Chapter 288

This summer's hottest blockbuster is Universally produced Jurassic Park, which is sweeping global box offices!

After Arthur and Joey Wong returned to America, they went to Toronto, where Arthur bought a villa for her.

2.2 million CAD for a villa over 5,500 square feet in North York, Toronto.

"Isn't this a bit too big?" Joey was surprised when she saw the house. 2.2 million CAD is nearly 14 million HKD.

"Don't worry, this is a wealthy district. The surrounding environment is great and convenient for living. There are art galleries and theaters nearby," Arthur said calmly, holding her. "My woman deserves the best! I need to go back to Los Angeles first. You can visit the set of Rumble in the Bronx in Vancouver, where you'll find familiar faces."

"Thank you, I know you're busy. Visit when you have time, or I'll come to find you," Wang Zhuxian said, leaning against Arthur.

"Relax. Here, you don't have to worry about those intrusive reporters..."

When Arthur returned to Los Angeles, it was already August!

Four Weddings and a Funeral had begun showing in the US, and before that, it had dominated the UK box office.

Its opening in North America grossed $14 million.

At the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel, Arthur met with California's federal senator Dianne Feinstein. "I came to inform you that now the three major national radio and television networks are being targeted by Hollywood. If you're interested, maybe you could form a joint acquisition group to give it a try."

Arthur's mouth twitched. Considering the size of Galaxy right now, could he take on the three major national networks? Would he have any bargaining power?

Hollywood targets now? MCA Universal and Columbia TriStar are both owned by Japanese corporations. Time Warner and Walt Disney might have a chance, but Paramount itself is in the acquisition whirlpool.

Only Disney has shown interest and has the resources to make arrangements. Arthur could only say that Dianne Feinstein and these old hands are quite cunning.

Right now, Galaxy is booming, USA Network and Pixar are about to make a big splash, so why get involved with the national broadcast networks?

Arthur could only defer, "Let's talk about it later. Galaxy can't chew that now."

"You're finally back home?" After meeting with Diana Feinstein, Sophie Marceau was waiting for Arthur in the room.

"Yes, it's August, and many new films by Galaxy have started production," Arthur sat on the sofa and pulled Sophie Marceau into his arms.

"I heard that FanFan was released in France and caused quite a stir. The box office isn't low; over a million viewers and a gross of over 40 million francs!"

Currently, the movie ticket price in France is between 30 and 40 francs, roughly $7.

"Yes, it was released in France in June, right after you left," Sophie Marceau shook her head. "It's just a romantic comedy; its impact won't be that significant. The box office is decent; the French market can probably break even. This year, a record-breaking comedy movie, Les Visiteurs, was released in France. It stars Jean Reno and has drawn over 13 million viewers!"

Arthur kissed Sophie Marceau's neck a few times, "I don't understand why you French like such vulgar comedies. Les Visiteurs grossed over $90 million USD at the French box office. That's a new record in the history of French cinema, right?"

"Yes, a new record," Sophie Marceau smoothed out her chestnut-colored hair. "French comedies, something you Americans don't understand."

The previous record for a domestically produced French film was held by Three Men and a Cradle, with 10.25 million viewers since its release in 1985.

"Alright, FanFan has increased your popularity in France, and it performed well in other regions too," Arthur said while reaching into Sophie Marceau's bra to feel the softness.

"Now, you are the genuine 'French Kiss'. FanFan is no less influential than your early film La Boum!"

"Hmm," Sophie Marceau kissed Arthur's lips passionately and ripped open his shirt.

"Honey, aren't you hungry?" Arthur leaned back on the sofa, while Sophie Marceau kissed his chest, and he couldn't help but remind her.

Sophie Marceau raised her head, her eyes looking a bit intoxicated at Arthur, "Just call for room service."

Arthur nodded, then moved the girl to the phone and ordered dinner, smiling, "After we have dinner, we will have plenty of time."

"Hmm," Sophie Marceau smiled, "There's still quite a bit of time now too!"

After speaking, she directly undid Arthur's belt and leaned down, making Arthur take a deep breath and involuntarily raise his hands to Sophie Marceau's chestnut-colored hair...

...

As the hectic summer blockbuster season came to an end, Galaxy had Speed and Mrs. Doubtfire, with the former reaching $100 million at the North American box office, and the latter reaching the same figure just over a month after its release, making everyone happy.

Paramount's drama The Firm also performed well, amassing nearly $100 million in North America within less than a month of its release.

Of course, the most dazzling has to be Universal's sci-fi blockbuster Jurassic Park, which has currently grossed $300 million in North America and over $500 million overseas!

Arthur had only just returned to Los Angeles for a few days when a piece of explosive news spread across America: Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan, had been murdered by two punks.

James Jordan was murdered in his car three weeks ago, and it took two weeks for someone to find the abandoned car and then the decaying body.

After the body was cremated, police confirmed the deceased was James Jordan through clues and quickly caught the killers - 17-year-old Larry Martin Demery and 18-year-old Daniel Andre Green!

In Galaxy's office, Arthur leaned back in the boss's chair, reading the newspaper in his hand, "Dead for more than half a month before being found. The important thing is that Jordan didn't even report it to the police after his father went missing."

This year, Michael Jordan led the Bulls to defeat Charles Barkley's Suns and achieve their third consecutive championship, but controversies around him were aplenty.

Due to his involvement with gambling and drug dealers over the past two years, Michael Jordan was often besieged by the media, causing him no end of trouble. Now, with his father's sudden death added to it.

Arthur knew that the day of Michael Jordan's first retirement was not far off!

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