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Chapter 163 something big happened

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The September sun shone through the window and fell in front of Helen Hermann, illuminating a simple poster hanging on the shelf. The poster still did not add any text such as the title and the actor's name. Compared to the last time she met Matthew, she only fine-tuned the actor's position.

"Belt..." She took her eyes back from the poster and turned to the press officer, "Matthew Horner is the absolute protagonist of this film. The film is titled "The Scorpion King". The main highlight is the character Mosu. I understand it right?"

Press Officer Belt knew that agents were all very difficult people, and this woman had also been exposed to it before, and she was even more difficult to deal with.

But he couldn't deny this basic issue and said, "You understand it right."

Helen Hermann stood up and walked to the poster. He had the momentum of a male lead agent, pointing to the poster and said, "Why doesn't the poster show this?"

Before the press officer Belt answered, she said, "Matthew's Momos is indeed located in the center of the poster, but it is not prominent! First of all, his avatar is almost as big as Hu Kaili. I remember correctly. Stephen Somos said that Hu Kaili's character is actually a supporting actress. How can the supporting actress be treated the same as the male protagonist?"

Press Officer Belt was a little guilty, but he did not show it. The poster was designed like this, especially Hu Kaili, who was almost equivalent to the hero Matthew Horner on the poster. Of course, it was not a coincidence, but a purpose-built design by him.

Hu Kaili's agent not only knows him, but also has some friendship. He also knows that Hu Kaili can get the role of Cassandra, and it is a relationship between Stephen Somos.

Helen Hermann said without stopping, and continued, "There are terms in the contract between the crew and Matthew, and our party has the right to suggest posters and stills!" She pointed to the poster again, "In addition to the role of Kelly Hu, other characters on the poster also have problems. They are all too big, especially Duff Villa, Clark Bernard and Steven Brand, which blocked most of Matthew Horner's body."

Belt was stunned, "Aren't they also actors under your company?"

"I'm just talking about the matter!" Helen Hermann had a formal attitude. "I don't care who the actor is on the poster. I'm here today to fight for the rights that a male lead should have for Matthew Horner."

Press Officer Belt thought for a while and said, "I will have someone adjust the poster."

Just as this female agent said, this is indeed the treatment a male protagonist should enjoy on the poster. Originally, he wanted to help his friend, but now... let it go. Since the other party found out, there is no need to cause trouble for himself.

"Thank you." Helen Hermann said politely, and then said, "I think it is necessary to make major adjustments to the poster. Kelly Hu's role is reduced by half, and other characters are reduced to one-third of the current poster. The close-up of the half-body of Matthew Horner's male protagonist must be revealed."

"This is impossible." Belt immediately refused. If this were the case, except for Matthew Horner, Kelly Hu could barely be seen on the poster. It would be better to remove the other characters directly. "Your request is too much."

Helen Hermann came prepared, "It's better to do this. This is the main poster in the early promotion. Remove all other characters and only retain the male and female protagonists of Kelly Hu and Matthew."

Press Officer Belt thought about it very seriously. This suggestion seemed good, and he could also sell favors to Kelly Hu's agent.

"I have a suggestion." Helen Hermann glanced at Belt and instantly restrained all his strength, like his subordinates, and sincerely suggested, "The image ratio between Matthew and Kelly Hu remained unchanged, and changed to a design that was opposite one after another. Matthew was on top and Kelly Hu was on bottom."

This also has a distinction between primary and secondary, and it is clear at a glance.

"I will think about it." Of course, Belt would not respond in one go.

Helen Hermann walked back from the poster and said, "I have a last piece of advice."

After hearing so much, Belt didn't mind listening to another one, "Tell me just."

"Matthew Horner's name is listed separately on the poster!" Helen Hermann said in a suggestive tone. "Don't arrange his name with other actors, and list it separately on the poster, preferably bold."

This is easier to attract people to see, just like the poster adjustment just now, which is beneficial to Matthew's personal publicity.

There are many articles that can be done on a poster. Sometimes the importance of actors or directors to the entire film and their status are clearly visible on the poster.

For example, some movies that Tom Cruise participated in, especially projects that collaborate with non-big-name directors, the posters mainly highlight logos like "Tom Cruise's works".

Matthew is far from this level, but Helen Hermann still has to highlight his position in the crew.

This is also something that must be fought for. There are many things that are not fought for.

"Miss Herman," said Belt, spreading his hands, "I can consider all the suggestions you have made."

"Okay, I won't disturb you."

Helen Hermann knew very well that some things should be stopped in moderation, after all, Matthew's weight was not heavy enough.

Then, she walked out of the press office. Until now, Matthew Horner is still her number one customer. Of course, the company's resources must be tilted towards him. Other young actors are spare tires, or second-tier customers for the time being. Unless the box office of this film fails, Matthew Horner is finished...

In that case, we can only give up Matthew Horner.

Of course Helen Hermann didn't want to see this situation. After all, if he invested so much in Matthew Horner, the next step would be rewarded. If the video failed, it would mean that all the investments in the past year have been wasted.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to sign contracts with celebrity clients directly, but the Angel agency is too young, she has too little experience, is too young, and is a woman. Celebrities who want to sign contracts don’t like her. Those who are willing to sign contracts with the company either have a serious decline in career or are plagued by scandals. The future profit margin is very small, so she doesn’t like it at all.

As long as Matthew Horner can become a business superstar, all the investment will be rewarded with great rewards.

In Nedahua, on the Black Rock Desert, countless vehicles are parked on dry lake beds, and not far from the opposite side are sand dunes, with a number of large boom trucks used for photography.

In the desert, Matthew rode on a dromedary camel in the scorching sun, slowly moving forward, holding a dummy with a figure similar to Hu Kaili in his arms. The dummy was coated and dressed in costume and wig on his head. If he didn't look at the front, he didn't look like a dummy at all.

After walking about thirty meters forward, the shooting stopped. The trainer immediately came over and held the dromedary camel. Matthew first handed the dummy to the props master, then came down from the camel, took the water cup handed over by Mira Wang, first rinsed his mouth and spit out the sand that was poured into his mouth by the wind, and took another sip.

Although the temperature here is not very high by mid-September, the desert area is unobstructed, the sky is cloudless, and the sunshine is quite strong, so you have to replenish water every time.

Fortunately, the crew's logistics support was very in place, and Matthew didn't find it very difficult.

The conditions here are much better than when filming "Black Hawk Down" in the Moroccan desert.

Moreover, the crew's station is very close to the Black Rock Desert Geyser. You can also enjoy the scenery while filming. Matthew went out with Hu Kaili and other other people in the crew. The scenery is really good.

The Black Rock Desert has gorgeous geysers, dry rock beds and mountains that appear particularly abrupt in the desert.

In addition, there is also the famous Burning Man Day in the United States. Burning Man Day is an annual festival. It is famous for its qualities that are divorced from reality. Unfortunately, they came in the wrong time. The day of Burning Man Day has just passed.

After the filming here, Matthew and other members of the crew walked back to the crew's station, preparing to re-address, and went to the rock wall area next to take another shot.

After finishing the makeup, he got out of the trailer. Mira-Wang walked over with his cell phone and said, "Miss Herman's phone number."

Matthew took the phone and chatted with Helen Hermann for a few words. He roughly knew what was going on with her and quickly hung up the phone again.

Such things must be done by the agent. If the actors do it themselves, they may have a quarrel with the crew.

Then, Matthew came to a clearing ground surrounded by a trailer. Director Chuck Russell was gathering in the shooting team. An assistant producer ran over and informed him to temporarily change the shooting plan.

A group of tourists came from the rock wall, and the crew coordinated with them, but the people did not agree to leave, and director Chuck Russell had no choice.

Matthew was also quite helpless. Liberalism is rampant in the United States, and the crew is a commercial organization. He has no right to ask tourists to do anything. There is no particularly good way except waiting for them to leave.

If it was forced to shoot in the past, it would be even more troublesome once someone broke into the camera. "The Scorpion King" is a film with an ancient Egyptian background. Suddenly, a modern person popped up, and the camera would definitely be invalidated.

Even in modern dramas, you cannot use other people's portraits casually. Even if you unconsciously shoot passers-by into the camera, you must say hello in advance and sign something like an understanding agreement with the other party. Otherwise, when the film is released, there will be relevant shots, and if passers-by find trouble, the crew will be in trouble.

There are many messy laws and regulations here, and you will be caught if you are not careful.

Therefore, it is very necessary to have a personal lawyer, and the crew also has special legal counsel.

The shooting plan was temporarily suspended. Just as Chuck Russell was looking through the plan and preparing to make adjustments, an assistant director suddenly ran out of the trailer.
Chapter completed!
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