Barry Diller ignored Michael Eisner's "complaints" because he believed that although Gao Xian seemed to have a little "intervention" in professional work, he still respected himself, and the starting point should be good, which was also confirmed with the work of paramount United television network.
During a discussion on the arrangement of the "prime time" program of paramount United television network, Garth ANSIR, director of entertainment program, said excitedly: "After repeated accounting for several times, I found that the 'prime time' of paramount United TV network is one hour less than that of the three major TV networks. It does not have the disadvantages we instinctively thought at the beginning. In fact, it is very cost-effective and can even be described skillfully."
Barry Diller looked at the document and pondered, "do you mean that in this' prime time ', paramount United television network does not have to worry about the relevant regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, but only arranges self-made entertainment programs, and then the comprehensive income is more?"
In 1970, the Federal Communications Commission of the United States introduced a regulation on the three major television networks. In imprecise vernacular, to sum up, the three major television networks can not arrange all the programs closely related to their own economic interests into the "prime time" network programs, so as to monopolize this advantageous resource with high ratings.
This situation is somewhat similar to the situation of Hollywood blockbuster market system before paramount was dismantled by antitrust several decades ago. Film companies also master the production, distribution and release of films, and can directly do a mathematical problem to find the optimal solution in the film arrangement of cinemas, so as to maximize revenue without paying attention to the feelings of the audience.
After the three major television networks in the United States have become the leaders of the industry, the "skills" of network programming shown in the "prime time" with the highest ratings can be described as similar and doing similar things.
The Federal Communications Commission of the United States specifically regulates this, just to crack down on monopoly.
However, since the introduction of this regulatory measure, there has been great controversy, so that there is a lot of room for actual implementation.
On the surface, the status of independent TV producers has improved, and the squeezing of the three TV networks can no longer be unscrupulous. On the other hand, due to the increasing investment in TV program production, more independent TV producers rely heavily on financing, and accepting the investment and exploitation of the three TV networks is a way to survive.
Now, paramount United television network has reduced its "prime time" by one hour compared with the "prime time" of the traditional three major television networks, giving people the impression of lack of confidence, but it can avoid the supervision of the Federal Communications Commission without showing mountains and dew.
Obviously, one of paramount's major costs for entering the TV network is its mature and powerful program production ability. In the "prime time" of paramount United TV network, all "own" programs are broadcast together, which naturally puts more income into its own pocket, which can greatly alleviate the difficult situation that paramount United TV network will inevitably generate income in the early stage of operation.
After calculating with Garth ANSIR and others, Barry Diller couldn't help smiling knowingly, "improve the scheme again. I'll show Sir Gao. I'm sure he will appreciate your work very much."
However, to Barry Diller's surprise, Gao Xian stretched out his hand for a long time before, but now he has delegated power, "very good. You can decide on such specific matters in the future."
After Gao Xian drew the Tao, he really didn't want to be too careful, and now his focus has shifted temporarily.
Mark Ritchie quietly sent a letter saying that his most memorable property in the United States, the shares of 20th century fox film, had better find a home as soon as possible and charge as much as he can first.
For the recent situation of mark Ritchie, Gao Xian naturally had an in-depth understanding.
The person standing on the front desk to clean up mark Ritchie is Rudy Giuliani, federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. The mayor of New York ten years later in the "old script".
Mark Ritchie is really brave. He is still wandering in the United States, which should also be a sign of reluctance. His wishful thinking is to spend money to avoid disasters and pay tens of millions of dollars to fill the "tax evasion" claimed by Rudy Giuliani, so as to strive for a better turn.
But this money, mark rich is not ready to directly take out cash from his own pocket, but wants to take it out of American property that is at risk of being frozen.
Gao Xian specifically asked Mark rich, "if you and Malvin Davis bought 20th century fox film together, can't you directly transfer your own shares of 20th century fox film to Malvin Davis?"
Mark Ritchie replied with a wry smile: "in recent years, Malvin Davis and I have worked together a lot, which is eye-catching. As long as things are not solvable, Malvin Davis wants to keep a low profile as far as possible."
Gao Xian is not so easy to deceive. He guesses that Malvin Davis is also worried that if he buys mark Ritchie's shares in 20th century fox film, he will be in trouble in case of climate change.
Mark Ritchie stood up and finally said the key point, "when Malvin Davis and I bought 20th Century Fox pictures, we spent more than 720 million, with roughly half of the shares. Sir Gao, I'm very satisfied that you can cash in this part of the shares for $100 million."
"OK, I'll try to help you find a buyer." Gao Xian promised very boldly, and he would not directly buy this part of the stock. In addition to the same concerns as Marvin Davis, he also has the general business performance of 20th century fox film at this stage.
Now that he has promised mark rich, Gao Xian must be serious. Even he thought of the disk catcher at the first time, but how to contact him is a subject to learn.
Finally, Gao Xian asked Patricia hurst, "didn't you say that Murdoch wanted to visit paramount? Is he still in the United States?"
"Yes, I'm still wondering whether to promise him." Patricia nodded. "Why, do you agree to let him see paramount?"
"Take a quick look." Gao Xian smiled playfully. "Invite him over and remember to be enthusiastic."
Miss Hurst had always been obedient to Sir Gao, and soon accompanied Mr. and Mrs. meadows to paramount.
Gao Xian pretended to be busy with the affairs of paramount TV company and "ran into" Murdoch. It was a good greeting.
Medor said with envy: "Paramount is going to enter the field of TV media and become a more comprehensive group."
Gao Xian smiled. "I'm not sure about the prospect of paramount United TV network, but it helps to give full play to Paramount's strong program production ability."
Murdoch nodded repeatedly if he realized something. "Taking program production as the fulcrum to pry the TV network, this road has great potential."
Gao Xian just beat around the Bush and said, "how do I feel that you seem to be studying this field? Can it be that the identity of a newspaper tycoon can't meet your pursuit, and you also want to enter the TV media industry in the United States?"
Murdoch laughed with great pride, "there's nothing to hide. I've done the first in the newspaper industry. It's time for horizontal development."
Speaking of this, Murdoch sighed with chagrin, "unfortunately, the company with enough TV program production capacity in Hollywood has already been divided up, and the awareness of preventing outsiders is still strong."
Sir Gao thought, "I have a message here. Do you want to listen?"
Murdoch was slightly stunned. "If it's convenient for Sir Gao, please go ahead."
Gao Xian said slowly, "as far as I know, mark rich, one of the controllers of Fox Film in the 20th century, intends to sell his shares worth more than 350 million US dollars."
Murdoch looked hesitant. "But I've heard that mark rich is in big trouble. I'm afraid his property is at risk."
"Because of this, there is a great possibility to lower the price. According to mark rich, it is not difficult to reduce the price by $100 million, or even cheaper." Gao Xian smiled. "It is true that his property is at risk, but your energy is also great."
"By the way, Marvin Davis, another controller, must be greatly affected after mark Ritchie withdrew from 20th century fox. At that time, 20th century fox will completely belong to you."
Murdoch was greatly moved. "This is indeed a rare opportunity. Does Sir Gao have more detailed information?"