Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 417 Cruise's Appeal

The Star Wars series can be considered a national science fiction series in the United States. George Lucas sought investment everywhere but was rejected by all of them. In the end, it was 20th Century Fox that chose to support him.
However, in order to reduce its own risks, 20th Century Fox did not purchase the copyright and signed a no-salary agreement with George Lucas. But George Lucas also fought for the brand ownership of the Star Wars series!

Besides recovering its profits from theatrical releases and videotapes, 20th Century Fox's licensing of toys and other products belongs to Lucasfilm.

At the Met Gala dinner, Aaron also met Yves Saint Laurent, the 60-year-old top French fashion designer.

Giorgio Armani, the 62-year-old top Italian fashion designer, and others.

In Aaron's mind, nine out of ten designers are gay or bisexual, especially famous fashion designers like him!

“With the economic improvement in recent years, European luxury brands are becoming more and more valuable,” Aaron said with a laugh to Winona Ryder beside him.

"What, are you also interested in these luxury clothing brands?"

Hollywood has maintained a cooperative relationship with these luxury brands, after all, the promotional effect of film and television is absolutely unparalleled!

Aaron simply picked up his glass and took a sip. "Who knows?"

……

With the conclusion of the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Houston Rockets defeated the Lakers 3-1 to advance to the second round;

The Rockets' Western Conference semifinal opponent is the Seattle SuperSonics, and the other game is the San Antonio Spurs vs. the Utah Jazz.

Meanwhile, Dawn's "The Rock" also began its theatrical release, with the premiere held at Alcatraz prison in San Francisco!
"The Rock" is a major production from Dawn Films this year, and even before its release, it has generated a lot of discussion in the media.
The film caused a sensation immediately after its premiere. It cost $7500 million to make and even involved the U.S. Marine Corps in the filming. Many of the thrilling scenes were shot on location, and the massive cast and crew left audiences breathless.

"The Rock" grossed $2500 million in its opening weekend!
The film has received rave reviews, injecting a strong boost into the bustling summer movie season.

The San Francisco Chronicle: "A boisterous, Rambo-esque action thriller where fanatics use Alcatraz as their hideout and see San Francisco as easy prey."

The Houston Post: "The end of other hard-boiled films, a summer of testosterone explodes in spectacular fashion. The film boasts a Wagnerian soundtrack, a staggering death toll, and, at the same time, it's incredibly funny!"

The Chicago Sun-Times: "A top-notch action thriller, stylistically diverse and humorous."

Rolling Stone magazine: "The Rock is a lavish popcorn movie."

The Globe and Mail: "The Rock is actually a typical example of slapstick American humor!"

Rockefeller Center, Universal Headquarters.

Aaron leaned back in his chair, glanced at Tom Rothman across from him, and chuckled, "Michael Bay always manages to surprise you."

"His action film style easily resonates with audiences!"

Tom Rothman nodded, “The visuals are grand and impressive, the explosions are stunning, the action editing is sharp, and the soundtrack is exhilarating; Michael Bay is very good at getting the audience’s adrenaline and male hormones pumping.”

It's clear that Michael Bay has won over Tom Rothman with the films "Bad Boys" and "The Rock"!

"However, Paramount's upcoming action blockbuster 'Mission: Impossible' should not be underestimated;"

"This is a film produced and starring Tom Cruise himself."

Mission: Impossible was released a week later than The Rock. Although the director was a newcomer, Tom Cruise, who is currently at the peak of his career, is not comparable to the newly crowned Oscar winner Nicolas Cage or the veteran "007" Sean Connery.
Tom Rothman nodded. "Tom Cruise is so popular that the media coverage of Mission: Impossible has been nonstop from filming to release."

Since Tom Cruise starred in Con Air, preparations for Mission: Impossible have begun.
Tom Cruise's influence is spreading as he transitions from an actor specializing in art-house and drama films to an action star.

Soon after, with the release of Mission: Impossible, it raked in $4500 million in its opening weekend, while The Rock grossed $1800 million in its second weekend.
The cumulative box office of "The Rock" is comparable to that of "Mission: Impossible" in its opening weekend, which is enough to show Tom Cruise's strong appeal!

Even though Mission: Impossible received mixed reviews compared to The Rock, it doesn't diminish the thrill and excitement of the film.

Many American media outlets believe that Tom Cruise looks cool in this movie and does some clever moves that are hard for viewers to understand in order to attract their attention;

However, the speed and style of the action in the film were so varied that viewers set aside their questions while watching, becoming completely absorbed in the sequence of movements. And when the film ended, the audience found themselves without having found any answers!

In New York's East Side, Charlize Theron returned to her rented apartment from an acting class and received a voicemail from her agent.

She immediately called, and it turned out that her agent had received an audition notice for her from the "Scream 2" production team.

"Scream 2, really?"

"Of course, you have to take it seriously. Scream is a comedy-horror film that grossed over $100 million at the North American box office. Developing a sequel now is definitely going to be a success!"

“I understand, I’ll go to Los Angeles right away.”

Charlize Theron shook her head immediately after hanging up the phone. Scream is the flagship series of Twilight Pictures, a subsidiary of Dawn Studios.
She wondered if this was compensation from Mr. Aaron Anderson, who had visited her in the hospital before.

After thinking for a moment, Charlize Theron took out Aaron Anderson's business card from her bag.

In any case, Charlize Theron certainly doesn't want to waste time. "The Devil's Advocate" already has a female lead, is about to start filming, and the crew is already rehearsing.

The role in "Scream 2" is the most important project for her right now, after all, the original "Scream" was such a success!
"I wonder if they still remember me? Or if we meet again, will they even recognize me?"

Charlize Theron wondered if she would ever meet Mr. Aaron Anderson again.

Getting to Los Angeles is the priority!
(End of this chapter)