Chapter 577 Special Edition
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Since several years ago, Hollywood has seen the potential of the Pacific market, and six major companies have also made plans. The most classic investment is that Walt Disney invested heavily in building Disneyland, thus winning a priority ticket for its videos and other supporting products.
By the time "Avatar" emerged and easily became the box office champion in the other side of the market, anyone with discerning eyes in this circle can see that the film market on the other side of the Pacific has begun to enter a period of rapid development.
No one wants to let go of this feast, and all the six major Hollywood companies want to get a share of the pie.
When James Murdoch asked such a question, Murphy immediately understood what he meant.
And he also knew that in addition to James Cameron's "Avatar", other films produced and released by Twentieth Century Fox, like "City of Chaos", did not perform well in the box office across the Pacific market, far inferior to films from companies such as Disney and Universal Pictures.
Murphy thought for a moment and said, "What do you mean? I do know something about that, but..."
He shook his head, "My style is not very suitable for the current market situation."
"Murphy is right," added Cara Fais. "Whether it is "Man of Steel" or the following movies, our Far East branch has conducted a survey. Murphy has a small group of very hardcore fans there, but there are too few people."
"Yeah." James Murdoch nodded and suddenly said, "Why don't we change our thinking and a strategy?"
Murphy didn't quite understand what he meant and asked, "What strategy?"
"For example, add some opposite elements to our videos." James Murdoch recently did some field research. "We can use actors over there in less important roles, such as Miss Zhang or Jack Chen."
Kara Fis agrees with this view, “I think it can.”
Compared to Cara Fais, James Murdoch, Murphy knew this strategy better. After thinking about it, he said, "I think this strategy requires a suitable video and a suitable role. If a character is inserted bluntly, it will not only not be recognized by the audience across the Pacific, but also lower the reputation of the film, which is not worth the loss."
In order to add the opposite element, it is really not appropriate to add an optional character.
Murphy said again, "I've been there a few times and have also been in contact with frontline audiences and film workers. This will not really attract audiences and increase box office revenue."
James Murdoch frowned slightly, looked at Murphy, and then looked at Cara Fais. He didn't know Murphy very well, but he knew Cara Fais. Seeing that Cara Fais did not refute, he didn't say anything else.
"Do you think this is OK?" Cara Fais trusts Murphy very much in the film. "We add some appropriate elements and characters to the version released across the ocean. Outside the market there, in order to avoid these factors affecting the film, we can cut them all."
Hearing this, Gal Gadot interjected, "Provide a special version for the market over there?"
"Yes!" Kara Fis nodded, "A special version."
"It's okay to do this occasionally once or twice." Murphy is very clear about the pros and cons. "If it's too many times, it will inevitably cause conflicts among the audience. The audience is always sensitive, and deliberately pleasing will often have a negative effect."
Kara Fis also understood this and said, "This is just a short-term plan, we will only use it in two or three films."
Murphy nodded and said, "The best way is to incorporate the elements on the opposite side in the right video."
A stiff insertion will definitely have a negative effect.
Later, several people talked about the future cooperation plan of Twentieth Century Fox and the film company there, including a co-production video with Wanda Group.
Indeed, co-production seems to be the ideal way for Hollywood to cooperate with there, but the premise is not to make something inappropriate, such as letting thieves from the West save the world over there, etc.
Some time ago, when Murphy was on the phone with Cara Fiss, she specifically mentioned that during the cooperation between Twentieth Century Fox and Wanda Group, the other party stuffed an actress in. This kind of thing is common in the film industry in any country. However, Murphy once rejected Wanda and was not interested in using her in her films.
If it is an ordinary passerby, Murphy won't care. The problem is that according to the agreement between Wanda and Twentieth Century Fox, if she is used, she must be the female lead or the second female lead in the film.
Murphy could not have a group of big-name actors to support this person. Although his bottom line is very low, he is not a good person. To be precise, he is still a thief, but to this point, he will definitely cherish his feathers, and will not even want his last face, just like some people for some inexplicable reasons.
Thinking of this, Murphy sighed in his heart. It is inevitable that the film industry opposite would develop and integrate with the international community, but it is not just to make some freaks. It is as inappropriate as some movies, and to use various despicable means to suppress the complaints of those who buy tickets and watch movies. It is no longer as shameless.
Audiences spend money to watch movies, and if they are not satisfied, they have the right to criticize. The argument of "you do what you do" is simply funny.
Twentieth Century Fox wants to cooperate with Wanda Group, which is their business, and Murphy will not participate, especially some people have too much appetite and always want to be the leading female lead.
Near the early morning, Murphy said goodbye and left. Cara Fais was about to leave, so she simply asked the driver to drive by herself, and she got into Murphy's car.
"James Murdoch has great ambitions." Murphy started the car and drove onto the road to Beverly Hills. "It seems that I really want to achieve something."
Cara Fes and Gal Gadot both sat in the back row and heard Murphy's words and said, "His goal is to take over the entire News Corp."
"You are a little anxious about the market across the Pacific."
If it were only James Murdoch, Murphy wouldn't bother with this, "Fatty never tasted a meal."
"Disney's performance over there has doubled in recent years." Cara Fais shrugged, "It makes people jealous."
Gal Gadot interjected, "But Walt Disney has made a very early layout, and Disneyland's advantages are not offset by several movies."
The three of them talked about this topic, but did not discuss any results. Cara Fais is now in charge of the production and distribution departments of 20th Century Fox, and is also the most important content provider in the development of the entire 20th Century Fox. Naturally, he wants to achieve more results.
Her goal was also clear, when James Murdoch took over the entire News Corp. He became the person in charge of the Twentieth Century Fox.
The black off-road vehicle entered Beverly Hills, Murphy first put down Cara Fais, and then drove back to Wave Manor.
Back from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles, Murphy had not had a good rest yet. The next day, there was nothing important, so he simply hid at home. When it was almost noon, Bill Roses called. Oprah Winfrey was very efficient and had contacted him and Caa.
Like last night, Murphy's attitude was quite clear, asking Bill Roses to find a suitable reason to reject Oprah Winfrey's invitation.
In addition, there are interview invitations from several other media outlets. Now that the hottest stage of "City of Chaos", Murphy asked Bill Roses to choose the right one to accept the interview, and all the others were rejected.
And he asked Bill Roses to temporarily postpone all work next weekend because James Franko and Lily Collins are preparing to have their wedding.
Just like when Robert Downey Jr. got married, James Franko also invited Murphy to be his best man. This is his best friend, and Murphy would not refuse. At the same time, he is preparing an indispensable best manuscript for his best man.
Compared to Murphy hiding at home to rest all weekend, Gal Gadot is much more busy. She has to be Lily Collins' bridesmaid, and Margot Robbie, who also serves as bridesmaid, stays with Lily Collins all day.
On Sunday night, all the Stantonists were dispatched, and even Robert Downey Jr., who was far away in London, rushed back and booked a whole luxury nightclub on Hollywood Avenue to hold a bachelor party for James Franco.
This kind of party is a carnival, Murphy, Seth Logan, Jonah Hill, James Franko and Robert Downey Jr., Paul Wilson, Felix Raschel and David Robbie from Stanton Studio Team, and they used nearly $200,000 just to drink.
Not to mention others, even Murphy, who is usually very restrained, was sent home the next morning, and slept for a whole day and recovered from drunkenness.
Then, his head seemed to explode. He hadn't drunk so much wine since he came here.
To be honest, he was in a good mood. No matter what, he was really happy for James Franko. In this circle full of fame and fortune, it was really not easy for the Stanton party members to work together to get to where they are today.
They fight in groups and help each other. Compared with the young actors and directors at the beginning, even Jonah Hill, who was the worst-case actor, are now all star actors in Hollywood's second-tier line.
Just as Murphy and others were having fun for James Franco, "City of Chaos" also spent its fourth weekend in North America. After working days and weekend screenings, the North American box office of the film also successfully exceeded the $200 million mark, with a total of $22.35 million in North America.
The global box office also exceeded US$400 million, reaching US$435.67 million.
Chapter completed!