"Aren't you going to attend the Golden Globe Awards? Minahan Golan called and extended a warm invitation. He said that without your recommendation, there would be no nomination for 'Runaway Train.'" Agent Niceta informed Ronald about the recent news.
Hollywood news.
"No, it happened that the re-shooting version of 'Top Gun' was going to be previewed in those days." Ronald didn't want to go to the Golden Globe Awards.
Ronald said that he wanted to participate in the test screening. In fact, the real reason was that he didn't want to meet Minahan Golan. The status of the two of them was a bit reversed in front of 300 million US dollars in cash, which made Ronald feel uncomfortable.
"I don't quite understand why Cannon Pictures can get the power to issue bonds in the open market? Spielberg's Amber Lin and Lucas' Lucasfilm don't have this ability," Ronald said sourly.
ask.
"That's because they have a very good business record."
Niceta replied sourly.
Three hundred million dollars can do a lot of things. Generally speaking, studios with distribution capabilities will be responsible for about half of the financing of new films, and the rest is open to directors, producers, or other investors. From this point of view, Minahan Go
Lan's production capabilities have surpassed those of the established Universal and Paramount. As for the emerging Disney, they are far behind.
This week, everyone in Hollywood is discussing how Minahan's miracle happened. And what he needs to do if he wants to get $300 million in investment from Wall Street.
"First of all, they produce more than twenty movies every year. And your Breakdancing series, which shows that they have the ability to produce blockbuster movies." Nicita told the conclusion of the CAA's internal discussions these days with her fingers.
Ronald.
"Second, they have also established their own distribution channels. Not only the distribution capabilities in America, but also the distribution capabilities in Europe. Although this distribution capability is still quite weak compared to the Big Seven, it can only be used in some old products.
Find suitable cinemas with theaters and rural towns. But this is the distribution capability after all."
"Third, they also performed well in the video tape market. The video release of Breakdancing made a lot of money, which greatly compensated for the poor box office performance of their other movies."
"Finally, and most importantly, Minahan was able to raise a large amount of pre-sale revenue in Europe before the movie started shooting. In addition, there were bridge loans provided by banks. This became a complete closed loop. From project establishment to financing
, production, distribution, as well as video and television channels, Cannon Pictures has become an all-round entertainment community.
Wall Street loves stories like this. They don't know how to make a blockbuster movie. But since Cannon is independent in every aspect, they think they can try their luck."
"I don't know, can we get 300 million in financing like this?" Ronald muttered, "Even Spielberg's production company can't do it, right?"
"Wall Street pays attention to business models. Cannon Pictures' business model is very convincing. Although no one knows whether it is really making money. However, at that moment, the bond market believed in his business model."
Niceta told Ronald the research conclusions directly.
Ronald took a sip of wolfberry black tea with envy.
In just a few months, Minahan's wealth reserves were two orders of magnitude greater than his own. The fat man who originally begged him to make movies became a tycoon who begged him.
From Minahan, Ronald tried to get Diane a suitable role.
But things are different now. Cannon has abandoned the production route of small-budget exploitation films and started to work with big stars, big directors and big productions.
In addition to the film "Duet" directed by Goncharowski and starring Julie Andrews, based on the real-life story of British cellist Jacqueline Dupree and her husband, conductor Barenboy, Minahan is also looking for something far away
Roman Polanski of China shoots pirate-themed movies.
In addition to Jean-Luc Godard's "King Lear" and Zeffirelli's "Othello", Cannon's projects produced in 1986 include Shakespeare classics, realistic themes, and costume themes.
It has everything you need, and there are so many famous directors and stars that you can't see them all, so all the stars in Hollywood are starting to take the rise of Cannon Pictures seriously.
For such a big production, it is not possible to determine the heroine through just one favor. In addition, Minahan has received 300 million in cash, and now he is the target of invitations from many Hollywood stars who have passed. It is not as easy as before to meet with him.
Easy, just walk into his office.
Ronald was not used to this change. He was originally a fat Israeli who made some small productions, had a strange aesthetic, and relied entirely on his own guidance. He suddenly became the number one tycoon among the seven major studios.
It's a little uncomfortable to lower your face and beg him again.
In order to fulfill his promise to Diane and Donna, Ronald had to travel elsewhere in Hollywood, visiting some friends in the industry, trying to find a role for Diane.
But Hollywood is cruel. Unless Ronald produces or directs, there are only a few openings for female characters in a movie. What resources can he use in exchange?
After going full circle, Ronald only got a few audition opportunities for film projects. This deepened his understanding of Hollywood's cruelty to actresses.
Compared with male actors who can act from their twenties to sixty, the golden period of actresses is very short. With so many people competing for a role, the competition is like a throat-cutting fight.
Finally, an unexpected person helped Ronald.
Chao Li, the Chinese actor who went to the other side of the Pacific with him last time, heard about Ronald taking Diane around. He came forward to join forces with the Chinese actor gang in Hollywood to film the new film "The Monster in Chinatown".
, recommended Diane to director John Carpenter.
This is a new film produced by 20th Century Fox, with an investment of 20 million US dollars. The story takes place in Chinatown, so all the Chinese actors in Hollywood are involved.
In addition to Chao Li, there are also veteran actor Wu Hanzhang, who like him often plays Chinese characters, and new generation Deng Gang.
The reputation of the Chinese gang is not well-known in Hollywood, but if the story involves Chinatown or Chinese stories, they are a group of professional actors who do their part.
These people were very grateful for Ronald's help in the "Year of the Dragon" matter, and they were also willing to make friends with this new generation of successful commercial film director. So when the filming was about to start, they jointly recommended it to the director, and finally succeeded in making a recommendation to the director.
Diane slipped in and played a major supporting role.
Director John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell both started their careers in exploitation films, and they naturally had a crush on Ronald, who also had a background in exploitation films. Coupled with Diane's looks and acting skills, the acting
An unimportant supporting role was more than enough, so Ronald was given a favor as a matter of course.
Ronald, who breathed a sigh of relief, had fulfilled a promise and allowed Diane to start her career in Hollywood again.
"I have only one request. When Monsters in Chinatown is released, you must come to the premiere and say something nice to us." John Carpenter is an interesting director.
His previous film "Moonlight" also included Ronald's old acquaintance PJ Soles. In the subsequent "Escape from New York", Jim Cameron was also hired to do special effects supervision. The two
It has some origins.
"Of course, I will definitely go." Ronald calculated the time and should be able to attend the premiere.
"Goldie and I welcome you, too." Kurt Russell also expressed his kindness to Ronald.
He and movie star Goldie Hawn are live-in boyfriend and girlfriend.
"When my new movie Top Gun is released, you are also welcome to attend the premiere." Ronald also extended an invitation to the celebrity couple.
After settling Diane's matter, Ronald also visited the set of "Monsters in Chinatown".
"This is the dungeon set in Chinatown. There is a hole here connected to the parking lot on the ground. The shooting will be here." John Carpenter stroked his beard and introduced the shooting set to Ronald.
"Hmm...very charming. I just like to see these mechanism designs."
Ronald was perfunctory.
A big question arose in his mind.
That's it?
With this level of scenery, Ronald believed that if he gave it to Cameron, he could do it well for hundreds of thousands of dollars. He looked at Carpenter suspiciously.
We are all experts, isn't this guy starting to mess up and cheat the studio's money?
"Director Carpenter has just divorced. California is a fair state. In addition to dividing the property equally, he also has to pay high alimony." The agent Richard didn't see anything wrong and whispered in Ronald's ear.
"Oh," Ronald thought to himself, wondering if it would be a good thing for Diane to participate in this movie.
Anyway, she is a supporting role. If the box office is not good, I should find another chance for her. The male protagonist and the female protagonist have always been blamed for this kind of thing.
"Where's Diane?" Ronald was perfunctory and wanted to leave with Diane.
"I'm here." Diane pulled a blonde sexy bombshell, and the two chatted very speculatively.
"Hello, Ronald. I'm Kim Cattrall, and I've seen your movies a long time ago."
It turns out that Cattrall is the heroine of the show. She is naturally charming and has a great figure. Her lazy movements have a temperament similar to that of Monroe.
When Ronald hugged her, he felt the other party's deliberate and low-key enthusiasm. It seemed like a gentle and polite hug, but in fact, it secretly lifted the chest and tightened the abdomen, letting Ronald understand the key point.
"I also watched your 'Police Academy'. That comedy movie was very successful." Ronald said hello with a smile.
Cattrall smiled slightly. There were infinite secrets hidden in her low-cut dress. With a slightly hoarse magnetic voice and a mole of ecstasy on the corner of her mouth, she was a very typical Monroe-style beauty.
There are new actresses of this type emerging every year, but so far, there has never been a superstar like Monroe who captivated everyone.
Diane seemed to notice something and stayed with Ronald for a while before leaving with him.
When Diane arrived at the hotel, she quickly changed into a sexy outfit, wearing a black underwear, long black gloves, a tight black skirt, stockings, and high heels.
After changing her clothes, she held one hand on the door frame of the inner room and stretched one leg out of her skirt, revealing a charming profile.
She also began to learn Monroe's lazy and magnetic voice.
"Brother Ronnie..."
"The commander-in-chief is expected to deliver this year's State of the Union address..."
Ronald was watching the news on TV. When he saw Diane's dress, his eyes lit up.
He walked up to her, took her arm off the door frame, and put it on his shoulders. As he got closer, Ronald noticed that there seemed to be a small tear mole in the corner of Diane's eye.
Ronald turned the TV to a channel with soft music, hugged Diane and started dancing slowly.
As long as Diane is willing, she can become very mature and sexy. Ronald looked at Diane's pretty face and the pearl earrings he bought on Fifth Avenue in New York on her earlobes. They were very charming. Their noses gradually got closer.
...and then stay within breath distance.
Diane was a little distracted by Ronald's hot breath. She couldn't help but kiss the lips that were less than half an inch away.
"Well..." She hugged Ronald tightly, lifted her chest and tightened her abdomen. Who couldn't do this?
"Well... Diane's is also big." Ronald felt the enthusiasm.