Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Ronald, you are great." Brooke Shields was lying on Ronald's right side. She was hugging Ronald and hanging one foot on him. She said with happiness on her face, and the blush on her face was still there. .

"Well, Brooke." Ronald kissed her too.

"Get down, it's my turn." Helen was on the left, raising her leg to push Brooke's leg off Ronald, and then pulled Ronald over.

"Well, Helen, are you here too?" Ronald was surprised, but seeing that the two women didn't show any concern, he turned to the left, stretched out his arms to hold Helen, and kissed her. .

"Sir, sir, we are going to the airport soon. Please straighten your chair back."

The flight attendant put her hands against Ronald's and touched his hands randomly, and her professional voice reached Ronald's ears.

After waking up, Ronald put down his hand holding the beautiful flight attendant's arms and said, "Sorry, I had a dream. How is the weather in Los Angeles today?"

"It's a sunny day." The stewardess went to call the next passenger.

Ever since Brooke Shields escaped from her room, Ronald was a little embarrassed to see her. Brooke was also busy filming and didn't have much time to face Ronald. When Ronald left for home, the two just hugged and wished each other good luck.

However, this kiss was very unforgettable for Ronald. When he slept on the plane back home, he actually had an erotic dream. Anyway, there was everything in the dream, and there was no need to take responsibility. Ronald still missed it a little bit.

After returning to Los Angeles and sleeping for two days to relieve fatigue and get over the jet lag, Ronald went to Atlantic to discuss preparations for the release of "Night of the Comet".

Atlantic President Tom Coleman told him that "Valley Girl" is scheduled to premiere at the end of April, and if all goes well, promotion for "Night of the Comet" can begin in May.

However, the specific release time will depend on the box office revenue of "Valley Girl" and the box office performance of other movies. Small distribution companies are unable to set release dates a year in advance, so they are always waiting for new films when the theater box office needs them.

This May saw the latest installment of Star Wars, the blockbuster sequel renamed from "Revenge of the Jedi" to "Return of the Jedi." June also has the latest episode of 007, "Octopussy". It is expected that his film will be released in the gap between these two blockbusters at the earliest, and it will be released later in the summer season, where the competition will be even more cut-throat.

However, before confirming the schedule, Ronald still had to send the film to MPAA for rating and conduct two test screenings.

Atlantic was responsible for submitting it for review, and Ronald organized test screenings.

General test screenings are divided into internal test screenings for insiders and external test screenings for general audiences.

With the help of the new tape, Ronald was able to do two test screenings with working copies. Based on the audience's reaction, I make some final changes, then edit the film and develop a copy.

The first thing held was an internal preview. Ronald invited people he knew well in the industry to give him opinions.

Cameron and Gale, Roger Corman are friends over there in the New World. Several leading actors from the "Fast Pace" crew, including Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and screenwriter Cameron Crowe, were all present. Kathryn Bigelow and Willem Dafoe were friends from New York, and they happened to be at the Los Angeles International Film Festival, and he invited them to watch the film.

Except for Tom Cruise and Diane Lane, who are busy working on their new movies, almost all the friends in the industry who could be invited came to watch "Night of the Comet".

"Kala..." The last sound of the reel ended, and the movie with traces of editing was played. Ronald asked his assistant to bring wine, drinks, and snacks, while he walked among the people to ask their opinions.

"The stunt part is very good, I think our 'Terminator' also needs this style." Cameron and Gale praised Ronald's special effects performance.

"How much did you spend on that title?" Cameron was very concerned about these details. The title and subtitles seemed to cost a lot to make.

"It's free. The company I am looking for is made by amex. Their ADO special effects machine wants to enter the film market. If you are interested, you can talk to their representatives." Ronald pointed to the company amex who was inventing films everywhere on the set. the sales representative said.

"It seems to be working well."

"Yes, I heard from Helen that the opening sequence of 'Supergirl' is also a special effect, and it will probably cost one million US dollars to produce in the end. Although the effect of this one is not that good, it only costs tens of thousands of US dollars at most."

Cameron also asked in passing. He has a much deeper understanding of special effects than Ronald.

"By the way, how's the financing for your 'Terminator' going?" Ronald asked them.

Upon hearing this question, Cameron and Gale began to smile bitterly and shake their heads. They found more than a dozen companies for financing, but they still had the same problem. The scripts written by Cameron were very good, but he couldn't trust him as a director. They are still working hard on Jim's debut novel.

"Okay, let's find time to talk then. I have an Israeli friend who owes me a favor. When he returns to Los Angeles, I will introduce you to talk to him."

The two chatted and then left early. Ronald sent them off and returned to the screening room to continue looking for someone to talk to for feedback.

Ronald struck up a conversation with his writing partner, Cameron Crowe. Crowe was very excited after watching the movie, "Did your movie really cost 1.2 million U.S. dollars? Why does it look like it cost more than fast pace?"

"Hahaha, of course there are some tricks. Spend enough money on certain shots, and be casual about some scenes."

"It's great. If I have the opportunity, I will also learn to be a director. It is really interesting to turn screenwriters into images."

"What are you busy with now?" Ronald asked Crowe.

"I'm still working on Art Linson's project. He still wants to make a fast-paced sequel, a story about being independent after graduating from high school and entering society. This time he wants to be the director himself. Maybe he saw your work as a director. , some inspiration and inspiration. I am currently revising the script."

"Good luck to you, what do you think of my movie?"

"Yes, I think your screenwriting skills have improved again. Several elements in this movie are actually well combined by the stories of the two protagonists. It doesn't feel like the fast pace and lack of connection are good enough."

"Nancy, what do you think?" Ronald asked Crowe's girlfriend, rock band singer Nancy Wilson.

"I think this story is good, even better than your last movie. The two heroines are very cool, very rock and roll, very decisive in doing things, they can box, fight zombies, and use guns to fight evil Scientists fight with each other, and there is romantic love at the end, I think it’s interesting.”

Ronald laughed, which was considered feedback from the general audience.

He then went on to ask Jennifer and Phoebe, the two leading ladies of "Fast Times."

"Well, I think the two protagonists don't have much room for performance. The characters here are relatively flat." Jennifer Jason Leigh started to criticize.

"I enjoyed watching it very much." Phoebe Cates quickly held her good friend's hand, "This is not that kind of drama. Anyway, I was very involved in watching it from beginning to end, but there was no big explosion at the end. I feel a little unhappy that those evil scientists were not severely punished.”

"Hey, I don't have any money." Ronald laughed. Actors always look for the level of performance in advance, but this exploitation film doesn't have any complicated performances. No wonder Jennifer, who comes from a family of actors, didn't find it challenging.

"Actually, there are still good performances. The scene where the two heroines reunite at home still has a good rhythm." Willem Dafoe joined in and started chatting with the two actresses about their acting skills. detail.

"Ronald, let me ask you a question about the script."

"Please say."

Kathryn Bigelow also came over, "When is the comet coming?"

"Huh?" Ronald didn't expect Bigelow to pay so much attention to such details.

"In the radio station where the two protagonists went, the recording mentioned that there are eleven shopping days left before Christmas. If we count Christmas Eve on the 24th as the last shopping day, this means that the comet will appear in December Came on the 14th." Bigelow told Ronald.

"Ah, yes," Ronald nodded in agreement.

"But when Regina convinced Samantha that everyone was dead, she said 'It's Saturday morning, where are the kids?', so the comet passed on Friday night."

"Ah, you're right." Ronald didn't pay much attention to this question.

"But December 14th this year is a Wednesday, which means your movie doesn't take place this year?"

"Ah, how do you know what day December 14th is this year?" Ronald was surprised.

"I have a calendar at the back here." Catherine picked up the notebook, flipped to the last calendar, checked it out and said to Ronald.

"It doesn't matter, does it?"

"Although it's a science fiction film, it's still good to be as accurate as possible in the details."

Ronald scratched his head, a little confused about Bigelow's pursuit of details. Movies don't have to be so real, right?

However, he still found someone to check and found that December 14, 1984, was a Friday. So maybe the original film was released next year? These two details were copied by him according to the lines in the dream.

"Ronald, Nigeria's movies are great. When will you give me a role?" The person who came to ask him was Marine Jahan, a Chinese who served as a dance double for the heroine Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance" ).

"Haha, Ma Lin, when your Lightning Dance is released, you will not lack opportunities." Ronald chatted with her for a while.

"Flashdance" was produced very quickly, and the prints have been completed and are ready to be released in April. The two producers, Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, were both busy with distribution, so they were not invited to a test screening of their film this time.

"I hope so too. Will you come back for the premiere?"

"Yes, I got the invitation. You will go too, right?"

"Well, my husband and I both went back, and quite a few people from our crew became leading actors. Cynthia Rhodes, who played the bar dancer, went to star in Stallone's project. We were all envious of her, and we didn't know how to get involved. That high branch."

"Hey, as long as 'Flash Dance' can sell well, you will definitely become famous. Don't worry about not having a chance."

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