Chapter 366: Robert Rodriguez

In downtown Los Angeles, at the construction site of the Galaxy Center Sports Arena, Clippers CEO Frank Grey accompanied Arthur in inspecting the site. "By the first half of 1996, we'll be able to move into the new arena!"

It's estimated that the LA Galaxy will be able to use the new Galaxy Center Arena in the 96-97 season.

Once the LA Galaxy is completed, it will be the most luxurious arena in the NBA. Frank Grey spoke with full anticipation.

"Is the league planning to form two new NBA teams in Canada?" Arthur asked casually while wearing a safety helmet.

Frank Grey nodded, "Yes, that's the plan. Two major cities in Canada, Vancouver on the west coast and Toronto in the east."

"They will officially form next year and participate in draft events. The 95-96 season will be the debut season for these two Canadian teams."

If I'm not mistaken, it should be the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors!

In the evening, in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, Arthur arrived at Catherine Zeta-Jones's villa. After the promotion of Legends of the Fall, she could finally take a break.

"Have Sony Columbia and Spielberg contacted you about their joint production of Zorro?"

Arthur suddenly asked, knowing that Sony's TriStar Pictures had just announced their two-year preparation for Zorro.

Directed by Danish filmmaker Mikael Salomon and starring British veteran actor Sean Connery as the lead character Zorro Diego de la Vega!

Catherine Zeta-Jones was taken aback, a bit confused by Arthur's question, "No, but there's a German mini-series about Catherine the Great that has invited me."

Arthur nodded. It seemed that the Zorro project, which had been in preparation since the year before last, still had variables. This is the future film The Mask of Zorro.

The male lead would be played by Antonio Banderas as the second-generation Zorro, Alejandro, with the female lead being the sexy and stunning Catherine Zeta-Jones!

"Arthur, do you think I'm suitable for this film?" Catherine Zeta-Jones hugged Arthur. Legends of the Fall made her feel valued.

She definitely wanted to advance further and secure a better footing in Hollywood.

Arthur smiled and touched her face, "Nineteenth-century western noble attire; of course you're suitable. The film has just been announced; who knows if it will start production right away? The budget isn't even set yet. This project won't kick off quickly, and there are still variables!"

Moreover, Spanish heartthrob Antonio Banderas, who had previously played supporting roles in The House of the Spirits and Philadelphia, had a minor role in Interview with the Vampire this year.

Now, it seems Antonio Banderas had joined the second installment of young director Robert Rodriguez's self-written and directed Mexico Trilogy series, Desperado!

Robert Rodriguez is only a year older than Arthur and is just 26 years old. He had previously directed a Spanish-language film, El Mariachi, on an $8,000 budget, which brought him fame and caught the attention of Columbia TriStar, who supported him to make the Mexico Trilogy.

Rodriguez's unique style of new-age violent aesthetics has also brought him close to Quentin Tarantino!

Desperado stars Hispanic actors Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

In fact, Arthur thought Robert Rodriguez's work was very fitting for Orion Pictures' current positioning.

Classic beauty, Winona Ryder's look is fresh and stunning; While Catherine Zeta-Jones's classic styling is high-class, glamorous, and sexy!

"I see," Catherine Zeta-Jones lost interest as soon as she heard it was a Sony Columbia project.

After all, Sony Pictures Entertainment's joint CEO Peter Guber had proposed to her before, and she had directly turned him down!

Catherine Zeta-Jones certainly didn't want to create any misunderstanding or unhappiness for Arthur and promptly kissed him on the cheek. "Arthur, I can take some time off recently, so I can spend more time with you."

"That's great! I need to make a trip to Florida in these two days, and you can come along," Arthur hadn't forgotten about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had already sent Emily Shead's team over to make contact.

But for such matters, Arthur definitely needed to be there in person!

"Sure, we can sunbathe on Miami Beach," Catherine Zeta-Jones had no objections.

She then spontaneously kissed Arthur passionately, their lips and tongues intertwined. Arthur responded enthusiastically while reaching for her soft curves!

"Hey, black lace. How sexy," Arthur kissed her chest adorned in black lace lingerie.

Catherine Zeta-Jones smiled seductively, "Tear it off, darling!"

"Now, now," Arthur's lips curled up, "It's still early. If I tear it off, you might not be able to get out of bed anytime soon."

"You're the best," Catherine Zeta-Jones whispered into Arthur's ear and kissed him, "I heard you sent Kate Beckinsale to intern at the British branch? And you told her to stay in school and finish the rest of her studies?"

"Yes, it's Oxford after all. No need to drop out. Even if she did, it wouldn't help much," Arthur said, rubbing her thigh.

Graduating from Oxford would be quite a promotional point later, wouldn't it? In Hollywood, not many had even graduated high school, let alone from such a prestigious university!

"True, with you now, she's already winning the race," Catherine Zeta-Jones retorted, both she and Arthur were the same age, but Kate Beckinsale was four years younger.

"Let's go out for some food, then hit a bar to celebrate the success of your movie," Arthur said, standing up.

Legends of the Fall had grossed $35 million after three weeks, and had received positive reviews.

It was definitely a successful film. While its profits were less compared to The Mask, Forrest Gump, and Pulp Fiction, overall, it did well!

"In terms of this summer's releases, Galaxy's Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction have won over almost all movie fans," Catherine Zeta-Jones complimented while fixing her clothes.

Most people had been captivated by Forrest Gump this year, while a smaller group had become avid fans of Pulp Fiction.

In terms of word-of-mouth, Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction were the best films of the year!

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