Chapter 2182: Small Calculation

The Oscar-certified combination of Ang Lee and Nicole Kidman is indeed not easy.

Coupled with "The Long Road Home", which is the original "Lion", it would be a real pity if such an excellent script does not work well and at least make a few mistakes at the Oscars.

The reason why this film won't be released until this year is that apart from Ang Lee's long filming and post-production time, Netflix has enough time to carry out various public relations, which is another main reason.

Since Netflix wants to find another way out of Hollywood, it is very necessary for Netflix to develop relevant capabilities from now on.

This ability is naturally the ability to lobby the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to support their own works.

In this circle, no one is so naive as to simply think that as long as the movie is good enough and the actors' performances are brilliant enough, they will definitely win awards.

In the adult world, nothing is simple, easy, or taken for granted.

What's more, this award will directly bring world-class fame and fortune.

Of course, the Oscars are more reliable than those awards that are often fried with double yolk eggs in China. The films and actors nominated are all more reliable. Because they are all reliable, in fact, no matter who you choose in the end, it will be unscathed. Because of the gold content of this award—that’s why public relations are needed.

From another perspective, it was not released until this year, and the related functions of Google Earth are also more complete, which makes some of the descriptions of Google search and the earth in the movie more realistic.

As a world-class high-tech company, Google also has dignity. It is hard to let the description of its products in such a movie have the nature of science fiction.

Seeing Feng Yiping looking at his watch without any cover-up, the two Murdochs immediately knew that it was time to get to the point.

"We are also very optimistic about "The Long Road Home" directed by Ang Lee. It seems that this year will definitely be a very successful year for Mr. Feng's film company in Hollywood and around the world in terms of box office and reputation," said James Murdo K said.

"Thank you," Feng Yiping nodded, "This is what we expected and worked so hard for."

Although both of them were much older than him in age, he unceremoniously regarded these two as his juniors at this time.

Those who have mastered are respected. The fathers of these two are on the same level as myself.

The two of them could naturally hear the meaning in Feng Yiping's words, and they immediately thought that this must be because he had important arrangements ahead.

Yes, Feng Yiping will have dinner with Huang Jingping next.

"Mr. Feng, next, I will be responsible for News Corporation's business in Asia and Europe. I came to see you today mainly because I hope that we can have more cooperation opportunities in Asia in the future like we have in the United States," James said.

"I'm also looking forward to it," Feng Yiping nodded.

"Beyond that, we have a few questions," James Murdoch said.

"you say,"

"Feng, although we all know that you are optimistic about streaming media, we also believe that with your leadership, Netflix will definitely be able to make achievements in this field that attract everyone's attention in the future,"

Feng Yiping nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"But judging from the current situation, TV will still be popular with many families for a long time."

Feng Yiping nodded again.

At present, this is indeed the trend.

The turn-on rate of TVs will only become lower and lower when smartphones become more and more popular, tablet computers become more and more common, broadband speeds become higher and higher, and watching videos on those mobile devices becomes more convenient.

From now on, this is still a good business.

In many parts of the country, cable TV was not yet popular at this time.

"We all know that mainland China is also a very huge market in this regard, but our News Group currently only has one channel, which has been approved by the relevant regulatory authorities,"

"Being able to get approval means that you are already very powerful," Feng Yiping said.

In this area in China, supervision is strict on the one hand, and the most important thing is that there are many practitioners.

The latest data shows that there are more than 350 domestic TV stations, as well as more than 1,400 county-level radio and television stations, more than 1,000 educational TV stations, and nearly 3,000 TV channels - you know why radio and television are so awesome!

Therefore, the competition is not as fierce as usual, especially for a well-known media group like News Corporation. If they want to enter, they will definitely be resisted by everyone, both covertly and openly.

Why is YouTube’s approval so difficult? This factor is also a major factor.

It’s not like no one can’t see the impact a powerful, world-class video website has on the television industry.

Although the total amount of the advertising market increases every year, on average, there is always more monks and less meat. What's more, Internet companies are the best at innovating. I believe that their advertising plans will be more likely to be favored by merchants.

"We have used a lot of resources for this, but our results are completely incomparable with Feng's results. Didn't YouTube successfully pass the approval? We all know that compared to TV stations, video websites need more approvals. Much," James Murdoch said.

This is also true.

The main reason is that the difficulty of supervising the two is not at the same level at all.

The programs of TV stations are relatively fixed and easy to censor, while video websites mainly rely on the initiative of the operators.

Feng Yiping glanced at James and said, "Sorry, I personally have no interest in running the TV business."

James Murdoch was stunned and said, "This is such a pity,"

"Mr. Feng, I have a report here, which is our analysis report on the cable TV market in mainland China. We very much hope that we can have the opportunity to cooperate with you in this regard,"

Feng Yiping took the document and stood up, "So, that's it?"

The three of them also stood up.

You said that's it, so of course it can only be like this.

"Please stay,"

Peter Levinsohn glanced at the two Murdochs and that was the end? Didn’t you prepare a lot of questions?

Lachlan sat down to drink again, but he was uncooperative. What could they do?

James smiled and was about to sit down when he suddenly stood up again.

In front, Feng Yiping held the folder, patted it in his hand a few times, suddenly stopped, then turned around, "Mr. Feng," Lachlan also stood up immediately.

Has this changed your mind?

"Sit, sit," Feng Yiping gestured with a smile, "I suddenly remembered something,"

He looked at James Murdoch, "I forgot to ask just now, when will the video website you cooperate with NBC go online?"

James was stunned again at first, and then the expression on his face was very wonderful, unbelievable, embarrassed, and guilty, "Huh? What did you say, Mr. Feng?"

How do you know this?

Feng Yiping smiled, "Nothing,"

"On the day it goes online, remember to notify me, and you are welcome to try to come to China to do business as soon as possible, haha,"

He turned around and left, but this time, he really left.

"Haha," someone laughed again, it was Lachlan.

James glanced at his brother.

"I've told you not to play tricks like this," he shook his head and said, "If you want to use Feng Yiping's strength, don't do it."

"At least we have to have the courage to try," James said.

"This is not bravery, this is stupidity. How could they not notice such a movement?" Lachlan said.

Peter on the side could only pretend not to hear these conversations.

In fact, everyone knows that the relationship between the two is not very harmonious.

Some second generations don't want to take over, mainly because the business their parents are engaged in is not cool enough.

But the business of these two fathers is a media group including film companies, TV stations, and newspapers. Who doesn’t want to take over?

Although their old but healthy father is still working diligently to create younger brothers and sisters for them, their biggest competitors can only be each other.

It would be strange for their relationship to be harmonious.

It seems that it is common for the two brothers to exchange cold words like this. James calmed down immediately and asked, "Does Feng have other arrangements next?"

Peter shook his head, how do I know this?

"Could it be...," James pondered for a moment, "People look at his home and also look at his neighbors."

"Well, that's not good," said Pete.

He has finally learned the style of this second young master.

He had vaguely heard about some of the group's behavior in Europe, and those actions were too sensitive. If they knew about it, they could only pretend that they didn't know about it.

Judging from today's situation, those things don't seem to come out of nowhere.

James himself was already making phone calls to make arrangements.

"Are you crazy?" Lachlan knocked down his phone. He glanced at Peter and whispered, "Look at him? Don't you know who he is?"