I’m in Hollywood

Murdoch said with a sincere smile: Eric, everyone knows that Nielsen is responsible for the statistics of the ratings.

Nielsen is a commercial market research company, and it exists to make money, isn't it? Eric asked unceremoniously, since it is a commercial company, as long as there are enough interests, tampering with data is a problem It is an easy thing to do, especially in this age, when the statistics of TV program ratings are still relatively backward, the room for manipulation of ratings data is even greater: Mr. Murdoch, since you have just agreed to my conditions, Why not take it easy? That way we can also work together more happily in the future.”

Murdoch secretly cursed, this matter may even be related to the future dominance of Fox Television Network, how can it be refreshing.

If it weren'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 small strategies were seen and rejected by Eric one by one, 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 Eric's bottom line. He is not sure whether Eric will risk the breach of contract and transfer Friends to other TV stations. He also doesn't 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.

I remember when Fox wanted to be involved in the production of Friends and was rejected. 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 main programs are all in the hands of Firefly, which is almost equivalent to Firefly pinching the pulse of Fox TV all the time, plus the 10% stake that Firefly acquired, 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 while again, Murdoch said slowly: Okay, Eric, I... agree, and we will talk about the specific things later. But about the two programs you mentioned, since Firefly is about to become Fox shareholders, and I hope you can provide ideas to bring these two shows to Fox for production.

Eric could hear that Murdoch really agreed this time. I was secretly excited, not to mention how many times this share might increase in value 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 a little reluctant in his heart, Eric still said: Mr. Murdoch, it is impossible to hand over the program to Fox. But I can promise that these two programs can be jointly produced by Fox and Firefly, with equal investment and sharing. copyright.

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 trying to cope with him, and Murdoch was exhausted.

Since that's the case, then it's a pleasure to cooperate. Although there was red wine in the cabinet next to it, Murdoch didn't have the energy to get it, and he directly gestured to Eric with the coffee in front of him.

Happy cooperation. Eric also picked up the coffee.

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

After chatting a few more things, it has been nearly an hour since we came out of 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 was already past nine o'clock in the evening, and the party was at its high tide. 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 gently.

Eric was about to find Aniston when Robert Shea and Jeffrey, who had been waiting anxiously at the stairs for an hour, 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. Therefore, the Friends matter is also related to His interests are at stake. 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 revealed 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: Isn't it... that it didn't work out?

Eric shook his head, and said in the somewhat confused eyes of Robert and Jeffrey: I mean, Robert, the box office share of Pretty Woman that was recently obtained was to pay you the 60 million funds , but now that money may be spent elsewhere.”

Robert and Jeffrey suddenly realized that Eric had just played tricks on the two of them, and things must have succeeded.

Pretending to hammer Eric's chest angrily, 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 turned it over in front of the two of them: Murdoch promised to give us 10% of the shares of Fox Television Network, at the price of 80% before the broadcast of Friends.

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. Therefore, after a short period of surprise, Jeffrey has believed more than 90%: Eric, are you sure? Are you kidding?

Eric took a glass of champagne from the passing waiter, held it up to the two, and said, Of course, guys, we're about to become one of the major shareholders of the Fox network.

This time, neither Robert nor Jeffrey had any doubts, both of them looked surprised at the same time, and Robert Shay was even more excited to raise 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 TV network. never thought about. 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 was one thing Robert Shea didn't realize, or deliberately ignored.

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 get together, Firefly can still pay you $60 million, but this will definitely make Firefly's capital chain 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 interest at the bank loan rate beyond 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 can't come up with too much at the end of the year. Funding, after all, the rest of Firefly’s movies are released at the end of the year, and it will be mid-next year when the movie gets a share. So, you can pay me the money at that time.”

After Robert Shea finished speaking, he immediately added nonchalantly: Actually, Eric, it's okay not to give me that money, just exchange it for the shares of Firefly.

Eric followed with a smile, pretended not to notice what Robert Shea said behind, changed the subject casually, and after a few chats, Robert left with the red wine contentedly.

But Jeffrey, who received Eric's hint, took a step back and stayed. (To be continued)