Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

Chapter 448 Blacklisted Across the Internet

The online public opinion is getting worse.

#China Dragon Pictures is on the verge of bankruptcy#

#Dragon Soars Across the Seas is completely over#

Related topics frequently appear on trending searches.

Haters are celebrating, casual observers are pessimistic, and even many former fans are starting to waver.

"Sigh, it seems Chen Xun is really finished. The Chinese Dragon is doomed this time."

"I told you long ago, a company that one person can hold up is bound to run into trouble sooner or later."

"It's a pity that such a great cast for 'Dragon Rising Across the Seas' is now completely gone."

"Robert is still too inexperienced; he simply can't handle such a large operation."

"If Chen Xun doesn't wake up, the path for Chinese films to go global will be cut off again."

These words pierced Robert's heart like needles.

Robert clenched his fists, his eyes resolute. He couldn't let Chen Xun's hard work be ruined in his hands.

The most exclusive private club in Beverly Hills.

A secret meeting targeting Chen Xun is underway.

At the head of the meeting room sat Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Opposite him was Tom Rothman, the former CEO of Fox, who had once bowed and scraped before Chen Xun.

"Mr. Aiger, don't worry, Chen Xun is practically a living dead right now, and we don't know when he'll wake up."

Tom, holding a glass of red wine, wore a fawning smile: "China Dragon Pictures is currently a disorganized mess. That good-for-nothing Rob is completely incompetent. If we join forces, we can swallow up all of Xunxing Entertainment and all of China Dragon's valuable assets within a month."

Bob Iger gently swirled his wine glass, his eyes sinister: "I want more than just assets; I want to completely erase all traces of Chen Xun in Hollywood."

"This Asian man is too much of an eyesore. He broke the century-old rules of Hollywood and made those Asians think that they can also ride on our heads."

"clear!"

Tom nodded quickly: "I've made arrangements. Starting tomorrow, all Fox theaters will gradually remove all of Chen Xun's movies from their shelves. The Blu-ray versions of 'Joker' and 'The Wandering Earth' will also be discontinued. I've also contacted the Academy Awards committee, implying that they re-examine Chen Xun's Best Actor eligibility, saying that he is suspected of bribery."

"not enough!"

Bob Iger put down his glass, his tone icy: "I'm going to ruin his reputation and let the whole world know that his success was all due to luck, cheating, and stealing our technology. Hollywood will always be our territory, and they will always be supporting actors."

Tom's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood: "I get it! I'll arrange it right away! I've already found more than a dozen child actors and staff members who have worked with Chen Xun before, and I'll have them come out and expose that Chen Xun bullies his employees, exploits his actors, and forces everyone to film for free."

"Regarding 'The Wandering Earth,' I will release information saying that the special effects in the movie were all stolen from Weta's technology and were not done by the Chinese themselves."

"And Jennifer Lawrence!"

Bob Iger added, "The news was released that she got together with Chen Xun in the first place to steal 'Dragon Soars Across the Seas'."

The female lead, now that Chen Xun is gone, she's about to break up with him and join Disney.

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

Tom gave a thumbs-up, his face full of flattery: "Mr. Iger, don't worry, I've handled this matter perfectly. Once we acquire China Dragon, Fox's European distribution channels, and Weta's shares, you'll have to give me a bigger share."

Bob Iger glanced at him: "If you do a good job, you'll get your share of the rewards. But remember, this matter can't leave any evidence. What if Chen Xun really wakes up—"

"He won't wake up!"

Tom interrupted him: "The doctor said he might never wake up. And even if he does, he'll be ruined and have nothing left. What kind of trouble could he possibly cause then?"

The two exchanged a smile and clinked their glasses.

The red wine swirled in the crystal glass, reflecting two greedy and ugly faces.

The following day, public opinion manipulated by capital began to ferment.

Public opinion on foreign websites completely reversed overnight.

All of Fox's media outlets simultaneously published a large number of articles smearing Chen Xun, with increasingly sensational headlines:

The biggest Oscar scandal ever! Chen Xun suspected of bribery, buying the Best Actor award for $500 million.

A shocking deception! The special effects of "The Wandering Earth" were all stolen from Weta Technology; Chinese science fiction is a joke.

"Devilish Director Chen Xun: Bullying Employees for Three Years, Forcing Actors to Film for Free, and Blacklisting Those Who Disobeyed"

Jennifer Lawrence clung to Chen Xun for resources, but now that he's in a coma, she runs away.

Disney immediately followed suit, with its media outlets including ABC and ESPN sharing the story across all their platforms, and also bribing Twitter and Instagram.

It became a trending topic.

#ExpellingChenXunFromHollywood# immediately became the number one trending topic worldwide!

A dozen or so unknown actors and staff members came forward to expose the allegations by name.

Some people said they were so badly scolded by Chen Xun that they became depressed; some said they only received $1000 after filming for three months; and some said Chen Xun acted like a diva on set, making the entire crew wait for him.

The most disgusting one was an extra named Jack, who once played a robber with only one line in "Spider-Man". Chen Xun gave him the role because he felt sorry for him.

Now, however, he cries out to the camera, "Chen Xun is a tyrant! He doesn't treat us small actors like human beings at all! The thing I regret most in my life is working with him!"

When the wall falls, everyone pushes it, and when the drum breaks, everyone beats it.

Those who had once received favors from Chen Xun, those who had once praised Chen Xun to the skies, are now jumping out to kick him while he's down.

Celebrities who used to vie for the opportunity to work with Chen Xun have all issued statements distancing themselves from him.

"Chen Xun and I are just ordinary colleagues, and we have no private contact with each other."

"I joined 'Dragon's Revenge' because of Fox, but now that the project has fallen through, I've already taken on a new role at Disney."

"I've long suspected that Chen Xun has character flaws, but I just didn't dare to say it."

Even a senior executive at Weta Visual Effects chimed in, saying, "We did participate in the visual effects of 'The Wandering Earth,' and it was a core part of it. Without us, the Chinese simply couldn't have made that kind of science fiction movie."

In an instant, Chen Xun went from being a globally respected Chinese film emperor to a universally condemned swindler, tyrant, and thief.

The comment sections on foreign websites have been taken over by trolls and online trolls: "We knew this Asian guy had problems! The Oscars should take back his statuette!"

"Kick Chen Xun out of Hollywood! Never let him make another movie!"

"The Wandering Earth is a joke! Chinese science fiction will never catch up with Hollywood!"

Chinese netizens are furious!

Many people bypassed the Great Firewall to go to foreign websites to refute the claims.

However, they were restricted by capital, had their posts deleted, and even had their accounts banned.

"Holy crap! These people are shameless! I still remember how Tom Rothman fawned over Chen Xun when he saved Fox!"

"Trying to kick someone when they're down, huh? The way capitalists behave is truly appalling!"

"That Jack! When Chen Xun gave you the role, why didn't you call him a tyrant? Now you're turning around and biting the hand that feeds you, are you even human?"

"Disney is a cancer in the entertainment industry! They want to monopolize everything! They can't stand seeing others succeed!"

"Please! Chen Xun, wake up! Look at the ugly faces of these people!"