America: Child stars start with The Shining

Charles paused for a moment.

CNN?

He certainly knew CNN, the future news giant of the United States, and the world's first television station to broadcast news 24 hours a day.

Keep in mind that in those days, the evening news on the three major broadcasting companies was only 30 minutes long.

The founders of CNN astutely seized this opportunity and were the first to launch a 24/7 rolling news service globally.

However, as a newly established television news channel of Turner Broadcasting, CNN only started broadcasting in June and has not yet made a name for itself.

In future generations, CNN will become famous for being the first to report on Reagan's assassination, but the butterfly effect caused by Shire may very well prevent this from happening.

Therefore, CNN's future remains uncertain.

But precisely because of this, CNN's thirst for fresh programming far exceeds that of ordinary television stations, giving Charles a chance to appear on screen.

For CNN, the current priority is to report on news events that generate buzz to help them build their reputation, and Shire perfectly fits that requirement.

The Shining is currently showing in theaters, and many viewers have been impressed by Ciel. At the same time, he is also embroiled in a guardianship controversy, which has gradually become a hot topic in society and has attracted widespread attention.

Charles has unknowingly become a prominent child star in Hollywood.

Seeing that he didn't react, Ovitz assumed he was still hesitating and continued:

"The show's ratings are so-so right now, but CNN has great resources behind it, and they really want to make their entertainment news segment a success, so they're taking this interview very seriously."

"If you're willing to go, I can help you discuss the scope of the issues beforehand, and try to get them to focus on some less sensitive topics."

Charles nodded.

The videotape business is currently being handled by Andrei's side. With the big boss taking care of things, he doesn't need to worry about anything anymore.

Therefore, he should take care of some personal matters. CNN is a good choice, as it can both add fuel to the fire and prevent public opinion from getting completely out of control.

Charles still believed in CNN's news reporting standards, unlike other unscrupulous entertainment news media that would arbitrarily exaggerate or embellish.

After this program airs, the trial for the Juvenile Liberation Act will begin soon.

Charles quickly finalized the interview time with Ovitz, and then they talked about the record company.

Ovitz wasn't surprised. Hollywood stars naturally like to get involved in all sorts of industries, especially since they often come into contact with professionals in different fields.

Although Charles is still a child star, he has already explained the pros and cons to Ovitz, as well as the cooperation with the Crippled Gang, so at least the current risks are not very high.

Moreover, it's not uncommon for child stars to go into business, though most are involved in fashion brands, while a small number become film producers or, like Ciel before, sell movie merchandise related to videotapes.

In short, the record company issue should be resolved soon.

......

Los Angeles, CNN bureau.

Charles slowly walked into the building. The decoration style here was quite different from the office buildings of the big Hollywood studios. It was relatively low-key and understated, and the people coming and going were in a hurry.

CNN adopted an acquisition and rebranding strategy, hiring most of the staff from the previous television station and signing many news anchors.

They clearly want to expand their television network from the start and steal viewers from other stations.

Jackal and Ovitz stayed by Charles's side, one responsible for protecting his safety and the other for negotiating with the TV station later.

The security personnel at the entrance came up and checked him over. When they felt the badge on Jackal's waist and the equipment on his body, they were clearly stunned for two seconds.

The jackal didn't seem to care, and appeared very calm.

Charles increasingly felt that this guy wasn't your average bodyguard...

"Mr. Charles?"

A woman in her early thirties, dressed in a dark blue suit, walked briskly from the direction of the elevator. Her hair was neatly tied up, and she was carrying a hardboard folder.

"I'm Linda, the executive producer of 'Hollywood Kaleidoscope.' It's nice to meet you."

She crouched down, trying to bring her line of sight to Charles's, with a friendly smile on her face.

Linda didn't waste any time. After exchanging a few words, she led them inside.

"The interview will be held in Studio 3 and won't last too long. The questions have been largely confirmed with you, but as you know, sometimes the host will adjust the format slightly depending on the atmosphere."

Ovitz confirmed with the other party again that he and Charles had discussed it before and agreed that today's topic could be discussed in more depth.

The group walked through the lobby and entered the internal office area, which looked even more crowded than the outside, almost packed with staff.

Immediately afterwards, Charles saw the news broadcast on the television monitor; it was a political program.

"Wow, Reagan shouted that familiar and resounding slogan again during his speech a few days ago."

"Make America Great Again!"

"Haha, listen to this. No wonder he was a Hollywood actor. Although he mostly played supporting roles back then, his performance in front of the camera is indeed quite seasoned..."

Charles raised an eyebrow.

This slogan will be spread far and wide by that man in later generations, but few people will remember that it was actually proposed by Reagan.

It is June 1980, the time of the primary election.

Reagan officially announced his candidacy for the Elephant Party's presidential nomination last November, but he is not yet considered a strong contender.

On the one hand, he was too old, 69, and divorced, which was a complete reversal of the traditional family values ​​of the Xiang Party.

On the other hand, Reagan was an actor before, and California was where he made his fortune. And people's impression of actors going into politics... isn't very good.

Therefore, Reagan was definitely not the best choice for the Republican Party, especially since the Democratic Party's candidate was Carter, who was seeking re-election.

Many people are now viewing Reagan's campaign as a joke.

therefore......

No one could have predicted how this would ultimately turn out.

Charles thought for a moment, then turned to Ovitz and quietly asked:

"Do you think I have any opportunity to offer Reagan some assistance? You know, he used to be a Hollywood actor, maybe there's a chance..."

Ovitz paused, almost thinking he had misheard.