Hollywood starts with a broker

Hong Kong's economy is currently experiencing unprecedented prosperity, especially the booming real estate market, leading Aaron to consider investing in Hong Kong real estate!

At night, in a high-rise hotel suite, Norika Fujiwara, dressed in a sexy negligee, stood by the window admiring the Hong Kong night scene.

Aaron hugged the girl from behind, enjoying the alluring 34E, "How are you doing? Are you happy these past few days?"

"Happy!" Norika Fujiwara leaned into the man's arms, "This place is also a shopper's paradise, and the climate is warm, which is very nice."

Aaron smiled slightly and kissed the girl's lips, "Well, you go back to Japan tomorrow, and I'll look for you again in the future."

"Okay, then you must come in the future!"

Aaron nodded, "Of course, you are so sexy and beautiful, I definitely can't bear to part with you. Also, if there are opportunities in Hong Kong, you can come and try a few roles;"

"The Hong Kong film industry is exceptionally prosperous now, and there are still many opportunities."

"Well, I know. If there are no opportunities, it doesn't matter, I'll just stay in Japan!"

The next day, Norika Fujiwara took the $400,000 given by Aaron and boarded a plane to Japan. $400,000 is close to 50 million yen, which is definitely a huge sum for Norika Fujiwara, who has just debuted.

Aaron, who stayed in Hong Kong, took a fancy to a detached villa in Repulse Bay, with a single building area of over 5,000 square feet, and an equally large outdoor garden!

"55 million Hong Kong dollars, not bad," Aaron didn't really care.

The Hong Kong dollar's issuance is linked to the US dollar through a linked exchange rate system, with 1 US dollar equal to 7.80 Hong Kong dollars. 55 million Hong Kong dollars is almost 7 million US dollars, which is indeed not cheap!

In the hotel room, Aaron sat on the sofa drinking wine, while Aislinn Beckett continued to report: "'Schindler's List' has received very good reviews after its release;"

"Perhaps, it will perform well at the Oscars!"

Aaron smiled, "Definitely. 'The Crying Game' and 'Scent of a Woman' also have a good chance of being nominated;"

"This time, three films produced by Dawn are going to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture together."

Saying that, Aaron stood up, "Well, Christmas is coming soon, let's prepare and go back home!"

As for the Jackie Chan Kung Fu comedy film in cooperation with Golden Harvest, it will definitely be next year's matter.

Aaron returned to Los Angeles on the day before Christmas Eve, and also brought back two Jackie Chan Kung Fu films from Golden Harvest, 'Armour of God II: Operation Condor' and 'Police Story 3: Super Cop';

As for when Dawn will release them, it will have to wait until the new films developed next help Jackie Chan make a name for himself. Also, two Jackie Chan Jet Li Kung Fu films from Golden Harvest, the 'Once Upon a Time in China' series, were also purchased by Aaron for North American distribution rights.

Christmas Eve, Los Angeles, Chateau Marmont, West Hollywood.

At the party, Paula Wagner took the initiative to find Aaron, "I'm preparing to leave CAA!"

Aaron wasn't surprised, "Transitioning to a film producer?"

Paula Wagner nodded, "Tom and I have already talked about it. We're forming Cruise/Wagner Productions and have signed a three-year exclusive multi-picture financing and distribution agreement with Paramount!"

As for the reason, of course, it is to give Tom Cruise more creative freedom in the films he stars in, as well as opportunities to produce and direct films.

Tom Cruise's new film 'A Few Good Men,' produced by Castle Rock and distributed by Columbia, has grossed $42 million in less than half a month;

Moreover, 'A Few Good Men' has also received very good reviews!

"Then, who will be Tom's main agent in the future?"

Paula Wagner is transitioning, so someone has to take over Tom Cruise's agency business.

"Veteran agent Pat Kingsley will take over Tom's agency work!"

Aaron nodded. Pat Kingsley is already 60 years old, has extremely strong public relations skills, and has vast network resources.

"'Interview with the Vampire' author Anne Rice opposes Tom's casting. What do you think?"

Aaron suddenly asked, although 'Interview with the Vampire' is still undergoing script adaptation, it does not hinder the preparation of the project.

"Aaron, it's not what I think, but what do you and David Geffen think?"

"You know, Tom never lacks scripts sent to him!"

The main reason 'Interview with the Vampire' was able to invite Tom Cruise to star was because Tom Cruise himself was interested in the novel;

This is the source of Paula Wagner and Tom Cruise's confidence.

Aaron smiled, "Signed an exclusive agreement with Paramount, and prepared a groundbreaking work?"

"Paramount does have a project. They want to adapt a 1960s TV series, 'Mission: Impossible';"

"When it aired on CBS back then, the ratings were very high, and the production company was Paramount Television."

Paula Wagner didn't hide anything. After all, Tom Cruise also likes this TV series very much and wants to participate;

It's just that it hasn't officially started preparations yet. Tom Cruise just finished filming 'The Firm' and is likely to film 'Interview with the Vampire' next!

"'Mission: Impossible,'" Aaron of course knows this film series. It can be said that the 'Mission: Impossible' series will be Tom Cruise's most important label in the future.

"Don't worry, Mr. David Geffen has already talked to Tom. He will go to star in 'Interview with the Vampire' then."

Aaron smiled. Actually, he wasn't too worried. Tom Cruise's 'Far and Away' this summer only grossed $58 million in North America, although the global total gross was $130 million;

However, 'Far and Away' had a production cost of $60 million, which is not low, plus high publicity and distribution costs, the total investment is not small.

After starring in commercial films one after another, Tom Cruise's just-released 'A Few Good Men' has been recognized by filmmakers. For 'Interview with the Vampire,' a different type of film, Tom Cruise also wants to try some different roles!

However, after hearing that the 'Mission: Impossible' TV series was going to be adapted, Aaron felt that Dawn also needed to establish its own television department;

Dawn can't just focus on movies. It has to get involved in television, producing dramas for television stations, and then also owning its own television station.

"For the director of 'Interview with the Vampire,' I recommend Irish director Neil Jordan of 'The Crying Game,' who was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Director;"

"I think the reputation of 'The Crying Game' will also have a bright performance at the Oscars in March next year. These are enough to prove the director's ability!"

Aaron is just worried that Tom Cruise's high standards will look down on these new directors. After all, 'The Shawshank Redemption' director Frank Darabont is a good example.

Paula Wagner smiled, "Tom will cooperate with the director in filming!"