Exploiting Hollywood 1980 - Chapter 935

Chapter 935 The most sincere apology

Agent Richard knocked on Ronald’s door at noon the next day, neither too early nor too late.

Ronald opened the door in his pajamas, took a large pile of newspapers and magazines from Richard, and pointed to the coffee and various breakfasts on the dining car for Richard to eat first. He woke up very late today.

“There is no report against you or the sultry moonlight. It is also not said that the two award presenters deliberately missed your nomination. We can continue to observe for a while, and I will pay attention to all reports every day.”

Richard took a toast, sat down and ate it.

Ronald poured him a glass of orange juice with some bacon and baked beans. Take newspapers and magazines and read them. This year’s Oscars is said to include live and recorded broadcasts, and 1 billion viewers around the world will pay attention. So all newspapers and magazines published special issues the next day.

All the headlines are the report that “The Last Emperor” has won nine nominations. Photos of Michael Douglas as Best Actor and Cher as Queen took second and third attention.

The photo of the two holding the Oscar statuette appeared in the lower half of many newspapers.

Richard marked all the reports that Ronald appeared. Ronald looked around. They were all photos taken in the camera when he won the award, without any special comments.

Sunshine came in from the window and shone on the “Hollywood Report” in his hand. Ronald couldn’t help but wonder if he was nervous? Yesterday was just a… coincidence?

Put down the “Hollywood Report” and pick up a “Variety” magazine. These are the two most authoritative media in Los Angeles reporting on the Hollywood entertainment industry. Variety is a magazine, published every weekend, and there is also a newspaper version published every day, called “Daily Variety”.

A huge post-it was posted on the magazine. Ronald opened it and couldn’t help laughing:

“Ha ha ha ha…”

“Honey, who’s here?” Diane poked his head out of the bathroom with a towel on his head. He heard Ronald’s hearty laughter. The preoccupied Ronnie from last night was gone. Ronald was back, and it made her feel better too.

“It’s Richard, let’s have breakfast after blowing your hair.”

“How much did Cher spend?” Ronald turned to the page of “Variety” magazine and asked Richard with a smile.

Xue Er contacted “Variety Show” overnight, and rushed to insert a full-page advertisement before the Oscar special issue went to print today.

There is only one line of bold title above:

“Thanks to Ronald Lee, the director of ‘Moonlight.’

Thanks also to the writers Patrick Shanley, the lovely Nicolas Cage, and Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia…”

Below is Cher’s signature, and a small photo of her holding an Oscar.

“The normal advertisement for a variety show is about 15,000 US dollars. Today’s time slot, plus the expedited fee, including the favors she calls, can’t be done so quickly without 30,000 US dollars.”

“I have to call her…” Ronald felt that the $30,000 apology and acknowledgment was very sincere, and it was worth calling and joking with Cher immediately.

Richard went to call Cher’s manager, Diane put on her bathrobe and came out for brunch, and the two happily fed each other on the sofa.

“Ring, ring, ring…” Ten minutes later, Xueer called.

“You watched Variety, didn’t you? I’m sorry, Ronald. I was so nervous last night that I forgot to thank you and Shanley, and all the cast and crew. I have a lot of interviews to do after the ceremony yesterday , By the time I finally finished the marathon, you had already left.”

“That’s the importance of preparing a small note, hahaha…but I don’t have a chance to use it. Congratulations, Cher.” Ronald laughed.

“Yeah, not preparing this note will cost you a lot”, Xueer was half relieved when she heard that Ronald seemed to have no grudges. The manager gave himself inspiration last night and came up with this trick on the spur of the moment. Fortunately, the editor-in-chief of Variety Magazine liked such drama, and agreed to adjust the layout at the last moment, leaving a channel for himself to apologize immediately.

It was in this way that he made a full-page apology in the most famous media for the first time, and did not leave any grudges to Ronald and the rest of the crew. Everyone thought that Xueer was just nervous, her mind suddenly went blank on stage, and she didn’t know what to say.

The two laughed and chatted for a while. In addition to this apology, the variety show also had an adjacent page, which comprehensively reviewed Xueer’s acting career and her history of “notorious” see-through costumes. It has added a lot of popularity to her, and some young movie fans and music fans have also known her.

Xue Er unexpectedly won the Best Actress this time, which also brought a turning point to her singing career. The new label boss, Cher’s former boyfriend David Geffen, sees this as a sign of Cher’s return to the center stage of pop culture.

David Geffen also thought of finding Joan Bon Jovi, Michael Bolton, and other big-name singers under the company to write new songs for her new album. In short, Xueer’s singing career unexpectedly recovered.

“I invite you to Spago for dinner tonight, Ronald, and I have to apologize to you in person. After all, you gave me all these new opportunities.”

Xue Er finally invited Ronald to dinner at Spago, the favorite restaurant of Hollywood stars. Chef Wolfgang Puck was willing to receive the new film queen and gave her a seat.

“I’ll go…” Ronald didn’t like the food in this restaurant very much, but it was the favorite restaurant of all the stars. It seemed that if you can’t get a table to eat without making a reservation in advance, you can’t be considered a first-line star.

After the phone call, Ronald continued to watch Variety’s report on last night’s Oscars.

Sure enough, just as Ronald thought, there were a lot of criticisms of host Chase’s low-end hosting style. Especially taking off his pants in front of Paul Newman, who has a high status in Hollywood, really made these film critics uncomfortable.

“The award show had comedians come to the rescue, and it was a mixed bag. Honestly, I think Billy Crystal should be the host, at least we don’t have to put up with a nostril-pinching host.

Chevy Chase’s host is too boring, and so is Robin Williams among the guests of honor. Watching these two funny is as boring as watching George Sr. and Michael Dukakis running for the presidency.

God, please let Gore of Tennessee and Dole of Kansas qualify. Watching the election debate between George Sr. and Dukakis will make people sleepy. ”

Why is it involved in the general election again?

Ronald stopped, went to the bedroom and called Douglas Jr.

“Is there a problem with George Sr.’s election? How do I see magazines complaining that his campaign speeches are as boring as last night’s Oscars?”

“Ah, Ronald, never mind. Recently ex-Secretary of State Alexander Haig jumped out to endorse Dole, so something went wrong in Iowa, temporarily behind Senator Dole in Kansas.

Fortunately, with Roger Ailes as the host and your new campaign advertisement, Old George won the first place in the primary election in New Hampshire. He is expected to defeat all competitors in one fell swoop on Super Tuesday and get the endorsement of the current commander-in-chief. of. ”

“Why hasn’t the current Grand Commander, old Ronald, endorsed old George?” Ronald asked in surprise.

“You know, the two wives have deep conflicts, and the commander-in-chief has some entanglements. You are busy with your film business recently, so I didn’t tell you much. By the way, you have a house renovation project, I heard that something happened ?” asked Douglas Jr.

“You know, I just like Huaguo-style garden buildings, and I want to replicate a small one on Staten Island. But the ‘beep…’ at the park in New York is bothering me. I don’t have time right now, so I have to temporarily suspend work.”

“When I have time, I will ask you what’s going on and who you should ask to deal with this matter. I suspect that you have been involved in the local politics of New York.” Little Douglas said a few words. The local politics of New York are more important than any other city. Everything is complicated. In addition to the Donkey Party and the Elephant Party, there are also strong local Conservative Party and Liberal Party.

The Park Director Stern, nicknamed “Interstellar Exploration”, is determined to make a difference in the local political arena. A Hollywood director like Ronald is a good target to make him popular among voters. Get some fame.

Please Douglas Jr. to be careful to untangle himself. Ronald took a rest and went to dinner with Diane in the evening.

“Ms. Actress is waiting for you”, Xinke Actress has many privileges. At the entrance of the Spago restaurant, the usher gave Ronald a special treatment and took him directly past the crowds of the party to eat.

The cast of the crew got together again, Ronald, screenwriter Shanley, Olympia Dukakis, and Vincent Gardenia, the two actors who played Cher’s parents, are still in Los Angeles. Everyone put on their partners and came to the restaurant. This was a small private party.

Xue Er apologized to everyone one by one, and also presented a gift of apology, the bagel bread that her little boyfriend made himself.

Everyone also saw the full-page apology, and didn’t care about Xueer’s mistake. As for the career, all the people present were nominated, nominated and won the award, and the help to career improvement is not so big. So they can still talk together.

Only Nicolas Cage was not nominated, but he is quite satisfied with his career, and the new girlfriend he brought is a blonde girl, whose appearance looks a little familiar.

“I’m your fan, Director Ronald. I’m able to work in this business thanks to you.” The actress named Amy Dolenz was very excited to see Ronald.

“Why? I don’t remember directing you?” Ronald just thought she was a bit like Brooke Shields, a model blonde, but he didn’t have the impression.

“I guest-starred in two episodes of Growing Pains. Because your Dragon Boy was a hit, the TV director wanted a girl who could do karate. I was chosen because I practiced karate.”

“I’m glad to help you”, Ronald did not expect that he changed the fate of some people in many ways.

“Mr. Li, this is Romanee-Conti from 1985, one of the best red wines in our restaurant. If you think it’s good, I’ll open it for you.”

Several people were chatting happily, and a waiter came over and showed Ronald a bottle of red wine with a big belly bottle.

Ronald looked at Cher, this wine is very expensive, and I heard that 1985 is a very good vintage. He hasn’t tasted it either, did Xue’er spend so much money today just to apologize?

“It’s not my name, is it a mistake…?” Xueer was at a loss.

“Mr. Gibson gave this to you, Mr. Li.” The waiter pointed to another table at the back, where the star of Lethal Weapon, Australian superstar Mel Gibson. Seeing Ronald looking over, he raised his hand to signal.

Accepted an expensive gift, of course Ronald had to go over to thank him. Mel Gibson dined with his wife. He had met Ronald at Stallone’s party before, but this time Ronald was nominated for best director, and Gibson was eager to get acquainted.

Ronald’s films are all commercial first, and the box office is good, but recently, under the premise of taking into account commercial, the tendency of artistry and responding to major issues of the times has become more and more obvious. Mel Gibson would like to cooperate with Ronald for a long time. Department, can also be nominated for an Oscar.

But it’s too early to tell. Mel Gibson laughed and shared some gossip with Ronald.

For example, last night when the awards were presented, Jeremy Thomas, the producer of “The Last Emperor”, and Bertolucci, the director and producer, both arrived late and left early.

I heard that in order to shoot this movie, Jeremy Thomas, in addition to borrowing money, also divided the investment into small shares and sold them to many wealthy people in Hollywood and Britain. Before the awards were presented, The Last Emperor was released for more than ten weeks, and the box office did not enter the top five in the United States on a single weekend.

When the awards were presented last night, many creditors were waiting to intercept the two of them at the door and demanded their accounts on the spot. If you don’t give an explanation, it won’t look good if it is photographed by the news media.

Unexpectedly, Jeremy Thomas had already stood taller than them and thought further, and only sneaked into the venue after the awards were presented in the second half. Cameras didn’t catch him until the best picture award.

The creditor who came after hearing the news wanted to intercept him at the press conference, but Jeremy Thomas slipped away from the side door of the venue, leaving Bertolucci to top the tank.

But Bertolucci is a famous director, and he is not the one who is mainly responsible for financing, and the creditors are not too persuasive, so there is no scandal.

But Bertolucci also has a way to deal with it. The “Last Emperor” in Nine Times Nine, through the live broadcast last night, has aroused great enthusiasm and curiosity in America. Everyone wants to see what kind of story this Italian movie about the last emperor of Huaguo, which conquered Hollywood, is like.

The creditors heard that Bertolucci had counted a long list of examples in Hollywood history that relied on the Oscars to rise at the box office, and decided to give Jeremy Thomas, a liar, another chance.

“Ronald, it’s a pity that you didn’t win the award last night. I think you should get the last two awards.”

It was Sean Young who presented the awards with Nicolas Cage last night. Ronald now seems to be a big man who all the stars want to make friends with. After a meal, three or four actors came up to strike up a conversation, trying to impress Ronald.

Especially this time, “Moonlight Sultry” won two consecutive awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. Ronald’s reputation for being good at photographing women spread like wildfire, and many actresses saw her as if they saw shining jewels.

“It’s a great honor to be nominated,” Ronald handled carefully. Sean Yang is a bit crazy, and it’s not good to be heard by someone who wants to say something like this in public.

Diane also had a lot of complaints about Sean Yang’s V-neck dress with a large opening. This **** must have done it on purpose, sticking himself to Ronald’s arm in a demonstrative way.

“Remember to find me if you have a chance to cooperate.” Sean Yang twisted her waist twice, turned around and walked away.

But Ronald didn’t watch it much. Cage told him that this woman is a bit crazy and sometimes messes up on the set. When the awards were presented yesterday, it was self-proclaimed and improvised a parody of Billy Crystal. Almost made Cage, who presented the awards together, unable to get off the stage.

It feels really cool to be held by Hollywood stars like this. Ronald enjoyed a sip of the expensive red wine until he saw a nasty face.

“Hey Ronald, Nick, Mel, you’re all here…”

The black man who came over was the one who swayed Ronald last night. When the best picture was finally presented, he forgot to mention the nomination of the sultry moonlight. It almost made the audience around the world mistakenly think that it was the award presenter for Ronald. Eddie Murphy.

Eddie Murphy was originally an ordinary comedian. He once collaborated with Ronald’s partner Joel Silver in a 24-hour action comedy debut. He can be so popular now, because Stallone rejected the advice of CAA President Michael Ovitz, not to play “Beverly Hills Detective”, and achieved the salary of Hollywood’s first-line actor, the biggest black actor Eddie Murphy.

He came over and greeted everyone as if nothing happened. He always thinks that he is the greatest male star in Hollywood. If it weren’t for the skin color problem, he would have become the number one.

Ronald glanced at the familiar megalomaniac, thinking that this would be a good opportunity to make a test.

“Eddie, what happened last night?” Ronald stood up and deliberately approached Eddie Murphy, slightly intruding into the safe distance of a Hollywood star, making him feel a little uncomfortable, and then stopped at that distance .

“Hey buddy, a little bit of fun, that’s a joke, you know, the awards show didn’t have any scripts, we all scraped together enough time…” Eddie Murphy was very slick, and he immediately prevaricated with a joke.

“Hmm…” Ronald sneered, tilted his head, and signaled him to go to the side to chat alone.

This kind of provocation Eddie Murphy couldn’t ignore it, and followed him with a snort, expressing that he was not afraid of any challenge from white people.

“First of all, I don’t like it when you talk to me like this, after the Dr. King civil rights movement… black people now…”

Eddie Murphy wanted to save face, poked Ronald on the chest with his hand, and began to tell this big white man about the history of black people’s discrimination and oppression. He is a big Hollywood star, so don’t use the old eyes of the 1930s. Look at black people.

“Don’t talk nonsense, I’ll just ask you what happened last night? There are only two of us here, you can be honest and honest.” Ronald watched his twinkling eyes flash past, and then transformed into the self-confidence of a star , I knew it was very likely that this guy did it on purpose last night. As he spoke, he approached Eddie Murphy again, his nose almost touching his face.

“Hi…” Feeling the space violated, Eddie Murphy reached out again, trying to keep his distance.

Ronald made a wrestling move, grabbing the back of his neck, another hand tightly held his fingers, and then made an intimate gesture that seemed like an old friend, and smiled back at the others, like two old friends talking about things.

“It’s just the two of us here, you can tell me the truth”, Ronald exerted force on his hand, and Eddie Murphy felt a little pain, trying to get rid of it but was firmly held.

“Hey hey bro, someone told me you were unfair to black people, so I just wanted to make a little joke with you.”

“Unfair? Are you kidding?” Ronald said in his heart that I treat black actors well, and they all give quotas fairly.

“The man told me, your new movie, what’s the name of the working girl, there are no black people in the main characters.”

“Then he is a Wall Street movie, and there are not many black people working there?” Ronald laughed at this logic.

“Hey, you can’t say that, we blacks have been discriminated against for decades, you should reflect our success…we are not worse than you…”

Then you should go to Wall Street to protest and ask them to give more jobs to black people. Ronald thought to himself, what’s all this thinking?

“I said, the person who told you this didn’t tell you that I made the most famous contemporary black musical film – Breakdancing? MJ is also my good friend. You can ask him, do I discriminate against black people?”

“What? You filmed the breakdance? Walder? I like it very much…” After Eddie Murphy became famous, he was surrounded by invitations from major studios. He really didn’t like the low-cost breakdance. too understanding.

After becoming a big star, he drank every day, got drunk until the evening, and was accompanied by all kinds of beauties. Eddie Murphy was easily provoked. He heard Ronald mentioning that MJ was his friend today, and he believed it. Being able to invite MJ to perform as a break dancer, he must not be the kind of white person who disrespects black people.

The two smiled again, this time for real. They talked and laughed and walked back.

“Who is that Jew who spoke ill of me to you?” Ronald asked with a smile as he was about to walk back to the dining table.

“Hey, then I can’t say, you understand this kind of thing, I don’t spread such rumors. I met you today, and if someone says that you discriminate against black people in the future, I will clarify for you. You are a good friend of our black people. friend.”

“Of course…good friend.” Ronald bumped his fists with him.

(end of this chapter)