I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 281

[Chapter 276 Premonition]

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

“William, how’s the performance of Fox TV during this time?” Eric sat down on the sofa in the office, and did not rush to ask William Bell’s purpose, but talked about the current situation of Fox TV.

Hearing this question, William Bell was a little excited. Although the number one leader of Fox TV is Barry Diller, but as the second leader, because of “Friends”, the rise of Fox TV is strong, so William Bell has also passed this time. He was proud of the spring breeze. Originally, when he saw the general manager-level executives of the three major TV stations, he felt that he couldn’t hold his head up. Now, even in the face of the chairman of the three major TV stations, William Bell can hold his head high.

“Very good, Eric, the finale of the first season of “Friends” a few days ago, the average viewership reached 28 million, and the average viewership of the first season also reached 23 million, there is no doubt that it will be This year’s TV viewing champion. Although “Friends” has been broadcast, the fixed audience of Fox TV has also reached 11 million. By the way, we also have a cartoon that has achieved very good results, called “The Simpsons”, with an average of The viewership reached 13 million, and the company has renewed for the second season…”

Eric listened patiently, nodding in agreement from time to time, and when William Bell finished speaking, Eric asked, “So, William, Do you have anything to do with me today?”

William Bell said: “It’s about the two programs “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 , by the way. Eric. I remember that the original plan for “The X-Files” was not to produce the first episode this month. Why hasn’t there been any movement yet?”

Eric’s face also showed a helpless look, although his original The plan is indeed like this, but the plan will never catch up with the changes, because Firefly and Fox attach great importance to “The X-Files”, and the two producers sent by the two companies will disagree in many aspects, often causing trouble with Ai Rui. It is only here that decisions can be made, thus causing delays in the preparations.

In addition, although the “X-Files” has now confirmed the male protagonist, the female protagonist still has no clue.

It is estimated that it will be good to start in January next year.

but.

Eric is not in a hurry. It just happened that Firefly’s finances at the end of the year began to be a little tight. Therefore, it is also a good way to start the production of “X-Files” after the “Dark War” and “Friends” have been paid in at the end of this month.

As for “Who Will Be a Millionaire”, this program is quite simple, Eric is not in a hurry, and it is still a matter of funding. Although this program is very simple, it requires millions of investment, half of which are To come out of fireflies.

Because of the Cisco thing.

Eric has transferred the previous $10 million to the account of the investment company hosted by Chris Hansen, and now the joint activity funds of Firefly and New Line do not exceed $10 million.

This money is needed to distribute the videotape of “Jinyumeng” and “Smell the Fragrance to Know a Woman”.

So everything has to wait until the end of the month when the total of 117 million in the “Dark War” and “Friends” is received.

Eric did not shy away, and told William Bell about his difficulties before saying, “William, look, Firefly is out of money now, so the part of our funds cannot be invested in time. Besides, “” The x-Files” will premiere in September next year, and now I have a lot of time. As for “Who Will Be a Millionaire”, it will definitely be launched together with the spring program of the American drama in March. This program has been prepared for a month plus publicity That’s

enough.”

“But…” Eric’s words are well-founded, and the other party has a layer of ‘boss’ identity,

William Bell doesn’t know what to say, he doesn’t even understand, Barry Why did Diller let himself come over, his tone was still so tough and urgent.

“Eric, to be honest, Mr. Diller asked me to come this time,” William Bell said with confidence: “I think there may be the event that the launch of “Friends” was robbed by the three major TV stations. Before, Mr. Diller was worried that things would change.”

Eric laughed: “This kind of worry is completely unnecessary, William, Firefly now owns 10% of Fox’s shares, how can I not have the position to hand over the TV show To the point of others, besides we have signed the contract, what are you worried about.”

William Bell actually thought so in his heart, and finally had to say: “Eric, why don’t you call and explain to Mr. Diller yourself, or I can’t go back and explain.”

“Okay, okay, I’m here .

Just fight.” Eric shrugged helplessly, and had some sympathy for this cautious president. To be honest, although he worked for a film and television giant like Fox, he had a strong boss on his head. A very useless thing, Eric estimates that the Disney president Frank Wells who just left is in a similar situation to the William Bell in front of him.

Michael Eisner and Barry Diller are very strong guys.

When Barry Diller received Eric’s call, his tone was obviously surprised. Hearing what Eric said, Barry Diller on the other end of the phone realized that he might have made a mistake, but since things It had already happened, he had to agree with Eric’s statement as if nothing had happened, and finally urged Eric with concern to prepare for the “X-Files” as soon as possible before hanging up.

It was ten o’clock in the morning when William Bell, who was relieved, was sent away.

Allen knocked on the door of the office and walked in, saw Eric leaning on the executive chair as if thinking about something, and said softly: “Eric, the audition on the Fox studio must have started, you still need to Do you want to participate?”

Eric shook his head, but nodded immediately, and said, “Let’s go, by the way, Alan, do you feel a little strange?”

“In what way?” Alan followed Eric walked out of the office beside him and asked.

Eric rubbed his forehead and said, “Maybe it’s because I’m too tired and my nerves are tense. However, I always feel that something is wrong.”

Allen paused and suggested: ” Yes

No, Eric, will you go back and take a day off?”

“No need,” Eric shook his head: “If the heroine can be selected directly, even the third round of interviews can be omitted, anyway, it has been so many days. already.”

The two came to the parking lot in silence. The company’s driver greeted Eric, ran down and eagerly opened the door for Eric. Eric thanked him, and just got into the car, suddenly shrinking again. When he came back, he raised his voice and said, “I thought of it!”

Allen and the driver looked at Eric strangely.

Eric also realized his gaffe and said, “Let’s get in the car and talk.”

After the car started, Eric told the assistant sitting in the co-pilot the intention of the two presidents, and then said: “Alan , Did you find that they came to the door together today, and they seemed too eager?”

“Early?” Alan thought for a while, then smiled: “If this kind of thing happens to me, I will be anxious too, Eric , I think you still need to rest.”

Eric shrugged and didn’t speak again, but the feeling in his heart still didn’t dissipate, but he didn’t know what happened.

…

By the time Eric arrived on Fox, the auditions in a small soundstage had already begun.

Eric pushed the door directly into the audition room. The center seat of the long table of the judges was empty. Eric greeted everyone and sat down in the middle seat unceremoniously.

“This lady, please continue,” Sitting down in the chair, an assistant handed him the audition information, and Eric pointed to the girl who was standing in the middle of the room and was a little overwhelmed by his sudden arrival. nodded.

The woman paused and continued to perform a somewhat jerky performance.

Although there were a lot of people auditioning, the audition didn’t go very fast, and there were only seven or eight in an hour.

After another woman with a tough face walked out of the room, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com sat on Eric’s left, and Fox’s producer David Greenwater said, “This guy’s name is Sharon Stone. The actors are very good, not only have enough acting experience, but also the appearance meets the requirements of the heroine Dana Scully.”

After David finished speaking, he looked at Eric on the right questioningly, but saw Eric absentmindedly lowering his head and writing and drawing on the paper. Just after Sharon Stone walked in, David found Eric. Some were absent-minded and didn’t even watch each other’s performances much.

The man on Eric’s right is Hans Whittle. He had participated in the production of the “Cocoon” series, so he was hired as the producer of the “X-Files” series of Fireflies. With a sound, Hans glanced curiously at the paper Eric was writing on.

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

Eric raised his head and saw both of them staring at him before explaining: “It’s nothing, I just remembered a good script, and I was a little distracted.”

Both producers were a little surprised and admired, but I didn’t expect Eric can come up with a script in this situation.

However, they didn’t forget what a few people were doing. After a few jokes, Hans asked, “Eric, what do you think of Sharon Stone just now?”

Eric shook his head: ” No.”

David Greenwater pressed on reluctantly: “Eric, I think Sharon Stone fully agrees with your request. She has sufficient acting skills, suitable age, and her temperament is in line with your settings. , why not, or we put her in the third round of candidates?” (To be continued..) The

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