Chapter 376： Knock out HBO

Jeff Beeks has served as chairman and chief executive officer of the hbo television network since 1995.

In the few years he was in charge of hbo, he changed the development model that relied on leasing copyrights in the past, and gradually developed a self-made drama model, which doubled the number of hbo subscription members.

Such outstanding performance has aroused the idea of ​​Time Warner executives, especially Ted Turner, the largest individual shareholder and vice chairman, who highly praised his ability.

According to insider information, because of the excellent performance of the past few years, Jeff Bickers is likely to make a job adjustment next year and be promoted to the chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of the entertainment and Internet company.

In fact, it does.

Jeff Birx's road to promotion started with hbo, and then it got out of hand.

In July 2002, promoted to Chairman and CEO of Entertainment and Network Company;

In January 2006, he was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Time Warner;

In January 2008, he was promoted to Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Time Warner;

In July 2009, he was promoted to Chairman and CEO of Time Warner.

However, under his leadership, Time Warner's stock price... fell all the way, and the company's assets were repeatedly split and sold, from Warner Records to Warner Publishing, and finally even Time Warner as a whole, all packaged and sold.

Once the world's largest media and entertainment group, under the leadership of Jeff Beeks, not only failed to save the decline of the merger with aol, but instead went into the abyss step by step.

Even because of Jeff Beeks' self-willedness, a large number of high-level talents have left, the most famous of which are of course Alan Horn of Warner Bros. and Chris Albrecht of HBO.

In the early years, Jeff Bickers was just a loan receptionist at Citibank. After he jumped to hbo, he really began to change his life, and he managed step by step and rose all the way.

At this time, Jeff Bickers was in a bad mood.

He had just received a notification from DreamWorks that Dunn Pictures had offered $80 million to acquire the North American TV rights of "Band of Brothers" through the right of first refusal.

The two parties have completed the signing ceremony.

This is a big worry for Jeff Bickers.

Starting from the broadcast of "Spider-Man" and "Chainsaw" in May, the previously unknown sta TV network suddenly exerted its strength and grabbed the blockbuster market.

And the self-made drama "Under Six Feet", which was broadcast in June, has received numerous praises. This situation is exactly the same as when hbo played "Black D Family"!

Hbo has more than 7.5 million members and users today, of which the "Black D Family" family contributed at least 2 million!

The quality of "Under Six Feet" is no less than that of "The Black D Family", and the content direction is cooler and more likely to attract the curiosity of the audience.

Doesn't this mean that this series can also bring benefits similar to "Black D Family" to the sta TV network?

Membership increased by 2 million?

By then, the sta TV network will have more than 5 million paying subscribers!

Of course, this hasn't surpassed hbo, but it's hard to say if you count a "Band of Brothers", the one that wears the hats of Steven Spielberg, Dunn Walker, and Tom Hanks. A blockbuster movie might have an unprecedented impact.

Thinking of this, Jeff Bickers secretly regretted it.

Knowing this, he should have lowered his stance and conditions, cooperated with Spielberg, squeezed out Dunn, and invested in the production of "Band of Brothers". Even if the British BBC TV station needs to be brought in to share the investment and profits, at least the North American TV rights are firmly in the hands of hbo.

Well now, he shouted the sky-high price of 80 million US dollars, but he did not buy the copyright of a TV series. It is unimaginable in the past.

"This Dunn is really a catfish. He has disrupted Hollywood and the TV market!"

Jeff Beeks gritted his silver teeth, and a sullen look appeared on his face.

Of course, he is not afraid of Tang En, but worried that the sudden rise of sta will affect the industry leader status of hbo, which in turn will affect his smooth promotion.

...

Chris Albrecht, a former comedian, has a hilarious and approachable laugh.

For Dunn's annual salary and buyout plan, he is very recognized, he has long wanted to escape the shadow of Jeff Beeks, and can find a like-minded leader to show his ambitions.

But Dunn's next sentence made Chris Albrecht almost speechless in surprise.

"Chris, Dunn Pictures will definitely go public in the future. I can give you a guarantee. As long as the sta TV network can develop smoothly, the original stock subscription amount I will give you is on the same level as the president of Marvel Pictures."

Marvel Studios, like thunder!

It is definitely the biggest gold-absorbing studio under Dunn Pictures.

Dunn equates sta TV network with Marvel Studios, which undoubtedly gives Chris Albrecht the greatest confidence and guarantee!

Of course, there is also a heavy pressure!

It is not enough for the sta TV network to develop and grow smoothly. It is necessary to leave similar competitors far behind and form an oligopoly.

Just like Marvel Pictures, even the dc comics that have been popular in the United States for half a century, with the appearance of Dunn, they were completely crushed by Marvel.

Chris Albrecht took a deep breath, "Mr. Walker..."

"You can call me Dunn."

"Well, Dunn, if so, I need an assistant."

Tang En smiled, "Of course, I handed the sta TV network to you, just hoping to develop according to your ideas. You can tell me who you need."

Chris Albrecht said: "I have a friend named Roy Price, who was VP of Disney Children's Channel and left last year to go to McCarthy Consulting as a business consultant. More importantly, , his father, Mr. Price, is a senior in the Hollywood industry, runs a Price Films business, and has rich network resources in the industry."

Tang En pondered a little, nodded and said: "Have worked in TV, proficient in business, or a Hollywood family, with deep background and network resources. Chris, are you ready?"

Chris Albrecht laughed: "I just don't want to betray your trust."

"Yes, I agree!" Tang En waved his hand, "You can make him the president of the sta TV network to assist you in your daily work."

"Thank you!" Chris Albrecht's face was rosy, he hesitated for a moment, and hesitantly said: "Dawn, there is one more thing."

"Say!"

"I wish...the sta network would have its own TV production division."

Tang En laughed dumbly, "Do you want to produce and sell yourself?"

Chris Albrecht headed: "I know that Dunn Pictures also has a TV production department, but... after all, insiders know more about the user preferences of the sta TV network. Of course, the distribution of the peripheral business of self-made dramas has to be called for Dunn Pictures operates."

Dunn readily agreed: "No problem! Previously, I approved an annual TV production fee of 100 million US dollars. Well, Dunn Films and sta TV network are divided into half."

"that would be great!"

Looking at Chris Albrecht's excited appearance, Dunn smiled and was in a good mood.

This is an American drama **** in the content field, and Tang En will definitely not miss it.

When he was in hbo, he successively launched classic American dramas such as "The City", "The Sopranos", "Six Feet Under", "Dead Wood", and later moved to the starz TV network, and then launched "Spartacus" , "Fengcheng Gang", "Desire for Power" and other works were very popular.

"By the way, you are in hbo, do you have some good assistants?" There was a faint smile on Tang En's face.

"Yes..." Chris Albrecht took a long voice and lowered his voice, "Boss, do you want me to bring them here?"

"clever!"

Dunn snapped his fingers.

Chris Albrecht hesitated for a moment, "I've been in HBO for the past few years, promoting self-made dramas, and setting up a content group with producers, marketers, and creative screenwriters. It can be said that in recent years, In a few years, there will be several wonderful episodes of hbo, and this content group is inseparable."

"You lead it?"

"Yes!"

"Okay!" Tang En laughed loudly, "Damn, he is unkind, don't blame me for being unjust! Dig, as long as you want to come, dig it for me!"

"what?"

Chris Albrecht's eyes widened, his face surprised, "These people... hbo will definitely not let go."

"Chris, you must have a way, right?" Dunn gave him a deep look, "You are the head of the sta TV network now, you only need to be responsible for sta not hbo!"

Chris Albrecht took a deep breath. "Give me $5 million and I'll get them done!"

"Ha ha!"

Dunn laughed, stood up and patted his shoulder, "Chris, that's right! hbo is our mortal enemy, weakening their strength is our growth!"

...

That night, Dunn hugged Angela Lindelwald and Karolina Kerkova, two blond long-legged models, lingering and having fun.

However, unlike Dunn's gentle enjoyment here, Jeff Bickers on the other side woke up from the bed like a nightmare, and he received a call.

HBO's director Chris Albrecht decided to give up his loyalty bonus of more than $5 million and leave immediately!

With the popularity of "Six Feet Under" on starz, Jeff Birx has become more aware of the role of boutique series on professional cable TV stations.

I'm trying to convince Chris Albrecht to change his mind and develop hbo together.

After all, losing the copyright of "Band of Brothers" made him feel a little worried, and he must take precautions and increase efforts in the content field.

Unexpectedly, Chris Albrecht made such a major decision!

"what happened?"

"I heard... This afternoon, Tang En had an appointment with him."

"Don?"

Jeff Beeks opened his eyes wide and nearly spit out a mouthful of old blood.

He just grabbed the copyright of "Band of Brothers", but before he succeeded, Tang En poached his capable men. This was bleeding him!

"This bastard!"

Jeff Beeks was furious and threw the phone out.

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