Exploiting Hollywood 1980

With the help of caa, Ronald found information about the movie called "Paradise". This is a romance film with an Arab story background, filmed in Israel by Canadian capital.

The actress playing the leading role is called Phoebe Cates. She was the beautiful black-haired girl with big glasses that Ronald had dreamed about.

The reason why Ronald didn't see her name in the audition director and agent intermediaries such as CAA was because the film's distribution had problems and it was not released in America. Phoebe hadn't come into the circle's sights yet.

The reason is very funny, because Columbia Company sued the producer of "Paradise" for copying "Blue Coral Reef" starring Brooke Shields on the grounds that "the male and female protagonists have similar poses on a desert island". An injunction was filed, preventing the film from being released.

"Can this reason also lead to successful prosecution?" Ronald hadn't watched "Paradise", but he still found it funny. He sat in the audition office with Hecklen, the casting director, and asked them.

"I don't know. There are all kinds of weird lawsuits in the film industry. You will know it after you have been in this industry for a long time." Heikelin replied.

Ronald smiled, and looked at Phoebe Cates' audition materials.

Her background is interesting, her father was a TV executive who developed the most famous quiz and award-winning reality show in American history - "$640,000". Whoever can answer 11 questions in a row will win a total of $640,000.

Phoebe trained in ballet as a child and attended the Academy of American Ballet before quitting her dancing career due to a leg injury.

She then worked as a graphic model for a while, then took part in a "Blue Lagoon" parody "Paradise," in which she played a beautiful slave girl who is chased by a lustful Arab sheikh.

Because of the lawsuit, Phoebe has recently been out of work at home in New York. It was not until I received the audition notice from Ronald that I hurriedly bought a ticket and flew to Los Angeles for an audition.

Ronald looked at Phoebe's resume, and every paragraph seemed a little familiar. On the resume on the back of the photo, the first few lines read, black hair, born in July 1963, just turned 18 years old.

Asking the assistant to let Phoebe Cates in, Ronald turned his head and chatted with Hekelin about other matters of the crew.

"I listened to the tape of the soundtrack, it's very good, and Cameron Crowe also likes it very much." Ronald mentioned the choice of soundtrack, "especially the last song good bye good bye"

"Where's Cameron? That's from new wave band oingo boingo,

Do you feel good too? "

"Crow went to pick up his girlfriend Nancy. I like this song very much. It is a pun at the end. It is not only the students in the plot saying goodbye to school and going out to society. It is also the audience saying goodbye to the cinema, just like That Ingrid Bergman..."

"Like Ingrid Bergman's The True and False Princess? The actor who played the Empress Dowager finally said, the show is over, let's go home. Since the princess eloped with the general in the plot, she regained her status as the eldest princess." The show's cancellation also means that moviegoers can go home."

It was the first time that Hekelin received Ronald's words, and the two laughed.

"There is competition, but we have to fight for everything. It is a good thing to reach a consensus on this kind of thing that is beneficial to the final effect of the movie." Ronald thought.

"Good morning, I'm Phoebe Cates." A girl came in, interrupting their conversation.

"Hi, Phoebe, please introduce yourself to the camera." Ronald smiled at Phoebe and asked her to start the audition.

"Have you ever been in a relationship with someone older than you?" Hekleen asked after Phoebe introduced herself.

"Yes, my boyfriend is five years older than me..."

Ronald curled his lips secretly. Hekelin is not a screenwriter, and she still doesn't understand some subtle links in the script clearly enough. Does the character Linda really have a much older boyfriend in the script? But I have no obligation to remind her.

"What do you think about marriage and love?" Ronald asked.

"I think marriage is an affirmation of love and a key point. Not every relationship can lead to marriage.

And if there is a compatible partner, marriage must be the ultimate way. Just like last month, the British prince married Princess Diana, her floor-length wedding dress is so beautiful..."

Ronald is very satisfied with Phoebe's image. As for her acting skills, she has many similarities with Linda in the script, and she has already acted as the heroine in a movie, so she should be able to feel the camera.

"I saw that you have been a model on your resume. Do you think there is any difference between being a model and being a film actor when facing the camera?" Ronald wanted to investigate.

"Well..." Phoebe was lost in thought, and she replied after a long time, "It's exactly the opposite. Models should pay attention to where the camera is at any time and anywhere; while acting in a movie, you have to forget about the existence of the camera and focus on the actor who is playing with you."

Bingo, this is an actor who has his own understanding. He can clearly explain the difference between a model and an actor in one sentence.

The camera facing the model is the first perspective, and the camera is the eyes of the audience looking directly at your appearance. The movie is a voyeuristic perspective, where the audience watches two or more protagonists play from a third-person perspective.

"It's more aura than Brooke Shields." Ronald thought to himself.

"Last question, can you accept nudity?"

Phoebe Cates didn't hesitate, and immediately replied, "I think it depends on what kind of nudity scene to watch. In 'Heaven', the director privately shot many close-up and even close-up nude scenes of doubles, combining my long-range scenes with hers. cut together.

I feel disgusted, so I don't want to do this kind of nudity anymore. If you can make sure that the nudity is high class and artistic, I have no problem..."

"The movie needs this shot, but it's not vulgar. Linda's nude scene is very short, less than 2 seconds. I will make her beautiful, like a teenager's beautiful dream."

"Then I'll have no problem. I believe in Universal's production ethics." Phoebe Cates smiled sweetly.

"We will inform you of the results," Ronald smiled, still a little girl. The studio's conduct is good, probably because your father is a well-known TV producer. Then he looked to Hekleen for advice.

Hekelin nodded slightly, it seemed that she also felt that Phoebe felt good.

"If you have time, you can buy an original book by Cameron Crowe and read it." Ronald gave a hint.

"Thanks. I will." Phoebe stood up and said goodbye.

"If there is no better choice, I am inclined to her." Ronald said to Heikelin after Phoebe Cates left.

"Fine, I think she's fine too. What about Stacy's pick?"

"The producer has contacted Jennifer Jason Lee through her agent to see if she would like to come..."

Jennifer Jason Lee would love to come.

This went somewhat smoothly to Ronald's surprise.

As the daughter of well-known actor Vic Morrow, she once gave up "Blue Coral Reef" because her father didn't want her to play revealing scenes. I don't know why I am willing to come to the "fast-paced" audition this time when I am expected to get the heroine of "Officer and a Gentleman".

"Hi Jennifer, please introduce yourself to the camera." Heikelin seemed to know Jennifer Jason Lee.

Unwilling to be dictated by her famous actor father, Vic Morrow, Jennifer Jason Leigh auditioned for the part of "fast-paced Richmond High."

Because her father objected to her playing controversial roles, she missed two big-selling movies, "Legend of Yanwa" and "Blue Coral Reef", which made Brooke Shields famous in one fell swoop.

This time, she really didn't want to follow her father's wishes and go to play against that boring actor Richard Gere, so after communicating with her mother, she still came to the "fast-paced" audition.

"What do you think of the discrimination in high school against girls who don't have boyfriends?" Ronald asked, taking a closer look at Jennifer Jason Lee, still sweet at 19, wearing the right clothes and pretending to be 10. Grade students are not a problem.

"This is a reality, and my opinion is not enough to change this reality." Jennifer Jason Lee replied.

"Very independent actress", Ronald commented in his heart.

"What do you think is the reason why Stacy chose the nerdy 'mouse' Mark in the end?" Hekleen asked.

"I think Stacey wants a relationship, not a thing between a man and a woman. She is the most assertive of the girls."

That's a good answer, Ronald nodded. I don't know if she came up with it on her own, or if her mother Barbara, who was a screenwriter, told her, it was good for her to play this role anyway. There are similarities in Jennifer's personality and role, which is a plus for the show.

"Last question, can you accept nudity?"

"Of course, I don't want to miss a good script because of this."

"Very well, you and your mother, Barbara, are ready to read the script."

Ending his interview with Jennifer Jason Lee, Ronald made it a point to send her out with Heeklyn.

"Hello, Barbara," Ronald greeted Jennifer's mother, whom they met at the casting of "Endless Love."

"Hello, Ronald." Barbara glanced back and forth between Ronald and Heklein, and finally asked Ronald:

"Jennifer loves this book, if you cast her, how much rehearsal time can you give her? Especially the scalper Mike, the actor who made Stacey pregnant. I hope they both have enough before filming starts. time to get to know each other."

Ronald knew what Barbara meant. There was a nude scene in the script between the scalper Mike and Stacy. The two young men were afraid and wanted to try sex. Tessie is pregnant. This is the point of the whole movie.

Being able to get Jennifer and the male actor to get to know each other would be good for the performance of that scene, especially with two novice film actors.

"Robert Romanus, who plays Mike, lives in Universal's dormitory. If you want Jennifer to get acquainted with him." Ronald felt that since Jennifer had Heikelin's approval, the role of Stacy could be assigned to her.

"I can let him live in my house for free." Barbara said decisively, she understood what Ronald meant.

"What about rehearsal time?" Barbara continued.

"We are a small production, and we don't have more time for rehearsals. We will arrange about five days for everyone to get familiar with before we start the production."

"How is that enough? I will arrange for Jennifer to work at Perry's Pizza in advance, and let her familiarize herself with everything about being a waiter in a pizza restaurant in advance, so that the acting will be natural."

"I admire your education and devotion to Jennifer."

This is yet another type of celebrity parent who is very attached to their child's acting skills. It's no wonder that Jennifer's parents are both professional practitioners. Since this daughter is willing to be an actor, she must pay close attention to training since she was a child.

A day later, in Universal's conference room, the two producers Lin Sen and Azoff, together with Ronald and Heikelin, met to discuss the arrangement of the protagonist.

This time they have no objection to the choice of the two heroines and the two male leads. Brooke Shields' mother's asking price was too high and she was unwilling to lower the price. After Jennifer Jason Lee came, Debra Winger took the opportunity to win the heroine of "An Officer and a Gentleman" and rejected the audition invitation here.

Except for Jennifer's father, Vic Morrow, who called to protest, there was no problem with the signing of several protagonists, and with the support of Jennifer's mother, Barbara, the heroine was also confirmed.

In this way, the main actors of "Fast-paced Rock and Roll High School" have all been determined, and Ronald only needs to check the supporting roles and group performances at the end, and there is no need to attend auditions every time.

"Mr. Lin Sen, have you heard that the et crew is looking for a sponsor for Chocolate Beans?" After the meeting, Ronald specifically chatted with the producer Lin Sen.

"I heard that Mars is unwilling to let the ugly et advertise M\u0026M chocolate beans. When they are in contact with Hao, it is estimated that the possibility of success is not small."

"Do you think there is some room for advertising in our movies?"

"Oh? Those?" Lin Sen was very interested. He heard that Spielberg offered a price of US$1 million for the chocolate beans. The sponsor would have two close-up shots aimed at the packaging of the chocolate beans.

"I think of three possible commodities." Ronald explained to Lin Sen:

"Burger King, where Brad works, we can try it.

Perry's Pizza, where Stacey works, is a local chain in Los Angeles, and you can also talk about it.

Finally, after Spiccoli got high from smoking, he took out a new pair of shoes and bumped his head. We can give a close-up of more than three seconds. I don't know any brand of running shoes in Los Angeles. "

"Very good, Ronald, you impress me. I will find a suitable supplier to discuss, but for other items, such as vehicles, we don't have a big advantage in this kind of youth film, and the manufacturer will give us a shooting car at most .”

"I understand, I just want a little more shooting budget." Ronald replied.

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