Exploiting Hollywood 1980

The script that Spielberg sent was a sequel to "Encounters of the Third Kind," continuing the relationship between humans and aliens. The difference is that this time the alien is a child, and he is also interacting with a group of human children.

The atmosphere of the whole script is light-hearted, as if children are imagining the world of adults. That alien, named ET, became good friends with a group of children on Earth, and finally, with their help, returned to his parents and left Earth.

"It is recommended to delete the 'bad guy' role among children, and let normal adults act as the obstacle for ET to return to their parents. It is difficult for children's imagination to think that their peers are bad guys, specializing in bad things about good people...

It is recommended to add some chase scenes, let the protagonist Elliott ride a bicycle and take ET to escape the obstacles of adults. The child audience needs their own "drag racing" scene. In the limit of the child's imagination, imitating the car chase scene..."

Rick Nisita, quickly got Ronald's typewriter readings.

"So soon? I thought you'd have to read it for a while before giving me your opinion."

"I thought the first reaction after reading was the most real and most valuable?" Ronald laughed.

In fact, Ronald didn't tell the truth. The script that Spielberg liked didn't have too much drama, like a children's play. Ronald had no experience writing children's plays.

It's hard for Ronald to imagine what it will look like. Of course, this is a script that Spielberg likes, and he can't write his true thoughts. .

"Okay, I'll give it to Spielberg's assistant Katherine."

Rick Nisita might have guessed Ronald's idea, and Universal's Tom Mount didn't like the script. With Spielberg's top directorial work, the comedy war "1941" not recouping its production costs at the North American box office, Wonder Boy seems to have lost its box-office mojo.

The director's new film "The Lost Ark", which will be released this summer, is directed by George Lucas and directed by Spielberg. Universal would like to see it again.

His assistant, Kathleen Kennedy, was in charge of finding a producer for the new script. Maybe if Universal couldn't do it, Columbia's Frank Price would. After all, he was the only major studio president who read the script in person.

"One more thing, the RSO record company's copyright fee has been settled. You wrote the lyrics for the two songs on the well-known simul album. The single of the theme song Fame sold well, and even the album with the soundtrack of the movie sold well. It has already sold gold album sales.

RSO boss Robert Sterwood specifically asked CAA to tell him that he also wants to work with you on a new teen movie script.

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Ronald pouted, the matter of the sequel to Grease was so bad, Sterwood didn't even struggle, Universal invested nearly 10 million, of course he was willing, his two versions of the script were just abandoned, Lying in the Paramount and Universal script warehouses eating ashes.

"Fame composer Michael Gore wants to invite you to compose for his new song, won't you say yes?"

Ronald shook his head. After all, the lyrics were copied, and he didn't know how to write them.

However, Michael Gore still wants to meet. David Da Silva, the producer of "Famous in the World", specially invited him to meet Michael Gore and said that there are important things to discuss.

On the second night, Ronald went to the appointment on time. The handmade suit was very docile, with a woolen coat covering the outside. People depended on the clothes, and the doorman who opened the door gave him a second look.

"Oh, Ronald, it's great to see you in Los Angeles." Living in the hotel's executive suite was David da Silva, the cosmopolitan producer, who was a little bald again. By his side are the lead of the first-come movie, and the lead singer of the theme song, Erin Carla, and his manager.

"Long time no see, hello, David. Hello, Erin." Ronald took off his coat and said hello to the two main creators, along with Michael Gore, who sat next to him and composed the music and all the episodes.

"Congratulations, Michael. Your soundtrack went gold."

After a few greetings, David Da Silva proposed the purpose of inviting the songwriter to come.

"The Organizing Committee of the Golden Globes called Erin and I, and Dolly Parton, Erin Cara's biggest competitor, did not agree to attend. The best original song for this movie is likely to belong to the famous theme song. 'Fame'."

Ronald and Michael Gore congratulated. The Golden Globe Awards are like this, whichever star is willing to show up to accept the award, they will award the award to whomever.

"So I hope, if you win, you'll be able to mention Erin Kara's name when you award it.

She was also nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or a Musical, though Sissy Spacek was in the thick of it. She played country singer Loretta Lynn and sang all the songs in the movie herself."

The Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song is awarded to the songwriter. It seems that David da Silva has spent a lot of money to popularize Erin Carla, who is also of Puerto Rican descent.

At this year's Golden Globe Awards, "Famous" won a total of four nominations. The nomination for best picture belongs to the producer, the best actress in a musical belongs to Erin Cara, and the best original song goes to Erin Cara. of.

Director Alan Parker and Barry Miller, who had been very vocal, didn't even get nominated for Best Director and Best Supporting Actor.

All four nominations, in addition to Best Score, were related to producer Da Silva's PR.

Ronald and Michael Gore looked at each other and agreed. Anyway, just to mention, there is no problem.

"Great, this is very important to Erin Cara, we want to thank you." Erin Cara's agent took the initiative to take the hands of Ronald and the two of them, and thanked them.

After returning to his hotel, Ronald said to his agent Richard.

"I don't understand. Why is it so important to mention her name? Is it worth talking to us in person?" Ronald was a little puzzled.

"It's about hitting the Oscar nominations."

"Oscar nomination? What does it have to do with the Golden Globes?"

"The Golden Globe Awards is a dinner party for a star party. The reason why NBC can broadcast the awards is because of the stars who attended." Richard worked hard at CAA and gradually understood the unspoken rules of these awards.

"In fact, he was originally a trivial award, but now there are more and more Oscar nominations, and each award has five nominations. Many judges who voted can't see so many movies at all.

The Golden Globes are right in front of the Oscar nominations. Most of the judges will watch the awards dinner, so the stars who have the camera at the dinner will get more attention from them. For many small awards, such as best original song, if a scene flashes during the live broadcast, it is likely that many Oscar judges will remember it.

At the time of voting, among the several nominated candidates, they just remembered what you looked like, and there will be many more votes out of thin air. "

"Oh, so Michael Gore and I won the award and mentioned singer Erin Kara, NBC's broadcast director, in the speech and gave a close-up of her?"

"Bingo!" Richard smiled and turned on the TV.

It's Erin Cara again, the black girl in another variety show singing "Fame."

"The song is very popular on TV now, and many TV stations invite her to sing by name," Ronald said.

"That's the hard sell by producer David Da Silva. Every show takes the initiative to sing." Richard laughed.

"Huh? Was it hard work?" Ronald asked.

"Da Silva wants to take the opportunity to shoot a TV series that is well-known all over the world. The box office of the film is not satisfactory. If you want to get a contract with the TV station, you must make a lot of momentum, preferably at the Oscars."

"That's true." Ronald took a sip. MGM encountered financial difficulties, "Famous in the World" actually did not get many marketing opportunities, and it was able to have a box office of 20 million, which all depended on the word of mouth among young audiences.

But with a budget of 8.5 million, plus some marketing expenses, the North American box office of 20 million is not outstanding. No wonder producer David Da Silva is so nervous.

"I haven't been to the Golden Globes yet, is there anything to be aware of?" Ronald asked Richard.

"The scene of the Golden Globe Awards is that the various crews sit in a round table, and there are not many heavyweight nominations that are famous all over the world. It is only given to the round table at the back, and you still need to fight with others.

There is champagne on site, remember not to drink too much. When the time comes, remember to wear a dress and which pocket to put your acceptance speech in. "

"Hey, I can't forget." Ronald smiled and patted his pocket.