Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 193 Tom's Problem

"Disney is planning to acquire Miramax?"

In the car, Aaron leaned back in his seat, talking on the phone with his assistant, Iselin Beckett, with one hand on Christiana Yeri's hair.

"It seems that Disney wants to make some gains in art films and is going to enter the independent film industry!"

Sony established the independent film label Sony Classics last year, also eyeing the market for foreign art and literary films;

Crescent Films under Dawn, Orion Classics under Orion, Bestline Cinema under New Line, etc. are all art film labels.

"I get it. Stay tuned. Miramax is heavily in debt, but those two brothers don't want anyone telling them what to do!"

After saying that, Aaron put down his phone, then closed his eyes and enjoyed Christiana Yeri's service;
Soon after, Aaron took a deep breath and let go of his hand.

Christiana Yeri raised her head with a seductive look, her long hair disheveled, and looked at Aaron, breathing in the air deeply, "Aaron, let's go back!"

"Yeah," Aaron quickly restarted the car and drove straight to Beverly Hills.

At night, Christiana Yeri and Aaron lay in a warm tub together at a luxurious villa in Mandeville Canyon, Beverly Hills!
"Aaron, I've met Sophie Marceau. Doesn't she live in Los Angeles?"

Although Christiana Yeri is not familiar with Sophie Marceau, her ex-boyfriend has worked with Sophie Marceau;
Besides, we are fellow French people after all, and it feels a little different to meet us in Hollywood.

Aaron shook his head. "Sophie likes to get involved in independent film projects, so she spends most of her time in New York!"

Christiana Yeri smiled, "Are French-style women different?"

Aaron reached out and rubbed the girl in his arms a few times, "It's indeed different. For example, you have a wild beauty!"

"Well, I'm Brazilian, with South American blood," Christiana Yeri said with a smile on Aaron's chest.

"I know, Brazilian women have a lot of models with great bodies!"

Aaron wants to join forces with Franklin Templeton Fund to acquire the Victoria's Secret brand, and some future Brazilian models are indispensable to help.

……

Aaron didn't really care about Disney's acquisition of Miramax. Independent film companies, if they couldn't grow stronger, would inevitably be acquired by large film groups.

It’s mainly the independent films nowadays. The development momentum has attracted the attention of several major distributors. This piece of cake is already big enough!
However, as an independent film company, it certainly hopes to maintain its independence. Major film producers also value its artistic quality and hope it can win some awards.

Within a few days, through the introduction of Steven Spielberg, Shuguang and Michael Crichton quickly reached a consensus;
Dawn TV is developing this urban medical drama "ER" written by Michael Clayton!
At Dawn Pictures, Aaron and David Geffen, director Neil Jordan, and actor Tom Cruise were discussing "Interview with the Vampire" in the office.

"A budget of $6000 million is enough for this film to have a gorgeous style and Gothic aesthetic in its sets, costumes and props;"

"However, this movie is different from Coppola's 'Dracula'. Although the vampires in this movie are also lonely, they also have a human side.

“The radical homosexuality in Anne Rice’s novels is also a highlight!”

With David Geffen's strong financial support, Aaron didn't care about the investment. As the issuer, Suguang could guarantee its own interests by participating in part of the investment.

"Aaron, I want to make this movie into an epic film," David Geffen looked at Aaron with burning eyes. Aaron smiled and looked at Neil Jordan, "What's wrong with the script revision?"

"It's almost done. If nothing goes wrong, we can start shooting in the summer. We are currently looking for locations in London, Paris and other places," explained Neil Jordan.

Aaron nodded, then turned to look at Tom Cruise, "Tom, the novel's author, Anne Rice, isn't optimistic about you starring in this film, but we all have our eyes on you!"

Tom Cruise shrugged, "Anne Rice's novel is very good, and I was quite involved when Neil adapted the script;"

"Maybe after the movie is over, I should mail a videotape of my performance to Ms. Anne Rice!"

With his sunny smile on his face, Tom Cruise is still the heartthrob.

"We've been preparing for so long, so let's start filming Interview with the Vampire as soon as possible and release it next year."

After the meeting, Tom Cruise came to Aaron's office to talk about Cruise/Wagner Productions.

"Have you thought about it and are you ready to get involved in the film production business?"

Most stars who serve as producers are just credited as producers and are not involved in the production of the film at all.

Aaron wondered if Tom Cruise really wanted to be involved or if he just wanted to be a figurehead.

"Of course, Aaron, I'm also learning film production. I've been filming for so long that I'm familiar with the overall process of a film;"

“Being involved in the production business is about being able to develop projects according to my own ideas!”

Although Tom Cruise has some bad habits, his professionalism is definitely worthy of admiration.

"Okay, but Cruise/Wagner Productions has signed an exclusive agreement with Paramount. Future collaborations will probably be difficult."

Aaron knocked on the table. Tom Cruise was so popular that his movies basically never lost money.
"A Few Good Men" is a political thriller. Its North American box office has now exceeded 1.2 million US dollars. It has also exceeded 5000 million in overseas markets shortly after its release!
This military legal drama starring Tom Cruise and Jodie Foster has achieved both critical and box office success.

Tom Cruise smiled and said, "There will be opportunities in the future. Paramount has the exclusive distribution rights for Cruise/Wagner Productions;"

"I can also participate in projects of other film companies!"

"By the way, Aaron, can Neil Jordan really direct this Interview with the Vampire?"

Tom Cruise has an old problem again, he has no confidence in new directors.

Aaron sighed in his heart, "Tom, trust Neil, you know how good The Crying Game is;"

"'Interview with the Vampire', he will handle this movie well. In fact, there are many new directors who are good;"

"Jonathan Demme made a movie like 'The Silence of the Lambs,' didn't he?"

(End of this chapter)