366 Self-slap
Absurd! Strange! Ridiculous! Childish! Inexplicable!
Almost all of Hollywood's first reaction when they see news about the "National Inquirer" is like this, either laughing, laughing happily, or crying.
Even if the National Inquiry published a photo of Tom's gray hair, no one believed in such strange things that only appear in novels; even if this possibility does exist in real life, no one believed that Tom would turn white overnight because of the relationship between Penelope and Matthew. This is almost a joke. As long as you have some common sense about Hollywood and a little understanding of the real Tom, you will know that the news of the National Inquiry has no credibility, just like someone claims that the Loch Ness monster is in his backyard.
But the value and significance of news never lies in whether insiders believe it, but in whether outsiders believe it.
For the public, perhaps Tom's "white hair overnight" seemed too dramatic, but they were willing to believe that Tom was indeed seriously hurt, and Penelope's cheating did hurt him severely. At least, Tom's silence and tolerance, Tom's haggardness and embarrassment, Tom's sadness are all worth believing.
More importantly, the "dramatic" of the Tom incident amplified this effect, causing countless people to immerse themselves in the story, and their anger erupted like a volcano.
They couldn't help but recall the past when they had betrayed, the memories of their injuries, the experiences when they were abandoned and forgotten, the moments when they gnawed their hearts and bones, the grief, the moments when they stopped breathing came, making them empathize with the experiences of Tom, Sandra and Jennifer, while their hatred and disgust for Penelope, Matthew, Brad, and Angelina began to control their brains.
So things began to gradually go to the brink of losing control.
The Hollywood people all were amazed and couldn't help but start to wonder where things will go. However, without waiting too long, things soon ushered in a new turning point.
The newspaper released by the Los Angeles Times on September 18 published the latest news on the front page, "Dedication! Tom Cruise dyed his hair white to star in his new work, and devoted his most difficult performance in his career."
The picture below is a still with Tom's head full of white hair. At the same time, it is also accompanied by a movie poster of "Borrowing a Knife to Kill People", and the article tells the whole story: Tom's gray hair style is entirely a change made for shooting a new movie, and this work is also Tom's most difficult and difficult performance since filming. All the evidence shows that the news of the "National Inquirer" is a complete misunderstanding, which made a shocking joke and fooled all the people.
After the news came out, the shocking reversal was completed again, and the twists and turns were shocking.
Albert looked at the "Los Angeles Times" in his hand in a daze, and could not send out any syllables for a long time. Then he looked up at Lance with a look of surprise, and his eyebrows were confused and confused, "Uh...so, 'Los Angeles Times'?"
Albert had a lot of words in his mind, but he couldn't organize it. He could only say a keyword, but without a preface and no meaning at all. Percy, who leaned against the desk, rolled his eyes and complained, "We all know. You can read the words, not illiterate."
Albert couldn't help but grind his teeth and glared at Percy fiercely, "You know I don't mean that." Percy shrugged, and his calm expression made Albert even more angry. "I mean, 'Los Angeles Times'? The 'Los Angeles Times' who has been disliked by Lance and has always been against our company? He actually started talking to us, God, this is so abnormal!"
Under Percy's stimulation, Albert finally spoke quickly. But obviously Percy didn't care, "Yes. It's the 'Los Angeles Times' that we all know." Since Chaos Pictures is not a role yet, it is indeed a bit exaggerated to say that the "Los Angeles Times" targets Chaos Pictures or Lance, but it is undeniable that the "Los Angeles Times" are indeed on a negative standpoint about Chaos Pictures' related news, including the "City of God" praised by film critics.
This is not surprising. Every media has a relative tendency, even the New York Times is no exception. The close relationship between the Los Angeles Times and Diorama is not a secret for Lance.
Percy didn't make a fuss like Albert on the surface, but the jumping look between his eyebrows revealed his excitement, but he was unwilling to show it in front of Albert. "If you know, was this news from the 'Los Angeles Times' initiative requested by Diorama Film?"
Albert obviously couldn't believe it, staring at Percy with wide eyes, with doubt written all over his eyes, as if Percy was cheating on him. But Percy cast a look at Lance with a calm look on his face, and then Albert turned his head and looked over, hoping that Lance could give an answer.
But obviously, Lance had no interest in answering questions, so he looked up at Percy, "Tom's program is recorded next week, right? It's going according to the original plan."
Percy nodded and said he received, "Tom is very experienced in dealing with these things. He will sit down with the public relations person on the weekend to practice. He only talks about the hard work of the shooting process and not about the breakthrough in performance. This is not a difficult task for him."
The first wave of publicity for "killing with a knife" has begun, and thanks to the front page headlines of the Los Angeles Times today, it was completely detonated, and its momentum even surpassed the target of public criticism. It has become the hottest topic focus at the moment. Next, Tom will devote himself to the second wave of publicity and start working hard to achieve outstanding results in the box office of the film.
Lance could feel Albert's hot eyes, almost seeing through his cheeks. He shook his head helplessly, turned his head laughing and crying, and then saw Albert's longing eyes eagerly greet him, "Yes, the news was circulated within the company after I was instructed. Diorama Film contacted Cliff Robinson, and then you saw today's 'Los Angeles Times'."
Albert's whole face shone with radiance, surprised, joy, surprise, excitement, and surged up like a red tide, "But, why?" Why did Diorama Film slap itself, and why did Diorama Film take the initiative to promote "borrowing a knife to kill people"?
"Because this is the only way out," Lance said lightly, the confidence revealed in his words is unquestionable.
As the "derail door" became more and more intense, the team of 20th Century Fox and Brad turned their attention to Penelope and Matthew and highlighted the bad situation of Tom and Sandra, which was predictable as they needed the "Saharan cavalry" to distract themselves.
However, what happened to Lance was quite surprised that the resonance caused by this cheating room was far beyond imagination. Because in his memory in his previous life, the breakup between Penelope and Tom was almost calm, and although Brad and Angelina's cheating caused a lot of controversy, it radiated so extensively and far-reachingly.
Of course, it is very different now from the previous life. There was no evidence in the previous life that Brad cheated on his marriage - although people have already agreed, at least there is no direct evidence to be revealed. Now not only the evidence has been revealed, but it has also been a conspiracy with the "Saharan Cavalry".
What surprised Lance the most was that "Entertainment Weekly" and Brad, Angelina's strategy brought surprises.
It is worth noting that the photos taken by Dylan Wilde were all taken before - in other words, the so-called hotel evidence was not that Brad and Angelina were so stupid that they committed crimes against the wind, and they still went to the hotel for a tryst after the scandal was revealed, but that Dylan had taken secretly before. However, for the consideration of scoop news, "Entertainment Weekly" did not reveal the information in one breath, but left a time difference.
Even "Entertainment Weekly" did not expect that - or were expecting such a result. Brad and Angelina both denied it, and criticized "Entertainment Weekly" righteously, and even sent a lawyer's letter. This was exactly what it was, so "Entertainment Weekly" immediately released the ironclad evidence and stood on the moral high ground again.
After this in and out, the nature and degree of the event were completely different, almost triggering a response of earthquake levels.
There was a good show in the Hollywood circle, the people saw a soap opera, and Lance saw an opportunity. So, when people began to sympathize with Tom and Sandra, Lance took the initiative to release the news to the "National Inquiry". Lance knew that the "National Inquiry" was not credible, and it would seem ridiculous and ridiculous to publish such news, but it was not important, the important thing was this drama.
Sure enough, the public's reaction gave Lance a perfect answer.
Faced with the bad dilemma of the "Saharan Cavalry", Diorama is completely overwhelmed. In fact, there are many things they have to deal with, and the most urgent task is to clarify the facts. People pass on their sympathy for Tom to anger with Penelope, and even extend it to anger with the "Saharan Cavalry". So, if they can clarify the ridiculous story of Tom's "white hair overnight", they will definitely seize the opportunity.
Because, if Lance stood in that position, he would have seized this opportunity. Sure enough, Tucker lived up to his expectations.
So, Diorama Film slapped himself in the face and bit his teeth. However, he could not cry out for pain, but also gave the news to the media with a smile. The Los Angeles Times was a surprise. Lance did not expect that it was the Los Angeles Times, which had the most influence on the West Coast. As long as it was the Seattle Post, he would be satisfied. However... Lance naturally would not refuse the gift that came to his door.
Diorama Film needs clarification, the Los Angeles Times needs explosive news, and the two hit it off. So, "Borrowing a Knife to Kill" made the front page headlines!
This game is getting more and more fun.
ps: Today’s first update, the distance is closer, I beg for monthly ticket support!
Chapter completed!