Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 635 Ronald's constellation is very good
"Ronald, your accountant Lawrence is here." Jr. Bud knocked on Ronald's door and let in the Chinese accountant Lawrence Wang.

"Lawrence, are you going well?" Ronald interrupted the pile of scripts sent by his agent to read, and greeted the private accountant who came to Los Angeles.

The recruitment of his script assistant was not going well. Several candidates arranged by Richard were not suitable. After several interviews, they all wrote their own scripts and pretended to apply for the job.The purpose is actually to let Ronald see if he has a chance to shoot.

Ronald had no choice but to ask his friends in the circle to continue recommending suitable candidates.So during this period of time, I still read the script by myself.

"Everything is going well. The stocks you have a lot of money have risen well in the past year and a half, especially Coca-Cola, which has an increase of almost 70.00%. Taking into account factors such as dividends, this year's compound return rate will exceed 80.00%.

So this time I sold some other stocks for you, collected the investment quota, and flew to Los Angeles. "

Lawrence reported to Ronald about the disposal of the assets.

"Very good, I didn't expect Coca-Cola to go up so much." Ronald flicked the report happily, "Please contact Touchstone Films, and we will allocate funds to the 'Family with an Evil Husband' project according to the original plan.

"No problem, I'll contact Douglas Jr.'s accountant."

"How long are you going to stay in Los Angeles this time? I'm going to Washington, D.C. next week, and I can pick you up on Weintraub's private jet. It's easier for you to go back to New York." Ronald was on the phone and learned that Lawrence The second is to stay in Los Angeles for a few days.He made an appointment next week to clear the relationship with "Back to the Future" and see if he can let the commander watch the movie he brought again.

"Not this time. In addition to handling your business, I will stay until the end of the month. I have an appointment with people in Chinatown in Los Angeles, and I will go to support a movie." Lawrence said that he would go to Chinatown friends in Los Angeles. Went to the premiere of De Laurentiis' new film 'Year of the Dragon'. "

"Year of the Dragon?" Ronald thought of this movie. At that time, he wanted to direct, but the owner of the adaptation rights of the novel, Dino De Laurentiis, asked him to sign multiple film contracts with him, but he was unhappy in the end. And scattered past.I didn't expect it to be filmed and released soon.

"Yes, we Chinese people born every year have a unique zodiac sign. Many American people don't know our Chinese zodiac signs. This time, we just want to promote our culture to the mainstream society. What do you belong to?"

"Me?" Ronald calculated, "I seem to be a mouse."

"Ah, that's good, it's the number one among the twelve zodiac signs."

……

"cheers!"

A few days later, Ronald and Douglas Jr. came to the location of Jerry Zach's ZAZ company. The accountants of the two people formally handed over the check to Disney's Touchstone department.The money was transferred into the account of the newly established project company, which was jointly supervised by the three parties.

Helen Slater was offered the supporting actress role, the famous comedian Danny DeVito played the male lead and the singer and film star Bette Midler played the female lead.

No reporter was invited to attend the start of the small project. In the simple office, several main creators officially started the shooting ceremony of the first film produced after the opening of Touchstone Films.

"Ronald, the screenplay for this movie is really good, it's like I'm reading a short story by O. Henry."

Helen Slater's hair hadn't grown long yet, she was discussing scripts and roles with Ronald with wide open eyes.

"Jerry is an expert in comedy, you should listen to him more." Ronald was just starting out as an actor, but he didn't know much about comedy, so he said too much. "

"My father, Gerald, is coming to Los Angeles this time to prepare for the TV special news report of the head of state of China's visit to the United States. We would like to invite you to have a meal together if we find a chance. Thank you." Seeing Betty Midler coming over, Helen asked He hugged and greeted Ronald, hugged Ronald's arm in advance, and then kissed him on the face to show his sovereignty.

"That's really unfortunate. I'm going to Washington, D.C. with Douglas Jr. next time. I'll make a special trip to New York to entertain him next time." Ronald touched his cheek.

"Ronald," Bette Midler came over, hugging the producer, "I'm glad you picked me, do you think this movie has any chance of being a big hit at the box office?"

Bette Midler lowered her voice, and she didn't know if she was joking or telling the truth, "Is it possible to catch up with 'Back to the Future', which is currently released, and win the weekly box office champion?"

"It's hard to say, the box office of 'Back to the Future' this weekend is a little higher than the first weekend of its opening, I think it is the strongest movie of the year. I am very confident in 'A Wicked Husband', With director Jerry and beauties like you and Helen participating, I am very confident."

"Hahaha..." Bette Midler was amused by Ronald.

……

"Thank you," Douglas Jr. took a glass of champagne brought by the stewardess.He also boarded a private jet arranged by Weintraub to the Washington airport.

"Betty Midler is so ugly, how can you endure talking and laughing with her." Little Doug said to Ronald very puzzled, "Helen is so beautiful, why don't you stay with her for a while."

"Hey, how can you be a good producer like this?" Ronald also took a sip of champagne, "The key to the success of this movie is not in Helen's vase, but in Bette Midler and Danny Denny. Vito's performance.

Now that I have received acting training, I understand that actors are a very vulnerable group of people.They want to tear their true emotions, especially their own human weaknesses, naked to the audience.

If you make such a big sacrifice and still fail to get affirmation from the box office or reviews, the blow will be very big. "Remembering Helen's failure at the box office, Ronald almost became depressed. This is a very common thing for actors, especially actresses.

"It turns out that she is the key to success. Fortunately, I said that I am her biggest fan. I cried when I watched her Oscar-nominated film The Rose in [-]."

"It seems that you are shameless enough to be a producer."

……

"Little George", Ronald took Douglas Jr., together with the Weintraubs, to the deputy commander's mansion located at No. [-] Ring Road, Astronomical Observatory, to attend the family dinner of Barbara's family.In the foyer he met one of the directors of the Screen Fund, now Eisner's thickest thigh.

Little George separated him from Weintraub and pulled him to the small hall next to him, "Ronald, I'm sorry, it seems that what I promised you can't be done, and I will look for another opportunity later."

Ronald quickly waved his hand, "It's nothing. Originally, we also wanted to make the Grand Commander happy. I heard that in the movie 'Back to the Future', there are movie posters that the Grand Commander shot back then. If it is really inconvenient to let the Grand Commander It doesn't matter if he sees it, I've done my best to help my friend."

Of course it's good to be able to help with such a big person's matter, but when you can't help, don't show resentment.

"No, there is actually a reason for this, so I want to tell you."

George Jr. patted him on the shoulder, "The Commander just finished the polyp operation, and my father acted on behalf of the Commander for a few hours to accuse the Commander according to the law. Nancy lost her temper with my mother again, so she can't deal with you for the time being." Please. When you go in, say something nice to my mother and make her happy."

"Of course, Barbara is very kind to me, and I like her very much. When I see her, I always think of my aunt."

Little George patted Ronald on the shoulder with satisfaction and led him into the hall.

"Are you the grandson of Old Hansen? Let me see, you really look alike."

Little Douglas was introduced to Barbara, and she was also very happy to see the descendants of the deceased.

"Ronald, you are here. George Jr. told me that you are helping him, will the new film be a hit?" Seeing Ronald coming in, Barbara hurriedly inquired about the first investment of her son's fund.

"George's investment vision is very good. Eisner has discovered more than half of Hollywood's blockbuster films in the past ten years. For this first film, we are looking for director Jerry Zucker, who has made a billion dollars. The story is also very good. Well, like an O. Henry-style comedy, the audience will definitely like it." Ronald said nicely.

"That's good, that's good." Barbara liked to hear good things about her son, so she smiled and pulled Ronald to sit down.

"As you please, I have sent a copy of the film to the director of the White House, Mr. James Baker, stating that you sent the copy. He will put 'Back to the Future' on the screening list for the camp David vacation, but what When it will be screened, and whether it will be screened or not is beyond my control.”

"I am already very grateful for everything you have done for me." Ronald quickly thanked humbly.

"Very well, you are temporarily staying in Washington these few days, and wait for the results with the director." Barbara patted Ronald's hand, and then asked him to return to his seat at the table.

"Don't be nervous, Zemeckis. Your movie won the top box office in two weeks without relying on the news reports after the Grand Commander watched it."

After the casual dinner, Ronald returned to the hotel, saw the director Robert Zemeckis who was waiting for news in the lobby of the hotel, saw him looking very nervous, and offered words of comfort.

"Universal threw in a record [-] premiere theaters, and Steven and I are hoping to be back at number one this weekend. But with Stallone's First Blood sequel coming out soon, we're counting on The Commander to turn things around ,How did he say?"

"I have no way to fully finalize this matter," Ronald explained the situation, "I can only say that during the two-week vacation, the commander-in-chief may look at it."

"Thank you anyway," Zemeckis hurried away again, calling Spielberg to report.

There is still a big difference in perception between the box office champion for a weekend and the box office champion for several consecutive weekends.

"Ronald, I have something to tell you." Douglas Jr. lived in a hotel with Ronald, and after greeting Zemeckis, he dragged Ronald into his room.

"What's the matter?" Ronald turned on the TV casually. CBS TV station was playing a series about wine estates "Eagle Crest Estate".

All sorts of rich and powerful dramas have followed suit since the ratings hit for "Big Family," a soap opera about a wine-growing estate in Napa Valley.

Ronald saw at a glance that in the TV series, the butler who played the role of the hostess of the manor was exactly the one he met at the East Asian Cultural Center in Los Angeles when he was filming "Longwei Boy". "Chinese-American actor.

"So he's really an actor." Ronald laughed dumbfounded, thinking he was bragging.

"I'm serious with you." Douglas Jr. came up and turned up the volume of the TV, dragged Ronald to the kitchen, and turned on the faucet.

"You don't want to get so close to the political family in the future, especially the deputy commander. He used to be the director of the CIA for a long time, and he was also the candidate for the commander who was wanted by the party establishment. You see, my grandfather and their family actually knew each other. Donations for every election don’t deal with them.”

"It's not that serious, is it?" Ronald asked in surprise.

"You still don't understand the operation of these high-level political families. You, a small Hollywood director, had better not be involved. Otherwise, they may not feel something when they run over you. I heard that Nancy and Barbara exchanged I have nothing to say..."

"Okay, I remember." Ronald looked at the solemn Douglas Jr. and nodded.I already rely on my ability to make a living, so there is really no need to get too close to these politicians.Or follow the laws of the market and art, and just make films honestly.

……

In the White House official residence, first lady Nancy looked at her husband with uneasiness.The polyp surgery just performed by the Grand Commander was successful, but the husband's physical strength and energy were obviously very exhausted, which reminded him of the time when his husband was shot in the first term.

She went back to her room and called a close friend in California.

"Joan, what's my husband's horoscope for this week? Is there anything I can do to increase his health? He looks tired."

"Nancy, I just gave him a horoscope deduction, Aquarius, there will be minor health problems, related to the digestive system. It is best to find a Capricorn man to meet him. Preferably with his name similar Yes, it will bring his luck up."

Joan Quigley, an astrologer living in San Francisco, answered the phone.

Her relationship with Nancy has always been very good. Since the assassination attempt on the Grand Commander, Nancy has been seeking help from Joan Quigley to influence the Grand Commander's itinerary, personnel arrangements, and other major decisions through her interpretation of astrological results. .

"How can I find this Capricorn man?" Nancy asked hastily.

"Let me see, he's a relatively young man with a resemblance to your husband. His name is Ronald, or Donald, and he has a lot of industry experience... well, that's all you can see in the crystal ball." Much, Nancy. You don't have to bother looking for him, he will take the initiative to appear by your side."

"Oh……"

Nancy hung up the phone and began to look for the lucky man with a heavy heart.

"Ma'am, the Commander-in-Chief is going to Camp David for vacation, what movie copies do he need to bring?"

"Do we have any choice?" Since Nancy and her husband entered the White House, she brought the habit of watching a few movies a week in Hollywood to Washington.

"There's a copy of the latest top-grossing film called 'Back to the Future.'"

"Who sent it?" Nancy became suspicious. Who got this movie?Will it cause a decline in luck?
"Uh..." The staff member felt guilty, Barbara and Nancy were at odds, if he said that she arranged it...

"It's a movie produced by Spielberg. The young man who came to the White House last time called Ronald Lee sent it." The staff simply named the person who actually sent the copy.

"Ronald?" Nancy's eyes lit up, "Do you know what constellation he is from?"

"Well, I can call the Hollywood Film Association to ask about his birthday." The staff is no stranger to this kind of task of checking the horoscope.

"If it's a Capricorn, ask him to come over and come with us to Camp David."

(End of this chapter)