"Martial Arts Superstar (self-confessed)" Chuck Norris returned Weintraub's call. He would not play a karate instructor who does bad things and encourages students to actively attack others. He hoped that Ronald would change the script and put the Cobra Gym The character of coach Chris was changed to a person who concentrates on martial arts training and ignores the psychological needs of those weak children.
Weintraub relayed to Ronald the response of his favorite Chuck Norris, "He told me something. Just like America's military operations in South Vietnam, you can't take the initiative to hit others, but In order to protect yourself and the people who share the same values, limited violence is necessary. He called it the philosophy of necessary violence."
"Why don't we change an actor? It's better to use an unknown actor as the villain." Ronald took the opportunity to express his thoughts. If Chuck Norris, the facial paralysis, is really asked to play the role of the owner of Chris Hall, how will he get a close-up? Lens?
"Yeah, but Chuck Norris is very famous in 'Enter the Dragon.' Many kung fu movie fans know him. If he comes to play, it will increase the box office a lot." Weintraub's habit of collecting stars comes back. Already..
"Well... let's see." Ronald did not directly oppose Weintraub's idea. Since he started preparing the movie, he has understood the psychology of this Jew. If there is no authoritative person to endorse you, it is best not to directly Opposing him can easily arouse his aggressive personality and he will not give up until his goal is achieved.
"Night of the Comet" was officially released in theaters after 12 weeks of screening. Atlantic Company began to settle one-term income other than dividends for investors other than Ronald. Roger Corman, Minahan ·Golan's Cannon Pictures and Ronald's friend Douglas Jr. both received the first check that doubled their investment.
With a box office revenue of 27 million, everyone is looking forward to the next check that includes box office dividends.
"Cheers!" Champagne was opened in the conference room of Atlantic Company. Ronald came to sit down and collected the check for Douglas Jr., endorsed it and passed it to his friend. Roger Corman's new company does not have much production now, so he is free. The official also came to collect the check in person. However, Minahan Golan was very busy and only sent an accounting representative to attend on his own.
"Why are you looking so sad? Is the new movie not going well?" Roger Corman asked Ronald.
"I'm now looking for an actor who knows martial arts and has acting skills. If it doesn't work, someone who can perform martial arts will do. The producer wants Chuck Norris, and I really can't stand it."
"What's the matter? I'll recommend two to you."
Roger Corman has made countless exploitation films, as well as kung fu-themed films. He recommended two actors, Martin Kove and David Carradine.
Martin Koff is a true black belt in martial arts, practicing Taekwondo and Tiger Boxing. David Carradine is the protagonist of the hit TV series "Kung Fu" in the 1970s.
Both actors appeared in Roger Corman's movie "Death Race 2000", and they were two racers who participated in the Death Race. The other racer is more famous now, that is Stallone.
David Carradine is more famous. He sent a two-page shooting request through his agent, which was full of conditions he had to meet on the set. For example, there was a separate trailer, and makeup artists were not allowed to enter the trailer without permission. Everyone was very concerned about him. Gotta stay calm while wandering around the trailer naked...
Ronald immediately removed Carradine from the list and made an appointment with Martin Kove. Roger Corman was the most reliable, as Martin Kove, who had a background in exploitation films, showed professionalism in every move he made.
His Tiger Walking Boxing particularly interested Ronald.
Chinese martial arts include Tiger Fist and Crane Fist, which imitate animals. The philosophies of these two karate schools can be expressed in the moves of the final battle, which will make the audience more popular.
Ronald asked Martin Kove to go back first, wait until the time is right, and then formally audition, and push him out to Weintraub. Then he told Martin Kove not to accept other auditions for the time being, and wait for his good news.
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Kove is happy that he hasn't made a theatrical movie since Roger Corman sold the company.
When Ronald returned home, he took out the Sony betacam again, thinking about whether to take another video of Cove, and then accidentally showed it to Weintraub. However, after using the move once, the second
It may not be effective the second time.
I was thinking about countermeasures, how to get Weintraub to give up on facial paralysis Chuck Norris. The phone rang.
Before it was transferred to the automatic answering machine, Ronald picked up the phone and said, "Hello, I'm Ronald. Who is it?"
"Ronnie, I'm Minahan, why are you trying to steal my contract as an actor? If you like him, you can come to my place as a director? I will always be here for you."
"What are you talking about? Why can't I understand? When did I steal your actor position?"
"Ronald, we are old friends, and I will tell you some things directly. Chuck Norris..."
"What? Chuck Norris is your actor?"
"Right? Cannon signed a film contract with him. We will work with him in three movies. But his agent told me that he may take over a Colombian youth action film. Guess this director who fights for love?
who is it?"
"Then it's me, isn't it?" Ronald was excited, "Hey, Minahan. Do you want Chuck Norris so much? Why didn't you tell me earlier? My producer just recommended it.
He plays a major supporting role."
"Don't be like this, Chuck Norris is the leading movie star of Cannon, why do we rely on this kind of male star to sell box office?"
"Okay, I will go to your office tomorrow and we will chat in person."
Ronald was happy when he put down the phone. He happened to want to kick Norris, and someone immediately took over. Isn't it a coincidence? Gu Tuo
The next day, Ronald came to Cannon's office. Minahan Golan was waiting for him.
"Ronald, please don't rob Chuck Norris from me."
Minahan took out a stack of posters, all of which were pictures of Chuck Norris.
"You want to make so many movies for him?" Ronald took a look and saw that there were five or six movies in which Chuck Norris was holding a rocket launcher, a heavy machine gun, and a ninja dart.
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"Hahaha, of course not. These are all posters, and I didn't say I had to take them."
"No, why don't you take pictures of these posters?"
"They were all going to Cannes to deceive... no, to attract investment." Minahan took the poster back.
"Our film investment is no smaller than yours for 'The Kid', but the production cycle is fast, so don't compete with me for Chuck Norris' time. He has a better future in Cannon."
"Why do you think so highly of him? I saw on the posters that he is the number one male." Ronald suppressed his laughter and asked seriously.
"He is a kung fu master who collaborated with Bruce Lee. If Bruce Lee hadn't passed away unfortunately, I would have let them make ten or eight more movies."
Minahan talks about why he signed a multi-film deal with Chuck Norris.
Chuck Norris once served at the base of the US Army in Korea and introduced the karate inheritance there. The Korean version of karate is called tang soo do.
After getting acquainted with Bruce Lee, Norris added some of his own understanding of martial arts to Tang Hand Do and created the "Chuck Norris Way", referred to as Chun kuk do, pronounced as
Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do is somewhat similar (jeet kune do), borrowing some of the fame of the late kung fu giant.
Anyway, these American martial arts masters, after they become famous, will create their own martial arts sect and give it a name with an East Asian pronunciation and ending with "道 (do)".
"You and Chuck Norris didn't sign an exclusive agreement, right? Which movie he chooses is completely his freedom. We just follow America's rules and compete freely." Ronald pretended to be serious.
I want Norris to appear in it.
"Then you can't compete with me."
"Really? What's your secret weapon?"
"I can't tell you. But as long as you can compete freely, I have no problem. We will only make one bid, and it depends on Chuck's own choice. Then don't increase the price again, what do you think?"
That's fine with me, but it doesn't matter what I say, the producers are the ones writing the checks.
"As long as you agree. I know Weintraub, he is a Jew, and he will not bid repeatedly with me. As long as you don't suggest that it must be Chuck Norris."
"Then it's settled." Ronald shook hands with him, indicating that they had reached a gentleman's agreement.
"By the way, 'Night of the Comet' is now released and copies are available. How is your overseas distribution?"
"Hahaha", Minahan Golan smiled happily, "Ronald, your movie is very good. I enlarged the two beauties on the poster and added the comet. The pre-sales were very good in Cannes.
.Even Japan, Korea, and Xiangjiang bought copies for screening.
Next year, next year you must go to Cannes with me. Only when you get there will you know what the tastes of American audiences are for American movies."
Soon, Chuck Norris updated his conditions, hoping that Weintraub and Minahan Golan would release their conditions and make a one-time bid. Whoever has better conditions will star in which movie.
Weintraub went to prepare a bid, and there was competition for Chuck Norris, which made him feel he had made the right choice.
Martin Kove called Ronald again. His agent found him another audition opportunity and asked Ronald when he could audition here.
Ronald again guaranteed his chance, hinting that if he came, the role would be his, and asked him to turn down other audition opportunities.
After Cove read the script, he really wanted the role of a karate instructor, which would allow him to fully utilize his martial arts skills. So he refused other auditions arranged by his agent and waited for Ronald's call.