American Peanuts

Chapter 133

The acquisition of Marvel was carried out extremely quickly, and an independent review agency entered Marvel's headquarters the next day.

This time, Charlie has learned the lesson from the last time, ensuring that Isaac Perlmutter does not dig a hole for himself, leaving a very "clean" Marvel.

On the other hand, Isaac of course gave a hundred hands in approval of Charlie's "charitable act". It can be said that the relevant acquisition procedures were given the green light all the way.

In less than a week, most of the procedures were completed.

At this time, Charlie also received a crucial phone call.

"John Thain," the CEO of Merrill Lynch Investment Bank, was in close discussions with Isaac Perlmutter on the night Charlie met with Perlmutter.

"I don't care how the old fox Perlmutter persuaded you, and I don't know what deal you two made. Regardless of those things, my attitude remains the same. Merrill Lynch wants to terminate its relationship with Marvel in advance. Financial cooperation. You pay back the money and we will not interfere with each other. Otherwise, we will package and auction the copyrights of a series of superheroes including Iron Man, Thor, Scarlet Witch, etc.” John Thain’s idea is different from previous Just like that, it makes no difference to him who will be the boss of Marvel.

"Marvel's problem lies in its eagerness for quick success, and the people who work under it are all elite soldiers. I think you should know this, otherwise you wouldn't be willing to sign a funding agreement." Charlie explained.

"This is not within the scope of our discussion. Besides, I am just making a routine announcement for the sake of you being the next head of Marvel."

"With Isaac Perlmutter out, I can regroup the resources of Marvel, which is the real beginning of the MCU."

"Sorry, I still have something to do, let's talk later."

He said he would talk later, but the next time he called, only the relevant staff would be connected.

"Goodbye." Charlie hung up the phone.

"Don't blame me for not giving you a chance before! Artis, please calculate the amount of relevant funds and repay Merrill Lynch's money in advance in the next two days."

It’s not much anyway, just the investment amount for the first film. In exchange, the remaining superheroes don’t need to be mortgaged.

"Boss, you should read some comments on this matter in the media." Artis continued.

"PB is not a listed company now, so there is no need to care about market expectations."

Charlie smiled bitterly and said, without looking, he knew that the mainstream media had nothing good to say about this acquisition.Probably nothing more than "Charlie Rossi has lost his mind" type of criticism.

There are many people on the Internet who are laughing at their own jokes, which may even have a certain impact on existing businesses.

"Not just the general public, but even some of your partners and some of your executives have expressed concern about this."

Atis continued.

Charlie asked about the specific person, and it turned out to be Militang and the former president of Summit Entertainment.

William, Faith, Thor and others who are closer to him have witnessed the last "Great Miracle Day", and this time they will not be so nervous.

"Tell these people, thank you for their goodwill, that I'm in pretty good shape now and ready to go big." Charlie Rossi said with a smile.

He still had a lot of messes to clean up, instead of describing the future with Militan here.

"Put me through to Kevin Feige."

"His phone number can't be reached." After a while, Atis responded.

"Then ask his colleagues for me."

Soon Artis came back with a reply, not to mention Charlie's call, even the family's call was stopped.

"Go to his house now!" Charlie took his coat.

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In the bedroom, Kevin Feige fiddled with the black revolver in his hand.

Under the light, the black surface of the pistol reflects a special light.

He raised his head and glanced at the comic book hanging on the wall.

In 1962, "Amazing Fantasy" Spider-Man debuted for the first time, in 1963 Iron Man debuted "Suspense Story", the first X-Men independent publication...

I messed everything up!
At this moment, Kevin Feige was heartbroken. He had not eaten much for three days in a row, nor had he slept well... maybe he had already slept, but he had become confused now.

As a first-time producer, the failure of "Iron Man" was enough to bring an immediate end to his career.

This is true in Hollywood, there are many opportunities that only come once, and there is no shortage of talent here, talent coming from all over the world.

Compared with the early end of his career, what made him find it even more difficult to accept was the collapse of Marvel.

He loved Marvel so much that he regarded it as his second life, but he never expected that he would personally cover the coffin for Marvel.

Time and life.

If you insist on finding one person responsible for the movie's failure, it would be yourself!
He opened his mouth slowly, put the pistol into his mouth tremblingly, and then closed his eyes.

"boom!"

There was a loud noise, but it came from outside the door, and Kevin Feige heard the noise outside the door.

It seemed like someone had broken in.

The next second, when the bedroom door was knocked open, Kevin Feige saw a familiar figure.

"Take out your gun!" Charlie rushed forward with a quick step, and in order to prevent any accidents from happening, he directly punched the enemy.

Kevin Feige was forced to spin two and a half times in the air, and the pistol fell from his hand.

About 10 minutes later, he woke up from his coma.

His jaw was dislocated by Charlie. After some treatment by medical staff, he was able to speak slowly.

"We can make a comeback. I will continue to provide financial support. Those sets and models will still be available. We can easily produce a new movie."

"This movie, I swear, I won't interfere in any way!" Charlie personally promised Kevin Feige.

"You should have done this a long time ago." Kevin Feige raised his finger and pointed at Charlie.

After appeasing Kevin Feige, Charlie headed to Marvel's headquarters without stopping.

Stopped Mr. Stan Lee who was packing his things and preparing to leave the company.

"I said I want all managers to leave, but that doesn't include you. You are the eternal spiritual symbol of Marvel."

"But I don't want to be a mascot anymore. This is the era of you young people. Whatever you do, I'm tired." Stan Lee shook his head. He was really tired at this moment.

It was different from the old man in a knitted vest and meticulously combed hair that Charlie had seen in movies.

At this time, Stan Lee was neglecting to take care of himself, and he looked really embarrassed.

As he says now, he is tired. For him, his historical mission has been completed.

However, Marvel's revival cannot be without him.

"Yes, I can let you go, but this will also make you regretful. Do you want to die alone in this regret?"

"This is the last time." Charlie said very sincerely.

The person in front of him was even older than Ossenzweig. For him, Charlie was more of a respect for an old man.

"First it was Perlmutter, and then you. I was like a puppet, being tossed back and forth by you capitalists." Stan Lee complained, but he did not reject Charlie's proposal after all.

(End of this chapter)