Exploiting Hollywood 1980

   Chapter 222 Golden Globes PR

   Spielberg's script is a sequel to "Encounters of the Third Kind," which continues the relationship between humans and aliens. The difference is that this time the alien is a child, and he is also interacting with a group of human children.

  The atmosphere of the whole script is relaxed and happy, as if children are imagining the world of adults. That alien, named ET, became good friends with a group of children on Earth, and finally, with their help, returned to his parents and left Earth.

   "It is recommended to delete the 'bad guy' role among children, and let normal adults act as obstacles for ET to return to their parents. It is difficult for a child's imagination to think that their peers are bad guys, and they specialize in bad things about good people...

   It is recommended to add some chase scenes, let the protagonist Elliott ride a bicycle and take ET to escape the obstacles of adults. The child audience needs their own "drag racing" scene. In the limit of the child's imagination, imitating the car chase scene..."

  Rick Nisita, who quickly got the reading comments Ronald typed.

   "So soon? I thought you'd have to read it for a while before giving me your opinion."

   "I think the first reaction after reading is the most real and most valuable?" Ronald laughed.

   Actually Ronald didn't tell the truth. The script that Spielberg liked didn't have too much drama, like a children's play. Ronald had no experience writing children's plays.

It's hard for Ronald to imagine what it will look like. Of course, this is a script that Spielberg likes, and he can't write his true thoughts. .

   "Okay, I'll give it to Spielberg's assistant Katherine."

  Rick Nisita may have guessed Ronald's idea, and Universal's president Tom Mount is also not very optimistic about the script. With Spielberg's top directorial work, the comedy war "1941" not recouping its production costs at the North American box office, Wonder Boy seems to have lost its box-office mojo.

  The director's new film "The Lost Ark", which will be released this summer, is directed by George Lucas, and Spielberg is just the director. Universal would like to see it again.

  His assistant, Kathleen Kennedy, was in charge of finding a producer for the new script. Maybe if Universal couldn't do it, Columbia's Frank Price would be willing, after all, he was the only major studio president who read the script in person.

"One more thing, the RSO record company's copyright fee has been settled. You wrote the lyrics for the two songs on the well-known simul album. The single of the theme song Fame sold well, and even the album with the soundtrack of the movie sold well. It has already sold gold album sales.

  RSO boss Robert Stewart specifically asked CAA to tell him that he also wants to work with you on a new teen movie script. "

Ronald pouted, the matter of the sequel to Grease was so bad, Sterwood didn't even struggle, Universal invested nearly 10 million, of course he was willing, his two versions of the script were just abandoned, Lying in the Paramount and Universal script warehouses eating ashes.

   "Fame composer Michael Gore wants to invite you to compose for his new song, won't you say yes?"

  Ronald shook his head. After all, he copied the lyrics, and he didn't know how to write them.

   But Michael Gore still wants to meet. David Da Silva, the producer of "Famous in the World", specially invited him to meet Michael Gore and said that there are important things to discuss.

   On the second night, Ronald went to the appointment on time. The handmade suit was very snug, with a woolen coat over it. People depended on clothes, and the doorman who opened the door looked at him more.

   "Oh Ronald, it's nice to see you in Los Angeles." Living in the hotel's executive suite was David da Silva, the cosmopolitan producer, who was a little bald again. By his side are the lead of the first-come movie, and the lead singer of the theme song, Erin Carla, and his manager.

   "Long time no see, hello, David. Hello, Erin." Ronald took off his coat and said hello to the two creators, along with Michael Gore, who sat next to him and wrote the music and all the episodes.

   "Congratulations, Michael. Your soundtrack went gold."

  After a few greetings, David da Silva proposed the purpose of inviting the songwriter to come.

"The Organizing Committee of the Golden Globes called Erin and I, and Dolly Parton, Erin Cara's biggest competitor, did not agree to attend. The best original song for this movie is likely to belong to the famous theme song. 'Fame'."

  Congratulations from Ronald and Michael Gore. The Golden Globe Awards are like this, whichever star is willing to show up to accept the award, they will award the award to whomever.

   "So I hope, if you win, you'll be able to mention Erin Kara's name when you award it.

   She's also nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, though which category is fiercely contested, with Sissy Spacek. She played country singer Loretta Lynn and sang all the songs in the movie herself."

  The Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song is awarded to the songwriter. It seems that David da Silva has spent a lot of money for the popularity of Erin Carla, who is also of Puerto Rican descent.

At this year's Golden Globe Awards, "Famous" won a total of four nominations. The nomination for best picture belongs to the producer, the best actress in a musical belongs to Erin Cara, and the best original song goes to Erin Cara. of.

  Director Alan Parker, Barry Miller, who was originally very vocal, didn't even get nominated for Best Director and Best Supporting Actor.

   In addition to the best soundtrack, the four nominations are all related to the PR of the producer Da Silva.

   Ronald and Michael Gore looked at each other and agreed. Anyway, just to mention, there is no problem.

   "Very good, this is very important to Erin Kara, and we want to thank you." Erin Kara's agent took the initiative to take Ronald's hands and thank him.

   After returning to his hotel, Ronald said to his agent Richard.

   "I don't understand, why is it so important to mention her name? Is it worth talking to us in person?" Ronald was a little puzzled.

   "This is for an Oscar nomination."

   "Oscar nomination? What does it have to do with the Golden Globe Awards?"

   "The Golden Globe Awards is a dinner party for celebrities. The reason why NBC can broadcast the awards is because of the celebrities who attended." Richard worked hard at CAA and gradually understood the unspoken rules of these awards.

   "In fact, he was originally an insignificant award, but now there are more and more Oscar nominations, and each award has 5 nominations. Many judges who voted can't see so many movies at all.

  The Golden Globes are right in front of the Oscar nominations. Most of the judges will watch the awards dinner, so the stars who have the camera at the dinner will get more attention from them. For many small awards, such as best original song, if a scene flashes during the live broadcast, it is likely that many Oscar judges will remember it.

   When voting, among the several nominated candidates, they just remember your appearance, and there will be a lot of votes out of thin air. "

   "Oh, so I won the award with Michael Gore and mentioned singer Erin Kara, NBC's broadcast director, in the speech, and would give a close-up of her?"

   "Bingo!" Richard smiled and turned on the TV.

   It's Erin Cara again, the black girl in another variety show singing "Fame".

   "Now this song is very popular on TV stations, and many TV stations invite her to sing by name." Ronald said.

   "That was the sales pitch of the producer David Da Silva. Everywhere the show took the initiative to sing." Richard laughed.

   "Huh? Was it hard work?" Ronald asked.

   "Da Silva wants to take the opportunity to shoot the famous TV series version. The box office of the movie is not satisfactory. If you want to get the contract of the TV station, you must build momentum, preferably at the Oscars."

   "That's true." Ronald took a sip. MGM encountered financial difficulties, "Famous in the World" actually did not get many marketing opportunities, and it was able to have a box office of 20 million, which all depended on the word of mouth among young audiences.

   But with a budget of 8.5 million, plus some marketing expenses, the North American box office of 20 million is not outstanding. No wonder producer David Da Silva is so nervous.

   "I haven't been to the Golden Globes yet. Is there anything I should pay attention to?" Ronald asked Richard.

   "The scene of the Golden Globe Awards is that the various crews sit in a round table. There are not many heavyweight nominations in the world. It is only given to the round table at the back. You also need to fight with others.

  There is champagne on site, remember not to drink too much. When the time comes, remember to wear a dress and which pocket to put your acceptance speech in. "

   "Hey, I can't forget." Ronald smiled and patted his pocket.

   (end of this chapter)