Chapter 128: sudden news

The acquisition intention of 20th Century Fox and Paramount soon reached Ryan's hands. It was only an acquisition agreement without any specific price, and the rest required a long period of negotiation.

However, the two parties unanimously chose the acquisition in the form of cash and stock.

In other words, as long as Ryan chooses to nod and agree, he will soon become one of the many minority shareholders of 20th Century Fox or Paramount.

Although it is only one of many minority shareholders, it will still be the envy of countless Hollywood practitioners.

Of course, there will not be too many shares, at most a little bit.

"Twentieth Century Fox and Paramount!"

Sofia Coppola put down the acquisition agreement in hand, and said very seriously: "Compared to 20th Century Fox, the price offered by Paramount will obviously be higher."

"As we all know, Paramount is not good at operating series films. You and the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series can just make up for Paramount's shortcomings. Maybe you will offer a price that you cannot refuse."

"As for Twentieth Century Fox!"

Sofia Coppola curled her lips and said, "It won't be too high a price. Twentieth Century Fox doesn't lack the copyrights of the film series, and they want to restart the "Star Wars" series more than the "Chain Saw" series. "."

"Twentieth Century Fox has lobbied George Lucas many times, and it is estimated that the two parties will reach a filming agreement soon."

Compared with the "Star Wars" series, the "Chain Saw" series can't help but be overshadowed.

Ryan naturally knew that George Lucas would agree to restart the "Star Wars" series sooner or later, but not now, and it would have to wait until next year at the earliest.

Of course, he is also well aware of the acquisition intentions of 20th Century Fox and Paramount. Similar acquisitions happen in Hollywood almost every year. They are nothing more than trying to obtain more benefits through acquisitions.

In addition, there is another purpose, which is to occupy more market share.

"Do you think I should say yes?" Ryan asked.

"As long as the price is reasonable, why can't you agree?" Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan and said, "Of course you can choose to keep the status quo."

Ryan shook his head and said, "Help me delay for a while, let me think about it."

For the time being, he has no plans to sell the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series of films. As for the studio?

He would not consider selling at all. The copyrights of all Marvel superhero characters are all under the name of the studio, and he would choose to sell unless he was crazy.

"no problem."

Sofia Coppola agreed, then took out a document and put it in front of Ryan, saying: "A document forwarded by Helen from Italy, Marvel Comics stated that the copyright of Spider-Man will expire next year, so it was decided to pass the document." According to the agreement, take back all the copyrights of Spider-Man."

Having said that, Sofia Coppola briefly explained.

"When James Cameron was planning to shoot a film about Spider-Man, he didn't persuade Carlock Films to buy the project, and went to negotiate with Marvel Comics to extend the copyright period to 1996."

"However, James Cameron's wish was not fulfilled, and 21st Century Pictures was quickly acquired by MGM, which caused the copyright of Spider-Man to become a mess."

Sofia Coppola added: "According to the copyright sale agreement signed by Marvel Comics and Cannon Films, if the film cannot be shot and released within five years, Marvel Comics has the right to take back the copyright of Spider-Man."

Sofia Coppola paused for a moment, showing a helpless look, and said, "The premise is that you need to pay a huge amount of cash for this, and it must be a one-time payment."

Ryan was shocked, and hurriedly said: "Promise."

Just kidding, this is Spider-Man's copyright, only an idiot would refuse.

In the previous life, whenever Sony's business shrank, it would start shooting Spider-Man. It can be imagined that Spider-Man is simply a trump card in Sony's hands.

Even if he paid tens of millions of dollars for this, Ryan would not hesitate to buy the copyright of Spider-Man. Even if you are ripped off by Marvel Comics, it doesn't matter if you spend more money.

As for why not wait for Marvel Comics to go bankrupt and reorganize, it is completely possible to buy the copyright of Spider-Man at a low price at that time!

The reason is very simple. Facing all the Hollywood film companies, Ryan has no advantage at all, so he would rather spend more money now to buy the copyright of Spider-Man, so as to avoid possible competition in the future.

Facing the lost and regained copyright of Spider-Man, Ryan tried his best to calm himself down and said, "Let Helen come back from Italy as soon as possible to reach an agreement with Marvel Comics."

Marvel comics in the previous life used this agreement to take back the copyright of Spider-Man through legal means, and finally sold it to Sony Pictures.

What made Marvel comics vomit blood was that in just a few years, the first "Spider-Man" filmed by Sony was released, and it was a great success, earning a box office of 1.129 billion US dollars.

However, compared to the box office of 1.129 billion US dollars, the cost of selling the copyright of Spider-Man by Marvel Comics at the beginning is simply a free gift.

"Before Saturday, it is estimated that Helen will be able to return from Italy, and then I will personally return to Los Angeles."

Sofia Coppola didn't persuade anything this time. She was very clear that Ryan seemed to have an obsession with the copyrights of Marvel's superheroes.

Facing the famous copyright of Spider-Man at this time, it is impossible to miss it.

Besides, there is no shortage of funds in the studio account, and the copyright of Spider-Man is still very valuable, not the copyrights of the second- and third-tier superheroes that were bought last time.

"If you want to learn from Warner Bros. and plan to shoot superhero films in the future, it is best to set up a film company and choose a Hollywood giant to cooperate with. Otherwise, with the current status of the studio, it is impossible to continuously operate multiple commercial films with huge investment. "Sofia Coppola reminded.

In fact, Ryan's plan cannot be hidden from some senior Hollywood practitioners, let alone Sophia.

"I will consider your proposal." Ryan agreed, and went back to think about it.

It doesn't take much money to buy a small film company.

It can be said that there are many such small film companies, and they are not worth much at all.

The truly valuable film company is the film company with North American distribution channels and many film copyrights.

With the conversation over, Ryan stepped out of the trailer and onto the set.

The most important thing right now is to shoot "The Truman Show", not thinking about the future.

Before the 9.11 incident, the United States did not need superheroes to save it. Only when everyone fell into panic and despair, the glimmer of light brought by superheroes could burst out with great energy.

To put it bluntly, the current North American market is not suitable for superhero movies, and the task of saving the world can be handed over to American soldiers.

On the beach, the layout has been completed. Claudia Schiffer is wearing a one-piece swimsuit. Under the guidance of an assistant director, she is familiar with the filming process of the crew and is preparing to start the official filming in a while.

"Dia, you'd better change into a swimsuit." Ryan walked up to him, pointed at Claudia Schiffer's swimsuit, and complained, "It's really ugly."

"I don't know, who chose the style? It's like a swimsuit from ten years ago."

The assistant director on the side, with a look of embarrassment on his face, explained: "It was Sophia's suggestion, she thought it would be close to the plot."

Drama!

"Sophia's eyes!"

Ryan rolled his eyes helplessly, and said, "Change it, find a **** swimsuit."

The role played by Claudia Schiffer is the protagonist Truman's first love, a beautiful and **** vase, which needs to make the audience shine, not something close to the plot.

Otherwise, the first love that the protagonist Truman will never forget after many years is just an ugly woman?

"Bikini?" Claudia Schiffer asked.

Bikinis!

Ryan thought for a while and thought he could say, "You can try."

At that moment, Claudia Schiffer showed a playful smile, turned around and walked towards the trailer, picking out a **** swimsuit~www.wuxiaspot.com~Maybe it can be used tonight.

Following the sound of footsteps, Nicholas Cage's voice sounded not far away, "What a fascinating stunner."

"Ryan, your beauty is really enviable."

Ryan turned around and glanced at Nicholas Cage, and found that he was looking at the back of Claudia Schiffer, and let out an exclamation.

"If you like, I can ask Sophia to introduce some models to you." Ryan said deliberately.

Sofia knows a lot of people in the fashion industry, including some well-known female models.

Sophia!

Nicolas Cage opened his mouth and was about to agree, but when he thought of Sophia, he swallowed it immediately and said, "I think a bar is more suitable for me."

Ryan was thinking about how to invite Charlize-Theron together tonight to hold a game show for three people.