Chapter 198 Surprise

After entering the 1990s, the American comics industry has developed rapidly and reached an unprecedented peak in 1993. However, after the peak comes the trough. Since then, the market has continued to decline, and a large amount of capital has withdrawn from the industry. Ushered in the cold winter.

Marvel and comics are also known as the two giants of the American comics industry, and the cold current in the market has naturally affected them.

In the last few years of Ryan's previous life, whether in North America or in China, the big screen was full of amazing superheroes. They not only fought, but also formed the Avengers, robbing the world and robbing a lot of money. In his pocket, it can be called a sharp weapon for making money.

Just like in his previous life, Ryan prefers commercial films to art films. He has seen some wonderful superhero films many times. Although he does not know their owners very well, he still knows a little bit.

In particular, he remembered that Marvel had experienced the darkest moments before dawn and filed for bankruptcy, but he didn't know exactly when and what happened in between, before Marvel's superheroes came to prominence.

He is just a movie lover, and there are not many things that he can remember and know, most of which are still from the Internet, whether it is credible or not.

As a result, Garcia Rodriguez's investigation and consulting company was dispatched, and it has been closely watching Marvel Comics for the past two years, and every once in a while, a general analysis report will be sent to George and Scott.

At the same time, Scott is also paying attention to the entire comics market. After all, the environment has a great impact on companies.

In 1995, the North American comics industry ushered in a new low tide. The sales of comics in the United States were only 400 million US dollars. Relevant experts estimated that this number will continue to decline in the next three to four years.

Just after the new year, the comic industry giant Marvel Comics officially filed for bankruptcy protection due to the withdrawal of several investors and poor management. Surprise came to an inflection point.

Ryan didn't know how Marvel came back to life in previous lives. However, Scott Swift contacted them at the first time, and issued an application for capital injection and goodwill acquisition, but was met with resistance from the surprise board.

This is very normal. Ryan is no longer the ignorant teenager who was ignorant about finance and business. He has learned a lot of knowledge in this area from Scott in the past two years. A lot of doorways have enough understanding.

In particular, he was sixteen years old. Some things don't need to be held back like you were when you were young. Add to that more and more money that Scott has manipulated over the years. Experience and means are also more and more.

After a brief cross-ocean phone call,

The two made a swift and dazzling movement.

The board of directors of a company is composed of several or even a dozen people. These people have their own interests and fronts, and it is impossible to stand together completely.

At Ryan's suggestion. Scott first contacted the amazing soul character Stan Lee, and made an offer that he couldn't refuse - in the future, every character he participated in and created was made into a movie or TV series, and he would receive a hundred percent of the company's profits. 5 out of 10 - and it's a promise from Ryan Jenkins!

The name Ryan Jenkins is synonymous with movie box office and profits!

Then, found another amazing soul, executive director and creative director Avi Arad.

In fact, before Scott got in touch, Garcia had dug into the Jew, who had gotten into trouble last year at Amazement. A draft restructuring reform was submitted to promote the reorganization of Marvel Comics into Marvel Entertainment, forming five major industrial structures of film, copyright licensing, toys, Internet and comic publishing, but was rejected.

However, after the analysis of the investment team led by Scott, this plan is considered to be a highly feasible plan.

then. Ryan's side made a heavy promise. If the other side supports their acquisition of Surprise, Avi Arad will become the company's CEO and chief creative officer, which is also an irrefutable condition.

The disintegration of the United Front often starts from within. How many people can persist in the face of huge interests?

In addition to private actions, Scott stepped up the gold-dollar offensive. To put it bluntly, the decisive factor for the success of the acquisition is still funding.

After the $250 million offer was rejected, Scott raised the offer to $300 million by borrowing $500 million against the bank for Ryan and Nicole's five percent stake in Paramount Pictures, some of whom have already Started to shake.

Although Ryan's actions were fast enough, Surprise attracted the attention of other investors. Even if the comics industry entered a slump, Surprise held the copyright of more than 5,000 comic images.

Ryan vaguely remembered that Surprise later changed the Chinese name to Marvel, as if it was acquired by Walt Disney, and the price was billions of dollars. This is a piece of delicacy that cannot be given up.

Just when other investors hesitated, Scott raised the offer to $450 million. In the face of such a price, the surprise board of directors, which filed for bankruptcy protection, finally surrendered.

Scott's Lincoln RV was parked in front of the building at 417 Fifth Avenue. After George opened the door, Ryan got out of the car first. He was dressed in a dark suit with matching stripes. Tie, standard business attire.

Next, as long as the signing is completed, he has the absolute control of Marvel Comics.

Ryan, your height is about to catch up with me! Scott led the way, and the two walked towards the building.

Come on, Scott, I'm definitely not as tall as you. Ryan is very satisfied with his current height. If he is taller, it will be troublesome to appear in a movie.

Even if he has small assets now, he still hasn't got the golden man he wants most.

A large group of people were waiting for them in Marvel's large conference room, including high-level Marvel, and lawyers and accountants on both sides.

Uncle Wilson, I have to trouble you to make a trip from Los Angeles in person. Ryan gently hugged the old lawyer, who was one of the people he trusted most.

Ryan, and Scott, they're beautiful! Wilson patted their arms. I've reviewed the contract, and it's enough to sign it.

No flashing lights, no press conference, no ceremony, the signing was completed successfully under the annotations of dozens of pairs of eyes.

The lawyers and other people on both sides quickly left the conference room, and the rest, except for Ryan, were the surprised high-level executives.

I think everyone should know that Mr. Avi Arad will become the CEO of Surprise and reorganize Surprise in all aspects. Ryan sat at the top of the conference table, and the ignorant teenager was completely After completing the transformation, I will not interfere with the daily operations of the company, but...

He glanced around slowly, What I want is profit!

Surprise has fallen to the present level, although there are factors of the general environment and investor withdrawal, but poor internal management and too many irrelevant people are also one of the reasons.

Ryan is not a philanthropist, so of course he will not be polite. Avi Arad has laid out a detailed plan for the personnel and departments that should be abolished.

Of course, this kind of thing is naturally carried out by his executive officer.

After Avi Arad briefly explained a series of plans, everyone's attention turned to Ryan again. Who would have thought that this super child star who hadn't shown up for more than two years would become his own when he appeared in front of them again. boss.

Mr. Stan Lee... Okay, Stan! Ryan looked at the famous father of superheroes, You should prepare your children to appear on the big screen.

Ryan, you mean... The old man was obviously a little excited.

Don't worry! Ryan waved his hand and said to everyone, The focus of your work next is to take back the various copyrights of the comics. I only need the copyright, and I don't want any reason or excuse!

Superman and Batman have dominated the superhero movie market for so long, it's our turn to be amazed for the next two decades!

Without waiting for everyone to react, Ryan looked at Avi Arad, Peter Parker is the top priority. Even if he goes to court with Sony Columbia Pictures, he must take back the film copyright.

This is a bit difficult... I don't know who it is, and muttered.

It's nothing more than an exchange of interests! Ryan gave him a cold look, and the man shrank his neck subconsciously, If Sony Columbia doesn't know interest, then drag the lawsuit down, and the Japanese who we don't have can't even think of it!

Looking at Peter Parker's Old Father, the old man's face was a little embarrassed, after all, this is one of his favorite characters.

Ryan lost the seriousness on his face and smiled at him, Of course, this is only the last choice.

Ryan, which superhero do you think we should put on the big screen first? Old man Stan Lee seemed to be unable to wait. This was not only his wish, but also his income.

Don't worry, we have to wait for the movie CG technology to become more mature. Ryan put three fingers out of his hand on the conference table, I promise, at most two years!

After leaving Amaze, Ryan breathed a sigh of relief. He had seized the few opportunities that he didn't remember much in his mind. Although there were some twists and turns in the process, it was fortunate that there were no accidents.

The investigation and consulting company established at the beginning played a big role in turning the vague fragments provided by Ryan into detailed information, which gave Scott Capital a chance to operate.

Pixar doesn't have to worry too much. After going public and raising funds, it has enough development funds, and Blizzard Entertainment and Blue Sky Studio are on the right track after another capital injection.

As for Marvel Comics, as long as the big ship is over, the CG technology displayed will naturally make people think that the era of superheroes has come.

There is also Yahoo, a small company with an annual turnover of only one million dollars, which will become a powerful tool for money grabbing after it goes public.

The biggest trouble is the $500 million debt. It is the first time that I owe so much money to the bank, but I don't need to worry too much. After all, I signed a long-term contract, which can be easily repaid in the next few years.

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The other two need some time to modify~ ()