Exploiting Hollywood 1980

A week before the Oscar nominations were announced, the public relations campaigns of all parties were already very intense. There were endless parties under various names, and the service was absolutely thoughtful. Just like the one Ronald came to today, it was hosted by Allen Carr, one of the producers of the movie "Grease".

However, he is one of the most famous and powerful producers with homosexual orientation in Hollywood, and he has a great influence on many groups of people like him. Today's party has many beautiful women and handsome men as "party friends" chatting with guests on the spot. No matter what you like, you will not be disappointed.

Emile Adorino, a contracted director of Ronald's company and also of the same orientation, told him that as long as he came to participate and shook hands with his friends, at least dozens of votes would support "Working Girl" in the nomination. So Ronald also came to take a look around to get some votes.

"Ronald, your Oscar nomination must be very stable." The party host Allen Carr looked uncomfortable and had a special disgusting feeling, like a pile of soft slugs. His voice was very low, and others had to get close to him to hear him clearly.

"Really? I just want to get a little more affirmation. The nominating committee's vote must be fair." Ronald endured the discomfort. If he ran away now, he would definitely offend him, and today's visit would be in vain.

"ABC, which is responsible for the Oscar broadcast this year, has a new idea and hopes to have more guests on stage to perform. I wonder if you are interested?"

Allen Carr is also the producer of this year's Oscar live ceremony. After last year's disastrous host's jokes that were out of tune with the style of the underground, this year's broadcaster introduced this producer who was known for hosting extravagant parties, hoping to bring some traditional aesthetics back to the Oscars.

This is also one of the reasons why Ronald agreed to come to the party, "I performed very poorly on the other side of the camera, please forgive me..."

"Hahaha, it's okay, just ignore what I said, and enjoy tonight."

Ronald perfunctorily greeted the host, and then, under the introduction of Emil Adorino, shook hands with his friends and greeted them, and canvassed for votes by the way.

Michael Ovitz, president of CAA, promised to work hard on several major awards expected by "Working Girls", including Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay, to ensure Ronald's nomination.

However, Ronald didn't dare to let go and still participated in some canvassing activities. Ovitz's strategy is to divide the Oscars among several companies, but the Oscars are not decided by CAA after all. A large number of members with voting rights are retired or close to retirement. When they were active, William Morris or the older MCA dominated the brokerage industry.

"Why, you're leaving? Do you want to pick two beauties? I know you're straight, or do you want to change your taste?" Allen Carr saw that Ronald was going to leave after chatting with a group of people, so he came up to keep him, because he was afraid that he didn't treat Ronald well.

"No, I'm going to fly to London with the crew soon, there will be a premiere there. I can't stay longer..." Ronald explained, holding back his nausea and hugged and said goodbye to the other party.

Ronald and Richard met up and flew to New York at night, where they picked up Diane Lane, Sigourney Weaver and her husband, and Melanie Griffith and her ex-husband, and went to London to attend the royal premiere of "Working Girl".

"Oh, I've never attended a royal premiere before. Are there any etiquette requirements?" Melanie Griffith has been in this state of excitement since she won the Golden Globe Award. Her acting career has presented new possibilities.

"It's similar to a normal premiere, but you have to wait for the Queen's family to enter and applaud..." Ronald replied. The royal etiquette officer informed him that in addition to the two princes, Her Majesty the Queen and the King's wife would also come to watch the premiere.

"I thought there was some special etiquette required, such as a deep bow, and do I have to call her Your Majesty?" Griffith was frightened by the idea of ​​meeting the Queen, and kept asking while hugging her ex-husband Don Johnson.

"Don't worry, they won't bother you..."

Sigourney Weaver couldn't stand it anymore and gave a reminder. She was like Catherine in the movie. She grew up in Upper Manhattan since she was a child. She seemed to be very comfortable with this kind of thing.

"Really? I'm still a little worried..." Griffith's background is actually a bit like Tess. Her mother doesn't care much about her, and she relies on herself to start from a small role.

"Are you British or Commonwealth nationality? If not, just bow and address Her Majesty the Queen during the first audience. They do not have strict etiquette requirements for non-Commonwealth residents..."

Diane could not bear it any longer and tried to comfort the somewhat neurotic Griffith. When she was a little girl, she had filmed "Love at Sunset Bridge", which starred Laurence Olivier, so it also had a royal premiere with the Queen in attendance. She knew the rules.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Robert Ferro, Her Majesty's private secretary, and I am here to talk to you about some etiquette for the royal premiere. The premiere is not a formal event for the royal family, so you don't have to be too restrained, just follow some simple requirements..."

After staying at the most prestigious Savoy Inn Hotel in London, Ronald and his party waited for the staff sent by the Queen to contact them. These people ensure the red tape in various royal activities to maintain the dignity of the royal family.

"Mr. Li, can we talk alone?" Another female official came over and asked Ronald politely.

"Of course, you are?"

"I am Robert's wife Jane..."

This Lady Jane Fellowes is not only the wife of the Queen's private secretary, but also the niece of Her Majesty the Queen. She has a title and serves as the Queen's "lady companion" (usually a relative of the Queen who accompanies the Queen in public).

"Mr. Li, are you interested in joining the British nationality?" Mrs. Fellowe asked Ronald an unexpected question as soon as they met.

"Why? Why do you have this idea?"

"In fact, your father's mother is a lady from the Spencer family..." Mrs. Fellowe took out a document from her briefcase with a detailed record of Ronald's father's life.

His grandfather, a fighter pilot, fell in love with a noble girl who joined the army as a ground crew in Britain during World War II. But unfortunately, after the plane crashed in the Atlantic, Ronald's father was not recognized by the Spencer family because he was an illegitimate child without a formal wedding.

After returning to America, he grew up with the support of the great aunt of the Jerome family. Because this great aunt was not married, there was no offspring to help. So he didn't get Jerome's surname, and finally took his great-grandfather's surname Li as his surname, becoming a commoner.

Ronald didn't agree with the Spencer family's current desire for him to return to his ancestral home. He himself was more of a commoner on Stanton Island in America, and a loyal descendant of three generations of serving America. He didn't recognize the noble blood on both sides of his grandfather. In contrast, Ronald was more in favor of the bloodline of people like Li Enfu, a young boy studying in the United States during the Qing Dynasty, who made his own way through his own struggles. It would be more interesting to tell your children and grandchildren about the family history in the future, wouldn't it?

"Her Majesty the Queen has no other intentions. She and your grandmother are best friends. She admires your movies very much, so she wants to confer you the title of knight. But according to the laws of the Commonwealth, she cannot confer knighthood on people who are not from the Commonwealth, and you cannot be called Lord or Sir.

So I'll ask you about your personal wishes first. Of course, if you don't want to, Her Majesty can only confer you the title of knighthood based on your outstanding performance in art."

Ronald thought for a second and rejected the Queen's kindness. When my father did not stay in Britain after my grandfather died, the Spencer family made their own choice. He was awarded an imperial title based on his bloodline, which did not help him in Hollywood in any substantial way. Instead, it was a burden. If he could be awarded an honorary knight based on his own achievements, it would be an honor that he had worked hard for.

"Your Majesty had expected it long ago..." Mrs. Fellowes said with a smile. Now that Britain's influence is declining, titles are becoming less and less valued even in the British Isles.

"However, honorary knights require particularly outstanding artistic achievements or special contributions to British art. In Hollywood, only Mr. Bob Hope has received this honor for playing many pro-military films in World War II.

Your Majesty hopes to keep in touch with old friends in the future. If you can work with British artists on more influential films like "Working Girls", maybe I can attend your awarding ceremony next time..."

After sending off Mrs. Fellowes who came to bring a message, the simple etiquette training there was over. Diane ran to Ronald's room, took Ronald's hand and told him about some past events when she attended the royal premiere when she was a child. At that time, the Queen kissed her cheek.

"Hey, are you a relative of the Queen?" Diane saw the documents on the table and patted Ronald's hand in surprise, "Hey, are you a lord?"

"No, I'm an American citizen..." Ronald replied with a smile, anyway, he had made a decision.

"So you have this kind of blood, no wonder... My dad said that you didn't go to college, but you have more experience than some performing arts families, and your vision for choosing movies may be the best in Hollywood..."

Diane looked at Ronald, and there was two more admiration in her eyes.

"I don't have that, I'm self-taught..." Ronald denied with a smile.

"Dear, what do you think I'll wear for the premiere tomorrow?" Diane felt that tomorrow's premiere was even more important.

...

"Sigourney, Melanie, you are so amazing today...", Ronald looked at the two heroines and exclaimed.

The next evening was the royal premiere. Melanie was dressed in white and Sigourney was dressed in red. Both of them were dressed in classic strong professional women's styles. They insisted on the style of the characters in the movie and the superiority of Americans in Britain.

"Diane, you are also great today..." Sigourney Weaver also admired Diane who was wearing a white top and black and white polka dot pants. Hollywood actresses appeared collectively, and they looked so independent among the traditional costumes of British ladies and feathered hats.

Princess Diana, who only had a white stand-up collar shirt and a red coat on the outside, was dressed more in line with the values ​​of modern women and had the ability to compete with the three actresses here.

Ronald waved to her. Last time, Antonia's position in the ballet company was thanks to her help.

"I never knew that we were cousins?" Princess Diana came to chat with Ronald and Diane when she saw them, showing her closeness. Even Prince Charles, who has always been very proud and noble, talked to him about the weather.

"Her Majesty the Queen and the Queen's husband have arrived..."

After a while, the Queen also came to the premiere. Everyone bowed and nodded to show respect. Amid the standing ovation of the crowd, the Queen especially nodded to Ronald, indicating that the premiere could begin.

This premiere in London moved the two young princesses. The theme that women can compete with men in modern society made the two princesses feel a little bit empathetic. The newspaper reporters on Fleet Street in London obviously care more about the gossip about the princesses than the prince.

Even the Queen likes this movie very much. When she met with the main creators, she especially talked to Ronald for a few more words.

"Ronald, you remind me of the days when I drove an ambulance during World War II. I was also a professional woman..."

"Your example has set an example for the British people, Your Majesty," Ronald thought to himself. It seems that the Queen really likes to drive as a driver. If her father hadn't taken over unexpectedly, Her Majesty would seem to be more willing to be someone with something to do.

"Do we have any movie scripts in Britain? I'm waiting to confer an honor on you..." The Queen really likes Ronald. Such movies are really interesting to watch.

"Britain has many good series of movies and great film artists..." Ronald has talked with the Queen for more than twice the usual time, and the reporters began to whisper.

The Queen patted Ronald's arm and encouraged him a few more words. Ronald thought, is it really necessary to make some British-themed movies?

In fact, many British movies and TV series are very good. The reason why they are not as good as Hollywood is mainly because the market is not big enough. Anyway, the two countries have a common language, and it is a good idea to remake the famous characters and original works here.

By the way, James Bond seems to have not made a new work for several years.

While thinking about his own thoughts, Ronald was attracted by a noise.

Over there, Melanie Griffith, dressed in white, screamed and hugged her ex-husband, her happiness overflowing. Sigourney Weaver next to her also happily hugged her husband.

"What's wrong?"

"They both got Oscar nominations..." The assistant came to remind Ronald that the latest news was that the Oscar nominations were announced. Griffiths was nominated for Best Actress, and Sigourney Weaver was nominated for two nominations, Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl.

Ronald himself also received two nominations, one for Best Director and one for Best Picture. Diane next to him was envious. In "Grown Ups" she starred in, only the male lead Tom Hanks was nominated for an acting award.

Princess Diana was very nice and provided customized dresses for Melanie Griffiths and Sigourney Weaver.

"Congratulations to you", Princess Diana was also sincerely happy for the two actresses.

"Thank you, thank you", Melanie Griffith was overexcited again... "Oh my God, I got an Oscar nomination, oh my God, do I need to prepare a dress? Don, Don?"

"You have to calm down, Melanie..." Her ex-husband and current boyfriend Don Johnson also smiled happily.

"You all need dresses for the awards ceremony, right? If you need, I can recommend my designer Yin Manuel to you. He is very good..." Princess Diana felt unfamiliar and envious of this kind of thing.

A woman, through her own efforts, can become the focus of a large event and the focus of the media the next day...