Hollywood Road

In early October, after Stanton Studios, Sky Film Fund and Twentieth Century Fox received 5 million dollars in start-up funds, Murphy's preparation studio officially began, and the crew’s office was temporarily placed in the warehouse near Venice. Inside, due to the continuous shooting of several movies here, this warehouse has become a temporary studio for many small crews.

Only a week before Murphy brought people over, a small crew ended the filming here and left.

The crew was small, but some renovations were made to the warehouse, especially the director's office in the temporary office area.

The director’s office was originally a large office space in the warehouse, but it is now separated by people. It has become two office suites inside and outside. The space between the suites is still a special glass wall, which is You can see the outside from the inside, but the outside can only be used as a mirror.

"The director of the previous crew," Paul Wilson said mysteriously, accompanied Murphy around this remodeled and decorated office. "There are some special hobbies. I heard that he likes to treat women. The actors were called into the office inside, looked at the assistant directors outside, and gave them special guidance."

Paul Wilson didn’t elaborate on these words. Murphy also understood what it was. He pushed open the door made of glass on the glass wall and went in to take a look. The contents were not completely removed, and there was a huge one. Desk and high-back swivel chair.

Paul Wilson also followed, "I have cleaned the office carefully. The backrest of the chair can be lowered and used as a folding bed for temporary rest."

Murphy took a look and walked out again, "Leave all my things outside here."

He has no interest in that boring hobby.

Later, under the leadership of Paul Wilson, he went to the warehouse for filming. Probably because of the increase in filming crews in recent years, this is no longer a warehouse. Under constant renovation, it has changed. It became a huge studio.

In the future, most of the indoor scenes will be shot here.

The preparations have just begun, and the various departments have only formally put into work a few days ago. A large number of staff members continue to bring in various equipment and the warehouse is extremely busy.

However, compared to the vigorous publicity campaign that began when "Deadpool" was prepared, the current crew is much quieter, and there is basically no media attention. Murphy and Carla Fess do not plan to promote now. For publicity and marketing , They had in-depth exchanges with Twentieth Century Fox, and an extraordinary propaganda offensive will be launched at the right time.

"Hi, Murphy."

A greeting sounded from behind, Murphy turned his head, David Ellison walked in from the outside with two handbags, his face was full of excitement, "I'm done with the negotiation!"

Murphy was a little surprised, "So fast?"

"I have reached an agreement with Nokia, and the relevant documents will be sorted out and sent to you tomorrow." David Ellison walked over and stood beside him, "They agreed to become an advertising sponsor for our project."

As he said, he handed the paper bag he was holding to Murphy, "This is a concept phone of Nokia 6670 with a video function that is rarely seen now. It is said that it can support recording a video of more than 10 minutes. They gave some prototypes. ."

"I don't need it." Murphy shook his head, just about to say give it to someone else, David Ellison said again, "I didn't say give it to you, this is for Gail."

Murphy thought for a while and took it over, "Say thank you to the manufacturer for me."

Unlike the previous films, "The Lost Lover" was temporarily named "G" because of the need for promotion and marketing. Since the film is set in modern society, some advertising sponsorships will naturally be introduced. His previous films have been box office bursting, not too With much effort, I found some advertising sponsors with the intention of cooperation.

Because of his role as a producer, David Ellison also joined the crew and asked Ying to negotiate with the advertising sponsor. After Murphy and Carla Fiss considered it, they agreed. Anyway, he was not the only one involved in the negotiation. , As well as Murphy’s lawyer Robert and Twentieth Century Fox professionals.

Unexpectedly, David Ellison's performance in commercial negotiations is not bad, but also quite outstanding. The disadvantage is that he does not have enough experience, but in general it is quite good. The negotiations with Volvo were concluded at the earliest. In China, while getting the sponsored car, it also attracted up to three million US dollars in advertising sponsorship.

The results of the negotiations with Nokia this time are equally good. In order to allow a variety of mobile phones, including the Nokia 6670, to appear in the film, Nokia paid 3.5 million US dollars in advertising.

"Our film has not been shot yet, so we got back $6.5 million." David Ellison was very excited when he actually participated in the preparation of the official film for the first time. "After signing a formal contract with Nokia, I I will look for sponsors of alcohol advertisements, especially when the heroine uses abusive alcohol, we must negotiate a high price."

"Good job, David." Murphy smiled at him and said, "Let go of your hands and feet, and Cara and I will support you. I will leave a close-up shot of the heroine using the abused wine."

David Ellison was born in a family full of business atmosphere, and his thinking was quite active. He immediately thought of the audition that will be held in the next stage of the crew, and said excitedly, "If you can sign a first-line actress to play Amy , I will have more confidence in the negotiation. Think about it, a bottle of wine that can go to the back door of Oscars for best actresses such as Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts and Charlize Theron will definitely be reserved for the audience. Impressed."

"Good idea!" Paul Wilson on the other side held back a smile and kept admiring, "Good idea! It's really a very good idea."

This guy! Murphy took a look at David Ellison and nodded in agreement. He liked this placement ad very much.

However, the actor acting as the heroine may not accept it, it depends on how it is discussed.

Bill Rossis had previously sent role scripts and audition invitations to many well-known actresses including Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron and Julia Roberts according to his list. Julie A-Roberts has refused, she wants to participate in the shooting of Steven Soderberg's Rohan series, the schedule is in conflict.

Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron have not yet given a clear answer. It seems that they are not particularly interested, and they seem to be deliberately hanging the crew.

The former has just entered the 20 million Hollywood club and is a veritable superstar; although the latter is not a first-line superstar, but has just won the Oscar for Best Actress, the status and status of Jessica Alba, who has previously worked with Murphy Unlike Jessica Chastain, they have enough capital to choose their favorite scripts and roles.

No matter how they were before, at this level, Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron are already extremely scarce resources in the circle, and they are completely different from worrying about fighting for roles.

It is no exaggeration to say that the script and audition invitations their agent receives every month can pile up a foot on the desk.

Of course, Murphy also knows that these two seem to be well-known, prominent, and powerful. In fact, their future development is extremely unsatisfactory. Especially Nicole Kidman, whose vision of choosing scripts and roles is really impressive. If you can't compliment, you will gradually become the queen of bad movies slightly worse than Nicholas Cage, and in the end even have to constantly mention ex-husband Tom Cruise to brush up the sense of existence.

As for Charlize Theron, since she won the Oscar, her reputation has been very strong, and her reputation alone is definitely the level of a first-line superstar, but looking at the films, roles, box office and the rewards she can get, the most can be It's just a little bit higher than the second-tier level in Hollywood. It wasn't until ten years after getting the best actress that she really took the box office of a movie on her own.

Excluding some other factors, both of these two have poor vision in choosing films and roles.

In fact, Murphy’s favorite object is Charlize Theron. Even if the South African Diamond won the Oscar, but because there is no masterpiece before, he has never proven himself in business, and the salary is millions of dollars. Level, on the other hand, Nicole Kidman, who is already a member of the 20 million club, hasn't stunned herself yet, and without a salary of 15 million US dollars +, I am afraid it is difficult to impress her.

Murphy previously invited her to audition, mainly because Nicole Kidman is also a CAA customer. If the script and role make her feel very good, it is not impossible to star in a price cut.

Compared with the established actor James Franco, Murphy considers more about the heroine.

After a busy day, when she got off work, Gal Gadot also came to the warehouse. She greeted the crew members familiarly, and walked into Murphy’s office all the way, Murphy was still discussing with Philip Raschel The film’s photography style, handed her the mobile phone sent by David Ellison, and signaled her to wait a while.

Gal Gadot simply entered the suite inside, sat on the office chair and fiddled with the new phone.

It wasn't until half an hour later that Murphy called her out. The sound insulation effect of this set was not good, and the words from the outside could be heard clearly from the inside.

"Can you go?" Gal Gadot asked after going out.

"Let's go." Murphy lifted his briefcase and posed his head. "Let's go home."

Gal Gadot came over and took his arm, and said as he walked, "Nate plans to call a party in the hotel where I am staying tomorrow night. I want me to invite you to join, and she will call you."

The two walked out of the warehouse and Murphy asked, "I remember you are going to participate in an event at school tomorrow night?"

"Yes." Gal Gadot turned on the camera function of the phone and pointed it at the sky. "I don't have time to participate."

She recorded a short video, watched it, and said, "The function is not bad, better than I thought."

"This is a trial fund provided by the sponsor." Murphy walked to the car and helped Gail Gadora open the door first. The phone rang suddenly and took out a glance. It was an unfamiliar number.

Gal Gadot, who was next to him, also saw it and said, "This is Nat's number."