Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 466 That Drug Addict

"Woody Allen really went too far this time, and it has had a negative impact on Hollywood's image."

"But he has a very high level of connections and status in the independent film industry, and his talent is beyond doubt!"

After a moment's thought, Jack Valentine said this.

Aaron shrugged. "So what? Hollywood's image cannot be tarnished. If Hollywood doesn't make a statement in this situation, how will the public view us?"

Jack Valentine frowned. Aaron Anderson was now the number one man in Hollywood, and his words carried a lot of weight.

However, he also discovered that the other party's ambitions were extremely vast.

"Aaron, there's really no need for that. Right now, film companies aren't really interested in them. It's only new independent film companies that want to break into the mainstream who are willing to work with them."

"His influence on us is actually not that great!"

Woody Allen is a veteran Hollywood independent director with complex relationships within the industry and is highly favored by the Oscars.

Dealing with Woody Allen will certainly be quite controversial.

Aaron smiled. "Hollywood needs to have an attitude and a response to people who have no ethics or morals."

"Then what do you mean?"

"His work will not be eligible for an Oscar nomination for at least ten years!"

"Isn't this a bit too serious?"

Woody Allen's works are mostly not commercially viable, so the Oscars are his asset. Not being able to get a nomination is tantamount to a ban.
"Nothing serious."

Jack Valentine sighed. "Then let's not make it public. I'll handle these things with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."

As he spoke, Jack Valentine glanced at Aaron in front of him, "Aaron, your current status and position are even higher than Howard Hughes' back then;"

"If you establish yourself in Hollywood, your achievements will only grow. Don't invest too much in the aviation industry like Howard Hughes did."

Aaron knew that the other party was definitely reminding him because of his $20 billion investment in the financial sector.

"Mr. Valenti, don't compare me to a drug addict!"

Aaron shook his head. "The entertainment industry market is growing larger and larger, not only in North America, but also internationally."

"The MPAA now needs to continue to leverage the power of the WTO to open up film markets in various countries."

At the beginning of last year, after the United States officially joined the WTO, it became the backbone. The MPAA also used the trade negotiations to join the WTO to target the film markets of other countries one by one.

With the WTO as the main axis, and supplemented by the huge demand for Hollywood films, Hollywood products are dumped all over the world.

This blatant cultural export naturally made many countries uncomfortable. France, the center of European cinema, proposed the concept of "cultural exception" and argued to the United States that cultural products are not the same as ordinary commodities. Consequently, France increased its government funding to support the production and distribution of films, both domestically and internationally.

"In recent years, the Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions have experienced robust economic development, gradually achieving trade liberalization and reducing tariffs. This has created conditions for Hollywood films to enter these markets and expanded the global market reach of Hollywood films."

"Now that Russia, China, and Eastern European countries are also integrating into the globalization process, Hollywood can take this opportunity to enter these emerging markets and continue to expand our global influence and market share!"

These are the tasks that the MPAA is supposed to be doing. Otherwise, the MPAA would have a lot of income from membership fees, rating service fees, consulting and training fees, political grants and other sources of revenue every year.
If they don't help Hollywood reap profits, why should Hollywood studios, led by the seven major film groups, pay money to the MPAA?

Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Aaron brought Catherine Zeta-Jones here for a vacation!
"The Cannes Film Festival just ended, and you don't care at all now?"

On the beach, Catherine Zeta-Jones leaned against Aaron and couldn't help but remind him.

"It's not a big deal. Look at Sumner Redstone and Rupert Murdoch, don't they also rarely attend these kinds of events?"

Aaron shook his head. Right now, his main focus was on guiding the development of Dawn, although the film was still an important part.
Aaron only needs to focus on the development of the Dawn Film Project; the specifics can be handled by others.

Catherine Zeta-Jones kissed the man. "You suddenly brought me to Jacksonville this time, it can't be just for a vacation, right?"

Aaron nodded and smiled, "I've arranged to meet with NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue to discuss adding another NFL club in Los Angeles."

Catherine Zeta-Jones shook her head. "Both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Raiders from the previous two years chose to leave."

"It won't be that easy for you to increase it now!"

Aaron shrugged. "Who knows?"

That evening, Aaron met Paul Taliab at a beach resort hotel in Jacksonville.

"Oh, Aaron, you want to build a new NFL team in Los Angeles?"

Paul Taliab wasn't surprised, after all, Aaron Anderson already owned an NBA team, the Houston Rockets, and it was doing quite well.

"Yes, ever since the Rams moved to St. Louis and the Raiders moved to Oakland, we haven't had a football club in Los Angeles."

"This is not good news for people in the greater Los Angeles area."

Aaron took a sip of his drink. "Now the people of Los Angeles want to go watch a football game, and the nearest team is the San Diego Chargers!"

Paul Tagliabue nodded. "The league has always been optimistic about the Los Angeles market, but you know the situation in Los Angeles."

Aaron knew perfectly well why the rams and raiders had moved away.

"As for the court situation, I believe it can be resolved as long as the league allows me to form a team."

Aaron's confidence stems from nothing more than money, doesn't it? The Rams and Raiders moved out because the Los Angeles government couldn't support them in renovating the stadium, let alone building a new one.

"Houston oil workers are moving to Nashville, and Houston-based businessman Bob McNair is also seeking to form a Houston-based football club through the league;"

"And in Cleveland, the Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Baltimore Ravens, while Cleveland owns the Browns' trademark and name;"

"Forming a new NFL team is not an easy task; it requires a vote from all members of the league!"

Paul Taliab said, glancing at Aaron Anderson, "This requires a discussion among everyone. You need to have a concrete plan to impress the league."

To put it bluntly, if Aaron wants to build an NFL team, the first thing he needs to solve is the venue problem in Los Angeles, and he needs to come up with an action plan!

(End of this chapter)