Speaking of which, the fundamental intention of this issue of "The Oprah Show" is to respond to the sudden Internet gossip that happened yesterday. Only now, though, has Oprah touched on the most critical issue, which is also a well-discussed media strategy.
Even without the experience accumulated in the media industry over the years, the life experience of two lifetimes has made Eric understand that the emotions of the audience need to be carefully guided.
Without any tricks, Eric's frankness today would probably backfire. Therefore, this program has been carefully choreographed and designed from beginning to end.
The more than ten minutes of interactive interaction has already given most of the audience a good preconceived impression of Eric, women and children. At this time, when it comes to yesterday's Internet gossip incident, many viewers will involuntarily stand on Eric's side subconsciously.
This bias is undoubtedly very beneficial to Eric.
On the TV screen, hearing Oprah's question, Eric's expression gradually became serious, and he shook his head: "I don't think this has anything to do with freedom of the press. Over the years, I have indeed been doing my best to let Kay Wen and Xiaxia avoid the attention of the media, but it's not because I think it's a scandal. They are my children, I love them, and I cherish the special relationship with Vicky and Joan.
The reason why I do this is just so that they can have a peaceful living environment. In fact, people around me basically know the existence of Kevin and Xia Xia, and many of them often come to visit the two little guys.
Then yesterday, a large number of articles about children suddenly appeared on the Internet. I think anyone with a little thinking ability will understand that this is a very obvious attack on the Internet. Not only did they fabricate a lot of malicious false news, they even released sensitive information such as children's photos and addresses. This is already the most serious violation of personal privacy and even threatens the safety of children. So, I don't accept all kinds of accusations they call, this is just a man protecting his women and children from unwarranted harm. "
After Eric's eloquent response, the camera swept across the auditorium, and almost everyone at the scene showed empathetic expressions of approval on their faces.
Moreover, if emotions can be turned into entities, there must be countless little stars floating in the air of the studio scene at this time, representing admiration and yearning.
The live audience of "The Oprah Show" is basically all women. Although more and more Western women are now pursuing independence, there is no woman who would not expect a strong man who can protect herself anytime and anywhere.
Oprah waited for the scene and the audience in front of the TV to digest what Eric said just now, and then said: "Actually, I have worked in the media industry for so many years, and I have experienced many similar incidents. I think that any Freedom should have limits, so we have laws to restrict people's behavior beyond the norms."
After saying that, 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, and said, "However, it's probably because of "Iron Man."
Eric said, and gestured to the big screen behind him, and a carefully selected single-player poster of "Iron Man" appeared on the screen immediately. Tony Stark, played by Eric, is wearing the red and yellow Mark3 armor, and the mask has not been put down, so the obvious similarity between the man with dark hair and beard and Eric can be clearly distinguished.
Looking at the handsome figure on the movie poster, the women at the scene let out a burst of screams mixed with surprise and excitement.
When the scene became a little quieter, Eric said again: "As everyone knows, "Iron Man" has held its premiere in Tokyo, London and other cities, and has achieved a very good reputation in the media. If you don't count some Cameo, this should be the second work I starred in in ten years. Maybe some people don't want to see it too successful, so they will do these things when the film is about to be released."
Oprah showed an understanding expression, but did not continue to discuss the connection between "Iron Man" and the Internet gossip incident. The majority of the audience for "The Oprah Show" is female, and this group is obviously not too interested in intriguing commercial competition. So, Oprah turned directly to movies: "So, Eric, why are you acting in a movie when you're so rich now? As we all know, your colleague is still directing another new movie of yours, and at the same time Juggling these two big-budget films must be tiring, right?"
"Because this is my job," Eric replied with a smile: "Maybe I have many other titles on me now, but in essence, I have always been a director, a screenwriter, and an actor. My personal Most of my energy has been devoted to Hollywood, so as long as I arrange the time well, it is not difficult to take care of these tasks. As for the investments outside of Hollywood, I have always been used to entrusting professional matters to professional people. Avoid meddling too much as much as possible.”
"Then, as a director, a screenwriter, and an actor, you just managed a little bit of side business, and unknowingly became the first super rich man with a net worth of hundreds of billions in the history of the Federation?"
Oprah's words of compliment and ridicule immediately made the scene burst into laughter again.
Eric also smiled, made a casual gesture, and said: "There is no way, so many opportunities are in front of you. If you can see it, but remain indifferent, this is a very unreasonable thing. So, most of the time. Just do it casually."
"Eric, what you said will make many professional investors feel ashamed," Oprah continued: "However, since you can easily see so many opportunities, can you give us some investment advice here? ?”
"I don't dare to talk about specific investment suggestions," Eric shook his head and said, "However, in the general direction, we should see that the world is in the critical period of the third industrial revolution. Like the previous two Again, this will create many new industries for the entire human society. Although the current wave of new technologies has reached a peak, in my opinion, in the next two decades, both traditional capital and ordinary people can continue to benefit from these There are countless opportunities to accumulate wealth in the emerging new technology industry. Of course, if you miss this time, you may have to wait another hundred years.”
"One hundred years, maybe all of us can't wait until that time, so let's cherish this opportunity," Oprah said with emotion, "So, let's talk about movies, Eric, about In "Iron Man", it is said that the prototype of Tony Stark is Howard Hughes, who is also a legendary super rich man. But now, it is obvious that your achievements in all aspects are You have surpassed each other, and many media commented that you have a lot in common with these two people, how do you personally view this matter?"
"To be honest, before filming "Iron Man", I deliberately found time to read a biography of Howard Hughes."
"Then what?"
"Very disappointed."
Everyone at the scene had more or less heard some information about Howard Hughes, and they couldn't help but feel a little uproar when they heard Eric's comments.
Oprah also made a surprised expression and said, "Eric, you mean, you are disappointed in Howard Hughes?"
"No," Eric shook his head unexpectedly, and said, "I am very disappointed with that biography. The reason why Howard Hughes can be remembered by all of us for a long time is enough to show that this is a very great biography. However, that biography did not objectively evaluate Howard Hughes' contributions to the country's aerospace, national defense, and even the film industry. Instead, most of the pages were spent on Howard Hughes On the excavation and rendering of private life. I don’t have much spare time, and I can only take the time to read a biography roughly, so I don’t know if other biographies about Howard Hughes are the same. If so, I will pay more attention. disappointment."
"Eric, it's not because of your feelings about what happened yesterday, is it?"
"Of course not, this is how I really felt when I read the biography of Howard Hughes a year ago." Eric continued: "So, regarding your question just now, I think it is difficult for me to do something about Howard Hughes. make a correct assessment.
However, for Tony Stark, I think he and I are also two completely different people. This is a very contradictory character. According to the comics, his life can be roughly divided into two stages. Before becoming Iron Man, he was a billionaire with genius traits but a very unrestrained life, but after becoming Iron Man, he gradually took on many responsibilities that a superhero should bear, so at the same time, his nature still exists. So this would be a superhero with character flaws, but those character flaws would also make him more human and acceptable.
So, Howard Hughes, Tony Stark, and myself, I think these are three completely different people. During the performance, I did not substitute any of my own characteristics, I was completely playing another person, which is why I chose a makeup that is completely different from my own style. If it weren't for me sitting here, just looking at this poster, I don't think everyone would immediately think that this is Eric Williams. "
"Listening to what you said, I suddenly became more looking forward to this movie," Oprah said after listening carefully, "Eric, this movie will be released on May 7, right?"
"Yes, May 7th."
"Well, I hope everyone can go to the theater to support it. Eric Williams' movies have never let us down," Oprah finished speaking, and finally got up and hugged Eric again, saying again: "I am very grateful to Eric for being able to participate in this episode of the program today. Finally, let us watch a wonderful trailer of "Iron Man" together."
After Oprah finished speaking, amid the applause at the scene, the screen 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 take a look. Cindy was sipping green tea leisurely, so she also picked up the cup of tea and moved to I took a sip from my mouth, but found that it was completely cold.
Putting the teacup back casually, Stephanie Seymour looked at Cindy again and asked curiously, "What are you thinking?"
Cindy was clearly thinking about it, but said lightly, "It's nothing."
Stephanie Seymour didn't ask any further questions. In front of Cindy, she always felt a little lack of confidence. She picked up the cup of cold green tea and took a sip like Cindy, before she continued: "Actually, I used to I always thought he was a little bastard, but now I feel that this guy is not worthless."
Cindy turned her head and glanced at her, and said suddenly, "Did you seduce him before, but was rejected?"
Stephanie Seymour shook her hand and almost threw the teacup out. After she calmed down, she quickly shook her head: "Of course not."
"Oh, what a pity, you're already married, and you won't have a chance even if you think about it." Cindy said with a smile on her lips and bright eyes, "Actually, I used to think he was a little bastard, but He is the kind of little bastard who is easily addicted, and after getting along for a long time, you find that you can't live without it."
Stephanie Seymour deliberately showed contempt: "You are so nasty."
"Speaking of which, if you want to get the host position, you have to get his consent then."
Stephanie Seymour immediately remembered the slap that night, and inexplicably felt a tingling sensation spreading all over her body, and said, "He's really a control freak."
"Men, they are all the same in their bones. The difference lies in whether they are willing to be more generous. Your Peter is far behind in this regard."
Stephanie Seymour twisted her alluring body 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 green tea that had cooled in Stephanie Seymour's hand, replaced it with hot tea, and said with a smile: "Let's talk about the show." Well, I haven’t even talked to Lifetime about my quitting, but they’ve renewed it for season 10, so I’m secretly in default.”
Stephanie Seymour was a little surprised: "Then, what should I do?"
"So, Eric has to intervene in person," Cindy said with a smile, "He came forward to say hello, and everything was settled. Of course, the premise is that the host I choose must be able to support this stage." It’s the show. It’s the end of April now, and the production of the ninth season will officially start in June. I only have one month in May to confirm the new host, so you don’t have much time. Let me tell you about me Some skills accumulated over the years."
Stephanie Seymour was once again a little curious about Cindy's plan to give up her position as the host of "America's Next Top Model", but when Cindy began to talk about her experience accumulated over the years, she immediately put aside these thoughts and cheered up seriously Listen to it.