"Nick, you know, you are the talent I discovered, I brought you to CBS, and of course I support your ideas unconditionally."

When Levy and Alexander arrived at Leslie Muvis's office the next day, Leslie was already waiting for them. As soon as the two of them entered the door, he immediately greeted them with sweet words, as if he had changed his position overnight. It's just that Levy is not a three-year-old either, and sweet words can often be followed by the word but.

"I can support you unconditionally, and you should also support and understand me, right? Guys, the ratings of the first season of CSI are already so good, and by the second season, it will definitely go up, and we can make it the number one TV series in the whole of America, and in the next season, the production fee will go up, and you can make more. Sure enough, after expressing the politeness, it was to throw out a greater temptation, and then, it was time to vent bitterness, "Moreover, I also understand my difficulties: the change of producers of TV series is a big event, and many TV series are ruined in this way." CBS definitely can't watch CSI ruin like this, if you leave, the upper echelons of the company will definitely reprimand me, you have to think about it. ”

Yesterday, I heard that Leslie didn't support him, and Levi immediately called to meet him, and it was similar to what Levi imagined, after meeting Leslie, Leslie was dealing with Levi by all means, and his purpose was to put it bluntly: he hoped that Levi would not do anything else and continue to shoot CSI.

Listening to his words, Levy just snorted coldly: Talking so much, they are all with Levy, how can Levy be happy?

His idea is not difficult to understand: no matter what, Leslie is a CBS person, CBS is a TV station, not a film company, and Levy has become a film director, which is not good for CBS, and if he doesn't make movies, he can make TV series for CBS. CSI is a hit drama right now, and CBS is worried that it will be affected.

As a capitalist, he naturally hopes that his workers will work for themselves day and night and work hard for themselves.

It's just that they also seem to ignore something.

"Leslie, I understand CBS's thinking." Levy didn't say that he understood Leslie, but emphasized CBS, lest Leslie use the relationship of friends to talk about things, "It's just that you have to know that even if you don't support it, I'm going to make a movie, and you should understand this." ”

Levy is also a rich man now, a movie that costs 20 million, he still makes it, and strives for CBS support for better shooting, but without support, it is not difficult to shoot.

Seeing that Leslie wanted to speak, Levy immediately opened his mouth again, "Moreover, CSI is now produced on a large scale, and you also said that this TV series is destined to be a high-rated TV series, what else do you need me to do?" If someone else does it, it can do it well. Now, it's time for me to pursue my dreams further, and I need your understanding and support. ”

Levy also picked out his attitude, which made Leslie laugh, "Nick, you are indeed a very talented person, I don't doubt it, it's just ...... Nick, how old are you? 24？ Or 25 years old? Man, you're too young. A good director always has to accumulate life, there is life to have sedimentation, there is sedimentation to have good movies, you are too young, it is too early to shoot a movie, in two years, you can shoot a movie again, you can shoot better, and I will support you unconditionally - distributors, studios, film crews, whatever you need, I can give you. ”

"It's a pity I can't wait two years."

Levy also understood: in the final analysis, Leslie still doesn't think Levy has the ability to make a good movie - he doesn't believe that Levy has the ability to become a big director, Levy is too young, in his opinion, at this age, it's okay to shoot a TV series, but definitely not to shoot a movie, so he chose not to support Levy, but to suppress Levy and let Levy continue to work for him honestly.

He's a cash cow for CBS and can't let it go easily. It's not easy to make a hit drama, how can you allow him to come nonsense?

Levi figured out what was going on, thought about it for a while, and then figured out what to do, "Leslie, do you think I can't make a good movie?" It's just a pity that some people have a different opinion than you. ”

"Who?"

"Me." Levy immediately answered, "I think I can make a good movie." And, Leslie, you know, I see a lot better than you do, and I see myself more accurately. ”

"You have a much better vision than I do?" Leslie laughed, "Nick, you're really kidding, this year, I've unearthed a talent like Raymond, CSI, a law enforcement titan that everyone loves, and I've even unearthed a talent like you, a unique talent!" Are you sure your vision is much better than mine? ”

Although Leslie's words are ingratiating himself with Levy, he can carry a unique conceit: he has done a good job this year, and he recognizes his vision enough.

"You think you're good because I don't do similar work, and you can't see my level." Levi immediately answered, "Let's make a bet, let's bet to see how our eyesight is, how about it?" ”

"Bet? How to bet? ”

"If there is such a program, a program with 20% ratings and a market share of 50%, how much money can CBS make from it?" Levy asked, seemingly nonchalantly.

“20%？” This number made Leslie's heart suddenly feel excited, but after the excitement, there was a huge sense of loss, "You know what 20% ratings mean!" The number of viewers must be at least 20 million! The TV shows that have reached this number, with the exception of rugby games, are all classics! How could you come up with such a show casually? Nick, don't be angry, you're angry. ”

"No, it's not angry talk, I have that confidence. Moreover, I didn't say that this is what I want: I said, I just want to be busy with movies now, I don't bother to think about other things, I bet on eyesight: recently I saw that someone else has a good idea, I think it's good to use it, and I guess it can reach this level of ratings. ”

“20%？ It's not even your own idea, it's just that you fancy someone else's idea and buy it to make it? Leslie repeated Levy's words, then laughed dumbly, "Nick, you're a genius, but you know what my job is, right?" My job is to keep an eye on all the good programs on the market, and if there is such a good program, see it as soon as possible, buy it, that's my job. Why do you think that there are other people's ideas, I can't see them, you can see them? ”

"I said it, because my eyesight is better than yours. Leslie, your estimate of me is too low, my abilities are stronger than you think, and my eyesight is definitely better than yours, but unfortunately you can't see it - now, you just need to tell me how much money you can make from such a show. ”

Leslie looked at Levy fixedly, speechless.

Levy was clever: his approach was similar to Leslie's humble but uncompromising tone, and his tone was a little irritating, but if he was telling the truth, the benefits were staggering. With interests, even if Levy scolds Leslie, Leslie can understand the strange temper of a genius, and he listens to it with relish. The bait Levy threw was big enough for him to refuse.

He's not gambling on vision, he's throwing out interests and negotiating with CBS.

If it had been half a year ago, Leslie would have bothered to pay attention to this. At that time, Levy was in front of Leslie, just a weak man waiting for his chance. But now, his identity is different. Now that he is a well-known producer, Levy can also negotiate with the TV station.

Filming a movie is not good for CBS, CBS can refuse, but TV shows ...... CBS can't afford to refuse.

This is Levy wants to negotiate with CBS on terms, he has accumulated the status he has gained for half a year, and he has opened enough chips to make Leslie unable to refuse.

It's just that this condition is too crazy. 20% ratings? How is this possible? This kind of TV show is definitely in short supply, where is it possible to put it there waiting for someone to buy it? Is there such a thing on the market that you don't know about? How can such a thing exist!

If you buy something casually and it becomes a hit show - if Levy really has such a ability to turn stones into gold, Levy can toss as much as he wants, and CBS will definitely accompany him to the end, but, is that possible?

"If there really is a TV show with 20% ratings, the annual profit for CBS will only be hundreds of millions." Leslie thought of the 20% ratings, and couldn't help but feel excited, although he knew that it was impossible, but he still couldn't help but fantasize, "If there really is such a thing, in order to get it, let alone support you to make a movie, I don't have any opinion on what you let me do." It's just, trust me, Nick, this thing doesn't exist. ”

"No, I said, it's just that your vision is not as good as mine. Then it's decided. If I find a TV show with 20% ratings, you support me to make a movie, which is a bet. Levy didn't argue with him, he knew that as long as he proved that he was worth more than just CSI, and that he could succeed casually in the field of TV showing, then CBS would definitely change its strategy.

So, in front of Leslie, he spoke to Alexander, who was on the side, "Alex, did you hear our bet?" You are a witness, and at the same time a laborer—you have to make a hard trip, go to England, and help me buy what I like. Remember, the name of that show, it's called Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. ”