From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

“Leaving is the simplest solution, but also the most foolish.”

“Facing a giant like Sony Columbia, turning and leaving seems dashing, but Sony Columbia won't shed a tear for us.”

Simple and direct, real but cruel.

Blair, in anger and pain, grasped the reality, trying to find a solution in the predicament—

How should they fight back?

Karen was even more angry, but after the anger, there was a kind of bitterness and helplessness, which was also the reason why she didn't like growing up.

There are too many unsolvable problems in real life. Standing in front of one problem after another, they are gradually smoothed out by frustration and困境, and finally evolved into ordinary members of the mediocre masses, like walking dead, numb and stiffly spending their lives.

Karen, "But, are we just going to do nothing, swallow our anger, and continue to contribute to Sony Columbia's box office in a cowardly manner?"

Blair, "Yes, we should continue to contribute to the box office, but we are not cowards."

Karen expressed doubt.

Blair took a deep breath, "Karen, we should let Sony Columbia hear our voice and feel our strength."

“Indeed, Sony Columbia is a giant, and we are just ants, insignificant, without the right to speak, but if there are enough ants, they will see us.”

“We need to make Sony Columbia realize how many people are standing behind Anson; and let them realize that we continue to support Spider-Man, not because of Sony Columbia, but because of Anson.”

“Then, yes, we will buy movie tickets to go to the cinema to support 'Spider-Man 2', to be precise, to support Anson.”

“Imagine, when the box office continues to create good results, everyone will know that we are because of Anson, Anson is the only reason; then, when the third film in the series is negotiated, it will be our time to fight back, we will make Sony Columbia pay the price.”

“Without Anson, we will boycott the third film in the series. We will clearly let Sony Columbia realize this.”

“At that time, if Sony Columbia does not want to push down a series that has achieved unparalleled success in the first two films, they must compromise with Anson. That will be the time for Anson to take a bite out of Sony Columbia. We will not only make them bleed, but also make them feel the pain.”

“Who knows, maybe we can make Sony Columbia work for Anson, and most of the box office revenue will go into Anson's pocket.”

Wild, bold, and bizarre.

It's still 2003, and the fact that Paramount Pictures worked for Tom Cruise in the "Mission: Impossible" series and that the main profits from the box office went into Tom Cruise's pocket hasn't happened yet, so the idea of a film company succumbing to an actor is simply a fantasy.

For the general public, if Anson has the courage and魄力to leave the "Spider-Man" series, it would be tough enough, equivalent to slapping Sony Columbia in the face—

It's not that Sony Columbia is preparing to replace Anson, but that Anson disdains to continue working for Sony Columbia.

Such a small rebellion is already the limit of people's imagination, and Karen represents the majority.

And Blair's idea is simply... shocking.

Karen was completely stunned, "Is... this... possible?"

One word at a time, one syllable at a time, Karen still doubted her ears.

Blair immediately revealed her true form, "I'm not confident either. Just daydreaming."

Karen breathed a sigh of relief.

Blair, "This is just my personal idea, a little fantasy."

“But, Karen, we need to let Anson know that he is not alone in fighting the giants, and we also need to let Sony Columbia know that Anson is not a nobody who can be summoned and dismissed at will.”

“When the time comes, no matter what decision Anson makes, whether to leave or stay, we will be his strongest backing.”

Karen swallowed and nodded heavily, "Okay, I got it, so, what do we need to do?"

Blair, "We need to gather our friends, the more the better, Karen, remember, the more the better, everyone, everyone we know. And, preferably young people, between the ages of eighteen and forty-nine, who are also the consumer groups that film companies care about."

Karen rolled her eyes, "It sounds like I know a fifty-year-old friend, please, my dad isn't even fifty years old, okay?"

… …

Monday, morning, sunny.

A brand new week, New York is still busy.

Despite the entertainment news exploding in the past few days, New York still easily digested it. After all, this is a city that embraces all rivers.

Apart from the entertainment news, the city is still running at high speed, and the figures coming and going are in a hurry, with no time to stop.

Manhattan, Midtown, 550 Madison Avenue, this is the headquarters of Sony Columbia, as busy as ever, without panic or anxiety. The scene is not much different from a week ago, even if the storm in the entire North American entertainment industry is surrounding this building.

But... big companies are big companies, used to seeing storms. Even if the mountains roar and the sea surges, the company headquarters still maintains normal operation.

In the rush of people going to work, a young man wearing a T-shirt and jeans, with long hair tied into a ponytail, appeared with a backpack, looking no different from hundreds of thousands of tourists in New York. Maybe he is just a student on a graduation trip, really ordinary, without attracting any attention.

The ponytail youth stood at the entrance of Sony Columbia's headquarters. Without waiting too long, two young people walked quickly from the subway station.

“Gloria!”

With a shout, Gloria Preston turned around in response, and smiled immediately when she saw the person coming.

Gloria was about to open her mouth when a call came from behind, "Hey, guys."

“Sorry, I just saw a newsstand, and there's still the June issue of 'Fashion' there, with Anson's Cannes fashion feature. I haven't been able to buy it, and I thought I might miss it forever, I didn't expect it! Haha!”

The figure waved a copy of "Fashion" in his hand, and the smile on his face was completely blooming.

Karen looked up and down, "As expected of Elaine, the eternal princess dress."

Elaine Cole was wearing a simple outfit of T-shirt and jeans at this moment, but she wore a ballet tutu skirt outside, and the fluffy lace bloomed like flowers, appearing maverick, continuing the princess style as always.

Gloria had long been used to it, after all, they met at the "Princess Diaries" premiere.

Elaine showed a shy smile, without defending herself, but her eyes were bright.

Gloria looked around and finally focused on Blair, "So, are we starting here? Is this the location you applied for in advance?"