Exploiting Hollywood 1980

At night, agent Rick Niceta was lying on the bed with his arms around Paula Wagner. Their office romance could not be exposed. Paula secretly drove to date Niceta every day.

"The fact that you didn't sign David Lynch will have an impact on your status in the company. The next generation of newly minted artistic directors." Paula lit a cigarette, wrapped the quilt tightly and asked.

"He has offended a lot of powerful people, and now is not a good time to sign him. Universal's 'fast-paced Richmond High School' will also say goodbye to him, if he doesn't fire Universal first." Niceta laughed. He made a sound, took the cigarette passed by Paula with his mouth, and took a deep breath.

“Tom Cruise got a role in ‘Lights Out,’ and he got a supporting role that had room to shine. That movie was guaranteed to be a hit because of Timothy Hutton’s success.

You went to fight for the director position for Ronald Lee. Hutton is a golden boy. If he knew that Tom and Ronald were friends, would he? "Paula took the cigarette from his mouth again and took a puff herself.

"Business is business. If you're worried, you can give up Ronald's position as agent." Niceta replied.

"Do you have any key information that I don't know?" Paula turned over and sat on Niceta, asking with wide eyes.

"Spielberg's new Alien film was passed up by Universal Pictures President Tom Mount and gave Columbia a chance. Shenberg, CEO of Universal Pictures parent company CA, did not expect such a thing to happen. That year It was he who discovered Spielberg and gave him, who was unknown at the time, the opportunity to direct Jaws.

Mount, the 33-year-old president of Universal Pictures who relied on women to get to the position, made the decision privately, bypassing Sheinberg. He really thought he was the ‘little tycoon’ in the Times interview.

The profitable director he trained himself went to Columbia to collaborate on a new film with Frank Price. Sheinberg was furious.

Sheinberg may have personally pursued the project with Spielberg, whose importance was rapidly rising at this time. He told CAA that he wanted to take advantage of awards season to meet Ronald. If I can connect with Sheinberg through the relationship between Ronald and Spielberg..."

"Well, Rick, you're great." Paula aimed at Niceta's lips and kissed her.

…

"Oh, this is too bad." Ronald was visiting his former boss in Roger Coleman's office. Gale, the newly appointed secretary to the president after his promotion, came in with a piece of paper. Coleman let out a sigh after watching it.

"What's the matter?" Ronald asked.

Coleman took out a small piece of paper from the drawer and handed it to Ronald along with the new documents.

Ronald took it and saw that the small piece of paper was a telegram. Written on it were the words “Moscow doesn’t believe, tears.” (oswdoesn’tbelieve, tears).

Seeing that Ronald was confused, Roger Coleman explained:

"We invited Menshov and his wife to attend the Oscar ceremony together. This is a message from the film director Menshov from Moscow. He was banned from attending the Oscar ceremony because his superiors suspected that he had the intention to defect. He sent me this a few days ago Seal the telegram."

"We protested, and today the cultural counselor of the embassy sent an official document that he will represent the Moscow State Film Studio at the awards night. I had already arranged for reporters to interview Menshov and his wife, the film's heroine Vera Alain Tova, this is good for our box office."

"If 'Moscow Doesn't Believe in Tears' wins awards, it will also boost the box office, right?" Ronald said.

"Don't you read the news? This year Japan is sending Akira Kurosawa's new film 'Kagemusha'. George Lucas personally persuaded 20th Century Fox to vouch for it. He, Coppola and Spielberg all went to Japan. Many people will vote for them this year.”

Roger Corman shook his head, "Fortunately, the price is low when you buy the copy, so we make a profit no matter what."

"Shadow Warrior?" Ronald asked, the name was a bit strange.

"I heard that the king of Japan found a similar-looking substitute to attend dangerous occasions on his behalf.

Don't think about it, I've already asked about it. Although I introduced Akira Kurosawa's last film Desu Uzala, his son now has a company in New York, and now his son is responsible for negotiating overseas distribution of Kurosawa's films. This time, 20th Century Fox is responsible for distribution outside Japan. "

Ronald smiled. In fact, he had no such idea. He was just interested in Kurosawa Akira's new film.

"Then let's meet at the awards ceremony tomorrow? Mr. Coleman." Ronald stood up and left.

"See you tomorrow. This is the luck you brought me, boy Ronald." Coleman stood up, shook hands with him, and patted Ronald on the shoulder:

"Hollywood doesn't like those of us who make low-budget exploitation films very much, as if we don't exist. I rarely have the opportunity to attend the Oscar dinner, and Julie also asked me to send a message to thank you. Her beautiful dress finally has a use. "

After saying goodbye, Ronald returned to the hotel. The service department sent him an ironed dress, and Ronald changed into a different color bow tie and vest. This feels like two dresses from the last Golden Globe Awards, so save money.

Ronald asked about the phone number and called Scorsese, the teacher who will be nominated for best director tomorrow.

"Hi, is it Isabella? I'm Ronald. Is Marty here?"

The microphone was handed to Martin Scorsese, "Ronald?"

"It's me, I'm calling to wish you good luck tomorrow."

"Haha, kid, good luck to you too. I really need some luck."

This nomination is very important to Scorsese. Whether he can continue to get the budget for commercial productions in Hollywood in the future, tomorrow's award is very important. It was a hard night for him to fall asleep today.

Ronald was about to go to bed when there was another knock on the door.

Ronald opened the door and saw that it was Burt and Diane Lane.

He quickly welcomed the father and daughter in, "How did you know I live here?"

"I called Donna, and she told me your agent's phone number." Diane seemed a little uneasy and rubbed her hands.

"When did you arrive? Diane will also attend the Oscar Awards Dinner tomorrow, right?" Ronald took out two bottles of mineral water from the refrigerator and gave them to them.

"This is the purpose of our visit, Ronald. There is an important matter, and Diane asks for your forgiveness." Burt said seriously.

"What is it?" Ronald looked confused.

"I didn't know in advance, and I didn't refuse when my agent helped me contact, but Donna told me yesterday that you..." Diane continued to hesitate.

"What happened? Did you crash my Honda Accord?" Ronald joked.

"It's more serious than that. My date at the Oscars was Timothy Hutton." Diane finally told Ronald what she wanted him to forgive.

"What?" Ronald felt very upset. "Why? Can't you turn it down?"

Diane saw Ronald's frown, and she asked Donna carefully about the feud between Ronald and Hutton. It seemed that women were involved.

"Ronald," Bert said, "The TV broadcaster has confirmed the opening words. It will be troublesome to ask for changes now. Diane's agent has been contacting this opportunity for a long time. She didn't know you and Hutton had a conflict at the time."

"Ronald, I talked to Donna, and she asked me to tell you directly. I didn't mean to do this."

Diane didn't want to lose the friendship of Ronald's family, so she had to go to Ronald's house with her father to personally explain the whole story. If this matter is not handled, and Ronald finds out at the awards ceremony the next day, it will be out of control.

Ronald took a small bottle of whiskey from the wine cabinet and poured a glass for himself and Bert. Then he drank his own glass.

The spicy liquor flowed down his throat, and Ronald calmed down a little. The conflict between him and Hutton was not made public. To be honest, he didn't know that Hutton would hate him so much and hold a grudge until now.

In fact, his anger was directed at Timothy Hutton. He relied on his star status to force Universal to choose between him and him. This annoying guy was a good boy in the movie "Ordinary People", but he didn't expect that he was a bastard in reality.

One day I will defeat him and see who Hollywood will remember ten years later.

Ronald said to Diane, "This is none of your business, Diane. But Hutton is likely to slander me on various occasions. Don't agree with him then, haha."

Secretly keeping the idea of ​​defeating Hutton in the competition, Ronald felt relieved. This industry relies on winning the audience's love with works. How can you last long if you do these crooked ways like Hutton?

Diane breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes a little bright, she came over and hugged Ronald to thank him. "Oh, thank you, Ronald. No, if he dares to say that, I will kick him."

The little girl has not fully grown up yet, Ronald touched her head, "Karen, Donna and I always welcome you to visit."

"Don't worry, Bert," Ronald said to Bert, "Hutton is nominated for Best Supporting Actor, and I am nominated for Music, in the back row. There will be no direct conflict."

Bert hugged Diane, and the relationship between the two is now in a very good stage. "That's it, I wish you good luck tomorrow."

"Thank you, I do need a little good luck." Ronald said goodbye to them.

The next day, March 30, the day of the awards ceremony. Ronald finished lunch early, and the award dress needed to be worn carefully and kept straight. Eating less but better helps to maintain energy. Tonight, you need to wear a dress to hold an awards dinner, plus the Governor's Ball afterwards.

After dinner, Ronald went to bed and took a nap so that he would not fall asleep easily at the award ceremony with so many people at night.

"Ring, ring, ring..." Ronald was awakened by the ringing of the phone. When he picked it up, he heard that it was his agent, Niceta.

"Watch TV, something big has happened."

Ronald's sleepiness disappeared all of a sudden. He looked at the clock on the wall. It was just past 11:30. He got up and turned on the TV, and said to Niceta on the other end of the receiver, "What's going on?"

"The three major wireless stations are all broadcasting live..."

Ronald looked at the TV. There was a very dim and messy live broadcast background, which was completely different from the usual clean and bright TV programs. There were people walking around in the back passing notes.

The screen suddenly switched to the host, "I'm sorry to interrupt the live broadcast in front. In front of me is the latest news just received from the Associated Press and the United Press."

His voice was a little choked, "Dear viewers, we just got the latest news from the two news agencies. The above news is wrong..."