Chapter 555： Twenty-five TV series

After sending away Michael Ovitz, Dunn fell into contemplation.

He could feel that Michael Ovitz came here today to act as a lobbyist to ease his relationship with Redstone.

The man behind Michael Ovitz should not be Redstone.

However, because he runs Legendary Pictures, he has deep ties with Wall Street. Coincidentally, the relationship between Redstone and Wall Street is also very deep!

It should be that Redstone entrusted a Wall Street friend and found Michael Ovitz.

This was enough to surprise Dunn.

Redstone's relationship network is indeed wide enough and complicated enough!

To be able to persuade Michael Ovitz to come over as a lobbyist is amazing!

But it is impossible to make Dunn bow his head in this way.

"Under Six Feet" was being broadcast and the usa TV network was excluded. Redstone did not pay enough price for these two things. He wanted to calm down Tang En's anger by relying on the three-inch tongue of a few people. possible!

"Boss, there is a new project."

Tosca Musk quickly took over the role of assistant, and she has taken over the full responsibility from Ella Fisher for work-related business dealings.

"Oh? Movie?"

"No, it's a TV show!"

"TV drama?"

Tang En's spirit was lifted, and he recovered from the thoughts just now.

The project that can be submitted to him must be a big production with an investment of more than 100 million US dollars!

Dunn was very curious, are the people from Universal Television really promising, and are they going to make a big move?

Such a big production, failure is to take responsibility.

Even Universal Television's chairman and chief executive, Moritz Eckhart, runs the risk of being fired if he goes awry on a project of this magnitude.

Tosca Musk is indeed smarter than Ella Fisher. Seeing Dunn's surprise, he smiled and said, "Don't get me wrong, this is not a project proposed by Universal Television."

"Um?"

"It's sta TV network!"

Dunn's eyes lit up, "You mean Chris Albrick?"

The sta TV network also has a TV production department. At the beginning, Dunn dug Chris Alblake from hbo, and by the way he dug his creative team too.

"That's right." Tosca Musk nodded, and then handed over a thick stack of documents, "This is the project's plan and script, and the home page is the opinions of several leaders."

Dunn just glanced at it and couldn't help laughing.

Several responsible persons wrote their investment opinions in red pen——

Ted Sarandos: Denied;

Moritz Eckhart: refused;

Ron Meyer: Denied;

Bill McNick: Rejected;

Jeff Zucker: Denied;

Robert Iger: Rejected;

Barry Diller: No.

From the person in charge of Universal Television, to the person in charge of the film and television entertainment department, to the person in charge of TV media, and then to the person in charge of the group, all are not optimistic about this project.

Unequivocally refused!

"Bring this to me?"

Dunn was a little strange and glanced at Tosca Musk.

Tosca Musk said: "I think you should pay attention. Chris Albrecht is the biggest fan of your 'Breakout Theory', and this is the first big project he has proposed. , under his management, the sta TV network has performed very well, and the users that decreased at the beginning of the year have risen back with the popularity of "Six Feet Under 2" and "The Wire"."

This shows the difference between an assistant and a secretary.

Those words, Isla Fisher could never have said. She will only act according to Dunn's orders, while Tosca Musk can provide her own understanding and advice.

Dunn didn't interrupt her, he raised his hand and motioned her to continue.

Tosca Musk added: "The Wire is a project made by his team. Although the popularity and effect cannot be compared with last year's "Band of Brothers", the word of mouth is better than that of "Band of Brothers". sta is a brand channel that mainly focuses on high-quality American TV series. From this aspect, "The Wire" and "Band of Brothers" are on the same level. The investment of the Fire Wire is only 25 million US dollars!"

"I think he should be given a chance to look at the whole of Hollywood. Who else dares to make up his mind and invest 100 million US dollars to make a TV series? The people from Universal TV, they dare not, only Chris has this. Courage! He is your fan and the talent you personally dug from hbo, you should give him a chance."

Dunn showed some appreciation in his eyes, and then pointed to Jeff Zucker's comments on the homepage, "Jeff said, we already have two big-production TV series, The Walking Dead and Warcraft. , there is no need to invest more.”

Tosca Musk stood in front of Dunn's desk beautifully, holding a large folder in his arms, and said calmly: "Then it depends on your ambition, if you are interested in the sta TV network The expectations are high enough, and two large-scale American dramas may not be able to meet sta's customer supply!"

"well said!"

Dunn couldn't help but praised her.

Then the project plan was opened.

He has decided that as long as this project is not too outrageous, he can invest!

In addition to these factors just mentioned by Tosca Musk, there is another reason.

Now the new world needs a sensation! sensation! Another sensation!

In the contest between New Universal and Viacom, Dunn hopes that the public's focus will be on the New Universal Group.

To put it bluntly, Tang En wanted to step on Lei Shidong's shoulders, the status of a high-ranking media tycoon!

Opening the planning report, Tang En was stunned for a moment!

Unexpectedly, this large-scale production project turned out to be the famous large-scale American drama "Roma" in the previous life!

On second thought, this is normal.

In his previous life, Chris Albrecht led the creative team to work at hbo, and in 2005 launched the super-large, yellow and violent American drama "Roma".

It is precisely because of the American drama "Roma" that the joke of "This is not a Huangtai, this is HBO" spread all over the world.

Although "Roma" is not as good as "Band of Brothers", "The Walking Dead", "Breaking Bad" and "Game of Thrones" in terms of artistic value and profitability.

However, "Roma" has a great influence and is the key project of hbo's signature!

Just like the "Spartacus" that made a sign for sta in the previous life.

After simply flipping through the planning case, Tang En took a heavy slap and said categorically, "Let me know, I have approved this project!"

"Huh? Really?"

Tosca Musk was a little dumbfounded. After only a few glances, he approved?

Didn't you read the budget assessment?

The investment in this American drama will reach 100 million US dollars!

Dunn said: "Chris is fully responsible for this project, with Sta's creativity as the main focus, and Universal Television is responsible for cooperating."

Tosca Musk gave him a deep look, nodded, and didn't say anything more. This boss has always been consistent in his words.

"Oh, right."

At this time, Tang En took out a document from the drawer, handed it to her, and said, "These are 25 TV dramas that I personally planned, and each of them has excellent ideas. You take it and let them study and choose an opportunity. make it."

Tosca Musk just wanted to laugh.

Isn't this Dunn's face too big?

The TV series I planned also praised the excellent creativity, and I have a really thick skin.

However, when she saw the list of these American drama projects on the homepage, she was still shocked. She was full of admiration for Tang En's talent—

How I Met Your Mother, I'm a Comedy Maniac, The Big Bang Theory, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Good Wife, Modern Family, Spirit Books ", Parks and Recreation, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Homeland, Scandal, Vice, House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black, American Spy, "True Detective", "Orphan Black", "Shameless", "California Fascination", "Gays and Mortals", "How to Get Away", "Sin Night Run", "Transparent Life".

"This... these are all planned by you?"

Tosca Musk's eyes widened.

"certainly!"

"How long will this take?"

"More than half a year."

"what?"

Tosca Musk couldn't believe it at all, how did Dunn's head grow?

Tang En waved his hand and said lightly: "These 25 TV dramas will be filmed without any rush. Anyway, I have already registered with the trade union for the script outlines. It is necessary to choose themes that conform to the trend of the times. In addition, these projects must first be supplied with sta TV network; secondly, the TV network under our group; finally, it is the cooperation with external TV stations to authorize the broadcast.”

"Well, I know Tosca Musk feels heavy holding this thick archive.

Looking at Tang En's eyes again, it became more and more full of admiration and respect.

so amazing!

Dunn looked at the blonde girl in front of him with some amusement, and joked: "Tosca, your eyes... aren't you trying to seduce me?"

Tosca Musk rolled his eyes at him, "Why? Flirting with me? Didn't you date Rachel Weisz and Catherine Zeta Jones?"

"Chicago" is about to be released, and the male and female lead actors in the film will naturally "visit" the film's producer during the promotion period.

Tang En stretched his waist and joked with a smile, "Aren't you trying to interfere with my private life?"

"I'm not in that mood, I'm not Natalie." Tosca Musk pouted, then looked strangely and stared at Dunn, "You don't like me, do you?"

"is it okay?"

"If you really want... I shouldn't refuse." Tosca Musk paused, his face was not blushing, but worried, "but I think you'd better leave me alone, we are here now The relationship is good, but if something really happens and the relationship becomes chaotic, I am afraid it will affect the work.”

"Just kidding with you." Tang En smiled, "If I wanted you, I would have eaten all of your bones long ago, how could I wait until today? You didn't see that I don't even touch Ella now. Yet?"

Tosca Musk said: "This is the best way to separate work and personal relationships. Besides, there are so many beautiful girls in Hollywood, isn't it enough for you to hunt?"

"Hunting? I like your words!"

"Stop chatting with you, I'm going to work."

After she finished speaking, she stepped on high heels and turned and left with a "da da".

Waist swing, full of elegance.

(Sanqi Chinese)