Manhattan Reborn 1978

Da, fifth floor.

Several people were chatting in David's office.

Andy and Red stood up: "David, thank you!"

David smiled and held Andy's hand: "So you can start working today? Don't even think about being lazy and pretending to be sick!"

The two laughed.

Rhett looked on, feeling a little emotional.

Old friends, the day is not far away when we can meet and reunite.

David asked George to take Andy to find Polly and get familiar with things in the company.

He still has to wait for someone to talk about things for a while, so he won't accompany the two old men for now.

After seeing the three people off, Harvey and Tangtang also arrived.

Let the two people go into the house and sit down.

David smiled and asked Harvey: "Isn't it strange that you come to the company today?"

"You'll tell me, won't you?" Harvey replied, curling his beard.

Tangtang looked at David's outfit and saw that this boy had changed so much.

She went to Los Angeles once, and when she came back, David really became the big boss. .

Who to talk to?

Um. .

"Tangtang, how are you? Did your trip to Los Angeles go well?"

"It's not bad! It's just the looks from those bastards that annoy me."

David smiled.

He could understand those people's looks.

You must know that Tangtang is actually a slightly famous x star!

I have made dozens of short films, and I don’t know how many people I have served as a trainee teacher. . .

cough.

"That's right. The original plan was for us to film programs and sell them to TV stations. While accumulating experience, we could also make some money."

"Yesterday, I had a chat with the shareholders of Da Film and Television."

"We feel that the David Show is not suitable to be directly filmed and sold to TV stations."

"The David Show will cooperate with the clothing company in the future and film it as a launch show for the clothing company's new fashion products."

Harvey and Tangtang nodded.

"What's your plan, David?"

David took out a small notebook and pen.

"Mr. Pine will be here in a moment. We will talk about DA Media's acquisition of HBO TV station."

Harvey and Tangtang inhale and claw their toes. .

HBO?

Of course they know ~

too know!

Looking at the performance of the two people, David continued: "If this acquisition is successful, our DA Group will have its own TV platform. In the future, all the works of DA Film and Television can be broadcast on HBO. How about it?"

"Awesome!~" Harvey revealed 16 big yellow teeth under his mustache. .

Tangtang's expression was a little stiff: "David, are you saying that DA Company will have its own TV station in the future?"

"Yes, Tangtang, haha, if you still want to be a director, you need to work harder!"

Tangtang was excited: "Believe me David, I will work hard!"

Sally was outside, listening to the three people chatting, and she was very surprised!

In the past few days since she's been here, the company has surprised her once a day.

Now I heard that the boss is going to acquire HBO TV station?

Um. .

At the door, Pine walked in with gentlemanly steps.

"Hello!"

"Hello, Ms. Sally!"

David saw Pine coming in the back room, and came out and pulled him into the room.

Sally poured him a cup of coffee.

"Pine, let me introduce to you who this is..."

After everyone has been introduced, sit down.

David looked at Pine: "How is it? Have you decided?"

Pine smiled: "How do you know we will agree?"

"Same as the New York Yankees always win."

“The Yankees win because of Mickey Mantle!”

"Well, because you're Morgan!"

Pine was silent.

He didn't know if David knew something, or if he just guessed it.

"I made an appointment with two shareholders of HBO this afternoon. If everything goes well, we can buy shares in HBO tomorrow."

"Buy shares? What about controlling shares?"

"What are you thinking about? Today we are talking about about 34% of HBO's shares. If we get them all, we will already be the largest shareholder."

David shook his head: "If possible, try to acquire as many shares as possible."

"What?" Pine was puzzled. The largest shareholder can already control a company, so why should it invest more?

David's smile was a bit cunning: "I don't want the shareholders who have done nothing to get the biggest benefits after the program carefully planned and filmed by our Da Film and Television hits the HBO screen."

amount. .

The three of them were speechless. .

Before the TV station was purchased and the program was not released, he started calculating who would earn more and who would earn less?

David looked at the expressions of the three people, a little amused: "Okay, no more kidding!"

"You have the final say on the acquisition. Let's discuss the first program of Da Film and Television next."

Pine shifted into a more comfortable position.

He was somewhat used to listening to David talk nonsense, and entered the melon-eating mode.

"In terms of program types, talk shows, as entertainment programs, are undoubtedly the most popular in recent years, bar none!"

Harvey said from the side: "The Tonight Show! Johnny Carson is great!"

David smiled and nodded: "He was born in 1925 and is now 53 years old."

"This uncle joined the army in 43 and retired in 46."

"In 62, Carson got the microphone of "The Tonight Show/Watch Tonight" from his predecessor Jack Paar, and this was the beginning of his talk show era."

"He has been hosting the show for 16 years, during which time his wisdom and charm have impressed countless people."

"Even the president is a loyal fan of Carson's and said that every episode of Carson's show must be watched."

"Carson, it's hard for us to find him now, but I noticed a new guy who is a regular guest on his show."

Harvey knew the man: "You mean David Michael Lederman?"

"Yes, David too!"

The three laughed.

"This David is very witty. Watching him on the show, there is always a feeling of being unpredictable about what he will say."

Pine also nodded: "His satirical humor is very sharp. It is said that he also worked as a comedy screenwriter."

"Yes, this guy is very suitable for our TV station. We can give him a David Lederman show to attract him and let him support the burden of the talk show."

Several people said this is possible.

This kind of talent needs to see one and catch one.

They are scarce resources.

"In addition to talk shows, I also thought about some other program types."

"It's like a food show."

"Its audience is housewives at home. We can find middle-aged beauties with good image and good cooking skills to host it."

"You can also find some professional chefs as temporary guests to guest record to ensure the professionalism of the show."

"It could be played in the morning near lunch, or in the afternoon near dinner."

"This allows viewers to watch, learn, and act while watching, to gain more stable ratings."

"There are also outdoor competitive games."

"We can find some well-known actors, singers, models, hosts, etc., and divide them into two teams to participate in this show."

"It will be our TV station's prime time staple every weekend."

"There will be a theme for each issue and a season every year! Let the audience choose their favorite team, and they will receive the championship award given by the crew!"

"Make each episode a competitive game show so that everyone can watch it happily and participate in it."

"The game settings of the program can be targeted to increase the difficulty based on the characteristics of the two teams."

"You can also set up a telephone hotline to collect projects that are highly liked by the audience and use them as tests in the program."

"I believe the audience will like it. Celebrities who are usually bright and famous attack each other and compete for football in a big quagmire..."

"We will start from now until Christmas and broadcast one episode every weekend. Excluding the time delays caused by various factors, we can record at least 10 episodes."

"When it comes to the annual finale, we can even book Madison Square Garden to wrap up the first season live."

Harvey smiled a little stupidly. .

It was as if he had seen a scene from the show. .

Pine nodded. David's program planning is very targeted. They can broaden the audience group and greatly stimulate the growth of HBO subscriptions.

David continued: “We have talk shows, food shows, outdoor competition shows.

We also need a show that can be watched as a family around the couch every night, an indoor sitcom. "

“I’m planning to make a feature-length TV series based on the Wildfire Bar.

As for actors, we have many people we are familiar with, and we can just shoot some people and events in recent years.

Capture the audience's sense of immersion in watching, which will make it easier for everyone to accept. The script needs to be written by professionals to increase the comedy effect. "

Harvey continued: "As for TV dramas, we don't have suitable TV drama directors and screenwriters. We need to go to Hollywood to find these."

David looked at Pine: "Is there anything you can do?"

"I can try to get in touch, no! I'll call now."

The activist picked up the phone, thought for a moment, and dialed.

Through Pine's connections, he found reliable writers and directors in Hollywood, who were expected to arrive in New York next Monday.

The people there are also in a semi-resting state now. When the people I contacted heard that there was a job in New York, they readily agreed!

money!

Where is it not making money!

David nodded, planning the time.

Before they come, he should be able to finish the preliminary planning of several programs.

He raised his head and looked at Pine: "Okay, the early planning of Da Film and Television is finished. I will rush out the specific planning project as soon as possible. So, sir, is it time to pay for it?"

"Haha, tell me! You come up with a budget and we will invest. The shares need to be redivided. The profits will go to the company's income. The subsequent accounts must be clear! I'd better discuss these with Polly."

David was happy to be at ease: "The company has a new financial officer, his name is Andy. He will manage all financial work of the Da Group in the next few years."

"Where did you find him?" Pine was curious.

"He turned out to be a banker in Portland, Maine, at 19... blah blah blah."

David told Pine about Andy's past in detail. These are not shameful!

At the same time, let the two people next to you listen to it, so as to prevent these two people from having some inappropriate thoughts and making mistakes in financial matters in the future!

Pine listened to Andy's experience and satisfied his desire for gossip. . .

Sighing, this Andy is indeed a werewolf.

David remembered that if the TV series wanted to use the Wildfire Bar as a scene, it needed to be purchased from Malkin Sr.

But he has no money. . .

"Um... Pine, lend me some money."

"How many?"

"I don't know, I want to buy the Wildfire Bar and use it as a filming location for the TV series."

Pine found it funny: "Shouldn't you ask me for the price before borrowing the money?"

David didn't think so: "You write a blank check, I'll give it to old Malkin and let him fill it out!"

Pine raised his eyebrows and took out his checkbook. After signing, the amount column was empty.

David took it: "I've heard of blank checks before, but I saw it today. Can it really take away all the money in your account?"

Pine arranged his clothes and felt funny: "What a beautiful idea! The maximum limit on the ticket you took is 500 million knives."

David nodded, it should be enough to buy wildfire. .

Harvey and Harvey were a little confused. One dared to speak, and the other dared to write a check.

Another 500 million dollars? ! ! !

What's wrong with this world?

Is this how the company gets its money?