"Someone is investigating Miss Watson." Robert paused and then said, "You know, I have some unclear connections with the underground forces in Los Santos, although I've washed my hands of it now. Someone hired a private investigator to investigate Emma's past. But she managed her feminist image very well. So far, those private investigators haven't found anything. "
"Isn't that good?" Jiang Chen asked.
"Not good at all." Robert shook his head. "Especially for those who want to find something."
When Jiang Chen heard Robert's words, he frowned slightly. He seemed to understand something.
Hiring a private investigator to investigate a person had clearly crossed the line of "fair competition" in Hollywood. This was different from hiring paparazzi and reporters to follow and smear. Even when the eight major distributors were at the peak of their competition, they didn't hire private investigators to investigate the actors of their competitors.
Since the other party easily crossed the line, they naturally wouldn't care about the means.
If there wasn't enough dark history, they could just create some.
Emma Watson was a celebrity signed by Future Biology. Every nutrient supply bottle was printed on her, and she was also one of the actors in the film "Time Curtain" by Virtual Image Animation and Warner Brothers. Although from the standpoint of the president of the group, this kind of trivial matter didn't require him to personally deal with, it was still related to his personal interests. Since he already heard it, he couldn't just ignore it.
"Who could it be?" Jiang Chen asked thoughtfully.
"I don't know." Robert shook his head. "I did pay attention, but the other party doesn't seem to have a small background. I'm no longer the arms dealer from back then. The gangs in Los Santos have no reason to give me face, and protecting the privacy of their investors is the rule of their industry. "
"Could it be a competitor of Warner Brothers?" Jiang Chen frowned.
"It's unlikely." Robert shook his head.
Even if it was a competitor of Warner Brothers, it was a stupid choice to choose Emma Watson as the target of hype. Not to mention the fact that the vice-captain didn't have a lot of scenes in the movie, and she could barely be considered a second-tier movie star in North America. To drag Future Biology, another subsidiary of Future Group, into this mess, the person who came up with this idea must be crazy.
As long as they checked the movies that were released at the same time and the distributors that were competing with Time Curtain, the mastermind would not be able to hide himself at all.
In Hollywood, you don't need proof, you just need to know who your enemy is. There were also many ways to solve problems.
Jiang Chen asked, "Then who could it be?"
"Maybe she offended someone? Perhaps it had attracted someone's attention? In short, someone wants to ruin her reputation. It's that simple. "Robert opened his hands and said nonchalantly.
After Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, he just kept this matter in mind. Since he couldn't think of a reason, he didn't think about it anymore.
He shook his head and focused on the second matter of visiting Robert today.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Do you have any plans to work together?"
Robert immediately glanced at him cautiously.
"Buddy, you know, I've washed my hands of this. If you want firearms, I can introduce you to someone … but you don't need me to introduce you. The California Consortium led by the Giannini family is the largest arms dealer in Los Santos. If you want to buy a few F-18 Hornets, he can give you ideas — "
"Get out, I'm not talking about firearms." Jiang Chen interrupted Robert's words, coughed, and then said, "I plan to register a film company in Los Santos, and I still lack a CEO."
When Robert heard that it wasn't firearms, he looked interested, but he didn't immediately agree. Instead, he asked a question he was more concerned about, "Are you planning to start your own film company? Isn't your Virtual Image Animation working with Warner Bros.? "
"They are too tight on their equity, and their finances are not transparent," Jiang Chen shook his head. Jiang Chen shook his head. "Although our cooperation with Warner Bros. is very pleasant, there are still some small differences in the accounts. In addition, although the production of virtual environments through VR modeling is the main business of Virtual Image Animation, I don't plan to build it into the 'Industrial Light and Magic' for major producers and have a place in Hollywood. "
"Are you planning to intervene in the distribution?" Robert looked at Jiang Chen strangely, put the empty glass on the table, and poured himself another glass. "That's impossible. The distribution rights of the film are basically monopolized by the eight major film companies. Don't think that just any film can be released on the big screen. The distribution of the film is not much easier than the filming itself. Otherwise, with so many producers in Hollywood, why would they tolerate the eight major film companies sucking their blood? Because the films they make themselves can't compete for the theaters! "
In this era where channels were king, even the best wine was afraid of the deep alley. The major theaters wouldn't scramble to beg Future Group to release the film in their theaters just because of its influence in the high-tech field.
Robert took a sip from the glass, paused for a moment, and then said, "As for the accounting problem … Hollywood scams foreign investors' money is not news. They even dare to scam the capitalists on Wall Street, let alone investors from overseas. If you invest 100 million US dollars and the box office in North America can reach 200 million, they would make a loss report and throw it on your table. That's already good enough for you. "
Robert emphasized again.
"Even if you are collaborators."
Jiang Chen shrugged and said, "So I found you. If you dare to scam the Capital, there's no reason you can't scam the eight major film companies. "
"Hey, man, what kind of person do you think I am?" Robert was displeased.
"Old fox, or something else." Jiang Chen chuckled.
Robert gave him the middle finger and put the glass back on the table.
This time, he didn't pour himself another glass.
Over the years, he had developed a habit of drinking all he wanted at parties, but he must remain sober when discussing business. It was best not to touch a single drop of alcohol.
"Come with me, I think we can plan this." Robert turned around and walked to the living room.
"Isn't the distribution of the film monopolized by the eight major film companies?" Jiang Chen whistled mockingly.
"Indeed. That's why I said we have to plan. For example, how to cut off a piece of meat from those vampires, "Robert said with excitement.
"So, you are ready to take on the CEO position?"
Robert turned around and smiled.
"Why not? Working with you always brings me luck. "
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