Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 524 Start Collecting Scripts

When Ronald returned to New York, the first thing he did was to meet with his personal lawyer, Miss Lindsay Dole, and his personal accountant, Lawrence Wang.

"I think Cannonball was trying to hide the box office. But then I did them a big favor at Cannes, so they let me know about Cannonball's plans for its own release in America."

After Ronald came back, he figured out some things, so he still found a competent person to supervise the box office share of Cannon.

"Movie box office is a large amount of cash income. It has always been a big trouble to review financial statements, and the supervision is very difficult. If it is not for the partner who has cooperated many times, I have no good solution."

Lindsay Dole still looks professional, pointing out that it is precisely because the movie box office has a large amount of cash income that it is a big trouble for the supervision of listed companies, let alone a private company like Cannon.

Whether it's hiding a small amount to the producer, or pouring water into the laundry for the gang's illegal income, it's an excellent account entry.Before the cash box is sent to the bank, it is very difficult to take it out or put it in a little bit.

"You can only rely on the report sent by the cannon. I will find a few assistants to help you review whether there are any incorrect items in the report. For the time being, we can only do this step." Accountant Lawrence Wang had no choice.

It is not something that a private accountant like him can do to really audit the box office revenue.That requires companies at the level of the Big Eight accounting firms to operate.

The two developed a method for Ronald to oversee the "Breakdancing" box office.And contacted Yoram to formulate the settlement cycle and method of sharing.

With Memorial Day approaching every year, it's Aunt Karen's big day.Ronald was rarely in New York, and after a few years, he finally had the opportunity to attend a gathering of veterans and widows.

On the Henson Family Grand Lawn, the veterans kicked off their annual gathering.

Aunt Karen was very happy, now she was not baking biscuits much herself, and she was wearing a dressy dress and chatting with a group of sisters from the leg warmer company.

"The lawn here is so big. If only we could drink tea on such a lawn every day." Mrs. Davis's family has moved to Staten Island, and she loves lawns very much.His son, Bud Jr., was about to return home from the Marine Corps and was in a good mood.

"There will be in the future," Ronald smiled. The new house he built for his aunt will be completed soon.At that time, there will also be a small lawn for parties. Although it is not as good as the Hansen family's, it is enough to accommodate some old friends.

"Ronald!"

Douglas Jr. is about to graduate from college, and he came back to attend the anniversary today. He was very happy to see that Ronald was there, and he leaned over and asked, "How much is your breakdancing box office, hey?"

"Before the anniversary, it has already passed 500 million copies." Ronald said proudly, "It also sold well in Europe, with more than 1000 million copies sold."

"U.S. dollars or francs? U.S. dollars? That's great." Douglas Jr. was delighted, "What's your next plan? Play with me? After I graduate from college, I can draw the annuity of the family trust. Except in the investment market, I How about just following you? I will match all the movies you directed. "

"Really? I may not plan to shoot low-budget exploitation films recently. You may not be able to enter the big production. But I intend to try to be a producer, buy potential scripts, and find the right director to shoot. You If you are interested, I will leave you an investment share."

"Then it's settled!" Douglas Jr. was very happy. Isn't Ronald the producer similar to the director?
Ronald is also very happy. Based on the current box office trend, Ronald can at least get a dividend of more than 100 million US dollars.Originally, he planned to use the dividend contract to go to the bank to mortgage the loan. Since Douglas Jr. is willing to invest money, his "Daydream" production company has the cost of trying. He can start with a small production of hundreds of thousands. Test the waters in domestic distribution channels.

The release could be backed by Roger Corman's new company.Because the name New Millennium is too difficult to pronounce, he has changed the name of the company to Concord Films.Because the new boss of New World did not implement the acquisition agreement very much, Coleman's new films were not well distributed. In a rage, he began to try to establish new distribution channels.

In addition, Minahan's Cannon has also begun to establish domestic distribution channels, and he can also choose to cooperate with their brothers.

"By the way, you're in Cannes, have you...?" Little Douglas smiled lewdly, showing a tacit expression.

"No, I only saw Natasha Kinski, and Catherine Deneuve, the star of Hair Country."

"Oh, I'm jealous, you have to take me with you next time." Douglas Jr. heard that it was Kinski who played Tess, and Deneuve in the movie copy "Beauty of the Day" in his collection, and regretted not having Go with Ronald.

"You want to meet her? I can arrange it. Kinski is coming to sign Minahan's film distribution contract."

"What a good brother." Douglas Jr. was very happy. "She is the leading role of the Palme d'Or film in Cannes this year."

"Actually, there are not many scenes." Ronald reminded.

"It's okay, I'm only interested in her."

"Her private life is quite active." Ronald reminded again.

"What's the matter, I'm not going to marry her, am I?"

"What are you talking about?" Donna came over to talk to Ronald.

"Hi, Donna, I'll send you to MIT in the fall." Seeing that she was a talented girl from the Ronald family, Douglas Jr. immediately put on a kind smile and chatted with her politely.

"I got Ronnie to send it, and he promised." Donna put her arms around Ronald's arm, and said nothing to Douglas Jr.

"Okay, but I can give you a college gift, which is not too much."

"Really? Thank you." Donna immediately changed into a smiling face when she heard that there was a gift.

"I'll send you a suitcase, which you need to move to the dormitory at MIT."

"Thank you," Donna chatted with little Doug, and whispered in Ronald's ear, "Diane is in New York these two days, and she is taking a photo for the cover of a women's magazine. Would you like to meet her? Her The new film "Streets of Rage" will be released nationwide at the beginning of next month."

Ronald did the math, and his own "Longwei Boy" was only released three weeks apart, so it was considered a fight to a certain extent.

"Did she ask you to tell me?"

"No, Diane doesn't want me to tell you that you are busy with screenings, so you must be very busy."

"Where did she shoot?" Ronald didn't really believe Donna's words.

"Tomorrow afternoon..." Donna told Ronald the address of the studio.

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"Eddie, are you so pessimistic about me?" The next morning, Ronald first came to the office of his agent Eddie Cohen in New York, and teased Eddie.

In addition to the investor Douglas Jr., if his "Daydream Films" wants to start operating, he also needs a general manager who is in charge of daily affairs.

Ronald wants to persuade Eddie to work for him and co-run the "Daydream" production company.But Eddie refused.

"My small economic company is doing well, and many girls from adult magazines have found their way into the film and television industry through me."

Eddie spread his hands, he is temporarily unwilling to join Ronald's company as the general manager.However, he is very optimistic about Ronald, and it is no problem to take over part of the business first.

"I can help you with Daydream's daily affairs in New York."

"Okay, it's a deal." Ronald shook hands with him and prepared an extra salary for Eddie, so that he could have someone he could trust to handle his affairs in New York.

"What is your first job content?" Eddie quickly entered the role, opened the notebook and prepared to write down the work arrangement.

"Start collecting scripts."

Ronald replied, "Film scripts with potential, including dramas and novels that are suitable for film adaptation, you should help me pay attention to them. Everything starts from the script."

"No problem, there are not many suitable directors on Broadway, and the scripts are not less than those in Hollywood." Eddie agreed.

"This is it?" Eddie drove Ronald and found the studio where Diane took photos for women's magazines. This is an old building in Midtown with a stone exterior. house.

"It's here." Ronald checked the address Donna gave and walked in.

"Okay...give me a naughty pose, click, click"

From a long distance, Ronald heard a female voice talking, which seemed to be Diane's photographer.

"Take off the stocking on one foot, and put it on again."

Ronald turned the aisle and entered the studio.

There was a sound of a shutter, and a beautiful photographer, wearing a small suit and trousers, knelt on the ground and took a picture of Diane opposite.

Diane was wearing a red dress, sitting barefoot on an apple box on the wooden floor, with her thighs crossed, her legs crossed, and she was pulling the black stocking on her right ankle with both hands, and was pulling it upwards.

Diane was wearing an old-fashioned millinery hat, in the showgirl look of the 30s and [-]s.But this time the skirt has very high shoulder pads, and the collar is a V-neck, which is a modern fashion, and the neckline reveals a bit of a proud figure.

Ronald entered the bright studio from the dark corridor, and the pupils of his eyes suddenly dilated.

Diane looked like a goddess under the light, and the action of pulling the stockings was a bit naughty. Ronald felt that his slightly fat body was no longer a disadvantage, but a very big advantage on the contrary.

Ronald smiled silently, broadly.

"Crack, click", very good, this expression is very good.

Diane spotted Ronald and laughed too.

"Okay, keep this..." The female photographer began to press the shutter quickly, and suddenly, Diane seemed to be emitting light all over her body, and the female charm was emitted with high power.

"Ronnie", Diane couldn't bear it anymore, stood up and rushed to Ronald barefoot, grabbed Ronald's neck, hugged him, one leg was wearing high-end black stockings, and the other leg was half naked Pull it up and hang it on your knees.

Ronald hugged Diane and picked him up.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and Ronald felt Diane's familiar smell again.He hugged Diane tightly, and took a deep breath on the girl's sideburns.

"Ronnie," Diane hung her legs on Ronald and refused to get off, "I'm so glad you came."

"Ahem, we still haven't shot a set of shots."

The photographer looked at the two passionately hugging and kissing endlessly, and had no choice but to remind them.

(End of this chapter)