> Chapter 73 Appetizers

"Hey Crow, did you read the Wall Street Journal today? I like their title," Ten Years: Adrian Cowell and Crowder? Rise of the Media Empire Rise ", hope Do n’t mind if your name is placed behind me. {网} ”Standing on the balcony of the Malibu Seaview Villa, Adrian looked at the blue sky and white clouds in the distance and the sparkling sea waves in the morning sun. Talk to Claude vigorously,

Although he was only wearing pajamas, and the beach in Los Angeles was still a little cold in February, he didn't care about the newspaper in his hand.

"It doesn't matter if they don't mention my name. Everyone knows I've put you up for a long time," said Crowder's humorous voice over the phone. "It's not your style to wake up for such a small thing Ed. "

"Although our journey is far from over, it's totally worth cheering now, isn't it?" Adrian shrugged.

"But the Wall Street Journal didn't describe our rise in detail. If you really want to show it, man, accept the interview with Time. They have never hoped that you can put their cover on them like they do now." Phone There was laughter from Claude Haha.

"I will, I promise, as long as they have sincerity." Adrian also laughed. "Time" has invited him to the cover countless times, but each time failed for various reasons, Now with the official acquisition of the media ... becoming the world's number one media group, Time Warner, which has fallen into the merger with AOL, has to start adjusting its strategy. The simplest way to show off is to invite Adrian to board the "Time" The cover is up.

"Speaking of which, you actually made a price of 30 billion, which is really a big deal, even I was taken aback." Adrian changed the subject at this time.

"You want to buy as quickly as possible, and you want to buy it wholly. Of course, you have to make a price that will make them emotional." Claude said with a chuckle. "Don't worry, man, this transaction will take at least two or three years. It's all done and we have enough time to make adjustments without going too far beyond the plan. "

"Well, it's all up to you." Adrian did not chase after thinking for a few seconds before saying, "To be honest, man, don't you think it's a good time to get involved in Internet services? "

"Why did you suddenly think of this? Don't forget that it's just nothing for the TV business, but if we add other aspects, we become a monopoly." Claude's tone was surprised, and he was also smiling, obviously He did n’t take the word monopoly in his mind, and I believe he must have thought about it in this way ... It is a good springboard, Crow, "Adrian said his ideas directly," The TV network is theirs. 'S main business is not the only business, communications and Internet business they also have, but not as good as the TV business. Since there is already a business, it is no problem to acquire a large number of users through the acquisition of small companies, and you said that there are still two to three years of trading period, they can carry out during this time, no one can say anything, You should be more familiar with this hole than I am. "

He paused for two seconds, and when Claude was able to digest it, he said again: "Then invest funds to transform the network, develop voice digital telephones, and then integrate broadband Internet access, cable TV, and IP phones into three lines. Sharing a network, then the development of ... will exceed your imagination. Of course, we have only entered the field of network operations. It is certainly not as skilled as other similar companies, even if there are ... in hand, so let's see how other companies are. Do, like-Comcast! "

He couldn't help but smile.

"Well, I'll let people discuss the feasibility," Claude agreed after thinking about it, "but now, do you still have to say nothing about network operations?"

"Come, Crow, this thing has hollowed out everything I have in this area, so don't laugh at me like this." Although Adrian sighed, the smile on the corner of his mouth widened a lot. " Well, that's it, I won't bother you, bye if you still want to sleep. "

Turning off the phone, Adrian stretched his shoulders against the sea breeze. With regard to the opinions on network operations, he could give so much. What he said to Claude was not exaggerated. It really exhausted his brain. It took a lot of work to find out a little about Comcast's expansion method based on this clue, and then ... There is no more. After all, Adrian was only a director in the past. After all, things about network operations are also involved in American dramas. It can be recalled very well. The rest is left to professionals.

It can be expected that even if they do their best to support and everything is moving in the direction of hope, the profit is at most only two-thirds of Comcast in memory. If the situation is not good, it may even be only half. After all, the media is only now Involved in network operations, and there are many competitors.

But it doesn't matter. Such a profit is enough for the media to maintain the world's first momentum. The reason why Adrian made such suggestions to Claude is that. The media has finally become the world's largest media company. Although it is worthy of celebration and celebration, it is still far from stopping, according to Adrian's customary phrase: this is just the beginning.

Although the media is now in the limelight, compared to those established media groups, it still has a little worse information, so it is not easy to maintain the world's number one reputation, at least News Corps is behind it. . In addition, there are still many opportunities. Why can't we continue to build a solid foundation and continue to make the empire more magnificent?

In addition, influence and right to speak are two different things. Perhaps the influence of the media in the media industry is already large enough, but Adrian's right to speak in Hollywood has not reached the level he wants. Modern society is doomed that a domineering model will not succeed, and it is impossible to make Hollywood have only one voice, so Adrian seeks the dominant voice-when he speaks, at least 80% of people will Actively agree with him, whether true or false, as for the rest, it doesn't matter if they sing contradictions, this is the king of Hollywood!

It's difficult and easy. Why are there so many well-known producers in Hollywood that actresses only adore Adrian? Because only he did it, everyone he wanted to be able to become popular. Can he make Julia a box office poison? Roberts rises again, can he make Drew repented? Barrymore cheer up again, can he make a model Monica? Bellucci got the best actress in Oscar, can he keep Naomi for ten years? Watts is famous ... to do what ordinary people can't, it's that simple.

All Adrian's plans are arranged around this point and started before this year, and the strong media can give him the strongest support. He had previously told Claude that this year will be a media show One year of my own strength, the acquisition ... is the first time, it will be the second time in May, and the third time at the end of the year. Of course, there will be another one right away, but that's just an appetizer, don't count it.

In short, it took so much effort to make the media the number one in the world, and it was time to pay back, when his plans were realized one by one ...

"Ed?" Just as Adrian was pondering his abacus, a somewhat lazy voice passed into his ear, and when he looked back, saw Miranda? Kerr was standing at the door of the balcony, with fluffy hair and blue eyes with some confusion. The white blanket wrapped around her was caught by his hands with her chest, and her white shoulders and neck were bare.

"Why not sleep more?" Adrian walked with a smile, kissed her lips and brought her into the room. "Don't stand outside, it's still a little cold."

"I woke up to see that you were not around, a little scared ..." Miranda explained a little embarrassedly.

"Sorry, baby, it's my fault," Adrian hugged her horizontally and kissed her again. "I wanted to come down to make breakfast and then come up to wake you up, but read the newspaper halfway through I couldn't help but give a call to my dead party, and we talked to now. "

As he said, he hugged her and walked into the kitchen: "What would you like to eat? I wouldn't do it if it was too complicated."

"You are so gentle, Ed." Miranda said softly around his neck. "No wonder so many women like you."

"Thank you, this is the biggest compliment to me." Adrian Haha laughed and placed her on the kitchen table. "So?"

"I eat whatever you eat," Miranda said with a smile. Two shallow dimples and blue eyes made her look charming, and Adrian couldn't help but lose sight for two seconds.

"Really?" His smile became somewhat meaningful, and he leaned over her forehead. "What if I want to eat you?"

Miranda shrank her neck involuntarily, a flash of fear flashed on her pretty face, and it seemed to be tossed enough last night, but two red clouds emerged immediately, and her calf was stretched out on Adrian's thigh. It was obvious that despite tossing, she also tasted wonderful.

"Don't go too far," said the girl coyly. The next second, she exclaimed, was pressed by Adrian on the table, and her mouth was blocked.

After going through those things in Australia, he was taken to the United States to undergo a series of model training, and signed a letter of intent with Victoria's Secret. Miranda was easily obtained by Adrian. In fact, he was able to hold her to bed at the end of last year. Miranda had already expressed the meaning of "you can feel free" at that time. Although she has not been a model for a long time, she was still in a Catholic church school. Yes, but I don't know anything about these.

What's more, Alexander, who is Victoria's secret popular model? Ambrosio also often came to guide her, and the hints between the words were obvious, and what Adrian had done for her in Australia at first, made Miranda feel that it was not a bad thing to go to bed with him.

However, Adrian hopes that she will succeed and make a good impression on her. Otherwise, Alexander will wake up next to him today.

He has never been Valentine's Day, because no matter who he is with, he will only offend more people, so he simply cannot. Of course, flowers, chocolates and various special gifts they like must be prepared. This is not simple. Things-chocolate was always made by him. This is so. The next day, no woman was willing to accompany her, even if it was Ivanka and Charlize. This was not comparable to last Christmas. Although last year's Christmas was boycotted, as long as he was willing And not afraid of the consequences, you can go to other women, but the development of Valentine's Day has become almost a convention so far.

This is amazing. Some of them have no connection with each other, but they are very tacit in rejecting it. Is this a woman's intuition? Although Adrian can use some tough means to get some people, such as Rachel, she is the most suitable candidate; or Charlize, she may agree if he begged hard; and Natalie, She cannot now refuse his request. However, it is difficult to predict what consequences will follow.

So, Adrian chose to go out to the bar on the night of February 15 and was single. Then, in a certain bar, he met Miranda who was out with Alexander. Needless to say, the rest of the things, Miranda also received his flowers and gifts on Valentine's Day, plus the past six months, so in the end he took the initiative to lean into his arms.

"Maybe we'll change places ..." Miranda said that at the time, and after he spoke he looked at Alexander with a little hesitation. Adrian's relationship with Alexandria didn't have to guess, and Alexander didn't seem to refuse.

However, Adrian finally took Miranda back to Malibu and whispered to Alexander before leaving.

Alexander didn't take it seriously. With the in-depth understanding of Adrian in the past two years, she was very close to him, and she knew her situation and didn't mind having a companion in Victoria's secret— From the moment he asked himself to coach Miranda, Alexander knew Adrian's thoughts about the girl. As for the rules of the league, oh, that time has passed 12 o'clock, and the rules have expired.

"You are so charming, baby." Adrian said in admiration while kissing the white snow that remained.

The blue eyes were full of blurry look, Miranda had completely fallen into love, just shaking her head and keeping fit. Adrian smiled softly, and leaned down to cling to the girl's body to launch a more violent attack. Under the sun, a man and a woman entangled on the kitchen table to play primitive and seductive movements.

The media acquisition ... Although it has caused a lot of response in the entertainment industry, their attention has been attracted by other things. In any case, the media industry is most affected by this acquisition. The entertainment industry naturally pays more attention to entertainment. In terms of news, more than the media acquisition ... It is more noteworthy that, two days after Valentine's Day, the nomination list for the 73rd Academy Awards was freshly released.

"The new Oscar nomination list has finally come out, and I bet this is definitely the most surprising nomination list. Regardless of the final result, this list will occupy a place in film history-even if it is very small." There is news The moderator commented when reporting.

Indeed, many people are either happy or frustrated or excited after getting this list, and then they all open their mouths when they understand the meaning behind it.

Five films were nominated for best film: Universal's "Gladiator", Focus's "Drug Network", New Line "Little Sunshine", Miramax's "Uncompromising" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Universal, Miramax, and New Line are all under the same parent company, and the focus is on Universal, which is right. The five films nominated for the best movie are from the media!

This is really exaggerated. Although there have been occasional competitions for the best films in the past, there are two films from the same media group's film companies, but this is all but the first time. However, in Adrian's eyes, there is still some regret. If the best film can now be selected into ten works, then there will be two places will also belong to the media.

"Bone in Winter" should have been nominated for a best film, but the reality and depth is a bit worse than that of "Drug Network", and inspiration is not as good as "Never Compromise", plus all the works by Adrian The judges of the Academy of Film would not want to reproduce what happened two years ago at the Oscars, so they naturally fell off the list. The "Cider House Law" is not as close to reality as "Sunshine Little Girl" in terms of warmth. After all, it is a little farther on the timeline. In addition, the film school also wants to ask for new changes. Come to the door ~ lightnovelpub.net ~ So there is nothing about this movie, it is really regrettable.

Well, if you think this is the case, then you are totally wrong. After the nomination of the best film, it will naturally be the nomination of the best director. Are they Ridley of "Gladiator"? Scott, Steven from Drug Network? Soderberger, Adrian in "Never Compromise"? Kewell, Ang Lee from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and-Stephen from "Out of My Land"? Dadley.

Is it different? Unfortunately, it was useless, because "Out of My World" was released by the focus below Universal, so the works of the five directors are still from the media!

The next best actor nomination will be slightly better, only Russell? The "Gladiator" starring Clo is produced by Universal Pictures, but the best supporting actor has occupied four nominations, John in "Bone in Winter"? Hax, Albert of "Uncompromising"? Finney, Ellen in Little Sunshine? Akin, Michael of The Cider House Rules? Kane.

And then nominated for best actress, no doubt, Julia? Roberts is on it, but it's not her--

"This is the youngest best actress nomination in Oscar history ... Q