He found out from Eddie Murphy that the Jews were fanning the flames and embarrassed himself. Ronald found Niceta and Richard held an emergency meeting together.
"I remember when Mr. Ovitz signed me, he once told me that if I have anything to do, I can go to him directly. I need his help now. This is really embarrassing. I have made a lot of money for the Jews. Hot
The plot of the body dance has also been blurred. I am tired of this approach of secretly teaching me a lesson.
You go meet Ovitz in person and bring my message to the table. I have used many CAA actors in my film projects and helped many of his clients. Now it is his turn to repay me."
"This is just a way for Jews to do things. They don't actually conflict with your ideas and strengths head-on, at least not yet. That's why they use this roundabout way to convey information. In fact, they don't care about the people behind it. This kind of thing is very
It’s hard to say what the cause is.” Richard is also Jewish and understands some of the ways of thinking of those of the same ethnic group.
"I don't have time to think too deeply about who I offended or who looked uncomfortable with me. I like to make movies and I don't want to worry too much about other things. Isn't your agent supposed to help me solve this kind of thing? I know O
Weitz must have a channel to talk to the people behind it and convey my thoughts to him, otherwise I will find someone to talk to him personally." Ronald waved his hand, as if to stop these ubiquitous flies.
Drive away.
The two agreed and went to communicate with Ovitz overnight. If Ronald was not satisfied, it would cause immeasurable losses to the company and himself.
"Actually, they are like children, doing some testing. If Ronald just wants to be a director, then just ignore them. With his strength and reputation, he will not be able to find partners. We Jews are out of the question.
He is famous for being willing to cooperate with anyone..." Richard laughed at himself as he drove.
"Ronald is no longer a director. If you compare him with the two Israeli producers at Cannon Pictures before they received financing, you will find that he now has the channels and resources to qualify as a second-tier director.
production and distribution company." Niceta took a deeper look.
"But it's not 1985 or 1986 anymore. Wall Street is much more cautious about investing in Hollywood. Cannonball's financial situation has made them more worried about their investment in small and medium-sized companies. Ronald is not a threat yet.
?" Richard asked.
"The problem is that he has this potential. You should understand Israel's position on the Middle East issue and resolve the hidden dangers before they arise."
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The next day, Ronald came to the editing room rented by the company, where Corey Yuen had returned to Hollywood with all the films of "The World" and was assembled and edited here.
"What does the cannon say?" Ronald asked producer Rachel Talalay.
"They refused to co-distribute. Now Cannon is Yoram's responsibility. They have a lot of films to shoot in the New Year and they don't have the resources to cooperate with us. I think they are mainly not very confident in this kind of kung fu movie."
Rachel Talalay was sent to Xiangjiang by Ronald, and the work was done very well. The shooting time and budget were completed within the plan. Ronald deliberately cultivated her and also let her participate in the distribution work.
"Minahan is idle now?" Ronald shook his head secretly. Being idle was very uncomfortable for Minahan, especially when his cousin Yoram replaced him.
"He also asked about you and said that now that he is free, he can become a director or screenwriter again. If you are interested, he would like to work with you again to make a musical film like Breakdancing."
"Besides, I'm very busy right now." Ronald shook his hand, knowing that he still had time to shoot low-budget musicals.
"I think this scene should be cut like this..." Jean-Claude Van Damme looked at the small monitor, where he was blindfolded and fighting with the master played by Qiao Hong with a tea cup. He could get it just right every time.
Block the master's attack.
He was very proud. The martial arts practitioners in Xiangjiang were very professional and used many methods to make these martial arts competition scenes look beautiful. He looked so handsome as the protagonist.
"No, you said there are too many close-ups. What we need here is narrative. I have already given you two close-up reaction shots. If you add more close-ups, the rhythm will be a bit slow for the audience." Director Corey Yuen rewinded the tape and gave it to Shang Ge.
Yunton explained.
"Okay, what you said makes sense." The actor Jean-Claude Yuen thought for a while. Indeed, from an overall point of view, Corey Yuen's idea is right. There is no reason why his face appears too many times, and it may not be
Good thing. He is not Tom Cruise, and he is not so handsome that female viewers would take a second look.
"Hi, Jean-Claude," Ronald heard their conversation and turned to the action actor from China who had a Chinese name and said, "I asked you to come to the editing room because you said you wanted to learn editing.
It’s not for you to interfere with the director and get a few more minutes for your own shot.”
"Hey, I know, I just said that, and Corey is right."
"Jean Claude also gave a lot of good advice, but he just lacks editing experience." Corey Yuen also said good things for the actor. There are not many ghost guys like him who can look beautiful in front of the camera. Brother Long
I've seen the demos and I really admire his volley kicks.
"As long as you know the answer, I'll let you take charge." Ronald nodded to Corey Yuen. Director Xiang Jiang was still a bit reluctant to let go in Hollywood, so he came to support him today.
After "Fighting World" was assembled, it was shown on the big screen. The plot was not written by a powerful screenwriter and was a bit old-fashioned. But the action scenes were absolutely wonderful, especially the Chinese-American devil muscleman Yang Si, who played the big brother
The villain is absolutely impressive.
As for Qiu Yunbo, who played the supporting role of the master's son who was beaten to death in the ring by Yang Si, his performance level was not bad. Ronald thought that if the movie became a hit, he would be given a try to play a more important role.
"Your muscles are really nice." The big screen showed the protagonist played by Jean-Claude Van Damme having a romantic affair with a female reporter in a hotel. Jean-Claude Van Damme showed off his butt muscles, and the visual effect was very good.
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The female reporter was played by Brooke Shields. Her status was much higher than that of Jean-Claude Van Damme, so she was just covered with a quilt and didn't reveal anything at all.
"How was Brooke's performance there?" Ronald asked Jean-Claude Van Damme and the director about her performance after not seeing her for a long time.
"She didn't film many scenes, but she didn't ask for special treatment in Xiangjiang. One day, she was recognized by people in the industry, and she appeared on TVB programs and filmed many commercials. After that, she went to Japan.
Mitsubishi Motors feels that her appeal in Japan is also very good and would like to invite her to give it a try."
"I know." Ronald looked at Brooke on the screen. As she got older, Brooke Shields's youthful and invincible beauty has faded a bit, but the memory of her by a generation of teenagers around the world can keep her going for a long time.
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"After the editing is completed, we will do one or two test screenings, listen to the audience's opinions, and show it to me. After the modifications are made, we will release it before the summer holiday.
…
There was a lot of film business, and Ronald was very busy. He tried his best to arrange the business together to save time at one time.
Therefore, the first preview of another movie related to him, "Big" starring Diane, was also scheduled for the same day.
"The most challenging scene for me was the scene where after I learned that Josh was a thirteen-year-old boy, I didn't believe that my boyfriend made up such a reason to break up with me, and then went to confirm it." Diane was very happy to finally return to a major Hollywood production.
She was starring in the studio's mainstream movie. She excitedly acted as a narrator next to Ronald.
"Well...very challenging..." Ronald smiled and ruffled Diane's hair.
However, what Ronald is really interested in is the actor, Tom Hanks, who plays an adult on the outside but a child on the inside. This level of performance is so extraordinary that adults usually forget how children think and act.
Yes, Hanks plays it very convincingly.
Ronald looked at the female director, Penny Marshall, who had asked him to help with the casting. She was very capable with blond hair. She noticed Ronald's consulting gaze and said to him with a smile, "I asked that little actor
, perform Tom's role first, and then let him learn to imitate..."
"A genius method..." Ronald thought to himself, no wonder the acting looked so similar. Directing children's dramas may be a female director's strength, but he would definitely not be able to think of this method.
"The two protagonists you introduced to me are both very good. The best thing is that they respect the director... I was able to successfully make the movie this time and was not fired by Fox in the middle, thanks to you." Penny Marshall took the opportunity.
Say thanks to Ronald.
The original male lead was Robert De Niro. He made various requests to modify the script, but finally gave up because it was too difficult to play the male lead. Ronald recommended Tom Hanks, who not only completed the movie better, but also
The salary was only two million, which was only one-third of De Niro's.
Deborah Winger, the original heroine, saw that De Niro had withdrawn, and she also made a big deal and asked that the boy who grew up in the script be turned into a girl, and that she would star in the role, completely changing the story.
Diane, who was recommended by Ronald, had no intention of modifying the script and completed the filming with high quality. The salary was even cheaper, only 300,000 US dollars, plus bonuses after the box office exceeded a certain amount.
During the filming process, many staff members also disrespected Penny Marshall, which made her want to fire the director of photography in the second week.
Finally, Goldberg from Twentieth Century Fox called Ronald to ask for his advice, and with Ronald's support, Penny Marshall was able to be the director and complete the film.
"The movie proves that Goldberg made the right decision." Ronald doesn't take credit for things like this. The success of the film is all due to the main creator.
"Diane's performance is very good, and film critics will say a lot of good things about her."
"Will it? What do you think?" Diane heard this and secretly asked Ronald for his opinion after a while. After all, he was a great director with a very good reputation.
"I think so. The transformation in your performance is very convincing." Ronald was not worried about Diane's acting skills. This character named Susan has a complicated heart and is just right for Diane.
At the beginning, Susan was a professional woman. She wore her hair in a fixed bun, strong clothes with high shoulder pads, high heels and expensive stockings.
Later, after getting along with Josh, a big boy, for a long time, Susan, who worked in a toy company, found herself again. She began to let down her hair, put on childish gestures, and began to wear girly angora skirts.
The shoes also became lightweight flats.
Diane's expression also changed from a career woman who was cautious about ensuring her career ladder, to a relaxed, sweet and gentle woman who understands children's preferences.
The bright line of this movie is the psychological transformation of the child Josh, played by Tom Hanks, as he grows up. The hidden line is indeed the adult represented by Susan, played by Diane, who, with the help of the child, finds his long-lost
An innocent story.
Indeed, this kind of performance will be seen by film critics. It will neither overwhelm the star nor be buried under the shadow of Hanks' powerful acting skills. It is a well-matched opponent.
The sample shows Susan and Josh falling in love at the end. At this time, Susan is softened by the childish Josh and no longer uses career development, the way of showing love to women by giving gifts, and other mature women's requirements for boyfriends to measure Josh.
, gradually softened, awakening the hidden innocence.
"Huh?", Ronald turned to look at Diane. In this sex scene, although Penny Marshall did not show any scenes of Diane, this is a PG movie.
But in order to satisfy the adult audience and eat some ice cream, some tricks were played on the costumes. Ronald felt that there seemed to be nothing else underneath the shirt that Diane was wearing...
"This is a plot requirement. Susan feels that Josh always doesn't take action, so... you won't be jealous, right?" Diane looked at Ronald and smiled weirdly.
"It seems that I will have to visit the crew more in the future... When Harrison Ford was filming the sex scene, his wife would come and watch him every day..." Ronald replied with a smile.
"Will you come?..." Diane looked unbelieving and glanced at Ronald a few more times. It would be great if she really came. Thinking of the sweet spot, she hugged Ronald tightly again.
"I was filming my own movie at that time. If I have time, I will go..."
"You can come if you want..." Diane hugged her arms tighter, "Are you going to New York next?"
"Yes, there is something going on on Staten Island." Ronald was about to go back to deal with the gardening of the new house.
"I also want to go back with Donna. I haven't seen my dad, Bert, for a long time..."
"Okay, we can fly back together."
After the test screening, Ronald stood up and congratulated director Penny Marshall. The film's shooting techniques were average, the photography and directing skills were indeed limited, or the director was not respected enough, and the tone of the picture was a bit inconsistent. But Ronald was deeply moved by watching it.
.How do I put it? This movie does not rely on plot, but on the wonderful performances of the two protagonists. It makes people watch it, full of inner strength, and also wants to recall their childhood dreams and temporarily put aside the battles in the workplace.
Longing for the innocence of youth.
"This is the screenwriter of the movie, Ann..." Penny Marshall was very happy with Ronald's reaction. He was sure to say good things about his movie to Goldberg. So she pulled him to introduce some of the main creators on the scene.
"Hello, it's a very good story..." Ronald didn't really admire the screenwriter named An. This is a typical movie where the script is not as exciting as the film. Many details and performances are attractive to the actors.
rather than a story.
"My brother said the same thing. He admires you very much."
"Oh, who is your brother?" Ronald asked.
"This is my business card." An pushed a business card over without answering the question directly.
Ronald took it and looked at it. It said Ann Spielberg.
"Steven?" Ronald asked. This last name was not very common.
"Yes, he is my brother. He was originally interested in directing, but he said he didn't want to steal my limelight, so he recommended Penny. If there is a chance, I would also like to cooperate with you."
"There will be opportunities in the future," Ronald smiled and accepted the business card. This Steven's sister believed her brother's perfunctory words. But this time she might really become famous.
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"So, you are very optimistic about this new Penny movie?" Sure enough, in the evening, Fox's Goldberg called to ask Ronald's opinion.
"It's very good, really very good. The PG story can attract the whole family to watch. It is in line with the current trend of children's films. There is absolutely no problem with the quality. Especially the male and female protagonists, both have Oscar-nominated performances." Ronald
Thumbs up.
"Okay, I'll ask the distribution department to find a suitable time... For next year's Oscars, the most important thing is your new film."