Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 667 Why Can Minahan Get [-] Million?
"Aren't you going to the Golden Globe Awards? Minahan Golan called and invited him warmly. He said that without your recommendation, there would be no nomination for 'Runaway Train'." Agent Nisita informed Ronald of the recent Hollywood dynamics.

"No, those few days happened to be the reshoot version of 'Top Gun', and we had to try it out." Ronald didn't want to go to the Golden Globe awards ceremony.

Ronald said he wanted to attend the trial screening, but the real reason was that he didn't want to see Minahan Golan.The status of the two was reversed in front of [-] million US dollars in cash, which made Ronald feel uncomfortable.

"I don't quite understand why Cannon Films can get the power to issue bonds in the open market? Spielberg's Amberlin and Lucas' Lucasfilm don't have this ability either." Ronald said sourly ask.

"It's because they have a very good business record."

Nisita also answered sourly.

Three hundred million dollars can do a lot.Generally speaking, studios with distribution capabilities will be responsible for about half of the financing for new films, and the rest will be open to directors, producers, or other investors.From this point of view, Minahan Golan's production ability has surpassed the established Universal and Paramount, and as for the emerging Disney, it is far behind.

This week, everyone in Hollywood is discussing how Minahan's miracle happened.And, if you want to get [-] million US dollars of investment from Wall Street, what you need to do.

"First of all, they cast more than twenty films a year. And your Breakdance series, which shows that they are capable of producing blockbuster films." Nisita snapped her fingers and told the conclusion formed by CAA's internal discussions these days. Ronald.

"Secondly, they have also established their own distribution channels. Not only the distribution capabilities in America, but also the distribution capabilities in Europe. Although this distribution capability is still quite weak compared to the seven majors, it can only be distributed in some old Find the right theaters with theaters and country towns. But that’s distribution capability after all.”

"Third, they did well in the video market. Breakdancing made a lot of money on video releases, which more than made up for the poor box office performance of their other films."

"Finally, it is also the most critical point. Minahan was able to raise a large amount of pre-sale income before the filming started in Europe. In addition, there is also a bridge loan provided by the bank. This will form a complete closed loop. From project approval to financing , production, distribution, as well as on videotape and TV channels, Cannon Pictures has become an all-round entertainment community.

Wall Street loves stories like this, and they don't know how to make blockbuster movies.But since the cannon was independent in every aspect, they thought they could try their luck. "

"I don't know, so we can get [-] million in financing?" Ronald muttered, "Even if it's Spielberg's production company, it won't work, right?"

"Wall Street pays attention to business models. Cannon Pictures' business model is very convincing. Although no one knows whether it is really profitable. However, at that moment, the bond market believed in his business model."

Nisita told Ronald the conclusion of the study directly.

Ronald took a sip of wolfberry black tea enviously.

In just a few months, Minahan's wealth reserves were two orders of magnitude larger than his own.The fat man who originally begged him to make a film has become a tycoon who has his own needs.

From Minahan, Ronald tries to get Diane a suitable role.

But today is not what it used to be. Cannon has abandoned the production route of low-budget exploitation films, and started to follow big stars, big directors, and big productions.

In addition to Goncharowski's film "Duets," starring Julie Andrews and based on the real-life stories of British cellist Jacqueline Dupre and her husband, conductor Barenboi, Minahan has found far-flung Roman Polanski of Hair Country shoots a pirate-themed film.

Together with Jean-Luc Godard's "King Lear" and Zeffirelli's "Othello", among the projects Cannon produced in [-], Shakespeare classics, realistic themes, costume themes, all should be It has everything, and there are so many famous directors and stars that all Hollywood stars are beginning to face up to the rise of Cannonball Films.

In such a big production, it is not a favor that can finalize the heroine.In addition, Minahan received [-] million in cash, and now he has been actively invited by many Hollywood superstars.It's not as easy as it used to be to make an appointment with him, just walk into his office.

Ronald was very unaccustomed to this kind of change. He was originally a fat man from Israel, who was shooting some small productions with strange aesthetics and relying on his own guidance. He suddenly became the number one tycoon below the seven major studios.

It's a bit uncomfortable to pull down your face and beg him.

In order to fulfill his promise to Diane and Donna, Ronald had to run around in other parts of Hollywood, visiting some friends in the circle, trying to find a role for Diane.

But Hollywood is cruel.Unless Ronald produces or directs himself, there are only a few vacancies for female characters in a movie, what resources can he exchange for it?
After going around in a circle, Ronald just got a few audition opportunities for the projected films.This gave him a deeper understanding of Hollywood's cruelty to actresses.

Compared with male actors who can act from their 20s to [-]s, the golden period of actresses is very short. With so many people vying for a role, the competition is like a cut-throat war.

In the end, it was an unexpected person who helped Ronald.

The Chinese actor Chao Li, who went to the other side of the Pacific Ocean with him last time, heard about Ronald taking Diane to visit.He came forward to unite a group of Chinese actors in Hollywood, and recommended Diane to director John Carpenter in the upcoming film "Demons in Chinatown".

This is a new film shot by Twentieth Century Fox, with an investment of 2000 million US dollars.The story takes place in Chinatown, so all Chinese actors in Hollywood were dispatched.

In addition to Chao Li, there are veteran actor Wu Hanzhang who often plays Chinese roles like him, and the new generation Deng Gang.

The Chinese-American gang is not famous in Hollywood, but if the story involves Chinatown in Chinatown, or the story of China, they are a group of professional actors who will do their part.

These people are very grateful to Ronald for his help in the "Year of the Dragon", and are willing to make friends with this successful director of the new generation of commercial films.So when the filming was about to start, they joined forces to recommend to the director, and finally succeeded in putting Diane in as a main supporting role.

Director John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, they all started out shooting exploitation films, and they naturally have a good impression of Ronald, who also came from making exploitation films.Coupled with Diane's appearance and acting skills, it was more than enough to play an unimportant supporting role, so he gave Ronald a favor in a smooth manner.

Ronald, who was relieved, fulfilled a promise and let Diane set off in Hollywood again.

"I only have one request. When the time comes for the release of The Monster in Chinatown, you will come to the premiere and say something nice to us." John Carpenter is an interesting director.

Ronald's old acquaintance PJ Souls also appeared in his previous work "Moonlight, Panicked".In the subsequent filming of "Escape from New York", Jim Cameron was also hired as a special effects supervisor.The two are somewhat related.

"Of course, I will definitely go." Ronald calculated the time, and he should be able to attend the premiere.

"Goldie and I welcome you too." Kurt Russell also expressed his affection to Ronald.

He and movie star Goldie Hawn are boyfriend and girlfriend living together.

"When the time comes for my new film Top Gun to be released, you are welcome to attend the premiere." Ronald also extended an invitation to the celebrity couple.

After finishing Diane's business, Ronald also visited the crew of "The Devil Raids in Chinatown".

"This is the set of the dungeon in Chinatown. There is a hole connected to the parking lot on the ground. The shooting will be here." John Carpenter stroked his beard and introduced the set to Ronald.

"Hmm...very fascinating, I just like looking at these mechanism designs."

Ronald was perfunctory.

A big question rose in his heart.

That's it?

With this level of setting, Ronald believes that Cameron can do a good job with hundreds of thousands of dollars.He gave Carpenter a suspicious look.

Everyone is an expert, isn't this guy just starting to play badly and steal the studio's money?

"Director Carpenter just got divorced. California is a fair state. In addition to dividing property evenly, he still has to pay a high child support fee." Richard, the agent, couldn't see it right, and whispered in Ronald's ear.

"Oh," Ronald wondered if it was a good thing Diane was in the movie.

Anyway, she is a supporting role, and the box office is not good, so I should find another chance for her.This kind of thing has always been the responsibility of the hero and heroine.

"Where's Diane?" Ronald was perfunctory, wanting to leave with Diane.

"I'm here." Diane pulled a blonde sexy bomb, and the two chatted very speculatively.

"Hello, Ronald. I'm Kim Cattrall, and I've seen your movies a long time ago."

It turned out to be the heroine of the crew, Cattrall is naturally charming and has an excellent figure.Her lazy movements have a Monroe-like temperament.

When Ronald hugged her, he felt the deliberate and low-key enthusiasm of the other party.What seemed to be a light and polite hug actually secretly puffed up his chest and tightened his stomach, letting Ronald understand the key point.

"I also saw your 'Police Academy'. That comedy movie was very successful." Ronald said hello with a smile.

Cattrall smiled slightly, and there were infinite secrets hidden in the low-cut skirt.With a slightly hoarse magnetic voice and a mole of ecstasy on the corner of her mouth, she is a very typical Monroe beauty.

New actresses of this type pop up every year, but so far, there is no superstar who captivates everyone like Monroe.

Diane seemed to have noticed something, stayed with Ronald for a while and left with him.

When Diane arrived at the hotel, she quickly changed into a sexy outfit, with a black underwear on her upper body, black long gloves, and a tight black skirt, stockings, and high heels on her lower body.

After changing her clothes, she held on to the inner door frame with one hand, and one leg protruded from the skirt, revealing a charming silhouette.

She also began to learn Monroe's lazy and magnetic voice.

"Brother Ronnie..."

"The President is expected to deliver this year's State of the Union address..."

Ronald is watching the news on TV.Seeing Diane's dress, his eyes lit up.

He walked up to her, took her arm off the door frame, and put it on his shoulder.As they got closer, Ronald noticed that there seemed to be a small tear mole in the corner of Diane's eyes.

Ronald tuned the TV to a channel playing soft music, and danced slowly with his arms around Diane.

Diane can be mature and sexy if she wants to.Ronald looked at Diane's delicate face, wearing pearl earrings he bought on Fifth Avenue in New York on the earlobe, very charming, the noses of the two gradually moved closer...then they stayed at a distance where they could smell each other.

Diane was a little distraught by Ronald's hot breath.She couldn't help but kissed the lips that were less than half an inch away.

"Hmm..." She hugged Ronald tightly, puffing out her chest and tucking in her stomach, a move that no one knows.

"Well... Diane's is big too", Ronald felt the enthusiasm.

(End of this chapter)