Hollywood starts with a broker

《Sleepless in Seattle》: $20 million, 《Indecent Proposal》: $25 million, 《Schindler's List》: another $20 million;

Now, another $10 million has been invested in 《Bram Stoker's Dracula》, plus Aaron bought two villas in full!

Dawn's remaining funds are only $5 million in cash.

Fortunately, 《Ghost》 grossed over $220 million at the North American box office, with a final payment of $7.6 million from the North American box office split;

Meanwhile, the overseas box office of $280 million, with a 25% split, amounted to $70 million. Combined with the videotape market and television rebroadcast revenue, Dawn received $100 million. After deducting exchange rates and various expenses, the overseas market brought Dawn a profit of $85 million!

Of course, with 《Ghost》 achieving such dazzling results, director Edward Zwick, lead actors Kevin Costner, Nicole Kidman, and other key members like David Geffen, together received nearly $12 million in post-screening bonuses.

Beverly Hills, Aaron and Jack Wills walked into a car dealership, "Jack, if you see a car you like, just drive it away!"

"Really? Then I want a Lamborghini!"

Jack Wills smiled and went straight to choose his favorite car, even though he had already earned nearly a million dollars this year;

However, he was still very excited to spend Aaron's money.

Aaron waved his hand, "Choose whatever you want!"

Then, Aaron suddenly saw a new Japanese car, "Hey, is that a new Mazda car?"

The salesman smiled, "Yes, it's the new Mazda RX-7 that just launched this year, with a big change in design!"

As a small sports car, the Mazda RX-7 sells well in the United States. Well, Japanese cars are selling well all over the world now.

"Another Japanese car?"

Jack Wills shook his head, "Aaron, even if you don't like American cars, you should like European cars!"

With Aaron's current status, he can just close his eyes and choose whatever he wants.

Aaron didn't care, "Alright, as long as it doesn't cause traffic jams."

He heard that driving a Mazda is for racing, and only driving a Rolls-Royce avoids racing?

Evening, Hollywood, 42 Club.

Aaron put his arm around Salma Hayek, sitting on the sofa enjoying the tenderness, "Have you received the notice from the 《Sleepless in Seattle》 crew?"

"Yes, I'll be going to Seattle soon to participate in the filming!"

Salma Hayek was very happy. She has a small role in 《Sleepless in Seattle》, with only a few minutes of screen time, but she gets screen time and lines;

She has finally taken the first step.

"Well, at least it's a job. I'll help you introduce an agent later so you can take on some work to practice," after all, she is Latina, and there aren't many roles suitable for her.

Salma Hayek's eyes sparkled, "Let's leave, Aaron!"

Aaron nodded, "Let's go..."

With massive funds in hand, Aaron's sights were finally set on Microsoft's stock. In June of this year, Microsoft split its stock again. This was the third stock split, different from the previous two 2-for-1 splits;

This time, Microsoft did a 3-for-2 split. Currently, Microsoft's stock price is around $85, with a market value of $19 billion!

Aaron then founded a private investment company, Tianhai Fund, and began buying Microsoft stock;

By late October, Tianhai Fund had acquired nearly 600,000 shares of Microsoft stock, spending more than $50 million!

"Hiss, I now own 0.27% of Microsoft's shares?"

In the Bel Air villa, Aaron put down the phone.

He couldn't help but tremble in his heart. What is 0.27% of Microsoft's future market value of two or three trillion dollars?

"I have to keep buying in the future!"

Aaron smiled. The company now has more than $30 million, which is for the 《Scent of a Woman》 film project;

At the same time, the loan for 《The Silence of the Lambs》 is also about to expire, but Aaron is not worried!

Not to mention these Microsoft stocks, even the 《Sleepless in Seattle》 currently being filmed and the upcoming 《Indecent Proposal》 can be used to get loans from the bank with their copyrights;

Now, no bank would refuse Aaron Anderson's work as collateral!

Then, Aaron drove his Mazda RX-7 to the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. 《Bram Stoker's Dracula》 was in the final rehearsals;

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actors Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, and Anthony Hopkins were all on set.

"Aaron, I'm a little worried about the construction of the set in England. I'm going to go see it myself. I'll leave Los Angeles to you."

Francis Ford Coppola attaches great importance to the film's scenes, costumes, and props, and they must meet his requirements.

"Don't worry, I will also go to London with the crew," the main filming location for 《Bram Stoker's Dracula》 is at Pinewood Studios in London!

Francis Ford Coppola smiled, "I'm relieved with you here. I'll also go to Paris to see the scenes;"

"Although Roman, Michael, Charles, and others are here, I hope you can take on more work!"

Roman Coppola is Francis Ford Coppola's son and assistant director;

Michael Apted, the original director of the script, became the film's producer;

Charles Mulvehill, the producer sent by Columbia.

The reason for letting Aaron Anderson participate more is entirely due to his outstanding achievements. 《Ghost》's global box office of $500 million is simply earth-shattering;

Now, even the attention on 《Sleepless in Seattle》 has been infinitely heightened!

"I will, after all, Dawn has also invested money."

Aaron also smiled.

"By the way, how is the film you're collaborating with Al coming along?"

Coppola was asking about 《Scent of a Woman》.

"Still casting, basically completed, should be starting filming soon. Winona will take a few days to make a cameo appearance!"

Aaron is not only assisting in the preparation of 《Bram Stoker's Dracula》, but also hasn't neglected his own 《Scent of a Woman》;

The budget for 《Scent of a Woman》 is $17 million, mainly because Al Pacino's salary is expensive!

Originally, Al Pacino's salary in 《The Godfather Part III》 was only $5 million, and he couldn't get that price for other works;

After the popularity of 《Pretty Woman》, Al Pacino's base price is already $5 million. 《Scent of a Woman》 is a very traditional art film, he likes the script very much, and only charged $4.5 million.

Then, Aaron entered the rehearsal site.

"Aaron, good morning."

Whether it's the producer, assistant director, some staff, or actors, they will all take the initiative to greet Aaron.

"Good morning!"

With Aaron's great success, his status has also risen, and now no one dares to underestimate the young Aaron Anderson.