Hollywood starts with a broker

《Reality Bites》 opened in 1,100 theaters in North America, grossing $5.5 million in its opening weekend;

The movie received decent reviews, but after all, it was a niche subject matter with a low budget, so Aaron didn't pay too much attention to it.

Compared to 《Reality Bites》, Aaron was more concerned about the romantic comedy 《Four Weddings and a Funeral》, which was to be released next month;

Starring British actor Hugh Grant and French actress Sophie Marceau.

"This should be your last spring break!"

On a private beach near a luxurious villa in Malibu's Point Dume, Aaron and Jennifer Connelly were leisurely enjoying the sun and sea breeze.

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"Yes, I'm graduating soon anyway. I've already read the script you gave me, 《My Best Friend's Wedding》;"

"It has a very strong romantic comedy feel, and there's an important female character. Who are you planning to cast as my partner?"

Jennifer Connelly asked. 《My Best Friend's Wedding》 is a low-budget romantic comedy, simple to produce, and Dawn is planning to release it next year.

"Oh, do you have any recommendations?"

Jennifer Connelly thought for a moment, "What about Nicole Kidman or Winona Ryder?"

Aaron smiled, "If they, or Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, or someone like that joined;

"Wouldn't your importance in the movie be directly reduced?"

"So, it's better to find a newcomer, an actor who isn't so famous!"

Jennifer Connelly nodded, "Is that so?"

"Of course, when your 《Speed》 is released, we can start producing 《My Best Friend's Wedding》!"

On the afternoon of March 29, 1992, the 65th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles;

Aaron specially brought Sophie Marceau to attend this year's Academy Awards ceremony to promote the upcoming romantic comedy 《Four Weddings and a Funeral》.

Undoubtedly, 《Schindler's List》, produced by Dawn and directed by Steven Spielberg, was the biggest winner of the night;

It won seven awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.

《The Crying Game》 won the Best Original Screenplay award;

《Scent of a Woman》 also earned Al Pacino his long-awaited Oscar for Best Actor!

Backstage at the Music Center, Winona Ryder hugged Aaron, "Congratulations, you're the biggest winner tonight."

《Bram Stoker's Dracula》 won three technical awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup;

Winona Ryder, as the lead actress, also attended the Oscars, and she also had a cameo in 《Scent of a Woman》.

Aaron pinched Winona Ryder's waist, "Let's go celebrate with us tonight, you have Jewish heritage anyway."

Winona Ryder smiled, "You already have the beautiful French Rose, Sophie Marceau, by your side!"

At this moment, Sophie Marceau was chatting with her French compatriot Catherine Deneuve.

Catherine Deneuve was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress for her leading role in the French romance film 《Indochine》, but unfortunately lost to Emma Thompson in the movie 《Howards End》;

But 《Indochine》 also won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and Sophie Marceau sent her blessings to the crew!

Aaron pulled Winona Ryder to a storage room backstage, hugged the girl, and started kissing her;

Winona Ryder also hugged the man tightly, responding passionately.

More than half an hour later, Aaron and Winona Ryder, whose knees were weak, left the storage room together!

"How was it, attending the Oscars, does it feel very different?"

Leaving the Los Angeles Music Center, in the car heading to the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, Aaron smiled and asked Sophie Marceau beside him in the back seat.

Sophie Marceau kissed the man, "I've been in the industry for so many years, and I really don't have any awards to my name. This is also the first time I've attended the Oscars!"

Sophie Marceau was famous for her beauty from the beginning of her career. She won the Best Newcomer award at the French César Awards for 《La Boum 2》 in her early years, but she hasn't won any acting awards since then.

Aaron patted the girl's thigh, comforting her, "Take your time, there will be opportunities!"

With the successful conclusion of the 65th Academy Awards, Dawn Films, as the biggest winner, has gained unanimous recognition in the film industry.

Not only that, but it has also gained great commercial success. 《The Crying Game》 has grossed over $60 million at the North American box office;

《Scent of a Woman》 has also grossed over $50 million at the North American box office and has begun its overseas release;

As for 《Schindler's List》, it has grossed over $80 million in North America and over $150 million overseas!

On the evening of April Fool's Day, Aaron was hugging Sophie Marceau in the bedroom of his villa in Bel Air when he suddenly received a call from the Franklin Templeton Investments group.

"Les Wexner, the owner of Limited Brands, has agreed to sell the Victoria's Secret brand?"

Aaron seemed a little excited, earning a glare from Sophie Marceau in his arms.

"What's the price?"

No mistake, one first, one inside, one content, one look!

"$1.15 billion, Franklin Templeton Investments has acquired Victoria's Secret from Limited Brands!"

Aaron invested $60 million in cash in the acquisition of Victoria's Secret. Franklin Templeton Investments spent $1.15 billion this time;

Calculating, Aaron now owns about 5.2% of Victoria's Secret shares.

"The plan can begin!"

Aaron smiled, put down his phone, and kissed Sophie Marceau fiercely on the lips, "Looks like I have to go to New York again."

Sophie Marceau stretched lazily, "Well, I have to promote 《Four Weddings and a Funeral》, and then go back to France to participate in some promotional activities for the movie 《Fanfan》;"

"You should be going to the Cannes Film Festival next month, right?"

Aaron nodded, "Yes!"

This time, Dawn has several films to participate in and promote at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Chinese film 《Farewell My Concubine》 and the Australian film 《The Piano》 are participating, while 《The Mask of Zorro》 will be promoted, and there is also the co-production work for the new film 《Rumble in the Bronx》, etc.

"《Four Weddings and a Funeral》 will premiere in London first, and then in Los Angeles here;"

"By then, after the European promotion, I will stay in France for a while, and then wait for you in Cannes!"

Sophie Marceau said, and kissed Aaron on the face, "By then, don't change your mind again."

"No, what man can resist your temptation?"

Aaron rubbed the girl's body, "Maybe I'll find projects worth acquiring!"

Dawn is now a force to be reckoned with, and this trip to Cannes will surely be fruitful.