Chapter 141 of the text volume, what happened to Rose

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"Murphy, I'm going to sell the film's overseas distribution rights to Fox Searchlight."

In the study on the second floor, Bill Rothes holds a cup of coffee and talks to Murphy about the follow-up to Saw Horror, "Quite a lot of overseas markets are chaotic, and we can't be as regulated as the North American market, which is where a lot of publishing companies like to do things." ”

While Fox Searchlight's North American accounts are pretty good and largely fine, Murphy doesn't underestimate the lure of profit for a commercial company, especially in overseas markets where audits, distributions, royalties and taxes vary.

Moreover, the acceptance of this kind of large-scale horror film in overseas markets is significantly smaller than that of North America, that is, a few countries such as Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and there is a relatively wide market.

What's more, the 911 incident also had an impact overseas, and it is difficult to say what will happen to the overseas market of "Saw Horror".

"Yes." Murphy nodded, "You go talk to Fox Searchlight, don't be in a hurry, talk slowly." ”

If Fox Searchlight is not stupid, it should also know that the farther the film landed overseas from 911, the better the results may be.

"There's also North American television rights and videotape rights." Bill Rothes mentions another source of revenue, "Fox Searchlight has started contact with the Besta chain. ”

"They are the main negotiators in this regard." Murphy said.

Thirty percent of the copyright of the film belongs to Fox Searchlight, and the cooperation between the two sides is in the honeymoon period, even if it is to increase its own profits, Fox Searchlight will strive to sell for a high price.

Moreover, after so many years of development, North American films and their surrounding markets have long formed some mature cases, and the first round of TV broadcast rights of box office blockbusters are generally about one-tenth of the total box office in North America, and the copyright fees for video tapes and DVDs are probably so much.

The difference between the two is that TV rights can continue to charge fees through the second and third rounds of Guò, and the subsequent revenue sources for videotapes and DVDs are mainly sales and rental commissions.

In fact, it is not difficult to see from this aspect that Hollywood film revenue has gotten rid of its dependence on the box office and has many peripheral income sources, but this does not mean that the box office is insignificant.

Just like TV rights and video licensing fees, the box office is often the basis of all peripheral income, which can most directly reflect the popularity of the film, and no one can expect a niche film with a box office of only a few million dollars to compete with a mainstream commercial film with a box office revenue of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Murphy and Bill Rothes chatted for a while when the treasurer at Stanton Studios called, and the first $2 million share of Fox Searchlight arrived.

Murphy does not intend to leave this money completely, and directly informs the finances, and in recent days, according to the pre-established budget, the union fees and the share of the accounts due to some crew members have been paid in place, because "Chainsaw" is a super box office hit relative to the investment, according to industry practice, Stanton Studios will distribute red envelopes ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 according to the different positions of each person.

During the filming of "Saw Horror", Murphy was relatively satisfied with most of the behind-the-scenes personnel, and except for a few positions that needed to be adjusted, he planned to continue working with these people.

The importance of a long-term cooperation to form a tacit understanding team is undoubted for a film director.

In this extremely realistic circle, fame and fortune are always the best way to inspire people.

The phone rang again, and after Murphy picked it up, Rosa-Rodriguez's voice came through the receiver, "Boss, there's a guy named Ronan down there, and he said he had an urgent matter to see you." ”

Ronan? Murphy doesn't remember the name.

Rosa Rodriguez explained over the phone, "He's a black guy who came from downtown and said he was related to your friend Rose. ”

Hearing this, Murphy immediately remembered, "Bring him up." ”

In less than a minute, a black man was brought into the study by Rosa Rodriguez, and Murphy waved his hand for Rosa Rodriguez to go down, and then looked at the black man's bald head.

This guy has a sleek, black head and white teeth, and Murphy knows him, and he followed Rose to help when Studio Stanton moved.

"Mr. Stanton...... "Without waiting for Murphy to speak, and ignoring Bill Rothes sitting next to him, the black man named Ronan spoke very anxiously, "Something happened to our boss, please help him!" ”

Murphy immediately stood up and asked urgently, "What's wrong with Rose?" ”

His heart sank, and he had a bad premonition, could it be ......

"Last night, the co-op and the police suddenly attacked the boss's residence." Ronan has turned into a sad face, "The boss and many brothers have been captured by them, and I have found a lot of people to help......"

Hearing this, Murphy breathed a sigh of relief, it was not as he imagined, at least Rose's life would not be in danger for the time being.

Bill Rothes had some knowledge of Murphy's past, and when he looked at him, Murphy shook his head and motioned for him not to leave.

Ronan was probably in a hurry, his words were quick and fast, and his words were a little unclear, Murphy walked to the water dispenser, took him a glass of water, handed it over, and said, "Don't worry, make things clear." ”

After drinking a glass of water, Ronan paused slightly, and his words gradually became clear, "The police arrested the boss on charges of drug possession, and I asked a lot of people to help, but we basically have a criminal record, and we can't help the boss at all." ”

Anxiety appeared on his face again, "If it weren't for the fact that I couldn't help it, I wouldn't have come here." ”

Murphy walked back and forth in the study for a few steps, Bill Rossis roughly understood, and when Murphy's eyes unconsciously swept over this side, he shook his head imperceptibly, trying to make Murphy refuse.

It was better not to touch it, he knew that Murphy's former cellmate was engaged in illegal professions.

After thinking for less than ten seconds, Murphy walked back to the desk, picked up the microphone, and was about to dial, when Bill Rothes, who was sitting opposite, suddenly stood up, stretched out a hand to hold the telephone, and shook his head at Murphy unabashedly.

Then, he turned to look at Ronan, "Can you go to the first floor for a while?" ”

Ronan opened his mouth, but turned and left the study.

"Murphy," Bill Rothes immediately asked, "is Rose that cellmate of yours?" ”

"Yes!" Murphy nodded and said seriously, "He's my friend!" ”

Bill Rothes asked, "Is he engaged in some illegal activities?" ”

Murphy did not answer, and will not answer, such questions.

"Possession of drugs? It should be more than that, right? Bill Rothes kept standing, "You'd better leave this kind of thing ......"

"Impossible!" Murphy interrupted him without thinking.

"Can you hear me?" Bill Rothes didn't yell like the other agents, he knew it wasn't going to be of any use to Murphy, "Need I remind you of who you are now?" You're now a well-known director whose film has just hit the box office! It's not a penniless poor boy in the slums, and it's not a self-owned reporter who haunts around with a camera! ”

He flexed his fingers and tapped lightly on the table, slightly accentuating his tone, "The most important thing you should do now is to cut and kill you in the past, and create an image of a mature, steady, responsible and talented director for the media and the public." ”

"You can have a relationship with men and women, and even have a drug scandal...... "Bill Rothes is afraid that Murphy will wade into troubled waters, "but never have a close relationship with a drug dealer!" ”

Looking at Bill Rothes, who was anxious on the other side, Murphy did not refute, he knew that what the other party said was actually the best choice, and it was completely from his standpoint.

Turning a blind eye and hearing a deaf ear is undoubtedly the best way to deal with it, but can he do it?

Scenes from inside the prison flashed through Murphy's mind, and he sat down in his chair and said slowly, "Bill, do you understand what it feels like for someone to help you when someone is in despair? ”

Initially, if it weren't for Rose's help, Murphy himself wouldn't have dared to imagine what would happen in prison, and he had the maturity he has now, and he has been honed step by step in that year, not by birth.

"Although we have taken different paths, I will not forget those jì!" Murphy had already made up his mind, "I won't be a bystander, I'll do my best to help him!" ”

Bill Rothes was a little angry and sarcastic, "You need to be prepared for a huge sum of money!" ”

"We'll call Filip, Jim, David and Helena." Murphy knows that no matter what route he takes, it will take money, "Temporarily delay the payment, if anyone disagrees, I still have some money in my bank account, I can pay it out of my own pocket, two million dollars should be able to do a lot of things." ”

"You ......" Bill Rothes didn't know what to say, "you're so lacking in reason!" ”

"I'm sorry, Bill." Murphy has always been clear-headed, "There are some things that you have to do even if you know it's not good for you. ”

Bill Rothes let out a long sigh, opposite his hope, and after thinking about it, he finally said, "Let's go with Robert......"

He seemed angry, "If the media is paying attention, don't answer any relevant questions." ”

Fortunately, Murphy is a director who hides behind the scenes with one foot, and if he is a newly famous actor, this matter is the real trouble.

Subsequently, Murphy dialed the number of lawyer Robert, and it was certain to help Ross, but he also had to start with legal channels as much as possible.

Lawyer Robert came with the news in the afternoon, things are not as complicated as Ronan described, Ross is not stupid, he will definitely not put a large number of drugs in his own home, the police actually did not catch really strong evidence, but Ross is not clean, the police detain him for the time being, it is difficult to say what handle will be caught in the long run. (To be continued.) )