Hollywood starts with a broker

The new leadership team at MGM consisted of the individuals Ronald Meyer had mentioned: former Paramount President Frank Mancuso as CEO;

From CAA, Michael Marcus, who co-managed Tom Cruise with Paula Wagner, resigned to become the President of MGM Pictures, assisting Frank Mancuso in managing the studio!

As for United Artists, an MGM subsidiary, it was entrusted to John Calley.

Originally, Crédit Lyonnais of France, burdened with a large amount of non-performing assets due to Giancarlo Parretti, did not choose to dismantle and sell MGM, undoubtedly due to lobbying from CAA.

After all, the strategic partnership agreement between MGM and CAA greatly facilitated their packaged projects.

Moreover, after finishing the filming of "Indecent Proposal" earlier this year, Robert Redford directed "A River Runs Through It," a project he had been preparing for many years.

The male lead, Aaron also knew, was Brad Pitt, who had made a stunning appearance in "Thelma \u0026 Louise" released last year!

In the evening, after leaving the Pierre Hotel, Aaron arrived at the Hilton Garden Hotel where Elizabeth Hurley was staying.

"Aaron, you're here," Elizabeth Hurley said with excitement upon seeing Aaron Anderson.

"Yes," Aaron replied, immediately embracing the actress and leading her to the bed in the bedroom.

"Mmm," he kissed her while savoring her voluptuous 36C figure, her seductive negligee barely concealing her alluring charm!

"Mmm," Elizabeth Hurley responded to the passionate kisses of the man on top of her, her hands busily removing Aaron's clothes.

"You've been drinking," Elizabeth Hurley detected the scent of alcohol on Aaron, her hands gently stroking the head pressed against her chest!

Aaron nodded, savoring her softness, "There was a celebration party for 'Indecent Proposal' today."

"'Indecent Proposal,' oh, I heard it's doing very well at the box office."

Elizabeth Hurley's tone revealed a hint of envy; she felt she could have played Demi Moore's role perfectly.

"Don't worry, you'll have opportunities in the future," Aaron said with a smile, "Did you miss me?"

"Of course, you've been back in New York for days before coming to see me!"

Elizabeth Hurley then caressed Aaron's face, "Go take a shower first, I'll give you a good treat tonight."

"Alright, then you join me!"

In the warm bathroom, Elizabeth Hurley removed her negligee, revealing her impressive assets.

She gently embraced Aaron, caressing the muscles on his body, and smiled, "Aaron, your body is really great, I still remember it on the plane last time."

Aaron also admired the actress, feeling her tenderness, "You too, who can resist a beauty like you?"

Elizabeth Hurley planted a few kisses on Aaron's ear, "Tonight, I'm yours, you can do whatever you want!"

Soon, the sensual scene in the bathroom continued into the bedroom…

At the same time, a month after the release of "Sleepless in Seattle," its North American box office had exceeded $80 million!

At the end of July, when Aaron returned to Los Angeles from New York, the drama "Philadelphia," developed by director Jonathan Demme, was in full swing of preparation.

Actors such as Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, and Monica Bellucci had already signed on.

At Dawn Pictures, the project that had been fully prepared was the action-adventure film "The Mask of Zorro" directed by Ridley Scott.

Kevin Costner, Anthony Hopkins, and British beauty Catherine Zeta-Jones collectively appeared at the press conference.

At the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, during the celebration party for "Sleepless in Seattle," Aaron chatted with Paula Wagner, whom he hadn't seen in a while.

"'The Mask of Zorro,' a production budget of $60 million, that's quite a large sum!"

Paula Wagner sighed; Dawn's growth rate was too fast.

Aaron shook his head slightly, "It's a collaboration with Sony's TriStar Pictures."

"That's still very good," Paula Wagner was currently considering entering the production industry with her star actor Tom Cruise;

Eventually, Paula Wagner would transition into a producer, giving up her career as an agent, and Tom Cruise's agency business would be handed over to veteran female agent Pat Kingsley!

Currently, Paula Wagner and Tom Cruise were discussing with Sherry Lansing of Paramount, planning to sign a multi-picture financing and distribution deal for several years.

Aaron suddenly inquired, "By the way, what has Tom been busy with lately?"

After all, Aaron had obtained the adaptation rights to the novel "Interview with the Vampire" from Anne Rice.

"Tom just collaborated with director Sydney Pollack on a film called 'The Firm'!"

"I see."

Tom Cruise had "A Few Good Men" to be released during Christmas this year and was now preparing to film "The Firm."

Paula Wagner said, looking at Aaron and explaining: "Recently, have you been paying attention to the affairs of Castle Rock Entertainment?"

"Castle Rock Entertainment, what's wrong?"

Paula Wagner shrugged, "A new director, Frank Darabont, adapted Stephen King's novella 'Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption';"

"The script was submitted to Castle Rock and was favored by director Rob Reiner. Rob Reiner originally wanted to buy his script to direct himself, but Frank Darabont refused!"

Director Rob Reiner himself was also one of the founders of Castle Rock Entertainment.

Aaron was startled, "'The Shawshank Redemption'?"

"Yes, Castle Rock still gave Frank Darabont a budget of $25 million to direct the script himself;"

"Tom received the script and liked it very much, so he went to the audition."

Aaron blinked, "The result was that Tom Cruise rejected the role, right?"

Paula Wagner smiled slightly, "Tom's idea was that he hoped Rob Reiner could direct it himself, or at least assist in the filming behind the scenes;"

"Tom is a bit concerned about novice directors!"

"Rob Reiner's idea is that since Frank Darabont is directing, he should cooperate with his filming style."

Frank Darabont was 33 years old and had previously been a screenwriter for horror films, having directed only one low-budget horror film, 'Buried Alive';

In other words, he currently had no awards or box office success, so it was normal for Tom Cruise to lack confidence in him.

Aaron took a sip of wine, "I want to adapt Anne Rice's novel 'Interview with the Vampire,' I believe Tom should be interested!"

"'Interview with the Vampire'?" Paula Wagner knew this novel had been sitting in Paramount's vault for ten years without being adapted.

"Yes, 'Interview with the Vampire'!"