Hollywood New Century

In the Upper East Side of Manhattan, in Simon's luxury villa room, Simon, who was lying on the bed, couldn't sleep. After returning from the Rosewood Carlisle with Ivanka, I have been thinking about the possibility of Doncaster acquiring Twentieth Century Fox Entertainment.

Turning to look at Ivanka, who was asleep, Simon got up and went directly to the study in a pajamas.

The cable TV operators hold the channels, and after the film and television content is produced, it is broadcast on various TV stations through these operators. Operators pursue vertical industry chains and acquire film companies and TV stations for profit.

The reason why Simon doesn't pay much attention to the future of cable TV is not only because of the importance of streaming media in Simon's heart, but also because of the division of interests of operator channels.

Rupert Murdoch does not have the idea of ​​selling 20th Century Fox now. The reason why he will sell it in the future is because he believes that Hollywood will also have a portfolio at that time. After News Corp failed in its bid to acquire Time Warner, he sold the second one. Tenth Century Fox and Fox Television to Disney.

And, Hollywood will indeed see a flurry of mergers and acquisitions over the next few years, as the rise of Netflix's online streaming causes Silicon Valley's tech titans to quit the online video business.

After the TV network was hit, the Hollywood Entertainment Group found that its business expansion had reached a bottleneck and had to change again. After Doncaster Group acquired NBC Universal in the previous life, it also acquired Time Cable Group from Time Warner, consolidating its position as the world's largest cable TV operator.

Moreover, AT&T, the largest telecom giant in North America, also acquired Time Warner, another reshuffle in Hollywood.

Perhaps, if he can help Doncaster acquire Twentieth Century Fox Group, it is also possible. After all, Brian Roberts offered a tempting offer to return the rights to the Marvel character adaptation of the X-Men franchise.

However, there is no rush now. Although Doncaster has this idea, it depends on whether people are willing to sell it.

However, Xinghai Entertainment is indeed a bit complicated in Simon's view. Although group management helps vertical utilization of resources, the corresponding management costs and internal struggles will also increase.

Star Records has developed very well now, but as an independent record company under the group, it's not bad; Simon's idea is that the newspaper company with the "San Francisco Chronicle" as the main body has acquired several online news sites. After that, it went further and further in online advertising marketing and website operation.

Then there is the United Cinema Company. After joining Universal's overseas cinema chain, isn't it a bit redundant!

Simon himself must not know how many companies there are in the entire Xinghai Entertainment Group. There are too many subsidiaries, branches, holdings, investments, and joint ventures.

At the end of May, the New York Avengers won the fifth game against the Bulls at home, and became the Eastern Conference champion with a total score of 4:1, advancing to the finals and competing with the Dallas Mavericks in the west for the NBA championship in the 2010-2011 season. Championship ownership.

At the same time, the Premier League also came to an end, and West Ham United won the runner-up position in the league and won the FA Cup at the same time. After more than 30 years, West Ham United finally has another championship trophy.

Simon has been staying in New York, for the Avengers to enter the finals, did not say, of course, is happy. Compared to the Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Simon is definitely not as pure as he loves basketball.

The New York Avengers are a business and a status symbol for Simon, as is the NFL's Miami Dolphins. Commercial investment must be the most important reason for spending such a large price, followed by strengthening the foundation.

In New York, not only often go to various business receptions, but also deal with various government officials. In the past few years, Simon has gradually adapted to this kind of life. Anyway, it is all kinds of interests exchange, interests are combined, hello, I am good, everyone is good.

At the same time, James Dolan's American cable company also bought back the shares of AMC Cable from Xinghai Entertainment.

"Relativity Media is interested in the SyFy channel?" Simon sat in the office of Universal Pictures in Xinghai Building, listening to Laura Collins' work report.

"What do the NBC executives think?" Simon asked.

"Internal discussions, the price of Relativity Media is a bit low," Laura Collins responded, in fact, the head of NBC has a different opinion on the sale of cable station SyFy.

However, Simon decided that the cable network will not be the focus in the future, and the focus will be on the streaming media direction; and now the group is vigorously developing the Universal Studios Resort Group, which has a great demand for funds.

"Relativity Media, Ryan Kawarauer does have some ideas. The price is definitely not good. Find a few more companies and let them buy it together." Simon needs money now, Ryan Kawarau, chairman of The Relativity Why is the grid so ineffective at critical times?

Go to Wall Street and continue to fool around, fool those insurance funds, bank investment funds, and securities companies to invest money!

"However, we've also investigated that Relativity Media has been mostly busy with their own films and distributions lately, and shouldn't have much cash," Laura Collins explained.

"What about the others, Legendary Pictures, Lionsgate, and the others, don't they also want to enter the cable pay TV industry?" Simon asked again.

Laura Collins shook her head, meaning that they had not received their inquiry offer.

Simon nodded and said: "Then take it slow, the financial tsunami has just passed, and it is estimated that many companies do not have much cash."

In the entertainment industry, Xinghai Entertainment is a freak, and the high income of film and TV is dizzying. Other companies are not as powerful as Xinghai Entertainment.

"Also, inform Jeff Zucker that NBC can increase the content production business on variety shows and talk shows, and the business report for this quarter is a bit low," Simon, who was leaning back in his chair, continued.

"In addition, the news station MSNBC is targeting CNN and FoxNews. We must increase the ratings of our MSNBC as soon as possible and continue to increase our influence."

Jeff Zucker, CEO of NBC Television Broadcasting Group, has a responsibility, if not even FoxNews. Simon felt there was no need to renew his contract after two years.

"Got it, boss," reminded Laura Collins, after taking note.

"Boss, there's a dinner tonight with the new governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo! The Hangover 2 premieres tonight in North America."

"Andrew Cuomo," Simon nodded when he heard it. It was a political family in the United States again. His father, Cuomo Sr., had been the governor of New York for three terms.