A week before the Oscar nominations are announced, the public relations battles between all parties are already very intense. There are endless parties under various names, and the service is absolutely attentive. Just like Ronald here today, he is one of the producers of the movie "Grease"
Hosted by Alan Carr.
However, he is one of the most famous gay and powerful producers in Hollywood, and he has a great influence on many groups of people like him. There were many beautiful and handsome guys at today's party as "party friends"
Chatting with guests, no matter what you like, you will never fail.
Ronald's contracted director Emil Adorino, who also had the same orientation, told him that as long as he came to participate and shook hands with his friends, at least dozens of votes would be given to support "Working Girl" in the nomination.
.So Ronald also came over to get some votes.
"Ronald, your Oscar nomination must be very stable." The party host Alan Carr looked uncomfortable and had a particularly disgusting feeling, like a pile of soft slugs. His voice was very
He is so small that others have to be close to him to hear him speak clearly.
"Really? I just want to get more confirmation that the Nomination Committee's vote must be fair." Ronald resisted the discomfort. Running away now will definitely offend him, and today will be in vain.
"ABC, which is responsible for broadcasting the Oscars this year, has a new idea. I hope more guests will perform on stage. Is that your intention?"
Alan Carr is also the producer of this year's Oscar live ceremony. After last year's disastrous host told incoherent and underground jokes, this year's broadcaster introduced this producer who is known for throwing extravagant parties and civilization, hoping to
Bring some traditional aesthetics back to Oscars.
This is also one of the reasons why Ronald agreed to come to the party, "My performance on the other end of the camera is very poor, please spare me..."
"Hahaha, it doesn't matter. Just pretend I didn't say anything and enjoy tonight."
Ronald perfunctoryly dealt with the host, and then, under the introduction of Emile Adorino, he shook hands with his friends, exchanged greetings, and canvassed for votes.
CAA president Michael Ovitz promised to work hard on several major awards that "Working Girl" expects, including Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay, to ensure Ronald's nomination.
However, Ronald didn't dare to let go and still wanted to participate in some canvassing activities. Ovitz's strategy was to divide the Oscars among several companies, but after all, the Oscars are not decided by CAA. A large number of voting members are retired or close to retirement.
Old people. When they were active, it was still when William Morris, or the older MCA, dominated the brokerage industry.
"What, you're leaving? Do you want to pick two beauties to leave? I know you are straight, or do you want a change of taste?" Alan Carr saw Ronald leaving after chatting with a group of people.
He left first and then came up to persuade him to stay. He was afraid that he had not entertained Ronald well.
"That's not it. I'm about to fly to London with the crew. There's a premiere there. I can't stay too long..." Ronald explained, holding back his nausea and hugging the other person goodbye.
Ronald and Richard met up and flew to New York at night, where they picked up Diane Lane, Sigourney Weaver and her husband, and Melanie Griffiths and her ex-husband.
Heading to London for the royal premiere of "Working Girl."
"Oh, I have never attended a royal premiere before? Are there any etiquette requirements?" Melanie Griffiths has been in this state of excitement since she won the Golden Globe Award.
Her acting career took on new possibilities.
"It's almost the same as a normal premiere, except that you have to wait for the Queen's family to enter and applaud..." Ronald replied. The royal family's etiquette officer informed him that, except for the two princes, for this premiere, Her Majesty the Queen and the King
My husband will also come to see me.
"I thought some special etiquette was required, such as a deep bow, and do I have to call her Your Majesty?" Griffiths was frightened by meeting the Queen, and kept asking while hugging his ex-husband Don Johnson.
"Don't worry, they won't argue with you..."
Sigourney Weaver couldn't stand it anymore, so she gave some advice. She was just like Catherine in the movie. She grew up in upper Manhattan, and she seemed to be very comfortable with this kind of thing.
"Really? I'm still a little worried..." Griffith's background is actually a bit similar to Tess's. Her mother didn't care much about her and she relied on herself to work from the side.
"Are you a British or Commonwealth national? If not, just bow and address Her Majesty the Queen when you meet her for the first time. They do not have strict etiquette requirements for non-Commonwealth residents..."
Diane couldn't stand it anymore, so she comforted Griffiths, who was a little nervous. When she was a little girl, she had filmed "Love at Sunset Bridge". That film starred Laurence Olivier, so she also held a royal ceremony.
Premiere, with the Queen in attendance. She knows the rules.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Her Majesty the Queen's Private Secretary Robert Ferro, and I'm here to talk to you about some etiquette for royal premieres. The premiere is not a formal royal event, so you don't have to be too formal, just follow some
Just a simple request is enough…”
Staying at the Savoy Hotel, the most prestigious hotel in London, Ronald and his party waited for the staff sent by the Queen to contact them. These people ensured the red tape of various royal activities to maintain the dignity of the royal family.
"Mr. Li, can we chat alone?" Another female official came over and asked Ronald politely.
"Of course, you are?"
"I am Jane, Robert's wife..."
This Lady Jane Fellowes is not only the wife of the Queen's private secretary, she is also the niece of Her Majesty the Queen herself. She has a title and also serves as the Queen's "Lady's Companion" (usually a relative of the Queen, in public
Accompanying the Queen on occasions).
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Mr. Li, are you interested in becoming a British citizen?" Mrs. Ferro asked Ronald an unexpected question as soon as they met.
"Why? Why do you think this way?"
"Actually, your father's mother was a lady from the Spencer family..." Mrs. Ferro took out a document from her briefcase with a detailed record of Ronald's father's life experience.
His grandfather, a fighter pilot, fell in love with an aristocratic girl who joined the army as a ground handler in Britain during World War II. However, after the plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, Ronald's father did not get the gift of a virgin because he was an illegitimate son who did not have a formal wedding.
Recognition of the Spencer family.
After he returned to America, he grew up with the support of his aunt in the Jerome family. Because this aunt was not married and had no descendants to help him, he did not get Jerome's surname, and finally took his great-grandfather's surname as Li.
, became a commoner.
Ronald does not agree with the fact that the Spencer family now wants him to recognize his ancestors. What he more agrees with is that he was born as a commoner on Stanton Island in America and was a loyal and loyal person who served America for three generations.
The aristocratic bloodlines on both sides of the grandfather's side are not very recognized. In contrast, Ronald is more sympathetic to the bloodline of people like Li Enfu, a young boy studying in the United States in the Qing Dynasty who worked hard to get ahead on his own. It will be more interesting to tell his children and grandchildren about the family history in the future.
no?
"Her Majesty the Queen has no other intentions. She is best friends with your grandmother and appreciates your movies, so she wants to knight you. But according to the laws of the Commonwealth, she cannot knight people who are not from the Commonwealth.
, you cannot be called Lord or Sir.
So I will first ask you about your personal wishes. Of course, if you are not willing, His Majesty can only confer you a knighthood based on your outstanding performance in art."
Ronald thought for a second and then rejected the Queen's kindness. His father did not stay in Britain after his grandfather's death, so the Spencer family made their own choice. He was awarded an imperial title by blood, and it was very important for him to work in Hollywood.
It does not provide any real help, but is a burden. If you can be awarded an honorary knight based on your achievements, it will be an honor earned by your own efforts.
"Your Majesty has expected it..." Mrs. Ferro said with a smile. Now that Britain's influence is declining day by day, things like titles are becoming less and less important even in the British Isles.
"However, being an honorary knight requires particularly outstanding artistic achievements or special contributions to British art. Only Mr. Bob Hope in Hollywood has ever received this honor for his role in many films that supported soldiers in World War II.
Your Majesty hopes to have more contact with your old friend in the future. If you can collaborate with British artists on more influential films like 'Working Girl', maybe I can attend your investiture ceremony next time..."
After seeing off Mrs. Ferro who came specially to talk, the simple etiquette training over there happened to be over. Diane ran to Ronald's room, took Ronald's hand and told her about attending the royal premiere when she was a child.
Some past events. The Queen even kissed her on the cheek at that time.
"Hey, are you a relative of the Queen?" Diane saw the documents on the table and clapped Ronald's hand in surprise, "Hey, are you a lord?"
"No, I am an American citizen..." Ronald replied with a smile. Anyway, he had already made a decision.
"So you still have this kind of blood, no wonder... My dad said that you didn't go to college, but you have more knowledge than some acting families, and your eye for choosing movies may be the best in Hollywood..."
Diane looked at Ronald with two more admirations in her eyes.
"I don't know. I'm all self-taught..." Ronald denied with a smile.
"My dear, look at my premiere tomorrow, which one will look good on me?" Diane feels that tomorrow's premiere is even more important.
…
"Sigourney, Melanie, you are so stunning today..." Ronald admired as he looked at the two heroines.
The next evening was the royal premiere. Melanie was dressed in white and Sigourney in red. Both of them wore classic strong professional women's styles. They adhered to the style of the characters in the movie and also insisted on the American style.
British superiority.
"Diane, you are also great today..." Sigourney Weaver also admired Diane when she saw that she was wearing a white top and black and white polka dot pants. The Hollywood actresses made a collective appearance, in front of a group of British ladies.
The traditional attire, with the feathered hat in the middle, looks so independent.
Princess Diana, who only wears a white stand-collar shirt and a red coat, is more in line with the values of modern women and can compete with the three actresses here.
Ronald waved to her. Antonia's last position at the ballet was thanks to her help.
"I never knew, are we still cousins?" Princess Diana saw Ronald and Diane and came over to chat with him to express her closeness. Even Prince Charles, who had always been very proud and aloof, also chatted with him about the weather.
"Her Majesty the Queen and her husband have arrived..."
After a while, the Queen also arrived at the premiere. Everyone bowed and nodded to express their respect. Amidst the standing applause of everyone present, the Queen specially nodded to Ronald, indicating that the premiere could begin.
The two young princesses were deeply moved by this premiere in London. In modern society, women can also compete with men, which made both princesses feel the same way. Those newspaper reporters in Fleet Street, London
, obviously he cares more about the princess’s gossip news than the prince’s.
Even the Queen liked this movie very much. When she met with the creators, she especially chatted with Ronald for a few words.
"Ronald, you remind me of the days when I drove an ambulance during World War II. I was also a working woman..."
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Your example has set an example for the British people, Your Majesty", Ronald thought to himself, it seems that the Queen really likes to drive as a driver, if her father hadn't accidentally
After taking over the throne, Her Majesty the Queen seems more willing to be a busy person.
"Do we have any movie scripts in Britain? I'm waiting to give you a medal..." The Queen really likes Ronald. Movies like this are really interesting to watch.
"Britain has many good series of films and great film artists..." Ronald had already chatted with the Queen for more than twice the usual time, and the reporters began to whisper.
The Queen patted Ronald's arm and said a few words of encouragement. Ronald thought to himself, could it be that he really wanted to make some British-themed movie?
In fact, many British movies and TV series are very good. The reason why they are not as good as Hollywood is mainly because the market is not big enough. Anyway, the two countries have similar languages, so it is a good idea to remake famous characters and original works here.
By the way, it seems that James Bond hasn’t made a new movie in a few years.
Just as he was thinking about his own thoughts, Ronald was attracted by a commotion.
Over there, Melanie Griffiths, who was wearing a white outfit, screamed and hugged her ex-husband, and was so happy that she could not express her joy. Next to her, Sigourney Weaver also hugged her husband happily.
"What's wrong?"
"They both received Oscar nominations..." The assistant came over to remind Ronald of the latest news, the Oscar nominations were announced. Griffiths was nominated for Best Actress, and Sigourney Weaver was nominated for two.
Gorillas in the Mist was nominated for the leading actress category, and Working Girl was nominated for the supporting actress category.
Ronald himself also received two nominations, one for Best Director and one for Best Picture. It made Diane next to her envious. In "Grown Up", only the leading actor Tom Hanks won the award.
Nominated for acting awards.
Princess Diana was very nice and provided custom-made dresses for both Melanie Griffiths and Sigourney Weaver.
"Congratulations to you," Princess Diana was also sincerely happy for the two actresses.
"Thank you, thank you." Melanie Griffiths was overly excited again... "Oh my god, I got an Oscar nomination. Oh my god, do I have to prepare a dress? Don, don?"
"You have to calm down, Melanie..." Her ex-husband and current boyfriend Don Johnson also smiled happily.
"You all need dresses to attend the award ceremony, right? If necessary, I can recommend my designer Emmanuel to you. His level is very good..." Princess Diana felt unfamiliar and envious of this kind of thing.
A woman, relying on her own efforts, can become the focus of a large-scale event and the focus of the media the next day...