Hollywood Road

Hearing what Murphy said, David Ellison didn't respond immediately, but put his chin on and fell into thinking.

He has a huge amount of money in his hands. It is indeed easier to get this money, but it does not mean that he can spend it unlimitedly. When his father took out this money, he also hoped that he could start a career. Entering the ridiculous investment trap, I am afraid that not only the funds are lost, but also the trust from my father. Maybe even my long-planned plan to break into Hollywood will be affected.

To do anything, the first step is the hardest. David Ellison knows this very well and he knows that he must take the first step.

If you can invest in a film that may be profitable and is still making a difference during the awards season, it will surely make many people who laugh at him shut up, and it will also make his father look at him differently.

Currently, among all the projects he can come into contact with, Bill Rossis, Murphy Stanton and "The Lost Lover" are the most reliable and most likely to succeed.

Especially Murphy Stanton, he did some understanding before coming. From entering Hollywood to become a director until now, he directed "Fruit Candies", "Saw Horror", "Horror Planet", "Sin City" "" and "Deadpool" these five movies, not only were all a big success, but also achieved a big box office and word-of-mouth double harvest!

This is undoubtedly a very good first choice.

"Murphy, Bill." David Ellison muttered for a while, and said, "I need time to think about it."

"I hope to hear your good news." Murphy knew that it was impossible to make a decision immediately, and said, "But you have to do it as soon as possible. I can't wait too long for the formal project."

"Three days." David Ellison said quickly, "I will give you a definite answer within three days."

Murphy thought for a while, "Well, that's it."

David Ellison stood up, shook hands with Murphy and Bill Roses one by one, and left, Murphy and Bill Roses sent him out of the reception room.

Watching David Ellison turn into the elevator, Murphy turned and walked back to the reception room. David Ellison was obviously considering what he said. He did not directly refuse. There is no doubt that he would agree.

It is worth waiting for a period of time to get an investment that does not participate in the income sharing of the film but only calculates the loan interest.

Even Murphy is considering whether it is possible to appropriately add a few shots with airplanes in the film.

"A friend of mine got the news." Bill Rosses closed the door and followed. "David Ellison received a large sum of money from his father Larry Ellison. He was from USC. The film school dropped out in order to make a career in Hollywood. I think he might agree."

"The funds that can be pulled into his hands are the best." Murphy took a sip of cold coffee. "Don't give up contact with other people. We can't put hope on one person."

Bill Rossis nodded, "I will continue to contact them."

"Now all work is progressing smoothly, and the people on the team will soon sign work contracts." Murphy put down the empty coffee cup, "I plan to formally establish the project in October and start shooting around the New Year 2005."

"It should be okay." Bill Rossis thought for a while and asked, "What about the actors? If you want to hit the awards season, the actors' acting skills must be guaranteed, and this time the heroine is very complicated. Jessica Alba doesn't Suitable for."

"I never thought about letting her play Amy." Murphy will think about Jessica Alba when there is a problem with his head. "I plan to let James Franco play the role of the actor. His schedule is also suitable, but there is no right now. I'm absolutely sure, Jim is reading the script and I need him to try on makeup too."

He stood up and walked around, "I need an actress with a very strong aura to serve as the heroine, preferably a famous actor with guaranteed acting skills, preferably not a newcomer, unless the audition effect is very good."

"Are there any specific requirements?" Bill Rossis asked.

He needs to consider who he chooses, and then contact the other party. If there is no specific requirement, it will definitely be very laborious.

"The acting skills must be outstanding." This is the prerequisite. Murphy also has requirements for appearance. "The height must be more than five feet and seven inches, and it must have a refined and noble appearance and a unique and ethereal voice."

Hearing this, Bill Rossis frowned slightly. The Hollywood actresses of acting school are not particularly good in appearance. If the appearance is too good, even if the acting skills are not bad, they will be drawn into the ranks of the vases by the old men of the academy.

Murphy walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, walked back and forth a few steps, and said, "After the crew has set up the project, you will invite some people to audition on my behalf."

After thinking about it, he said, "Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway...and Jessica Chastain."

Except for Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway, there are all other well-known actresses in the circle.

"Three Oscar queens..." Bill Rossis shook his head unconsciously.

"I think of these for the time being." Murphy turned around and said, "If you have the right candidate, you can also send out an audition invitation."

He had communicated with Carla Faith before and would try his best to hire a top actress who can hold down this role.

Compared to actresses, Murphy is a little worried about James Franco. If it is placed ten years later, with the strength of James Franco's super freak, he will not necessarily be at a disadvantage when playing against any actress. But now The Fulanlan is still a bit young.

But Murphy chose to believe him, and in future films, the male protagonist would have to look weaker than the female protagonist, so as to meet the needs of the role setting and plot.

After confessing some other things, Murphy left the Death Star Building where CAA was located, and went to Twentieth Century Fox, also in Century City, and met with Carla Faith.

"It looks like everything is going well."

Hearing Carla Faith's words from behind the desk, Murphy ignored it, found a glass for herself, took a glass of water for herself, and then sat on the chair in front of her desk and said, "Also Well, just wait for the news from Twentieth Century Fox."

Carla Faith peeked out from behind the computer, "Does the funding matter have an eyebrow?"

"Today I met a rich second generation who is eager to enter Hollywood." Murphy raised his legs, said specific investment conditions, and then said, "He wants to succeed as quickly as possible and gain recognition from the elders in his family. He should It was moved by me."

"Who is it?" Carla Faith was curious.

"David Ellison." Seeing Carla Faith look puzzled, Murphy explained, "The son of Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle."

"Sure enough, it's a super rich second generation." Carla Fess nodded. "Fifteen million dollars shouldn't be a big deal to him. It is very possible to exchange such a sum of money with a sum of interest. The reputation of successful investment is not a problem for them."

Murphy asked casually, "Have you dealt with such a person?"

David Ellison can be said to be one of the top rich second generations in the world.

"I used to be classmates with Rupert Murdoch's youngest son." Carla Faith shrugged. "I have seen that they can pay us unimaginable funds for the first step of success."

"I hope David Ellison will do the same."

No one can guarantee this. Murphy then changed the subject, "I heard Bill say that 20th Century Fox can buy film at a relatively low price?"

Kara Feith nodded, "Fox is one of Kodak's biggest customers."

"Buy a batch for me." Murphy thought for a while, "not less than 1,000 reels, I will use film this time."

"Why do you want to change the film?" Carla Faith didn't quite understand. "Digital technology is the trend of the future."

"Don't forget, we are not only targeting the market." Murphy reminded Carla Fess, "There is also an awards season. Academy awards, film films will have inherent advantages, and the judges are not very good at several large awards. Digital technology to be seen."

"Hmm..." Carla Faith understood, "It seems to be the case."

In fact, those who control the awards season, apart from the Golden Globes and the Film Critics Association, which are self-proclaimed as Oscars, are the most important trade union awards and Oscars. Those who can really determine the award are all getting older Old man.

People will naturally be conservative and nostalgic when they are old. This is a universal law. Those judges who have been shooting and watching film films are full of affection for film films. With the rapid development of digital technology, it seems that film technology will be used at any time. Kicked into the old paper pile of history, they will certainly not see much of the data technology that has only flourished after the new century. The tendency to film movies can also be said to be an open secret.

Not to mention the present, even for many years to come, the number of films nominated for the most important awards will be very few, and more than 90% of them are film films.

Since he wants to make a difference during the awards season and at least get nominations for several heavyweight awards, Murphy must not allow the film to have huge inherent flaws.

Just like shooting with film, Murphy’s preparations were successfully completed one after another. David Ellison responded two days later. His Sky Film Foundation invested 15 million in "The Lost Lover" US dollars.

To be precise, it provided a loan of $15 million to "The Vanishing Love" at a slightly higher interest rate than the bank.

At the same time, as part of the reward and agreement, Murphy also agreed to let David Ellison be one of the producers, but compared to Kara Feith, he does not have much actual power.

Everything is ready, and after October, "The Lost Lover" is officially launched.