Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 42: Not learning is easy to suffer
A grand Christmas ball was held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles;
Organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, it attracted many celebrities, including stars, singers, fashion models, entertainment company executives, etc.

Aaron Anderson also appeared on the scene with Nicole Kidman!
The list of nominees for the 1989th Golden Globe Awards for American Film and Television has just been announced. Three films from independent film company Miramax received a lot of nominations:
Giuseppe Donatore’s Cinema Paradiso has just been nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film;

Steven Soderbergh's "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" was nominated for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay.
Another film "My Left Foot" was also nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama!

"This is a Christmas party held by the organizers of the Golden Globe Awards, warming up for the Golden Globe Awards dinner in late January next year."

Aaron reminded Nicole Kidman beside him!

After all, the organizer of the Golden Globe Awards for American Film and Television is the Foreign Correspondents Club.

"Well, I know this one, that's Meg Ryan," Nicole Kidman pointed to the blonde who was the center of attention.

Aaron looked over and said, "That's her. When Harry Met Sally…" earned over $9200 million at the North American box office, with a budget of only $1600 million.

"This film has been nominated for the Golden Globe Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Screenplay in the Musical or Comedy category!"

"See? This is what it means to become famous overnight."

Meg Ryan's blonde hair, blue eyes and sweet smile are deeply rooted in people's hearts, and the title of "Hollywood Sweetheart" has also come with it!

Aaron then looked at Julia Roberts, who was not far away and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "Steel Magnolias";

Thinking of the grand occasion after the release of "Pretty Woman" next spring, Aaron also feels sorry for CAA. The main reason why Richard Lovett joined ICM is this guy Warren Beatty!

Nicole Kidman whispered, "Aaron, I saw director Peter Weir. I saw him before when I was in Australia."

"Then go say hello. His film, 'Dead Poets Society,' was nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. It also had a stellar box office, grossing $9500 million in North America, $1.4 million overseas, and $2.35 million worldwide."

"It has been a great success at both the box office and the critical acclaim. It is the hottest Oscar winner along with 'Born on the Fourth of July' directed by Oliver Stone and starring Tom Cruise!"

Aaron Anderson put his arm around Nicole's waist. "Born on the Fourth of July" has just been released, but it has received very high reviews.

"Mr. Peter Weir is now the most famous director in Australia!"

The success of "Dead Poets Society" has made Peter Weir's fame grow exponentially.

Aaron smiled. Foreign directors like to use their own actors. It is normal that Nicole Kidman is favored by Peter Weir.

Soon, the two found Peter Weir and started talking!

However, Aaron Anderson left the chat first because he met Paula Wagner.

"Well, do you feel anything after leaving CAA?" Paula Wagner asked.

Independent distributor Miramax has made a big splash this year, and Aaron Anderson's contribution is indelible.

"I don't feel anything. I'm currently editing the first film produced by Dawn Pictures, 'Phone Booth'."

"Just need to find a North American publisher!"

Aaron smiled and clinked his glass with Paula Wagner.

"Miramax isn't willing to distribute it for you?" Aaron shook his head. "I have high hopes for Phone Booth, and Miramax's conditions don't meet my expectations."

"Hiss, you really are," Paula Wagner was shocked.

Miramax released "Sex, Lies, and Videotape," which grossed $2400 million and made over $ million in profit.
The budget for Phone Booth was similar to that of Sex, Lies, and Videotape, so were the expectations higher?

"Are you really so confident?" Paula Wagner really couldn't underestimate him.

Aaron Anderson smiled and pointed to his eyes, "My eyes are the eyes of God!"

Paula Wagner also laughed, "You want to say, you are a Hollywood genius?"

"By the way, a few days ago, I went to the cinema to watch Tom's movie 'Born on the Fourth of July'. Tom's image-destroying performance was quite good;"

"By then, getting him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor won't be a problem!"

Aaron changed the subject. Now "Born on the Fourth of July" has received several Golden Globe nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score, competing with "Dead Poets Society";
But unfortunately, the influence of the Golden Globe Awards is still far from that of the Oscars.

"Don't you think Tom will win the Oscar for Best Actor?"

Aaron shook his head. "It's hard to say. The Golden Globe Awards are different from the Oscars. The Oscars have never liked beautiful actors."

"Besides, have you ever seen Miramax's PR tactics? They're truly, shameless!"

The Golden Globe Awards place more emphasis on star influence, but the Oscars don't care much about the stars' personal achievements. The judges of the Academy are all old-school Hollywood people;
In order to highlight their importance, in addition to acting skills, they must also conduct public relations, and political factors are indispensable.

Paula Wagner certainly has a publicist, and she has always believed that Tom Cruise’s biggest rival is Robin Williams from Dead Poets Society!

"You mean Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot?"

"My Left Foot" was released by Miramax and is currently nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama!
In the Best Picture Drama category, "My Left Foot" is definitely not as good as "Born on the Fourth of July", but its anti-war core is very deterrent.

"Yeah, I've been in contact with Miramax a few times before, and they've sent Daniel Day-Lewis to Washington, D.C. to appear before Congress on the new round of the Americans with Disabilities Act proposal;"

"I don't need to tell you how many of the Oscar voters have connections to Washington, do I?"

"They also bombarded the judges with phone calls, gave away movie tapes, and so on. It can be said that they used all means!"

Aaron smiled, and as an agent, Paula Wagner didn't really have much to do;

This requires the cooperation of the film company. The distribution company of "Born on the Fourth of July" is Universal Pictures. Their ability is certainly beyond doubt, but what they value more is definitely the Best Picture award!
The Oscars like to divide the cake. If they give you the Best Picture and Best Director awards, it is unlikely that they will give you the Best Actor or Best Actress awards.

"It seems that you have learned a lot in the past year or so," Paula Wagner certainly hopes that Tom Cruise will win the award, so that his commercial value will be higher.

"In a place like Hollywood, if you don't understand certain things, you'll easily suffer losses!"

As Aaron was speaking, he suddenly saw Warren Beatty and a woman enter the hall, chatting happily...

(End of this chapter)