"Who Can Be a Millionaire" is now the hottest show in the North American television industry, not only slapping all the big TV networks in the face, but also becoming a pain for all TV network executives. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

If it is said that several other major TV networks are just a little envious of the success of Fire Lion TV. The ABC TV station owned by Disney is jealous and hateful.

Michael Eisner's multibillion-dollar acquisition of ABC was already controversial a few years ago. But as a result, after a few years, ABC TV Network not only failed to make a profit, but also caused a lot of losses, dragging down the overall performance of the Disney Group, which has also become a pretext for many people to attack Michael Eisner.

And today, a small Fire Lion TV station has created an amazing "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with low operating costs. This is simply slapping ABC in the face, a national television network with thousands of employees, and the ratings are not as good as a small TV station with hundreds of people.

"Of course it's good, Sid, you're really good. Michael Eisner couldn't help but frown and nodded in praise when he heard Sid mention the hottest topic right now.

"It's all my team that's doing a great job, and I'm happy to have these people to work with. Sid praised his subordinates' actions without humility or arrogance, which made the other Disney members in the room can't help but show envy.

"What do you mean?" asked Michael Eisner.

"If you're interested, I'd like to make a deal with ABC with the rights to the show when our Millionaire show is over next year. Sid's words immediately caught Michael Eisner's attention, and Lindsay's matter was left behind him.

If you can win the summer ratings of "Millionaire", the significance is far from being comparable to that of a child star, Michael Eisner is authoritarian, but he is definitely not stupid.

"What deal?" he asked calmly and curiously.

"The rights to the AMA (American Music Awards) ceremony. Sid's words were somewhat unexpected by Michael Eisner, who didn't expect the stick to hit the music.

"Just the rights to broadcast such a music award?" asked Michael Eisner, a little confused.

AMA (American Music Awards), along with the Grammys and Billboard Music Awards, are known as the three major music industry awards in North America. In addition to the well-known Grammys, the most authoritative in the United States, and the Billboard Awards, which rely on the Billboard charts, AMA (American Music Awards) is a mainstream commercial award voted by fans. It's kind of like the "Audience Choice Awards" in the music industry.

Although the AMA (American Music Awards) claims to be comparable to the Grammys, in fact, everyone knows that the relationship between the two is more like the Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars, not the same thing. And the average rating of AMA (American Music Awards) is around 10 million, which is certainly not comparable to the average rating of nearly 30 million viewers of "Millionaire".

"Yes, it's just a music award ceremony. Sid didn't explain, just smiled.

Michael Eisner quickly figured out in his mind that the role of AMA (American Music Awards), as an annual live show, for ABC is not a match for a season of "Millionaire" in any way.

But, it's that simple?

It's like pie in the sky, and Michael Eisner didn't believe in such an almost stupid good thing after decades of Hollywood malls.

"I need to go back and think about it. Faced with this benefit, Michael Eisner hesitated, and he decided to go back and investigate the matter before making a decision.

"Alright then, I'm waiting for your message at any time. Sid stood up, "Then I'll go first, take care, Mr. Eisner." ”

After Sid left, Michael Eisner patted his head and reacted, "I went, and this kid actually made me forget about Lindsay Lohan." ”

The subordinates who had thought of this early on and didn't dare to remind them could only reluctantly laugh a few times.

And when Sid walked back to the theater hall, Lindsay and the others had finished all the interviews and affairs, and were anxiously looking for him.

"You're running away without a sound again, bad brother. Lindsay pounced eagerly, and Sid put his arms around her and rubbed her red hair affectionately.

"I was summoned by a big man just now, how dare I not go. Sid's quip made Lindsay angry, but everyone listening to it had their own thoughts.

After they looked at each other a few times, they all ignored the topic - the great gods fought, and it was better for us not to participate.

"By the way, congratulations, Director Nancy. Sid turned around and smiled and said to Nancy Meyers, "The response from the audience today has been very good, and it seems that you can't run away from this good start." ”

"Thank you for your good words. Nancy Meyers laughs.

"By the way, Director Nancy, do you have time?" Sid asked, gesturing to his watch.

"The premiere went well, and I don't have anything else to do for the time being. Nancy Meyers laughs.

"Okay, let's go. Sid nodded.

The Limo (limousine) arrived at the Sunset Villa in Side Hollywood Hills, and as soon as they got out of the car, Nancy Meyers and the family were amazed by the villa's spectacular view overlooking Los Angeles and its modern and beautiful surroundings. After they exchanged compliments, Sid and Nancy Meyers arrived, his studio on the second floor.

Looking at Los Angeles through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Nancy Meyers couldn't help but sigh: "Sid, although Charles (Scheer) and I were on the set, I knew that you were by no means a thing in the pool. But your speed of development is like riding a rocket. ”

Sid smiled, "I'm just a little lucky." ”

Nancy Meyers looked at her deeply, "Luck alone can't achieve this kind of success, Sid." ”

At this time, Sid's personal chef brought two prepared drinks from the bar-style bar in the back, "Ms. Meyers, your cappuccino, Sid, your Ceylon tea." ”

"Thank you. Sid smiled and looked at Nancy Meyers, "Director Nancy, don't you want to try my chef's craft? ”

After Nancy Meyers took a sip of a cappuccino, she suddenly felt better than what she usually drank at Starbucks, "Very good." She nodded in acknowledgement.

Then she turned to Sid, "And what the hell is looking for me today, Sid?"

Sid smiled slightly, Nancy Meyers is really still a director, much more direct than Michael Eisner just now. Dealing with that kind of old fox is too laborious, and it's still rare.

Thinking of this, Sid smiled slightly: "I don't know Director Nancy, what are your plans next?"

"Me?" Nancy Meyers didn't expect Sid to say that this is actually what he said, "Now that "Natural Pair" is released, I will take a break for a while, and I will also spend time with my family." ”

Nancy quipped lightly, "Of course, we have to look at the (box office) performance of "Natural Pair" to know if I have a job as a director next." ”

"According to the performance of the audience at today's premiere, "Natural Pair" will definitely not lose. Sid said with a smile, and then he changed the subject, "Then I don't know if Nancy, are you interested in working at Fire Lion Pictures?"

"Fire Lion Pictures?" Nancy Meyers really didn't expect Sid's purpose, it was actually a job offer, "You know I still want to be a director now, right?" Nancy Meyers asked suspiciously.

"Of course, but being a director is not incompatible with working in a film company. Sid said with a smile.

"How?" asked Nancy Meyers, curious.

"Well, I have a bunch of low-budget comedy scripts on hand, and I need someone who can be both a director and a producer to be able to steer the direction of the series. Sid's words surprised Nancy Meyers, appointing a director to steer the direction of the studio's series of films, something that no one in Hollywood had ever done.

"And, Nancy, the movie you want to make, we at Fire Lion will also provide the greatest support. Sid's words made Nancy Meyers hesitate.

Although Sid's offer seems to be very lucrative, and it goes beyond the job of a simple director, it is definitely a career leap that Nancy Meyers never thought of before. But after all, Fire Lion Pictures is still too shallow, and if "A Natural Couple" is really successful, then Nancy Meyers will definitely not have to worry about the investment of the next film, and several other major film companies will never let her go of such a high-quality and inexpensive director.

"Well, Sid, this is too sudden, I need to think about it. Nancy Meyers decided to take a delaying step first.

Sid smiled and looked at Nancy Meyers, her bright and innocent eyes made her a little nervous for no reason, "Okay, no problem. Sid nodded in agreement, much to Nancy Meyers' relief.

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After attending the premiere of Lindsay's "A Natural Pair", Sid felt that the long-lost unicorn blood, uh, no, was the enthusiasm for making movies back on his body.

On this day, in the studio of Fire Lion Pictures, he gathered with his own royal production manager Henry, royal cinematographer Lance Arcord, as well as top special effects makeup artist Vivie Neel, and special effects manager Livin Brightman, who led a team from Industrial Light & Magic.