Hollywood Starts with Animation

A hotel in London, UK.

When Zhu Ke was at the airport, he was interviewed by a group of media reporters, answered a few questions briefly, and then drove to the hotel to stay.

"Boss, Mr. Cindy from Independent Television (ITV) went to Paris, France a few days ago, and it is estimated that it will take three days to return to London. ITV has sent Mr. Cindy's deputy, Mr. Kahl. Look, do you want to see me now?" he."

Rilch said.

Rilky Baan, male, 41 years old, currently serves as the president of the Golden Dawn Entertainment Group (UK) branch. At the same time, he is also one of Zhu Ke's confidantes, otherwise he would not have been entrusted with the important task of taking full charge of the company's affairs in the UK.

Zhu Ke pondered: "You can let Mr. Kahl go back first, let him come back tomorrow morning, then we will go to the ITV broadcasting company."

"Yes, boss."

"Wait a moment."

Zhu Ke stopped him suddenly, and said in a low voice, "I need information from Sky Sports and Sky TV Group, the parent company of Sky Sports, within three hours, can we get it done?"

From the beginning to the end, Zhu Ke never forgot the real purpose of coming to the UK this time.

Going to the ITV company to inspect the progress of the cooperation is just a matter of passing by. What I really care about is the competition for the rights to broadcast the Champions League.

"No problem, boss."

Rilch is very confident. After a few years, he can be regarded as one of the top snakes in the UK, and he has good friendship with various forces.

 …

That night, when Zhu Ke was reading the materials of "Sky TV" in the hotel room, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in!"

With an order, the person who came in was one of the security personnel around Zhu Ke, "Boss, Mr. Murdoch from News Corp. is visiting."

Murdoch?

Immediately, Zhu Ke was a little surprised and said, "How did he come here?"

Although there are some doubts, Zhu Ke still welcomes Murdoch very much. After all, the two have known each other for many years and have a good friendship.

"Hi, Juke!"

"Also, Rupert!"

Seeing the arrival of Rupert Murdoch, Zhu Ke naturally expressed a warm welcome.

After chatting for a while, the two got to the point.

"Why am I in London, you ask?"

Murdoch immediately smiled and said, "Man, you really don't care about me at all. You see, I received the news as soon as you appeared in the UK. And me? I came to the UK as early as a week ago."

Hearing this, Zhu Ke suddenly became excited, and tentatively said: "You are here for the "Ice Age" animated movie~ I seem to have heard someone say that you plan to release the world premiere of this movie in the UK first?"

"Um!"

Speaking of this, Murdoch looked at Zhu Ke with some resentment, and said angrily: "My original plan was that "Ice Age" will be released in North America in April, but you know it."

Zhu Ke: "..."

This is really Zhu Ke's pot!

A few months ago, um, the schedule in April was very lively, Wald Films' "Saw" and "The Devil Wears Prada" two films, Universal Pictures' "The Scorpion King", and the sudden withdrawal Touchstone Films' "Signs of the Sky".

tut tut~

An off-season schedule in the past suddenly turned into a fight between gods and gods.

You said, can Fox Films' "Ice Age" not change the schedule?

Murdoch said: "In the United States, most movie audiences have recognized Pixar Animation, DreamWorks Animation, Disney Animation, and Water World Animation under your name. For this reason, I can only do the opposite. , let "Ice Age" test the waters in the UK first, and then enter the North American theater market."

Hearing this, Zhu Ke clicked his tongue and said in amazement: "That's it? Do you still need to come in person?"

Murdoch smiled mischievously.

He is a person who refuses to admit defeat!

20th Century Fox Films under Murdoch's name is one of the top six in Hollywood, but it is in a weak position when it comes to animated films.

He is very dissatisfied with this pattern, and is also very envious of the profits of Pixar animation and Water World animation.

For the animated movie "Ice Age", he is very caring!

"Actually, I came to the UK this time, not all because of the movie "Ice Age". I really want to buy Sky TV Group."

Murdoch said abruptly.

"Well?"

Zhu Ke was taken aback for a moment, and then he said in shock: "Good guy, aren't you afraid that those opponents will send you blades?!"

Sky TV is one of the largest TV stations in the UK. Looking at the whole of Europe, it is also a proper giant media. It is different from ITV Broadcasting Company, which is a private company. The majority of its shares are controlled by the British state.

The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice, the Trade Commission, the House of Lords, the House of Commons...these existences will not allow Murdoch to complete the acquisition of Sky TV.

At the same time, the British people have no shortage of opponents!

"snort!"

Murdoch snorted coldly, and gritted his teeth: "As early as 1999, if it weren't for these people making trouble, Sky TV would have been a subsidiary of my News Corporation. Now that I have worked hard for several years, I still don't believe it can't success."

"hehe!"

Zhu Ke smiled and said, "I see... Xuan."

Zhu Ke, who is a time traveler, knows that Murdoch's actions this time will definitely end without a problem and fall short of success.

Facts have proved that it was not until 2011 that News Corporation acquired a 36% stake in the Sky Group at a high price of US$12 billion, becoming the largest shareholder and successfully entering the Sky TV Group;

In 2012, News Corporation was exposed to a wiretapping scandal, and its market value plummeted.

 …

at the same time.

A villa somewhere in England.

"What?"

"You said, this afternoon, Zuke Wald sent us a fax."

"Wait a minute, the Zhuke Wald you're talking about is the one I know, the super rich man?!"

At this moment, Ethan Plank had a black question mark on his face.

Ethan Plank, male, 56 years old, currently works for Sky TV Group as CEO, and is one of the most famous TV bosses in Europe.

"Yes, boss."

Mel, the person in charge of the public relations department, said in a deep voice: "I thought it was a joke at first, after all, we have never had any negotiations with Zhuke Wald himself, including the companies under his name. It's also very strange."

This fax is very simple.

The content is nothing more than that Zhu Ke is going to visit the Sky TV Group.

CEO Ethan Plank pondered: "No matter what his purpose is, it is still necessary to meet him."

"Yes, boss."

As of now, Zhu Ke's reputation is not only very intimidating in the financial circle, but also in the media and entertainment circle... that is Zhu Ke's old line of business.

Over the past few years, Zhu Ke has cooperated with BBC and ITV two TV stations for many times. "Teletubbies", "Millionaire", "Talent Show" and so on, all of which have greatly influenced the popularity of TV stations in Britain and the United States. Entertainment pattern.

The fourth update of "" is here.

No. 5 is not moving anymore, it is two o'clock in the middle of the night, the author has to go to work tomorrow, and I will make it up tomorrow, woo woo~~