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As an introducer, Jennifer Aniston took the initiative to leave after introducing Matthew and David Ellison, but from time to time she would look over there, since the beginning of this year, there have been rumors in the circle that Matthew Horner is a standard scheming man, he found the young and relatively inexperienced David Ellison, what do you want to do?

She was a little curious, and she also believed that the rumors about Matthew Horner were true, and that a person who could climb from street gangster and small driver to second-tier star would not be a simple-minded fool anyway.

"You're welcome, David. ”

On the other side, Matthew exchanged a few words with David Ellison, and gradually became familiar, "You called me Matthew." ”

David Ellison saw Matthew's familiar face and said, "Matthew, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

"Me too. Matthew reached out again and shook David Ellison's hand, "I'm glad to know you, too." ”

David Ellison smiled, but didn't speak again, he was young and inexperienced, but he wasn't stupid, and he clearly remembered that he didn't have any previous contact with Matthew Horner.

What did Matthew Horner do when he came up to him?David Ellison looked at the other party's sculptural facial contour, and his head turned quickly, this is a popular movie star who has far more charity, appeal and commercial value than James Franco......

"David, I came all the way to thank you. "Matthew has a strategy for finding a way to close the gap with David Ellison.

"Thank you?" said David Ellison, a little confused.

"I learned a lot from the success of National Treasure. Matthew asked curiously, "Don't you know how I got this role?"

David Ellison shook his head, he only knew that "National Treasure" was a super hit, it was a huge success, and if he could invest in such a project, it would definitely open up the situation in Hollywood.

Matthew then said, "The original starring role of "National Treasure" was James Franco, but James Franco turned down the role, and the crew chose me. ”

"I see. David Ellison suddenly remembered the events of last year and said, "It's just a coincidence, and you're welcome." ”

"No, no, ......no," Matthew waved his hand, "without your investment, there would be no male lead in National Treasure." ”

He came over with a glass of wine, picked it up and said to David Ellison, "David, I must toast you." ”

David Ellison's mind turned quickly, thinking of the commercial value and box office appeal of the person in front of him, and it was not a bad thing for him to owe a small favor.

He picked up the wine glass in front of him and touched it lightly with Matthew, "Then you're welcome." ”

Matthew laughed and toasted with David Ellison.

Putting down the wine glass, he was about to get to the point, but David Ellison suddenly said, "Last week, I watched "Pirates of the Caribbean" starring you and Johnny Depp again, and it was a very wonderful movie, which made people want to watch it again after watching it once." ”

Hearing this, Matthew realized what David Ellison might be trying to say, and swallowed back the words he had prepared to speak.

"Such a wonderful movie can always arouse people's appetite and make people can't wait to know the follow-up progress. Sure enough, after David Ellison finished speaking, he asked, "Matthew, when will the sequel start filming?"

"It's coming. Matthew thought for a moment and said, "Probably in May." ”

David Ellison then asked, "The investment must be high, right?"

Matthew replied vaguely, "I don't know exactly how much to invest. He glanced at David Ellison, "But it's certain that a single film will cost more than $200 million." ”

"Two hundred million dollars?" David Ellison seemed a little taken aback, "such a high investment." ”

But in an instant, he said, "The cost of a single production is 200 million US dollars, and the cost of two films is more than 400 million US dollars, even Disney Pictures can't afford it." ”

Matthew nodded, and it was unrealistic to let Disney Studios shell out a budget of more than $400 million on its own.

David Ellison saw that the results of the trial were good, and said at the right time, "Matthew, I have a lot of money in my hands and have been looking for the right film project. He deliberately mentioned, "I've invested in James Franco's 'The Ape King,' which will be released in June." ”

Matthew immediately answered, "Is there a premiere? I'll be sure to go there when I get there." ”

David Ellison didn't mention this to make Matthew cheer, he simply said, "Matthew, don't you want to thank me? ”

Matthew looked at David Ellison again, the other party was not as old as him, probably influenced by the family environment, and already had the nature of a businessman.

"I can introduce you to Disney Pictures. Matthew quickly figured out what to do and asked, "David, are you looking to invest in the last two sequels to Pirates of the Caribbean?"

David Ellison admits directly, "That's right. ”

Matthew looked serious and said, "David, my referral won't have any effect. He quickly explained, "First, Disney Pictures has already financed it, second, the profitability of the Pirates of the Caribbean series is predictable, Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer will not let people interfere, and the financing is mainly based on pure bank loans, and there will be no outsiders to share the profits, and third, you are overestimating my weight." ”

With a long sigh, Matthew added, "When I negotiated the contract with Disney Studios, I proposed to bring money into the group......"

Although this is false, all the previous words are true, and the two sequels to "Pirates of the Caribbean" are not short of money, after all, this is the sequel to the super-blockbuster movie.

David Ellison asked curiously, "Disney Studios didn't agree?"

"Categorically refuse!" Matthew's words are mixed with a few lies in most of the truths, and the lies are also in line with the basic situation in the industry, "Disney Studios would rather increase my salary than allow me to bring money into the group." ”

He also emphasized, "Not only me, but many film funds and investment institutions that are interested in investing have been rejected by Disney Studios without exception. ”

David Ellison thought for a while and said with regret, "I still thought that I could work with a star like you, but now it seems that the opportunity is not great." ”

Matthew remained silent, but continued David Ellison's words, "David, do you really want to work with me?"

David Ellison's previous words were completely polite, but now when he heard Matthew say this, he subconsciously wanted to shake his head, and then realized that he could be said to be one of the Hollywood male stars with the best commercial box office results in the past two years.

"Hmm......" David Ellison said after only a moment's hesitation, "of course. ”

He immediately gave a reasonable explanation, "I am an investor, and you are a very charismatic movie star, of course I want to cooperate with you, try to ask which investor does not want to cooperate with a star like you." ”

Although the sequel to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series is gone, there are many blockbuster movies in which Matthew Horner plays the leading role, such as the sequels to "National Treasure" and "Dawn of the Living Dead", which is not bad if you can invest.

Speaking of which, there is no need to go around in circles, Matthew said directly, "I have a project in my hand, which has just been launched, and someone needs to inject capital." ”

David Ellison listened to Matthew, who didn't seem to be a sequel to the previous blockbuster movies, and couldn't help but ask, "What project?"

Hollywood is rumored to be a brainless fool, but his money is not blown by the wind.

However, he added, "Will there be an airplane in the movie?"

"Airplanes?" Matthew couldn't figure out, "Does this have anything to do with airplanes?"

He didn't need David Ellison to explain, and said, "Do you know the illustration of The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta? Zack Schneider, the director of Dawn of the Living Dead, and I'm going to adapt it into a movie, and now Frank Miller has agreed to transfer the rights to us. ”

Compared with other film companies, David Ellison is more of a pure investor, and he has just left school and has not opened up the situation in Hollywood at all.

"I've seen this illustration. David Ellison is not as impulsive as rumored, "You're going to adapt it, not a sequel movie......"

He hesitated, "The style of this illustration is too unusual." ”

In any case, he studied at the USC Film School, and he still has some basic common sense.

Matthew reminded, "David, have you seen the recently released Sin City, which is also based on an illustration by Frank Miller, and is currently highly praised by the media and has a good box office." ”

David Ellison frowned and thought about it, and after a while, he asked, "I just want to ask, is this film starring you?"

That Zack Snyder or something, he didn't know it, but the person in front of him was recognized as one of the most promising young actors in the Hollywood industry, especially the commercial box office appeal, which was not comparable to other young actors at all.

"Yes!" Matthew, who also understands that he has gradually formed a brand effect, "I will play the male lead Leonida." ”

David Ellison didn't respond immediately, but asked more detailed questions, and Matthew answered them one by one.

If you want to attract people to invest, you must have the least patience.

Subsequently, Helen Herman also rushed to the Regent Hotel, and after meeting Matthew and David Ellison, she said goodbye to Jennifer Aniston in advance, left the banquet hall, and asked the hotel for a reception room, and had a secret conversation.

Although by the end David Ellison did not give a definitive answer on the investment, the intention was already clear.