America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 108: Chaos in northwest Shanxi

"Michael Jackson!"

Eric was a little surprised when he saw this text message, and then dialed the unfamiliar number.

The call was connected instantly, and a soft voice sounded on the other side, just like when he was being interviewed.

"Hello, is this Michael Jackson, Mr. Cooper Jr.?"

After saying this, Eric was even more convinced. It was exactly the same as MJ's voice during the interview, and he could be sure it was him.

Anyone who knows him knows that although Michael's voice is explosive and his dancing is enthusiastic on stage, the opposite is actually true in life.

Even when faced with those who maliciously smear someone, he rarely yells in anger, often just making his already gentle voice deeper.

Hearing MJ's voice for the first time in person, Eric was still a little excited: "Yes, I am Eric Cooper."

There was silence for a moment, and after a few seconds of silence, Eric felt a little strange: "Maiko, are you okay?"

Then Michael's voice sounded again: "I'm fine, I just wanted to ask, Mr. Cooper, have we met before?"

"No, many people have asked me this question today, but I have only seen you on TV."

"OHThanks, I thought I had forgotten you." Michael's voice became obviously relaxed.

"This afternoon, my friend showed me your interview. I am very grateful that you are willing to believe me. Really, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, Mr. Cooper."

"No, don't say that to Mike. I'm only doing what a righteous person should do. You are a good person. You are a great good person. Please call me Eric. Although we didn't know each other before, I'd love to be your friend," Eric said softly.

After Eric finished speaking, there was another ten seconds of silence, followed by a soft sigh.

"I'm sorry, I had already thought about what to say in my heart, but those words suddenly couldn't come out."

"It's a difficult time for me right now, but I feel warm from you, thank you, thank you so much, Eric."

"But, I also have a request."

"What? Just open your mouth and buckle." Eric asked.

"Stop saying things like that because that's going to get you into trouble, a lot of crazy people that are going to not only attack me but hurt people that I'm associated with."

Eric laughed: "Maiko, do you think I'm afraid? I'm not a star, I don't need to show up often, and I haven't passed my 22nd birthday yet. I have muscles and blood in my body. If anyone wants to attack me, let Here they come, I’ll beat them until they’re all covered in teeth!”

"hehe"

Eric's answer made MJ laugh too.

"Eric, it's nice chatting with you. If you have time, why not come to Neverland? You can bring your friends to play with you."

"Wait, forget it. Reporters often block here now, and it will be very troublesome to be photographed."

No matter how bad his life is, he doesn't want others to get hurt. This is MJ's character.

Eric said decisively: "No problem, I have wanted to visit Neverland for a long time. Just this weekend, I can relax for two days."

Although you can't see Michael's face, you can hear that his mood is obviously rising: "Okay, I look forward to your visit!"

Eric's supportive remarks were only circulated on the Internet that afternoon. When he woke up, the print media reports officially began, with more than a dozen newspapers publishing them in the entertainment section.

It's just that some newspapers chose to cut off the beginning and the end. Anyway, this is their usual style, especially after Eric attacked someone on the spot, they can only look good.

This can be seen from the various disgusting titles.

The Independent: “A fan’s account of how crazy they would go for a pedophile!”

San Francisco Entertainment News: "A clown who wants to replace God, a poor man who can't find his own place."

The New York Times: “Looking down on younger generations and insulting peers, this is what Michael Jackson fans are like.”

Salt Lake City Entertainment: "Who is mythologizing Michael Jackson? Praising him will only make more people hate him!"

Almost all of these ten newspapers devoted a page to reporting on MJ. In addition to Eric's interview, there were also interviews from many other people, but without exception, they all had bad things to say.

As for the interview with Eric, almost no complete answer from him was used, and the entire article was filled with the reporter’s own speculations and assertions.

After seeing these reports, Eric was naturally furious, threw himself on the table, and called Chen Xing to the office.

"These disgusting maggots posted yesterday's interview video on MGM's official website. They also contacted major TV stations and newspapers and gave them a copy of the video."

"Okay, boss!"

Although this interview video will not do much to clarify the rumors about MJ, it cannot be allowed to be smeared by the paparazzi.

After these newspapers came out, those who spoke for Michael naturally faced criticism and abuse.

Including Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin and others, MGM's official website also ushered in a wave of Internet explosions.

Those who hate MJ, especially the extreme ones, cannot be woken up no matter what. The website is flooded with all kinds of trash talk and curse words, and there are also calls to boycott movies produced by MGM.

The technical side asked for permission to close comments, but Eric refused.

It's normal to have little ones, but he believes there will be many fans of MJ as well.

As MGM contacted major radio stations and newspapers, many of them were willing to broadcast it without any cuts, even his last racially charged question.

After all, the media does not wear the same pants, and they also compete with each other.

Especially when it comes to capturing traffic. When slander can bring traffic, clarification can often be done as well. It’s like the polarity of yin and yang. Anyway, the media will not lose.

So before evening, Fox TV, NBC, San Francisco Times, Americans Online and other media released the original video of Eric's interview, with their own commentary.

Unlike The Independent and The New York Times, since they have chosen to cooperate, the stance of these media is naturally neutral, with an attitude of neither bragging nor blackmailing.

So in the evening, MGM's official website welcomed MJ's supporters again.

Especially under the leadership of fans of MJ's official website, a group of people launched a counterattack, and the official websites of newspapers that reported random reports began to be blocked by the Internet.

“Those who go up the mountain should not laugh at the gods who come down,” “the media should be fair and impartial” and “reject racial discrimination” have become the three most common slogans on the screen.

The newspaper couldn't bear Eric's comments, so he immediately closed the message function after being sprayed.

For a time, there was a lot of excitement on the Internet, and the entire northwestern Shanxi became a pot of chaos.

Over at AK Film and Television, Warren and Bema Hadi noticed this situation and gave Eric the suggestion of hiring a navy.

However, after careful consideration, he still rejected it. Now that he is on the side of justice, it is better not to use this method for the time being.

The practice of hiring trolls is too concealed and too easy to be picked out.

Now the comments on MGM's official website have shown three completely different styles.

The above is a troll, asking Eric to retract his remarks, saying that he is a fool, an idiot, and a pedophile like MJ. It also trolls MGM's century-old brand.

These black men threatened not to watch any movies and TV series produced by MGM, and even called on their friends and family to boycott.

The following is a message of support, praising Eric as a just man and a man who dares to tell the truth, and expressing his intention to lead his family and friends to support MGM's movies.

At the same time, he angrily complained that the people above were racists and social trash.

In the middle, there are a lot of people who eat melons. These people have no position. Their attitude is that they like whatever they want. As long as "The Walking Dead" and "Transformers" are exciting enough, they will definitely watch it.

As for what is justice and what is not, what race is not, it has nothing to do with oneself.

As long as the movie is good, even if the actor is really a scumbag, it will not hinder the happiness that the work brings to you.

Time came to Saturday amid this kind of trolling and mutual trolling. Over the past few days, the combat effectiveness of both sides has weakened, and the voice of abuse on the Internet has also gradually decreased.

And just in the past few days, the third episode of "The Walking Dead" has been aired.

In this episode, zombies attack the survivor camp, and hundreds of zombies rush over in the dark.

Blood, viscera, and screams flowed across the screen. The thrilling scene once again raised the ratings to a higher level, and the number of people online at the same time reached 11.7 million.

So any boycott is bullshit. As long as your quality is high enough, the audience will naturally choose you.

Swearing and watching at the same time, your words are too honest!

At this time, on the road to Santa Barbara, a Lamborghini was running wantonly.

McQueen's Neverland Ranch is located in Santa Barbara, not far from Los Angeles. It can be reached 150 kilometers north along the 10-mile radius.

Early this morning, Eric picked up Gadot and little Elizabeth, and the three of them headed to Neverland together.

"No, honey, if we continue kissing, the traffic police will come find us."

Only then did Gadot's lips leave Eric's mouth, her sultry eyes almost dripping with water.

"In two days it will be April 30th, my birthday, Eric!"

"Yes, honey, I know what that means, but there's a little guy behind you, so you'd better be more reserved."

Gadot looked back at Elizabeth in the back seat and smiled at her.

Although Aomei is only 14 years old, the environment in the entertainment industry makes her more mature than her peers. She can vaguely guess what the two people are talking about.

Elizabeth looked at Gadot with some envy: "It doesn't matter, you can continue, just pretend that I don't exist."

Although she said this, she must behave herself in front of her children.

Gadot chatted with Elizabeth all the time. After learning that her parents divorced when she was very young, she suddenly touched her head with some distress.

"Actually, it's nothing. I'm used to it. Although my father and mother can no longer be together, their love for me has not diminished."

"Sometimes one of them stays with me, sometimes two of them play with me, and Ashley and Mary, so I'm very happy and happy."

"You have such a good attitude, Elizabeth." Gadot actually admired this little girl.

"Gadot, how was the filming of "Happy Death Day"? You just took a break and joined the set again. Can your body handle it?"

There was naturally a reason why Eric asked this. Just a few days after the completion of "Transformers", she joined the crew of "Happy Death Day" again.

Eric did not communicate with her in advance. Gadot originally planned to go back and stay with her family for a while. After all, she had been away from home for more than half a year, so the two things naturally conflicted.

Finally, with Eric's persuasion, she accepted the play.

For Hollywood actors, one movie a year or one movie every two years is the norm. Two movies a year is considered a high production.

For example, Jessica Chastain, who shoots five movies in a year, can be called a model worker, and Alicia Vikander is also called a model worker because she shoots five movies in a year.

It's common for Hollywood actors to take a month or two off after filming a movie.

"Fortunately, I am in good health, but the crew has just started working. Maybe it needs time to get used to it, so this week is not going very fast."

"Director Russell is a very strict person, and I must meet his requirements."

"Your tone doesn't sound good. Are you having a hard time getting along with the Russo brothers?" Eric asked, squeezing Gadot's thigh.

Grabbing the man's hand and stuffing it into the hole in his jeans, Gadot blinked and replied, "It's not unpleasant, he didn't scold me, but he would let me keep reshooting until he was satisfied. "

"I think it's more comfortable to film with you and Patty. At least you won't be as cold-faced as Director Russell."

Eric chuckled a few times: "Gadot, this is the state of most directors. They are different from me. Some have good tempers and some have bad tempers. For example, James Cameron is a famous tyrant on the set, but he wants to star in There are countless actors in his plays.”

"You can't just shoot my scenes. The Russo brothers are just the first. In your career, you will encounter more completely different directors. Some people just like to torture actors, so learn to adapt and adjust."

Gadot nodded slightly: "I understand, I was just thinking that it would be great if I could always star in your movies. You would be the director and I would be the heroine. I would be as happy as filming "Transformers."

"hehe"

Watching the two chatting and laughing, Elizabeth in the back seat couldn't help but feel envious: "When can I film a movie with Eric? I don't know if he will be the director of the movie he mentioned. .”

More than an hour later, the Lamborghini slowly stopped in front of an iron gate. The gate was gorgeous and beautiful, and there were yellow tulips in full bloom on both sides of the road.

I called Michael, and soon a tour bus drove over, and the driver was none other than the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

The door opened, and MJ, wearing red clothes, smiled and opened his hands: "Welcome, welcome to my home!"

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