Chapter 93: Buy Marvel!
April 1, 1999 was a day worthy of a strong record for Dunn and Dunn Films.
After 7 months of negotiations, 8 times, and Dunn personally participated in 4 times of negotiations, Dunn Pictures and Marvel Entertainment finally reached an agreement.
Dunn Pictures acquired all the shares of Marvel Entertainment for a total price of 80 million US dollars.
Since then, Marvel has officially become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dunn Pictures.
The success of this negotiation is the result of the joint efforts of many parties.
Among them, CAA is responsible for communicating with Avi Allard and Ike Patum, Endeavor is responsible for getting in touch with Marvel management, and Warner is behind the scenes, completely cutting off Marvel’s idea of going into Hollywood alone.
Dunn's legendary experience of quickly establishing himself as a top-tier director in Hollywood in just two or three years is also a huge source of Marvel's confidence.
On the same day, under the witness of various media, Dunn and the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills formally signed an equity transfer agreement with Avi Allard and Ike Patum.
The photos of the three smiling and shaking hands in a friendly way were also broadcast live on TV and spread throughout North America.
This was originally a cooperation between two small companies, but it involved Marvel Entertainment, one of the most influential comic companies in the United States, and popular director Dunn Walker, making such a small matter quickly become the focus of the United States.
Not only movie fans are deeply concerned, but comic book fans are also concerned.
Could it be that... the rumors are all true, is Director Walker going to shoot a superhero movie?
After the signing ceremony, Dunn immediately held a press conference as the big boss of Marvel Entertainment. There were as many as 100 reporters at the meeting, and almost all large and small entertainment newspapers and TV stations in North America paid close attention.
April 1st is a special day.
When it was first reported that Dunn Pictures would officially acquire Marvel on this day, everyone thought it was an April Fool's joke.
But now it looks like it's real!
"Director Walker, what gave you so much confidence when your Dunn Pictures acquired Marvel by swallowing an elephant? You are just a director and you don't understand comics. How can you guarantee that Marvel will turn over?"
Warner's TBS received the exclusive authorization for this broadcast, and the first question was naturally asked by their reporter.
Tang En smiled slightly, "Since I entered the industry, I have never lacked confidence. The Internet age has arrived, and paper comics will gradually fade out of the historical stage. But I am a loyal fan of Marvel, and I don't want such a family to have This is the collapse of the comic company that has brought endless joy to the people of the United States for decades."
"So, whether it is from personal feelings or from the public interest, it is the general trend to acquire Marvel, rescue Marvel, and transform Marvel. No matter how big the risk is, I will not hesitate! As for the guarantee you said I'm sorry, I can't give you any guarantees, any business investment is risky, but I will do my best to make Marvel reborn."
"Here, I would like to thank Mr. Allard and Mr. Patham for their hard work and hard work for Marvel over the past few years. They have taken back most of the heroes' rights and expanded the distribution channels of comics. They are Step by step to bring Marvel to the right path. Now, this glorious and sacred mission has been handed over to me, and I will do my best to complete the mission.”
The reporters off the field all opened their mouths wide, showing expressions of surprise.
This……
Is this still Dunn Walker?
Has he changed too much?
Just a few years ago, at the press conference of "Titanic", Dunn was still rhetoric, saying that "Titanic" would guarantee a box office of 1.8 billion US dollars!
Although his prophecy was successful in the end, his arrogant, arrogant, and impetuous personality was also known to everyone.
But I didn't expect that after more than two years, Tang En would talk eloquently, behave appropriately, and be prudent and generous.
No wonder he has been successful in succession, his growth is so fast!
The reporters present looked at Tang En smiling confidently and sitting like a mountain. After admiration, they were a little disappointed.
Without a big mouth, there will be fewer major topics that can be hyped.
"Director Walker, what is your specific strategic plan after you acquire Marvel? Is it really like the rumors, do you want to shoot a superhero movie?"
This is a young female reporter from the Los Angeles Times, looking at Dunn like a fan girl.
"Of course, I'm a director. I love movies, and my greatest ability is also movies." Dunn paused and looked around at everyone, "Taking this opportunity, I also officially announce to the public that from now on, "Spider-Man" The film project is officially launched!"
Spiderman!
As the superhero of the American comic book hero, second only to Batman and Superman, he obviously has many fans.
Dunn's words immediately caused a slight disturbance in the venue.
"Excuse me... Did you direct it yourself?"
When it comes to Spider-Man, many reporters get excited.
Tang En euphemistically said: "It's hard to say at the moment, I need to discuss it with my team. But I can give you some inside information. This movie must be a big production with huge investment! It's definitely not a super production in the past few years. The pettiness of the hero movie, and the director... must be a big Hollywood sensation."
"In the early 1990s, there were rumors that James Cameron was eager to direct Spider-Man. This time, will you have a second collaboration?"
Dunn said with a smile: "James and I have a very good friendship. We did talk about some Spider-Man topics. But whether we can reach a cooperation depends on the next work arrangements of the two parties."
"Superhero movies have not been doing well in recent years. Wouldn't it be too risky to invest so much in the production of Spider-Man?"
"I believe it will be successful."
"Twentieth Century Fox's "X-Men" has been approved, and they are also Marvel superheroes. Do you think their films will be successful?"
"I hope so. I have a deep friendship and good cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox."
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As soon as the press conference was over, Dunn went to the Marvel headquarters and held a management meeting~www.wuxiaspot.com~ At the meeting, Dunn made several important fates——
Dunn Walker is the chairman of Marvel Entertainment, Alan Vann is the CEO and leads the creative committee, Dan Buckley is the chief operating officer, Stan Lee is the chief creative officer, and Joe Quesada is the chief creative officer. Chief Content Officer, and Editor-in-Chief, Brian Bendis, Deputy Editor-in-Chief...
This basically maintains the power and status of the Marvel veterans, with little change. What surprised everyone was Dunn's adjustment to Marvel Studios.
Before that, Marvel Pictures was a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, but Tang En was inspired to focus on development in the film industry, and Marvel Pictures, a shell company, naturally became the top priority.
But what Dunn hates most is that the layman guides the layman.
In the previous life, the main reason why Marvel movies became popular is that after Disney acquired Marvel, it made an industrial adjustment, splitting Marvel Pictures from Marvel Entertainment, and mentioned its position alongside Marvel Entertainment. Both are subsidiaries of Disney Studios.
In this way, Marvel Entertainment only has the right to advise the Marvel Studios, but not the leadership, allowing Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, to unleash his talents and build the Marvel Universe.
Now, Dunn has made the same decision and mentioned Marvel Pictures as a subsidiary of Dunn Pictures, keeping pace with Marvel Entertainment.
Of course, this will make the Marvel bosses dislike, but Dunn's attitude is very firm. The film industry must be led by film people.
As for who is the president of Marvel Studios...
Dunn was a little embarrassed.
Kevin Feige is still just a newbie in Hollywood.
For Dunn, making a movie is easy, but managing a company, especially a complex group company, is very difficult.
