Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 439 The sacrifice was huge.

Michael Ovitz's departure caused a storm in Hollywood that lasted until December, with various newspapers making bold speculations about the reasons!

Some newspapers, including the New York Post and the National Enquirer, believe that some of Michael Ovitz's colleagues at Disney, who previously only saw him as a struggling president, now see him as a pawn that Michael Eisner can discard at will.

These media reports thoroughly enraged Michael Eisner. It was obvious that these reports were orchestrated by Michael Ovitz himself in an attempt to secure a larger release clause!
In an effort to completely undermine Michael Ovitz, Michael Eisner launched a counterattack, preparing to give an exclusive interview to Fortune magazine.

Meanwhile, an email from Michael Eisner, an insider at Disney, was accidentally leaked and published by Fortune magazine.

In the email, Michael Eisner said that there were two key aspects of Michael Ovitz that nobody understood:
First, Michael Ovitz is a psychotic patient with personality flaws; he is cunning, untrustworthy, and only thinks of himself. All his problems begin with and end with these personality flaws.

Secondly, Michael Ovitz is completely incapable, and no one can change these two points. Let's wait and see.

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Meanwhile, Universal Studios Hollywood's WaterWorld area officially opened before Christmas;
An immersive water show project based on the movie "Waterworld", featuring completely Hollywood-level live-action stunt performances!

The WaterWorld attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood presents a show where good versus evil clashes against the backdrop of a submerged Earth and humans surviving on an artificial atoll.
The show includes more than 50 stunts, such as jet ski high-speed dives, high-altitude explosions, and plane crashes.
The actors showcased intense fight scenes through high-difficulty stunts and realistic explosions.

A WaterWorld show lasts about half an hour and is scheduled daily based on the number of attendees. It has been extremely popular since it opened.
And because it's Christmas in December, Universal Studios also has a large-scale fireworks show every night, attracting a large number of tourists!
Dawn Pictures' subsidiary, New Moon Pictures, has begun a limited release of "The English Patient," primarily in preparation for an Oscar run.
However, once "The English Patient" was released, its good reputation earned the film fame!

Premiere magazine: "While the visuals are epic, the most unforgettable part of this great film is its moving story. A glance here, a gesture there—the emotions conveyed are unforgettable."

"That's why when it ends, the audience is like a patient, lost in memories and regrets, yet still clinging to a glimmer of hope!"

The New York Times: "The film's triumph lies not only in the power and scope of the performances, but also in Minghella's creation of an intimate epic, a stunning combination of expansive landscapes and minute details of desire."

Empire: "Every scene in The English Patient is exquisitely beautiful, especially the bird's-eye views, which are breathtaking. These images will truly stand the test of time. With each viewing, more details and more emotions become apparent, and the characters' true feelings emerge!"

Rolling Stone: "This film operates in a melancholic and complex melodramatic manner, with characters intermittently indulging in dramatic outbursts, and a plot that twists and turns."

"The plot sometimes feels a bit dull, and these qualities are out of step with modern films. It's more exciting than today's super-dynamic, concise war dramas and love stories. The English Patient is like a relic of a passionate era!"

Art films are screened on a small scale, and they need to rely on word-of-mouth to extend their screening time and increase the scale of screenings.
"The English Patient" has received good reviews, and Crescent Pictures hopes it will win an Oscar, which would further increase the film's commercial revenue.

At a ball at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Aaron met Bruce Willis and Demi Moore.

What's eye-catching is that both of them are now bald. Demi Moore shaved her head because she just finished filming the action-drama movie "G.I. Joe," where she played a U.S. Marine Corps elite soldier!
Universal also has another sci-fi thriller, "12 Monkeys," starring Bruce Wesley, which will be released during the Christmas season this month!

"An art film for action stars, Bruce. This time, audiences can truly appreciate your acting skills and charisma."

Bruce Willis chuckled, "It can't all be fighting all the time. Schwarzenegger and Stallone have comedies too."

"Although Stallone's comedies are terrible, his best place is still action movies."

Recently, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, along with celebrities such as Schwarzenegger and Stallone, have invested in the Good Love Me Planet restaurant chain.

Now that they're business partners, they don't hold back when joking around.

Demi Moore, standing nearby, chuckled. "Let's not bother Aaron. Look at the way those young women are looking at him, how ardent they are!"

Aaron looked at Demi Moore and replied with a smile, "You've really made a lot of sacrifices to make a movie."

"There's no way around it, I really like the female officers and soldiers in the show, so giving up my long hair isn't a big deal."

Demi Moore had originally become Hollywood's highest-paid actress thanks to the movie "Striptease" released this summer;

Unfortunately, "Striptease" received poor reviews after its release, grossing $3300 million in North America and $1.1 million worldwide.

Last year, Carlock's similar film, "Showgirls," was a box office flop and won the 1995 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Film.
This year's "Striptease" is even more outrageous than last year's "Showgirls".

Last year's Demi Moore's "The Scarlet Letter," this year's "Striptease," and next year's "G.I. Joe"—three consecutive box office flops—are definitely a major blow to her career!
After chatting with the two for a few more minutes, Aaron walked away, and soon a youthful and beautiful figure came to Aaron's side.

"What a coincidence, Aaron!"

“What a coincidence, it’s Liv! You’re getting more and more beautiful and sexy,” Aaron hugged Liv Taylor as she walked over, then whispered in her ear:
"Your starring role in 'Stealing Fragrance' this year was quite memorable. You were incredibly charming and alluring in the show!"

Although Liv Tyler's contribution to "Stealing Beauty" was quite significant, her performance did indeed receive a lot of praise.

Liv Tyler chuckled and deliberately rubbed against Aaron. "Really? Didn't you experience that before..."

(End of this chapter)