Hollywood starts with a broker

The release of * * * * "Basic Instinct", produced by Carolco and distributed by TriStar Pictures, is a box office hit, living up to the reputation of director Paul Verhoeven, who was born in the "sex capital" of Amsterdam;

Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone's performances in the film have also sparked a lot of criticism. It can be said that "Basic Instinct" is definitely the most controversial work of the year!

In an Italian restaurant in Century City, Los Angeles, Aaron and CAA's Michael Ovitz are discussing the new film "Indecent Proposal".

"Robert Redford means that he doesn't want to focus too much on gender topics in the promotion, but should focus on the plot of the movie, morality, marriage, and so on."

Listening to Michael Ovitz's words, Aaron just smiled, "The purpose of promotion is to attract audiences to enter the theater, and gender topics are indispensable;"

"Besides, "Indecent Proposal" itself is an immoral transaction. Dawn has invested 15 million US dollars in marketing for humanity and ethics;"

"Robert Redford has to be worthy of his $8 million salary and cooperate with the film's promotion!"

You know, Mel Gibson's salary for filming "Lethal Weapon 3" was only 10 million US dollars, which will also be released this year;

The reason why Robert Redford can get an $8 million salary in "Indecent Proposal" is largely because this movie is a package project of CAA.

"Aaron, you need to know that Michael Douglas's salary in "Basic Instinct" is as high as 12 million US dollars!"

Aaron didn't care, "If Robert Redford is willing to star in "Basic Instinct", Carolco will offer a salary of no less than 15 million US dollars;"

"What's more, it's 12 million. How many big names are willing to take on this kind of work?"

Michael Douglas can let go, but can Robert Redford ignore the controversy? This kind of work is too easy to define actors!

CAA is willing to sell the "Indecent Proposal" project to Dawn Pictures because Aaron offered a production budget of 25 million US dollars, plus paying 15% of the movie box office and video tape revenue in exchange.

"By the way, is Paramount going to develop writer John Grisham's novel "The Firm"?"

Aaron changed the subject.

Michael Ovitz smiled, "Yes, Tom Cruise was chosen as the male lead, and I also persuaded director Sydney Pollack to direct;"

"Why, are you also interested in John Grisham's novels?"

Aaron spread his hands helplessly, "His novels sell so well, who wouldn't be interested?"

It's a pity that Dawn doesn't have its own publishing house. Which of the six major film groups doesn't have its own publishing house?

The adaptation rights of this kind of famous writer's novels have been taken away by major film companies before they are even published;

What can Aaron do? He can only buy novels like "Forrest Gump" that don't sell much.

"The Firm" is John Grisham's second novel, published last year, but the adaptation rights were bought by Paramount the year before!

Looking at Michael Ovitz, Aaron couldn't help asking: "Which company bought the film adaptation rights to John Grisham's novel "The Pelican Brief" published this year?"

"Warner Bros., it was negotiated before it was published last year. Warner Bros. is going to adapt it, and it is currently in the early stages of preparation."

Of course, Michael Ovitz didn't need to hide these things. With Aaron Anderson's status, he could find out this information quickly.

John Grisham is not only a novelist, but also a lawyer, so the protagonists of his works are all lawyers;

The novel has a tense plot, an unexpected ending, and the theme is linked to American law and politics, belonging to the political thriller genre.

"Heh, Tom Cruise just played a lawyer in "A Few Good Men", and now he is going to play a lawyer again in "The Firm"!"

"A Few Good Men" has just finished filming not long ago, and the release date is still Christmas this year. Now Tom Cruise is preparing to star in "The Firm" again.

Michael Ovitz spread his hands and smiled, "We persuaded Sydney Pollack to direct this movie, and Tom Cruise is also very willing to work with him..."

The next day, in a club on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Aaron met with Monica Bellucci, who came to the United States to shoot GG, and director Giuseppe Tornatore.

"Do you have any new projects to develop? Dawn can give you a lot of support now!"

Aaron took a sip of wine, because Giuseppe Tornatore participated in the production of "Scent of a Woman" throughout the entire process, and Aaron also wanted to repay him.

"Currently, I don't have any ideas yet."

Giuseppe Tornatore shook his head. He is still not very adapted to Hollywood-style movies.

Italian movies have never had much of a market, but the Italian economy is still very strong, and it has been rising since the 1950s!

"Are you planning to go back to Italy?"

Giuseppe Tornatore nodded, "I'm going back. "Scent of a Woman" will go to the Venice Film Festival at that time and will be released at the end of the year to compete for the American Oscars."

Aaron brought Monica Bellucci, which can be regarded as introducing her to this Italian director, which will also be good for her in the future.

No mistake, one first, one issue, one inside, one content, one is, one look, one look!

"How is it, coming to America, do you have any feelings?"

After Giuseppe Tornatore left, Aaron asked Monica Bellucci. The other party has been in the United States for some time.

"Here, there are many parties, and women are also very energetic. It doesn't seem as leisurely as Europe!"

Monica Bellucci is now the brand ambassador for L'Oréal. This time she came to the United States to shoot GG for American versions of fashion magazines such as "Vogue" and "Harper's Bazaar".

"Leisurely, Europe is indeed a high-welfare society," Aaron understood, after all, Italy is now an economic power.

In the evening, Aaron took Monica Bellucci back to his villa in the Bel Air community!

"Huff," on the bed in the bedroom, Monica Bellucci gasped for breath while lying on Aaron.

Feeling the woman's 36D, Aaron stroked the other party's long hair, "How long are you planning to stay in the United States this time?"

"I don't know yet. Maybe I will try to submit some resumes to Hollywood crews to see if there are any suitable roles!"

Aaron narrowed his eyes, "It's estimated to be very difficult. If there are any, they will be similar to the roles in "Bram Stoker's Dracula";"

"Some dispensable roles, what they value is nothing more than your body?"

Monica Bellucci just smiled, "I know all this. I debuted late and I am a newcomer who has just entered the film industry;"

"As an Italian, it is very difficult to break into Hollywood, and I am willing to pay what I should!"

Saying that, Monica Bellucci kissed Aaron...