Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 551 They have a good relationship
Released at the same time as "Chicago", a Warner Bros. romantic film directed by Nora Ephron and starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan also received a lot of positive reviews.

The $1800 million opening weekend box office performance once again proved Tom Hanks's talent.

The wildly popular film "Saving Private Ryan" has grossed over $2 million at the North American box office and $2.5 million overseas, bringing its global total to $4.5 million!
Tom Hanks has always been an actor that Aaron highly values, and soon, a new project by director Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks was presented to Aaron.

"Yes, *Cast Away*, about a FedEx engineer who is stranded on a desert island after a plane crash during a business trip."

"He struggled alone on a deserted island until he was rescued four years later!"

Aaron was quite surprised when he saw the script sent by Robert Zemeckis.

“That’s pretty good, Universal has to make it.” Even though it’s produced by Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks’ respective private production companies, Universal would definitely be willing to invest.

"Well, director Robert Zemeckis said that this film will have a long shooting schedule and will be shot in a fragmented manner."

"Filming might be halted midway through to allow Tom Hanks to lose weight!"

Etherine Beckett, who was standing nearby, reminded her.

Aaron waved his hand, "Don't worry, let Robert Zemeckis get to work on the preparations!"

"By the way, how's Ridley Scott's Gladiator project coming along?"

Etherine Beckett smiled, "Oh, preparations are almost complete. The crew is planning to build sets or film locations in the UK, Malta, Morocco, and other places."

"The male lead chosen by director Ridley Scott is Australian actor Russell Crowe."

Aaron nodded. "Russell Crowe's crime film 'L.A. Confidential' from last year was pretty good. He played a Roman general, which is certainly fitting!"

After all, Gladiator was an epic film with an investment of over $100 million.

"Oh, by the way, make some arrangements. I'm going to visit Universal Studios Japan in Osaka during the Christmas season."

"Our first foreign theme park is something we have to take seriously."

Aaron had always held high hopes for Universal Studios Japan Resort in Osaka, after all, it was a project jointly invested in by Aurora and Sumitomo Group.

Unlike Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea in Japan, Disney operates on a licensing model in Japan, with ownership and management rights belonging to Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

Disney's revenue in Japan comes from licensing fees and management fees, and all profits and losses belong to Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
"understand……"

In the evening, Aaron went to the Plaza Hotel to attend a charity banquet.

New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani came over to greet Aaron warmly upon seeing him!

"Good evening, Aaron."

"Good evening. The development of New York in recent years is truly astonishing, especially the crime rate, which has been declining year after year!"

Aaron shook hands with the other party. Rudy Giuliani's greatest achievement was undoubtedly reducing New York's crime rate.

"A good social environment is essential for economic development. The improvements to Times Square have already yielded results." "Now, Times Square attracts a large number of tourists every year. Otherwise, it would have become a haven for criminals, filled with red-light districts, sex shops, and erotic bars."

Rudy Giuliani took a tough approach, using severe laws to control criminals, and the current New York Police Department is considered one of the most hardline!
Aaron nodded. "Yes, I strongly agree with this strong enforcement of the law. Those who break the law and commit crimes must be dealt with decisively and without leniency."

“Look at other major cities, like Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, where lawbreakers and criminals are rampant.”

Soon after, Aaron ran into Michael Bloomberg, the founder of Bloomberg, the fastest-growing business and financial information company. Bloomberg LP is growing rapidly!
"Mr. Bloomberg, has Bloomberg never considered going public?"

Aaron, holding a glass of wine, clinked it against the other person's.

Michael Bloomberg smiled and said, "Bloomberg's current growth doesn't require much funding; our own cash flow is sufficient!"

In late 1981, Michael Bloomberg founded Innovative Market Systems, the predecessor to Bloomberg, which was renamed Bloomberg L.P. in 1986.
In just over a decade, Bloomberg has become a top Wall Street financial information company valued at seven or eight billion dollars.

Bloomberg News and Bloomberg TV are already top commercial television networks in the United States.

Bloomberg News, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes are now the three major financial news outlets in the United States!

Aaron sighed, "What a pity."

After all, Aaron did want to invest in Bloomberg, but Michael Bloomberg was just as greedy as other Jewish financiers!

"CNN Business and CNBC are both good business television channels, plus the relatively new FOX Business."

“Bloomberg is under a lot of pressure right now, and we are also facing fierce competition.”

Michael Bloomberg is not yet a future financial tycoon who can command the winds and waves; after all, Bloomberg is still in its development stage and is not yet large enough.

In the media field, it focuses on business and finance, while Dawn is currently one of the world's top media groups. The gap between the two is still quite large!
Aaron smiled without saying a word, nodded, and then took another sip of wine.

Then, Aaron saw Michael Jackson with another person, none other than Donald Trump, the chairman of the Trump Organization and a well-known bankruptcy expert in the United States!
But Aaron had no interest in him. He was a well-known "clown" in the wealthy circles, someone who provided entertainment for everyone. Who would have thought he had such a good relationship with Michael Jackson?

"Michael, I heard you're going to hold concerts again next year?"

Aaron approached the other person with great interest.

"Ah, Mr. Anderson, good evening. We're going to be doing a few charity concerts next year, not a tour. You know, I just had a world tour last year!"

Michael Jackson was very polite and chatted with Aaron while smiling.

Aaron shook his head. "Ha, just call me Aaron."

"How are things at Sony? Are you having a good time? We at Universal have always wanted to sign you!"

Michael Jackson had been working with Sony Music, but last year, his new album sales fell short of expectations.

Michael Jackson said somewhat awkwardly, "Aaron, I'm at Sony, everything's fine..."

(End of this chapter)