Hollywood starts with a broker

Samsung and Dawn invested $60 million to film "The Mask of Zorro." With director Ridley Scott and Kevin Costner, the lineup is definitely strong!

Mike Medavoy, the head of Samsung Films, has boundless expectations for this "The Mask of Zorro!"

On the other hand, Warner Bros.' summer blockbuster "Batman Returns" did not meet expectations, with $160 million in North America and only $260 million worldwide.

This is quite a bit lower than the previous film's $400 million worldwide gross, and "Batman Returns" also had a production cost of $80 million.

At the same time, the biographical film "Christopher Columbus: The Discovery" starring Catherine Zeta-Jones was also released.

It opened with only $3 million and received poor reviews. Warner Bros.' $40 million film undoubtedly failed.

In a Palm Springs hotel, a sweaty Catherine Zeta-Jones leaned on Aaron, "It seems that director Ridley Scott also has a Columbus movie coming out!"

"Yes, in October, and the production cost is even higher than the one you starred in."

Aaron caressed Catherine Zeta-Jones in his arms. "1492: Conquest of Paradise" cost a whopping $47 million.

Aaron was also sweating for Ridley Scott's co-production.

After all, "Christopher Columbus: The Discovery" features Marlon Brando, while Ridley Scott's "1492: Conquest of Paradise" doesn't have such a Hollywood star.

At the end of August, when the exchange rate of pounds to dollars rose to 2, Aaron immediately had Tianhai Fund start shorting the pound.

Next, I believe, Quantum Fund will act soon. After all, Aaron only invested $50 million, and 10 times leverage is only $500 million!

With the strength of the German Mark, the EEC governments, led by Britain and Italy, unanimously demanded that Germany lower interest rates so that other countries could follow suit.

But Germany turned a deaf ear, and even raised the discount rate before.

As a result, more and more people are hoarding German Marks and selling British pounds and Italian Lira.

In a West Hollywood bar at night, Jack Wills, who had returned from Russia, was telling Aaron about the situation there!

"This year, Russia implemented a comprehensive privatization reform, implementing shock therapy;"

"As you know, during the Soviet era, their supplies were not abundant, and now there is a great shortage of daily necessities in Russia."

Jack Wills said, taking a sip of wine.

Leaning closer to Aaron, "I know some people in the military there. Their warehouses are full of brand-new AKs;"

"We import goods from Russia and ship them directly to Africa, where they sell very well!"

"Sell very well?"

"Yes, as you know, Africa is a mess, and the demand is great!"

Aaron was a little surprised, "You wouldn't become a arms dealer like this, would you?"

Jack Wills shook his head, "What are you talking about? It's just a small business."

"Okay, the ruble has depreciated severely, so you should have made some money, right?"

Aaron asked.

"Yes, the Omega company you introduced seems to be pretty good!"

Jack Wills did invest some money in Omega Consulting.

Aaron took a sip of wine, "This kind of playing with hedge funds has a lot of variables, don't get addicted to it."

Jack Wills smiled, "How could I be addicted to these things?"

"By the way, before in Los Angeles, was the thing between black rapper Sean Combs and 2Pac related to you?"

Aaron asked Jack Wills in a low voice. Sean Combs died directly, and 2Pac was also seriously injured and disabled!

"Yes, 2Pac starred in "Poetic Justice", which is John Singleton's new film;"

"This guy seems to have forgotten who supported him in his debut feature film "Boyz n the Hood"?"

Moreover, "Boyz n the Hood" also earned John Singleton an Oscar nomination for Best Director.

Dawn Pictures invested in him, an African-American new director, to support him in filming in South Central Los Angeles and Compton.

In order to successfully film "Boyz n the Hood", Jack Wills personally worked with his friends to deal with several gang members!

"Don't worry, the Los Angeles riots will happen soon, who will pay attention to these things?"

Aaron smiled, "Of course no one cares, after all, these two are not famous people!"

If Jack Wills knew that the Sean Combs he killed would be a leading figure in the American music scene in the future - Puff Daddy;

And this guy can be regarded as a person without a moral bottom line, wouldn't Jack Wills be considered to have eliminated a harm in advance?

"Now the election is getting closer and closer. California is holding federal Senate elections, and some federal House of Representatives seats are also being replaced;"

"Next, we have to donate to some promising congressional candidates!"

In Congress, California has the most federal representatives in addition to the two Senate members it has like other states.

California experienced riots this year, causing great losses, and a reconstruction plan is imminent.

"Understood," Jack Wills knew these were essential.

"Well, tomorrow I'm going to the Venice International Film Festival in Italy!"

Aaron said, patting the other person's shoulder.

Dawn does have a remake of "Scent of a Woman" participating in the Venice Film Festival, but Aaron also wants to see if there are any suitable imported films?

On the bed in the Bel Air villa, Aaron leaned on Monica Bellucci, "Do you want to go to Italy with me?"

Monica Bellucci smiled, "Okay, but I can only stay for two days. I have to come back to participate in the rehearsals for the movie "Philadelphia" that director Jonathan Demme has arranged."

"Forget it, then stay in the United States and prepare for "Philadelphia"!"

Aaron shook his head. Jonathan Demme has made sufficient preparations for the film. It would be good for Monica Bellucci to participate in this film.

"Okay," Monica Bellucci kissed the man on her body.

Then, with a flip, she pressed down on Aaron and smiled, "Honey, although I can't go with you this time, there are opportunities;"

"Moreover, I'm also in the United States, and I can come to your side at any time!"

Stroking the woman's plump body, Aaron didn't have much fluctuation. Jennifer Connelly has little left in "Speed", and she can completely accompany Aaron on a trip;

After all, Jennifer Connelly speaks French and Italian.

Aaron smiled, "Okay, cherish tonight!"