Hollywood starts with a broker

A villa in Beverly Hills, Bel Air.

Aaron lay in bed, lighting a cigarette. The sexy Monica Bellucci in his arms embraced the man with a satisfied expression. "I received a script from Italy, a crime comedy;"

"I estimate that I will be returning to Italy for a while."

Aaron exhaled a puff of smoke, "Well, these are all small matters. Dawn's side is just horror films, the investment isn't that high, it's a genre piece;"

"Right now, it's about getting you exposure in Hollywood productions, increasing your acting experience and improving your skills!"

As he spoke, Aaron stubbed out the cigarette in his hand and caressed the woman's body.

After all, Monica Bellucci isn't a professional actress, she hasn't studied acting, and she debuted late. She transitioned from a modeling career;

The main reason Monica Bellucci was able to enter the film industry was her beautiful appearance and her hot, alluring figure. She relied entirely on her looks.

"I know, I'm not in a hurry right now, and my English is fluent enough;"

"You'll definitely give me more opportunities!"

The mature, voluptuous body rubbed against the man's. Monica Bellucci kissed Aaron playfully, "Are you rested enough? It's still early."

Aaron smiled and flipped over, pinning the woman beneath him amidst her surprised exclamation, "Then let's continue..."

As the bidding war between Viacom and QVC Network for Paramount Communications intensified, Hollywood newspapers reported on the progress of both sides at any time;

Essentially, it was a battle between media mogul Sumner Redstone and Hollywood giant Barry Diller, while Martin Davis sat tight, waiting for the bidding prices from both sides!

At the same time, MCA Universal's summer blockbuster "Jurassic Park" surpassed $320 million at the North American box office, and the global box office had already exceeded $900 million;

Even more enviable was the construction of the Jurassic Park themed area at Universal Studios Hollywood, which would open next year.

Currently, the popular attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood include "E.T. Adventure" and "Backdraft Stunt Show";

One can imagine how popular the "Jurassic Park" exhibit will be when it opens next year!

Los Angeles, Burbank. Aaron stood at the construction site of Dawn's headquarters, feeling gratified as he looked at the topped-out building.

"We can move into the new headquarters building next spring. The completion of the new studio and other production facilities will have to wait until the second half of next year;"

"However, some of the base has already been put into use!"

Aislinn Beckett explained from the side.

Aaron nodded, "No rush, let's wait and build it slowly. Dawn Television will launch dramas every year in the future, and the newly acquired AMC will also start producing its own dramas;"

"Dawn's production base can solve our problems very well."

With studios, recording rooms, prop rooms, special effects rooms, and other post-production facilities, plus outdoor streets, houses, and other exterior locations, Dawn's production base will become an important asset for the group!

"By the way, has that Chinese film 'Farewell My Concubine' been released yet?"

Aislinn Beckett nodded, "It premiered in New York and Los Angeles first. Another film co-produced with Hong Kong's Golden Harvest, 'Rumble in the Bronx,' will also wrap up filming next month."

In the evening, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Aaron and David Geffen talked about "Interview with the Vampire!"

"Neil Jordan has high demands, so the filming progress is a bit slow. Formal wrapping will probably have to wait until the end of next month."

David Geffen invested nearly $40 million in "Interview with the Vampire," and he really has high hopes for this film.

Aaron smiled, "It's a good thing that Neil Jordan has high demands. This way, when 'Interview with the Vampire' is released next year, it will attract more attention, won't it?"

"By the way, I heard that MCA Universal's Lew Wasserman and Sidney Sheinberg visited Yoichi Morishita, the new president of Matsushita in Osaka, Japan, but their hopes of entering the cable television field and building a Universal Studios Osaka project were rejected."

Yoichi Morishita took over as president earlier this year, replacing Akio Tanii, who stepped down due to scandal. David Geffen is also a shareholder and board member of the MCA Group.

David Geffen shrugged, "The new president isn't like the previous Akio Tanii. His attitude towards Hollywood is somewhat indifferent."

Aaron smiled without saying a word. Why the indifference?

Isn't it because in the past few years, after Matsushita acquired MCA Universal, Universal's performance has suffered serious losses?

Only this year, Steven Spielberg directed 'Jurassic Park,' which allowed Universal to turn the tide, but the fundamental problem has not been solved.

"As for Universal Studios Osaka, Matsushita's intention is to only provide brand authorization, and they will not invest any funds themselves."

Aaron took a sip of wine, "The Canadian liquor giant Seagram Group previously wanted to invest in Time Warner but was unsuccessful;"

"The current head, Edgar Bronfman Jr., hasn't given up on the idea of entering Hollywood!"

The Seagram Group belongs to the Bronfman family, a wealthy Jewish family in North America. Seagram was previously a major shareholder of DuPont, and DuPont's profits have allowed Seagram to make a fortune over the past decade;

After Edgar Bronfman Jr. took over as CEO of Seagram, he began his plan to enter Hollywood and began selling DuPont shares.

"Do you mean that Edgar Bronfman Jr. might have ideas about MCA Universal?"

Aaron spread his hands, "Why is that impossible?"

"Did Michael Ovitz tell you?"

Aaron shook his head, "I guessed. But the person who introduced Edgar Bronfman Jr. to Steve Ross before was Michael Ovitz."

"Hmph, Michael Ovitz is a cancer, always thinking about becoming the number one person in Hollywood. After participating in the acquisitions of Columbia and Universal, he now considers himself to be in a superior position!"

According to David Geffen, it seems his dislike for Michael Ovitz is genuine.

Aaron also nodded and said, "Now, MGM and CAA have formed a strategic partnership. CAA's influence in MGM is undeniably strong;"

"Michael Ovitz is also constantly sending packaged projects to MGM!"

Logically speaking, CAA is equivalent to MGM's film consultant. After all, François Gille, the representative of Crédit Lyonnais, has a good relationship with Michael Ovitz and listens to his advice;

Originally, the MGM/United Artists film group, which was to be split and sold, has started a new round of expansion with the injection of funds from Crédit Lyonnais.