Reborn Capital Madman

Although TV threatens Hollywood's survival, TV shows, such as the content production of series, have to turn to Hollywood; and under the pressure of survival, Hollywood also has to lower its proud head and shoot TV series that they regard as second-rate art.

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Gao Xian means that instead of passively taking on TV series, it is better to actively build this business.

The change in the business strategy here is not as simple as touching the upper lip. After all, the profit model of TV series is different from that of movies.

In fact, Hollywood giants, including Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures, intervened in this field in their own form in the early stages of television development, but basically ended in failure.

Take Paramount as an example. By purchasing shares of the TV manufacturer Dumont Laboratory, it became a shareholder of Dumont TV Network, and then involved in paid TV business, which can be regulated by the Federal Communications Commission and the business of various forces.

In the game, Paramount's abacus failed one by one, and all investments were successful.

At this stage, the water in the US TV industry is also very deep. With the emergence and maturity of cable TV, satellite TV and other models, the competition for resources such as cable networks and operating licenses is like a black competition.

Of course, Paramount does not need to wade into this muddy water. What it needs to do is to use its forward-looking attitude and give full play to its content production expertise to provide TV with program content.

At worst, when the barbaric competition in the field of television is over, all resources are concentrated in the hands of a few oligarchs, and then enter through capital operation.

As for the candidates who meet the conditions, Gao Xian had already figured out. In less than two days, he made an appointment with the other party to discuss in detail.

This person is Barry Diller. Since 1965, he has served as vice president for ABC. His most dazzling achievement is the weekly movie program, which can be said to have created the concept of "TV movie".

Hollywood makes TV a second-stream media, but the threat of TV cannot be underestimated. So when TV, which lacks content, asks for movies from itself, it charges high fees to suppress the other party.

In this case, TV operators had to shoot low-cost movies with a duration of basically about 90 minutes to meet their own program needs, so the form of "TV movies" appeared.

The United States' television operation model is different from the habits in Asia, so "TV movies" are not very common to Asian audiences.

To give a slightly familiar example, the "Star Club" which brings together big names including Andy Lau, Cheng Shaoqiu, Liu Songren, Stephen Chow, Ng Man-tat, Aaron Kwok, Wan Ziliang and others is a TV movie.

It can be said that TV and movies are the product of the mutual penetration of TV and movies, and Barry Diller is experienced in this regard, so it is not an exaggeration to say that he is an expert.

After Gao Xian and Barry Diller met, there was no need to introduce each other too much. Gao Xian had already thoroughly studied Barry Diller's resume, and Gao Xian is also familiar with Barry Diller. Some days ago, the extremist organization of symbiotic guerrilla attacks

The male protagonists kidnapped by the team alarmed the US government and the FBI, California, San Francisco and other forces to launch rescue. The weight can be imagined.

"Barry, how do you feel after playing for the US Broadcasting Corporation for so many years?" Gao Xian asked first with a relaxed expression.

Barry Diller replied calmly: "It's not bad, it's a pleasant job, and the harvest is also full."

"But, the vice president is not the top leader after all." Gao Xian smiled slightly, "Barry, have you not realized that your career development has already encountered the ceiling?"

Barry Diller subconsciously whisked it in the coffee cup with a spoon a few times, without expressing his opinion immediately.

Gao Xian said leisurely: "Barry, I made a special appointment with you this time to give you a chance to be the president of Paramount."

"You don't need to doubt the authenticity of this invitation. I am a significant shareholder of Paramount and have accepted a commission from Paramount's parent company, owner of Bay and Western Industries, Charles Bludone, to find Paramount.

The new president, and you, is one of my goals.”

I had already guessed that Gao Xian wanted to poach his own Barry Diller, but after hearing the position of "Paramon President", he couldn't help but look surprised, "As far as I know, Robert Evans

Under the leadership of this, Paramount's operations are remarkable."

Gao Xian shrugged, "There is no banquet that will last forever. Robert Evans has his own personal ambitions. At the same time, Paramount also has a new development strategy, and you are more in line with this new development strategy."

Barry Diller tentatively said: "Gao, can you tell me why I picked me?"

"Of course, it was your outstanding performance at the US Broadcasting Corporation." Gao Xian said concisely and concisely: "Paramount's new development strategy is to actively face the media of television, and your senior resume in the TV industry should be able to

Helped Paramount.”

Barry Diller nodded suddenly, "So that's it, I feel very honored."

Gao Xian raised his eyebrows and showed off his strength: "Although the film industry is on a downward trend and is no longer a secret in the industry, it is a rare development opportunity for those who are capable."

"The supporters behind Paramount, besides the parent company Bay and Western Industrial Company, are also me, as the newspaper says, a rich man who owns oil fields."

"So, there is no problem with Paramount's financial support, it depends on your ability to develop it to the level."

"Of course, your treatment is even easier to say, at least twice as much as that of American advertising companies. And with the development of Paramount, there will be room for improvement."

Barry Diller thought for a while and then asked, "Gao, if I accept your invitation, can I take a team here and assign a position as I wish."

"It shouldn't be a problem." Gao Xian laughed playfully, "but it's better for me to see them in advance."

"Also, my schedule is tight, and your movements must be faster."

It is obvious that Barry Diller attaches great importance to this life experience that fell from the sky. He turned around and brought a few people to Gao Xian and introduced eagerly: "Gao, this is my assistant Jeffrey.

Katsenberg; this is Michael Eisner, the director of the program, but he still wants to stay at the US Broadcasting Corporation, and I want to ask you to convince him."

"It's indeed not surprising." Gao Xian, who muttered in his heart, couldn't help but laugh loudly.