Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

In fact, according to the rhythm of ordinary novels, Jed should buy Cisco and Yahoo at this time. In fact, Jed does own a part of Cisco, but he is not very interested in Yahoo.In Jed's view, Yahoo's success was actually too accidental, and Yahoo's success also led to the formation of the Internet bubble, and finally triggered the Internet's cold winter.And to be honest, Yahoo after the myth does not seem to have any commendable actions.

The only thing that still remains fresh in Jade's memory is that Yahoo is simply the killer of innovative small Internet companies. Every time it acquires a potential innovative company, it usually kills them within half a year.So Jed has always believed that there is something wrong with the company's philosophy, and he doesn't want to cooperate with such a company.Anyway, everyone is starting a business on the Internet. Why can Yahoo be successful and he can't?Therefore, Jade also invested in a company in Silicon Valley to develop future Internet products, and blogging is one of them.

In addition, Jed is also looking for the founders of Google through this company, after all, their search engine technology is too powerful.Of course, Jed's idea is to just poach these two people into the company and forget it. The future Google will just be a product of his company.

After seeing off the people from Pioneer Computer and Internet Technology Development Co., Ltd., Jed's secretary reminded him that he would soon meet with a group of guests from Hong Kong.After Jed finished listening, the people who thought about ATV finally couldn't help it.

ATV's management has been chaotic due to the dispersion of shares. Therefore, although ATV is the first TV station in Hong Kong and the first TV station in the Chinese area, its ratings in Hong Kong have always been suppressed by the rising star TVB.

But Jed also knows that the 90s is almost the time when ATV has the best chance to surpass TVB, because the Lai Sun Group of the Lin Baixin family and the New World Group of the Zheng Yutong family acquired more than 90% of ATV’s shares in the early 60s, and the Lin Baixin family and Zheng Yutong's family is a family friend, and Lin Baixin really wants to make some achievements in ATV, so at this time, ATV not only presents a thriving scene, but even gradually suppresses TVB's limelight in some places.Especially after Lin Baixin introduced the two measures of morning news program and prime-time outsourced Korean dramas, ATV's average ratings have gradually accounted for 45%, which made TVB feel more pressure.

However, Run Run Shaw is worthy of Shaw Tycoon. After learning that ATV's TV dramas were outsourced Korean dramas, he directly pulled the plug to discuss the possibility of local production with Dongfeng TV.We must know that after the TV series are localized, they will definitely stabilize the ratings of outsourced dramas. More importantly, ATV has no star lineup that can compete with TVB.

When TVB announced the filming of "Hong Kong Love Story", the topic of the whole Hong Kong turned to TVB, which made Lin Baixin so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.But Lin Baixin is not so easy to bow his head and surrender. Since you can hook up with Dongfeng TV, don't I?And I have to do better than you, you bought their copyright and transplanted it to the mainland, I will directly partner with them to fight against you in Hong Kong!

What Jade was waiting for was this day. The reason why the Korean drama trend was triggered in South Korea was to force TV stations in Hong Kong or Taiwan to join the melee, and eventually someone would contact him to discuss cooperation.It's a pity that Taiwan is still as immovable as a mountain at this time. No wonder that after the end of the 90s, Taiwan's TV drama production capacity and variety show production capacity were surpassed by the mainland at once.

On the contrary, on the small island of Hong Kong, two TV stations that can be called feuds first cooperated with Jed.However, TVB obviously still has the boldness of Hong Kong's TV overlord, only willing to buy copyrights and self-made, but not at all willing to talk about in-depth cooperation.On the contrary, after considering outsourcing, Asia TV finally came to itself again.At this time, Lin Baixin was already nearly 80 years old, and Jade stood outside the office door politely waiting for Lin Baixin's arrival.

"I didn't expect Mr. Sherman to be so young." Lin Baixin was still a little surprised when he saw Jed's age.Although he already had Jed's information in his hand, when he was really in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this was indeed the world of young people.Lin Baixin spoke Cantonese, so naturally there was an interpreter by his side to translate his words into English.

"No need, Mr. Lin." Jed opened his mouth in Cantonese, "Not only can I understand, but I can also speak it."

Hearing Jade's Cantonese, Lin Baixin was stunned.And Jed thought to himself, this is what he wanted.When negotiating, the worst thing to avoid is not knowing enough about the opponent. Now the ATV staff suddenly found that he didn't know that the other party's boss always speaks Cantonese, so does he also know the situation in Hong Kong like the back of his hand?Lin Baixin glanced at the assistants around him with a little dissatisfaction. The assistants all bowed their heads in silence, knowing that they had made a big mistake.

Fortunately, Lin Baixin is also a person who has seen many storms, and said with a smile: "That's good, since Mr. Sherman can speak Cantonese, I think our communication later will be smooth."

Fortunately, Jade's office is big enough, not only enough sofas for Jade and Lin Baixin to talk face to face, but also for Lin Baixin's assistants to sit down.Jed naturally had Lansing and the legal team to help out, and the whole office suddenly seemed a bit crowded.

Lin Baixin glanced at the office and said with a smile, "Mr. Sherman, aren't you afraid of getting sunburned in the office?"

Jed smiled and said: "No. My glass has a light filtering function, at least half of the strong light has been blocked. When the weather is dark, they will sense the lights in my room to automatically supplement the light. This glass not only It can block strong light and heat, and it doesn't hinder my usual mood of watching the scenery."

The two people lamented the level of technology in the United States on the topic of glass, and Lin Baixin suddenly asked: "I don't know what Mr. Sherman thinks of the TV market in Hong Kong? Or, how does he think of our ATV?"

Jed thought to himself that you, an old fox, really can't stand it anymore, so stop going around in circles. "I have always believed that Hong Kong's entertainment industry is the best in Asia. At the same time, because the whole of Southeast Asia and even Northeast Asia is a so-called Chinese cultural circle, Hong Kong's entertainment industry has unique advantages compared to Japan's entertainment industry. Of course, Hong Kong's film and television industry is also It's very admirable. But as far as I know, ATV has always been a challenger in Hong Kong, and its profitability is very worrying."

Although Jed described it without emotion, Lin Baixin still showed a hint of embarrassment.But Jed accidentally discovered that one of his assistants had a dissatisfied expression on his face, as if he had something to say but he seemed to be strictly ordered not to speak.

Jed didn't pay attention to that person's gaze, and continued to say: "The biggest problem with Asian TV is that you take TVB too seriously, catching up every step of the way but falling behind. TVB has Pearl and Jade, and you made it I bought a gold and diamond station. Those who didn’t know thought that your TV industry in Hong Kong was controlled by jewelers. The structure of a TV station determines the future of the TV station. When Mr. Run Run Shaw had the ambition to open TVB to Japan At that time, you were still thinking about how to catch him in Hong Kong. Why can’t you jump out of Hong Kong’s structure and see the outside world? If I remember correctly, TVB established TVBS in Taiwan last year in a joint venture with Era Group , known as the second viewing choice for Taiwanese people. They dare to challenge Taiwan’s overlords CTV, CTV and TTV in Taiwan, a place they are not familiar with. What about you?”

Lin Baixin thought for a long time, and said, "Mr. Sherman, I have to admit that I really don't have the vision of Sir Shao. But I have the courage not to belong to Sir Shao. I spent a lot of time to let people study your investment in Seoul TV Station in South Korea. The intention of setting up Samsung Dongfeng Production Company. Your goal is not only South Korea, a peninsular country, right? Your ambition is at least the whole of Asia, and Asian TV also has such ambitions. Koreans are not worth your cooperation! , Today I will join you for money, but who knows when I won’t bite you back? Asia TV has the greatest sincerity to cooperate with you, and I can assure you that the goal of Asia TV is never just to defeat TVB, our The goal is actually bigger."

Seeing the determined attitude of the 80-year-old man, Jade also understood why ATV was once revived under the hands of Lin Baixin.It's a pity that Lin Baixin couldn't make it to the day when ATV became profitable, and finally had to hand over ATV to Liu Changle and others under the pressure of shareholders.

Although Liu Changle and others have developed Phoenix Satellite TV well, they don't understand the local viewing environment in Hong Kong too well.Although they brought technological innovation to ATV, they made ATV lose its individuality.

When the reforms of Liu Changle and others failed, the Taiwanese took over ATV.It's a pity that the Taiwanese production team at this time is no longer the most advanced team in Asia. Blindly imitating Taiwanese programs resulted in only three of ATV's six wireless programs remaining on the air.

If Jed wants to cooperate with ATV, the first condition is that his Dongfeng TV production company must control the entire ATV, otherwise, with the temperament of ATV's shareholders, he may be kicked out of the company within three months of taking charge of ATV.

"I want the controlling stake in the entire ATV, otherwise I can't do it." Jed thought for a long time, and finally said it.

"Presumptuous!" The assistant who had been dissatisfied with Jed finally went into a rage, "My father came to ask you to cooperate, not to lure wolves into the house!"

Jed suddenly remembered who this person was.Although his character is not very good, he is one of the few tycoons in Hong Kong who are doing well in the entertainment industry, Lin Jianyue.Lin Jianyue's vision is actually very good. "Infernal Affairs" produced by Media Asia Films under his name is a classic, and his East Asia Records is also a top local record company in Hong Kong.For this person, Jed is actually very interested.He has the ability to represent Jed to take charge of Jed's film and television entertainment industry in Asia, provided that this person surrenders.

"So this is Mr. Lin." Jed said with a smile, "Why do you say it is to lure wolves into the house? Since your father wants to reform ATV, and I have the ability to reform. But to reform, there must be certain prerequisites , I just put forward this condition. Mr. Lin, you have been the chairman of ATV for so long, don't you feel constrained?"

Lin Baixin couldn't help laughing wryly, although he seemed to be a hit in ATV, it was just because he and his allies had more shares.But now the New World Group is a little dissatisfied. After all, investment is to make money, and no one can bear long-term losses. "Mr. Sherman really has a deep research on Hong Kong TV. He must have been preparing for us for a long time, right?"

"Actually, the person I'm waiting for may not be you, but there must be someone." Jed also laughed, "Hong Kong's structure is too small, and Taiwan's structure is not big enough. Our goal is to go to the mainland. Mr. Lin, there is Are you interested?"

"Invest in mainland China?" Lin Baixin shook his head, "They don't accept investment in the media industry, why should we go?"

"We don't invest in their TV industry, but in their TV production industry." Jade took out a proposal, "Mainland and Taiwan have cooperated in TV dramas for many years, especially Hunan TV. The cooperation with Taiwan is very frequent. Many popular Qiong Yao dramas in Taiwan are produced by Hunan Jingshi in mainland China, and at the same time, they are sold back to Hunan TV after the production is completed. This model is worth learning, and it is not only TV dramas, It can also be TV programs and movies. This investment book is something we have been working on for a long time, and we have been waiting for a Hong Kong partner."

"Why Hong Kong partners? Isn't Taiwanese better? Follow the example Mr. Sherman just provided."

Jed smiled and said nothing, in fact he had no way to answer this question.You can't tell Lin Baixin that in a few years, with Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian coming to power one after another, cross-strait relations will drop to a freezing point. "In a few years, Hong Kong will become one with the mainland. A company based in Hong Kong should have more advantages than Taiwan, at least I think so."

"It turns out that Mr. Sherman has so much confidence in CPC, I underestimated you." Lin Baixin said meaningfully.

Jed felt a chill in his heart. He suddenly remembered a piece of gossip he had read before. It seemed that Lin Jianyue and his family were supporters of KMT.But Jed thought about it, they were businessmen, not politicians, so why would they care so much?Sure enough, Lin Baixin just said that and didn't talk about this issue again, but asked: "What is Mr. Sherman planning to do?"

"I will be ordered to set up a Dongfeng Asia Television Company, and I will hold 51% of the shares. I will invite Mr. Lin and Hunan TV to join the remaining shares. Then we will wholly or absolutely control Asia Television in the name of this company, and invest in a A film and television production company in Hunan and a distribution company." Jed threw out his cooperation plan.

"Why share shares with Hunan TV?" Lin Baixin was a little puzzled, "Isn't the mainland not allowing TV stations to set up companies?"

"If you don't tie them to the chariot together, Mr. Lin can cooperate with them at ease?" Jed asked with a smile, "As for how Hunan TV solves their company problems, what does it have to do with us?" Jed is very Knowing the future development of Hunan TV, Hunan TV will form the largest media group in the country in four years, and Jade doesn't mind making some money from it.

"Okay." Lin Baixin clapped his hands and said, "Since Mr. Sherman is so confident, it is inevitable that the old man will ask someone to go north. But what do we have to satisfy Hunan TV? I don't think they care about TV dramas and TV shows? After all We're a capitalist thing, they don't necessarily like us that much."

Jed did not deny Lin Baixin's concern. After all, although Hunan TV was at the forefront of the national media in terms of commercialization, it had only been commercialized for a short time, and conservative thinking still existed.Otherwise, the insiders of Hunan TV would not find another way to set up a Hunan Economic TV station to compete with Hunan TV station.In fact, the reason why there is Hunan Economic TV is more to prove the value of media commercialization, and also to set up a stop loss point.

But Jed knew how to persuade these officials. He said with a smile: "If I tell Hunan TV that I am willing to help them establish Hunan TV International Channel in the United States, what will they think?"

"High! It's really high!" Lin Baixin clapped his hands and laughed.As a Hong Kong businessman, he certainly thinks he knows more about mainland officials than Jed.

If Hunan TV can set up an international channel in the United States, it will be an achievement for external publicity, enough for the entire Hunan TV system to be commended by Hunan Province and even the whole country.At that time, let alone cooperation, even if there are other requests, I'm afraid it will be very easy to agree.

The cost Jed paid was very low, because all he needed to provide was a cable channel.The cost in the United States is very low. As for the number of subscribers of your program in the United States, that is your own business at Hunan TV. Is it possible that others should guarantee your ratings or subscribers?No reason is not.

"Then Mr. Laurin will go north to test their tone." Jade said with a smile, "If Hunan TV is not interested, we will try Shanghai TV. After all, Shanghai is an old economic center in China, so it must be Think more openly."

"Of course I have no problem." Lin Baixin seemed to have solved some big problem, and he looked much younger. "I am now looking forward to the day when we jointly establish a company. Mr. Sherman, don't forget the future you told me, let Asian TV become the TV that all Asians watch!"