The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Chapter 108: Superstar Appointment
Beverly Hills, Hilton Hotel.

In the small conference room, Hawke turned on the TV and played the recording of the Private Film Company's press conference for Josh Hartnett and Alison Faith to watch again.

Yesterday's press conference in the San Fernando Valley was attended by dozens of media outlets and was broadcast live by Los Angeles Channel 9.

Juster announced on behalf of the private film company that they had purchased the 42-minute-long video of Josh Hartnett and Alison Faith through legal channels. It will be made into videotapes and DVDs without any cuts and released as soon as possible.

Posters were also posted at the scene, large posters of intimate scenes between men and women, with faces blurred.

But who it is? The media reporters and the public who have seen the photos on the Internet in recent days can recognize it at a glance.

After the press conference, the private film company released six new video screenshots on its official website for promotional purposes.

These pictures showing faces are so explicit that they look like those in the Sacred Valley movie.

Brian, Jules and Fergie came in at this time.

The former came up to Hawke and said, "After the Private website posted the promotional photos yesterday, there were too many of them and they were deleted. The influx of netizens overwhelmed it, and within just eight hours until 12 o'clock at night, the server crashed three times."

He sighed, “Is this kind of thing so beautiful?”

Hawke asked back, "You don't have confidence in what you shoot?"

That’s not what Bryan meant: “Everyone is snooping into our privacy. This is how depraved America is.”

Hawke said: "It has always been like this. Think about it from another perspective. If you didn't know about this and found out about this kind of news about a big-budget actor and a former singer, would you pay attention to it?"

Brian's answer was simple and direct: "I will never stop until I see the video! If anyone jumps out to stop me, I will hate him for the rest of my life."

Hawke changed the subject: "Your article is very good. It's hard to imagine a man could write such an article that speaks for women."

"Because you provided me with a complete idea." Brian rubbed his forehead and said, "Man, you should go and do social movements. Really, those Blue Party pigs should spend a lot of money to invite you."

The video ended at this time.

Hawke turned off the TV and said, "There is still an hour before the press conference starts. Let's start the meeting now."

Will and Scout pulled up chairs and sat on either side of the conference table.

Hawke looked at Fergie and asked, "What's going on with the media?"

Fergie glanced at the statistics in her hand and said, "67 media outlets have confirmed that they will attend our press conference, and the Fox 11 channel you contacted will broadcast it live."

Hawke continued, "Where are the network representatives?"

"More than 50 entertainment bloggers have been confirmed to participate." Julie replied: "The actual number may be higher. This incident has a huge impact on the Internet."

She seemed to have a new understanding of the Internet: "For the first time, I felt that the entire Internet was full of perverts."

Brian said deliberately: "Hawk awakened the souls of LSPs across the United States."

Hawke simply ignored his words and said to Josh and Alison, "I have been training you on how to speak at the press conference since the afternoon before yesterday. You have all written down the script. I will not say more about this. Now I want to emphasize one point!"

Josh was willing to pay any price, and his expression was very serious.

Although Alison is coquettish and wild, she also knows that if she wants to be coquettish all over the United States, she'd better listen to Hawke.

Hawke emphasized his tone and said, "Whether it is today's press conference or any subsequent interviews, don't apologize to anyone or make negative insinuations such as guilt. You are not wrong in this matter."

He must give these two people a strong psychological support: "What's wrong with two people in love filming some relatively private videos without being forced? Isn't it normal to repair a computer problem? It's not you who are wrong, it's those who snoop into other people's privacy and make it public for profit!"

"Good! Very well said!" Brian applauded loudly, thinking to himself that if I hadn't directed the filming of this video, I would have really believed your lies.

But these words worked for Josh and Alison, and they both looked confident.

Hawke said to Josh, "You are a man and an adult. You must be at the forefront! You must publicly take responsibility for this matter. Remember, you are responsible for the video itself. If it weren't for your insistence, Alison would not have filmed the video. Throughout the press conference, you must dare to take responsibility and be a man's responsibility to protect women."

"I'm ready," Josh said.

Hawke looked at Alison and said, "Remember your position. You must face it bravely and show the courage and freedom of women. You are the master of your body. Women, like men, are the main body of this world!"

Alison took out the manuscript again and began to read it.

The press conference was about to begin, and before letting the media reporters in, Hawke went to the press room to take another look.

The Fox 11 guys were setting up the live broadcast equipment, and Megan Thee Stallone was there.

She came to Hawke, pointed at the podium, and said, "I have a suggestion. Remove the tables and chairs on both sides and leave only two sets. Don't use background paintings. Use the simplest black curtain decoration to create an image of two lonely fighters who will never compromise for the audience in front of the TV."

The first part of the article is very serious, but the latter part is hilarious: "This will make the audience more interested in the video and it will look more exciting."

When it comes to creating a TV atmosphere, Hawke is certainly no match for Megan, a veteran. He immediately called Fergie and asked her to make adjustments according to Megan's arrangements.

Megan suddenly thought of a question and asked in a low voice: "Have you ever secretly filmed our videos?"

"No, am I that kind of person?" Hawke looked at Megan and said, "If you want to take a picture, I don't mind."

Megan ignored him.

Hawke turned to serious topics: "Have you contacted the feminist organization?"

"Of course." Megan said simply: "Although I didn't participate, I cooperated. You forgot that after the LAPD policewoman shot Robert Downey Jr., I cooperated with the Parker Center to organize the 'Sisters March' organization to go to express condolences."

Hawke nodded, "Sister Parade willing to help?"

Megan smiled and said, "How could they refuse an event that was so popular?"

Hawke lets Josh Hartnett take responsibility, which also fits the needs of these organizations for men.

Half an hour later, hundreds of media reporters and entertainment bloggers entered the venue one after another.

Hawke came to the backstage lounge and looked at the two clients. Josh was wearing a black suit and Alison was wearing a white T-shirt with the word "freedom" printed on it.

The costumes were all carefully selected by Hawke and were also part of the public relations.

The black suit, paired with Josh's tall and muscular figure, makes him look strong and reliable.

There is no need to say anything about Alison. What she wants to highlight today is women's freedom.

There was no live question-and-answer session at this press conference.

So, by the time the press conference starts, 90 percent of the work is done.

When the press conference started, only Josh and Alison were sitting on the stage.

Josh spoke first, and he took the responsibility for the video right away: "I personally chose and insisted on making the video. We made it for ourselves, not for a movie. Alison and I did nothing wrong. A private film company wanted to release it openly without our authorization, which is a criminal act."

He looked extremely serious: "We will take all legal measures to protect our rights and interests. I will fight them to the end!"

Alison automatically responded as she had rehearsed: "This is not a scandal between Josh and me, this is a blatant crime! In the past few days, many people have been sexually exploiting and violating people. They only want to make money and have completely ignored the legal rights of a woman."

The boxing skills he had just learned came out: "It is already the 21st century. I can't imagine that in a free, democratic and civilized America, there are still such things that violate women's rights. I can't imagine that they are so selfish and indifferent to a woman's reasonable request. I can't believe that I live in such a world."

Men don't need to make long speeches, they just need to show that they are strong, responsible and reliable. Talking too much will give people the impression that they are gossips.

But women are different.

Alison continued, "In the past few days, I have been paying attention to information on the Internet. Many people are mocking me and saying that I have no shame. Just because I used to be a public figure and a singer, but this was not my choice. I am a victim! Moreover, I am an adult and have the freedom to love and be loved. I have the final say over my own body!"

"Many people want to see me cry, but I will never cry, because I am not the one who committed the crime, it is those who looked at the photos, those who used my photos and videos to make money, you should be ashamed of this!"

"Women, like men, are the main body that constitutes this world. Women's love is also love, and women's love is also free. Without women's love, there would be no human beings!"

As Alison's voice fell, the press room suddenly became quiet.

Megan Taylor was the first to clap, and then many reporters and bloggers began to applaud Alison.

Left-wing ideas are rampant in the media in California, and there are a large number of them among front-line media practitioners.

The manuscript written by Brian based on Hawke's ideas touched the hearts of many people.

In the press room, almost all the female reporters and bloggers were applauding Alison, and even some male reporters joined in.

Accusations and speeches are about building a persona and marketing yourself. Video promotion is done by Josh Hartnett.

The actor finally made a big promotional announcement: "We will take legal action. Please do not watch or buy any related videos and photos. This is a criminal act!"

Other things are easy to deal with, but for this kind of thing, the louder the shouting and the stricter the prohibition, the more enthusiastic the LSPs will be.

Anyone who blocks the video from being listed is the enemy of LSPs, even the person involved.

The press conference ended successfully.

Hawke found Joanna and said, "Go to the Sisters Parade in Los Angeles in person and formally ask them for media assistance regarding the dilemma Alison is facing."

"Okay." Joanna asked, "Don't you want to apply for legal aid?"

Hawke pointed at Bryan and said, "He is the one who will handle the legal issues. If the Sisters March is allowed to intervene in the legal aid, the situation will get out of control."

He reminded, "Joe, our goal is to make Alison and Josh hot topics, not to engage in mindless craziness about women's rights. They don't pay."

Joanna said, "I'll go now."

Hawke instructed Fergie, who was standing beside him, "Notify the media reporters and have them film Joe's entire journey to the Sisters Parade."

Fergie quickly went to make a phone call.

Hawke called Josh and Will over and said, "Tomorrow, you and Brian will go to the local court and the industry association of Private Video to apply for an injunction. Don't worry, Brian and Private Video have done some preparatory work. The injunction will not be passed, but the attitude needs to be shown. Josh also needs to maintain exposure and create an uncompromising personality before the video goes on the market."

Will responded, "Understood."

Alison came over and asked, "What about me? Not going with Josh?"

"Josh and Brian will be in charge of the legal aspects, and your mother will be in charge of the women's organization." Hawke had already made a plan: "And you, Alison, your next job is to go back and shoot the music video. This music video must be completed before the DVD and videotape of the private film company are released on the market."

Hawke will also arrange for the two to appear on Midnight Entertainment when the DVD and videotape are released.

Will and Scooter will also be in touch regarding other talk shows.

Given the nature of the North American media, as long as the two become popular, no matter whether it is because of a scandal or not, there will be countless programs inviting them.

Hawke then approached Roger, the boss of Western Sound Records, and said, "According to our plan, Alison will not only be sexy, but also a bold, free and avant-garde representative of pop music. Her performance and clothing must be unique, innovative and distinctive!"

Roger now listens to Hawke's words: "The MV should match her style?"

“The choreography is a little more daring,” Hawke said directly. “The costumes are a little more avant-garde.”

He took a piece of paper and drew a camel's paw directly on it: "Have you seen something like this?"

Of course Roger had seen this: "Isn't this an indecent situation that some particularly outstanding people would encounter when wearing tight clothes?"

Hawke said: "If the transformed clothes don't fit, go get a custom silicone pad and try it out during tomorrow's music video shoot."

"Bold, avant-garde, unique..." Roger laughed: "Hawk, you are so imaginative!"

Hawke said calmly: "I've earned every dollar I've ever gotten."

Rogge admitted: "Your business ability is worth the money."

After the media reporters dispersed, the crowd also left one after another.

Hawke called Juster of the private film company again, and the two sides continued to cooperate.

Not long after, Joanna called and Sister Parade agreed to support Alison.

Just as Hawke expected, these people were like sharks smelling blood. They would jump out to cause trouble as soon as there was a chance.

The next day, many left-wing newspapers published reports about the press conference, praising Alison and considering her a representative of women in the new era.

"I am in charge of my body!"

This declaration became the headline of many women's newspapers and magazines.

Alison began to symbolize.

Josh Hartnett also won a lot of praise.

Women's organizations need a man like this who can take the lead and bear the brunt of the consequences.

You should bear all the hardship, fatigue and responsibility, and I am only responsible for enjoying myself.

It’s also in their interest to promote Josh Hartnett.

Because what these organizations want is never equal rights, but privileges.

As for Josh Hartnett's previous alleged discrimination against black people, no media has mentioned it again.

The popularity of video news far exceeds that of others.

On the Internet, at Hawke's behest, Fergie used the name "Selfie Gate", and Josh and Alison became the spokespersons for the Selfie Gate and videotape incident.

After the big promotion at the press conference, the popularity of the two on the Internet surpassed that of the most popular movie in August, "The Omen".
This movie brings together Night Shyamalan and Mel Gibson.

LSPs continued to leave messages on private websites, asking private film companies to push the Selfie Gate DVDs and videotapes to the market as soon as possible.

The private film company responded to the press release by releasing a 45-second trailer.

They also announced the titles of the DVD and videotape.

"Alison Firth and Josh Hartnett: A Date with Superstardom".

LSPs flocked to the site, and the Private website server crashed again.

On the other hand, Brian took Josh to go through the legal procedures, and Edward took photos from time to time for publicity.

With continuous operations and stimulation, the popularity of the selfie scandal has now surpassed the Paris and Kardashian videos that Hawke remembered.

…………

Malibu, Beach House District.

The team for shooting the MV is already in place, and the dancers have come to the grass one after another.

Rogge personally took part in the filming and discussed the style of the MV with the director, making the shooting and production more avant-garde and bold.

If the investment and production party is willing to pay, the director will do what they ask.

Soon, Alison came out of the locker room in tight shorts, and her new look instantly attracted everyone's attention.

That is the avant-garde and fashion of the camel's paw.

Especially since the MV is of the energetic song and dance type, it will be more avant-garde with some dance moves.

The director kept Rogge's instructions in mind and used tricky camera angles to allow the woman's beauty to fully blossom in the lens.

Hawke sat under a parasol on the steps in front of the villa, enjoying the dancing.

Next to her, Joanna was almost smiling and said to Hawke, "I will pay the remaining half of the reward immediately after Alison's MV is released."

Alison, for her part, paid half of the remuneration.

Hawke is quite responsible for doing things for money: "I can't guarantee that if we can maintain this style and continue to cooperate with sister parade organizations for too long, it won't be difficult for Alison to be popular for 3 to 5 years, even if there are no outstanding works."

Joanna said, "As long as Alison can become popular this time, she will have better resources in the future. Western Voice Records will probably be acquired by Bad Boy Records. P. Diddy likes to promote black singers..."

Hawke seemed to have heard of this name: "Boast?"

"His name is Sean Combs, a rapper, and he has his own Bad Boy Records." Joanna briefly introduced him: "Sean has made many black singers famous. Scooter spoke to him on the phone last night, and he said he admired Alison very much."

These were not within Hawke's scope of business. He nodded slightly and said, "Good luck to you."

(End of this chapter)