Chapter 713

The vision of hilardly Mendes, chairman of ITV, is absolutely right!

That's not true~

Zucker's UPN TV network has not yet won the competition for the right to broadcast the Champions League. Just because of its cooperation with Sky TV group, it has gained extremely hot attention and great reputation in just a few days.

"This is the Champions League!"

In an interview, British government sports Secretary Martin field said: "football is a sport loved by Europeans. With a long history of more than 100 years, it has attracted the attention of more than 500 million people all over the world. What's more, the number of fans exceeds 1 billion. As the top event of football, the Champions League attracts the attention of hundreds of millions of people every year; Well, the number of viewers of the Champions League final will not be less than 50 million

"The UPN TV network under the name of Zucker Wald, once it really gets the qualification of the Champions League broadcasting right, then the UPN TV network is bound to expand rapidly."

As soon as the interview ended, it was quickly published in the newspapers of the day by dozens of European and American media, which once again aroused great attention.

Somewhere in Italy.

In a middle school in Turin, it's the break time in the morning at the moment. Many students, especially those who love football, have a hot chat.

"UPN, I think I've heard of it?"

Said a blonde with a lot of freckles.

"Man, you're out!"

"UPN is a pay TV network in the United States. As early as the middle of last year, it has landed in all parts of Italy. You can definitely find it when you turn on the TV," said a boy with a dirty pigtail

"That's right!"

Another teenager with short hair echoed: "I still know that the boss of UPN TV network is the super rich Zucker Wald. He was the director of last year's Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award winning movie" the cracker drummer! "

The voice fell.

The freckled blonde made a sudden sound.

No way!

He is a fanatical football fan. He almost always watches football matches, or a collection of matches, on weekdays. He lacks the attention of UPN TV network.

After all, Zucker's UPN network is weak in sports.

This, of course, refers to football.

In the United States, UPN television network is qualified to broadcast live and broadcast NBA basketball games, but who makes people in Europe feel much less about basketball than football?!

Under the words of many small partners, the freckled blonde said in dismay: "I can't imagine that this UPN TV network is quite powerful, and it has the ability to participate in the competition for the right to broadcast the Champions League."

It was also on this day that people in France, Britain, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and other countries and regions heard the name of UPN for the first time.

"This is the first time I've heard of it. Is it strange?"

"I also heard about UPN for the first time."

"Please, there are not too many pay TV channels in Europe. Take Germany as an example, there are more than 50 pay TV stations, large and small, and the total number of pay TV channels is no less than 100; My God, there are so many pay TV stations and pay TV channels in Europe. "

you 're right!

In the United States, Zucker's UPN TV network is indeed very strong, ranking third only to HBO and Comcast, and ranking third in the field of pay TV, with annual revenue of more than $3.7 billion in 2001.

But what about Europe?

Sorry ~ UPN is only a brother in many pay TV fields in European countries and regions!

In 2001, UPN's annual revenue outside North America was $150 million, most of which came from the distribution accounts of other TV stations; Also in 2001, UPN spent $170 million outside North America last year.

In other words, UPN TV network lost money overseas last year!

This is why Zhuke is so eager to enhance the brand influence of UPN TV network!

"See?"

Chucker put down many newspapers and said with a smile: "in order to fight for the right to broadcast the Champions League for three years, I put forward the" good voice "variety show and the cooperation plan of up to 10 TV dramas. However, the results are remarkable. The reputation of UPN alone can save us at least tens of millions of dollars in promotion fees."

Donna Langley and others nodded.

Zhuke continued: "now that I have come up with the plan book of the" good voice "project, the WB TV network of the company's stars must start the project as soon as possible."

Hearing the speech, Donna Langley immediately replied: "it's already in the process of preparation. I believe that with the foundation of the" good voice "project, we will be able to save the local TV audience in North America."

WB TV network, one of the trump programs, has been broadcast for several years, "talent show"!

But!

It is the so-called: flowers without a hundred days red ah!

No matter how popular the variety show is, it has a long life!

Since the summer of 2001, Fox television has obtained the authorization of "pop idol" from BBC television and produced a variety show of "American Idol". Once this variety show is born, it can be called "Wang Bang"!

Huge audience!

It has caused a huge impact on the "talent show" of WB TV network under the name of Zhuke, resulting in a large decline in the number of viewers. If Donna Langley didn't respond in time, the program would be yellow.

"I will arrange the launch and broadcast of the talent show as soon as possible, and then combine it with the talent show. I firmly believe that I can regain the audience and regain the title of variety show!"

Donna Langley's commitment to Zucker.

Zhuke nodded: "you have confidence to become!"

In the same way, Zhuke is full of confidence!

In the original time and space, the voice of America was born. The second episode of the first season directly crushed the American Idol broadcast in the same period.

Ding Ding Ding~

Just at this moment, Zhuke's personal phone rang.

Caller: taro Hashimoto!

Taro Hashimoto is also one of Zhuke's generals. At present, he is the first person in charge of Family Entertainment Department of Golden Dawn entertainment group, President of SpongeBob house, President of Bates doll factory, etc.

"What's the matter?" Zucker frowned.

"Yes, boss."

Mr. Hashimoto's voice was full of joy. He said on the phone: "boss, just now the negotiation group I led finally reached a preliminary agreement with the Japanese government on the construction of a new Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo."

"Really, it's wonderful!"

Zucker was also surprised: "Tokyo is done, and the next step is to deal with the Great China's Shang sea. Then our Harry Potter theme park has completed the new construction plan of five theme parks, namely, Tokyo, great China's Shang sea, London, Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia!"

The plan of Harry Potter theme park is an important part of the movie "Harry Potter" series. For this reason, Zhuke has made a big investment, with a total investment of no less than $1.5 billion.

you 're right!

That's $1.5 billion!

Moreover, this is only the investment in the early stage. If other recreational facilities are added in the later stage, the total investment will never be less than $3 billion.

Of course, that's far less than the cost of Disney theme park.

"I'm not in a hurry!"

"Now it's just a Harry Potter theme park. I will have a majority of the stock in the future. If I buy the universal studios and Universal Studios again, then the investment will have to be doubled."

Zhuk has a clear plan in mind.

A few days later~

The first meeting of the bidding Conference for the broadcasting rights of the Champions League officially ended.

With the support of ITV and Sky TV group, Zucker's UPN TV network has successfully defeated many rivals and stood out from hundreds of TV stations. It has entered the decision-making circle of broadcasting right qualification competition with 35 TV stations including Sky TV, BBC TV and German Channel 4.

Second round;

The third round;

After a total of five rounds, the winner of the Champions League broadcasting rights will be decided!

Of course, it is estimated that the result will not come out until November, so Zhuke returned to the United States.

The second watch of the book.