Hollywood starts with animation

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

The battle for market share is more fierce than the browser war between Microsoft and Netscape.

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

These are all Internet antivirus software giants in the world after entering the 21st century.

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

Of course, Zhu Ke knows the future of McAfee!

The world's second largest antivirus software;

Annual turnover exceeds 5 billion US dollars;

Globally, it has more than 300 million users;

In 2010, Intel Corporation acquired McAfee at a price of $7.7 billion.This is Intel’s largest acquisition since entering the 21st century;

After entering the Datian market, it signed an agreement with Lenovo, and the pre-installed "Dr. Peng" anti-virus software also gained a reputation.

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

Therefore, after the conclusion of the Internet Exchange Summit that day, Zhang Wei, a private lawyer, was appointed to find an investigation company to investigate the current anti-virus software market in detail.

Within two days, Zhu Ke received an investigation report.

"Huo!"

"It seems that the most powerful anti-virus software right now is Symantec, a personal version with a unit price of US$99, and an enterprise version with an annual fee of at least US$20,000. They have sold a lot, and the annual turnover is about to exceed 100 million. ."

"Also, it has just received $200 million in cash from venture capital companies. This huge amount of cash is enough to beat dozens or hundreds of antivirus software companies."

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

"McAfee is now suppressed, and in a state of extreme lack of liquidity. This is my opportunity to enter the market."

......

A week later.

Zhu Ke was well prepared and started to contact McAfee proactively. In fact, just as Zhu Ke expected, McAfee was extremely short of funds.

As the so-called "one willing to fight, one willing to endure", after only a few negotiations, the two parties reached an agreement on the issue of equity participation.

Zhu Ke spent $1,000 to acquire a 15% stake in McAfee at a price 20% higher than the market price.

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

200 million dollars?

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

At least, McAfee President George Samenuk is very satisfied with this transaction.

The Internet virus in the late 1990s was not as rampant as since then.But by the beginning of the 21st century, thousands of viruses were born almost every day, arbitrarily infringing on users' computer security.Although antivirus software companies are well-known, they have not yet become network necessities, so now is the best time to start.

With $10 million to win 15% of McAfee shares, it has to be said that Zhuke has made a lot of money!

Even if Zhuke does nothing in the future, this share alone will make Zhuke a billionaire with a net worth.

"perfect!"

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

Zhuke danced and sang at home.

Shaolin Kungfu is good~ Really good~ I am Tietou Kungfu~ You are the Vajra Kungfu~

.......

After entering mid-September, Zhuke, who had not rested for a few days, started busy work again.

Ms. Donna, President of UPN Television Network, reported to Zhu Ke on the finished "America's Got Talent" program.

"Boss, the first season of "The Got Talent" project has all ended. 14 episodes, the average number of subscribers for each episode is 45 million, and the finals created 60 million subscriptions, which is enough to rank in The top three North American cable TV subscriptions." Ms. Donna said excitedly.

Zhuke nodded, "The number of subscribers should be quite a lot, right?"

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

Damn it!

At this moment, I saw Zhu Ke who had seen many winds and waves, and he couldn't help but be shocked!

This Nima is all money!

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

"It's more profitable than advertising fees!"

Zhu Ke immediately thought of another cable TV channel trump card-HBO!

Warner's HBO, which is known as pornography, has created an advertising-free commercial broadcast model, relying on subscription members without advertising, and earning a lot of money every year.

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

In just a few months, Zhuke made at least US$150 million after removing the cost of expenses and taxation for the "Talent Show" project alone!

"No wonder that later, whether it was the United States, the Great China, or even TV stations all over the world, they were always happy to engage in variety shows. It's because variety shows can make money!"

In the following time, Zhu Ke and Donna discussed the follow-up development of UPN.

TV drama project;

New variety show;

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

The next afternoon.

Zhuke rushed to Wald Pictures non-stop.

"Hi, Shamaran, long time no see!"

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

Director M. Knight Shamaran looked at Zhu Ke quite bitterly.

However, for Zhu Ke, whose skin is thicker than the city wall, it is absolutely useless: "Samalan, what you say is too much. Although I did not show up on the set, but you ask yourself, I am not supporting you much. Looking at the major film companies in Hollywood, are there any company bosses who support me like this?"

Suddenly, Shamaran was dumb.

In fact, this is indeed the case. Zhu Ke, the famous producer, attaches great importance to The Sixth Sense of Supernatural.

Even if Zhuke has never been to the shooting site once, every few days, Zhuke will inevitably personally interrogate the scenes of the movies that have been shot and give some guidance.Just revising the opinions, Zhu Ke wrote seven or eight work notes.

Can Zhu Ke ignore it?!

Dude, that's a movie that earned 600 million dollars in the world in the original time and space!

"Okay, you two, stop talking, let's enter the theater and take a look at the film."

At this moment, Victor came over.

At the same time, Victor didn't come here alone, there were two men and a woman behind him. They were the heroes and heroines of "The Sixth Sense of Supernatural".

Actor in the film: Bruce Willis;

Actress: Angelina Jolie;

Zhuke's eyes narrowed, and he stayed on Angelina Jolie for a few seconds.I have to say that Zhu Ke is still somewhat interested in her.