Exploiting Hollywood 1980

Latest website: The one Norio Ohga can direct is Samsung Pictures under the control of Frank Price. In order to repay Ronald, he asked TriStar Pictures to give Ronald some benefits. Daydream has renewed its distribution deal with TriStar Pictures for five films.

After the merger, TriStar Pictures could only pick up some film distribution projects that Colombia did not want. It just so happened to fit right in with Ronald's daydream.

Last year, three B-level action movies made a small profit due to the Star-Spangled Banner incident, so they were able to project a sequel.

Kickboxer had the best box office, so it was natural that it was the first project to be approved. However, Jean-Claude Van Damme's reputation grew and the budget for the sequel could not afford him, so Daydream began to look for his replacement.

Black Belt's performance at the box office was second best, and the original cast began preparing for the second installment. Eric Roberts' substance abuse problem prevented him from being favored by major studios, so he could only continue to shoot low-cost movies like this for Ronald.

Only "King Kong and Little Tokyo" performed the worst at the box office and was not enough to make a sequel. The actors had to be evenly distributed among the sequels of the other two films, allowing them to fill in for the actors who could not film the sequels due to various reasons.

Ronald looked at the report given to him by Michel Cannold's distribution department. This film with the highest quality shooting actually had the worst box office. Cinema's analysis report pointed out that the Japanese cultural flavor of this film is too strong, and many American audiences do not like it.

On the contrary, although the other two films are covered in the skin of foreign culture, the core is still the story of an American free-spirited male protagonist. After a setback, he has an epiphany, works hard and loves a beautiful woman, and creates a successful life. This story is in line with most domestic movies. The current situation of low audience literacy.

This also reminded him that if it is a movie shot for the box office (not for winning awards), it is still necessary to find the greatest common denominator of the audience's taste, preferably a story that resonates with certain knowledge taught in high school textbooks. . After all, for most Americans, the highest point of knowledge in life is at the high school prom.

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"Mr. Kurosawa has been confirmed by the Academy of Motion Picture Technology and Arts as the winner of this year's Oscar Honorary Award. As a producer of the awards show, what do you have to say?"

On this day, Ronald, who was staying with Diane at home, accepted interviews with reporters from The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair.

"Hey, this is a very exciting thing. I had a phone call with Mr. Kurosawa (his daughter translated). Director Akira Kurosawa, who is about to turn 80, is still working hard to prepare for his 's next video.

His ‘Rashomon’ won an honorary Oscar for foreign language film, at a time when best foreign language film was not an official award category. "Desu Uzala" won the award for Best Foreign Language Film, but Akira Kurosawa did not come to accept the award.

And in 1985, even though Mr. Akira Kurosawa came to the awards show, his "Chaos" lost again in the Best Picture category. So this award ceremony was the first time he accepted the statuette at the Oscars.

This is not so much the Academy awarding an honorary award to Akira Kurosawa, but rather Akira Kurosawa bringing honor to the Academy..."

"Hmm..." The reporter kept recording. Unexpectedly, Ronald spoke so highly of Akira Kurosawa, "So, will you be the one to present him with the award then?"

"Hey, my phone was off the hook as soon as this news came out. You know what? George Lucas and Steven Spielberg both told me he had to be the one to present the award. How do I What to do? In the end, we had to compromise and let them both present awards at the same time...

This section cannot be reported now, we must wait until the party is over to report it again..."

"Then let's say that the Academy of Film Technology and Arts will give Akira Kurosawa the highest courtesy and let the best talents give them awards..."

"Okay, the tone of your report is very good..."

Ronald can now issue some suggestive guidance to the media without being viewed as bullying by reporters. After all, he is also the boss behind an influential newspaper.

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The preparations for the Oscars show went well and went smoothly. Soon, a week before the awards, Ronald asked Sony's special plane to pick up Akira Kurosawa and his daughter Kazuko Kurosawa and their family to Los Angeles.

Akira Kurosawa is seventy-nine years old, and his body is still very strong, but after all, he is old and needs to rest for a while in Los Angeles. Ronald just happened to let him live in his own home, with a chef from Sony's CEO office, and his life was more comfortable than at home.

His eldest son Hisao Kurosawa flew from New York to meet his father and was very grateful to Ronald. Hisao Kurosawa had no talent, so he could only stick to some of his father's projects and open a small office in New York. On the other hand, Kazuko Kurosawa studied fashion design in college and became a fashion designer after graduation.

Ever since last year's "Dream", I have been working as a costume designer in my father's movies. In addition to taking care of her elderly father, she also has to take care of her own children and do her job well at the same time. Just like a traditional Japanese woman, she does everything well.

"Ronald San, why do you think I am popular in America and Europe, but Japanese producers are not willing to invest in my movies? In the past few years, many of my scripts have not been produced, so I have to write I keep writing, hoping to make it one day..."

That afternoon, Kurosawa took a lunch break and took a walk in the garden with Ronald. Although the style here was mainly Chinese, the East Asian style still made Kurosawa quite appreciate it. He liked to walk in the garden every day. Here's a walk with Ronald.

"I think the Japanese market is probably too small to bear a master's masterpiece..." Ronald couldn't tell. But the film market must first have quantity. There must be a lot of large, medium and small productions making money every year. Only then can there be outstanding producers who are willing to take big risks and make films that push the limits of art.

"Maybe so..." Akira Kurosawa listened to his daughter Kazuko's translation and nodded. The Japanese market is still too small to accommodate his meticulous craftsmanship, where every detail of every film must be perfect to use his style.

"Mr. Scorsese is here..." Ang Lee, who could only listen but could not comment, said to Ronald.

"Let's go back, Marty is here."

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"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..." Kazuko Kurosawa's daughter sang a birthday song in a childlike voice. Next to him, Scorsese laughed, happy that Kurosawa was enjoying his family life.

Next to him was Ang Lee, who personally took the camera and captured the scene with a Sony home video recorder. Looking at Akira Kurosawa's comforting smile, Ronald and Marty also sang a few lines, which were all caught on video.

This segment, like the review of Akira Kurosawa's films edited by Ang Lee, will be used as material for the Oscars awards show and will be played live and broadcast.

"Ronald, this is really a very pleasant moment. I also have to organize a big celebration for Mr. Kurosawa..." After the birthday party, Scorsese felt very interesting and regretful that he failed to achieve it. It's a shame that Kurosawa got the chance to win the award.

"Ah, what are your plans?" Ronald asked.

"In this year's Cannes, I happen to have a film to attend. I will convince the Cannes organizing committee to also award an honorary award to Mr. Kurosawa. If they are unwilling, you have to help me, and then we will organize Hollywood co-signed by the director, we must strive for honor for Mr. Akira Kurosawa..."

"Don't worry, this year's awards show will be a celebration for Akira Kurosawa among the top directors who are still active in Hollywood. If this kind of news spreads to the country, they will definitely not let Americans exclusively beautiful……"

Ronald told Scorsese not to worry. Akira Kurosawa is a Japanese director, and Hollywood has given such a great honor. Thinking about it, a native of Japan who is wrestling with America in terms of cultural influence will definitely not let this person make up for his regrets. By chance (Rashomon participated in the Venice Film Festival and won the Golden Lion Award).

"That's right..." Scorsese and Ronald chatted about the new film. Jimmy Reiner lived up to his reputation and helped him get the right to use the interlude. With this interlude, the long shot was perfect.

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The next day, after Mr. Kurosawa regained his energy, major film media began to come to Ronald's home to interview him. This time the Oscar will award an honorary award to him, and many media outlets are waiting for headlines the next day to systematically introduce Akira Kurosawa's life and films.

Ronald did not steal the old man's limelight. He and Diane hid in the master's room, leaving the leading role to this Japanese who inspired and influenced a generation of Hollywood directors.

By afternoon, Ronald had put on his light suit, kissed Diane goodbye, and walked to the Beverly Hills theater for the premiere of "Pretty Woman."

"Come back soon..." Diane stood up and kissed him goodbye. She was about to give birth and it was a little inconvenient to walk.

"I'll be back as soon as I'm done. Anyway, I'm not the protagonist today..."

This movie released by Disney is a medium-sized production. Ronald only hopes that the investment can be returned, and he doesn't particularly care. This time I went to the premiere mainly to reunite with the creators. After all, there was an earthquake at that time, and we all formed a special friendship.

"Aha, Ronald..." Director Garry Marshall came up and gave him a warm hug. The results of the test screening were very good. It seems that this romantic film of mine will allow me to continue to receive some commercial productions in Hollywood.

"Congratulations, Gary..." Ronald hugged him warmly. The director invested a lot of enthusiasm and energy into this film. The film is what it is today, thanks to his unremitting efforts and many considerations. method to ensure the shooting effect.

The two walked towards the entrance of the cinema, where the lights were bright and a huge poster occupied one wall.

The poster is surrounded by a revolving lantern, and in the middle is the actor Richard Gere. He turns his head ninety degrees and looks at the audience, looking like an elite.

His tie, pulled back, is grabbed by Vivian, played by Julia Roberts back to back. Vivian was wearing the same outfit as she was standing on the street at the beginning of the film, with a pink tank top exposing her waist, a black miniskirt, and a section of her super long legs between the large riding boots that were above her knees...

"Huh?" Ronald looked at Vivian's protruding figure on the poster and was a little confused. When she was on the set, Julia Roberts' figure was obviously not that good, right?

"Ronald..."

With a shout of joy, Julia Roberts, wearing a beige top and trousers, rushed forward and hugged Ronald. Grinning her iconic big mouth, she let out a heartfelt laugh, and then her whole body seemed to hang up.

"Ahem..." Ronald felt the vitality of this young body, but he didn't dare to make any mistakes in public, so he quickly put Roberts down.

"Eric has agreed to make a sequel. How are you preparing for the Oscars in two days?"

"I...I secretly, secretly prepared a little speech..." Like all first-time Oscar-nominated actresses, Julia Roberts still has a lot of fantasies.

She brought her two fingers closer, leaving a slight gap, as if to say that she still had a slight chance of winning.

"Good luck to you...huh?"

As soon as she chatted with Roberts, her boyfriend Kiefer Sutherland came over, inserted himself into the gap between Roberts and Ronald, and then kissed his girlfriend to declare his power.

"Kiefer..." Ronald nodded to him. This silly man may also know that after Julia Roberts is nominated for an Oscar, her career will surpass his own status, which will cast a shadow on the relationship between the two, right?

Ronald ignored the two people who walked in and continued to stand at the door looking at the poster. Being hugged by Roberts just now felt more real. He was indeed not as solid as the figure on the poster.

"I used a photo of Shirley Michelle and Richard Gere, and then asked the artist to put Julia's head on it..." Director Garry Marshall, who was standing next to him, noticed Ronald's confusion and quietly talked to him. he explained.

Shirley Michelle is Julia Roberts' stand-in, and many of the intimate sex scenes were filmed with her body. This time I used PhotoShop to change my hair. Is this because Roberts is not cooperating?

Director Garry Marshall nodded. After Julia Roberts won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for "Steel Magnolias", it gradually became difficult to contact her, and the promotion of "Pretty Woman" was not as cooperative as before. If it hadn't been for the Los Angeles premiere with Luo Nader attended, whether she came or not was a question.

"Hurry up and contact Disney's legal department, sign a supplementary agreement with the producer and Shirley Michelle, and give her some money. Otherwise, after the movie becomes a hit, she will definitely find a lawyer to sue..." Rona De told director Marshall that he had seen this kind of thing many times.

"Okay, I'll get in touch tonight..." Garry Marshall felt that Ronald was thoughtful and quickly agreed.

"As for Julia, will you cooperate..." Ronald shook his head. A female star's first movie to become famous often has risks lurking behind opportunities. Not every female star can survive peacefully.

"Ronald..." Another woman's voice came.

Ronald looked back and saw a tall girl wearing a long red dress similar to the one worn by Vivian when she went to the opera in the movie, walking towards him step by step like a model.

She put her hands on her hips, revealing her graceful curves and her deep V neckline. She hugged the gray-haired Richard Gere beside her with both hands and walked towards Ronald.

"Uh..." Ronald almost fell into a daze, recalling the graceful figure of the runway model under the red dress. Fortunately, he had seen this outfit and came back to his senses immediately, "Richard, Cindy, congratulations..."

This time it seems that Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere have disclosed their relationship to the media, allowing them to take photos of the two holding hands.

But why did Cindy Crawford put on this "combat uniform" again? Ronald thought to himself, Cindy Crawford, Julia Roberts, you are fighting from the set to the premiere, are you really trying to steal Richard Gere?

No matter, anyway, all the photos tomorrow will add free publicity to the box office of "Pretty Woman".

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"Ronald, on the first day yesterday, the box office of a single theater was more than 8,000 US dollars..." Early the next morning, Garry Marshall brought good news to Ronald.

"How much?" Ronald calculated. There were more than 1,300 theaters in the first weekend. Is this result going to exceed 10 million?

"Ah, I should have invested more..."

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