American Peanuts

Chapter 114
"Megan Fox thing?" Charlie repeated.

"That's right, it's about this newcomer. After all, intensive publicity and roadshows are about to begin. Next, the film will be promoted in many cities across the country and in some overseas countries. You should be clear about this." Spielberg The voice came out from over there. It was not as enthusiastic as before, but became a little cold.

"Of course I know, you don't want to kick her out, do you?" Charlie asked directly.

He called himself at this time, presumably for this very reason.

"It's not about kicking her out, it's about being marginalized. My friend, she is not suitable for this industry." Spielberg comforted her.

He got the latest issue of the magazine, which contained a large amount of propaganda about Transformers that was similar to an advertorial, but more about Megan Fox. She actually occupied more space as the heroine than the entire movie.

It was obvious that she had reached some kind of agreement with Charlie Rossi. Perhaps the two parties had signed a new contract. Spielberg didn't know the inside story, but he could already guess that this was not a situation he was happy to see.

Therefore, it is necessary to solemnly state your views on this matter and ask Charlie Rossi to give up on this new guy, he is confident that he has the means to do this.

"Whether it's suitable or not is not something you and I can define, but it should be the audience who has the final say." Charlie responded.

Did he think that these Jews were controlling things too broadly?

This is my magazine, my territory.

"Even the audience themselves can't tell what their tastes are, and they need us to guide them. In fact, we do this as well. This has been the case in the past and will be the case in the future."

"This is not like what a director who has won three Oscars would say." Charlie shook his head.

"That just proves that I'm on the right path." Spielberg heard Charlie's attitude and decided to change his approach.

"This is the rule. She is just a small actor, but everyone doesn't like her, so she should be allowed to leave. Whatever you do with her, we can't control it. But she shouldn't continue."

"I don't understand. It's just a small holiday between you at best. It's not like we're going to kill them all, right?" Charlie sneered. This was something he still couldn't understand.

"A very simple truth, if there is the first one, there will be the second one, and even the third one. These first three people will join the group again, and bring thirty more people, just like mice, they will get better and better as they grow older. They will just lurk in the dark at first, but when you suddenly wake up one day, you will find that the basement has been completely occupied by them." Spielberg explained calmly.

"A novel theory." Charlie said noncommittally.

These words are very suitable for you people.

"I have some new projects and need to find potential investors. Are you interested?" Spielberg asked.

"Is this my reward for kicking Megan Fox out?" Charlie Rossi then asked.

"No, no, no, you are helping me as a friend, and I will help my friends."

"What project?" Charlie showed interest.

Spielberg went on to name several films.

"It sounds pretty good. She's just a little star. This is a very good deal."

"Yes, I don't know how she deceived you, but you shouldn't be manipulated by her."

"Thanks for the reminder, but I think she's pretty good, and there are plans to make her the company's top star." Charlie Rossi changed the topic.

Some businesses can be done and some businesses cannot be done.

"OK, if you insist on your idea, then I can only wish you good luck."

"Same to you, Mr. Spielberg." Charlie hung up the phone.

"Anyone else dares to ask you to do something?" Atis put down her teacup. She had just heard the last few words.

"Sometimes, we're not dealing with a group, but a whole group of people." Charlie Rossi said cautiously.

He didn't want to fall out with the established aristocrats of Hollywood so quickly, especially when someone was already secretly targeting him. He had not forgotten the disappearance of the Hefner family.

But there are some things that just can’t be helped.

Today it is Megan Fox, tomorrow it will be others, and the day after tomorrow it will be himself, so why not sell PB directly to others now?
He knew that this day would come sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to come so soon, especially when he was not yet fully fledged.

But if you think about it carefully, others will not sit still and wait for death. There may have been many challengers before, but they just failed on the road.

And today, it's my turn.

The only difference is that I am not the same as those before.

Charlie drank the tea in one gulp: "Call Rosenzweig."

A few minutes later, Rosenzweig entered the office.

"How are sales of this issue going?"

"Following the current trend, sales data are expected to reach between 550 million and 600 million copies." Rosenzweig responded.

"Very good, our goal this year is to exceed [-] million sales." Charlie imagined it.

"I'm afraid this is unlikely. In fact, our research team believes that the sales limit has been reached. The current audience is not the same as before. They have many choices." Rosenzweig explained.

The last time we talked about this topic, Rosenzweig was the more optimistic one, but now the situation is reversed.

"So, the magazine business has entered the stock market?" Charlie asked.

"It's almost understandable."

In other words, under the current circumstances, the magazine's sales have reached its peak, and there is no possibility of going further.

Unless, a new turning point can occur.

"Go out and call Gal Gadot over."

"When did you join the team?" Charlie asked.

"Five days later," Gal Gadot responded.

"Sit down, Spielberg just made some requests to me, and I refused." Charlie said about what just happened.

"Isn't it because of Megan Fox?" Gal Gadot suddenly asked.

"That's right, so some of the words were spread by you?"

At this time, Gal Gadot realized that he had gotten into trouble, and said with some self-blame: "Sorry, sir, I didn't know this would happen. I thought it was just chatting, and I promise that similar situations will not happen in the future."

"Good luck with your shoot."

Looking at her leaving back, Charlie Rossi knew that she would be a variable. As for whether she could maintain her loyalty, additional considerations were needed.

Later on, Charlie Rossi called out Razek.

"Now that tens of thousands of ripped socks are produced every day, it's time for us to start preparing for publicity." Razek said, he fully supports Charlie's idea.

That day, he and Charlie discussed until evening...

(End of this chapter)