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The sun had just turned to the other side of the sea, and before it was dark, five people from Red Penguin Services were already busy, one cook setting up a barbecue in the corner of the yard, his assistant handling all kinds of food, from meat to vegetables to fruits, and the other three were setting up the yard, placing a wooden round table with various drinks in the middle of the lawn.

Liszt, who personally led the team, came to the door and said to Matthew, "Come and see if you are satisfied?"

Matthew put down the phone in his hand, walked out of the door, looked at it roughly, and cocked his thumb to Liszt, "The red penguin is still so professional." ”

Liszt stood next to Matthew and said with a smile, "You know, we always provide the best service. ”

"yes. Matthew had been at the company and of course knew that, "So, when I threw a party, the first thing that came to mind was the red penguins." ”

Liszt glanced at Matthew, compared to more than a year ago, this person has changed dramatically, he seems to have lost a little weight, but he looks more lean, full of confidence all over his body, with the temperament of a successful person.

Who would have thought that a small driver would really make a splash in Hollywood.

Since reconnecting with Matthew, he has specialized in collecting news and information, Universal Pictures invested $40 million in the actor of the big production, which is already a pretty good resource in Hollywood, as long as the film can recover its cost, or even if it doesn't lose too much, Matthew Horner will be able to become a small star even if he opens up his fame.

Unlike those who watch from the sidelines, the Red Penguin Company mainly serves the rich and Hollywood, and he has a certain understanding of the circle, even if it is a small star, it means a skyrocketing income, let alone a male lead actor who starred in a $40 million production to become famous?

Think about Johnny Lee Miller, the company's big customer, the only work that can be remembered is "Trainspotting", which is still a supporting role, and as a result, it has been gnawed until now, and it is still living a chic and comfortable life, and the money thrown into the Red Penguin Company every year is also 100,000 dollars.

The company made him a client in the first place, and he gets a commission of more than $10,000 a year from Johnny Lee Miller.

Thinking of this, Liszt looked at Matthew with some eagerness, and he specifically asked people in the circle that the salary of the actor in "The Scorpion King" is as high as 500,000 US dollars, which can top his salary for more than ten years!

Matthew walked around the courtyard, Liszt by his side, and the position of the two was completely reversed compared to the beginning.

However, Matthew didn't mention anything about the original incident, it was all in the past, and Liszt didn't do anything too much to him, and if someone else stayed in his position at that time, it was estimated that he would act as a spectator to watch the excitement.

It's just a portrait of the most ordinary people struggling in the Los Angeles workplace.

"I watched the trailer for The Scorpion King, and so did my son. Liszt suddenly spoke, with obvious flattery, "Very good! I will definitely take my son to the theater to support you!"

"Thank you!" said Matthew, thinking of something, "if you really want to go, I can get you two tickets to the premiere." ”

In addition to a few premiere guests, he, the leading actor, also has ten tickets to the premiere of the film.

But Matthew didn't have so many friends who weren't Hollywood, and in addition to giving them to Nebora and the swordsmanship instructor and others, he still had five cards left in his hand.

Liszt immediately said, "I want to go!" He didn't care, his son really liked the trailer released, "That kid will be happy!"

The two happened to come to the door of the house, and Matthew asked Liszt to wait for a while, and then went into the house and gave him two tickets to the premiere of "The Scorpion King".

This can be regarded as a reward, after all, when he left the Red Penguin Company, Liszt helped him more or less.

Liszt got the tickets and talked with Matthew again, and the time was getting closer to five o'clock in the afternoon, he looked at his watch and asked tentatively, "Do you need a female model to add to the atmosphere of the party?"

Hearing this, Matthew immediately remembered the scene when he picked up those female models, which was not just to add to the atmosphere!

He was a little itchy, but he still shook his head, "No need, this is a party with female companions." ”

"Hmm. When Liszt heard that he had brought his female companion, he did not mention it again, and said, "It's not too early, I'll take someone to withdraw first." If you need anything in the future, just call me. ”

Matthew smiled and said politely, "I will, thank you, Liszt." ”

As soon as five o'clock came, Liszt left with everyone, including the cook.

Matthew came to the barbecue grill and looked at the food and barbecue grill that the chef had handled, he didn't need to do much anymore, and after waiting for the guests to arrive, he could just light the fire and grill it.

Less than six o'clock, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender came together and both brought gifts for Matthew, James McAvoy was a bottle of champagne and Michael Fassbender was a delicate porcelain ornament.

Matthew was not polite to them, and took it all.

"Why did you suddenly have such a party? ”

Sitting at a round table in the middle of the courtyard, James McAvoy asked Matthew curiously, "Haven't we been going to the bar for a drink?"

Michael Fassbender, like James McAvoy, knows a little about Matthew, "Isn't there a secret to it?"

"I said I was going to use this opportunity to pick up girls. Matthew deliberately joked, "Do you believe it?"

"Cut ......," Michael Fassbender immediately cast a disdainful look, "Don't you have a girlfriend......?"

James McAvoy said solemnly, "yes, isn't your girlfriend coming?"

Matthew shrugged, "She's not in the U.S., she's on a business trip to Europe." He changed the subject and said solemnly, "You two listen to me, if I say anything about movies at a party, you don't think you've heard it, it's all a lie." ”

Michael Fassbender wondered, "What do you want to do?"

James McAvoy continued, "It's certainly not a good thing. ”

"It's really not a good thing. Matthew said seriously, "James, Michael, you are my guests tonight, just as simple and simple. ”

"Did someone mess with you?" asked Michael Fassbender with a grimace, "Don't forget, we're comrades-in-arms who fought side by side." ”

Matthew smiled, "No one provokes me, I will definitely say if I need your help, you two will eat and drink tonight, don't take what I say to heart." ”

He didn't want to mess with his two friends.

Seeing Matthew emphasizing this point one after another, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy both nodded seriously.

James McAvoy also changed the subject and asked, "Matthew, how much do you expect "The Scorpion King" to box office in North America?"

Matthew shrugged, "Of course I want the North American box office to exceed 100 million!"

In Hollywood, the actor who grosses $100 million in North America and the actor who grossed tens of millions of dollars are completely two levels, even if there may be only a few million dollars between the two, the effect is completely different.

"Is there hope?" asked Michael Fassbinder.

"It's hard!"

It was common to see Hollywood's big-budget commercial films grossing more than $100 million in their first weekend at every turn, but now that Matthew is in this circle, he knows the difficulty, "I think the North American box office can exceed the production cost and publicity investment." ”

He also discussed this issue with Helen Herman, according to the general situation in Hollywood, as long as "The Scorpion King" can have a box office of 50 or 60 million US dollars in North America, plus overseas markets, as well as TV broadcasts, DVD and videotape sales and rentals, it will not be difficult for Universal Pictures to recover its costs, and the rest is a question of how much to make a profit.

Universal Pictures has direct distribution companies in many countries and regions in the Western world, and the box office share in these markets is lower than that in North America, but it is not much lower, and the real box office share is lower in the kind of market that relies on third-party companies to introduce distribution, such as the current other side of the Pacific, the box office share of Hollywood movies is only 13%.

Of course, according to Matthew's speculation, it is impossible for "The Scorpion King" to enter the market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the situation of splitting the film, but I don't know if Universal Pictures can sell out the screening rights to them.

In fact, Matthew still hopes that his first film as the leading actor can enter the theater on the other side of the Pacific, and the subtle psychology is difficult for outsiders to understand.

The three of them sat in the courtyard and chatted about work, and Matthew also learned that James McAvoy had signed with the crew of "Dune" and was going to be the leading actor of the series, and Michael Fassbender was also preparing for the TV series "The Witch" on the British side and would soon return to London.

The two of them have a full schedule of work for the next two years, and there is simply no time at all.

At half-past six, Ben Foster also arrived, and Matthew introduced him and Michael Fassbender, and as for James McAvoy, they were both old acquaintances, having spent time together on the crew of "Black Hawk Down".

After another ten minutes or so, Orlando Bloom also arrived, and unlike the previous three, he brought a female companion.

"Legolas and the beautiful Princess Arwen walked out of Middle-earth and came hand in hand......"

Confronted with Orlando Bloom and his female companion, Matthew deliberately imitated the English accent in "The Lord of the Rings" and said, "I ...... It's an honor. ”

"you!" Orlando Bloom patted Matthew's arm and introduced to the crowd, "This is Liv Taylor, a great friend I made on the set of The Lord of the Rings. ”

Matthew shook Liv Taylor's hand politely and introduced her and Orlando Bloom to James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Ben Foster.

The barbecue party kicked off.