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For several days.

Suri was busy searching for interesting scripts everywhere and met with several screenwriters one after another.

They also sent people to various acting training classes to find some good talents with good conditions, and offered some roles in "The Walking Dead" on the spot.

The commotion was relatively big, and the news quickly spread throughout Hollywood, and people talked about it as a topic of conversation after dinner.

The new CEO of Netflix Entertainment is named Ricky Trenz.

Ricky Trenz is 33 years old, graduated from Harvard Business School, and once served as senior vice president of the parent company of Netflix.

Because of his IQ of 169, he was noticed by Suri and Reed Hastings at the same time, and asked him to change jobs and come to Netflix Entertainment to help.

The CEO is not tall and has a thin build. He is not a smooth-talking flatterer and is relatively reliable in his work.

It has only been two weeks since he joined Netflix Entertainment, and he has basically sorted out the internal structure, put a group of capable employees in place, and handles official duties in an orderly manner.

This time, Netflix Entertainment has established two major departments: operations management and film and television creation, respectively in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles.

The power of the creative department was taken away by Suri.

Therefore, Ricky Trenz is mainly responsible for supervising technology development, publicity and promotion, finance and legal affairs, etc. Recently, in addition to recruiting personnel, he is mainly busy splitting with the parent company and completely separating the online TV business from the parent company of Netflix.

November 14th, Friday afternoon.

When Reed Hastings came to Los Angeles by car and met Ricky Trenz at the Netflix headquarters in Century City, west of Beverly Hills, he asked familiarly:

"Hey, Terenz, today is your big day. I'm not worried about the opening ribbon cutting. The party should be fine, right? The local company is holding back its energy and wants to give us a slap in the face. The news has even made it into the newspapers, and several famous directors have Both the actors and actresses have publicly stated that they are not interested in us. It’s just a party, and it’s like choosing a team to stand in. It’s just crazy.”

Ricky Trenz, who was Hastings's deputy in the parent company before, was slightly embarrassed when he heard this and replied:

"Mr. Su didn't care much about inviting guests. He only added a few screenwriters to the list, as well as some actors who were not influential enough. I proposed to cancel the red carpet, but he refused, obviously adding more to the list. I will pay more attention to the preparation of new dramas and plan to purchase some overseas film sources."

Hastings was speechless, how could he care about Suri.

The parent company of Netflix is ​​obviously the majority shareholder, but when the media mentions Netflix Entertainment, they always talk about Suri and have no interest in Reed Hastings, let alone Ricky Trenz. CEO.

Suri is already well-known. Not only is he a super rich man, but he also oversees the film and television content creation department. It is indeed easier to gain attention from the outside world.

They are somewhat envious of this.

However, Suri can bring attention, which is beneficial to the development of Netflix Entertainment, and the parent company can also benefit from it.

Since the cooperation, the stock price of Netflix's parent company, which is listed on Nasdaq, has increased by about 15%, and has gained a lot of benefits.

The relationship between the two parties is in the honeymoon period. Hastings only expressed his position:

"You do what you should do. Young people like Suri are more thoughtful. Remember to pay more attention when getting along and try not to cause any conflicts. Since Hollywood does not plan to sell online broadcast rights to us, it will buy them from abroad. Some film and television resources are also good, at least the prices are relatively cheap..."

…

The so-called Hollywood Century City covers an area of ​​less than one square mile.

There are high-rise buildings everywhere, and about 50,000 people come here to work every day. It is called a "city within a city".

This time, Netflix Entertainment Company came to rent an independent commercial building with a glass curtain wall. It is four stories high and has a practical office area of ​​more than 2,500 square meters. It is enough to be used as a studio.

There’s not much to say about the unveiling and ribbon-cutting.

At about four o'clock in the evening, I found some media to help take pictures, and it was over after a formality. It was nothing more than announcing that Netflix Entertainment was officially open for business.

The party was arranged at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. A hall was reserved tonight, and a red carpet and sign-in sign were carefully arranged at the door.

When Suri arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel by car, it was already dark, and the reporters set up their guns in advance.

The time has not come yet, so there is no rush to get out of the car. Secretary Amanda sat in the passenger seat, pointed at the interview car of ABC TV station and NBC TV station, and said mockingly:

"Many of these guys tonight have made it clear that they have no good intentions. As long as the party is not lively enough, they will immediately write an article and laugh at the boss's party."

Suri chewed gum carelessly and wore a patterned black suit. He was young and fashionable, and said calmly:

"Isn't it all arranged? We Chinese have a saying, called the fierce dragon crossing the river. If I don't teach them a lesson tonight, do I really think I am Hello Kitty and can't fight them?"

Daddario, who was wearing a backless evening dress and had an astonishingly good career, was so nervous that he took a deep breath.

She and Suri had been secretly photographed on the beach. This was the first time for her to attend a formal event in public. She grabbed Suri's hand and smiled, saying:

"Many friends who I haven't contacted during this period have called me one after another, hoping for my help and arranging some filming opportunities for them. After tonight, there will be more people like this. Thank you. I never dreamed of it before. Walk the red carpet once.”

Suri said to her:

"Don't be nervous, and don't step on my toes. If you're afraid that ugly photos will be exposed, just smile. I'll try to help you grab a headline."

Seeing that the time was almost up, Suri got out of the car, surrounded by bodyguards.

She walked calmly on the red carpet and stood in the photo area with a smile. Then she took the marker and wrote her name in the signature area.

A professional outsourcing company was hired to plan the event, and Ashton Kutcher and his older actress wife quickly came over to take photos and sign autographs.

As the host, Suri shook hands with them and asked Ashton to go to the party to rest first.

Ashton was not in a hurry and was chatting with her wife.

I saw Mark Zuckerberg walking on the red carpet in a suit, and the flashlights suddenly lit up.

After Zuckerberg finished cheering, a middle-aged white man followed closely behind him and came to the photo area to wave.

Some entertainment reporters were confused and wondering who it was. Someone around them said it clearly: "Peter Thiel! A well-known investor in Silicon Valley and a super rich man!"

Immediately afterwards.

Another strong man with a bald head and beard appeared, smiling so happily.

The person who just spoke now said again: "The founder of Netscape, Marc Andreessen, is here too?"

"Super rich again?!"

"That's right."

"Brother, we are all reporters, why do you know so many people?"

"I used to be in the financial section, and I couldn't see them even if I was scrambling. Could it be that tonight has been changed to a gathering of the super rich club?"

When Google's Larry Page and Sergey Brin came out of the car together and walked leisurely on the red carpet, no one needed to explain this time. Many entertainment reporters at the scene were already numb. They can often be seen on the rich list. the two of them.

Hindsight.

Only then did many people realize that Netflix Entertainment is not just a film and television company, but also a pure-blooded Silicon Valley technology company.

Ashton, who was cheering for Suri, was also numb, and asked in a resentful tone: "Isn't it embarrassing for me to be among you guys, Silicon Valley rich people?"

Suri patted him on the shoulder and replied with a smile:

"I arranged it deliberately. You didn't always want to develop in Silicon Valley. You just have the opportunity today to help me entertain them..."