Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 297 Dream Factory SKG
At the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, a grand press conference is being held where Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen, and Steven Spielberg jointly announced the official formation of DreamWorks SKG Entertainment!

All three are top figures in Hollywood, and their collaboration to form DreamWorks SKG Entertainment immediately attracted the attention of all of Hollywood.

That evening, Aaron and Nicole Kidman arrived at the Peninsula Hotel for a DreamWorks SKG cocktail party!
“DreamWorks SKG, Hollywood is about to have another powerful film company,” exclaimed the sexy and beautiful Nicole Kidman.

Aaron released his arm from the woman's waist, took a glass of champagne from the waiter, and smiled. "Hollywood is getting more and more interesting."

DreamWorks SKG has big ambitions. The three have a clear division of labor: Jeffrey Katzenberg is in charge of DreamWorks' animation business and company management, while Steven Spielberg is in charge of DreamWorks' live-action film production.
David Geffen was in charge of DreamWorks' music business and financing needs.

"By the way, has filming for 'Batman Forever' finished?"

Directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Val Kilmer as Batman, and featuring Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, and Nicole Kidman, among other stars;

This $1 million sequel, "Batman Forever," is truly star-studded!

"It's finished, currently in post-production. There are quite a few special effects in it," Nicole Kidman said with a casual smile.

"I never expected you to still care about me. I thought you had forgotten me."

Aaron shook his head and went to the balcony with Nicole Kidman. "Okay, you know how busy I am lately."

"Mmm," Nicole Kidman immediately hugged the man and kissed him passionately!
After the two were intimate for a while, Aaron whispered in the woman's ear, "Wait, I'll go straight to your place later."

"Hmm, is it true that Dawn is going to acquire MCA Universal?" Nicole Kidman asked, her face flushed, as she wrapped her arms around the man's neck affectionately.

Aaron nodded. "Of course, we're just waiting to give Panasonic an offer."

Afterwards, Aaron returned to the reception and chatted with the three founders of DreamWorks SKG.

"Congratulations, David, on the founding of DreamWorks! This is a major event that will change the landscape of Hollywood!"

Aaron and David Geffen clinked glasses; their collaboration this year, "Interview with the Vampire," grossed $1 million in North America and $2.2 million worldwide.
With a production cost of $6000 million, plus a marketing and distribution budget of $2500 million, "Interview with the Vampire" is definitely going to be profitable.

David Geffen smiled. "DreamWorks has only set up a stage for now. As for the films, we still need to rely on Steven and Jeffrey."

"Moreover, the most dazzling film company in Hollywood right now is none other than Dawn."

Aaron shrugged. "I wonder when DreamWorks' first film is scheduled for development?"

“Not so fast,” David Geffen said, taking a sip of his drink. “DreamWorks still needs to bring in new investors, and some of the company’s preparations are not yet complete.”

The current DreamWorks SKG is just a name; it doesn't have any specific business yet. Jeffrey Katzenberg needs time to develop action feature films.
Steven Spielberg has other film projects to complete, and developing films for DreamWorks will take even more time!
Aaron turned his head, glanced at Steven Spielberg not far away, and then focused his gaze on Jeffrey Katzenberg on the other side.
The person most concerned about DreamWorks SKG is undoubtedly Jeffrey Katzenberg. His departure from Disney has become a thorn in his side. At the daytime press conference, Jeffrey Katzenberg vowed to engage in fierce competition with Michael Eisner's Disney in the animated feature film arena!
He stated, "In the 19 years I worked with Michael Eisner, I gained some of the most valuable experience of my life."

"If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be sitting here today. Although I don't think either of us will die from this injury, the damage is already done!"

Clearly, his ignominious departure from Disney was a huge blow to Jeffrey Katzenberg, and consequently, his hatred for Michael Eisner also intensified.

Aaron nodded. "If there's an opportunity in the future, Dawn can also cooperate with DreamWorks SKG!"

David Geffen chuckled, “Ha, DreamWorks is more than happy to collaborate with Dawn.”

Aaron sighed. "Now is the perfect time. Hollywood is in an unprecedented period of opportunity!"

At this time, Hollywood was in a period of great upheaval, with two major benefits propelling many newcomers and companies to the center stage.

First, 3D and CG technologies have begun to be widely applied in the film and television production field, as seen in the emergence of special effects blockbusters such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Jurassic Park, and True Lies.

Secondly, Hollywood's globalization strategy starting in the 1990s, government policies encouraging investment in the entertainment and cultural industries, and the influx of large sums of money from Wall Street and Europe into Hollywood provided a guarantee for the productions!
After the party, Aaron and Nicole Kidman drove away from the hotel.

"So, is DreamWorks SKG putting pressure on you?"

As the car drove along Sunset Boulevard, Nicole Kidman leaned against Aaron and teased him.

Aaron chuckled, reaching out to stroke the woman's thigh, and said dismissively, "Pressure? The three people at DreamWorks are at least as cunning as six!"

Then, Aaron looked out the car window and saw a poster for "The Shawshank Redemption" hanging at the entrance of a theater.

"This movie is finally being released?"

Aaron had actually been following this drama film, written and directed by Frank Darabont, adapted from Stephen King's novel "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman!

“Hmm,” Nicole Kidman kissed Aaron a few times on the cheek, “So, you know about this movie?”

"I've looked into it. It's written and directed by newcomer Frank Darabont, financed by Castle Rock. He initially favored Tom Cruise for the lead role, but he didn't think much of a new director."

"Originally, Rob Reiner of Castle Rock Entertainment wanted to direct it himself and offered $300 million to buy Frank Darabont's script, but was rejected!"

The fact that a new director could resist the temptation of $300 million shows that Frank Darabont genuinely loves the novel "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption".

(End of this chapter)