Miss Hannah said, “Students who sign are more obedient, and it’s easier to train them when they enter a company after school. We’ve already found people from universities, which is considered good. You don’t know that some companies start looking for child stars from a young age, specifically forming groups with middle school students, as people nowadays prefer young talents.”
[A. W] The current plan is to focus on film and television. Elisa also just wants to be an honest producer; she doesn’t even want to think about forming a team.
“Sign someone with acting skills.”
After the release of “The Ghost,” it broke the domestic historical box office record, increasing both its reputation and popularity. With this achievement, many other film and television companies and artists will extend olive branches to them.
Elisa is more inclined to use her own resources to sign artists. As the saying goes, “Why share resources when they’re in your own backyard?”
If Louis still plans to develop in the entertainment industry and make movies, then [A. W]’s good film production and good scripts will definitely be his first priority.
Just thinking about Louis reignited Elisa’s ambition. With many good scripts in hand and the experience gained from the first film, the next movie will be much easier.
There are advantages and disadvantages. Their current success is a double-edged sword. If their next film encounters some problems and the response is not good, then the advantage brought by the success of “The Ghost” will be exhausted.
Netizens only look at the results. Once the results are unsatisfactory, they will mark you with a black spot and use it as a reason to attack you.
If a mistake occurs, AW Group will suffer.
But should one retreat because of an unknown result? Elisa is not that kind of person. The more afraid one is, the more they should strive to overcome it, especially since she is not alone now.
Making a movie is not a one-person job. In addition to the director and crew, as a producer and investor, one also needs connections. She likes to constantly challenge herself.
Elisa’s goal is not the domestic market, but the global international market. She wants Louis to become an international superstar and movie star.
Only the sky is his limit.
Elisa inexplicably feels proud of having nurtured a big movie star.
For the next film, Elisa already has a plan in mind, and that is to make a science fiction movie.
There are science fiction films in the domestic film market, but they tend to flop even more than horror films. There is not a single successful one, just the worst of the worst.
In science fiction films, the focus is mainly on special effects, where you get what you pay for. Insufficient funds will be a fatal flaw.
Foreign science fiction films are well-produced and money is not an issue.
[Revenge and Love] has recently been released. Asher has taken advantage of Elisa’s popularity and can be said to have premiered it ahead of schedule.
Revenge and Love was heavily sought after by various satellite TV stations and was finally sold at a high price to Pineapple TV. It airs in the prime time slot from 8 p. m. to 10 p. m. and is simultaneously updated on mobile platforms.
With a month left before the premiere, shortly after the marketing team released news, the official Revenge and Love account posted a promotional trailer.
In the trailer, Elisa plays the second female lead, Bay. Although there are not many frames, just a few fleeting glimpses of her figure have captured everyone’s attention.
It’s completely different from the female ghost she played in the movie. If Elisa’s portrayal of the female ghost was cold and beautiful, then the second female lead in the TV series is elegant and proud, especially when she’s dressed in a phoenix robe, she looks like a rich and noble woman of the mortal world.
Netizens repeatedly cut out the segments of Elisa’s performance and can watch them a hundred times in just ten seconds.
Many netizens know of Elisa’s beauty, but they didn’t expect her ancient costume appearance to be this beautiful. Just for this beauty, it’s worth squatting in front of the TV.
Since the beginning of the filming of Revenge and Love, many things have happened. Firstly, the casting was a challenge. At the time, netizens didn’t understand why the director insisted on choosing Elisa for the second female lead, but now it’s clear.
A female artist who is both beautiful and cool, Elisa is probably the second to none.
In the original work, after Bay’s death, she became the dog emperor’s heart’s vermilion birthmark and the white moonlight in his dreams. So when he encounters the female lead and sees her face resembling Bay, he brings her into the palace as a “stand-in.”
Among the fans of the original book, Bay is second only to the female lead.
If she wasn’s not beautiful enough, why would the dog emperor remember her for so many years and go to the trouble of finding a stand-in for her?
So the casting for the second female lead was even more difficult than that for the female lead. The audience was already accepting of Lorelei playing the female lead, focusing all their attention on the second female lead, only to find out it was Elisa playing the role.
There were various incidents during the filming, such as the cat abuse incident, Lorelei’s public image collapsing, the replacement of the female lead in Revenge and Love, and X Entertainment going bankrupt, among other things. It’s been a bumpy road, but now it’s finally time to premiere.
Initially, many netizens criticized Revenge and Love, calling it a hot mess of a drama that became popular before it even aired. Now, with just a short promotional video, everyone can smell its success.
Asher organized the cast to promote the series in various locations, and he first asked Elisa.
Elisa couldn’t free up time, and the promotion didn’t necessarily require her presence. Moreover, the promotion mainly focused on the male and female leads, so it didn’t matter whether she went or not.
“Mr. Kentala, I have something important to take care of in Bankshire right now, but I will definitely attend the promotion in Bankshire.”
Asher was easy to talk to and immediately agreed. If Elisa could make time to promote the series in Bankshire, that would be great. After all, she’s now an executive director of A. W Group. Her most recent movie just broke the box office record. He had seen the movie, and its quality was definitely award-winning. When the time comes, Elisa will become the highest-grossing female lead of all time. What’s more, she’s only 24 years old now.
“Okay, just come when you have time. I’ll send you the address and time. If you’re busy, you don’t have to come.”
So, in the coming days, Elisa continued to focus on her work, working during the day and spending her afternoons and evenings with Louis.
“The Ghost” has successfully premiered in the international market, with a good response. It grossed 1 billion in just a week, and is still growing. Its international audience approval rate is also over 90%, and many people have exclaimed that they didn’t expect them to produce such an outstanding horror film. An overseas top luxury brand contacted the “A. W Group” hoping to collaborate with the leading actress in the movie. Miss Hannah showed the newly printed materials to Elisa.
If Elisa accepts this brand, it would be beneficial for both the company and herself. Otherwise, why would they say a rising tide lifts all boats? Miss Hannah thought Elisa would be happy to take this endorsement, after all, it is a luxury brand chosen by many top celebrities. However, even an ordinary wallet costs tens of thousands of dollars.
The other party wants Elisa to become the domestic spokesperson. Elisa has always been cautious, especially when it comes to foreign luxury brands. She must investigate thoroughly before deciding whether to cooperate or not.
“Please thoroughly investigate this brand to see if there are any scandals,” Elisa instructed.
As soon as Miss Hannah left, Elisa immediately forwarded this information to Louis. Since Louis was not familiar with luxury brands, he forwarded it to Brittany and Mrs. White. Brittany, having received Elisa’s message, found out about the luxury brand wanting to collaborate with Elisa and immediately texted her.
“Elisa cannot accept this endorsement.”
“Why?” Elisa asked.
The other party quickly replied, “The overseas spokesperson for this luxury brand publicly insulted Numbat on social media, using filthy language both directly and indirectly. The brand is aware of her actions but did not stop her. This inaction clearly indicates complicity. They are approaching you for endorsement most likely due to the positive reception of your movie in the foreign market, hoping to cash in. If they genuinely want to collaborate with you, they must terminate the contract with that spokesperson.”
Afraid that Elisa might not believe her, Brittany directly pulled up the spokesperson’s social media account, took a screenshot, and sent it to Elisa.
“I used to quite like this brand, but because of this incident, I burned all the clothes and bags of this brand,” Elisa said, her expression growing increasingly somber. Thankfully, she had done her research beforehand. If she carelessly accepted this endorsement and netizens later exposed these things, she would likely be labeled as “disgracing the country,” and it would be nearly impossible for her to clear her name.
Taking a deep breath, Elisa finally replied to Brittany, “Thank you, Brittany.” She then set her phone down and asked her secretary to decline the brand’s offer.
Miss Hannah was surprised. “Miss Powell, are you not going to reconsider?”
Elisa moved her phone closer to Hannah. “Take a look at this.”
Miss Hannah picked it up, her expression turning as unpleasant as Elisa’s had been earlier. However, she also felt it was a shame. “In fact, the situation isn’t so severe. The statement made by this spokesperson was a year ago. It’s been a long time, and it shouldn’t attract the attention of netizens.”
In the past, many foreigners looked down on Numbat to some extent. But now, driven by self-interest, as Numbat has grown stronger, it’s not the time to be lenient.
“Miss Powell, why don’t we discuss it? If the other party wishes to collaborate with us, we can ask them to delete these statements, or simply terminate the contract with that spokesperson?”
Elisa replied, “The brand didn’t take action a year ago, and they contacted us without deleting those statements. This shows what kind of attitude they have. I also have my own principles. Just because of the insults to Numbat by that person, I already feel disgusted at the thought of speaking to them.”
Miss Hannah sighed, inwardly agreeing with Elisa’s perspective. “Don’t entertain any illusions. Every decision I make is not for the sake of others’ opinions. I base it on my own conscience and morality. They’ve crossed my bottom line,” Elisa said, her eyes turning cold as she spoke.
In the office, there was only Miss Hannah, feeling overwhelmed by Elisa’s unwavering determination. “I understand, Miss Powell.”
Elisa’s refusal surprised the luxury brand, and they even felt she was somewhat ignorant. When asked for the reason, Miss Hannah directly stated, “We do not collaborate with those who insult Numbat.”
Once this was said, there was nothing more to be explained. But to terminate their current spokesperson’s contract for the sake of a potential collaborator who had not even signed with them, they thought it was not worth it. If they were to delete the previous statements, they might have negotiated, but Elisa didn’t give them the chance to discuss.
The matter ended there. They never understood why Numbatians were so patriotic. It was just a joke made a year ago, yet here they were, still caring about it.
As this was being resolved, the production team encountered a small issue with the movie’s promotion. Because Elisa did not accompany the crew for promotions in various places, there were rumors about her being difficult to work with. They believed thatshe became too arrogant after starring in a movie. If it weren’t for the crew giving her the opportunity to play the supporting role, would she have had a chance to be noticed by the movie production company?
On the contrary, Ariadne, who played the third female lead in “Revenge and Love,” managed to regain some of her popularity, previously tarnished by the movie, by joining the crew for promotions in various locations. She had a strong sense of variety, was very approachable, and had no sense of distance. Coupled with her cute appearance, she made a concerted effort to present a warm and friendly image. Photos and videos posted online managed to erase much of the negative image from the movie.
The host intentionally dug a hole on stage: “Is Elisa not joining you today?”
Once this was mentioned, the atmosphere cooled down. Asher furrowed his eyebrows, having previously instructed not to mention Elisa, so why was she suddenly brought up now?
Ariadne took the microphone, “Elisa might be very busy lately. I’ve sent her messages and called her, but she hasn’t responded. I understand, though. I heard she’s in talks with a foreign luxury brand for a collaboration.”
“Wow,” the host exclaimed, trying to dig for information, “Can you tell us which brand it is?”
Ariadne paused for a moment, pretending to be mysterious, “Elisa is still in discussions with the brand, so I can’t say much. Let’s guess in our hearts. When the brand officially announces it, you’ll know.”
“It seems that Ariadne and Elisa are very close in everyday life, and she even knows such secrets.”
“It’s okay, but whenever I text her, she never replies,” Ariadne joked.