Exploiting Hollywood 1980

Ned Tanin gave Ronald a job opportunity. He suggested that Ronald be the producer of "Sixteen Candles."

John Hughes was a rookie and had never worked on a set. He had only visited the filming sets of the two previous hit movies as a screenwriter. Tanin was actually full of doubts about such a newbie who didn't even know Hollywood filming techniques.

And Ronald has rich experience. He has worked in various types of work on the set and in the post-production. If he can be hired as a producer, looking at Hughes, Tanin will be like adding insurance to his investment.

Even if Hughes proves unable to direct after filming begins, a candidate will immediately be available to take over the director's job smoothly.

This kind of arrangement where the old leads the new (although Hughes is about ten years older than Ronald) is uncommon in both independent and major studio projects, but Ronald declined after considering it.

He had two reasons for not doing it. First of all, he is a spare tire, and now Ronald is not very interested in being a producer, he still wants to be a creator.

Secondly, this is not respectful enough to John Hughes. This arrangement of replacing him if it doesn't work is hidden from the other party. An inexperienced director would not have seen the arrangement that Ronald would take over his directorial duties at any time.

This reminded Ronald of when he was filming "Fast-paced Richmond High School" and he was assigned such a candidate who could take over at any time. This feeling was very uncomfortable for the director.

"Every director has his own first time. Even if you want to ensure the filming of the movie, there is no need to do things this way. It is better to pair him with an experienced director of photography and an art director. My first movie relied on two A very talented person was able to overcome the difficulties of his first debut film.”

After hearing what Ronald said, Ned Tanin stopped trying to convince him.

However, he turned around and found Michelle Manning (Michelle Manning) under Coppola's "Peep Show Productions" to take over as producer. Site Supervisor. I am also an acquaintance with Ronald.

Tanin found this female producer, who has both directing experience and operating shooting scenes. She has rich experience. She came to serve as the producer of "Sixteen Candles", and the backup plan is still being implemented.

On the other hand, there were also some problems with the "Longwei Boy" project.

Avelson no longer tried to persuade Weintraub through roundabout ways when he repeatedly rejected Pat Morita to play the role of Master Miyagi, but directly gave him an ultimatum.

If Weintraub disagreed with Pat Morita's role, he would have resigned as director and would no longer work on the project.

Weintraub did not expect Avelson to be so hard-core. He originally thought that Avilson would succumb to him after not directing a good movie for several years.

This is the habit of Jews doing business. In fact, they try to make some rude demands at the beginning. If the other party backs down, then they will use this standard to squeeze out the remaining value of the other party.

If you find a reasonable point of view, not only to refute their rudeness, but also to be clear about the conditions you can offer in the market, the Jews will think that you are an expert and respect you more.

Avelson's attitude was quite low-key at first, but when it came to this casting, he became extremely tough, which caught Weintraub off guard.

"Susan, what do you think?" Weintraub called his assistant and lover Susan Akins in the office. He wanted to talk to someone and find some inspiration. Should we give in, or should we fire the other party and find another director?

"Well, I think Director Avelson must have his reasons, although I don't like him very much myself." Susan leaned next to her boss and said slowly.

"Oh, he flirted with you again yesterday?" Weintraub was filled with hatred, and the balance tilted a lot in one direction.

"Yes, Jerry. I don't know how to respond to him. I have already followed your instructions and expressed to him my disgust with his behavior."

"It doesn't matter, I believe he won't bother you again." Weintraub gently stroked Susan's long red hair. He had a special emotion for this girl, not like those blond beauties who just play around. .

"No, I don't want you to fire him because of me, Jerry. You have to put the prospects of the project first." Susan felt Weintraub's determination and was busy trying to dissuade him.

"That's not the case. I feel that Avilson already has other choices. Even if I agree to his request, he may not wholeheartedly hope to make a comeback with this movie." Weintraub explained to Susan some aspects of the project. Tips.

In addition to finding a former Oscar-winning best director to cooperate with the promotion and marketing, Avelson has not been able to reproduce his miracle after winning the award, making movies that are praised or sold at the box office, are not expensive, and are not difficult to refute. own correct opinions.

I also took a fancy to the fact that he hoped to make a comeback, and hoped that the other party would devote himself fully to the director's work.

"Then what do you do? Who should we find to direct? Besides, it's not far from the scheduled start time of filming. If..."

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"It doesn't matter, I have already prepared the candidate, and he is also the winner of the Oscar for Best Director." Weintraub smiled. A successful and shrewd Jew would not let himself fall into such a crisis.

"Who is it? Do you want to hire Coppola to direct it? I heard that his recent film 'The Kid' was not very good at the box office and received good reviews." Susan became interested.

"It's not him. Coppola still has many people who are willing to gamble on him. I'm talking about another one, Michael Cimino, who once caused United Artists a lot of trouble."

"Him? I heard that he was also doing tricks in Paramount's new film. He spent tens of thousands of dollars on field interviews in the South." Susan Akins heard that Cimino was in "Full Body" It’s what the crew did.

Shirley Lansing, who is also a female manager, has spread this matter everywhere in the circle of female professional managers in Hollywood.

"Oh yeah?" Weintraub didn't know what was going on. He didn't expect that Cimino was still confused after he was considered the culprit who caused United Artists' bankruptcy. He had to think again about the idea of ​​hiring him to direct. .

"Why don't you try letting Ronald Lee direct?" Susan Aikins felt good about Ronald, who was always polite to her.

"He is good, but we need a name. We can't afford big-name stars, so we can only find big-name directors." Weintraub was very patient with Susan's questions. He also wanted to train her to become a leader in his film business in the future. senior manager.

"Have you seen the latest issue of 'Rock' magazine? Kubrick's interview above specifically mentioned Ronald." Susan Akins stood up, found "Rock" magazine, and turned to that page. Pass it to Weintraub.

"Oh?" Weintraub took over the interview. Kubrick commented on several Hollywood directors, and finally he talked about one of the young people, Ronald Lee.

"There was a movie called 'Night of the Comet' recently, which was very interesting. The director, Ronald Lee, is a cunning guy. I think he is a talent and has the ability to make good movies with small and medium budgets."

"Aha..." Weintraub didn't expect that Kubrick would specifically mention Ronald's name in the interview. Wouldn't this be material for hype?

Ronald received a call from his agent, Weintraub, the producer of "The Kid", who was interested in letting him take over the directing job.

So the next day, Ronald and Niceta went to Weintraub's mansion in Beverly Hills to interview him.

"Thank you, Jane," Ronald thanked Mrs. Weintraub, the famous singer Jane Morgan, who opened the door to let them in.

"Hello, Jerry is waiting for you upstairs." Jane Morgan said and went out.

"Ronald, I have to admit, I'm in trouble. Avelson and I have some irreconcilable conflicts over casting. I want you to take on more responsibilities as a producer team and enter the early stages of preparations." The process, if Avelson still refuses to let go of Pat Morita, you take over as director and we move on."

"What does this mean? I come on board as a producer again? And then replace Avelson when he can't fulfill his duties?"

Ronald heard Weintraub's terms and was dissatisfied. These Jews were so calculated that they refused to give in to anything.

"I cannot accept this condition." Ronald refused immediately. "I have no ill feelings towards Mr. Avelson, and I don't want to do anything behind his back. If you want me to take over the director's job, I have two conditions."

"What are the conditions? Tell me." Weintraub frowned, and his first trial met with strong resistance.

"First, I had to sign as a director. Second, I had to talk to Mr. Avelson first, and I wanted to make sure that I wasn't hiding what I was doing from him before he gave up the job. "

"Talk to him first? That's no problem." Weintraub had no objection to Ronald's second condition. This was actually within the scope of his concession. "But can you tell me why?"

"It's very simple. When I was filming my first movie, 'Fast Richmond High,' there was a guy next to me who would replace me at any time if I didn't do what the producers wanted. I didn't like that part. I have no experience, so I don’t want to be the spare tire.”

"Spare tire... your metaphor is very interesting. I promise you, let Susan contact Avelson, and you can talk to him yourself. But for the first request, I still want to see the outcome of your conversation. If Avilson agrees to If I give in on the casting, I will continue to let him be the director."

Weintraub stared at Ronald for a moment to see his reaction, then said.

"How is it? Do you still insist on your choice?"

"Of course, you ask Miss Akins to make an appointment with him, and I will visit him."

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