Hang up the phone call from Helen Hermann, Matthew went to the living room, turned on the TV, and moved to the nn News station, which is a TV station where important news is constantly broadcasting. He waited for a short while and saw the major news events that Helen Hermann mentioned.

Matthew scratched his head when he saw it. This "911" was really an unusual day for the Americans.

At around 10 pm local time on September 11, the US consulate in Benghazi, a large city in eastern Libya, was hit by a heavy fire attack. The methods included and were not limited to airdrop bombs, burning fires, fierce gunfights, etc.

It was not until 2 a.m. on the 12th that Libyan security forces arrived to control the situation. The attack lasted for 4 hours, killing four people, including U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Stevens.

This is the first time that a US ambassador to a foreign country has died in an armed attack in 33 years.

There is no doubt that another bloody black "911" is deeply engraved in American memory.

Matthew turned off the TV, called Helen Hermann, and exchanged views on the incident. Then he borrowed the hotel equipment to call the crew and relevant personnel from the Warner Bros. distribution and publicity department to hold a remote video conference.

With more and more detailed news coming, it is not difficult for Matthew and these people to be sure that this terrorist attack will touch the nerve that the Americans are already very sensitive to terrorist attacks, and films like "American Sniper" that are obviously anti-terrorist.

Movies never exist simply and are deeply influenced by the current social situation.

The attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi in 911 will undoubtedly affect "American Sniper" and many viewers.

However, Matthew, the crew and Warner Bros. do not intend to use this to carry out large-scale publicity and hype. That is a very stupid behavior. You must take advantage of the situation and promote it in moderation.

As expected, as the news spread, the incident caused extremely strong response from the American public.

It is hard to imagine the Americans' hatred for another terrorist attack on the day of "911" and it is hard to imagine the hatred of terrorist attacks.

The public will not care about the deep-seated reasons behind the terrorist attacks. Even though many media reports that the terrorist attacks may be bloody conflicts caused by large-scale protests triggered by "The Ignorance", they only care about one thing we have suffered from terrorist attacks again.

In just half a day, the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi seemed to have fallen into the water, detonating all social classes in the United States.

In the afternoon, many posters of "American Sniper" on billboards and media bulletin boards were quietly replaced. There was a striking statement on the new poster. When the terrorist attack came, I chose to protect my family!

The entire incident has already detonated the whole of the United States, but it is far from the impact of the "9/11" incident. Moreover, the attack did not occur in the local area, nor would it cause panic. The film market will definitely not be a mess after 9/11.

After professional analysis, Warner Bros. believes that this incident will stimulate the public's nerves and lead to their hatred of terrorist acts. Films related to this will generally receive more attention in this recent period.

Therefore, they have also increased their investment in American Sniper.

According to the news Matthew received, Warner Bros. not only increased its investment in the promotion and promotion of "American Sniper", but another film that is closer to this terrorist attack, "Escape from Tehran", was even placed in an important position as the number one seed in the awards season by Warner Bros.

It can be imagined that under the influence of this incident, "Escape from Tehran", which is also an embassy attack, is likely to become one of the winners of the awards season as long as the quality of the film is guaranteed to be a certain level of guarantee.

Hollywood movies are deeply influenced by the social situation and have never been separated from politics.

Even with the bonus of the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi, films like "Escape from Tehran" may win the Oscar for the best movie.

After hearing this news, Matthew realized that he was not the only one lucky person, and Ben Affleck was to a certain extent, more lucky than him.

Who would have thought that a film of such a subject filmed by Ben Affleck would have happened to encounter such an incident?

To apply the views of some people who like conspiracy theories, there must be something involved in it...

Of course, only fools think so.

I can only say that this is a coincidence.

The project "Escape from Tehran" was heard three years ago. It was adapted from the autobiography of a legendary agent. It was confirmed to be directed and starring Ben Affleck two years ago. Who would have thought that someone would launch a terrorist attack on the US Consulate in Liberia on September 11?

Matthew chose to open the painting one weekend after September 11 for "American Sniper". He originally wanted to borrow the aftermath of the United States on the "9/11" commemoration to attract more people to enter the theater due to terrorism. He had no idea that such an event would happen.

When he lived on the other side of the Pacific, was there an attack on the US consulate in Benghazi? For him, who was paying more attention to entertainment gossip than current affairs news, like many ordinary people, foreigners' life or death are at his back?

So, Matthew didn't know at all.

But this coincidence happened, and it was really a shame for my investment if I didn't use it.

In the following days, the publicity of "American Sniper" was centered around terrorism, low-key and targeted.

Perhaps stimulated by this incident, the pre-sale of the film's box office has exploded again, and the box office amount of pre-sales in a single day has increased by nearly 30% compared to the previous average.

This incident will inevitably make certain films a winner in the market.

On the Internet, "American Sniper" has also received more attention, especially the latest video of the crew's leading actor sniping terrorists. In just one day, the number of clicks exceeded 5 million.

Matthew temporarily changed his itinerary and stayed in New York for a few more days. On the one hand, he was in line with the needs of the film's new publicity strategy, and on the other hand, he received a call from Ronan Farrow, who wanted to meet him.

Matthew did not refuse Ronan Farrow's request, and no one has noticed that Ronan Farrow has any involvement with him.

In addition, except for Woody Allen's son, Ronan Farrow did not attract any attention.

In a reception room at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Matthew met the young reporter.

Compared to two years ago, Ronan Farrow looked much more mature.

"How is the investigation going on?" Matthew didn't say nonsense and got to the point.

"It's even bigger and more complicated than I thought." Ronan Farrow was like a detective who discovered the truth behind the scenes. "I contacted nearly forty women, convinced more than twenty of them to come forward, and obtained some key recording and video evidence."

Matthew asked, "Do you think these are enough?"

If he can, he can launch all the power at hand and within a few months he can launch an action against Harvey Weinstein.

Ronan Faro shook his head, "I need more evidence and witnesses."

Matthew frowned slightly, "So much is not enough?"

"It's really not enough," Ronan Farrow said very seriously. "The deeper the investigation, the more I find that the network of connections woven by Harvey Weinstein is huge, and that will become his protective umbrella. We need enough evidence and more people to let those involved with Harvey Weinstein stand aside."

He thought for a while and said, "I tried it some time ago and sent a very marginal piece of material to a newspaper, but the news quickly spread. Someone called the newspaper and warned them, and the newspaper also decided not to send it."

Matthew nodded slightly, "This kind of thing is very common."

Ronan Farrow asked, "Matthew, do you know who the caller is?"

"Who?" Matthew was curious.

Ronan Farrow spoke two famous names, "Ben Affleck and Matt Damon!"

Matthew stroked his chin, "They have always been intimate with Harvey Weinstein, which many people in Hollywood know."

"It's just that I sent a little bit of edge materials in the name of a victim, and someone came forward to help Harvey Weinstein wipe his butt." Ronan Farrow said helplessly, "If more things appear, will there be more powerful people coming out to help Harvey Weinstein speak?"

"There will definitely be." Matthew said lightly.

Ronan Farrow was not depressed, "No matter how much resistance is, I will not give up!"

Matthew knew Hollywood so well, and suddenly laughed, "Ronan, when the evidence you released is so strong that it cannot be refuted, what will be the reaction of people like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon?"

Ronan Farrow understood what Matthew said, "It must be wonderful."

Matthew nodded, "The conscience of this circle has been buried for too long."

Ronan Farrow clenched his fists, "I've started to sort out a report, believe me, Matthew. I'll change the situation now."

Matthew said calmly, "If you need it, contact me."

"I will."

Ronan Farrow did not stay here for too long. He chatted with Matthew for less than an hour before saying goodbye.

Matthew also read the information left by Ronan Farrow. Harvey Weinstein's past forced women could not count both hands, including many of them that exposed the existence of the media and the judicial department, but they all suppressed them.

Money, power and network of relationships still play a powerful role in the so-called liberal democratic society.

Among the materials collected by Ronan Farrow, Matthew saw Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep, and all took the initiative to help Harvey Weinstein settle the media or victims.

In order to win the Oscar, these people have much lower bottom lines than him, a famous Hollywood slap.
Chapter completed!