Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Aren't you going to attend the Golden Globe Awards? Minahan Golan called and extended a warm invitation. He said that without your recommendation, there would be no nomination for 'Runaway Train.'" Agent Niceta informed Ronald about the recent news. Hollywood news.

"No, it happened that the re-shooting version of 'Top Gun' was going to be previewed in those days." Ronald didn't want to go to the Golden Globe Awards.

Ronald said he wanted to attend the test screening, but the real reason was that he didn't want to meet Minahan Golan. The status of the two of them was somewhat reversed in front of 300 million US dollars in cash, which made Ronald feel uncomfortable.

"I don't quite understand why Cannon Pictures can get the power to issue bonds in the open market? Spielberg's Amber Lin and Lucas' Lucasfilm don't have this ability either." Ronald said sourly ask.

"That's because they have a very good business record."

Niceta replied sourly.

Three hundred million dollars can do a lot. Generally speaking, studios with distribution capabilities will be responsible for about half of the financing of new films, and the rest is open to directors, producers, or other investors. From this point of view, Minahan Golan's production capabilities have surpassed those of the established Universal and Paramount. As for the emerging Disney, they are far behind.

This week, everyone in Hollywood is discussing how Minahan's miracle happened. And what do you need to do if you want to get $300 million in investment from Wall Street.

"First of all, the number of movies they invest in each year exceeds twenty. And your Breakdancing series, which shows that they are capable of producing blockbuster movies." Nicita told the conclusion of the CAA's internal discussions these days with her fingers. Ronald.

"Second, they have also established their own distribution channels. Not only the distribution capabilities in America, but also the distribution capabilities in Europe. Although this distribution capability is still quite weak compared to the Big Seven, it can only be used in some old products. And finding the right cinemas in theaters and rural towns is, after all, the distribution capability.”

"Thirdly, they also performed well in the video market. Breakdancing made a lot of money from the video release, which helped make up for the poor box office performance of their other films."

"Finally, and the most critical point. Minahan was able to raise a large amount of pre-sale revenue in Europe before the movie started shooting. In addition, there were bridge loans provided by banks. This became a complete closed loop. From project establishment to financing , production, distribution, as well as video and television channels, Cannon Pictures has become an all-round entertainment community.

Wall Street loves stories like this, and they don't know how to make a blockbuster movie. But since the cannon can be independent in every aspect, they thought they could try their luck. "

"I don't know, can we get 300 million in financing like this?" Ronald muttered, "Even if it's Spielberg's production company, it can't do it, right?"

"Wall Street pays attention to business models. Cannon Pictures' business model is very convincing. Although no one knows whether it is really profitable. However, at that moment, the bond market believed in his business model."

Niceta told Ronald the findings directly.

Ronald took a sip of wolfberry black tea with envy.

In just a few months, Minahan's wealth reserves were two orders of magnitude larger than his own. The fat man who originally begged him to film became a tycoon who begged him.

From Minahan, Ronald tried to get Diane a suitable role.

But things are different now. Cannon has abandoned the production route of small-budget exploitation films and started to work with big stars, big directors and big productions.

In addition to the film "Duet" directed by Goncharowski and starring Julie Andrews, which is based on the real-life story of British cellist Jacqueline Dupree and her husband, conductor Barenboy, Minahan is also looking for distant places Roman Polanski of China shoots pirate-themed movies.

In addition to Jean-Luc Godard's "King Lear" and Zeffirelli's "Othello", Cannon's projects produced in 1986 include Shakespeare classics, realistic themes, and costume themes. With so many famous directors and stars to choose from, all the stars in Hollywood began to take the rise of Cannon Pictures seriously.

For such a big production, it's not just a favor that can determine the heroine. Coupled with the fact that Minahan received 300 million in cash, he is now the target of many past stars in Hollywood. It is not as easy as before to make an appointment with him. You can just walk into his office.

Ronald was very unaccustomed to this change. He was originally a fat Israeli who made small productions, had a strange aesthetic, and relied entirely on his own guidance. He suddenly became the number one tycoon among the seven major studios.

It's a little uncomfortable to lower your face and beg him.

In order to fulfill his promise to Diane and Donna, Ronald had to travel elsewhere in Hollywood, visiting some friends in the industry, trying to find a role for Diane.

But Hollywood is cruel. Unless Ronald produces or directs himself, there are only a few openings for female characters in a movie. What resources does he have that he can use in exchange?

After going full circle, Ronald only got audition opportunities for a few project projects. This deepened his understanding of Hollywood's cruelty to actresses.

Compared with male actors who can act from their twenties to sixty, the golden period of actresses is very short. With so many people competing for a role, the competition is like a throat-cutting battle.

Finally, an unexpected person helped Ronald.

The Chinese actor Zhao Li, who went to the other side of the Pacific Ocean with Ronald last time, heard about Ronald taking Diane to visit everywhere. He came forward to unite the Chinese actor gang in Hollywood and recommended Diane to director John Carpenter in the new film "Demons in Chinatown" that was about to be filmed.

This is a new film shot by 20th Century Fox, with an investment of 20 million US dollars. The story takes place in Chinatown, so all the Chinese actors in Hollywood are mobilized.

In addition to Zhao Li, there are also veteran actor Wu Hanzhang who often plays Chinese roles like him, and the new generation Deng Gang.

The Chinese gang is not well-known in Hollywood, but if the story involves Chinatown, Chinatown, or Chinese stories, they are a group of professional actors who are unquestionable.

These people are very grateful to Ronald for helping them with the "Year of the Dragon" matter, and they are very willing to make friends with this new generation of successful commercial film directors. So when the filming was about to start, they united to recommend Diane to the director, and finally successfully squeezed Diane in to play a major supporting role.

Director John Carpenter and lead actor Kurt Russell both started out shooting exploitation films, so they naturally had a good impression of Ronald, who also started out shooting exploitation films. In addition, Diane's appearance and acting skills made her more than enough to play an unimportant supporting role, so they just went with the flow and did Ronald a favor.

Ronald, who was relieved, fulfilled a promise and let Diane start again in Hollywood.

"I only have one request, when the movie "The Devil in Chinatown" is released, you have to attend the premiere and say something good to us." John Carpenter is an interesting director.

His previous work "Hallowed" also featured Ronald's old acquaintance PJ Souls. In the subsequent "Escape from New York", Jim Cameron was also asked to supervise the special effects. The two have some connection.

"Of course, I will definitely go." Ronald calculated the time and should be able to attend the premiere.

"Goldie and I also welcome you to come." Kurt Russell also showed his goodwill to Ronald.

He and movie star Goldie Hawn are living together.

"When my new film Top Gun is released, you are welcome to attend the premiere." Ronald also invited the celebrity couple.

After taking care of Diane's matter, Ronald also visited the crew of "Demons in Chinatown".

"This is the dungeon set of Chinatown. There is a hole here that connects to the parking lot on the ground. The filming will be here." John Carpenter stroked his beard and introduced the filming set to Ronald.

"Well... very fascinating, I just like to see these mechanical designs."

Ronald perfunctorily said.

A big question arose in his heart.

That's it?

Ronald believed that this level of set could be done well by Cameron with hundreds of thousands of dollars. He looked at Carpenter suspiciously.

We are all experts. Isn't this guy starting to play badly and cheat the studio's money?

"Director Carpenter just got divorced. California is a fair state. In addition to the equal division of property, he still has to pay a lot of child support." Agent Richard also felt something was wrong and whispered in Ronald's ear.

"Oh," Ronald thought to himself, I wonder if Diane's participation in this movie is a good thing.

Anyway, she is a supporting role, and the box office is not good, so I will find her another opportunity. This kind of thing has always been the male and female protagonists who take the blame.

"Where is Diane?" Ronald had no intention of perfunctory, and wanted to find Diane to leave together.

"I'm here." Diane pulled a blonde sexy bomb, and the two seemed to be chatting very speculatively.

"Hello, Ronald. I'm Kim Cattrall. I saw your movie a long time ago."

It turned out to be the heroine of the crew. Cattrall was naturally charming and had a great figure. Her lazy movements had a temperament similar to Monroe.

When Ronald hugged her, he felt the other party's deliberate and low-key enthusiasm. It seemed to be a gentle and polite hug, but in fact, it secretly raised her chest and tightened her abdomen, letting Ronald understand the key.

"I've also seen your 'Police Academy'. That comedy movie was very successful." Ronald smiled and greeted.

Cattrall smiled slightly, and there were infinite secrets hidden in her low-cut dress. A slightly hoarse magnetic voice, a charming mole at the corner of her mouth, a very typical Monroe-style beauty.

This type of actress emerges every year, but so far, there is no superstar who can charm everyone like Monroe.

Diane seemed to have sensed something, and stayed with Ronald for a while before leaving with him.

Diane arrived at the hotel and quickly changed into a sexy outfit, a black underwear on the upper body, plus black long gloves, and a black tight skirt, stockings, and high heels on the lower body.

After changing her clothes, she held the door frame of the inner room with one hand, and stretched one leg out of the skirt, revealing a charming silhouette.

She also began to learn Monroe's lazy and magnetic voice.

"Brother Ronnie..."

"The President is expected to deliver this year's State of the Union address..."

Ronald was watching the TV news. Seeing Diane's outfit, his eyes lit up.

He walked to her side, took her arm off the door frame, and put it on his shoulder. When he got closer, Ronald found that there seemed to be a small teardrop mole at the corner of Diane's eye.

Ronald turned the TV to a channel playing light music, and danced slowly with Diane in his arms.

As long as Diane wants, she can become mature and sexy. Ronald looked at Diane's beautiful face. On her earlobes were pearl earrings that he bought on Fifth Avenue in New York. They were very charming. Their noses gradually approached each other... and then stayed at a distance where they could smell each other's breath.

Diane was a little upset by Ronald's hot breath. She couldn't help but kissed him on the lips that were less than half an inch away.

"Hmm..." She hugged Ronald tightly, holding her chest and stomach. Who wouldn't know how to do this?

"Hmm... Diane's is also big", Ronald felt the passion.