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"Walt Disney used to be a label that focused on the animation industry, but since the end of the last century, they have continued to shift in the direction of media conglomerates, and they have been largely successful. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info”

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room reversed, and it became Duke saying, Rupert Murdoch listening, "I believe you know very well that Walt Disney, on the basis of maintaining the advantage of children's works, continues to enter the adult market, squeezing out a lot of the market that originally belonged to us." ”

The rise of any media company will inevitably damage the interests of the inherent forces.

Rupert Murdoch didn't nod or agree, but Duke could tell the agreement on his face.

"Did you hear that, Rupert?" Duke threw out a message, "Walt Disney has reached a preliminary agreement with Steven Spielberg to cooperate with Disney Studios, if nothing else, Disney Studios will become the distributor of DreamWorks live-action film studios." ”

This means that Walt Disney will make up for the weakest live-action film projects.

"Disney's foundation in North America is strong enough." Rupert Murdoch finally spoke, "Even if we snipe it, it won't have too obvious effect." ”

"That's true." Duke agreed, but after a moment's notice, he added, "What if it's an emerging market?" ”

"Which emerging market?" Murdoch was a little confused.

Duke's hand pointed to the west and prompted, "Rupert, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the country you've always wanted to enter." ”

"I believe you know better than I know the vastness of that market." Without waiting for Murdoch's answer, Duke continued, "I don't know much about other aspects of the media industry, let's just say that the film industry I am engaged in, film and its related products, is the main pillar of Fox's performance, and now the film market in most countries such as North America, Europe, South America and even Southeast Asia is basically mature, and even if it increases, there will be no explosive growth." ”

He glanced at Murdoch in thought. Duke picked up his coffee cup, took a sip, and said, "Where is the film market that can explode in the end?" All of Hollywood has long reached a consensus. ”

Murdoch seemed to want to say something, but Duke raised his hand to stop him, "I understand your concern, Rupert. It's true that the share of the film account is pitifully small right now, but don't forget the WTO memorandum on films and other cultural goods. In a few years, Hollywood films will be accounted for by 25 percent, and the box office will always be a small part of our film revenue. ”

Hearing Duke say this, Murdoch nodded slowly, "What does this have to do with us sniping Disney?" ”

"Because even if the WTO memorandum is launched, there is still a certain limit on the number of films imported from the other side, which is really small for Hollywood's huge film production."

It's been this time period. As long as you are not too stupid, you can see the potential and vastness of the market opposite, and Duke's words, although they have other purposes, are based on the most basic facts, otherwise how can they impress people like Rupert Murdoch.

He said in a declarative tone, "If there is a distribution company that can win the favor of the other side, it will undoubtedly get more introduction places, Rupert, you have dealt with a lot of people over there, you should know the characteristics of that market." ”

Murdoch sighed softly. "It's different from our side, where people are more affectionate."

With that, he also glanced at the woman next to him, and Duke noticed his action. After all, there have always been rumors in the outside world that the reason why Murdoch married the other party was to use her identity to make a fuss, but the effect was basically equal to zero.

"Disney plans to build the largest Disney park in Asia over there." "The investment involved is tens of billions of dollars. ”

As soon as these words came out, Murdoch immediately understood what Duke meant. "Disney is pretty smart."

"That's true." Duke looked at him and changed to a very serious tone, "If Disney can really reach an investment agreement with the other party, it is not difficult to imagine that Disney's products will flock into that market." ”

It's not an imagination, it's a fact that it has already happened once.

"What are you going to do?" Murdoch asked.

Duke was silent for a few seconds before he said, "I've also been there, and I have done a brief understanding of their film and related industries, according to my estimates, at most eight to ten years, they will become the second largest film market after North America, and I am the majority shareholder of Marvel and Warner Bros., and I have participated in investing in many popular film series......"

Harry Potter series, Mission Impossible series, The Matrix series, even Murdoch feels red, and it is normal for people who own the rights to these movies and will continue to invest in the future to pursue maximum profits.

"If Disney takes too much share, the movies I invest in and the works of Fox will be squeezed." Duke naturally put himself on the twentieth century Fox front, "Rupert, my thought is, why can't we squeeze out Disney?" ”

"You mean to thwart Disney's plans to invest in Disneyland?" Murdoch immediately understood what Duke meant.

Duke said directly, "I have reached a consensus with Warner Bros. and Time Warner, and I have proposed a plan to build a Warner World over there, and the total investment amount is only a lot more than Disney." ”

"But we're one step behind Disney after all, and Warner World is far less famous in Asia than Disneyland."

Hearing Duke's words, Murdoch gently tugged at the corners of his mouth and said, "So, you want me and News Corp to join?" ”

"Yes." Duke admitted, "If it's just Time Warner, we wouldn't be sure, but with you on board, we have a great chance of squeezing out Disney." ”

As early as the 90s, Rupert Murdoch was ambitious to enter the opposite market, although today, the attempts have basically ended in failure, even Fènghuáng TV has not succeeded, but Murdoch must have left a wide network there.

Murdoch laughed, but didn't speak.

"It's something that's good for both of us." Duke understands that if he doesn't see enough benefits, the other party will definitely not be moved, "I will be responsible for convincing Warners that as long as the investment plan is successful, News Corp. will occupy enough investment, and Warner World can also be called Warner Fox World, with the works of the two companies and well-known movie characters, it is more than enough to support a paradise." ”

"On the other side is a humane society, although this will not eliminate too much vigilance, but in the case of similar conditions, we will definitely give priority to the introduction of our products."

Speaking of which, Duke emphasized, "These products are not just movies, Rupert, don't you want fènghuáng TV anywhere in that country?" ”

In any way, sniping Disneyland is a thing that far outweighs the disadvantages for Duke and Murdoch.

But Murdoch still didn't speak, just looked at Duke.

Duke sighed secretly, understanding that it was almost useless to talk about friendships, and if he wanted to impress the other party, there were only tangible benefits.

"James Cameron had a new plan, but the investment was too high and the risk was too high, and it was vetoed by Fox."

Of course, Duke is not a fool, "I know you still have some confidence in James Cameron, and the biggest doubt is the issue of investment risk." Rupert, I can share the risk that comes with this investment with Fox. ”

That's not all, Duke added, "As long as I'm the largest shareholder in Marvel Comics, I'll do my best to stop Marvel's move to reclaim the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four movies." ”

Rupert Murdoch stood up, apparently ready to end the conversation, "I'll consider your suggestion, Duke." ”

Duke nodded, stood up as well, and walked out with the Murdochs.

He knew very well that this kind of decision, which could involve future business strategy and the direction of huge amounts of money, even Rupert Murdoch would be cautious, and if he agreed on the spot, Duke would definitely doubt his sincerity.

This party also ended here, when Duke left, he deliberately walked with James Cameron, although the two sides are not friends, but they are not enemies, and there is still the possibility of cooperation, not to mention that when it comes to the new technology of the movie, you can find some common topics.

In the past, Duke didn't think about the idea of playing "Avatar", but in the end he chose to give up.

Not to mention whether James Cameron really had the initial idea of "Avatar" ten or twenty years ago, Duke will face a lot of problems in terms of technology alone.

In order to shoot this sci-fi masterpiece, James Cameron has been preparing for many years, constantly going deep into the sea to shoot 3D documentaries, and cooperating with Sony Electronics and IMAX to improve shooting and production technology, and has a large number of patents in hand.

Movies are not as simple as copying and pasting, it is one thing to understand the production process of "Avatar", and it is another thing to want to make it entirely, without years of preparation like James Cameron, don't even think about it.

If there were five years or so, Duke would be confident that he would be able to make this film, but he would not have spent so much time and energy on a single film.

To put it bluntly, although he is a director who is classified by the outside world as a technical stream, he is not a technical maniac like James Cameron.

After the party, Duke handed over the relevant matters to Warner, Tina Fey, Nancy Josephson and others to discuss, and continued to prepare for "Iron Man", and after more than four months of preparation, the official filming kicked off in Los Angeles. To be continued.

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