"After the new romance was exposed, Gwyneth? Paltrow and Sean? The two parties issued statements the next day denying that they were dating, and claimed that they were just ordinary friends. But the timing of the statement is so close that one has to wonder how the truth is still in the fog. - Los Angeles Times

"According to credible sources, Sean? Don was only a television actor before starring in The Talented Ripley, and only played a supporting role in Friends. After auditioning for "The Genius Ripley" at the beginning of the year, he was auditioned by director Anthony ? Minghella fancy the role of the leading actor, and it is said that because of this, he and the producer Harvey? Weinstein had conflicts. - The Hollywood Reporter

"Someone on the set of 'Friends' saw it with their own eyes, Sean? Tang and the three heroines entered the trailer together, and only came out after more than ten minutes under the reminder of the assistant. And in the subsequent filming, he was also very close to his American sweetheart, just like with Gwyneth? Paltrow, we have to say, is very good at dealing with women. - The New York Post

"Speaking of which, I have to mention Gwyneth? Paltrow changed her boyfriend, you see, she and Affleck broke up for only two weeks before going out on a date with another man, so it's normal to like the new and hate the old, the difference is only whether the old is annoying or the new is more attractive. Of course, everyone who tunes in to the show, I definitely don't hate you. - A talk show on ABC.

Gwyneth and Sean's statement on October 24 didn't seem to be of much use, and the media became more interested in the relationship, rummaging through boxes and cabinets for any clues that might attract attention. Gwyneth's previous relationships, what kind of person Sean is and where he came from, or the casting turmoil of "The Talented Ripley" and the conflict between the director and the producer over this, and what happened when he was on location in Italy.

The whole of Hollywood seems to be talking about it, and people are happy to talk about how far Gwyneth and Sean have got, whether she fell in love with Sean when she was dating Affleck, or did she start dating Sean after the breakup? As for the denials, people simply chose to ignore them, and they all subconsciously divided them into the category of excuses, even if Gwyneth and Sean never dated in the future, they would think that they had secretly broken up under intense pressure. Everyone loves gossip, and everyone chooses to believe gossip, this is the entertainment industry.

So, when some reporters look for an opportunity to block Ben? Affleck, after asking him what he thought of the incident and publishing it, immediately attracted more attention.

"Don't bother me." The kid said this impatiently.

This was meant to be a sign of not wanting to respond, but in the case of the reporter, Affleck was so angry that he was blinded by Gwyneth that he poured a scoop of oil on the fire.

However, the more formal newspapers focused on other things, such as the fact that Minghella Weishenme would use an actor like Sean, who was almost indistinguishable from a nobody, as the lead actor in his film, what kind of conflict he had with Weinstein, whether the audition at the beginning of the year was the result of this conflict, and so on, so some people were both happy and depressed.

"That's it?" Looking at the folder in front of him, Weinstein, who was holding his chin, asked with a reluctant tone.

"Yes, Paramount thinks it's a good opportunity to draw the media's attention to the movie, and ...... with the first trailer that will be aired soon," an assistant explained.

"I know that!" Weinstein interrupted, a look of impatience on his face, "I'd like to know if there's a better plan." ”

The assistant was stunned for a moment, did not answer, seemed to not understand what he was saying, but seemed to know but did not dare to say it.

"Well, I'll be clear, is there a propaganda plan that doesn't need that kid." Weinstein didn't embarrass him, but turned to the representative on Paramount's side.

"But he's the man, Mr. Weinstein." The other man shrugged his shoulders.

"Okay, man, damn it......" Weinstein scratched his head in displeasure.

He doesn't like that kid, he didn't like it from the beginning, using a pure newcomer as the leading actor means that more will be invested in publicity, and the income is not guaranteed, as for the little cost saved from the salary, it is not enough to see at all. But that idiot of Hoberg messed things up and forced the other party with small movements, but Zuihou went around himself, and his head grew on his ass?

also asked Minghella to run over and interrogate and advise, and also took out the haode part and played it in front of him, wanting to explain that the choice of that kid was correct, which was really infuriating.

Weinstein Zuihou had to compromise completely, and by that time the filming was almost halfway there, and even if he made a successful substitution, it would cost a lot of money. Although Miramax has made a good income in recent years, he has not squandered money like this, so he has to swallow this breath. But now, just when the movie was about to be promoted, that kid actually got together with Gwyneth and was filmed by reporters, and Miramax had to wipe his ass, which was so hateful.

But he didn't have a better way, the movie "Genius Ripley" was handed over to Paramount for distribution, whoever released it was responsible for publicity, Paramount wouldn't care so much, how could he let go of such a haode opportunity?

"Okay, so be it, we'll cooperate." Weinstein finally said that, and then scolded the bastard again in his heart.

Either way, making money is the primary goal, and only the stupidest people would do it if personal grudges affect the box office of the movie. What's more, it is Paramount who is responsible for the distribution of North America, Miramax can consult with them but cannot oppose important decisions, and besides, the overseas distribution is responsible for himself, as the representative of the other party said, Sean is the actor.

As a result, with the passage of this resolution, public opinion began to turn slowly and indistinctly. First of all, magazines such as "Variety" and "The Hollywood Reporter", which have a good reputation in the industry and are slightly biased towards movies, began to report news related to "The Genius Ripley" in a large way, such as this is an adaptation of the famous female psychological thriller novelist in the 50s, Patricia? Ms. Highsmith's novel, or director Anthony? After Minghella finished "The English Patient", he began to work on the film and so on.

Then, with them taking the lead, large newspapers such as "Los Angeles Times" and "New York Times" also shifted their attention from the scandal between Gwyneth and Sean to the movie, and even a report implied that the so-called new relationship that was revealed before was actually hyping up the movie.

Then add some filming-related reports, and then introduce some of the content of the novel, focusing on Maggie is Dick's girlfriend, and Ripley is bisexual and in love with Dick, plus how Sean was selected to join the crew through "normal" channels, and Minghella also rarely said through a spokesman that he is a good actor, etc., the public's attention has unconsciously shifted to the movie.

Maybe the tabloids are still holding on to scandals, and even making up bloody stories, but in terms of influence, they are far less than those well-known magazines and newspapers with a relatively good reputation.

It may sound incredible, but the fact is that people are always passively receiving information, always choosing to believe those who are willing to believe, so many times it only takes a few words to lead people's thinking to a fork in the road. The simplest example, when the newspapers - especially the famous ones - say that the previous scandal of the hero and heroine is just hype for the new movie, whether people believe it or not, they will leave such an impression in their hearts, and then after introducing Maggie's identity and Ripley's personality, people will unconsciously map them to Gwyneth and Sean, and then subconsciously have the idea that since this is the case, they really can't really be dating.

Maybe they will also verbally say that the hero and heroine of the scandal are actually dating in secret, but they have subconsciously believed this, and how the tabloids will arrange it in the future, unless there is any decisive evidence, they just look at it.

This is the ability of the big Hollywood studios, decades of development have allowed them to have enough networks and contacts, and after the group, they have become complementary to other media, and they only need to communicate and trade enough, and they can basically get the desired results.

Some people may say that there are also paparazzi, omnipotent paparazzi who can wait outside the homes of celebrities for days, can go through their trash cans, can chase all possible clues, and they can always dig up the news that is hidden behind the scenes. However, these words are just words, and only idiots who like to gossip and take them as the truth, or stupid guys who watch movies, will believe it.

Like Judy? Foster, everyone knows that she is gay, and the media has photographed her more than once wherever she goes, there will be an intimate seductive around her, but in addition to those tabloids that use exaggerated news to win attention, how many well-known media have officially reported it? Not to mention Tom? How many negative news stories has Hanks made in the newspapers, and the paparazzi weishenme didn't go through his trash cans?

Therefore, as long as the star himself has decent connections in Hollywood, a good agent and public relations team, and he is relatively low-key, the paparazzi have no way at all.

Therefore, after the first three or four days, this inexplicable scandal reached its peak in the media, and then began to slowly decline, and the news about "The Genius Ripley" gradually began to be displayed in newspapers and magazines, especially after the trailer was released, many film critics began to comment.

However, Sean is still, because not only is he still unable to return to the apartment, but even going to Warner's studio is a problem.

"You said that in two or three days, most of the reporters who were guarding me would be gone." Sean complained on the phone.

"Well, I misjudged that, you know, I couldn't have predicted everything, who made you lack fame now?" Frederick replied.

It's bad luck.