Hollywood starts with a broker

On Halloween, Disney's gangster film "Billy Bathgate" was released. Although it starred Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman and featured Bruce Willis,

"Billy Bathgate" only grossed $4 million at the box office in its opening weekend and received poor reviews!

This $48 million gangster film was a complete flop, another crushing defeat after "The Rocketeer."

In the morning, Atlantic waves crashed against the beach.

In a villa in East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Aaron sat on the sofa and put down the phone.

"Bram Stoker's Dracula" was about to officially start filming in London!

"Sophie, would you like to go to London?"

Aaron looked at Sophie Marceau, who was sitting beside him flipping through a magazine, and asked.

"What is it? Are you going to Coppola's film crew?"

Sophie Marceau knew that Aaron had several projects to work on, and "Bram Stoker's Dracula" was directed by Francis Coppola!

"Yes!"

Sophie Marceau shook her head. "I've only been in America for a few days, and now you want me to go to England. Forget it."

Aaron smiled. "Okay, let's go to Manhattan and attend some parties. You need to meet other filmmakers too!"

Recently, things haven't been so peaceful within Hollywood film companies. Gulf and Western Industries, the parent company of Paramount Pictures, changed its name to Paramount Communications Group;

Group Chairman Martin Davis fired Paramount Pictures Chairman Frank Mancuso, and CAA is handling his salary dispute!

Also, Jon Peters, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, was forced to leave Sony due to constant scandals, while the other CEO, Peter Guber, remained at Sony;

Although Sony America Chairman Mickey Schulhof tried to protect him, it was clear that Peter Guber's credibility was diminishing.

Furthermore, Barry Diller, chairman of 20th Century Fox, also announced that he would be leaving News Corporation at the beginning of next year;

This man, who helped Rupert Murdoch create the FOX television network, seems unwilling to continue working for others!

In the evening, Aaron and Sophie Marceau attended a large, high-end party at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, a Hilton property;

Entrepreneurs, bankers, Hollywood stars, and fashion figures were all present.

"Hi, Aaron, good evening!"

"Oh, Allen, long time no see. This is French actress Sophie Marceau."

Aaron Anderson ran into Allen Horn, the president of Castle Rock Entertainment. Castle Rock has an exclusive distribution agreement with Sony Columbia;

Allen Horn, director Rob Reiner, and others are the founders of Castle Rock.

"You're very beautiful, Miss Sophie Marceau!"

Allen Horn smiled. "Aaron, you're truly enviable!"

Envious of Aaron's female companion?

Of course not. Castle Rock Entertainment and Beacon Pictures were founded around the same time, only a year earlier than Beacon;

Although they released successful films like "When Harry Met Sally...", their performance was far inferior to Beacon's!

The release of "Boyz n the Hood", "The Silence of the Lambs", and "Ghost" directly propelled Beacon to the top of independent film companies;

Among the current independent film companies, Orion is in financial trouble, Miramax is facing difficulties, and Samuel Goldwyn failed in its competition with Beacon for landmark theaters. Only the wealthy Carolco and the successful New Line can compete with Beacon.

"Envious of me?"

Aaron shook his head. "Isn't Castle Rock about to collaborate with Tom Cruise on a film recently?"

"The director is Rob Reiner!"

Aaron was referring to the political crime drama "A Few Good Men", directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, which exposes the dark deeds within the U.S. Marine Corps.

"A Few Good Men" is also being filmed on the Culver City lot, so Aaron was naturally aware of it.

"Yes, "A Few Good Men" is based on a stage play, directed by Rob Reiner, and the male and female leads are Tom Cruise and Jodie Foster!"

"Jodie Foster?"

Aaron was stunned for a moment, but quickly understood.

In the original timeline, "Ghost" should have been released last year, with Demi Moore as the female lead;

"A Few Good Men" also used Demi Moore as the female lead!

Currently, Demi Moore is filming "Indecent Proposal." As for Jodie Foster, her performance in this year's "The Silence of the Lambs" is basically impeccable.

Because Aaron's current status is quite high, bringing Sophie Marceau along allowed him to meet many people!

"Aaron, it seemed like a producer wanted to work with me just now, right?"

Sophie Marceau asked her lover somewhat uncertainly.

Aaron nodded. "Hollywood produces four or five hundred films every year, so there are many opportunities. You are one of the best European actresses anyway;"

"Hollywood films also need European actresses. It's normal for them to choose you!"

However, Aaron also realized that Sophie Marceau was probably being seen as a European sexy vase.

Sophie Marceau thought for a moment, "This time, I'm working with ICM as my agency in Hollywood;"

"You used to be an agent at CAA. ICM shouldn't be as good as CAA, right?"

Aaron kissed the girl on the cheek. "It doesn't matter. CAA is indeed the leader among agencies right now, but ICM isn't bad either. Their international business is better;"

"Besides, with me around, you'll definitely be able to gain a foothold in Hollywood!"

"Yes, I believe that," Sophie Marceau said, looking at Aaron Anderson, "After all, your Australian actress, Nicole Kidman, is soaring right now."

However, there are still differences. Australia is an English-speaking country, while Sophie Marceau is French, which makes it much more difficult!

"Alright, you need to familiarize yourself with the Hollywood film industry, improve your English proficiency, and try participating in some small projects;"

"I will also help you find scripts that are suitable for you as soon as possible."

Although Sophie Marceau is French, she is not a newcomer who has just debuted, and she already has a considerable reputation in France and Europe;

Her reputation is much greater than Nicole Kidman's when she first came to Hollywood, not to mention Salma Hayek and Monica Bellucci!

With Aaron Anderson's current connections, recommending a few roles for Sophie Marceau is not a big problem, mainly because she really has the potential.

Looking at Sophie Marceau, Aaron naturally thought of Monica Bellucci. After all, they are the two beauties of Europe, one with a French kiss, the other an Italian muse!

Aaron is soon going to London for the "Bram Stoker's Dracula" film crew, but it seems that Monica Bellucci won't be joining the crew so soon. It seems a little regrettable that he won't be able to meet her this time.