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Chapter 236 Joint Boycott!

Using her Palme d'Or-winning director status to exert pressure wasn't enough; Tian Xiaole wanted to make sure she had no place in Hollywood.

Call Mike Byrne and have him issue a boycott initiative on behalf of Lionsgate.

"Tian, ​​you should know that the United States supports individual freedom of speech, and no one has the right to interfere."

However, given her risky remarks, film and television companies, for market reasons, will likely no longer cooperate with her.

Mike Byrne patiently explained that he did not want to get involved in statements mixed with political stances.

Tian Xiaole cursed under his breath, calling him an old fox who was now playing coy, and directly stated:
“Mike, that’s not enough. I want Lionsgate to issue a statement boycotting her. I know you have that right, and as a partner, you should be able to meet that request, right?”

There was a three-second silence on the other end of the phone before they agreed.

After all, he's just a minor actor; condemning or boycotting him is an easy thing to do.

Compared to the collaboration with Tian Xiaole, the relative importance of each is very clear.

After hanging up with Mike Byrne, he called 20th Century Fox.

When they learned that Tian Xiaole wanted them to issue a boycott notice, they brought up freedom of speech again.

"Then our collaboration will end with 'Night at the Museum.' I'll have to find new partners for the other series of scripts I have."

Tian Xiaole said in a cold tone.

People at 20th Century Fox panicked and their attitude changed drastically.

They vowed to condemn such inhumane remarks.

"Tian, ​​new series, Fox will always be your best partner."

"Let's talk about it later. Let me see your sincerity first."

They talk about human rights and freedom, but when faced with huge profits, they still don't reveal their ugly side.

“You heard the phone call, now send out the article,” Tian Xiaole said, looking at James standing in front of her.

"Okay, boss."

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Pangu Pictures issued a boycott announcement based on humanitarian grounds:

"Sabbie is a pure extremist; only she could utter such malicious and reckless remarks that disregard human rights and violate basic humanitarian principles. Pangu Pictures will refuse any cooperation with her personally or through her company..."

The announcement from Pangu Pictures did not cause much of a stir in Hollywood, after all, it is just a small company with limited influence.

Only after Lionsgate issued its boycott announcement did it attract the attention of some people.

Not long after, 20th Century Fox, one of the six major Hollywood studios, also publicly boycotted the company.

This caused a huge stir in Hollywood, and companies that wanted to work with Sabbie had to consider the impact.

Moreover, the reasons for the boycott are so compelling that there is no excuse to refute them; they stand on the grounds of human rights and are morally sound.

Sabrina became an actress that major film and television companies avoided like the plague.

Seeing this result, Tian Xiaole felt a little better.

Of course, things happening in Hollywood are being followed domestically.

Han Sanping called to praise Tian Xiaole for doing a good job. He said that if it weren't for the potential impact, he would have wanted China Film Group to issue a statement.

Any production company that uses shabi-switched methods will be excluded from the mainland market.

If it's released like this, the impact will be huge.

It can cause stress in certain groups.

Only the United States can do things like boycotts and bans. How could you possibly do it?
Tian Xiaole took this into consideration, which is why he spoke from the high ground of human rights.

“Boss, there’s no place for an idiot like her in Hollywood. Even if you want to use her crew, you have to consider protests from human rights organizations.”

James took the coffee from his assistant and placed it in front of Tian Xiaole, making his presence known.

Tian Xiaole waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this trash anymore. The auditions for the actors in [Lucy] can be announced now."

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Pangu Pictures has released the audition details for "Lucy".

After the news was released, Tian Xiaole was extremely busy.

He's a screenwriter, and everyone who knows about screenwriting knows about it. Many people want to get their hands on him, even if it's just for supporting roles.

It all sounds very nice, but come and experience Hollywood for yourself.

Besides the female lead, Tang Yan, who is already cast, there are also actors vying for the roles of a gang leader, a male police officer, and a scientist.

Compared to the original version, the actor playing the mob boss will be selected from Hollywood.

The background has also been changed.

The original film started in Taiwan, while this version starts in Mexico, which is more in line with the regional characteristics.

The film is preparing for a global release, but the lack of well-known actors will hinder its later promotion and distribution.

Therefore, all domestic actors' audition requests were rejected.

When the news reached back, the actors in the industry were all helpless. It seemed that apart from Tang Yan, they didn't even have the chance to help carry her in her sedan chair.

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Tian Xiaole had considered that someone might use connections, but she never expected it to be her.

Scarlett Johansson had a cameo role in "The Chase," and the two exchanged contact information.

"Tian, ​​my request may be difficult for you, but believe me, my fiancé is a good actor and would be very suitable for the role of a policeman."

"Alright, I'll definitely give you face. I'll let him know when the audition is."

"Thanks, I owe you a favor."

Tian Xiaole smiled and shook her head. In a marriage where the woman is stronger than the man, very few people can make it last.

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds faced this situation: the former was already somewhat famous in Hollywood, while the latter was still relatively unknown.

Tian Xiaole's inbox was flooded with actor resumes. Since the male police officer had been chosen, he set his sights on the scientist.

A veteran actor caught his attention, and he often played roles such as priests and God in Hollywood films.

Playing the role of a little scientist was a piece of cake for him.

Tian Xiaole approached Demona: "You'll be in charge of selecting the actor for the gangster boss role. You can choose from these resumes first, and if you're not satisfied, we'll find more."

Tian Xiaole holds the title of producer, but he should also delegate authority appropriately and allow Demonaco to participate more in order to make progress.

He will direct many low-budget scripts in the future.

Science fiction films are mainly produced in post-production, which is why they are decentralized.

"Okay, boss."

DeMonaco sat in front of his computer and began carefully selecting suitable actors. James had told him that this was a script the boss had written for his woman, and that he needed to be 100% focused.

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At Pangu Pictures, Tian Xiaole met the person Scarlett had recommended.

"Hello director, I am Ryan Reynolds."

"Hello, I've heard of you."

"This movie is almost a one-woman show by the female lead. The requirement for the other actors is simply not to steal the spotlight from her. Can you do that?"

Tian Xiaole put it very bluntly: this movie is meant to promote women, and no one is allowed to steal the spotlight.

Ryan clearly already knew this, and nodded seriously: "Don't worry, Director, I definitely won't steal the lead actress's spotlight."

Before he came, Scarlett had told him that whatever role he played was a minor matter, as Tian Xiaole was an outside director and didn't yet have his own acting circle in Hollywood.

Once you've become familiar with them, when you need to use actors in the future, the first people you'll think of are these familiar actors you've worked with.

Just like Christopher Nolan, who likes to use Christian Bale.

Moreover, the person in front of us is a Palme d'Or director, and he also comes from an art-house film background, so there's a high chance we'll use him in the future.

After seeing Ryan Reynolds off, I met with Morgan Freeman. We had a casual chat, and that's how the role was decided.

He doesn't have many scenes with Tang Yan, so he's not worried about her stealing the spotlight.

The production team has completed preliminary preparations. The start date for filming will be announced after all the actors are confirmed and Tang Yan is able to join the crew.

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When news of the audition for [Lucy] reached China, it became the headline story on various news websites, complete with photos.

Although actors in the industry don't have the opportunity, that doesn't stop them from being envious.

Tang Yan became very special in the circle.

She accomplished what neither Gong Li nor Zhang Ziyi could.

Among the four leading actresses in the industry, none can match them in terms of resources; the only thing missing now is an individual award.

Another thing being discussed online is how much Tang Yan will receive in remuneration.

Before actors' salaries increased, TV drama actors could earn several thousand to tens of thousands of yuan per episode.

Movie actors are better off; some can earn millions in salary, but after splitting it with their agencies and paying taxes, there's not much left.

Since the announcement of the [Lucy] project, Tang Yan has been constantly "harassed." She was too pregnant to reply before, but now she's very proactive.

She couldn't reply to all the congratulatory phone calls and text messages, so she posted a blog post to express her gratitude.

"Working out is tiring enough, and then there are social engagements every day."

Tang Yan pouted and complained to Tian Xiaole, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Just turn it off like I do, it's not that complicated."

Tian Xiaole didn't expose her little scheme, but pretended to give her advice.

"That won't do. What if we miss important information? Besides, they've all come to congratulate us; it wouldn't be right not to reply!"

Tian Xiaole pinched her increasingly delicate face: "Oh, what kind of messages do they send you?"

"Most people asked about the differences between filming in Hollywood and domestically, and some asked about the pay..."

Tang Yan counted on her fingers and said very seriously.

Tian Xiaole smiled and just looked at her, probably because she was just having fun before.

But since Tian Xin became the link, complicated emotions have been mixed in.

Unlike before, when they could be summoned and dismissed at will.

Tangyan cigarettes are now classified as private property.

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Wen Ziren sent a message.

Filming for "Lurking" has wrapped up, and post-production is progressing quickly. It is expected to be released at the end of the year.

Building on previous collaborations, Lionsgate has high hopes for this film.

More importantly, remember what Tian Xiaole said: the rights to the sequel could be sold to Lionsgate, but of course, the foundation of the first film must be laid well.

It will be better to continue to rake in box office revenue when the second movie is released.

"James, why do you look so gloomy lately? Did that young actress dump you?"

Tian Xiaole said jokingly.

“Boss, I don’t care about women. The stocks I put in the stock market have been falling for months. If this continues, I’ll have worked for nothing for the past two years.”

James was on the verge of tears; he entered the stock market at its peak last year, and it has been declining ever since.

"Then why don't you run away sooner?"

"If we try to break even now, we'll lose a lot of money." James shook his head, then said with great certainty:
"I have a source on Wall Street who says it's about to go up."

Tian Xiaole stopped trying to persuade him; James was now in a gambling mentality.

The domestic Nortel Networks.

Wang Jinsong is currently the vice dean and also the director of teaching affairs, so he generally doesn't give lectures.

But he personally taught today's big lecture.

When talking about Tang Yan, who is currently enjoying great success, people just sigh and lament.

"You all need to work hard to learn acting and build a solid foundation. Look at Tang Yan from the school next door. Why did Tian Xiaole choose her? It's because she's a good actress. She starred in her first film, 'The Coffin in the Mountain'..."

And look at you guys, always complaining about too many classes, no time to join the group for learning, and no good roles..."

"Is that because she's a good actress?" someone muttered quietly.

"Shuangzi, do you have inside information?" a classmate next to her asked gossipingly.

"Look at Tang Yan, she's beautiful and has long legs, that's why the director chose her."

The female classmate named Shuangzi gave me a knowing look.

Jing Tian, ​​who was sitting next to me, was listening very attentively in class. The reason why the director of the Beijing Film Academy liked to use the student next door was because she was a good actress.

She believed that Tian Xiaole was not the kind of superficial person.

After returning from the set of "An Epic of a Woman", she plans to immerse herself in honing her acting skills.

I hope that one day I can act in Tian Xiaole's new drama, based on my own abilities.

(End of this chapter)