America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz

Words like "disgusting," "killer," "sadist," and "bomber" began to appear in the papers.

It's all too easy to kick someone when they're down.

In just a few days, Mitu swept through Hollywood like a whirlwind.

The trend inevitably affected the crew of "Tower of Babel."

Since November, the film had limited screenings to a small number of theaters to control and manage its reputation, making a push for the Oscars.

Among the crew, Brad Pitt was nominated for Best Actor, and Cate Blanchett was submitted for Best Actress.

The "nannygate" affected the crew, with Pitt dragging the film down.

Left-wing actresses began to speak out for Mitu and as one of the representative figures, Blanchett remained silent due to her association with "Tower of Babel."

In an office in Burbank, the public relations manager looked at Blanchett and analyzed the current situation, "Cate, like Streep and Jolie, you were once a leader of opinion among Hollywood actresses, but you've been silent on Pitt's issue, and your influence has been completely suppressed. Aniston has not only taken your place but has also become one of the two leaders of the Mitu movement."

Blanchett said, "I've always been concerned about the film..."

The PR manager cut her off, "I understand your concerns, but the reality is that the crew and you, by not distancing yourselves from Pitt, are suffering more drag. Do you think, given the current situation, Pitt still has a chance for an Oscar nomination? He can't even leave his Beverly Hills mansion!"

It wasn't hard for Blanchett to make a decision, she said, "Fine, inform the crew, I absolutely will not attend any promotional events if Pitt is involved!"

Having made her choice, she was without hesitation, "If the crew doesn't withdraw the Best Actor nomination, I refuse to participate in any promotion for the film."

The PR manager picked up the phone and dialed the producer's number.

Afterward, Blanchett accepted an interview with the press, rallying under the flag of Mitu.

......

In his mansion in Beverly Hills, Brad Pitt stood on the high balcony, wearing an electronic ankle bracelet.

Outside the yard, countless reporters and paparazzi were swarming.

The most outrageous part was the damn helicopter hovering above, filming!

"When was the last time I enjoyed this kind of attention?" Pitt saw a paparazzo with a long-lens camera in the trees outside and hurriedly walked down.

He reminisced, "It was when I married Jen."

Pitt went downstairs to find his agent, Maggie, waiting for him in the living room. He asked, "What's the bad news now?"

Maggie said, "The crew of 'Tower of Babel' informed me that your Best Actor Oscar nomination has been withdrawn. Leading Actress Cate Blanchett has joined the ranks of Mitu."

Pitt sat in front of his laptop, refreshing the TMZ webpage, where there was a video of Blanchett's interview.

That bitch had said the three sentences of Jolie, "I will no longer work with Brad Pitt on any film or television project, I will not attend the same program or award ceremony as Brad Pitt, I will not use any products endorsed by Brad Pitt..."

Pitt looked at his agent, "What other bad news is there? Just spill it all."

Maggie said, "Warner Bros.

has canceled the Venice Film Festival plans for 'Death of a Gunfighter,' deciding to postpone the release indefinitely; David Fincher has clearly refused to have you in his new project; Breitling is preparing to terminate your endorsement contract citing your criminal activities; Cadillac has pulled all ads related to you, not only seeking to break the contract but also to sue you for breach of contract damages..."

With a thud, Pitt slammed his fist on the table, "They're all bastards who kick a man when he's down!" he said. "Even if all of it's true, it's them who are breaking the contract, not me!"

Maggie remained calm, "If the victim had been a man, it wouldn't be such a hassle; if your ex-wife and former girlfriend hadn't been the first to testify, it wouldn't have come to this."

Pitt asked, "What does CAA think?"

"Settle as soon as possible," Maggie advised. "The longer you drag this out, the worse it is for you. You can earn money again, but if you lose your reputation..."

"I still have friends," Pitt took out his cellphone and dialed a number, "Hey, George, I've run into a bit of trouble recently."

On the other end, George Clooney said, "Brad, I've been working on your behalf, but there's only so much I can do. I'm on my way to see the editor-in-chief of the Hollywood Reporter, so let's leave it at that."

The call was cut off. Find adventures at empire

Listening to the dial tone, Pitt dialed Matt Damon's number.

It was a decisive ring, not even picked up.

Ben, Quentin, and the rest were no exceptions.

It was as if he wasn't a member of the Foot Clan.

Pitt clung to his last hope and dialed Harvey Weinstein's mobile number.

Harvey picked up the phone. He had followed the North American public opinion and was worried the fire might spread to him. He could hardly avoid it, let alone get involved voluntarily.

He said, "I'm over here in Eastern Europe. I heard you've run into trouble, and I wanted to rush back immediately, but there's a problem with my visa. Customs are holding me back, and I can't leave for a short while..."

Harvey planned to stay overseas a bit longer, wait for this wave to pass, and then return to North America.

The only thing he couldn't let go of was his wife Georgina...

Pitt slammed his phone to the ground, shattering it.

It's easy to kick someone when they're down or add flowers to the brocade, but it's too hard to expect someone to send charcoal in snowy weather.

Maggie glanced at the shattered cellphone on the floor, not knowing what to say.

CAA had held a meeting, and quite a few partners believed that Pitt wouldn't survive this ordeal.

Pitt's hand touched the mouse, and the TMZ webpage scrolled down, revealing several photos before his eyes.

The photos were taken through the glass curtain wall, but you could tell that Martin Davis was dining with Jolie and Aniston, laughing and chatting intimately together.

The accompanying article stated that the three were friends.

What kind of friends? Friends through and through?

Pitt didn't want to look at the webpage anymore; he simply picked up the remote control and turned on the television.

The last time he had shut it off was on the business channel, and that's what appeared when he turned it on this time too.

A piece of business entertainment news came before Pitt's eyes.

"According to reliable information obtained by our station, the renowned top-tier menswear brand Brioni, after the expiration of its endorsement contract with Brosnan, is currently in talks with Hollywood star Martin Davis, who is expected to become the new face of Brioni."

With a loud clack, the remote control fell from Pitt's hand onto the floor.

His heart felt as though it was being twisted like a knife, suffocatingly making him want to bang his head against the stone floor.

"Martin Davis! Martin Davis..." Pitt's mind was flooded with that name, with all the related affairs, especially Jolie and Aniston.

He roared, "Martin Davis, it wasn't enough for you to take my girlfriend and wife, now you're taking my endorsement contracts too!"

Maggie looked at the laptop screen, then at the television series, feeling rather helpless.

Pitt felt unbearably heavy, slumped on the sofa, as if all his spirit had been drained from him.