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Chapter two hundred and forty third personal grudge

Having a script that looks good or a story template is the basic condition that can impress investors, but this is by no means a key element. No film company will immediately shoot a movie after reading a single script.

The "Deadpool" plan promoted by Murphy is not the most common production company setting projects in Hollywood, and then recruiting directors or other major production films such as "Spider-Man", which have projects first, and then recruit screenwriters and directors, etc. This is also the most popular production model in Hollywood, but is promoted by directors and producers. In addition to the script, there must also be a plan that can be seen as well.

A director like Murphy who is not even a second-rate player can throw a script to a film company without even the most basic concept. Why should the other party invest?

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

This is the result of his careful calculation. With the first few films as capital, such investments are relatively easy to reach, and we cannot expect Twentieth Century Fox to invest huge amounts of money in a not-so-famous superhero like Deadpool.

Murphy's script and plan were passed to Caa at the same time, and the success of the previous films was based on the success of Bill Roses's status in Caa, and he won the support of Caa without much effort.

At this stage, Murphy also needs to rely on the power of Caa. For directors of his level, Caa's one-stop package service can save a lot of unnecessary troubles, effectively shorten project preparation time and reduce the pressure caused by heavy work, so as to focus more energy on film production.

After talking to Bill Rossis and Brian Lauder, the head of the Caa film and television department, Murphy also agreed to continue handing over the project to Caa.

And with Caa's assistance, Cara Fais can also be more confident in getting the right to adapt the movie Deadpool.

Bill Rossis also fully assisted Cara Fais in his senior negotiations with Twentieth Century Fox.

In addition, he also sent some news from other aspects to Murphy. Mike was encouraged by some people and rushed to hug Ridley Scott's thigh. Although he could not have packaged services for the project, he did not have such qualifications, so he was still prepared to participate in it.

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

Only Jessica Chastain is exceptional, she is preparing to terminate her agency contract with Mike and transfer to other agents in Caa.

Bill Rossis considered many aspects and did not accept Jessica Chastain, but helped her introduce another very good female agent in the company.

Next is the progress of 20th Century Fox. Cara Fais has officially submitted this project to the company, but was obstructed by film production director Dave Scola. The competition between the two is almost open, and the other party's strong opposition is not surprising.

Kara Fis is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Her own efforts are on the one hand, while the appreciation and support of the senior executives of Fox Group are on the other hand.

Her hands wandered around the X-Men 3 led by Dave Scora and the two projects that have been confirmed to be named "Dynasty of Heaven", and seemed ready to reach in and grab one from it.

Especially in "Dynasty", at a high-level meeting at 20th Century Fox, Cara Fais had a fierce dispute with Dave Scola about the project's director and producer.

“I think it’s very inappropriate to introduce Ridley Scott as the director of the project!”

Carla Fies' voice was loud enough to spread throughout every corner of the conference room. "As a director, Ridley Scott's shooting philosophy and directing ability are unquestionable, but in post-production, he always makes some actions that are not in line with the market, especially the editing is too personal. Looking at his failed works, this is true!"

"I want to say something!" Dave Scola immediately stood up, "These concerns are impossible. The crew is responsible for the producers, and Ridley Scott will not have the final editing rights!"

Kara Fiss refused to give in, "The producer you proposed is also problematic. The investment in this project is so huge, the producer must be excellent enough. I think Jon Landau should be enabled!"

Many people in the conference room, including Harry Allen, CEO of Twentieth Century Fox, were nodding slightly. If Jon Landau had escorted this project, the risk would definitely be much smaller.

When he heard Carla Fis dragging out the producer who operated "Titanic", Dave Scola knew that the producer he listed was no longer useful. Regardless of experience and fame, qualifications and abilities, the difference between the two sides was more than two levels.

But handing over the project to the fat man Jon Landao...

Dave Scola immediately denied this idea. The other party was extremely strong. If the project was in his hands, could he still control it?

"Jon Landau has been on the break in recent years and has been out of the market for a while," Dave Scola looked at Carla Fies. "I will be the producer of this project myself and control every step of the shooting!"

"This..." Carla Fis deliberately looked caught off guard, but the ridicule in his bright eyes flashed and turned the words back, "I think Ridley Scott is still not suitable."

"You're totally opposed because of opposition!" Dave Scola was about to go wild. "Do you, a person who has been in the news industry, know how to make movies?"

"I admit, I'm not as good as you in this regard." Carla Fais looked serious and responsible, "but the total investment in the project may reach $150 million, and we must be cautious!"

Dave Scola glared at him, "You..."

"Okay!" Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by ceo Harry Allens, "Don't make a noise anymore!"

Cara Fais and Dave Scola looked at each other and sat back on their seats.

"This project has huge investment." Harry Allens said lightly, "Continue to conduct preliminary research and review."

Hearing this, Dave Scola's face turned a little dark, and then he saw Cara Fes diagonally across from him look at him proudly, like a winner.

He suppressed the anger in his heart, endured the meeting and immediately walked out of the conference room, Dave Scola came to Carla Fis.

Standing in the corridor, Kara Fis looked at Dave Scola squintly, deliberately lifting her chin a little, "What's the matter?"

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

"About the film project," Kara Fis said without hesitation, "I've said everything I should have said."

Seeing that the people around him were basically exposed, Dave Scola held back his impatience and said in a low voice, "Let's talk openly and honestly."

Kara Fis pondered for a moment and said, "Go to my office."

She led the way first, Dave Scola followed behind and walked into Carla Fies' office one after another.

"Sit as you like." Cara Fais pointed to the sofa in the office, and ignored Dave Scola. She sat on the boss's chair behind the desk like a sharp and mean woman.

Dave Scola frowned, but said nothing. He was here to solve the problem, rather than postpone his project unlimitedly.

"You do this," he stood opposite the conference table without sitting down, condescendingly as if his boss scolded his subordinates, "it will only make other departments look down on our production department!"

"What represents the department's ability is only performance." Carla Fais doesn't take this set at all, "and not anything else."

Dave Scola's voice was low, "What do you want?"

"I didn't think about what to do." Kara Fis spread his hands, shrugged playfully, and said naturally, "You have to oppose my project and set obstacles to my project everywhere, so I have to do it the way you do it."

"Do you want the copyright of Deadpool's movie?" Dave Scola snorted, "You're so naive, a cult film director like Murphy Stanton, directing a superhero movie, is simply ridiculous! He will ruin Deadpool, ruin the X-Men, and affect the entire company!"

"Don't be so righteous." Kara Fis didn't seem to care at all, "You know, I know, it's not about the interests of the company, it's just a personal grudge."

One wants to take the lead and the other doesn't want to give up the position, and the two have no conflicts.

Dave Scola didn't want to lose his momentum in front of a woman, and waved his hand and said, "As long as I am still the director, you can't even think about Deadpool."

"Oh..." Kara Fis smiled, "The Heavenly Dynasty will be postponed indefinitely."

Before Dave Scola could speak, she said, "I don't care. "Deadpool" is just a small project, and the expected investment is only about 60 million US dollars. Murphy's head is full of black-style ideas. Deadpool is just a try in superhero movies. Miramax is still inviting him to direct "Sin City 2". With my relationship with him, it is not difficult for Twentieth Century Fox to get an investment in it."

"And what about your project?" Carla Fies' tone of mockery was not covered up. "The total investment should be around $150 million, right? North America expects a box office of $300 million? Globally, $800 million is expected? With your qualifications and contributions to the "X-Men" series, if you can win a great victory in such a film, and even become the executive president of Fox or get other positions, it seems possible..."
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