Exploiting Hollywood 1980

The script sent by Spielberg is a sequel to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and continues to tell the story of the relationship between humans and aliens. The difference is that this time the alien is a child, and the people he interacts with are also a group of human children.

The atmosphere of the whole script is relaxed and happy, as if a child is imagining the world of adults. The alien's name was ET, and he became good friends with a group of children on Earth. Finally, with their help, he returned to his parents and left the Earth.

“It is recommended to delete the role of ‘bad guy’ among children and let normal adults serve as obstacles for children to return to their parents. It is difficult for a child’s imagination to imagine that a peer of the same age is a bad guy who specializes in bad things about good people...

It is recommended to add some chase scenes so that the protagonist Elliot rides a bicycle and takes et to escape from the obstacles of adults. Children's audiences need their own "drag racing" scenes. At the limit of children's imagination, imitate the car chase scene..."

Rick Niceta quickly obtained the reading comments Ronald had written on his typewriter.

"So soon? I thought you would have to read it for a while before you could give me your opinion."

"I thought the first reaction after reading was the most real and valuable?" Ronald laughed.

In fact, Ronald was not telling the truth. The script that Spielberg liked didn't have much dramatic conflict and was like a children's drama. Ronald had no experience writing children's dramas.

It was hard for Ronald to imagine what it would look like when filmed. Of course, this was the script that Spielberg liked, and he couldn't write down his true thoughts. He found a few places that he didn't think were appropriate and handed over the work. .

"Okay, I'll hand it over to Spielberg's assistant, Catherine."

Rick Niceta may have guessed what Ronald was thinking, and Universal President Tom Mount was also not very optimistic about the script. Spielberg's last directorial effort, the comedy war film "1941," failed to recoup its production costs at the North American box office, and Wonder Boy seems to have lost its box office magic.

The director's new film "The Lost Ark of the Covenant," which will be released this summer, is produced by George Lucas, with Spielberg only directing. Universal wants to see it again before talking about it.

His assistant Kathleen Kennedy is responsible for finding a producer for this new script. Maybe if Universal can't, Columbia's Frank Price will be willing. After all, he is the only major studio president who has personally read the script.

"One more thing, the copyright fee from RSO Records has been settled. You wrote the lyrics for two songs on the Famous Simultaneous Disc. The single of the theme song fa sold well, and the sales of the movie soundtrack album were also good. Already sold gold record sales.

RSO's boss, Robert Sturwood, specifically asked CAA to tell you that he also wants to work with you on a new teen movie script. "

Ronald curled his lips, the Grease sequel was so messed up. Sternwood didn't even struggle. Universal invested nearly tens of millions of dollars. Of course he was willing. His two versions of the script were just abandoned. Lying in the Paramount and Universal script warehouses gathering dust.

"FA's composer Michael Gore wants to invite you to compose his new song. Won't you agree to it?"

Ronald shook his head. After all, the lyrics were copied and he didn't know how to write them.

However, Michael Gore still wanted to meet him. David da Silva, the producer of "Famous", specially asked him to meet with Michael Gore, saying that he had important matters to discuss.

On the second night, Ronald showed up for his appointment on time. His handmade suit fit him perfectly, and he wore a woolen coat. His clothes made him so attractive that the doorman who opened the door looked at him twice.

"Oh, Ronald, it's great to see you in Los Angeles." Staying in the hotel's executive suite is the acclaimed producer David DaSilva, who is a little bald again. Beside him were the lead actor of the film and the lead singer of the theme song, Irene Kara, and his agent.

"Long time no see, hello, David. Hello, Erin." Ronald took off his coat and greeted the two creators, as well as Michael Gore, who sat next to him and composed the soundtrack and all the episodes.

"Congratulations, Michael. Your soundtrack went gold."

After a few people exchanged pleasantries, David Da Silva proposed the purpose of inviting songwriters.

"The Golden Globe Awards organizing committee called Erin and I. Erin Cara's biggest competitor, Dolly Parton, did not agree to attend. The best original song for this movie will most likely belong to the famous theme song. 'fa'.

Congratulations to Ronald and Michael Gore. This is the case with the Golden Globe Awards. They will award the award to whichever star is willing to be there to receive the award.

“So I hope that if you win an award, Irene Kara’s name will be mentioned when you present the award.

She was also nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, but the competition for that award was fierce, with Sissy Spacek. She played country singer Loretta Lynn and sang all the songs in the movie herself."

The Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song is awarded to songwriters. It seems that David da Silva paid a lot of money to promote Irene Cara, who is also of Puerto Rican descent.

At this year's Golden Globe Awards, "Famous" received a total of four nominations. The nomination for best picture belongs to the producer, the best actress in a musical belongs to Irene Cara, and the best original song goes to Irene Cara. of.

Director Alan Parker and Barry Miller, who was originally very popular, were not even nominated for Best Director and Best Supporting Actor.

Except for the Best Original Score, all the four nominations were related to the producer Da Silva's public relations.

Ronald and Michael Gore looked at each other and agreed. Anyway, it was just a mention, no problem.

"Great, this is very important to Irene Cara, we want to thank you." Irene Cara's agent took the initiative to shake Ronald's hands and thanked them profusely.

After returning to his hotel, Ronald said to his agent Richard.

"I don't understand, why is it so important to mention her name? Is it worth telling us in person?" Ronald was a little puzzled.

"This is to impact the Oscar nomination."

"Oscar nomination? What does it have to do with the Golden Globe Awards?"

"The Golden Globe Awards is a star gathering dinner, and NBC can broadcast the awards ceremony because of the stars present." Richard worked hard at CAA and gradually understood the unspoken rules of these awards.

"In fact, it was originally an insignificant award, but now there are more and more Oscar nominations, and each award has 5 nominations. Many voting judges can't watch so many movies.

The Golden Globe Awards are just before the Oscar nominations. Most judges will watch the awards ceremony, so stars who have shots at the dinner will get more attention from them. Many small awards, such as the best original song, if a shot flashes in the live broadcast, it is very likely that many Oscar judges will remember it.

When voting, if they happen to remember your appearance among the nominees, they will get a lot more votes out of thin air."

"Oh, so when Michael Gore and I won the award, when we mentioned the singer Irene Cara in our speech, the NBC broadcast director would give her a close-up shot?"

"BGO!" Richard smiled and turned on the TV.

It was Irene Cara again. This black girl participated in a variety show again and sang "FA".

"Now this song is very popular on TV, and many TV stations have invited her to sing it by name." Ronald said.

"That's the producer David Da Silva who is selling it hard. She took the initiative to sing it on any show." Richard smiled.

"Ah? Isn't this hard?" Ronald asked.

"Da Silva wants to take the opportunity to shoot a TV version of Famous. The box office of the movie is not satisfactory. If he wants to get a contract with the TV station, he must make a lot of noise, preferably win an Oscar."

"That's right." Ronald took a sip of water. MGM encountered financial difficulties, and Famous actually did not get many marketing opportunities. The box office of 20 million was entirely due to its reputation among young audiences.

But with a budget of 8.5 million, plus some marketing expenses, the North American box office of 20 million is not outstanding. No wonder producer David Da Silva is so nervous.

"I haven't attended the Golden Globe Awards ceremony yet. Is there anything I should pay attention to when the time comes?" Ronald asked Richard.

"At the Golden Globe Awards, the crews sat at round tables. Famous didn't have many heavyweight nominations, so they were only given a round table at the back, and you had to share the table with others.

There was champagne, so don't drink too much. Remember to wear a dress, and put your acceptance speech in which pocket."

"Hehe, I can't forget it." Ronald smiled and patted his pocket.