Chapter 12 Boot up

"Moving forward in controversy or destroying?"

This is the front-page headline of the New York Times' latest issue of Yomiuri, with a huge headline and a page of analysis and elaboration, revealing that Link and his CAA TV station are planning to shoot an American drama.

The newspaper published a picture of Link, leaning weakly against a lap chair, with his hand on his forehead, his expression downcast.

In the article, sharp words were used to briefly describe the "family history" of Link and his CAA TV station, and then the conversation changed and jumped directly to Link preparing to shoot an American drama.

Perhaps intentionally, the second page prominently featured a "World Trade Center Building in Collapse." At the same time, the author of the article depicts the ins and outs of the "911 incident" with a suspenseful atmosphere.

At the end of the seemingly unrelated pages, the author of the article commented: "He took the most terrifying pictures, and he exchanged the tragic life in these pictures for enough commercial chips!" In the end, he ended with a sitcom. Is this his sorrow, or the sorrow of America as a whole? Remember the name, Link! ”

As the largest newspaper in the United States and the largest circulation of the New York Times, the reissue of the front page headline has aroused huge public attention to Link himself and his CAA TV station.

Whether this attention is positive or negative, everyone has their own understanding! Although the author of the article used tens of thousands of words to integrate the "people" and "things" that have attracted the most attention in recent times, and it seems that the author of the article is standing on a neutral position, the last sentence of the article exposes the "mainstream media" of the "American mainstream media" to CAA TV and Link, a Chinese American.

At the same time, the two giants of the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times coincidentally put the "Link Incident" on the front page. All of a sudden, the storm of public opinion that had just subsided once again pointed the finger at Link himself!

Even the Wall Street Journal, a giant of financial newspapers, published lengthy editorials.

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"It's okay for a few other newspapers to smear me, why does the Wall Street RI also come to join in the fun?"

Link's office desk was filled with the headlines of today's major newspapers, and when he saw the Wall Street RI editorial, Link looked up with some tears and laughter.

Fat Jack moved his fat body, took the Wall Street RI and read: "The culprit who hit the American economy hard!" Ben **? Link? ”

Fat Jack couldn't help but laugh as soon as he finished reading the title: "My little boss, you are now a big celebrity, a 'celebrity' on the same level as Ben **!" ”

Seeing that Link just rolled his eyes and didn't say anything, Jack read again: "911 not only destroyed the World Trade Towers, but also destroyed the American economy.

On the day of the 911 incident, it directly caused the suspension of the New York Stock Exchange, which has been six days so far. Is tomorrow (17th) a 'black Monday'? No one knows about this. However, it seems that Link himself is more optimistic, I heard that he is going to make an American drama, and it is also a sitcom, is this a 'signal' that he is optimistic about the US stock market......"

Hearing Jack finish reading, Link couldn't help touching his face, and said helplessly: "Shouldn't I run a TV station, but should I go to stock trading?" ”

Fat Jack nodded solemnly: "If that's the case, Buffett will cry." ”

The two laughed for a while, and Jack was busy. And Link no longer had a smile on his face, just now he was just forcing a smile, at this critical moment, if he was the boss and he was crying, presumably the employees below would not be happy.

"They just want me dead." Link tapped his head hard, and the unceremonious comments of the mainstream media in the United States made his heavy heart worse again.

Public opinion, the invisible killer!

It can lift a person up to heaven or kill a person.

"I'm also a media person, and I'm also the owner of a TV media, when will I be able to control the direction of public opinion?"

Link smiled bitterly, although it is the media that affects public opinion, but CAA TV is still too weak, not to mention reaching out to guide public opinion, as long as you can struggle to escape in the whirlpool of public opinion now, it is God's favor.

Despite his heavy heart, Link forced himself to pull himself together because time was running out for him.

Today is Sunday, September 16th, and he only has half a month to go.

"Half a month! Whether it is an instant hit, or bankruptcy liquidation, it is a fight here! ”

With such a determination to fight to the death, Link continued to devote himself to the preparation of "The Big Bang Theory".

The main creative corner sè has been basically finalized.

Johnny Gelkech (original), as Leonard.

Jim Parsons (original), as Sheldon.

Milla Jovovich as Penny.

Simon Hellberg (original), as Howard.

Now, only the character of 'Raj' in the original version remains. In the original version, Raj is a young man of Indian descent, one of the main characters sè, the character of the character of 'Raj' is more special, he is silent, does not talk to the female sè, belongs to one of the five main creative horns sè, very important.

The person who played 'Raj' in the original version is still in college in India, and it is impossible for Link to go to India to find him, and even if he can find it, I am afraid that he does not know how much time, manpower, material and financial resources will be spent.

It just so happens that this is what Link lacks now.

Now the situation is that the set and crew are ready. Link vacated the basement of CAA TV, which he had already seen, and the set was set up very well.

In fact, even in the original "The Big Bang Theory", the set is extremely simple, and the main shots are in an apartment building. But that's just what you see on the TV, and the real scene is that it's just a simple little stage.

This small stage is the apartment rented by the protagonist and his beautiful neighbor.,In fact, there are only a few walls.,Put some furniture and appliances in it.,It's basically done.。

There are also a few simple sets, such as Penny's ex-boyfriend's house in the first episode. This one is even simpler, in fact, it is just two doors, because there will be no shot of Penny's ex-boyfriend's house at all, and two doors are enough.

Link thought as he walked around the TV station. Except for the role of 'Raj', the other main roles have been selected, the salary and contract have all been determined, and several main actors such as Milla Jovovich are now reading the script at home.

Link pondered silently as he wandered back and forth in the hallway somewhat unemptively.

At this moment, he suddenly felt that someone bumped into him, and when he came back to his senses, he saw that it was an Asian man about the same age as himself.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry boss, I didn't mean to."

The Asian man was very thin, not tall, very delicate, and looked only seventeen or eighteen years old.

Link smiled slightly and said, "I don't blame you, I was distracted and bumped into you, and I have to blame it." ”

"What's wrong?"

At this time, Linda, who was holding a bunch of press releases, walked over.

"Oh, it's nothing Linda, are you still used to being an anchor during this time?"

Seeing that it was Linda, Link couldn't help but smile. Now the ratings of the entire CAA TV station are basically supported by her personal charm. The influence that CAA television established in the "911 incident" has been much diluted by now.

Linda stroked the long hair in front of her forehead, although she looked a little tired, but her eyes were very bright.

"Speaking of which, I would like to thank the boss, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't know I could really do it. It's a tiring time, but I'm enjoying it."

Link nodded: "That's good, I know you're having a hard time right now, I'll surprise you at the end of the month." ”

"Oh? What is the surprise? ”

Linda asked with a smile.

"You can't say it, otherwise how can it be called a surprise?"

"Well, I'm waiting for your surprise." Linda smiled happily, and then saw the Asian man next to her, and couldn't help but say, "Leakey, why are you here?" It can't be lazy, right? ”

Li Qi suddenly blushed, shook his head vigorously, and wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and still couldn't say anything, lowering his head a little embarrassed.

Seeing Li Qi's expression, Link couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart.

Linda showed some helplessness: "I'm just joking, don't you Chinese joke?" ”

Richie nodded, but immediately shook his head again, looking very uncomfortable.

“oh! mygod!” Linda stroked her forehead, very speechless.

Link glanced at Li Qi and couldn't help asking, "You just immigrated to the United States?" ”

Li Qi nodded, he always lowered his head, and whispered: "Well, I immigrated from the mainland half a year ago, and I have only been working here for three months. ”

Linda on the side complained to Link: "Every time I talk to Richie, he only shakes his head or nods, he is a little too shy. ”

After listening to this, Link was even more satisfied, isn't this the real-life version of "Raj"?

I finally found it!

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The basement of CAA TV has been renovated, and in the middle of it is a small stage, which is the "soundstage" of the main plot of "The Big Bang Theory".

Anyway, Link already used it as a soundstage. All his dreams, starting from this moment, originate here!

At this time, the basement was already full of people, Carl was fiddling with the camera, and Fat Jack also temporarily did the work of field work.

Since everyone has no experience in filming American dramas, the scene seems chaotic. And Link was very excited in his heart, and kept shouting in his heart, this is my first crew! I've finally become a director!

Ten minutes later, the chaotic crowd fell silent with Link's voice.

"All departments are ready, the first season of the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" is now on film!"

As Link's words fell, the first season of "The Big Bang Theory" officially entered the filming stage.

And there is also an extra name in the cast.

Richie, as Raj.

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