The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1894: Concealing the truth
Excitement, elation, euphoria, and surging emotions.

Kevin could barely control himself; he had to use all his strength to restrain the urge to shout ahead, but a smile still bloomed on his lips.

suddenly see the light!
Sitting next to him, Anson could also feel this energy, bright and hot.

Although there were no words, Anson could imagine the pressure on Kevin and Marvel Studios; the life-or-death decision was no joke.

Even now, one can still feel that despair and urgency in Kevin, a simple and pure passion.

Anson's lips curled up slightly, and his mood brightened. "Aren't you worried that I'm just fooling you?"

Kevin was taken aback.

Anson shrugged slightly. "You know, during negotiations, they say the nice things, use sweet words to trick you, and then turn their backs on you after you sign the contract."

"Anyway, there aren't many rivals in Hollywood right now who can go head-to-head with me."

Anson turned to Kevin and said, "You should know that Michael Linton and Frank Pierce also failed in front of me."

Instantly, Kevin calmed down, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Kevin stared blankly at Anson, a torrent of thoughts swirling in his mind, but in the end, he made an unexpected choice and asked, "Would you?"

Anson raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips. "What, you can't?"

Kevin regained his composure and rationality.

After a careful examination, Kevin admitted, "I would. I would do anything to deceive the other person with sweet words, and if they don't see through it, that's their responsibility, not mine. In the real world, no one succeeds and stands at the top of the pyramid because of being compassionate."

"Mother Teresa?" Anson joked.

Kevin laughed. "Okay, she can, but I can't."

Anson burst out laughing.

Kevin didn't waver. "But you won't."

Anson's smile remained unchanged. "So, I'm Mother Teresa?"

“Haha.” Kevin laughed heartily. “No, you’re not. I believe those who thought you were Mother Teresa are now just a pile of bones.”

"Even so, I still believe you won't lie to me. Because I don't need to, and because I don't care."

"Marvel Studios is everything to us, it's our whole world, but to Hollywood, it's just a bargaining chip. It's no different from any other chip; it may have some value, but it also carries risks, and its value may be lower than we expect."

At this point, Kevin gave a wry smile. "To be honest, we don't have many options left. You can easily achieve your goal without deception."

There was something Kevin didn't say: during their brief meeting tonight, Anson's eyes remained clear and bright, frank and straightforward; he was a proud man.

Proud people have their weaknesses and shortcomings, but they also have their perseverance and beliefs.

Kevin believes he would rather work with proud people than dance with despicable ones.

Anson's lips curled up slightly, a smile playing on his lips. "Looks like it's Mother Teresa again. God, I need to watch my image, because in Hollywood, the good guy role has already been taken by Tom Hanks. I don't think I have an advantage in this race."

One second, two seconds—

Hahaha!
Kevin burst into laughter. "Now I finally understand why everyone loves Anson Wood."

Anson shrugged slightly. "I wouldn't refuse such a title."

The news spread quickly, but didn't attract much attention. Just like Kevin's situation, the whole of Hollywood knew about Marvel Entertainment's predicament and that they were looking for investors to make "Iron Man."

Of course, more importantly, everyone knows about the long production of "Iron Man". After more than two years of twists and turns, there is still not even a complete script.

With the rise of comic book superhero adaptations led by "Spider-Man," countless eyes have been drawn to the trend. However, these businessmen are all cunning, each one trying to take advantage of the situation, causing Kevin and Marvel Entertainment to run into obstacles everywhere and fail to make a breakthrough.

At this moment, Forest Pictures came into view—

That's perfectly normal.

Whether it's Anson's established reputation or Forest Pictures' attempt to take a shortcut, this move is nothing new and hasn't sparked much discussion.

People didn't believe Forest Films was a threat because Lucas Wood didn't have the financial resources to swallow Marvel Entertainment whole. From all sides, Lucas should be like other competitors, preparing to collaborate with Marvel Entertainment on a project to purchase the adaptation rights to a superhero.

For example, "Iron Man".

If Anson Chase were to play the tall, handsome Iron Man, Marvel Entertainment would have every reason to be interested.

But it doesn't matter to other competitors, since there are so many characters in Marvel's copyright library that they can't possibly fight over them all.

Due to a combination of factors, the connection between Anson and Kevin at the Golden Globe Awards didn't generate much discussion, but instead attracted some criticism.

Judging from Anson's plans over the past year, he was trying to explore the world of acting beyond superheroes, enter the awards season competition, shed the "pretty face" label, and truly establish his reputation as an actor.

It lacked originality and was a rehash of old ideas, but it still showcased Anson's ambition and aspirations.

Now, after all the twists and turns, he's back to square one. If Anson really does play Iron Man, professionals would consider it a self-inflicted wound.

"Who knows? Maybe he's not that smart."

"Or perhaps it's a request from an innovative artist? Hoping Anson can help mentor the other actors?"

"Whatever it is, this is a terrible move. Are we going to repeat the same mistakes and rely on past achievements now?"

Since the Golden Globe Awards, Forest Pictures has been making frequent moves, with Lucas constantly traveling between the east and west coasts of North America, clearly accelerating his pace.

However, it did not arouse speculation or attract attention until a full month later, on the eve of the Oscars, when the bombshell was dropped.

Forest Pictures is about to acquire Marvel Entertainment.

Hollywood:???

Forest Pictures is still a baby, stumbling and learning to walk. It is a complete novice in film production and distribution. Both "The Hangover" and "Children of Men" were produced with the help of Warner Bros., and now they are preparing to acquire it?
What kind of April Fool's Day news is this?

Even the April Fool's Day news seemed outrageous and lacked any sense of reality.

For a moment, industry insiders were speechless with laughter, and most people just laughed it off. Such absurd and outrageous news would pop up every now and then to give people a fresh perspective, purely for the sake of attracting attention, because 99.99% of these news stories would soon be proven to be completely fictitious and baseless.

Moreover, even in real news, company acquisitions and mergers are not so simple; they can take anywhere from six months to three or five years, and anything is possible.

All they need to do is stay calm and not jump to conclusions or act rashly. They're not hotheads anymore.

However, this time was different. Just twenty-four hours later, TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter, and The New York Times almost simultaneously broke the news.

Breaking News: Forest Pictures officially acquires Marvel Entertainment.

(End of this chapter)