Chapter 243

Having a good looking script, or story model, is the basic condition that can move investors, but this is by no means the key factor. No film company has seen a single script and immediately decided to set up a project.

For example, the "dead man" project promoted by Murphy is not the most common project in Hollywood where production companies set projects and then recruit directors or other positions. For example, for big movies such as spider man, there are projects first, and then writers and directors are recruited. This is also the most popular production mode in Hollywood. Instead, it is driven by directors and producers Besides the script, there is also a plan that can be seen through.

A director like Murphy, who is not even a second rate director, throws a script to a film company without even the most basic idea. Why does the other party want to invest?

Therefore, Murphy also specially prepared a plan for Carla Firth. The most important part of the plan is a budget. The initial budget of the film is $60 million.

This is the result of his careful calculation. With the previous films as the capital, such investment is relatively easy to get. Moreover, we can't expect fox in the 20th century to invest a lot of money in such a not particularly famous superhero.

Murphy's plays and plans were sent to CAA at the same time. With the success of the previous films and the increasing status of bill rosis in CAA, he won the support of CAA without much effort.

At this stage, Murphy also needs the help of CAA. For directors of his level, CAA's one-stop packaging service can save a lot of unnecessary trouble, effectively shorten the project preparation time and reduce the pressure brought by heavy work, so as to put more energy on film production.

After talking to bill Rossi and Brian Lauder, director of CAA's film and Television Department, Murphy agreed to continue to hand over the project to CAA.

And with the help of CAA, Carla Firth will be more sure to get the film adaptation right of the dead man.

Bill rosis also made every effort to assist Carla Firth's high-level negotiation with Fox in the 20th century.

In addition, he also sent some news about other aspects to Murphy. Mike was inspired by some people and rushed to hold Radley Scott's thigh. Although he could not package the service for the project at all and had no such qualification, he was ready to participate in it extremely.

Seeing such a big project, Mike has put the future of him and many of his potential customers on the line.

The only exception is Jessica chastan, who is preparing to terminate her contract with Michael and move to another agent in CAA.

Bill - rosis considered many aspects, did not accept Jessica - chastan, but helped her introduce another very good female agent of the company.

Then there is the progress of fox in the 20th century. Carla Firth has formally submitted this project to the company, but it has been blocked by the film production director, Dave Scola. The competition between the two is almost obvious, and the strong opposition of the other side is no surprise.

Carla Firth is also not a fuel-efficient lamp. Her own efforts are on the one hand, and the appreciation and support of the senior management of fox group is on the other hand.

Her hands wandered around the two projects, X-Men 3, led by Dave Scola, and the kingdom of heaven, which has been definitely named, as if ready to reach in and grab a piece from them.

Especially in "the kingdom of heaven", at a high-level meeting of fox in the 20th century, Carla Firth had a fierce dispute with Dave Scola about the director and producer of the project.

"I don't think it's appropriate to introduce Redley Scott as the director of the project!"

Carla Firth's voice was loud enough to spread to every corner of the conference room. "As a director, there is no doubt about Radley Scott's shooting philosophy and directing ability. However, in post production, he always makes some actions that are not in line with the market, especially the editing is too personal. Throughout his failed works, this is not the case!"

"I want to say something!" Dave Scola immediately stood up, "these concerns are impossible to establish, the crew is the producer responsibility system, Redley Scott will not have the final editing right!"

Carla Firth didn't give up. "The producer you proposed also has problems. The project investment is so huge that the producer must be good enough. I think Jon Landau should be used!"

Many people in the conference room, including Harry Allen, CEO of 20th century fox, are nodding gently. If Jon Landau escorts the project, the risk will be much less.

Hearing that Carla Firth pulled out the producer who operated Titanic by hand, Dave Scola knew that the producer he listed could not be used. No matter experience and fame, or qualification and ability, there was more than two levels of difference between the two sides.

But put the project in Jon Landau's fat hands

Dave Scola immediately denied the idea, the other side is extremely strong, if the project to his hands, they can control it?"Jon Landau has been resting in recent years and has been out of the market for some time," said Dave Scola, looking at Carla Firth. "I'll personally be the producer of this project and control every step of the production process!"

"This..." Carla Firth deliberately put on an unprepared look, bright eyes in the irony is fleeting, then turned the words back, "I don't think Redley Scott is appropriate."

"You object because you object!" Dave Scola is about to run away. "You're a journalist. Do you know how to make movies?"

"I'm not as good as you, I admit." Carla Firth is a serious and responsible attitude, "but the total investment of the project may reach 150 million US dollars, we must be cautious!"

Dave Scola glared, "you..."

"All right!" He was interrupted by CEO Harry Arens before he finished saying, "stop fighting!"

Carla Firth and Dave Scola looked at each other and sat back in their positions.

"It's a huge investment." Harry - Allen light said, "continue to conduct preliminary research and audit."

Hearing this, Dave Scola's face turned a little black, and then he saw the opposite Carla Firth give him a proud look, like a winner.

As soon as he walked out of the meeting room, Dave Scola found Carla Firth.

Standing in the hallway, Carla Firth squints at Dave Scola, deliberately raising her chin a little bit. "What's the matter?"

"I want to talk to you." And Dave Scola doesn't want to talk nonsense.

"About the movie project," Carla Firth said rudely, "I've said all I have to say."

Seeing that the people around him were almost gone, Dave Scola said in a low voice, "let's talk about it openly."

Carla Firth thought for a moment and said, "go to my office."

She led the way, followed by Dave Scola, who walked into Carla Firth's office.

"Sit down." Carla Firth pointed to the sofa in the office, and regardless of Dave Scola, she sat in the boss's chair behind her desk like a sharp and mean woman.

Dave Scola frowned, but didn't say anything. He came to solve the problem, not to delay his project indefinitely.

"You do this," he did not sit down at all, standing at the conference table, condescending like a boss reprimanding subordinates, "will only let other departments look down on our production department!"

"It will only represent the performance of the Department." Carla Firth doesn't eat it at all, "not anything else."

"What do you want?" said Dave Scola in a low voice

"I didn't think about it." Carla Firth opened her hand, shrugged her shoulders playfully, and naturally said, "you're all against my project. You're putting obstacles in my project. I'll have to do it your way."

"Do you want the movie rights to die?" Dave Scola snorted, "you're so naive, Murphy Stanton's cut director, directing a superhero movie. It's ridiculous! He's going to destroy the death guard, destroy the X-Men, and affect the whole company! "

"Don't be so righteous." Carla Firth didn't seem to care at all. "You know, I know, it's not about corporate interests, it's just personal grudges."

One wants to be in a higher position, and the other doesn't want to be in a higher position. The contradiction between them can't be reconciled at all.

Don't want to lose momentum in front of a woman, Dave Scola waved his hand and said, "as long as I'm the director, don't even think about it."

"Oh..." Carla Firth laughed. "The kingdom of heaven will be postponed indefinitely."

Without waiting for Dave Scola to speak, she said, "I don't care. Deadman is just a small project, and the estimated investment is only about $60 million. Murphy is full of black style ideas. Deadman is just trying to make a superhero movie. Miramax is still inviting him to direct crime city 2 Well, with my relationship with him, it's not difficult for 20th century fox to make an investment in it. "

"And what about your project?" Carla Firth's sarcasm was not disguised. "The total investment is about 150 million dollars, right? Expected box office of $300 million in North America? The global expectation is 800 million US dollars? With your qualifications and contributions in the X-Men series, if you can operate such a film and win a big victory, and then even become the CEO of fox or get other positions, it seems that it is possible... "

She stood up, her eyes glinting over Dave Scola. "Are you really going to cash out one of my little projects with such a project?" (to be continued). )( )