Murdoch said with a sincere smile: "Eric, everyone knows that Nielsen is responsible for statistics of the ratings."
"Nielsen is a commercial market research company, and it exists to make money, isn't it?" Eric asked bluntly. Since it is a commercial company, as long as there are enough interests, tampering with data is a It's an easy thing, especially in this era, when the statistics of TV program ratings are still relatively backward, and there is more room for manipulation of ratings data: "Mr. Murdoch, since you have just agreed to my conditions, Why not be more cheerful? This way we can cooperate more happily in the future."
Murdoch cursed secretly, this matter may even be related to the future dominance of the Fox TV network, how could it be refreshing.
If it weren't for the persecution of Eric's move just now, Murdoch would never have agreed to it anyway. But now, he knows that since he fell short in the confrontation just now, Eric saw through and rejected the subsequent small tricks one by one, and this kid is pressing every step of the way now, then this time it is very likely Had to pay the 10% of the shares. Because until now, he still doesn't know Eric's bottom line. He is not sure whether Eric will take the risk of breaching the contract and transfer "Friends" to other TV stations. What kind of specific conditions did the three major TV stations offer Eric. But in turn, Eric figured out what he was thinking. From the moment he just nodded in agreement, Eric already knew that even if a major shareholder was introduced for this, he would never allow Fox to lose "Friends". That's all. Let Eric be in this confrontation. Occupied an absolute advantage.
Since it is irreparable. Of course, Murdoch wants to strive for more interests as much as possible. After all, as a person whose desire for control does not belong to Eric, even though Eric's Firefly will become the second largest shareholder of Fox TV, he still regards Fox TV as his private territory.
Recalling Fox's refusal to participate in the production of "Friends", Murdoch realized that if the two TV programs Eric mentioned could still achieve good ratings, then, wouldn't it be true. The copyrights of Fox TV's several major programs are all in the hands of Firefly, which is equivalent to Firefly's pinching of Fox TV's veins all the time, plus the 10% shares obtained by Firefly, once he and Eric may appear in the future Some irreconcilable contradictions, then, it is self-evident which side those shareholders who put their interests first will stand in order to keep a few ace programs from being lost.
After hesitating again for a moment, Murdoch slowly said: "Okay, Eric. I... agree, and we will talk about the specifics later. But about the two programs you mentioned. Since Firefly is about to become Fox's Shareholders, I hope you can provide ideas to hand over these two shows to Fox for production."
Eric could hear that Murdoch really agreed this time, and he was secretly excited. Leaving aside how many times the value of this share may increase in the future, buying a stake in Fox TV means that his career territory has expanded to another A whole new field. Of course, Murdoch gave him such an affirmative answer, so now he must also express his sincerity.
What Murdoch said before is actually true. If you want 10% of Fox's shares, one "Friends" is not enough.
Although he was somewhat reluctant, Eric still said: "Mr. Murdoch, it is impossible to hand over the full power of the program to Fox, but I can promise that these two programs can be co-produced by Fox and Firefly, and the investment will be shared equally. copyright."
Murdoch didn't expect Eric to hand over the two programs so generously to Fox. His purpose was to intervene in production and copyright. Eric's proposal was very in line with his psychological expectations, so there were few Haggle again.
In this short period of time, Eric worked hard to deal with him, and Murdoch was exhausted.
"In this case, then, happy cooperation." Although there was red wine in the cabinet next to it, Murdoch didn't have the energy to get it, and he directly picked up the coffee in front of him and gestured to Eric.
"Happy cooperation." Eric also picked up the coffee.
The old and the young showed faint smiles at the same time, like a pair of old friends, and the quarrel, threat, and confrontation just now seemed to have never happened.
After chatting about some things, it has been nearly an hour since we left that reception room. The wind in the corridor blew gently, and Eric suddenly felt a chill, took a few deep breaths of fresh air slightly smelling of sea water, Eric turned to the stairs, and returned to the party hall on the first floor.
It was already past nine o'clock in the evening, and the party was at its climax. Countless men and women shuttled back and forth, and the hall was buzzing with conversation, but it didn't seem noisy at all. Accompanied by the band, on the dance floor, couples of men and women huddled together and danced gracefully.
Eric was about to look for Aniston, but Robert Shea and Jeffrey, who had been waiting anxiously at the stairs for an hour, pulled him aside.
"Eric, how is the talk going?" Robert asked first. Although there is a big gap with Eric in terms of shares, he is already the second largest shareholder of Firefly after all. Therefore, the "Friends" matter is also related to His interests are at stake. On the contrary, although Jeffrey was also very concerned about this matter, he was not as eager as Robert.
Eric showed a slightly heavy expression, and said to Robert: "Robert, I have some bad news to tell you."
"Ah," Robert Shea opened his mouth. Eric had already revealed some of his plans to them before, so he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he heard Eric say that, but Robert still asked a little unwillingly: " Could it be... the negotiation didn't work out?"
Eric shook his head, and said under the confused eyes of Robert and Jeffrey: "I mean, Robert, the box office share of "Pretty Woman" that I got recently was to pay you the 60 million funds , but now, the money may be used elsewhere."
Robert and Jeffrey suddenly realized that Eric just played tricks on the two of them, and things must have succeeded.
Pretending to be angry and hammering on Eric's chest, Robert laughed and scolded: "Stinky boy, stop going around in circles, and tell the truth."
Eric stretched out his right hand and spread five fingers in front of the two of them: "Murdoch promised to give us a 10% stake in Fox Television Network, at the price of 80% before the broadcast of "Friends."
The eyes of the two middle-aged men suddenly widened, and Robert Shea swallowed, obviously hoping that what Eric said was true, but instinctively finding it unbelievable. A wireless TV network that ranks fourth in North America and has shown a rising trend with "Friends" has a 10% stake. How can Robert Shea believe: "Eric, this joke is not funny at all, Murdoch How many shares does the family have?"
Jeffrey and Eric have known each other for a long time, and they have seen miracles happen to Eric more than once. Therefore, after a brief surprise, Jeffrey has believed more than 90%: "Eric, are you sure? Are you kidding me?"
Eric took a glass of champagne from the passing waiter, raised it to the two people and said, "Of course, guys, we are about to become one of the major shareholders of Fox Television Network."
This time, neither Robert nor Jeffrey had any doubts. Both of them showed surprise expressions at the same time. Robert Shea excitedly raised the red wine in his glass and drank it down.
Although he only has 1.5% of the 10% of the shares, as the CEO of Firefly, it means that he will have the right to speak brought by the 10% of the Fox TV network. Never thought about it. After becoming a billionaire, Robert Shea is no longer so eager to chase money. Now he cares more about power. His goal is to become the head of an outstanding film giant like Michael Eisner. Michael Eisner also does not have much equity in Disney, but he still has unambiguous power within Disney.
Of course, there was one thing that Robert Shea didn't realize, or deliberately ignored.
That is, Firefly and Eric, but Disney does not have such a person.
After a short period of excitement, Eric went on to the topic just now: "So, Robert, even if you do something together, Firefly can still pay you 60 million US dollars, but this will definitely make Firefly's capital chain tense. So I thought, can I wait until the end of the year to pay you the 60 million US dollars. Rest assured, I will pay you the interest according to the bank loan interest rate when the payment deadline in the contract is exceeded. "
Robert Shea laughed, and patted Eric on the shoulder: "Of course it's no problem, we are a family now, why are you talking about this. I have read the information, and the fireflies at the end of the year can't come up with too many Funding, after all, the remaining films of Firefly will be released at the end of the year, and it will be the middle of next year to get the share of those films. So, it is fine to pay me the money at that time."
After Robert Shea finished speaking, he immediately added nonchalantly: "Actually, Eric, you don't have to give me that money, just exchange it for shares of Firefly."
Eric followed with a smile, pretending not to notice what Robert Shea said behind him, and changed the subject nonchalantly. After chatting for a few words, Robert left contentedly with his red wine.
But Jeffrey, who received Eric's hint, took a step back and stayed. (To be continued..)