Chapter 964: A New Opponent Competing for Fox

Earl Carnarvon left Beihai Manor in a hurry after lunch. He was accompanied by bodyguards sent by Carson and Yang Cheng. They were there to welcome the "Golden Mask" to the North Sea Manor. Of course, there were hundreds of years of research by the Carnarvon family. Carson is in charge of watching the information, and even if there is an accident, there are people who can make up their minds.

After seeing off the earl and his party, before he could sit down and take a breath, Ryze Khan's phone call followed, "Boss, people from Disney and Fox have officially contacted. According to the news we have, the last bottom line of the Murdoch family It’s about keeping the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox News Channel and Sports Channel assets and forming them into smaller TV companies, and all the remaining assets will be packaged and sold to Disney.”

Yang Cheng frowned and said in thought, "Our target is Fox Sports, I didn't expect it to be on the sale list?

Wait, last year, in order to combat the continuous decline in linear ratings and the decrease in TV advertising revenue, Fox completed the reorganization, using Fox Film and Television to provide content and broadcast it on the Fox cable network. This has completely disrupted last year in less than a year. According to the arrangement, only sports and news do not need to be produced by themselves, and broadcasting platforms that can purchase content from outsiders retain a certain amount of influence. "

Ruiz interjected, "Yes, Fox has been trying to increase the sharing of its own programming. For the whole of last year, there was only one series on the Fox cable network that was not from 20th Century Fox. , and in the past few months, all the program content of the Fox cable TV network came from its own film and television company.

Even 70% of the program content in the next quarter will be provided by Fox Film and Television Company, which almost dominates the life of this cable TV network. Completely split.

And Disney will naturally control the prime time of Fox TV, and Disney will retain some content that is in line with Disney's own brand, such as the Marvel Heroes series, or some particularly profitable programs, such as "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy".

This is good news for us on The CW, at least we can grab time slots by targeting adult TV shows, but we have to watch out for one company, Endermoshan! "

Yang Cheng was taken aback, "Endemoshang? That model giant in the Netherlands?"

Ruiz affirmed, "That's right, Endemol Shine can be called a giant in the current international model industry. Last year, the original major program models and production companies Endemol, Shine Group and Core The company merged.

Afterwards, it became the largest independent program production group in the world, and set up 120 branches in more than 20 countries around the world. Its global headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is responsible for coordinating and organizing the global branches to form a unified whole. And exchange ideas with each other, and quickly build successful programs from all over the world into global brands.

In the year since the merger, Endermoshan has produced more than 800 programs for 287 TV stations from 79 regions.

Up to now, the group holds the copyrights of more than 4,300 original models. Endemoshan has been committed to using its substantial model reserves to cope with the rapidly changing content market. More than 250 original models can provide reference, and broadcast platforms in various countries trust Endemoshan very much. "

Yang Cheng interrupted, "I know Ndemoshan is very good, so what kind of role does this model giant play in the deal between Fox and Disney?"

"Endmoshan has always been a deep partner of Fox,

Top-tier variety shows including "Master Chef" will be broadcast on Fox TV. I heard that Endemore may reach a deal with Disney to take part of Fox Cable Network or Fox Film and Television. To make up for the missing part of its own ecological chain, and Disney also received the full support of Endermore in terms of program content in this transaction. "

Yang Cheng covered her forehead, "So we have one more competitor, and the opponent's strength is not weak."

Ryze sneered, "Yes, boss, and the two main opponents have cooperated, what should we do now?"

Yang Cheng held up her mobile phone and paced back and forth in the living room, "Is it possible for us to negotiate with Disney in advance?"

Ruiz thought for a while, "I don't think it's very likely. If it is possible, Disney would like to acquire it as a whole. Anyway, it's an equity transaction. It doesn't take much cash. For Robert Iger, a complete Forbes is better than dividing it into several pieces. Assets mean a lot more."

This is the most difficult situation. Disney and Fox are now typical Zhou Yu beat Huang Gai, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. Yang Cheng now just wants to be a mistress, and no one thinks of him, which is really embarrassing.

"Then what about the other companies? Time Warner and Comcast are ready to sit and wait?" Yang Cheng asked unwillingly.

"Comcast is ready to make an offer. Although the exact amount of the offer is unknown, it must be about 5% higher than Disney's first offer to show its determination.

As for Time Warner, I don't know, there is no more news, and I tried to establish contact with the other party several times, but I didn't get a positive response. "

Yang Cheng slapped the sofa angrily, and there was a muffled "bang~", "Continue to contact, I don't believe they will sit back and watch Disney grow, unless they don't want to think about it and are ready to sell assets."

"Okay boss, I will continue to communicate. In addition, Ms. Donna Round proposed to start with Murdoch's two sons. I think this is feasible."

Yang Cheng pondered, "Okay, wait, James Murdoch should be in London, if I find an opportunity, I can talk to him in person."

"Thank you boss, I have nothing to report here."

Yang Cheng stopped Ruiz who was about to hang up the phone, "Help me find a group of experts in the United States who are willing to work in the UK, mainly experts in the history and writing of ancient Egypt. Find them and give them a certain price. When they are sent to the UK, remember to keep it confidential.

There are also experts in metal materials, and they will be found and sent here. You can see the price and sign a non-disclosure agreement, including their family members. If you want, you can bring them to the UK together. I will deal with the accommodation issues. to solve.

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