Heads Up Hollywood

As the first masterpiece of New Universal Group this year, at the premiere of "Ghost Rider", many heavyweight guests came.

In addition to almost all the superheroes of Marvel, many social celebrities in New York also appeared.

This is for Tang En's face.

People with brains and brains, everyone understands Tang En's prestige, strength and potential in this era!

This year's "Forbes" Global Rich List has been officially released!

Tang En's personal assets are as high as 60.5 billion US dollars!

In this list, far ahead!

Even Bill Gates, the world's richest man in the past ten years, has a net worth of 13.3 billion US dollars behind!

You know, Tang En is only 26 years old!

This year, Google, which Dunn directly holds shares in, will go public, and many Asian Internet companies that indirectly hold shares through the Scott Swift Foundation will also go public one after another.

It is conceivable that in the next few years, his personal wealth will enter an explosive growth period.

Man Shuo is a celebrity in the entertainment industry, and social elites from all walks of life, at this moment, they all have to curry favor with Twain.

With Tang En's status, entertainment stars don't need him to entertain them personally, and most of New York's business elites are nodding acquaintances.

However, there was one person that Twain had to personally receive—Steve Burke, Comcast's president and chief operating officer.

It was a surprise that he could come to this premiere in person.

"Yo? Look at your face... The acquisition of NBC Group is coming to an end, isn't it?" Tang En walked over with a smile and shook hands with him warmly.

Steve Burke cautiously pointed to the side corner, avoiding many people in the reception, and said in a low voice, "I'm in trouble!"

"Isn't it?" Tang En said with a disbelieving expression, "NBC has been looking for a partner for many years. Can they reject Comcast?"

Steve Burke shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and said bluntly: "Our boss... is a bit demanding."

"oh?"

"He is not satisfied with 49% of the shares, and he insists on taking 51%."

"Take control of NBC directly?" Tang En was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "Well, this ambition seems to be the handiwork of Roberts and his father. Two years ago, they were clamoring to buy Disney."

Steve Burke looked embarrassed, and said awkwardly: "Disney... It's just a test. In fact, we all know that it's impossible."

Tang En waved his hand, glanced at him meaningfully, and said with a smile: "It's easy to take 49% of the shares, but if you want to get the control right in one go and buy 51% of the shares, this transaction... has encountered difficulties, right?" ?”

Steve Burke said bitterly: "It's not just difficult, General Electric and NBC both refused to negotiate for a while."

"Open some more chips."

"We have already issued $9.5 billion in cash! Plus the $5.5 billion in debt that needs to be assumed, the total offer has reached $15 billion!"

"15 billion U.S. dollars?" Tang En looked surprised, "They won't agree to such a condition?"

Steve Burke shook his head: "They don't want to give up control of NBC at this time."

Tang En narrowed his eyes slightly, and he could understand.

After Jack Welch resigned from GE, GE ... seemed to have lost its backbone, the stock price has been falling for the past few years, and the sales of products have also declined.

At this time, General Electric is still looking forward to promoting the image of General Electric and advertising its products through the influence of nbc. Naturally, control will not be handed over easily.

Of course, as for capital mergers and acquisitions, there is no deal that cannot be negotiated.

"What do you need me to do?"

Tang En stared straight at the other party, and he had already seen the purpose of coming.

Steve Burke was able to come here despite his busy schedule, and he even specially participated in the reception after the premiere ceremony, which was obviously a conspiracy.

Sure enough, he said frankly: "Tomorrow, I will take the team to inspect NBC. If you are free...can you go with us?"

"Me?" Tang En took a deep look at him, his face calm, "The schedule is full, I'm afraid we can't miss it."

Tang En certainly understood what the other party meant.

Following Comcast's team and inspecting NBC together is tantamount to giving Comcast a platform.

It was tantamount to telling General Electric and NBC in disguise that Twain supported Comcast in taking control of NBC!

Tang En didn't even need to say a word, as soon as he showed up, he could solve a lot of trouble for Comcast.

This is the face of the supreme in the industry.

If people at the bottom want to have a better life, they have to give up their face and even their dignity to look for opportunities. For example, female stars will scramble to climb into Tang En's bed.

But when it comes to Tang En's class, face often means priceless.

Executives at GE and NBC are not as stupid as Quentin Tarantino.

Tang En even called himself and told him not to participate in "Fahrenheit 9/11", but he dared to refuse? Your brain is flooded, so you can't be so stupid, right?

The bosses of nbc will definitely not make this kind of mistake.

You know, New Universal Group is the largest TV program manufacturer in the United States today!

Although New Universal does not have giant TV networks like nbc and cbs, New Universal can produce TV shows with huge ratings!

In the past few years, the TV program rankings of the major public TV networks, except for classic TV series such as "Friends" and "Seinfeld", as well as the most popular night talk shows among American audiences, the TV programs produced by New Universal Group almost dominate the rankings. list!

"American Idol", "Truth or Dare", "The Bachelor", "Universal Next Top Model", "Smart and Brave"... which one is not a reality show with a very high ratings?

New Universal does not have a public TV network business, which means that New Universal is not a competitor with the four major TV stations of abc, nbc, cbs, and fox.

It can easily sell TV content products among the four major TV stations.

Make money for yourself through other people's platform channels.

This is actually a beautiful thing.

Especially this year, after New Universal determined that it would not get involved in the public TV network business in the short term, it began to change its development thinking, from channel expansion to content production.

In addition to the reality TV show, there are many TV series including "The Office", "How I Met Your Mother", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and "Mad Men" have been put on the production agenda.

Among them, nbc has initially finalized the broadcast of two TV series, namely "The Office" and "How I Met Your Mother".

Therefore, whether it is Tang En's wealth, status, connections and influence, or the cooperation with New Universal, NBC must give him face.

Otherwise...if New Universal no longer cooperates with NBC, it will be an unbearable loss.

Steve Burke knew that Tang En was talking about conditions, and said in a low voice: "We are willing to reduce the operating commission of the STA TV network by one percentage point."

The sta TV network now has 24.5 million paying household subscribers, of which Comcast accounts for 18 million.

In the past, when Comcast operated exclusively, the operating commission was 8%.

Later, New Global canceled its exclusive operating rights, and Comcast's operating commission naturally increased, becoming 10% of the industry's prevailing rate.

If it can be reduced by one percentage point to reach 9%, it is also a good condition.

With 18 million paying users, the total annual subscription revenue will reach 1.7 billion US dollars!

A 1% difference...that's $17 million!

Tang En still looked embarrassed and said: "No, I really have something to do tomorrow, and I have already made an appointment."

Comcast relies on the sta TV network to earn so much a year, and solves such a big cash flow problem, giving up part of the benefits to New Universal, shouldn't it?

This is a basic law of business.

He will not be tempted by this little money.

Steve Burke went on to say: "The promotion of the Discovery Communication Channel... We will make the greatest efforts and use all resources, including business in Europe and Latin America."

This is a good condition.

Tang En nodded slightly, but still did not let go.

"I heard...you're having some trouble in England?" Steve Burke finally threw out the biggest bait.

Sure enough, Tang En's complexion changed, and he looked at him seriously, "Do you have a solution?"

Steve Burke smiled slightly, "Is it the BBC?"

Tang En narrowed his eyes, his face was slightly cold, "Your source of information... is really powerful."

Steve Burke didn't care, and said with a smile: "Six years ago, Comcast acquired a TV operation company prime_communication, which included part of the British TV business."

"Huh?" Tang En's face flashed a look of disbelief, "Isn't it related to the BBC?"

"There are some connections, including five channels including sports and music, all of which have business contacts."

"Amazing!"

Tang En couldn't help giving a thumbs up.

Damn, they are all human beings!

Murdoch's News Corporation has shocked him enough, and only then did he know that these powerful media empires have intricate relationships, and the background cannot be underestimated.

"So, are you free tomorrow?" Steve Burke looked at Tang En with a smile.

Tang En wasn't embarrassed either. The business relationship was originally a transaction relationship. He nodded and said, "Well, these three conditions are all very good. But... Steve, on the BBC side, can you really speak up? Don't pretend to be big Tail wolf!"

Steve Burke laughed, "If you have a business relationship, you will naturally have the opportunity to talk. Besides, you don't really want to do something to the BBC, do you? Just use a little trick and show some muscles, right? Since That's right, the BBC always wants to give Comcast a face."

"Well, tomorrow... let's go to NBC together!"

Tang En took a deep breath.

No wonder Michael Eisner often told him in private that he didn't regret missing Jeffrey Katzenberg and firing Michael Ovitz back then.

The biggest regret is letting Steve Burke go.

He will be the best successor.

When we met today, I really felt the same way.

With Steve Burke, Comcast is really going to complete the transformation from a TV giant to an entertainment giant. ()

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