Chapter 590: grow in mistakes
Viacom's stock has continued to fall.
Redstone was about to collapse, and he even woke up from his dreams from time to time.
Since he used the mtv network to block the usa network of the new world, Dunn's dashing life seems to have no effect.
Not only did he shine in awards season, he even turned a vicious criminal and became an American hero!
The growth momentum of New Global is fierce and strong.
What about Viacom?
The market value has shrunk by $8 billion!
Viacom now has a market value of only $55 billion.
It looks like it will be overtaken by Disney.
Although Redstone also took some emergency measures and reached an agreement with Merrill Lynch on Wall Street to establish the Melrose Foundation to participate in the investment of Paramount films.
This is equivalent to increasing investment in the film industry in disguise.
It is a resistance to the joint suppression by New Universal and Disney.
But the result?
From the stock price point of view, there is no effect!
Now Viacom, the biggest problem is not Paramount, but Blockbuster!
Blockbuster was jointly blocked by New Universal and Disney, and this year's turnover will be reduced by at least 20%!
This is bound to implicate the overall market value of Viacom Group.
"Hey!"
Redstone was helpless and couldn't think of any way.
Bow down to Dunn?
This is impossible!
He is in his 70s and 80s, and he has to bow his head like a hairy boy, who can be laughed at by his peers in the industry.
Michael Eisner can admit wrong because he is the manager.
But it is impossible for tycoons like Redstone and Murdoch to admit their mistakes!
"It really doesn't work, just ask Comcast for help."
Viacom and Comcast are business partners and have a good relationship.
Lei Shidong made a phone call himself, but his face turned ashen!
Comcast's CEO Brian Roberts said that he is now "kneeling and licking" New Universal, the contract of sta TV network is about to expire, and he has to find a way to renew it!
Even if you can't get the exclusive right to operate, at least part of it must be operated!
Comcast has been operating sta for three years. Even if it does not have the exclusive right to operate, it can still grasp most of the users of sta with the foundation of the past three years and the guarantee of user habits.
If the negotiation failed, Dunn gave an order in annoyance and blocked Comcast, which would be miserable.
Comcast's share price will definitely shake!
At this time, Comcast dares to help Viacom and suppress New Universal?
Almost overwhelmed!
Therefore, Brian Roberts rejected Redstone without any hesitation, without any room for negotiation!
Redstone had no choice but to call his old friend, Brian Roberts' father, Old Roberts.
As a result, the attitude of the old Roberts is also clear: "The company is now managed by Brian, and he will no longer be involved in business operations."
Back in a word!
The angry Redstone almost vomited blood!
Anger is anger, and Redstone, after being annoyed, is more shocked.
In fact, he had seen it long ago that Tang En couldn't hold back and would rise up sooner or later.
But is this too fast?
It's only been a few years?
Not only has Disney become the follower of New Universal, but even Comcast dare not provoke Dunn?
How did this kid grow up so fast?
...
Dunn didn't know Redstone's shock.
He was flying to Silicon Valley in San Francisco to sit on Apple's board of directors.
Dunn is an independent director of Apple. He doesn't attend any regular meetings at all, unless... it's an important decision-making meeting.
Yes, Apple has reached a critical period of life and death.
In the past few years, Apple launched the iPod music player, leading the music trend in the global market, and knocking down Sony's Walkman in one fell swoop.
However, this is a time of rapid change.
ipod can't stand it anymore!
"I was always worried that something was going to get us into trouble, and now I've found out that it's the mobile phone that can take our jobs!"
Jobs was outspoken about his concerns at a board meeting.
Now that mobile phones have built-in music players, do users still need iPods?
At present, the sales of iPods are still gratifying, but for listed companies, it is necessary to look beyond the times and prepare for a rainy day.
However, at this time, Jobs had no plans to enter the field of mobile phones.
He wants Apple to stay focused and make computers.
As early as 2000, he secretly organized the ipad production team, and because he could not break through the technical bottleneck, the project was shelved.
Over the years, it seems that multi-touch technology is no longer difficult.
Jobs convened the board of directors hoping to restart the ipad project and transform the mac into a tiny touch-enabled tablet that can make calls.
Use ipad to replace ipod, continue to lead the trend of technology fashion market.
The great God is also constantly correcting in the non-stop mistakes, and then moving towards success.
Dunn knew that the restart of the ipad project this time would definitely end without a hitch.
Because the real first ipad listed, have to wait until 2010.
Still, he was on the board and voted for Jobs.
When he acquired Pixar, Dunn said that he would support him unconditionally within Apple.
It is impossible to go back on it at this time.
Besides, what was Jobs' personality?
Autocratic!
Even if Dunn objected, it was impossible to change his decision, much less to convince him.
The board ended, Dunn went to Jobs' office.
"Dawn, thank you for your support." Jobs first expressed his gratitude.
Tang En smiled bitterly and waved his hand, "Steve, what do you think of the prospects of the mobile phone market?"
"The grand occasion is unprecedented." Jobs replied without hesitation, "In the past year, the global mobile phone sales have exceeded 300 million units, and this year...it will reach 450 million units!"
Tang En nodded, "Yes, the prospect of mobile phones is very good. With built-in music players in mobile phones, the iPod has encountered a great threat; it is conceivable, what if a camera is installed in mobile phones in a few years?"
Jobs said solemnly: "The digital market will also shrink because of this."
Dunn asked again: "Then... what if the mobile phone has video games, web browsers and various applications installed?"
Jobs smiled and said: "The PC market will also be hit as never before. But that will take many years to come. The current mobile phone and network speed cannot meet that requirement."
Tang En said sternly: "But this is the future, isn't it?"
Jobs said: "Yes, so, I have decided to develop a mobile phone!"
Tang En's eyes lit up, "Have you decided to make a mobile phone?"
"Me? No, no, Dunn, you misunderstood, our company is called Apple Computer, and we want to focus on computers." Jobs said plausibly, "but I will contact Motorola and work with them to embed the iPod into Motorola. In the mobile phone. In this way, at least our products can continue to exist.”
"Working with Motorola?"
Dunn rolled his eyes and almost fainted.
...
When he came to Silicon Valley, Dunn naturally wanted to inspect his company. He first went to Blizzard and then to Pixar.
This year, Pixar's animated film "Finding Nemo" will be released.
This will be the world's first animated film to be released at the same time in three versions: ordinary film version, ordinary digital version, and imax digital version.
Post-production of the film has been completed.
Dunn has no worries about this.
He then inspected the production process of Pixar's new project, The Incredibles, and had a cordial conversation with film director Brad Bird.
Pixar is not a Hollywood company.
The modes of operation are completely different.
Hollywood is the producer responsibility system, Pixar is the director responsibility system.
So there is a big difference between DreamWorks Animation and Pixar Animation.
The former is more industrial, with a smooth plot and entertaining the public; the latter has distinct characteristics in terms of delicacy, dialogue, light and shadow.
"The Incredibles" has been in production for a year, and a large part of the shots have been completed. Dunn simply watched some, then smiled and patted Brad Bird on the shoulder, and encouraged: "There is a specialization in the art industry, Brad , you'll be the best animation director in Hollywood!"
This guy, when it comes to directing cartoons, is really at a high level.
"The Incredibles" and "Food Story ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ are the most outstanding animated films.
However, after making two cartoons, this guy drifted a bit and ran to make a live-action movie, which directly caused Pixar's talent to be cut off and remained silent for several years.
And Brad Bird also encountered Waterloo in the field of live-action movies. He made "Tomorrowland", which failed miserably at the box office.
No way, Brad Bird can only return to his old business, filming "The Incredibles 2", detonating the global animation market in one fell swoop, bringing Pixar to a new peak.
Dunn doesn't want to see this kind of error appear, so try to avoid it if you can.
Whether or not Brad Bird will listen, however, is uncertain.
Just like Steve Jobs, everyone grows from mistakes.
The best life mentor is not as good as the life insights brought about by mistakes.
After simply admonishing Brad Bird, Dunn went to John Last's office.
John Rust's position is very special. He is not only the chairman and CEO of Pixar, but also the vice chairman of the new Universal Creative Council and the creative officer of Universal Studios.
"In the past few years, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero" have set off a martial arts craze in the global market!" Dunn looked at John Rust with a smile, "What do you think?"
"I?"
A hint of suspicion flashed in John Last's eyes, "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in kung fu movies. I haven't seen these two movies."
Tang En was angry, "Find time, read it all! No, read it a few more times!"
John Last thoughtful, "Boss, you mean...our company is going to develop the Chinese market?"
Tang En waved his hand and said, "It is too difficult for Universal Studios to break into Europe. In the next few years, the focus will be on the Asian market! Japan has already entered the game, and China will also start its layout!"
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