Chapter 232 Unexpected
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"Our previous speculations have all entered a misunderstanding!" Helen Hermann stood in front of the billiard in the entertainment room with a club and said to Matthew who had just arrived. "Jerry Brookheimer took the screenwriter to the National Archives to check the information. It is indeed related to independence, but his new movie is not about American independence, but an adventure action movie related to the Declaration of Independence!"
Matthew originally picked up the club and was about to compete with Helen Hermann. When he heard this, he stood by the table without moving, and cursed in his heart a swear word that started with "f".
He and Helen Herman have always thought that Jerry Brookheimer's new film is related to the United States' Independence or Independence Day, so they did not think about the Declaration of Independence at all!
Helen Herman shook his head gently, "Jerry Brookheimer went to the National Archives to read the Declaration of Independence." She saw Matthew a little confused, and knew that this guy might not understand it, and explained, "The Declaration of Independence signed back then is now treasured in the National Archives."
"That's how it is!" Matthew shook his head and muttered in his heart, "Why didn't I think about the Declaration of Independence?"
He asked Helen Herman, “Is there anything more specific?”
Helen Hermann put the club on the table and said, "I got the theme of the project, probably so. The Declaration of Independence was found to hide a secret treasure map. This crucial document is in danger. The protagonist is forced to steal the Declaration of Independence and unravel the secret of the treasure of the Knights Templar."
She added, "This video is very suitable for us, it is an action-adventure-type subject."
After listening to Helen Herman's words, Matthew had only one figure in his mind Nicholas Cage!
He has seen a movie about the Declaration of Independence and the treasures of the Knights Templar. Now he tries to recall it and still remembers a little bit of content. He has always thought that this project is related to the Independence of the United States or Independence Day, so he has not considered it in the Declaration of Independence at all.
The content of this movie is completely different from what he guessed, and it is simply the treasure hunt film starring Nicholas Cage.
Nicholas Cage is very popular among movie fans across the Pacific Ocean, and Matthew is no exception. Most of Cage's non-literary and artistic films have been pirated on the Internet, even the outrageously bad white ghosts and other things are no exception.
If he hadn't considered the wrong direction, he would have thought of this movie called "National Treasure".
He remembered that he also made the second part of this movie, and the first part definitely did not fail, otherwise there would be no sequel.
Thinking of this, Matthew asked, “Is this crew established?”
"No." Helen Herman shook his head, "It's still in the script creation stage. Jerry Brookheimer has temporarily focused on the preparations for "King Arthur" due to financing difficulties. He has been busy with his work in "King Arthur" this month."
Since the funds have not been resolved, there is still a chance.
Matthew thought for a while and said, "Helen, I have an idea. If..." he stressed, "I mean if, we can help Jerry Brookheimer raise funds, is it possible that he can enable me as the lead actor on this new project?"
"Can you attract investment?" Helen Hermann didn't believe it at all.
"I mean if..." Matthew stressed again.
Helen Hermann glanced at Matthew and said slowly, "The investors you found can fill the budget gap of Jerry Brookheimer and Disney Pictures for tens of millions of dollars. If "Pirates of the Caribbean" released next week can succeed in box office, the rest will not be a problem."
Matthew was revved up, Helen Herman continued, "You are different from other actors. You have worked with Jerry Brookheimer. He has the most basic understanding of you. Once "Pirates of the Caribbean" is successful, you will also have a certain box office call ability. If you can still help Jerry Brookheimer solve the problem of funds, he will have more than 80% chance of using you as the leading actor!"
She smiled and said, "Jerry Brookheimer likes to use actors he has worked with, and you should be able to see this from Kayla Knightley. And compared to other producers, he belongs to the category of better reputation."
"You can try it." Matthew murmured.
"You can try it." Helen Hermann leaned against the table with his hands on his chest, "provided that you can get investment."
"I know someone who is very rich."
Speaking of this, Matthew no longer hides it. After all, he needs the assistance of an experienced professional like Helen Hermann. "He once wanted me to be the leading actor in a film."
After saying this, Helen Herman immediately remembered, "You are talking about the person who invested in "The Legend of the Night" in Lakeview Pictures?"
"Yes." Matthew also leaned on the table. "Nebora, just my coach, has served as his boxing coach. He said that this man brought a lot of money to Los Angeles to invest in the film industry, and was determined to invest in big projects to make big money, but currently he has only invested in the film "Legend of the Night."
Helen Herman understood and said, "It takes a threshold to invest in the top six productions."
Matthew nodded. After coming here for a few years, his knowledge has increased a lot. He waved his money and rushed into the investment market, but those who lack money may not accept it.
"If I contact him..." Matthew knew he was not qualified, "Can the company become a threshold?"
Helen Hermann said calmly, "As long as Pirates of the Caribbean is successful."
Walt Disney and Jerry Brookheimer have already planned to launch a sequel, just waiting for the box office hit of "Pirates of the Caribbean" in the first week. In this case, they will inevitably cooperate with Matthew and Angel Brokerage. Investors introduced by Angel Brokerage will definitely consider it.
Matthew knew what to do, "I'll get in touch with him first and see if the situation is specific."
"Yes." Helen Herman nodded first, and then said, "If he does have any intention and has enough funds, leave this matter to me to talk to him and later to Jerry Brookheimer."
Matthew had no objection to this. Helen Herman may have some selfish intentions, but once the negotiation is completed, he will be the biggest beneficiary, and there is an agent as a buffer. No matter what the result of the negotiation, his pretty good relationship with Jerry Brookheimer will not be affected too much.
Then, he called Nebora and asked Nebora to help pay attention to Fox Sherman.
"I'll go home first." Seeing that nothing was wrong, Matthew was about to say goodbye, "I asked someone from the Red Penguin Company to renovate the room."
"Hmm?" Helen Herman wondered, "You want to renovate the rental house? Did the owner agree?"
Matthew shook his head, "No, I'm going to sort out a room at home to prepare for Kayla Knightley to move in."
Helen Hermann waved his hand and said nothing.
Matthew left Angel Brokerage and returned home, and the Red Penguin Company's people arrived on time.
What this company does is Hollywood business, not only providing special services, but also providing many normal businesses.
The three workers who came over tidied up a room that acted as a debris room according to Matthew's request. Of course, Matthew did not remove the door and only regarded what Kayla Knightley said as jokes.
After sorting out the room, he went to a nearby furniture company to buy beds and some furniture. He couldn't let Kaira Knightley play the floor.
If Kayla Knightley was willing, Matthew wouldn't mind squeezing the two of them, but this kind of thing always has to be willing to do it, and it would be meaningless to force it. Although he is a person who is very rude and has extremely limited moral standards, he doesn't bother to do things that force women.
On the third day after getting Kaira Knightley's room in place, Neborah called him and said that Fox Sherman had made an appointment to go to the fitness club to practice boxing in the afternoon.
After lunch, Matthew also appeared in the fitness club. He was familiar with Fox Sherman. After seeing him, he said something he wanted to talk about, and Fox Sherman followed him into the entertainment lounge on the first floor.
"Fox, you asked me last time and said you wanted to invest in movies." Matthew went straight to the point. "I have a project here, with a production budget of more than $100 million, and the profit prospects are pretty good."
He specifically emphasized, "It is a first-tier project of the six major Hollywood companies!"
"It sounds good." Fox Sherman became interested in an instant, but then frowned. "Before investing in "The Legend of the Night", I also thought about investing in projects from six major companies, but they would rather lack money to borrow money from the bank than accept my investment."
He smiled helplessly, "Investing in six major companies requires entry thresholds."
Matthew said directly, "My agency can work with you."
This is just the initial contact, and there are a series of measures to cooperate.
Fox Sherman thought for a moment and asked, "Matthew, there is a threshold for cooperation you mentioned, right?"
Matthew nodded, for sure, if Fox Sherman had no money, he wouldn't have come here specifically.
"How much money is needed? Give me a rough figure," asked Fox Sherman.
"More than ten million dollars." Matthew answered as plainly as possible.
Fox Sherman's eyes widened in an instant, and then more helplessness appeared on his face, "I can only say sorry. Most of the funds in my hands are on "Legend of the Night". Now I can't afford such a large amount and I can't raise them in a short period of time."
He sighed long, chatted with Matthew for a while, stood up and shook his head and walked away.
Matthew looked at Fox Sherman's back and scratched his head, saying nothing he expected to be like this.
After sitting here alone for a while, Matthew quickly figured out that Fox Sherman's funds were not as much as he had estimated. Perhaps Fox Sherman's family was very rich, but there must be a limit for what he could mobilize.
The original plan was very good, but such an accident occurred, and Matthew could only smile helplessly.
However, he also understood that no matter how well planned things are, they will happen unexpectedly, and it is impossible for everything to develop according to his plans and ideas.
Chapter completed!