Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Martial arts superstar (self-confessed)" Chuck Norris responded to Weintraub's call. He would not play a karate instructor who does bad things and encourages students to actively attack others. He hoped that Ronald would change the script and put the Cobra Gym The character of coach Chris was changed to a person who concentrates on martial arts training and ignores the psychological needs of those weak children.

Weintraub relayed to Ronald the response of his favorite Chuck Norris, "He told me something. Just like America's military operations in South Vietnam, you can't take the initiative to hit others, but Limited violence is necessary to protect yourself and people who share the same values. He called it the philosophy of necessary violence."

"We might as well change an actor. It's better to use an unknown actor as the villain." Ronald took the opportunity to express his thoughts. If Chuck Norris, the facial paralysis, is really asked to play the role of the owner of Chris Hall, how can he get a close-up? Lens?

"Yeah, but Chuck Norris is very famous in 'Enter the Dragon.' Many kung fu movie fans know him. If he comes to play, it will increase the box office a lot." Weintraub's celebrity collecting habit comes back. . .

"Well... let's see." Ronald did not directly oppose Weintraub's idea. Since he started preparing the movie, he has understood the psychology of the Jew. If there is no authoritative person to endorse you, it is best not to directly Opposing him can easily arouse his aggressive personality and he will not give up until his goal is achieved.

"Night of the Comet" is officially released in theaters after a twelve-week run. Atlantic Company began to settle one-period income other than dividends for investors other than Ronald. Roger Corman, Minahan Golan's Cannon Pictures, and Ronald's friend Douglas Jr. all got their first checks doubling their investment.

With a box office revenue of 27 million, everyone is looking forward to the next check that includes box office dividends.

"Cheers" Champagne was opened in Atlantic's conference room. Ronald came to sit down and collected the check for Douglas Jr., then endorsed it and passed it on to his friend. Roger Corman's current new company does not produce much, so he is very free and comes to collect checks in person. Minahan Golan was very busy and only sent an accountant to represent himself.

"Why are you looking so sad? Is the new movie not going well?" Roger Corman asked Ronald.

"I'm now looking for an actor who knows martial arts and has acting skills. If it doesn't work, someone who can perform martial arts will do. The producer wants Chuck Norris, and I really can't stand it."

"What's the matter? I'll recommend two to you."

Roger Corman has made numerous exploitation films, as well as kung fu-themed ones. He recommended two actors, Martin Kove and David Carradine.

Martin Koff is a true black belt in martial arts,

Practiced Taekwondo and Hu Xingquan. David Carradine was the protagonist of the hit TV series "Kung Fu" in the 1970s.

Both actors appeared in Roger Corman's movie "Death Race 2000" as two racers who participated in the Death Race. Another racing driver who is even more famous now is Stallone.

David Carradine is more famous. He sent a two-page shooting request through his agent, filled with conditions that he had to meet on the set. For example, there is a separate trailer, and the makeup artist is not allowed to enter the trailer without permission. Everyone must remain calm when he wanders naked around the trailer...

Ronald immediately crossed Kaladin off his list and made an appointment with Martin Kove. Roger Corman is still reliable, and Martin Kove, who has a background in exploitation films, shows professionalism in every move he makes. His Tiger Walking Fist particularly interested Ronald.

Chinese martial arts include Tiger Fist and Crane Fist, which imitate animals. In this way, the philosophies of the two karate schools can be expressed in the moves of the final battle, which will be more popular with the audience.

Ronald asked Martin Kove to go back first and wait until the time was right before he formally auditioned and pushed him out to Weintraub. Then he told Martin Kove not to accept other auditions for the time being and to wait for good news from him.

Kove was delighted, having not made a theatrical film since Roger Corman sold the company.

When Ronald returned home, he took out the Sony betacam again, thinking about whether to take another video of Kove, and then accidentally showed it to Weintraub. However, once a move is used once, it may not be effective the second time.

I am thinking about how to get Weintraub to give up on facial paralysis Chuck Norris. The phone rang again.

Before it was transferred to the automatic answering machine, Ronald picked up the phone and said, "Hello, I'm Ronald. Who is it?"

"Ronnie, I'm Minahan, why are you trying to steal my contract as an actor? If you like him, can you come to my place to be a director? I will always be here for you."

"What are you talking about? Why can't I understand? When did I steal your role as an actor?"

"Ronald, we are old friends. There are some things I will say directly. Chuck Norris..."

"What? Chuck Norris is your actor?"

"Right? Cannon signed a film contract with him. We will work with him in three movies. But his agent told me that he may take over a Colombian youth action film. Guess this director who fights for love? who is it?"

"Then it's me, isn't it?" Ronald was excited. "Hey, Minahan. Do you want Chuck Norris so much? Why didn't you tell me earlier? My producer just recommended him. He plays a major supporting role."

"Come on, Chuck Norris is the leading movie star of Cannon. Why do we rely on this kind of male star to sell box office?"

"Okay, I'll go to your office tomorrow and we'll talk in person."

Ronald was happy when he put down the phone. He happened to want to kick Norris, and someone immediately took over. Isn't it a coincidence? Gulu

The next day, Ronald came to Cannon's office. Minahan Golan was waiting for him.

"Ronald, please don't rob Chuck Norris from me."

Minahan pulled out a stack of posters, all of them pictures of Chuck Norris.

"You want to make so many movies for him?" Ronald took a look and saw that there were five or six movies in which Chuck Norris was holding a rocket launcher, a heavy machine gun, and a ninja dart. .

"Hahaha, of course not. These are all posters, and I didn't say I had to take them."

"No, why don't you take pictures of these posters?"

"They were all going to Cannes to deceive... no, to attract investment." Minahan took the poster back.

"The investment in our movie is no smaller than yours for 'The Kid', but the production cycle is faster, so don't compete with me for Chuck Norris' time. He has a better future in Cannon."

"Why do you think so highly of him? I saw on the posters that he is the number one male." Ronald suppressed his laughter and asked seriously.

"He is a kung fu master who collaborated with Bruce Lee. If Bruce Lee hadn't passed away unfortunately, I would have let them make ten or eight more movies."

Minahan talks about why he signed a multi-film deal with Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris once served at the base of the US Army in Korea and introduced the karate inheritance there. The Korean version of karate is called tang soo do.

After getting acquainted with Bruce Lee, Norris added some of his own understanding of martial arts to Tang Hand Do and created the "Chuck Norris Way", referred to as Chun Kuk Do, pronounced as Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do is somewhat similar (jeet kune do), borrowing some of the late kung fu giant's fame.

Anyway, these American martial arts masters will create their own martial arts sect after they become famous, and give them names with East Asian pronunciation, ending in "do".

"You and Chuck Norris didn't sign an exclusive agreement, right? Which movie he chooses is completely his freedom. We just follow America's rules and compete freely." Ronald pretended to be serious I want Norris to appear in it.

"Then you can't compete with me."

"Really? What's your secret weapon?"

"I can't tell you. But as long as you can compete freely, I have no problem. We only make one bid, and it depends on Chuck's own choice. Then don't increase the price again, what do you think?"

That's fine with me, but it doesn't matter what I say, the producers are the ones writing the checks.

"Just agree. I know Weintraub. He is a Jew and he will not bid repeatedly with me. As long as you don't suggest that it must be Chuck Norris."

"Then it's settled." Ronald shook hands with him, indicating that they had reached a gentleman's agreement.

"By the way, 'Night of the Comet' is now released and copies are available. How is your overseas distribution?"

"Hahaha", Minahan Golan smiled happily, "Ronald, your movie is very good. I enlarged the two beauties on the poster and added the comet. The pre-sales were very good in Cannes. . Even Japan, Korea, and Xiangjiang bought copies for screening.

Next year, next year you must go to Cannes with me. Only when you get there will you know what audiences around the world like about American movies. "

Soon, Chuck Norris updated his conditions, hoping that Weintraub and Minahan Golan would release their conditions and make a one-time bid. Whoever has better conditions will star in which movie.

Weintraub went to prepare a bid, and there was competition for Chuck Norris, making him feel like he had made the right choice.

Martin Koff called Ronald again. His agent found him another audition opportunity and asked Ronald when he could audition here.

Ronald reassured him of the opportunity, hinting that the role was his if he came, and asking him to turn down other audition opportunities.

After Kove read the script, he also wanted the role of a karate instructor, which would allow him to fully utilize his martial arts skills. So he refused other auditions arranged by his agent and waited for Ronald's call.

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