Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 45 Disney Scenery
Milan, as the fashion capital, has given birth to many internationally renowned luxury brands. With the US economy in a downturn, Japan is now the main force in luxury goods purchases!
Jennifer Connelly took Aaron to visit the Milan Cathedral and warned Aaron, "There are a lot of thieves here, we have to be careful."

Aaron wrapped his coat around himself, pulled his scarf, and said with a smile, "If they dare to steal my wallet, I will make them feel the wrath of God."

"I used to live in Koreatown in Los Angeles and encountered a lot of robberies!"

Jennifer Connelly took Aaron's arm and said, "Let's go in and take a look. The Milan Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches in the world, second only to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican."

"It has a long history, superb architectural art, and an extremely important position in Catholicism!"

Aaron curled his lips. He really had no interest in these things.

The Milan Cathedral is indeed spectacular, with many historical attractions and celebrity designs, but Aaron really didn’t feel anything about it and just treated it as an escort to Jennifer Connelly!
As 1990 approached, the international situation continued to undergo major changes, and Japanese conglomerates stepped up their pace in acquiring overseas assets.
After Sony acquired Hollywood's Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, Panasonic also began to acquire Universal's parent company MCA with the assistance of CAA.

At the same time, Hollywood's commercial globalization model began to attract audiences with new high-concept blockbusters that used large investments, big directors, big stars, gripping storylines, realistic visual effects, and top-notch audio-visual experiences as selling points.
Hollywood, represented by the generous Carlock Pictures, has joined forces with James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger to invest over 2 million US dollars to create the sequel "Terminator : Judgment Day"!
After staying in Milan, Italy for half a month, and after Jennifer Connelly finished filming the scenes of "Family Trip", she followed Aaron back to the United States and returned to school;
Also accompanying them was director Giuseppe Tornatore, who was attending the Golden Globe Awards.

In the simple office of Dawn Films in Burbank, Aaron Anderson, Quentin Tarantino and David Fincher are discussing the movie "Phone Booth"!
"David, the film is very well shot. I've also had copies sent to several distributors. I hope someone will notice it."

Aaron really didn't want to sell it cheaply to New Line or Miramax.

"I understand," David Fincher said. This is his first time directing a film, so he certainly hopes it can be released in theaters.

The total filming cost of "Phone Booth" was 175 million US dollars, which is indeed not high, but he is confident in the film.

"No news from Disney?"

Aaron asked, the other party's movie "Dick Tracy" to be released this year was affected by the Warren Beatty scandal.

Quentin Tarantino shook his head. "No response."

Aaron leaned back in his chair. "Disney's performance last year was very good. The science fiction comedy film "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" took in $1.3 million in North America and $9000 million overseas, for a total of $2.2 million worldwide."

"The critically acclaimed drama film 'Dead Poets Society' grossed $9500 million in North America and $1.4 million overseas, for a total of $2.35 million worldwide;"

"The classic animated feature film 'The Little Mermaid' grossed $1.1 million in North America and $1 million overseas, for a total of $2.1 million worldwide."

Especially this "The Little Mermaid", with its high reputation and box office, it has brought Disney's 2D hand-drawn animation into a new stage, and the era of high-box office animated feature films has arrived!
Under the leadership of Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg, Disney's market value has grown from $20 billion a few years ago to over $130 billion today in less than five years.

However, "Pretty Woman", which will be released next spring, will continue to boost Jeffrey Katzenberg's status in Disney!

And "Phone Booth," a film that cost less than $200 million, probably wouldn't even appear on Jeffrey Katzenberg's desk report.

On the evening of January 1, the 20th Golden Globe Awards for American Film and Television was held at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles!
The Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held in the form of a dinner, with guests sitting around a table in the lobby drinking while participating in the awards ceremony.

Aaron had an invitation from Miramax, so he went with the beautiful Nicole Kidman. It was their first time anyway!
The crew of the war film "Glory" sat in the center of the hall. The film tells the story of a black regiment led by white officers fighting bravely in the Battle of Charleston during the American Civil War... The director is 36-year-old Edward Zwick, the leading actor is Matthew Broderick, and other actors are Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and others.

"Hello, I'm Aaron Anderson, and I'm watching Glory, directed by Zwick. It's great!"

Aaron Anderson started chatting directly with Edward Zwick next to him.

After all, "Glory" was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor in the Drama category!
"Thank you, Aaron. I didn't expect to meet you here. I met director Steven Soderbergh before, and he mentioned you. He said you always have a keen eye for movies."

Edward Zwick laughed.

Aaron clinked his glasses with the other person and said, "If there's a chance in the future, we can work together. I'm developing my own movie now!"

Edward Zwick's previous drama work was in the romance category, and he won the Emmy Award for Best Drama Series.
His previous works were all love stories.

“Oh, Aaron, you have a project to develop?”

"Yes, a romantic love script. If you have time, I can show you the script first." Aaron's "Ghost" is very consistent with Edward Zwick's positioning.

Edward Zwick nodded. "As for the promotion work for 'Glory,' I haven't found a suitable one for the new project yet."

Aaron smiled and said, "When the time comes, I'll give you the script to read!"

"OK, all right……"

As the awards ceremony progressed, Disney's animated feature "The Little Mermaid" won Best Original Score and Best Original Song;
"Born on the Fourth of July" won the Best Screenplay award.

"Okay, now the winner of the Best Supporting Actress award is Julia Roberts from 'Steel Magnolias'!"

Aaron and Nicole Kidman beside him also applauded. The next award to be presented was the Best Supporting Actor;
Denzel Washington, a black actor from the "Glory" crew who was sitting at the same table, was shortlisted. The 36-year-old Denzel Washington is not very famous yet!
Aaron's eyes wandered, and he looked at Morgan Freeman at the next table. The other party was just a supporting role in "Glory";
But in "Driving Miss Daisy", he was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.

Not long after, the winner of the Best Supporting Actor was announced, and it was his classmate from "Glory", Denzel Washington!

Aaron and Nicole Kidman moved aside and congratulated each other, "Congratulations."

"thanks, thanks!"

"Aaron, you guessed it right," Nicole Kidman chuckled softly.

Aaron curled his lips and said, "Uh, that's what I always say when I meet someone who's been nominated..."

(End of this chapter)