Hollywood Road

"Are you going to 20th Century Fox?"

Although Murphy had mobilized Kara Firth before, he was still a little surprised when he heard the news, "When did it happen?"

Kara Firth took a sip of water from the cup, "Just a few days."

Gal Gadot looked at Murphy, then at Carla Firth, and asked, "Carla, are you going to work on movies too?"

"Yeah." Kara Feith nodded, "The group company wants to transfer me there, I think it would be nice to have another opportunity to challenge."

"Which department did you go to?" Murphy asked concerned.

Although Twentieth Century Fox mainly refers to companies related to film and television, it is also a very large group.

"Film department," Kara Firth was about to continue, when a waiter delivered the food they ordered, and when the waiter left, she continued, "I will be the first deputy director of the film production department for the time being. "

"Not bad," Murphy nodded lightly. This is a very powerful position. "It is very likely to become the first director in the future."

Kara Feith smiled confidently, "Based on my qualifications and ability, if it wasn't for my lack of relevant experience, this position would be mine now."

Murphy understood, I'm afraid this position is just a transition for her.

"Oh..." Gal Gadot is not as naive as an ordinary eighteen-year-old girl. Hearing this, she immediately thought of something, and she could see that Murphy and Kara Firth had a very good friendship. It is also very necessary for him to get closer to her, and reminded him, "Where is the current director?"

Carla Firth glanced at her, feeling Gal Gadot's kindness, nodded slightly to her, and said, "No one wants to give up their position, so..."

She pointed to Murphy, smiled and said to Gal Gadot, "I'll ask your boyfriend to show me the way."

"Me?" Murphy shook his head, "I don't know much about 20th Century Fox."

Perhaps others will only regard Murphy as a simple and talented director, but Kara Firth will not. She knows that this is an extremely thoughtful person with unique insights into the film industry.

Opening the purse, Kara Firth took out a document and handed it to Murphy. After he opened it, he said, "The 20th Century Fox film department is looking good, but the situation is not very optimistic. Especially in recent years, apart from Blue Sky In addition to the studio's "Ice Age" and the comic book "X-Men\

,"There are no outstanding works. "

While flipping through the materials, Murphy listened to Kara Firth's introduction, "The second part of "X-Men" is about to be released, 20th Century Fox has high expectations, and the third part is also on the agenda, but facing the There are a lot of troubles, such as the super high remuneration of the actors will inevitably push the production cost to more than 200 million US dollars, and Bryan Singer also has plans to withdraw..."

"You're in charge of this project?" Murphy asked.

"How could it be me, this project has existed for a long time," Carla Firth shook her head, "This is the project that director Dave Scola single-handedly grasped."

"So much the better."

Hearing Murphy's words, Gal Gadot became curious instead. She had watched "X-Men" and couldn't help asking, "Why do you say that? If it were me, I would definitely take this project over."

"Now is not the time." Murphy saw that Gal Gadot still didn't understand, and explained, "The second part of "X-Men" will be released this weekend, and whether it succeeds or not has nothing to do with Kara."

He clapped the information in his hand, "According to the news Kara got, the third part is currently facing many uncertain factors. Director Bryan Singer has almost confirmed that he will go to Warner Bros. to direct "Superman Returns", which will inevitably change the director. , as well as the actors' remuneration, as long as the second part can achieve the expected results, the actors will definitely ask for an increase in their remuneration, or even double their remuneration. Don't forget that this is a group play, and it will affect the whole body. Terrible expenses, just like Kara said, the future production cost will be more than 200 million U.S. dollars!"

Murphy shook his head, "Counting the promotional marketing expenses and distribution expenses, how much box office does the film need to pay back? It is almost impossible to rely on the box office to pay back! If you want to make a profit, you can only rely on peripherals, and there are Marvel comics in the peripherals." How long will it take to make a profit? Two years or five years? Fox is bound to face huge cost pressures. If there is another problem with the film’s reputation, the time will inevitably be delayed. Then the person in charge of this project..."

Gal Gadot understood, "That is to say, the risks far outweigh the benefits?"

Kara Feith nodded, "Murphy's analysis is very reasonable, and I think the same way."

A commercial company, especially the production department of a film company, has outstanding performance, and it is difficult for people without performance to secure a high position.

"If you want to get a firm position, go one step further." With the relationship between Murphy and Kara Firth, there is no need to beat around the bush. "You must find a suitable project as soon as possible, and the project must be as successful as possible."

Knowing that Kara Firth was not blind, he asked, "Any plans?"

"Someone gave me a suggestion," Kara Firth thought for a while, and said, "He suggested putting Alien and Predator together, what do you think?"

These are the two famous monsters under Twentieth Century Fox.

"Find a more reliable director."

Hearing Murphy's words, Kara Firth nodded, "I plan to give up competing with Dave Scola for the "X-Men" series and focus on this project."

"Give up "X-Men"?" Murphy shook his head, "That's not a good idea."

Karla Firth looked at Murphy strangely, she knew that Murphy would give an explanation.

"It's really hard for you to get "X-Men 3" from Dave Scola, and even if you get it, it may be thankless." Murphy said while thinking, "If I remember correctly, the twentieth century Did Fox get all of the X-Men movie rights from Marvel at the time?"

"That's right." Kara Firth confirmed.

"There are many well-known characters in "X-Men", you don't have to focus on Professor X, Magneto and Wolverine, you can fight for some relatively uncommon and distinctive characters." Murphy returned the information to Kara Firth, "In my opinion, not only can't give up the "X-Men" series, you have to keep an eye on it all the time. As long as there is a problem with the third part, your chance will come."

"If there is a problem in the third part," Gal Gadot said doubtfully, "will this series still be valuable?"

Kara Firth didn't seem to hear her words, and was completely lost in thought.

It wasn't until she came to her senses that Murphy said again, "This series is of great value. Even if the third part doesn't meet 20th Century Fox's expectations, it can be restarted after two or three years."

"What good idea do you have?" Kara Firth gradually understood.

If it were someone else, Murphy would definitely not say these things. Kara Firth was different. He recalled and said, "For example, it is entirely possible to use Professor X and Magneto as the protagonists to film their young stories, and King Kong A character with such a huge influence as the wolf can also be filmed in a separate series."

Speaking of this, Murphy suddenly thought of Marvel Comics, the creator of "X-Men", and an idea popped up, "Twentieth Century Fox can independently shoot some independent movies of popular characters. A super giant production, let these popular characters gather together to fight monsters! Just like the parallel universe space of DC Comics and Marvel Comics, it is completely possible to create a movie universe unique to the X-Men with consecutive different movies!"

"It can still be like this..." Kara Firth was completely taken aback by Murphy's words, "Movies are not comics, can we still do this?"

"I'm just putting forward ideas and suggestions," Murphy shrugged. "You need to investigate and demonstrate how to do it."

Kara Firth was already seriously considering Murphy's words, "Do you have any ideas about "X-Men"?"

Murphy shook his head, "Not yet. Such a film is a huge investment. I won't consider it until I have accumulated enough qualifications and can get more power."

Not to mention being able to get the final editing rights, at least they must have important suggestions for post-production, otherwise the producer will be excluded from post-production, who knows what they will cut the film into?

There are some movies that he thinks can sell well and have seen success, but the producers may not think so.

As for not even having any prominent qualifications, I want the producer to follow the thinking of a director. Murphy is not so naive, let alone an ordinary director. Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven" was once best lesson ever.

If "Sin City" can be a big success, he will also have the capital to enter the mainstream film circle.

After talking about work, the topic of several people turned to life again. Kara Firth and Gal Gadot seemed to be having a very happy chat, constantly discussing topics such as fashion and cosmetics. Murphy knew nothing about these and was stable. Be a listener.

"Come here today," Murphy looked at his watch. It was almost half past seven. "Gail has a body class at eight o'clock, so let's go first. Kara, call me if you need anything."

"I will." Kara Firth nodded and said to Gal Gadot, "When we have time, let's go shopping together."

The two have exchanged contact information.

"This weekend, I'll call you then." Gal Gadot stood up with Murphy and waved to Carla Firth, "Goodbye, Carla."

"Goodbye, Gail." Kara Firth also waved.

Watching Murphy and Gal Gadot leave, she sat back in her seat and continued to consider the suggestions just now.

The success of "Sin City" has made her more and more confident in Murphy. Kara Firth also remembers some professional analysis. As long as the film's announcement is in place, the box office can break through 80 million US dollars or even 100 million US dollars. possible. (To be continued.)