Exploiting Hollywood 1980
Chapter 292 Nancy invites Ronald for the third time
After developing the reshoots, Ronald spent several days in the editing room re-editing the film, and then sent it to Paramount for re-editing.
The two producers, Don Simpson and Bruckheimer, were very pleased with this version of the film. Being able to have passionate scenes not only attracts male audiences, but many female audiences also like them.
They agreed to organize a test screening with audiences in early January next year to see how they react. If the effect is better than the last test screening, Paramount can print more copies and negotiate with theaters about the number of theaters it will be released in.
Everything is going in the right direction.
Ronald continues his vacation. On this day, he found a few Canadian actors working hard in Hollywood to party together. Michael J. Fox has begun filming the new season of "Ties". In this season, he plays Alex Keaton, a supporter of the Commander-in-Chief, who falls in love.
The actor who plays his girlfriend is named Tracy Pollan. It seems that Fox is very attracted to her and has cut off contact with other girlfriends to date her.
Comedian Fat John Candy was always joking about them, saying the writers should have Tracy Pollan's characters, Ellen and Alex, get married on the show.
"To be serious, I seem to have seen that ABC has launched a season of a family-growing TV series recently. Are you going to compete with you?" Ronald was lying on the big sofa in the party house, eating nuts and chatting with Fox.
Several people are not very noisy and like this type of party.
"Yes, NBC supports the Elephant Party, and ABC supports the Donkey Party. My father is a psychiatrist, and my mother is a TV host. Their values are biased toward the progressive Donkey Party. But we are not afraid, and the ratings have not been affected too much. Impact." John Candy knew the inside story.
The character Alex Keaton played by Fox is so popular that he gave the Elephant Party a lot of points in the election. He also often explains the economic policies of the commander-in-chief in TV series. Many young people imitate Alex. words and deeds.
This made Donkey Party a little nervous and quickly launched a tit-for-tat family comedy. After all, the competition between the two parties is ultimately about competing for young people.
"What's the name of that TV show?" Ronald, who doesn't usually watch TV, asked Candy.
"Growing Pains."
Just when I turned on the TV, ABC was rebroadcasting this competition drama with Michael J. Fox. The beginning is very interesting. Photos of family members from childhood to adulthood appear on the screen one after another.
Ronald watched Fox a little nervously as he watched the jokes in rival dramas, and the frequency of canned laughter was no less than that of family ties.
He interrupted, "I filmed Top Gun and The Mighty Kid 2 and they will be released next summer. Then you will all come to the premiere."
"Of course," the two agreed while eating snacks. As an actor, I still hope to make more movies instead of being tied to TV series.
"Are you going to premieres around the world?" Foxx asked.
"Maybe. Producer Don Simpson is contacting premieres in Britain, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and other places. I will participate in a few shows by then. The schedule is very tight."
"Back to the Future arranged a premiere in London. They called it a royal premiere. Members of the royal family came to attend, and I even sat with Princess Diana. She was a nice person, not royal in style."
Meanwhile, on the East Coast, in Washington, D.C., in the heart of America, in the White House. First Lady Nancy is also discussing Princess Diana's visit to the White House with astrology expert Joan Quigley.
"Does her date of birth match the commander-in-chief? When should I arrange the welcome banquet? What are the best companions?"
"I have made calculations. Princess Diana's astrology is very mysterious, especially during Mercury retrograde. Her astrology seems to be in conflict with the commander-in-chief." Joan Quigley's previous two times, for clients hidden in the White House, Hinting at Nancy twice, but to no avail.
Nancy wanted to obey her astrological advice, but she didn't know why she failed to comply with this person's request twice.
"What should we do?" Nancy was very nervous.
"Princess Diana's status is such that you should not invite more politicians to confront her tit for tat. The collision between the British royal family and the top figures in America is likely to affect the tranquility of the White House. As long as one or two key figures are needed, To keep the stars in balance." Joan Quigley went on to suggest that Nancy should trust Donald Regan, the White House director who switched jobs.
"Then I'll find more old friends in Hollywood. Will they have any conflicts with the royal family?"
"Of course. I heard that Princess Diana liked to dance very much. There are several dancing kings in Hollywood. Why don't you arrange more people from the entertainment industry and less politicians. Do you remember that the one I mentioned last time has a similar name to the commander-in-chief? Is he young? He can play a key balancing role." Expert Joan Quigley continued to hint that Nancy could use more Donald Regan.
"Okay, I will invite him. Your suggestions always work well, and he was very helpful the last two times he came." Nancy thought of Ronald Jr., who happened to be a director of musicals, and was sure Can dance. Then find the old and new dance kings and ask them to dance more with the beautiful princess.
"The last two times?" Joan Quigley put down the phone, a little confused. Could Nancy be mistaken? It seems that I will have to use a different hinting method next time. Otherwise, if the White House executive paid 30,000 yuan but failed to achieve his goal, his reputation would be affected.
"Ronald, the White House wants to talk to you."
Niceta called and told Ronald that the First Lady wanted to talk to him again.
"Why me again? I'm just a director."
Since he decided to stay away from the bigwigs in the political circle, Ronald has not taken the initiative to look for the president and the vice president and his wife.
But the First Lady Nancy wanted to talk to him, which he couldn't refuse. He could only answer the phone with a smile to see what the old lady wanted to do this time?
"Ronald, this time the British Prince Charles and his wife are coming to visit the White House. I heard that Princess Diana likes dancing very much. Can you find a few younger dancing kings to come to the White House so that we can fulfill her little dream."
"Ah?" Ronald was confused.
"The dancing kings I know are all of Gene Kelly and Fred Asdale's generation. I think the princess likes young people. Do you have any recommendations?"
"Uh, I remember John Travolta, who played in 'Grease', was popular all over the world a few years ago. As for the two breakdancer, breakdancing is mainly an individual dance. If the princess comes, she should dance with two people, right? I'm afraid the British are not as open as you, willing to lower their status and dance breakdancing with the people for fun."
"Ahahahaha...you're right. The British always pretend to be very conservative. I will inform John Travolta. Are there any male stars that young girls admire now?"
"This? It seems that Tom Selleck, who played the Hawaiian detective, is also very popular now. Young girls like him very much." Ronald searched his mind and said the name of a star.
These two were once very popular all over the country. Tom Cruise is not as well-known as them.
"A good choice. You should come when the time comes."
Ronald didn't know what Nancy was up to. At the White House dinner, she introduced some Hollywood movie stars full of masculine charm to the wife of the heir to Britain and asked them to dance. What was she up to?
He didn't dare to ask. He could only do what the first lady ordered. Ronald called Niceta and asked him to inform CAA client John Travolta.
John Travolta has fallen from the peak for a long time. The "Dragon Flying and Phoenix Dancing" directed by Stallone, in which he starred, all highlighted his star status. Although the box office was good, the reviews were very bad. He received fewer and fewer good scripts.
This time, with Ronald's help, Travolta was a little grateful to be able to go to the White House to attend the state banquet. Finally, he was able to appear in the news media.
In the banquet hall of the White House, Travolta and Ronald sat at a table. The two raised their glasses to cover up and whispered together.
"Why did the First Lady ask me to dance with the princess? Is this a bit disrespectful? Or is it some kind of European royal etiquette?"
Ronald didn't know the truth either. "I have no idea. To be honest, we in Hollywood only have a little reputation because of the audience's love. We are nothing in the eyes of big shots. Anyway, we will do whatever the owner of the White House tells us to do. When the time comes, pay attention to etiquette and don't cross the line."
"I think you are right." Travolta also agreed.
The live band began to play music.
First Lady Nancy came over and patted Ronald and Travolta on the back, "It's your turn, young people, go up and accompany the beautiful princess."
Travolta and Ronald looked at each other, then stood up and walked towards Princess Diana.
"Can I ask you to dance with me?" John Travolta extended his hand to Diana with Broadway style and invited her to dance.
"Of course," Diana happily accepted the invitation and danced the foxtrot with Travolta.
Ronald took a sip of champagne. He was tall and had good eyesight. He clearly saw the crown prince in the distance and curled his lips slightly.
"Click, click." Photographers began to take pictures of Princess Diana and John Travolta.
Travolta is worthy of being the new generation of Hollywood dance king, guiding Princess Diana to spin briskly. Diana wore a little black dress with a deep V-neck, which was very close to the knees, and the part below the knees was exaggeratedly open, which was very suitable for dancing. Her skirt fluttered gently with the dance steps.
At the end of the song, Travolta and Diana greeted each other, and Ronald quickly applauded with everyone.
Nancy walked to the side of Hollywood movie stars again, urging Tom Selleck, Clint Eastwood and other masculine male stars to go up and dance with the princess.
Ronald only felt that the princess danced more and more happily, and the crown prince's face became longer and longer.
"You go too, Ronald." Nancy ran over again and patted Ronald on the back.
"I'm not a star." Ronald muttered, but still stepped forward to invite Princess Diana.
"I wonder if I'll have the honor to dance with you, Princess. I'm Ronald, a Hollywood director."
"Haha, I know you. When I went to see Back to the Future, Fox mentioned you. If it weren't for your recommendation, he might not have been able to act in this movie."
"He's exaggerating. He was the first choice of the crew, but his schedule didn't cooperate." Ronald gently led the beautiful princess to dance the waltz together.
Diana also had short light blonde hair, but her demeanor and temperament were more innocent, which was very different from the image of the princess in Ronald's mind. She also talked about wanting to take William and Harry to see "Back to the Future", but she was afraid that they were too young to appreciate it. She was also afraid that they would miss the screening period and would not be able to see it in the future.
"You can buy him a video tape and watch it at home when he is older, no, in the palace." Ronald suggested.
"What a great idea. What's your next movie? Will it premiere in London too?" Diana wore a beautiful necklace around her neck. A necklace composed of four pearls, with a large emerald inlaid on the chest. Paired with her blue velvet skirt, it looks very noble.
"It's Top Gun, a movie about a fighter pilot. Boys will love it."
"Well, I will also go to the royal premiere then."
At the end of the song, Ronald bowed deeply and performed a courtesy, not knowing whether he did it right or not.
Diana covered her mouth and smiled, it seemed that she had gone too far.
However, the face of the crown prince next to him didn't seem so gloomy anymore. Ronald's salute was as rustic as his country cousin from America, but he was much more respectful than the celebrities just now.
Travolta came up to invite the princess again, and the two continued to dance various dances.
The crown prince's face began to elongate again, and his mother warned herself. The great commander of America wants to declare his dominance to the world in the Anglo-American alliance.
The wife of the Prime Minister of Britain was too strong and repeatedly tried to dominate the policies of her allies in the policy towards the Soviet Union. The United States is likely to use this dinner to make a fuss.
"The commander-in-chief has arrived!" The commander-in-chief, who was belatedly arrived, entered the banquet venue. After he met with the crown prince and his wife, he had some official business to deal with, so he came now.
After giving a brief welcome speech, the commander-in-chief took the initiative and invited Princess Diana to dance. The photographer next to me started taking pictures again.
"It seems that it was really arranged?" Ronald hid aside. He didn't want the photo of them dancing to appear on the front page of tomorrow's news.
When the song ended, everyone started clapping again.
The crown prince also came over and politely invited Nancy to dance.
Princess Diana, on the other hand, was dancing like crazy. Travolta joined her one after the other, foxtrot, rumba, waltz, and cha-cha. I kept dancing for more than an hour.
"Click, click" The photographer also captured the princess' dancing posture and her face which was slightly red due to heat after dancing.
"Lovely lady", Clint Eastwood next to her didn't get many opportunities to dance with Princess Diana, and no reporters took photos. Looking at the dancing, Diana couldn't help but say something.
"Are you talking to me?" Ronald thought to himself. Eastwood has not talked to him since Longwei Boy did not choose his son as the protagonist.
Sure enough, Clint Eastwood turned around and saw Ronald, and frowned in disgust.
Then he said in his soft voice, "I heard that you have made several blockbuster movies, but Hollywood is a place that pays attention to the long term..."
"You still don't drink Coca-Cola and only drink Pepsi?" Ronald didn't want to talk to this old movie star and listen to him lecture him. So he specifically asked about things that made Eastwood uncomfortable.
"Hmph...young man."
Since his son was not chosen for the role of Dragon Boy, Eastwood later refused to film a film for Columbia, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola, and refused to have Coca-Cola appear in any film he directed.
"Hua Hua Hua..."
Finally, John Travolta finished his last dance with Princess Diana, and he retreated to Ronald's side.
"She is really a charming lady." Travolta admired.
"You are going to be famous. You will probably be on the front page tomorrow." Ronald said.
"What do I do? When the first lady asks you to do something, it's best to do it the way she wants it to be done." Travolta shrugged.
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