Hollywood Road

As a typical American poop comedy, professional reputation and the like are not important at all, and the film critic circle has always been reluctant to see this type of film. "The End of the World" can be said to be one of the few that has received more praise in recent years. R-rated comedy movies, but both Murphy as the investor and 20th Century Fox as the distributor are very clear that the only criterion for measuring this kind of movie is the box office performance.

This kind of film has no possibility of operating in the awards season. If it does not have excellent box office results, subsequent TV copyrights, online on-demand and DVD sales will be seriously affected.

On Monday morning, after getting up, Murphy didn't go for morning exercise. Instead, he turned on the computer and logged into his mailbox.

Gal Gadot pulled a blanket over him casually, walked behind Murphy, bent over to wrap his arms around his neck, and looked at the computer screen with concern.

Feeling the two smooth and delicate arms, Murphy deliberately tilted his head and rubbed against them a few times.

"Don't move." Gal Gadot bit his ear lightly, "It hurts...you haven't shaved for a few days?"

"It's only two days."

Murphy deliberately rubbed on his fair arm again, causing a layer of fine pimples to appear on Gal Gadot's mirror-smooth skin.

Gal Gadot simply let go of his hand and stood up, looked at the computer screen and said, "Carla's email."

After glancing at the email marked Karla Firth, Murphy moved the mouse and clicked on it. The content of the email appeared in front of him and Gal Gadot. There were not many things written in it.

However, an eye-catching figure of 48.6 million US dollars is marked on the front!

That's how much "Doomsday" grossed during its North American premiere weekend!

"Very good!" Gal Gadot laughed, "It seems that the North American box office is more than 150 million US dollars, which is very promising."

Murphy nodded, "It shouldn't be a big problem."

In just three days, the North American box office of this film has exceeded the production cost. For such a relatively low-cost shit comedy movie, it can be described as a box office hit.

"There are more below." Gal Gadot reminded.

Murphy slid the scroll wheel of the mouse and continued to look down.

"The audience score of "The End of the World" is 'A', the popcorn index is 85%, and the audience has a good reputation. With this word of mouth and the appeal of Stanton's party members, the film is expected to hit the North American box office in the end. $200 million."

"The media evaluation of the film is above average, and 72% of the 136 media included in Rotten Tomatoes gave it a positive score; the authoritative media comprehensively evaluated the 43 media included in MetaCriti with an average score of 71 points, which is much higher than the past two years. other R-rated comedies that were released."

In general, the word-of-mouth of "Doomsday" is pretty good, and it didn't mention the $150 million in North America at all, and the direct prediction is expected to hit $200 million.

If the North American box office of this film can really hit 200 million US dollars, the Stanton Party will completely become Hollywood's box office elixir.

"I heard from Carla," Gal Gadot seemed to know Murphy's thoughts very well, "Twentieth Century Fox hopes that you can continue to star in similar comedy movies together, and you can give Seth Rogen and Jonah Hee enough power."

Murphy held his chin, thought for a while, and said, "The five of us together, 30% to 35% of the box office share with 20th Century Fox is not too much, right?"

Gal Gadot shrugged and did not answer directly.

In fact, Murphy's idea is very simple. In this kind of comedy, he is basically playing soy sauce, and he can get a basic salary. Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill, who are the core of the comedy, can get more.

These two people don't get such high salaries like him, James Franco and Robert Downey Jr. Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill's salaries are still at a relatively low stage .

Now with the success of The Hangover and Armageddon,

Two guys, Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill, also have enough capital.

After breakfast, Murphy drove to the Death Star Building alone, and Bill Rossis was already waiting in his office.

"Murphy, you have to be mentally prepared."

Putting a cup of coffee on the table in front of Murphy, Bill Rossis walked to the sofa on the left and sat down, saying, "Suspicious Child Abuse" attracted doubts and criticism from the Catholic Church. Cameras are no exception, and your program will definitely bring a lot of pressure."

"It's okay." Murphy didn't seem to care too much, "I can bear it. The film is okay. People from Twentieth Century Fox have seen the sample, and they have no objections."

If there are really any problems with the film, Twentieth Century Fox will not be able to pass it.

Since 20th Century Fox dared to show it, there must be no problem with these clips according to Hollywood and American film standards.

Thinking of what happened a few days ago, Murphy said to Bill Rossis, "Two days ago, Father Marquez Costello, the regional archbishop of the Catholic Church in Southern California, visited Wave Manor."

"What did he say?" Bill Rossis asked with concern.

"It's nothing..." Murphy shook his head, and told the truth, "He probably heard some inaccurate news, came to test my attitude, and was sent away by me."

Bill Rosses tapped the armrest of the sofa with his right hand, "If he finds you again, let me know in time."

He was aware of Murphy's character and reminded, "Although Catholicism is only one of the many religious forces in California, and it is far from the largest, don't ignore them."

"I know." Murphy picked up the coffee cup, "I won't underestimate anyone."

He took a sip of his coffee and asked, "How's the authorization for the Boston Globe story going?"

Bill Rossis is well aware that such controversies are natural and high-quality themes for adapting movies, especially when Murphy confessed to him last time, he vaguely talked about his intentions. This is a series of interlocking plans. If he can succeed, whether it is Murphy himself or his agent, he can make his career take a big step forward.

The circle of Hollywood has reached a certain position, and it is undoubtedly very difficult to continue to move forward. Now that he sees such an opportunity, Bill Rossis feels that it is completely worthwhile to take some risks.

"With your appeal, CAA and 20th Century Fox, the negotiation went smoothly." Bill Ross said with a smile, "After I got the support of Robbie Robinson and others, I have already pushed Focus Pictures out of the game." gone."

Murphy put down his coffee cup, "When will I get the authorization."

"Negotiations are coming to an end." Bill Rossis suggested, "You'd better ask Gail to go to Boston in person to have final negotiations with them."

The preliminary work can be handed over to Bill Rossis, but the final agreement must be signed by the Stanton studio. Murphy is very aware of this and said, "Well, I will ask Gail to come to you tomorrow, how to do it, You two discuss it."

Since the Stanton studio was handed over to Gal Gadot, Murphy would of course let her handle the work in this area.

Murphy thought for a while, and then said, "Bill, after the release of "Diego Ross", if there is no response from the Catholic Church..."

"We can find the media to fan the flames." Bill Rossi said without hesitation, "As long as the media pays attention to and reports on this kind of thing, it will definitely attract the attention of the Catholic Church."

"That way, they will definitely speak out..." Murphy raised his chin, "As long as they speak up, things will be easy."

Even a place like Hollywood is repellent to the outside world. Foreign voices attack an influential big director in Hollywood too fiercely, especially when it comes to the freedom of filming that Hollywood thinks is uncompromising, it often inspires a lot of people. Powerful rebound.

Thinking of his plans for next year, and the adaptation of the Boston Globe report that Bill Rossis was asked to talk about, Murphy knew very well that this was the best opportunity for a director who was completely biased towards commercialization.

Many things in this world are not something you can get if you want it, let alone if you do it well enough, but need more careful planning and excellent operation.

In order to get the trophy he wants, Murphy has made so many preparations before. He doesn't want to be Ridley Scott or David Fincher, and will always be a runner.

As for the Catholic Church, it is indeed very troublesome, but after all, it is not the past, otherwise there would not be so many movies about scandals about the Catholic Church.

If it was placed twenty years or even fifteen years ago, Murphy would be cautious even if similar themes came to his door, but the world is constantly changing after all, and in some ways, those things It has been widely circulated in many circles.

Murphy discussed some matters needing attention in this regard with Bill Rossis, and Bill Rossis changed the subject, "One more thing, EL-James called me one after another some time ago, asking when her The novel is brought to the big screen."

"Fifty Shades of Gray" has been modified by EL-James, and this series has also caused a certain amount of waves on the Internet, with many supporters.

"Tell her, don't worry." Murphy thought for a while, and said to Bill Rossis, "Stanton Studio is contacting the publisher for the book, and has also reached an e-book agreement with Amazon, so that the book will be distributed more widely. , I will naturally plan the adaptation."

Bill Rosses nodded and reminded, "Don't forget, Fox TV will have an exclusive interview with you this week."

Murphy pointed to his forehead, "I know. How is Grace communicating with them?"

"It's going well. Twentieth Century Fox is also trying to promote you to promote several current and future movies. The problems will basically focus on this aspect."

After staying in Bill Ross's office for more than an hour, Murphy said goodbye and left. When he walked out of the Death Star building, he received another call from Gal Gadot. EL-James called Stanton to work again. room.

Murphy's meaning is very clear, don't be in a hurry, you must be cautious about a Mary Su movie like this.