Chapter 14 Pressure from all sides
The filming of American dramas, like movies, will not be shot in the order of the script, but according to the scene.
Fortunately, most of the plot of "The Big Bang Theory" is in the 'apartment' building, and some other scenes, including restaurants and supermarkets, can also be solved through the set, and there is basically no need for location shooting.
Link buried his head behind his desk, doing things like sorting out the script and writing the storyboard. He doesn't have an assistant director, and he needs to do almost all the work!
As a result, Link has been going crazy tired these days, and his eyes are bloodshot, as if he is seriously ill.
The office door was opened, and Fat Jack moved in with a decadent expression, threw a report on Link's desk, and sat on the couch, covering his forehead and not speaking.
"What's wrong?"
Link looked up, the heavy work barely giving him time to rest, and asked in a hoarse voice.
"You'd better see for yourself, my boss."
Fat Jack said with a pained expression.
Link picked up the report and glanced at it, and his pale face became almost bloodless.
"How so? CAA's ratings actually fell below the 3 million mark? ”
In Link's hand was a pre-jinghan from Nielsen Data, the largest data collection and collation company in the United States. Nearly all TV stations use Nielsen Data for their ratings, and Nielsen's data reports are recognized by major advertising agencies.
Advertisers also set prices based on data provided by The Nielsen Company.
And now, Link looked at the bright red number on the pre-jinghan, and his whole person became weak.
Fat Jack's face was about to wrinkle, and he said with a bitter face: "What should I do now?" Ratings have fallen below three million and continue to decline. ”
"God, have you forsaken me?"
Link struggled to sit up straight, he forced himself to pull himself together, and he knew he had to be strong or no one would be able to save CAA.
It's up to you to save everything!
At this time, Fat Jack suddenly said: "Little boss, it's better to ...... Let's send an apology. At least let the media and the audience see our apologies, don't you know Bobs from ABC TV? ”
"Apologize?" Link's eyes were red and he yelled, "Why should we apologize? Why apologize? him. Mother. Apologies for the shit. ”
"That'...... Should you give Bobbs a call too? Maybe ABC can help us? ”
Link rubbed his stiff face and sneered, "You think Bobs will help us?" We only had a partnership with ABC, and now that partnership has ended, have you ever seen Bobbs contact me? It's too late for him to hide from me! ”
"No one can help us, only we can help us!"
Link gritted his teeth, an inexplicable anger burning in his heart.
Shit apologies, shit Bobbs, bullshit mainstream media! Link angrily tore the pre-jinghan sent by Nielsen to shreds!
"Everything can only be bet on the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory". Either you succeed or you die without a place to bury! ”
Link struggled to suppress his mixed feelings, and he felt like his heart was about to explode. He was under so much pressure that he couldn't even breathe.
Tick tick!
The phone on the desk rang, and seeing that his boss was still in a daze, Fat Jack shook his head and answered the phone.
"What's the matter, I'm Jack, the head of the news department. What the...... You repeat...... Demonstrations? ”
The fat man stood stunned on the spot, and he didn't notice that the microphone in his hand fell on the table, only an anxious voice came from the microphone.
"It's dead...... We're dead......"
Fat Jack couldn't take it anymore, his fat face was covered with tears, and he repeated the phrase 'we are dead' in pain.
Link woke up suddenly, only to see Fat Day Jack lying on the couch crying bitterly, and his heart couldn't help but tighten.
grabbed the microphone and asked, "What's wrong?" ”
"Little boss, you finally answered the phone, something is wrong!" A panicked voice came from the front desk switchboard.
After listening to the other party's story, Link only felt lightheaded, and his body was weak and almost fell.
"Heh, it's really good, take advantage of the opponent's predicament to make up for it, it's really a good move."
Link's eyes almost turned into ice cubes, and the cold was chilling.
"Come on, come on, see if you can kill me. As long as I don't die, I'm going to turn America upside down. ”
In the midst of great pressure, a million-pound weight fell on him again, but instead of destroying under pressure, Link chose to explode!
Glancing at the collapsed fat man, Link no longer expected him to come forward, but walked out of the office alone and walked towards the door.
Along the way, the CAA staff who got the information stared at Link who was walking away step by step with a solemn expression, and everyone was nervous.
A heavy yin haze oppressed over CAA TV!
"Apologies! Apologize! ”
"Get out of America!"
"Boycott CAA!"
“……”
At the gate of CAA TV station, hundreds of people held up protest boards and shouted slogans, and the crowd was excited!
When Link appeared in front of the crowd, the protest was even louder.
Link stood there expressionless, he had no idea what he had said or how he had left. I just remember that it was the most difficult moment of my life!
There was a moment when he asked himself!
Am I really wrong?
No answer, no answer!
Only, a rush of blood! An unwilling impulse!
Link sat behind his desk, smiling dumbfoundedly, smiling so coldly.
"Just because I didn't sell the first picture of the 911 incident in my hand, you deliberately led this storm of boycotting me? Want me and CAA TV to be completely trash in the trash? ”
Link sneered.
Wait, you'll be the same!
Link is not a fool, and now CAA TV is on the cusp. At the beginning, the 911 incident made CAA TV famous, and in the cooperation with ABC TV, it occupied a favorable position for almost the entire 911 incident coverage, which is why CAA TV is today.
Although Link had given major TV stations a chance, only ABC stood up.
And now, those who didn't get enough of the 911 coverage are now starting to take Link.
"Do you want to break me? Then go ahead. ”
Instead of decadence, Link was more perk-hearted.
Walking into the basement in a few steps, Link is ready to continue working hard to finish filming the script for three episodes of The Big Bang Theory.
However, when he just walked in, he found that the scene was deserted.
Link couldn't help frowning and shouted at the person next to him, "Carl, what's going on with your photography team?" Shouldn't you have them prepare in advance? ”
Carl is a veteran photographer at CAA TV, almost forty years old, and he has a fight with Jack in terms of weight.
Carl spread his hands helplessly and said, "You better go and ask Johnny and Simon." ”
Link's brow furrowed even deeper, and a bad premonition rose.
When he sees Johnny and Simon, he finds them both packing their things.
"Director, you're just in time." Mira hurriedly walked over and said anxiously, "Johnny and Simon are about to quit the crew, you should quickly persuade them." ”
"I'm sorry, Mr. Link." Johnny and Simon also walked over.
Johnny cupped his eyes and said apologetically, "Simon and I are ready to quit, don't worry, we will pay the liquidated damages." ”
"Why?" Link tried to keep himself calm and asked, "Why are you quitting at this time?" ”
Simon is a Jew, his parents are well-known actors, and he has been performing with his parents since he was a child. And Johnny has also participated in several small-budget movies, although the two are not very famous, but ......
"I'm sorry, Mr. Link." Simon said with some embarrassment: "Johnny and I are both of the same meaning, we think that this CAA TV sitcom has little future." If we continue to shoot, it will probably affect our future acting career. You know, we value this profession and we don't want to ruin him so easily. ”
Link stood in silence and glanced at the two of them deeply: "I can offer a higher salary, and I can modify the contract now." ”
"No, it's not about money." Johnny said, "It's ...... You see, Mr. Link. Now people all over North America are boycotting The Big Bang Theory. ”
"That's it?" Link said solemnly: "Johnny, Simon, I can assure you that "The Big Bang Theory" will not only not hinder you, but will be the pinnacle of your acting career. ”
"I can understand your concerns." Link thought for a moment and said, "Well, let's make an agreement." As long as the two of you commit to filming the current three episodes of the script, and if there are no ratings after the broadcast, then you can quit at any time without paying a penny in liquidated damages. What do you think? ”
Johnny and Simon glanced at each other, and Link's conditions could be described as very tempting. Although they can't wait to quit, it is definitely a pleasure to save a high amount of liquidated damages.
Besides, the current filming has come to an end, and there are not many tasks left for the filming progress of the three-episode script.
It only takes a few days to have a penalty left, so why not?
Thinking of this, the two nodded at the same time.
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