Exploiting Hollywood 1980

   Chapter 223 The Ballon d'Or is a big party

"Steven, this person has the same opinion as you, and he also said that a bicycle racing scene will be added." Melissa Mathison, the screenwriter tentatively named "E.T. Alien", picked up a script evaluation opinion, Speaking to director Spielberg.

  Spielberg is busy editing the new film "The Lost Ark of the Covenant". The film was shot in Tunisia and Hawaii for nearly 4 months. It was just finished at the end of last year and turned into post-production.

  George Lucas recommended Harrison Ford as leading actor Dr. Indiana Jones. The heroine is starring Karen Allan, replacing Spielberg's ex-girlfriend, Amy Irving, who was supposed to.

   "Really? I didn't expect to think the same as me, what other opinions does he have?" Spielberg let many friends read the first draft of ET's script, and took time out today to discuss all the feedback with screenwriter Melissa.

   "He also said that the character of the bad boy would be deleted..."

   "But there is such a bad thing in children, my personal experience."

   "It's hard for a child's imagination to figure out that his peers are a bad guy who specializes in bad guys..." That's what the original words said. Screenwriter Melissa reads the comments Ronald wrote.

   "Well, do you think so too? Sometimes what people believe is more important than the truth." Spielberg heard this and said decisively, "Okay, let's delete that bad boy in the second draft."

   "What's his name? ... Ronald Lee, a little insightful." Spielberg turned back to his assistant Katherine Kennedy and explained, "I have a chance to contact him and see if he has a good script in his hand."

   He then went back to discussing the second draft of the script with screenwriter Melissa, completely ignoring the invitation to tonight's Golden Globes dinner.

  The Golden Globe Award is similar to the Pheasant Award in the eyes of Hollywood celebrities like Spielberg. But in the eyes of young actors who have just entered the industry, or handsome men and women who have not yet entered the industry and want to become actors, it is no different from a shortcut to entertainment news.

   "How do I look?" Natasha Kinski wore a yellow dress, admiring herself in the mirror, then turned to her neighbor and best friend Demi Moore.

   "You look very good." Demi Moore looked at the expensive dress with a taste.

"Don't be upset, Demi. It's his loss that Freddie Moore refuses to divorce you." Natasha Kinski's "Tess" was released in the United States and received rave reviews from critics .

  Kinski's long hair in "Tess" has been cut, and now the hairstyle is a short haircut. This hairstyle, named after Chinese movie star Guan Jiaqian, was popular in the West in the 1960s.

Natasha Kinski has this hairstyle not for the retro trend, but at the beginning of next month she will join the group soon, filming director Coppola's film "One from the Heart", playing the role of the female second, an acrobat actor. This hairstyle is a requirement of the character.

   This marks the official acceptance of this European actress by Hollywood. Now Natasha Kinski is complacent, focusing on her makeup and costumes. Today she was nominated for Best Actress (Drama) and Best Newcomer of the Year (Actress). awards.

   Naturally, Kinski didn't notice the low mood of his friend Demi Moore, not just because of the breakup with her boyfriend.

  Demi Moore's forced marriage failed. Her boyfriend Freddie Moore's divorce from his wife has yet to be finalized. This time, in order to stimulate her boyfriend, she seems to have done a little bit of pretending to break up, and Freddie Moore did not give in immediately as usual. After leaving her boyfriend, Demi Moore now has neither savings nor a house to live in.

  Demi Moore is aiming for tonight's Golden Globe Awards dinner. The dinner was broadcast live on NBC at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Hollywood. In front of the award hall is a round table that is seated according to the crew, and there is still some space in the back. There will be many handsome men and beautiful women standing there, and the TV station will not chase them away.

  Sometimes the camera sweeps over, and if she is lucky, she can leave a one-second shot. This exposure is enough for her to take some advertising model business to earn some money. Not to mention that if you are lucky, which popular male star will take your fancy... Of course, these standing tickets are also fiercely competitive, and someone must be brought into the dinner party.

Demi Moore also put on her best black dress. This is the last chance. If she can't get in and get to know some celebrities in the entertainment industry, she can only promise "Qui" adult magazine to take a group of "art photos". ".

  This magazine has always been known for its large scale. Although it does not have the reputation of "Playboy", it is very happy to give money. Enough to mix in Hollywood for the first half of the year.

  Natasha Kinski brought Demi Moore and the car to the door of the Hilton Hotel. There is no red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, and the only photo session for reporters is at the entrance of the hotel lobby.

  Demi Moore, who couldn't steal the spotlight with Kinski, got out of the car ahead of schedule, walked to the hotel with her skirt and high heels in the night breeze, and waited for Kinski at the hotel entrance.

  Although the temperature on the West Coast is not as cold as New York at the end of January, Demi, wearing an off-shoulder dress, still felt a little cold and ran quickly towards the warm hotel lobby.

   "Excuse me, miss, may I ask for your invitation?"

   "I, I came with Natasha Kinski."

   "Sorry, she hasn't arrived yet."

   There was a bit of traffic jam during the photo session, and Kinsky’s car hadn’t been lined up yet. Demi Moore touched her shoulder, eager to get into the air-conditioned room. She had to stand by now, waiting for her friend to come soon.

   "Sir, your invitation letter?...Come in, Mr. Ronald Lee, your place is..."

  Demi Moore suddenly discovered that the man in a dress and bow tie in front of him was Ronald, the photographer who took his audition photos more than a year ago.

   was a little surprised that Ronald could get the invitation to the Golden Globe Award. Demi knew that the opportunity was rare and said hello, "Ronald! It's me, Demi. Demi Moore."

   "Demi?" Ronald recognized her. He took his first audition photo in Los Angeles. He used her photo to advertise and his business was booming.

   "Are you coming to the Golden Globes dinner too? How's Freddy?" Ronald hugged her.

  Demi Moore took the opportunity to take Ronald's arm and entered the hotel together, "He should be doing well, I broke up with him. Freddy doesn't want to divorce his wife."

   "Sorry to hear the bad news."

  Ronald saw Demi Moore dressed up, thought she had entered the film and television industry, and today is a member of the nominated crew like him.

   Entering the award hall, Ronald quickly found his round table. Right next to the penultimate row. He hugs Gore, the composer who has arrived, and introduces him to Demi. The round table was empty, and director Alan Parker, the writers, and the rest of the cast were not nominated for awards and were not in attendance.

  Empty several tables, put some drinks, cocktails, and some snacks on it. The Golden Globe Awards dinner was more like a big party of eating and drinking, only with NBC cameras filming.

  Demi Moore took the opportunity to sit down in the empty seat. While listening to Ronald and Gore chatting, she learned that Ronald was just a lyricist, nominated for a Golden Globe. Her boyfriend Freddie also asked her to sign and write lyrics on several songs on the album, but unfortunately the sales were not good and there was no money.

   So Demi began to turn her head left and right like a radar to lock on a more suitable person to strike up a conversation with.

  Ronald was a little strange, why Demi didn't go to his place. Seeing her starting to look for a new target, she felt a little enlightened. He turned his head and glanced at the beauties behind the railing. Demi should have come to have a social opportunity just like them.

   When those beauties saw Ronald looking over, they immediately began to greet him, and some even pulled their collars and fired at him. Ronald smiled and turned back to chat with Gore.

   After a while, producer Da Silva, and starring and singer Erin Carla also arrived, and they met again for a while of old friends.

  Demi Moore saw that the producer of "Famous in the World" was also here. She originally planned to go to other places to take the initiative, but she simply didn't leave. A producer's favor, top ten unknown actors.

   "Hi Ronald, you're here, nice to meet you here. I heard that your script was selected by Universal? Any chance to write one for us?"

   A familiar hello in English with a strong Israeli accent came from behind, Ronald looked back and saw that it was the two brothers of Cannon Films, Minahan Golan and Yoram.

"Hi, Minahan, Yoram. I heard that you signed a distribution contract with MGM?" Ronald greeted them. It seems that the two did not get along well, and they were also arranged at the end of the Golden Globes. a row.

   "Yes, we're looking for resources, we're looking for a star to shoot a big production. Do you have any other scripts to shoot? Let's talk?"

  The two simply came over from the table in the last row of their own and sat at this table.

  Ronald nodded his apology to his companions. The Israeli brother's voice was very loud and attracted a lot of attention from others. He pulled the chair back slightly and chatted with Minahan.

   It turns out that although Cannon has signed a distribution contract with MGM, MGM’s own domestic distribution still needs to rely on the channels of United Arts. Their “Apple” did not get any resources and was stuffed into the backup theater.

   Coupled with the low quality of the film, in the end, the film that Minahan had high hopes for, only received less than 100,000 at the box office, and went offline a week later.

"You know, Ronald, we'd love to do something big in Hollywood, but people here are wary. We don't have a successful movie, and it's hard to talk about collaborations. You're already a successful playwright, and if you have a new one Don't forget us, we'll give you a better price than Colombia."

   "Not yet, I'm writing a script for Universal now." Ronald declined.

   "Oh, what's the subject?"

   "It is based on a teenage novel, telling the story of high school students saying goodbye to innocence and becoming mature."

   "Farewell to innocence, goodbye to innocence..." Minahan and Yoram looked at each other, as if remembering something.

   "Would you like to make a remake of 'Lemonade'?" Yoram whispered.

   "Lemonade" is the super-hit Israeli film the two brothers shot, and it was with the proceeds of the film that they were able to buy the Cannon Company.

   This is a teen exploitation film. It tells the story of a young boy in school. His crush and boyfriend accidentally get pregnant. The boy takes the initiative to help the crush and pays for the surgery with the money from working in a pizza shop. In the end, the crush reconciled with her boyfriend and dumped him again.

   "Be quiet, this movie conflicts with Ronald's. Let's not let him know."

   "Lemonade is a custom in Israel. It's a metaphor for those spare tire boyfriends. We had to change our name in America to sell it," Yoram said.

   "High school boyfriend?" Minahan suggested.

   "High school virgin?" Yoram said.

   "The last high school virgin?"

   "The last American virgin?"

   "Okay, this one is good." Menahan couldn't help giggling as he spoke.

   Demi Moore, who was sitting next to him, had bright eyes. Unexpectedly, Ronald is not only a lyricist, but also a screenwriter. It seems that he has a good relationship with the two fat guys opposite him who look like producers. Just sit on the chair like a nail and don't move.

   At this time, the guests gradually arrived, and a TV station staff walked up to the stage, "Ladies and gentlemen, the broadcast of our Golden Globe Awards dinner is about to start, please take your seats..."

   (end of this chapter)