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Chapter 917 Acquisition Completion
It turned out that Li Sheng considered that Marvel would not sell other hero copyrights from the very beginning.

So he had already thought of his own countermeasures from the very beginning.

Since acquisitions are not possible, we can use another method, such as cooperation.

For example, what Li Sheng proposed at present.

It is not the acquisition of the ownership and adaptation rights of the character itself, but only the lifespan of it.

For example, Iron Man, Li Sheng proposed to buy his right to use for 30 years.

It means that Li Sheng can use the role of Iron Man casually during these 30 years, and if other people use it, they also need to seek Li Sheng's consent.

But Li Sheng thought well, but the reality is cruel.

Stan Lee still refused, Li Sheng frowned slightly, this uncle is not easy to fool!

But Li Sheng could see that they were still moved, especially that Kevin Fitch.

Stan Lee knew from the way Kevin Fitch looked that he was tempted. He refused to agree, but he didn't have the decision-making power. It would be better to finalize the deal directly today.

Stan Lee said at this time, "Lee, it's not that I don't want to sell to you."

"It's just that you are a Chinese, and you don't know much about our American culture."

"It may be hard for you to understand that adventurous heroism!"

"Besides, 30 years is too long. If you use this character without restriction during these 30 years and stink it up, we will lose in the end."

Li Sheng thought about it, looked at Stan Lee, and thought about it.

"Your worries are unnecessary."

"It's not as good as us, the Defenders Alliance, I will buy it directly."

"But Iron Man, we can sign a 30-year term, ten movies, and if I use it ten times in these 30 years, the copyright of the character will automatically return to Marvel."

"Or even if I don't make one, then after 30 years, the characters will automatically return to Marvel."

"Do you think this is okay?"

"This..." Stan Lee was also moved this time, and he hesitated.

Li Sheng added another fire at the last moment.

"If I really want to shoot, I can let you confirm that my script is not shoddy. If there is a problem with my script, Marvel can also have veto power."

When Li Sheng said this, Stan Lee waved his hand, "No need for this."

Li Sheng was taken aback, what does this old man mean?
Stan Lee said, "The creation of movies is the same as comics. As a director and screenwriter, he needs unrestrained creativity and imagination."

"Now the people in those companies are businessmen. They don't understand this. All they see are benefits."

"This clause is prone to disagreement."

"That's how it is, the copyright of the Defenders, the copyright of Iron Man's ten movies in 30 years, I agree."

"The rest, Kevin will leave it to you."

The old man lost so many words, then got up and left, apparently quite disappointed with guys like Kevin Fitch.

Kevin Feige was overjoyed when he saw that Stan Lee agreed, "Mr. Li, this Stan Lee agreed, and I have to go back and convince other company executives."

"But this problem is not big, I hope we can cooperate successfully."

Li Sheng smiled and nodded, "I understand."

"I wish our cooperation success!"

Kevin Fitch left in a hurry, anxious to go back and discuss copyright matters with the company.

……

After they all left, Li Sheng picked up the wine on the table and took a sip. He was very happy, and a lot of money was coming.

Yang Mengyuan asked a little puzzled, "Why did you sign such a harsh condition?"

"Although I don't know what these iron men are, but ten dramas in 30 years will definitely not be able to do this. This is not giving them money!"

Li Sheng shook his head, "You will understand later."

Li Sheng's idea is very simple. Robert Downey Jr., the actor of Iron Man, simply gave the character a new soul, and made Iron Man one of the most popular characters in Marvel.

But Robert Downey Jr. is not young. Before Li Sheng was reborn, he only saw Downey in Avengers 3. At that time, he was already planning to retire.

Is Iron Man still Iron Man without Robert Downey Jr.?

the answer is negative.

A classic determines the aesthetics of a generation.

Don't you see that since Batman after Christian, even with Ben Fleck, he can't save his sinking reality.

It is not the role itself that determines its value, but the actor.

It doesn't matter how many Iron Man films can be made in 30 years, as long as Robert Jr. doesn't plan to continue filming.

And when the character is still in Li Sheng's hands, Marvel can also use it.

But Li Sheng knew that after Disney acquired Marvel, it started planning for Marvel Ultimate Universe.

The role of Iron Man is indispensable in the ultimate universe.

At that time, Disney will definitely ask Li Sheng to buy back this role.

Well, if this is the case, this role will bring him a lot of profit anyway.

Not to mention, the combined box office of the three Iron Man movies exceeds 21 US dollars.

……

The question now is whether Kevin Fitch can convince everyone in the company after he returns.

Although there is no news yet, the funds must be prepared.

After Li Sheng and Yang Mengyuan returned to the hotel, Li Sheng called Yu Dong to start collecting funds, and asked him to inform Jia Wen to suspend the expansion plan of Bona Cinemas.

……

Three days later, there was news.

Marvel's initial plan here is to sell the copyright of the Defenders for US$5000 million, as well as the short-term use rights of Iron Man.

This price is still relatively high for Li Sheng.

As for business, there were exchanges, and he and Kevin Feige had contact several times.

In the end, 5000 million, still 5000 million, but two more characters were added to the contract.

One is access to Black Widow, and the other is Falcon.

The popularity of the Black Widow is quite high, but the Falcon is a scrap.

After Kevin Fitch communicated with the company, this matter was decided.

Yu Dong also started to transfer funds from China through the bank. Although he didn't know why Li Sheng asked for so much money all of a sudden, the boss, besides, Li Sheng had never fallen into a trap before. Just blindly believe it, for sure. That's right.

Li Sheng also specially hired a lawyer from the law firm here to help him check the contract.

On the day of signing the contract, Stan Lee also came. After the contract was signed, Stan Lee came to ask Li Sheng before leaving.

"Li, I hope you can treat Iron Man well!"

Li Sheng nodded, "Don't worry, I will definitely make this character shine with unparalleled brilliance!"

Stan Lee nodded and left without saying anything.

This time the cooperation can be regarded as a happy event for everyone. Marvel's performance has always been mediocre. Although they have always planned to make their own movies, the funds have always been insufficient.

This time, although they paid for the copyright of the Defenders and sold the rights to use Black Widow and Iron Man, at least they have money.

The film project that has been shelved can also be launched.

As for Li Sheng, now he felt that it was time to change his plan.

Rest, it seems to be postponed again.

(End of this chapter)