From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

That's the way the Vanity Fair works. Top actors have the ability to confront large movie companies, but they have too many interests tied to them, so they often refuse to speak out; lower-level actors don't have the ability to confront, but they still possess the courage and drive of idealists.

When facing a monster like Sony Columbia, those seasoned veterans who have been in Hollywood for a long time will definitely not speak easily when the situation is unclear. Only those reckless young people who have nothing to lose will speak the truth with passion, regardless of the consequences.

Precisely because of this, what people like Robert Pattinson, these nobodies, say is often the truth.

However, real life is not that simple.

Because Robert Pattinson is an unknown, he has no credibility or reputation. When he stands up against a giant like Sony Columbia, his words may face countless challenges and impacts, and even his personality, his work, and his life may be subject to comprehensive scrutiny.

After all, it is much easier to believe Sony Columbia than to believe a stranger.

This is contradictory, but it is also reality. Therefore, the road for ants to challenge giants is always long and arduous, and often ends in failure.

The PDA holder also understood this. He scanned the faces in the tea room, each with a different expression, a hint of playfulness in his eyes. He deliberately waited for a while, letting the whispering discussions spread for a moment, waiting for the suspense and controversy to ferment, before raising the PDA in his right hand high—

Like Frodo holding the Ring aloft.

"'Us Weekly' also found a third witness."

Instantly, all hell broke loose.

Various guesses came flooding in, "Jake? Could it be Jake Gyllenhaal?"

"I seem to remember seeing somewhere that Jake and Anson are friends. Shouldn't Jake recuse himself? It's like spouses aren't suitable to be witnesses for each other in court because they might give false testimony that favors their partner. Jake is the same."

"Exactly, exactly. Now, to help Anson, Jake might say anything. His story shouldn't be used; it has no credibility."

Everyone knew the list that TMZ released. Every name on it was very familiar. Hearing that there was actually a third witness, the name "Jake Gyllenhaal" immediately popped into their heads, and one after another, they rushed to express their opinions.

The PDA holder couldn't hide his smugness, "No, it's not Jake Gyllenhaal."

Gasp!

Everyone widened their eyes, like maids eavesdropping on secrets in a Columbia soap opera.

"Henry Cavill."

Everyone: ??? Who?

"Ahem." The PDA holder also realized that he had dropped a bombshell, but it didn't explode, and his expression was slightly awkward. "This is a new actor who has appeared in one movie and several TV series. He's not a nobody who hasn't even started."

"But anyway, Henry Cavill also stated that he did audition for Peter Parker."

Because the bombshell didn't create a splash, the PDA holder was well-versed in the art of gossip and discussion. After throwing out the evidence, he immediately brought the attention back to the focus.

"This also proves that Sony Columbia is lying. That list is not an audition shortlist for some confidential project; they are the candidates for Spider-Man."

"No matter how Sony Columbia tries to defend themselves, their attempt to hide the truth already says everything. Obviously, they are a bunch of rats."

Whispering, chattering.

In the narrow little space, the heat was surging. One, two, three, all of them were whispering. Although they weren't making loud noises, you could still feel the heat.

The cleaning lady exclaimed, dropping a bombshell that exploded in the entire room.

In an instant, all eyes were on John—

Even though this wasn't John's company, just borrowing someone else's office, everyone knew John's identity, unlike them, these poor working stiffs.

John was a little embarrassed and was trying to find some words to defuse his situation, but before he could sort out his thoughts, the people around him had already taken action.

After looking at each other, they scattered like birds and beasts in an instant.

The tea room, which had been crowded and impenetrable a second ago, was now completely empty. There wasn't even an ant left.

John was caught in the whirlwind and was dizzy. When he came back to his senses, he was standing at the door of the empty tea room, looking at the ruins after the storm, and for a moment he didn't know how to react.

Here, John was not surprised by the big news at all.

There, the "Us Weekly" interview was spreading in full swing at the first moment—

All thanks to TMZ.

Originally, "Us Weekly" was published once a week, and the previous issue had just been published. The new issue was still in preparation. They didn't intend to closely follow the event. In 2003, timeliness was not so exaggerated.

But the news came, and there was no stopping it.

So, "Us Weekly" still reported the interviews of the three audition candidates and updated them on the homepage of their website, casually dropping a bombshell.

Unfortunately, there was no splash.

Compared to other magazines, the official website of "Us Weekly" was barren, with almost no traffic. Even if they updated it at the first moment, the click-through rate was pitiful and was quickly drowned in the ocean of online information.

However, TMZ was ready. They were now rolling up their sleeves to fight Sony Columbia head-on, paying attention to news and trends at all times, including the movements of competitors, so they would naturally not miss "Us Weekly."

Without hesitation, TMZ reprinted the "Us Weekly" report.

Moreover, there was no time difference.

TMZ set a new high in the timeliness race.

TMZ was completely different. Now they were standing on the cusp of the storm, with far more visits and views, and some people even refreshed it every thirty minutes, refusing to miss any movement in the news event.

When the "Us Weekly" report appeared on the homepage of the TMZ official website, everything exploded.

For a moment, people didn't know whether they should be surprised that TMZ reprinted the news of its competitors so nonchalantly, or whether they should be surprised that things had really taken a turn.

In the end, the onlookers still couldn't control their expectations and elation, and the "Us Weekly" report spread in full swing.

Things became clear again—

Sony Columbia was lying.

Harry Pacy's list was real, the reports of "Us Weekly" and "Entertainment Weekly" were real, and Sony Columbia's cold and cruel preparation to abandon Anson was also real.

Sony Columbia not only did not show the humility of reviewing their own negligence that led to the accident, but also prepared to abandon the hero who laid the foundation for the success of "Spider-Man" for no reason.

Now, things really exploded completely and reached a new peak.