Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 331 Utilizing Superstars, That's What You Call Professional (Bonus Chapter, Please Subscribe)
Wow.

The van doors are closed.

Xuanxuan, dressed in a white suit, sat alone with Tang Wen in the back row, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

I've heard that some important figures in Hong Kong, regardless of whether their drivers are present or not, will...

Surely Mr. Tang wouldn't do that?

It's no wonder she had such wild thoughts.

As a normal woman in her 30s who has been single for a long time, I am sitting next to a handsome man who is radiant and strong.

They were also planning to develop some "improper" relationships.

It's abnormal not to have wild thoughts!
The car started smoothly, and Tang Wen looked down at the documents.

Xuanxuan grew bolder, and a hint of expectation flickered in her eyes as she looked at Tang Wen.

Tang Wen has a very busy schedule today.

I arrived at the company in the morning.

He accepted a phone interview with KIIS-FM, a well-known radio station in Los Angeles.

Following the pre-arranged topics, we discussed Tang Wen's scandals.

When asked about his relationships with Scarlett Johansson, Naomi Watts, and newly crowned Best Actress Nicole Kidman.

Tang Wen laughed for a while, then quietly replied, "Good friends, we're all good friends!"

The host across from them whistled and cheered.

The radio station announced it yesterday, and many listeners knew that Tang Wen would be joining the program, causing the ratings to soar.

Near the end, the radio host, always eager for drama, asked an unexpected question.

"Don, as a director, what are your thoughts on Tom Cruise and his past films?"

Tang Wen knew the nature of these hosts and guessed they were going to cause trouble, so he wasn't offended. Tom Cruise was a top-tier star.

In terms of fame, he's bigger than him and Nicole Kidman combined.

North American audiences and listeners are extremely fond of gossip.

Inside the car, he held his breath, waiting for Tang Wen's reply.

Tang Wen's new album and new movie are about to be released, and his new book "The Martian" has been published.

It needs popularity.

I have to apologize to Tom Cruise again.

He paused for a moment, then said, "I can only answer truthfully."

The radio host couldn't hide his excitement: "Of course! Of course, buddy! We all know you're a great director! Your new movie is coming out soon, right?"

That's exactly what I was waiting for. Tang Wen said, "Yes, the new album will be released soon, the new movie 'Pirates of the Caribbean' will be released soon, and my new book 'The Martian' has also been published."

He promoted three different types of works in one go.

Tang Wencai said, "Tom is a very good actor. He has both good looks and acting skills. He can handle both commercial blockbusters and art films."

"Wow~~~" the host said, drawing out the last syllable, giving the audience plenty of time to savor the words.

The listeners in front of the radio station all smiled.

I secretly speculated that Tang Wen must have taken advantage of Nicole Kidman.

A qualified host can naturally guess, and even guide, the audience's thoughts.

He continued, "If given the opportunity, would you work with Tom Cruise?"

"Of course I do."

If it weren't for Nicole's sincere efforts...

Tang Wen does indeed prefer to work with Tom Cruise.

The host exclaimed, "Director Tang is so honest..."

Interview concluded.

The radio station played three new songs by Tang Wen.

As expected, listeners generally appreciated the healing and heartwarming feeling of "Cry on My Shoulder".

The powerful and lingering melody of "Because of U"

Regarding the catchy tune "Be What You Wanna Be," some people find it funny, some find it childish, and quite a few think it's suitable for children to listen to.

There aren't many people I particularly dislike.

There's been a lot of discussion about this song.

The buzz and discussion surrounding this phenomenon began to grow.

However, the topics generating more buzz were "Tang Wen's relationship with Nicole Kidman" and "Tang Wen's comments on Tom Cruise."

That day, it was reprinted in the entertainment sections of many newspapers.

A large number of reporters surrounded Tom Cruise's villa.

Everyone is waiting to interview Tom.

At noon, an entertainment news story was being streamed on Fox News' website.

It's news about Tang Wen's new book, new album, and new movie.

Clicking on the news reveals a book review of his new book, "The Martian".

An editor from The New York Times.

The core message can be summed up in one sentence: "A dual ode to the light of reason and human resilience."

The evaluation is extremely high.

Upon seeing the book review at noon, he arranged for Lin Chih-ling to privately gift the reviewer a pure gold bookmark.

The book review was given away as a gift before it was published; it was a quid pro quo transaction.

The gift was presented after the initial exchange, a gesture of mutual appreciation and reciprocal courtesy between two literary figures!
In the afternoon, Tang Wen held a press conference and gave interviews to two entertainment newspapers.

During the interview, he didn't forget to give a shout-out to the three lead actors, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, and Orlando Bloom.

Remind them that it's time to open for business.

In the next month or so, we need to be as high-profile as possible to generate buzz for "Pirates of the Caribbean".

In the evening, Tang Wen recorded a short singing video without stopping.

It will be broadcast on television.

I didn't even have time for dinner, and I was busy until 10 p.m. before I finally finished the short film.

I took the phone from Xuanxuan and looked at it.

He discovered that in addition to the three main actors from "Pirates of the Caribbean" sending him text messages, Scarlett Johansson, Naomi Campbell, and Miranda Kerr had also contacted him.

Nicole Kidman was the most arrogant, asking him why he praised Tom Cruise.

She was aggressive, and Tang Wen offered no explanation.

Director Tang simply said that he didn't like her tone and attitude.
Tell her to come back within two days to be punished.

The day's activities have come to an end.

Xuanxuan, who had just been running around doing some light work, was too tired to move.

As a Hong Kong star, she has never been a superstar. Unless she is filming a movie and is rushing to finish a project, she rarely has such a tiring day.

Tang Wen, however, showed no signs of fatigue.

Xuanxuan secretly envied his abundant energy.

"You've had a hard day."

"No, no, I've seen and learned a lot."

It wasn't entirely just polite talk.

After the meal, Tang Wen still didn't choose her.

The combination of Zhao Min and Zhou Zhiruo is too classic.

One night isn't enough!

Director Tang is not the kind of person who gets bored easily.

He likes new things but doesn't dislike the old.

The next two days were busy.

Warner began to mobilize resources and launch a major publicity campaign.

Several senior North American music critics, after listening to Tang Wen's entire album, gave it the rating of "divine album".

One of them was the most outrageous:

Tang is not only a director of miracles, but also a singer and creator of miracles.

Unlike ordinary singer-songwriters, he writes songs in a variety of styles, from pop to rock.

If it weren't for these songs, they would never have existed in the world.

Countless people will surely believe that he plagiarized.

The book review was reprinted in several publications.

Celebrities who are close to Tang Wen or have worked with him have spoken out in interviews with reporters.

Avril Lavigne: "Don is a rare, true genius! His music is so brilliant, and his mastery of various musical styles is so consummate..."

Nicole Kidman, of course, was also surrounded by reporters: "Without a doubt, in the art world, Don is a genius! Relationship? Our relationship, um—"

She gave a meaningful smile.

After pausing for a moment, he said meaningfully, "He is my best friend."

Are you two dating?

"Sorry, this is a private matter and I cannot reply."

Not replying is equivalent to agreeing.

Rumors of their relationship were rampant. The sensationalist media never forgot the third party—Tom Cruise—who never appeared but always had a name.

night.

After finishing her filming and participating in activities with a feminist organization, Nicole Kidman came to Beverly Hills.

Despite the presence of Alyssa Chia, a new face, the Australian girl didn't shy away from the role.

The series of actions left Alyssa Chia completely stunned.

Tang Wen was enjoying himself to the fullest.

Tom Cruise, who had been busy all day, was stuck at his doorstep looking frustrated.

The luxury car was stopped 100 meters from the villa.

The reporter frantically pounded on the car windows, which were covered with privacy film.

Tom Cruise didn't want to get out of the car.

But the reporter persisted with him.

Five minutes, ten minutes, half an hour passed...

The number of people surrounding the area didn't decrease; in fact, it increased.

Independent journalists and tabloid reporters rushed to the scene after hearing the news.

Tom Cruise reluctantly called his agent, Pat Kinsley, to discuss a solution.

In the original timeline, the two had almost completely broken ties.

That's not the case now.

Nicole Kidman received support from Don Wen and feminists, which saved Pat Kinsley a lot of trouble.

Kim Selby also seemed to care about Tom Cruise's side.

The two are still working together.

"Pat, what should I do?"

Having witnessed firsthand how Nicole Kidman clung to Tang Wen's coattails, rising to Best Actress in one step and entering the upper echelons of feminism in two, Pat Kinsley naturally dared not offend Tang Wen.

She thought for a moment and said, "Tom, let's try not to make enemies. Tom is pushing his new movie hard, and he's backed by Disney. Any complaints you have could be reported by reporters."

Tom Cruise understood this, took a deep breath, and suppressed his agitation.

As a superstar who has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame, his ability to control his emotions and his emotional intelligence are absolutely top-notch in Hollywood.

Knowing that when faced with questions about Tang Wen, it's best to only say nice things.

After hanging up the phone, he got out of the car, and a voice boomed:
"Tom, what's your opinion of Tang Wen? He's younger, taller, and more muscular than you. Do you think he's more capable than you?"

Tom Cruise swayed slightly, his fists clenched.

These tabloid reporters have been waiting far too long.

Seemingly intentionally provoking him, the questions thrown at him became increasingly outrageous:

"Tom! What you couldn't do, Don accomplished. Some media outlets believe Don's status and ability far surpass yours."

"Just received news that Nicole Kidman, dressed in a sexy black evening gown, went to Beverly Hills and drove towards Don's villa. What do you think about their evening...?"

The reporter's description was so detailed that Tom Cruise could almost picture it in his mind's eye.

He couldn't hold back any longer and was about to start yelling at the black reporter when his assistant arrived in time with several bodyguards from the villa, forming a human wall in front of him.

"Ask questions in an orderly manner!"

The assistant shouted to maintain order.

Tom Cruise paused for two minutes before answering the question: "Tom is a very insightful director, and I look forward to working with him."

"We have absolutely no relationship with my ex-wife."

Despite saying that, Tom, who is known for his strong desire for control, was still very unhappy, which was evident on his face.

There are bad guys among the tabloid reporters, and they all try to stir things up when they see this.

Tom was consumed by rage and grew increasingly impatient.

Seeing that the opportunity was too good to pass up, someone shouted, "Tom, one last question."

Someone saw you arguing with your current girlfriend, Penelope Cruz, in the street. It's said she's unhappy with your behavior last night. Could you tell me...?

"F**k!" Tom Cruise finally couldn't hold back any longer and wanted to pounce on the other person and teach him a lesson.

The bodyguard quickly stopped him.

The scene was in chaos.

Click, click, click...

The camera flashes went off one after another.

In that instant, the reporter even started planning where to go and have fun after getting the money.

That night, Tom Cruise didn't sleep a wink.

They were busy using all their connections to call and suppress news.

After a flurry of activity, it was almost dawn.

Most media outlets and newspapers, after receiving Tom's call, would not report such unsubstantiated news.

However, some tabloids reported on it:
"The Unspeakable Secrets of Screen Tough Guys? Tom's Fiery Outburst After His Sexual Sensitivity Was Touched"

"A Reporter's Real-Life Mistakes: When This Question Was Thrown at Tom, All the Cameras Stopped!"

Penelope Cruz gave an early morning interview, urgently denying rumors about her boyfriend and expressing her satisfaction...

So she was also asked what she thought of Donald and Nicole Kidman.
The topic of the four individuals has been thoroughly hyped.

Consequently, many people have also drawn attention to Tang Wen's upcoming music album and new movie.

noon.

Tang Wen only realized how lively it was last night after reading the newspaper.

He did not believe Penelope Cruz's statement.

If I were truly satisfied, why would I get up so early?
You should at least sleep until noon!
Tang Wen picked up another copy of The New York Times.

Today is Friday, and the bestseller list has just been updated.

The number one spot still belongs to *The Da Vinci Code*.

This book combines a series of bestselling elements, including the bizarre, religion, mystery, and deduction.

Since its release, it is said to have sold several million to nearly ten million copies.

The author achieved financial freedom with just this one book.

The revenue from various copyrights is substantial.

Later, it will be adapted into a movie.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the author of a bestselling book of this caliber will receive a share of the total box office revenue.

Second place went to Tang Wen's "The Five People You Meet in Heaven".

But don't be fooled by the fact that it came in second place.

Their sales are far behind those of the top seller.

The cumulative sales to date are over three million copies.

Looking down the list, there was no sign of "Pirates of the Caribbean".

Near the bottom of the list, I spotted "The Martian".

This means that in the past week...

This book has sold at least tens of thousands of copies.

Books take time to become bestsellers.

Tang Wen needed publicity, so he texted Zhang Yan, asking his writing studio to step in.

At the same time, they promoted their new song and book.

Zhang Yan is in Thailand.

It was nighttime there, and he was experiencing the local custom of "renting a wife" in Thailand with his security team.

They were having a great time.

However, the assistant remained alert and, upon seeing Tang Wen's message, immediately delivered it to Zhang Yan without delay.

Old Zhang took the phone, becoming much more sober: Don't worry, the promotional album and novel have all been arranged.

In fact, sharing the promotional video for "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a business deal; Disney will probably spend millions of dollars during the entire promotional period.

Tang Wen instructed them to transfer the money directly into the account of his offshore company in Oman.

For the writers?

Haha, stop joking.

Upon seeing the reply, Tang Wen continued to send messages:

"Next, Pirates of the Caribbean will be released, and we need you to share the promotional video extensively, while also avoiding upsetting others..."

He gave a long list of key points, and finally said:
"The job requirements are high, so it's appropriate to give writers some benefits."

A short while later, Zhang Yan replied:
"Don't worry, we're using a bottom-ranking elimination system in Southeast Asia."

Those who post unoriginal content and argue with others will be fired every two weeks.

Then a batch of new people will join.

The new recruits are all part-time college students; they are young, hardworking, energetic, and conscientious.

"No extra pay for working late into the night; a can of Red Bull, a can of Coke, and a serving of fried rice noodles are enough."

Tang Wen:......

After thinking for a long time, I replied with two words:
"major!"

(End of this chapter)