Chapter 464

Back at Stanton studio, Murphy went through Jordan Belfort's biography again. He couldn't remember how many times he had read it. In order to write the script and make the plan, he had to be clear about it.

In addition to biographies, he also had people collect a large number of third-party information about Jordan Belfort for use by himself and the writing team of Stanton studio.

In this script writing, Murphy still adopts the way that he provides the outline template, and other writers are responsible for different content writing. As long as the communication channel is smooth, this pipeline script mode is more conducive to the future film shooting.

A person will always have unexpected places, brainstorming can still bring some benefits.

In the course of his work, Murphy will also neglect not only the script writing, but also other aspects.

He ignored Leonardo DiCaprio's fame and influence on the original author, Jordan Belford, when he worked out the script outline.

"Director Stanton, I'd like to take back the film adaptation rights of my biography Wall Street wolf."

Standing opposite Murphy was a middle-aged man with short dark hair. He was not tall and looked very smart. "I'll make it up to you."

As he poured a cup of coffee for Jordan Belfort, Murphy sat on the sofa next to him. "Do you know why?"

"You know about me."

The former financial fraudster made no secret: "I need money very much now. Someone has offered a higher price. Besides the copyright fee, I can get a considerable amount of box office and DVD sales share."

Although Jordan Belfort didn't say it, Murphy could guess who was behind.

Jordan Belford said directly, Murphy did not beat around the Bush, "are you going to tear up the contract?"

"Since you bought the film adaptation right of Wall Street wolf, it hasn't been made into a film." Jordan Belfort knew that it was not easy to recover the copyright, and he had the corresponding psychological preparation. "In view of this situation, I have the right to recover the adaptation right. I hope we can reach an agreement instead of going to court."

Murphy frowned. "My studio is working on this film."

If he could, he didn't want to have an irreconcilable conflict with Jordan Belfort.

Jordan Belfort thought for a moment and said, "I hope Leonardo DiCaprio is the most suitable person to play me in the film."

"But I don't think so." Murphy vetoed directly. "This project is still in its infancy, but I can assure you, Mr. Belfort."

He has seen that things can't end simply, and it's no longer as tactful as just now, "my film can't be directed by others!"

Jordan Belfort was not a good man either. He stood up and shrugged. "Then we'll see you in court."

"Mr. Belfort," Murphy finally cautioned, "I hope you can think it over. You know the financial market well, but the copyright in Hollywood and North America is not what you think."

These words, of course, Jordan Belfort such conceited people do not listen, just leave.

A film adapted from a novel or other works, if not supported by the original author, especially falling out with the original author, will be a very troublesome thing. However, Hollywood is not without such a precedent. In those days, the original author of Forrest Gump, Winston glum, had completely fallen out with the producer, but there was no way to stop the film shooting And the show.

The situation of Jordan Belfort is different from that of Winston glum. The latter is a fictional novel, while the former is adapted from his own experience.

Maybe Jordan Belfort doesn't know much about this.

The entertainment law of the United States clearly stipulates that the facts on which film adaptations are based do not belong to the scope protected by copyright or trademark law, and the parties concerned do not have rights to the facts they have experienced.

Although production companies often use "authorized by the parties" as a gimmick for film promotion, in fact, the federal law of the United States does not explicitly require that the film adapted from real people and true stories should be authorized by the parties.

Making a film is the freedom of Hollywood and the production company, but the premise is that the legitimate rights of individual citizens can not be violated. For artistic and commercial reasons, the film may disclose the protagonist's private life, make up some eye-catching plots, create or upgrade contradictions between the protagonist and others, and so on.

Of course, these distortions of reality can easily lead to the damage of the personality interests of the parties, and the production company will be sued to the court if the coordination is improper.

At first, Murphy didn't want to cause some unnecessary trouble when he bought the copyright, but now the trouble has arisen. Stanton studio's films can be adapted based on facts instead of autobiography.

As for the degree, his lawyer Robert has a deep study of entertainment law. As usual, he will continue to serve as the legal adviser of the future crew, and naturally avoid minefields as much as possible.Since determined to promote the project, Murphy also asked Robert to make a targeted plan in advance, mainly for the trouble Jordan Belfort may bring.

In the judicial practice of the United States, the parties' trouble with the production company is nothing more than those fixed routines.

The first is the crime of defamation. If the adapted film makes up or improperly uses the plot that has a negative effect on the parties, such as extramarital affairs, drug abuse, etc., which makes the parties feel that their reputation and social status are damaged, it constitutes the crime of defamation.

The second is the right of privacy. In order to enrich the content of the story and attract the audience, adapted movies usually include many unknown information of the parties. If the information they do not want to disclose is disclosed without the consent of the parties, resulting in mental pain, it constitutes an infringement on the privacy of individual citizens.

When Murphy is writing a script, he tries to avoid these minefields as much as possible. If Jordan Belfort really does something, he won't wait to die, just like someone always comes out and says that big selling movies infringe his copyright. Hollywood also has systematic measures in this regard.

The accusation of defamation is aimed at fictional plot, and the true fact is obviously a defense to defamation. The constitution of the United States gives "true speech" special protection. As long as the plot in the film is proved to be true, the responsibility of defamation can be exempted.

The first amendment of the U.S. Constitution stipulates freedom of speech. As a way of expressing speech, film is naturally protected by it. If the material used in a film comes from public records, such as news reports, public information and official registration information, its creation will not be restricted.

In addition, if a film can get the authorization of the reporter who reports something, it also has legal copyright.

That's enough for Robert, an experienced lawyer, to make the right arrangements.

Jordan Belfort's entrance undoubtedly means that the negotiation between Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio has officially broken down.

In Hollywood, many directors are willing to give in if the original author strongly demands it, but Leonardo DiCaprio obviously doesn't realize that Murphy is not in this group.

Even without Jordan Belfort, Murphy can't cooperate with Leonardo DiCaprio. His super high film payment is the biggest obstacle.

Murphy's director's pay is a headache for many Hollywood studios, but his films always give investors more returns, so there is no lack of partners.

The high pay of the stars is a thorn in Hollywood's back.

Today's Murphy is not only a director, but also an investor. Last year, with the help of the economic crisis, he invested in a number of films. Stanton studio has been cooperating with other film companies in the "chainsaw thriller" series and the "game of Thrones" series. The high pay of the actors also gives him a headache.

It's a good thing to say that a major character in the series of electric saw thriller won't survive for a long time, but the game of power is different. This series has made many actors popular, and also made them become the spokesmen of their respective roles. With it, the problem of large salary increase that can't be avoided in every hot American drama.

Actors like Jessica Alba and Margot Robbie have been paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for each episode. In the latest season of game of thrones, the salaries of the cast members account for 30% of the total production costs.

But this is a common phenomenon in Hollywood, and even the law of the industry. Murphy can't solve it alone. Those actors are human beings and have desires. They can't work for him for a good role or so-called artistic pursuit.

These people are good enough to say that those superstars like Leonardo DiCaprio, the pay is terrible.

But this kind of thing a slap does not make a sound, even if they pay super high, there are still companies willing to use them, this is the superstar.

Because their names have magic effect in "money talks" Hollywood, which can influence the decision-making of studio owners. In the final analysis, it is a word of money. With their participation, investors are willing to spend money on shooting and audiences are willing to pay for tickets. This is entirely due to the supply and demand relationship under the guidance of the invisible hand of the market mechanism.

Because of this, Hollywood's star film pay has repeatedly broken through the ceiling. Not only the basic film pay is as high as $20 million, but also it has to participate in the box office bonus, ranging from 10% to 25%.

For example, in 2003, Keanu Reeves, who ranked first in the history of star film pay, earned $30 million for "matrix 2" and "matrix 3", with a total income of $156 million plus box office bonus; Arnold Schwarzenegger's film pay for "Terminator 3" was $20 million, plus 20% of the box office bonus, while the film's The total global box office is more than 430 million US dollars, 20% of which belongs to Schwarzenegger.

This can also be said to be a game between labor and capital. (to be continued). )