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HWI 377
🕑 Added 2024-05-15 17:08:36 +0000 UTCHollywood What If Chapter 377
Two days before New Year, an extravagant party was happening at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
This hotel became famous after being part of the famous CCU. Many guests visit the hotel just to experience life inside the Continental Hotel.
20th Century Fox decided to rent the hotel to celebrate a party for this year's success.
20th Century Fox became stronger after acquiring Grey Pictures and Marvel Comics. These two companies had great futures ahead of them. The fact that Fox's stock price was going up meant that the public had the same opinion.
Being one of the biggest individual shareholders of 20th Century Fox, Kazir was naturally invited. He hated parties but he also understood that he had to attend. Especially when Rupert Murdoch himself personally called him to attend the Year End Party.
'It seemed that Rupert Murdoch wanted to meet me tonight. Well, that's a good thing because I also want to talk to him.'
Kazir wanted to prevent the 'Phone Call Tapping' from happening. This was the start of the downfall of News Corporation's empire. This directly affected 20th Century Fox, causing the studio to be acquired by Walt Disney.
This incident shouldn't happen. And if it already happened, then News Corporation should stop it before it bled them.
If possible, Kazir didn't want any of that to happen.
'... Although if things really happened, then I'm lucky because the shares I have are from 20th Century Fox, not from the News Corporation.'
These two companies would split a decade later with 20th Century Fox having the upper hand. News Corporation suffered badly while 20th Century Fox had steady projects throughout the years. Of course, 20th Century Fox still failed in the end.
Anyway, Kazir's shares were safe... For now.
After being greeted by some actors and actresses in the industry, Kazir realized that both Gail Berman and Carl Ludwig approached him.
Gail Berman was the president of Fox TV while Carl Ludwig was the head manager of Blue Sky Studio. Both had high status in the company although Gail Berman was obviously higher.
The two looked at each other before Carl Ludwig nodded his head and excused himself. It seemed that he had to find another chance to talk to Kazir about Kung Fu Panda.
The President of Fox TV was eager to talk to Kazir since November and this was the only time they could talk personally. Kazir always prefers to talk on the phone.
"Director, it's nice to meet you."
"President Berman. Congratulations on your network's positive rating."
Gail smirked.
"Yeah, about that. Kazir, are you interested in making another TV Show? You don't have to worry about the budget, Fox TV will cover it."
'As expected, it's about the TV Show again. And this time, Gail wants a bigger profit.'
Kazir thought to himself. If another person or company invested in their TV Show or movie, then this entity was legally allowed to fight for a bigger share of profit. So Kazir didn't want investors because the profit would be lesser if they agreed to their terms.
And from the looks of it, Fox TV and Gail Berman wanted a TV Show that would be rightfully theirs.
The rights for Game Of Thrones were owned by Grey Pictures and they could change a TV network to broadcast their show, depending on how the contract was written.
Although most of the time, only famous TV Shows could jump into another ship.
Game Of Thrones was promising but it currently didn't have the strength to find a new home.
'In fact, hundreds of TV Shows are produced every year but only a few of them were lucky to be aired on television.'
So yeah, Fox TV was still a good network to latch on. Kazir had no intention of changing the TV network for Game Of Thrones.
However, he also had no intention of looking for an investor. If they had to get a loan, then so be it. It was a safer method. And loans were good for the company.
"I heard that you have to sign a loan just to fund Game Of Thrones. With Fox TV as your backer, then you don't have to worry. All we want is the domestic and international broadcasting rights of your show. Oh, and also a share of profit."
Gail Berman added.
Kazir was not even surprised. If he was in Gail's position, he would also strive for better deals.
The director smiled. He then said.
"President Berman. You know that Grey Pictures is still new in the TV industry. We can't act hastily or else the company will suffer. However, I can assure you that if Grey Pictures has a plan to start another TV Show, then it will naturally be broadcast by TV Fox. As for the budget, we will talk about that once it happens."
"Director, that's also what you said last time on the phone, minus the budget."
"What can I say?"
Kazir excused himself. No reason to talk. He didn't want to endanger the stability of the company by making another TV Show.
This year, they produced three movies and one TV Show. These four projects were enough to erase their funds.
Thankfully, all of their projects were profitable so they didn't suffer a loss.
"Sir, just listen to me! I just want to talk to CEO Rothman. Please, just let me through. I have my business card here. It's not fake at all!"
"I'm sorry but your name is not on the guest list. I wonder how you even got into the party."
Kazir heard a commotion that caught his interest.
"My name is Marc Randolph! Marc Randolph. You can check the list again."
"I already did, and your name is not on the list."
"Tch!"
"Did you just click your tongue?"
"Of course not. Please, just let me talk to CEO Rothman. I have a business proposal that will interest him."
Watching the commotion, Kazir shook his head and turned around. This kind of incident happens sometimes. Some people would enter/infiltrate a celebrity party to form a connection with rich people.
In fact, it also happened at one of Grey Pictures' celebration parties.
However, when Kazir recalled the guy's name, he felt like he recognized it.
"Marc Randolph, where did I hear that name again?"
Kazir stopped walking.
"Marc Randolph... Isn't that the founder of Netflix?"
