King of Hollywood Chapter 73: Appetizers

>Chapter 73 Appetizers

"Hey, Crow, did you read the Wall Street Journal today? I like their title, "Ten Years: Adrian? Kewell and Crowder? The Rise of Ron Reese's Media Empire", I hope you Don’t mind if your name is placed behind me. {网}” Standing on the balcony of the Malibu Seaview Villa, Adrian looked at the blue sky and white clouds in the distance and the sparkling sea waves in the early morning sunlight Claude talks,

Although he only wore pajamas, and the beach in Los Angeles was a bit cold in February, he didn't care about the newspaper he had.

"It doesn't matter if they don't mention my name. Everyone knows that I've put you off long ago," Claude's humorous voice came over the phone, "I'm not you who wakes up for such a small thing Style, Ed."

"Although our journey is far from over, it is totally worth cheering for victory now, isn't it?" Adrian said with a shrug.

"But the Wall Street Journal does not describe in detail the process of our rise. If you really want to show it, buddy, accept the interview of "Times". They have never hoped that you will be on their cover like now. "" Claude haha ​​laughed over the phone.

"I will, I promise, as long as they are sincere." Adrian also laughed, "Times" has invited him on the cover countless times, but each time failed for various reasons Now, with the formal acquisition of media... Becoming the world’s first media group, Time Warner, who has fallen into a merger with AOL, has to start adjusting its strategy. The simplest way is to invite Adrian to appear on the cover of Time. Too.

"After all, you actually made a price of 30 billion yuan, which is really generous, even I was surprised." Adrian changed the subject at this time.

"Want to buy as soon as possible, but also want a wholly-owned acquisition, of course, to make a price that will make them heart." Claude said with a chuckle, "Don't worry, man, this transaction requires at least two It will take three years to complete all of them, and we have enough time to make adjustments so as not to exceed the plan too much."

"Okay, everything is up to you." Adrian didn't chase it and thought for a few seconds before saying: "To be honest, man, don't you think this is a good time to get involved in Internet services? ?"

"Why did you suddenly think of this? Don't forget that it's nothing but the TV business, but if you add other aspects, we become a monopoly." Claude's tone was surprised and at the same time with a smile Obviously, he didn’t take the word monopoly seriously, and I believe he must have thought about it... It’s a good springboard, Crow," Adrian said his thoughts directly, "TV network is Their main business is not the only business. They have the same communication and Internet business, but they are not as good as the TV business. Since there is already business, it is no problem to acquire a large number of users through the acquisition of small companies, and you said that there is still a two to three-year trading period, they can carry out during this time, no one can say anything, You should be more familiar than I am. "

After a pause of two seconds, Claude over there digested it, and then he said: "Then invest money to transform the network, develop voice and digital phones, and then make broadband Internet access, cable TV and IP phones three lines. Unity, sharing a network, then... the development of... will exceed your imagination. Of course, we only entered the field of network operations, certainly not as skilled as other similar companies, even if there are... in hand, so you may wish to look at other What does the company do, such as-Comcast!"

He said there was a smile on his face.

"Okay, I will let people discuss the feasibility," Claude agreed after thinking about it, "However, now you still have to say nothing about network operations?"

"Please, Crow, this thing has hollowed out everything I have in this regard, so stop laughing at me like this." Although Adrian sighed, the smile on the corner of the mouth expanded a lot, "Okay, so, I won’t disturb you, if you still want to sleep, goodbye."

Turn off the phone, Adrian stretched out against the sea breeze, and he could give so much advice on network operations. He didn't exaggerate what he said to Claude. This thing really strangled his brain, and it took a lot of effort to find a way about Comcast's expansion based on this clue, and then... There will be no more. Adrian is only a director after all. The thing about network operation is because the American drama only involves a little bit. It can be recalled that it is very good. The rest is left to professionals.

It can be predicted that even if they do their utmost to support and everything is going in the direction of hope, the profit is only two-thirds of Comcast in memory, and if the situation is not good, it may be only half, after all The media is only now involved in network operations, and there are still many competitors.

However, it doesn’t matter. This kind of profit is enough for the media to maintain the world’s number one momentum. The reason why Adrian will make these suggestions to Claude is for this. Media has finally become the world's largest media company, although it is worthy of joy and celebration, but it is still far from stopping, according to the Adrian idiom: this is just the beginning.

Despite the fact that the media is now in the limelight, it is still a little worse than the old media groups, so it is not easy to maintain the world’s first name. At least News Corporation is behind. Not chasing. In addition, there are still many opportunities. Why can't we continue to build a solid foundation and continue to make the empire more majestic?

Besides, influence and voice are two different things. Perhaps the influence of the media in the media industry is large enough, but the voice of Adrian in Hollywood has not yet reached the point he wants. Modern society is doomed to a single model that will not succeed. It is also impossible to make Hollywood have only one voice, so Adrian seeks a dominant voice-when he speaks, at least 80% of people will take the initiative Echoing him, whether it is true or false, as for the rest, it does not matter if they sing in contradiction, this is the king of Hollywood!

It's difficult and easy. Why are there so many famous producers in Hollywood who are so acclaimed by actresses who only want Adrian? Because only he can do it, anyone who he wants can be red. Can he turn Julia into a box office poison? Roberts makes a comeback, can he make the repentant Drew? Barrymore cheer up again, can he make the model Monica? Bellucci has won the best actress Oscar, he can let Naomi spent ten years? Watts became famous...to do what ordinary people can't do, it's that simple.

All plans for Adrian are arranged around this point. It started before this year, and the strong media can give him the most powerful support. He had previously said to Claude that this year will be the media In a year of demonstrating your own strength, the acquisition... was the first, the second in May, and the third at the end of the year. Of course, there will be one more right away, but that is just an appetizer, not to be counted.

In short, it took a lot of effort to make the media the number one in the world, and it’s time to feed back, when his plans are realized one by one...

"Ed?" Just as Adrian was pondering his abacus, a lazy voice passed into his ears, and when he looked back, he saw Miranda? Kerr stood at the door of the balcony, with fluffy hair and blue eyes with some confusion. The white blanket wrapped around his body was caught by his hands with his hands, and his white shoulders and neck were exposed.

"Why don't you sleep more?" Adrian walked over with a smile, kissed her lips and took her into the room. "Don't stand outside, it's still cold."

"I woke up and saw you were not around, a little scared..." Miranda explained a little embarrassedly.

"Sorry, baby, it's my fault," Adrian hugged her sideways and kissed her again. "I had wanted to come down for breakfast, and then came up to wake you up, but I looked halfway down. After the newspaper, I couldn't help but give my buddy a call, and we talked to the present."

Speaking, he hugged her and walked into the kitchen: "What do you want to eat? I'm too complicated to do it."

"You are gentle, Ed." Miranda whispered around his neck, "No wonder there are so many women like you."

"Thank you, this is my biggest compliment." Adrian laughed and put her on the kitchen table, "So?"

"I will eat whatever you eat." Miranda said with a grin. The two shallow dimples and the blue eyes made her very charming, and Adrian couldn't help but slightly missed for two seconds.

"Really?" His smile became meaningful, and then leaned against her forehead. "If...I want to eat you?"

Miranda shrank her neck involuntarily, a trace of fear flashed on her pretty face, it seemed that she was tossed enough last night, but two red clouds appeared again, and her calf was stretched out on the thigh of Adrian. Rubbing rubbing, apparently despite the toss, but also let her taste the wonderful.

"Don't go too far." The girl said sheepishly. The next second, she exclaimed and was pressed on the table by Adrian, then her mouth was blocked.

After going through those things in Australia, he was taken to the United States to receive a series of model training, and signed a letter of intent with Victoria's Secret. Miranda was easily taken by Adrian. In fact, he was able to hug her into bed at the end of last year. Miranda had already revealed that "you can feel free" at the time. Although she hadn't been a model for a long time, the middle school was still in a Catholic church school. Yes, but I don’t know anything about them.

Not to mention Alexander, who is a popular model in Victoria’s Secret? Ambrosio also often came to guide her. The hints between the words were obvious, and what Adrian had done for her in Australia made Miranda feel that going to bed with him was not a bad thing.

However, Adrian hopes to make it happen and leave a good impression on her, otherwise Alexander will wake up next to him today.

He has never been on Valentine’s Day, because no matter who he’s with will only offend more people, so it’s simply not enough. Of course, flowers, chocolates, and all kinds of special gifts they like must be prepared, this can It's not a simple thing-chocolate was always made by him. Rao is so, the next day, there is still no woman willing to accompany her, even Ivanka and Charlize, this is not comparable to last year’s Christmas, although last year’s Christmas was jointly resisted, as long as he was willing And not afraid of the consequences, you can go to other women, but the development of Valentine's Day has almost become a practice.

It’s amazing, some of them have no contact with each other, but they are very tacit in their rejection, is this the woman’s intuition? Although, Adrian can use some tough methods to get some people, such as Rachel , she is the most suitable candidate; or Charlize, she may agree, if he pleads; and Natalie, she can’t refuse now His request. However, what kind of consequences will follow, it is difficult to predict.

So, on the evening of February 15th, Adrian chose to go out to the bar and be single. Then, in a certain bar, he met Miranda who came out with Alexander. Needless to say, the rest of the matter, Miranda also received his flowers and gifts on Valentine's Day, plus all the past six months, so in the end he took the initiative to lean into his arms.

"Maybe we will change places..." Miranda said that at the time, and after looking at it he looked at Alexander with some hesitation. The relationship between Adrian and Alexander was known without guessing, and Alexander would not seem to refuse.

But in the end, Adrian only brought Miranda back to Malibu and whispered a few words to Alexander before leaving.

Alexander didn’t take it seriously. With the in-depth understanding of Adrian in the past two years, she was very obedient beside him, and she knew her situation and didn’t mind having a companion in Victoria’s secret— —From the time he asked himself to guide Miranda, Alexander knew what Adrian thought about the girl. As for the Alliance’s regulations, oh, at that time, 12 o’clock had passed and the regulations were no longer valid.

"You are so charming, baby." Adrian said with admiration in the movement while kissing the remaining snow white.

The blue eyes are covered with a blurred look, Miranda has been completely in love, but just shakes his head and keeps catering to the body. Adrian smiled softly and leaned down against the girl to launch a more violent attack. Under the sun, a man and a woman entangled together on the kitchen table and played the original and tempting movement.

Media acquisition... Although it has caused a lot of repercussions in the entertainment industry, their eyes were attracted by other things. Anyway, the media industry is the most affected by this acquisition. The entertainment industry naturally Pay more attention to entertainment news than media acquisition... What is more worthy of attention is that after the two days of Valentine's Day, the 73 Oscar Awards nomination list was freshly released.

"The new Oscar nomination list is finally released. I bet this is definitely the most surprising nomination list. No matter what the final result, this list will occupy a place in the history of filmmaking-even if it is very small. "A news host commented so when reporting.

It is true that many people are either happy or frustrated or excited after getting this list, and then open their mouths after figuring out the meaning behind this.

There are five nominations for the best movies, Universal's "Gladiator ", the focus of "Drug Network", the new line of "Little Sunshine", Miramax's "Erin Brockovich" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Universal, Miramax, and New Line are all under the same parent company, and the focus is under Universal's. Yes, the five movies nominated for the best movies are all from the media!

This is really exaggerated. Although there have been occasional competitions for the best movies before, there are two film companies from the same media group, but now they are all first. Times. However, there is still some regret in the eyes of Adrian. If the best movie can be shortlisted for ten works now, then two more places will also belong to the media.

"Bone in Winter" should have been nominated for a best movie, but the reality and depth are a little worse than "Drug Network", and the motivation is not as good as "Erin Brockovich", plus they are all works of Adrian, The judges of the film academy will not want to reproduce the things two years ago on the Oscar, and naturally fall off the list. And "The Cider House Rules" is not as close to reality as "Little Sunshine" in warming people's hearts. After all, it is a little farther on the timeline, and the film school also wants to ask for new changes, just "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" came to the door. ~IndoMTL.com~ So there is no such thing as this movie, which is really regrettable.

Okay, if you think it’s just that, then you’re totally wrong. After the nomination for the best movie, it’s naturally the nomination for the best director. Is it Ridley of Gladiator ? Scott, Steven of "Drug Network"? Soderberg, Adrian of "Erin Brockovich"? Kewell, Ang Lee in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and Stephen in "Billy Elliot"? Dadley.

Is it different? Unfortunately, it is useless, because "Billy Elliot" is released by the focus of the world, so the works of the five directors still come from the media!

The next best actor nomination is slightly better, only Russell? The "Gladiator " starring Kloe was produced by the media's Universal Pictures, but when it came to the best supporting actor, he occupied four nominations, "Bone in the Winter" John? Hax, Albert of "Erin Brockovich"? Finney, Allen in Little Sunshine? Ajin, Michael of "The Cider House Rules"? Kane.

Then the best actress is nominated again, no doubt, Julia? Roberts is on the top, but it is not her who gets the most attention—

"This is the youngest best actress nomination in Oscar history...Q