Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 681 - 492: Became a Hot Commodity

Mandy emphasized that some media remarks had already impacted the reputation of Jennifer and Link, causing negative effects in society. The company hoped these media would cease their infringing actions, and for hostile media, the company's legal department would pursue rights through legal means.

The CEO and spokesperson of Lionsgate Films, Goldsmith, told the media:

Jennifer Lawrence is the lead actress in the company's new project 'The Hunger Games'. Supporting Jennifer in her Oscar campaign for Leading Actress is partly because her performance in 'The Silver Linings Playbook' was outstanding and deserved recognition, and partly as a strategy to promote 'The Hunger Games'. There were no personal reasons involved.

Moreover, during the filming of 'The Hunger Games', Jennifer Lawrence maintained good personal relationships with the chairman and his wife, which is a normal social activity; please do not speculate excessively.

The legal department of the company will pursue legal responsibilities for those who spread rumors and harm the public image of Lionsgate Films.

——

After the press conference, the media hype about the relationship between Link and Jennifer gradually decreased, as did discussions about whether Jennifer deserved the Oscar for Best Actress.

Th𝓮 most uptodate nov𝑒ls are publish𝒆d on ƒreewebηoveℓ.com.

Media outlets also began to highlight Jennifer Lawrence's dedication to charity, including promotional photos of her 'trip to Africa' and news of her donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist poor families' children, and $100,000 to women's rights organizations to combat domestic violence.

Lionsgate Films also started the promotional efforts for 'The Hunger Games', which was completed at the end of last year and began its marketing phase in February, with a North American release scheduled for March 23.

Following the Academy Award, Lionsgate Films had the advantage of advertising the film as the latest work of Oscar-winning Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence, which positively impacted the movie's promotion.

Seeing Lionsgate Films securing an Academy Award for Jennifer and then quickly releasing her new big-budget movie 'The Hunger Games', budgeted at $78 million, other movie companies couldn't help but admire Link's business acumen.

Securing the award for Jennifer not only won her favor but also conveniently promoted their new movie, while 'The Silver Linings Playbook', which was released in December the previous year, saw an increase of over $30 million in global box office revenue after the Oscars, growing from $240 million in February to $280 million—Link had once again made a huge profit.

Besides, Jennifer's unexpected victory also severely undermined the prestige of her competitor Harvey Weinstein, significantly boosting Link's influence in Hollywood.

The benefits were plentiful, spreading Link's reputation as a 'tactical master' from the music industry to the film industry.

However, many were waiting to see the outcome of 'The Hunger Games', the highly anticipated film meticulously crafted by Link and Lionsgate Films.

If the box office results were poor and the film suffered a loss, all of Link's prior planning would be deemed merely speculative talk.

"Hey bud, how many female celebrities' phone numbers do you have in your phone?"

At a hillside villa, Selena held a magazine, her bright eyes twinkling as she asked him.

"Why do you ask?"

Link was reading a screenplay.

"I heard people saying that you're now the most popular man in Hollywood, and those actresses who want an Oscar throw themselves at you. I also heard you have over a hundred girlfriends, is that true?"

"Of course it's not true. I'm not that frivolous,"

Link shook his head.

Selena huffed through her pretty nose and pouted, "I think it's true. You're so fickle, and with so many women willing to offer themselves to you, would you refuse them?"

Link smirked and flipped through the screenplay, saying, "Of course, the women I accept truly love me. Those who are after my wallet, resources, fame, and body, I'd reject without hesitation, not giving them any chance to take advantage."

"Taking your advantage? You really are thick-skinned."

Selena rolled her cute eyes.

"Not as thick as yours, look at this little face, it's gotten chubbier."

Link stretched out his finger and poked her plump cheek, the rosy flesh full of collagen.

"Ugh!"

Selena kicked him and, feeling it was not enough, grabbed a macadamia nut and threw it at him.

"Stop it, let Link read the script."

Catherine pressed down on Selena's shoulders and sat on the sofa.

With a huff, Selena dangled her legs and said, "Catherine, you said Link would settle down after he got married, that he wouldn't be philandering anymore. Now he's engaged and has several kids, so why is he still flirting around?"

"It's not about Link, he's just too charming and attracts a lot of girls. Plus, he's soft-hearted and can't bring himself to reject the girls that like him. So, in your view, he seems flirty."

Catherine said as she brewed some red tea.

"Can infidelity be explained like that?"

Selena looked at Catherine in shock, her big eyes trembling.

"Of course, if you don't believe me, ask Jennifer, Alexandra, and Emma Watson. See if they can bear to leave Link? From their relationships with Link, it's more that they need him, not that he needs them."

Catherine poured a cup of tea for Link and Selena.

Selena blinked her big eyes, wanting to refute Catherine's words, but she felt there was some truth in them. Link was so desirable, countless women probably wanted to throw themselves at him willingly to be his lover, while Link, being picky, left many women without a chance.

The more unobtainable something is, the more people want it. In this case, even if Link was a 'poison apple', many women would still fight over him.

No matter if it's poisonous, whether eating it could be fatal, just to outdo others and get to the 'poison apple Link' would be a victory.

"Link, you really are too much, all the girls should stay away from you."

Selena glared at Link and said.

Link reached out wanting to pinch her cheek, but Selena agilely dodged and seeing Ivanka coming over, she quickly ran over and attentively supported Ivanka's arm, though she was so petite that standing next to Ivanka, she looked like a little maid.

Link smiled lightly and picked up a script titled "August: Osage County."

Adapted from a play of the same name, it's a film about women.

It tells the story of a matriarch who, after her husband's death, calls her three daughters and her cousin and cousin's husband to help. The family starts to argue at the dinner table after the funeral, and through this conflict, the family's underlying disputes and deliberately hidden truths gradually come to light.

"This script is not bad, Meryl Streep could play the lead role, and Jennifer Lawrence could play one of the daughters. Having them act together would definitely create a lot of buzz,"

Link said with a smile.

Catherine couldn't help but laugh, "Are you serious? Meryl might be quite hostile towards us right now, she won't agree to work with us, let alone act opposite Jennifer."

"Let's try, the script is really good. If played well, several roles could have a shot at the Oscars, maybe she'll agree."

He remembered that Meryl Streep was the lead actress in "August: Osage County" and even got an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. If Meryl could put aside her bias and agree to participate, Link wouldn't mind rewarding her with an Oscar statuette after the movie's release.

Moreover, Meryl collaborating with Lionsgate Films and acting alongside Jennifer, would certainly make for a great story.

"Okay, I will personally talk to Meryl. What about the remaining scripts?"

Catherine asked.

"Decide on the rest yourselves; small-budget films won't matter much if they flop."

This year Palm Beach Films tentatively scheduled three projects, the first being a collaboration with Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures on "Zero Dark Thirty," which had been greenlit last November and is currently in production.

The second is Paul Feig's new project "The Heat," a comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy from "Bridesmaids," with a production cost of 43 million, co-produced with Lionsgate Films and Annapurna Pictures.

Casting had been completed and filming was about to begin.

Together with "August: Osage County," that made three film projects.

With Palm Beach Films' cash flow, they could afford another low-budget film of three to four million dollars.

Catherine could handle this matter.

Having worked in the film industry for over three years, Catherine was now a seasoned producer and trustworthy.

"Have you guys finished talking? We can eat now,"

Selena called out.

"Coming, chubby girl."

Link and Catherine got up to go to the dining room for lunch.