Ned Tanning gave Ronald a job opportunity. He suggested that Ronald serve as a producer on "Sixteen Candles."
John Hughes was a rookie who had never worked on a film set. He had only visited the filming sets as a screenwriter for the two previous blockbuster movies. For such a newbie who didn’t even know Hollywood filming techniques, Tanin In fact, it is full of doubts.
And Ronald has rich experience. He has worked in various types of work on the set and in the post-production. If he can be hired as a producer, looking at Hughes, Tanin will be like adding an insurance policy to his investment.
Even if Hughes proves to be unable to direct after filming begins, there will immediately be a candidate who can take over the director's job smoothly.
This kind of arrangement where the old leads the new (although Hughes is about ten years older than Ronald) is uncommon in both independent and major studio projects, but Ronald declined after considering it.
There are two reasons for him not to work. First, he is a backup, and now Ronald is not very interested in being a producer, he still wants to be a creator.
Secondly, this is not respectful enough to John Hughes. This arrangement of replacing him if it is not possible is hidden from the other party. An inexperienced director cannot see that Ronald will take over his director position at any time.
This reminded Ronald of how when he was filming "Fast-paced Richmond High", he was assigned such a candidate who could take over at any time. This feeling was very uncomfortable for the director.
"Every director has his own first time. Even if you want to ensure the filming of the movie, there is no need to do things this way... It is better to give him an experienced director of photography and an art director. My first movie relied on the two A very talented person was able to overcome the difficulties of his first debut film."
After hearing what Ronald said, Ned Tanin stopped trying to convince him.
But he turned around and found Michelle Manning (Michelle Manning) under Coppola's "Peep Show Productions" to take over the producer. She had served as the producer of "The Kid" and "Betta" The on-site supervisor is also an acquaintance with Ronald.
Tanin found this female producer, who has both directing experience and experience in operating shooting scenes. She came to serve as the producer of "Sixteen Candles", and the backup plan is still in progress.
On the other hand, the "Longwei Boy" project also encountered some problems.
Avelson no longer tried to persuade Weintraub in roundabout ways when he repeatedly rejected Pat Morita to play the role of Master Miyagi, but directly gave him an ultimatum.
If Weintraub disagreed with Pat Morita's role, he would have resigned as director and would no longer work on the project.
Weintraub did not expect Avilson to be so hard-core. He originally thought that Avilson would give in to him after not directing a good movie for several years.
This is the habit of Jews doing business. In fact, they try to make some rude demands at the beginning. If the other party backs down, then they will use this standard to extract the remaining value of the other party.
If you find a reasonable balance, not only refute their rude parts, but also have a clearer understanding of the conditions you can offer in the market, the Jews will think that you are an expert and respect you more.
Avelson's attitude was quite low-key at first, but when it came to this casting, he was extremely tough, which caught Weintraub off guard.
"Susan, what do you think?" Weintraub found his assistant and lover Susan Akins in the office. He wanted to talk to someone and find some inspiration. Should he give in or fire the other party forcefully?
How about finding another director?
"Well, I think Director Avelson must have his reasons, although I don't like him very much myself." Susan leaned next to her boss and said slowly.
"Oh, he flirted with you again yesterday?" Weintraub was filled with hatred, and the balance tilted a lot in one direction.
"Yes, Jerry. I don't know how to respond to him. I have followed your instructions and expressed to him my disgust with his behavior."
"It doesn't matter, I believe he won't bother you again." Weintraub gently stroked Susan's long red hair. He had a special emotion for this girl, not like those blond beauties who just play around.
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"No, I don't want you to fire him because of me, Jerry. You have to put the prospects of the project first." Susan felt Weintraub's determination and was busy trying to dissuade him.
"That's not the case. I feel that Avelson already has other choices. Even if I agree to his request, he may not wholeheartedly hope to make a comeback with this movie." Weintraub explained to Susan some aspects of the project.
Tips.
In addition to finding a former Oscar-winning best director to cooperate with the promotion and marketing, Avelson has not been able to reproduce his miracle after winning the award, making movies that are praised or sold at the box office, are not expensive, and cannot be refuted.
your own correct opinion.
I also took a fancy to the fact that he hoped to make a comeback through this, and hoped that he would devote himself fully to the work of directing.
"Then what do you do? Who should we find to direct? Besides, it's not far from the scheduled start time of filming. If..."
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"It doesn't matter, I have already prepared the candidate, and he is also the winner of the Oscar for Best Director." Weintraub smiled. A successful and shrewd Jew would not let himself fall into such a crisis.
"Who is it? Do you want to hire Coppola to direct it? I heard that his recent film 'The Boy' was not very good at the box office and received good reviews." Susan became interested.
"It's not him. There are still many people who are willing to gamble on Coppola. I'm talking about another one, Michael Cimino, who once caused United Artists a lot of trouble."
"He? I heard that he was also doing tricks in Paramount's new film. He spent tens of thousands of dollars on field interviews in the South." Susan Akins heard that Cimino was in "Full Body"
It's what the crew of "Jin Jin" did.
Shirley Lansing, who is also a female manager, has spread this matter everywhere in the circle of female professional managers in Hollywood.
"Oh yeah?" Weintraub didn't know the matter clearly. He didn't expect that Cimino was still confused after he was considered to be the culprit that caused United Artists' bankruptcy. He had to think again about the idea of hiring him to direct.
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"Why don't you try letting Ronald Lee direct?" Susan Aikins felt good about Ronald, who was always polite to her.
"He is good, but we need a name. We can't afford big-name stars, so we can only find big-name directors." Weintraub was very patient with Susan's questions, and he also wanted to train her to become a leader in his film business in the future.
senior manager.
"Have you seen the latest issue of 'Rock' magazine? Kubrick's interview above specifically mentioned Ronald." Susan Akins stood up, found "Rock" magazine, and turned to that page.
Pass it to Weintraub.
"Oh?" Weintraub accepted the interview. Kubrick commented on several Hollywood directors, and finally he mentioned that among young people, there was one Ronald Lee.
"There was a movie called 'Night of the Comet' recently, which was very interesting. The director, Ronald Lee, is a cunning guy. I think he is a talent and has the ability to make good movies with small and medium budgets."
"Aha..." Weintraub didn't expect that Kubrick would specifically mention Ronald's name in the interview. Wouldn't this be material for hype?
Ronald received a call from his agent, Weintraub, the producer of "The Kid", who was interested in letting him take over the directing job.
So the next day, Ronald and Niceta went to Weintraub's mansion in Beverly Hills to interview him.
"Thank you, Jane," Ronald thanked Mrs. Weintraub, the famous singer Jane Morgan, who opened the door and let them in.
"Hello, Jerry is waiting for you upstairs." Jane Morgan said and went out.
"Ronald, I have to admit, I'm in trouble. Avilson and I have some irreconcilable conflicts over casting. I want you to take on more responsibilities as a producer team and enter the early stages of preparations."
Process, if Avelson still refuses to give up the actor Pat Morita, you take over as the director and we move on."
"What does this mean? I come on board as a producer again? And then replace Avelson when he can't fulfill his duties?"
Ronald was dissatisfied when he heard the conditions proposed by Weintraub. These Jews were too calculated and refused to give in to anything.
"I cannot accept this condition." Ronald refused immediately. "I have no ill feelings towards Mr. Avelson, and I don't want to do anything behind his back. If you want me to take over the director's job, I have two conditions."
"What are the conditions? You tell me." Weintraub frowned, and his first trial met with strong resistance.
"First, I had to sign the contract as a director. Second, I had to talk to Mr. Avelson first, and I wanted to confirm that I was not hiding what I was doing from him before he gave up the job.
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"Talk to him first? There's no problem with that." Weintraub had no objection to Ronald's second condition, which was actually within the scope of his concession. "But can you tell me why?"
"It's very simple. When I was filming my first movie, 'Fast-paced Richmond High,' there was a person next to me who would replace me at any time if what I did didn't meet the producer's requirements. I didn't like that part.
I have no experience, so I don’t want to be the spare tire.”
"Spare tire... your metaphor is very interesting. I promise you, let Susan contact Avelson, and you can talk to him yourself. But for the first request, I still want to see the outcome of your conversation. If Avilson agrees to
If I give in on the casting, I will continue to let him be the director."
Weintraub stared at Ronald for a moment to see his reaction, and then said.
"How is it? Do you still insist on your choice?"
"Of course, you ask Miss Akins to make an appointment with him, and I will visit him."