v3 Chapter 916： MGM’s future is a media empire

When Xia Yu was a little annoyed, the two elites in his list did not refuse the invitation of Korn Ferry, which gave Xia Yu a glimmer of light.

The two are Barry Diller, the current vice president of Paramount Pictures, and Shirley Lansing, the current vice president and vice president of Columbia Pictures.

Barry Diller is definitely a genius in film and television media. He first dropped out of Los Angeles University and joined the William Morris agency. Five years later, he joined the American Broadcasting Corporation as assistant general manager, where he invented both TV series and TV movies. The long-lasting broadcasting model in the future has greatly increased the number of ABC users.

Later, he joined Paramount Pictures at the age of 32 and served as the vice president at the age of 35, a proper talented elite.

Work experience in these positions has made Barry Diller an all-rounder proficient in film and TV entertainment.

What Xia Yu still knows.

If following the original historical trajectory, Barry Diller would be dug into the 20th Century Fox Company by Rupert Murdoch four years later, leading its rapid rise, and co-founding Fox Broadcasting with Rupert Murdoch Company and built it into the fourth largest television network in the United States in just a few years.

His ability is evident!

In Xia Yu's plan, MGM Pictures will definitely not only set foot in the film industry.

Without cable channels, TV networks or broadband channels, and without the backing of a media group, MGM Pictures, even with Xia Yu’s golden fingers, cannot really form a deterrent. Once Xia Yu no longer pays attention, it will be instigated. People, as long as the investment fails a few times, MGM Pictures may become the tail of the crane again.

Therefore, MGM will definitely be built into a comprehensive film and television media and entertainment group in the future, and it is best to build a TV network as soon as possible against the future 20th Century Fox.

Furthermore, the six Hollywood giants in the future are all integrated film and television media and entertainment giants. It can be said that this road is the only way.

As the saying goes, step by step, step by step!

Now that he knows this, Xia Yu must let MGM embark on this path in advance.

If Barry Diller is hired to become the chairman of MGM Pictures, MGM Pictures will have a bright future!

As for Shirley Lansing, although she is a woman, she should not be underestimated.

This strong woman is one of the most successful women in Hollywood in the future. Although she is still serving as the vice president of Columbia Graduate Film Industry Company, according to the historical trajectory, she will go to 20th Century Fox as the general manager and become the first in Hollywood history. A woman leading the eight major film groups.

Later, the annual "Hollywood Women's Rights List" set up the "Shirley Lansing Leadership Award" named after her, which is enough to prove her leadership ability.

Although Shirley Lansing is still at the Columbia Graduate Film Industry Company, she should be leaving soon. Now that she accepted the hunting invitation, the probability that Xia Yu will win her is still very high.

Barry Diller is the same. As long as Xia Yu is flickering, he has a good chance to win it.

In Xia Yu's short-term plan, Barry Diller will serve as the chairman of MGM Pictures, become the helm of MGM, and build MGM into a media empire.

Shirley Lansing is the CEO, responsible for implementing Barry Diller’s plans.

After the decision, Xia Yu immediately asked Korn Ferry to notify the two.

Xia Yu first met Barry Diller in the reception room of Polaris Capital.

Barry Diller, who is only thirty-eight years old, also wore a neat suit and a neat big back in this big winter. He looked vigorous and a mature and stable temperament exuded from the inside out. Upon closer inspection, his sharp eyes revealed his vigorous spirit.

Mature, stable, shrewd and capable, yet he has the courage to fight and fight, and at first glance he looks like a person who can do great things.

"Mr. Diller, it is nice to meet you, I am the chairman of Polaris Capital, Xia Yu!"

Xia Yu stretched out a hand to him with a smile, and introduced himself first.

Although Barry Diller has learned some information about Polaris Capital and some information about Xia Yu, he was still shocked when he saw Xia Yu's young face.

But fortunately, he is also a person who has seen the world. His heart is strong enough, and his expression is calm and calm. He shook hands with Xia Yu and calmly said: "Mr. Xia, it is my honor to know you. The operation of Polaris Capital is shocked. The whole Hollywood!"

"It's not worth mentioning, just small actions!"

Xia Yu smiled and made a please gesture: "Mr. Diller, let's sit down and talk."

"What do you want?"

"A cup of black coffee will do!"

……

With a few simple greetings, the atmosphere of the conversation gradually builds up.

After the staff brought the brewed coffee, Xia Yu planned to discuss business.

He didn’t mean anything, and went straight to the subject and said: “Mr. Diller, I’ve seen your resume. Although you haven’t completely managed a company, your ability is beyond doubt. I think you have the ability to bring MGM to the top again. And create new history."

"I hope you can be the chairman of MGM!"

"I wonder if you want to be the lion king?"

is the chairman and not the CEO?

Rao made preparations before Barry Diller came, but Xia Yu's position was completely beyond his expectation.

He originally planned to apply for the CEO, and he went from the vice president of Paramount Pictures to the eighth Hollywood. No, he is the CEO of one of the seven giants. It is definitely a key improvement that will completely open his career plan. ceiling.

But he didn't expect Xia Yu to be so optimistic about him, which surprised him somewhat.

The chairman of a company is the person with the highest authority, and the executive president is the second. Generally, the chairman of the board is the owner or the largest shareholder of the company and is in charge of the development direction of the company.

The chief executive mainly makes recommendations to the chairman, which are then discussed and approved by the board of directors, and then executed by the chief executive.

Of course, there are also some companies whose chairman and executive president are concurrently.

Can be the top chairman with the most authority, and who wants to be the second-best executive president under the constraints of others?

Although Barry Diller was moved, he was not an impulsive person. Instead, he cautiously asked: "Mr. Xia, do I know why you chose me as chairman?"

Xia Yu smiled and did not answer his question. Instead, he said to himself: "Mr. Diller, I know you are not doing well at Paramount Pictures. Martin Davis is looking at In the oil field, the acquisition of Paramount Pictures could not fully tap the value and was unwilling to make more attempts. It rejected your proposal to build a TV network for Paramount, thinking that the risk was too great."

"Obviously, he doesn't believe in your ability."

"But in my opinion, the future development space of a simple film production company is too small, and its ability to resist risks is also poor. Often the failure of several medium-sized investment films or the failure of a large-scale film investment will cause the film company to hit hard. , And even cause bankruptcy."

"This is why the ranking of the eight Hollywood giants is so unstable."

"But Warner Bros. Communications has embarked on this diversified path, not only relying on media companies, but getting involved."

"Maybe because Warner Bros. Communications has just implemented the plan, the effect is not too obvious, but I think this is the best way for the future."

Speaking of this, Xia Yu stopped to take a sip of coffee to moisturize his throat, and found that Barry Diller was listening carefully, his eyes flashing to show his inner uneasiness.

Xia Yu smiled slightly and said again:

"In my plan, MGM will build its own TV network in the future and become a comprehensive film, television, media and entertainment group."

"And you worked for the ABC, and even made huge innovations, which changed the development context of the television industry. You are a genius in this field."

"Plus you have experience in film production and distribution, and you have achieved very good results."

"I think you have the potential in this area, what you lack is just a large enough platform to display your talents!"

Xia Yu's remarks were completely in the heart of Barry Diller, which coincided with his vision for the future of Hollywood giants.

He made many suggestions to Martin Davis, the owner of Gulf Western Industries, the parent company of Paramount Pictures, but they were rejected, which made him disappointed.

This is also the reason why he will be easily poached by Rupert Murdoch in a few years. He started to build the Fox Television Network when he was poached.

Although his depression has not yet accumulated to its peak, it is not without it.

The boss Xia Yu, who has only met now, is so optimistic about him.

Compare the two and make a judgment.

Furthermore, although Polaris Capital is very young, the information collected from the surface is sufficient to show that it is a powerful financial giant ~ www.novelhall.com~ With such a wealthy financial giant behind it, Migao The basic conditions for Mei Films to grow into a media empire already exist.

And the boss’s point of view is exactly the same. He doesn’t have to worry about wrestling with the boss, so he can fully realize his vision.

In that case, he has nothing to hesitate.

Looking at the smiling Xia Yu, he directly changed his words and said: "Boss, thank you for your approval, I am willing to accept your invitation!"

Xia Yu showed a satisfied smile, and Noyu said: "Barry, are you afraid that I'm not satisfied with the treatment I give you?"

Barry Diller wisely smiled and asked, "The boss, will you treat me badly?"

Xia Yu laughed, and said bluntly, "Of course not, your salary is 20% higher than that of Paramount's president Mike Eisner!"

His salary at Paramount Pictures is about eight levels of President Mike Eisner's. Now according to the words of his boss Xia Yu, his salary has increased by 50%.

The position of the chairman of the board is higher than that of the executive president. This salary is fully in line with the company's salary system.

He has nothing to say except for being grateful, and to mention that he doesn't know good or bad.

So Barry Diller bowed gratefully and said, "Thank you, boss!"

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