Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 383 is just too sycophantic.

In mid-December, Aaron also returned to Los Angeles from San Mateo!
Universal's new film "Casino," starring Martin Scorsese, which was released last month, has grossed $2900 million in North America in three weeks.
The film opened with $1000 million in box office revenue, and then dropped 40% over the weekend, receiving mixed reviews.

Aaron was also helpless, he really had lost confidence in Martin Scorsese. Even with a star-studded cast including Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone, the film's commercial performance was only so-so.
However, critics consider Sharon Stone, the lead actress, to be the best performer!
Meanwhile, the low-budget comedy horror film "Scream" has accumulated $80 million at the North American box office, and it is expected to break $100 million soon.
It's quite obvious that when it's taken off the screens, including overseas box office revenue, Scream will definitely outperform Casino.

Los Angeles, Malibu.

In one of Aaron's vacation villas, Wang Zhuxian sat on Aaron's lap on the sofa. "Congratulations on becoming the youngest chairman of a listed company!"

After participating in the filming of "Rush Hour" this year, Wang Zhuxian spent some time in Vancouver, Canada before returning to Hong Kong.

Recently, because of the official release of "Chinese Laborers", she came here specifically to participate in some film festival activities to promote the film.

Aaron smiled and stroked the woman's thigh. "Is there anything you want?"

The other women had some shares in Dawn, but Wang Zhuxian and Fujiwara Norika rarely came to the United States, so they didn't receive any.

Wang Zhuxian kissed Aaron on the cheek. "I have everything, I don't need anything else, do I?"

"My career is mainly in Hong Kong."

"Really?" Aaron reached out and patted the woman's chest. "Didn't you say before that you were interested in French vineyards?"

"I'll give you a winery, the kind with a castle!"

"Mmm," Wang Zhuxian murmured, and immediately sealed the man's lips with hers, her passion burning.

After the kiss ended, Aaron pinned the disheveled Wang Zhuxian down on the sofa. "By the way, what do you think of the movie 'Chinese Laborers'?"

"Ah, it's alright," Wang Zhuxian said, hugging the man tightly. "It was shown in Taipei before, and the box office and reviews were pretty good. Then we participated in some film festivals in Europe and the United States."

"There are still quite a few positive reviews, but the commercial performance is just average, and the box office in Hong Kong is not very high."

"Chinese Laborers" is an art film, so don't even think about it in the United States. The main thing to see is whether it will have any influence in Europe.

"It's okay, it was originally intended to be an art film."

"Yes, I heard that some companies in Europe have already bought the distribution rights!"

Wang Zhuxian said softly, "Because New Moon Pictures is only responsible for North American distribution."
Clearly, works like "Chinese Laborers" would not be favored by Dawn Global International Films...

Hollywood in December is all about parties and a string of awards-contending films being released!
The same applies to Dawn Publishing's "Sense and Sensibility" and "The Walk of a Dead Man".

However, due to its IPO and subsequent financing, Sugon quickly signed several large contracts:

They acquired a 50% stake in Universal Studios Orlando from Rank Films in the UK for $3.5 million;

Universal Studios Hotels and Resorts and the Kingdom Foundation of Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to build two Universal Studios-themed hotels.
Expansion plans for Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando;
The most important one, of course, is the Universal Studios Japan project in Osaka.

Burbank, headquarters of Dawn Global.

Aaron sat in his office, flipping through the script in his hands. "Hey, this story is really good!"

The script was indeed for *Air Force One*, portraying the US president as a hero. Dawn Steele nodded. "It's a script by newcomer screenwriter Andrew Marlowe. Producer Jonathan Sethtek thought it was good and recommended it to Universal."

“In all aspects, it meets your previous requirements, boss.”

Aaron had previously promised Clinton that he would develop a movie about the president, portraying him as brave, kind, and fearless—positive figures.

Aaron smiled without saying a word. What a coincidence!
Air Force One is the presidential aircraft of the United States, a symbol of American power, and a sign of the U.S. government. It is often referred to as the "White House in the sky."

In fact, "Air Force One" is also an air traffic control radio code. Only when the US president enters the aircraft can that aircraft be called "Air Force One"!
The script for "Air Force One" transforms the head of state, who is at the pinnacle of power, into an action hero, rather than simply relying on the usual action effects and massive casualties.
It's definitely an extraordinary action movie.

"Furthermore, the producer has already discussed it with Phil Stroop, the director of the Pentagon's Hollywood liaison office;"

"If Global develops this project, the Ministry of National Defense and the military will give it their full support!"

Dawn Steele shrugged as he spoke, after all, this script was just too obsequious to the US president;
It's practically a perfect script for the government and the military.

Aaron tapped the table. "Now that we have the military's support, we can go all out with the filming."

"But who should we choose to play the president?"

Dawn Steele shrugged. "Writer Andrew Marlowe and producer Jonathan Sesstech both think highly of Kevin Costner."

"Kevin Costner? That would be a good fit."

Kevin Costner’s image and fame make him an absolute perfect candidate. Although Waterworld was a failure, he is still a top Hollywood action star!
"But isn't he preparing Warner Bros.' post-apocalyptic sci-fi film 'The Postman'?"

Dawn Steele nodded. "So, he wasn't available and recommended another actor, Harrison Ford, to the producer!"

Harrison Ford, needless to say, is basically the leading man in American patriotic films.

Aaron's lips twitched. "Indeed, he seems more suitable than Kevin Costner!"

"Alright, this 'Air Force One' project will get the green light immediately; get it ready as soon as possible."

"It will be released the year after next!"

Aaron will definitely need to maintain relations with Washington.

Dawn Steele nodded.

Afterwards, Aaron made a phone call from his office to Lloyd Bentson Jr., who was at home in Houston.
We discussed having the other party join Dawn's board of directors and take charge of the public relations committee!

“Aaron, I will come to Los Angeles to meet with the other members of the board.”

"Okay, then let's do it early next year. I'll hold a board meeting in Los Angeles!"

In fact, for Lloyd Bentson Jr., he doesn't have to stay in Los Angeles in the future; he can still handle Dawn's public relations from Houston.
However, it requires traveling to and from Washington, D.C.

(End of this chapter)