Chapter 514 Matrix (II)

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"How much is the box office of the matrix now?" Guo Shouyun continued to ask.

"We have released and released 11 films that have grossed $537 million in North America and $1.24 billion worldwide. If nothing else, this year we will be the world's No. 1 film company in terms of total box office revenue. ”

Guo Shouyun has no doubt that the North American box office is just over $10 billion a year, and the global box office is now about $30 billion. At present, the North American box office has exceeded $1.8 billion at the North American box office of "Spider-Man 2", "Hulk Hulk", "Fifty Shades Dark", and "Impostor", which have been released by Matrix Company, not to mention the doomed hit "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", as well as the anticipated "Angry Sea: Polar Expedition".

Guo Shouyun nodded and continued: "How long will it take for the expansion of Universal Studios Hollywood to end?"

"It will be over in August, and Orlando and Barcelona will probably be slower. ”

It's no surprise that Universal Studios in Orlando and Barcelona started construction later than Universal Studios Hollywood. Certainly earlier than Universal Studios Osaka.

"For the construction of Singapore, Huaxia Magic City and Beijing, you should have confidence now, right?" Guo Shouyun asked with a smile.

"It's still the boss who understands it. After winning the business of Universal and Warner, our matrix has grown into the world's top media company, with revenue of $5.54 billion in the first quarter of 2003, and the second quarter, although it is not yet finished, but from the available data, it is a high probability to surpass the first quarter. Looking at the growth curve of the first two quarters, the Matrix's revenue will exceed $20 billion throughout 2003. It is enough to support the expansion and new construction of Universal Studios. After a pause, he glanced at the big boss, "But in this way, we don't have much financial surplus." In addition, a large amount of funds will be allocated to support Universal Studios, and other subsidiaries will also have opinions. ”

"A balanced financial situation is healthier. As for the surplus, when we stop expanding, there will naturally be a surplus in finances. But I don't want to see that day come too soon. As for the dissatisfaction of other subsidiaries, it is not surprising. After all, no one wants the money they earn, but let the rest enjoy the fruits of their labor. But as mature professional managers, I believe that although they have opinions, they will cooperate with the dispatch of the head office. In addition, as the CEO of the company, you should also play an active role in balancing internal discord when this kind of thing happens. ”

No matter how uneven the situation is, no matter what stage of social development it has reached, this kind of psychology will exist. Smart leaders should not just suppress this comparative psychology, but how to use this psychology to stimulate the potential of employees and let them play a greater role.

"Understood!"

"I heard that Universal Music and Matrix Media's co-production of 'The Voice of America' is ready to start?" Guo Shouyun nodded and said.

On June 15, the first episode will be officially launched on public TV C at 8 p.m. on Saturday. ”

"Hopefully we can get off to a good start. ”

"I believe that the boss's creativity will definitely make this show a hit!"

Guo Shouyun smiled, no one knows better than him the appeal and universality of the good voice in the world.

"That's right. This is the viewership data for the first season of "Lost," which aired jointly on Canal+ and TNT. The highest rating of a single episode was 10.73, and the average rating was 6.89. It is the most popular TV series broadcast by the entire matrix media so far. ”

For American dramas, a rating of about 1.5 generally means that it is unqualified, and the renewal is worrying. Around 2.0 is qualified, and you can start filming the next season. Around 3.0 is excellent, and there is no problem with starting filming in the next season. And 3.0 or above means that it is extremely good and can bring a lot of profits to producers and broadcast platforms. If the ratings break 10, it is no longer as simple as being excellent, but extremely popular.

I dare not say that I am a household name, but it is also at the level of "In the Name of the People" and "Friends", which is hard to find!

“… A "Lost" increased the pay-TV subscribers of Canal+ and TNT by 1.47 million and increased revenue by $127 million. ”

"What about 'Prison Break'? I remember it's already been filmed, right?" Guo Shouyun continued.

Compared to "Lost", "Prison Break" is what really values him, making Canal+ and TNT classic series on mainstream pay TV channels. Of course, Fox's brainless shit plot of writing Sarah to death, and the two brothers can only live one, Guo Shouyun had already changed it when he wrote it. Therefore, the ratings decline in the last two seasons of "Prison Break" will no longer exist. Even if the ratings fall because of the passage of freshness, it can guarantee that "Prison Break" will be made into a long series like "The Walking Dead" while eating the old book.

"Yes! Officially take over "Lost" at 8 p.m. next Friday!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Remember to give me a call when the ratings come out." ”

"Understood!"

"Is Hulu going well?"

"Relying on our and Time Warner's rights database, Hulu's online registered users exceeded 25 million in nine months, and 1.72 million paid subscribers. Revenue was $147 million and net income was $54 million. After a pause, Buddy Morris looked at Guo Shouyun with admiration, "Everything is as the boss said, Internet video websites are really promising." ”

"You want to buy 50% of Warner's shares?" Looking at Buddy Morris's expression, Guo Shouyun guessed what he was thinking.

"I can't hide everything from the boss. ”

After waving his hand casually, "Warners won't sell, and they're not stupid." Moreover, if a video website wants to run well, the most important thing is resources, that is, the film library. Although our matrix is strong, it is only one of the Hollywood giants. Only cooperation, or outright stay out of the way like Netflix. Otherwise, the video site won't be big!"

"I see!" After a moment of silence, Buddy Morris nodded.

Looking at Buddy Morris, who is calm and confident, but also more decisive, Guo Shouyun can't help but think of the situation when the two first met.

"Buddy, the first time we met was at Starbucks on Wood Street, right?"

This sudden question made Buddy Morris stunned for a moment and quickly replied: "Well, at that time, I was panicking because of the investment mistake and the Morris company was facing bankruptcy. If it hadn't been for the boss buying me over and letting me continue as the CEO of Matrix, I'm afraid I would have been sleeping on the streets. As for being the CEO of a world-class media giant like he is now, he couldn't even think of it at the time. In contrast, when we first met, my boss told me that he wanted to develop the matrix into a media giant comparable to Disney and Time Warner. At the time I only thought you were young and frivolous, but now you are really thoughtful and admirable!"

"A longer-term goal is what motivates us to keep fighting. … However, I myself didn't expect the matrix to grow to its current level so quickly. ”

In the last sentence, Guo Shouyun really thought so in his heart. For the matrix, he originally planned to lay the foundation in 00~04 years, which will take five years. Then he acquired MGM and stepped into the ranks of Hollywood giants. Ten years later, when the wave of Hollywood mergers came again, it acquired Time Warner before AT&T, completely establishing the status of the world-class media giant.

But what he didn't expect was that he could get so much out of the capital market through the Argentine financial crisis, 9/11, the war in Afghanistan and the war in Iraq in a desperate situation. With the support of restructuring capital, the long-term plan of more than ten years has been realized in just a few years.

After falling into his own thoughts, Guo Shouyun shook his head.

"Put these materials away, and you can take me to various departments of the company to inspect them!"

"Okay, wait a minute!"

After helping Buddy Morris collect the information, the two walked around the company's headquarters and had a more detailed understanding of the operation details of the matrix company before Guo Shouyun left.

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