Hollywood Starts with Animation

Antivirus software, in the western market in the early 21st century, can be described as surging.

Its battle for market share is far more intense than the browser war between Microsoft and Netscape.

Symantec, McAfee, Little Red Umbrella, Norton Antivirus, Bitdefender, Kaspersky...

These are after entering the 21st century, there are a number of network antivirus software giant companies all over the world.

Even though it has not yet entered the 21st century, in the United States in the late 1990s, a group of anti-virus software companies dedicated to online killings, their fighting momentum has quietly risen, and they are using all means to suppress their opponents and grab market share.

Of course, Zucker knows how strong McAfee is in the future!

The second largest antivirus software in the world;

Annual turnover of more than 5 billion US dollars;

Worldwide, with more than 300 million users;

In 2010, Intel acquired McAfee for $7.7 billion. This is Intel's largest acquisition since entering the 21st century;

After entering the Datianchao market, it signed an agreement with Lenovo, and the pre-installed "Dr. Peng" antivirus software has also achieved a splendid reputation.

Such a giant company, how did Zhu Ke never hear of it in his last life?

Therefore, after the end of the Internet Exchange Summit that day, I entrusted Zhang Wei, a private lawyer, to find an investigation company to investigate the current antivirus software market in detail.

Within two days, Zucker received an investigation report.

"Huo!"

"It seems that the most powerful antivirus software is Symantec, the personal version with a unit price of $99, and the enterprise version with an annual fee of at least $20,000. ."

"And it just got $200 million in cash from VCs. That's enough cash to beat dozens or hundreds of antivirus companies."

After Zhu Ke read the information, he couldn't help but sigh.

"McAfee is now suppressed and in a state of extreme lack of liquidity. That's where I got in."

......

After a week.

Zucker was well prepared, so he began to contact McAfee, and as Zucker expected, McAfee was extremely short of funds.

As the so-called "one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer", after only a few negotiations, the two sides reached an agreement on the shareholding.

Zucker paid $1,000 for a 15% stake in McAfee at 20% above market value.

This amount is of course far less than the $200 million that Symantec has just acquired, but it is enough to allow McAfee, who believes in a steady and steady strategy, to tide over the current difficulties.

$200 million?

Even selling McAfee as a whole is not worth $200 million!

At the very least, McAfee president George Samenook is happy with the deal.

The Internet viruses in the late 1990s were not as rampant as they were later. But at the beginning of the 21st century, thousands of viruses were born almost every day, wanton violation of users' computer security. Antivirus software companies, although well-known, have not yet become a network necessity, so now is the best time to get started.

$10 million won 15% of McAfee's shares, and I have to say that Zucker made a lot of money!

Even if Zucker does nothing in the future, this stake alone will make Zucker a billionaire.

"Perfect!"

"I'm such a clever little ghost, I dug another gold mine!"

Zucker danced and sang at home.

Shaolin Kung Fu is so good~ It's really good~ I am Iron Head Kung Fu~ You are King Kong Legs~

......

After entering the middle of September, Zhu Ke, who has not rested for a few days,

Busy work started again.

Ms. Donna, President of UPN TV Network, made a work report to Zucker on the "America's Got Talent" program that has ended.

"Boss, the first season of "The Talent Show" has all ended, with 14 episodes, the average number of subscribers per episode is 45 million, and the finals even created 60 million subscriptions, which is enough to rank in The top three cable subscription subscriptions in North America." Ms. Donna said excitedly.

Zhu Ke nodded, "The number of subscribed members should be quite a lot, right?"

"Of course. Currently, the number of paid monthly subscription members on UPN's official website has reached 40 million." Donna said loudly.

What the hell!

At this moment, Zhu Ke, who has seen many strong winds and waves, could not help but be stunned!

This Nima is all money!

The price of monthly membership is not high, only 4 US dollars, but 40 million monthly members is scary, which means that the income of paid members alone is as high as 160 million US dollars.

"This is more than the advertising fee!"

Zucker immediately thought of another cable channel ace - HBO!

Warner’s HBO, which is known as the “Huang Bao”, has created an advertising-free commercial broadcast model. Instead of advertising, it relies on subscription memberships, and it can earn a lot of money every year.

I have to say that the profitability of variety shows is simply appalling!

In just a few months, Zucker earned at least $150 million from the "Talent Show" project alone, after deducting expenses and taxes!

"No wonder later, whether it is the United States, the Great Heavenly Dynasty, or even the TV stations around the world, they are always happy to put on variety shows. It's really because variety shows can make money!"

In the following time, Zhu Ke and Donna had a chat about the follow-up development of UPN.

TV drama projects;

new variety shows;

The promotion of the UPN brand, among other topics, has launched a plan.

The next afternoon.

Zucker rushed to Wald Pictures again without stopping.

"Hi Shyamalan, long time no see!"

"Hi, Mr. Wald, you are a rare guest. As the producer of "The Sixth Sense", you have never been to the filming site once."

Director M. Knight Shyamalan looked at Zucker rather resentfully.

However, for Zhu Ke, whose face is thicker than that of the city wall, it is absolutely useless: "Shamalan, what you say is too much, although I didn't show up on the set, but you ask yourself, how much support do I give you? Looking at the major film companies in Hollywood, is there a company owner with such support as me?"

Suddenly, Shyamalan was dumbfounded.

In fact, this is indeed the case. Zu Ke, who is named a producer, still attaches great importance to "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality".

Even though Zucker has never been to the filming site once, every few days, Zucker will definitely personally ask about the filmed scenes and give some guidance. Just revising the comments, Zucker wrote seven or eight working notes.

Can Zucker ignore it? !

Dude, that's a movie that made $600 million worldwide in the original time and space!

"Okay you two, stop talking, let's enter the screening room and watch the finished film."

Just then, Victor came over.

At the same time, Victor didn't come alone. There were two men and two women behind him. They were the hero and heroine of "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality".

Actor in the film: Bruce Willis;

Actress: Angelina Jolie;

Zhu Ke's eyes narrowed, and he stayed on Angelina Jolie for a few seconds. It has to be said that Zu Ke is still somewhat interested in her.