Hollywood starts with a broker

With the successful conclusion of the Cannes Film Festival, Steven Soderbergh, with "Sex, Lies, and Videotape," became the youngest winner of the Palme d'Or and earned the reputation of "Golden Boy of Directing."

Now, Steven Soderbergh can truly be said to have taken the world by storm!

At the same time, Aaron took the opportunity to handle the distribution underwriting for "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" and "Cinema Paradiso."

In particular, the highly popular "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" sold its European rights to UIP (United International Pictures) for $4.5 million, and its Japanese rights to Daiei Film Co. for $2.3 million.

On the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, Aaron and Nicole Kidman drove a sports car, waving in the wind!

"When are we going back to America?" Nicole Kidman asked from the side.

"We'll go back tomorrow. I have to go back to CAA to report on my work," Aaron said with a smile, patting Nicole Kidman's thigh. "Have you had fun these past few days?"

"Yes, very happy!"

By the time Aaron and Nicole returned to Los Angeles, it was already mid-May, and the fierce summer box office battle had already begun.

Although the movie "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" won the Palme d'Or, Miramax didn't have the ability to release it during the summer season. Instead, it was placed in the August slot after the summer season ended.

Because Aaron had negotiated another $6.8 million deal at Cannes this time, CAA not only gained direct revenue but also enhanced its reputation.

Of course, CAA also gave Aaron the bonus he deserved at the first opportunity, $200,000, and also rewarded Aaron with a new Lotus sports car.

Aaron Anderson had greatly shown his face in front of Michael Ovitz this time. However, Aaron also knew that Lotus had just signed a sponsorship agreement with the "Pretty Woman" crew!

"Lotus, a British sports car brand recently acquired by General Motors," Aaron looked at Michael Ovitz with a smile.

"Lamborghini, Ferrari, and the others, are they unwilling to sponsor?"

Michael Ovitz nodded. "They refused, thinking the protagonist's identity was not good!"

A call girl, these brands don't want to be associated with this kind of profession, which is normal.

"Why haven't the male and female leads of 'Pretty Woman' been finalized yet?" Aaron asked. Isn't it just a low-budget romantic comedy?

"Christopher Reeve refused. We looked for Al Pacino, and for the female lead, we sent invitations to Michelle Pfeiffer and Valeria Golino, but they were also rejected."

Michael Ovitz didn't hide anything.

After all, Aaron Anderson contributed to the development of "Pretty Woman."

Michelle Pfeiffer is one of Hollywood's sex symbols and has worked with Al Pacino in the new version of "Scarface."

Valeria Golino is Tom Cruise's girlfriend in "Rain Man," an Italian sex symbol.

This year's Oscar-winning Best Picture "Rain Man" had a box office of $170 million in North America, plus $180 million overseas, for a total global box office of $350 million!

"Al Pacino," Aaron remembered that he wasn't the final male lead, but that didn't matter.

Now, "Pretty Woman" has started auditioning new actresses for the female lead. Nicole Kidman, as Aaron's girlfriend, can directly participate in the final callback.

Of course, there's no need to attend the previous auditions.

"Aaron, since you have a great interest in promoting movies, you might be interested in the following work," Michael Ovitz said, smiling.

"What work?"

"A Hong Kong film company has invested in Hollywood to shoot a live-action version of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.';"

"This is a commercial film with a production cost of $13.5 million, and their American负责人委委托CAA to help them find a North American distributor!"

Hearing Michael Ovitz's statement, Aaron knew that it was a cartoon adaptation invested in by Golden Harvest Film Company of Hong Kong.

"Is it the Hong Kong film company that invested in the 'Cannonball Run' series?" Aaron was very familiar with Golden Harvest. They had invested in several Hollywood works before, wanting to push their top star Jackie Chan to Hollywood, but unfortunately, they failed.

Michael Ovitz nodded. "It's that company. Now this 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' is being filmed in Los Angeles. You can go and talk to their American representative!"

"No problem, I actually like promoting commercial films."

Aaron readily agreed, remembering that this live-action version of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" filmed by Golden Harvest was a blockbuster movie with a North American box office of over $100 million!

However, before that, Aaron had to understand the development progress of "Pretty Woman."

There was also the script he had been longing for, "Ghost," and the most likely investment he could get now was from Japan, as they were entering Hollywood in a big way.

CAA's signed producer Steven Reuther is the leader of the movie "Pretty Woman," connecting with Disney's executive producer Gary Goldstein.

The Disney executive paying attention to this movie is Jeffrey Katzenberg, while Disney Chairman Michael Eisner is focusing on another CAA package, "Dick Tracy!"

Whether for CAA or Disney, the importance of "Pretty Woman" is far less than that of "Dick Tracy."

In the evening, Aaron specially invited Steven Reuther to relax at a bar. "Has Al Pacino already signed a contract with the crew?"

Steven Reuther shook his head. "Not yet, he only participated in scenes with the auditioning actresses."

"The problem now is that Warren Beatty, who is directing and starring in 'Dick Tracy,' also seems to want to invite Al Pacino to join!"

Aaron was stunned. "Isn't there already Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman joining? There's already Warren Beatty and Madonna, and now you want to add Al Pacino?

You can't just pile up stars like that, can you? The budget has to reach $50 million, right?

Steven Reuther spread his hands. "People aren't too optimistic about the prospects of 'Pretty Woman.' The female lead audition is almost in the final round."

"The Nicole Kidman you introduced, take her over to try these days. Director Garry Marshall and male lead Al Pacino's opinions are very important!"

Aaron nodded, but he complained in his heart about this Al Pacino, who had missed too many good roles after the "Godfather" series.

In recent years, Al Pacino has been somewhat immersed, having taken a four-year hiatus. However, now that director Francis Ford Coppola has agreed to help Paramount shoot "The Godfather Part III," Al Pacino has returned to the public eye.

Before "The Godfather Part III," Al Pacino can first shoot a new film this year to find his feeling!

"Al Pacino, if he refuses, who are your alternates?"

"Veteran actor, Richard Gere!"

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