Alex was on the plane to LA reading an article published in The Economist about a company they think might have bright future. The company's name is MICROSOFT and its founders are 24 year-old Bill Gates and 27 year-old Paul Allen. They just released the new operating system XENIX in August 1980. And it's on way to become the leading OS(operating system).
Alex smiled reading this as he knows what the company's future is and he is going to be part of it's future because he owns 25% of the company. One day Alex while using the computer remember that MICROSOFT still was not the big company.
After he hired Ethan Crane as his lawyer he told him to find a way to get him a meeting with Bill Gates and Paul Allen. They were surprised as they met him but were happy that he was so excited about the computers.
He told them that he knew about their company from January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics. He said he want to help them and invested $1.2 million by leveraging his copyrights of the books. Bill and Paul had already mortgaged their homes so they readily accepted his offer.
Alex's age is his best weapon as they wouldn't suspect that he may have deep plans. By his investment the developmentof company became easier.
He felt giddy imagining the fortune the company would bring in the future. He even gave some ideas that are helpful which they might have gotten in the future anyway.
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Alex was gobsmacked seeing her in the prostitute outfit on the set of the film " Pretty Woman". She had great curves and the dress shows them. He knew from experience she was gorgeous even when she hit 60 but still he was surprised.
She hugged him with in excitement tightly when she saw him. Although he didn't hit puberty his soul was of a man in his 30's so he's troubled for a bit. He recovered quickly and hugged her back.
Alex's eyes searched for Mr. Al Pacino as he was another reason to visit the set besides meeting Kim.
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Al pacino was listening seriously to Alex at the same time observing Alex. He heard that this boy provided three scripts and that one of the film was already the highest grossing film in the history. So he was not neglecting him and he even thought it was quite a good script.
After pitching the story Alex waited for Al to say something. Al pacino's last film Cruising was critically panned and he got a lot of controversy. So, he needed a big hit now. Though Alex was quite confident about its success Al Pacino thinks that it might do average.But, he is quite interested in this project as it's theme is dark and at the same time acceptable for family audiences.
The script that Alex pitched was "The Sixth Sense". Although E.T. became a big hit but it's production credit mostly goes to Steven Spielberg. So, to gain a name as screen writer he needs a story driven film. That's why he chose this script and also to once again experience the feeling of performing befor a camera. It is addicting that feeling.
Al pacino after a long pause said, "Ok Alex, I quite like it but who's going to produce it."
"Amblin Entertainment."
" Spielberg's company?" Al pacino relaxed as Spielberg never yet have to make a big mistake.
Alex nodded.
" Ok Alex, contact with my manager for other details." saying that Al pacino had gone to film next scene.
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The negotiations are done and Al Pacino salary is fixed as $5 million and 7% share in profits. Kim was cast as Al Pacino's wife by Alex's request.
Director was Jonathan Demme, who in Alex's previous life directed the classic "The Silence of the Lambs". The film is sheduled to start in January 1981.
It's the start of december and E.T. grossed $601.2 million world wide with $331.1 million from North America and $270.1 million from overseas becoming the first film to gross $300 million in North America and $600 million worldwide.
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