Best Movie Star

Matthew was not surprised that the Oscar Organizing Committee sent an invitation to present the guests. Anyway, Warner Bros. is one of the six major Hollywood companies. It's difficult, and his fame and appeal are also here.

However, the awards to be awarded at that time were somewhat unexpected.

"Best picture presenter." Matthew sat in Helen Herman's office, closed the invitation letter from the Oscar organizing committee, and said to Helen Herman, "I suspect they wrote it wrong."

Helen Herman looked up from behind the computer screen. "In your current position, there is no problem with being the best picture presenter."

Matthew was just a little strange, "Didn't the old man in the academy always dislike me and think that I am not aggressive, willing to be mediocre and degenerate?"

"They don't like Tom Cruise either," Helen Herman said slowly. "In previous editions, he was not invited to be the best picture award guest."

She temporarily put down the work at hand, "Not to mention the operation behind Warner Bros., the academy is not as stubborn as you think. They can dislike a person, but they will not have trouble with money."

Hearing this, Matthew nodded lightly, commercial society, commercial interests are the truth.

Helen Herman continued, "The choice of Oscars is becoming more and more niche, and the ratings have dropped significantly in the past two years. The Academy invited you to be the best film award guest. The main reason is that you are very popular. Bringing attention and ratings to the Oscars."

There was a bit of disdain in her voice, "They pretend to be arrogant and look down on pure business stars, but they always bow their heads in front of business interests."

Matthew couldn't help laughing, "Helen, your words hit the nail on the head."

Helen Herman adjusted her glasses, "To put it bluntly, this kind of thing is all about cheering each other up, and there is no one who is more noble than the other." She paused and said, "Of course, there may be other factors. ."

"Could it be related to my conflict with Spike-Lee?" Matthew wondered.

"Maybe there is, Spike Lee's "The Insider" and Will Smith's "Happiness Knocks on the Door" did not get an Oscar nomination, and you can see one or two from them." Helen Herman While thinking, he said, "There are many leftists in Hollywood, some are real leftists, and some are like me..."

She didn't hide it at all, "There should be a lot of people like me who conform to the social situation and trends and pretend to be leftists. These people may have long hated Spike-Lee, the democratic freedom fighter, if you kill him, They should be happy."

Matthew nodded, then added, "Helen, I'm a true leftist! I love working with Latinos and Chinese."

Hearing these words, Helen Herman remembered the planned "Fast and the Furious" series, saying, "I have been in contact with the Israeli actress Akiva Goldsman recommended, she has modeled and Soldiers, familiar with firearms and fighting with soldiers, and with good appearance, he is a suitable candidate."

"Have you signed a brokerage contract with her?" Matthew asked.

"Still talking." Helen Herman said directly, "There should be no problem."

Matthew nodded lightly, the main actors of the "Fast and the Furious" series, except for the main characters in the previous trilogy, the actors of other roles will basically use the actors of the Angel Agency, and the Angel Agency will provide most of the employees for the crew, and also It is an incomplete package service.

In the case of mutual assistance and mutual benefit, as long as it is not too hard, Matthew will help Helen Herman appropriately.

"By the way, Matthew," Helen Herman asked instead. "Don't Latino actors consider Michelle Rodriguez?"

Matthew shook his head directly, "Since Dominique Toretto is finished, his girlfriend doesn't have to think about it anymore, just replace him."

Frankly speaking, he has not considered other roles except Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster, and the actor named Tyrese Gibson in the second part played the role, also at Paul Walker's suggestion. , decided to continue using it.

Anyway, there must be a black character, continue to let Tyrese Gibson gag, and one more old character in the past can also arouse the feelings of existing fans.

As for Chinese actors...

Matthew asked Helen Herman directly, "Have the Chinese-American actor I've brought your attention to find a suitable candidate?"

Helen Herman shook her head, "No." She explained briefly, "There are only a limited number of famous Chinese male stars in the circle, and it is definitely not suitable for Jack Chen and Jet Li and others, their pay is too high, the newcomer's words... "

She shook her head again, "I specially asked the company to collect relevant information, but I haven't found a suitable candidate for the time being."

"This is indeed a problem." Matthew is also very clear that it is not easy to find a suitable Chinese actor in a place like Hollywood.

Helen Herman suddenly suggested, "Why don't you change the character setting? Change the Chinese character to a woman? The price of Ivy Niwo's girlfriend should not be high. It is said that it is very appealing in the East."

Matthew immediately rejected, "This is not a good idea. Female characters can only be embellishments. I want a tough male character."

This is also for entering the market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the future. Like this typical popcorn commercial movie, the meanings represented by male characters and female characters are absolutely different. The latter is more of a decorative vase. The former can bring The impact will be greater.

If you want to impress the audience over there, instead of being rejected, it is considered that sincerity is not enough to fool people, and a male Chinese character is more suitable.

"I understand." Helen Herman nodded lightly, "I will let people continue to search."

Matthew thought for a while, and then said, "If it really doesn't work, let someone go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean and invite a suitable actor from there."

Helen Herman agreed, "Yes, I can't find a target for a while. I will go there myself. Angel brokers have business dealings with the two companies there."

With Helen Herman on this matter, Matthew is also more at ease. It is not difficult to find a suitable actor from there, and traffic stars such as Xiao Xianrou have not appeared on a large scale yet, so don’t worry about getting one.” girl" came back.

He looked at the time, stood up and prepared to leave, "Is there nothing else? I asked Anna to see the dress, it's time to go."

Helen Herman knew who Matthew was talking about, and didn't comment, and added, "One more thing, yesterday's 'Spartan 300' was pulled from the last 120 theaters, ending the North American show."

Matthew immediately asked, "What's the final box office?"

For movie stars of this era, the box office is the last word.

"$356.68 million," Helen Herman said directly, "behind "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and was the second highest-grossing film in North America in 2006."

Matthew made no secret of his feelings and laughed happily, "The film I participated in ranked the top two in the annual box office chart." He looked at Helen Herman, "Don't negotiate with Warner Bros. Lower your stakes."

Helen Herman said indifferently, "$35 million, this is the bottom line! Otherwise, we will adopt the method of guaranteeing the remuneration of $20 million in the early stage and sharing it in the later stage."

"I'm going to an appointment, bye."

After that, Matthew left the Angel Agency, drove to the north of Burbank, picked up Alexandra Daddario from his previous residence, and rushed to Armani's store on Rodeo Avenue. Find the right evening gown for Alexandra Daddario for the Oscars.

Before going to New York, he said hello to Armani. Armani has prepared a lot of fashion and accessories for the latest season. There are many for Alexandra Daddario to choose from, and Armani will only charge a nominal fee. cost rent.

Matthew waited in the VIP room of the Armani store, waiting for Alexandra Daddario to come out of the locker room. Donadoni, the person in charge of Armani here, was always with him.

"Miss D'Addario has an outstanding figure and can perfectly hold up that twill evening dress." Donadoni's words were not without flattery, "This is Armani's latest dress, not only has not been listed, it has not appeared in any At a fashion show."

"You're bothering," Matthew smiled at Donadoni.

Donadoni also smiled and said, "You are too kind, Matthew. Also, the accessories are also unique designs..."

The door to the locker room opened, and the dressmaker came out first, followed by Alexandra Daddario.

She wore a short black and white fitted dress, the hem of the skirt fell just to the knees, the asymmetrical design on the sides made it very personal, and the upper neckline was a more traditional deep V, which emphasized Alexandra Da Daario's most proud capital.

In addition, earrings, rings and necklaces are a complete set of designs, made of white gold and sapphire. Against the background of sapphire, her ice blue eyes are even more breathtaking.

Alexandra Daddario came to Matthew ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and asked, "How?"

Matthew nodded, "Perfect! The clothes are beautiful, and the people are even more beautiful!"

Alexandra Daddario smiled and went to the full-length mirror again.

Matthew could tell that she was satisfied with the dress jewelry, and said to Donadoni, "That's all."

As if hearing Matthew's words, Alexandra Daddario turned her head and said, "My card is in my handbag, can I swipe the card for rent?"

Matthew could probably guess what Alexandra Daddario was thinking, and he didn't force it. He nodded to Donadoni, who immediately said, "Of course you can."

After ordering rental gowns, shoes and jewelry, Alexandra Daddario asked Matthew to drop her off at a ladies' club for a grooming with Amanda.

Unlike a carefree person like Matthew, women are more prepared for the red carpet.