Chapter 686: A phenomenal American drama

"The Walking Dead" is definitely a phenomenal American drama.

The original version of "The Walking Dead" did not have a high investment amount, there were almost no shocking shots, and the director put all his energy into the structure of the story.

Dropped a lot of visuals.

In fact, visual effects have become an important indicator of appreciation for the current audience.

Therefore, this American drama is far less famous than big-budget American dramas like "Band of Brothers" and "Game of Thrones" around the world.

But in the United States, the popularity of "The Walking Dead" and the recognition of the audience are no worse than those masterpieces!

In this life, Don cooperated with others to develop the "The Walking Dead" comic, and spent another $100 million to create this TV series.

Effect...... It can well be imagined!

The first season of "The Walking Dead" focuses on the male protagonist Rick Grimes who was shot during an operation, and when he wakes up from a coma, he finds the town gloomy and full of dead bodies. What's even more terrifying is that some dead corpses roam the streets and alleys, bloodthirsty as life, and have already turned into terrifying zombies.

In order to find his missing wife and children, Rick only goes on the road.

After many twists and turns and various tests of humanity on the verge of death, Rick is finally reunited with his wife and children at the camp. There is also his good brother Sean, as well as a group of other survivors.

This is an eternal topic of life and death.

In the three days following the premiere of The Walking Dead, Starz and FOX teamed up to have a group of actors dressed as zombies in the show's makeup standards and appear in prestigious locations in 26 cities around the world!

These include the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington/Don, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London, and Times Square in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong......

The reason why such a grand "zombie wandering" operation is held in more than 16 countries and regions around the world is mainly because the copyright of "The Walking Dead" has been sold long before the premiere.

Total Sales...... Reached $35 million!

Is it a lot?

And that's only part of the story!

For the overseas sale of American drama copyrights, buyers usually do not buy the whole season for the sake of insurance, but buy them by the number of episodes. If the ratings are not good, they will be cut directly, which can save some unnecessary costs.

According to the convention, most of the first transactions are a one-time purchase of 3 episodes.

According to Donn's request, the first season of "The Walking Dead" has a total of 8 episodes.

Other words...... If the overseas ratings of "The Walking Dead" go well, it will get more than $80 million in sales revenue!

And that's just for 16 countries and regions.

It is conceivable that as "The Walking Dead" becomes more and more famous and popular, more countries will cooperate with New Universal to buy the copyright.

It doesn't matter if the scale is large, you can castrate!

According to the preliminary estimate of the current New Globe Group, the overseas TV rights sales of "The Walking Dead" will bring the company $1.2-150 million in revenue!

This is the charm of popular models!

Why did HBO spend so much money on making so many big-investment American dramas in the future?

It's because the winner takes all of the explosive strategy!

An American drama of this level, as long as one is successful, you can eat and drink for a year.

The "Game of Thrones" series allows HBO to invest in big-budget American dramas as much as it wants.

Now, the "The Walking Dead" series will become the biggest confidence of Starz TV in the future!

As long as this series is filmed, there will be more reasons to convince Martin Sr. to sell the TV adaptation rights of "A Song of Ice and Fire" to Starz TV.

to continue the glory!

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On November 1, the blockbuster news that had been circulating in the industry for almost a month finally came to an end.

Bescard has made a formal decision to reform its business strategy, and in North America, it has launched a monthly membership model of "Internet + physical store"!

The price, which is a full $4 lower than Netflix, is only $15.95!

Naturally, fans will embrace price cuts.

However, people in the industry have felt a tense atmosphere.

With Donn's character, will he be tied?

Not to mention that Besta has been split up by Viacom, even if it is still merged into one and Lei Shidong is absolutely in power, Tang En has never been soft!

When it's time to do it, do it!

Don's style has always been to eat soft rather than hard!

It is conceivable that a big war in the video rental industry is coming!

Regarding this matter, New Universal's attitude is very calm, and Don has already given instructions on this matter - fight to the end!

Whether it's a price war or a subsidy war, as long as Pepsi dares to make a move, Netflix will accompany it to the end.

Now New Universal is still collectively immersed in the excitement brought by "The Walking Dead".

Just like "Band of Brothers" back then, "The Walking Dead" is too popular!

Hot all over the country!

"On Monday, there were 550,000 new users, on Tuesday, 750,000 new users, on Wednesday, 2.01 million new users, and on Thursday, there were 2.48 million new users...... It shouldn't be less than 2 million!"

Ella Fischer's eyes seemed to be shining, and she was about to jump up with excitement, and she couldn't close her mouth with joy.

Today is Friday, and according to the normal trend of subscriber growth, the subscribers of STA TV network will exceed the 25 million mark today!

Such data is unparalleled in the past!

Originally, Chris Albrecett, the head of the STA TV network, estimated that the number of STA TV network users would exceed 20 million within this year.

Unexpectedly, "The Walking Dead" almost copied the myth of "Band of Brothers" back then!

After the first episode aired, the number of subscribers increased by more than 7 million in the following week!

As a result, the total number of members has reached 25 million!

Don's huge influence on the film and television industry once again shocked the whole United States!

The comic of "The Walking Dead" is his idea, and this TV series is also his specific planning, funding, and production, and it is carefully created according to his "explosive theory".

The first episode has just aired, and it has achieved good and amazing results in the market.

In the previous life, STA TV network was acquired by Lionsgate for a high price of $4.4 billion when it had 25 million subscribers.

However, at that time, the average monthly subscription cost of STA TV network users was only $4.

But now?

The STA TV network, a subsidiary of the New Globe Group, has an average monthly subscription cost of $8!

Double!

If the STA TV network in the previous life also had this kind of charging power, then the price of selling to Lionsgate would probably not be $4.4 billion, right? If it was not $8.8 billion, it would be at least about $8 billion!

You know, three years ago, Tang Enli only spent $170 million when he bought the STA TV network, which was not running well at the time!

Within three years, the market value will at least double 40 times!

That's Don's vision!

That's Donne's power!

As a secretary, Ella Fisher also felt that her face was shining, and she also felt beautiful when she listened to the company's employees' private praise and comments about Donne.

"Huh. ”

Tang En smiled, the pride and confidence on his face, without concealment, said lightly: "It's just an STA TV network, why make such a fuss? Hmph, Blizzard, Netflix, and facebook in the future will really shock them!"

"Yes, yes, you're the best, you're the great!" said Ella Fisher, smiling.

"Isn't it?"

"Yes!"

Ella Fisher bit her lip, hesitated, and whispered, "Don, or ...... I mean, I'm also a shareholder of New Global. ”

"Huh?" Tang En was stunned, immediately understood what she meant, shook his head and said, "Ella, didn't you say you talked about boyfriends?"

"No, I didn't say it was me. Ella Fisher shook her head.

"Huh?"

"Did you forget? I told you that I have a good friend, an Australian fellow. At first, I wanted her to participate in "Flyover", but you said you didn't have a chance, but then ...... You're going to let her go to the Global Top Model. ”

Don patted his head, "Oh, yes, that's what happened. ”

Ella Fisher pursed her lips and smiled, "Do you want me to introduce her to you?"

Don waved his hand, "Forget it, my woman is very demanding. In case I don't like someone by then, your face will not look good, and it will be even worse if you stiffen your friendship. ”

Ella Fisher said angrily, "Don, you look down on people!"

"Huh?"

"I told you a long time ago, that friend of mine, it's so good, it's so beautiful! She's a model, and she won the first season of "Globe Top Model"!"

"Champion?"

Don was slightly surprised.

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