Chapter five hundred and ninety-eight high-profile propaganda
As early as 1997, then-President Bill Clinton deleted the incident from confidential files. The CIA completely declassified the 50th anniversary of its establishment. Subsequently, some related news appeared in the media, but the detailed content has not been officially released. The chapters are updated the fastest.
After October, the Los Angeles Times published an important page to report on the rescue incident that year.
"That attack on the embassy shocked the world. No one knew how to respond to the situation and status quo of the hostages who were imprisoned, especially those who escaped and hid, whose problems seemed to require more subtle skills, because it was unlikely that they could be rescued through diplomatic channels."
"Every day, the danger they were discovered increased a little. In the end, the burden fell on Antonio Mendez, a special agent who was specifically responsible for fleeing the enemy camp, and he founded a way to bring them back to the United States. The former legendary agent, with several friends in Hollywood, jointly established a production company called Studio Six. As a Canadian producer, he entered the crisis-ridden Tehran with the excuse of shooting a science fiction movie..."
Although some news has been circulating before, the public is basically in an unknown state of the incident. After the report was released, Antonio Mendez became the focus of many media attention.
The retired legendary agent enjoyed the feeling of becoming a celebrity, and the CIA after 9/11 is in urgent need of an excellent spokesperson.
Subsequently, under the joint instigation of the CIA and Walt Disney, Antonio Mendez joined ABC TV and was interviewed by Antonia Kidman on the "Anne Talk Show" program, sharing the incredible experiences of that year with the public.
He said, "This is a rescue story that few people know, representing a relatively difficult period in history. People only know that at that time, six Americans escaped safely with the help of Canadians, but it was not until the complete unblocking of the confidential document in the past few years that everyone realized that it was Cia who manipulated all this behind the scenes and used an extremely bold plan to find a safe way for the six Americans to return home."
"I was a good friend to a famous makeup artist in Hollywood at that time, so I learned that the filmmakers wandered around the world to check and evaluate different locations and choose the right shooting location for their own films. This was obviously a very feasible idea and opportunity, so I wanted to save my fellow trapped in Tehran. I think it would be completely feasible to adopt such an escape plan that no one had ever thought of before."
"This is a game with no rules at all. We have to take huge risks for it. The most uncertain thing here is that we have to work with a large group of capricious Iranians, find ways to hide it from them and stay away from them - if we are unfortunately arrested, we cannot predict what will happen to ourselves, including those hostages. We will inevitably be implicated by us."
"I never felt that there was anything unusual about connecting Cia to Hollywood, because for agents like me, sometimes a plan was implemented. It was actually a wonderful drama, and luckily, we succeeded, although it seemed a bit incredible."
This interview is not only to create a legendary hero for Cia, but also to promote the adapted film. The topic behind it naturally turns to the film aspect, and Antonio Mendez also talks about this aspect.
"When Ryan and Disney Pictures representatives found me, my first reaction was...what? Will my deeds be made into a movie? Or is it the famous Ryan? Jenkins? Could it be that he wanted to play me? Everything turned out to be even better than I thought. Ryan not only wanted to play me in person, but also specially named the movie with the fake movie that was originally, and even changed the name of the crew's office to Studio Sixth..."
"Studio Six is the film company that Cia originally founded. Although it has only existed for a few weeks, it has received scripts from many people, some of which are still big directors now..."
After the show was broadcast, it caused a strong response in the public. Mainstream media in North America followed up on the secret rescue incident that year, setting off a considerable craze.
At the same time, many senior Hollywood people were also asked by reporters about some of the situations about Studio Six, many of whom still have related memories.
Especially Stephen Spielberg, facing the camera footage of the reporter, not only said that he remembered that Vanity Fair and Hollywood Reporter promoted Argo and the company behind it, but also mentioned the past when he had submitted scripts to the Sixth Studio.
"Argo" has attracted countless attention before it officially started.
As a typical cultural and entertainment product, movies require massive publicity. Ryan never spares any effort in publicity. Those propaganda methods that go off the wrong way may occasionally succeed, but are destined to never become the mainstream of the market.
He often goes to Warner's set, and Ryan will inevitably meet reporters, and he also accepts interviews.
“In fact, I’ve been looking for a great story for the past few years, and now, I know I’ve found it, so I decided to bring this incident to the big screen without hesitation.”
This is to promote his own film, and Ryan is not hesitant to say anything. "After reading the draft of Mr. Mendez's memoir, I was really attracted, especially with Antonio Mendez. What I want to know is what kind of person he is, and after making such a plan, I can implement it."
"If I had finished this script with an original concept, I think everyone would have said, 'No one would believe that this happened', but Mr. Mendez successfully convinced the federal government that they were trying together a more crazy imagination than Hollywood itself."
"I know, this matter really sounds ridiculous, even ridiculous, but it is an indisputable fact - but I can understand this situation, because it sounds so unreal, and there is no credibility. It is too dreamy and incredible."
Ryan naturally understood how he was welcomed by mainstream voices. "Behind these very heroic bold behaviors is actually a legend full of human nature. Even if these people are in desperate situations with no hope, they will not sit still and wait for death. They are still trying to do their best and reverse this disadvantage."
"This is also one of the most proud places in our country!"
Of course, when the reporter asked the director of the film, Ryan did not forget to brag about George Clooney.
"George Clooney has an amazing talent in grasping the story, especially his understanding of the operating principle of the camera, which can be said to be at a very extreme level... In addition, as a filmmaker, the perspective and perspective he plans to take also has a very strong sense of existence. I think this is the most important talent, he has his own style and cognition."
Shortly after his interview was reported by the media, George Clooney, as the director, also worked hard to promote it in an interview.
"That was what happened when I was eighteen. I still remember the hostage incident clearly, but it was not until I saw Ryan's script outline and Mr. Mendez's memoir that I realized that the truth behind it was like this. I felt that all this would definitely make a compelling movie story-I immediately felt obliged to make it reproduce in the form of images, and Ryan's thoughts were obviously the same as mine!"
"Yes! Very honored! I'm so happy to be working with a great actor and producer like Ryan, this work was a treat for me, and I believe "Argo" will become a classic in a film adapted from facts!"
News about Ryan and Ryan's movies have never been lacking in attention, and there is almost no need to do deliberate public relations. Major media will treat it as the headlines of the entertainment version. Disney's latest reports on the crew are also timely released in a timely manner, from the Internet to the TV station to the print media.
Especially in terms of luring tube, the final makeup video of several major actors in the crew was released. Robert Downey, who had just gotten rid of the drug vortex, wore large toad glasses and long Beetle hair, a typical American outfit in the 1970s.
The most eye-catching thing is Ryan. His look completely followed Antonio Mendez's advice. His light brown hair was dyed dark brown, and he also had a thick beard...
On the message board below the video, there were thousands of messages in just two days, and most people expressed their expectations for "Argo".
"It's so suitable to play a legendary hero with a legendary superstar. This is a character tailored for Ryan!"
"Captain America instantly becomes Cia's uncle, and Ryan challenges the difficult role again..."
"This is a story that records history, and every past is worth remembering! Looking forward to looking back on this legendary past with Ryan!"
Just as the vigorous publicity and media and public expectations were expected, the crew of "Argo" officially started in front of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills in mid-October. Actors including Ryan appeared in the first scene, attracting countless reporters to flock. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!