Hollywood Road

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"Murphy, I suggest selling the overseas distribution rights of the film to Fox Searchlight."

In the study on the second floor, Bill Rossis held a cup of coffee and talked with Murphy about the follow-up of "Chain Saw", "A lot of overseas markets are chaotic, and we cannot be as well regulated as the North American market. This is also true. Many distribution companies like to do their hands and feet."

Although Fox Searchlight’s North American accounts are beautifully done and there is basically no problem, Murphy will not underestimate the temptation of profit for a commercial company, especially when it comes to overseas markets with different audits, issuances, shares, and taxes.

Moreover, the acceptance of such large-scale horror films in overseas markets is obviously lower than in North America, that is, a few countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have relatively broad markets.

Moreover, the 9/11 incident also has an impact overseas, and it is difficult to say what the overseas market of "Chain Saw" will be.

"Yes." Murphy nodded. "You go and talk to Fox Searchlight. Don't worry, talk slowly."

If Fox Searchlight is not stupid, you should also know that the farther the film’s overseas launch is from 911, the better the results may be.

"There are also North American television rights and video tape rights." Bill Rossis mentioned another source of income, "Fox Searchlight has already started contact with the Blockbuster chain."

"The negotiations in this area are mainly based on them." Murphy said.

Thirty percent of the copyright of the film belongs to Fox Searchlight. The cooperation between the two parties is in the honeymoon period. Even if it is to increase its own profits, Fox Searchlight will strive to sell a high price.

Moreover, after so many years of development in the North American film and its surrounding markets, some mature cases have long been formed. The first-round TV broadcast rights of the big-selling films are generally about one-tenth of the total North American box office. Video tape and DVD copyrights The fee is probably that much too.

The difference between the two is that the TV copyright can continue to be charged through the second round, the third round, etc., and the follow-up income sources of video tapes and DVDs are mainly sales and rental commissions.

In fact, it is not difficult to see from this aspect that Hollywood movie revenue has got rid of its dependence on the box office and has numerous sources of peripheral income, but this does not mean that the box office is insignificant.

Just like TV copyright and videotape licensing fees, the box office is often the basis of all peripheral revenues. The most direct reflection of the film’s popularity is that no one can expect a niche film with a box office of only a few million dollars, and a box office revenue. Mainstream commercial films with hundreds of millions of dollars to fight for peripheral income.

Murphy and Bill Rossis chatted for a while, the financial officer from Stanton Studio called, and the first payment of Fox Searchlight was paid into the account.

Murphy does not intend to keep the money completely, but directly informs the finance department. In the past few days, according to the budget made in advance, he paid the union fees and the accounts due to some crew members in place, because "Chain Saw" is relatively investment at the box office Super sales. According to industry practice, Stanton Studio will distribute red envelopes ranging from US$5,000 to US$30,000 according to the different positions of each person.

During the filming of "Chain Saw", Murphy was quite satisfied with most of the people behind the scenes, except for a few positions that needed to be adjusted, and planned to continue to cooperate with these people.

A long-term cooperation can form a tacit team, and there is no doubt about the importance of a film director.

In this extremely realistic circle, fame and fortune are always the best way to inspire people.

The phone rang again, and after Murphy picked it up, Rosa Rodriguez's voice came from the receiver, "Boss, there is a man named Ronan down below, and he said he wants to see you in an urgent matter."

Ronan? Murphy can't remember the name.

Rosa Rodriguez explained on the phone, "He is a black man. He came from the city center and said it was related to your friend Rose."

Hearing these words, Murphy immediately remembered, "Bring him up."

In less than a minute, a black man was brought into the study by Rosa Rodriguez. Murphy waved his hand to let Rosa Rodriguez go down, and then looked at the black man's bald head.

This guy's bald head was shiny and black, and his teeth were particularly white. Murphy knew him. When Stanton's studio moved, he followed Rose to help.

"Mr. Stanton..." Without waiting for Murphy to speak, and regardless of Bill Rossis sitting next to him, the black man named Ronan said anxiously, "Our boss has something wrong, please help him! "

Murphy stood up immediately and asked anxiously, "What's wrong with Rose?"

His heart sank, with a bad premonition, could it be...

"Last night, the FBI and the police suddenly attacked the boss's residence." Ronan has turned into a weeping face. "The boss and many brothers were taken away by them. I asked many people to help..."

Hearing this, Murphy breathed a sigh of relief. It's not as good as he thought. At least Rose will not be in danger for the time being.

Bill Rossis knew something about Murphy's past. Looking at him at this time, Murphy shook his head and signaled that he didn't need to go.

Ronan was probably in a hurry, what he said was anxious and fast, and his words were a little unclear. Murphy walked to the drinking fountain and took him a glass of water. After passing it, he said, "Don't worry, tell the matter. clear."

After drinking a glass of water, Ronan paused for a while, and his words gradually became clear, "The police arrested the boss for possession of drugs. I asked many people for help, but we basically have a criminal record and cannot help the boss at all. ."

Anxiety appeared on his face again, "If it weren't for nothing, I wouldn't be here."

Murphy walked a few steps back and forth in the study, and Bill Rossis roughly understood. When Murphy's eyes swept across this side unconsciously, he shook his head insignificantly, wanting Murphy to refuse. .

It's best not to deal with this kind of thing, he roughly knows that Murphy's former inmate is engaged in illegal occupations.

After thinking about it for less than ten seconds, Murphy walked back to the desk, picked up the microphone, and was about to make a call. Bill Rossis, who was sitting opposite, stood up suddenly, held out a hand and held the phone without She shook her head to Murphy in disguise.

Then, he turned his head to look at Ronan, "Can you go to the first floor and wait for a while?"

Ronan opened his mouth, turned and left the study.

"Murphy," Bill Rossis asked immediately, "isn't Rose your cellmate?"

"Yes!" Murphy nodded and said seriously, "He is my friend!"

Bill Rossis asked, "Did he engage in some illegal activities?"

Murphy did not answer, nor would he answer such questions.

"Hidden drugs? Shouldn't it be more?" Bill Rossis has been standing, "You'd better not care about this kind of thing..."

"Impossible!" Murphy interrupted him without even thinking.

"Can you listen to me?" Bill Rossis did not yell like other agents. He knew it was of no use to Murphy. "Do you need me to remind you of your current identity? You are now a The well-known director who just sold the film at the box office! Not a poor boy in a slum, let alone a journalist with a camera everywhere!"

He bent his fingers and tapped the table lightly, with a little emphasis on his tone, "What you should do now is to cut two paragraphs with the muddled you in the past, to create a mature, stable, responsible and talented director image for the media and the public. ."

"You can mess up the relationship between men and women, and even have drug scandals..." Bill Rossis is very afraid of Murphy going to the muddy waters, "but you must never have a close relationship with a drug dealer!"

Looking at Bill Rossis, who was anxiously getting angry, Murphy did not refute. He knew that what the other party said was actually the best choice, which was entirely from his standpoint.

Turning a blind eye to hearing and not hearing is undoubtedly the best way to deal with it, but can he do it?

Scenes from the prison flashed in Murphy's mind. He sat on a chair and said slowly, "Bill, do you know how it feels when someone is willing to help you when someone falls into despair?"

At first, if it weren't for Rose's help, Murphy himself would not have dared to imagine what would happen in prison. He has the current maturity, which was polished step by step during that year, rather than born with it.

"Although we have embarked on a different path, I will not forget those!" Murphy had actually made up his mind a long time ago, "I will not watch, I will do my best to help him!"

Bill Rossis was a little angry, with sarcasm, "You need to prepare a huge sum of money!"

"We will call Philip, Jim, David, and Helena." Murphy knew that no matter what channel it took, it would require money. "For the time being, it will be divided into payments. If someone disagrees, it will be on my bank account. There is still some money. I can pay it out of my own pocket. Two million dollars should be able to do a lot."

"You..." Bill Rossis didn't know what to say, "You are too irrational!"

"Sorry, Bill." Murphy has always been sober-minded, "Some things are sometimes done even if they know it's not good for them."

Bill Rossis sighed for a long time. The opposite was where his hope was. After thinking about it, he finally said, "I should come forward with Robert..."

He seemed to be very angry, "If there is media attention, you should not answer any related questions."

Fortunately, Murphy is a director with one foot behind the scenes. If it is an actor who has just become famous, this is the real trouble.

Subsequently, Murphy dialed the lawyer Robert's number, and he was certain to help Rose, but he should start from legal channels as much as possible.

News from the lawyer Robert in the afternoon was that the matter was not as complicated as Ronan described. Ross is not a fool and will certainly not put a large amount of drugs in his own home. The police actually did not catch any real strong evidence, but Ross did. It's not clean. The police detained him for a while. It's hard to tell what the **** will be caught for a long time.