Chapter 700: This is the philosophy you came up with yourself
"Welcome...the arrival of you and Clarissa is really splendid..."
A week later, Bronfman Jr. and his wife came to Ronald's home. Today's guests were of a high standard, including Paulson, COO of Goldman Sachs, and Ed Bastian, CEO of DDH, who won the Oscar for Best Score.
by Peter Buffy (the second son of Berkshire Chairman Buffy). There are many more good things
Hollywood stars, such as Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, who just collaborated with Universal on "12 Monkeys"; Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, who just filmed "Apollo 13"
"; Kevin Costner, who just finished filming "Waterworld" in Hawaii.
After introducing the guests who had already arrived to the young Bronfmans, Ronald announced that the party had begun...
"We have everything here, feel free to do as you like. If you have any special requirements, please tell Dave, he is the manager of the party company. I
However, everyone knows that my purpose of hosting the party has absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming Oscars. This kind of canvassing behavior is expressly prohibited by the Academy. The main purpose of today is for everyone to reminisce and have fun..."
"Hahaha..." All the Hollywood stars who came laughed. Ronald's sense of humor was still very good. They didn't have to pretend to be amused by his jokes. Although this party gave them the opportunity to meet real powerful people,
It would be too boring if it was like Redstone's party, where everyone had to pretend to support him.
"Hahaha, I like this party. The alcoholic drinks here are all Seagram's brands..." Little Bronfman joked with a smile.
"Hahaha..." Ronald burst out laughing, and the celebrities next to him also laughed louder than Ronald's joke just now, as if they had received instructions.
But turning her back, Demi Moore still rolled her eyes. Not only was she glad in private just now, she was immediately rewarded.
Ronald stopped her with his eyes and blinked to show off his secret. Of course, Demi was also very shrewd, and immediately grabbed Bronfman's second wife, Clarissa, to exchange parenting experiences with Diane.
Edgar Bronfman Jr.'s love life may be the most like a classical drama of anyone here.
Don't look at the current wife, a white beauty whose maiden name is Clarissa Alcock. She exudes a Latin atmosphere and exudes the style of a Hollywood star. But she is actually the daughter of a Venezuelan oil executive.
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This wife's Catholic faith has a sense of neutrality with the Bronfman family's Jewish heritage, allowing them to make a gesture in America without being criticized too much.
Bronfman Jr.'s former ex-wife, Cheri Brewer, was an authentic Hollywood actress... except that she was black.
At that time, Bronfman Jr. and her marriage did not receive his father's blessing. Bronfman Sr. was worried that his grandchildren would be accepted by neither whites nor blacks. The two fathers and sons did not speak to each other for a year. In the end, Bronfman Sr. took the initiative.
Only after he surrendered and invited his son to work in the family business, Seagram, could he reconcile.
Little Bronfman has done well in his family. Before he and his ex-wife divorced due to personality differences, they had three children, a boy, two girls, and now his wife also has a little boy. According to Catholic customs, he may have several more.
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It may also be that Bronfman Jr. rebelled against his father on this matter, coupled with his sense of responsibility to the family, that Bronfman Sr. chose him to inherit the family business.
"I have always been interested in the entertainment industry. I also wanted to be an artist back then. Maybe if I had chosen another path, I would have become a frequent visitor to such parties many years earlier."
Little Bronfman's character is actually a bit like an artist, and he is actually quite yearning for this kind of life. But Ronald has long understood what an actress can do for a role. A rich man like Little Bronfman,
He also had the idea of becoming an artist. If he hadn't been married at that time, I don't know how many actresses would have pestered him.
"I don't know about other things. If you choose to be a movie actor, the director and director of photography will be very happy. Your face shape is the natural and wonderful face shape of a movie actor. It has a good three-dimensional effect and will save a lot of money when lighting.
time……"
Ronald smiled, everyone has a tendency to romanticize movies. In fact, most movie actors don't like shooting. They often set up lights for hours and shoot for a few minutes. Some directors will let you perform dozens of movies in a row.
all over……
Ronald believes that to judge whether a person really likes the art of film, or just likes the fame and media attention brought by the film, he only needs to stay on the shooting set for three days. Many people will not be able to stand this.
Kind of boring.
"Aha, this is very interesting, but my ambition back then..." Little Bronfman also wanted to talk about his glorious past. He didn't have the patience to make movies, but composing music for singers was something he liked.
This kind of composition does not require long-term patience and detailed and repetitive work. It only requires drinking some alcoholic beverages or other things that stimulate the muse. If you are lucky, you can write the main melody of a song in one night. As for
Other tasks, such as perfecting the score and arranging the music, can be left to professionals.
"Obtaining is a profession that requires a lot of talent. It requires far more talent than making a movie..." Ronald complimented. From the previous investigation, he had already understood the history of Little Bronfman, but he pretended
I don’t know. He just said one sentence and then invited little Bronfman to visit his home, “Would you like to see my Oscar trophy?”
"Okay..." Bronfman felt respected. This kind of affirmation of his career invited him to touch and watch. It seemed that he was considered by Ronald to be one of his own as an artist.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, he still has some of his "great achievements" that he did not have the opportunity to brag about in front of Ronald, which is a bit imperfect.
"Do Hollywood often have parties like this where stars gather together?" Bronfman's wife is a Hollywood fan and was very excited about such a scene.
"Almost, there will never be a shortage of various parties and get-togethers in Hollywood..." Ronald smiled faintly. Since his wife asked about this, it seems that there is a high chance that Bronfman Jr. revealed in front of her that he had acquired a Hollywood hotel.
The aspirations of the major studios.
"But these are not all the guests. We have also found a special guest who will come later..."
"Ha, let's go take a look at Ronald's Oscar collection first..." Little Bronfman smiled slightly. It seems that this late guest is the person Paulson and Ronald really want him to know.
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He didn't say anything, and went to visit Ronald's trophy collection with his wife.
"This is my statuette, mainly for Best Picture, but I still have one missing... huh?"
Ronald proudly showed everyone his trophy, but found that little Bronfman was also more interested in the platinum record on the wall.
"This was the soundtrack to Dirty Dancing. It set a sales record for a movie record at the time. I'm very proud because it briefly beat MJ's new record sales record."
When Ronald saw this, he introduced him to those records. It could be seen that in terms of little Bronfman's personal interests, he preferred the record industry to Hollywood.
This made the mysterious guest waiting for him even more interested in Little Bronfman. Ronald felt that the information he had obtained was correct and that the preparation this time was indeed very good.
"You see, this is my first Oscar and the one I value most. This is the result of the lyrics I wrote for the episode of the movie 'Fame'. At that time, I was just a young man, wearing a suit for the first time.
Tuxedo, it’s my first time attending the Oscars, and it’s also my first time winning.”
Ronald highlighted his first statuette for Best Original Song, which just scratched little Bronfman's itch.
"It was also the first time that I served as Ronald's female companion and attended a formal event with him. Oh my God, all my clothes were my own at that time. So innocent..." Diane interjected next to her. She was wearing a suit at the time.
She was wearing a white dress, and no branded clothing was lent to her for formal wear, and Ronald was also very handsome and pretty. At that time, Ronald's tuxedo was a cheap rental.
"Oh, so romantic..." Little Bronfman's wife also cheered. Latino women are very excited at such times.
"My husband, little Edgar, was also a composer. He also composed music for many popular singers... If he continues to be an artist, he might also be able to win an Oscar or a Grammy...
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"Oh, really? I think you have the temperament of an artist, but I didn't see your signature at that time. Did you use a pseudonym? If we had known each other at that time, maybe we would have become a songwriting partner.
..." Ronald was very happy that Bronfman's wife just said what he wanted Diane to say, which would be more able to win Bronfman's trust.
"Haha, you are really an expert, Ronald. I did compose music under a pseudonym..." Little Bronfman pushed up his rimless glasses. Ronald's words put him and himself as equal artists.
status, doesn’t this mean that his level is also at the level of an Oscar winner for Best Original Song?
Bronfman Jr. used the pseudonym Junior Miles or Sam Roman as his stage name at the time. The songs he composed were also used by many Diva and recorded on records. The more famous one is Dion
"Whisper in the Dark" sung by Warwick, Bronfman Jr. gave the song to Dionne Warwick as a thank you for introducing his first wife to him.
"Who knows? Maybe if we collaborated fifteen years ago, we could really win a Grammy?" Ronald seemed to regret that he did not meet his composing partner earlier.
"Ah, yes, this is the industry that requires the most talent. At that time, Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross were the Diva in the industry. If I cooperate with you, maybe I can have songs selected by them." Little Brown
Fuman still looks very passionate when talking about the career he was forced to give up.
"Who has written a song for me?"
Just as Bronfman Jr.'s words came to light, the mysterious guest prepared by Ronald, the famous singer and actress Barbra Streisand, came inside.
"Ah, Barbara, let me introduce to you. This is Mr. Edgar Bronfman Jr., the vice president of Seagram Company. He used to be a composer. If I could find such a good composer at that time,
Your composing partner may have already become famous and can make a living writing songs for you..."
Barbara also had to shoot her movie "Two-Way Mirror", so she couldn't shirk it, so she had to take time to come to Ronald's house for a party. Who knew that Ronald would give him a surprise, and he met a legend who was going to enter the entertainment industry.
of billionaires.
"Is this the mysterious guest you were talking about?" Little Bronfman was overjoyed. When he was a composer, it happened to be when Barbra Streisand's songs became popular. And his style of music has a certain narrative quality.
The reciprocity is especially suitable for a master like Barbra Streisand to perform.
At that time, he also thought that if his music was liked by Streisand, he would be able to achieve success in life without having to admit his mistakes to his father. Who knew that he would have the opportunity to meet his idol here.
"Barbara, Edgar used to write a song for Dionne Warwick, "Whisper in the Dark." He was very capable..."
"Not only is she very strong, she can write songs for her, why not write for me?" Barbra Streisand looked particularly happy, "Did you get an exclusive contribution agreement signed by Dionne Warwick?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Dionne Warwick was the only black female singer who could fight back during the British invasion of music and topped the British music pop charts. Barba
When La Streisand said this, it seemed that Bronfman Jr. was not just a playboy, but really a buried composition genius.
"Edgar was a gentleman. Because of his status, he couldn't work in the composing industry for a long time, so he gave this song to Dionne Warwick." Ronald added.
"Oh, what you said makes me regret even more that I didn't know you back then, Edgar..." Barbra Streisand hugged the young man warmly, and said that if she wasn't busy with her new movie, she would have done it now.
Decided to settle on a Bronfman piece in preparation for the new album.
"I heard Ronald say that you are now going to be a director and direct and star in a romantic comedy? I wonder if there will be an episode in which you sing?" Little Bronfman couldn't take it seriously.
"It's a movie about a college professor falling in love, but it's a pity that it's not a musical..." Barbra Streisand was also sweating. Are you serious? You can handle one song, but if you want to complete the movie insert
I'm having trouble creating.
As she spoke, she glanced at Ronald.
"This is the disadvantage of singers, actors and actresses. When Barbara released a record, I felt sorry for the fans that her new movie would not be released. When she had a new movie, I felt sorry for the fans. Not to mention, now Barbara
Bala has one more job, that is, being a director."
Little Bronfman's doubts have now been dispelled. Talking about her current job with the idol singer of the year is much more interesting than interviewing future manager candidates of a new company?
"I always ask stars in the industry the same question, what do you think is needed to ensure the success of a movie in Hollywood?" Bronfman is also slowly learning some things in the industry.
"Ha, let me tell you, the most important thing is not to believe the words of agents who say that you are the only person they care about. Then, you need two Balls down there..."
Barbara opened fire on Michael Ovitz. This eloquent agent did not help him get the same salary as Robert Redford as a director. In the end, it was Ronald who helped him change the profit-sharing contract.
If her new work is a hit, she will be able to get the same salary as Redford, and she will be the first female star in the industry to do so.
"Hahahaha, the secret is not to listen to your agent?" Bronfman laughed.
"No, no, no, I mean don't believe those agents who say they love you the most. Facts will prove that no agent will always love you the most..."
Barbra Streisand complained about the bad behavior of her agents. She told Bronfman that she must consider the problem from the perspective of the movie. Some agents just put other actors they have signed into their projects, and they don't even think about it.
Whether it's good or bad for art.
Agents who truly care about their clients' film performance are very rare in Hollywood.
"Isn't there an agent who really cares about you?" Bronfman pushed up his glasses again. This kind of first-hand information was indeed very helpful for him to understand Hollywood.
"Few, very few. For example, my other agent, Ron Meyer, is okay. He always considers actors from a long-term perspective. He once persuaded Stallone to take over Beverly Cop. He is Hollywood's No. 1
An agent who recognizes the value of action comedy, if Sylvester had listened to him, Eddie Murphy might not have had anything to do with it...well."
Barbara suddenly realized that such words were suspected of racial discrimination, so she stopped talking.
"I understand what you mean, Barbara. A good agent should work hard to make the movie successful, rather than trying to get the most clients into the movie project, or even affecting the quality of the movie."
"Bingo..." Ronald hid his smile in his heart. This was the idea of little Bronfman himself and has nothing to do with me.
"Aha, Henry, you are finally here. Let me introduce to you. This is Ms. Streisand..."
Finally, Paulson also appeared on the scene at the right time. He hid in the back. After hearing what Little Bronfman said, he finally appeared, shook hands with Streisand, and then turned to the customer who was serving Little Bronfman.
He also glanced at Ronald. This man's ability to influence others should not be underestimated.