Hollywood starts with a broker

Morning in a suite at the Bel-Air Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Nicole Kidman, gasping, emerged from the covers and lay on Aaron's chest, "Did you make a lot from the stock market?"

Aaron, refreshed, stroked the alluring body beneath him, a smirk playing on his lips, "Oil futures, made a bit. What do you think, your man's amazing, right?"

Nicole Kidman smiled, "Yeah, you're definitely amazing!"

With the funds in hand, Aaron immediately went to ICM to discuss acquiring the rights to Orion's 'The Silence of the Lambs' with Nancy Josephson.

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"Aaron, stop fooling around, what Orion needs is visible cash flow, they're now..."

Before Nancy Josephson could finish, Aaron directly produced a $10 million bank draft from First Intercontinental Bank!

"Below $15 million, ICM can take a 4% commission on the deal. Dawn Pictures wants 'The Silence of the Lambs';"

"Instead of going directly to the video tape market, it's better to let me find a distributor. Since Orion doesn't dare to distribute it, give it to me, I dare;"

"4% isn't low, you need to know, this involves a transaction of over ten million dollars, unlike those small transactions of one or two million dollars I did back then!"

Aaron Anderson was familiar with these things and didn't need to waste much time on it. As for why he didn't go to Orion himself, it was because he didn't have ICM's connections.

At the same time, Aaron was also worried that Orion wouldn't sell to him.

Nancy Josephson's eyes widened, staring intently at Aaron for several seconds, gesturing with her hands, "How did you suddenly..."

Aaron couldn't help but remind her, "Nancy, you're asking too many questions."

"Alright, since Dawn Pictures has money, ICM certainly won't refuse business that comes to our door. We'll contact Orion as quickly as possible!"

"Good, I'll wait for your good news..."

Orion is currently owned by John Kluge of the Metromedia Group. Due to continuous losses, Orion's current situation is precarious.

Especially with the poor performance of their films, John Kluge is preparing to have Orion file for bankruptcy.

In mid-October, ICM from Hollywood brought several producers to Orion!

The two producers of 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Ronald Bozman and Edward Saxon, director Jonathan Demme, and lead actress Jodie Foster, all didn't want the film to go directly to the video tape market.

"Mr. Kluge, $13 million, a film company wants to buy the rights to 'The Silence of the Lambs';"

"The international distribution rights to 'The Silence of the Lambs' have already been sold by Orion, and with this $13 million, Orion will have recovered all of the $19 million filming costs, and at least made four or five million dollars!"

Nancy Josephson was, of course, well-prepared this time. A thriller/suspense work that everyone was pessimistic about had its North American rights sold for seventy percent of its production cost, which wasn't low.

John Kluge remained composed, "$13 million is too low. Jodie Foster is an Oscar-winning Best Actress, it should be at least $17 million."

Nancy Josephson shook her head, "The buyer is a loyal fan of the novel, loves it very much, and doesn't want the film to not be enjoyed in theaters;"

"After purchasing the film rights, he still has to find a distributor himself, so a price of $17 million is impossible;"

"Mr. Kluge, Orion's important project now is 'Dances with Wolves,' since you're not optimistic about this film, why keep it on hand?"

"Exchanging it for valuable cash flow to promote 'Dances with Wolves,' and for the upcoming awards campaign would be great!"

John Kluge sighed, "$15 million then, Orion can't work for nothing, I want cash."

Nancy Josephson thought for a moment, "If Orion agrees to sell for $14 million, I think the other party can pay at the moment the contract is signed..."

The lethality of cash was too great. After Nancy Josephson contacted Aaron Anderson, Orion was willing to sell 'The Silence of the Lambs' to Dawn Pictures for $14 million in cash, provided it was a cash-on-delivery transaction.

Aaron gladly accepted!

Soon, ICM, representing Dawn Pictures, acquired the rights to 'The Silence of the Lambs' from Orion Pictures for $14 million in cash.

ICM made a small profit, earning a commission of $560,000.

"Satisfied now?"

At Dawn Pictures, Nancy Josephson handed the contract to Aaron, and also brought back the master tape of 'The Silence of the Lambs!'

"I feel like I can do it too," Aaron really didn't expect it to be so fast. Was Orion really that pessimistic about 'The Silence of the Lambs?'

Aaron remembered that Orion had distributed 'The Silence of the Lambs'!

Nancy Josephson shrugged, "I also talked to the crew members. Anyway, things are settled;"

"Now, you should go find a distributor to take over the film. Director Jonathan Demme, lead actors Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and others are all waiting for your good news!"

Aaron nodded, "I'll meet with the crew members first. I spent so much money, of course I want to get it into theaters."

The $14.8 million that came in was spent in half a month, sigh.

In the afternoon, partial demolition work was being carried out at the Angel Theater on Fountain Avenue, and Aaron went to take a look.

"What, are things in New York settled?"

No mistake, one first, one hair, one inside, one appearance, one look, one look!

Aaron hadn't seen Jack Wells much recently.

"Almost, that company specializes in promoting penny stocks. It's only been established for half a year, and the boss has accumulated over a million dollars;"

"Several hundred people were deceived by him. The FBI directly opened a case, but unfortunately, that bastard spent almost all the money!"

Jack Wells also cooperated with the police and the FBI in their inquiries. He was also one of the victims, although he was a bit excessive.

"No wonder, you went for half a month," Aaron smiled nonchalantly, "This guy is really talented!"

Jack Wells nodded in agreement, "Who says he isn't? That guy's got a great mouth, but he's going to be in jail for a while. A million dollars isn't a small amount;"

"Anything would be better than playing scams. Not only did I teach him a lesson, but other victims also came looking for him later and beat him up a few more times. Fortunately, it was at the police station."

"Alright, those are all small matters, focus on the theater's renovation, and think about the security company's operations!"

Aaron sat down, "By the way, what's that guy's name? Does he have any glorious past?"

"No, his name is Jordan Belfort, he's only 28 this year. He dropped out of school and became a salesman, his eloquence was developed at that time..."

"Hmm," listening to Jack Wells's introduction, Aaron only felt that something was wrong?

Jordan Belfort, sales, penny stocks, isn't this the prototype for Little Leo's 'The Wolf of Wall Street' in the future?

"You beat up Jordan Belfort, and then this guy was arrested by the FBI for fraud, the evidence is conclusive, and he's about to go to jail?"

"Yeah, that's right!" Jack Wells nodded seriously, "A million dollars, he's definitely going to jail!"

Aaron breathed a sigh of relief, so there won't be a 'Wolf of Wall Street' in the future?

He ended before he even got started!

Jordan Belfort, really unlucky...

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