Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 28 is just a microcosm
In August, Aaron returned to Los Angeles from New York with another signed artist, Jennifer Connelly, while Nicole Kidman went to the crew to film "Wild at Heart"!
The fiercely competitive summer season saw the emergence of high-grossing films such as "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Dead Poets Society," "Ghostbusters 3," "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," "Batman," and "Lethal Weapon 2."

However, in the July schedule, there was a low-budget romantic comedy released by Columbia called "When Harry Met Sally..." that broke out;

When it was first released in mid-July, this romantic comedy with few big-name stars certainly couldn't compete with other blockbusters or sequels, and its opening was small, showing in only 41 theaters.
But as word of mouth spread, now four weeks after the release of "When Harry Met Sally...", the number of cinemas has increased to 1200, and the North American box office has exceeded 3500 million US dollars, and is still rising!
Meg Ryan, the heroine in "When Harry Met Sally...", had been working in Hollywood for several years. Thanks to this movie, her image as a blonde and blue-eyed Hollywood sweetheart quickly became familiar to the audience.

"Sex, Lies, and Videotape" held its premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, and Miramax invited many stars to attend!

Aaron also drove his own Lotus to the event with Jennifer Connelly.

"I haven't seen this movie yet," Jennifer Connelly, dressed sexy, holding Aaron's arm, seemed quite curious about the movie.

"It's a very artistic film, after all, it won the Palme d'Or and Best Actor awards at the Cannes Film Festival."

"Some celebrities are here. It seems Miramax has put a lot of thought into it."

Aaron also understood that Miramax was trying to expand its own visibility and establish its position in independent films.

“That’s Meryl Streep!”

Jennifer Connelly has discovered her favorite actress.

After entering the theater, Aaron introduced Jennifer Connelly to Steven Soderbergh and others.

"Is he a newly signed newcomer?" Steven Soderbergh asked.

"Yes, but she still has to go to Stanford University to continue her studies!"

“Isn’t this equivalent to not signing?”

"It's okay. I don't have many resources right now, so I'll take it slow."

Backstage, Aaron ran into Harvey Weinstein and said, "Congratulations! Miramax acquired several films at low prices this year."

Harvey Weinstein looked at Aaron and said, "You are amazing. In just six months, you have already directed three films."

"Are you interested in being a film buyer at Miramax?"

Aaron laughed, "Since when did Miramax need movie buyers?"

Isn’t the fat guy in front of me responsible for the distribution of Miramax’s movies now?
"What a shame," Harvey Weinstein said, shaking his head. "CAA is just an intermediary after all. Going directly to a distribution company would better demonstrate your abilities!"

Aaron looked at the fat man Harvey in front of him and said, "So far, I have been involved in three movies, one script, and signed four new people.

"It's only August now, and who knows, I might even have some new achievements. According to CAA's performance rules, my income this year could very well reach $100 million;"

"This is only my second year at CAA!"

Harvey Weinstein was stunned for a moment, then grinned and patted Aaron Anderson on the shoulder.

In the first week, Miramax arranged 28 theaters to screen "Sex, Lies, and Videotape", with an opening score of $60 and a single-theater score of more than $2;
In the second week, the number of cinemas increased to 40, and in the third week it increased to 102!
Thanks to its good reputation, "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" grossed $380 million in three weeks. According to the calculations of review agencies, the final box office of this film will definitely be more than $2000 million.

Steven Soderbergh was successful and Miramax also gained both fame and fortune, but they only spent $120 million to purchase the screening rights at the St. Denis Film Festival; and the marketing costs of "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" were nothing more than some of the expenses of the Cannes Film Festival. Harvey Weinstein's accurate vision was proven.

However, at this time, Aaron Anderson followed Jennifer Connelly to Palo Alto in the southern Bay Area of California;

This is where Stanford University is, because Jennifer Connelly is starting school.

“Is this Stanford?”

There was no way, Aaron was somewhat curious about the famous Stanford University, even though there were top private universities like Caltech and USC in the Los Angeles area;

But, who can blame Harvard University and Stanford University for being so famous?

"Yes, Stanford University will celebrate its centennial anniversary next year," said Jennifer Connelly, acting as a tour guide and showing Aaron around the campus.

"Stanford University was founded by Leland and his wife Stanford in memory of their only son, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever;"

“It has become a world-class university that will be remembered by everyone!”

Aaron curled his lips and looked at Jennifer Connelly beside him, "Don't think I know nothing;"

"Leland Stanford was also the president of the Central Pacific Railroad, one of the ten largest tycoons in the American Gilded Age, and the first governor of California.

"The terrifying, bloody capitalist tycoon who championed the construction of the trans-Midwestern railroad, where beneath every railroad tie lay the body of a Chinese worker!"

Stanford University is just a microcosm of the development of the United States, burying countless bones and full of blood and cruelty.

Jennifer Connelly shrugged. "Have you ever thought about continuing your studies? With your current situation, it won't be difficult to get into college!"

Aaron shook his head and casually pointed at some nearby college students. "Tell me, how many of these graduating guys can directly earn a million-dollar annual income?"

"I graduated from high school last year, and I have almost the same income this year, and I am confident that my income will continue to grow next year;"

"Do you think I should waste my time? By then, those graduates from prestigious universities will be trying to find a way to get into my company!"

Jennifer Connelly nodded, agreeing with Aaron Anderson's idea. The average wage in the United States is only $400 per week.
Earning a million dollars a year is indeed a remarkable achievement.

"Okay, study your acting skills well. I'll help you keep an eye out for roles. If there's a suitable one, I'll let you know directly."

"Don't take controversial scripts like 'Boiling Point'. Hollywood has never lacked beautiful women with good figures!"

Aaron was just curious and came to see the legendary Stanford University. He also had Quentin Tarantino's script "Natural Born Killers" waiting to be promoted.

"Okay, now let's go to a nearby bar and get something to eat?" Jennifer Connelly suggested.

"Let's go!"

(End of this chapter)