Chapter 106 Which of the two heroines do you choose?
"Is Jackie okay over there? I heard he was injured again?" Ronald asked Corey Yuen, the Chinese director who came to Los Angeles again.
His visit this time was nominally to promote the release of the video tape of "Fighting World", and to settle the director's commission given to him by Ronald. The film was released in America for six weeks and earned 22 million yuan.
box office.
The reporter and Monk Gwenton played by Brooke Shields had neat fighting moves rarely seen in Hollywood, which made audiences who like kung fu movies very happy to watch. The exaggerated plot of B-movies made this movie not worthy of the attention of film critics, but
There is really money to be made at the box office.
Ronald was so inspired that he specially invited Corey Yuen to come over and asked him to continue filming Hong Kong-style Kung Fu movies starring white people.
"He suffered a broken finger while filming 'The Big Brother,' but it wasn't a big deal. Jackie has been very careful since he suffered a serious injury in Yugoslavia a few years ago."
After Corey Yuen finished filming "The Great and Powerful", he was called by Jackie Chan and asked a lot about the details of filming in Hollywood. He was filming here in Hollywood, and many things were more formalized than in Hong Kong. For example, the stunts produced by Ronald's company
Special Wia wire, very good quality and first-class safety.
But the price is much more expensive than the ones produced in Xiangjiang, and no one can afford it except Jackie's crew. Jackie Chan simply let him go back to the family class, and became "Dragon Detective", and the next filming of "Police Story 2"
The assistant director and assistant director Hung Kam-po added a safety factor to many action designs.
"Why didn't you see Jean-Claude Van Damme?" Corey Yuen chatted with Ronald for a while and remembered that the leading actor of the movie hadn't arrived yet.
"He went to film the big-budget 'Cy' for Cannon. He starred opposite Dolph Lundgren. It's science fiction plus kung fu. It's a very interesting movie. I also have a lot of budget here. Do you want to try it?"
As long as you can come up with the script, we can start filming."
Ronald chuckled and seduced Corey Yuen, "Don't you know, the screenwriters here are all on strike. It's when we are short of scripts. As long as you have a suitable script and a budget of less than five million, you can close your eyes.
I will vote for you too, if it exceeds 8 million, I can also vote after I have seen it."
When Corey Yuen heard this number, his eyes bulged out. With such a large budget, few people in Hong Kong would invest in filming. Except for Jackie Chan's movies that have a market in Japan, no boss would be willing to invest in other action movies.
Woolen cloth?
"I'm talking about U.S. dollars," Ronald added another blow. The success of "The World" shows that there is a market for movies like this in America. As long as the mature routines and talents from Xiangjiang are transferred to
Go to Hollywood, replace the main actors with white people, and add the master, companions, villains, etc. to be played by Chinese actors. The efficiency of mass production will be very high.
"Filming will start early next month. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Lundgren will become the Stallones and Schwarzeneggers of the new era. I am asking the screenwriter to revise the script every day, and each version will be better than the last. We will soon be able to achieve this goal.
my request."
"Huh?" Ronald felt something was wrong, "Why can your screenwriter start working? Did you find him from Israel?"
"No, he is a Japanese screenwriter and director from Hawaii. I am very optimistic about his level. Like you, he is also a young man with unlimited enthusiasm for movies. He started as a screenwriter and has made five movies, although the box office is not particularly good.
, but it never stopped his enthusiasm.
I have signed two movies with him, in addition to this "Cyborg", there is also "Journey to the Center of the Earth" which is also a science fiction theme."
Seeing Ronald still confused, Minahan chuckled and explained, "Albert Pine has made low-cost movies before, non-union projects, so he is not a member of the Writers Guild yet.
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"So this guy named Albert Pine used to make extremely low-budget movies?"
Ronald couldn't help but be stunned by Minahan's boldness. Although no one has a script to start working on now, you can't just grab someone and come.
"There are diamonds buried in these rocks. Just like John Waters, the director of 'Hairspray' whom you promoted, this Albert Pine is also a guy who knows what he wants to shoot and has an indomitable passion."
"Uh..." Ronald didn't know what to say when he heard Minahan use himself as an example. However, he didn't dare to invest in a director who had made five movies and had yet to make a breakthrough.
The work of directing is all about talent. Although acquired training is also very important, some aesthetics and some characters are innate. People like Ang Lee, although they have never become directors, just rely on their graduate works.
There are also many people willing to bet on him.
However, now that there is hope that the union will stop the strike, Ronald knows that many medium-sized production companies have had problems without projects for several months. Getting some projects approved now does not mean that they will definitely be successful, but it will definitely be possible.
Let the company continue to raise capital.
Just like insects that have been sleeping for several months, they can’t wait to come out and scream loudly after a summer thunderstorm. The shooting assembly line of a medium-sized company may never be able to continue if it stops.
Ronald and Minahan had a great time chatting, and by the way, he introduced Dolly Bernstine to Minahan. She led the Daydream team to Cannes this time, taking the opportunity to become familiar with the channels and methods of overseas distribution.
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Competent subordinates were allowed to gradually take over the company's work. However, some tasks had to be completed by Ronald himself.
For example, communicating with stars and persuading them to join their film projects. It is inconvenient for a subordinate like Michelle Cannold to come forward for this kind of thing.
First, stars may not be willing to talk about such things with a producer who has no successful works. Second, directors have a natural aura when chatting with stars, and it is easier for them to trust the director.
So Ronald came to Michelle Pfeiffer's home in Los Angeles with Steel Magnolias, an untitled romance with Nora Ephron, hoping to convince her to star in at least one.
"Oh, hello, Ronald." Michelle Pfeiffer is familiarizing herself with the script at home. She has agreed to play the leading role in the movie adapted from Broadway's "Dangerous Liaisons" proposed by Warner Bros.
When she was at home, Pfeiffer wore a white top and soft pants underneath. The home-style dress could not hide her stunning beauty.
"Ah... hello, ah...", Ronald first stepped forward to shake hands, and then realized that Pfeiffer wanted to hug. When he changed to a hug, the other party changed to a handshake.
"Hahaha", both of them laughed, and after a warm hug, they sat down in the living room and started talking about the two scripts that Ronald had brought.
Since the breakup, the two of them have made rapid progress in their careers, and there is no unpleasantness. When they meet again, they are like friends they have not seen for many years.
"You two talk first, I want to make a phone call." Limato, the manager who was accompanying him according to the rules, saw that the two were enjoying their meeting, so he offered to borrow Pfeiffer's phone number in the room.
"I never thought you would change your acting career and act in a costume drama." Ronald looked at the script Pfeiffer was reciting and laughed.
"Ha... I've always wanted to act in a costume script. We've talked about it before..." Michelle Pfeiffer felt something was wrong again, changed her position and cleared her throat, "Show me your script.
I’m about to fly to the Kingdom of Mao to film a movie, so I’ll watch it on the road and when I have free time during filming. Then I’ll tell you which one I like.”
"Are you in such a hurry? Is there an exception for your film?" Ronald was surprised, as if he had just heard that the film was going to be shot, but why was it that he was about to go to the country for filming?
"Well...Warner Bros. submitted a lot of evidence. The script was adapted from a Broadway play and was finalized a year ago. They were afraid of further problems due to the strike, so they obtained an exception and will start filming soon. I am now
I’m very nervous when memorizing lines.”
Michelle Pfeiffer waved the script in her hand to Ronald, her expression a little nervous.
"I remember that your line skills have always been very good." Ronald said, feeling a little embarrassed.
"These are very old English expressions. It's very troublesome for me to memorize them, and there is no one to play with me."
"How about I come and confront you?" Ronald asked out of nowhere.
"Okay, Peter is always away from home, and I don't have a good partner." Pfeiffer handed another script to Ronald, turned it over for him, and began to read the lines of "Dangerous Liaisons"
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"I hope you understand how much you have changed me." Ronald read the lines of the male protagonist, Vicomte Valmont, a playboy whose life goal is to seduce various women.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "My friends in Paris can see at a glance that I have become a more considerate, upright, and kind person..." Ronald thought as he read it
, this conversation seems to be very consistent with his and Pfeiffer's experience.
"A more upright, merciful... more ascetic person than a monk." Ronald almost laughed when he read this line. This line was not like.
"Hahaha..." Michelle Pfeiffer didn't know whether she was following the script or laughed out loud when she heard Ronald's words, "More abstinent than a monk..."
"Well... you know, there are a lot of rumors about me in Paris."
"Hahaha..." Michelle Pfeiffer burst out laughing. This conversation really resembled Ronald's personality. There are also many legends about Ronald's excellent abilities and character in Hollywood, and there are also legends about Ronald's excellent character.
As a friend of an actress, I came here to ask her for confirmation...whether Ronald is as powerful as the rumors say.
Pfeiffer couldn't hold back his laughter and slapped Ronald on the leg.
"Hahaha..." Ronald also reached out to scratch Pfeiffer. The two laughed and laughed for a few seconds before realizing that something was wrong. Pfeiffer was now married.
However, as an actress is emotionally invested, it is not a big problem if she can't help herself when she is in a scene. She and Ronald are both decent people and quickly returned to their normal state.
"Where's Peter? Why didn't you see him?" Ronald subconsciously asked about Pfeiffer's husband, Peter Horton.
"He went to negotiate for a new film. You know Peter has always had the dream of being a director, so he invested a lot. The films I am now participating in all have bigger production budgets than his. He has always wanted to do something big. In the acting class
At that time, he always taught me acting skills.
But he is unlucky, now he is more like a director...like..."
"Well, when you go to the country to film, take your time and read these two scripts. If you have any ideas, call me anytime." Seeing that the direction of the conversation was getting more and more wrong, Ronald stood up and said he wanted to leave.
"Okay, I'll see you off..." Michelle Pfeiffer also stood up, naturally took Ronald's arm and saw him out.
"I heard the test screenings of your movie Working Girl were so good that I was a little jealous of Melanie Griffiths." Pfeiffer was filming Jonathan Demme's "Join the Gang," and Ronald was there.
Talk to Demi about Griffiths.
"That's not a pretty role, and it's not suitable for you. Both of them are full of beauties." Ronald smiled and sold his script again.
"Hehe... Actually it would be great if you could direct. I have always wanted to be directed by you." Pfeiffer said half-jokingly. On the one hand, the two of them had indeed discussed this idea before, but on the other hand, Ronald's current
Movies are very popular with female stars.
"I may not be able to direct. Southern dramas are too unfamiliar to me. I can't decide on Nora's drama either. Let's keep in touch. If you have any ideas from Laiguo, please call me. No need to
Regardless of the time difference, I will return your call immediately."
Pfeiffer watched Ronald get into the car, and Ronald lowered the window and waved to her. With a smile on his face, Pfeiffer lowered his head and walked into the room, his eyes still a little foggy.
"Ah...Michelle..." Limato, who had finished the "phone" long ago, apologized to Pfeiffer again. Limato, who persuaded Pfeiffer and Ronald to break up, treated Pfeiffer like his own child
That way.
This choice is definitely a mistake. Peter Horton, who was on the list of the sexiest men back then and was hailed as one of Hollywood's 30 future stars, is now reduced to filming TV series. But Ronald has soared.
"Don't say that, I'm fine." Michelle Pfeiffer shook her head. She usually likes to stay at home when she has nothing to do. She is completely different from Peter Horton's personality of taking the initiative to look for opportunities. She needs people's company.
A director like Ronald would stay away from home for months whenever there is a project. He may not be able to get along with him for a long time.
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"Where are we going next?" Little Bud, who was sitting in the driver's seat, noticed that Ronald was a little depressed and turned up the jazz radio.
"Go to the hotel. Turn on your mobile phone and switch to the entertainment news on Channel 5. The result of the strike should be announced tonight."
"I'm Anna Horowitz, and I'm bringing you live coverage from the Writers Guild in West Los Angeles."
The Sony in the car was watching the TV with him, and the voice of the TV host came from it. Ronald looked closer.
"There's little good news to report tonight regarding the film and TV writers' strike. Despite news that separate contracts with some producers may be approved at a union meeting, there's still no sign of the strike ending.
For TV networks, that could make for a somewhat late fall this year.
Our union affairs experts say the strike could extend into June if the union doesn't ratify the final terms of the Producers Alliance. That's the deadline for new seasons of TV dramas, with every additional strike week after June
, the new season of the TV series will be postponed for a week.