Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 348 Sexy and Hot
With the arrival of July, Aaron had just returned to Los Angeles from Orlando when he received news of the NBA suspension!
"Haha, last year's number one draft pick, Glenn Robinson, hasn't even started playing yet, and he's already signed a massive 10-year, $6810 million contract with the Bucks."

"The league has no restrictions on player contracts, making it difficult for the league to sustain development."

Near Los Angeles International Airport, Aaron was leaning against his car, talking on the phone with Jack Wells. The NBA was currently suspended, mainly due to two issues: the hard salary cap and rookie contracts.
Owners want to learn from the NFL and implement a hard salary cap, as well as restrictions on rookie contracts to prevent situations like Glenn Robinson's. Players, of course, don't want a hard salary cap or restricted contracts.

"What ideas could I possibly have? A hard salary cap and restrictions on player contracts would definitely be difficult to pass through the players' union."

"The players will not allow themselves to receive less pay."

"Alright, let's take it one step at a time!"

Aaron then hung up the phone. In the Toronto draft that had just ended, the number one pick went to Joe Smith of the Golden State Warriors.
However, Aaron was particularly focused on Kevin Garnett, the high school player selected fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who was, after all, the first high school player to be selected in the NBA draft since 1975.

A moment later, Aaron saw Wang Zhuxian walking out of the airport terminal and waved to her!

"You really came to pick me up? Didn't you say I should just go straight there?"

Wang Zhuxian hugged Aaron, clearly feeling very happy.

Aaron kissed the girl on the cheek and smiled casually, "Anyway, I didn't have anything else to do, so I just came over!"

Soon, Aaron drove Wang Zhuxian to a seaside villa on the Malibu Colonial Boulevard.

"Was 'The Blood and Tears of Chinese Laborers' promoted at the Cannes Film Festival?"

On the sofa, Aaron asked the other person, after all, John Woo, the director who was filming "Broken Arrow," had also gone to Cannes.

Wang Zhuxian nodded. "That's right. 'The Blood and Tears of Chinese Laborers' was ultimately titled 'Chinese Laborers' and participated in the Cannes Film Festival."

"It will be released in Hong Kong at the end of the month!"

"Pretty fast," Aaron said nonchalantly. For Dawn, "The Chinese Laborers" was a low-budget art film, and it should be released in North America around October.

"I heard that director John Woo is directing an action blockbuster with a budget of $5000 million?"

Wang Zhuxian asked with a smile, "5000 million US dollars is about 4 million Hong Kong dollars."

Currently, the most expensive Hong Kong film is Jack Cheng's work, the upcoming racing action blockbuster "Thunderbolt." Despite budget overruns, it only cost HK$2 million, making it the most expensive Hong Kong film to date.

Aaron smiled. "Yes, the crew is currently filming in Utah, and the male lead is John Travolta from Pulp Fiction!"

Wang Zhuxian then sat down in Aaron's lap, "It's great, especially now that Dawn has acquired Universal Pictures, its fame has grown even more."

Will the "Rush Hour" project start filming this year?

Jack Cheng filmed "Police Story 4: First Strike" in the first half of the year, in preparation for its release during the Lunar New Year holiday season;

Meanwhile, Dawn's "Rush Hour" project has already reached an agreement with Jack Cheng, and the preparation time has been quite long.

Jack Cheng's team has arrived in Los Angeles and is working with Dawn to develop "Rush Hour". Wang Zhuxian will also participate in the film as an actress joining the cast!

That evening, Aaron took Wang Zhuxian to dinner near the Malibu beach pier. "This 'Rush Hour' film is an action-comedy, which will showcase Jack Ben's natural talent."

“Of course, we'll also find a comedian to work with him.” Wang Zhuxian took a sip of her drink. “I heard that this time it's not about pushing the finished film into the Eastern market.”

"Instead, Hollywood wants to develop a work that blends Eastern and Western cultures and targets the global market!"

Aaron wiped his mouth. "Yes, it's definitely going to target the global market, especially North America. Given Jack Cheng's popularity in Asia, we're not worried."

"This time, by following the Hollywood model and combining it with Jack Cheng's talent, I believe there will be some highlights."

Last year, "Rumble in the Bronx" grossed $3200 million at the North American box office, which was quite a success. This year, Twilight Pictures will release two of Jack Cheng's older films.

"Super Cop" has already been released and grossed $1600 million at the box office. Next up is "Armour of God," both of which have North American distribution rights that Aaron previously purchased from Golden Harvest!

It can still be attributed to the success of "Rumble in the Bronx". Hong Kong kung fu films have a market, and Jack Cheng became known in Hollywood because of "Rumble in the Bronx". The release of the old film was a natural progression.

However, besides Jack Cheng's kung fu films, there are also Ang Lee's art films, which have a certain market in Hollywood.

The wedding banquet, released two years ago, grossed $690 million in North America, while last year's "Eat Drink Man Woman" grossed $720 million. Compared to kung fu films, Ang Lee's art films have lower production costs.

"With directors like John Woo and Ang Lee, and actors like Jack Cheng, Aaron, you really have high hopes for Chinese filmmakers!"

Wang Zhuxian smiled. John Woo, needless to say, had previously helped Sony Columbia direct "Hard Target" and achieved commercial success. Now he was directing "Broken Arrow" for Dawn.
As for Ang Lee, he is currently filming "Sense and Sensibility" for Dawn Universal in the UK, a proper English film. Previously, Ang Lee's "Father Trilogy" was all Chinese-language films!
After dinner, Aaron and Wang Zhuxian went for a walk on the beach.

"Hi, are you Wang Zhuxian?"

A young, beautiful, and sexy Chinese woman ran over and asked Wang Zhuxian a question.

Wang Zhuxian nodded, judging from the other person's appearance that they were probably a fan of hers. "Hello, it's me!"

"It really is you! You're so beautiful. I'm a student at UCLA. Could you please sign your autograph?"

As he spoke, he took out a notebook and a pen.

Wang Zhuxian was very approachable and said, "Sure!"

"My name is Lin Xilei, my English name is Kelly, I was also born in Taipei, and immigrated to California when I was a child;"

"Moreover, I also went back to Taipei last year to film a TV series."

Lin Xilei is 20 years old and is studying economics at UCLA in Westwood, Los Angeles.

Naturally beautiful and with a hot figure, Lin Xilei often works at an ice cream shop and a surf shop by the sea, but tonight she saw the big star Wang Zhuxian!
Wang Zhuxian was taken aback for a moment, and after signing her name, she was also a little surprised, "Oh, you're an actress too?"

Lin Xilei smiled and said, "I don't know if I count. I only filmed one TV series, and I haven't graduated yet."

Meanwhile, Aaron subtly observed the young and fiery Lin Xilei. No wonder she looked familiar; it was her!

"Okay, bye-bye!"

Perhaps Wang Zhuxian had run into someone from her hometown; after chatting with Lin Xilei for a few more minutes, she left arm in arm with Aaron…

(End of this chapter)