Heads Up Hollywood

For Jeff Bewkes, the top priority is not to innovate and create, but to stabilize the development situation of HBO and get promoted smoothly.

Doesn't he really see the benefits of developing boutique self-produced dramas for HBO?

of course not!

It's just that the risk of investing in a self-produced drama is too great. If he succeeds, he will still be promoted smoothly, but if he fails, it will have a great impact.

So he gave up the heavily invested "Band of Brothers", and has been suppressing Chris Albrecht who spared no effort to promote the production of self-made dramas.

But recently, the STA TV network suddenly appeared, and "Six Feet Under" also attracted a wave of ratings boom, which made Jeff Bewkes feel a sense of crisis.

This made him have to take action, trying to cut off the copyright of "Band of Brothers" and kill the momentum of STA TV network.

Unexpectedly, Twain from Hollywood would come to New York!

This guy, who is really arrogant and vengeful, did not hesitate to spend more than 5 million US dollars to buy out Chris Albrecht's bonus contract!

At present, HBO is a little restless internally. Everyone has seen the potential of the rising star STA, and the board of directors has exerted a lot of pressure.

Jeff Bewkes is frowning, trying to solve this problem. Unexpectedly, when he was planning carefully to deal with Dunn Walker, this guy took the lead and stabbed him in the back!

Don't look at Jeff Bewkes' suppression of Chris Albrecht at work, but he understands that if HBO wants to go on the route of high-quality dramas, it must currently rely heavily on this content area experts.

Tang En took this shot, poaching Chris Albrecht with an unreasonable attitude, which simply broke the roots of HBO!

In recent years, the self-produced dramas produced by HBO all come from the content production team led by Chris Albrecht. Without this person, it is impossible for Jeff Bewkes to lead HBO to start shooting boutique dramas in a short time.

"After ruining the film industry, he came to make trouble in the TV industry. This Twain is such a jerk!"

Jeff Bewkes has the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, but he can't sleep anymore. The sudden departure of Chris Albrecht has had a great impact on his personnel layout within HBO.

Jeff Bewkes came to the study, thought for a long time, and felt that he should take some precautions, and called his immediate boss and biggest supporter, Mr. Ted Turner, to inform him of the matter.

But the words in his mouth changed completely.

"Yo? Haven't slept yet?"

"Mr. Turner, I just received two pieces of good news. I drank two glasses of wine happily, and I didn't feel sleepy at all!" Jeff Bewkes's voice was full of excitement, which was completely opposite to the gloomy mood just now.

Ted Turner was also interested, "What good news? Let's hear it."

Jeff Bewkes smiled and said, "STA knows, right? It's the TV network that Dunn Walker bought. Hehe, the momentum has been quite strong recently, so I used a little trick to suppress it quietly."

Twain's reputation was too great, especially on Redstone's birthday. This young man had a good time among a group of old guys and left a deep impression on Ted Turner. Hearing Jeff Bewkes Having said that, I couldn't help being more interested, "Suppressing Tang En, this is not easy!"

Jeff Bewkes said with a smile: "Young people, they are very aggressive, and they can't go head-to-head. Michael Eisner is an example. Hehe, you know, didn't Tang En cooperate with DreamWorks to produce a TV series " Band of Brothers, Tang En Pictures paid more than 50 million US dollars for the copyright fees in North America alone."

Ted Turner said in a deep voice: "Don't be careless. The success in the film field has proved that Tang En has a keen eye. The TV series he participated in the production must be of good quality!"

"I know, but how can I let him get the copyright of "Band of Brothers" casually, and then broadcast it on Starz TV to compete with our HBO?" Jeff Bewkes made a fool of himself and said self-righteously , "So I contacted DreamWorks and offered a copyright fee of 80 million US dollars!"

"80 million dollars?"

Even veteran TV personality Ted Turner changed his tone when he heard this number.

Jeff Bewkes laughed and said, "Yeah, 80 million US dollars, and raised 30 million in one breath! As a result, I just received the news that Twain Films has signed a contract with DreamWorks, and the copyright transfer fee is 80 million US dollars I just made a small plan, and let Tang En spend an extra 30 million US dollars."

Ted Turner did not have a happy tone, and said lightly: "He is Dunn, he spends a lot of money, and is well-known in the industry. What's the second thing?"

Jeff Bewkes frowned and became cautious, "The second thing is Don Walker. He wants to develop the STA TV network, so he came to poach my subordinate Chris, hehe, how could I let him He succeeded so easily? He used a loyalty bonus of more than 5 million US dollars to restrict Chris from leaving, but Tang En was really fooled and paid us more than 5 million US dollars for nothing!"

Ted Turner raised his brows, "You mean...Twain spent 5 million dollars to buy out his bonus contract?"

Jeff Bewkes smiled and said: "Yes, I just made a small plan and let Tang En Pictures pay us a loyalty bonus of more than 5 million US dollars for nothing. Hehe, this Tang En is still young, too It's easy to be fooled."

Ted Turner was silent for a while, and said, "That Chris, is that HBO director you mentioned before?"

"Yes, that's him."

"His departure will not cause management turmoil at HBO?"

Jeff Bewkes's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Why? Hehe, HBO's talent system is very sound. If he leaves alone, it will cause a shock to the company, and I, the CEO, will be in vain. Mr. Turner , you can rest assured!"

Ted Turner let out a "huh" and said cautiously: "Twain's temper... is not small, even Disney's Michael Eisner has suffered losses repeatedly, so be careful of his counterattack."

Jeff Bewkes said disapprovingly: "What can he do? The development of a TV station requires a lot of money. Now that he has lost everything in the stock market and squandered the working capital of Tang En Pictures, what qualifications do he have to challenge HBO?"

Ted Turner nodded in satisfaction, but he still persuaded him in a mature and prudent way, "In short, it's best to be careful!"

After hanging up the phone, Jeff Bewkes showed a smug smile.

Turn disadvantages into advantages!

This is the importance of eloquence.

Just like the past US presidents, political awareness and business acumen are secondary, and the ability to speak is first.

It's just that Jeff Bewkes couldn't laugh anymore when he went to the company the next day.

"What are you talking about? Chris Albrecht is poaching our employees? Bastard, this bastard! He is the same as Dunn, a pair of bastards!"

Jeff Bewkes in the office, pissed off!

Chris Albrecht is leaving and trying to take the HBO staff away, motherfucker!

"Who did he dig?"

"Here is the resignation application."

The secretary handed over a dozen paper resignation applications and placed them on Jeff Bix's desk.

Jeff Bewkes' face became more and more ugly, "So many? What positions do they all come from?"

"them……"

The secretary's words paused, and he hesitated to speak.

"explain!"

"It's the content production team."

Jeff Bewkes stood up abruptly, his face "brushed" and turned as pale as paper, "This...these people are all from the content production team?"

"yes."

The secretary gave him a careful look, and replied weakly.

Jeff Bewkes' feet went limp, he rolled his eyes, and leaned back directly...

"boss!"

The secretary exclaimed, and hurried forward to support him, only to find that the corners of Jeff Bix's mouth were trembling, and he muttered to himself, "Twain, you are so ruthless, you are so ruthless!"

HBO's content production team, led by Chris Albrecht, has a total of 20 people. Now, Chris Albrecht is gone, followed by a dozen others.

Doesn't this herald the complete disintegration of HBO's boutique self-produced drama team?

If Jeff Bewkes wants to develop a self-made drama strategy, everything must start from scratch!

...

Tang En stayed with two big models in New York for two days and enjoyed the blessings of everyone. When he left New York, he received another piece of good news.

It's from Chris Albrecht, and it's said... Jeff Bewkes, the CEO of the HBO network, was in a fit of rage in his office and even fainted at one point.

Tang En laughed loudly after hearing this, "I'm just making a small plan, Jeff Bewkes won't be able to play anymore? How dare you compete with me for "Band of Brothers" at this level? What a big heart!"