Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 681 The Trio They Look Down On

CAISO (California Independent System Operator), a non-profit organization that manages and operates California’s power system, issued 14 Level 6 emergency warnings and 16 Level 9 emergency warnings between June and September.
All of this foreshadows the increasingly severe power crisis in California!

In addition, incumbent Vice President Al Gore has chosen former Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman as his running mate.
At the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles in late August, Albert Gore and Joseph Lieberman were formally nominated for the Democratic presidency and vice president, respectively.

Meanwhile, Aaron had already moved from Hong Kong to London, England, and spent $6.12 million to acquire a 51% stake in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group from Jardine Matheson!
In the bedroom of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London, Aaron held Cate Blanchett in his arms, pondering, "It seems like California is going to cause trouble in this year's US election."

After former Governor Pete Wilson left office, his successor, Gray Davis, a Democrat, is largely to blame for California's current power shortage.

Albert Gore's running mate, Joseph Lieberman, was a Jewish war enthusiast, a far-right member of the Democratic Party, and notorious for his actions!
Aaron distanced himself from Clinton because he was too close to Jews, and the proportion of Jewish people in cabinet members, members of Congress, and government departments reached an all-time high.

"Hmm, Aaron, you're awake?"

Cate Blanchett opened her eyes and smiled when she saw that Aaron was awake.

“Hmm,” Aaron kissed the woman, “You’ve met with director David Fincher, and you’re confident about playing Agent Clarice Starling in Hannibal Lecter, right?”

Cate Blanchett nodded. "I'm very excited to be able to work with director David Fincher, and excellent actors like Anthony Hopkins and Gary Oldman."

"I've read all of Thomas Harris's novels, and Jodie Foster's portrayal of this character was perfect."

"I think it will be very difficult to surpass, but I am confident that I can play this role well."

Although Aaron also hoped to develop this sequel with the original cast, director Jonathan Demme and lead actress Jodie Foster were not satisfied with the script, which was unavoidable.
The author is still Thomas Harris, and the screenwriter is still Ted Tarly. In that case, the only option is to change the director and the female lead.
Besides, Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of Hannibal Lecter is the most popular!

"David Fincher is still revising the script himself, and it's uncertain whether filming will be possible this year?"

Cate Blanchett shook her head. "I'm going back to Australia. The Sydney Olympics open on the 15th!"

Aaron patted the woman. "Filming will probably start at the end of this year or the beginning of next year. David Fincher likes to take his time polishing the script."

"There were indeed quite a few Australian stars cheering on the Sydney Olympics."

Cate Blanchett reached out and stroked little Aaron, smiling as she asked, "So, are you going to Sydney?"

"Ha, I'm going back to China. The Hollywood writers' strike has been going on for almost two months, and the negotiations are progressing well. I need to go back for an internal discussion meeting of the Alliance of Film Producers."

"We can't let the strike go on any longer!"

The strike started in July, and now it's already September. How long do they plan to continue the strike?

As he spoke, Aaron hugged and kissed Cate Blanchett!

“Hmm,” Cate Blanchett quickly sat on the man's lap, breathing rapidly, “I have to go to the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival first, and then go straight back to Australia;”

"Do you have any other business in England?" Aaron came to England this time to acquire the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group from Jardine Matheson, and the matter has been settled.

Aaron stroked the woman's soft skin. "Universal is filming a movie in the UK. I'm going to go check it out on set."

Needless to say, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was filmed in the UK, "The Bourne Identity" also filmed in the UK, and the new film "The Others" is also going to start filming in the UK!

On the set of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" at New College, Oxford, Aaron met with director Chris Columbus and author J.K. Rowling.
The trio from the Harry Potter series—Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson—were, to Aaron, neither cute nor good-looking.

But since this was a decision made by the production team after more than a year of auditions and training, Aaron naturally wouldn't object.

However, the contract is more stringent, since author J.K. Rowling has made it clear that seven novels will be published, meaning that at least seven Harry Potter films will be made.

"There are so many extras, and so many people watching," Aaron exclaimed in surprise.

Director Chris Columbus smiled and said, "Never underestimate the influence and popularity of the Harry Potter series in the UK!"

Aaron nodded. "Of course. I remember very clearly the scene when the fourth Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, was released this year."

When J.K. Rowling held autograph sessions at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando, the crowds were enormous!
"By the way, were all the filming locations for 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' in the UK?"

Aaron asked.

"Yes, they're mostly in London, England, and some parts of Scotland, which is quite convenient!"

Savoy Hotel on the Thames River, London.

Aaron took Monica Bellucci to a high-end cocktail party. The filming location for "The Others" starring Bellucci was Jersey, a British royal territory!

"Didn't you attend the Venice Film Festival?"

Aaron took Monica Bellucci to the balcony to admire the Thames River.

On the Greenwich Peninsula on the banks of the Thames in the distance stands an ugly, flat building, the London Millennium Dome, which officially opened earlier this year.

It is a multi-functional entertainment center with an arena, concert hall, cinema, restaurants and retail stores.

Monica Bellucci kissed Aaron on the cheek. "I've already attended the Cannes Film Festival, and my new film has started shooting, so I'm too lazy to go to the Venice Film Festival!"

Aaron smiled and glanced at the woman. "Director Alejandro Amenábar doesn't seem to speak English. Does he communicate with the crew through a translator?"

Monica Bellucci shrugged. "The crew did have a translator, but Director Amenábar himself knows some English, just not fluently..."

(End of this chapter)