Hollywood Director 1992

Chapter 198: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes (Thanks to Alliance Leader 'Leaving a Grade's Bookworm' for the Reward + Update 1)

"Alright, don't be sad."

In the Paramount Pictures CEO's office, Sherry Lansing stroked Tom Cruise's cheek, wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes, gently comforting him, "Now the media is watching him, he won't dare to attack you again. Besides, there are a lot of negative news stories about him in the media recently. His reputation is ruined, and it will be difficult for his next movie to get support from fans. Once his movie flops, he won't have the energy to deal with you."

Tom Cruise looked up and asked, "Did you arrange for the media to make up these black materials?"

"I don't need to arrange it. Link's performance is too outstanding. The Big Seven film companies have already regarded him as a worthy opponent, and also an unpopular person. They only need to release a little news, and their media will take the initiative to change their stance when reporting on Link's news, and report more of Link's negative news."

Sherry Lansing ruffled Tom's hair and smiled faintly.

Tom Cruise's eyes lit up, "Are you saying that the Big Seven film companies are preparing to join forces to deal with Link?"

"Last year, Guess Pictures performed strongly, with total box office revenue exceeding Disney and MGM, ranking sixth in the industry, and net income ranking in the top three. A company founded only two years ago, its annual income is not inferior to the Big Seven film companies. If this trend continues, Guess Pictures is likely to surpass the Big Seven film companies and become the most profitable film company in Hollywood."

Sherry Lansing said, and couldn't help but think of that young and handsome Asian man. Although he was a competitor, his talent and management made people have to admit that he was a very excellent and charming man.

Tom Cruise said excitedly, "Guess Pictures' performance is too strong, taking away the market share that originally belonged to the Big Seven film companies. Therefore, the media groups behind the Big Seven film companies are letting their media report negative news about Link to damage his reputation?

But isn't this approach too slight? With the power behind the Big Seven film companies, they can completely bankrupt Link and Guess Pictures, making it impossible for them to continue to gain a foothold in Hollywood."

The Big Seven film companies all have parent companies behind them, including Time Warner, Viacom, News Corporation, Sony Corporation, etc., and the main shares of the parent companies are controlled by Wall Street capital.

These capitals control the American and world entertainment and media industries.

If they join forces, with a little trick, they can easily crush Link.

Tom Cruise didn't understand why they didn't do this, but only used some entertainment tabloids to damage Link's reputation, which didn't seem to have much impact on Link.

Sherry Lansing shook her head, "You must first understand one thing, capital is all about profit. Wherever an area can create profit, capital will gather there. Link and Guess Pictures are currently the most profitable places in the Hollywood film industry. Those entertainment capitals want to take down Guess Pictures and Link to earn more capital, rather than destroy Link and Guess Pictures. This way, no one can earn anything, which does not conform to the growth model of capital.

It's just that Link is covering the plate, unwilling to share the cake with others, which undoubtedly angered the entertainment capital. Those capitals will exert some pressure on Link through their industries, so that Link can take out some good things.

If Link insists on not sharing, the capital side will intensify, and may consider destroying him and Guess Pictures."

Tom Cruise nodded, "Link is too greedy."

Sherry Lansing said, "In addition to being greedy, Link is also a smart person. He actively cooperates with Columbia Pictures, New Line Cinema under Time Warner Group, and Miramax Films under Walt Disney.

This also leads to the capital side being unwilling to work together to suppress him, and to be his opponent on the surface, to prevent Link from choosing one side and rejecting the other when introducing investment in the future. This is also caused by the competition between entertainment capital.

Link understands this, so he dares to play both sides between the Big Seven film companies, but Guess Pictures' performance is too eye-catching, and there are too many cakes on the plate. If he continues to cover the plate, those people on Wall Street will not let him go. He is walking on a burning fuse."

"Hmph, I hope he falls off the cliff sooner and is smashed to pieces."

Tom Cruise said angrily.

Sherry Lansing rubbed his hair and smiled.

While they were chatting, the assistant called to say that CNN was broadcasting Link's interview program. Sherry Lansing had reminded the assistant last time to remind her after the program was broadcast.

Sherry Lansing took out the remote control and turned on the TV.

On TV, Link was sitting on the sofa talking eloquently, wearing a dark casual suit, with a refreshing hairstyle, matched with resolute eyebrows and a straight nose, making the whole person look very mature and masculine.

Sherry Lansing looked at Link on TV, and suddenly felt that Tom Cruise was not so good-looking anymore.

"Link, can you talk about your love life? I saw in the newspaper yesterday that you have more than a dozen girlfriends and have rumored affairs with more than 30 female stars, including Monica Bellucci, Jennifer Connelly, Brooke Shields, Sofia Coppola, etc. When I saw these news, I was very envious, no, I should be jealous. I think not only me, but any man who sees this news will be jealous of you."

CNN host Larry King smiled.

CNN is a cable television news network under Turner Broadcasting Company, and currently does not belong to any media group. The news reports are relatively fair.

And Larry King is currently the highest-paid talk show host in the United States, with an annual salary of 12 million US dollars. His program 'Larry King Live' is also one of the highest-rated TV programs.

Link smiled and said, "Yes, having rumors with so many excellent women, any man will be jealous, including me."

"Including you? Are those news fake? Link, you need to know that I have worked in the TV industry for more than 30 years and interviewed thousands of celebrities. Ordinary people can't hide lies from my eyes at all."

Larry King pointed to his eyes and then pointed to him.

There was a burst of laughter from the audience.

Link pretended to be nervous and straightened up, "It seems I have to tell the truth."

"Yes, Link, confess honestly, are you a playboy? If so, I want to advise the girls in front of the TV, be careful of this guy, don't be fascinated by you."

Larry King put on a straight face, and his tone became serious.

The audience laughed again.

This is the charm of a talk show master. Just say something casually, even if it's not funny, it will cause the audience to laugh.

No mistake, one song, one first, one inside, one content, one is looking at it!

Link spread his hands and said, "It's all fake news. If you don't believe it, you can use your magical eyes to take a closer look at me. My words can definitely stand the test."

Larry King pinched his chin with his fingers and stared at him closely, as if he was giving him a brain CT scan.

The audience laughed.

"Larry, have you finished your examination? It's almost lunchtime."

Link looked at his watch.

"I really can't tell that you are lying. You passed this level. Then can you tell us, which lady is your girlfriend?"

"I'm single!"

Boo! Many viewers in the audience made a noise, and Larry King also curled his lips in disbelief.

"Okay, it's Monica. We started dating in early '92 and it's been two years now."

Link spread his hands and said.

"He's lying."

Tom Cruise said, "Last time I saw him playing with Jennifer Connelly in a bar. Their relationship was very close. This guy is definitely not a good man."

Sherry Lansing shook her head, "Link is a billionaire with a net worth of over 1 billion. It's very normal for him to have a few more women."

Tom Cruise frowned, "Should we arrange for the media to interview Jennifer Connelly and a few other women and let them stand up and expose Link?"

"It's useless. Link has given them enough benefits to make them willingly hide. If you want to persuade them, unless you can give more benefits, and be prepared for failure at the same time,"

Sherry Lansing said.

Tom Cruise thought of the previous bet, investing millions of dollars to suppress Link, and finally losing everything. If he does it again, it would be too miserable if he loses.

Thank you book friend Leaving a Grade's Bookworm for the reward, it's a waste of money, I have nothing to repay, add more to thank you, I wish the boss a happy new year, assets doubled a hundred times, and all wishes come true.