Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 780 The Director Who Can't Win the Golden Globe Award

Ronald figured out that the original soundtrack of "Dirty Dancing" had something to do, and began to contact copyright broker Jimmy Reiner to discuss with him about making a record.

"It's like this, your authorization is the right to use the movie given by the record company. If you need to make an original soundtrack, I can talk to each record company. Because it's an old song, it won't be too expensive go."

Jimmy Reiner had just helped Ronald get the rights to an operatic version of Dean Martin's "That's Love" and Pavarotti's "La Boheme."Ronald was quick to pay and had ongoing business, and he enjoyed doing business with this director.

"You need to determine the capacity of the market first. For general movies, the market for original soundtracks is about 10 copies. If you encounter a big-selling movie, there will be a relatively large increase. But old songs like Ni are mainly, There are only two new songs on the record, and I still suggest that when you first make it, don't overestimate the sales."

Ronald nodded while listening to Jimmy Reiner's narration.This person is more practical in what he says and does. He doesn't brag and talks as much as he can.In Hollywood is a rare truth teller.

"How about this, the two new songs, including the theme song, and the song composed by Patrick Switz, you will help me negotiate the copyright of the record. My company has no experience in making records. It is still relatively sure that I can make some money, can you help me make this record?"

Jimmy Reiner was a little surprised, but he immediately began to calculate the cost, "Actually, your original soundtrack does not require much production cost, and old songs do not need to be re-recorded. Just find a music studio and find a producer to re-record. Just record it.

The bulk of the expenditure is still in the production process.Molds account for a large proportion of the cost of the recording industry.Your production volume is not high, and the average cost per record will be a lot more expensive than a new song.Fortunately, the copyright part is cheap, so it should still be profitable after all.

If you can sell 5 copies, you can almost reach the breakeven point.So for the first production, we will proceed according to the goal of 10.If the movie is very popular and drives the sales of records, it is not a problem to find a factory to add production lines.At most, pay to expedite..."

The more Ronald listened, the more satisfied he was, and he decided to pay tens of thousands of dollars on the spot to hire Jimmy Reiner to make the original soundtrack.If he can sell more than 10 copies, he will be given a small share.

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"Portugal? Why are you going there for a film festival?"

Two days later, Kim Cattrall came to say goodbye to her. She was about to attend the Fantasporto (Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy) Film Festival in Portugal.

Ronald didn't understand, "Spirited" is obviously a film aimed at the domestic market, why did he go abroad to participate in a B-level film festival of a designated category?

"Honey, I'm not an actor who can be nominated for an Oscar. I don't have a rich husband to buy me a Golden Globe. There promised me a best actress nomination. Maybe I can get one Little prize."

Cattrall has already made up his mind to go for a walk with director Michael Gottlieb and lead actor Andrew McCarthy.

"Well, it's true." Not all actors can win domestic acting awards. All actors have vanity, especially an actress like Cattrall who has been criticized by film critics for her acting skills. Awards, too.

Ronald helped Kim Cattrall choose some dresses suitable for the formal occasion of the film festival, and bought a necklace as a gift.Cattrall also paid Ronald off several times.

"Hey, Michael, hi, Andrew, are you going too?" Ronald sent Kim Cattrall to the airport this day, and saw the director Michael Gottlieb of "Spiritual" and the actor Andrew McCarthy .

"Haha, I also earned an award-winning text for the poster of the movie." Director Michael Gottlieb laughed.

Ronald also laughed, he was able to win a B-level film festival award, and when he came back, he could put the winning information on the top of the movie poster.

If an actor wins the award, then under their names on the poster, the title of best actor and actress of a certain film festival can also be written.

"However, what is the reaction of the American audience to the awards of these film festivals?" Ronald didn't really see the audience's enthusiasm for the name of the Portuguese Science Fiction Horror Film Festival.

If it is the three major A-level film festivals in Europe, there may be media reports, and the audience may still buy it. In order to watch award-winning films in Cannes, Venice, or West Berlin, they should make a special trip to the cinema, right?
"I don't know, but it's hard to say, what if there is hope?" Michael Gottlieb readily admitted that his main purpose was not for the box office of the movie.

"When I arrive in the summer, I will take this film to the Fantafestival (science fiction, fantasy) film festival in Rome, Italy.

I don't know if it worked for the box office, but it worked for me. "

Michael Gottlieb was very satisfied with Ronald's support when he was filming. This young man is not like those old guys who are producers. He can't wait to spend every day on the set, explaining this and that by himself. As soon as there was something that didn't agree with them, their eyes shot over.

After Ronald confirmed that the filming was on the right track, he let the director take charge of the overall situation. He did not interfere or put pressure on anyone on the set.Such a producer might as well speak from his heart.

"I'm not a director who can win a Golden Globe, let alone an Oscar, so I have to be kind to myself, go to a few film festivals, and if I can win a few trophies, I will add a little more to the bookshelf in my living room. collect."

"Hahaha", Ronald laughed out loud when he heard the truth, "Then I wish you all the best and come back with a few more trophies. You too, Jin, and you Andrew."

Ronald continued to edit "Moonlight", and slowly, the film was gradually taking shape.

In the last week of the month, out of the blue, Ronald was in the editing room when he received a call from another acquaintance.

"Oh, Ronald. I'm Paul, Paul Hogan. Your agent gave me your phone number. Linda and I are in Los Angeles. Would you like to come out for a drink and chat?"

"Ah...Paul, have you returned to America?" Ronald recognized the unique Australian accent of the lead actor of "Crocodile Dundee".

"Yes, I went back to deal with it... It's hard to say, let's meet and talk."

Anyway, it was the weekend, Ronald greeted Walter Murch, and went to the Four Seasons Hotel where Hogan was staying.

"Oh, Ronald, it's such a pleasure to meet friends in LA," Paul Hogan said at the hotel bar with his girlfriend, "Crocodile Dundee" star Linda Kozlowski wait for yourself.

"You know, it takes too long to fly here from Australia. When I arrived in Los Angeles, I didn't know any friends. I had to talk to a knowledgeable person about many things."

"What, were you in Australia before? How's Crocodile Dundee doing at the box office now?"

"Everything is going well, and the current box office is still ranked third in the United States, and it looks like it earns several million dollars every week." Linda helped her boyfriend and explained the situation to Ronald.

It turned out that Paul Hogan returned to Australia this time to deal with the divorce with his wife.This wife, Noellene, Hogan had married her once in 1958. After divorcing in 81, she remarried less than a year later.

But after the success of "Crocodile Dundee", Paul Hogan fell in love with the film's heroine Linda Kozlowski, and once again filed for divorce with Noellene.

This time, Hogan is already the leading actor in Australia's top-grossing movie, causing ups and downs in the media in his hometown.Dubbed by the media as the ugliest divorce in the country.

The media and the general public generally believed that Hogan had changed his mind after his success. His wife's divorce lawyer took the opportunity to propose a property claim and a huge amount of child support.

Fortunately, there are a lot of moviegoers in Australia, and many moviegoers are optimistic that the two protagonists' fake scenes will come true, but they don't have too much malicious attack on Linda.

The other party found a vulture lawyer who divided the property and child support, and pushed the media to hype the divorce. It is estimated that this lawsuit will drag on for a long time.

Paul Hogan simply moved his family to America, out of sight and out of mind.In addition, his main wealth was obtained after "Crocodile Dundee" was released in America, and there are great legal obstacles in cross-border pursuit of property.

It may be a good thing for him to preserve his wealth by entrusting the full power to the lawyer.

When they arrived in Hollywood, no one heard the news from Australia, so Linda openly dated him, showing off as his official girlfriend.

Several people drank a few glasses of beer, and Paul Hogan told Ronald his request.

"I don't know anything about Hollywood. Linda and I have both been nominated for the Golden Globe Awards, and we are about to vote. I asked if there was any way to make Linda get what she wanted and win the Golden Globe Award. Award for Best Supporting Actress."

"Huh? Haven't you heard a saying? Pick an Oscar, buy a Golden Globe."

Ronald looked at Linda, who also looked at a loss.

Hogan is an Australian, and Linda used to work on Broadway in New York. The two of them are confused about the Golden Globes, Oscars and other Hollywood things.

"The biggest difference between the Golden Globes and the Oscars is that only 45 representatives of foreign journalists voted for it. That's why there was a scandal two years ago. A rich man entertained foreign journalists with voting rights to a spa resort for his girlfriend.

So, I don't have the right to vote for the Golden Globe Awards. If you do public relations now, it may be too late. "

"Huh? That bastard PR, he lied to me and said..."

Paul Hogan slammed his beer glass down on the table angrily.

"Forget it, Darling, don't let others find out." Linda saw the people around her looking over, fearing that they would recognize her as the leading actor of "Crocodile Dundee", so they watched and signed again.

"Forget it, I really don't understand these things, it seems that I can't win the award."

Paul Hogan's divorce caused Linda to be published in the newspapers. He wanted to use the Golden Globe Award to compensate his girlfriend, but he didn't expect to encounter a liar.

"It's not that there is no chance at all. The Golden Globe Awards actually rely on broadcast fees to make money, so as long as you agree to go to the scene, it is possible that they will award you the award, unless your opponent is particularly strong, or other big stars. .”

"Is that so?" Paul Hogan and Linda got up, signed autographs for several customers who recognized them, and left the bar with Ronald.

"Then I have to go. I was going to Tokyo to promote the release of Crocodile Dundee. Now it seems better to go one day later."

"Will you go too? Ronald." Linda asked Ronald if he would go to the Golden Globe Awards gala.

"I stopped going to the Golden Globe Awards for a long time, anyway, they won't give me the award." Ronald laughed.

"You this time?" Hogan looked at Ronald and asked if he had any nominations.

"Actually, there are two nominations. Both Top Gun and Longwei Boy Part [-] are nominated for best episode."

"Then come with us, I, an Australian native, don't know how to attend an awards show yet." Paul Hogan laughed.

"You just have to wear a Crocodile Dundee leather jacket and you'll win applause from the audience." Ronald laughed too.

Anyway, many of my related films have won more or less awards this time, so I might as well go and watch them live.Anyway, I haven't been to the Golden Globe Awards for a long time.

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On the day of the awards show, Ronald put on his suit and arrived at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel by himself.

The on-site hall here is more luxuriously decorated than in the previous two years. There are Oscars on the stage, and there are some large-scale decorations.However, the seats below are still in accordance with the old tradition of the Golden Globe Awards, where each crew sits next to the round table.

Ronald found his own table in "Longwei Boy Part [-]" and chatted with Morita Noriyuki who played Master Miyagi.

Morita has officially finalized his divorce from his wife and is now a household name in America.Over the past few years, Fang Lang Xingke's hair and beard have been completely white, but this has added some fairy spirit, making people look a bit out of the world.

“I recently wrote a script, which is currently being filmed, about a U.S. pilot who falls on Okinawa at the end of World War II and is rescued by a former Japanese colonel whose son died in a bombing.”

"Ah... that sounds good."

Ronald thought it was funny, and so did Morita Noryuki. After actors became famous, they all wanted to switch careers and become screenwriters or directors.This theme... Will anyone really read it?Regardless of whether it is in America or Japan, this kind of subject matter is obviously not pleasing to both sides.

"Welcome to the 44th Golden Globe Awards", just as he was speaking, the two hosts appeared on the stage.

One is William Shatner, who played the captain of the Enterprise in "Star Trek".Another hostess is Cheryl Ladd, the blonde beauty from the TV series "Charlie's Angels."

Ronald saw the camera on the scene panned to the front row and aimed at another female star.

She is Farrah Fastett who played the blonde angel in the first season of "Charlie's Angels."It was because of Fastett's withdrawal that Cheryl Ladd was able to come off the bench.

Now "Charlie's Angels" is very hot, but Cheryl Ladd can still find time to act in a little TV movie.For example, the "Orient Express Love Song" the year before last was well received by audiences and film critics.

On the contrary, Fassett does not have the character blessing of the TV series, and he has not got any good opportunities now.

The Golden Globes are not only awards for movies, but also awards for TV.Best Actor and Actress are also divided into two categories: drama and comedy.

In fact, this award is not taken seriously by people in the industry, but the audience loves to watch it.Therefore, most of the awards are given based on the star's fame.If you can come to the scene and increase the ratings of the award ceremony, most of the actor and actress will also award it to you.

Ronald saw many such tragedies.

Danny DeWitto was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his own producer of "A Wicked Husband".He came to the scene with his girlfriend, and the camera gave him a lot of shots.

But unfortunately, Paul Hogan from "Crocodile Dundee" is also here. Of course, the Golden Globe will give priority to Mr. Crocodile, who is more popular nowadays.

"The winner is Paul Hogan, Crocodile Dundee." It happened that Morita Noriyuki presented the award. The two shook hands, and Morita awarded the trophy to Hogan.

"Thank you...I would like to thank my good friend, Ronald, for his selfless help to this movie. With him, we can see this movie in movie theaters in America."

When Paul Hogan accepted the award, he praised Ronald for a long time. The camera swept over and Ronald showed his eight white teeth with a smile. This may be the only time he was on camera tonight.

But Hogan was not happy for long. His girlfriend, Linda, had high expectations to receive the Best Supporting Actress award.

But the winning candidate, to the British actress Maggie Smith.

Ronald looked a little embarrassed when he saw Linda Kozlowski, who was still smiling on the camera's face just now.

I don't know why, how Paramount and the Golden Globes organizing committee coordinated, Linda was selected for Best Supporting Actress, not Leading Actress.In short, this award did not attract much attention. Linda was robbed of the trophy by a British actor with better acting skills, and there was nothing she could do about it.

The heroine was given to Sissy Spacek, who Ronald thought was good-looking and good at acting, and she didn't come to the scene either.

The best director, best film, and best screenplay were all given to Oliver Stone, and his "Platoon" won the best supporting actor tonight.Tom Berenger rejected "Top Gun" and went to play "Platoon", and now I don't know if he regrets it.

The Golden Globes are very lengthy. Ronald's two films, which were only nominated for best episode, did not win.He was kind of bored sitting in the back.

Soon, the movie part is over, and it's time to award the TV series.

This year's big winner is the comedy "Moonlighting," starring a good comedian, a bald Bruce Willis.

He didn't tell a joke on stage, but mentioned the staff of the crew, they work on the scene dozens of hours a week, and they should be most grateful for Yunyun.

Ronald has a good impression of this actor, and it is not easy to think of the low-level staff and thank him at the awards ceremony.The last time she did this was Barbara Stanwyck, who won an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Best Actress was also Sybill Shepard from the same cast.The big beauty who once turned all beings upside down and made director Peter Bogdanovich divorce his wife and live with him.He also played Robert De Niro's character Tevez's crush in Scorsese's famous film "Taxi Driver".

Now Sybill Shepard can only be reduced to playing funny roles in TV series.Once an actress turns [-], she can no longer get the role of being in love with the leading actor.

"This year, apart from celebrating the 44th anniversary of the Golden Globes, it's also a young man's birthday." The host William Shatner was saying another word.

"Yes, his name is Hollywood, and this year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hollywood."

"Papa..." Ronald applauded with everyone.

It's really boring. Hollywood was just a cattle ranch 100 years ago.It has nothing to do with the movie, this anniversary is a bit hard to break.

"I have repeatedly confirmed that it is indeed me...you see..."

Instead, the last TV series, Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie, was given to an old actor, Olivia de Havilland, the supporting actress of "Gone with the Wind".

"You know, my relationship with the Golden Globes is very old. My last Golden Globe trophy was an antique from 1949..."

"Hahaha..." Ronald unexpectedly discovered that this veteran actor in his 70s has a very good sense of humor.

"When I was 40 years old, Hollywood stopped sending me scripts. Someone once told me that after the age of 65, roles will come to you one after another. I am very happy. After many years, that antique trophy welcomes another companion .”

"Hahaha..." Ronald laughed until tears came out.

It's not easy for this de Havilland, at this age, to have this kind of optimism and humor.Hollywood is harsh on actresses, once you pass 30, a lot of opportunities will leave you.

In general movies, the heroine is a supporting role in romantic love. Actors over 30 and young actresses are very compatible when they are in love.But more than 30 actresses are in love with male actors, and the audience doesn't like to watch it.

Until you are over 60, those mother and grandma characters will come to you again.

No wonder, Hollywood actresses are desperately spending huge sums of money on skin care and beauty, and some people do aerobic exercise to keep in shape.The competition for actresses is much fiercer than that of male actors.

"Woooo..." Ronald was clapping with everyone when he heard someone crying beside him.

Looking up, a man with a big head and a thick neck was secretly wiping tears.He put his fist in his mouth to stop himself from crying.

"Minahan?" Ronald discovered that the man who was secretly crying was actually the chairman of Cannon, Minahan Golan.

So touched?It turns out that he is a long-time die-hard fan of Gone with the Wind?Seeing the idol winning the award, I was so excited that I cried.

On the other side, Minahan is still sad. Today, Cannon’s movie suffered from Waterloo, and the movie “Duet”, which reflected the story of cellist Dupre, which he had high hopes for, also lost the award for the protagonist Julie Andrews.

This movie failed at the box office, and now it also failed at the awards, what should I do?

Cannon made too many movies, box office and awards last year to have a successful one.

Now the pressure is on the arm-wrestling movie "Flying Over the Peak" starring Stallone, and I hope it will have a good box office next month.

(End of this chapter)