Chapter 120： discuss

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In fact, it is only a small test screening, and it will not have any effect on the future release of "Leaving Las Vegas". At most, it can increase the number of screens for a few screenings.

It was the unexpected Roger Albert who made Mike Figgis and Nicolas Cage very interested.

Nicolas - Cage wants to win the best actor statuette, Mike - Figgis wants to win the best director statuette.

On the surface, there is no conflict between the two.

But in fact, no matter it is the production crew or the distribution company, they have limited resources and need to highlight one key point, which has caused many Hollywood stars to pay for public relations out of their own pockets.

However, Ryan, as the film investor, naturally chose to support Nicolas Cage, as for Mike Figgis? You can only look at his own personal connections and the budget for public relations.

After the preview, Ryan, Nancy-Utley, Sophia, Gail-Anne-Hurd and others came to the conference room of the studio to have a brief discussion about the promotion of the film and the Oscar awards.

Originally, according to Nancy Utley's meaning, it is best not to involve crew members, including actors and directors.

In many cases, the interests of investors and distribution companies are not consistent with those of the crew.

However, Ryan still asked Sophia to call Nicolas Cage over.

Nancy Utley looked at Nicolas Cage opposite, and understood Ryan's choice, but she still spoke out.

"There are many Oscar awards, but the real awards are only Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture and Best Director."

"So next, we need to determine the key direction of public relations." Nancy Utley said very straightforwardly.

Even with 20th Century Fox and News Corp. as its reliance, Touchstone Pictures still needs to pool resources to ensure it can win at least one major award in the end.

Similar to this year's "Forrest Gump", it won the three awards of Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director in one fell swoop.

Such a situation is almost rarely seen.

Generally speaking, as long as one of the big prizes is guaranteed, it is considered a success.

"Before the film was shot, I had already promised Cage that I would focus on the best actor, and the filming of "The Truman Show" will also seek nominations for the best actor."

"I will personally communicate with Paramount and Lucasfilm at any time." Ryan's plan is very clear.

"The Truman Show" will also strive for an Oscar nomination for Best Actor; but it will not actually carry out award public relations, so as to win the Oscar statuette, just let it go.

"Leaving Las Vegas" is the focus of public relations, and "The Truman Show" just wants to catch the heat.

Once Nicolas Cage won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "Leaving Las Vegas".

Then "The Truman Show", which he also starred in, can also gain a lot of popularity, and can also get the support of Paramount and Lucasfilm.

Nancy Utley's eyes lit up. If he can get some support from Paramount, it will be extremely beneficial for Nicolas Cage to finally win the Oscar for Best Actor.

"It's a very good idea. If it can get the support of Paramount, it can reduce a lot of difficulties."

As for Lucasfilm, she ignored it directly.

It's not that Lucasfilm and George Lucas are less influential than Paramount, but that the relationship between George Lucas and academics is not harmonious, and it is difficult to play any role.

Hearing this, Nicholas Cage gave Ryan a grateful look, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and said, "As for the public relations funds, I will personally bear part of it."

In terms of public relations funds, he fears that he will have to pay a large part of it. After all, the crew's publicity expenses are limited.

"no problem."

Ryan nodded, agreed without hesitation, and continued: "I think apart from the Oscars, the Golden Globes also need attention."

The Oscars are held in mid-March every year, and the Golden Globes are held in January. It is completely possible to warm up first.

In his previous life, Nicolas Cage won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "Leaving Las Vegas".

Golden Globes!

Nancy Utley nodded and did not object. Regardless of the status of the Golden Globes, it is a good hot spot.

"The Golden Globes are obviously easier than the Oscars," Nancy Utley said.

The competition for the Golden Globes is far less intense than the Oscars.

"So in addition to the Best Actor, the Best Actress award also needs to be included in the public relations." Speaking of this, Ryan added, saying: "I will bear part of the cost."

"As for the Oscars, you can try to get nominated, there is no need for PR for the Best Actress award."

Nicolas Cage was nervous at first, and then relaxed again. Obviously, Monica Bellucci would not share resources with him.

"Okay." Nancy Utley's tone was playful. It seemed that the relationship between Ryan and Monica Bellucci was very unusual.

Sofia Coppola showed a hint of sarcasm, glanced at her mouth, hehe, man.

Ryan ignored Sophia. If he didn't need Touchstone or Twentieth Century Fox's public relations channels, he could have hired a public relations company by himself.

As for the public relations fee, it is estimated that it will not be too much.

After all, it is only a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, not an Oscar for Best Actress, and Monica Bellucci herself will bear part of the funds.

Next, several people began to discuss some details and precautions to avoid being warned by the Oscar committee.

Public relations is also a technical job, not just throwing money at the dead.

Time gradually entered the night, and everyone went back to the hotel to rest, but Ryan didn't look for Charlize-Theron. He needs a good rest tonight, not continue to indulge.

As far away as 500 South Broad Street in Burbank, California, the United States, above the Walt Disney Company building, is still brightly lit.

Including Michael Eisner, Michael Ovitz, and several Disney executives, each tasting red wine.

"I just got the news from 20th Century Fox. It seems that the feedback data of "The Evil Spirit" directed by Ryan Gosling is not very satisfactory. It is expected that the theater company will not set aside many screens."

Michael Ovitz said with a hint of sarcasm: "Directors who only show off horror and **** scenes to win the audience's attention will be eliminated by Hollywood sooner or later."

Michael Ovitz is inexplicably excited about Ryan Gosling, who has created dark horses in the box office one after another, and is about to face a failed film.

"Mike, you are right. A horror film director will never become the mainstream of Hollywood." Michael Eisner raised his glass and took a sip with everyone.

The most important reason why he agreed to Michael Ovitz's request and asked Touchstone to terminate the cooperation on the "The Truman Show" project is that Ryan is only a director of horror films.

The "Truman Show" project may be his transformational work, but Michael Eisner does not think that a young horror film director can helm a feature film with an investment of up to 35 million US dollars.

Otherwise, Eisner would not easily agree to Michael Ovitz's request, let alone ask Touchstone to terminate the project cooperation.

Even, if Ryan Gosling wants to continue working with Disney, it's not impossible. The premise cannot be a high-budget drama, but a low-budget horror film.

To put it bluntly, as long as there are enough interests, Michael Eisner and Disney, as well as any film company, will not refuse cooperation projects that can make money.

Compared with interests, some personal conflicts seem insignificant.

Even if the feedback data of "The Evil Spirit" is not very good, but based on Disney's internal predictions, 20th Century Fox has almost no problem recovering the investment cost of the film.

What's more, there is also the "Chain Saw" series that has attracted the attention of countless film companies.

For the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series, Disney is also envious.