Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Attention, all departments. These are million-dollar shots, the two most expensive shots in this film. Please check the equipment again."

Sitting in the back seat of the F-5S driven by "Bozo the Idiot", Ronald gave the order for the final inspection of the two fighters equipped with cameras.

One on the left and one on the right, one in front and one behind, the two planes surrounded the F-14A that launched the Sidewinder air-to-air missile. Not far in front was a naval target aircraft.

After layers of approval by the Navy, today's filming was finally allowed.

Two missiles, plus two target aircraft, and the fuel consumption and depreciation of several aircraft, as well as the assistance of several top naval pilots, Ronald will "waste" more than one million dollars in the sky today.

"Charlie Five confirmed."

"Charlie Six confirmed."

The pilots and photographers on the two filming planes confirmed.

"A!"

After giving the order, Ronald stared at the wing of the Tomcat fighter.

A Sidewinder missile detached from the launcher and flew forward.

In the cockpit, Ronald could not hear any sound, only saw the tail of the missile surrounded by white smoke, drawing a track in the sky.

"Boom..."

Ten seconds later, a ball of flame burst out of the target aircraft and was blown to pieces.

"Charlie Five, Charlie Six report." Ronald began to call again.

"Normal, Charlie Five."

"Normal, Charlie Six."

Finally, the Navy's generosity was not wasted. Half an hour later, the fighter took off again. This time it was the turn of the F5S, which played the role of MiG-28, to launch the mounted air-to-air missiles.

The Navy only authorized two missile launches for the film. So the "good guy" Tomcat and the "bad guy" MiG each fired one missile.

Half a day later, the expedited film was delivered. Ronald looked at the screen for just over a minute of footage. For these two real shots, a lot of money was spent.

In the last fight scene in the movie, several missiles were launched, some hit the enemy plane, and some missed the target. With such a small amount of footage, it seems that we must carefully plan how to connect it with the model special effects produced by Industrial Light and Magic to edit it to produce a good effect.

"You have to find other ways to shoot horizontal spirals. The Navy believes that this maneuver is too dangerous. The price of an F-14A is too expensive, and the cost of training pilots is even more expensive."

Pettigrew said to Ronald. The basic shots here have been shot almost. After the Navy gave permission for the missile launch, it killed the actual shooting of horizontal spirals.

"I understand, it is indeed too dangerous. Even if the Navy agrees, I don't want you to take risks." Ronald shook hands with the pilots who participated in the actual aerial shooting one by one. After a long time of cooperation, everyone became friends. He didn't want anyone to get into trouble because of shooting a spiral shot of a few seconds.

"Ronnie, who are you taking to the Oscars this year?"

Ronald, who returned home, received a call from Demi Moore.

"Aren't you and Emilio..." Ronald thought Demi wanted to take his place again. Isn't there a fool Emilio Estevez now? Ronald saw a photo of them attending the premiere of "The Breakfast Club" together in an entertainment newspaper.

"Don't mention it, I regret it. Emilio said it nicely, but in fact, he couldn't even get two tickets to the Oscars. In the end, he had to ask his father Martin Sheen for it." Demi's magnetic voice reminded Ronald of her charming smile and figure.

"Sorry, Demi, I've already promised someone else."

"Okay, I just came to ask. Who is the lucky woman? Brooke Shields? Or Helen Slater."

"Neither, I found Diane from the Cotton Club. You know, I have a lot of director's skills, all learned from Coppola. This time his movie was only nominated for two small awards, and there are not enough tickets, so I helped to bring an actor."

"Okay, it's a pity that you didn't come to the premiere of The Breakfast Club. Director John Hughes also thanked the reporter for your help."

"I saw the interview," Ronald remembered the entertainment channel he saw two weeks ago. John Hughes specifically mentioned Ronald and helped him find the legendary Hollywood editor, old lady Dee Dee Allen.

Dee Dee's early involvement made the film "The Breakfast Club" very beautifully edited, as smooth as a poem.

"Don't worry, this movie is a big success in both box office and reviews, you will soon become a new female star, and you will have film contracts and beautiful clothes, everything." Ronald comforted her.

"Hahaha... I think so too. You must come to the premiere of St. Elmo's Fire next time."

Demi would call Ronald regularly to chat, on the one hand to talk about Emilio and his group of friends, and whether they were hot-headed and targeting Ronald. On the other hand, it was also to show off her gradually rising star.

Recently, she was praised by several film critics, especially Albert of the Chicago Sun-Times, for her natural and smooth acting skills, and the time for showing off began to exceed that for snitching.

Ronald was very busy recently, so he did not attend the premiere of "The Breakfast Club".

The movie was unexpectedly a big success, and in less than four weeks, it has accumulated nearly 20 million box office.

Director John Hughes has a momentum to surpass Ronald in the media and become the most capable director of teen movies in Hollywood.

The total production cost is less than one million, and it is estimated that the box office can reach more than 40 million. Universal began to really pay attention to John Hughes.

However, things in Hollywood are always mysterious. When Ned Tanin was at Universal, the two films that he insisted on establishing, "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire", have now become the credit of the new CEO, Ronald's old acquaintance, Frank Price.

If Tanin had not switched to Paramount, he might have been able to get a lot of independent production rights. The Breakfast Club has been well-received and popular. If St. Elmo's Fire, written by Ronald's friend Cameron Crowe, also became popular, it would be hard to say whether Tanin's power would be greater or less after this job change.

"That's it, I'm going to hang up, and see you at the Oscars ceremony."

Ronald hung up the phone. Demi Moore is very good at scheming, and she is very familiar with the gossip in the industry. Today on the phone, she actually mentioned the names of Brooke and Helen. It seems that some of her actions have been seen by those who are interested.

He attended the Golden Globe Awards with Brooke, helped Helen with several auditions, and after getting the "Legend of Billie King", he also scared away the male lead who wanted to seduce her.

Especially Brooke, her influence is still very strong. If he and she were not careful, there might be photos of him and her in the entertainment media.

Thinking of Brooke, Ronald sighed. This girl who was determined to get a Princeton diploma is now getting further and further away from her focus.

Except for holidays and participating in some public events in New York, Brooke was immersed in campus, studying boring French major courses. This is not helpful for her acting career at all.

However, this is Brooke's biggest wish, and Ronald can't say anything. Now his phone calls with her are gradually decreasing. This time, he wanted to invite Brooke to attend the Oscars, but she refused because she was busy with her studies and had to go to the United States to study, and there was a time conflict. Her interest in Hollywood is gradually decreasing.

"How about I dress like this to attend the Oscars?" A few hours later, Ronald rushed to Diane's hotel. When she was trying to shoot the Cotton Club, the crew gave her several sets of costumes, matched with two mink capes from the crew's costumes, and asked Ronald.

"Want to hear the truth?"

Ronald looked at Diane, "You are a girl of the new era, and you are not suitable for such old-fashioned dresses. You should put away these antiques from the 1920s and 1930s."

"I know you don't like it, but the advertising fee I got from Japan can't afford to buy better clothes. You know, if an actress wears the same dress twice, the newspapers will gossip about it. Fortunately, I can use the costumes of the 'Cotton Club' to prevaricate." Diane carefully put away the mink cape.

Ronald smiled. The little girl who could rush to the Oscars in a dress and white sandals back then has now become picky about dresses. The girl who was fearless at that time has now become cautious.

"Don't worry, I've made an appointment with Mr. Armani. You can go to his custom-made clothing store. There are clothes prepared for you. He has your size."

Ronald looked at the girl. She had gained weight for the "Cotton Club", and now she has basically recovered to the "Rage Street" period.

"Thank you, Ronnie," Diane came up and hugged Ronald's neck. She saw hope again from the dilemma of three consecutive film failures, all thanks to this brother.

Could Lucas's movie be her lucky chance to turn her fortunes around?

...

"What? Ronald went to the White House as a projectionist and delivered copies?" Paramount CEO Mancuso finally found out the news.

It turned out that Ronald was mentioned by the President at the Conservative Conference because he was delivering a copy of the Suvil Alliance movie, not because he had any deep personal relationship with the President.

Is that so? Why am I so unlucky? During the live broadcast, I was frightened for no reason. In fact, there are usually many Hollywood people whose names are mentioned by the president. He also praised his old friend Cary Grant.

"Mr. Mancuso, this is the Oscar ticket." The secretary came in to deliver the invitation.

"Put it on the table."

Mancuso sighed. Now is not the time to worry about these things. If only I hadn't been frightened by him at that time. There is a long way to go. I have to eliminate the influence of my predecessor and take over the power of vice presidents such as Tanin. I have to wait for a suitable opportunity.