Heads Up Hollywood

This was Twain's first visit to the largest and most old-fashioned public TV station like NBC.

At 8 a.m. the next day, Dunn joined Steve Burke and his group and headed to Building 30, Rockefeller Center, which is also the headquarters building of NBC.

On the way, Tang En had a feeling.

New York... is really a commercial center of finance and economy.

During the morning work period, the flow of people is too high. In Los Angeles, that is, Disneyland and Universal Studios, you can see such crowded scenes.

Moreover, the men are almost all in suits and leather shoes. While walking quickly, they are on the phone and have already started busy work.

Compared with the dull and slow west coast, the pace of life on the east coast is really much faster.

When I arrived at the gate of the headquarters building, I saw many people queuing up there, and two arrogant black guards, holding electric batons in their hands, were maintaining order.

It's like going through an airplane security check, very strict.

"They are tourists, so they have to check. Let's not use it, just go in." Seeing Dun En stop, Steve Burke quickly explained in a low voice.

Tang En smiled and shook his head slightly.

He is just curious.

Then, I heard one of the tall, blond girls ask softly with a Nordic accent: "Is there a fee for the visit?"

Seeing the black doorman, he pursed his lips in disdain and said, "Of course there is a fee! This is New York!"

Good guy, the tone is really big!

A doorman can't be too proud, and doesn't take these foreign tourists seriously.

This is probably the most prosperous city in the world, but also the most indifferent city.

After stopping for a while, the staff of NBC came over to greet him enthusiastically.

Surprisingly, the leader turned out to be the beautiful and talented Maria Bartiromo!

She is the ace host of the cnbc financial channel, and she is probably the common goddess in the hearts of American elite men.

She is not only a moderator, but also her insight into the stock market, economy, finance, etc., is different and penetrating. Even the presidents of groups like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup should pay homage to her and watch her column every day.

Before the Internet bubble crisis, she had repeatedly called on investors to be cautious and be wary of irrational prosperity.

Of course, she is also a very beautiful woman, and she is only 37 years old this year.

Tang En didn't have any fantasies, but it didn't hinder his admiration for her talents.

A woman who can gain fame and respect in New York, especially Manhattan, where the patriarchal atmosphere is extremely prominent, is probably what Oprah can do.

The next process is very simple.

Visit, explain, tell jokes.

With the attitude of talking as little as possible, Tang En followed the big team.

I have to say that the nbc group... is really a giant company!

too big!

"This is the live recording room of the Oprah show. The cameras here are all HD cameras, and each one is worth millions of dollars."

Although two vice presidents of NBC followed the delegation, Maria Bartiromo was still the keynote speaker.

She is the host, she has a sharp tongue.

Tang En saw that Isla Fisher, who was wearing a skirt beside her, was shivering from the cold, and frowned, "Here...is the cold air blowing too much?"

Maria Bartiromo said helplessly: "There are six heads in total, and there are more than 360 large and small spotlights on the ceiling. If there is no air conditioner, the temperature here will be very high when the broadcast starts." Great stove. Even on an off day, the low temperature... is good for condensing water vapor, which protects all video equipment and light fixtures."

Tang En said displeasedly: "But this kind of cold air is very unfriendly to women!"

It is already May and the weather is slightly hot.

But the entire Rockefeller Center building is fully air-conditioned, and the temperature... is very low.

That's all for men, they all wear suits, but what about women in professional skirts?

Sure enough, machismo is prevalent!

Maria Bartiromo looked at Tang En's eyes, and became a little more friendly, and said lightly: "The whole of New York is like this, and this is the largest refrigeration and air-conditioning machine. Fortunately, we women are already used to it." , Antifreeze."

Steve Burke half-jokingly said: "Hehe, it's almost the same. Women must learn to resist the cold, and men must learn to resist the heat. This is the law of survival in New York."

Tang En had nothing to say. He took off his suit jacket and put it on for Isla Fisher.

This heart-warming picture was immediately captured by the accompanying cameraman with a camera. Whether it was the inspection group or the reception group, the eyes they looked at Tang En became a little closer.

As for the female staff, they looked at Ella Fisher with envy and hatred.

Next, we went to the music program video room. This is probably the largest studio in the entire building. There are two main stages, which can be switched alternately during the broadcast.

It is the most interesting when visiting the weather forecast live room.

There is a low-cut hostess who is flirting with the live broadcast of the weather forecast for the day. I have to say that he is really talented. In such a low-temperature environment, he can still show off his eloquence and talk about the weather, making the weather forecast like a funny joke.

The sports studio... is being newly renovated in preparation for this summer's Olympics.

For many years, nbc has been the exclusive broadcaster of US Olympic programs.

The higher you go, the higher the confidentiality.

After the 20th floor, ordinary tourists cannot go.

The 23rd floor is the production center of TV dramas. Steve Burke is very interested in this place, so he should focus on it.

Although Tang En came here for the first time, he understood it very well.

The person in charge here before... is now his subordinate, Jeff Zucker of the TV Media Department.

NBC broadcasts a large number of TV programs every year, so TV program production is the top priority.

The director of the TV program production center is also one of the most powerful executives in the entire NBC Group.

Here, about 20,000 project applications are received every year!

Almost all TV drama producers and directors from all over the world come here to apply for projects.

Among the 20,000 projects, nbc will carry out a series of competitions and select about 500 TV project drafts with more development value.

Then, 30,000-50,000 US dollars will be provided to the applicants of the project, and they will be asked to write a detailed script, content plan, storyboard, etc. for each episode.

If the writing is not good, it will be eliminated; if the writing is good, it will pass and enter the next link.

According to the theme of the project, nbc will provide project funds of 300,000 to 3 million US dollars to the application team of the project, and let them shoot an episode first according to the setting.

to see the effect.

If the shooting is good, the project can be formally approved and the project can be really shot. If the effect of the trial is not good, then I am sorry and can only be eliminated.

This is almost a self-produced mode that large TV stations such as CBS, ABC, and NBC will adopt.

Although not efficient, the risk is minimal.

This is the most traditional TV drama production mode.

Of course, the main object-oriented projects are mostly newcomers and some lesser-known project teams.

If it is a well-known TV producer like J.J. Abrams, I am afraid that he will be snapped up.

"Twain, this year Universal Television Group...is going to increase the production of TV dramas too?" Steve Burke visited with his hands behind his back, and listened to the careful introduction of the NBC staff, with a calm expression on his face.

NBC's self-produced TV show has had terrible ratings for the past few years. Outside of "Friends" and "Seinfeld," there are almost no shows that stand out.

Steve Burke has great ambitions. After he left Disney, he determined to build an entertainment empire comparable to Disney. NBC is one of his goals.

It is the best way for NBC to self-supply itself by producing high-quality TV programs that can be popular.

If you want to change, it must be a change in the production mode.

He has to pick and choose.

Tang En gave a faint "hmm".

"Is this the same model for your event selection?" Steve Burke asked curiously.

Tang En laughed and said: "How is it possible? The TV series we are promoting are all planned by me personally, and they are launched immediately. How can there be so many complicated procedures?"

Steve Burke just rolled his eyes and nearly fainted.

Just one person can cover more than a dozen TV programs produced by Universal TV in a year? Including reality TV and TV series?

This is a bug!

Isla Fisher was wearing Tang En's suit jacket, and there was a touch of pride and pride on her pretty face.

Such a large TV production center, with hundreds of staff members, is there a fart?

Not as good as Tang En alone!

Steve Burke asked again unwillingly: "Starz TV broadcasts so many high-quality TV programs, as well as a lot of content on the Discovery Communication Channel...does it all depend on you?"

Tang En shook his head and said: "This is the leading effect. I personally plan several TV shows, set the template, and give them a good lead. They will naturally understand what to do in the next job. Such a big company, I can't be big Take care of everything."

"The leading effect?"

Steve Burke was a bit bitter.

New Universal has you, so having a leader can drive the overall value expression.

But, who is the leader of nbc?

There is only one Dunn Walker in the whole world!

Isla Fisher pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Mr. Burke, don't worry. As far as I know, NBC and New Universal have reached a cooperation agreement for two TV series, and the previously renewed "Universal Super" Two reality shows, Model Contest and The Bachelor, NBC already has four excellent TV shows!"

Tang En laughed out loud, patted Steve Burke on the shoulder, and said, "That's the truth! New Universal is the leader, and four TV shows are enough to drive the revival of NBC!"

The receptionist of NBC looked at each other, looking at Tang En and Steve Burke as if they were fools.

Are these two out of their wits?

With four TV programs, New Universal can lead NBC with a leading role?

Bragging is not like that, is it?

Steve Burke is even more exaggerated.

The current nbc is still an asset of General Electric, and has nothing to do with Comcast!

What is your attitude?

It seems that it has been eaten.

He completely regarded NBC as his own territory.

How come one is more arrogant than the other?

Is this the attitude of a big man? ()

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