Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 141 Premiere

Ronald arrives at the Ziegfeld Theater in one of his best dress coats.All he got was an invitation to the premiere, sent to him by famed producer David da Silva.The producer has not forgotten his ability to handle affairs, and the letter attached to the invitation asked him to talk about the filming of the spin-off TV series at the premiere.

Director Alan Parker seemed to have forgotten about him and didn't give him an invitation.Antonia would have given him a share.Donia's mother, the nominal caretaker, was missing, and she only lived with her brother, and no one could send the invitation letters she got.

Ronald looked around. The Ziegfeld Theater is the largest theater in New York. The cube theater is on the second floor, and there is an open space supported by pillars below. Many writers and TV reporters are nervously waiting for an interview opportunity.

Antonia, a girl no one knew, was holding Ronald's arm, one of the lead actresses in the upcoming premiere of "Fame."Reporters were crowding director Alan Parker as he talked about the buzz the film had caused during an in-house preview in Los Angeles.

"Alan, I heard that after your preview screening in Los Angeles, the audience applauded for ten minutes? Can you talk about your feelings? Do you expect the same treatment from the audience in New York?"

"It was an internal screening, for friends in the film industry, and entertainment journalists. Barbra Streisand loved the film, so she led the applause after the screening. She said to me, Maureen Tiffey played so much Liz is a portrayal of herself when she was young."

Alan Parker did not forget to bring the topic to Maureen Tiffey beside him.I want the reporter to also mention his female partner in the report.

"Mr. Parker, what is your prediction for the film's prospects at next year's Oscars? The critics in Los Angeles have generally responded that Fame deserves a Best Picture nomination."

"I respect the Academy very much. Such a voice shows that my film has been loved by critics. Whether I can be nominated in the end depends on the attitude of the Academy Award judges."

"What's your prediction for this year's Oscars?"

"I love Dustin Hoffman and Mel Streep's 'Mr. and Mrs. Kramer', their performances are top notch."

"Allen, when is your new movie premiering back in London?"

This is a gossip reporter from his hometown. Allen dared not neglect, "It will be later than in America, and I will inform everyone when the time comes..."

Ronald and Antonia stepped into the Ziegfeld Theatre, which is a super large single-hall theater that can accommodate more than 1200 spectators. It is divided into two areas, the front and the back, separated by an aisle in the middle.

Antonia is the official starring role, and has her own position in the first three rows. Irene Cara, who plays CoCo, and Gene Ray, who plays Leroy, also came together. Antonia went to chat with them about their respective situations after parting. .

Ronald's invitation card was a relatively late relative ticket. After he greeted Gene and Irene, he was not in a hurry to sit down and looked around for acquaintances.

"Michael, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Ronald! You haven't heard the two episodes you wrote the lyrics to, have you? They work very well."

The film's soundtrack and interlude composer, Michael Gore, was delighted to meet Ronald.His two episodes have been well received by the director and producer, and singer Erin Cara is already preparing to release a single and album.Just wait for the official premiere to hit the charts.

"This time we are using digital recording technology, directly using digital sampling method to record two channels, and then transcribing to film. It is faster and easier to process than the original analog recording method. In the first two weeks, I’m still working on the soundtrack for 70mm film, if I used the old analog recording, I might not be able to keep up with today’s premiere.”

The screen in the Ziegfeld Theater is 20 feet high (6 meters) and 52 feet wide (16 meters). The effect of using 35mm film on such a large screen is not good, so the producer specially made a 70mm film copy. Special for the Ziegfeld Theater, and the Los Angeles Panoramic Dome.

Ronald looked at the very long row of seats in the grand theater, and felt a strange sense of intimacy in his heart.To sit in the middle seat, you have to apologize repeatedly before you can move in and out slowly.It seems that only such seats are qualified to be called movie theaters, and others can only be called movie halls.

"Hi Ronnie, you're here. It's a pleasure to meet you." Producer David da Silva, still sporting his signature moustache, not seen for months, has a quick hairline Signs of moving backwards.

"Me too, Mr. da Silva." Ronald hugged him.

"Call me David. Have you heard? Gene and Irene Cara have agreed to star in a spin-off TV series, and we will broadcast it on TV stations in Los Angeles and New York." David Da Silva pointed out that he was talking to Anthony The two black protagonists that Ya chats with.

"You have to help me lobby Antonia again. The film has been tested in Los Angeles and Chicago, and the response is very good. People from the TV station have seen it, and they are very confident in the TV series. Do you want Antonia to be in New York? We will be there Shooting in a studio in New York."

"You know, David, Antonia has her own career pursuits, and I can't force her." Ronald smiled wryly.It would be great if Antonia could give up ballet and enter film and television.

"That's a pity, but Antonia will be famous in ballet too. I heard she's signed by the New York City Ballet?"

"Yes, and the American Ballet Company also wants to sign her."

"Seriously, why don't you help me? Ronnie." Seeing that he couldn't persuade Antonia, Da Silva thought of Ronald again.

"I need an on-site director, and I also need someone who can control Gene Ray. TV dramas are different from movies, and the shooting cycle is limited. You can help me a lot, and once you are familiar with the production process, I can also let you direct it independently. One episode."

"Thank you for your kindness, David. My editing class teacher has given me an ultimatum. I must go to class, otherwise I will not pass no matter how good my homework is. The courses at Tisch College are still very tight, and I can't afford it." time"

Ronald shrugged off David Da Silva's invitation by attending classes.

"I heard that your test screening in Los Angeles was very successful?" Ronald turned to inquire about the prospects of the film, "Do you have any hope of being nominated for an Oscar next year?"

"Of course there are," David Da Silva smiled proudly, "If the box office and the critical response are good, MGM promises to win three prizes in Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor." Make public relations efforts on the awards."

Best Supporting Actor PR, for Barry Miller's character Ralph Garcia.When he was shooting the movie, he wanted to have sex with Maureen Tiffy, but he was woken up by a slap from director Alan Parker, and unexpectedly performed the crying scene.Critics who participated in the Los Angeles test screening liked his performance more.

"Okay, keep working hard, Ronnie. I have to go outside. I heard that Brooke Shields will be here soon. She is now a celebrity."

David da Silva walked out of the theater gate quickly. On the open space at the gate on the first floor, a young actress was surrounded by many reporters.

"Diane! Do you like director Alan Parker's work?"

"Yes, I like it very much, but many of his movies are R-rated, so I can only come with my dad." Diane Lane pointed to his father Bert beside him, and the reporters burst into laughter. With "Diane Lane invites her father to accompany her to see an Alan Parker movie."

"Diane, do you have any plans for a new film?"

"Not yet, do you have an introduction?" Diane smiled back at the reporter.

Another burst of laughter.

"Miss Lane, you collaborated with the British actor Sir Laurence Oliver in your debut film, and you like Alan Parker's movies very much. Will you continue to act in British movies in the future?"

"Of course, if there is a good script and director, I don't mind who the producer is. Even if it's a Japanese movie, Huaguo movies are fine."

"Hahaha……"

Diane Lane was born as a child star, and participated in off-Broadway plays at the age of five or six, and toured the world. This ability to deal with reporters has long been practiced.

"Boji Shields is here!"

Someone yelled, and the reporters ran away suddenly, rushing to interview her.

Diane's face remained unchanged, but his inner emotions were already very bad.Her father, Burt, also patted her on the arm to comfort her.

"Don't worry, Brooke likes to show off like this. We are all invited by MGM this time as a foil. To cheer for the world's fame, she won't have many scenes on TV."

It was Christopher Atkins, the star of Blue Lagoon, who was also at the Fame premiere.

"Hi, Mr. Burt, I'm Chris Atkins." He introduced himself to Burt.

Burt knew that he was the leading actor in "Blue Coral Reef", and the box office of Coral Reef would not be inferior to today's fame.Hastily stepped forward to say hello.

"Do you need to be naked for the filming in Fiji?" Diane Lane and Atkins entered the theater and began to inquire about the Blue Coral Reef crew.

"No, Brooke doesn't need it. She has two doubles for those shots. Her wig is processed every morning in her dressing room, and she puts it on her breast stickers. It's actually very safe when shooting." Atkins answer.

"Then you...?" Diane Lane heard what he meant.

"You can watch the movie then." Atkins smiled. The recent test screenings of Blue Coral Lagoon turned out well, and many girls in the industry would take the initiative to talk to him.

"I'm really envious of Brooke, who can go to a tropical island to film. I'm shooting westerns in Mexico, and it's very hard."

"Really? My agent is picking out my next film. It will be a child marriage story in the Mormon fundamentalism. In the end, the hero and heroine will run away together. It is a love and romance story with a happy ending. When you You can come and try."

"Really? What's your name?"

"Child Bride of Short Creek".

"I don't know if there are some inappropriate plots. My father does not allow me to take certain scenes."

"Don't you know that minors who have reached the age of 15 can declare themselves independent by publishing a newspaper? As long as you can find an adult to be your guardian."

"Really?" Diane took a look at his father Bert, who was dragging behind and talking with the world-famous producer David Da Silva, and kept the news in his heart.

(End of this chapter)