Exploiting Hollywood 1980

Ronald arrived at the Ziegfeld Theater wearing one of his best formal coats. All he got was an invitation to the premiere, sent to him by acclaimed producer David da Silva. The producers have not forgotten his ability to get things done, and the letter attached to the invitation invites him to talk about the filming of the spin-off TV series at the premiere.

Director Alan Parker seemed to have forgotten about him and did not give him an invitation. Originally Antonia wanted to give him one. Tonya's mother, who was the nominal caregiver, was nowhere to be found, and she only depended on her brothers. The few invitations she received had no one to send them.

Ronald looked around. The Ziegfeld Theater is the largest theater in New York. The cube theater is on the second floor, with an open space supported by pillars below. Many journalists and TV reporters are nervously waiting for interview opportunities.

Antonia took Ronald's arm. No one knew that this girl was one of the heroines of "Famous" who was about to premiere. Reporters were crowding around director Alan Parker as he talked about the sensational response the film had generated during an internal test screening in Los Angeles.

"Alan, I heard that after your test screening in Los Angeles, the audience applauded for ten minutes for a long time? Can you talk about what you think? Do you expect to get the same treatment from the audience in New York?"

"It was an internal test screening, open to friends in the film industry and entertainment reporters. Barbra Streisand liked the movie very much, so she took the lead in applauding after the screening. She told me that Maureen Tiffey played a lot of Liz is a reflection of herself in her youth.”

Alan Parker did not forget to bring the topic to Maureen Tiffey, who was beside him. I want the reporter to also mention his female companion in the report.

"Mr. Parker, what are your predictions for this film's prospects at next year's Oscars? The general response from critics in Los Angeles is that Famous deserves a Best Picture nomination."

"I respect the Academy very much. There is such a voice, which shows that my film has been loved by critics. Whether it will be nominated in the end depends on the attitude of the Academy Awards judges."

“What are your predictions for this year’s Oscars?”

“I loved ‘The Kramers’ with Dustin Hoffman and Mel Streep, their performances were top notch.”

"Alan, when will your new movie premiere in London?"

This is a gossip reporter from his hometown, and Allen does not dare to neglect, "It will be later than America. I will inform everyone then..."

Ronald and Antonia walked into the Ziegfeld Theatre, which is a super large single-room theater that can accommodate more than 1,200 spectators. It is divided into two areas separated by an aisle in the middle.

Antonia is the official starring role and has her own place in the front three rows. Erin Kara, who plays CoCo, and Gene Ray, who plays Leroy, also came together. Antonia went to chat with them about their respective situations after separation. .

Ronald's invitation was from a relatively low-ranking relative, and he was in no hurry to sit down and look around for acquaintances.

"Michael, it's so nice to meet you."

"Ronald! You haven't heard the two interludes you wrote the lyrics for yet, have you? The effect is very good."

The film's score and interlude composer, Michael Gore, was delighted to meet Ronald. His two interludes have won unanimous praise from directors and producers, and singer Erin Kara is already preparing to launch a single and album. Just wait until it officially premieres.

"This time we used digital recording technology, directly using digital sampling method to record two channels, and then transcribed it to film. It is faster and easier to process than the original analog recording method. In the first two weeks, I’m still working on the soundtrack for the 70-film reel. If I had used old analog recording, I might not be able to make it in time for today’s premiere.”

The screen of the Ziegfeld Theater is 20 feet high (6 meters) and 52 feet wide (16 meters). For such a large screen, the effect of using 35 film is not good, so the producer specially made a 70 film copy. For the Ziegfeld Theater, and the Los Angeles Cinerama Dome.

Ronald looked at the very long rows of seats in the Grand Theater and felt a strange sense of intimacy in his heart. To sit in the middle seat, you have to apologize repeatedly before you can move in and out slowly. It seems that only such seats are qualified to be called a movie theater, and everything else can only be called a movie hall.

"Hi, Ronnie, you're here. It's so nice to see you." Producer David da Silva still has his iconic mustache, but he hasn't seen him for a few months, and his career line has grown rapidly again. Signs of moving backwards.

"Me too, Mr. da Silva." Ronald hugged him.

"Call me David. Did you hear that? Gene and Erin Cara have agreed to star in the spin-off TV series, which we will air on TV stations in Los Angeles and New York." David da Silva pointed to the conversation with Anthony Ya Chat with two black leads.

"You have to help me lobby for Antonia again. The movie was screened internally in Los Angeles and Chicago, and the response was very good. People from the TV station have watched it, and they are very confident about the TV series. You also want Antonia to be in New York, right? We will meet in Shooting in a studio in New York.”

"You know, David, Antonia has her own career pursuits, and I can't force her." Ronald showed a wry smile. If only Antonia could give up ballet and go into film and television.

"That's such a shame, but Antonia will also become famous in the ballet career. I heard that she was signed by the New York City Ballet?"

"Yes, and the American Ballet Company also wants to sign her."

"Honestly, how about you help me, Ronnie?" Seeing that he couldn't persuade Antonia, Da Silva thought of Ronald again.

"I need a live director, and I also need someone who can control Gene Ray. TV series are different from movies. The shooting period is limited. You can help me a lot, and when you are familiar with the production process, I can also let you direct an episode independently."

"Thank you for your kindness, David. My editing class teacher has given me an ultimatum. I must go to class, otherwise I will not pass the homework no matter how good the grades are. The courses at Tisch College are still very tight, and I can't spare the time."

Ronald used class to shirk David Da Silva's invitation.

"I heard that your preview in Los Angeles was very successful?" Ronald turned to inquire about the film's prospects, "Do you hope to get an Oscar nomination next year?"

"Of course there is," David Da Silva smiled proudly, "If the box office and critics respond well, MGM promised to do a lot of public relations for the three awards of Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor."

The public relations for Best Supporting Actor was for Barry Miller's character Ralph Garcia. During the filming of the movie, he wanted to seduce Maureen Tiffey, but was awakened by a slap from director Alan Parker, and unexpectedly acted out the crying scene well. The critics who attended the preview in Los Angeles liked his performance.

"Well, keep working hard, Ronnie. I have to go outside. I heard that Brooke Shields will be here soon. She is a celebrity now."

David Da Silva walked out of the theater door quickly. In the open space at the entrance of the first floor, a young actress was surrounded by many reporters.

"Diane! Do you like the works directed by Alan Parker?"

"Yes, I do, but many of his movies are rated R, so I can only come with my dad." Diane Lane pointed to her father Bert beside her, and the reporters burst into laughter. The headlines were all "Diane Lane invited her father to accompany her to watch Alan Parker's movie."

"Diane, do you have plans for a new movie?"

"Not yet, do you have any introduction?" Diane smiled back at the reporter.

Another round of laughter.

"Miss Lane, your debut work is a collaboration with British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, and you like Alan Parker's movies very much. Will you continue to star in British movies in the future?"

"Of course, if there is a good script and director, I don't mind who the producer is. Even Japanese movies and Chinese movies are fine."

"Hahaha..."

Diane Lane was born as a child star. She participated in Off-Broadway dramas and global tours at the age of five or six. She has long been able to deal with reporters.

"Brooke Shields is here!"

Someone shouted, and the reporters suddenly ran away, all rushing to interview her.

Diane's face remained unchanged, but her inner mood was already very bad. Her father Bert also patted her arm and comforted her.

"Don't worry, Brooke just likes to be in the limelight. This time we are all foils invited by MGM to cheer for the famous. She won't have many shots on TV."

The speaker was Christopher Atkins, the male lead of Blue Coral Lagoon, who also came to attend the premiere of Famous.

"Hello, Mr. Bert, I'm Chris Atkins." He introduced himself to Bert.

Bert knew that he was the male lead of "Blue Coral Lagoon". Judging from the momentum, the box office of Coral Lagoon would not be inferior to today's Famous. He hurried forward to greet him.

"Do you need to be naked in your filming in Fiji?" Diane Lane and Atkins walked into the theater and began to inquire about the news of the Blue Coral Lagoon crew.

"No, Brooke doesn't need it. She has two doubles to shoot those scenes. Every morning in her dressing room, her wig will be processed and attached to her chest stickers. In fact, it is very safe during filming." Atkins replied.

"So you...?" Diane Lane heard his implication.

"You can watch the movie then." Atkins smiled. The recent preview of Blue Coral Lagoon was excellent, and many girls in the industry would take the initiative to talk to him.

"I really envy Brooke. She can go to a tropical island to film. I'm shooting a western in Mexico, which is very hard."

"Really? My agent is selecting the next movie for me. It will be a story about child marriage in the Mormon fundamentalism. In the end, the hero and heroine will run away together. It is a romantic love story with a good ending. You can come and try it then."

"Really? What's the name?"

"Child Bride of Short Creek".

"I don't know if there are some inappropriate plots, and my father doesn't allow me to take certain roles."

"Don't you know that minors over the age of 15 can declare their independence by publishing in the newspaper? As long as you can find an adult to be your guardian."

"Really?" Diane glanced at her father Bert, who was chatting with the world-famous producer David Da Silva behind, and kept the news in mind.