As an investor in "Iron Man 2", Matthew will certainly not be absent from the premiere of this film, but he is relatively low-key, walking through the red carpet of the premiere, not even waiting for the interview area, and directly entering the theater.

Now, "Iron Man 2" no longer needs him to work hard to promote.

This film is definitely one of the most anticipated movies in the summer of 2010.

Back in 2008, the inconspicuous superhero movie "Iron Man" unexpectedly achieved a warm response around the world, and finally included nearly $800 million at the box office, and by the way, Robert Downey Jr., who had been sinking in his career, turned over and became a popular actor in Hollywood again. Now, two years later, "Iron Man 2" will be presented to the audience again, and like the sequels of all blockbuster movies, it will naturally attract the audience's attention.

"The success of this movie may really be a surprise surprise, Iron Man is a comic that I have been watching for many years, and I was able to star in this movie, but I didn't think much about it, because this comic was just one of many comics I watched back then. ”

As he passed by the interview area, Matthew heard the voice of Robert Downey Jr. next to him being interviewed, "I like "Batman" more than "Iron Man", but it seems that Christian Bale will not give me this opportunity to steal his role......"

Matthew glanced at Robert Downey Jr., compared to a few years ago, Robert Downey Jr. can really be described as a salted fish turning over.

Robert Downey Jr. owes a lot of credit to the success of this series, and of course the market is also indispensable.

Under the successive bombardment of those hidden superheroes, Tony Stark is so different.

There may be no superhero more free and easy than Tony Stark, "Batman", "Spider-Man" and others not only have to carefully hide their identities, but also a lot of troubles such as childhood shadows loom over them. Tony Stark is high-profile, uninhibited, and more socially integrated.

He is not afraid to reveal his identity, even if it causes a lot of trouble, and this somewhat ruffian temperament is really compatible with Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. equals Tony Stark, and as long as Iron Man 2 is successful, this can never be changed.

They share too many similar temperaments, so Robert Downey Jr. made the role of Tony Stark perfect.

Matthew enters the VIP room of the theater, where there are already a lot of people.

Now that "The Avengers" has been launched, Marvel Studios' plans are no secret, and more and more people are realizing that Marvel's value is not ordinary.

"It is said that Matthew Horner bought a lot of shares in Marvel from some minority shareholders a few years ago, and now it seems that he has made a lot of money. ”

Walking through the VIP room to greet people, Matthew could hear some of the chatter around him.

"I have a friend who works at Marvel HQ and he said that Matthew Horner would earn at least $70 million for just one Iron Man!"

"What? $70 million? I've been a producer for almost ten years, and I haven't made $70 million in making movies in those ten years!"

"Matthew Horner, with his stake in Marvel, also made a deal with Walt Disney and is now a shareholder of Disney!"

A voice full of envy and jealousy, Matthew surrounded him wherever he went.

"Even I'm going to be jealous of you. Kevin Feige also heard a lot of talk about Matthew, "Do you know what those people say about you?

Matthew shrugged, "What do I have to be jealous of?" he specifically reminded, "Don't forget, you're the one who led Marvel Studios to success." ”

Kevin Feige smiled and said, "You and Disney are bosses, and I'm a part-time worker." ”

Hearing this, Matthew could guess what Kevin Feige meant behind it, "What happened?"

"I need Disney, and your support. Kevin Feige didn't hide it either, whispering, "Marvel Entertainment's creative committee is interfering more and more with Marvel Studios, and they demand that the film must be more consistent with the comics. ”

Matthew frowned, "Don't they understand that movies and comics are completely different carriers?"

Kevin Feige sneered, "People who only see immediate benefits don't care about this." ”

"Let people who do comics meddle in the production of movies at will. Matthew's position is very clear, "Marvel movies may become a niche fan trend." ”

Although Marvel Studios' routines are very tired of watching, he can't deny that the films produced by Marvel Studios in the same assembly line mode are really profitable.

His investment in Marvel is not to change the model of Marvel Studios that can get rid of the boss by dancing and chatting awkwardly, but for profit.

Having said that, whoever is idle and invests tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars to risk the innovation of superhero films, even if the money is blown by the wind, it is a brain-dead act.

Superhero movies are derived from comics, but they must not be limited to comics.

Kevin Feige didn't hide the slightest hint, "Those who work on the creative committee of comics, have already begun to reach out to Marvel Studios." Matthew, you and Disney are investors in Marvel superhero movies, and I hope you'll support me in cutting off their hands. ”

It's a power struggle within a company that, under normal circumstances, an outsider like Matthew wouldn't be a good fit to get into, but Marvel Studios involves hundreds of millions of dollars in his current and future investments, potentially billions of dollars.

And he had heard a little bit about these fights, and it was impossible for him to sit idly by.

After ten years in the industry, Matthew knows what to do best.

"Kevin, I'm on your side. ”

As a Hollywood professional, Matthew is naturally on the same side as Kevin Feige, "You don't have to worry about me, the focus is still on Disney." ”

Kevin Feige nodded slightly, "I understand. ”

Matthew added, "I'll talk to Robert Iger on the phone about it." ”

"Thank you very much. Kevin Feige said.

Matthew smiled, "You're welcome. ”

Both then shifted the conversation to the movie, in fact, he and Kevin Feige both knew very well that as long as "The Avengers" was a big success, all problems would not be a problem, and as the head of the Marvel superhero film project, Kevin Feige was bound to be the winner of the internal power struggle.

To put it bluntly, as long as you can earn profits, you are a success, and you can't earn benefits, let alone the head of a Disney subsidiary like Kevin Feige, even Robert Iger has to step down.

"Hey, Duke!"

A hoarse female voice suddenly sounded, "So you're here." ”

Matthew followed the voice and looked over, and Scarlett Johansson was walking briskly.

Kevin Feige was very eye-catching and said, "We'll talk about the rest another day, I'll go first." ”

With that, he took his leave and left.

Scarlett Johansson opened her arms, hugged Matthew, and asked curiously, "What are you talking to Kevin about?"

Matthew half-truthfully said, "Independent film by Agent Natasha Normanoff." ”

"Really?" Scarlett Johansson didn't quite believe.

"Really. Matthew laughed, "Your character is very popular. ”

Just now he and Kevin Feige did talk about the topic of female superhero movies, and although Black Widow is very popular, Marvel Studios has no plans to make a Black Widow standalone film for the time being.

In fact, Marvel Studios has great concerns about female superhero movies, which has something to do with the failure of Warner Bros. "Catwoman" that year.

Scarlett Johansson shrugged her shoulders and leaned into his ear and asked, "Do you have time tonight?"

"Of course. Matthew understood the meaning behind these words, "I must have time to meet the beautiful and sexy Miss Johnson." ”

He thought for a moment and said, "After the premiere, I'll wait for you at the back door of the theater." ”

Scarlett Johansson winked her eyes at him, "See you or leave." ”

Matthew and Scarlett Johansson had made an appointment to go to Horner Manor to count the stars in the evening, and were about to enter the screening room when they saw Helen Herman coming, with whom she was Clint Eastwood, whom she hadn't seen for a long time.

"Hello, Clint. Matthew stepped forward and shook hands with Clint Eastwood, who smiled at Matthew and said, "Long time no see, Matthew." ”

The two shook hands and exchanged a few words, Matthew looked around, most of them went to the screening room, there was no one around at all, and said directly, "I just bought the copyright of a movie here, and I want to invite you to be the director." ”

Clint Eastwood asked, "You're the lead actor?"

Matthew nodded, "Yes." "An autobiographical film about soldiers and snipers." ”

Clint Eastwood thought for a moment and said, "Where's the schedule?"

"It is estimated that preparations will start next year or the next year. Matthew doesn't go around in circles, "I don't have a schedule this year. ”

He gave Helen Herman a look, and Helen Herman opened the briefcase he was carrying and handed the book "American Sniper" to Clint Eastwood.

When Clint Eastwood took the book, Matthew said, "This is the original. ”

Clint Eastwood flipped through it and didn't talk nonsense, "I'll talk about it when I'm done with this book." ”

Matthew smiled and said, "Yes." ”

There was no urgency in this matter, and if Clint Eastwood didn't agree, he could find another director.

Before coming over today, Matthew knew that Disney had invited Clint Eastwood, so he specially asked Helen Herman to come over as well.

After an initial chat with Clint Eastwood about "American Sniper," he went into the screening room with Helen Herman.

Marvel superhero movies are getting closer and closer to the climax of the first phase, and Easter eggs of Thor and Captain America are also introduced in Iron Man 2.