Ronald was his biggest supporter during his time at Paramount. After he left, Gannis also needed such commercial talent to help achieve good results. Now it is time for them to get to know each other.

"Fatal Attraction", Sid Ganis smiled, this movie is a new work of the production company of Stanley Jaffe and Shirley Lansing, with good box office potential. The heroine Glenn Close, in it

She plays a perverted woman who has an extramarital affair with Michael Douglas and tortures their family after forcing her to marry him. She is looking forward to becoming an Oscar-winning actress.

"I will talk about our operation of this type of film with the potential to win awards, and Director Ronald can understand our influence in the film critic circle, as well as the technical and artistic academies."

Ganis began to talk about his standard operation for winning awards. In fact, it was impossible for him to go all out to win awards for the people of Jaffe Lansing Production Company who were vying to be the next president, but he just took this opportunity to hint at Ronald.

How could he talk to MGM and help win the prize?

"First of all, your film needs to be recognized by industry associations."

Ganis opens up about the secrets of PR for the Oscars.

To be eligible for nomination, the film must first be screened in more than 10 theaters in America for at least two weeks before the end of 1987.

Secondly, nominations are selected by the industry union where the award is held, and senior film critics vote together. For example, nominations for the Director Award are selected by the Directors Guild. Nominations for the Actor Award are selected by the Screen Actors Guild. Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay

, it’s all like this.

Therefore, before the nominations are announced early next year, there are many important film critics associations in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, etc., as well as awards from their unions. These union awards and film critics association awards are the weather vane for nominations. Because in essence

Yes, they were selected by a group of people.

After the nominations are selected, winning depends on luck. Because at the winning stage, it is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Technology and all voting members who vote unanimously.

In other words, everyone, whether they are actors, photographers, screenwriters, or directors, as long as they have the right to vote, can vote for all awards and ultimately decide the winners.

At the 69th Oscars this year, Paramount's "Children of God" was able to make its heroine Marlee Matlin the youngest actress in history because of Sid Ganis.

A public relations operation to hype up her identity as a deaf-mute.

In the end, it resonated with the actor group with the most votes, defeating the outstanding former actresses Jane Fonda, Sissy Spacek, and nominees Kathryn Turner and Sigourney Weaver.

and others, won the youngest Best Actress title on the first nomination.

As for actor Paul Newman, because although his acting skills have been recognized by the industry and the audience for many years, he has never won the championship. He received many sympathy votes and got what he wanted.

"Therefore, the most important thing is how the actors feel about you." Finally, Sid Ganis summarized his operational ideas.

Ronald secretly wrote down the key points. These are all based on experience. How to deal with the Film Critics Association, how to secretly convey benefits reasonably and legally, and how to make those old judges have a better impression of him. Many of them are

The untold secrets of major movie studios.

If you have the numbers, at least you will not be deceived by the distributors you cooperate with. At least you will have an idea of ​​how much resources MGM will invest this time to help "Moonlight" win the award next year.

"Thank you, Sid. I think Ronald has fully understood the strength of Paramount, and he will take him into consideration as to who to cooperate with in the next movies."

"Thank you, Mr. Gannis."

The two sent Sid Gannis away tacitly, and then looked at each other and smiled.

Ned Tanning was unwilling to be the boss of Paramount's semi-independent production company, and Jaffe and Lansing were the candidates to take over, so he used Ganis to specifically remind Ronald that he should try his best to win next year's Oscar award.

, we cannot let the recent hit "Fatal Attraction" be a great success in awards and become a bargaining chip for those two people to take over.

Ronald, through Gannis's introduction, understood the key points of Oscar public relations. In addition, Sid Gannis himself is also a strong contender for Paramount's next president. This kind of interest entanglement can only be solved by Gannis.

Do it, seemingly or not, to weaken the public relations efforts on "Fatal Attraction"...

Superimposed on both sides, Ronald's "moonlight sultry" looks like a really good chance.

"I hope your film will be loved by Academy members and film critics." Tanin sent his sincere blessings to Ronald.

"Thank you." Ronald accepted his kindness. As his pawn to weaken the power of Jaffe Lansing Production Company, he actually benefited.

"Also, out of complete curiosity," Ronald stood up to leave, and then pretended to casually ask about the "Pear Robbery" incident, "What do you think about the casting of female victims?"

Anyway, I'm not happy with Shirley Lansing, so let's see what Ned has in mind to suppress her, and help Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis fulfill their wishes.

"You really don't want to direct that movie?" Tanin confirmed Ronald's wishes.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Actually, I am preparing for an action movie. I am not interested in this kind of movie for the time being. The script makes me physically uncomfortable."

"Well, you know Lansing's character." Ned Tanning nodded in agreement.

In this male-dominated industry, in order for a woman like Shirley Lansing to succeed, she must be tougher than men in everything.

Ned has been contradicted by Lansing several times. The former actress, who filmed more than ten minutes of scenes opposite John Wayne, always likes to argue as if she is an expert. Her theories are all based on other opinions.

What I heard from the director or producer was that they often used strong words to make excuses.

It is not a good thing for such a person to be in power to ensure his own interests. After retirement, if Lansing becomes president, he will be questioned by her about his film project. Ned Tanning must try his best not to let this happen.

Therefore, "Fatal Attraction" directed by Lansing and her partner Jaffe, it is best not to win too many Oscars, especially the five most valuable awards: Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Actress.

Best Actor, and Best Screenplay.

"Molly Ringwald, her new haircut cost $2,000, and now all the high school girls want to be like her." Ned Tanen was a little worried about Lansing wanting to use Ringwald.

, this girl is still the most popular pop idol. Although the box office of the new film "The Pickup Expert" was average, her personal acting skills were still praised by film critics.

More film critics mainly criticized the performance of the leading actor Robert Downey Jr., who had no chemistry with Ringwald in the romantic comedy.

With this kind of idol starring in "Pear Blossom", whether it is the box office growth it brings, or the film critics' pursuit of Molly Ringwald's transformational role, the film will gain an advantage at the box office and reviews.

.

"Your choice of Jodie Foster is obviously better. She is a mature woman after all. Ringwald in The Pickup Expert is obviously not convincing enough to play a mature woman." Ned Tanning said that he

Someone who can support Ronald.

"But the production rights are in Lansing's hands, and she called me yesterday and was very rude." Ronald shrugged.

"Yeah, I can't stand her either. I have to find a way."

"By the way, you just said that Ringwald is still the idol of high school students? How old is she this year?"

Ronald suddenly discovered a blind spot.

"Let me take a look." Tanin dug out the "Pear Blossom Robbery" folder from his desk drawer and turned to Molly Ringwald's audition resume. "She was born in 1968 and is not yet 20 years old."

"You know what? It's completely unrelated to this matter. I remembered something from the past." Ronald touched his chin.

"Oh? What's the interesting thing?" Ned Tanin answered in a playful tone.

"When Tom Cruise became famous for his hit movie 'It's Crazy', he initially wanted Diane Lane to be the heroine. I was on the set of Coppola's 'The Kid' at the time, and I saw with my own eyes that Tom

Invited Diane."

"Then what happened next? Why was it changed to Rebecca Demony?" Now Tanin was really interested.

"Di An's father said that he would never let his daughter play a call girl. At that time, Diane was not yet twenty, so..."

"Ah, to say something completely irrelevant... it's really a pity. Diane Lane should have deserved a better career." Nedtanen smiled evilly and shook hands with Ronald to say goodbye.

…

"Molly Ringwald announced her withdrawal from the casting of 'Pear Blossom' before filming started. Her mother claimed that this decision was her daughter's immature decision. After they saw the complete script, they would not cast her daughter in the role.

Playing a victim of assault, especially if the script contains scenes of violence beyond what is usually necessary..."

On the evening of the next day, Ronald saw the news about the cast changes in "The Pear Blossom" in the gossip section of the "Hollywood Report".

Ned Tanning is still so fast...

Hahaha, Ronald wanted to laugh out loud. Ms. Lansing, if I really intervened in the casting, this would not be the result.

"Ronald, Ronald, you are God! I came to you to fulfill my promise, ah... ah..."

In the evening, Jodie Foster called, and her slightly magnetic voice was very nice. She had just received a call from Lansing, and she was directly chosen as the heroine.

Jodie Foster was so excited that she threw away the GRE test materials in her hand, rushed into the bathroom and started to dress up.

"Where are you going? You already know you have been selected, right?" Kelly McGillis entered the room and was about to tell Foster the good news when she suddenly discovered that Foster had put on alluring eye shadow and was wearing a

Dressed like an office girl, with black stockings and high heels, she exudes a strong sexy charm before going out.

"Hey, I have to thank the biggest contributor."

"Ha..." McGillis also wore a light gray office girl coat with neat pants underneath. She also styled her long hair into big waves and wore bright red lipstick. This is her image as a lawyer for the district attorney.

prepare for.

"Ronald? Just ask him to come over."
Chapter completed!