Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 587 Unrestrained and Unconventional
At night, in the bedroom, Wang Zhuxian nestled in Aaron's arms. "The Hong Kong film market is getting smaller and smaller. The comic book adaptation special effects blockbuster invested by Media Asia only grossed HK$2300 million!"

Wang Zhuxian was referring to "Chinese Hero," which is almost half the size of last year's "Storm Riders."
Moreover, Stephen Chow's "King of Comedy" only grossed HK$2900 million this year, and Jack Cheng's "Glass Bottle" only grossed HK$2700 million. There will definitely be no other works that can surpass these two.

In Hong Kong today, a movie that grosses over HK$2000 million is considered very successful!

Aaron smiled indifferently, "Just lower the filming costs. The Hong Kong market is just so-so. Didn't you set up a Media Asia branch in mainland China?"

"We should focus on the mainland market; we can develop both TV series and movies."

The alluring Wang Zhuxian propped her head up and smoothed her long black hair. "Yes, we've already invested in three TV dramas in mainland China."

"In mainland China, there seems to be no formal talent agency or agents. Media Asia is also preparing to sign several mainland artists for training."

"Currently, the company doesn't have many artists; they are mainly from Hong Kong and Taipei. The mainland branch can also help them expand their business in the mainland!"

Wang Zhuxian is from Taipei, so Media Asia has many agency contracts for Taipei artists in Hong Kong and mainland China.
In addition, Taipei also speaks Mandarin, so when they enter the mainland, they have a language advantage over Hong Kong artists.

Aaron stroked the woman's sexy thigh. "Two months from now, I'm going to Japan for the opening ceremony of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka."

"Afterwards, I will also attend the Fortune Global Forum in Shanghai, and I expect to stay there for a while!"

"Really?" Wang Zhuxian kissed the man.

"Of course, I'll come and give you some advice when the time comes. The entertainment industry can be a stepping stone, and I can also help you expand into other businesses!"

As Aaron spoke, he rolled over and pinned the woman down, kissing her lips and feeling her softness...

Wang Zhuxian stayed in Los Angeles for three days before returning to China, without even going to Vancouver, which she visits every year.

The summer movie season is bustling with fierce competition among blockbusters, but this year a dark horse has suddenly emerged!
The mockumentary "The Blair Witch Project," distributed by Artiz Studios, was released and became a huge hit thanks to viral online marketing and word-of-mouth.

"The Blair Witch Project" opened in 27 theaters in mid-last month, grossing $150 million in its opening weekend, with an average gross of $56000 per theater.

The following week, the number of theaters showing the film increased to 31, and the box office reached $500 million, with an average box office of $63000 per theater.

In the third week, the number of theaters showing the film increased to 1100, with an average box office of $26000 per theater and a total box office of $3600 million!
It's worth noting that the production cost of "The Blair Witch Project" was only $6000, and Artisan Studios only spent $110 million to purchase the film.
The immense popularity of "The Blair Witch Project" immediately sparked a heated discussion.

Empire: "The Blair Witch Project uses a novel narrative approach to fill the film with elements of horror and terror such as ghosts, demons and cults, while also exploring the dark side of human nature such as jealousy, greed and betrayal."

The San Francisco Chronicle: "The director uses the camera to draw the audience into the world of the Blair Witch Project. The extremely tense and exciting atmosphere keeps the audience on high alert, to the point that they think the film is a real documentary rather than a work of fiction."

The Los Angeles Times: "The Blair Witch Project not only rewrote the history of American horror films, but also pioneered a completely new way of film storytelling."

The Washington Post: "The Blair Witch Project is not only a classic horror film, but also a brilliant movie and a brilliant idea." Vanity Fair: "The Blair Witch Project is an incredibly imaginative film, and also a film full of horror."

Of course, as a mockumentary, not all reviews of "The Blair Witch Project" are positive!
The Observer: "The Blair Witch Project is an unacceptable film with a plot and emotional emptiness."

The Chicago Tribune: "The Blair Witch Project is considered a classic of horror films, a gross exaggeration!"

However, the popularity of "The Blair Witch Project" proves that it is the most successful mockumentary to date. It can be called the ancestor of DV horror films and pioneered the mockumentary model.

Meanwhile, due to the success of the Austin Powers series, Dawn Twilight Pictures decided to produce a spoof horror comedy film.

The script is titled "Scary Movie," and in addition to parodying its own company's "Scream," it also includes scenes from other movies such as "Titanic," "The Matrix," and "The Sixth Sense."

Twilight Pictures' previous production, "Scream," is currently the highest-grossing horror film. It is a comedy-horror film, but in essence, it is a horror film full of comedic elements.

While similar to Scary Movie, it is a horror-comedy film, and Scary Movie is essentially a comedy film filled with horror elements.

Furthermore, Twilight Pictures also has a teen sex comedy, "American Pie," set to be released at the end of the summer season!

At the Charlie Hotel in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Aaron, who was attending a ball, unexpectedly encountered an "acquaintance".

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz possesses the unique wildness and untamed spirit of a Spanish woman, with her smooth, shiny long hair, captivating eyes, full red lips, and sexy, hot figure!
"Oh, Penelope, are you here to develop your career in Hollywood?"

Aaron raised a glass of champagne and clinked it against the woman in front of him.

Penelope Cruz glanced at Aaron with her beautiful eyes. "Yes, I came to Hollywood to develop my career and also to promote the movie 'All About My Mother'!"

The two had an intimate relationship in Spain a few years ago, when Penelope Cruz was still a newcomer to the entertainment industry.

"All About My Mother," a film by renowned Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar;

"Not only did it sweep the European Film Awards, but it also won Best Director and the Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival!"

Aaron nodded. Penelope Cruz is already a top star in Spain, so it's understandable that she'd like to come to Hollywood.

"Aaron, in Los Angeles, don't you want to take me out for a drink?"

Penelope Cruz looked at Aaron with a flirtatious expression.

Aaron chuckled and put his arm around Penelope Cruz's waist. "Well then, let's go. I've been missing your wild and unrestrained spirit!"

(End of this chapter)