Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 480 Same Purpose

Early in the morning, Aaron stood on the balcony of his Beverly Hills villa, talking on the phone with Lloyd Bentson Jr.

Has Congress passed the "Taxpayer Relief Act"?

"Yes, the House of Representatives voted to pass it, and it will be implemented starting this year!"

Aaron smiled. "Indeed, it is an inevitable trend."

Aaron then hung up the phone. The Taxpayer Relief Act was a bill that Aaron strongly supported!
It includes tax credits for children and low-income families, education tax credits, increased exemptions for estate and gift taxes, and reduced taxes on long-term capital gains;
Of course, for Aaron, the last point was of great interest: a reduction in long-term capital gains tax was exactly what he wanted.

Under the new bill, the top tax rate on long-term capital gains has been reduced from 28% to 20%, provided the investment period is more than 18 months.

The most affected sectors are undoubtedly stocks, bonds, and real estate!
“Stocks,” Aaron muttered to himself. He had invested a large sum in tech stocks, and now the maximum capital gains tax had been reduced to 20%.

This is entirely in my own best interest.

"It seems the US housing market is about to heat up!"

Aaron shook his head. However, Aaron wasn't really concerned about the US real estate market.

After leaving the balcony, I found Jennifer Aniston preparing breakfast in the kitchen, wearing a sexy low-cut nightgown, her hot figure partially revealed.

"Darling, you're so tempting!"

Aaron hugged the woman from behind and touched her soft skin.

"Hmm," Jennifer Aniston groaned, snuggling into the man's arms and turning to kiss Aaron. "Darling, last night wasn't enough!"

Aaron smiled, rubbed his hand, and whispered in the woman's ear, "What do you think?"

"Let's have breakfast first, it's ready!"

"All right……"

In recent times, in addition to the Southeast Asian financial crisis, another major news story has occurred that has shocked the world.
That is, at the end of August, Princess Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed were killed in a car accident in Paris!
According to the French police investigation, the accident was caused by the driver, Henri Paul, driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding, as well as the relentless pursuit by paparazzi.

However, Aaron didn't pay much attention to European royal news anyway, so of course he didn't care.

However, various media outlets in the United States have been reporting on Diana's life and death for several weeks, and many conspiracy theories and analyses have emerged!

As for the truth, not many people really care.

Meanwhile, Paramount Pictures acquired most of Spelling Entertainment's assets for approximately $5 million.

Spelling Entertainment, founded by Aaron Spelling, is an influential film and television production company, especially in the television field, producing popular series such as "Greedy Family" and "Beverly Hills, 900p."

"It seems that Paramount's acquisition is aimed at gaining access to Spelling Entertainment's extensive programming library!"

Burbank, Aaron sat in his office, watching CNBC news.

Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone pursues a content-is-king strategy and owns several cable television stations;
The acquisition of Spelling Entertainment also strengthens its presence and competitiveness in the television drama field!

Aaron leaned back in his chair and tapped his fingers on the table in front of him. Dawn now owns the AMC cable television network and co-operates with Paramount on the USA cable television network.
Although it has a partnership with the BBC in the UK, Dawn's overall television distribution capabilities are certainly insufficient. Disney has ABC, News Corp. has FOX, Time Warner has TBS, and Viacom operates several cable television networks.
In the television network field, Dawning is only stronger than MGM United Artists and Sony Columbia. Fortunately, Dawning Television Production Company has excellent business capabilities!
That evening, Aaron picked up Cate Blanchett, who had just finished filming "The Truman Show," and they went to a bar in West Hollywood to relax.

"You've taken on another project?"

Aaron, with his arm around Cate Blanchett and stroking her thigh, was somewhat surprised. "Don't you need to rest?"

"Yes, a biography about Queen Elizabeth I of England;"

The director is Shekar Kapoor, an Indian-British actor, and the lead actor is Joseph Fiennes.

"Joseph Fiennes is Ralph Fiennes' brother."

Cate Blanchett explained, "We'll be filming in the UK soon, and the investors are PolyGram Films and Channel 4 UK."

Cate Blanchett has already collaborated with Ralph Fiennes on "Oscar & Lucinda," which will be released at the end of the year;

Now, he's going to be working with Ralph Fiennes' younger brother, Joseph Fiennes, on "Elizabeth"!
“Hmm,” Aaron leaned down and kissed Cate Blanchett in his arms, “From now on, let’s live in Los Angeles.”

"Anyway, you're producing more and more work these days, there's no need for you to stay in Australia."

"By then, we won't need to keep traveling between Australia and the United States."

“Okay,” Cate Blanchett wrapped her arms around Aaron’s neck and nuzzled him affectionately!

With Aaron Anderson around, Cate Blanchett, despite her late debut, certainly doesn't need to worry about anything else.

Aaron nodded and whispered in Cate Blanchett's ear, "Trust me, you'll adapt to Hollywood very quickly."

On his way out of the bar, Aaron suddenly received a call from Philip Anschutz, who wanted to meet him.

"Oh, is it because of the new Lakers arena in downtown Los Angeles?"

"Yes, the formalities are almost complete, but the Hilton family is worried that it will affect the operation of the Great Western Forum and has been opposing the construction of the new arena!"

Aaron leaned back in his seat, talking on his phone with Philip Anschutz, while Cate Blanchett leaned against him in the passenger seat.

“Hmm, that’s normal,” Aaron said, reaching out to stroke Cate Blanchett’s blonde hair.

"The Great Western Forum arena is old and dilapidated, but still usable. You want to build a new indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles."

“The Hilton family will definitely object, but that shouldn’t be a big problem. I’ll introduce you to Mr. Otis Chandler, the owner of the Los Angeles Times!”

The Hilton family is nothing special; after all, they don't own many shares in Hilton hotels, and how much influence do they have in California?
"Thank you, Aaron!"

“No need. I also want to build a large stadium in Inglewood. In some ways, we have the same goal.”

After hanging up the phone, Aaron relaxed and enjoyed Cate Blanchett's service. Anschutz Entertainment Group, now that the construction permits for the new stadium have been obtained?
It seems that the Lakers' new home arena will officially begin construction soon!

(End of this chapter)