Chapter 608

Every Hollywood star is never short of gossip around him. For example, James Franco, n versions of his love story with lily Collins are popular in tabloids and the Internet. Plots like Uncle seducing little Lori emerge in endlessly, so his reputation is not much better than Murphy and little Robert Downey.

In addition to these, James Franco in his life is not a person who focuses on the deduction of his career, otherwise he will not only have his present achievements.

How to evaluate your friends? Murphy is very clear about how to say, "the star is just Franco's usual mask to face Hollywood's colorful world, and hidden under this mask is the heart of a literary youth who always pursues his hobby tirelessly."

The following questions are almost all related to the content of the film, mainly to create the topic effect with Murphy as the center, and then carry out the publicity and promotion of the film.

As the interview drew to a close, Gretchen Carlson turned to the movie that was on.

"Murphy, what do you think of your performance on" the end of the world " She asked.

"All right, I did my best." Murphy opened his hand. "I think it's a huge improvement over hangover."

Gretchen Carlson joked, "that's because the performance on hangover is so bad, isn't it?"

Murphy nodded directly. "I admit that."

They both laughed at the same time, and Gretchen Carlson asked, "will you still be in the movies as an actor?"

"I'd love to, but I don't think many directors want to use me." Murphy said rather helpless, "so, I can only continue to work with my good friends."

As long as the schedule is right and conditions permit, he will also appear in films with other stantons.

Finally, among a few minor problems, the recording ended.

After going back to the dressing room to take off her make-up, Murphy left the studio and drove back to Beverly Hills. First, she went to roddell street to pick up the ring made last month from a jewelry center. Then she went to century city to meet Gail gado and have dinner with Carla Firth.

At dinner, the two sides talked about the publicity and distribution of "Diego Ross".

Thanksgiving is coming soon. It's not far away from the screening in the middle of December, and the work of building momentum for the film is also unfolding.

"There's basically no problem with MPAA."

In the Italian restaurant on the first floor of fox building, Carla Firth sat by the window seat and said to Murphy and Gail gado opposite, "it's estimated that the rating of the film will come down next week. It must be r grade."

Said the meal delay, put down the film to add a drink

"I propose not to have a screening," Murphy said, wiping his mouth with a napkin. "What do you think of fox in the 20th century?"

Carla Firth also put down her knife and fork. "There's no need for a trial screening, but the company has specially prepared a film critic and media screening site for the film, which will be shown together with other screening sites."

"Has the invitation list been confirmed?" Murphy asked.

"The major media have basically invited." Carla Firth thought for a moment and said, "as for film critics, Todd McCarthy, Kenneth Turan and other professional film critics from Los Angeles have invited them. In addition, they have also invited some famous film critics from other regions. They are all professional film critics who think highly of you in the past."

She sighed, "unfortunately, Roger Albert is very ill. He always likes your style very much. If he writes a highly praised film review for you, we will have more capital to attack the award season."

Murphy shrugged. "There's no way."

According to his vague memory, it seems that the famous Pulitzer Prize winner will not live long.

Gail gado then said, "can't you send the copy to Roger Albert?"

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

"He didn't receive copies of my two movies recently." Murphy shook his head. "It seems that there is no new film review coming out."

Carla Firth then said, "the copy of 20th century fox will still be sent to Chicago. Whether Roger Abbott accepts it or not is beyond our control."

Indeed, with Roger Abbott's current physical condition, no one can guarantee that he will receive copies of the film. Murphy knows this very well, and he asks, "what about the point screening theater?"

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

This is also the most commonly used screening strategy for minority films that impact the award season. By setting up a certain entry threshold, we can abandon passers-by audiences in the early screening as far as possible and reduce negative comments, so as to obtain a high reputation, and then expand the screening scale under the promotion of the reputation effect.For 20th century fox, this basic screening strategy of award season is not too difficult, and word-of-mouth marketing is also the usual promotion method of award season.

Murphy nodded, reassured enough about 20th century fox, and asked, "what about propaganda?"

"Except for a patch ad on doomsday." Carla Firth is the direct person in charge, "at present, the film is mainly promoted through the Internet and print media."

She looked out of the window and said, "after the film is released, we will hype the topic through newspapers and magazines; then we will expand the screening to a certain scale, and when the Academy begins to mail the Oscar nomination votes, we will carry out high-intensity centralized dissemination through TV and radio."

These are all established plans.

"Don't ignore the Internet and social media." "As far as I know, many college judges have signed up for social network accounts, and some are more active," Murphy cautioned

"Well." Carla Firth nodded. "I'll put someone in charge of this."

Three people talked about "Diego rose" for a while, and gradually changed the topic.

"By the way, Murphy." Carla Firth suddenly asked, "are you going to the Murdoch family's New Year party?"

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

He turned to Gail gado. "We're going to negotiate with Boston."

The advantages of making friends with the Murdoch family far outweigh the disadvantages, but the time is not right, and he does not want to get himself into the power struggle within the Murdoch family.

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

Murphy added, "I also want to talk to Nafi about the possibility that Stanton studio will work with them on a series of political dramas."

As early as several years ago, Nafi invited him. At that time, the time was not very mature. He did not agree directly. Instead, he thought of a political novel written by Michael Dobbs, which was specially designed for people to buy the right of adaptation. So it's good to cooperate with Nafi now.

Netflix is an Internet media company founded in 1997. Its Movie DVD rental business, which is based on online subscription mode, is booming and eye-catching. Now the company is developing rapidly and has begun to participate in film and television production. At present, it is actively preparing to shoot TV series and movies.

It's Nafi's strategy to attract big directors and stars with super high prices.

As for the political drama of cooperation, Naifei is very interested in it, and the possibility of cooperation between the two sides is also great.

Of course, Murphy is too busy to direct the series in person. Even if he directs the series in person, it will be one episode at most. If the two sides cooperate, he is going to hand it over to Paul Wilson. The game of power is coming to an end.

Having filmed such a series full of intrigue and political struggle as game of thrones, Paul Wilson should not have too much difficulty in taking over this series.

If you think about it now, I'm afraid he will still be very busy in the next few years. Such a TV series can't be finished by a screenwriter. You must hire a screenwriter team, but you also need to come up with a story outline and main characters.

The busy life is more suitable for him. Murphy can't imagine how to spend the day when he is waiting to die with a lot of money. How boring and terrifying it will be.

In fact, there are other advantages to working with Netflix, which can avoid hanging from a tree in 20th century fox.

Stanton studio and 20th century fox are very happy to work together, but Murphy knows that the world is constantly changing, and no one can tell the future.

"I'll go to the bathroom." Gail gado got up and left.

"Do you have time for Thanksgiving?"

Seeing Gail gado go away, Murphy said to Carla Firth, "I'm going to have a party on Thanksgiving, just to invite friends."

"What are you going to do?" asked Carla Firth

With what she knew about Murphy, he was obviously planning something.

Murphy smiles. "I just got a custom-made ring."

"Are you going to propose to Gail?" Carla Firth immediately understood what he was going to do. "Am I right?"

"Yes." Murphy didn't have to deny, "so I'm going to have a little engagement party on Thanksgiving."

Carla Firth looked askance at Murphy. "Do you think Gail would agree?"

Murphy shrugged. "Isn't it?"

Seeing Gail gado coming back, he said to Carla Firth, "don't tell Gail. Keep it a secret for me."

"No problem." Carla Firth laughed. "Remember to tell me the result the first time."

After Gail gado came back, Carla Firth didn't mention it. The three chatted for a while. After Murphy paid the bill, they went out of the restaurant and left Century City by car.

Murphy drove his black SUV all the way back to wave manor. (to be continued). )