Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 393 Art Film Director

In the morning, in the bedroom of Bel Air Estate.

Jennifer Aniston nestled in Aaron's arms, panting heavily, her rosy cheeks radiating contentment!

Aaron reached out and caressed the woman's body, seemingly still wanting more. "Darling, your figure is getting better and better."

Jennifer Aniston smiled and said, "I've been busy in Hollywood lately. I have to go to an event at NBC later!"

With such high ratings for "Friends" on NBC, there were quite a few celebratory parties.

"NBC? I heard that Jamie Tuthers, the senior executive vice president of production at NBC, is leaving to join ABC?"

Jamie Tuthers was the producer who collaborated with Dawn Television to bring "Friends" to China;
He was, in essence, the second-in-command of NBC's production department.

"Yes, I've heard that too. Ms. Jamie Tathers is joining Disney's ABC television network as president of production."

"However, I heard that Ms. Jamie Tuthers still has a year and a half left on her contract with NBC. I wonder what will happen to her?"

While it's normal for TV stations to poach talent from each other, any manipulative tactics used are illegal!
Aaron closed his eyes, smiling without saying a word. The current president of Disney is Michael Ovitz, who previously headed CAA.
How can someone like that follow the rules?
But that's NBC. How can a company of that caliber act like CAA used to?

If there's something fishy going on, NBC definitely won't let it go!
At noon, Jennifer Aniston left Aaron's estate.

Meanwhile, Twilight Pictures' comedy-horror film "Scream" grossed $1 million at the North American box office.
Ang Lee's new film "Sense and Sensibility" has grossed over $5000 million overseas and over $1000 million in North America. Thanks to its positive word-of-mouth, theaters have seen a surge in viewership!

In addition, PolyGram's "Dead Man Walking" and Universal's "12 Monkeys" have begun to expand their release after a limited run last year.

After all, the film was released last year to meet the award criteria.

"12 Monkeys" is a mind-bending time-travel sci-fi film that has received rave reviews. Bruce Willis sheds his action star image and transforms his role, showing his vulnerable side.
Moreover, Brad Pitt, who appeared in a supporting role, also amazed everyone!

The Austin Chronicle: "Director Terry Gilliam may be the most talented surrealist filmmaker since Luis Buñuel. Although his latest film, 12 Monkeys, is more of a science fiction novel than a science fiction film, it fully demonstrates his bizarre, unsettling, and completely unique perspective!"

The Los Angeles Times: "Terry Gilliam has created a terrifying world filled with clumsy metal contraptions designed primarily to intimidate the humans who use them."

“Terry Gilliam may have done better than any filmmaker today, combining exaggerated and satirical anarchism with fanatical obsession through his unique narrative talent.”

The Washington Post: "12 Monkeys has a tendency to travel through time and space, as well as through internal and external landscapes."

In 1996, the 53rd Golden Globe Awards dinner was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills!
Before the dinner began, Aaron also made an appearance at the hotel, after all, both "Sense and Sensibility" and "Apollo 13" were nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama;
"ER" was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series.

"By the way, are there any new projects coming up?"

In the banquet hall, Aaron clinked glasses with director Ang Lee. Because of the numerous nominations received for "Sense and Sensibility," Ang Lee's fame was growing rapidly.

Ang Lee shook his head and smiled, "It's not confirmed yet, but Mr. James Shams said there's a very good novel he wants to recommend to me; "It's Rick Moody's novel about America in the 1970s, 'The Ice Storm'!"

Aaron nodded. "Good Machine Pictures, founded by James Shams, has a distribution contract with New Moon, a subsidiary of Dawn Universal."

"Your talent has already been proven, and Universal will definitely support you."

After all, Ang Lee's works are all art films with high artistic value, and they are always favored by film festivals and film critics;
The collaboration between Dawning and Good Machine is simply a way to secure Ang Lee's support!
"Thank you for Universal's support. I feel very comfortable working with you and can create freely."

Although Aaron left the hotel before the Ballon d'Or banquet began, he was still satisfied with the Ballon d'Or results:
New Moon's "Sense and Sensibility" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, and Universal's "Babe" won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Nicolas Cage won Best Actor in a Drama for his role in "Leaving Las Vegas";

John Travolta won Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in "Come On, Shorty!"

Sharon Stone won Best Actress in a Drama for her role in "Casino";

Julia Roberts won Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in "At All Costs";

Mel Gibson won Best Director for Braveheart;
Brad Pitt and Mira Sorvino won Best Supporting Actor and Actress respectively for their roles in "12 Monkeys" and "The Non-Powerful Aphrodisiac".

That night, Dawn hosted a celebratory banquet at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, after all, they had won both the Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy!
Ang Lee, in particular, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama with his first English-language film, proving his undeniable talent.

"Congratulations, Pete, you did a great job playing the psychopath in '12 Monkeys'!"

"He's much better than the thief you played in Thelma & Louise."

Given Brad Pitt's status, he could easily have ignored such a minor supporting role, but he genuinely liked the character.

"This role offers opportunities for growth, and I've made thorough preparations, even studying public speaking with other people!"

Brad Pitt smiled; he, too, had ambitions.

The budget for "12 Monkeys" was only a little over $30 million, and Bruce Willis basically acted for free;

Otherwise, how could we have invited them?

"I'm planning to reboot the Gas Chamber project, and I've invited Ridley Scott to direct it. Now I hope you'll return as well!"

"The Gas Chamber" is an adaptation of John Grisham's novel of the same name. Last year, Ron Howard and Brad Pitt were originally slated to direct the film.

But Ron Howard withdrew to direct Disney's "Ransom," and Brad Pitt subsequently withdrew as well.

(End of this chapter)