Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 48 I think there is something going on

Because Phone Booth was scheduled by 20th Century Fox as a replacement for its film in the spring, Aaron knew that the other party would not take it seriously.

There is only one month left until the release, but Aaron has to let Nicolas Cage cooperate with 20th Century Fox's promotional work. He is the only publicity point for this movie!

As the Oscars approach, the Hollywood Directors Guild Awards, Writers Guild Awards, and British Academy Film Awards, which serve as bellwethers, will all be held;

Aaron Anderson also joined the Hollywood Film and Television Producers Association for his work on "Phone Booth".

Coincidentally, the Producers Guild is also hosting its first Producers Guild Awards this year;
Among the major Hollywood unions today, the only one missing is the Screen Actors Guild Awards, but it should be possible within a few years for the Screen Actors Guild Awards to appear.

A preview screening of "Phone Booth" arranged by 20th Century Fox at the Wiltern Theatre on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood;

Aaron and director David Fincher sat in the audience and talked quietly.

"Look, audiences are in a state of high tension most of the time when they are watching a movie;"

“This is the effect we need!”

David Fincher certainly takes his first film very seriously, and looking around, it feels really great.

He smiled and said, "Fortunately, we didn't disappoint the audience."

Aaron nodded. "This alone proves that our 'Phone Booth' is comparable to other top-notch suspense films!"

"First-rate?"

"That's right, you have to have confidence in yourself. Once the movie is released, you will be a true Hollywood director!"

Logically speaking, the script of "Phone Booth" can only be said to be second-rate, but it wins in terms of novelty and uniqueness;

In addition, director David Fincher and actor Nicolas Cage's control over the rhythm of the entire film is absolutely first-class.

Even though "Phone Booth" is not particularly thought-provoking in terms of its theme, it is definitely a good movie!
In "Phone Booth", Quentin Tarantino plays the killer. Although this guy only appears for three minutes, he really has a perverted gene.
The neurotic voice fits the theme of the movie very well.

"By the way, David, you've read the script for my film 'Ghost,' and how can I achieve satisfactory special effects with the least possible cost?"

David Fincher previously worked at Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic special effects company, so he has some say in this regard;

"Ghost" is not like "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", it has to save money!

"You want to add more imagination to the people and ghosts to enrich the plot. It doesn't cost much, and you can add some special effects to complement it."

Aaron Anderson read a love script to himself a few days ago, a story about love between a human and a ghost!
"Aaron, are you going to start working on a new film?"

"Yes, I've had this idea for a long time, but it's not easy to implement. This year, it should be possible."

Aaron has already sent the script to director Edward Zwick and is waiting for his reply.

As for the male lead, Kevin Costner, it seems he just finished filming Dances with Wolves;

Promoting the action film "Revenge" directed by Tony Scott!
After securing Edward Zwick, Aaron will contact Kevin Costner immediately.

The preview response to "Phone Booth" was good, but 20th Century Fox did not arrange many screenings.

In the evening, Aaron and Jack Wills met at a bar in West Hollywood. "This conventional publicity method seems to be ineffective."

"Then, should we find more film critics to recommend it?" "Forget it. Film critics with status are expensive, and it's not cheap to have them promote it in newspapers with high circulation," Aaron took a sip of wine. This is the era of newspapers and radio and television stations, and the cost of water army is no less than that of the Internet era.

“By the way, when I went to 20th Century Fox yesterday, I saw producer John Hughes;”

"What's up with that Home Alone movie he's developing?"

John Hughes is a client of CAA, with whom he has director and producer contracts. He is best at developing children's and youth comedies.

"Oh, it's a Christmas comedy. It was originally going to be a collaboration with Warner Bros., but John Hughes asked Chris Columbus to direct it and increased the production budget;"

"Warner Bros. opted out, and John Hughes went to 20th Century Fox!"

For "Home Alone", the maximum budget given by Warner Bros. could not exceed 1300 million US dollars, but 1800th Century Fox directly increased it to million US dollars.

“That little kid Macaulay Culkin looks pretty spiritual,” Aaron reminded.

Jack Wells, of course, understood what his good friend meant. He shook his head and said, "That little actor starred in a comedy directed by Hughes last year."

"Besides, Macaulay Culkin's agents are his parents. With an $1800 million production budget, there will be many agents vying for the leading man."

Aaron was stunned for a moment and said awkwardly, "That's right!"

Aaron also stumbled upon the project of Home Alone and inquired about it;
I was thinking about whether I could get Jack Wills to have a big card, but it seems that it is not possible.

"Aaron, you know me well. I don't have a good eye for scripts, so I'm only suitable for artist assistant work at CAA."

"Also, I've already talked to Kevin Costner's assistant agent. From now on, I will be Kevin Costner's assistant and driver for a while!"

Aaron raised an eyebrow, "Do you still want to take on the role of bodyguard?"

"It's just a non-professional bodyguard, just like our previous job!"

Earlier, Aaron worked as an assistant to Paula Wagner, which was also a bit of a protection, but she was not a star after all, and Aaron's job was mainly as an assistant and driver.

“Doesn’t this feel like there’s any future?”

"So what should I do? CAA pays well, so I'm going to join the mafia?"

Jack Wells graduated from the same high school as Aaron, and gang culture is prevalent in Los Angeles now!
"Gangster, no future?" Aaron leaned on the sofa and touched his chin. Jack Wells' father was a bounty hunter when he was young.

Now, Jack Wells himself is quite familiar with firearms, otherwise, Aaron wouldn't have such a good relationship with him?
"How about a security company? Recruiting retired special forces soldiers to protect the rich." The more Aaron thought about it, the more he felt that it was a good idea.
"Well, I'll be a rich man in the future, and I'll need bodyguards too!"

Jack Wells' eyes widened. "Do you still need protection?"

How amazing is Aaron Anderson? How powerful is he? Three or five burly men can't get close to him. He is so strong and has excellent physical fitness!

Aaron raised a finger and said, "No matter how good your fighting skills are, I can knock him down with one shot."

"Well, it's like this. No wonder you're so obsessed with guns. When we have time in the future, we can go hunting and let you experience the power of weapons!"

When shooting at targets, I can't feel the charm of guns.

"Very good. When I have money in the future, I will help you open a security company. We will make it bigger and stronger, and take it on the international road..."

(End of this chapter)