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Now that the entire awards season has progressed, no one knows that "Inglourious Basterds" will not be the biggest Oscar hit, but it is definitely one of the best films of last year.

Among the top ten films of 2008 selected by the "Hollywood Reporter", "Inglourious Basterds" was on the list, and it also entered the "Empire" magazine's top ten list. One of the best films, it ranked sixth among the top ten most influential films of the year announced by the BBC.

If "Inglourious Basterds" has a North American box office of US$212.6 million and a cumulative global box office of US$422.71 million represent the choices of many audiences, then these prove the film's professional reputation.

Although "Inglourious Basterds" did not win many awards during the awards season, it was not for nothing. Christopher Waltz won the Best Supporting Actor Award for the role of Colonel Hans Landa at the just-concluded Los Angeles Film Critics Inglourious Basterds also won Best Director and Best Picture at the People's Association Awards.

Therefore, although this film is not the most popular Oscar, it is also recognized as one of the films with a high probability of appearing in the nomination list.

In mid-January 2009, the nominees luncheon for the 81st Academy Awards was held at the Regent Hotel on Wilshire Avenue in Beverly Hills. Murphy did not attend the nominees luncheon due to the threat of bullet letters and replaced him Bill Rossis, who was present, had good news just after the luncheon.

"Inglourious Basterds" was nominated for a total of eight awards including Best Director, Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound Effects and Best Sound Editing.

However, Murphy is very clear that it is okay for this film to hit certain awards that are not very important, but due to the subject matter, it is basically hopeless to make a difference in the two awards of Best Picture and Best Director.

"Slumdog Millionaire", which almost swept the awards season, is the real hit. It is said that this film has spent nearly 15 million US dollars on the public relations of the awards season. Awards, producers and distributors really have to cry on the street.

Sometimes, the Oscars are still very fair, as much input can produce as much output.

With the announcement of the Oscar nomination list, Murphy achieved the goal of accumulating qualifications for himself. Since there is basically no hope of winning the best director, he temporarily put aside the Oscar matter and turned to Leonardo who expressed his hope to cooperate- DiCaprio is ready to start negotiations.

Before the negotiations started, Murphy had already disclosed the project to Kara Firth. With his current reputation and achievements, there is no surprise. After completing the routine procedures, 20th Century Fox will also be Investors and publishers.

Bill Rossis and Leonardo DiCaprio's reps are currently in several contacts, and Murphy's Stanton studio exists with Leonardo DiCaprio's production company There are many differences, many of which cannot be resolved by an agent, and require the two of them to negotiate in person.

As Murphy knows, Leonardo DiCaprio's production company has been investing in the films he's worked on in recent years, including several of his projects with Martin Scorsese, to be sure. To put it bluntly, the directors of these projects are Leonardo DiCaprio's tool to hit the Oscar for Best Actor.

Of course, this kind of cooperation is beneficial to both parties. An excellent actor needs an equally excellent director to help, and an excellent director also needs an equally excellent actor to help, but the director is more dominant, especially with the final editing rights director.

No matter how well an actor performs during filming, if he is cut randomly by the director in post-editing, what he finally presents may be the worst side of his performance.

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I have worked hard in the industry for more than 20 years, and I know these things very well, so I always strive for the greatest power in the films I participate in.

This is one of the biggest differences between Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio. Another point of difference comes from the investment and future income distribution ratio of the two companies.

It can be said that this is more difficult to solve.

Therefore, the negotiations on Jordan Belfort's autobiographical film ultimately fell to Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio.

"Murphy, no matter how much you calculate the production cost."

In a parlor in the Death Star building, fellow CAA client Leonardo DiCaprio told Murphy, "I'm going to get 60 percent of the investment."

Murphy frowned slightly. Such an investment ratio meant that Leonardo DiCaprio would dominate the crew in the future. If it was placed five years ago, in order to be able to cooperate with super A-level superstars like him , he would agree to it without hesitation, but now handing over the dominance, unless Leonardo DiCaprio makes huge concessions in terms of income, it is absolutely impossible.

"The distributor of this project is Twentieth Century Fox, and they also intend to invest in this film." Murphy's words were rather tactful, "60% investment ratio is impossible."

Leonardo DiCaprio thought for a moment and said, "Fifty percent, that's the bottom line I can accept."

"Yes," Murphy unexpectedly agreed. Leonardo DiCaprio looked happy, but the smile was not on the corner of his mouth, and Murphy said, "The 50% investment income includes your salary."

Murphy's meaning is very clear. Even if Leonardo DiCaprio participated in this movie, what he got was the income as an investor, not the salary of a Hollywood superstar.

"Impossible." How could Leonardo DiCaprio accept such self-deprecating conditions, watching Murphy refuse to budge, "Of course my salary must be calculated separately."

Murphy's frown deepened. Leonardo DiCaprio is a very professional investor at the moment, and he didn't consider the friendship between them at all.

Having said that, when he raised the conditions just now, he also didn't consider these things.

"How much is your salary?" Murphy asked directly, "The figure your agent mentioned to Bill?"

"That's right." Leonardo DiCaprio nodded and said, "2+2 is my bottom line."

If Leonardo DiCaprio has not made any concessions, he has gradually dispelled Murphy's idea of ​​cooperating with the superstar. The 2+2 remuneration condition is not $4, but a basic remuneration of $20 million , plus 20% of the global box office share.

This also means that if the project takes shape, most of the income in the future will fall into the pocket of Leonardo DiCaprio. Not impossible, it can be described as fame and fortune.

Murphy could only sigh secretly, Xiao Li is not only a superstar, but also a successful businessman!

Seeing that Leonardo DiCaprio refused to give in, Murphy simply stopped being reluctant. He really wanted to cooperate with a superstar, but if the conditions were not suitable, it didn't matter whether he cooperated or not.

After talking for a few more words, Murphy said in a timely manner, "That's it for now, Leo, I need time to think about it."

Leonardo DiCaprio nodded slightly and said with a smile, "I hope to hear good news from you."

Murphy smiled and shook hands with Leonardo DiCaprio, and left the reception room first.

Looking at Murphy's figure disappearing at the door, Leonardo DiCaprio could see that Murphy was very repulsive to the conditions he proposed, but he was not prepared to give in, especially in terms of salary. A chain reaction may lead to lower pay in the future.

Walking out of the reception room, Murphy did not leave the Death Star Building, but went to Bill Rossis' office.

"How's the talk going?" Bill Rossis asked with concern when he saw Murphy come in, "How's the talk with Leonardo DiCaprio?"

Murphy walked across to Bill Rossis's desk, pulled out a chair and sat down, shook his head and said, "The result is very unsatisfactory. From my point of view, the negotiation has broken down."

"How could this be?" Bill Rossis was a little surprised.

In fact, both his and Leonardo DiCaprio's agents want to facilitate this cooperation, and CAA also wants to promote the cooperation of its two biggest clients.

"Leoti's conditions are too harsh." Murphy also knew CAA's thoughts that would not be announced, "I can't accept it."

He added, "Twentieth Century Fox, as the publisher, is also unacceptable."

No matter what, it is impossible for Murphy to accept Leonardo DiCaprio's conditions. Regardless of the investment, the high salary alone made him retreat.

Although he really wanted to promote the cooperation between Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Rossis knew very well that even with the power of the entire CAA, he could not force the current Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio to cooperate. Caprio, they can only make arrangements in the middle. If they really want to force their A-level customers, the consequences may be very serious.

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Bill Rossis still asked, "Can't we talk anymore?"

Murphy shook his head without hesitation, "It's not necessary."

"What about the actor?" Bill Rossis asked again with concern, "Is there any suitable candidate?"

"Don't worry for now, my script and proposal are not ready yet." He looked at his watch, stood up and said goodbye, "I have to go back and prepare the script for the new project, please call me if you need anything."

Leaving the office area where CAA is located, two bodyguards followed immediately and escorted Murphy to Stanton's studio in Century City.