Heads Up Hollywood

After seeing off Michael Ovitz, Dunn fell into deep thought.

He could feel that Michael Ovitz came here today to act as a lobbyist, to ease the relationship between him and Redstone.

The man behind Michael Ovitz should not be Redstone.

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

It should be that Redstone entrusted his friends on Wall Street to find Michael Ovitz.

This was enough to surprise Tang En.

Lei Shidong's relationship network is indeed wide and complicated enough!

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

However, it is impossible to make Dunn bow his head like this.

"Six Feet Under" was broadcast on Showtime and the USA TV network was excluded. For these two things, Lei Shidong didn't pay enough price. Impossible!

"Boss, there is a new project."

Tosca Musk has quickly taken over the role of assistant, and she has taken over all work-related business dealings from Isla Fisher.

"Oh? Movie?"

"No, it's a TV show!"

"TV drama?"

Tang En's spirit suddenly 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!

Tang En was very curious. Could it be that the people from Global TV are really promising and want to make a big fuss?

Such a big production, if it fails, you have to bear the responsibility.

Even the chairman and CEO of Universal Television, Moritz Eckhart, has the risk of being fired if he makes a mistake in such a large project.

Tosca Musk was indeed smarter than Isla Fisher. Seeing Tang En's surprise, he smiled and said, "Don't get me wrong, this is not a project proposed by Universal TV."

"Um?"

"It's the STA TV network!"

Tang En's eyes lit up, "You mean Chris Albrecht?"

The STA TV network also has a TV production department. Back then, Tang En hired Chris Albrecht from HBO, and by the way, he also hired his creative team.

"That's right." Tosca Musk nodded, and then handed over a thick stack of documents, "This is the plan and script of the project, and the front page is the opinion of several people in charge."

Tang En couldn't laugh or cry after only one glance.

Several responsible persons wrote down their investment opinions with red pens——

Ted Sarandos: Denied;

Moritz Eckhart: Denied;

Ron Meyer: Denied;

Bill McNick: Denied;

Jeff Zucker: Denied;

Robert Iger: Denied;

Barry Diller: No.

From the person in charge of Universal TV, 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 of them are not optimistic about this project.

Unanimous rejection!

"Bring this here for me to see?"

Tang En 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 'popular theory', this is his first big production project proposed. Besides , Under his management, the STA TV network has performed very well, and the number of users that decreased at the beginning of the year has increased back with the popularity of "Six Feet Under 2" and "The Wire."

This is the difference between an assistant and a secretary.

These words, Isla Fisher could never say. She would only follow Dun En's orders, but Tosca Musk could provide her own understanding and suggestions.

Tang En didn't interrupt her, and raised his hand to signal her to continue.

Tosca Musk added: ""Wire of Fire" is a project produced by his team. Although the popularity and effect cannot be compared with last year's "Band of Brothers", the word-of-mouth is even better than "Band of Brothers". STA is a brand channel that focuses on high-quality American dramas. In this respect, "The Wire" and "Band of Brothers" are at the same level. And the investment of Firewire is only 25 million US dollars!"

"I think he should be given a chance. Looking at the whole Hollywood, besides you, who else dares to make up his mind to invest 100 million US dollars to shoot a TV series? The group of Universal TV, they dare not, only Chris has this Courageous! He is your fan and a talent you personally poached from HBO, you should give him a chance."

There was a bit of appreciation in Tang En's eyes, and then he pointed to Jeff Zucker's comments on the front page, "Jeff said, we already have two big-produced TV series, "The Walking Dead" and "Warcraft" , there is no need to invest more.”

Tosca Musk stood gracefully in front of Tang En's desk, holding a large folder in his arms, and said calmly: "It depends on your ambition, if you are interested in the STA TV network Expectations are high enough, and two big-produced American dramas may not be able to satisfy STA's customer supply!"

"well said!"

Tang En couldn't help but praised her.

Then I opened the project plan.

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

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

Now the new Universal needs to be a sensation! sensation! Another sensation!

In the contest between New Universal and Viacom, Dunn hoped that the public's focus would be on New Universal.

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

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

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

On second thought, this is also normal.

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

It is precisely because of the American TV series "Roma" that the joke "This is not porn, this is HBO" has 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 it is a key project of HBO's signature!

Just like the "Spartacus" that made a name for STA in the previous life.

After briefly flipping through the plan, Tang En gave a heavy slap and said decisively: "Notify me, I have approved this project!"

"Huh? Really?"

Tosca Musk was a little dumbfounded, and after only a few glances, he approved it?

Didn't you read the budget review?

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

Tang En said: "Let Chris take full responsibility for this project, focusing on STA's creativity, and Universal TV is responsible for cooperation."

Tosca Musk took a deep look at him, nodded, and didn't say anything more. This boss has always kept his word and said his word.

"Oh, right."

At this time, Tang En took out a document from the drawer, handed it to her, and said, "This is 25 TV dramas I personally planned, each of which has excellent ideas. You take it and let them study it and choose the right time." Make it."

Tosca Musk just wanted to laugh.

Isn't this Tang En's face too big?

The TV series planned by him also praised the excellent creativity, which is really thick-skinned.

However, when she saw the list of these American drama projects on the homepage, she was still very shocked, and she admired Tang En's talent——

How I Met Your Mother, 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Good Wife, Modern Family, The Book of Secrets , Parks and Recreation, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Homeland Security, Scandal, Veep, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, The Americans, "True Detective", "Orphan Black", "Shameless", "California Love", "Queer as Mortal", "How to Get Away with Law", "Run in the Night", "Transparent".

"This... all of this was 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 Tang En grow his head?

Tang En waved his hand, and said calmly: "These 25 TV dramas are all filmed in no hurry. Anyway, I have already registered with the trade union for the outline of the script. It is necessary to choose themes that conform to the trend of the times. In addition, for these projects, the first thing to do is to supply STA The TV network; secondly, the TV network under our group; finally, cooperate with external TV stations to authorize the broadcast.”

"Ok, I know."

Tosca Musk felt heavy with this thick file.

Looking at Tang En again, his eyes became more and more full of admiration and respect.

so amazing!

Tang En looked at the blonde in front of him with some amusement, and jokingly said, "Tosca, your eyes... are you seducing me?"

Tosca Musk gave him a blank look, "What are you doing? Teasing me? Didn't you date Rachel Weisz and Catherine Zeta Jones?"

"Chicago" will be released soon, and the male and female leading actors of the film will naturally "visit" the film's producer during the promotional period.

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

"I'm not in that mood. I'm not Natalie." Tosca Musk curled his lips in disdain, then stared at Dunn with a strange expression, "You don't think you've taken a fancy to me, do you?"

"May I?"

"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 now This relationship is very good, if something happens and the relationship becomes chaotic, it may affect the work."

"I'm just joking with you." Tang En smiled, "If I wanted you, I would have eaten you long ago without even the bones left. How can 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 wording!"

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

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

The waist is pendant, full of elegance.