Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 69 A Little Greedy

Nancy Josephson certainly knew that Orion's financial situation was very poor, otherwise, why would Orion have the idea of releasing "The Silence of the Lambs" directly on video tape?
Sell directly to video rental chains such as Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, or some cable TV stations, etc., and directly recover funds!
After all, releasing a movie always costs money.

"Aaron, are you here to tease me on purpose?"

Nancy Josephson had no idea what the other party was trying to do?
Do you want us, ICM, to help you raise funds? That's obviously impossible.

Aaron picked up his coffee and tapped his fingers on the cup casually. "The production cost of The Silence of the Lambs was $1900 million. The North American copyright is estimated to be around $1400 million.

“It’s really difficult!”

As for how much money Orion got in exchange for the international distribution rights of "The Silence of the Lambs", Aaron didn't care, nor did he care too much. It must be included in the 1900 million;

I guess not too many. After all, only Jodie Foster is influential, and it is a horror thriller.

"Now that you know, you're still joking?"

Nancy Josephson shook her head. "Jennifer Connelly's new movie, The Rocketeer, is about to start filming. You should pay attention to it too!"

After taking a sip of the coffee in his hand, Aaron felt it was a pity. Not only was the outside world not optimistic about "The Silence of the Lambs", even Orion was not optimistic about it. Now is such a good opportunity;
But Aaron knew that after the movie was released, it would be a great success in both box office and word of mouth. It would not only make huge profits in the capital market, but also perform well at the Oscars.

According to my own guess, the money Orion received in exchange for the international distribution rights of "The Silence of the Lambs" should not exceed 1000 million US dollars;
Now, the North American copyright can be obtained by anyone who bids between 1300 million and 1500 million US dollars.

"Orion's film "The Silence of the Lambs" is in post-production, right?"

Aaron asked, he learned all this information from Kevin Costner.

Nancy Josephson nodded, "It's almost finished editing, but Orion's main project is Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves;"

"Although 'The Silence of the Lambs' is a suspense film and has received good reviews from internal previews, Orion doesn't have much confidence in this type of film!"

Whether it is awards or business, there is a lack of confidence in treating everyone equally.

Dawn Pictures still had $350 million and $130 million in its own account, so if it wanted to make a move on "The Silence of the Lambs," it would have to raise another $1000 million;
Moreover, Dawn is not an independent distributor. After Aaron buys the copyright, he also has to cooperate with the distributor!

Aaron smiled helplessly, "It's true that I'm a bit greedy. It's very inconvenient without a publishing company."

Nancy Josephson nodded. "You should focus on completing your work now. If you have the chance, recruit your own distribution team, or even acquire a distribution company directly."

"This way, you'll have the confidence to purchase films, but the prerequisite for all this is that you have to have huge financial support!"

Even if you are distributing the works of other film production companies, your publicity and distribution funds must be able to keep up;
Moreover, the number of distribution staff is also determined by funds. Even if they are temporary publicity and promotion staff, the cost will not be low if the number is large.

"Okay, I've answered all your questions. Now I want to know, to what extent was CAA involved in Panasonic's acquisition of MCA?"

Nancy Josephson inquired.

Aaron curled his lips. "Last year, although I was just an ordinary agent, I also knew that CAA was the full representative of Panasonic's acquisition of MCA. It was not like Sony's acquisition of Columbia last year, where I was just an ordinary consultant.

"As for the other news, I definitely wouldn't have been able to know it given my status at the time!"

At present, no one outside knows what stage the news of Panasonic's acquisition of MCA has progressed;

ICM is currently CAA's biggest competitor, so they're definitely concerned. Nancy Josephson doesn't think Aaron Anderson would know anything. "Well, I hope we can work together again in the future!"

Nancy Josephson said as she shook hands with Aaron Anderson and left.

After a while, when Aaron was about to leave the hotel, he ran into Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder who were also about to go out!
"Aaron, good evening, what a coincidence!"

Johnny Depp and Aaron gave each other a fist bump.

"Good evening, Depp," Aaron also greeted with a smile, and then looked at Winona Ryder.

"Winona, you are getting more and more beautiful!"

"Thank you."

Winona Ryder has a lovely figure, distinctive eyebrows and eyes, and delicate facial features that embody the aesthetics of oriental women.

Bright and beautiful, beautiful and elegant, with a touch of purity in her heroic spirit, and a cool temperament with a retro style. Her black curly hair and big red lips show her feminine charm!

"Are you participating in some kind of event?"

"I came back from a preview of Edward Scissorhands, changed my clothes, and was going to the bar for a drink."

Johnny Depp shrugged and said, "Let's go for a drink together, Aaron. I haven't thanked you properly for what happened with River last time."

Aaron Anderson is now somewhat famous in the film industry, especially in independent films;
Johnny Depp is also a newcomer in the film industry, and there is no harm in getting to know such a potential producer.

Aaron smiled and shook his head, "I'm afraid I don't have time tonight. I have to go meet a friend!"

"That's a shame," Johnny Depp said with regret.

Aaron then drove his Luster away from the Wilshire Hotel.

"Aaron Anderson, who is only 20 years old, actually stepped on Warren Beatty to get to the top," Winona Ryder took a look and was very surprised;
After all, she met him during the audition period, when Aaron was still her agent.

"Yeah, Tracy specifically mentioned it. She's pretty optimistic about him anyway!"

Tracy is Johnny Depp's agent and a former colleague of Aaron!
After leaving the Wilshire Hotel, Aaron went to the Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard.

Because the person who met Aaron Anderson was movie star Al Pacino.

When Aaron arrived in the room, besides Al Pacino, there was director Garry Marshall and actress Michelle Pfeiffer;
As for finding Aaron, it was because Al Pacino recommended Aaron to join the crew of Paramount's romantic film "Frankie and Johnny" as one of the producers!

Aaron was confused because "Pretty Woman" starring Garry Marshall and Al Pacino was still in theaters?

Are you planning your next romance film now?
Since Michelle Pfeiffer is also there, she must be the heroine. She is the sexy actress who was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar at this year's Oscars for her role in the romantic film "The Brothers Baker"!

A movie has many producers, so it's nothing for Aaron to join, but Aaron has never even heard of this movie?
The most outstanding role in the success of "Pretty Woman" is Julia Roberts. Al Pacino's image is more suitable for gangster films and dramas!
So, Aaron politely declined by saying he was going to produce "Ghost" and "Boyz on the Hood"...

(End of this chapter)