The marginalized people in Atlanta who have gained both fame and fortune in the United States Chapter 283: Everyone has their own position "Yesterday, "Brokeback Mountain" actor Heath Ledger was detained by the NYPD, suspected of drug driving at a Brooklyn studio, and almost caused "Nevermore"

Martin Davis and Jennifer Aniston, the leading actors and actresses of The End, were injured..."

In the driving commercial vehicle, CAA agent Kevin Howard quickly read the text and looked at the pictures next to him. They were all about the process of his client Heath Ledger being controlled by the NYPD and put into a police car.

During this period, the NYPD used handcuffs and other police equipment.

He handed the newspaper to Shams and said: "The news is leaked."

The latter is the producer of Brokeback Mountain and the founder of Focus Features, and is also a shareholder of Paramount Pictures.

This report will have a negative impact on Brokeback Mountain's Oscar bid. Shams said: "There were too many people who saw it yesterday, and it is too difficult to keep it secret. Martin and Aniston are not ordinary people, and they are very difficult to deal with."<

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"I hope this trip goes well." Kevin looked at his phone and said, "Harvey will be at the studio later."

The commercial vehicle arrived at the junction of Brooklyn and Queens and entered a slightly old studio.

Kevin and Shams called their respective contacts and waited patiently.

Something happened yesterday, but the crew of "Never End" is still filming normally, but some of Martin and Aniston's scenes have been postponed.

Thomas and Aniston's agent Steve found the two at this time and said: "They are here."

The two discussed it carefully last night, and Martin said: "What is supposed to come will come, go and meet them."

Aniston was afraid that her little puppy wouldn't be able to hold on, so she specifically warned: "If you have any trouble, just push it on me. I'm also a member of the Producers Alliance."

Martin experienced the kindness of a close sister more than once. He left the studio first and came to the studio office area.

Kevin took the initiative to greet Martin and ignored Martin: "Jen, you are radiant and getting more and more beautiful." He shook hands with Steve who was behind him again: "The three of us can talk alone?"

Steve glanced at Aniston and saw that she had no objection, so they entered the office together.

Shams came over to shake hands with Martin: "This is the first time we have met. I heard Heath tell me what happened yesterday. You are better than the rumors say."

"Jane and I are probably lying in the hospital because of our poor health." Martin entered the nearby conference room and said: "If my bodyguard hadn't noticed the danger and alerted me, and I happened to react quickly, we wouldn't be able to meet today.

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Thomas, who came in last, closed the door: "We never contacted the media from the beginning to the end. We thought we were all insiders, so we decided to leave it to the inside. What happened? You also put pressure on us through Warner!"

Shams said: "The news has broken out, making us very passive..."

"Then it's my fault?" Martin sneered, so angry that he seemed to be about to lose control: "I made Heath Ledger take drugs? I made him drive out of control? Did I break the news to the media?"

Shams was here to solve the problem, not to intensify the conflict. He quickly said: "That's not what I meant. Heath Ledger is where he is now because he made a mistake and it was himself."

He smiled and said: "Martin, I came here sincerely to discuss how to deal with it in the future."

Martin knew that he was the producer of Brokeback Mountain and a representative of Focus Features and Paramount Pictures. He said directly: "I don't have to pursue this matter. I must go through the judicial process. After all, it is all in

People who work hard in the circle."

Shams breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course Martin will not let it go: "Yesterday, Heath Ledger insulted me, and later in front of so many people, he also said that he would kill me. I want him to be listed in a national media like the New York Times.

On an important page, publicly apologize to me and explain the reasons for your apology."

Shams thought that a newspaper had even published pictures of the scene, and said: "I have no problem here, but CAA needs to communicate again."

Martin added: "Yesterday I was severely frightened. I was in a state of shock. I couldn't work normally at all. The crew of Never Ended had to postpone my filming because of this. I'm not sure when exactly these mental issues will be resolved. I need to

Heath Ledger compensated for this."

He glanced at Thomas: "You can discuss the details."

The compensation Thomas negotiated can also be commissioned, so he was particularly motivated: "Leave it to me."

Martin nodded politely to Shams: "I'm emotionally unstable right now, so I'm going back first."

Shams confirmed Martin's attitude and did not want to talk to him anymore.

This guy throws out tons of difficult reasons and excuses.

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In another office.

Kevin first reviewed the so-called years of friendship with Aniston, and then said about the difficulties: "The awards season has now reached a critical time for judges to choose and vote. You know that many people like to vote with their feet. Negative news that has a huge impact will make

The judges avoid relevant people."

He spoke very quickly: "CAA has invested a lot of resources and favors in Heath Ledger's Oscar nomination. If this news is allowed to ferment, the negative impact will be too great, and the resources we have invested will be wasted.

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In the industry, the use of illegal drugs alone is not a big deal, but when they almost bumped into Martin and Aniston, who are both actors, at the studio, many judges must have considered it. The studio is the place they go to most often. In the future,

Will you become a victim?

Moreover, if you ask the judges to vote for Aniston for an Oscar, not many people will vote. If someone publicly hurts Aniston, most people will not have a good impression of the perpetrator.

Aniston temporarily suppressed her discomfort and asked: "What do you want to do?"

Kevin tentatively said: "How about this, let Heath apologize to you privately and compensate you a sum, and you and Martin issue a statement saying that this was a misunderstanding?"

He emphasized: "The amount of compensation will definitely satisfy you. In the next six months, I will launch a relationship to provide you with resource support."

Aniston looked at her agent Steve: "Kevin, is this your intention or the company's?"

Steve immediately made his attitude clear: "I don't know about this." He said loudly: "Jen is the victim, why should she swallow her anger?"

Kevin did not dare to offend Aniston too much and quickly said: "This is just a suggestion."

Steve could see what Aniston meant: "We will never accept it!"

"There's no need to continue." Aniston stood up and left.

Steve was about to leave, but Kevin stopped him: "Wait a minute."

"Is something wrong?"

Kevin closed the door: "Don't forget your position."

Steve said: "The customer comes first!"

CAA claims that all brokers have equal status, but in fact it is something else. Senior partners and joint partners make up the top management of the company, and Kevin is one of them. He said sternly: "The prerequisite is that it must be in the interests of CAA!

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His tone softened slightly: "Steve, try to convince Jane. She is where she is today because of CAA's promotion."

But Steve saw clearly that the other party only thought about his customers: "I can't go against the will of my customers!"

Kevin was so angry that he spun around in circles: "Have you, me, including Brian, done enough against the will of our customers?"

Just like a superior reprimanding a subordinate: "You are a member of CAA!"

Steve didn't respond and turned around and left the office.

Aniston, who has worked with him for many years, asked: "What's wrong?"

Steve said: "The senior partner is so majestic!"

Aniston mused: "I can feel that, for me, after Friends ended, CAA is no longer the CAA it used to be."

At the same time, Martin came out of the office building and met Harvey Weinstein.

In other words, the other party is waiting for him here.

Harvey Weinstein said: "Long time no see."

Martin smiled and asked directly: "For Heath Ledger?"

Harvey put his hands into the pockets of his woolen coat and walked forward proactively: "As soon as the project of "I'm Not There" was launched, I signed a distribution contract and made investment in the name of other studios."

Martin followed: "No wonder we can invite so many big-name actors. It turns out to be Harvey's appeal."

Harvey emphasized: "Tens of millions of dollars of investment cannot be wasted just because of what happened yesterday."

Martin said: "I never thought about doing anything to Heath Ledger. He publicly apologized to me in the newspaper and gave me a compensation, and the matter was over."

"Do you know why I chose Heath Ledger as one of the protagonists?" Harvey didn't need Martin to answer: "Because based on my years of experience in running the Oscars, Heath Ledger will be a big hit after this awards season."
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He shook his head slightly: "As soon as his fire is ignited, it may be extinguished."

Martin said in the words of Michelle Williams: "The only thing he can blame is that he is under too much pressure."

"I have a suggestion with CAA." Harvey said something similar to Kevin Howien.

Of course Martin would not accept it: "I am a man of honesty and trustworthiness. It is impossible for me to lie to the public. This kind of lie is too easy to be exposed, and it will be me whose reputation will be damaged."

Harvey suddenly changed his words: "Actually, I am very optimistic about your future. Your acting skills are very good. The Oscars should not ignore you."

"Thank you for your compliment." Martin said honestly: "I have a movie called The Departed this year."

Harvey stopped insisting: "Good luck to you."

Martin turned and walked in the opposite direction.
To be continued...