King of Hollywood

"Welcome back to our studio, I'm Jon Stewart, and I'm bringing you The Daily Show." With the sound of familiar music, the camera moved from up to the middle of the suit and tie with a cynical expression On a middle-aged man.

"Just now we formally discussed President Bush's...sad speech, and X News Channel's...exquisite interpretation, so let's change the subject now." The smile caused a lot of laughter at the scene, "Do you still remember who I said before who is today's guest? That's right, the great director who is always good at creating miracles, Mr. Adrian Cowell!"

Then he raised his hand to cover his mouth, and said to the audience with a mysterious look: "Of course, you know, he is my boss, so...understand, show some face."

"Don't worry, Jon, I won't let anyone deduct your salary." At this moment, Adrian had already stepped out from behind, and walked in front of him generously.

"Really?" Stuart made a look of surprise in cooperation.

"Of course," Adrian spread his hands, "but I'm considering whether the paid vacation should be modified."

There was a burst of laughter from the audience, and Stuart's face also stepped down. Adrian laughed.

"Okay, I'm joking, do you think I'm such a stingy person?" He said with a smile.

"Okay, then let's get back to the topic." Stuart also laughed. "I think everyone knows what's going on lately, and there are a lot of people who want to invite you on the show to chat."

"So I leave it to you, I like you, Jon." Adrian said, pointing at him immediately.

"Thank you, I'm really honored." Stuart immediately pretended to be flattered, got up and shook hands with him, and then looked at the camera again with his hands in front of his face: "See? This is the benefit of being close, of course, I'm having to work on...well...continuing my paid leave."

The expression on his face matched his tone, first he was proud, and then turned into depression and helplessness. It was very smooth, and it didn't violate the harmony at all, and it immediately attracted a burst of laughter.

"Well, we all know that since "Brokeback Mountain" was screened at the end of last year, the public has had different opinions on it. After the official release a few days ago, this contradiction has reached a fever pitch," Stuart said, looking at A Adrian. "So, how do you feel about it, Ed?"

"Frankly speaking, I didn't think too much about Ms. Prue's novel when I read it. For me, this is a story about love." Adrian made gestures to emphasize his tone. "It's just a love story, too."

"Just a love story?" Stuart repeated, then opened his eyes wide, "Are you sure you didn't see Jack or Ennis as Jesse or Agnes?"

"Of course not," Adrian laughed along with the audience in the seats, "in fact. If you change one of the characters into a woman, and then modify some details, you will find that the story is no different from Romeo and Juliet. How much is the difference. For example...a man and a woman. They fell in love on Brokeback Mountain because of work or other things. But due to various reasons, such as the family, such as having a marriage contract, or being too far away, the two could not get together. But they love each other deeply. Although they already had their own lives, they finally met again on Brokeback Mountain, and then agreed to meet on the mountain every year. This painful and happy life continued until the woman passed away unfortunately. The man looked at Brokeback Mountain with her belongings, promising that he would always remember and live on."

"Wow, it's really touching," Stuart immediately applauded. "That's actually what you wanted to shoot, isn't it?"

Adrian smiled and continued: "I know what you want to ask the most, Jon, and I also know that many people are concerned. Maybe some people are already dissatisfied with comparing this movie with "Romeo and Juliet" , but what I want to say is - I don't support homosexuality, don't worry, I also don't oppose it, in fact support and opposition are imprecise words, I care more about letting nature take its course. If I really have to support anything If so, what I support is another thing, and that is the right to choose freely!"

"Oh?" Stuart seldom did not gag, but continued for him with an exclamation.

"This is what we have always insisted on, and it is also what we are most proud of. We are free, we can choose what to do, and we can choose not to do anything," Adrian finally threw out his point of view, "No matter who it is, whether it's Ennis, Jack, me, or you, they all have the right to freely make the choices they want without harming or hindering others, family and society!"

Enthusiastic applause rang out. As the thing Americans are most proud of, the word freedom is quite resonant. At this time, and the "Daily Show" didn't have much time left for the guests at the end, after a few casual chats, the time for this issue came.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Jon, it's very good." After returning to the backstage with Stuart, Adrian patted him on the shoulder and said.

Before Stuart could speak, a voice came in from the side: "If it's just like this, I can do it too, why can't I be on my show?"

"You're here again, Allen," Adrian laughed, looking for the sound, "Why did you come here?"

"You chose Jon's "The Daily Show" instead of mine. Of course I'm going to come and see what he has for you." A woman with short hair came over.

"Leave her alone, Ed, she's just jealous." Stuart yelled immediately, and Adrian laughed and opened his hands to the woman: "You know the reason, Ellen."

"Well, I do know why, but you should be on my show anyway, right? It'd be so unfair. And it'd be a joke if it got out. Hey, you know, that Jon Stewart guy The miracle director who is difficult to invite to the show now, pulled it to his "Daily Show" to show up, or snatched it from Ellen DeGeneres." The woman chattered, obviously, this That's her real purpose.

Adrian had to raise his hand and waved: "Okay, Alan, I promise you, if I have time in the future. I will definitely be on the "Ellen Show", I promise."

"Then it's settled." DeGeneres, who got the promise, looked happy, and Stewart next to him rolled his eyes.

Jon Stewart's "Daily Show" and Ellen DeGeneres' "Ellen Show" are two well-known talk shows. Although their styles are different, they both have a large number of fans, especially DeGeneres' "Ellen Show" is famous for its spicy and bold, dare to talk about any topic. Therefore, it was once as famous as Oprah Winfrey and Larry King.

It stands to reason that Adrian should be on the "Ellen Show". After all, this is a special talk show, and it is more famous in the United States. The relationship between DeGeneres and Ed is not bad-at the beginning She started her talk show with the help of Adrian.

But the problem is, DeGeneres is straight up gay. At the beginning, she was refrigerated, so that the ratings of her show were obviously good, but she was cut off after the fifth season. It has nothing to do with her coming out publicly-of course, she will definitely not admit it. But then it was because of Adrian. She was still retained, and after spending some time transforming, she finally successfully founded the brand "Ellen Show".

So even though "The Ellen Show" was more professional and DeGeneres and Ed had a better relationship, it was still put aside. Saying you don't support gays in front of a gay...would conservative groups believe it?

Even though Adrian is now one of the most powerful, he still has to be careful when facing conservative teams. It has been said countless times before that the size of a country is directly proportional to the degree of conservativeness. The reason why the movement of gay organizations can flourish after the 21st century lies in the political correctness of anti-discrimination. If it goes too far, it will still be counterattacked by the mainstream society.

Previously, "Brokeback Mountain" was only screened, and because it was produced by Adrian, it caused a confrontation between people on both sides. Now that it has been released to the public, the debate is even more intense. Especially because of the previous fermentation, and the strong praise of gay organizations, and the slow pace of the film, but the emotions shown are delicate and strong. The acting skills of Rui Fan and Pete are also very brilliant, and the last scene is even more profitable So many women shed tears that neutral people strongly appealed on the Internet that everyone should go see this movie.

Therefore, in the first week of its release, "Brokeback Mountain" won a box office of 10 million in 800 theaters, and many residents of Salt Lake City even drove to surrounding cities to watch it. Under such circumstances, everyone knows that the film directed by Miracle has been successful again, and gay organizations are naturally celebrating enthusiastically, while conservative groups want to exert more pressure.

If it was just a screening before, and the influence has not been fully expanded, Adrian can still not respond, but now he must express his position under this situation. After all, he is not a minority in Hollywood like Ang Lee. He is one of the super rich in the United States and a media tycoon representing the media.

Fortunately, although this drastic situation is different from what was expected, Adrian has already prepared his trump card, a politically correct stick that is one level higher than anti-discrimination: free will!

As early as the Cold War, when the United States and the Soviet Union competed for the right to speak in democracy, they held up the signboard of freedom because they were at a disadvantage. Although the United States took over the signboard of democracy after the Red Empire was over, it did not give up the signboard of freedom. Left-leaning Hollywood has played to the extreme in this regard. In commercial movies, the righteous side leads the people to fight for their own freedom. The plots are endless, and even Morgan Freeman taught Kim Carrey in comedy movies like "Fake God": You can't change your free will.

As for whether ordinary people in various legal frameworks, large and small, are really free, that doesn't matter, as long as they believe in it.

So, when Adrian held up the banner of freedom and said, I neither support nor oppose homosexuality, I just hope that people can choose the life they want to live according to their own free will, without harming others or harming their families and society —Look at the broken family of two men in the movie.

This is interpreted at a higher level. If the affiliated media help wave the flag and shout again, it will undoubtedly resonate among the neutrals. The so-called debate is not to refute the other party, but to win over the neutral, not to mention whether it is a gay organization or a conservative group, Adrian has not offended.

It was a bit of a wall ride, and he was, in fact, and it was very comfortable. If you are an ordinary person, you must choose sides in the face of this kind of pressure. Sitting on the fence will only lead to an ugly death. But he is different. He is Adrian Cowell, a miracle director in Hollywood, the chairman of the board of directors of the media, the legend that one person supported half of his own media empire!

In the eyes of gay organizations, although he stated that he does not support or oppose it, a "Brokeback Mountain" is enough to attract more attention from gay people, not to mention that he also reminded them, in the name of freedom. And in the eyes of conservative groups. He has made it clear that he does not oppose but does not support it, not to mention holding high the banner of freedom. For a big man, this is enough.

Besides, didn't he say it, on the premise of not hurting others, family and society. And homosexuality is a violation of the natural process of human beings, and it is harmful to society. As long as they work hard to make this accepted and affirmed by the vast majority of people, then he must stand on their side.

Of course, the conservative team won't know. This excuse was expected by Adrian, not to mention whether such a discriminatory point of view can be published publicly, even if it is raised—in fact, this kind of statement has been made for a long time—gay organizations will immediately To defend and refute at the gunpoint, he just needs to watch the show from the sidelines.

In January 2005, more than half of the quarrels between the two groups passed. As Adrian Cowell expressed his position on the "Daily Show", many stars came out to support or oppose— —The two leading actors of the originally low-key "Brokeback Mountain". Ruifan Phoenix and Brad Pitt are also expressing their supportive opinions. Unfortunately, Ruifan already has a regular girlfriend, and many people who hoped that they would become a couple will be disappointed.

Coupled with the cooperation of the media affiliated to the media, Adrian quickly became the object of secondary attention and returned to the backstage, and "Brokeback Mountain" also steadily increased its box office step by step, and many paparazzi were not reconciled , but what if you are not reconciled? Their omnipotence is nothing but blown out by the media.

"I knew it. Every time you toss a lot, Ed." Crowder teased him during a certain lunch, "Even if we don't cooperate with you, you can use this to divert the attention of the academy to other people. The place."

"No no no, Crowe, if the academy knows, my efforts will be in vain," Adrian said seriously, "Do you still remember the judgment of an ancient Chinese criminal case I told you?"

"Of course I remember that the order of the same sentence is reversed, and the verdict is different," Claude nodded. "I know what you mean, but is this enough?"

"Of course not," Adrian said calmly and naturally, "There are still some conditions. In short, just make sure that the specific situation will not be revealed by the media before then."

As he spoke, he looked to the other side of the dining table, where a fat middle-aged man with a beard had just put a piece of tender beef into his mouth.

"Don't worry, you two, I didn't understand what you said at all." Weinstein, who quickly chewed a few mouthfuls and swallowed the beef, shrugged in his heart because he couldn't taste the taste.

"It's okay, in fact, I want to ask you to do me a favor, Harvey." Adrian took a sip from his cup and smiled.

"Happy to help you, Ed." Weinstein said overjoyed.

Not surprisingly, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" will be released this summer, and the three strong public relations for Adrian not only allowed him to overcome the addiction of a media tycoon, but also allowed Miramax to gain a big gold Mine, in this case, no matter what kind of request Adrian has, he will agree to it, of course——

"I've been looking forward to your call." Weinstein chuckled, his eyes almost narrowed into a line.

Weinstein generally knows what Adrian wants, from the fact that he called today and asked if he would like to have lunch with him. The relationship with Natalie and whether the lineup of Miracle Girl will be expanded will occupy an important position in various entertainment websites or newspapers and magazines for a long time. You must know that in the three weeks after the release of "Breakthrough", This trend is very obvious.

Weinstein is not interested in knowing what the relationship between the two is, let alone Adrian is a rich and powerful playboy. Weinstein's interest lies in what he wants, which means that he can get more benefits from this miracle worker.

"Are you sure it's okay this time?" Adrian didn't say anything, but showed a half-smile expression.

Weinstein was stunned for a moment, and then reacted, his face became a little embarrassing. He still knows what the other party means. He has sent his woman to the throne of actress for six consecutive years. If he wants to continue, even a guy like him who is good at public relations will find it difficult, not to mention that Natalie is still so young. And...Although Weinstein didn't know what Adrian and Claude were talking about just now, as an old fox in Hollywood, he can roughly guess a little bit. In this case, let alone 100%, it can be 80% is probably already pretty good.

"Don't worry, Harvey," Adrian patted him on the shoulder again, "I want you to help very simple."

He looked at him, his eyes became a little sharp: "I hope to invite the respected Mr. John Campbell to come out and have a chat."

Weinstein's eyes widened. . . )