Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 1033 The Difficulties of Celebrities Participating in the Announcement

"Thank you, thank you... Ms. Barbara, it's an honor to see you at the premiere."

This general election is the first time since 1948 that a political party has won more than two consecutive terms of general leadership.George Sr. won pretty well. He won more than 538 of the 400 electoral votes.

And counting the total number of votes, George Sr. also defeated Dukakis by more than 53.4 million votes with a rate of 45.7% ​​to 700%.Many people thought that the past two Elephant Party victories were caused by the old Ronald's personal charm, but it failed completely, at least not this time.

George Sr. went to the White House and met with Ronald Sr., the current Grand Commander, and the two had a cordial conversation.Barbara was elated, taking the initiative in front of Nancy for the first time, feeling refreshed.

Sweeping away the depression of the past eight years, Barbara felt relieved and thought of Ronald. She took the initiative to call him and asked if she could attend the premiere of "Working Girl" in Washington, DC.

The inauguration ceremony will be on January [-] next year. During this time, it is a very tense time for old George to decide on the formation of a cabinet and personnel, but it is relatively free time for Barbara.She also wants to try to attend some public events and get acquainted with the first lady in advance.

The flattered Ronald, of course agreed, and then asked long-term marketing consultant Michael Gray to fly to New York to discuss a whole set of marketing plans, especially adding a premiere in the capital.

"This one will emphasize the role of women as secretaries, which is also an integral force in American politics. The publicity candidate we are looking for in New York is Darcy Maguire, the creative director of the advertising agency BBDO, and we are looking for women in Los Angeles. Independent producer Gail Hurd, this is a typical representative of the successful career of the secretary.

So what better place to be a representative of the political world than Washington, D.C.?I see, in addition to the former Secretary of Labor, Ms. Ann McLaughlin Cagle, what do you think of the secretary to the incoming Grand Commander? "Michael Gray had a lot of ideas.

"Michael, this is not Hollywood. You can't use Hollywood thinking to prepare for this premiere. Everything reminiscent of Jennifer Fitzgerald must be insulated from the premiere."

Just kidding, this isn't Hollywood, where gossip gets free coverage and attention.If Barbara is a little unhappy, it will be difficult for him to enter the White House in the future. Isn't it a waste of investing so much?

Fortunately, Michael Gray mentioned this, and Ronald repeatedly confirmed that all the female secretaries in the old George's campaign team, especially the blonde, young and beautiful ones, were all removed from the invitation list.Instead, exchange coupons for non-premiere screenings, two skin care product trial sets, and clothing shopping coupons and other gifts.

Gray's plan is very perfect. In addition to inviting local well-known successful female secretaries to share in the screenings in various places, he also arranged a series of public relations actions for the three leading actors, and accepted interviews from many media, etc.

To complete such a marketing plan, in addition to joint resources with the publisher [-]th Century Fox, it is also necessary to set a schedule with three stars Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffiths, and Sigourney Weaver.

The multi-million-dollar budget was provided by Fox, but Ronald had to finalize the schedule of the stars.The three stars all have schedule issues. If it weren't for Ronald, Fox would not dare to threaten the stars to attend many interviews just based on the terms of the contract.

Of course, the three of them didn't do it on purpose, and indeed each had their own reasons.

Ronald flew to Los Angeles and was the first to visit Harrison Ford.

"Hey Ronald, I'm really busy right now. I've got to go to Utah right now to film Indiana Jones' latest 'The Last Crusade'. Can we keep things simple, you make me less Take a few interviews, and then I'll focus on saying something nice for you."

Harrison was at home, his wife held the child, and said hello to Ronald, leaving her husband and Ronald alone to talk about things.

"Of course, the two most important TV interviews are Bobbi Wygant's star interview program and New York NBC's Today's News." Ronald didn't have much bargaining chips for big stars, he wrote in his notebook, Programs other than these two interviews were cut.

Harrison Ford was able to concentrate on attending the interview, and saying something nice was the greatest contribution to the film.There are many other interviews, he is not in good condition, and the effect of the broadcast is not good.

"I think you're a little bit down, Harrison. What's the matter? Do you have any doubts about the finished version of the movie, or the announcement?" Ronald saw that the other party was not in a good mood, so he asked bluntly if Ford There is something unsatisfactory about the movie itself, or the announcement.

"No, I watched the pre-screening, and I am quite satisfied with the movie itself, and I will cooperate with the announcement. It's just..." Harrison leaned over, twisted the corners of his mouth, showing a typical Ford smile, "I don't seem to be doing very well in this movie?"

"The American audience will be conquered by you again, especially those female audiences..." Ronald laughed.

"Hahaha..." Harrison Ford was very happy to be scratched.Everyone said this, but what Ronald said seemed to be so authoritative.He rephrased, "What I mean is, in terms of acting skills, is it suppressed by several female characters?"

"Harrison, this is a female Indiana Jones. For women, the workplace is full of difficulties and obstacles just like the various institutions Indiana Jones faces. All the characteristics of women are played against you. When you were inspired, I believe the audience will be impressed with your role. Wall Street banker, hey..."

Ronald analyzed it from the perspective of performance, which reassured Harrison Ford.

"Ronald said that my character is better than the previous cowboy type performance..." Harrison Ford showed off to his wife Melissa Matheson who was breastfeeding her baby.It is not much experience for him to be sincerely praised for his acting skills by a well-known director.Most directors just want him to play himself.

Just like the movie that just came out, Polanski's "The Frenzy," failed at the box office, received poor reviews, and lost all of Polanski's previous praise.He just hopes that his fame will bring investment and attract an audience.

"I don't doubt that Ronald is sincere..." Melissa Matheson is the screenwriter, and Ronald praised his husband, obviously more sincere than Polanski.

"However, he didn't mention the awards..." Melissa shook her head, keeping the words on her lips.As for acting skills, if you have it, you have it, and if you don’t, you don’t have it.

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"I saw your secretary coming last time, and this blonde girl came with you last time in 'The Frenzy'." Harrison Ford pointed to the beautiful secretary next to Barbie Wygant. .

"Um, ah, yes, she was the one last time... Then what, we can start now." Barbie Wygant was a bit at a loss as to how to deal with this glamorous Hollywood star.

This time Barbie Waigant brought her film crew again from Texas to Los Angeles to do interviews with the stars of "Working Girl".

"Okay, Barbie..." The photographer poked his head out and gave a signal to Barbie Wygant.

"Working Girl is going to be a phenomenal movie, a huge hit. I can feel it... I haven't heard anyone who's seen a press test say anything bad about him."

"I haven't heard any bad feedback, but to be honest, I'm looking forward to their praise. I'm actually very happy to hear them say that." Harrison Ford sat in the hotel room, smiling Cute, with chic movements, he gave a Han Solo-like smile to the female secretary behind Barbie.

"Is this your first time working with Ronald Lee?"

"Yes, yes... the first time. We've come close to working together a few times before, but this is the first time it's worked out."

"Is this also one of the reasons why you agreed to appear in this movie?" Barbie Wygant spoke very well, and quietly guided the star to tell the audience what she wanted to see, and some plots designed by the paid studio .

"Of course, I think he is one of the best directors at the moment, especially in the field of female subjects, and romantic comedies." Harrison Ford received the hint, and immediately changed the subject and began to exaggerate all the big names.

"Ronald, plus the script, plus all of that combined is why I love this movie..."

"Huh? Melanie?" Bobby Waigant was very fond of Ego and had almost forgotten about the two heroines, Ford, to guide her.

"And the addition of Melanie Griffiths is also a very big attraction to me. Uh...her joining this... group is another reason why I decided to join..." The boaster is really not Harry What Sen Ford was good at, he started running out of words again.

"Sigourney..."

"Of course, not to mention Sigourney Weaver who joined, she is also another reason why I decided to join..."

Harrison Ford is really not the best person to discuss these character issues, and he loses his mind quickly.Bobbi Wygant ends the interview with a bum.

"Thank you, Harrison, thank you for coming here and doing the interview for the working girl..." The old lady was still very happy. Anyway, the audience just saw other people, and any stupid things they said were automatically ignored.

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"Sigourney, it's a pleasure to interview you again. The last time I was here talking about 'Gorilla in the Jungle', I didn't expect to talk about 'Working Girl' again, did you remember?"

"I didn't expect it either. I knew they would let me be interviewed, but I didn't know that you were the one to interview the two films. This is also the first time I have interviewed two films in such a short period of time."

The next day, it was Sigourney Weaver who was interviewed.

Her question about the interview schedule is different from that of Harrison Ford, mainly because the two films she starred in both came to announce the task, and she was afraid that there would be a schedule conflict between the two parties.

Fortunately, she is also a client of CAA, so she can coordinate with both parties and try to arrange the interviews of the two films together.

"Anyway, congratulations on your performance. Look at the doctor in the gorilla, and Catherine in this movie, what is the acting ability of turning 180 degrees!"

"Thanks, that's actually one of the things that drew me to the role. Playing a supporting role, a classic villain, a woman who isn't the perfect woman that I often play in movies. I'm glad director Ronald remembered me... ..."

"Did Ronald give you some guidance on how to play such a villain? Is there any real person, or past movie character, for you to imitate?"

"I'd love to have a clear guide, but Ronald just put me in for two weeks with some investment managers on Wall Street. It's safe to say that Catherine isn't any real person, or a rehash of previous roles, but these people a complex of..."

"There's no way to find such a bad woman, haha?" Barbie Wygant's interview was much more comfortable than Harrison Ford's.Sigourney is a professional actor, she has the demeanor of a star, and she can also do a lot of acting content.

"Um...not really, I don't think Catherine is that bad. Of course it doesn't mean that she didn't do bad things, but her role is really excusable..." Sigourney Weaver really did some technical things with the other party discuss.

"Actually, I have a little sympathy for Catherine. Wall Street is a very competitive place. She did bad things, but Tess also impersonated her colleagues, used her office to deceive her boyfriend, her clients, and actually me. Among the women on Wall Street that I have studied, there are two who clearly sympathize with Catherine..."

"Ahahaha, thank you Sigourney, our audience will love this interview," Bobby Wygant happily ended the interview.Sigourney Weaver's interview is both professional and topical. Tess and Catherine, who is worthy of sympathy?

Once this kind of discussion arose, Ronald, who was nominated to be interviewed by himself, would definitely be happy. There is no need to worry about the ratings of this time when the topics of future programs are selected.

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"Melanie, I'm really glad to have this opportunity to meet you. I think you've acted in a movie that's bound to be a hit." Bobby Waigant finished her opening speech clearly, with a slightly slower rhythm. .

"Well, thank you..." Melanie Griffiths had her hair cut short. Her voice was weak and her voice was so soft that she might not have heard it if she hadn't added an extra microphone close to her mouth.

"I'm serious, I went through the show with a bunch of critics, and I didn't hear a single comment about the movie being bad. That's something I've never heard, you know, with all these tongue-in-cheek... ..." Barbie Waigant was halfway through, and found that Melanie Griffiths was shaking her head and her eyes wandered away. It seemed that she had a serious addiction problem.Barbie had no choice but to pull back and talk about something simple.

"Melanie, you think this movie will be yours...you know..." Bobby Wygant made an explosive gesture.

"I don't know... I never expect any miracles... You know, in this business, it's best not to expect too much..." Melanie's voice became weaker and her eyes kept blinking, as if Going to sleep.

Melanie Griffiths yawned quietly, then put her feet back and stepped on the sofa. "You know, my job is... just... to do my job, and after the filming is over, don't think about it..."

"Uh...uh...", Bobby Wygant almost rolled her eyes, this guy, it seemed, had to end the interview quickly, before she said something disastrous.

"When I first entered the industry, I had high expectations, but I was always disappointed again and again. Then I asked myself, why do I want to make movies?..."

The more I talked, the more ugly it became. Bobby Wygant called a stop after four or five minutes of filming, and ended it quickly.

"Ronald, I'm sorry, I'm not in good shape...you have to give me a break..." Melanie Griffith yawned and came out to apologize to Ronald who was staring at the field. With his sanity, he still knew that he was in trouble.

"I don't care what you did, you go back to the rehabilitation center obediently, two weeks later will be the live broadcast of today's news, you will be on the live broadcast with Sigourney and Harrison, everything you want to have depends on you this time performance.

Use the treats, Melanie.No film critic would say anything good about a yawning addict. "

"I see, thank you, Ronald."

The difficulty for Melanie Griffiths is that she reunited with her ex-husband, Don Johnson, who played the leading role in Miami Vice.

This man led her into the deep pit that she managed to climb out of before.

When the agent found her, Melanie Griffiths had lost half of her hair, and she looked sloppy.If it weren't for this announcement work, Ronald has no doubts, maybe before the movie starts shooting, he will hear the news about the heroine OD.

Another sum of money was spent, and Melanie was sent to a rehabilitation center.Ronald really let out a sigh of relief.

Tess, who is positive, motivated, and a role model for American professional women, if the heroine dies in this way, it will be a big disadvantage to the box office.

(End of this chapter)