Hollywood Road

As a typical American **** comedy, professional reputation is not important at all, and film critics have never seen this type of film. It can be said that "The End of the World" has rarely received more praise in recent years. R-rated comedy movies, but Murphy, who is an investor, and Twentieth Century Fox, who is a distributor, are very clear that the only criterion for measuring this kind of film is box office performance.

There is no possibility that this kind of film can operate in the award season. If there is no outstanding box office performance, the subsequent TV copyright and network on-demand and DVD sales will be seriously affected.

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

Gail Gadora pulled a blanket around him at random, walked behind Murphy, bent over his neck, and looked at the computer screen with concern.

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

"Don't move." Gal Gadot bit his ear lightly. "Punching... Haven't you shaved in a few days?"

"It's only two days."

Murphy deliberately rubbed his white arm again, so that a thin layer of lumps suddenly appeared on Gal Gadot's smooth, mirror-like skin.

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

Glancing at the email marked Carla Firth, Murphy moved the mouse and clicked it. The content of the email appeared in front of him and Gal Gadot, and there was not much written in it.

However, there is an eye-catching number on the front-48.6 million U.S. dollars!

This is the number of box offices won at the North American premiere weekend of "The End of the World"!

"Very good!" Gal Gadot laughed. "It seems promising that the North American box office will exceed 150 million U.S. dollars."

Murphy nodded, "The problem shouldn't be too big."

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

"There are more below." Gal Gadot reminded.

Murphy slides the mouse wheel and continues to look down.

"The cinema audience score (Cinema.Score) of "The End of the World" is'A' and the popcorn index is 85 percent. The audience has a good reputation. Based on this reputation and the appeal of Stanton's party members, the film has won the North American box office. It is very hopeful that it will hit 200 million US dollars in the end."

"Film media evaluation is moderately high. Seventy-two percent of the 136 media included in Rotten Tomatoes gave favorable comments, with an average score of 7.2; the authoritative media comprehensive evaluation MetaCritic included 43 media with an average score of 71, which is far higher. Other R-rated comedies released in the last two years."

In general, the reputation of "The End of the World" is pretty good, and Cinema.Score didn't mention the US$150 million in North America at all, and directly predicted that it would hit US$200 million.

If the film's North American box office can really surpass 200 million U.S. dollars, the Stanton party members will completely become Hollywood's box office panacea.

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

Murphy lifted his chin, thought for a while, and said, "Adding the five of us together, 30 to 35 percent of the box office share with Twentieth Century Fox is not too much, right?"

Gal Gadot shrugged and did not answer directly.

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

These two people are not like him, James Franco and Robert Downey Jr., who can get such a high salary. Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill's salary is still at a relatively low stage. .

Now with the success of "The Hangover" and "The End of the World", Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill, the two guys, 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."

Placing a cup of coffee on the table in front of Murphy, Bill Rossis walked to the sofa on the left and sat down, and said, "The Suspicion of Child Abuse has attracted doubts and criticisms from the Catholic Church. The lens is no exception. Your plan will definitely bring a lot of pressure."

"It's okay." Murphy didn't seem to care too much. "I can bear it. This film is okay. The people at 20th Century Fox have already seen the samples, and they have no objection."

If there is really any problem with the film, 20th Century Fox will not be able to pass this level.

Since Twentieth Century Fox dared to show it, these clips can be no problem by Hollywood and American film standards.

Thinking of what happened a few days ago, Murphy Bill Rossis said, "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 concerned.

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

Bill Rossis pulled the armrest of the sofa with his right hand. "If he finds you again, let me know."

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

"I know." Murphy held up the coffee cup. "I don't underestimate anyone."

He took a sip of coffee and asked, "How about the authorization of the "Boston Globe" report?"

Bill Rossis knows that such a controversy is a natural and high-quality theme for the adaptation of the film. Especially when Murphy confessed to him last time, he vaguely talked about his intentions. This is a series of interlocking plans. If true To succeed, whether it is Murphy himself or his agent, he can make a big step forward in his career.

The Hollywood circle has reached a certain position, and it is undoubtedly very difficult to continue forward. Now that he sees such an opportunity, Bill Rossis feels that it is totally worth the risk.

"With your charisma, CAA and 20th Century Fox, the negotiations are still going well." Bill Rossis said with a smile, "I have gotten the support of Robbie Robinson and others, and have already squeezed out the focus of the film industry. Up."

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

"The negotiation has come to an end." Bill Rossis suggested, "You'd better let Gale go to Boston in person and have the final negotiation with them."

The preliminary work can be handed over to Bill Rossis, but it must be Stanton Studio that signed the agreement. Murphy knew this well and said, "In this way, I will ask Gale to come to you tomorrow, how to do it. You two discuss it."

Since the Stanton Studio was handed over to Gal Gadot, of course Murphy would also let her take care of the work in this area.

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

"We can find the media to fan the flames." Bill Rossis said without hesitation, "As long as this kind of thing is widely followed and reported by the media, it will definitely attract the attention of the Catholic Church."

"That way, they will definitely make a sound..." Murphy cupped his chin. "As long as they speak, things will be easier."

Even in places like Hollywood, there are external repulsiveness. Foreign voices attacked a high-influential Hollywood director too fiercely, especially when it comes to the freedom of filming that Hollywood considers to be irresistible. Strong rebound.

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

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

In order to get the trophy he wanted, Murphy had done so much before, he didn't want to be Ridley Scott or David Fincher, and always be a escort.

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

If it is placed twenty years or even fifteen years ago, even if similar subjects are delivered, Murphy will be cautious, but after all, the world is constantly changing, and in some respects, those things It has been widely circulated in many circles.

Murphy discussed some precautions in this regard with Bill Roses, and Bill Roses changed the subject, "One more thing, EL James called me a while ago and asked when she can get her The novel is on the big screen."

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

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

Bill Rossis nodded and reminded, "Don't forget, Fox TV will interview 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 several movies now and in the future by promoting you. The problems will basically focus on this aspect."

After spending more than an hour in Bill Rossis’s office, Murphy left, and when he walked out of the Death Star Building, he received a call from Gal Gadot, and EL-James sent the urging call to Stanton. room.

Murphy's meaning is very clear. Don't worry, you must be cautious about Mary Su movies like this.