Heads Up Hollywood

"The Walking Dead" is definitely a phenomenal American drama.

In the original version of "The Walking Dead", the investment amount was not high, and there were almost no shocking shots. The director devoted all his energy to the structure of the story.

Give up a lot of visual effects.

In fact, visual effects have become an important appreciation indicator for audiences today.

Therefore, this American TV series is far less famous than big-produced American TV series such as "Band of Brothers" and "Game of Thrones" in the world.

But in the United States, the popularity of "The Walking Dead" and the audience's recognition are no worse than those masterpieces!

In this life, Tang En cooperated with others to develop the "Walking Dead" comics, and spent another 100 million US dollars to create this TV series.

The effect...you can imagine it!

The first season of "The Walking Dead" mainly talks about the actor Rick Grimes who was shot in an operation. When he woke up from a coma, he found that the town was gloomy and dead bodies were everywhere. What is even more frightening is that some dead bodies roam the streets and alleys, bloodthirsty like life, and have already turned into terrifying zombies.

In order to find his missing wife and children, Rick is on the road alone.

After many twists and turns and various tests of human nature on the verge of death, Rick finally reunited with his wife and children in the camp. At the same time there is his good brother Sean, and a group of other survivors.

This is an eternal topic about life and death.

In the three days after the premiere of "The Walking Dead", Starz TV and Fox TV cooperated to let a group of actors dress up as zombies according to the makeup standards in the series, and appeared in famous locations in 26 cities around the world!

Including the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Big Ben in London, Times Square in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong...

The reason why such a grand "zombie wandering" operation was held in more than 16 countries and regions around the world was mainly because the copyright of "The Walking Dead" had been sold long before the premiere.

Total sales... $35 million!

is it a lot?

And that's only part of it!

For overseas sales of American drama copyrights, buyers usually buy by the number of episodes instead of the whole season for the sake of insurance. If the ratings are not good, it will be cut off directly, which can save some unnecessary expenses.

According to the usual practice, most of the initial transaction is to buy 3 episodes at once.

According to Tang En's request, the first season of "The Walking Dead" has a total of 8 episodes.

In other words... If the overseas ratings of "The Walking Dead" go well, it will get more than 80 million US dollars in sales revenue!

And that's just sales in 16 countries and regions.

It is conceivable that as the popularity of "The Walking Dead" grows, more and more countries will cooperate with New Universal to purchase copyrights.

It doesn't matter if the scale is too big, it can be castrated!

According to the current preliminary estimate of New Universal Group, the overseas TV copyright sales of "The Walking Dead" will bring the company 120-150 million dollars in revenue!

This is the charm of explosive models!

Why did later generations of hbo spend huge sums of money to shoot so many big-investment American dramas?

It is because the winner of the hot sale strategy takes all!

For an American drama of this level, as long as one is successful, it will be able to eat and drink for a year.

The "Game of Thrones" series allows hbo to invest in large-scale American dramas as it pleases.

Now, the "Walking Dead" series will become Starz TV station's greatest confidence in the future!

As long as the filming of this series is completed, there will be more reasons to persuade old Martin to sell the copyright of the TV adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire" to Starz TV.

Let's continue the glory!

...

On November 1st, the heavy news that had been circulating in the industry for almost a month finally came to an end.

Blockbuster has made a formal decision to reform its business strategy. In North America, it has launched a monthly membership subscription model of "Internet + Physical Store"!

The price is a full $4 lower than Netflix, only $15.95!

Fans will naturally embrace the price cut.

But people in the industry felt a tense atmosphere.

With Twain's personality, would he stand still and wait for death?

Not to mention that Blockbuster has been split off by Viacom, even when the two were merged into one and Redstone was absolutely in power, Tang En never softened!

When it's time to do it, do it!

Twain's style has always been to take the soft but not the tough!

It is conceivable that a big battle in the video rental industry is coming!

Regarding this matter, New Universal's attitude was very calm, Tang En had already given instructions on this matter - fight to the end!

Whether it is a price war or a subsidy war, as long as Blockbuster dares to make a move, Netflix will accompany it to the end.

Now New Universal is still immersed in the excitement brought by "The Walking Dead".

Just like "Band of Brothers" back then, "The Walking Dead" is too hot!

Hot all over the country!

"On Monday, 550,000 new users were added; on Tuesday, 750,000 new users were added; on Wednesday, 2.01 million new users were added; on Thursday, 2.48 million new users were added! Today's statistics have not yet been obtained, and preliminary estimates... should be Not less than 2 million!"

Isla Fisher's eyes seemed to be shining, she was about to jump up with excitement, and she was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth from ear to ear.

Today is Friday, according to the normal user growth trend, the subscribers of Sta TV Network will break through the 25 million mark today!

This kind of data is unprecedented!

Originally, Chris Albrecht, the person in charge of the STA TV network, estimated that within this year, the number of users of the STA TV network would exceed 20 million.

Unexpectedly, "The Walking Dead" almost copied the myth of "Band of Brothers" back then!

After the first episode was broadcast, in the next week, the number of subscribers increased by more than 7 million!

And the total number of members has reached 25 million!

Tang En's huge influence on the film and television industry once again shocked the entire United States!

The cartoon of "The Walking Dead" is his idea; this TV series is also his specific planning, financing, and production, and it is carefully crafted according to his "popular theory".

The first episode has just aired, and it is in the market, and it has achieved impressive results.

In the previous life, when the sta TV network had 25 million users, it was acquired by Lionsgate Films at a high price of 4.4 billion US dollars.

However, the average monthly subscription fee for sta TV network users at that time was only $4.

But now?

The average monthly subscription cost of the sta TV network under the New Global Group can reach 8 US dollars!

Fully doubled!

If the STA TV network in the previous life also had the ability to charge fees, then the price it sold to Lionsgate Films might not be 4.4 billion US dollars, right? If not 8.8 billion US dollars, at least around 8 billion US dollars!

You know, three years ago, Twain defied the crowd and only spent 170 million US dollars to acquire the STA TV network, which was not doing well at the time!

Within three years, the market value has doubled by at least 40 times!

This is Tang En's vision!

This is Tang En's ability!

As a secretary, Ella Fisher also felt that her face was radiant, and she also felt beautiful when she heard the company employees' compliments and comments on Tang En in private.

"hehe."

Tang En smiled, the arrogance and confidence on his face were undisguised, and he said lightly: "It's just a STA TV network, why are you making such a fuss? Hmph, in the future, Blizzard, Netflix, and Facebook will truly Shock them!"

"Yes, yes, you are the best, you are the greatest!" Isla Fisher giggled.

"Is not it?"

"yes!"

Isla Fisher bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice, "Twain, how about... I express my gratitude? I'm also a shareholder of New Universal."

"Huh?" Tang En was startled, and immediately understood what she meant. He shook his head and said seriously, "Ella, didn't you say that you are talking about a boyfriend?"

"No, I didn't say it was me." Isla Fisher shook her head.

"Um?"

"Have you forgotten? I told you that I have a good friend, a fellow from Australia. At first I wanted her to participate in "Runway", but you said there was no chance, and then...you let her go to "Universal Supermodel" Competition."

Tang En slapped his forehead, "Oh, yes, there is such a thing."

Isla Fisher pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Shall I introduce her to you?"

Tang En waved his hand, "Forget it, my woman is very demanding. If I don't like her at that time, your face will not look good, and it will be even worse if the friendship between you is froze."

Isla Fisher said angrily: "Twain, you look down on people!"

"Um?"

"I told you a long time ago, my friend is amazing and beautiful! She is a model, and she won the first season of "Universal Next Top Model" champion!"

"champion?"

Tang En was a little surprised.

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