Chapter 830: Business is Business
Looking at this master exorcist, Matthew asked curiously, "Is there a specific plan?"
"Yes. Master Tesla has seen how his colleagues in Port City do it, "I can perform a large exorcism ritual to dispel evil spirits." ”
Matthew said casually, "Then you go ahead and do it." ”
Tesla master secretly rejoiced in his heart, it was not that he had not succeeded in moving other Hollywood stars in the past, but it took a lot of words every time, but he didn't expect Matthew Horner, a billionaire, to be so easy to speak.
He continued to maintain the image of a majestic master, "Mr. Horner, there are many items to prepare for a large exorcism ceremony. ”
Matthew nodded, "Then you prepare." ”
Master Tesla frowned without a trace and said, "These items are very difficult to buy on the market. ”
Matthew looked at him, looking like he didn't quite understand what he meant.
"I need to buy all the necessary materials. "Master Tesla is still a Westerner after all, and his words and deeds are not as subtle as his counterparts in Port City," which requires a lot of money. ”
Hearing this, Matthew asked, "Aren't you obligated to exorcise demons?"
Master Tesla was very steady, "My own service is obligatory, but the materials need to be purchased." ”
Matthew didn't bother to tell him any more, and said directly, "Forget it, I'll find a few monks from the East to chant the scriptures another day." ”
"They're heretics!" Master Tesla raised his voice.
Matthew shook his head and walked directly to James Wing, who was preparing to shoot, and the Tesla master was just about to follow when Brown Williams suddenly stopped him.
"This gentleman. Brown Williams said flatly, "Please respect yourself." ”
Tesla master used the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it was an old Jianghu, and when he saw Brown Williams' posture, he knew that this person was very difficult to mess with, and immediately shrank back.
Matthew came up to James Wynne, and when he was done, he asked, "You found the exorcist?"
"yes. James Wynn smiled and said, "The main thing is to direct the film to shoot some exorcism rituals, I don't believe in this set myself, but he is very good at playing tricks, he is a celebrity in the circle, and the rituals he makes are very bluffing." ”
He guessed something and asked, "He's not going to tell you anything, is he?"
Matthew nodded, couldn't help but smile, and said, "What kind of exorcism is that guy going to do for me." ”
James Wing looked at Master Tesla, "I'm going to warn him or not, if you want to kick him out of the crew?"
"No, I don't. Matthew shook his head, "Remind him, just keep his mouth shut." ”
"Hmm. James Win nodded, "I'll let someone do it." ”
Matthew didn't stay here long, greeted Lily Depp and Vanessa Paradis, and left the murderous mansion.
As for the Tesla master, he specially called someone to ask, and he is indeed a very famous exorcism master in the industry, and has conducted exorcism rituals for many celebrities.
Having lived in North America for many years, Matthew also understands some things, like the rich and famous people in North America, many of them are the same as the other side of the ocean, and they are also superstitious about some mysterious forces, such as Steve Jobs, who believes in some things of Ah San.
Just like Scientology, where there is demand, there is naturally a market, and many so-called masters and professionals have come into being.
Many people are still fans of the master, and he learned from Helen Herman that there are many Tesla masters in the circle as much as Tesla on the Internet.
This is normal, celebrities will also become fans of others, and touting others is similar to fans touting celebrities.
For example, he himself has countless Matthew blows around the world, and these Matthew blows, from his appearance and figure, to his acting skills and box office, to his net worth and skills, can almost blow him to the sky.
Bruce Lee said he could beat an elite soldier with a gun, and Matthew said he could take out a seal squad with his bare hands......
Once, he had seen too many kinds of touting on the Internet, and he had more impressions of Tesla blowing, Rothschild blowing, Bruce-Lee blowing, Tibetan mastiff blowing and Luo Da ear blowing.
Fans believe in the abilities of the people they worship, and they think that idols can do anything.
The most typical, touting Matthew's remarks that he can take out a seal team with his bare hands, Matthew himself is embarrassed, not to mention anyone else, just Brown Williams, let alone with his bare hands, even if he is given a gun, in 90% of cases, he is not the opponent of Mr. Bodyguard with a gun.
What a fighting master, what an iron-blooded man, they are all scum in front of hot weapons.
Matthew didn't go into downtown Burbank, but returned to Beverly Hills, where he met up with Bella Anderson in Century City and went to the sniper training company that he, Nebora, and Chris Kyle worked on.
The company is located just north of Los Angeles, halfway down the highway from Los Angeles to Long Beach and a little further west from an abandoned steel mill.
The steel mill has long been abandoned, and the most famous thing about the steel mill in recent years is that James Cameron filmed the ending battle scene of "Terminator 2" here.
In one of the workshops, there is also a furnace for melting the T1000 and T800.
Matthew met Chris Kyle and Niebora in his office in a small building at the steel mill, and after introducing Bella Anderson to Chris Kyle and his wife, Matthew asked Niebola to take him on a tour of the specialized shooting training company.
Bella Anderson will speak with Chris Kyle about his autobiography adaptation on behalf of Studio Thirteen.
Chris Kyle's autobiography "American Sniper" has been completed and will be published as soon as early February, and Matthew naturally wants the rights to adapt the film.
Because of the cooperation with Matthew, Chris Kyle also tends to hand over the adaptation rights of his autobiography to Matthew to operate, but things are not so simple, Chris Kyle has been in the army for a long time and lacks enough social experience, but he is not a fool.
Besides, he has a rather shrewd wife.
Taya Kyle has a good business acumen, she played an important role in Chris Kyle's company getting off the ground, and she also served as Chris Kyle's manager after he planned to publish his autobiography.
Getting the copyright to the autobiography is a little more complicated than Ma expected.
Like Chris Kyle, Taya Kyle prefers to sell the rights to American Sniper to Matthew's Studio 13 first, but the price will have to be negotiated slowly, especially after the autobiography is published.
Business is business, and no one is stupid.
Maybe Chris Kyle is still a little confused, but Taya Kyle, a shrewd woman, realizes how valuable Chris Kyle's unique experience is, and the most valuable value is undoubtedly money.
For now, Bella Anderson is just talking to the Chris Kyles in preliminary conversations.
Matthew had tested Chris Kyle at the beginning, and from the time Chris Kyle politely declined the early authorization, it was clear that this negotiation would not be so easy.
It is enough to be in the first order of negotiations.
It is almost impossible to buy the autobiography of a super sniper for a dozen or two hundred thousand dollars, in the modern information society.
Besides, Chris Kyle became famous last year.
Chris Kyle's comrade-in-arms and the only survivor of Operation Red Wings, Marcus Rutteele, in his autobiography "Lone Survivor", published last year, has a special article describing the legend of Chris Kyle, and with the popularity of this autobiography, Chris Kyle's name has also entered the civilian population from the military.
Even, Chris Kyle has been interviewed several times by TV.
As long as the brain is fine, it is not difficult to see that the publication of autobiography with proper publicity will certainly not be bad.
Matthew has a lot of patience, the licensing fee is not an issue for him, and Chris Kyle and Taya Kyle are actually inclined to work with him as well, the only thing that is a bit of a hassle is that Taya Kyle wants to get a good enough return.
"Chris Kyle and Taya Kyle put forward two conditions. ”
On the way back to the car, Bella Anderson said to Matthew, "One is to find a big-name director to direct the film adaptation, and the other is to have you play Chris Kyle." ”
Matthew opened the cover of the book and said, "That's not a problem. He asked, "Did you talk about copyright transfer fees?"
Bella Anderson nodded, "Yes, but Taya Kyle doesn't think it's appropriate to talk about the transfer at this stage, and she said that she will wait until two to three months after the autobiography is published." ”
Matthew frowned slightly and said, "You're staring at this. He has enough trust in Bella Anderson that "I don't have to ask for licensing fees under $10 million." ”
"I understand. Bella Anderson said calmly, "I'll get the Kyles done as soon as possible." ”
Matthew opened the book in his hand, this is a sample book of "American Sniper", which Chris Kyle gave him specifically, and the published autobiography will not be different from the sample book.
Taking advantage of the time he was back, he quickly flipped through the autobiography, which wanted to be turned into a successful movie, and many of its parts had to be adapted appropriately.
The biggest problem with autobiography comes from Chris Kyle himself, limited by his personal position and perspective, many descriptions of autobiography, especially for the description of both sides of the war, are not suitable for film.
For example, Chris Kyle describes his sniper targets as "savage, despicable demons." He wrote, "I only wish I could kill more demons." He also wrote, "I loved what I did, and I still am." If the situation had been different – if my family hadn't needed me – I'd be back right away, and I'm not lying or exaggerating that it's funny. I have dedicated my life to being a Navy SEAL. ”
The enemy can be evil, and the war can be just, but no matter what the truth is, the theme of a war film like this must be more or less reflective.
This is the political correctness that Hollywood war movies or audiences demand.