American Peanuts

Chapter 122
"'A Song of Ice and Fire' is not suitable as a movie at all to be put on the big screen. It is too complicated, and the audience does not want to be confused. Rather than being a movie, I think it is more suitable as a TV series." Charlie got a little taller. Lean back and explain with George Martin.

"The investment for a single episode is kept at around US$3000 million. The focus is on persuading the Tao. We must boldly recruit new actors."

"Where's the broadcast platform?" Martin asked.

"Hbo, streaming media, NBC, we don't have to worry about selling this show, but it has to be a high-quality product and carefully crafted to maintain its reputation. And from the perspective of an audience, I also hope to have a reasonable ending." Charlie Rossi continued.

"It sounds very imaginative. When can the project be launched?" George Martin thought this was a good idea.

"Part of my staff is currently on the Iron Man crew, and there are two new projects, at least until the filming of Iron Man is completed." Charlie gave a specific time.

"Including preliminary preparations, actor recruitment, and temporary shooting, a pilot episode can be produced in about three months."

"Will the time be a little tight?"

"Of course not, this is just a pilot show, for TV stations to show." Charlie Rossi reminded.

Due to George Martin's subjective wishes, this matter progressed very smoothly.

And under his recommendation, Charlie Rossi finally met Stephen King smoothly. Not bad at all.

"Old friend, this young man is very interesting. Your cooperation will be very pleasant. He reminds me of Kubrick." George Martin sat next to Charlie and spoke more highly of Charlie.

Now that the two are in the same boat, he certainly hopes that Charlie Rossi can successfully invite Stephen King to come out.

"This cooperation is just the beginning, Mr. Stephen King, you also have many works that can be further developed." Charlie Rossi emphasized.

Facing the matchmaking between the old and the new, Stephen King, sitting opposite, held his chin in one hand and fell into deep thought.

"I feel like you two have reached some kind of agreement?" Stephen King said what he was thinking.

"In fact, it is indeed true. PB Pictures will adapt Mr. George Martin's feature-length work. This is the highest single-camera investment in the history of the TV series industry." Charlie Rossi did not mean to hide it at all.

That's a good thing, and it's equally attractive to Stephen King.

In fact, when you reach Stephen King's level, you can earn hundreds of millions of dollars every year, which is enough for a writer who has no material desires and does not need to invest.

Even George Martin hopes to choose the right person to host the adaptation work, so that when the reputation of the entire work reaches a new height, let alone Stephen King.

"I promised to support "The Mist". If possible, I would like to see the final effect of "A Song of Ice and Fire" first. We may have a chat by then. CBS is contacting me about "Under the Dome". , I will consider it from both sides." Stephen King said.

Under the Dome is also one of Stephen King's representative works. It focuses on suspense and tells what happened after a small town was suddenly isolated by the glass cover of an alien civilization.

In Charlie's impression, the show also ended in a hurry. The ability to absorb money and the potential for development are definitely not as exaggerated as A Song of Ice and Fire, but at least being able to formally hook up with Stephen King is attractive enough.

After finishing his discussion with Stephen King, Charlie Rossi returned to the hotel. It was already nine o'clock in the evening.

"Susan Collins contacted me this morning, and I handed it over to the publishing house under PB Films. Will you stay at the annual meeting tomorrow?" Artis reported to Charlie as usual.

"No, now the goal has been achieved, and there are additional gains. There is no need to stay here. I am not really a fan of science fiction novels." Charlie lay on the bed and looked at the ceiling.

"Go back to Chicago tomorrow? Or Los Angeles? Or New York?" Artis asked about the specific arrangements.

"I found a big project this time, a TV series, and a new Stephen King drama. I have to go to New York. PB Pictures now needs to set up a new film and television drama project team."

"I have to go to Los Angeles. The models are still waiting for me in Los Angeles. I have to deal with the contract issue. And the castle at the end of Sunset Boulevard is now under my name. I have to go and live in the new house for two days."

"Chicago is even more lazy. The show has just ended and we urgently need to test the results."

"In addition, I have to communicate with the TV station. I have to try to find the best broadcast platform. I don't know if NBC is interested."

Charlie talked about a series of things that need to be solved in the near future.

"In addition, there is the "Twilight" crew of Summit Entertainment, who asked us when all the funds will be available. Martin Scorsese also wants to invite you to come. Also, Megan Fox is still in Europe, and Transformers The movie was released in North America, and the box office in the first week..." Artis was still adding.

"Enough, enough." Charlie stopped the other party directly.

"I think you need to hire another assistant, or even two or three." Artis said with a trace of pity.

"You're right. I need more assistants. What do you think of the one named Kaila Jiawen? A top student from a prestigious university."

"As an assistant, of course she is qualified, and she is good-looking enough, eh." Artis pondered.

She knows that recruiting new assistants is very easy for Charlie Rossi now. He only needs a suitable headhunter, but most of the time Charlie Rossi will not do this. He will only choose people he can trust.

"And Gabriella, I have to call her over too. She can be my life assistant and be responsible for my daily life. By the way, remind me not to forget to call Taylor Swift." Charlie thought for a while Said again.

"So where are you going first tomorrow?" Atis finally asked.

"Go to Los Angeles first. Maybe instead of having me travel back and forth, I should move the headquarters of PB Pictures to Los Angeles."

Charlie Rossi has a new idea. With full power in the future, he can't let himself waste time on planes frequently.

First of all, this matter requires the approval of Militao.

"Our contacts are all in New York. Going to Los Angeles will only make us start over." Militang heard the proposal and refused without hesitation.

"We can continue to set up an office in New York, but the headquarters needs to be relocated to Los Angeles. Our relationship with Los Angeles will only become closer, not alienated. There will be many projects waiting for us in the future. You know how many movies and TV shows we have now Is the play in preparation?" Charlie asked the other party.

Although the process was not pleasant, Militao finally relaxed.

"The company will enter a period of rapid development." Charlie said to Taylor on the phone.

"But it's fast enough now, don't you think it's tiring?" Taylor said with concern.

"It's not fast enough. Besides, career is the best active agent for a man."

(End of this chapter)