Ronald arrived at the Ziegfeld Theater wearing one of his best formal coats. All he got was an invitation to the premiere, sent to him by acclaimed producer David da Silva. The producers have not forgotten his ability to get things done, and the letter attached to the invitation invites him to talk about the filming of the spin-off TV series at the premiere.
Director Alan Parker seemed to have forgotten about him and did not give him an invitation. Originally Antonia wanted to give him one. Tonya's mother, who was the nominal caregiver, was nowhere to be found, and she only depended on her brothers. The few invitations she got had no one to send them.
Ronald looked around. The Ziegfeld Theater is the largest theater in New York. The cube theater is on the second floor, with an open space supported by pillars below. Many journalists and TV reporters are nervously waiting for interview opportunities.
Antonia took Ronald's arm. No one knew that this girl was one of the heroines of "Famous" who was about to premiere. Reporters were crowding around director Alan Parker as he talked about the sensational response the film had generated during an internal test screening in Los Angeles.
"Alan, I heard that after your test screening in Los Angeles, the audience applauded for ten minutes for a long time? Can you talk about what you think? Do you expect to get the same treatment from the audience in New York?"
"It was an internal test screening, open to friends in the film industry and entertainment reporters. Barbra Streisand liked the movie very much, so she took the lead in applauding after the screening. She told me that Maureen Tiffey played a lot of Liz is a reflection of herself in her youth."
Alan Parker did not forget to bring the topic to Maureen Tiffey, who was beside him. I want the reporter to mention his female companion in the report.
"Mr. Parker, what are your predictions for this film's prospects at next year's Oscars? The general response from critics in Los Angeles is that Famous deserves a Best Picture nomination."
"I respect the Academy very much. There is such a voice, which shows that my film has been loved by critics. Whether it will be nominated in the end depends on the attitude of the Academy Awards judges."
“What are your predictions for this year’s Oscars?”
"I loved 'The Kramers' with Dustin Hoffman and Mel Streep, their performances were top-notch."
"Alan, when will your new movie premiere in London?"
This is a gossip reporter from his hometown, and Allen doesn't dare to neglect him. "It will be later than America. I will inform everyone when the time comes..."
Ronald and Antonia walked into the Ziegfeld Theatre, which is a super large single-room theater that can accommodate more than 1,200 audiences. It is divided into two areas, front and rear, separated by an aisle in the middle.
Antonia is the official starring role and has her own place in the first three rows. Irene Kara, who plays Coco, and Gene Ray, who plays Leroy, also came together. Antonia went to chat with them about their respective situations after separation. .
Ronald's invitation was from a relatively low-ranking relative. After greeting Gene and Irene, he was not in a hurry to sit down and looked around for acquaintances.
"Michael, it's so nice to meet you."
"Ronald! You haven't heard the two interludes you wrote the lyrics for yet, have you? The effect is very good."
The film's score and interlude composer, Michael Gore, was delighted to meet Ronald. His two interludes have won unanimous praise from directors and producers, and singer Erin Kara is already preparing to launch a single and album. Just wait until it officially premieres.
"This time we used digital recording technology, directly using digital sampling method to record two channels, and then transcribed it to film. It is faster and easier to process than the original analog recording method. In the first two weeks, I’m still working on the soundtrack for 70mm film, and if I had used old analog recording, I might not be able to make it in time for today’s premiere.”
The screen of the Ziegfeld Theater is 20 feet high (6 meters) and 52 feet wide (16 meters). For such a large screen, the effect of using 35mm film is not good, so the producer specially made a 70mm film copy. Specially available at the Ziegfeld Theater and the Los Angeles Cinerama Dome.
Ronald looked at the very long rows of seats in the Grand Theater and felt a strange sense of intimacy in his heart. To sit in the middle seat, you have to apologize repeatedly before you can move in and out slowly. It seems that only such seats are qualified to be called a movie theater, and everything else can only be called a movie hall.
"Hi, Ronnie, you're here. It's so nice to see you." Producer David da Silva still has his iconic mustache, but after not seeing each other for a few months, his career line has grown rapidly again. Signs of moving backwards.
"Me too, Mr. da Silva." Ronald hugged him.
"Call me David. Did you hear that? Gene and Erin Cara have agreed to star in the spin-off TV series, which we will air on TV stations in Los Angeles and New York." David da Silva pointed to being with Anthony Ya Chat with two black leads.
"You have to help me lobby for Antonia again. The movie was screened internally in Los Angeles and Chicago, and the response was very good. People from the TV station have watched it, and they are very confident about the TV series. You also want Antonia in New York, right? We will meet in Shooting in a studio in New York.”
"You know, David, Antonia has her own career pursuits, and I can't force her." Ronald showed a wry smile. If only Antonia could give up ballet and go into film and television.
"That's such a shame, but Antonia will also become famous in the ballet career. I heard that she was signed by the New York City Ballet?"
"Yes, and the American Ballet Company also wants to sign her."
"Seriously, how about you help me? Ronnie." Seeing that he couldn't persuade Antonia, Da Silva came up with Ronald's idea again.
"I need an on-set director and someone who can control Gene Ray. TV dramas are different from movies, and the shooting period is limited. You can help me a lot, and when you become familiar with the production process, I can also let you direct independently. One episode.”
"Thank you for your kindness, David. My editing class teacher has given me an ultimatum. I must go to class, otherwise no matter how good my homework is, I will fail. The classes at Tisch College are still very intense and I can't take time off. time"
Ronald used classes to ward off David da Silva's invitation.
"I heard that your test screening in Los Angeles was very successful?" Ronald asked about the prospects of the movie. "Do you hope to get an Oscar nomination next year?"
"Of course there is," David da Silva smiled proudly. "If the box office and critical response are good, MGM will agree to win three awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor." Focus on public relations for each award."
PR for Best Supporting Actor, for Barry Miller's character Ralph Garcia. During the filming of the movie, he wanted to pick up Maureen Tiffey, but was slapped awake by director Alan Parker, and he accidentally performed the crying scene. Critics who attended the Los Angeles test screening preferred his performance.
"Okay, keep up the hard work, Ronnie. I have to go outside. I heard Brooke Shields is coming soon. She is a popular person right now."
David da Silva quickly walked out of the theater door. In the open space at the door on the first floor, a young actress was surrounded by many reporters.
"Diane! Do you like the works directed by Alan Parker?"
"Yes, I like it very much, but many of his movies are R-rated, so I can only come with my dad." Diane Lane pointed to her father Bert beside her, and the reporters burst into laughter, and the headlines were With "Diane Lane invites her father to accompany her to see an Alan Parker movie."
"Diane, do you have any plans for a new movie?"
"Not yet, do you have an introduction?" Diane replied to the reporter with a smile.
There was another round of laughter.
"Miss Lane, your debut film was with British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, and you like Alan Parker's movies very much. Will you continue to star in British movies in the future?"
"Of course, if there is a good script and director, I don't mind who the producer is. Even if it's a Japanese movie or a Chinese movie, it's fine."
"Hahaha……"
Diane Lane was born as a child star. She participated in Off-Broadway plays and toured the world at the age of five or six. She has already developed her ability to deal with reporters.
"Brooke Shields is here!"
Someone shouted something, and the reporters suddenly ran away and rushed to interview her.
Diane's expression remained unchanged, but her inner mood was already very bad. Father Bert also patted her arm to comfort her.
"Don't worry, Brooke just likes to be in the limelight. This time we are all hired by MGM as foils. In order to become famous all over the world, she won't have many scenes on TV."
The speaker was Christopher Atkins, the lead actor of The Blue Lagoon, who was also in attendance at the premiere of Famous.
"Hello, Mr. Burt, I'm Chris Atkins." He introduced himself to Burt.
Bert knew that he was the leading actor of "Blue Lagoon", and judging by the popularity of "Blue Lagoon", the box office success of "Blue Lagoon" would not be less than what it is today. He quickly came forward to say hello.
"Do you need to be naked when filming in Fiji?" Diane Lane and Atkins walked into the theater and began to inquire about the crew of The Blue Coral Reef.
"No, Brooke didn't need it. She had two stand-ins to shoot those scenes. Her dressing room would process her wig every morning and attach it to her bra. It was actually very safe during the filming." Atkins answer.
"Then you...?" Diane Lane heard the implication of his words.
"You can watch the movie then." Atkins smiled. The recent test screening of Blue Coral Reef turned out well, and many girls in the industry would take the initiative to talk to him.
"I really envy Brooke because she can go to a tropical island to film. I filmed a western in Mexico and it was very hard."
"Really? My agent is choosing my next film. It will be a story about child marriage among the Mormon fundamentalists. In the end, the hero and heroine will run away together. It will be a love and romance story with a happy ending. Then you You can come and try.”
"Really? What's your name?"
"Child bride of short creek".
"I don't know if there are some unsuitable plots. My father doesn't allow me to take certain roles."
"Don't you know that minors over the age of 15 can declare their independence by publishing in the newspaper? As long as you can find an adult to be your guardian."
"Really?" Diane glanced at her father Bert, who was dragging behind to chat with the famous producer David DaSilva, and took the news to heart.
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