these models, as long as there is enough money, there is no problem. They are all Hollywood westerns to drive cattle. The long-established traditional method, as long as the final appearance is similar to the bison. With the real bison obtained by Costner Photos are really not that difficult.

"No, I haven't taken any special effects shots of this kind of animal, I'm just curious." Ronald and Cameron said with a smile, "Say hello to Catherine for me!"

Ronald wasn't telling the truth, he didn't come to interview Cameron because he was worried.He was afraid that his phone would be tapped again, causing leaks.

Over the past period of time, Ronald has encountered several leaks, including the leak of Helen Slater's script "Sticky Fingers", which attracted many male stars signed by CAA to recommend themselves as the leading actor.

There were also rumors about Ronald and Helen's affair, which attracted the gossip media to find evidence that they were together.

The most serious thing is this "Dances with Wolves". There are several shooting scenes that use wild animals. Except for Ronald and a few people in the crew, they don't know what to shoot and how to shoot. Who is this? Leaked to the Humane Society?

Private detective Frank McPaker has been holding Ronald's funds, searching for a long time, and ruled out several possible leaking channels.

The first thing to rule out is the possibility that Helen herself leaked it to the media.The reason is very simple, because Helen didn't go further to obtain more benefits because of these two leaks.She didn't take the opportunity to ask Ronald for anything, she just wanted to make movies and run her actor theater company.

Mike Parker felt that Helen's manager was also very suspicious, so he followed Helen's manager for a while.But it was not found that the agent had contacted tabloid reporters, nor had he met with anyone who had a grudge against Ronald (such as Stallone, Estevez, De Laurentiis, etc.).

Finally, his suspicions focused on phone-hacking leaks, and he scoured Daydream's offices in New York and Los Angeles.I checked the numbers that the fax machine in the office had sent, and I also squatted in the trash can outside the office, but no one was found collecting shredder debris.

Mike Pike had exhausted legal avenues for stealing secrets.Stalking, digging through garbage, and paparazzi stalking and taking pictures are all done in public, so according to the law, the methods used are legal.

After ruling out these problems, Mike Pike had to apply with Ronald to launch an internal investigation into Daydream.

He used two weekends to carefully check the telephone lines and indoor conditions of the two offices.There were no signs of tapped telephone lines.

After communicating with several high-level executives of Daydream, he also gave safety lectures to employees as a safety expert, interviewed several employees who had access to the script, and found no suspicious signs.

David Simkins, who was originally in charge of the script, was very strict. The copy of each script in the company was strictly managed, with numbers and distribution records on it.After checking one by one, nothing was missing.

The legitimate investigative methods that civilians can use have been exhausted, and if we want to go deeper, we must have the intervention of law enforcement agencies.And Ronald didn't want to notify the law enforcement agencies of the two places now to make a big commotion.After this kind of thing is reported to the police, it will attract the attention of the gossip media, and in terms of the professionalism of the person who steals the secret, I am afraid that it is not something that ordinary LAPD can find out.

Mike Parker received a large check from Ronald for "Security and Confidentiality Training Consulting Fee". He finally told Ronald that after ruling out most improbable factors, Ronald has a high probability of being sent by the powerful department. Well, people with special wiretapping equipment monitored it. As for whether people from the powerful department were eyeing Ronald, or if someone was doing private work under the guise of public welfare, he didn't know.

Ronald felt that he had never done anything illegal, and he would not have attracted the attention of the powerful department because of some small problem.You know, to be able to take action against a famous director in America must be submitted by a certain level of prosecutors and approved by the court.

The private lawyer went to the law enforcement agency to inquire about the news, and there was nothing wrong with it.And I also called the New York prosecutor Rudy, and the other party assured that no investigation had been conducted on him, and it was impossible for someone from the Southern District of New York's prosecutor's district to do it.

Rudy reminded Ronald that there are many people in the law enforcement department who will be bribed to do private work, unlike his own iron-fisted rectification, no one would dare to do this, and the police stations in other places may not be sure...

Looking at it this way, it is likely that someone is illegally watching him secretly, making money by selling his privacy.This kind of feeling of being held back to fuck yourself in private is really bad.

Ronald made a cup of wolfberry black tea and drank it slowly. He called Little Bud and his bodyguard Daniel, and decided to go to the construction site of the new house in Beverly Park to see the progress of the renovation.

"It seems that the progress is very fast, and the main living area will be completed soon..." Richard, who accompanied him, was very satisfied with the house that was rushed to work.

"Let's go inside and take a look..." Ronald walked inside. There are many places inside where carpentry is being done. The level of Hollywood carpentry is good. The grinding sound is very loud.

"Dan, you come too." Ronald pointed to the bodyguard Daniel.

The three of them chatted about safety issues amidst the loud sound of chainsaws.

"That's the way it is, Daniel. Is there any way to find out which channel has been monitored and leaked without alarming the other party?"

"This is a daring act that will cost you your job or even go to jail. No matter who did it, it's too courageous." Richard was taken aback. Fortunately, he and Nisita had passed the investigation of Mike Parker .

"Don't disturb the other party, I really have an idea..."

Daniel worked in the Secret Service, and he also worked in the FBI before, and he quickly gave Ronald an idea...

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"Polly, Kevin, your mechanical buffalo is ready, and I'll ship it to you right away. But you still need to find fresh wild game for those close-up flesh and blood, otherwise it won't look like it at all in the camera?" The next day Early in the morning, in Daydream's office, Ronald called the crew in South Dakota.

"There are a lot of pastures here, and it's not difficult for us to find fresh beef blood." Kevin Costner was very excited, rubbing his hands and waiting for the arrival of good things. "

"I remember that you still have a few scenes of wild deer, and you have to be prepared. This time, don't let the animal protection organization get caught again." Ronald continued to ask.

"Don't worry, Polly is ready. We've sent out our assistants. It won't be difficult to get some fresh stupid deer..."

"Okay, pay attention to shooting safety." Ronald hung up the phone.

"Why did Ronald arrange this call? He also called the beef slaughtered in the slaughterhouse game?" Kevin Costner asked Polly Pratt. He was a little puzzled. The assistant he sent was not Have you covered all the details?

"This is an old Hollywood trick, don't worry about it, it has nothing to do with us." Pratt, who had been instructed by Ronald's assistant Fat Girl Lake who flew over overnight, knew it well.

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"Hey, Honey... Don't blame me if Richard Gere rejects the script of '3000'..." At noon, Ronald went to the living room of Diane's rented apartment to discuss moving with her .

"It's nothing to do with you, right? He just said he wasn't very interested in the script, what? Did you say anything to him?" Diane ran out of the bedroom and looked at Ronald with his head tilted.She was tidying up the closet, wearing only Ronald's shirt with bare feet, and the two legs under the hem were straight and white, and Ronald was stunned for a moment.

"It has nothing to do with me, it's his personal problem. Her girlfriend found me through my agent and asked to visit the crew frequently. She looks very jealous of your previous cooperation with Li Cha. She doesn't have confidence in herself." Ronald held up his hands to show his innocence.

"Oh... I didn't even know he had a regular girlfriend." When Diane heard that this was the case, she had no choice but to open her hands and begged Ronald for a hug.Hey, I don't know which ugly woman Richard Gere has found as his girlfriend, so he is not confident.

"Well, it's a model. I'll accompany you to the set tomorrow, and talk to Director Penny to see which male stars are suitable for you to play with." With that said, Ronald picked up the phone in the apartment and dialed Directed by Penny Marshall.

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In the afternoon, Ronald went to Nisita's office at CAA, where he called Nora Ephron, the screenwriter and director in New York.

"Nora, when you come to Los Angeles tomorrow to participate in the announcement of When Harry Met Sally, we can also talk about the casting of the leading actor in Helen's new movie."

"Well, why do you even care about the people Helen plays with?" Nora Ephron rolled her eyes.Ronald doesn't seem to be a good person, he is already married to Diane, and he has to take care of Helen's on-screen couple, men are all the same...

"No, I read the latest version of the script you modified. It is definitely not as profound as your own When Harry Met Sally. It can arouse the resonance of the audience and has a word-of-mouth effect. So I am worried that the new film needs a bigger name. The stars come to let the audience into the cinema, who do you think will play the male lead?"

"Hahaha, let me choose?" Ephron cheered up.

"That can't be done. The movie budget is not so big. We just choose the most famous ones in the limited range. I'll ask Cinema Score to update the popularity of male stars. We'll talk face to face when you come."

"Are you going to consider our star?" Nisita smiled and handed Ronald a plate of Italian sausage as a snack, and winked at him.

"Tom definitely doesn't have time to act in this kind of movie. If you have any suitable ones, please feel free to recommend them."

"It's not necessarily impossible. Now Tom (Cruise) is transitioning, and being able to act in a romantic comedy is also a direction he needs to consider. Nisita replied with a smile. Now their husband and wife are more closely tied to Ronald."

"Well, is it convenient for you to see them tomorrow, and I'll meet you here? It just so happens that Nora is here too. I'll call Tom myself and ask him."

"It's convenient, what's the inconvenience? If you want to meet the actor, you'll come anyway." Nisita finished the conversation that had been made beforehand, and then gave Ronald an OK gesture, and the two turned and went out together , he locked the office casually.

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"Jonathan, how was the audition for The Silence of the Lambs Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, how was the chemistry between the two of them?" Ann has moved over with some clothes and is sorting them out.Ronald took advantage of the time to call Jonathan Demme again.

"Very good. Although it's not a romantic drama between men and women, the horror atmosphere of this movie is largely reflected in the scenes between the two of them. The atmosphere of their reading the script on the spot is very subtle. I think it's even better than Sean's. Connery's was even better."

"Hahaha, that's great. Where are you going to put the filming? If you don't have high requirements for location, we can go to Canada to shoot. Many street scenes there are very similar to those in Pennsylvania and Virginia."

Many scenes in this movie took place in ancient buildings with colonial architectural styles.Pennsylvania being one of the oldest colonial states, the architecture there is fitting.But compared to the old colonial-style towns in Canada, the cost of shooting there is much lower, and the security is also good.

"If the location is right, I have no problem..." Jonathan Demme expects more money to be spent on where the movie should be spent. Whether this kind of building is American or not, he doesn't care too much.

"Then it's settled... I'll go and talk to you face to face."

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"Didn't you say you were going to meet Penny tomorrow? Why did you arrange to meet Director Demi again?" Diane asked Ronald, who seemed to have something on his mind, while eating a bite of sushi.

Diane wanted to ask Ronald this question at home just now, but Ronald put his arms around her and kissed her, forgetting about it, and then Ronald took Diane to the best day in Hollywood Restaurant for dinner.

The sushi here tastes very good. Diane ate two and picked up the third before he remembered it.

"Well...it's okay. Let's go see Penny first. Jonathan knows me very well. If I don't have enough time, I can call him and change the time."

Ronald glanced at Diane's bulging mouth, wanted to say a few words but didn't say anything.

"Hee hee hee... I'm going to go on a diet soon, and then find a trainer to lose weight to prepare for the role of Vivian. Today is the last meal of indulgence..." Diane covered her mouth with a smile, and ate the sushi .

After dinner, Ronald put his arms around Diane and walked around the commercial street near the new house. He pointed to the nearby Four Seasons Hotel and suddenly said to Diane. "I'm a little tired, why don't we just stay here for one night, I don't want to go back to Hilton and face those luggage again, wait for the maids who are applying for jobs tomorrow to come and let them try..."

"Okay, I don't want to tidy up either. After finishing the tidying up, I have to move here after a while when the new house here is finished." Diane looked at the gate of the mansion area of ​​Beverly Park not far away, and his heart was full of Looking forward to, when the time comes, I can live in and be with Ronnie every day.

(End of this chapter)