Fox exec says Murdoch slammed Fight Club, n X‑Men
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- Bill Mechanic recalled Rupert Murdoch calling Fight Club “sick” and questioning the humanity of its creators during a News Corp meeting.
- Rupert Murdoch allegedly wanted Fox’s studio to emulate Page Six, favoring flashy, non‑challenging fare over artistically driven films.
- Fox Filmed Entertainment’s 1999 release of Fight Club bombed at the box office, later becoming a cult classic after its DVD release.
- X‑Men was dismissed by Fox executives as a potential disaster before its 2000 debut, a judgment Mechanic says contributed to his exit.
- Variety reached out to Murdoch’s representatives for comment but had not received a response at the time of reporting.
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