Chapter 553： Warner Bros

553 Warner Bros.

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In June 2001, Evan Bell, who was still unknown at the time, wrote a draft plan that created a worldwide viewing frenzy. On-line, producing talent shows in the United States. However, it was ultimately unsuccessful. "Pop Idol" has fallen into the hands of Fremantle Media, which is owned by German media giant Bertelsmann, and has become a coveted money-sucking machine.

Compared with the talent shows that are now popular all over the world, Evan Bell's first plan transaction, although the income is relatively limited, has changed the composition of the world's music market: the plan for the commercialization of digital music. Since Evan Bell did not participate in itunes' dividends, he only invested in Apple's stock, and Apple's development in the past two years is still difficult, and Evan Bell's dividends can basically be ignored. Therefore, the benefits of digital music commercialization are limited, but the focus is on Evan Bell's wisdom in this plan, which is the focus of attention.

"Never underestimate him because of his youth." Barry Mayer recalled Lee Kelleher's final assessment. It's not a compliment, nor a belittling. Although Warner Bros. and Warner Records are two separate organizations, because they both belong to Time Warner, Barry Mayer knows enough about Lee Kelleher. To be able to impress a manager at Lee Kelleher's level, Barry Mayer also has a clear understanding of Evan Bell.

For Evan Bell to appear in person in the conference room of Warner Bros. headquarters in New York today, Barry Mayer is still mentally prepared.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Barry Mayer couldn't help but sighed at the youthful vitality of the other party. In social occasions, the baby face has never been popular, because the distrust of "no hair on the mouth can't do things well" exists all over the world. Being young means lack of experience, lack of calmness in dealing with things, and lack of social accumulation. Therefore, seniority in the workplace has always been an element that cannot be ignored. Even though Barry Mayer knows that people cannot be judged by their appearance, let alone young people: the current computer industry and Internet industry are dominated by young people, but looking at Evan Bell in front of him, Barry Mayer still let out a soft sound in his heart. sigh.

Evan Bell wore a grey three-quarter-sleeve t-shirt today with a large black and white triangle color block on the front, and a black five-quarter sleeve suit with blue jeans and dark purple. Canvas shoes, chestnut-brown hair was cut short because of the role of "Nine", capable and energetic.

"Dear Husband Bell, the 'American Idol' that just ended was amazing, and I'm planning to go to Madison Square Garden to watch the top ten performers this weekend." Barry Mayer is a businessman, more than Evan - The results of Bell's music films, he still values ​​Evan Bell's ability in business operations more, even if it is a movie, what Barry Mayer sees is Evan Bell's box office appeal.

Barry Mayer has no regrets about missing the talent show. Warner Bros. is really good at film operations, and the money in the world will never end. He won't die there for an "American Idol" hurt autumn. However, it is harmless to express a sigh and bring him and Evan Bell closer.

Courtesy words in social situations, mutual promotion of Tai Chi, Evan Bell is also an expert, returning with a smile, "Look at the number of viewers of 'American Idol', and then consider the attendance of the concert, I am very worried, this A bad publicity will cost you money.”

Evan Bell, of course, is being polite.

The broadcast of the first season of "American Idol" reached an average of 15 million viewers. After entering the top ten, it even surpassed the Oscar awards ceremony, which has been criticized many times. It has become the fastest growing in the past year. Fast TV show. What's even more amazing is that the "American Idol" commercials' ability to attract money is increasing step by step. When the finals were broadcast, the price of 3 million US dollars in 30 seconds was not high. Compared with the highest record in Evan Bell's memory, it exceeded 1,000. In all, it's not worth mentioning. However, this is only the first season of "American Idol", and the results are impressive.

Through the first season of "American Idol", Evan Bell has already recorded 10 million US dollars in advertising and peripheral dividends. This earning ability is really appalling.

In addition, the first season of "American Idol" ended, and the players' record contracts naturally became the focus. The contracts of the top ten players in the first season of "Pop Idol" were all packaged by Simon Fowler of 19 Entertainment. Five." The deal has netted Evan Bell $8 million over the past year. More importantly, Evan Bell is doing nothing, just sitting at home and earning income.

In the contract of the top ten players in the first season of "American Idol", Simon Fowler once again showed his superhuman courage. In the competition with Warner Records and Universal Music, Simon Fowler took the lead, and for the second year in a row Eleven studios have cooperated. This time, Simon Fowler's price is $800,000 in liquidated damages per player, 20 percent of the player's income over the next ten years. In addition, the top ten players of the second season of "Pop Idol" have also become artists under 19 Entertainment. Simon Fowler completed the deal with the same price as last year.

In other words, the top 10 contestants from Season 2 of "Pop Idol" and Season 1 of "American Idol" brought in $10 million for Evan Bell after the game and before the individual activities began. income.

Only two years before and after the appearance of the talent show, it has been popularized in 25 countries around the world, and it has earned Evan Bell a total of $900 million. Nine hundred million! This is just the first step.

After the first season of "American Idol", it was still Kelly Clarkson who won the championship. Although the number of participants has increased, the historical trajectory has not changed much. Evan Bell's income from the talent show will continue to grow as the talent cast led by Kelly Clarkson begins recording records, singles, and events.

At present, through the talent show and Evan Bell's personal activities, the accumulated funds of Eleven Studios have infinitely approached the one billion mark. The ability of this independent studio to attract money is enough to make everyone in the industry look at it. Of course, at the same time, Eleven Studio is also investing in the shooting of "NCIS" and "Crash", and at the same time, it is also attracting more behind-the-scenes staff. Money is needed everywhere. Only by constantly seeking breakthroughs will there be longer-term development.

Although Barry Mayer doesn't know the detailed accounts of Studio Eleven, he still knows the approximate numbers, and naturally he won't believe Evan Bell's polite words, "Oh, it doesn't matter, even if the attendance rate of the concert is That's not enough, as long as Bell's husband acts as a guest of the show, tickets will be hard to get." Barry Mayer laughed, the snow-white goatee of his chin was constantly shaking.

"Not long ago, I heard that Bell's husband accepted an invitation from 20th Century Fox to star in a new film." Barry Mayer didn't seem to talk about Christopher Nolan's plans at all, but seemed to come over to chat with Evan Bell. In general, the whole world chatted, "But I don't know why you didn't accept our company's invitation, you know, 'Troy' and 'Twelve Arhats' are also rare big productions."

"Troy", an epic blockbuster with an investment of $175 million; "Twelve Arhats", a commercial blockbuster with an investment of 110 million, the sequel to "Eleven Arhats". It is a big production of course, and it is a super big production that has attracted much attention. However, "Troy" suffered from box office waterloo, and the reputation was not very good; "Twelve Arhats" was a success at the box office, but the reputation was not as good as the previous "Eleven Arhats".

Evan Bell couldn't help laughing. David Greenblatt took over the two films and tried to convince Teddy Bell for a long time, but Evan Bell didn't even read the script and refused directly. Teddy Bell will naturally not let go. "Husband Mayer, it's an honor for me to accept the invitation. Even if we miss the cooperation, I believe there are still many opportunities for cooperation when we come back." Evan Bell avoided the core question "why", Barry- Mayer didn't care either, he didn't think about getting the answer, he was just exploring Evan Bell's bottom.

Evan Bell went on to say, "For example, right now, I think we have the opportunity to cooperate. If Chris can sign a director contract with your company, then can't we cooperate?". Evan Bell quietly brought the topic to today's focus.

How could an old fox like Barry Mayer let Evan Bell succeed easily, "Hehe, if Eleven Studios wants to invest in Nolan's film now, I think there is absolutely no problem. Listen. Said that Studio Eleven is producing TV series and movies recently, so it's very lively."

"Of course." Evan Bell is not in a hurry, playing against such an old fox, impatience is the most important thing, "I do have several good scripts on hand, and one of them happens to be very suitable for Chris's style. Our former It's been discussed for two days." Evan Bell also followed Barry Mayer's words and continued, as if there was no such thing as Christopher Nolan working with Warner Bros. today.

Barry Mayer remained calm, the smile on his face hidden behind the goatee was always gentle, "Oh, Bell's husband's vision is worth looking forward to. I don't know what the script is?"

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