Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 202 Disney King

The next day, when Aaron was about to leave Washington, D.C., he was invited to meet with an Israeli-American named Chaim Saban.

"Cooperation?" Aaron's eyes were amused. The owner of a TV company that mainly produced children's dramas now wanted to cooperate with Shuguang.

"Want to move from television into film?"

Haim Saban nodded and said, "I wonder if Mr. Anderson could give me a chance?"

Aaron sighed, "Is there anything worth collaborating with Saban Entertainment?"

"Or does Saban Entertainment own any TV stations?"

Haim Saban was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and explained, "We mainly produce children's and family dramas!"

Aaron's interest immediately faded. "If you have a script, just submit it to Shuguang Company."

This was another person who wanted to cooperate directly without having anything, so Aaron was too lazy to waste time;

If it weren't for Steven Spielberg's recommendation, such a person would not have the qualifications to meet with me.

After wasting more than an hour with Haim Saban, Aaron headed straight to the Washington airport!

After returning to Los Angeles, Dawn's blockbuster "Forrest Gump" was about to start shooting. Director Robert Zemeckis, actors Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson, Elizabeth Hurley and others all attended the launch conference.

Following "The Mask of Zorro", Dawn is about to start shooting another project with a budget of 6000 million US dollars!

Shutters Beach Hotel Santa Monica at night.

Aaron was standing by the window, admiring the night view of the Pacific Ocean.

Elizabeth Hurley, wearing a sexy translucent nightgown, walked over slowly and kissed the man on the cheek affectionately. "What's wrong? Dawn has achieved such dazzling results, but you still have something on your mind?"

Aaron smiled, put his arm around the girl, and caressed her curvy figure. "You seem a little different tonight!"

"Of course it's different," Elizabeth Hurley put her arms around Aaron's neck, her pajamas open, showing off her perfect body.

"As the leading lady in a $6000 million blockbuster produced by Aaron Anderson, how could I not be excited?"

Then, the two of them started kissing, letting the sea breeze outside the window blow their pajamas around!
At this moment, a Disney celebration party is being held at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills;
Disney's animated feature film "Aladdin" earned $2.1 million in North America and $5 million worldwide.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, who is in charge of film and television business, is beaming as he discusses new projects in detail with Michael Eisner!
As friends for many years, although the two are now competing for power in Disney, they will have lunch together whenever they have time.

"Jeffrey, have you met with the Weinstein brothers from Miramax?"

Michael Eisner suddenly asked about Miramax. If Disney wanted to make a difference in art, it must have awards.
Directly acquiring an art film label is undoubtedly the most convenient way.

Jeffrey Katzenberg nodded. "I've seen it before. Miramax is deeply in debt. The Weinstein brothers have no choice."

"It won't be difficult for Disney to acquire Miramax, but they want to maintain Miramax's independence!"

Michael Eisner smiled and said, "It can only be independence within the scope of Disney's approval." "Of course, the Disney brand cannot be desecrated."

Jeffrey Katzenberg certainly understands.

Michael Eisner frowned and asked, "Is it possible for Disney to acquire Sugon? It doesn't matter if the price is higher."

Jeffrey Katzenberg shook his head and sighed. "Aaron Anderson rejected us back then, so what about now?"

Even when Miramax was acquired, the condition was to maintain its independence;

Given Shuguang’s current performance, what conditions will you offer to impress him?
Michael Eisner nodded. He had of course tried to approach Aaron Anderson before, offering to let him take over Disney Films. Unfortunately, Aaron Anderson had no interest at all.
Everyone was jealous of Shuguang's continued progress under the leadership of Aaron Anderson.

Moreover, Michael Eisner wanted Aaron Anderson to join Disney because he wanted to see him replace Jeffrey Katzenberg;

It would not be a big problem for a young and capable Aaron Anderson to replace Jeffrey Katzenberg, and without the complicated relationship with Disney, his position would not be threatened!

"Well, 'Aladdin' has achieved brilliant success, and you deserve all the credit. Go enjoy the cheers!"

Michael Eisner said this, reaching out and patting Jeffrey Katzenberg on the shoulder.

A little later, Michael Eisner approached President Frank Wells and asked, "How are Jeffrey's contract renewal negotiations going?"

Frank Wells was somewhat helpless. "The process wasn't going smoothly. The other party wanted to sign a contract where he would become president after I retired!"

Michael Eisner was calm, but the desire to fire Jeffrey Katzenberg became stronger and stronger.

"My old friend, Michael Ovitz of CAA, informed me that Joe Roth, the head of 20th Century Fox, was interested in leaving to form a production company;"

"Go talk to him and let him take charge of Disney's live-action film business!"

This was Michael Eisner's fallback, with Dawn's Aaron Anderson unwilling and Joe Roth as his replacement;

At that time, with his own support, it would be possible to replace Jeffrey Katzenberg with Joe Ross.

"Joe Ross, I get it!"

Frank Welsh shook his head in his heart. Has it come to this?
Jeffrey Katzenberg's animation business has achieved outstanding results, and the board of directors hopes to renew his contract;
The conflict between him and Michael Eisner was so sharp that Frank Wells still used his position as president of Disney to wrestle with Jeffrey Katzenberg.

It would be difficult to replace Jeffrey Katzenberg with Joe Roth. Even with the support of Roy Disney, a veteran member of the Disney family and the animation business, it would not be that easy!
A film company has to rely on its strength. Jeffrey Katzenberg is now impeccable in terms of both ability and performance.

"Jeffrey's abilities are certainly good, but Disney shouldn't have too much of a say."

Michael Eisner has the support of the Disney board of directors, and although he is not afraid of the challenge from Jeffrey Katzenberg;
However, Jeffrey Katzenberg openly contradicted him and disrespected him, which is absolutely intolerable!

There can only be one Disney king...

(End of this chapter)