Heads Up Hollywood

Ming people don't say dark words, not to mention that Brian Roberts has already done a detailed investigation.

"Comcast's cable TV business has expanded to the extent that it can expand. The transmission network needs a lot of content to fill, and the video on demand through broadband needs a lot of film and television programs to support it."

"Wait!" Tang En interrupted him with a surprised expression, "Video on demand? Brian, are you serious?"

Brian Roberts took a deep look at him and said with a smile: "Don't you think the Internet is the future trend? Didn't you also invest in several Internet companies?"

Tang En paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Bryan, you're moving too fast, right? It will take at least a year to complete the integration of AT\u0026T's key assets you acquired, right? You still have the energy to reach out to the content industry?"

Brian Roberts said lightly: "Always plan in advance, isn't this in line with your corporate thinking?"

"Well, what do you think?"

Tang En curled his lips again and again, he had already guessed that Brian Roberts would tell himself these things, it must be his strategic development and related to himself.

Brian Roberts lowered his voice: "Disney's movies, ABC's TV news, and ESPN's sports programming just meet Comcast's needs."

Sure enough!

In the previous life, Comcast issued a high-profile acquisition invitation to Disney during the chaos and turmoil of Disney’s internal changes in 2004 and Michael Eisner’s ouster.

Now, because of Twain's appearance, Michael Eisner's position was already in jeopardy in 2001. The second in command, Roy Disney, had already contacted many parties, trying to oust him internally.

Tang En worked so hard to bring Disney into chaos. Comcast wanted to take advantage of the fire and take down Disney. This was obviously not in Tang En's interest!

Twain is still very jealous of Disney's assets!

Especially Disney Animation and ESPN!

The corner of Tang En's mouth curled up, and he said calmly: "Bryan, to put it bluntly, Disney is the 'British Royalty' in the media industry, while Comcast is the 'upstart'. I am not optimistic about this acquisition."

Brian Roberts said disapprovingly: "Disney is a veteran, but is Disney's foundation deeper than AT\u0026T? Don't forget, the most important thing for Comcast is cash flow!"

The installed capacity of the STA TV network in North America is about 45 million. For each encrypted box, home users need to pay a deposit of 20 US dollars to Comcast, which is 900 million US dollars in cash!

Moreover, for cable TV operations, operators usually settle every six months, which means that Comcast still has available funds "borrowed" from other companies. For example, the subscription fee of STA TV network is now stored in Comcast's books.

Comcast's TV users are far more than just STA, but cover 30% of the entire United States!

The cost of intellectual property rights in the United States is extremely high, and household TV consumption is a major expenditure. In addition to TV operating fees and subscription fees, many TV content require additional fees to watch.

Such as teaching and training video content;

For example, Tyson's boxing, the subscription fee for a game was once as high as $100;

For example, for many small competitions that are not favored by TV stations and do not provide broadcast services, if fans are interested, they have to pay extra to subscribe, and the prices are ridiculously high.

According to statistics, the average monthly TV entertainment consumption of home users in North America is as high as $80!

This level of consumption is the only place in the world like North America!

Then we can calculate next, 110 million household users in North America, Comcast occupies nearly 30% of the market share, each family consumes 80 US dollars per month, a total of 6 months...

After half a year, the cash "deposited" in Comcast's hands is nearly 16 billion US dollars!

Although these are all debt cash flows, for the company, it is the most reasonable operation to tear down the east wall and make up for the west wall.

Five lids, ten teapots... For smart people, as long as it works properly, it is an opportunity!

Tang En has worked so hard to engage in Disney. Of course, he didn't want to see Brian Roberts take advantage of it. He frowned and said, "Disney's brand value and profit potential are too great, and it's hard to eat even if you have money."

Brian Roberts smiled and said: "It's very simple, suppress the stock price! You have done a good job in the past two years, beating Disney in the film field."

Tang En shook his head and said, "This has nothing to do with me. The main reason is that ABC Group's poor performance has dragged down Disney's stock price."

"You are too humble! In my opinion, most of the decline in Disney's stock price is due to you!" Brian Roberts complimented, and whispered: "Let's shoot together, you suppress Disney movies, I suppress Disney TV. I can guarantee that within two years, Disney shareholders will definitely collapse!"

Tang En sneered in his heart.

He has already found a nuclear warhead that will collapse Disney shareholders, and he still needs to join forces with Comcast?

In any case, Disney is a Hollywood company, and Comcast is an outsider.

Tang En Pictures teamed up with outsiders to fight against Hollywood companies. This is leading the wolf into the house.

Even if you win, it will not look good.

It is more appropriate and reliable to cooperate with Roy Disney.

Tang En looked around and said with a smile: "Okay, Brian, this topic is too big. Tang En Pictures will be busy developing the STA TV network, and Comcast will be busy integrating the major assets of AT\u0026T. Energy is limited! Hehe, in my opinion, you should hurry up and announce the good news, I can't wait!"

...

Since September, the number of subscribers of STA TV network has been growing rapidly, with more than 500,000 members growing every day.

Up to now, the subscribers of STA TV network have reached 8.84 million!

It's Friday, the last working day, and there's supposed to be an outbreak.

"Will the growth in a single day exceed 1 million?"

Not only does Tang En have such a guess in his mind, but all executives of Tang En's film industry have such a prospect.

HBO has been in operation for decades, with a large industry and many channels. Although the number of users is surpassed by STA, in terms of overall revenue, HBO is still the industry leader.

However, the development momentum of the STA TV network is very good. According to this momentum, within half a year, STA may truly surpass HBO and become the largest professional cable TV station in the United States!

Brian Roberts had already moved to the front stage, where the microphone was set up, and he was in his forties and looked very energetic.

"A lot of friends came today, including colleagues from Comcast and honored guests from Dunn Films. The purpose of our gathering here tonight is to celebrate the growth miracle of the STA TV network! Over the past half month, Dunn Films and Comcast STA launched a new cooperation, and at the same time made efforts to promote the popularization of STA TV network, and now it seems that the effect is very good!"

"According to the latest... oh no, yesterday's data, the subscribers of the STA TV network have exceeded 8.84 million! Among them, there are nearly 4 million subscribers, which is the result of the past half month. It can be seen that Comcast and The series of cooperation launched by Tang En Pictures is successful, gratifying, and eye-catching!"

Brian Roberts paused, and the people from Comcast immediately applauded, but the number was small and sparse.

The people at Tang En Pictures are all pricking up their ears, waiting for the latest results, and are not interested in these vain nonsense.

Brian Roberts was slightly embarrassed, and coughed lightly, "So, I hope that Comcast and Tang En Pictures can carry out more business cooperation..."

Tang En's face darkened, fearing that he would coerce him into bringing up the Disney matter, he hurriedly said, "Bryan, I can't wait, tell me, how many new subscribers are there on the STA TV network today? Don't you?" Will you forget?"

Amidst roaring laughter, Brian Roberts took out a note from his coat pocket and smiled brightly, "I now announce that STA Network, on September 7, will increase its number of subscribers." The quantity is..."

He paused for a moment, drew a long tone, and shouted loudly: "1.46 million!"

"How much? 1.46 million?"

Tang En was taken aback for a moment, and the members of the Tang family, including Bill McNick and Chris Albrecht, all showed a bit of astonishment.

Adding 1.46 million subscribers in a single day, is this too exaggerated?

Tang En imagined that the number of new users on this day might exceed 1 million.

But I didn't expect that there could be so many!

The STA TV network had already had 8.84 million subscribers before, plus this 1.46 million, wouldn't it mean... the total subscribers exceeded 10 million?

This is definitely a miracle in the TV circle!

No less than the $1.26 billion global box office myth of "Spider-Man" in the movie circle!

You know, HBO, the industry leader, only had about 8 million subscribers at its peak in North America.

STA has more than 10 million subscribers in North America. This achievement is enough to make all colleagues jealous!

"Wow!"

Immediately, everyone ignored the etiquette of the banquet, and there was a burst of cheers.

Bill McNick and West Cotton hugging, Chris Albrecht and Tosca Musk high-fiving, Moritz Eckhart and Dunn toasting...

10 million subscribers is definitely an amazing achievement!

"HBO's total global subscribers have exceeded 12 million. If possible, I hope to break it completely!"

Tang En strode forward, walked up to Brian Roberts, and spoke loudly into the microphone.

For a while, the scene became more and more active.

"Boom!"

I don't know who opened a bottle of champagne, and the mellow wine sprayed directly in Tang En's direction like a shock wave.

In the blink of an eye, Tang En didn't have time to dodge.

With Brian Roberts, being doused.

For a while, the laughter stopped, and there was some silence.

Brian Roberts is the boss of Comcast, and Twain is the boss of Twain Pictures.

this……

Tang En and Brian Roberts looked at each other and laughed loudly.

Then there was the sound of "bang bang", and champagne was flying all over the sky.

How could the whole party look like a high-end business reception?

It's like the wild celebration after the team wins the championship.

Joy flows in the champagne.