Hollywood Showbiz Lord - Chapter 20: Chapter-20 : Craze!!!

As the start of a new year, many people is looking forward to the films will be released even though many previous year films are ruining in the theaters.

Naturally many has kept their sight on the release of the 1985 calender’s first film which is scheduled to be released in 6 January.

As the film is a comedic genre played by the famous child actor Richard Jackson, many media and general audience including the fan base of Ric discussing about this film specially after the trailer and poster is released attracted many attention of the film

Based on the story they dug out many media is giving their view ether positive or negative view attracting countless people specially kids.

“Hey you know the kid that played Cole”

“That gloomy kid”

“Yeah that kid, he is bringing a new film in three days”

“really, then I have to tell my dad about it”

This kind of discussion among friends about film can seen in many places.

“Um… dad” a girl called his father nervously.

“Yes” her father replied

“You know a new film is about to release in 6 January, can we go and watch it.”

“Oh your favorite Richard is releasing an new film” teased girl’s father

“Dad!! I wont talk to you. humph” replied girl annoyed

Seeing his teasing being successful he laughed and said,

“Ha ha ha sure we will all go together.”

“yeah, I love you dad!!!” replied the girl happily

This type of scene also can be seen in many household.

Among this heated gossiping the film had a grand premiere inviting many stars, reporters, and film critics but the amount of general audience attended can’t be said small either.

When the film started, it instantly hooked the audience and from start to finish film whether it is the antics of Kevin or the thieves, it brought them to their knees laughing. After the film finished al lot of audience re watched the film specially the kids.

The word to mouth, media having hot discussion or critics giving views, all these heated gossip about the story of the film, attracted the attention of many people including young generation.

As its the mid 80s and the young peoples where more inclined to rock bands and when rebel teen follow the punk style, this kind of movie whether you are a kid or teen it is like it was brought straight out of their fantasy,

or it matched with their theme , aesthetics or they just loved the humor, it brought a craze among them, this craze not only pushed them to re-watch the film once or twice but multiple times.

So, when the box office of the first week came out with the film grossing 30 million, it not only stunned everyone but also brought the craze to its peek.

This craze only was seen when Jurassic Park was released in 1995 or Titanic was released in 1999. Even the previous couldn’t brought this craze.

The film’s craze didn’t diminished during the following weeks, resulting the movie to gross 110 million in 4 weeks.

By the 9th week movie earned 215 million and

this film finished its run time on 18th week grossing about 350 million in North America where else it grossed 220 million world wide resulting a grand total of 570 million.

Making Ric his second movie to cross 500 million mark and also making him the youngest actor in history to have two films crossing 500 million mark.

During such craze Ric was having a meal with Steven Spielberg at his house.

“So, Ric you didn’t tell me why you came to the house.” Asked Steven when they sat in the living room.

“Why can’t I come to my godfather’s house.” Ric quipped

“Of-course you can come anytime, but its better if you have called, just don’t come out nowhere, we might not even be at home, you know.” Steven explained while shrugging.

“tsk-tsk, who made you my Godfather.” Ric replied with a sigh.

“Your parents did” Steven quipped.

“And you asked for it” replied Ric in a tit for tat fashion.

Steven at the end of E.T’s celebration party asked for the permission to be both my and Drew’s godfather from both my and hers mother. And after whatever discussion Ric’s or Drew’s parents had with him, he became our godfather.

“Now now boys don’t fight” replied Amy Irving who was Steven’s fiance.

“”Yes ma’am””

“Anyways I came here for this” replied Ric while giving Steven a bunch of papers.

“what are this?” Asked Steven curious.

“Remember at the celebration party, who said to me a theme that you want to shoot.”

“Yeah I remember, wait don’t tell this…. is a script about that?” Asked Steven with wide eyes.

Ric only smiled thinly and indicated the script with his eyes.

Steven quickly took the pages in his hand and started reading.

Few moments later,

“Wow…Ric… to think you created a script just from an idea.

I have to say your creativity really amaze me every-time.” said Steven in an amazed tone.

Ric just laughed dryly while rubbing the back of his neck.

“I really love this script, specially the name .

In fact we start shooting right away”

“What really, you don’t need to change anything in the script.” asked the socked Ric.

In-fact he have good reason to be shocked. Because, Steven Spielberg is very demanding with a script and always modify many places to his liking. Even when Ric given the E.T script, he have changed a lot of things.

Seeing Ric’s shocked face Steven complained,

“Oh, come on Ric, I am not that bad.”

“Aren’t you?”

“Well maybe a little bit.”

Then they both laughed. Listening to their laughing Amy Irving sighed then shook her head.

“Trust me, Ric this script is really good. All we need is a Distribution company and the movie is good to go.”

“Don’t worry Warner Bro already gave their green signal, All you have to do is talk about the specific parts regarding the production and the contract.”

“Wait a minute, me???”

“Yes, you… I’m not investing this time and as a matter of fact take the script as a gift.”

“Oh no no no… Ric, I cant tke this as a gift, Just tell me how much ou want to charge for this Script.”

“Okay.. If you don’t want this as a gift how about a favor.” Ric gave a counter proposal. In fact this was Ric’s plan all along. Gaining this favor will really help him in the future.

When he heard the idea during that party, He thought about the film. So, He made a plan to use this film’s Script to earn a favor from Steven.

“If you say it like that… then, I accept.” Steven agreed while sighing. Then he continued

“But one condition, you must take role of Mikey.”

“Seriously, Mikey!!! huff fine…” replied Ric while rolling his eyes.

“But for specific things like the contract, take to Ari. ” Ric said again.

“Looks like we are co-operating again” Steven quipped.

“Happy co-operation.” Ric quipped back.