Chapter 552 [Cooperation between two major media tycoons]
In Xiangjiang, ATV Group is a one-stop communication enterprise. In addition to TV stations/satellite TV stations, it also has influential wholly-owned subsidiaries such as YG Entertainment, DreamWorks Film Company, and record companies.
Because of this, Lam Cho-fai's status in Hong Kong is far beyond that of other real estate developers, not to mention that he is also the largest factory owner in Hong Kong, a garment king, a comics king, a media tycoon...
DreamWorks suddenly let out the news, saying that it would learn from Hollywood and make large-scale commercial films, which immediately made people confused. Is this Pan Cheng's brain wrong?
Also, as the boss of ATV, does Lin Zuhui just ignore it and allow Pan Cheng to waste money like this?
For a time, there was a lot of public opinion, and there were many unfavorable remarks because DreamWorks did not have "Cheng Long".
Lin Zuhui doesn't worry about these things. It's just for fun anyway. The important thing is to grab the IP of "Resident Evil".
It can also be used as a game IP. Overall, it is impossible to lose too much.
The most important thing is that Lin Zuhui can feel proud.
"Resident Evil" is a creative science fiction film, and DreamWorks is also considered Hong Kong's representative film company. Lin Zuhui is the boss of DreamWorks. If someone says that Hong Kong movies are garbage, Lin Zuhui will be disgraced.
Who will say in the future that there is no science fiction in Hong Kong? DreamWorks teaches them to shut up!
"Resident Evil" and "Anaconda" must be filmed!
In his previous life, the richest man Ma could film "Kung Fu Tao" to realize his dream.
Lin Zuhui's money is many times that of his. Why can't he invest in a movie just to star in a zombie?
In fact, Lin Zuhui hopes to use this movie as an opportunity to promote the growth of the entire Hong Kong film industry. In his previous life, Koreans were able to film a series of wonderful films such as "Monster on the Han River", "Train to Busan", "Snowpiercer", and "Haeundae"
science fiction and disaster movies, then Hong Kong will also shoot these movies in this life.
This b, he has fixed it.
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In the waters south of Hong Kong Island, Lam Cho-fai entertained the Australian media tycoon Murdoch who came to Hong Kong on his super yacht.
Murdoch personally came to Xiangjiang to visit Lin Zuhui. The purpose is self-evident, that is for Dragon TV.
In the previous life, Asia Satellite TV really shined in the hands of Murdoch (Murdoch), with dozens of channels, an audience of 300 million people, covering nearly 60 countries. The content is also rich and colorful, including Hollywood blockbusters, American
Programs, British programs... Satellite channels have been established in almost many countries in Asia, either through sole proprietorship or joint venture, and the industry has become very big.
On the flying bridge, Lin Zuhui picked up his wine glass and said, "Mr. Murdoch, please!"
"Please... thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Lin." Murdoch responded politely. This time he came to Xiangjiang to visit Lin Zuhui in person because the person in front of him was not someone who could invite him to his yacht, so in order to show his sincerity,
He came to Xiangjiang in person.
Soon, both sides got down to business.
Murdoch said seriously: "Mr. Lin, I wonder if the equity in Dragon TV you hold can be sold? It is said that you just want to use Dragon TV to promote Hong Kong culture. If this satellite TV is given to us to operate, we will have
For more development, we will definitely purchase the program copyright of ATV Group as a cooperation."
Lin Zuhui smiled and said: "Mr. Murdoch, if the United States allows me, I can buy Warner Bros., Disney...I won't even blink an eyebrow. Do you know why?"
Mu Duo suddenly felt strange. He did not expect Lin Zuhui to negotiate in such an aggressive manner, but he still understood what Lin Zuhui meant.
"Because you are not short of money!"
Lin Zuhui laughed happily and said after a moment: "Yes, I am not short of money, so I have no plans to sell Dragon TV. In my plan, we will also rent more satellite receivers in the future and build a satellite TV network. I
It will create an entertainment culture suitable for our Asia. As for European and American programs, they only account for a small proportion."
Murdoch said tentatively: "But you have to know that if satellite TV wants to really penetrate into some countries and regions, it needs to have a good relationship with the local areas. Moreover, as the first satellite TV network in Asia, Dragon TV should do
It’s bigger and stronger.”
Lin Zuhui spread his hands and said: "I will not forget my original intention for the sake of money. Hong Kong needs a business card, which is Hong Kong culture, so satellite TV is born for this culture."
Murdoch immediately understood that this was the most difficult opponent to negotiate with because he did not have the qualities of a 'qualified businessman' at all.
"Mr. Lin, can you tell me what Hong Kong culture is? I'm sorry, because I live in the West, so I don't know much about it."
Lin Zuhui said seriously: "No, you understand! Europe and the United States also have our culture!"
Murdoch had to say: "Are you talking about "Who's a Millionaire", "American Idol", "The Voice"?"
"Of course, he is the culture we treat variety shows - innovation, new era, trends, fashion. And our music, TV series..." Lin Zuhui talked about the achievements of ATV Group, which is a
I am so proud, even in real estate, I have never been so proud.
So what if Europe and the United States are awesome? When ATV Group develops more variety shows, they will buy the copyrights, unless you don’t want to develop them. For example, survival and reality show variety shows will be available in one pot by then, so you don’t buy the copyrights.
, then there will be no progress at all.
As for direct plagiarism, developed countries in Europe and the United States will not do that. It’s not that they don’t want to do it, but they don’t dare. It’s a matter of face.
Murdoch finally said with admiration: "Mr. Lin is very powerful. Just like you said, if you are not from Xiangjiang, but an American, maybe you can do better than me." After all, it is necessary to open up a new kind of thing.
Popular culture is very difficult, but the important thing is that ATV Group does have great influence throughout Asia.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Hong Kong is too small and it is really difficult to develop and grow, so satellite TV is very important. If this industry can allow more people in Xiangjiang to have a good job
, I will not allow accidents to happen in this industry."
Murdoch fell silent, with some reluctance on his face. He wanted to enter the Asian media market, and Hong Kong's satellite license was the only one possible because it was a free port.
He sees further than Lin Zuhui. He believes that Asian satellite TV has at least a few hundred million viewers, so the TV network should be able to have dozens of channels. What is important is that it can also bring European and American culture to Asia. News Corporation has
Plenty of film sources.
After a long time, Murdoch put away his unwillingness and said: "So, has Mr. Lin considered cooperation?"
Lin Zuhui said: "There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. I am afraid there will be conflicts in the future with this kind of cooperation!"
The ATV Group's production capabilities are not weak, so it is impossible not to participate in the operation and management of satellite TV, and it must also ensure that it has the dominant position.
Murdoch said: "Both parties, 55 Holdings, have a win-win cooperation. Mr. Lin's purpose is to promote the 'Hong Kong Streaming Culture', and our purpose is to expand the satellite TV network and make money. There is no conflict. You are responsible for the content of some channels.
We are responsible for the content of some channels. Both of us have strong production capabilities, so I believe the cooperation will be perfect."
For a moment, Lin Zuhui also thought about it. In fact, compared with News Corporation's influence and production capabilities, ATV Group is still far behind. If this satellite TV network can be made into the most powerful satellite TV network in Asia, then it will indeed be beneficial to
It’s good for ATV and it’s good for Hong Kong.
The important thing is that satellite TV may offend people, but it would be much easier if it was a joint venture. After all, its purpose is to use satellite TV to spread Hong Kong culture.
Lin Zuhui suddenly asked: "Mr. Murdoch, what is your purpose of investing in satellite TV?"
"Make money," Murdoch said without hesitation.
Lin Zuhui then nodded and said: "If this is the case, then we can indeed cooperate, and we will discuss the details in detail. You should buy the equity in Hutchison first!"
Murdoch said happily: "Well, a gentleman's words are hard to follow!"
I can also order Chinese, but my wife hasn’t changed yet!
In fact, Lin Zuhui also understands Australian capital. Their investments in Hong Kong are all for speculation and are not sincere long-term investments. For example, the "South China Morning Post" owned by Murdoch sold 35% of its shares to Guo Huonian for HK$2.7 billion. It is simply
Sold at sky-high price.
Therefore, if Murdoch comes to set up this satellite TV network to make money, he can still choose to cooperate. Moreover, if he needs to offend someone, Lin Zuhui will have someone to take the lead.
Essentially, he invested in the satellite TV network for the sake of "Hong Kong culture."
Then again, through this kind of cooperation, will Lin Zuhui be able to invest in Hollywood in the future? After all, Murdoch is the boss of 21st Century Fox.