Chapter 660 - Explosive Topic

What is the goal of countless people venturing into Hollywood? Isn't it to become an actors and achieve fame and success?

Laila could be considered one of the hottest directors in Hollywood now. Just look at the actors who have appeared in her movies; almost all of them have embarked on the path to stardom. Even the least successful ones have made it to the second or third tier, never lacking opportunities to act in films.

If one could play a role in her movie, it would be a perfect opportunity. Perhaps, after this incident, they could skyrocket to fame, paving their way to stardom.

Hollywood is filled with ambitious actors, so Laila's offer of $100,000 was just for ordinary people. The real ace up her sleeve, the condition she hoped for the most, was the latter. She believed that with her capabilities, she would attract a lot of attention.

The more people paying attention to her, the higher the chances of finding the girl and, consequently, the greater the opportunity to clear Downey's name.

While everyone was eagerly pursuing her offer, there were also those who, upon hearing the news, were so infuriated that they almost crashed their cars into lampposts. Among them was the paparazzo who took the photo of Downey being taken away by the police.

He initially thought he was about to strike it rich and had even sought out several potential buyers. However, just as he received offers from a couple of media outlets, he suddenly received this news. If it were an exclusive photo, he could have at least earned a five or six-figure sum. But now… the incident had already been exposed, making it impossible for him to sell it for a higher price. It directly caused him to lose ten times the money! Who wouldn't be furious?

Laila didn't care whether her actions might infuriate someone; she was directing a large number of online supporters to guide the comments in their favor.

She made a decision that, at the moment, seemed very correct. Speaking out about the incident from her perspective would make people think about it in line with her thoughts. If these people were to see reports from opposing media outlets, the individuals currently supporting her might have a different perspective.

That's why the media is so powerful. They can turn something black into white in just a few words, or vice versa. The direction they choose to guide the narrative depends on whether they want to "kill" or "save." Usually, they steer it towards what benefits them. Sometimes, if the truth has already come out, pretending not to hear it and persisting with the story can lower the readers' trust.

So, it's a double-edged sword. One must strike a balance to handle it with ease.

Laila didn't go home the whole night. She directed the online water army and Facebook personnel from the company to guide the narrative, deleting unwanted comments and promoting favorable ones. To maximize the effect, they ensured that the video she released appeared directly on the homepage.

Now, with an astonishing number of registered users on Facebook, the video's views have surpassed tens of millions within a short time, making it the hottest news on the internet.

As the sun rose on the second day, Laila rubbed her sore neck, opened her computer, and refreshed the new comments and responses.

After a sleepless night, she was feeling a bit worn out. However, she had no time to rest because she knew that the morning of the second day was crucial. She would face a wave of attacks from opposing media outlets. Those people would undoubtedly interpret the incident from a different angle, causing those who had accepted her perspective to start doubting.

How to handle this wave of attacks would be crucial in determining whether Downey could be cleared of the accusations!

For those who don't frequent the internet, newspapers and television news are the most common ways to receive important information every morning.

Today, all major newspapers and television news anchors were unintentionally focusing on the same thing—the recent arrest of Robert Downey Jr., who had just played the lead role in Laila Moran's new movie. He was facing charges of intentional harm.

This was an explosive topic, instantly overshadowing the gossip about other stars at the same time.

Many people were more interested in Laila than in Downey. Everyone knew that Laila's movies had never failed, consistently turning out to be box office hits and dominating the rankings for weeks every time.

Even though some film critics and media speculated on various negative factors regarding "Iron Man," the number of people who genuinely believed the movie would flop was limited. Laila had created too many miracles, and her first movie produced for the Oscars this year was bound to have her extremely high expectations.

Some film companies did contemplate making plans to ridicule her, but unfortunately, her fan base was too massive. Unlike the company, these were her personal fans, interested only in movies she personally directed. In this aspect, film companies fell far behind, as not many fans would choose to watch a movie just because it was produced by a particular company.

Now, everyone was speculating that the summer blockbuster "Iron Man," led by Laila, was embroiled in a scandal. The lead actor had injured someone and was hospitalized. What could be more detrimental to box office sales?

Many film companies, especially those releasing movies in the summer, felt extremely regretful. If they had known about this, they wouldn't have intentionally avoided the release schedule of "Iron Man." They had been mocked by the media and netizens for not daring to go head-to-head with Laila's movie.

In the past, during the summer blockbuster season, there was a tacit understanding among film companies to stagger release dates. How did it turn into a situation where everyone was afraid of Laila?

Well, they had to admit that when facing other major films, avoiding overlapping by a week or so was usually enough. However, when it came to Laila's movies, everyone would stagger their release dates by more than two weeks. Everyone knew that she still maintained the top spot on the box office rankings for two weeks whenever her movie premiered. Therefore, leaving a two-week gap from her movie was the best choice for optimal screening results.

And now, the media had two different views on Downey's incident. One group stood by Laila's answer, believing that Downey was acting to save someone, an act of valor, a heroic deed. The other group, led by the New York Post and Cooper, believed that Downey, a fallen actor, had completely decayed. Even Laila's movies couldn't save him from the abyss.

Not only did he provoke someone first, but he also injured them. Now, he wanted to find reasons to whitewash himself after the incident was exposed. No one can be deceived by his pretentious acts, and everyone had to condemn him!

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Laila: I just want to quietly be a beautiful girl, occasionally using more ordinary promotional methods for movies. Why do you people have to hype things up for me? Now, many people know the movie is about to be released, and when I help Downey clear his name, the box office is going to make a fortune again. Sigh...

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