Chapter 276： Premonition

After sending away Frank Wells, Eric also welcomed Fox Bell, president of Fox TV, into the office.

"William, how is the performance of Fox TV during this time?" Eric sat down on the office sofa and did not rush to ask William Bell for his intentions. Instead, he talked about the status of Fox TV.

Upon hearing this question, William Bell was slightly excited. Although Fox TV’s top leader was Barry Diller, as the second-in-command, because of Friends, Fox TV’s rise was strong, so William Bell also passed this time. The spring breeze was triumphant. He had seen the general manager-level executives of the three major TV stations feel a little unsatisfied. Now even if facing the chairman of the three major TV stations, William Bell can stand tall.

“Very good, Eric, the first quarter of Friends’ first season, the average number of viewers reached 28 million, and the average number of viewers in the first quarter reached 23 million. No doubt it will be This year's TV drama ratings champion. Although "Friends" has been broadcast, but Fox TV's fixed audience has reached 11 million, yes, we have a cartoon to get very good results, called "Simpsons", average The audience has reached 13 million, and the company has renewed its second season..."

Eric listened patiently, nodding his head from time to time, and when William Bell finished, Eric asked: "So, William, are you looking for me today?"

William Bell said: "It's about the "X Files" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". Mr. Diller wants to start the production of these two programs as soon as possible. Right, Eric, I remember the original. The plan "x file" is not to make the first episode this month, why is it still not moving?"

Eric’s face also showed a helpless look. Although his original plan is indeed like this, the plan will never catch up with the change, because the two companies of Firefly and Fox pay attention to the "x file". The two producers sent by the two companies will have differences in many aspects, and often have to go to Eric to make a decision. Therefore, it also caused delays in the preparation progress.

Coupled with the "x file" although the actor has been identified, but the heroine still has no clue. It is estimated that it will be good to start up in January next year. However, Eric is not in a hurry. It just happens that the financial year at the end of the firefly is a bit nervous. So after the "Dark War" and "Friends" are divided into accounts at the end of this month, it is also a good way to start the production of "x file". .

As for "Who will be a millionaire", this program is quite simple, and Eric is not in a hurry. And it's still a question of money. Although this program is very simple, it has millions of investments, half of which are for fireflies. Because of Cisco's business, Eric has already allocated $10 million in the previous period to the investment company account hosted by Chris Hansen. Now the firefly and the new line have a total of less than 10 million US dollars in activities, and the release of "Jin Yumeng" Both the videotape and the "Scent of Women" need this money. So everything has to wait until the end of the month, "The Dark War" and "Friends" of the total of 117 million shares into account.

Eric did not evade, and said his difficulty to William Bell, said: "William, you see. Fireflies have no money now, so the part of our funds can not be put in time, and then." "X-Files" is the first broadcast in September next year, and now the time is very plentiful. As for "Who will become a millionaire", it must be launched together with the spring drama of March in the US, this program has a month of preparation and promotion has been enough."

"But..." Eric said it was justified, and with the identity of the boss on the other side, William Bell didn't know what to say, he didn't even understand why Barry Diller did. Don't let yourself run, the tone is so tough and urgent.

"Eric. Actually, this is Mr. Diller's let me come." William Bell said with a heart-to-heart look: "I think there may be "Friends" broadcasted by the three major TV stations. Before. Mr. Diller is worried that things will happen."

Eric laughed: "This kind of worry is completely redundant. William, Firefly now owns a 10% stake in Fox. How can I not have the position to hand over the TV show to others? Then we have signed the contract. What are you worried about?"

William Bell actually thought so in the heart, and finally said: "Eric, or else, you call and explain to Mr. Diller personally, otherwise I can't go back and explain."

"Okay, okay, I will fight." Eric shrugged helplessly, and he also had a bit of sympathy for this cautious president. Actually, although he worked for a film and television giant like Fox, he had it on his head. A strong boss is indeed a very sinister thing, and Eric estimates that Disney’s president, Frank Wells, has just left the situation with William Bell. Michael Eisner and Barry Diller are both very strong people.

When Barry Diller received the call from Eric, the tone was obviously surprised. Hearing what Eric said, Barry Diller on the phone realized that he might have made a mistake, but since things Already happening, he had to agree to Eric’s statement without any problems, and finally convinced Eric to urge Eric to prepare for the “x file” as soon as possible.

William Bell, who was relieved, was already at 10 am.

Allen knocked on the door of the office and walked in. He saw Eric, who was thinking about what was leaning on the executive chair, whispered: "Eric, the audition on the Fox studio must have begun, you still have to Do you participate?"

Eric shook his head, but nodded immediately, saying, "Come on, right, Allen, do you feel a little strange?"

"Which aspect?" Allen asked as he walked out of the office with Eric.

Eric licked his forehead and said: "Maybe it's because I'm too tired and nervous. But I always feel that something is wrong."

Allenton paused and suggested: "Or, Eric, are you going to take a day off?"

"No," Eric shook his head. "If you can directly choose the heroine, even the third round of interviews can be saved. Anyway, it has been tossed for so many days."

The two of them came silently to the parking lot. The driver of the company greeted Eric and ran down to open the door for Eric. Eric thanked him and just got into the car and suddenly shrank. Come back and raise the voice: "I thought of it!"

Allen and the driver looked at Eric with a strange look.

Eric also realized his own grievance and said: "Let's get on the bus."

After the car was launched, Eric told the assistants sitting in the first officer about the next two presidents. Then, "Allen, have you found out that they are looking for the door together today, is it too urgent?"

"Irritable?" Allen pondered, laughing: "If this kind of thing is my turn, I will be anxious, Eric, I think you still need to rest."

Eric shrugged and didn't talk any more. However, the feeling in his heart still didn't dissipate, but he didn't know what was going on.

......

When Eric arrived at the Fox studio, an audition in a small studio had begun. Eric directly pushed the door into the audition room. The central position of the judge's table was empty. Eric greeted everyone and sat down in the middle position.

"This lady, please continue," sat in the chair. An assistant handed him the audition actor information. Eric was standing in the middle of the room, because of his sudden arrival, he was somewhat overwhelmed. Nodded.

The woman paused and continued to perform some oyster performances.

Although there are many people who audition, the audition is not fast, and there are only seven or eight appearances in an hour.

Another woman with a look of toughness walked out of the room and sat on the left side of Eric. The producer from Fox, David Greenwater, said: "The actor named Sharon Stone is very good, not only performing. The experience is sufficient, and the appearance also meets the requirements of the heroine Dana Scarrie."

When David finished, he asked Eric to the right, but he saw Eric absent-mindedly bowing and writing on the paper. Just after Sharon Stone walked into the door, David discovered Eric. Some are absent-minded and don't even look at each other's performances.

The man on the right side of Eric is Hans Whittle, who was involved in the production of the "Magic" series, so he was dug up as a producer of the "x-file" series of fireflies, see Eric did not Sound, Hans curiously glanced at the paper Eric was writing.

"Instinct, what does this mean?" Hans Whittle asked curiously.

Eric looked up and saw that both of them stared at themselves and explained: "Nothing, I just remembered a good script and I was a little distracted."

Both producers were a little surprised and admired, and I didn't expect Eric to come up with the script in this situation. However, they did not forget what a few people were doing, and a few words were ridiculed. Hans asked: "Eric, what do you think of Sharon Stone?"

Eric shook his head: "No."

David Greenwater was not willing to ask: "Eric, I think, Sharon Stone completely complies with your requirements, the performance is adequate, the age is right, and the temperament is also consistent with your settings, why not Or, do we put her in the third round?" (To be continued)