I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 222

[Chapter 217 settled]

Murdoch smiled sincerely: “Eric, everyone knows that Nielsen is responsible for the statistics of ratings.” “Nielsen is a commercial It is also a market research company for making money, isn’t it?” Eric asked unceremoniously, since it is a commercial company, as long as there are enough interests, it is very easy to tamper with data , especially in this era, the statistics of TV program ratings are still relatively backward, and the operating room for ratings data is even greater: “Mr. Murdoch, since you have just agreed to my conditions, why don’t you take it easy? In this way, we can also cooperate more happily in the future” Murdoch secretly cursed, this matter may even be related to the future dominance of Fox TV network, how can it be refreshing.

If it wasn’t for the persecution of Eric’s move just now, Murdoch would not have agreed anyway.

But now, he knows that since he was inferior in the confrontation just now, and the subsequent little tricks were seen and rejected by Eric, and this kid is pressing step by step, then this time it is very likely Had to pay the 10% stake.

Because until now, he still doesn’t know the bottom line of Eric’s heart. He is not sure whether Eric will risk the breach of contract and transfer “Friends” to other TV stations. He also does not know what the other three TV stations are. What specific conditions were given to Eric.

But on the other hand, Eric figured out his thoughts. From the moment he just nodded in agreement, Eric already knew that even if he introduced a major shareholder, he would never allow Fox to lose “Friends”.

This alone gave Eric an absolute advantage in this confrontation.

Since it is irreversible, Murdoch certainly wants to strive for more interests as much as possible.

In the end.

As a person whose desire to control does not belong to Eric, even if Eric’s Firefly will become the second largest shareholder of Fox TV,

But he still regards Fox TV as his private domain.

Reminds me of the time when Fox wanted to be involved in the production of “Friends” and was turned down.

Murdoch also realized that if the two TV shows that Eric said were still able to achieve good ratings.

So, doesn’t it mean that the copyrights of several of Fox TV’s major programs are all in the hands of Firefly, which is almost equivalent to Firefly’s constant hold on Fox TV’s veins, plus the 10% stake obtained by Firefly, once he and the Eric may have some irreconcilable contradictions in the future, then.

It is self-evident which side those shareholders who put their interests first will stand in order to keep a few trump cards from being lost.

After hesitating for a moment again, Murdoch said slowly: “Okay, Eric, I… agree, and we will talk about the specific things later. But about the two things you said Since Firefly is about to become a shareholder of Fox, I hope you can provide ideas to hand over these two shows to Fox for production.” Eric could hear that Murdoch was this time Really agreed.

I was secretly excited, not to mention how many times this share might appreciate in the future, and I invested in Fox TV.

It means that his career has expanded into a whole new field.

Of course, Murdoch gave him such an affirmative answer, so now he must also express his sincerity.

What Murdoch said before is actually true. If you want 10% of Fox’s shares, a “Friends” is far from enough.

Although there was some reluctance in his heart, Eric still said: “Mr. Murdoch, it is impossible to hand over the program to Fox. But I can promise, these two programs. Firefly co-produced, split the investment and shared the rights.”

Murdoch did not expect Eric to be so generous in handing over two shows to Fox.

His purpose was to intervene in production and copyright. Eric’s proposal was very much in line with his psychological expectations, so there were few that did not bargain.

In this short period of time, Eric was exhausted to deal with him, and Murdoch was exhausted.

“It’s a pleasure working together.” Eric also picked up his coffee.

The old man and the young man showed faint smiles at the same time, like a pair of long-term friends, and the quarrel, threat, and confrontation just now seemed to have never happened.

After talking about something again, it has been nearly an hour since I left the reception room.

The wind in the corridor blew gently, and Eric suddenly felt a chill. He took a few deep breaths of fresh air with a hint of sea water. Eric turned to the stairs and returned to the party hall on the first floor.

It is past nine o’clock in the evening, and the party is at its climax.

Countless men and women shuttled back and forth, and there were buzzing conversations in the hall, but it didn’t seem noisy at all.

Accompanied by the band, on the dance floor, a pair of men and women hugged and danced lightly.

Eric was about to look for Aniston, and had been anxiously waiting for Robert.

Shay and Jeffrey pulled him aside.

“Eric, how are you talking?” Robert asked first. Although there is a big gap with Eric’s shares, he is already the second largest shareholder of Firefly. , “Friends” thing is also closely related to his interests.

On the other hand, although Jeffrey was very concerned about this matter, he was not as eager as Robert.

Eric showed a slightly heavy expression and said to Robert: “Robert, I have bad news to tell you.” “Ah ,” Robert Shea opened his mouth. Eric had already disclosed some of his plans to them before, so he was a little disappointed to hear Eric say this, but Robert still asked a little reluctantly: “Is it… …Didn’t negotiate?” Eric shook his head and said in the somewhat confused eyes of Robert and Jeffrey: “I mean, Robert, I originally got the “Pretty Woman with the Moon and the Moon” that I got recently. “The box office share is to pay you the 60 million funds, but now, this money may be used elsewhere.” Robert and Jeffrey suddenly realized that Eric I just played tricks on the two of them just now, and things must have succeeded.

Pretending to be angry and hammering Eric on the chest, Robert laughed and scolded: “Stinky boy, stop going around in circles, hurry up and tell the truth.”

Eric stretched out his right hand and spread out his fingers and flipped it in front of the two of them: “Murdoch promised to give us 10% of the shares of Fox Television Network at 80% of the price of “Friends” before the broadcast.” The two middle-aged men suddenly widened their eyes, and Robert Shea swallowed, obviously eager for what Eric said to be the truth, but instinctively felt unbelievable.

A 10% stake in a TVB network that ranks fourth in North America and has already shown a rising posture with “Friends”, how can Robert Shea believe: “Eric, this joke is not funny at all, Murdoch How many shares does the family have?” Jeffrey and Eric have known each other for a long time, and he has seen miracles happen in Eric more than once. Free has believed more than 90%: “Eric, are you sure you’re not kidding?” Eric took a glass of champagne from the passing waiter, raised it to the two and said, “Of course , guys, we’re about to become one of the major shareholders of Fox Television Network.” Even more excited, he raised the red wine in his glass and drank it.

Although he only owns 1.5% of the 10% of the shares, being a Firefly means that he will have the right to speak in the Fox network. He had never thought about this before.

After becoming a billionaire, Robert Shea’s pursuit of money is not so eager. Now he is more concerned about power. His goal is to become the head of a movie giant like Michael Eisner.

Michael Eisner also does not have much equity in Disney, but he still has the right to speak out within Disney.

Of course, there is one thing Robert Shea doesn’t realize, or ignores on purpose.

That is, Firefly and Eric, but Disney does not have such a person.

After a short period of excitement, Eric went on to the topic just now: “So, Robert, although we can put together, Firefly can still pay you $60 million, but this will definitely make Firefly The capital chain has become tense, so I thought, can I wait until the end of the year to pay you the $60 million. Rest assured, I will pay you the interest at the bank loan rate when it exceeds the payment period in the contract.” Robert Shay laughed and patted Eric on the shoulder: “Of course no problem, we are a family now, why are we talking about this. I have read the information, and Firefly will not be the same at the end of the year. I can’t put out too much money. After all, the rest of Firefly’s movies will be released at the end of the year, and it will be in the middle of next year when we get the share of those movies. So, I will pay the money at that time. Yes.” After Robert Shea finished speaking, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com immediately added nonchalantly: “Actually, Eric, it’s fine if you don’t give me that money, just exchange it directly. It’s enough to become a firefly’s share.” Eric smiled and pretended not to notice what Robert Shay said, and changed the subject casually, after a few words, Robert Satisfied with the wine, he left.

But Jeffrey, who received Eric’s hint, took a step back and stayed.

(To be continued)

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