The room fell silent for a moment, and Avi-Arad couldn't believe his ears that Twentieth Century Fox had made such a nonsensical request!

The first two "X-Men" movies, although the commercial response is not as good as "Spider-Man", can be called a rich return, the box office generated by the global theater chain is enough to recover the cost, and 5% of all online and offline revenue belongs to Marvel Comics' share.

Compared with the last film of "Blade", Marvel Comics only earned a pitiful $200,000, and "X-Men" is the second largest revenue project of Marvel Comics in recent years.

The first nature is Sony Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man".

The fresh breeze from the air conditioner slid over Avi Araad's head, anger rushed from his heart to the top of his head, a few strands of gray hair fell with the wind, and Avi Arad's hairline quietly receded by a millimeter.

Avi-Arad tried his best to maintain his composure: "Twentieth Century Fox has made such a non-centrific demand, you have no spirit of contract!"

Sean Downey said coldly: "The first thing that violates the spirit of the contract is Marvel Comics!"

Avi Arad looked at Sean Downey and said, "You can tell your boss that it's absolutely impossible!"

"We are Twentieth Century Fox. Sean Connie finally smiled a little: "Twentieth Century Fox belonging to News Corporation." ”

He didn't give Avi Arad time to react, and said: "Now there are rumors in the investment market that Citibank has withdrawn a loan from Marvel Comics in advance, and the payment period is two weeks, I don't know what Marvel will use to repay the loan?

Avi Arad has carried Marvel for so many years, and he is very tired and heartbroken, but without tenacity, he will definitely not be able to resist now.

He welcomes those who want to help Marvel Comics, and those who want Marvel Comics to live their lives will try his best to go back if they don't have enough money in their hands.

"It's a business deal between Marvel Comics and Citibank. Avi-Arad certainly didn't nod: "Don't bother with Twentieth Century Fox." ”

Shaun Downey said, "What if Twentieth Century Fox could mediate between Marvel Comics and Citibank?"

Avi Allad paused for a moment, not believing that there was such a good thing in the world, and deliberately asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Shaun Downey said: "Twentieth Century Fox negotiated with Citibank to ensure that Citibank would set the deadline for collection within the maximum time frame of the agreement. ”

Avi Arad nodded lightly: "The price is that Marvel Comics gives up the late cut of the "X-Men" series?"

"There are also rights to new X-Men-related comics and characters in the future. Sean Downey added.

Hearing this, Avi Aradd, with years of experience, suddenly thought of a possibility and said: "No need, Marvel Comics can convince Citibank." “

Sean Downey smiled faintly and said, "What did you use to convince Citibank?"

Avi Arad deliberately said, "Because Marvel Comics is facing a big company like Twentieth Century Fox?"

Sean Downey didn't answer, just calmly looked at Avi Arad's side.

"I see. Avi-Arad said: "Twentieth Century Fox intends to force Marvel Comics to agree to these non-centrific demands. ”

Sean Downey did not admit it, nor did he deny it, stood up and said: "Mr. Arad, there is still more than a week before the deadline for Citibank repayment, please carefully consider the appeal of Twentieth Century Fox with Marvel Comics, I believe this will be a win-win cooperation." ”

He took the initiative to stretch out his right hand, and Avi Arad shook it gently, and couldn't help but say, "The win-win situation of Twentieth Century Fox is really special." ”

Sean Downey smiled, said a few polite words, and left the clubhouse first.

Avi-Arad thoroughly understands that Citibank's loan withdrawal is not an isolated incident, and it is very likely that there is a shadow of Twentieth Century Fox behind it.

Some time ago, Marvel Comics wanted to realize its reasonable demands on the "Fantastic Four" project through reasonable and legal negotiations, but Twentieth Century Fox not only disagreed, but actually used such means......

Twentieth Century Fox's greedy face is simply ugly!

Avi-Arad touched his bare forehead and lowered his hand, finding that there were more gray hairs on his hands.

Is it going to be bald this month?

On this night, Avi Arad's hair thinned even more, and he returned home to meditate, never finding a way to get Marvel out of the predicament.

Sitting in the position of chairman and CEO of Marvel Comics is mostly a business choice.

But to be able to persist until now, Avi-Arad also has a bit of a sentimental factor.

The comic book company's most glorious years accompanied Avi Arad through the unbridled teenage years of his life.

Avi-Arad found that he was running out of ideas.

When your hair falls out, you don't have to hold on any longer.

At the Waldorf Astoria, Robert Iger's team has built an entire floor to run the acquisition.

A team of more than 30 people, as well as many more external companies, are already running at full speed.

The dynamics of Marvel Comics have never been out of the team's sight.

All kinds of information is also constantly transmitted from all over Manhattan to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and collected into the hands of Robert Iger.

"Marvel Comics held another internal high-level meeting today. ”

In the separate breakout room attached to the conference room, Robert Lee said to Robert Iger what he had just received: "Avi Arad revealed a situation at the meeting that he had been approached by the people of Twentieth Century Fox. ”

Robert Iger was not surprised that Twentieth Century Fox had found Marvel Comics, and asked, "What is the specific purpose of Twentieth Century Fox?"

Robert Lee said: "Borrowing a loan from Citibank to ask Marvel Comics to give up the share of the copyright revenue of the X-Men series. ”

"Just such an appetite?" Robert Iger frowned slightly, "It's just a five-percent revenue share for a series of movies." ”

Robert Lee said: "In our eyes, especially in Ronan's future plans, Marvel has tremendous value, but in the eyes of other companies, Marvel is just a comic book company that is about to finish. ”

Robert Iger nodded lightly and asked, "Are there anything else?"

Robert Lee replied: "In recent years, Ronan and I have had a lot of contacts with Marvel Comics, and we have paid attention to the relationship with them. ”

He thought for a while, and then said: "Avi Arad and Marvel management are very dissatisfied with Twentieth Century Fox's tough moves, and it is estimated that they will refuse tomorrow, but Marvel Comics is not in a good situation, and the final result is unpredictable." ”

Someone knocked on the door and reported, "Marvel Comics' stock price has dropped to $1.1." ”

Robert Iger waved his hand, and the man immediately stepped back.

Robert Lee said: "When Ronan and I bought the rights to those characters from Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics' stock price was still above $3 and its market value was more than $1 billion. ”

He shook his head: "It's only been a few years, and the value of Marvel Comics has shrunk by two-thirds. ”

Robert Iger said: "Because Marvel's most important soft asset has been carved up by many companies. ”

"Now your chance has come. Robert Lee is confident: "Twentieth Century Fox can't stop us either." ”

Twentieth Century Fox secretly dug into the corner of Relativity Entertainment, and Relativity Entertainment simply turned Twentieth Century Fox into the gun that depressed the value of Marvel Comics.

Such a good gun is not something that can be found at any time, Robert Iger took a few steps back and forth, and said: "If Marvel Comics finally compromises with Twentieth Century Fox, it will inevitably bring uncertainties to our next plans, we don't have to wait any longer, we will give Marvel Comics an exact reply this afternoon, Relativity Entertainment is willing to help Marvel Comics tide over the difficulties." ”

Robert Lee said: "I reached out directly to Avi Arad in the hope that Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Comics would become a family. ”

"You're familiar with the Marvel side. Robert Iger has something to consider: "It's up to you to contact Marvel to establish a stable, friendly and effective line of communication between Marvel and Relativity Entertainment." ”

Robert Lee reminded: "Bob, Avi Arad has a lot of power at the current Marvel, this is a person who has quite an affection for Marvel Comics, we communicate and negotiate, don't be aggressive, Relativity Entertainment's position is to help Marvel, partners with Marvel in creating an unprecedented superhero movie project." ”

Robert Iger said: "Rest assured, there will be no problems in this area. ”

Twentieth Century Fox has already done the work step by step, and there is no need for Relativity Entertainment to start in this area anymore.

If Marvel Comics wants to get out of the predicament, it can only find new investors, and Relativistic Entertainment, which will surprise Marvel Comics with a huge plan.

Robert Lee and Robert Iger deliberated for a while longer, revisiting some of the specifics of the plan.

Finally, Robert Iger said: "After you contact Avi Arad, make an appointment for an interview, and we will go to see Avi Arad together tomorrow afternoon." ”

Marvel Comics took the initiative to turn to Relativity Entertainment for help, and the initiative is still in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.

In the afternoon of the same day, the sad Avi Arad received a call from Robert Lee and learned that Relativity Entertainment was going to send the company's No. 2 person to come over for an interview with Marvel Comics, and he had some expectations.

"Don't get your hopes up either. Avi-Arad said to the company's few top figures: "Hopefully Relativity Entertainment won't be Twentieth Century Fox." ”