Alex wanted the Pheonix Studios to enter Television industry and they need a ground breaking show. There were many successful TV shows in 1990s and 2000s but he wanted a show that will appear innovative and daring. So, he chose the TV show 'Miami Vice' . Some said that it is the 'first show to look really new and different since color TV was invented'.
Alex didn't plan to write the entire show as he had to complete several projects. So, he contacted the original creator of 'Miami Vice' Anthony Yerkovich with just a pilot episode and asked him to develop the show based on the pilot.
Besides Miami Vice, Alex wanted to produce a game show ' Who wants to be a Millionaire ?'. It was one of the most popular game shows in television history and one of the most profitable. It can be produced in new version in any country and can enjoy the rewards as long as you have the copyright in your hands.
Alex pitched the idea to Jeff Spencer and gave him the duty of developing and producing the show.
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"Mr. Craven, the Phoenix Studios are interested in producing your film." Jeff said to the man who was renowned as the 'Master of Horror', Wes Craven. And the film they were talking about was 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', one of the most successful horror franchise.
"Mr. Spencer, how did you know about the script ?" Wes Craven asked as not many people know he was seeking the investment for his next film.
"Actually I don't know."
"Then...."
"Its Mr.King who told me to contact you" Jeff interrupted the questioning and continued, "as for how he knew, it's not my job to ask that questions."
Wes Craven understood that he wouldn't get answers but he didn't mind as long as they can produce his film.
The film's budget was confirmed as $2 million with Wes Craven getting 20% of the profits. Phoenix Studios aquired half of the copyright with the condition that if in the future Wes decided to sell his half of the copyright then he had to sell it to Phoenix Studios.
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Alex was attending the Rosh Hashanah (Day of Judgement/Day of Memorial/Jewish New Year) in the Steven Spielberg's house. Kim came tagged along with Alex. He saw Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, John Williams whom he knew very much. He also saw George Lucas and Brian De Palma.
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Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, John Milius, and Brian De Palma, collectively known as the "Movie Brats".
"Alex, what's your next film ?" Brian De Palma asked with genuine curiosity.
"A musical called 'Billy Elliot'. The filming will begin after the release of 'Empire of the Sun'." Alex hesitated a moment but asked anyway. "Mr. Brian, is the leading lady in your next film decided?"
Brian De Palma's next film was 'Scarface'.
Brian looked at Alex with questioning in his eyes "No, I and Al Pacino couldn't agree with each other on the leading lady."
"Can you give the audition opportunity to Kim ? Not the role, just an audition to see if she was suitable to the role." Alex requested him.
Brian nodded hesitatingly. Infront of him was a young and successful actor, screen writer and producer. Most important role was the third role as Producer. In Hollywood most co-operations are based on favours.
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"Lucas" grossed $82.6 million in its run in North American theatres and $76.4 million in other territories for a worldwide gross of $159 million and ended its run. It was nothing compared to Alex's previous films but it's 1980s and anything north of $50 million is a superhit. But still some people say that Alex lost his charm at the box office and predicted that 'Empire of the Sun' was going to be his first flop.
In amidst these rumours, 'Empire of the Sun' was released in 750 theatres, on 24th September, 1982.
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