Silicon Valley

Marvel was founded in 939 and has experienced many things during this period.

During the period of wind and rain, I encountered countless ups and downs

However, a lot of interesting things have happened.

For example, when the creation of "Captain America" ​​was in the 1940s, during World War II, the United States and Japan were also at war. Ever since, Captain America frantically tore up the devil in the comics, knocked over the head of state, and slammed Japan under his feet. Fearing that Japan would retaliate, the Mayor of New York even listed the two main creators of Joe Simon and Jack Kobe as key protection targets!

Another interesting thing is that one month before President Nixon was impeached because of the "Watergate Incident", Nixon in the comics actually "approved death" in front of Captain America. Fuck, this is too much, and he has not been harmonized. Drop!

Marvel headquarters, New York.

"Everyone, I want to tell you a very important thing. At three o'clock this afternoon, Galaxy Film Company called our company and said that it would acquire Marvel!" Stan Lee announced loudly.

Everyone looked at each other when they heard the words, but no one spoke.

At this moment, the door of the office was suddenly pushed open. People didn't see it, but the voice came over: "Haha, I didn't expect the Galaxy Film Company to want to acquire Marvel, hehe, what else do you think, for sure Sell ​​it, and you have to sell it at a good price!"

"Ron Pereman, you came very quickly!" Stan Lee said mockingly.

Ron Pereman didn't care, he was obviously used to it. He went to the top of the board and sat down, glanced at everyone, and said loudly: "Marvel is about to go bankrupt, what are you still thinking about. According to me, don't think about anything, just look at the other party." How much can I pay! Oh, by the way, Stan Lee, I am rushing over. I don’t know the specifics very well. I think you should be very clear. How much is Galaxy Films going to spend to acquire Marvel the company?"

Although Stan Lee doesn’t like Ron Pereman, Ron Pereman is still a major shareholder. Stan Lee has to tell him: “Acquire Marvel for $30 million and assume all Marvel’s debts. !"

"Only $30 million?" Ron Pereman frowned, very dissatisfied.

Stan Lee said coldly: "Thanks to you, Pereman, we have more than 200 million dollars in debt!"

Ron Pereman smiled awkwardly when he heard the words, "I am also doing it for the good of the company, who knows, how did it become like this in the end..."

Stan Lee snorted coldly and turned his head away, too lazy to talk to him.

Ron Pereman continued the previous topic and said: "I think we should ask for a little more money. As you all know, Galaxy Films has made a lot of money over the years. Just say this time, just one month. , The box office of "Titanic" exceeded $0 billion..."

"Pereman, I have to remind you. Have you ever thought about the Galaxy Film Company's refusal to acquire Marvel, and then wait for it to file for bankruptcy protection, and then buy it from the court through auction? But I can't get a penny!" said a man who was sitting next to Stan Lee, who was about 60 years old.

His name is Jack Kobe, and Stan Lee has supported the entire Marvel company. The collaboration of Jack Kobe and Stan Lee gave birth to the "Marvel-style screenwriting method"-Stan Lee proposed a rough idea and character positioning, and Jack Kobe drew it into a cartoon, Stan Lee was responsible for filling in the dialogue, and the two were together Cooperation and created more than 0% of Marvel's classic characters! ! !

Jack Kobe and Stan Lee are Marvel’s Tarzan, Ron Pereman is actually very upset about Stan Lee and Jack Kobe, because they always stop their actions. But because of their high status in Marvel, if anyone is driven away, Marvel's stock price will plummet, so Ron Pereman can only endure it.

"Anyway, it's better!" Ron Pereman still insisted, "I'm also doing this for everyone's benefit. Don't you want to make more money?"

"Stan Lee, Ron Pereman has a point!"

"Yes, I also think Ron Pereman makes sense. If you sell it more expensively, we will make more money!"

Stan Lee and Jack Kobe looked at each other, and the two flashed helplessly. The combined shares of the two of them are less than 0%, and the right to speak is far from enough. Before the meeting, they had discussed that the Galaxy Film Company is powerful. If they acquire Marvel, then Marvel will be able to come back to life and go to glory!

The two of them know the current situation of Marvel best, it can be said that it is full of defects, and the building will fall. Faced with a huge debt of 200 million U.S. dollars, Marvel has only one way to go to file for bankruptcy protection. Galaxy Films was able to invest 30 million US dollars to acquire Marvel, which is obviously extremely generous. If the price is to be raised, I don’t know if Galaxy Film Company is willing to acquire Marvel...

"Pereman, it's up to you to negotiate with Galaxy Pictures. If you say..." Stan Lee paused, "If your negotiation fails, then Marvel can only apply for bankruptcy protection, so , You must hold your feet!"

"Don't worry, there will be no problem with me!" Ron Pereman said in a big way.

...

The next day, representatives of the Galaxy Film Company came to Marvel.

meeting room.

"Hello, Mr. Ron Pereman, I'm Locke Signor, Vice President of Galaxy Pictures!"

"Hello, Locke Signor, it's nice to meet you."

Ron Pereman said, "You quoted us a purchase price of 30 million US dollars yesterday, but, Mr. Locke Signor, don’t you realize that the price is too low? Marvel has a long history in the United States. The largest comic company!!!"

"Then, Mr. Ron Pereman, how much do you think our Galaxy Film Company should pay?" Locke Signor asked.

Ron Pereman smiled, raised a finger, and immediately said, "One hundred million dollars!"

Locke Sinier frowned when he heard the words, "Mr. Pereman, you are really a big lion. Our Galaxy Film Company has to bear 200 million US dollars in debt, and another 100 million US dollars. Do you think so Does it fit?"

"Of course it is appropriate," Pereman laughed. "If Galaxy Films acquires Marvel, it can get thousands of Marvel heroes from Marvel. You can shoot Marvel movies. I believe you will soon Earned it. Haha, this is mutually beneficial! Do you think it is, Mr. Locke Signer?"

"Mr. Pereman, you think making movies is easy to make money, don’t you? Don’t you know how many movies are lost every year? Let’s just talk about Marvel’s hero movies. Which movies have you watched so far have been successful? Besides, the current comic hero movies are not at all prosperity, even Time Warner's Batman movies have lost money. Therefore, our Galaxy Film Company took a big risk in acquiring Marvel!"

"Mr. Sinier, you are the Galaxy Film Company, with strong strength. When did you make a loss-making movie? Besides, 100 million US dollars is nothing for you. Just "Titanic" will let you company It has made hundreds of millions of dollars. If it is a peripheral product, it will not be a problem to make a billion dollars!"

When Locke Sinier heard this, he couldn't help but sneer from the bottom of his heart, daring Ron Pereman to regard Galaxy Films as a stupid man with a lot of money...

"Mr. Pereman, it seems that we are not in a good agreement for the time being. Then, we will talk about it next time!" said Locke Signor, and stood up and walked outside.

"Hey, Sinil, how about $10 million!" Ron Pereman yelled.

As if he hadn't heard it, Locke Sinil didn't stop at all, and walked out of the conference room in a short while.

Soon, news of the failure of the first round of negotiations spread.

Originally, I heard that the Galaxy Film Company was going to acquire Marvel, and the stock price soared, but as soon as the news of the failure of the negotiation came out, the stock price fell immediately.

Later, Locke Sinier took the negotiating team and stayed in a hotel in New York. They played around every day, but didn't negotiate with Marvel. During the period, they contacted several small and medium-sized comic companies from time to time, chatting and laughing. It was also photographed by reporters.

At this time, some gossip circulated from nowhere, "The Galaxy Film Company does not plan to buy Marvel now, but waits for him to go bankrupt, then buy Marvel!"

The news then appeared in major media newspapers, and Marvel's stock price fell again and again.

Ron Pereman contacted Locke Signor several times, but he refused for various reasons.

On September 20th, Ron Pereman was anxious to get angry. At this time, a phone call came, "Mr. Ron Pereman, we have already booked a plane and will fly to Hollywood at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. So, we Only one negotiation will take place this afternoon."

"You are leaving tomorrow?!!!" Ron Pereman was stunned.

"Yes, Mr. Pereman." Locke Signor said, "I hope our negotiations can be rewarded!"

After speaking, Locke Sinier hung up the phone.

Ron Pereman irritably took out a cigar ~ www.readwn.com ~ lit it, and then smoked it.

...

"Ron Pereman, it's 4 o'clock in the afternoon, why haven't they come yet?"

"Yeah, if I don't come again, I'm afraid I won't come back!"

Ron Pereman said uncomfortably: "They said they will come in the afternoon, how do I know why it is not yet?"

As soon as the voice fell, a female secretary walked in and said loudly: "Mr. Ron Pereman, Mr. Locke Sinier, they are already here, and Pudge is leading them upstairs in the elevator!"

"Very well, we got it!!" Ron Pereman said loudly.

"It's past 4 o'clock, Ron Pereman, you will pay attention later, this negotiation must be concluded, otherwise, Marvel will be bankrupt!" Stan Lee reminded solemnly.

(More than 10,000 words have been updated today, right)

(To be continued.)