"You're going to Twentieth Century Fox?"

Although Murphy had mobilized Kara Firth before, he was still a little surprised when he heard the news, "When did it happen?" ”

Carla Firth took a sip from her glass, "Just these days. ”

Gal Gadot looked at Murphy and then at Carla Firth and asked, "Carla, are you going to work in movies too?" ”

"Hmm." Carla Firth nodded, "The group company wants to transfer me over, I think it's good to challenge me another time." ”

"Which department did you go to?" Murphy asked with concern.

Twentieth Century Fox, although primarily referring to companies related to film and television, is also a very large conglomerate.

"The film department," Carla Firth was about to continue, as a waitress brought their order, and when the waiter left, she continued, "for the time being, she will be the first vice director of the film production department." ”

"Not bad," Murphy nodded slightly, which was a position of great power, "There is a good chance that he will become the first director in the future." ”

Carla Firth smiled confidently, "With my qualifications and abilities, if not for the lack of relevant experience, this position is mine now." ”

Murphy understood, I'm afraid this position was just a transition for her.

"Oh......" Gal Gadot was not as innocent as the average eighteen-year-old girl, and when she heard this, something immediately came to mind, and she could see that Murphy had a very good relationship with Carla Fez, and it was necessary for her to get closer, and remindedly, "What about the current director?" ”

Carla Firth glanced at her, could feel Gal Gadot's kindness, nodded at her slightly, and said, "No one wants to give up their position, so ......"

She pointed at Murphy and smiled at Gal Gadot, "I'll ask your boyfriend to show me the way." ”

"Me?" Murphy shook his head, "I don't know much about Twentieth Century Fox. ”

Murphy may only be seen as a simple talented director, but Kara Firth does not, she knows that this is an extraordinarily thoughtful person with a unique perspective on the film industry.

Opening the purse, Carla Firth took out a documentary, handed it to Murphy, and after he opened it, he said, "The Twentieth Century Fox film department is looking good at the moment, but the situation is not very optimistic, especially in recent years, except for Blue Sky Studio's "Ice Age" and the comic film "X-Men", there are no works that are too outstanding. ”

Murphy listened to Carla Firth while flipping through the materials, "The second part of "X-Men" is about to be released, Twentieth Century Fox has high expectations, and the third part is also ready to be put on the agenda, but it is facing a lot of troubles, such as the actor's super high salary is bound to push the production cost to more than 200 million US dollars, and Brian Singer also has plans to quit......"

"You're in charge of this project?" Murphy asked.

"How could it be me, this project has been around for a long time," Carla Firth shook her head, "It's a project that Superintendent Dave Scola has single-handedly grasped. ”

"It's for the best."

Hearing Murphy's words, Gal Gadot was curious, she had watched "X-Men" and couldn't help asking, "Why do you say that?" If it were me, I would definitely snatch this project. ”

"Now is not the time." Murphy saw that Gal Gadot still didn't understand, explaining, "The second part of 'X-Men' will be released this weekend, and whether it succeeds or not, it won't matter to Kara. ”

He patted the information in his hand, "According to the information that Carla has gotten, the third part is currently facing a lot of uncertainties, director Brian Singer has almost confirmed that he will go to Warner Bros. to direct "Superman Returns", which is bound to change the director, as well as the actor's salary, as long as the second part can achieve the expected results, the actor will definitely ask for a salary increase, or even double the salary, don't forget that this is a group drama, which affects the whole body, and the actor's salary alone is a terrible expense, just like Carla said, How can the production cost in the future be more than 200 million US dollars! ”

Murphy shook his head, "Counting the publicity and marketing expenses and distribution costs, how much box office does the film have to pay off?" It's almost impossible to rely on the box office to recoup your money! If you want to make a profit, you can only rely on the periphery, and there is a commission of surprise comics in the periphery, how long will it take to make a profit? Two years or five years? Fox is bound to face huge cost pressure, and if the film's reputation goes wrong again, the time will inevitably drag on even longer, so the person in charge of this project ......"

Gal Gadot understood, "So the risks far outweigh the benefits? ”

Carla Firth nodded, "Murphy's analysis makes a lot of sense, and I think the same way. ”

The performance of a commercial company, especially the production department of a film company, is very obvious, and it is difficult for people without performance to sit in a high position.

"If you want to sit in your position, you have to go one step further," said Murphy and Kara Fez, without beating around the bush, "and you have to find the right project as quickly as possible, and the project needs to be as successful as possible." ”

Knowing that Kara Firth was not a blind person, he asked, "Is there a plan?" ”

"Someone gave me a suggestion," Kara Firth thought for a moment and said, "what do you think of his proposal to put Aliens and Predators together?" ”

These are the two famous monsters of Twentieth Century Fox.

"Find a reliable director."

Hearing Murphy's words, Carla Firth nodded, "I plan to give up competing with Dave Scola for the X-Men series and focus on this project. ”

"Give up X-Men?" Murphy shook his head, "That's not a good idea. ”

Carla Firth looked at Murphy strangely, she knew Murphy would give an explanation.

"It's really hard to get X-Men 3 from Dave Scola, and even if you do, it can be thankless." Murphy thought and said, "If I remember correctly, Twentieth Century Fox got all the X-Men movie rights from Marvel Comics at the time?" ”

"That's right." Carla Firth confirmed.

"There are many well-known characters in X-Men, and you don't necessarily have to keep an eye on Professor X, Magneto, and Wolverine, you can strive for some relatively obscure but distinctive characters." Murphy returned the information to Carla Firth, "My opinion, not only can the X-Men series not be given up, you have to keep an eye on it all the time, as long as there is a problem in the third part, your chance will come." ”

"If the problem arises in the third part," Gal Gadot said in confusion, "will this series still be valuable?" ”

Kara Firth didn't seem to hear her and was completely lost in thought.

It wasn't until she came back to her senses that Murphy added, "This series is of great value, and even if the third installment doesn't meet the expectations of Twentieth Century Fox, it can be restarted in two or three years." ”

"What's your idea?" Carla Firth gradually understood.

Murphy would certainly not have said this if it were someone else, Carla Firth recalled, saying, "For example, it is completely possible to shoot the story of Professor X and Magneto when they were younger, and there is a hugely influential character like Wolverine, or you can take out a separate series." ”

Speaking of this, Murphy suddenly remembered the Marvel Comics, the founder of "X-Men", and an idea jumped out, "Twentieth Century Fox can shoot some independent movies with popular characters alone, and when they have a certain influence, they can make a super blockbuster and let these popular characters gather together to farm monsters!" Just like the parallel universe space of DC Comics and Marvel Comics, it is entirely possible to create a cinematic universe that belongs exclusively to the X-Men with consecutive different movies! ”

"Can you still ...... like this" Carla Firth was completely stunned by Murphy's remark, "the movie isn't a comic, can it still be done?" ”

"I'm just offering ideas and suggestions," Murphy shrugged, "and you're going to have to examine and argue how to do that." ”

Carla Firth was already seriously considering Murphy's words, "Do you have an idea for X-Men?" ”

Murphy shook his head, "Not yet, the investment in such a film is huge, and I won't consider it until I accumulate enough qualifications and get more power." ”

Not to mention that you can get the final editing rights, at least you must have important suggestions for post-production, otherwise you will be excluded from post-production by the producer, and who knows what they will cut the film into?

There are some movies that he thinks can be a big hit and have witnessed success, but the producers may not think so.

As for not even having some outstanding qualifications, I want the producer to follow the idea of a director, Murphy is not so naïve, let alone an average director, once Ridley Scott's "Heavenly Dynasty" is the best lesson.

If "Sin City" can be a big success, he will also have the capital to enter the mainstream film industry.

After talking about work, the conversation turned to life, Carla Firth and Gal Gadot seemed to have a good chat, constantly discussing topics such as fashion and cosmetics, Murphy didn't know anything about them, and became a listener steadily.

"Let's get here today," Murphy looked at his watch, it was almost half past seven, "Gail has a body class at eight o'clock, so let's go first." Kara, call me if you have something. ”

"I will." Carla Firth nodded and said to Gal Gadot, "When we have time, let's go shopping together." ”

The two have exchanged contact details.

"This weekend, I'll call you then." Gal Gadot stood up as Murphy stood up and waved at Carla Fez, "Goodbye, Kara. ”

"Goodbye, Gail." Carla Firth also waved her hand.

Watching Murphy and Gal Gadot leave, she sat back in her seat and continued to consider the suggestions she had just made.

The success of "Sin City" has made her more and more confident in Murphy, and Kara Firth also remembers some professional analysis, as long as the film is properly promoted, it is possible for the box office to break the $80 million or even $100 million mark. (To be continued.) )