Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 582 He almost made a fortune

Aaron certainly knew that the conflict between Hollywood and Silicon Valley was inevitable, but at least the first industries affected by the internet were newspapers and records;

Online news and music downloads have already begun to impact newspapers and records; however, the internet is still struggling to provide online video, and its impact on movies and television will take time to materialize.

“Let’s go,” Aaron said, watching Jack Valentine’s retreating figure, before putting his arm around Christina Yerry.

“Hmm,” Christina Yerry said, and left the hotel with Aaron, returning to Aaron’s luxurious Belair estate.

"The Lakers are really useless, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs!"

Aaron leaned back on the sofa, muttering to himself.

Cristiana Yeri, who was standing next to her, immediately laughed. "The Lakers' first-round opponent is your Houston Rockets. Do you want the Rockets to be eliminated?"

In the 98-99 season, the NBA regular season was shortened to only 50 games. In the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs were ranked first, the Utah Jazz were ranked second, the Houston Rockets were ranked third, and the Lakers were ranked sixth.
Hakeem Olajuwon, Sticco Pippen, and Bryant Kobe Bryant were swept 3-1 by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.

Aaron shook his head. "This season, the lockout was too long, and Shaquille O'Neal has gotten even fatter. They only finished third in the Western Conference in the regular season."

"The San Antonio Spurs played well in the regular season this year. I wonder if the Rockets will be able to make it to the Finals?"

Christina Yerry sat on Aaron's lap and kissed him. "The Houston Rockets won the championship last year. They're really strong!"

Aaron chuckled and stroked the woman's thigh. "Let's not talk about that. How much has 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' grossed?"

Christina Yerry scoffed, "By the end of the second week, it's already $1.9 million. Star Wars' influence is truly immense!"

Released two weeks earlier than Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, The Sixth Sense has grossed $140 million so far.
The popularity of "The Sixth Sense" was already surprising, but unfortunately, it was overshadowed by "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace".

“Ha, America’s national IP,” Aaron had no doubt about the influence of Star Wars. Lucasfilm was making a killing off this series!

"However, 'Chicago' also performed very well, grossing $1.7 million in North America and $1.3 million in overseas markets."

"A global box office of $3 million and an Oscar for Best Picture, that's something else."

Christina Yellie breathed into Aaron's ear and started talking about "Chicago," which was released at the end of last year.

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At the beginning of the year, Universal Studios and Disneyland each sent representatives to Hong Kong to discuss the movie theme park project.
As time went on, Universal Studios withdrew from the plan first, while the Hong Kong government and Disney entered the second phase of negotiations.

Aaron, who came from Los Angeles to Universal Studios Orlando in Florida, was inspecting the Toy Story amusement park inside the park while talking to Tom Williams, who was accompanying him, about theme parks in Hong Kong!
"It seems Disney really wants to build a new Disneyland in Hong Kong?"

Tom Williams nodded. "Yes, the Hong Kong government offered very generous terms. If it weren't for the fact that Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is opening this September, I would really want to cooperate with the Hong Kong government!" Aaron narrowed his eyes. "It's nothing. We'll just build Universal Studios in mainland China in the future."

As the Universal Studios Resort expands, the number of parks and attractions within it is also increasing.
Amazing Land, WaterWorld show, Men in Black technology experience center, Monster Park Mummy Treasure Hunt, etc., are all newly built in recent years.

Now, Toy Story theme parks are specifically designed for children, and Universal Studios also has its own animated IP characters!

"Next, the main focus is the opening of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka," Aaron said, not worried about Hong Kong Disneyland.

Compared to Tokyo Disneyland and the future Tokyo DisneySea, Hong Kong Disneyland is a mere junior.

"Alright, Florida's new governor, Jeb Bush, is coming too. Let's get ready and go meet him!"

Aaron's emphasis on Universal Studios Resort is undeniable; after all, the benefits that Universal Studios Resort brings to Dawn are quite substantial.

Tickets, food, accommodation, souvenirs, and toys are all purchased in cash. Dawn's works are already very popular, and the development of the consumer market further expands the value of the film and television supply chain...

Aaron left Florida in early June and came to New York!

The UN mediation efforts regarding the war between NATO and Yugoslavia are ongoing, as are negotiations with China regarding the "accidental bombing."

In a villa on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Aaron lay on the bed, enjoying the services of Monica Bellucci!
"Phew," Aaron exhaled, releasing his hand from the woman's hair.

"I really didn't expect 'The Sixth Sense' to perform so well?"

Monica Bellucci nestled against Aaron's chest and licked her lips. She made a cameo appearance as the protagonist's wife in "The Sixth Sense"!
Aaron smiled and reached out to stroke the woman's ample bosom. "Surprised? This movie has exceeded everyone's expectations."

"Yes, 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' have significantly boosted the summer box office this year!"

Monica Bellucci's cameo in "The Sixth Sense" wasn't taken too seriously, since her role was small;
Aaron suggested she do a cameo role, so she joined the crew and completed all her scenes in less than three weeks.

Who would have thought that "The Sixth Sense," a film by a new Indian director, would be such a surprise?
"Well, the upcoming 'Entrapment,' 'Toy Story 2,' and 'Rush Hour 2' are no ordinary films!"

During the filming of "The Sixth Sense," Aaron instructed the production team to directly pay Bruce Wesley $2000 million.
Otherwise, the production team would have to ask him to lower his advance payment and replace part of his salary with the box office revenue share from the film's Best Actress award.

This is the advantage of being prescient; after all, the different profit sharing means that the actors can receive vastly different salaries.
Whether or not you receive an advance payment, and how much of that advance payment is, makes a huge difference in the revenue sharing levels.

This time, without Aaron's instructions, the gains Bruce Willis made from "The Sixth Sense" would have been terrifying!

Monica Bellucci nodded. "Yes, it's a sequel and an action blockbuster..."

(End of this chapter)