Hollywood starts with a broker

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The North American distribution of "Indecent Proposal" was of course handled by Dawn Pictures themselves. Aaron had reservations about Paramount wanting international distribution.

After all, Dawn Pictures now has a closer working relationship with Sony, and Columbia TriStar International is still the first choice!

"Mr. Meyer, what do you think of Ms. Sherry Lansing's opinion?"

Aaron and CAA President Ronald Meyer came to the hotel balcony to inquire about his views on "Indecent Proposal."

"Indecent Proposal" was, after all, a project facilitated by CAA!

"Aaron, do you think it's a bit inappropriate for Sherry Lansing, as just a contract producer for Paramount, to be asking you about these things?"

Looking at the smile on Ronald Meyer's face, Aaron knew there was more to it.

"Recently, we helped Frank Mancuso, the former chairman of Paramount Pictures, recover $15 million in unpaid salary;"

"Also, François Gillet, the person behind the scenes at MGM/UA, fired Alan Ladd Jr., the chairman of MGM. We recommended Frank Mancuso to MGM as chairman, and CAA's Michael Marcus to serve as president;"

"Former Warner Bros. production executive John Calley manages United Artists."

"So, who will be the successor to the CEO of Paramount Pictures?"

"Well, Sherry Lansing," Aaron would be too stupid if he couldn't see it.

"Martin Davis is also in favor of Sherry Lansing taking charge of Paramount!"

Martin Davis, Chairman and CEO of Gulf and Western Industries (renamed Paramount Communications).

Ronald Meyer nodded, "Martin Davis can always do unexpected things;"

"For example, making Sherry Lansing the first female head of a major Hollywood film group is also possible!"

That makes sense. Sherry Lansing has been working with Paramount for several years, and now she suddenly started managing Paramount's internal affairs. This is a signal.

MGM at this time was also a mess, with Crédit Lyonnais, the lender behind it, comprehensively reorganizing MGM/UA.

It seems that Giancarlo Parretti, the Italian white-collar criminal, is going to be in trouble!

Aaron was surprised, but what did it have to do with him?

The development of Dawn Pictures is what he should be concerned about now, "The international distribution of "Indecent Proposal" should still be given to Columbia TriStar, after all, it's better to do what you know!"

Of course, Columbia TriStar is quite disciplined in many ways and is also generous.

Even Steven Spielberg, the great director who had personally promised to only make films for Universal and Warner Bros., could change his mind at any time.

Ronald Meyer nodded. In fact, CAA would prefer Dawn Pictures to only be the film producer and completely hand over distribution to the major film groups.

Unfortunately, Aaron Anderson has great ambitions and the ability to match them!

"By the way, Aaron, are you so busy now? Do you need someone to manage the company for you?"

Ronald Meyer suddenly asked.

"Oh, do you have any recommendations?"

"Jon Peters, you know, he was fired by Sony, and has experience producing movies like "Batman!"

"Heh," Aaron couldn't help but laugh.

"Ronald, Dawn doesn't need a hairstylist to manage the company;"

"With me here, there won't be any problems. I'll choose slowly in the future!"

Jon Peters? CAA is treating Dawn as a garbage collection station. Even if they are your clients, you can't joke like that.

Christmas is in a week, and the holiday atmosphere in Los Angeles is strong, with Christmas trees sparkling in the shops on the street.

Light shows and fireworks displays in different areas attract large crowds.

In the evening, after the Golden Globe nominations party, Aaron invited the cast and crew of "Ghost" to a nearby bar for a Christmas celebration!

Kevin Costner, Kathy Bates, Edward Zwick, David Fincher and others all attended the party.

"Mmm," Aaron felt Nicole Kidman's sweet kiss in his arms, "Okay, I'm going to the restroom."

Nicole Kidman blinked, "Do you want me to go with you?"

Aaron smiled, leaned into Nicole Kidman's ear and whispered, "Uh-huh, you'll get yours tonight!"

Then, Aaron got up and left.

"Hey, David, what's wrong? Is something bothering you?"

When Aaron returned from the restroom, he saw David Fincher with a worried look on his face.

"Oh, Aaron," David Fincher smiled.

"Sit down," Aaron then patted the other person's shoulder and sat down, "Is it because of "Alien 3"?"

No mistake, one first, one inside, one content, one on one look!

This year, David Fincher became the director of 20th Century Fox's sequel blockbuster "Alien 3."

David Fincher is just a new director, only shooting MVs and commercials, the only resume is just directed "Phone Booth"!

But in front of "Alien 3", he is definitely not enough, the right to speak is very small.

News reports say that "Alien 3" director David Fincher and producers David Giler and Walter Hill have many conflicts, which is also true.

"Is it finished?"

David Fincher nodded, "The movie has just finished, but I've been excluded from the film's editing;"

"Shooting "Alien 3" may be the most difficult time in my life so far. David Giler and Walter Hill don't listen to my opinions at all!"

Aaron couldn't comfort him either. After all, the "Alien" series is 20th Century Fox's heavyweight IP, created by Ridley Scott, and "Aliens" was sublimated by James Cameron again.

This "Alien 3", David Fincher is just the spare tire among 20th Century Fox's spare tires, just a rescue director!

"Have a drink. If you have any ideas in the future, you can come to Dawn. I know your ability. Your movies are still up to you."

Aaron has always admired David Fincher's talent. He and Quentin Tarantino are both non-mainstream directors. Film companies should try to interfere with their creations as little as possible.

Relatively speaking, Aaron's emphasis on David Fincher is definitely deeper than Quentin Tarantino's!

Quentin Tarantino's circle is too niche, and his ability is too singular, not as diverse and professional as David Fincher.

"Thank you," David Fincher nodded.

"By the way, didn't Quentin direct his first feature film this year?"

"Yes, it's called "Reservoir Dogs", an anti-traditional crime thriller," Aaron said, and immediately laughed.

"When the time comes, "Reservoir Dogs" will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival;"

"I think it will definitely amaze everyone!"