I’m in Hollywood

After Elizabeth closed the door, Murdoch slowly picked up the coffee pot to refill himself a cup of coffee, and then made a casual gesture to Eric.

Eric shook his head gently: It's not a good habit to drink too much coffee at night.

Murdoch chuckled: You young people are nothing. When I am my age, I have to drink more coffee to keep my spirits up.

There are actually more and healthier ways to stay energized.

Murdoch did not continue the topic, and instead said: Eric, by the way, your first movie was with Fox, and the cooperation between us has always been very pleasant, hasn't it?

Of course, Return to Seventeen can break 100 million at the box office, and I didn't even think of it myself.

Eric replied with a shrug, while implying that Murdoch was of little use for his emotional cards.

It is true that he got into Hollywood by the opportunity given by Fox to participate in Seventeen Again.

But I don't owe Fox anything. Return to Seventeen not only brought tens of millions of dollars in box office profits for Fox, but the subsequent video tapes and TV rights and other income combined, the total profit will definitely exceed 100 million US dollars . And he only got less than $1 million in remuneration from it. Speaking of which, Fox is considered a stingy. After the release of Back to Seventeen, he didn't even get a red envelope that sold at the box office. Eric thinks that this incident may be related to Fox's missing out on Home Alone. Although Fox himself refused to release Home Alone, after Home Alone is a big hit, Fox will definitely be angry with him. In the body, it is still the same principle. When a person commits an unbearable mistake, he will always subconsciously anger other people and refuse to reflect on himself.

Murdoch just wanted to get close to Eric. He was directly pushed back, even a trace of embarrassment flashed on his face that was used to seeing things in the world.

Eric, I heard that other TV stations have contacted you?

The contact between the representatives of the three major TV stations and Eric has been published in the newspapers. Even the famous Los Angeles Times and New York Times have made relevant analysis articles, and most newspapers are pessimistic about whether Fox TV can keep the broadcast rights of Friends next season.

Yeah. Their offers are very tempting.

Murdoch took a sip of the coffee in front of him a little irritably. He also realized that the young man in front of him was not easy to deal with at all. If he continued to chat with the other party in a non-salty manner, this little guy would definitely not be salty or indifferent. to the end with himself.

Putting down the coffee cup, Murdoch decided to go straight to the point: Eric, do you think this is good, Fox TV will increase the advertising share for Firefly to 70% in exchange for the premiere rights of the next four seasons of Friends?

As long as you can get the rights to broadcast the first five seasons of Friends. Murdoch believes that with the influence of this hit movie, Fox TV will definitely gain a firm foothold in North America after five years of development. Then after five seasons, Fox will have the confidence to compete with Firefly in terms of ratings. The share ratio of Friends has been re-negotiated.

Eric raised his head and stared at Murdoch: Mr. Murdoch, is this Fox's sincerity?

Doesn't this still reflect Fox's sincerity? Murdoch asked rhetorically.

Eric immediately shook his head. Under normal circumstances, this share ratio is indeed very sincere.

The TV industry is different from the film industry because TV stations are not bound by relevant anti-monopoly laws. You can make your own TV shows to be self-sufficient. Therefore, TV stations are very strong in terms of independent production of American dramas, usually. TV stations get broadcasting rights from producers in the form of buyouts. Even if the film and television giants such as Warner can enjoy the treatment of advertising share by virtue of their strength, the highest share will not exceed 40%, usually only 30%. about.

But this time the situation is completely different. For Fox TV, which is now in its infancy, the super high ratings brought by Friends is just a foundation. The most important thing is that Friends can help Fox TV in the development stage. Rapidly increase popularity and cultivate viewership groups.

Mr. Murdoch. Before Friends, the average viewership on Fox was in the millions. Less than one-tenth of the regular North American TV viewership. The super-high ratings of more than 20 million people came, even if this season is finished, it can at least increase the average viewership of Fox to more than 10 million people. Compared with these, the price you just made seems too insincere?

Murdoch stared at Eric and said, Eric, you should know that the price I just offered is almost twice what other producers can get.

Under the gaze of the media tycoon in front of him, Eric did not show any timidity, but smiled lightly: Mr. Murdoch, I believe you must have conducted some investigations, then you should know that the three major TV stations are in order to steal Friends, the share price offered is not much lower than yours. And someone has also calculated with me that if I broadcast Friends on several old wireless TV stations, the advertising revenue will increase by more than 10%, plus The 10% compensation above is actually close to the price offered by Fox. Compared with Fox, I choose to cooperate with other old-fashioned wireless TV stations, and I will definitely get more benefits.”

After Eric finished speaking, he lowered his head slightly and picked up the coffee in front of him again, without looking at Murdoch's expression, he believed that the so-called 70% advertising revenue was just a test by Murdoch.

Feeling the delicate white porcelain in his hands, Eric quickly noticed that a light green plant was drawn on the ceramic coffee cup, which was somewhat like an ink painting. Eric, who saw this, had the urge to turn the cup upside down, and wanted to see if the words 'made-in-' were engraved on the bottom.

However, Eric soon laughed because of this thought. This sudden smile made Murdoch feel very inexplicable, but the expression on his face also relaxed with Eric's smile.

Eric, let's talk about your conditions. What does Fox have to do to get the premiere rights to the sequel to 'Friends'? (To be continued)