Chapter 253 (2/2)
At present, each has its own advantages.
However, Henry knew that Miramax would set up Timon film company in 1993, which was also specialized in making and distributing low-cost horror films. So, on the whole, Miramax is the most suitable acquisition target.
Bob Robin didn't know that Henry knew more about the two companies than he did, so he patiently introduced them to him.
”Miramax pictures was founded by the Weinstein brothers, two talented people who have made remarkable achievements in the field of independent production. Some of their small films have achieved unprecedented success, making independent films the trend of Hollywood and even the world's film industry. Since then, large film companies have been afraid to underestimate independent films... After the new line film company made great success in purchasing the Hong Kong Jiahe film ninja turtle from fox fox in 1990, Become an independent film distribution company with wide influence
”With Miramax, they look better! I've heard about the Weinstein brothers, too. They are really talented people! ” Henry thought about it and said.
”Most of the company's management is also inclined to buy Miramax,” Bowbie Robin nodded
”Well, if you want to buy it, hurry up. Maybe we're not the only movie company that likes Miramax!” Henry warned.
”We haven't heard from any company that wants to buy Miramax pictures yet!”
”Nothing now doesn't mean nothing in the future. Everything is changing rapidly. The acquisition action must be vigorous and resolute!”
”Yes, chairman!” ”Tomorrow, I'm going to make a request for Miramax,” said Bobbie Robin
”Well, that's it!”
With that, Henry hung up.
At this time, Henry feels that time is more and more urgent. In the next few years, Hollywood will change dramatically. Behind the six major film companies, there will be a huge media group!!
In 1995, Disney acquired ABC, one of the three major television networks in the United States, and then acquired ESPN, the world's largest and most influential sports station.
In 1995, Time Warner will acquire the famous American cable television network (CNN) and its parent company Turner Broadcasting Company, and become the world's largest media group at that time! Ted Turner, the founder of Turner Broadcasting Company, was finally on the cover of time magazine of the year in 1991 because of the influence of CNN. He is a famous media tycoon in the United States! CNN's speed of development is a headache for the three major television networks in the United States! In addition to these, Time Warner invested in HBO and cinemax cable TV stations as early as the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of the important shareholders, and then gradually increased its shareholding, realizing full control!
In 1994, the Viacom group of Sumner Redstone acquired paramount and blockbuster, the world's largest film and video distribution company. Subsequently, Viacom Group acquired CBS, the three major television networks of the United States, in 1999. In addition, the famous MTV cable music TV network is also a subsidiary of Viacom group!
In the early 1990s, News Corp. of Rupert Murdoch, a media giant, was already building Fox TV network, while 20th century fox film company was acquired by News Corp. as early as 1984!
Universal has also been acquired by sigram, a Canadian wine giant. However, in a few years, we will sell the global company to Vivendi group. After Vivendi group bought the global company, it has spread across many industries and rapidly developed into the world's second media!
Behind Columbia Pictures is Sony Pictures Entertainment. As for MGM pictures, it has declined and will be annexed by Sony Pictures Entertainment in the future.
If Galaxy film company doesn't have TV station as backing, no matter how strong it is, it can't compete with other film companies!
And the acquisition cases between TV stations have happened frequently in recent years. Especially in 1995, Disney acquired ABC and Time Warner acquired Turner Broadcasting Company, which established the status of media giant!
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