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In addition to these, James Franco in life is not a person who is particularly focused on acting career, otherwise he would not only have achieved now.

How do I rate my friends? Murphy knows very well what to say, "The star is just a mask that Franco habitually faces the world of Hollywood, and what is hidden under this mask is the heart of a literary and artistic youth who is always tirelessly pursuing his hobby." ”

The latter questions are almost all movie-related content, mainly to create a topic effect centered on Murphy, and then carry out publicity and promotion of the movie.

As the interview drew to a close, Gretchen-Carlson turned the conversation to the movie that was being released.

"Murphy, what do you think of your performance on 'Armageddon'?" She asked.

"It's okay, I did my best." Murphy spread his hands, "I think it's a huge step up from The Hangover. ”

Gretchen-Carlson joked, "That's because the show on 'The Hangover' was terrible, right?" ”

Murphy nodded directly, "I'll admit that." ”

The two laughed at the same time, and Gretchen Carlson asked, "Will you still be involved in the film as an actor?" ”

"I'd love to, but I don't think there are many directors willing to use me." Murphy said helplessly, "So, I can only continue to work with my good friends." ”

As long as the schedule is right and conditions allow, he will also star in movies with other Stanton henchmen.

Finally, in the midst of a few minor questions that don't hurt, the recording is over.

Back in the dressing room to remove his makeup, Murphy left the studio and drove back to Beverly Hills, first to Rodell Street, to pick up last month's custom-made ring from a jewelry center, and then to meet Gal Gadot in Century City for dinner with Carla Firth.

Over dinner, the two sides talked specifically about the promotion and distribution of Diego Rose.

It's Thanksgiving Day soon, and it's not far from the screening in mid-December, and the momentum for this film is also underway.

"There's basically no problem with the MPAA."

In the Italian restaurant on the first floor of the Fox Building, Carla Firth sat on the edge of the window seat and said to Murphy and Gal Gadot opposite, "I guess the rating of the film next week will come down, it must be R-rated." ”

Gal Gadot put down the knife, took a sip of the water glass, and said, "That's good, don't delay the screening of the film." ”

"I'm proposing not to hold a test screening," Murphy picked up a napkin and wiped his mouth, "what do you think inside Twentieth Century Fox?" ”

Carla Firth also put down her knife and fork, "There is no need for a test screening, but the company has prepared a special screening for film critics and media to screen with other screenings. ”

"Is the invitation list confirmed?" Murphy asked.

"The major media have basically invited." Carla Firth thought for a moment and said, "In terms of film critics, professional film critics in the Los Angeles area such as Todd McCarthy and Kenneth Turan have been invited, and some well-known film critics from other regions have also been invited, all of whom have had a high opinion of you in the past. ”

She sighed, "It's a pity, Roger Albert is seriously ill, he has always liked your style, if he writes a highly-rated film review for you, we will have more money to hit the awards season." ”

Murphy shrugged, "There's no way around it. ”

According to his vague memory, the famous Pulitzer Prize winner does not seem to have long to live.

Gal Gadot then said, "Can't you send the copy to Roger Albert?" ”

If she remembers correctly, a few years ago, Roger Albert's health was very poor, and Murphy's films were always sent to Chicago.

"He didn't accept any copies of my two films recently." Murphy shook his head, "It doesn't seem like there's a new film review coming out either." ”

Carla Firth replied, "Copies of Twentieth Century Fox will still be sent to Chicago, and whether Roger Albert collects it or not is not something we can control." ”

Indeed, with Roger Albert's current physical condition, no one can guarantee that he will be able to accept a copy of the movie, and Murphy is well aware of this, and he asks, "What about the theater?" ”

"It will be screened in five theaters first." Carla Firth already has a detailed screening plan, "three in Los Angeles and two in New York. ”

This is also the most common screening strategy for niche films that impact the awards season, setting a certain threshold of entry, so as to eliminate passers-by in the early screening as much as possible, reduce negative reviews, so as to obtain a higher reputation, and then expand the scale of screening driven by the word-of-mouth effect.

For Twentieth Century Fox, this basic awards season screening strategy is not too difficult, and word-of-mouth marketing is also the usual way to promote awards season.

Murphy nodded, relieved enough about Twentieth Century Fox, and asked, "What about propaganda?" ”

"In addition to doing patch ads on 'The End of the World.'" Carla Firth is the direct person in charge, "At the moment the film is mainly promoted through the Internet and print media. ”

She looked out the window and said, "When the film is released, we will hype it up through newspapers and magazines; Then expand the screening to a certain scale, and when the academy starts mailing Oscar nomination ballots, it will be distributed intensively through television and radio. ”

These are all established plans.

"Don't ignore the internet and social media." "As far as I know, many of the academy judges have registered social media accounts, and some of them are active. ”

"Hmm." Carla Firth nodded, "I'll have someone take care of that." ”

The three of them talked for a while about Diego Rose, and gradually changed the subject.

"That's right, Murphy." Carla Firth suddenly asked, "Are you going to the Murdoch family's New Year's party?" ”

Murphy shook his head, "I don't have time. ”

He turned to look at Gal Gadot, "We're going to negotiate with Boston. ”

The benefits of befriending the Murdoch family far outweigh the disadvantages, but the time was not right, and he didn't want to get himself caught up in a power struggle within the Murdoch family.

Carla Firth knew Murphy well and didn't say much.

"I'm also going to talk to Netflix that Stanton Studios might work with them on a series of political dramas." ”

As early as several years ago, Netflix invited him, and the time was not very ripe at that time, he didn't directly agree, but he thought of a political novel written by Michael Dobbs, which was specially designed for people to buy the adaptation rights, so it's not bad to cooperate with Netflix now.

Founded in 1997, Netflix is an Internet media company that has developed a popular movie DVD rental business through an online subscription model, and now the company is rapidly involved in film and television production, and is currently actively preparing to shoot TV series and movies.

Attracting big directors and big stars to join with super high prices is Netflix's strategy.

For cooperative political dramas, Netflix is very tempted, and the possibility of cooperation between the two sides is also very high.

Of course, Murphy is too busy to direct the series himself, and even if he directs it himself, it will be an episode at most, and if the two parties work together, he is ready to hand over to Paul Wilson to be in charge, and "Game of Thrones" is almost finished.

Having filmed a series like "Game of Thrones" full of intrigue and political struggle, it shouldn't be too difficult for Paul Wilson to take over the series again.

Now that I think about it, I'm afraid he will still be very busy in the next few years, such TV episodes are not something that a screenwriter can handle, and a team of screenwriters will definitely need to be hired, but it is also necessary to come up with a story outline and main character settings.

A busy life suits him better, and Murphy can't imagine how boring and terrifying he would be to spend his days of eating and waiting for death with a lot of money.

In fact, there are other benefits to working with Netflix, which can avoid hanging from a tree in Twentieth Century Fox.

Studios Stanton had a great time working with Twentieth Century Fox, but Murphy knew that the world was constantly evolving and that no one could say what the future would hold.

"I'll go to the bathroom." Gal Gadot got up and left the place.

"Is there time for Thanksgiving?"

Seeing Gal Gadot walk away, Murphy said to Carla Firth, "I'm going to throw a party on Thanksgiving and only invite friends to it. ”

Carla Firth was puzzled, "What are you going to do?" ”

From what she knew about Murphy, it was clear that he was planning something.

Murphy smiled, "I just got my custom ring." ”

"Are you going to propose to Gail?" Kara Firth immediately understood what he was going to do, "I guessed right, right? ”

"yes." There's no need for Murphy to deny it, "So, I'm going to prepare a small engagement party for Thanksgiving." ”

Carla Firth tilted her head to look at Murphy, "You think Gail will say yes?" ”

Murphy shrugged, "Wouldn't it?" ”

He saw Gal Gadot come back and said to Carla Fez, "Don't tell Gale just yet, keep it a secret for me." ”

"No problem." Carla Firth laughed, "Remember to tell me the results as soon as possible." ”

When Gal Gadot returned, Carla Firth didn't mention it, and the three of them chatted for a while, waited for Murphy to pay the bill, went out of the restaurant together, and left Century City in a car.

Murphy drove the black SUV all the way and soon returned to the Wave Manor. (To be continued.) )