From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

"Breaking News: Anson-Wood's injury status remains unclear, Sony Columbia has begun searching for a successor."

Clang.

Blair Miller dropped the spoon in her hand into the bowl, milk splashed out, cereal swirled, and she suddenly looked up, staring intently at the TV screen.

NBC's morning news program "Today", a ratings juggernaut for two decades, was underway, with the hosts engaged in discussion and the headline news clearly displayed in bold letters at the bottom of the screen.

The impact crashed through the TV screen, hitting her head-on.

Blair began to wonder if this was a dream, otherwise, how could such absurd and ridiculous news appear on "Today"?

However, the hosts on TV were still chattering away, discussing the matter with serious expressions, their shock and astonishment no less than Blair's.

Blair noticed that her hands were shaking violently. She took a deep breath, barely managing to control herself, picked up the remote, and started changing channels—

ABC's morning news program "Good Morning America", consistently second in the ratings, was also broadcasting the same news.

"Headline: Sony Columbia is looking for a replacement for Anson-Wood."

Suddenly, Blair's heart contracted fiercely, her mind in a whirl, and even deep breaths couldn't control her panic and fear.

Turning sharply, Blair rushed to her room and reopened her computer.

She had never realized that a computer could boot up so slowly, as if she had waited an entire century. Finally, Blair booted up and skillfully surfed the internet.

"Sony Columbia is preparing to abandon Anson-Wood!"

"It's all a conspiracy; Sony Columbia has orchestrated a show, with the only victim: Anson-Wood."

"Upheaval in Sony Columbia's upper echelons, the power struggle's influence has spread to a series of projects, with 'Spider-Man 2' taking the brunt!"

"Anson-Wood is still recuperating and rehabilitating, actively preparing to return to the set. However, Sony Columbia is already impatient and preparing to move on to the next chapter."

"Perhaps, when 'Spider-Man 2' is released, Peter Parker will no longer be the familiar face we know."

"Anson-Wood has been tragically replaced, and it all happened suddenly and ferociously."

"Sony Columbia is dissatisfied with Anson's injury delaying the film's shooting progress and is preparing to start anew with a complete reboot."

"No one is irreplaceable, including Anson-Wood—welcome to Hollywood."

Breaking! Breaking! And more breaking news!

It was overwhelming.

The entire internet was paralyzed, and all media outlets joined in the reporting; no one was exempt.

If the news from "Us Weekly" and "Entertainment Weekly" revealing Harry Pace as the culprit pushed the event to a new height, making it one of the biggest events of 2003, the current news frenzy has increased fivefold or tenfold, undoubtedly becoming the top entertainment news story of the year, with a vast and sweeping heatwave unfolding.

Every corner was filled with related news, spilling and overflowing.

Various forums were erupting with discussions.

Some were shocked, refusing to believe it was true, and many suspected it was a prank, saying, "April Fool's Day is over," and "There's too much Onion News."

Some were confused, completely unable to understand Sony Columbia's thought process, asking, "What did Anson do wrong?" and "They must have been kicked in the head by a donkey to make such a choice."

Some were angry, unable to believe that Sony Columbia had abandoned Anson, who was still in the hospital with no news coming out.

Some were investigating, saying, "So Sony Columbia launched Jason Irwin as a cover?" and "Things that were previously incomprehensible are now all explained."

Of course, there is never a shortage of lackeys among netizens who defend these big companies.

"Anson is injured, and Sony Columbia needs to think about the big picture."

"They're not really replacing Anson; they're just auditioning a few understudies. There's no need to make a fuss."

"Anson's injury has caused the production to halt. How much loss is that? Sony Columbia certainly can't sacrifice the interests of the production for one person."

However, these views were unpopular and were bombarded with criticism.

Indeed, Sony Columbia needs to think of themselves, but from a business perspective, Anson is only injured and will soon be able to return to the set. Anson was the primary contributor to the success of "Spider-Man" in the first place.

Moreover, Anson had an accident on the set, and Sony Columbia has been lukewarm, completely failing to protect the actor's interests, which is bad enough. They are even preparing to replace the injured actor in a straightforward manner.

What kind of logic is that?

To make matters worse, things are not that simple. What's the deal with that Jason Irwin? Is Sony Columbia really just trying to ensure the production's filming?

All aspects of the clues indicate that Sony Columbia is dirty and ugly, preparing to sacrifice Anson, who has done nothing wrong and is even a major contributor. Their insidious faces are completely unworthy of any understanding.

Full power!

Now, Sony Columbia is truly a rat crossing the street, chased and beaten by everyone—

They have incurred public outrage!

Some even said that, compared to Sony Columbia, even Harry Pace wasn't so detestable.

The reason is that Harry did indulge in entertainment to the death and caused the accident; but Harry's intention was not to cause Anson's injury. It was definitely an accident.

However, Sony Columbia is not. Putting aside any conspiracies, they planned the subsequent events knowing that Anson was innocently injured and was actively recovering, which is unforgivable.

Have you forgotten?

What Eve said on behalf of Anson during her first statement, that he was actively recovering and trying to return to the set as soon as possible to avoid delaying filming as much as possible.

And this is the treatment Anson received?

Anger, utter anger, the anger spread uncontrollably.

The most ironic and absurd thing in the whole incident is that Harry Pace, who was previously besieged by people, made an appearance under pressure.

On the TMZ website, Harry said that he owed Anson a sincere apology. He admitted that he had indeed gone crazy because of the photos of the new Spider-Man suit and had resorted to unscrupulous means. After the accident, he still didn't repent and went to the hospital to take sneaky photos.

"I deserve all the treatment I've received, and I don't expect Anson's forgiveness."

"But…"

The conversation changed, and Harry aimed his gun at Sony Columbia.

Harry said that whether it was the New Jersey filming location or Mount Sinai Hospital, Sony Columbia's security work was negligent; otherwise, Anson's brother would not have taken over all subsequent security work; and Sony Columbia never truly cared about Anson's safety from beginning to end, getting caught up in a power struggle, first trying to divert attention with Jason Irwin, and then trying to confuse the public and push all the blame onto scapegoats.

"Shameless! Without any bottom line!"