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Speaking of which, the fundamental intention of this issue of "The Oprah Show" is to respond to the sudden online gossip incident that occurred yesterday. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 However, it is only now that Oprah has touched on the most critical issue, which is also a media strategy that has been discussed in detail.

Even without the experience accumulated in the media industry over the years, two lifetimes of life experience have taught Eric that the emotions of the audience need to be carefully guided.

Without any discipline skills, Eric's candid words today would likely backfire. Therefore, this episode of the program has been very carefully choreographed and designed from beginning to end.

The more than ten minutes of dialogue and interaction has already made most of the audience form a preconceived good impression of Eric and the women and children. At this time, when it comes to yesterday's Internet gossip incident, many viewers will subconsciously involuntarily stand on Eric's side.

This bias is undoubtedly very beneficial for Eric.

On the TV screen, hearing Oprah's question, Eric's expression gradually became serious, and he shook his head and said, "I don't think this matter has anything to do with press freedom." I've really tried to keep Kevin and Xia Xia out of the media as much as possible over the years, but it's not because I think it's some kind of scandal, they're my kids, I love them, and I cherish this special bond with Vicky and Joan.

I do this just so that they can have a peaceful living environment. Actually, most of the people around me are aware of the existence of Kevin and Xia Xia, and many of them often come to visit the two little ones.

And then yesterday, there was a sudden swarm of articles on the Internet about children, and I think anyone with a little bit of thinking ability understands that this is a very obvious incident. Not only did they fabricate a lot of malicious fake news, but they even released sensitive information such as children's photos and addresses, which is already the most serious violation of personal privacy and even threatens the safety of children. So, I don't accept their so-called accusations, it's just a man protecting his women and children from unwarranted harm. ”

After Eric's resounding response, the camera swept over the audience, and almost everyone in the audience showed an empathetic look of approval.

Moreover, if emotions can be turned into entities, there must be countless small stars floating in the air of the studio at this time, representing worship and yearning.

The audience of "The Oprah Show" is basically women, and although more and more Western women are now pursuing independence, there is no woman who does not expect a strong man who can protect herself anytime and anywhere.

Oprah waited for the audience at the scene and in front of the TV to digest Eric's words a little before saying, "Actually, after working in the media industry for so many years, I have experienced many similar incidents. I think there should be limits to any freedom, which is why we have laws that regulate people from acting outside the norms. ”

After saying this, Oprah turned around again and said, "Eric, why do you think such a bad thing happened suddenly?" ”

"I'm not sure yet," Eric shook his head, "but it's probably because of Iron Man." ”

Eric said, gesturing to the large screen behind him, and a carefully selected one-man poster of "Iron Man" immediately appeared on the screen. Tony Stark, played by Eric, wears a red and yellow Mark3 armor with a mask that is not down, so it is clear that the man with dark hair and beard bears a clear resemblance to Eric.

Looking at the handsome figure on the movie poster, the women at the scene invariably let out a scream mixed with abruptness and excitement.

After the scene was a little quieter, Eric spoke again: "Everyone knows that "Iron Man" has held premieres in Tokyo, London and other cities, and has achieved a very good media reputation. If you don't count some cameos, this would be the second work I've starred in in a decade. Perhaps, some people don't want to see it too successful, so they do these things when the film is close to its release. ”

Oprah looked understanding, but did not continue to discuss the connection between "Iron Man" and the online gossip incident. The audience for "The Oprah Show" is mostly female, and this group is clearly not too interested in deceitful business competition. So Oprah turned straight to the movies: "So, Eric, why do you want to star in movies yourself when you have such a fortune now?" As you all know, your colleague is still directing another new film of yours, juggling these two big-budget films at the same time, it must be tiring, right? ”

"Because that's my job," Eric replied with a smile, "Maybe I have a lot of other titles on me now, but essentially, I've always been a director, a screenwriter, and an actor, and most of my personal energy has always been in Hollywood, so it's not difficult to juggle all of these tasks as long as you have the time to do it." As for investments outside of Hollywood, I've always been used to leaving professional things to professional people, and trying to avoid meddling too much. ”

"And then, as a director, a screenwriter, and an actor, you just ran a little side hustle and unknowingly became the first super-rich person in the history of the Federation with a net worth of 100 billion?"

Oprah's words of compliment and ridicule immediately made the scene burst into laughter again.

Eric also smiled, made a gesture at random, and said, "No way, so many opportunities are right in front of you, if you can see it, but you are indifferent, this is a very unreasonable thing." So, most of the time it's just a matter of doing it. ”

"Eric, your words will make many professional investors feel embarrassed," Oprah continued, "but since you can easily see so many opportunities, can you give you some investment advice here?" ”

"I don't dare to talk about specific and small investment proposals," Eric shook his head and said, "However, in the general direction, we should see that the world is in a critical period of the third industrial revolution." Like the previous two times, this will create many new industries for the entire human society. Although the new technology wave has reached a peak, in my opinion, in the next 20 years, both traditional capital and ordinary people can continue to find countless opportunities to accumulate wealth from these gradually forming new technology industries. Of course, if you miss this time, you may have to wait another hundred years. ”

"A hundred years, maybe all of us can't wait until that time, so let's cherish this opportunity," Oprah sighed, and said: "So, back to the movie, Eric, about "Iron Man", it is said that the prototype of Tony Stark's character is the former Howard Hughes, who is also a super-rich man full of legends. But now, obviously, you have surpassed each other in all aspects of your achievements, and a lot of media have commented that you have a lot in common with these two people, what do you personally think about this? ”

"Seriously, before filming Iron Man, I took the time to read a biography of Howard Hughes."

"And then?"

"Very disappointed."

Everyone on the scene had more or less heard some information about Howard Hughes, and they couldn't help but be a little uproar when they heard Eric's comment.

Oprah also made a surprised expression and said, "Eric, you mean, you are disappointed in Howard Hughes?" ”

"No," Eric shook his head to everyone's surprise, "I'm very disappointed in that biography, and the fact that Howard Hughes has been remembered by all of us for so long is a great man." But the biography did not objectively evaluate Howard Hughes's contributions to the country's aerospace, defense, and even the film industry, but instead devoted most of the space to excavating and rendering Howard Hughes's private life. I don't have much time to spare but to read a biography roughly, so I don't know if the other biographies of Howard Hughes are the same, and if so, I'm even more disappointed. ”

"Eric, it can't be that you feel about what happened yesterday, can you?"

"Of course not, that's how I really felt when I read that Howard Hughes biography a year ago." Eric continued: "So, regarding your question just now, I think it's hard for me to make the right assessment of Howard Hughes.

However, with Tony Stark, I think he and I are two completely different people. This is a very contradictory character, and according to the setting of the manga, his life is roughly divided into two stages. Before becoming Iron Man, he was a billionaire with genius traits but a very dissolute life, but after becoming Iron Man, he gradually took on many of the responsibilities that a superhero should bear, so at the same time, his nature remained. As such, this will be a superhero with character flaws, but these character flaws will also make him appear more human and more acceptable.

So, Howard Hughes, Tony Stark, and myself, I think these are three completely different people. In the process of acting, I didn't do any substitution of my own characteristics, I was completely playing another person, which is why I chose to set makeup completely different from my own style. If it weren't for me sitting here, just looking at this poster, I don't think you would immediately think that this is Eric Williams. ”

"Hearing you say this, I suddenly became more excited about this movie," Oprah listened carefully and said, "Eric, this movie is coming out on May 7th, right?" ”

"Yes, May 7th."

"So, I hope everyone can go to the theater to support when the time comes, Eric Williams' movies have never disappointed us," Oprah said, and finally got up and hugged Eric again, and said again: "Thank you very much Eric for being able to participate in this episode today, and finally, let's watch a wonderful trailer of "Iron Man" together." ”

Oprah finished speaking, and in the applause of the audience, the picture cut out, and the trailer of "Iron Man" began to play on the TV screen.

75th Street, in Cindy's apartment.

It wasn't until Eric's figure completely disappeared from the screen that Stephanie Seymour came back to her senses and turned her head to look, but Cindy was sipping green tea very leisurely, so she also picked up the cup of tea, brought it to her lips and took a sip, only to find that it had completely cooled down.

Putting the teacup back in her hand, Stephanie Seymour looked at Cindy again and asked curiously, "What are you thinking?" ”

Cindy was obviously thoughtful, but said lightly: "It's nothing." ”

Stephanie Seymour didn't ask, in front of Cindy, she always felt a little lacking in confidence, picked up the cup of cold green tea and took a sip in Cindy's appearance, she continued: "Actually, I used to think he was a little bastard, but now I think this guy is not useless." ”

Cindy turned her head to glance at her, and suddenly said, "Did you seduce him and get rejected?" ”

Stephanie Seymour's hand shook and almost threw the teacup out, but after calming down, she quickly shook her head: "Of course not." ”

"Heh, it's a pity, you're already married, and even if you think about it in the future, you won't have a chance," Cindy said with a smile on the corner of her mouth and bright eyes: "Actually, I used to think he was a little bastard, but he is the kind of little bastard who is easy to get addicted, and after getting along for a long time, you will find that you can't do without it." ”

Stephanie Seymour deliberately showed a look of disdain: "You're really sensitive. ”

"Speaking of which, if you want to get the position of this host, you have to get his consent when the time comes."

Stephanie Seymour suddenly remembered the slap that night, and inexplicably felt a tingling sensation spread over her body, and said, "He's such a control freak." ”

"Men, in fact, they are all the same in their bones. The difference is whether they are willing to be generous, and this is far from your Peter. ”

Stephanie Seymour writhed a little uncomfortably and said, "Can we not talk about him?" ”

"Okay," Cindy was obviously in a very good mood at this time, put down her teacup, took the cold green tea from Stephanie Seymour's hand, replaced her with hot tea, and said with a smile: "Let's talk about the show, in fact, I haven't even talked to Lifetime about my retirement, but they have been renewed to the 10th season, and I am secretly breaking the contract." ”

Stephanie Seymour was a little surprised: "So, what to do?" ”

"So, Iric's got to intervene himself," Cindy laughed, "and he said hello, and everything was settled." Of course, the premise is that the host I choose must be able to support the show. It's the end of April now, and the production of Season 9 officially starts in June, and I only have one month in May to decide on a new host, so you don't have a lot of time, so let's tell you about some of the skills I've accumulated over the years. ”

Stephanie Seymour was once again a little curious about Cindy's intention to give up her position as the host of the "America's Top Model Contest", but as Cindy began to talk about her experience over the years, she immediately put those thoughts aside and listened carefully.