Hollywood starts with a broker

In mid-June, "Ghost" finally premiered in 1,650 theaters in North America, with a weekend opening of $17 million;

The good word-of-mouth spread even faster than "Pretty Woman" last year, and the touching love that transcended life and death moved countless people!

Los Angeles, Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the El Capitan Theatre, at the premiere of Disney's "The Rocketeer."

"Okay, go do the interviews, I'll go backstage!"

Aaron kissed Jennifer Connelly.

Aaron didn't know why Jeffrey Katzenberg would specifically invite him.

In the backstage lounge of the theater, Jeffrey Katzenberg shook hands with Aaron with a smile on his face.

"Congratulations, Dawn isn't just surprising everyone with this year's film results, but also making big moves!"

Aaron was somewhat modest, "Dawn is just dabbling."

"This theater was bought by Disney and just renovated, and "The Rocketeer" is the first movie at the El Capitan Theatre in years;"

"The El Capitan Theatre also has more than 1,100 seats, although it can't compare to the famous landmarks like the Chinese Theatre and the Egyptian Theatre;"

"But, it's enough to host a premiere!"

Aaron nodded, "Los Angeles seems to have too many theaters that are close to being abandoned, telling the story of the prosperity of Hollywood's Golden Age."

Although he didn't know the specific reason why Jeffrey Katzenberg invited him, Aaron seemed to be able to guess some of it;

Since the other party wanted to talk about these nonsense things, Aaron was of course happy to do so.

"Alright, I'm representing Disney, and I want to acquire Dawn Films. You don't have to worry about the price, it will definitely satisfy you;"

"Moreover, if Dawn Films joins Disney, you will still be in charge, you can continue to hold some shares of Dawn Films, and Disney will not interfere with your creative freedom;"

"Dawn Films will have its own independent film production and distribution rights!"

Jeffrey Katzenberg didn't beat around the bush and was very direct.

"I heard that Disney was previously in talks with Pixar about an agreement to co-develop animated feature films."

Aaron asked with a slightly meaningful tone, "That's true, right?"

"It's true, Pixar won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, and their creativity and technology are good."

"Then Disney is acquiring Dawn now, isn't it because Dawn just acquired Pixar?"

Jeffrey Katzenberg just stared at Aaron, "Aaron, Disney's animation is the best in Hollywood;"

"Live-action movies are also not bad, but we lack too much in the artistic field, and your talent in this area is amazing!"

Aaron smiled, were they trying to take him in completely?

"Disney's Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner's salary, bonuses, and stock options at Disney last year were almost $40 million;"

"'Boyz n the Hood' was filmed with $5.5 million, and 'The Silence of the Lambs' was bought from Orion for less than $15 million;"

"These two films have provided me with more than $80 million in revenue!"

Speaking, Aaron paused for a moment, and then continued, "Disney needs an independent art label, but there will definitely be budget restrictions;"

"Moreover, I am the absolute leader at Dawn, and even if I want to develop a $100 million budget film, I can;"

"Mr. Katzenberg, why would I want to be an art label manager in a large film company?"

Jeffrey Katzenberg was stunned at first, and then smiled helplessly, "It seems that you have already made a decision and have plans."

Dawn Films now has just acquired Heritage Entertainment and has its own distribution system;

It is indeed a bit difficult for Disney to acquire the rapidly developing Dawn!

"Aaron, animated films and live-action films are different, is acquiring Pixar really to enter the animation business?"

"Well, I want to try it!"

"The Rocketeer" had a weekend opening of $9.6 million, ranking fifth in the weekly charts, behind "Ghost," "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," "City Slickers," and "Life With Mikey";

And the poor word-of-mouth of "The Rocketeer" also made Disney not have much confidence.

"Ghost" grossed $17.8 million in its second weekend!

After Disney achieved great success with "Pretty Woman" last year, it began to decline from "Dick Tracy";

Now, "The Rocketeer" has only achieved such results after spending $20 million in marketing expenses, which is not up to Disney's expectations at all, and Disney's next film, "Billy Bathgate," is also full of shadows.

"Ghost" took in another $16 million in its third week, while "The Rocketeer" only had $7.2 million in its second week!

After three weeks of release, "Ghost" has accumulated a box office of $65 million, and at the same time, Columbia TriStar has also begun to arrange overseas releases.

Night, Sunset Marquis Hotel, West Hollywood.

"The Silence of the Lambs" held a large celebration banquet, and the crew members Jonathan Demme, Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and others all attended the banquet;

"The Silence of the Lambs"'s $130 million box office in North America is now the highest record for horror films, and TriStar has also remitted the final payment of $11.7 million to Dawn's account!

No mistake, one first, one inside, one volume, one in, one see!

After deducting bonuses for the crew members, Dawn still has $8 million left.

"Really, amazing!"

Michael Ovitz, who came to attend the banquet, really couldn't believe it.

Paula Wagner, also from CAA, was also shocked, "'Phone Booth,' 'Boyz n the Hood,' 'The Silence of the Lambs,' plus the current 'Ghost;"

"Dawn's achievements in the past two years have been too dazzling!"

"Ghost" is a low-budget fantasy romance film, with an investment of only $20 million, and now the box office is already $66 million;

Moreover, the word-of-mouth is high, and the momentum is even stronger than "Pretty Woman."

Michael Ovitz previously led CAA to assist Matsushita in acquiring MCA Universal, worked hard for a year, and earned more than $60 million;

Now seeing a newcomer who left CAA can earn so much with one movie, he is increasingly eager to enter the film production business.

On the other side, Aaron was chatting with Nancy Josephson from ICM, "The Silence of the Lambs" was such a success, I still have to thank you!"

Nancy Josephson shook her head, "Before the release of 'The Silence of the Lambs,' almost no one was optimistic about it, and Orion was not determined;"

"You were able to make a decisive decision entirely because of your extraordinary vision, ICM is just doing its job."

Aaron smiled, "Don't worry, director Jonathan Demme and actor Anthony Hopkins are all your clients;"

"Next, Dawn will continue to cooperate with them!"

"Okay, excuse me," Aaron had to greet other guests…