Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 382 Dawn Goes Public
"Filming in Hollywood is really tiring; I feel like I never get a break!"

In the bedroom, Sophie Marceau lay languidly on top of Aaron on the bed.

Feeling the soft, sensual body of the "French kiss," Aaron simply smiled. "Life here in America is quite different from life in Europe."

"There definitely won't be that many holidays!"

Western and Northern European countries with high welfare systems know how to enjoy life.
In a country like France, where strikes happen every day, Sophie Marceau is indeed somewhat unaccustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle of the United States.

Sophie Marceau kissed the man, "Your company, Dawn, is about to go public. When that happens, let's go on vacation to the Caribbean!"

"Winter in New York is not a pleasant experience."

Aaron thought for a moment, "Sure, let's go after Thanksgiving, how about it?"

“Okay,” Sophie Marceau replied, “I just wanted to rest for a while anyway. I might have to go back to France for a few more days!”

With the awards season in November approaching, Hollywood is bustling with activity.
But in November, the most eye-catching event was the listing of Dawn Group on Nasdaq.

After more than half a year of preparation, and following the acquisition of Global, Dawn was finally officially listed for trading.

It was issued before Thanksgiving at a price of $36 per share, with a total of 4.2 million shares outstanding and a market capitalization of $151 billion!
Sugon raised $22 billion, and on the same day, its stock price rose from $36 to $43.

Aaron's shareholding increased to 53.2%, and he also received $3.6 million in cash.

A media conglomerate with a market value of over $180 billion has been born!

After Thanksgiving, Dawn's stock price stabilized at $45 per share in December.

Early morning, Pierre Hotel, New York.

Aaron shook his head, still feeling a bit hungover, and got out of bed. He glanced at Monica Bellucci lying next to him.
"Hmm, Aaron, you're awake?"

When Monica Bellucci saw Aaron wake up after filming "Twister," her excitement was palpable.

She owns 60 shares of Dawn stock, worth $2700 million!
Aaron rubbed the woman's 36D breasts and said with a smile, "You've been too indulgent these past few days."

"As expected, Dawn has achieved such success in just a few years. There are few people in the entire United States who can compare to you!"

Magazines such as Time, People, Forbes, and Fortune have all given extensive coverage to Aaron Anderson and his Dawn.

Aaron climbed out of bed, "Ugh, this is bad for my health!"

Monica Bellucci smiled. "Miss Etherine Beckett called. BusinessWeek wants to interview you."

Aaron nodded. "Okay, I'll go to the company later..."

To get rid of the troublesome reporters, Aaron and Sophie Marceau quickly went on vacation to the French island of Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean.
Saint Barthélemy is a small island in the French West Indies located in the Caribbean Sea, bordering the Dutch islands of Saint Martin, Saba, and Anguilla.

With its sunny weather, beautiful scenery, and secluded location, it's a favorite among European and American celebrities!
On the other hand, the listing of Dawn Films is another shot in the arm for the booming Hollywood film market.

In particular, Seagram, which just acquired MGM, has seen MGM invest in and distribute successful films this year, such as "GoldenEye," "Shorty," and "Species."
Edgar Bronfman Jr. saw the explosive success of Dawn's IPO and his confidence in film entertainment grew even stronger!

Santa Monica, MGM headquarters.

Ronald Meyer and Frank Marcuso approached Edgar Bronfman Jr. with the script for a disaster epic, *Dantz*. "A disaster blockbuster with a budget of $1.1 million?"

Edgar Bronfman Jr. was somewhat surprised.

"Yes, CGI movie special effects technology is developing very rapidly now, and other companies are developing these kinds of high-budget disaster blockbusters."

"Dawn is breaking, and we'll have 'Tornado' and 'Independence Day' coming out this year;"

"Warner Bros. also has 'Lifeline' coming out next year, and 20th Century Fox is also preparing a maritime disaster blockbuster, 'Titanic'!"

Frank Marcuso explained, "This script is about a volcanic eruption, and we intend to make it the largest and most realistic depiction of a volcanic eruption in history."

"Directed by Roger Donaldson, director of 'Species,' the lead role will be played by Pierce Brosnan, the new James Bond actor."

Edgar Bronfman Jr. nodded. "Once you've discussed and approved it, you can start making preparations!"

After all, Edgar Bronfman Jr. wasn't a professional when it came to filmmaking.

"By the way, how's the contact with Time Warner going? Are they willing to sell MGM's film library?"

Edgar Bronfman Jr. has always dreamed of reviving MGM.

Ronald Meyer shook his head helplessly. "We've been in contact with Ted Turner and Bob Daly, co-chairman of Warner Bros.."

"They don't seem to have much interest in selling MGM's film library!"

Edgar Bronfman Jr. frowned. "You can set a higher price."

After selling his DuPont stock, Seagram had plenty of cash on hand, and Edgar Bronfman Jr. showed great courage in investing in MGM.

"Next year, I will speak directly with Mr. Gerald Levine!"

Ronald Meyer explained.

"Hmm, what do you think of Carlock's Cutthroat Island?"

Cutthroat Island is distributed by MGM, and the film is scheduled for release this month during the Christmas season. However, Colock has officially gone bankrupt and been taken over by the bank.

Frank Marcuso thought for a moment, "Cutthroat Island had problems from the very beginning of filming, including discord among crew members and budget overruns."

"Moreover, the test screenings were only so-so. Now that Carlock is bankrupt and has no resources, the chances of it becoming a blockbuster after its release are slim!"

Moreover, the summer release of "Waterworld" has already proven that this type of sea-based film is not popular with audiences;
Fortunately, Cutthroat Island's budget was only half that of Waterworld.

Edgar Bronfman Jr. thought for a moment, then tapped the table. "Carlock owns the filming rights to Terminator 3."

"Now that Carlock is bankrupt, MGM can simply take over its assets!"

Frank Marcuso smiled. "Actually, there's no need to rush. The price of Carlock isn't low right now, and the creditors are holding firm on the price."

"We just need to wait a while, and perhaps the price will come down."

Of course, there's another point: James Cameron, the director of the Terminator series, is preparing for 20th Century Fox's blockbuster Titanic.
He didn't have time to prepare for Terminator 3!
(End of this chapter)