Chapter 543 Copyright
In the reception room of Angel Broker, Matthew completely threw Miranda Kerr behind his head, Amanda and Helen Herman were talking about the latest situation.
"This is a reply from the UNHCR." Amanda handed over a formal document to Matthew. "Most of our aid to Africa has been distributed in place. For a long time, as long as you don't provoke those black people, no one can attack you with the topic of racial discrimination."
Matthew opened the document and browsed it roughly, and basically expressed official clichés such as "thank you" and "high praise", but the reply letter was signed by Anbei and Gutierrez.
Amanda said at this time, "A small number of supplies are not in place."
Matthew looked at her in confusion, and Amanda explained, "Where there is politics, there is always corruption, and politics and corruption are the Ruan Sheng brothers."
Matthew understood the meaning of this and nodded, "I understand." He asked, "What's next?"
Amanda handed over a thick plan to Matthew, "This is the fundraising and donation program for the two foundations in the next two years."
Matthew looked back and took a closer look, but then he put it aside, "You can just talk about it."
"Our donation plan is still divided into two parts: rich and famous people and the public. It is best to hold a large-scale charity fundraising event every year." Amanda said seriously. "In addition, we make public donations twice a year, once per charity foundation. We can control the scale appropriately, and don't have to do the first donation this year... Well, in terms of public opinion, we are neither high-profile nor low-key, and let it go so as not to attract attacks."
After thinking for a few seconds, Matthew said, "Yes."
Amanda also said, "In terms of fundraising, it is best to think of some new ideas. If the results are excellent, it will be helpful to you."
Matthew couldn't find a clue for a while and said, "Amanda and Helen, please pay more attention to this."
Amanda and Helen Hermann both nodded.
Then, Amanda said, "After the New Year, I will have a detailed annual report."
Helen Hermann then responded, "This time, the charity foundation has allowed us to avoid major crises, but the next time may not work." She advised her very seriously, "Matthew, you have also seen the social situation in the past two years, especially the change in the Hollywood environment, and we can only go with the flow."
"Well." Matthew fully agreed with Helen Hermann's words. "I know that this social environment in North America is undergoing drastic changes, and any topics about homosexuality, bisexuality and black people may cause controversy."
Amanda shook her head, "It's really my own fault."
Helen Hermann glanced at Amanda and said, "Okay, stop saying these complaints." She turned to Matthew, "I suggest that we look for a suitable black organization or black individual to fund it in your name, so that there will be less trouble in the future."
She sighed, "In the eyes of many black people in North America, black Africans are completely different from them."
Matthew had heard Spike Lee's live performance, and knew that what Helen Herman said was true, and said, "You can select the right target."
Helen Hermann remembered it and said, "No rush for the time being, I need to find a suitable opportunity." She turned to Matthew, "What's going on with the female model in the entertainment room?"
Matthew casually said, "A friend."
Of course Helen Hermann knew about this kind of friend's other meaning, and nodded, "Is it the one in the newspaper today?"
"Yeah." Matthew responded.
"There are a lot of reports about her today, and it's different from the past." Helen Hermann put down his glasses and said calmly. "My assistant specially collected some of them in the morning, and most of them borrowed you to raise the female model. The other party might have deliberately hyped it up."
Matthew frowned slightly, thought for a while, and said, "Ilena called me this morning and said that someone had gone to multiple gossip media last night..."
He didn't continue to say that Helen Hermann could understand that this would not cause any major trouble for Matthew, and she didn't want to intervene too much, saying, "You have to take it yourself, probably just want to lend you to the top."
Speaking of this, Amanda suddenly interrupted, "Hey, Matthew, you have a good relationship with a woman."
Matthew deliberately looked proud, "What else do you need to say? I am a woman killer of all ages."
Amanda quietly raised a middle finger to him.
Helen Hermann then changed the subject, "You were with David Ellison last night. Have you asked about the progress of the "Fast and Furious" series?"
Matthew had already told her about the "Fast and Furious" series and the sequel to "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".
"David is still asking people to conduct market prospects assessment..." Matthew suddenly thought of what happened before the Victoria's Secret show. David Ellison was undoubtedly very unhappy Vin Diesel. "Maybe David will have some new ideas."
"Matthew, there is a situation, you need to pay attention." Helen Herman said slowly, "I just got the news from Caa before coming here. Vin Diesel's agency contract expires after the New Year. If nothing unexpected happens, I will sign a contract with Caa. Someone inside Universal Pictures has contacted Caa and wants to borrow the power of Caa to promote the new sequel to "Fast and Furious".
"Oh?" Matthew was puzzled, "Didn't Universal Pictures cut this series temporarily?"
Helen Herman explained, "This is the personal behavior of individual senior executives of Universal Pictures. My analysis may be that David Ellison's initial contact with Universal Pictures has led some people to have the idea that this series is still valuable. There is also a possibility that Universal Pictures deliberately put forward such an illusion to continue the series and thus offer a higher price."
Business is always intrigue. Matthew is relatively amateurs, and it is okay to make an offer of advice occasionally. If you really want to do it, let alone those experts and veterans with many years of experience in Universal Pictures, even David Ellison is far above him.
Matthew thought for a long time before saying, "If it is the second possibility, we can still get the copyright as long as we pay the price Universal Pictures wants. If the first possibility is, it will be troublesome."
Helen Herman agreed, "That's right. Once caa becomes interested and wants to promote this project, Universal Pictures has a very high chance of working with them."
She thought for a while and said, "This is just a very one-sided preliminary news and cannot explain anything. I will ask someone to continue inquiries. If there is a specific situation, I will consult David Ellison."
Matthew nodded, and Helen also knew that he did not have actual business operation skills.
In the afternoon, Helen Hermann heard more information. It was undoubtedly true that Van Diesel was going to join Caa, but the senior executive and Caa were only at the initial stage. There was no support from Universal Pictures behind it. Caa also had great doubts about the personal behavior of the senior executive.
But Matthew still called David Ellison. David Ellison came to the Angels Agency. Several people discussed it until it was dark before they left.
Compared to the previous one, David Ellison was not so repulsive and firm about Matthew's proposal. The main reason for his investment in this series was Matthew. If Matthew's character had died, it would be impossible for him to continue to star in this series. Even director Zach Schneider was about to start another collaboration with Warner Bros.
The risks of this sequel to this series are undoubtedly ten times greater for him.
Of course, there must be some people who are reluctant to let go. David Ellison is a businessman after all. Although he has a good relationship with Matthew, he is not the kind of person who can easily give up by listening to a few words.
Matthew also made up his mind. If David Ellison can't make up his mind in the next few months, let Helen Herman come to Universal Pictures to talk to see if he can directly cooperate with Universal Pictures for this project.
And he can win the support of the original male lead Paul Walker.
Paul Walker's first part is one of the two protagonists, and the second part is the absolute male protagonist. Although he did not participate in the third part, when it comes to the male protagonist of "Fast and Furious", it is now generally believed that Paul Walker is.
Matthew also remembered many things that happened on the set of "Fast and Furious". At that time, Universal Studios was very dissatisfied with Vin Diesel's difficulty. Later, he heard Paul Walker mention that if Vin Diesel had not made important investments, Universal Studios would have kicked Vin Diesel away. In the second part of the subsequent sequel, Universal Studios decisively gave up Vin Diesel.
Even if the first possibility that Helen Hermann said is being operated, I believe Universal Pictures will have doubts about Vin Diesel's difficulty.
In fact, what he was most worried about was that Van Diesel pulled the funds and returned to this series.
Universal Pictures cannot get along with anything, and it will not get along with money. Losing is someone else's money, and making money will make it big. Everyone likes to do such things.
Before leaving Angel Agency, Matthew called Paul Walker. In addition to investing in the "Fast and Furious" series, the main funds in "Extreme Agents" starring Vin Diesel were also the investment he brought...
Could this guy be really Spielberg's illegitimate son? Matthew inevitably had this idea, after all, this guy can always attract investment.
When he left the Angel Agency, Matthew did not expect that Miranda Kerr had been waiting for him in the entertainment room. On the way back together, he saw paparazzi following him.
In the past two years, his reputation as a playboy has spread throughout North America. Journalists and paparazzi often confirmed that he spent the night with a certain actress, so it basically dispersed. And now it is the awards season. His outsider of this awards season has received relatively low attention in this season in previous years. Now there are so many journalists and paparazzi following behind, which is obviously not normal.
Chapter completed!