Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 562 Dawn, Interested?
"The new labor agreement, has it been signed?"

"Yes, it's signed!"

"It's good that they signed. Although the season has been shortened, at least it hasn't been canceled."

In the villa at the top of Beverly Hills Park, Aaron sat on the sofa talking on the phone with Jack Wells, his arms around Jennifer Connelly!

After Aaron hung up the phone, Jennifer Connelly laughed, "The negotiations started on January 7th, and the official signing isn't happening until the end of the month. That's slow!"

"This season, the regular season has been shortened to 50 games."

Aaron kissed Jennifer Connelly on the cheek and stroked her thigh. "But this labor agreement is pretty good for us bosses!"

1. The new collective bargaining agreement sets a salary cap for players (ranging from $900 million to $1400 million, depending on the length of time a player has played), making the NBA the first sports league in the United States to limit player salaries.

2. The new collective bargaining agreement also introduced a rookie pay scale, linking wages to ranking;
3. The new collective bargaining agreement retains the Byrd clause, but stipulates the maximum wage increase;

4. The new collective bargaining agreement stipulates a luxury tax, and teams that exceed the salary cap will be fined;
5. The new collective bargaining agreement strengthens the control of banned substances, with annual testing for banned substances and marijuana.

Of course, there are also clauses that favor the players:
1. At the request of the players' union, the new collective bargaining agreement introduced the "average exception" and the "median exception," allowing teams to sign players on caps;
2. The new collective bargaining agreement also increased the minimum salary for players from $15000 to $287500;

3. In the new collective bargaining agreement, the proportion of player salaries in BRI (basketball-related income) has increased from 48% to 55%, but if the proportion is even higher, the players' income will also be affected.

"Aaron, the Chicago Bulls recently waived Dennis Rodman, making him a free agent!"

Jennifer Connelly suddenly spoke up.

Aaron shook his head. "This guy's brain isn't fully developed. Just ignore him; he's useless anyway, except for causing trouble."

Previously, Dennis Rodman was a major headache for the Houston Rockets; he was full of flaws.

Dennis Rodman spends more time in Houston nightclubs than on the practice court!
Jennifer Connelly hugged Aaron's neck affectionately and rubbed against him. "There are reports that Michael Jordan wanted to become a shareholder of the Chicago Bulls after retiring, but it seems that the Bulls' owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, did not agree to Michael Jordan's request."

Aaron smiled. "I've heard Jack mention this before. Michael Jordan wanted to become a minority shareholder of the Chicago Bulls, and Jerry Reinsdorf was actually very welcoming of that."

"However, in addition to wanting shares in the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan also wanted actual management and control of the team."

"Michael Jordan wants to replace Jerry Krause, the current general manager of the Chicago Bulls, and to be involved in the day-to-day management of the team."

Clearly, Michael Jordan is not like Earvin Johnson of the Lakers, who became a symbol or legend of the team after owning a stake in it, and then received a consultant's salary.

Michael Jordan wanted real power to manage the Chicago Bulls.

Jerry Reinsdorf would never let a recently retired player manage the team, even if he were Michael Jordan, he certainly wouldn't understand team management.

There was no transition period, and Jerry Reinsdorf didn't dare hand over the management of the Chicago Bulls to him!

"By the way, 'Chicago' received 12 nominations at the BAFTA Awards. You guys should be going to London for the awards ceremony, right?"

Aaron gently rubbed Jennifer Connelly's chest. "Yes, we are going. 'Chicago' will be released overseas soon," Jennifer Connelly said, still quite excited about the film.

Chicago received eight nominations and won three awards at the recent Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
With its overwhelmingly positive reviews, "Chicago" is a strong contender for the upcoming Oscars, with its biggest competitor being "Saving Private Ryan"!

Aaron reached inside the woman's shirt, feeling her 34D bust. "Darling," he said, "Chicago, as a musical, has a natural advantage in terms of awards."

"Your performance and Catherine Zeta-Jones' performance were both very good. I estimate that you will be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress this time."

As for winning an award, Jennifer Connelly is definitely a bit short!

Jennifer Connelly was already satisfied even though she didn't win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.

"Really? I could get an Oscar nomination for Best Actress?"

Jennifer Connelly had been a pretty face for many years, but in recent years she has participated in some drama films, so she was naturally excited to receive an Oscar nomination.

Aaron smiled. "Hmm, very likely!"

However, Aaron's favorite is Australian actress Cate Blanchett, who gave a brilliant performance in the British biopic "Elizabeth," since biopics have always been a popular genre for awards.
She won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the previous Golden Globe Awards, beating out actresses such as Meryl Streep.

“Mmm,” Jennifer Connelly kissed Aaron on the lips, her passion burning.

As Aaron responded, he pushed Jennifer Connelly onto the sofa...

Early February, Burbank, Dawn Headquarters.

"Nicole, is something wrong?"

While in his office, Ariadne Anderson saw the sexy and beautiful Nicole Kidman come to see him.

“Yes,” Nicole Kidman said, sitting directly in the man’s lap. “Do you know about the lawsuit between Erin Brokerwich and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the largest power and gas company on the West Coast?”

Aaron nodded, stroking Nicole Kidman's thigh. "Of course, a few years ago, single mother Erin Brokovich sued Pacific Gas and Electric Company."

"The town's high cancer rate is due to chromium-containing pollutants discharged by Pacific Gas and Electric Company into the town's land and water sources."

"Ultimately, Pacific Gas and Electric Company settled for $3.3 million, the highest single settlement in the United States for pollution-related cancer damages!"

Aaron glanced at Nicole Kidman in his arms, seemingly understanding, "You want to adapt this true story?"

Nicole Kidman nodded. "Directors and producers have shown me scripts adapted from this story."

"I think it's very meaningful. I think Dawn would be interested?"

(End of this chapter)