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As soon as he got out of the car, Matthew was surrounded by a large group of entertainment reporters, even with three bodyguards and Marvel Studios' security personnel preparing to open the way in advance, he was still blocked in the small square in front of the Marvel Studios office building, unable to move at all.

"Mr. Horner, Marvel Studios has just been founded, it's still an empty shell, and it's never made any movies independently, why would you invest $40 million in them?"

Matthew stood still, all kinds of problems coming in his face like waves.

"Iron Man is just a second-tier superhero in Marvel Comics, why did you choose to invest in Tony Stark?"

"Everyone doesn't understand your investment, can you give a reasonable explanation?"

"Matthew, do you know how to invest?"

Hearing these questions, Matthew didn't answer them immediately, and the scene was too chaotic.

Of course, he won't just leave, Marvel Studios communicated with him yesterday, and he expected such a situation today, and he was ready to answer some questions.

As long as he doesn't ask questions about the head of the red pants, he is very patient to answer.

Since an agreement has been reached with Marvel to invest a huge investment of $40 million in "Iron Man", Matthew will also cooperate with the promotion, which is directly related to his income.

He slapped Brown Williams on the arm, and Mr. Bodyguard, who had been standing by his side on guard, understood, and immediately shouted in a loud voice, "Quiet, quiet, Quiet, Matthew has something to say, you guys are too messy!"

Hearing that Matthew was going to answer the question, the reporter paparazzi stopped messing around as before, and gradually quieted down.

Matthew saw the battlefield turned from a volley of guns into a chaotic vegetable market, and said, "I just heard some questions, and everyone is wondering why I should invest in the movie Iron Man, right?"

"Yes!"

"That's right. ”

A cacophony of responses rang out all around.

Matthew raised his hand and made a downward gesture, and the miscellaneous words gradually disappeared, and the scene became orderly.

"Invest in 'Iron Man' because I'm a fan of Tony Stark!" "Matthew started the state of lying again, and it was effortless to play anyway, "In the comic book world, the "Iron Man" series is on a par with "Spider-Man", "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four". This manga has been popular for decades and has always been cared for by fans like me. Because he wasn't a biological variant, or something that had been bitten by an insect. He is just an ordinary person who uses his own intelligent manufacturing to create a steel suit, one of mankind's greatest inventions. ”

He shrugged, "Maybe a lot of people think I'm dizzy, but I've always thought Iron Man is a very interesting character, and in Spider-Man and X-Men, Marvel has teamed up with other companies to create supernatural heroes." ”

Although Marvel really lacks adaptation experience, Matthew can't say the same, "Marvel has a successful and brilliant experience in adapting its superhero movies, and I believe that this "Iron Man" will definitely succeed." ”

"On the other hand, I've already talked to the director and the screenwriter. Matthew's lies are gradually reaching the sky, "This "Iron Man" will touch on social issues and the world we live in. This story is about redemption and ordinary people who can be transformed into heroes. ”

In the lounge of the office building, Kevin Feige and Avi Arad looked through the window at the situation in front of the building, all the reporters were paying attention to Matthew Horner, and no one looked at Marvel Studios much.

It's clear that the nascent Marvel Studios is nowhere near as attractive as Matthew Horner.

"He alone stole all the limelight. "Kevin Feige is a little jealous.

Avi Arad kept looking over there, "We need someone like that, someone who can get attention and visibility, and Matthew Horner is that kind of person. ”

Kevin Feige sighed and nodded slightly.

"You have also seen the recent reports and publicity about the Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta. Avi Arad continued, "Warner Bros. hasn't made much effort yet, and just by virtue of Matthew Horner's single-handedly created topic, the name of this film has spread all over the United States and has become the subject of widespread discussion. ”

"Who would have thought that...... Kevin Feige smiled helplessly, "he was born so good." ”

Avi Arad advised, "Make sure you use the card of Matthew Horner, he can bring us more than $40 million." ”

Kevin Feige, of course, understood what he meant, and said, "I know what to do. ”

In front of the office building, the short interview was over, and Matthew Horner, escorted by security guards and bodyguards, squeezed towards the gate with difficulty.

Seeing all this, Kevin Feige's idea is becoming more and more determined, and the promotion of "Iron Man" must be closely linked to this popular Hollywood star.

It seems that since he started paying attention to him, several months have passed, and his popularity in the media and the degree of conversation among the public seem to have never really slipped.

Kevin Feige thought about it for a while, and suddenly laughed, Matthew Horner is really a very smart star who knows how to self-market.

Working with such people is only good for "Iron Man".

Then again, do you want to find a way to make the news between Matthew Horner and the crew of "Iron Man"?

This aspect needs to be well planned.

"He went into the building. Avi Arad then reminded, "Let's go to the conference room and finish the signing ceremony." ”

In the huge conference room, there were only more than 30 media reporters, and Marvel Studios did not rent a large enough press room outside for the sake of saving money, and chose to hold the signing ceremony in its own conference room.

Matthew didn't say much, and after coming to the conference room, he sat opposite Avi Arad, signed the prepared "contract", then exchanged contracts, shook hands in front of many cameras, and the signing ceremony was successfully completed.

Compared to the $40 million investment, the signing ceremony was a bit shabby.

Matthew didn't express an opinion on this, because he knew that Marvel's life was really not very good, and the past two years have been slightly better, and in order to keep the company running, even the copyright of the hero can be sold in order to maintain the company's operation.

After the signing was completed, Matthew stood with Kevin Feige and Avi Arad for a photo with the media.

The three of them stood side by side in a row, looking very intimate, without the slightest hint of swords and swords in the previous negotiations.

Of course, it was a mutually beneficial partnership, with Marvel Studios closing most of the much-needed budget gap and Matthew getting the desired investment rights for Marvel superhero films.

After the group photo, after the routine interview with the media, Matthew followed Avi Arad and Kevin Feige out of the conference room and into the reception room on the same floor.

Lawyers from both sides and representatives of the producers' alliance were waiting in the reception room, where Matthew and Marvel signed the real deal.

Matthew entered the reception room and greeted the team of lawyers, led by lawyer Wilson, before coming to Helen Herman, who whispered, "There is no problem with the contract. ”

"I see. ”

He took the pen that Wilson's lawyer had prepared and, like Avi Aradd, signed the collaboration in triplicate.

After the signing was completed, Attorney Wilson took the contract that belonged to Matthew, and everyone else left the reception room, leaving only Matthew and Helen Herman, and on the other side, Avi Arad was also gone, he was going to catch a plane back to New York, and the rest of the crew, with Kevin Feige was enough.

"Kevin, is the actor confirmed?" asked Matthew directly.

He had enough knowledge of the current state of the Iron Man project before and during the negotiations, and the film had already entered the actual preparation stage, with Kevin Feige and Jon Favreauke doing preliminary work in the hangar studio of the Hughes aircraft factory.

In terms of important actors, Jon Favreau will play Tony Stark's bodyguard and driver Harpy part-time, Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper, and Jeff Bridges as the villain Iron Overlord.

In order to compress Marvel's salary, Jeff Bridges was even half-deceived and half-deceived.

In the scripts he has read, the Iron Overlord is the biggest villain, but the crew gave Jeff Bridges a character script, and told him that the Iron Overlord is not the biggest villain, there will be a reversal, and the biggest villain is Iron Man's nemesis in the comics.

Jeff Bridges is also a figure in Hollywood and may have doubts about pure villains.

In short, the "Iron Man" project faced many difficulties, and Kevin Feige tried his best to solve them.

Hearing Matthew ask the actor, Kevin Feige shook his head, "Not yet, there were originally three candidates, you, Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage, but ......"

Since Matthew has invested in this project, he has to find a way to make "Iron Man" develop on the right path, saying, "I recommend a personal choice, you see if it's suitable." ”

Now sitting in a boat, Kevin Feige is not worried about Matthew pit himself, and asks curiously, "Who?"

"Do you remember Robert Downey Jr.?" said Matthew's name that directly equated the real man with Iron Man, "I think he should be appropriate." ”

Without waiting for Kevin Feige to speak, he added, "Tony Stark is rich, handsome, funny, and charismatic, has made big mistakes, and finally came to his senses, which is very similar to Robert Downey Jr. himself." ”

Helen Herman looked at Matthew strangely, because she knew very well that Matthew had never dealt with Robert Downey Jr.

How can this be said to be the leading actor of a big production with a production cost of 140 million US dollars, with Matthew's person, how can he recommend a person who doesn't matter to play?

Matthew noticed Helen Herman, but didn't think to explain it, this kind of thing can't be explained.

"Hmm......" Kevin Feige thought for a moment, "I'll get in touch with Robert Downey Jr. first." ”

(The Jeff Bridges affair, which was later said in an interview, may have been for publicity purposes.) ）