Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 81 It Turns Out to Be Hype

Due to the emergence of new evidence during the trial, the court announced a postponement of the trial.

After the second trial, the defense attorney and the client, Tina Weston, claimed in front of dozens of reporters that a large part of "Paranormal Activity" borrowed from her story, and even many of the plots were highly consistent with the videotapes she shot.

She had good reason to suspect that Link had watched her videotapes before filming Paranormal Activity and had also borrowed from her filming methods, which was a form of theft.

So she also has reason to ask Guess What Pictures for $1 million in compensation.

This case was exposed yesterday and made the front page headlines of dozens of newspapers today. It was also broadcast on news channels of ABC, CBS, CNN and other television stations.

"Hahaha, it turns out that Paranormal Activity was borrowed from someone else's story. I was wondering how Link, a guy from the slums, could write such a good story. It turns out that he copied someone else's. Let's see what Link will do this time."

Robert Downey Jr. laughed out loud after reading the news.

"This is indeed good news. After the huge success of Paranormal Activity, the box office of our film, The Last Tycoon, was also greatly affected. Now that this kind of news has been revealed, the box office of Paranormal Activity will inevitably be greatly affected, and we may even be asked to stop showing it.

The box office of Paranormal Activity will also stay at 1.5 million, which is really great news.”

Kiefer Sutherland clapped and laughed excitedly.

"Haha, not only that, don't forget that woman asked Link to pay 1 million US dollars in compensation. If the situation is true, there is a high probability that Link will go bankrupt this time."

Robert Downey Jr. holds up a glass and Kiefer Sutherland holds up a glass.

Kiefer Sutherland took a sip of his wine and saw that Jimmy Cheery was still frowning.

"Jimmy, what's the problem?"

"It's not that simple. There are too many holes in Tina Wasterton's allegations."

Jimmy Rich said, looking at the newspaper.

"Loophole?"

“Yes, for example, Paranormal Activity started filming at the end of April, and this case happened in mid-May. The murder occurred half a month later than Paranormal Activity.

Also, Tina Weston filed the charges five weeks after Paranormal Activity was released, which seems more like an attempt to evade legal punishment.

From the perspective of the case itself, it is impossible for the court to admit the claims of "sleepwalking murder" or "murder by being controlled by evil spirits". If this is admitted, many cases in the past will be overturned, and many people in the future can use this excuse to escape punishment.

The United States could be in chaos.

Therefore, even though many media have questioned the copyright infringement of Paranormal Activity, it will not affect the box office of this movie, let alone make Link lose money. "

Jimmy Chery said.

"In other words, this case will not affect the box office of Paranormal Activity at all, nor will it bring bad luck to Link?"

Robert Downey Jr. held the wine glass and his face turned very ugly.

Jimmy Chery frowned and read the news again.

"From the current situation, this case will not only not affect the box office of Paranormal Activity, but it may even help Paranormal Activity sell well and make Link a lot of money."

"What do you mean?"

Robert Downey Jr. and Kiefer Sutherland looked at him in confusion.

They wanted to see Link get into trouble, but they were disappointed that they didn't get to see it.

But now Jimmy Rich says this case will still help Link.

This is difficult for them to understand.

"From these reports, it seems like someone is deliberately hyping this up, trying to link Paranormal Activity with the murder case to increase the popularity of the movie, make the plot more realistic and thrilling, and attract more audiences to watch the movie in the cinema."

"Hype?" Robert Downey Jr. was stunned for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "Could it be that Guess Pictures wants to use this method to increase the exposure of Paranormal Activity?"

Jimmy Rich nodded and said, "You have seen Paranormal Activity, and after hearing about this case, you will also suspect that Paranormal Activity is related to the murder case.

Those who have not seen the movie, after seeing the news, will be even more curious and will go to the cinema to watch the movie to see what the difference is between "Paranormal Activity" and the murder case and whether it is really plagiarized.

If they did, Paranormal Activity would likely do even better this week.”

Jimmy Ritchie secretly admired that Guess What Pictures was very good at marketing, using the curiosity of ordinary people to attract people to go to the cinema to watch movies, and the box office performance of "Paranormal Activity" would also soar.

He suddenly admired Link as his opponent.

This guy is much smarter than Robert Downey Jr. and Kiefer Sutherland.

"So the big news that broke out today was Link's doing. He wanted to use this method to trick the audience into watching Paranormal Activity?"

Robert Downey Jr. asked in disbelief.

"possible."

"Damn it! His movie has grossed over 1.5 million in North America, and is in the top ten of the year. Isn't he satisfied and wants to get even more box office revenue?"

Robert Downey Jr. shouted angrily.

"I'm afraid so."

"Damn it! Damn it! This is false propaganda and malicious marketing. I'm going to expose him so that no one will be fooled."

Robert Downey Jr. slammed the table and stood up.

"it's useless.

On the one hand, the reporting value of this news is extremely high, and the media will increase their reporting efforts to make this news a hot social event.

Even if we speak out, it won't attract much attention. Even if it does, it will only help promote "Paranormal Activity".

On the other hand, after reading the news, we are not the only ones who can tell that this is Guess Pictures promoting a movie. Many people can see it, including many ordinary people.

But what can we do about it? People's curiosity has been aroused like a raging fire. If we expose and oppose it, it will increase the exposure of the movie.

Those whose curiosity is aroused will still go to the cinema and buy tickets to watch Paranormal Activity to satisfy their strong curiosity.”

Jimmy Rich said slowly.

"According to what you said, Paranormal Activity will still be a big hit this week?"

"Probably!"

"Damn it! Damn it! This crappy movie has already sold over 1 million at the box office. Isn't he satisfied yet? He wants to sell another or million? Link, this bastard is too greedy."

Robert Downey Jr. slammed his fist on the table in anger.

Kiefer Sutherland also clenched his teeth.

According to the Business Journal, if the North American box office of this movie exceeds 200 million, Link can earn more than 100 million US dollars from the box office share of this movie.

He made $2 million from an investment of $1 and became a billionaire. He was a 20-year-old billionaire and was so handsome and talented.

It was so hateful.

Kiefer Sutherland looked at Link's photo in the newspaper and gnashed his teeth in jealousy.

(End of this chapter)