Hollywood starts with a broker

Following the North American premiere of "Four Weddings and a Funeral," it grossed $5.8 million in its opening weekend;

However, "Four Weddings and a Funeral" was a success in the UK. This low-budget romantic comedy seems to be following the successful path of Dawn Films' romantic movies!

Dawn's previous film, "The Crying Game," grossed $62 million in North America by the time it left theaters. With a production cost of less than £2 million, Dawn definitely reaped both fame and fortune.

"Scent of a Woman" grossed $63 million in North America and $70 million overseas, for a total global box office of $130 million, also a resounding success.

In Washington, D.C., near the National Mall, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum held its dedication ceremony and officially opened.

Aaron Anderson also attended the opening ceremony!

Nicole Kidman, who was in Washington, D.C., filming "The Pelican Brief," accompanied Aaron as his date.

"100 Raoul Wallenberg Place!"

At the entrance, Aaron looked at the memorial's landmark and explained to the lady beside him, "Originally, the entrance was supposed to be on 15th Street. After the federal government provided this land to build the Holocaust Memorial Museum, 15th Street was renamed Raoul Wallenberg Place;"

"In memory of the Swedish diplomat who organized the largest Jewish rescue operation during the Holocaust!"

Nicole Kidman looked serious and asked in a low voice, "I heard you donated $5 million to Spielberg's project?"

Aaron nodded and put his arm around the lady's waist as they entered the memorial. "Spielberg didn't take a fee for 'Schindler's List.' Leaving aside the film's artistic merit,"

"Commercially, it was also very successful, grossing $96 million in North America and a staggering $220 million in the international market!"

"Schindler's List" provided Dawn with a profit of $120 million. It's only natural that Aaron donated $5 million to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in the name of Spielberg and the crew.

In addition, the Jewish artifacts and film prints collected during the production of "Schindler's List" are also very meaningful.

Nicole Kidman clicked her tongue. "I didn't expect a black-and-white film about the Jewish Holocaust to be so successful?"

"I remember that when you agreed to support Steven Spielberg's direction at the time, many people were waiting to see you make a fool of yourself!"

Aaron pressed his lips together. "Those people are probably regretting it beyond words."

"Schindler's List" grossed a staggering $320 million worldwide and swept the Oscars.

In the videotape market and television broadcasting, there will be a constant stream of revenue.

Fortunately, Dawn agreed to fully support Spielberg in filming "Schindler's List," which made the other party give up all backend revenue from the film.

Dawn did not interfere in the filming process of "Schindler's List" at all, with everything based on Spielberg's ideas!

Also attending the dedication ceremony were the new U.S. President Bill Clinton, current Israeli President Chaim Herzog, Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council Harvey Meyerhoff, and Elie Wiesel, winner of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize, among others.

At the dinner, Clinton specifically spoke with Aaron about the current state of Hollywood. "Aaron, I have always held the popular culture of you Hollywood people in respect and admiration;"

"Hollywood's new-style liberalism and trend tendencies are specific cultural trends!"

Aaron smiled and said, "Hollywood hopes to have more space and choices in the MPAA rating system;"

"Perhaps the standards for violence and pornography can be more open."

As a member of Hollywood, Aaron Anderson certainly hopes that Hollywood prospers, so that Dawn's development will be faster.

The Bush administration's attitude towards Hollywood was somewhat ambiguous, and the MPAA was somewhat strict.

The MPAA is a bridge connecting Washington and Hollywood, and the White House's opinion has a great say in the implementation of MPAA standards!

"Don't worry, people from the President's Office will talk to Jack Valenti about it."

Clinton smiled. The premise for Hollywood's willingness to support him is that he can provide Hollywood with convenience.

Moreover, the important figures in Hollywood have never been the stars, but film company bosses behind the scenes like Aaron Anderson.

"If that's the case, the friendship between the President and Hollywood will become even stronger."

Then, Aaron raised his glass and clinked it with Clinton's.

Clinton took a sip of wine. "Before, your suggestion that I value the LGBT community was very pertinent!"

Aaron shook his head. "In this regard, black racialism and feminism still dominate;"

"The power shown by LGBT sexual minorities is still too small;"

"Currently, due to antitrust issues, large television stations cannot acquire large film companies. Hollywood's conservative forces are quite strong!"

Look, the three major wireless broadcast television networks in the United States now, ABC belongs to Capital Cities Communications, NBC belongs to General Electric, and CBS belongs to Loews Corporation;

The fourth largest wireless broadcast television network FOX belongs to News Corporation, and the highest-rated cable television CNN belongs to Turner Broadcasting (TBS) Group, and the music cable television MTV belongs to Viacom Group.

Hollywood film companies certainly cannot compare with television broadcast groups!

"Many people have proposed that television stations should be allowed to merge with large film groups;"

"The distribution capabilities of television stations, combined with the content production of film companies, would be a perfect combination."

Aaron has been paying attention to these things, but everyone knows the importance of wireless broadcast television networks;

Whether the merger of large television stations and large film groups will lead to subscription price increases and create a monopoly is something the federal government has to consider.

Clinton sighed, "The Antitrust Committee is already studying the feasibility. It depends on whether the bill will pass in Congress at that time?"

Hollywood's lobbying team doesn't know how many members of Congress they have contacted. The merger of television groups and film groups will form a diversified media giant.

"Aaron, do you also want to enter the television network business?"

Aaron smiled, "Who doesn't want to? However, my current strength is not enough. Perhaps I should first own a cable television station."

Dawn has its own, and when the time comes, it can develop a series of high-rated TV dramas. Owning a cable TV station can develop very quickly.

"Then, do you have any goals?"

"Yes, AMC (American Movie Classics) cable television network under Rainbow Media, a cable television CVC owned by the Dolan family!"

AMC cable television was originally a pay cable channel specializing in broadcasting classic American movies, but now it is a basic cable channel;

Currently, AMC channel has not started producing its own TV series, which is Aaron's goal.