Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 29 The Rise of CAA
After the summer season, the fall season begins in September. The most eye-catching performance of this year's summer season is Warner Bros.' adaptation of the DC superhero "Batman," which took in $2.5 million in North America and $1.5 million overseas, bringing the global box office to $4 million.
And another sequel released by Paramount, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", grossed 3 million in North America, but 1.9 million overseas, with a global box office of 2.7 million US dollars!
At the same time, Time Inc. announced that it had acquired Warner Communications Group for a total value of US$140 billion, forming Time Warner Group, with a market value of over US$180 billion, which is also the world's largest media group;
However, it was sued by Gulf & Western Industries, the parent company of Paramount, which had previously attempted a hostile takeover of Time Inc., and the two parties went to court.

On the other hand, the United States and Japan also announced separately that Sony acquired the large Hollywood studio Columbia TriStar for $34 billion, plus $16 billion in debt.
Last year, Sony acquired CBS Records from CBS Radio and Television Network and changed its name to Sony Music. Now it has acquired CBS Film Group and formed Sony Pictures Entertainment Group!

The seven major Hollywood film groups have always been one of the cultural symbols of the United States, and Sony's successful acquisition of Columbia TriStar Pictures has directly made the "Japanese invasion of Hollywood" a reality.

CAA Chairman Michael Ovitz is also well-known as the key figure in assisting Sony in acquiring Columbia TriStar Pictures.

And CAA earned $1000 million in commission from it!

"This feeling is really great," said Michael Ovitz in his office. As the main contributor to this transaction, his self-confidence is now growing.

"Michael, Panasonic, another Japanese electronics giant, wants to follow in Sony's footsteps!"

CAA President Ronald Meyer smiled and reminded us while sitting on the sofa in his office.

Michael Ovitz nodded and said, "I will take people to Hawaii to meet with the delegation headed by Panasonic's president, Akio Tanii."

"Since we were able to help Sony acquire a major Hollywood studio, we can also help Panasonic acquire another major studio!"

In a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Aaron sat on a chair, flipping through the newspaper in his hand;
It was the news about Sony's acquisition of Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group.

"Akio Morita and Norio Ohga are truly insolent. It seems CAA only provided some advice and connections, but wasn't involved in the entire acquisition process. And yet, they made $1000 million?"

Aaron murmured to himself, no wonder Michael Ovitz has been a little different lately, and the latest issue of Premiere magazine directly listed him as the most powerful man in Hollywood;
Michael Ovitz should have played a significant role in promoting this. Panasonic's acquisition of Universal's parent company MCA Group was CAA's highlight moment.

Afterwards, Aaron started paying attention to the information about the ongoing Venice Film Festival!
At noon, I went to Los Angeles International Airport to pick up Nicole Kidman who had returned from the set of "Wild at Heart" in Wilmington, North Carolina;
Because CAA was going to hold a banquet at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel in the evening, Aaron specifically asked Nicole Kidman to accompany him.

"Well," they hugged and kissed each other after returning to their West Hollywood apartment.

"I've been away lately. Have you had trouble sleeping at night?"

On the sofa, Nicole Kidman sat in Aaron's arms with a smirk on her face.

"It's okay," Aaron felt the warmth and softness in his arms. "You're not abroad. I can fly to you anytime!"

"Is the filming of the movie going smoothly?"

"Fortunately, director David Lynch's filming speed is not very fast. 'Wild at Heart' is expected to be completed in late November."

"It's not bad. It's an independent film, so the production cycle isn't that strict," Aaron said, looking at Nicole Kidman in his arms. "Want to take a break?"

"That's not necessary," Nicole Kidman also shook her head. "By the way, it's the Venice Film Festival now, right? Aren't you going there?"

"There aren't any good movies I can think of, and I'm currently considering the script for 'Ghost.'" The first film produced by the newly established Castle Rock Entertainment, 'When Harry Met Sally...', was a low-budget romantic comedy.
Since its release in July, the box office has exceeded 7000 million US dollars!
My own script "Ghost" is much better than this "When Harry Met Sally..."

"Have you found a director or a celebrity? Otherwise it will be difficult to get investment!"

Nicole Kidman understands these things. Although Aaron Anderson has become quite famous in CAA recently, it is still difficult for him to lead a serious film project.

Aaron frowned. "Ghost" required a lot of funds, and it was not something that could be solved with just a few million dollars.

Michael Kuhn of PolyGram and Robert Shaye of New Line can give it a try, or even try to get in touch with Golden Harvest;
The main problem is that Aaron doesn’t really know anyone in Japan, and Aaron doesn’t want to hand over the script to CAA for packaging!

"Don't frown all the time. How long have you been in the entertainment industry? You're so impatient!"

Nicole Kidman said as she kissed Aaron on the face.

Aaron smiled and rubbed Nicole's body a few times, "Why, you don't want to wait until night?"

"Well, it's still early," she put her fiery red lips close to Aaron's ear, breathing sweetly, "Honey, have you been with another woman recently?"

"Now that I have you, it's hard for other women to catch my eye, huh?"

As Aaron was speaking, he thought of Jennifer Connelly who was studying at Stanford University, who was also a sexy beauty!
"It's been so long, and you haven't come to the Wilmington set to find me. Can a hot-blooded man like you hold back?"

"Before, when I was here with you, you made me suffer so much!"

Having said that, how could Aaron bear it?
"Ah," amid the other party's exclamation, he picked up Nicole Kidman in his arms and went to the bedroom;

On the large and soft bed, during a passionate kiss, Nicole Kidman quickly stripped off both of their clothes...

In the evening, Aaron Anderson appeared at the CAA banquet at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel with a rosy-faced Nicole Kidman.

CAA facilitated Sony's acquisition of Columbia TriStar, which is certainly worth celebrating!

"So many people are here," the beautiful Nicole Kidman said, holding Aaron's arm, and noticed many heavyweights in the banquet hall.

"Yes, there are quite a lot. Let's go. Ms. Paula Wagner is over there. Let's go there first!"

Aaron put his arm around Nicole's waist and prepared to go say hello to Paula Wagner first.

(End of this chapter)