Rupert Murdoch. The emperor behind the conglorate of News Corporation. In his hands, he held influence over countless dia outlets in the world.
So of the famous companies under News Corporation were:
1. Television & Broadcasting
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) – Major U.S. TV network
Fox News Channel – 24-hour cable news network
Fox Business Network – Financial news network
Fox Sports Networks – Regional sports channels in the U.S.
National Geographic Channel (joint venture)
FX Networks – Cable entertainnt channel
MyNetworkTV – Syndicated TV network
STAR TV – Satellite television network in Asia
Sky (BSkyB, Sky Italia, Sky Deutschland) – Pay-TV services in the UK, Italy, and Germany
2. Film & Entertainnt
20th Century Fox – One of Hollywood's "Big Six" studios
Fox Searchlight Pictures – Independent and arthouse film division
Blue Sky Studios – Animation studio (Ice Age series)
20th Century Fox Television – TV production studio
Fox Ho Entertainnt – DVD and digital distribution
3. Newspapers & Print dia
The Wall Street Journal (U.S.) – Business newspaper
New York Post (U.S.) – Tabloid newspaper
The Tis (UK) – British daily newspaper
The Sunday Tis (UK) – Weekend edition
The Sun (UK) – British tabloid
The Australian – National newspaper in Australia
Herald Sun (Australia)
The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
4. Book Publishing
HarperCollins – One of the largest book publishers in the world
5. Digital dia & Other Ventures
Myspace – Once-dominant social dia platform (declined by 2008)
IGN Entertainnt – Gaming and entertainnt website network
Dow Jones & Company – Financial news and data provider
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And now, Rupert Murdoch, one of the most influential people in the world, was asking Kazir a question.
"Tell , Kazir. Are you a ti traveler or sothing?"
"Ti traveler? Rupert, what are you talking about?" Kazir smirked.
However, deep inside, Kazir was actually shocked. If he had been drinking his champagne, he might have coughed hard. Thankfully, Kazir knew how to maintain his poker face because of the business dealings he had experienced throughout his entire life.
Rupert also laughed.
"That's right, that's right. I'm just joking. If there's such a thing as a ti traveler, he would probably use his future knowledge to beco rich."
"Yeah, haha." Kazir awkwardly laughed. He was deeply uncomfortable.
Rupert took a sip of his drink, his sharp eyes studying Kazir.
"But you have to admit, your success is… unusual. Every movie you touch turns to gold. Even the way you film, it's like you already know what to do."
Kazir shrugged, keeping his expression neutral.
"It's just a matter of understanding the industry, trends, and audience preferences. Luck plays a role too."
Rupert chuckled.
"Luck, huh? Well, whatever it is, it's working."
He leaned forward.
"Tell , Kazir, how did you know about the wiretapping scandal?"
Rupert beca serious.
"Wiretapping?"
Kazir was clueless at first. But then, he suddenly recalled their conversation five years ago... The scene was not written by the author because he forgot about it.
However, it was true that Kazir and Rupert had a conversation five years ago.
It was the ti when 20th Century Fox recently bought 30% shares of Grey Pictures. To celebrate that success, Kazir attended a party and also t Rupert.
Kazir and Rupert had a nice conversation.
Since Kazir was now part of the family, he didn't want News Corporation to get tangled up in a devastating scandal.
The scandal he was talking about was the wiretapping scandal.
Back then, Kazir casually ntioned that dia companies should be careful about their journalistic thods, especially concerning privacy laws. He subtly hinted that illegal wiretapping could bring devastating consequences if exposed.
Rupert was intrigued by what he said and recalled sothing. Being the head of the hegemonic conglorate, Rupert had an idea of how so of his companies acquired news.
He agreed with Kazir's opinion. Since then, Rupert decided to talk to his underlings and tell them to be more secretive about their dealings and made sure that if the scandal happened, News Corporation would not be dragged into it.
Yes, instead of completely stopping this illegal way of acquiring news, Rupert decided to be more discreet.
Unfortunately, the scandal still happened.
The News of the World phone hacking scandal was a major dia scandal that erupted in mid-2008 in a British tabloid owned by News Corporation, Rupert Murdoch's dia empire.
Journalists and private investigators working for the newspaper were found to have illegally hacked into the voicemails of celebrities, politicians, mbers of the royal family, and even cri victims to gather private information for sensational news stories.
Thankfully, Rupert Murdoch prevented the scandal from getting bigger. The matter was also not taken with much importance because News Corporation wasn't caught in the scandal. Rupert found a scapegoat to take all of the damages.
Because of this, News Corporation survived the biggest problem they experienced that could have weakened their organization, and the trajectory changed. News Corporation didn't have to sell 20th Century Fox anymore.
Now, Rupert was staring at Kazir with a knowing look.
"You warned , Kazir. How did you know?"
"Rupert. You're right, I rember our conversation at that ti. But it's just a coincidence. I swear on my mother's soul, it's just a coincidence. May the God strike her with lightning if I'm lying."
Kazir secretly sighed in relief. So it was about the wiretapping scandal. He thought Rupert knew that he was a ti traveler.
As for their conversation five years ago, Kazir could defend that it was a coincidence.
"You know there's a scene in Wanted 2 where Wesley Gibson wiretapped a governnt agency, that's the reason why we started talking about wiretapping. You rember that, right?"
"Yeah, I do rember that."
Rupert nodded.
"Indeed, maybe it's just a coincidence."
"Besides, do you really believe that I'm a ti traveler?"
"Well, ti traveler or not, I'm happy that you're now a part of News Corporation."
Rupert was convinced. He knew that ti travel was just a myth, and he didn't believe it at all. He was just curious about their conversation five years ago and how it helped him avoid a disaster.
Kazir smiled, raising his champagne glass.
"I'm glad to be part of the family, Rupert. Here's to more successful years ahead."
Rupert chuckled and clinked his glass against Kazir's.
"To success," Rupert said, taking a sip.
The tension in the air eased, but Kazir knew he had to be more careful. If soone as sharp as Rupert Murdoch was suspicious, then others might start asking questions too.
"By the way, Kazir," Rupert continued, his tone casual.
"What's your next big project?"
Kazir smirked.
"I have a few ideas... but I have to relax for a year first. Maybe I'll contribute to the MCU as my next project."
"That's good to hear. I'm looking forward to your next project."
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