Hollywood starts with a broker

Samuel Goldwyn Films' attitude towards "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was ambiguous, and the price difference between the two parties was too great.

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Therefore, Aaron refocused on New Line Cinema!

After Robert Shaye, the chairman of New Line, watched the rough cut, he expressed interest in distributing "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

"Aaron Anderson, young people nowadays are really something!"

In the New York office of New Line, Robert Shaye looked at the young man in front of him with a smile.

"Mr. Shaye founded New Line in the 1970s, and New Line went public two years ago, becoming a representative company of second-tier film distributors, that's really amazing."

Robert Shaye smiled, "Your declaration of the 'Year of Independent Film' at the Sundance Film Festival was deafening;"

"'Sex, Lies, and Videotape' made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival, taking American independent films a big step forward!"

Aaron's expression was somewhat casual, "Independent films or art films, these concepts are just distinctions from mainstream Hollywood commercial films;"

"The earlier anti-Hollywood mainstream filmmakers were entrenched near San Francisco in Northern California, but now it's all deserted;"

"In the face of box office, art is worthless. What can be remembered are some art films that have achieved box office success!"

Robert Shaye agreed, "New Line needs a film to be released in the spring of next year;"

"'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' is not bad, how about buying out the distribution rights for $3.5 million?"

"After all, this is a B-grade action film directed by a Hong Kong director."

Aaron's fingers tapped his knee. New Line was indeed showing some sincerity, but unfortunately, it was still far from Aaron's ideal price.

Aaron knew the potential of this film, but unfortunately he didn't have the funds. The best way for this kind of film is to sign a commissioned distribution agreement with the distribution company, cooperating in a profit-sharing model, rather than selling out the distribution rights.

However, Golden Harvest is ultimately a foreign company. For profit-sharing distribution, they need to wait too long. Hong Kong's film industry is known for its speed, and Golden Harvest needs to recover funds as soon as possible!

Aaron looked at the other party, "My expectations for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' are even greater than Mr. Shaye's expectations;"

"I can indeed accept the price of $3.5 million, but I need a post-release guarantee. If the North American box office exceeds $50 million, Golden Harvest will enjoy 15% of the excess box office, and if it exceeds $100 million, Golden Harvest's share will increase to 25%."

Robert Shaye laughed, "Although I don't think this movie will be that successful, the share you want is a bit high;"

"Over $50 million, a 10% share, over $100 million, let's say a 20% share!"

Aaron thought for a while, stood up and shook hands with Robert Shaye, "Happy cooperation, I will arrange for the person in charge of Golden Harvest to come over to sign the contract as soon as possible."

Robert Shaye nodded, stared at Aaron and looked at him, "You should also be expanding your network and resources as an agent. If you have any ideas after you leave CAA, you can come to New Line."

"Thank you, I will consider it!"

Soon, in late July, Golden Harvest signed a cooperation agreement with New Line for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles";

Golden Harvest's chairman, Raymond Chow, also made a special trip to New York to attend the signing ceremony.

In the hotel room, Raymond Chow was very satisfied with Aaron Anderson's performance, "Thomas said that no film company was willing to offer $3 million. It's really good that New Line can offer $3.5 million!"

Aaron shook his head, "Actually, the price could be higher, but I'm more optimistic about the subsequent box office split;"

"Once the movie is released in the spring of next year, you will know how much profit the subsequent split will bring."

Raymond Chow was stunned for a moment, and smiled: "If that's the case, then that's great. At that time, Golden Harvest will definitely not be stingy with your bonus, Aaron."

Aaron felt it was okay. If there was no split, all the profits would belong to New Line. It was excusable to fight for these for Golden Harvest.

"By the way, I heard that Mr. Chow came from Seattle?"

Raymond Chow nodded, "A few days ago was the anniversary of a friend of mine's death, so I made a special trip to pay my respects!"

"Seattle, is it Bruce Lee? He's also my idol, what a pity," Aaron quickly guessed who it was. Bruce Lee is buried in Seattle.

"Really? Aaron, you also like kung fu movies?"

Aaron nodded, "I like them, and I have a signed new director who admires Hong Kong kung fu movies very much!"

"That's good. If you have the opportunity, Aaron, you can go to Hong Kong to take a look. The film industry in Hong Kong is also very prosperous now."

"Of course, Hong Kong's film exports are second only to Hollywood. When talking about the world's film industry, Hollywood and Hong Kong cannot be bypassed..."

No mistakes, one first, one hair, one inside, one capacity, one at a time!

At the same time, Sony's acquisition of Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group in Japan was coming to an end, and Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. of Japan acquired the Rockefeller Center, a landmark building complex in Manhattan, New York, which aroused another wave of resistance in the United States!

A political commentary book "The Japan That Can Say No" co-authored by Japanese right-wing politician Shintaro Ishihara and Sony founder Akio Morita was published, causing a sensation, because the whole book was filled with Japan's invincible confidence.

Electronic products, automobiles, foreign debt, Japan's current influence can be said to have reached its peak, and the United States is filled with various Japanese elements!

As David Lynch's dark road movie "Wild at Heart" is about to start filming, Nicole Kidman is also preparing to go to the set with the crew;

And Steven Soderbergh's "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" is also about to be released. After Aaron has settled the movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", he has already begun to look for the next target.

New York, Jennifer Connelly, who participated in several film auditions during the summer vacation, sat on the bed, looking at the script "The Hot Spot" in her hand with some hesitation;

Since her appearance in "Once Upon a Time in America", she has become America's sweetheart, but the next few works have not had much response, and the image of a vase has become deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Although she transferred from Yale to Stanford, she still wants to act. After several failed auditions, she has now received a subversive role script that requires her to undress and dedicate her body in the play;

Her mother, who has been in charge of her business, supports her in dropping out of school and transforming her image, changing her vase image.

However, this will inevitably lead to a lot of controversy. Jennifer Connelly looked at a business card in her hand in a daze!

It was given to her by Aaron Anderson when she auditioned for "Pretty Woman" in Los Angeles before. Professional things should be left to professionals.

The other party wants to sign her, and Jennifer Connelly has also checked the other party's information. Although he is a new agent, he has a good eye for movies;

Recently, he has also facilitated a film deal.

Moreover, Jennifer Connelly felt that the other party was about the same age as herself, and also wanted to hear his opinion.

Immediately, she got off the bed and came to the phone to dial the phone number on the business card...