Chapter 843 The other side of the ocean
In the early morning, the morning sun rises, the gray sky gradually becomes brighter, and a faint egg yellow can be caught at the end of the city skyline, like a slowly beating heart, awakening a deep sleep life.
Open the window, and the lush greenery of the Luxembourg Gardens stretches all the way along the line of sight. Through the hazy light, you can see the wet moisture on the leaves, as if a rain cloud passed by just before dawn.
The fragrance of earth mixed with moist water vapor quietly permeates the air, and the gradually awakening sounds of the city also bring a bit of vitality. The exuberance of late spring and the hustle and bustle of early summer are tightly intertwined.
So peaceful, yet so alive.
Jingle bells, jingle bells—
Someone passed by the window, but it was not a car, but a bicycle with a woven basket. The hem of the lady with long flaxen hair was fluttering in the wind, cheerfully It passed by and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
A strong fragrance, just like the late autumn breeze blowing through the golden waves of wheat.
Looking along the aroma, you can see a long queue at the door of the small bakery on the corner. The freshly baked golden bread exudes a charming aroma, and you can't help but start salivating even if you can't see the picture.
The morning in Paris is the same, but different.
While media reporters were searching for Anson in the North American continent, Anson arrived on the other side of the ocean quietly, completely escaping from their radar range.
“Oh, Anson, you’re up.”
A girl’s voice came from behind. When I turned around, I saw that it was Lily, a member of the band August 31st.
A simple white T-shirt paired with jeans, with her long hair neatly tied into a ponytail, without any extra accessories on her body, but full of youthful vitality.
Lily glanced at the next room, "Where are the two of them?"
Anson shrugged slightly.
Lily didn’t ask any questions, and just knocked on the door. Like a big bad wolf beating on the door of the three little pigs’ house, the door panel banged and crumbled.
"Miles, Connor, get up, or we will be late."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door to the room had opened, and Miles appeared neatly dressed, wearing a white shirt. Paired with jeans, even though there is no tie, the neatly ironed shirt style still reveals a hint of seriousness.
Miles nodded towards Lily.
Lily, "Where's Connor?"
Miles, "Morning run."
Lily's eyes widened, but she didn't expect Connor to be earlier than them.
Miles was not surprised, "Let's take a look at Paris by the way. He is planning to run along the Seine River."
Lily understood immediately, "We have been in Europe for three full weeks. , shouldn’t it be no longer fresh? ”
Anson, "But this is my first time in Paris. I heard that the best bakery in Paris is the one on the street downstairs from my house. The bread is just being baked outside, should we try it?"
Having said that, Anson didn't ask for permission at all. He picked up his denim jacket, opened the door to the room and walked out.
Miles called out, "Anson..."
Lily could sense the tension and worry shown by Miles. She waved her hand, "Don't worry, Anson is here during this time." Just walking normally outside, this is not the United States, few people can recognize Anson."
Myers frowned, "After all, this is Paris, not to mention other cities. It’s a city that loves movies, maybe someone here recognizes him?”
Lily was stunned and couldn't help but feel worried, "So should we chase him out?"
Miles looked at Lily, and Lily looked at Miles, neither of them spoke.
In the blink of an eye, they have been walking on the European continent for three full weeks. What is going on with all this?
The time should be set back five weeks.
After finishing the filming of "Warm and Inner Light", Anson had a short rest and adjustment time, and he was finally able to sit down and discuss with Warner Records——
How should album promotion be carried out? Objectively speaking, it has been a full year since the band appeared on the "Tonight Show" stage and sparked a feverish discussion. No matter what the traffic or popularity, everything has cooled down, completely cool from the inside out. It is now August 30 To release an album in one day, you basically have to start from scratch.
Publicity is even more difficult.
Of course, they always have a bottom line, just play Anson's card.
However!
In the North American market, the film field and the music world are two completely different things. There are many crossover stars, but there are only a handful of stars who shine in all different fields. It is not easy to become a superstar among superstars.
Anson can bring two consecutive box office hits in the North American film market, but it does not mean that he can call on the general public to buy albums because of his name.
What's more, even in the film market, Anson, who became famous overnight, has too little foundation, and now people still question his personal box office appeal.
So, Anson’s card can be played, but you need to be careful. If you don’t pay attention, it may be a negative item that affects the public’s impression——
“Vase actor + crossover singer = Not doing your job properly.”
At that time, it may be impossible to draw water from a bamboo basket.
Warner Records knows this very well.
In the view of Warner Records, the correct way to open it should be to awaken people's memories of "The Tonight Show" and street performances, awaken people's impressions of the band's performance at that time, and then become interested in the band's album.
It is difficult, and this is precisely where it is difficult.
Simple, crude, blunt and stereotyped shouting is called "rigid advertising". Audiences often don't buy it. Shouting a hundred times may only attract one person's attention.
Marketing and promotion also require strategies.
Warner Records started discussions with Anson, hoping to cooperate with Anson's schedule to avoid delaying the filming of "Spider-Man 2". During this period, news of "Princess Diaries 2" came from Edgar.
The schedule doesn’t match up.
On the one hand, it is because the script creation encountered difficulties and has not been released for a long time.
On the one hand, due to scheduling difficulties, both Anson and Julie Andrews’ schedules need to be adjusted, and the trip may not be possible.
Judging from the current situation, "Princess Diaries 2" may start filming in June at the earliest -
In June, it will collide head-on with "Spider-Man 2".
Because "Princess Diaries 2" has been delayed, Anson has completed the contract with the "Spider-Man 2" crew and given the crew the green light to clear the schedule after June, and the answer is out.
Unless "Princess Diaries 2" is rescheduled and starts filming after September or October, Anson will have no choice but to miss the sequel.
In the end, after discussion and discussion, Anson had to withdraw from "Princess Diaries 2".
For this reason, Anson felt very sad.
No matter what, "Princess Diaries" is his debut on the big screen. Coupled with the memory of the happy collaboration, this project is even more meaningful.
Unfortunately, Anson felt sincerely disappointed that he could not participate in the filming of the sequel. He personally apologized to director Garry Marshall, Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.
But...this is Hollywood.
Schedule conflicts are inevitable. Although you are reluctant to give up, you still need to make a choice after all.
However, what does "Princess Diaries 2" have to do with the band?
To be precise, it is not a direct relationship, but an indirect relationship.
Between "Princess Diaries 2" and the album promotion, another thing happened, a small thing but also a crucial thing. It accidentally connected the two things and made Anson had an idea.
(End of this chapter)