Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 357 Chapter 3 Each has its own way of playing
"How dare Shirley Lansing use the director who bankrupted United Artists?" Ronald was still not very happy on the car back.Why don't you use a director who is so popular like yourself, and use a madman like Cimino?
Nisita smiled in the driver's seat, "Don't underestimate Shirley Lansing, she has a way to restrain Cimino. In the later stage of the filming of 'Heaven's Gate', United Artists has actually found Cimino's Weakness, if he doesn't shoot on time and on budget, he'll be sued for bankruptcy.

Lansing can sign an agreement with him, as long as Cimino exceeds the budget and time, he will be severely fined.Now is the time when Cimino is very cheap, and he is the one who has won the Oscar for Best Director after all. "

"It seems that Ms. Lansing is very sure?" Ronald said in a neutral tone, "I'm afraid she will regret it when the time comes."

"Actually, the bankruptcy of United Artists is an exaggeration. Pan American, the parent company of United Artists, announced the sale of United Artists after the box office hit of "Heaven's Gate". It only took three days to make up for the market value of the rising stock hole in the movie."

"Hey, it's all due to the current weak film market. These multinational companies regard movies as a business that loses money. Let's see who are the people who came to take over the offer? MGM was bought by the casino, and [-]th Century Fox was bought by the casino. Oil diggers bought it."

"Stop complaining, Ronald. It's okay if you say no to your face this time. Shirley Lansing is a smart person. She will always find out later that you are right. There is not only one way to make a movie, a dramatic movie It’s not something everyone likes to watch.”

"I'm not against low-concept, dramatic movies, but how many people are going to see a story about high school kids in a small southern town? Gotta give their eyes some ice cream," Ronald replied.

He took Roger Coleman's teachings to heart.There is more than one way to make a movie. It can be used as a carrier of drama, it can also be used as an experience for teenagers to let their hormones explode, and even on the other side of the world, it can be used as cultural propaganda.

"What's the matter with you and Cimino? I think he seems to be provocative to you."

"Personal grievances..." Ronald told Nisita in detail about how he was inadvertently involved in the Oscar battle between Jane Fonda and Cimino after the TV interview was edited that year.

At last he said to Nisita:

"Rick, I figured it out. If you want to make a movie according to your own ideas, you must get the initiative. Since they still have doubts about my director ability, then start with the exploitation film.

Since they all say that I make exploitation films, then I will make exploitation films.Since the projects of major studios can also be invested by multiple parties, there is no reason why my exploitation films should not work.

After the release of 'Fast Pace', you should contact all the small studios that asked me to make films. "Night of the Comet" I am open to them, willing to invest, or help release, it is easy to talk about.Get things done first, and then think about the rest. "

Ronald decided to follow the example of Don Simpson and find an investment joint venture to split shares.There is no need to force the participation of major studios in the second film.Although some people may think that they were lucky the first time, no one was willing to invest in the second film, and had to return to small-budget exploitation films.

But in this world, everything good will not be your turn.If you want to make a big production, you must rely on the taste and ideas of the studio's top executives. If you want to stick to your own ideas, don't care about the aura and resources of the big studio.Now that the production volume of the studio is so small in a year, it will not give itself a lot of freedom.

"Have you figured it out?" Nisita looked at Ronald on the co-pilot. This client's ideas are very independent, but his screenwriting skills are still very promising. Even if he fails this time, script business will still come to him in the future. .It may not be possible to make a comeback.

"I figured it out, making a movie should be a free thing. Orson Welles didn't know anything when he made a movie for the first time, but he made a classic masterpiece instead. It's like painting, each has its own way of playing."

"By the way, Tom's afraid now... Paula should complain about me."

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"You worry too much. Shirley Lansing has always been very optimistic about Tom Cruise. She has always wanted to invite Tom to play the leading role. But now Cimino wants to change the script to a more realistic story with dark elements. Think about it."

Arriving at the CAA offices, Paula Wagner was amused at the thought of Ronald.A handsome and motivated actor like Tom Cruise will never lack a script.

"That's good." Ronald felt that he was thinking about it. Tom Cruise was not the unlucky actor who had no money to see a dentist and no agent was willing to take over.

"By the way, where is Mr. Ovitz? And Mr. Meyer, I haven't seen them in CAA for several times?"

"They're trying to persuade Sly to take the project."

Nisita sighed.

"Sylvester Stallone? What project?" Ronald was very interested in the current trend of the red and purple male star. "First Blood" is doing well at the box office, and it looks like Stallone's transition to acting star has been successful this time around.

“Beverly Hills Cop, Ovitz and Meyer are big on comedy and action, or a fusion of comedy and horror, but Stallone is not necessarily willing to try.”

"Oh." This is the second time Ronald has heard that CAA is optimistic about the fusion of two different types of movies, "Is this Mr. Ovitz's judgment?"

"Yes, now if there is a good script that combines comedy and other types of movies, CAA will fully pursue and promote it."

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When Ronald returned home, he watched TV with Helen.She came to Los Angeles this time to try out the new Supergirl uniform. Warner Bros. negotiated with DC Comics, canceled the ugly red headband, and redesigned a new Supergirl uniform, closer to the Superman movie.

After Jane Fonda declined a new rewrite that contained no Superman cameos and no anti-nuclear content, producers approached Faye Dunaway.

Like the first Superman, although Helen is the first heroine, her salary is far lower than that of Dunaway, Mia Farrow, and Peter O'Toole who played supporting roles.

"The funeral of the former Secretary-General of the Soviet Union was held at No. 15 Moscow time. Chairman of the Funeral Committee and Chairman of the KGB Yuri presided over the funeral."

ABC began broadcasting the funeral of the league's top leader.Several members of the highest authority carried the coffin and marched in front of the Kremlin.

Behind is a row of senior government officials, more than 40 in total.Each held up a velvet cushion upon which were placed several medals.

This is the etiquette of the alliance. When each supreme leader passes away, senior officials hold up the medals they received during their lifetime and follow behind the coffin to show the world the achievements of the leader during his lifetime.

However, Leonard had too many medals, and more than 40 senior officials followed behind, each with several medals stuffed into the velvet they were holding.

The last two coffin bearers tied the coffin with two white cloths and lowered it into the grave.One of them released it a little faster, and the coffin seemed to have smashed into the grave.Then the wives of the leaders and their high-ranking husbands began to throw white flowers into the graves.The coffin of the Secretary-General who wanted to bury America was quickly buried with white flowers and mud.

"Ronnie, I'm about to go back to New York. I'm going to London after Christmas." Helen said while watching TV while putting her arms around Ronald.

"I'll also go back to New York before Christmas." Ronald was a bit reluctant to leave Helen, "Will you go to the football playoffs with me tomorrow? A Canadian actor gave me two tickets."

"Okay, are you a fan of that team?"

"I actually only watch the San Francisco [-]ers, so I'm just a fan now. What about you?"

"New York Giants, my dad took me to the game. It was crazy."

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"Aww..." In the fourth quarter, quarterback Joe Montana of the 24ers made a long pass and made a touchdown. In the end, the [-]ers overtook the Los Angeles Rams [-]-[-].

In the Anaheim stadium, Ronald and Helen, John Candy, who had given him his tickets, and a fellow Canadian started cheering.

Like Ronald, they don't have a home team. They are new fans who were conquered after watching the [-]ers counterattack and win the Super Bowl last year.

Helen was also led to applaud the four-nine pair, and the two high-fived John Candy and his friend Michael.In the last quarter, they overtook from behind and scored another touchdown.It doesn't get more classic Montana-esque.

"This year's NFL has been dragged down by the strike. There are only [-] games. The [-]ers have a bad performance. If it is still a normal season, it will never be like this." Michael said.

Michael J. Fox is also a Canadian actor.He played Alex P. Keaton, the eldest son of the Keaton family, in the latest TV series "Family Ties".

The plot of this TV series is very interesting. The Keaton family's parents are two ex-hippies who participated in many anti-war and peaceful demonstrations in the 60s.But their eldest son Alex, the character played by Michael, is a member of the Elephant Party and a fan of the new leader.

He often resorts to supply-side economics to correct his parents' thinking.The show has been very popular since it was broadcast, and it seems that it has caught the thoughts of some American people.

Michael J Fox is a small guy, he is actually 21 years old, but he has a tender face, and he has no problem playing a high school student.He was also very lucky. Matthew Broderick, who was originally scheduled to play Alex, took over the role because the famous actor's father was seriously ill and quit.

Unexpectedly, after World War I became famous, ALex became the most popular character in "Family Bond", even surpassing the protagonist's parents.

"It seems like the camera is shooting us." John Candy reminded the three in a low voice.

"I have to pinch the cigarette..." Michael J Fox hurriedly pressed the cigarette in his hand out on the sole of his shoe, showing the signature smirk of Alex, a young Elephant Party supporter.

"It's John Candy, the comedian, and Michael J Fox, who played Alex Jr. in 'A Family Bond'. Next to them is Ronald Lee, the director of 'Fast Pace', and oh who's that beauty? You know Is it?" The TV announcer quickly recognized them.

"I don't know, it seems to be Ronald's girlfriend, probably also an actor."

A yellow flag was thrown into the field.

"Yellow flag, the referee has called a foul. The coach of the 2ers has called a timeout. They have to defend the six-point advantage in the last [-] minutes."

"Kiss Cam." Another broadcast commentator showed a light smile.After the installation of the large TV screen at the Anaheim Stadium, every time there is a pause, the live camera will look for two couples sitting together and project it on the big screen.

A burst of music sounded, and the audience who was photographed had to perform a kiss in public.

The camera found Ronald and Helen, the two smiled at each other, and kissed affectionately in front of [-] live audiences and more TV audiences.

(End of this chapter)