Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 294 Interest in MCA

With the arrival of September, "Pulp Fiction," which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, was released in North America, immediately sparking a heated discussion.
With an opening weekend box office of $1200 million, it had already surpassed the production cost!
Although North American film critics have mixed opinions on Pulp Fiction, it is definitely one of the most discussed films.

The Los Angeles Times praised it as a "crazy, ruthless, arrogant, and breathtaking film."

A film review in The Denver Post argued that the film was empty and failed to evoke anything beyond itself.
At night, at the InterContinental Tokyo Bay Hotel, Aaron stood by the window admiring the night view of Tokyo Bay.

“Onii-san,” Norika Fujiwara, wearing a sexy silk nightgown, hugged the man from behind!

Feeling the fullness of her breasts, Aaron pulled Norika Fujiwara into his arms and kissed her. "Hmm, I heard you've been filming a TV series lately?"

“Yes, it’s a TBS drama,” Norika Fujiwara said excitedly.

Aaron nodded, then picked up the woman and carried her into the bedroom...

The following day, Aaron met with the head of Sakura Bank of Japan at a hotel and obtained a loan of 150 billion yen from Sakura Bank in the name of Dawn International Japan Film Company.
As capital for Dawn Japan's expansion, 150 billion yen is more than 1.6 million US dollars at the current exchange rate!
Sakura Bank is an important asset of the Mitsui Group, one of Japan's largest conglomerates. Other companies in the Mitsui Group include Mitsui & Co., Shin-Oji Paper, Toshiba, Sony, Sanyo, and Toyota.
Together with Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Yasuda, they are known as the four major conglomerates in Japan.

After his meeting with Sakura Bank, Aaron ran into Mike Medavoy, the former chairman of Samsung Cinema Group, a subsidiary of Sony!
"Aaron, are you also here in Japan for the Tokyo International Film Festival?"

Mike Medavoy is the jury president for the 7th Tokyo International Film Festival, which will be held in Japan later this month.

"The Tokyo International Film Festival?" Aaron shook his head and laughed, "I'm not interested. I haven't even been paying much attention to the Venice International Film Festival that's currently being held."

Mike Medford shrugged. "Okay, so you don't actually have designs on MCA Universal, do you?"

Recently, news broke that Panasonic is selling MCA, with Herbert Allen of Allen Investments and Michael Ovitz of CAA serving as joint advisors on the transaction!
Aaron tapped the table. "MCA, it seems like the Seagram Group has designs on it?"

Mike Medford took a sip of his drink and gave Aaron a meaningful look. "Dawn is making a lot of big moves in Hollywood right now. MCA's assets should be quite attractive to you!"

Aaron's expression remained unchanged. The MCA Group owns Universal Pictures, MCA Television, MCA Home Video, MCA Music Group, Putman Publishing Group, a 40% stake in Cineplex Odeon cinemas, Universal Amphitheatre, a 50% stake in USA (American Cable Television Network), Universal Studios Hollywood, and a 50% stake in Universal Studios Orlando.

These assets are definitely high-quality assets for Dawn: film and television film libraries, music groups and publishing groups, home entertainment companies, and European chain cinemas are all things Dawn urgently needs.

In short, MCA Group is more attractive to Aaron than TBS Broadcasting Group!
Then Aaron smiled and said, "It seems I really need to pay more attention to MCA."

Mike Medford nodded. "Next, I plan to establish Phoenix Pictures. Perhaps we will continue to cooperate in the future."

Aaron didn't deny it, "Of course!"

Soon after spending three days in Tokyo, Aaron went directly to Panasonic's headquarters in Osaka.

Panasonic President Yoichi Morishita received Aaron Anderson in his office, accompanied by Michael Ovitz and Herbert Allen.

During this formal meeting, Aaron directly expressed his interest in MCA!
Yoichi Morishita was alright, but Michael Ovitz was shocked and asked uncertainly, "Is Dawn really going to acquire the MCA Group?"

Aaron narrowed his eyes. "With Dawn's current momentum, isn't it normal for them to have designs on MCA?" "Dawn is now entirely mine. Wall Street investment banks and various funds support me, so Dawn won't lack funds!"

On the other side, Herbert Allen also took a breath. "Aaron, I thought your main idea was cable TV!"

Aaron smiled and looked at Yoichi Morishita. "Panasonic is currently looking to sell MCA as soon as possible. If our negotiations go smoothly, Dawn can pay you the cash for the acquisition as soon as possible."

Morishita Hiroshi nodded. "I know of Mr. Anderson's name; Dawn is now a new leader in Hollywood."

"Entrusting MCA to you is definitely one of the best choices!"

Aaron glanced at Michael Ovitz. "I know the Seagram Group is also interested in MCA."

"I wonder if Edgar Bronfman Jr. can convince the rest of the family?"

Michael Ovitz smiled slightly, "Now that Edgar Bronfman Jr. is in charge of Sgrand, I believe he can persuade his father and uncle!"

Yoichi Morishita stood up at this moment. "Let's go have dinner together, everyone."

Because Panasonic is still evaluating MCA's assets, and given the scale of the acquisition, it won't be quick.

Aaron's visit to Osaka this time also demonstrates Dawn's attitude towards MCA. The next step is to see how Dawn and Seagram make their offers to MCA.

That evening, Michael Ovitz and Herbert Allen were talking about Aaron Anderson at a bar. "I can't believe Aaron made his move so quickly. He's aiming to take over MCA!"

Herbert Allen shrugged. "Dawn is the most profitable film company in Hollywood; Dawn Films' profits are frighteningly high."

"Although it has only been established for a short time, no one dares to underestimate Dawn. If Aaron Anderson wants to acquire MCA Global, he will definitely receive strong support from Wall Street."

Michael Ovitz sighed, "I have to go back home..."

That evening, in his bedroom at the InterContinental Hotel in Osaka, Aaron lay on the bed enjoying Norika Fujiwara's services while making a long-distance call to Wang Zhuxian. "I might have to go straight back to the United States and won't be coming to Beijing anymore. I'll come to see you again when I have time later."

Aaron needs to return to the United States as soon as possible to assemble an acquisition team to negotiate with Panasonic, handle asset valuation, bank loans, and other matters.

“Yes, that’s fine. I can come to America to see you when I have time,” Wang Zhuxian said. She goes to Vancouver for vacation every year anyway, and her trips to North America are becoming more and more frequent.

"Okay, I can send a private jet to pick you up then!"

Aaron's breathing became rapid, and he immediately hung up the phone, reaching out to stroke Norika Fujiwara's hair.

(End of this chapter)