The last scene of "Other People's Money" was shot in Manhattan, New York. After successfully winning the shareholders' meeting vote to acquire the New England Cable Factory, Garfield was melancholy and brooding alone at home.
Success in career represents failure in life, and he and Kate Sullivan clearly have mutual consent, but because of this acquisition, the two can no longer be together.
At this moment, Kate called and reported the good news. Japan's Mitsubishi Company took a fancy to the cable factory's metal processing capabilities and planned to buy the cable factory from Garfield at a premium of 50% above the market price.
Then it switched to the production of automobile airbags.
A miracle that fell from the sky solved everyone's problems. Jorgensen saved the factory, general manager Bill got the option to cash in, the workers could still have jobs, Garfield made a lot of money by changing hands, and he and Kate Sue
Levin's love also began to grow rapidly from its budding state... Among the many characters in the book, there is only one unlucky one, Ronald's guest appearance as Bart...
Ronald, the representative of the first assistant director, announced the packing party, and the staff was in jubilation. The quality of the party was related to the location where the movie was shot. Dances with Wolves was in the desolate conservation area of South Dakota. The so-called packing party was a buffet.
Other people's money was spent filming in Lower Manhattan, where the party venues are pretty swanky.
And New York is different from Los Angeles. There are not so many film crews. There are many beautiful girls and handsome boys who go to parties. When you see the film crew, you still have a feeling of admiration. If the staff is lucky, it is not possible to lure one to get a room.
Something too difficult.
According to the management, Ronald showed up and left. He has never liked such overly lively occasions. Now that his net worth is getting richer and richer, after hiring a personal bodyguard, he prefers not to stay in such situations with many strangers for a long time.
stay.
Like him, art director Polly Platt was past the age of enjoying parties. She took Ronald's car to reunite with her children.
"I like the narrative methods of old Hollywood very much, and since Gregory Peck is the starring role, this movie also borrows a lot of old-fashioned narratives to try to prevent the audience from feeling any abrupt plot..."
In the car, Ronald answered Polly Platt's questions. After this movie was shot, the flavor of old Hollywood was already very obvious. The number of close-ups, the witty dialogue, and each character
Everyone has their own story.
"You don't seem to like what I'm doing?" Ronald looked at Polly Platt and frowned a little.
"Not really, I like old Hollywood narratives, and Peter (Bogdanovich) likes to shoot like this. It's just that the ending of this movie is not old Hollywood at all. According to the logic and direction of the plot, it should be about
Genson had no choice but to lose the vote, Garfield made a lot of money but was lonely, and it was a tragic ending where no one benefited. You let Japanese companies acquire it, which is a bit..."
"Deus ex machina?" Ronald answered with a smile. Recently, a man named Robert McKee started a script writing course at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and then started his own writing class. It is said that it is very profitable.
"Yeah, that's the name, it means..."
"I know what that word means." Ronald replied with a smile. This McGee analyzed many blockbuster scripts and then summed up his experience. However, the scripts he wrote himself have never been made into movies.
Pratt's question is indeed a real question. But today's movies are completely different from old Hollywood. Because at that time movies were the only high-end video entertainment. Everyone would go to the cinema after dinner to see what movies there were.
Just buy a ticket and go in to see it.
Therefore, the movies at that time included tragedies, comedies, dramas, and their themes and types were all-encompassing. But now? Everyone is watching TV at home, and going to the cinema has become a luxury. You don’t let them
Expectations were met and it was sure to be a huge failure at the box office.
"No wonder no one is watching the movies Peter makes now." Pratt thought of his ex-husband Bogdanovich. He was a loyal believer in old Hollywood and made movies according to classical techniques. Because of this, in addition to comedy,
Outside of movies, his movies are often very popular.
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Ronald, who had been resting for a few days, came to New York to inspect Ang Lee's "Pushing Hands" crew. As expected, the first Chinese-American story film directed by a Chinese in many years was very attractive, and everyone in the American film and television industry and theater industry
Almost all the Chinese people who are regarded as good in the world come to contribute.
Ronald also saw his old friend Chaori. The TV series "Eagle Crest" in which he has a long-term role has just ended its final season, so he has time to contribute to the movie. He and Diane are also old acquaintances and have acted together.
"The demons are causing havoc in Chinatown", everyone had a great time chatting.
"I heard that your new movie has just been filmed. When will it be released?" Chao Li is one of the best-performing Chinese actors, so he doesn't rely on promoting this movie to become famous. He just wants to
I want to contribute to Chinese-language films. I can also chat and laugh with Ronald and Diane.
"It is planned to be released in the second half of the year. This is not a movie suitable for summer. I plan to put it in the relatively off-season."
"Oh? Then I'm going to see if you have any new movies released? I just lost my long-term meal ticket recently, so it's time to go out and attend more premieres." Chaoli joked.
"There is a purely commercial film, produced by my company, directed by Emile Adolino, about Army helicopters, but the time has not yet been determined. It may be released after the New Year holiday, or it may be postponed to the summer."
"Don't forget to send me tickets for the premiere. By the way, my brother, the one you met who used to be in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is also here in America. If it's convenient, you can give me a few more tickets. I'll give them to you."
He takes some time to relax."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Oh, definitely...what is he doing now? Is he very busy recently?" Ronald agreed verbally and told Richard when the time came.
.He himself is still thinking about it. The release time of "Firebird" is not easy to arrange. This movie is completely following the trend to join the popularity, just like the several exploitation films that catered to the Star-Spangled Banner Act last year. If it can be released during the war,
Maybe the box office will more than double the normal time.
But when exactly did the commander-in-chief decide to send troops to Iraq? He couldn’t find out.
For some small things, Ronald could make George look good, or go see Barbara himself. But such major military matters were not major secrets that people like him could get involved in.
"He has retired from his position as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom, and may go to the United Nations to serve." Chaoli said unhurriedly, "His old colleagues are very busy now, and Foreign Minister Qian also has to go to the Middle East for five
We will use shuttle diplomacy with the United States and may even meet with important American officials.”
"Huh? I don't know..." Ronald thought. We can ask my friend George to come and play golf together. He is the son of the commander-in-chief and he likes to make friends the most."
"Then it will definitely be a very good thing after he officially comes to serve in the United Nations. Now..."
Ronald nodded to express his understanding. There were many rules there, and it was indeed a matter of public and private matters after he officially took office.
However, the DPRK's words revealed an important piece of information. The foreign minister was going to meet with American officials at the Secretary of State level in Egypt. After the end of World War II, there was an important rule that all wars must be authorized by the United Nations Security Council.
, is legal.
According to the rules of the Security Council, the five permanent members have a veto power. In other words, Foreign Minister Qian must also agree to use force against Iraq, and then the general can formally form a multinational force to send troops to defeat the Iraqi madmen and restore the Kuwaiti royal family.
Truly practicing the behavior of a modern overlord.
The other four permanent members all have smooth communication channels with the Secretary of State. Only Foreign Minister Qian needs to make such a roundabout way. There is a high probability that this is the last P5 foreign minister who needs to reach a consensus.
Ronald sensed an opportunity and immediately found someone to call the Army helicopter flight instructor Monty Jordan. After waiting for more than an hour, he got through to the instructor who was chewing sand in the Saudi military camp.
"Monty, are you still eating sand in Saudi Arabia? When will you come back? Firebird, which you participated in, has been edited. Is there any chance to come to Los Angeles for the premiere? We really want you, a real instructor, to appear at the premiere.
.”
"Ha, I really want to go and kick Nicolas (Cage)'s ass again. I really miss this guy. But I can't. We can't leave here, and I don't want to leave. I joined the army for so many years just for...
Forget it, let’s not talk about it, thank you for remembering me, and don’t forget to send me a copy of the video tape when the time comes.”
"Hey, that won't work. You are our great hero. How about I have people take copies and go to Saudi Arabia to show you a few shows? You can also be proud of those young people." Ronald turned around and thought about it.
An idea.
"Ha, if the heroine can also come and meet the boys, they will be more energetic...hahahaha."
"What a good idea. I'll see if I can arrange it. This will only happen if Brooke is willing and her schedule doesn't conflict. But even if she's not available, I will arrange for a female star." Ronald instantly felt that this was a good marketing opportunity.
, the heroine really went to the US military base to work in the army, those young men from Shennanzhou are not allowed to scream?"
"Whether she comes or not, thank her for me. In addition, you have to prepare more posters of Brooke Shields. This is the best condolence gift for the boys to boost their morale."
With the news leaked by Monty, Ronald was sure that a storm would soon blow in the bay. When he returned to Los Angeles, he immediately found Daydream's distribution department to rush to produce copies, preparing to release them at the end of the month after the New Year.
Box office off-season, large-scale release.
Michael Gray, Ronald's marketing consultant, also immediately contacted the United Workers Organization (USO) to express his interest in holding the premiere of "Firebird" in Saudi Arabia.
This United Labor Organization is not a government department, but they have a close relationship with the Department of Defense. Brooke Shields also agreed to go to the Saudi base to work for the army. The Department of Defense took this very seriously and sent the Army's special forces Green Berets to protect her.
The Green Berets still defeated the Rangers and the 75th Commando Brigade to seize the opportunity to escort their childhood idol.
Ronald was also uneasy. Although Brooke's domestic popularity was not as strong as before, her international popularity was out of touch with her domestic popularity. In the Middle East, she was still as iconic as America.
For this reason, Ronald specifically contacted the Ministry of National Defense, hoping that they could handle the matter in a low-key manner and not announce the news to the public until Brooke Shields completed her labor mission.
Soon, Brooke Shields suddenly arrived at the US military base camp in Saudi Arabia and was warmly welcomed by the officers and soldiers. Wearing a green jacket with the logo of the Army Helicopter Corps, she sang a patriotic song in person. She also signed autographs and took photos with the lucky officers and soldiers.
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The Saudi military camp will become a base for the US military in the future. Therefore, all entertainment facilities are available. In the largest theater in the military camp, the world premiere of "Firebird" was held.
The soldiers saw the goddess of their childhood (these soldiers had just attended middle school when Brooke Shields appeared in the movie, and her beauty was deeply engraved in their childhood memories), and she personally acted as a heroic figure.
The sassy female helicopter operator was so excited that she almost exploded.
It turns out that Brooke is also one of us.
When the character played by Brooke Shields flew a helicopter and fell in love with a male soldier played by Nicolas Cage, they made them scream again. America's goddess was finally won by the one in military uniform!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Officers and soldiers from multiple branches of the military have also started a battle for Brooke Shields. Needless to say, the Army, Brooke wears the uniform of the Army Aviation Corps
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Both the Navy and the Air Force believed that Brooke's role was actually on their side. Brooke Shields used air-to-air missiles removed from the crashed plane to shoot down the drug dealer's plane. They both felt that the most powerful attack in the movie was the Navy's.
/Contributed by the Air Force. The fact that Brooke can activate missiles so quickly means that she must have served in the Navy/Air Force.
The most miserable thing is the Marine Corps. They have nothing to do with Brooke. In desperation, someone discovered that the most powerful fixed-wing attack aircraft used by the villains in the movie must have been used by the Marines to suppress beach landings.
Used by Porky, she finally defeated the scum of the Marines, who was obviously one of our Marines.
The morale of the three armies was high, which satisfied the Ministry of National Defense who came specially to inspect. They sent a special message to the Labor Association to express their gratitude to Brooke Shields for participating in this labor force. This is a war-related labor action that few Hollywood stars have participated in since the Vietnam War.
The Ministry of National Defense also expressed its gratitude very rudely. It immediately ordered hundreds of copies from Daydream, and bases with US military deployments around the world began screening "Firebirds".
On the afternoon and evening of the 16th, tens of millions of families who had subscribed to the CUU TV network were surprised to find that the channel had switched to live connection. Reporters in Baghdad told the studio host intermittently that an air raid siren was now sounding in Baghdad.
, anti-aircraft guns were firing continuously, but no aircraft was seen. Only continuous explosions resounded over the city.
At around 7 p.m. Eastern time, the White House press secretary convened an impromptu press conference.
"In the name of the Commander-in-Chief of the United States of America, I would like to announce to you the official news that the liberation of Kuwait has officially begun. The coalition's liberation operation, codenamed Desert Storm, is beginning in Kuwait and Iraq. The Commander-in-Chief will give a televised speech in the evening.
"
All TV stations were reporting the news, but only CUU had front-line reporters, which caused almost all the families who subscribed to their channels to use their remote controls to switch to them.
Finally, due to the control of the Baghdad government, the frontline reporters who could not broadcast live broadcast the videotape to a place with transmission through other methods. CUU finally broadcast the scene of the air raid.
The pictures taken by night vision equipment have a fluorescent green color. Countless bombs are exploding in the air and on the ground. Tracer bullets from anti-aircraft guns can also be seen in the picture, firing towards high altitude. Accompanied by the sounds of guns and explosions, the reporter's voice is particularly disturbing.