Best Movie Star

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In the afternoon of May in Los Angeles, the sun was already scorching hot. The sun moved to the west, but it was still brilliant. In front of the Chief Stone Theater, the red carpet was spread far away to welcome the creators and guests who participated in the premiere, not only Matthew and Kay. Wen - Feige, Robert - Downey Jr., Gwyneth - Paltrow and Scarlett - Johansson and other people who directly invested in or participated in the production of the film were all present, including Stan Lee, Avi Arad in New York Waiting for the high-level executives of Marvel Comics to come over.

It's the grand opening of Marvel's superhero movie franchise, the first of The Avengers Project, and it's extremely important for the beleaguered Marvel Comics.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it can directly determine the fate of the entire Marvel comics.

People like Matthew actually don't have many proposals, and only the old Marvel comics like Stan Lee and Avi Allard know that it's really not easy for Marvel to get to where it is today.

However, Matthew is very clear that if everything goes as smoothly as pre-sale and test screenings, an era of Marvel superhero movies will begin.

By now, he is sure that the film will never hit the streets, even if it won't be a huge hit.

In the past two weeks, Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures have held several previews for "Iron Man", and both media reporters and fan representatives have almost uniformly praised the film.

As for the critics who are nitpicky in the test screening, they can basically be ignored for summer movies.

Due to the good publicity and promotion, and the good reputation of the pre-release preview, the pre-sale box office of "Iron Man" is quite good. The North American pre-sale in the first three days is close to 18 million US dollars. Weekly box office expectations are set at around $80 million.

This has already surprised Marvel, from Kevin - Feige to Stan - Lee, and then from Jon - Favreau to Avi - Arachy, all faces are filled with joyful smiles from the heart.

Judging from the previous reactions, the "Iron Man" bet is basically a success.

That is to say, after participating in the investment of this film, Matthew really understood how embarrassed the whole Marvel is. In "Iron Man", not one dollar of the $120 million investment from Marvel came from Marvel's own pocket.

Marvel simply doesn't have the ability to squeeze some of the money out of the necessary liquidity, and the $120 million in funding comes from a credit loan Marvel secured from Merrill Lynch with copyright collateral.

Once "Iron Man" fails, Marvel really may not be able to hold on.

It has to be said that the management of Marvel is indeed courageous.

"When making a movie, sometimes it's fun to have a little bit of the mystique of a legend."

Crossing the red carpet and going through the interview area, Matthew did not stop and walked directly to the entrance of the theater. The voice of Kevin Feige being interviewed by reporters came from behind, "We chose the two hangars that Howard Hughes used to be. It’s no coincidence that it’s a soundstage; Mr. Lee created Tony Stark on the basis of Howard Hughes, so the character in the film is a combination of wealth, genius and fame.”

Before Matthew entered the theater, he was stopped by the crew and reminded him to take a photo with the sponsors.

As one of the film's investors and producers, Matthew is also very conscious, and he came to the background board very cooperatively and took a group photo with other main creative staff and sponsors.

"Hi, Matthew."

Scarlett Johansson in a short white ruffled dress stood next to Matthew, "Long time no see."

Matthew moved closer to her, smiled at the camera first, and then whispered, "You are so beautiful today, and you have the air of a goddess all over your body."

Scarlett Johansson immediately smiled happily and whispered, "Goddess? This is not good, goddesses are too lonely."

Matthew is very clear about the meaning behind these words, and immediately said, "I am willing to be a goddess tonight to relieve loneliness."

"Okay." Scarlett Johansson whispered again, "wait for me at the end of the premiere."

Matthew's face remained calm, but he said, "Okay, my car will be waiting at the back door of the theater."

The content of Hollywood premieres may vary, but the general pattern is that Matthew and Scarlett Johansson enter the theater together after the routine media group photo.

"Hi, Matthew."

Kevin Feige suddenly chased after him, "Can we talk a little?"

Scarlett Johansson smiled at Matthew and Kevin Feige and said, "You guys talk, I'll go first."

After speaking, she walked into the theater alone.

Standing in the hall of the theater, Matthew said directly, "Is something wrong, Kevin?"

Kevin Feige nodded lightly and said, "At the moment, Iron Man is basically a success, at least it won't make a loss." He glanced at Matthew, "You know, Marvel Studios has made It is a long-term series plan. At present, the filming of "The Incredible Hulk" has been completed, and I intend to promote several other superhero movie projects. We have cooperated very happily this time, and I also hope that you will continue to support Marvel Studios."

Matthew has been interested in investing in movies one after another, including super projects such as "Cloud Atlas", "Alien Battlefield" and "Fast and Furious 4". Even if he failed in the competition between the first two, he showed a strong financial strength.

If you don't have a certain amount of money behind it, you won't participate in the competition at all.

"Iron Man" looks like it will be successful, but it will take a long time to get the money back, and Marvel now needs to push the plan further and show its value.

In addition, the returned funds have to pay for the investment in "The Incredible Hulk", as well as the loan from Merrill Lynch...

Matthew thought about it and asked, "Which superhero movies are you planning to make next?"

According to his supplemental agreement with Marvel Comics, Studio Thirteen has the right to select investment in Marvel movie projects, but the time limit is limited to eight years from the release of "Iron Man".

Kevin Feige looked around, saw no one else, and said, "Several projects that are tentatively scheduled are "Iron Man 2", "Thor", "Ant-Man", "Captain America" ​​and "Doctor Strange" ”. Of course, three projects are selected from here, we have limited funds, and we don’t have enough energy to make too many movies at the same time.”

"I am very happy with this cooperation with Marvel." Matthew quickly made a decision, "Well, Kevin, can you give me a specific script or plan, and I will decide after reading it?"

"Yes." Kevin Firth urged, "It must be kept secret."

Matthew nodded, "I understand."

The two got together again to chat about specific matters, and then entered the theater projection hall together. Matthew's seat was in the second row. After finding a seat, he found out that the person next to him was Charles Rowan.

Matthew looked at Charles Rowan, a little curious, "I didn't expect to see you here, Charles."

"Good evening, Matthew." Charles Rowan smiled at Matthew.

"I heard Christopher Nolan say you're not a producer on his new film?" Matthew thought of his last meeting with Christopher Nolan at the Warner Building. "Going to work on other projects?"

Charles Rowan nodded, "It's a pity I can't work with you." He thought about it, and then said, "Warner Bros. is going to put me in charge of the DC Comics superhero movie project."

Matthew wondered, "Aren't you in charge of the Batman series before?"

"It's not the same." Charles Rowan pointed to the big screen and said deliberately, "You are a partner of Warner Bros. I will not hide some things from you. The new project I am in charge of is like "Iron Man" to the entire comic book. Wei."

As soon as these words came out, Matthew immediately understood that "Iron Man" had held several trial screenings. In order to strengthen the publicity effect, Marvel Pictures also revealed the Avengers plan in the early publicity. Those with a keen sense of smell in the industry, especially It's DC Comics, which both competes and collaborates with Marvel, and there will definitely be a reaction.

Matthew leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Warner Bros. and DC are interested in the Justice League?"

Charles Rowan smiled, "It depends on the response of Iron Man."

It is not difficult for Matthew to understand this. "Iron Man" responded well, and Warner Bros. and DC will follow up~www.readwn.com~ On the contrary, they will wait and see.

Anyway, Marvel imitates DC, and it is not uncommon for DC to borrow from Marvel.

Charles Rowenken said so much, mainly because Warner Bros. and DC Comics both intend to let Matthew play an important role in the Justice League. When Kevin Trasuha interviewed him before, he made it clear that "Iron Man" If it is successful, Warner Bros. will spare no expense to hire Matthew as the leading actor in the opening film of the DC Universe, in order to increase its influence and success factor.

He also took it seriously. For this kind of serialized film, the importance of the first film is self-evident.

Because of his past relationship, Matthew was very curious about Warner Bros.'s "Justice League" plan and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "I don't know which one you plan to shoot? Superman? Wonder Woman?"

"Neither." Charles Rowan's voice was also right, "It's the Green Lantern Corps."

Matthew was stunned for a moment, and Charles Rowan said again, "Let's find a place to chat when we have time next week?"

"Well..." Matthew nodded subconsciously, "Okay."

The big screen lit up at this time, and neither of them spoke anymore, their eyes focused on the "Iron Man" movie.

"Tony Stark, dreamer, genius, patriot, since his boyhood, as the son of legendary weapons developer Howard Stark, with his clever intelligence, he quickly gained attention..."

At the beginning of the film, from Rhodes' point of view, he introduced what kind of person Tony Stark was from the side.

"As a military liaison to Stark Industries, I have the privilege of working with this true patriot. Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to announce that Tony Stark has been awarded the Apex Award of the Year."

"Tony Stark please!"

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