After 12 years of silence, in mid-December 2009, James Cameron, known as a tyrant on the set, a truck driver and a tech maniac, arrived at the North American film market with the super-giant "Avatar", which cost as much as $500 million under the promotional packaging of Twentieth Century Fox!

That's right, everyone in Hollywood circles knows that the production budget of "Avatar" plus the publicity budget is really as much as 500 million US dollars.

If you count the technical preparations that James Cameron made in advance for the filming of "Avatar", the cost may be even more.

Matthew also played the idea for the film, but James Cameron worked closely with Twentieth Century Fox, and the crew took a financing approach rather than accepting foreign investment.

In other words, Twentieth Century Fox and the crew borrowed money from outside and then repaid the principal plus interest, and the person who provided the financing was not involved in the film's revenue share.

It doesn't make any sense to him.

As for bringing in James Cameron, this is seriously beyond his ability, not to mention that he simply cannot provide James Cameron with better cooperation terms than Twentieth Century Fox, and a huge investment alone could lead to the rupture of the capital chain.

He also approached James Cameron with Helen Herman and then gave up.

Since the ship, Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Electronics have provided funds and equipment for James Cameron to improve 3D technology, and James Cameron has long been tied to Twentieth Century Fox.

What this film lacks is not a story, not actors, or even a script, but technology!

Without James Cameron's nearly a decade of research, and without the on-site filming experiments of the three documentaries "Return to the Bismarck", "Ghost of the Abyss" and "Abyss Alien", there would be no "Ah Fa".

This is a film that is detached from James Cameron and has almost no possibility of realization.

Matthew accepts an invitation from Twentieth Century Fox to appear at the world premiere of the Hollywood Theatre.

This is also a miracle to be born.

"Twentieth Century Fox and James Cameron are said to be ambitious. ”

At the end of the red carpet, Robert Iger, CEO of Walt Disney, stood on the steps, looked at James Cameron who walked the red carpet, and said to Matthew, "I want to make "Avatar" a masterpiece comparable to "Titanic". ”

He withdrew his gaze and looked at Matthew, "Do you think they'll make it?"

"How do I know about such a thing? Matthew is not a magic stick, how can he be idle and have nothing to make predictions, but said, "But the ticket price is an advantage." ”

Robert Iger understood what Matthew meant, and nodded slightly, "Avatar has nearly one-third of the 3D theater. ”

Matthew also withdrew his gaze from the red carpet, "The king of the world is ambitious. ”

He is also the No. 1 box office leader in North America and the World Box Office. Robert Iger smiled like Mickey Mouse, "No one can shake him." ”

Matthew chimed in, "Titanic is a huge treasure trove!"

Robert Iger sighed, "During the past ten years, the income of "Titanic" from DVDs and videotapes alone is enviable. ”

"Actually, I envy you even more, Bob. Matthew said slowly, "You guys actually won Lucasfilm!"

Robert Iger is modest, "Mostly George Lucas is willing to sell to Disney." ”

Matthew asked, "I heard you're preparing to reboot the Star Wars franchise?" It's no secret, since Disney Pictures was preparing to buy Lucasfilm, the news spread, "Maybe only the Star Wars franchise can put an end to James Cameron." ”

Even now, he can't understand Americans' feelings for the "Star Wars" series, maybe just like the audience on the other side of the Pacific loves Journey to the West?

He doesn't understand anything else, but he can see that "Star Wars" is similar to "Journey to the West", both of which have become a symbol of popular culture.

"I hope so. With a hint of imperceptible cunning in his smile, Robert Iger suddenly asked, "Matthew, are you interested in starring as a new Jedi?"

Matthew asked curiously, "You already have a plan?"

Robert Iger shook his head, "Not yet." "If you're willing to join, I'm sure George Lucas and Catherine Kenneth are willing to design the main characters just for you." ”

Thinking of the buzzing lightsabers and the soft fights, Matthew shook his head directly, "Forget it, I'm not interested in Jedi Knights." ”

He doesn't know much about the culture and setting behind Star Wars, and if you just watch the movie, the Jedi are simply weak.

Why do you have to take out your lightsaber and shout in the face of the Sith Great: I want to fight ten!

Besides, in the future, this series will be the world of female white left and black life.

"What about Marvel's superhero movies?" Robert Iger's words were very jumpy, "Captain America is about to audition, and I think you are the best candidate to play Steve Rogers." ”

He reminded, "You've also invested in Captain America, and it's a win-win." ”

Matthew shook his head slowly but firmly, and casually pulled out a reason for refusal, "Kevin Feige won't pay a lot of money." He smiled, "Bob, I don't have a schedule either, I have two films to shoot next year, "Fast and Furious 5" and "Special Forces 2". ”

Robert Iger nodded, although he didn't say anything more, he inevitably had some regrets in his heart, Walt Disney has acquired Marvel Entertainment, and naturally took over Marvel's "Avengers" plan, and the entire series has invested so much, even if Matthew Horner shares 40% of the investment in each of the two projects of "Captain America" and "The Avengers" that are being prepared, the amount invested by Marvel Studios is still an astronomical amount.

The huge investment figures bring extremely high risks, and if "The Avengers" fails to meet expectations, it will not only be a loss of investment in the film, but also the acquisition of Marvel will become a failure.

If Matthew Horner could play the main role in it, the risk would certainly be greatly reduced.

It's a pity......

Robert Iger could only sigh in his heart, a Hollywood superstar, a billionaire with a conservative net worth of seven or eight billion US dollars, and a world of production investment, such a person, even the big six companies can't force it.

He represents great business value in his own right.

Matthew and Robert Iger chatted for a while, and Robert Iger entered the theater first, and he was about to enter the theater when someone came over to say hello.

"Hi Matthew. ”

Seeing that a woman with long red hair walked over, shorter than Charlize Theron, but with a burlier body than Charlize Theron, Matthew stepped forward and shook her hand, "Hello, Miss Howard." ”

"Call me Bryce. Bryce Dallas Howard said with a smile, "It's a pleasure to meet you." ”

Matthew smiled, who was actually not familiar with Bryce Dallas Howard, and said politely, "You're so beautiful tonight." ”

"Thank you. Bryce Dallas Howard laughed, then said, "I'm going to say thank you for the Twilight Stro. ”

Matthew said unconcernedly, "A little thing, don't take it personally." ”

Bryce Dallas Howard knew that this was his father's face and a favor owed by the Howard family, and said, "Matthew, where I can help, you can call me." ”

Hearing her say this, Matthew suddenly thought of David Ellison, this kind of favor is not in vain, after all, he is not friends with the Howard family.

"There's something I need your help with. He said.

Bryce Dallas Howard is smiling on his face, but he is complaining in his heart, this Matthew Horner is really not polite at all!

"Speak. Bryce Dallas Howard said.

Of course, Matthew will not be polite, "I have a friend who invested in a film called "Bomb Disposal Unit", which is ready to hit this year's Oscars. ”

Bryce Dallas Howard understood, looked around, lowered his voice and said, "I'll call for a vote of friends from film school." ”

Matthew smiled and said, "Thank you." ”

At this point, the two have nothing to say, although Bryce Dallas Howard is a beauty in the minds of many people, but Matthew doesn't mean anything about her.

First, Bryce Dallas Howard has a strength comparable to that of a man, and second, she seems to be married.

As a principled lumberjack, Matthew would never touch such a tree.

Matthew then entered the Hollywood Theatre and waited in the VIP lounge for a while, specifically saying hello to James Cameron and chatting briefly.

He didn't deliberately befriend James Cameron.

After this "Avatar", the sequel filmed and produced by James Cameron became a lifetime series.

Before entering the screening room, though, Matthew saw someone of interest.

The man was not tall, wore glasses, and had a slight resemblance to Harvey Weinstein.

Matthew had collected detailed information about Weinstein Pictures and immediately recognized it as a rarely seen Bob Weinstein in public!

He was a little surprised to see Bob Weinstein and deliberately stayed for a while to watch Bob Weinstein in the lounge greeting directors and celebrities and talking to the bosses of major companies.

This is completely different from Bob Weinstein in the profile.

In the past few years, Bob Weinstein rarely appeared in public, basically hiding behind Harvey Weinstein, and Hollywood rumors are that Harvey Weinstein is outside and Bob Weinstein is inside.

Matthew has attended many premieres and countless Hollywood events, and has seen Harvey Weinstein more times than he can count.

But Bob Weinstein, it's the first time I've met.

If it weren't for the information gathered about him, Matthew wouldn't have recognized it as Bob Weinstein.