Hollywood starts with animation

March 1, 1998.

UPN Television Network.

On this day, WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and the UPN TV network under the Golden Dawn Entertainment Group officially signed a broadcast contract under the witness of a group of American media reporters.

The content of the contract is as follows:

First, from now on, the WWE arena wrestling entertainment project in each issue will be broadcasted by UPN TV network throughout, and UPN TV network has the right to edit and comment before and after the program is broadcast;

Second, the contract signing period is 6 years;

Third, in the first year, the UPN TV network will pay 9 million US dollars in copyright fees, and for the following 5 years, it will increase the copyright fees by 10% every year;

Fourth, UPN TV network owns half of the portrait rights of WWE show contestants;

......

Since then, more than a dozen articles have restricted relevant regulations such as liquidated damages.

The content of the contract was nothing to keep secret. After it was exposed to the media reporters, it was time for the reporters on the spot to ask questions.

Well, the number of media reporters who came here to witness today is quite large, and there are enough from more than 30 media newspapers.

After all, the UPN TV network that owns the "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "America's Got Talent" shows is no longer Wu Xia Amon. Looking at all the TV platforms in the United States, it also has a place.

On the podium, the representatives of the two sides are WWE President Vince McMann and UPN President Donna Langley.

"Hello, Ms. Donna, I’m Lilith Emmons, a reporter for the Global Times Entertainment Edition. Your company is the top ten paid limited TV network in the United States. What is the reason for this cooperation with WWE? consider?"

A female reporter asked the first question.

Upon hearing this, Ms. Donna laughed immediately.

"Miss Emmons, as well as friends from journalists, although our UPN TV network is the top ten paid limited TV network in the United States, we also have excellent programs like "America's Got Talent", but this does not mean that we Will not innovate."

Donna smiled: "Since our UPN TV network was established, many of its TV variety shows have basically been self-produced programs, and our cooperation with WWE this time is the first cooperation with an external company since the establishment of UPN. Meaning."

After a pause, he said: "Of course, WWE itself is a very good show. Here, I also want to inform the film and television variety production companies in the United States and the world, as long as your creativity is amazing enough, as long as your program is enough Excellent, our UPN TV network is always willing to give you a chance and a broadcasting platform."

Later, several reporters from many newspapers asked Donna questions.

Praised

Disdainful

More difficult.

Facing these journalists of different professions, Ms. Donna did not have stage fright, and answered all their questions very smoothly and witty.

Man, think about it!

In the original time and space history, Donna Langlei, as the president of Universal Pictures Group, one of the six major Hollywood companies, can't deal with reporters and pediatrics.

Don't be too simple buddy!

Of course, the reporters' questions are not limited to Donna alone. As the other protagonist at the signing scene-WWE President Vince McMann, he will inevitably be questioned by the reporters.

"It is a great honor for Vince McMann to cooperate with UPN Television Network." Vince McMann solemnly said.

Feeling honored?

--This is real!

WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), established in 1954, is a world-class sports entertainment (professional wrestling) and media-integrated listed company. Its operating income sources include movies, music, copyright, and marketing in addition to professional wrestling competitions. And other related industries.

The annual turnover exceeds 600 million US dollars!

It has more than 70,000 employees worldwide, and the number of viewers in countries around the world is as high as 2 billion people. Every episode of the program will attract thousands of people to watch. In 2009, it will watch every episode. The average number of people is as high as 20 million.

Its peak market value was as high as $7 billion.

but!

But remember, this is the WWE of the future, not the present!

Today's WWE is just one of many entertainment projects in the United States.

WWE, the full name is World Wrestling Entertainment.

Wrestling is different from wrestling!

It is not a sports competition event, it is just a sports "entertainment" event. Player behavior and competition results, etc., have a script and stipulate the outcome.Well, similar to action movies, please remember that it is not a fighting sport, and it is very different from wrestling.

So let alone the beginning of 1998, even at its peak, its ratings are far inferior to sports programs such as football and basketball.After all, it is always just a show entertainment program.

"Moreover, the current WWE is not invincible in this project!"

"It has competitors!"

WCW (World Championship Wrestling), established in 1995, is WWE's biggest competitor!

The programs of the two sides are broadcast on different channels at the same time every Monday night, and various tricks are used to win the attention of the audience, which is known as the "Monday Night War."In order to kill each other, both sides almost used all their strength, and the choice of broadcasting platform has become a key battleground.

Due to the limitations of the performance program itself, American public television stations such as NBC, ABC, CBS, etc., have not seen WWE and WCW.Because they have many excellent choices.

UPN TV network is indeed inferior to these TV giants, but compared to WWE, it was only able to broadcast on local small TV stations, which is far beyond.

As the president of WWE, Vince McMann, how can he not get excited?

In fact, he was so happy!

In order to defeat WCW (World Championship Wrestling) and to gain the full support of UPN Television Network, Vince McMann, the president of WWE, even offered to Ms. Donna that he was willing to sell part of his WWE shares at a low price. Deepen the cooperation between the two parties.

"Ha ha!"

After Zhu Ke learned the news, he smiled and said: "There is no reason not to eat the fat that was delivered to the door. However, 10% of the equity is too small, you tell Vince McMann, at least 35%."

black!

too dark!

In the end, Vince McMann could only grit his teeth and agree, but after some bargaining, Zucker took a 20% stake in WWE and paid $20 million.

That's right!

Today's WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), its market value is not high, only over 100 million U.S. dollars, and it is not listed, completely inferior to its future peak market value of 7 billion U.S. dollars.

In the original history of time and space, WWE eventually defeated WCW and successfully acquired it.

There is no doubt that Zhuke succeeded in finding the leak again.

In fact, Zhu Ke, who is now worth close to US$2 billion, doesn't care much about how much he makes. He just enjoys this feeling of picking up leaks.

.......

March 2.

The selection of the male and female protagonists of "Spartan 300 Warriors", the selection of the male second, male third and other related roles completely kicked off.

Matt Damon, Jacques Phoenix, Vigo Mortensen (Aragon in the Lord of the Rings), Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie and other actors and actresses As many as hundreds of people came to the role selection scene.