Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 619 Hollywood Elf

Eyes Wide Shut was released during the summer. Due to its great controversy, it only grossed $5500 million in North America, and even with overseas markets included, its global box office was only $1.6 million.
This is a film directed by the great director Stanley Kubrick and starring Tom Cruise. The fact that it only achieved this result clearly indicates that it encountered resistance during distribution.

Besides most religious people, many elites also raised criticisms, meaning some neoliberals thought the film was good!
Aaron believes that Roger Mahoney's desire to communicate with the Hollywood entertainment industry through dialogue is unnecessary.

Religious influence is so strong in North America that large media companies simply won't release sensational religiously controversial works; instead, they should focus on independent publishers.

After all, large media groups have multiple industries, and religious forces can always exert influence through other means. Small publishers don't care; controversy represents attention, which is actually beneficial to gaining profits!

The political connections held by religious forces are unmatched by any other force, especially when it comes to issues concerning Christian doctrine.

In the evening, Aaron and Winona Ryder were relaxing together at a bar in West Hollywood after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels.

“It’s such a shame, ‘Girl, Interrupted’ didn’t perform as expected,” Winona Ryder said, glancing at Aaron beside her. “It seems I really can’t be a producer anymore!”

Aaron leaned back on the sofa and pulled Winona Ryder into his arms. "Actually, the reviews for Girl Interrupted were pretty good, but the praise was mostly focused on Liv Tyler's character."

Winona Ryder was also helpless. She was busy from beginning to end, adapting the novel into a screenplay, assembling a crew, filming, and post-production editing.

"It's nothing. Anyway, 'Shakespeare in Love' will be released in half a month. The test screening of this movie went very well!"

As Winona Ryder spoke, she tilted her head back and kissed Aaron.

"Mmm," their lips and tongues intertwined, Aaron reached into the woman's arms, feeling her softness!

In fact, Girl Interrupted has received high praise from critics, who consider it a unique and thought-provoking film that explores themes of identity, desire, and fate through an absurd storyline and unusual character relationships.
By exploring the complexities of identity and self-awareness, the film can spark discussions about free will regarding gender, mind, and identity.

After the kiss, Winona Ryder leaned against Aaron's chest, saying, "Around the middle of the year, I also received a script for a romance film, working with Al Pacino, directed by a Chinese-American female director, Joan Chen."

"However, Al Pacino just released the romance film 'Runaway Bride,' and I'm not really into this kind of genre!"

"Oh, a Chinese-American female director?" Aaron really didn't know that Joan Chen could direct Hollywood films. This girl is a banana (Chinese person with a Western appearance but a Western appearance).

"Yes, 'Autumn in New York' tells the story of a successful middle-aged restaurant owner who falls in love with a young woman with a terminal illness!"

Aaron's lips twitched. So this was such a melodramatic story?
Aaron stroked the woman in his arms and simply shook his head. "Al Pacino just finished working with director Gary Marshall and actress Julia Roberts on the romantic comedy 'Runaway Bride,' so it's normal that he doesn't want to continue acting in romantic films."

The creators of "Runaway Bride" were the same people who created "Pretty Woman" back then. The film was also quite successful, grossing $1.5 million in North America and $3 million worldwide.
Of course, "Runaway Bride" is definitely not as good as "Pretty Woman" in terms of either reputation or commercial success!
Julia Roberts has become popular again with "Runaway Bride". Since "Pretty Woman", Julia Roberts has made many movies, but not many good ones.

Moreover, due to Julia Roberts' chaotic personal life and drug addiction, her position was almost completely replaced by Cameron Diaz.

In addition, Meg Ryan and Sandra Bullock are also very competitive, and Jennifer Connelly, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and others, who are heavily promoted by Dawn Films, are all vying for attention in the romance film market! "Yeah, anyway, Al Pacino didn't take the role, so I turned it down too," Winona Ryder had just finished filming "Shakespeare in Love" and was busy with the post-production editing of "Girl, Interrupted";

I don't want to join the film crew so soon.

Aaron smiled. "Right now, you should focus on promoting 'Shakespeare in Love.' Director Edward Zwick and our company, Dawn, both have high hopes for this film."

"Girl Interrupted, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and this Shakespeare in Love are important works by Dawn to compete for awards."

Winona Ryder nodded. "Okay, I'll be going to England soon for promotions. 'Shakespeare in Love' will premiere in London first."

"Afterwards, we'll hold a premiere back in New York!"

When it comes to shooting romantic dramas, Edward Zwick is absolutely trustworthy; his successes with films like Ghost and Legends of the Fall are testaments to his talent.

“Alright, let’s go back,” Aaron patted Winona Reed in his arms.

Soon, the two left the bar and returned to their villa in Beverly Hills Park.

In the steamy bathroom, Aaron embraced and passionately kissed the sexy and fiery Winona Ryder, who, despite her petite stature, unleashed her wild side!
Feeling the woman's fullness, he leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Darling, your figure seems to be getting better and better."

"Yes, I'm glad you like it!" Winona Reid gasped for breath, pressing tightly against the man, her voice slightly hurried.

"Of course, you're a Hollywood fairy, of course I like you!"

As he spoke, Aaron seemed to remember something, "Actually, I think you'd be perfect for the role of the Queen in *Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace*."

"Unfortunately, George Lucas cast a young actress."

The actress who plays the Queen in Star Wars prequels is none other than Natalie Portman, the little girl from Léon: The Professional!

Winona Ryder laughed and said, "No way, I don't think I'm suitable. Many of the actors in Star Wars prequels are newcomers."

"That's true, you really don't need that kind of role!"

“Hmm,” Winona Reed then turned and squatted down.

Aaron let out a muffled groan, leaning against the wall and stroking Winona Reed's short black hair, enjoying her touch...

(End of this chapter)