Hollywood Road

As night fell, the front of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills was brightly lit, and a long red carpet was spread directly on the driveway. A large number of media reporters gathered on both sides of the carpet. They held the camera in their hands high and kept pressing. The shutter captures everyone on the red carpet.

This is a celebration party organized by Twentieth Century Fox for "The Dark City." Murphy's film has achieved great success no matter what standard is measured, especially the commercial achievements, not to mention North America and overseas. The box office numbers that are still increasing, the peripheral goods and the transfer of copyright alone have generated huge revenues in the hundreds of millions.

"Mr. Murdoch, can you say a few words?"

In the temporary interview area at the entrance of the Hilton Hotel, several reporters stopped James Murdoch, the CEO of Twentieth Century Fox, "The Dark City" has achieved great success, and Twentieth Century Fox will continue with him. Cooperation?"

James Murdoch stood in front of reporters and talked eloquently, "Murphy is a great director. I think that in Hollywood today, his talent in directing is absolutely superb. Twentieth Century Fox is Murphy's best. A solid partner, we are a strategic partnership. In the 20th century, Fox will create more brilliance with Murphy!"

Having said this, he nodded to the reporter, and then walked into the hotel.

Not long after James Murdoch entered the hotel, Murphy also took Gal Gadot onto the red carpet, and soon came to the interview area in front of the hotel, because "The Dark City" was still being screened. , Instead of rejecting the reporter's interview, he said a few more words.

"Director Stanton, what do you think is the main reason why "Dark City" can sell well?"

Faced with this reporter’s question, Murphy thought for a while and replied, “Audiences are always looking for fresh excitement. I think to a certain extent, they are tired of Hollywood commercial films that are very homogenized.”

In fact, the trend in this area is already obvious. Nowadays, Hollywood commercial films are no longer a brainless pile of special effects, they can easily sell, and that era is gone forever.

A reporter immediately asked, "Are serious films represented by "Dark City" going to become mainstream in the future?"

"Serious?" Murphy was stunned, then shook his head, "The Dark City is not serious at all!"

The reporters never expected that Murphy would say so.

Murphy was obviously deliberate, just creating hype for these guys. Before the reporter asked questions, he said again, "I did use the dark style and realistic techniques in "Dark City", but these must be Adhering to a principle, what they bring must be exciting, lively, and interesting big-screen entertainment!"

He shrugged, "Even if it is dark and realistic, "Dark City" is a highly entertaining commercial masterpiece!"

Without waiting for the reporter to say more, Murphy walked into the hotel with Gal Gadot, and under the guidance of the staff, entered the banquet hall where the celebration party was held.

The crew of "Dark City" is almost there, and most of the 20th Century Fox executives have also arrived. The media reporters under the 20th Century Fox are also responsible for taking pictures at the party. The reason why we are holding this party now, and Not after the film was released in North America, one of the important purposes was to promote it.

This kind of movie celebration party, especially when media reporters take pictures on site, is basically a fixed process. Murphy and James Murdoch cut the cake together, everyone toasted together to celebrate, and then the media reporter was invited Got out.

Murphy didn’t remember how many people came to congratulate him. He was the absolute protagonist of the party tonight. With the help of Gal Gadot, he finally got out of a bunch of people. He just got out of the crowd with James Franco and Margot. -Robbie talked a few words, and Jon Landau found him again.

Unlike those before, as a Hollywood gold producer, Jon Landau specially came over and discussed with Murphy a few possible changes to major commercial films in the future.

Coincidentally, Jon Landau also believes that "Dark City" will open the market for serious themes.

"I think the future Hollywood commercial film..."

The fat gold producer said to Murphy seriously, "The style of commercial films in the future can be more serious and realistic."

"Well, I also think it's feasible."

This is not in the face of the media. Murphy will not talk nonsense. "The audience is always looking for the freshest excitement. This style is not available in most ordinary commercial popcorn movies."

Jon Landau clicked on his fat chin, "Simply stacking special effects, unless you can achieve the level of James Cameron, you will definitely go to a dead end."

"However, Jon," Murphy solemnly warned, "There is one thing that must be paid attention to."

"Which point?" Jon Landau was obviously asking for advice.

He knew that Murphy was an expert in this area, and he was much worse than Murphy in this area.

"The theme of this type of film can be very heavy, but the interesting things must not be eliminated!"

Speaking of this, Murphy organized the language and said, "The darkened style can be used appropriately, but the'interesting' content must not be completely eliminated. There are many interesting scenes and lines in "Dark City". ."

Jon Landau thought about it for a while, indeed, as Murphy said, the theme of "Dark City" is very heavy, but the form presented is not serious, but very interesting. Anyone who thinks this movie is very serious, Either I have never watched it, or I really hate the performances of James Franco and Margot Robbie.

After talking for a few more words, Jon Landau left. Looking at his back, Murphy knew very well that with the box office explosion of "Dark City", Hollywood will inevitably have many followers, but these followers If you think that the film wins with darkness and heaviness, you will surely vomit blood in the future.

Murphy knows very well that Hollywood's follow-up phenomenon is very common, even worse than the previous Hong Kong movies.

For example, once Hollywood saw the success of "Avatar", but only focused on its 3D effect, so it decided to release as many 3D works as possible in theaters. Several major companies saw the success of "Inception". But I didn’t think so—oh, the audience likes to watch high-quality original sci-fi movies—what it thought was, let’s remake films such as "Universe Veyron" and "Total Memories"...

In fact, this kind of follow-up has already begun. Murphy just heard Carla Firth mention that Sony Columbia Pictures, which obtained the copyright of "Zorro's Mask" from DreamWorks, had a sequel that was difficult to give birth due to various problems for several years. This Monday Just announced the official launch of the sequel, and claimed that the new version of "Zorro" will not be a Grand Theft Auto in the traditional sense, but will be closer to the style of "Dark City", with a new background story, realistic style and emotional The core to show the character of the character.

But simple darkness and realism may not be able to bring success to a film.

Aside from "Dark City", the former "Dark Knight" can become a box office blockbuster not because they are serious, gloomy, and gloomy, but because most of its content is of good quality, meticulous thinking, and ingenious design. His entertainment works, as well as gripping thrills, real humor, and fascinating characters.

This film does touch on dark themes, and there are also characters who are burdened by their own mental disorders, but the whole is still full of vitality and humor.

Some people think that the reason "The Dark Knight" is so successful is because it is "sullen, serious and realistic." This view is too simplistic.

Just like the previous "Sixth Sense" earned nearly 300 million U.S. dollars in the box office in North America, it was not because of the terrible end of the reversal; "Avatar" earned 2.7 billion U.S. dollars worldwide and it was not because it was just a 3D movie.

There are many reasons for the success or failure of a movie, and it is very dangerous to always attribute it to a certain factor. In addition, an important point is that popular movies, especially super popular movies, are so popular because they are all-round entertainment works with a certain quality.

In fact, from the Internet comments, you can also see that "Dark City" is first of all an interesting and exciting movie in the eyes of movie fans.

"The Dark Knight is a rare masterpiece..."

"The biggest surprise this summer and so far this year..."

"Undoubtedly the best film of 2013..."

"When was the last time you saw an impeccable blockbuster that was thought-provoking, bold, nervous, and always entertaining?"

The audience's reputation is often the most direct response from the market.

Margot Robbie and Gal Gadot walked over together at this time. The former saw Murphy Rudolph and shook his eyes, "Hey, what are you thinking?"

Murphy returned to God, "The movie problem."

"Workaholic!" Margot Robbie just made a deliberate run, James Franco and Carla Faith also came over, "Hi, Murphy."

Murphy is very familiar with these two people, knowing they have something to discuss at a glance, and asked, "What's wrong?"

"One good news and one bad news." James Franco smiled a stubborn smile. "Which one do you want to hear first?"

"Okay." Murphy looked at him and Carla Faith. "I like good news."

James Franco did not speak, but looked at Carla Firth. Carla Firth said, "Twentieth Century Fox's public relations on the other side of the Pacific have progressed, and "Dark City" may be released there ."

Murphy frowned slightly. "The bad news is that they have other conditions?"

"Yeah." Kara Feith replied, "Although they didn't say it explicitly, they gave a vague reminder that China Film wanted to make James appear in a heavyweight co-production film over there."