"Have you seen the audition footage, do you have any preferences?"
The day after the audition, Ronald sat in his office and asked a smiling Tom Cruise. Both he and Julia Taylor had seen him and the two actresses perform, but Cruise
Si didn't see it himself, so he had to wait for the film to be developed to see for himself before making sure.
"Jane and Smooth, but I still loved the audition with Brigitte..."
"Hey, Tom, you really can be a director." Ronald smiled and nodded, looking at each other and smiling at Julia Taylor.
The script adapted from this novel was not actually created specifically for the movie. The plot and dialogue in it have a strong flavor of a stage play. Perhaps it is because the author of the novel, John Grisham, once worked as a lawyer and a Mississippi citizen.
For the sake of parliamentarians, it has strong characteristics of indoor speeches.
In terms of understanding the plot and grasping the subtext behind the dialogue, Jane Tripplehorn undoubtedly beats Bridget Fonda. But Ronald did not want to make this movie into that kind of stage
Film adaptations that put a camera in front of the play tend to use audio-visual language rather than lines to convey emotions through narrative.
From this perspective, Bridget Fonda's suitability is much higher. Her audition can project more emotions into the camera, and when the audience watches it, it is better than that of Jane Trippleho.
Well, it is much simpler and more direct to use your ears and brain to understand the plot and emotions.
Tom Cruise's performance was even better when he starred opposite Bridget Fonda. His dyslexia prevented him from memorizing lines in a short period of time, so he played opposite Jane Tripplehorn.
When acting, the emotional expression will also be slower.
"Hey? Did you also choose Bridget?" Tom Cruise smiled brightly. Ronald always told the truth. He said that his understanding of the movie has improved, which means there must have been progress. No wonder he can be with
He coincided with it.
"What I choose is not important, what you choose is important..." Ronald said with a smile, waving his hand for the audition clip to be played again.
"Oh?" Tom Cruise smiled even brighter. Ronald also valued his opinion so much, so his status was indeed firmly nailed to the A-list star.
"Look, when you were playing with Bridget and Jane, that look on your face told me everything."
"Oh..." Tom Cruise thought to himself that it was not because of his own opinion, but because of his performance in the audition. Although it was a little worse, it was still pretty good. He continued to smile, and then joked, "Don't let Nico
I saw it..."
"Why? Does Nicole have any taboos about this?" Ronald frowned and looked at Tom Cruise.
"I'm just kidding, Nicole just regrets that the two movies she and I co-starred in didn't do well at the box office. We may not have many opportunities to co-star..."
"Okay, I will limit the number of visits during the filming period. Is that okay with you?" When Ronald heard that Nicole Kidman also had a common problem among celebrity wives, although the symptoms were relatively low, he proposed a star contract.
Common Terms.
The crew is responsible for all transportation and expenses when celebrities' family members visit. This movie will go to tourist destinations for filming, and the various expenses are actually not cheap. At the same time, this is also a clause that the crew restricts the stars, how many times a week, and whether
This can also reduce the trouble caused by the celebrity's spouse during the rest time.
"Of course, you understand me..." Tom Cruise said that I was innocent and that the treatment was based on the current market situation.
"I'm mainly worried about Bridget Fonda's boyfriend. You are the hero and heroine, so the treatment cannot be too different."
Whether it was Eric Stotts's messy values that influenced Bridget Fonda, or some intimate scenes that made him dissatisfied, or it was Stotts himself who hooked up with some female star that caused Bridget Fonda's
The special mood swings are what Ronald doesn't want to see.
Anyway, the terms of Bridget Fonda's contract were relatively strict. Seeing that she could star in a big production and partner with Tom Cruise, she signed without any objection.
Now, if Tom Cruise's treatment is much better than hers, especially the number of visits from his boyfriend and girlfriend, then it will be different from hidden treatment such as salary, makeup, and trailers, which will cause the actor's face to be damaged.
This time, Tom Cruise was also very considerate, so Ronald could sit back and relax.
"Ronald, this is the list of benefits that Tom needs..." At this time, Paula Wagner, who was very good at seizing the opportunity, came up with a long list.
"Well..." Ronald took it and took a look, what food to eat, what drinks to drink, what makeup artist to use, the fixed Scientology time every day, etc... They are all very detailed..."
"Scientology's special pickup microphone..." Ronald saw the consecrated microphone again, which was said to have good pickup effect. "In addition, other actors can voluntarily choose to use the one from their peers or the one specially made by Scientology."
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"Of course, no problem..." Tom Cruise nodded immediately. He couldn't force others, but after hearing such a perfect microphone, someone would definitely be willing to give up that old radio.
"And here, who is this man? Why should he be used to provide seaplanes?" Ronald asked, pointing to a name.
"He was the instructor who taught me skydiving when I was learning to fly a plane. I trust him very much." Tom Cruise explained.
"One more thing, his seaplane needs to be inspected by someone certified by the stunt union... This is a requirement of the union..." Ronald also explained.
"Of course..." Tom Cruise has no objection to this. Ronald must respect his beliefs. Unlike some directors who don't say anything about it, he must be laughing at it in his heart. Just because he is making movies now.
You can't afford to offend the union...
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Wait a minute, what does this mean? Except for Tom, the faces and names of other male actors are not allowed to appear on marketing materials and posters?"
"This is our new policy. Since Tom's appeal to audiences is number one in Hollywood, we should make the most of this advantage. Otherwise, wouldn't the salary paid to Tom be wasted?" Paula Wagner hurriedly stood by.
explain.
This is a new strategy adopted by their C/W production company. As long as it is a movie starring Tom Cruise, his influence must be highlighted, and he must be the only face appearing on the poster.
"This is against the rules, isn't it? Hollywood has always had online and offline treatment, and the supporting actor Robert Duvall was also allowed to show his face and write his name under the movie title."
This is what Ronald doesn't understand. The competition for positions in Hollywood has always been very fierce. Before the 1950s, there were even female stars who dedicated themselves to being producers to have their names appear in a higher position than others.
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The so-called online means writing the actor's name above the film title, and offline means writing it below the film title. There are other levels in between, such as whether you occupy a row by yourself or with others. Faces appear on posters.
, whether it is the front or the side, whose avatar is bigger, whose avatar is taller. Whether the supporting character appears in the direction where the protagonist's eyes are pointing, or in the opposite direction, all kinds of very trivial and strict regulations are very complete.
However, I have never heard of any actor who can have his own portrait and name? Does this prevent others from cooperating with you?
Ronald looked at the contract and found that it only limited the actor's exclusive rights, but it still saved face for himself as a director, and like Tom Cruise, his name appeared in the main position, on a separate line.
But what about Robert Duvall? He is also a Hollywood star. Although his name is not as big as Cruise's, according to the regulations of the Screen Actors Guild, his name must also occupy a certain position.
These are mature business cooperation regulations. He has been in Hollywood for so long and has already had a fixed position. Moreover, when Tom Cruise collaborated with him in "Thunderbolt", Robert Duvall's name was also
Appears below the film title.
All of a sudden, Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner were both a bit embarrassed. It was a strategic decision by their C/W production company to have Tom Cruise star in all of his movies.
Here, they all occupy an absolute protagonist position.
If this first movie is not successful, there will be no precedent, and there will be a lot of trouble.
"I'm not going to do the work of persuading Robert Duvall anyway. If you reach an agreement with him and obtain his authorization, I have no objection..." Ronald pondered for a moment. In fact, compared to Cruise's box office
In terms of appeal, it is indeed reasonable to let him monopolize the name. But he does not want to be a villain.
"That's no problem, Robert and I will talk about it." Tom Cruise smiled suddenly, Ronald nodded, and then it was easy to operate. As long as you make this matter a routine, you will be the best in the future.
The only one in Hollywood.
At Robert Duvall's age, he doesn't think much about the lead role and the lack of casting. At most, he can be compensated a little in the salary. For this additional salary, I can come up with my own C/W.
"Okay, I'll ask him out, let's meet with him and talk about plot rehearsals?" Tom Cruise is now very ambitious and must make this movie a benchmark for C/W. Let everyone know, please
Ruth as the leading actor is a guarantee of success!
"You talk to him first. I have to take time to go to New York. I don't have time."
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Ronald and Richard took a private plane to the Staten Island airport together. David Letterman's last hope of taking over the Tonight Show on NBC was dashed.
Although NBC was willing to give in to his demands for a salary increase and a greater say, the new president insisted that it was impossible to change Jay Leno's succession.
Therefore, Richard also has to start the task of finding a home for David Letterman. He notified all the TV stations that may take over the news that Letterman is changing owners, and is now waiting for their responses.
Ronald is going to meet Ed Bastian, the CEO of his media company. While Letterman is looking for his next owner, TV stations and newspapers can contact the TV network for greater cooperation opportunities.
, allowing more programs to be syndicated nationally.
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"Ha, that bastard..." Helen Hunt had already arrived in New York to prepare for a new TV series. She seized the opportunity to come with Helen Slater to have dinner with Ronald. Although to go to his house, she had to take a ferry to Stan
Don Island, and then take the train, but the trip is still worth it.
A phone call from Ronald made NBC finally choose her as the heroine. Although she was a movie star and was willing to appear in a TV series, which was an advantage, after all, she still had to be grateful for the final favor.
Helen Hunt heard about her incompetent ex-boyfriend and ran to get back with her ex-girlfriend, making her sneer. This guy talks about art every day, but his acting is not very good. The most important thing is that he is not very good at acting.
An acting career doesn't help at all.
"Is there anything to worry about?" Ronald happened to ask her if Eric Stoltz had done anything outrageous.
"Don't let him talk about acting with your actress. This guy's messy theories are useless..."
Helen Slater did not speak, but looked at Ronald with a look of fascination. She felt that her lover was speaking very stylishly now.
"Helen is almost thirty years old. I think she likes children very much..." After eating, Helen Hunter whispered to Ronald.
"Huh?" Ronald looked up in surprise.
"I don't want to interfere with your relationship with her, but when I chatted with her, she showed her love for children. As her best friend, I have to remind you."
"Oh, thank you." Ronald didn't want to talk about this kind of thing in front of her, so he nodded to express his gratitude and left.
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"Well, it's so dark here at night, you can still see the stars..." Helen Slater pointed to the night sky and said to Ronald. The two of them were on the rooftop, hugging each other and watching the stars. The house in Manhattan is like
There is no such beauty to see.
"Helen, do you like children?"
"Of course, haha. No, I'm not saying I want children now, but I like children, do you understand?" Helen Slater was content with the romantic moment and didn't think much about this issue.
"I mean, do you want a child?"
"Oh, Ronald..." Helen Slater reacted, hugging Ronald and kissing him several times. "My father told me that as long as I have a child, he will be named Slater."
"It seems that you also want to..." Ronald held Helen in his arms. It seems that the adoption method Michelle Pfeiffer said can be used on Helen.
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The two returned to the bedroom and hugged each other to watch TV. This kind of thing that ordinary couples do is Helen's favorite thing.
"Is this guy really traveling across the country by bus?"
Ronald saw on the TV that two candidates for leadership of the Donkey Party, after announcing at the convention that they would take a bus tour to meet voters, actually took the bus today to shake hands and chat with voters in some places in northern New York State.
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Have those voters ever seen a politician who has a candidate for the leadership actually come to their community and ask them what changes they want? They excitedly shouted his name, saying that he is the next leader.
"Don't stop imagining the future..."
The governor started to sing a tune on TV, which sounded like an old song. The bus he took was a small one with a small flag hanging on the rearview mirror and election slogans on the back, just like a big bus.
Most Americans drive on the road.
"It's Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow by Fleetwood Mac," Helen Slater, who was much more familiar with the music, blurted out the song.
"The governor and his wife are communicating directly with voters. They will embark on an electoral journey called the First Thousand Mile Journey. Tomorrow morning, they will set off for Staten Island, turn to New Jersey in the afternoon, and then go to New Hampshire...
"
"Are they really coming to Staten Island? Even their New York mayor and New York governor won't come here for election..." Ronald said with emotion.